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12th Flying Training Wing

The 12th Flying Training Wing, headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, develops the next generation of Air Force aviators and enlisted aircrew by providing world-class flying training and education. The wing trains Airmen in the fundamentals of airmanship, instruction and leadership, preparing them for success in operational units across the Air Force. Through undergraduate Combat Systems Officer training, Pilot Instructor Training, Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals, Remotely Piloted Aircraft pilot indoctrination, enlisted aviator training, and other specialized programs, the 12th FTW produces skilled, adaptable, and combat-ready professionals capable of meeting the demands of today's complex operating environment while strengthening the future of American airpower.

 

 

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Articles

USecAF highlights Air University’s mission of education, leader development

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MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. (AFNS) -- Under Secretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz Jones visited Air University, Feb. 15, to gain a deeper understanding on accessioning future leaders and educating the officer, enlisted and civilian force through the range of professional military education offered. 
 
“We have to develop more military and civilian leaders. Whether four years or 20 years, we want them to have a wonderful career,” Jones said. “The AU footprint is massive, spanning our JROTC and AFROTC detachments, AFIT, Maxwell and Gunter, to name a few. Our instructors play an instrumental role in shaping the culture and mentoring the careers of our Airmen and Guardians.” 
 
The trip highlighted the scope of AU’s mission and its career-long impact to Airmen and Guardians’ leadership and professional development, highlighting the modernization of the curriculum and seeking new ways to attract and retain Airmen and Guardians throughout all phases of engaging with AU. For many, AU is the first and enduring impression of joining the military and serving the Air Force and Space Force. 
 
During her visit, Jones had lunch with enlisted Airmen, attended briefs with AU leaders, visited the Jeanne M. Holm Center for Officer Accessions and Citizen Development, and spoke with Air War College students and the newly-selected chief master sergeants at the Chief’s Orientation Course. 
 
Jones reminisced on the impact Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps had on her while at John Jay High School in San Antonio. The culture, leadership experience, and scholarship opportunity played an influential role in her pursuing ROTC in college and, ultimately, commissioning into the Air Force. 
 
Jones offered kudos to the staff for increasing efforts to seek out the unique considerations that enable people to serve, especially in underrepresented groups and talent that the service needs. 
 
“The steps Air University is taking to learn how people can serve better, show them and their families how they will be treated in the military, and identify the more nuanced barriers that people face in determining to serve and continue serving, matters,” Jones said. “We have to compete for the nation’s best and talented, it is a mission imperative.” 

Public Affairs Information

Tours of the 12th Flying Training Wing are provided to various community organizations, high schools, businesses, and academic military recruitment programs to educate their members about the 12th FTW mission.

Due to the high volume of requests and limited public affairs resources, tours and static displays are limited.

Please submit all requests in writing to the 12th FTW Public Affairs by email to 12ftw.pa.1@us.af.mil at least three weeks but no more than six weeks in advance. You may also call 210-652-1272.

Tours are not available on weekends and may be cancelled at any time because of increased security measures or mission requirements. The 12th FTW does not host tours of Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph at-large. To schedule a tour of JBSA-Randolph, please contact JBSA-Randolph Public Affairs at 502abw.pa.official@us.af.mil or dial 210-652-4410.

If desired, requestors must arrange all meals. PA will provide contact information to base eateries. Modified tours will be granted for those with limited mobility - this must be stated on the tour request. If not stated, it is assumed that mobility is not an issue.