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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

Louder and Prouder

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  • By Senior Airman Sarah Williams
  • 17th Training Wing Public Affairs

GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Have you ever thought about what you would do if you could not drink the water around you?

A study by the Joint Monitoring Programme found that there are still 2.2 billion people worldwide and 2 million in America who do not have access to safe drinking water. What some might think is as simple as turning on a faucet may not be that simple for others.

The 17th Civil Engineer Squadron bio-environmentalist Jarrett Louder holds deer antlers at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, March 22, 2023. Louder completed a bachelor's in natural resource management and a master’s in environmental toxicology. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Williams)

Louder and Prouder

The 17th Civil Engineer Squadron bio-environmentalist Jarrett Louder holds deer antlers at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, March 22, 2023. Louder completed a bachelor's in natural resource management and a master’s in environmental toxicology. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Williams)
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One of the people dedicated to ensuring programs around the base follow protocols to keep our environment healthy and our water drinkable is 17th Civil Engineer Squadron bio-environmentalist, Jarrett Louder.

Louder’s passion for the environment has led him to oversee programs pertaining to stormwater runoff, cultural resources, and the deer population on base.

From a young age, Louder was curious about how different aspects of the environment interacted.

The 17th Civil Engineer Squadron bio-environmentalist Jarrett Louder smiles in San Angelo, Texas, March 22, 2023. Louder oversaw programs pertaining to stormwater runoff, cultural resources, and the deer population on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Williams)

Louder and Prouder

The 17th Civil Engineer Squadron bio-environmentalist Jarrett Louder smiles in San Angelo, Texas, March 22, 2023. Louder oversaw programs pertaining to stormwater runoff, cultural resources, and the deer population on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Williams)
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“When I was young, I built a pond in my backyard,” Louder reminisced. “I wanted to figure out why fish could survive off plants. I wanted to know it all.”

Louder’s thirst for knowledge carried his passion for the environment through college, completing a bachelor's in natural resource management and a master’s in environmental toxicology.

“Jarrett’s brain never stops,” said the 17th CES environmental element chief, Terry James. “He’s always doing research and trying to uncover things. It’s a breath of fresh air to work with someone hungry for information.”

Hoping to pass on his knowledge with the help of the team around him, Louder aspires to bring back an outreach program that was postponed due to COVID-19. The program aims to engage and educate members on how the small things they do affect their surroundings.

The 17th Civil Engineer Squadron bio-environmentalist Jarrett Louder fills out documents at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, March 22, 2023. Louder planned to restart a program aimed at engaging and educating members on how the small things they do affect their surroundings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Williams)

Louder and Prouder

The 17th Civil Engineer Squadron bio-environmentalist Jarrett Louder fills out documents at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, March 22, 2023. Louder planned to restart a program aimed at engaging and educating members on how the small things they do affect their surroundings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Williams)
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Louder explained that finding a common interest is the best strategy for getting someone to see the part they play in the bigger picture. Finding the common thread can help convince someone to protect the environment for future generations.

“Keeping the environment healthy is a team effort,” said Louder. “It’s all connected, and even doing something a little bit better each day can impact everything greatly. It’s important to learn from our past and apply it, so our future is better than where it is now.”

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.