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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 Force top IA officer gives glimpse of duties to future PMA strategists

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  • By Maj. Nathaniel Roesler
  • Air University Public Affairs
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala --  

Maj. Gen. Julian C. Cheater, assistant deputy undersecretary of the Air Force for International Affairs, briefs Air Command and Staff College political-military affairs strategist officers April 12, 2023. He also answered questions about their future assignments as political-military affairs strategists and met with international military students during his visit to Air University.
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The assistant deputy undersecretary of the Air Force for International Affairs briefed Air Command and Staff College political-military affairs strategist students and met with international students and Air University leadership, April 11-12, 2023.

Maj. Gen Julian Cheater’s briefing to ACSC focused on security cooperation and leadership lessons from working with partner nations. The 61 officers from the political-military affairs program will be certified to serve in international affairs-related positions in numerous military, civilian and international organizations.

The Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs Office, advances U.S. national security by cultivating deep, enduring relationships through security cooperation between allies and partners in support of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force.

“It was great for our students to get to meet the lead Air Force security cooperation officer,” said Lt. Col. Joselyn A. Molinari, political-military affairs strategist program director. “General Cheater was able to take the concepts they’ve been learning this past year and give them a preview of how they’ll be using them in coordination between the Air Force and our international partners. He was also able to answer their pressing questions as the senior officer in their area of expertise.”

Cheater also met with international students enrolled in Squadron Officer School, Air Command and Staff College and Air War College.

“Many current and future chiefs of staff of ally and partner air forces have come through our various courses at Air University,” said Col. Alex Ganster, International Officer School commandant and Air University International Affairs director. “Our international graduates, particularly of ACSC and AWC, value their time here and visitors like Major General Cheater are critical in building strong relationships that will bear fruit in future operations and partnerships.”

Additionally, Cheater visited the Air Force Culture and Language 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.