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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

AETC Innovation Summit set for Oct. 12

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  • By Nicholas De La Peña
  • Air Education and Training Command Public Affairs

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas — Air Education and Training Command’s A9 Innovation and Analysis Directorate will virtually host the 8th annual Innovation Summit (iSummit), Oct. 12, 2022 from 9:30 a.m.  – 11:30 a.m. CDT.

The iSummit provides AETC Airmen, at all levels, a platform to share experiences on innovation activities and replicate successes stories, while identifying potential internal and external business partners to discuss and counter obstacles to innovation. The theme for this year’s summit is "Innovation through Methodologies, Technologies, and Collaboration".

“Innovative training and education are key to the Air Force preparing Airmen for the high-end fight,” said U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Wegner, AETC A9 Analysis and Innovation director. “The October ‘22 iSummit will provide AETC innovators with the information and tools necessary to transform their creative ideas into solutions and execute at the speed of relevance.”

During the iSummit, representatives from Second Air Force will discuss modern instructional methodologies and the 59th Medical Wing will review the Airman Accelerator program. Additionally, Air University personnel will address expanding the development footprint through technology and collaboration.  

Airmen interested in attending the event can contact members of the Innovation Advancement Division team at aetc.a9a.workflow.2@us.af.mil.

 

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.