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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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DoD fire academy certifies SAFD Dec. 12, 2022

GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas– The 312th Training Squadron assisted the San Angelo Fire Department in their annual Airport Rescue Fire Fighting certification training at the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy, Dec. 8 - 9. 

San Angelo Fire Department Firefighter, Casey Scruggs, heaves a fire hose during his Airport Rescue Fire Fighting certification training at the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 8, 2022. Scruggs and eight other civilian firefighters were trained by joint service members assigned to the 312th Training Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abbey Rieves)

DoD fire academy certifies SAFD

San Angelo Fire Department Firefighter, Casey Scruggs, heaves a fire hose during his Airport Rescue Fire Fighting certification training at the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 8, 2022. Scruggs and eight other civilian firefighters were trained by joint service members assigned to the 312th Training Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abbey Rieves)
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"We train out here because we don't have the capabilities quite like Goodfellow to get certified in ARFF," said San Angelo Fire Department Firefighter, Casey Scruggs. "I feel very blessed, there's some department's that are not as fortunate as us. This mutual agreement between Goodfellow and San Angelo has been a blessing."

Extending a welcoming hand to the local community fosters a distinctive advantage for the future.   

"The importance behind this training is building community relations," said Tech. Sgt. Donald Marfisi, 312th TRS ARFF instructor supervisor. "We provide assets to the city in times of need and vice versa. San Angelo and Goodfellow Air Force Base have one of the best community relations in the Air Force."

The San Angelo Fire Department receives its annual Airport Rescue Fire Fighting certification training at the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 8, 2022. Through a mutual agreement, the 17th Training Wing allowed SAFD to receive advanced training and obtain their annual qualifications with Goodfellow’s facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abbey Rieves)

DoD fire academy certifies SAFD

The San Angelo Fire Department receives its annual Airport Rescue Fire Fighting certification training at the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 8, 2022. Through a mutual agreement, the 17th Training Wing allowed SAFD to receive advanced training and obtain their annual qualifications with Goodfellow’s facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abbey Rieves)
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Goodfellow Air Force Base has more than 54 active community agreements, the most agreements in the Air Education and Training Command. Additionally, San Angelo is the only community to have won the Altus Trophy for best community support in AETC three times. This award is presented annually to an AETC community that provides the best support to its local military installation.

Through strong partnerships, the city has also provided funding to modernize training facilities. 

Joint service members assigned to the 312th Training Squadron certify the San Angelo Fire Department in Airport Rescue Fire Fighting at the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 8, 2022. The 17th Training Wing has over 54 agreements with San Angelo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abbey Rieves)

DoD fire academy certifies SAFD

Joint service members assigned to the 312th Training Squadron certify the San Angelo Fire Department in Airport Rescue Fire Fighting at the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 8, 2022. The 17th Training Wing has over 54 agreements with San Angelo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abbey Rieves)
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“Building relationships with the San Angelo Fire Department bolsters that community relations dynamic," said Marfisi. "These relationships then support the student body, and infrastructure of this base."  

Leading by example is one way the 17th Training Wing develops, trains, and educates its joint service students to out-think near peer adversaries.

"It is important for our students to see us working with the city here," said Marfisi. "Because after they graduate and get to their duty station, they then know how to work with their local city." 

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jhonny Taborda, 312th Training Squadron airport rescue fire fighting instructor, oversees the San Angelo Fire Department firefighters during SAFD’s annual ARFF certification training, at the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 8, 2022. Training with the local community is one way the 17th Training Wing develops, trains, and educates its joint service students to out-think near-peer adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abbey Rieves)

DoD fire academy certifies SAFD

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jhonny Taborda, 312th Training Squadron airport rescue fire fighting instructor, oversees the San Angelo Fire Department firefighters during SAFD’s annual ARFF certification training, at the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 8, 2022. Training with the local community is one way the 17th Training Wing develops, trains, and educates its joint service students to out-think near-peer adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abbey Rieves)
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Goodfellow and San Angelo's relationship exemplifies the true bond of fire protection.   

"At the end of the day, it doesn't matter what department you are from or where you work," said Staff Sgt. Jhonny Taborda, 312th TRS ARFF instructor. "We all wear the badge and share the same pride."

U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Diana Gomez, Center for Information Warfare Training Detachment Goodfellow senior Navy instructor, controls water supply to hand lines operated by San Angelo Fire Department during their Airport Rescue Fire Fighting certification training at the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 8, 2022. Goodfellow Air Force Base has more than 54 active community agreements, the most agreements in the Air Education and Training Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abbey Rieves)

DoD fire academy certifies SAFD

U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Diana Gomez, Center for Information Warfare Training Detachment Goodfellow senior Navy instructor, controls water supply to hand lines operated by San Angelo Fire Department during their Airport Rescue Fire Fighting certification training at the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 8, 2022. Goodfellow Air Force Base has more than 54 active community agreements, the most agreements in the Air Education and Training Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abbey Rieves)
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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.