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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

Air University celebrates its 2022 annual award winners

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  • By Phil Berube
  • Air University Public Affairs
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. --  

Air University celebrated its 2022 annual award winners with a day of recognition and events specifically arranged for them and their guests on April 5, 2023.

“Each of these Airmen is truly deserving of their respective award,” said Air University Commander and President Lt. Gen. Andrea Tullos. “From the most-junior enlisted Airman and officer to the team and volunteer award winners, each one exemplifies our Air Force core values and is crucial to the success of the entire Air University enterprise.”

The day started with a professional development presentation, “Connecting: Building a Bridge Between the Warfighter and Human Domains,” by Dr. Jason Womack with the Ira C. Eaker Center for Leadership Development.

The winners were then publicly recognized at an award luncheon and ceremony at the Maxwell Event Center, followed by a tour of the Air Force Enlisted Heritage Hall museum on Gunter Annex. To wrap up the day, the group went on a guided outing at the Legacy Museum in downtown Montgomery.   

“It was an honor to celebrate these Airmen with a day specially devoted to them,” said Chief Master Sgt. Stefan Blazier, AU command chief. “They contributed greatly to the university’s many successes and accomplishments in 2022, so it was great to be able to recognize them and their accomplishments in this manner.”  

The Air University 2022 Annual Award winners are:

  • Junior Enlisted Member: Senior Airman Zachary Fowler, Curtis E. LeMay Center for Doctrine Development and Education
  • Noncommissioned Officer: Staff Sgt. Christopher Anderson, Headquarters Air University staff
  • Senior NCO: Master Sgt. Samantha Payne, LeMay Center
  • Company Grade Officer: Capt. Megan Duenas, 42nd Air Base Wing
  • Field Grade Officer: Lt. Col. Wayne Henry, Air Force Institute of Technology
  • First Sergeant: Master Sgt. Tiffany Denham, Jeanne M. Holm Center for Officer Accessions and Citizen Development
  • Civilian Category I, non-supervisor: Brandi DeFoor, 42nd ABW
  • Civilian Category II, non-supervisor: Nikki Klinger, 42nd ABW
  • Civilian Category II, supervisor: Robert Scribner, 42nd ABW
  • Civilian Category III, non-supervisor: Dr. William Nicholas IV, Ira C. Eaker Center for Leadership Development
  • Civilian Category III, supervisor: Gloria Milner, Air War College
  • Civilian Category IV, non-supervisor: Dr. Andrew S. Clayton, Eaker Center
  • Civilian Category IV, supervisor: Dr. Hengky Chandrahalim, AFIT
  • Team: Air Force Chaplain Corps College, Eaker Center
  • Volunteer: Tech. Sgt. Ahmed Abdul-Rahim, Holm Center

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.