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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

SecAF presents 2022 leadership awards to AU faculty, staff and student

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

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall presented leadership awards to several Air University staff, faculty and students during a presentation ceremony May 9, 2023.

The Secretary of the Air Force 2022 Leadership Award recognizes those students, cadets, faculty and staff who exhibited exemplary leadership, character and ethical behavior. It’s the most prestigious award given by Air University on behalf of the secretary of the Air Force.

Category and award recipients are:

Faculty/Staff Category

Field Grade Officer: Maj. Craig D. Moore, Jeanne M. Holm Center for Officer Accessions and Citizen Development, Air Force ROTC Detachment 025, Arizona State University

Company Grade Officer: Capt. Sergei D. McNulty, Holm Center, Officer Training School

Senior Noncommissioned Officer: Senior Master Sgt. Enrique B. Moore, Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education, Education Directorate

Noncommissioned Officer: Tech. Sgt. Jose L. Rivera, Barnes Center, Community College of the Air Force

Civilian: William P. Tooke, Barnes Center, Air Force SNCO Academy

Student Category

Senior Noncommissioned Officer: Senior Master Sgt. Justin A. Baker, Air Force SNCO Academy

Cadet: Cadet Samantha Q. Vi-Tang, Air Force ROTC Detachment 055, University of California-Los Angeles

Field Grade Officer: Maj. Kelsey N. Payton, Air Command and Staff College

 

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall presents a Secretary of the Air Force 2022 Leadership Award to Tech. Sgt. Jose Rivera

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall presents a Secretary of the Air Force 2022 Leadership Award to Tech. Sgt. Jose Rivera
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Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall presents a Secretary of the Air Force 2022 Leadership Award to William Tooke during a ceremony May 9, 2023

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Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall presents a Secretary of the Air Force 2022 Leadership Award to Maj. Sergei McNulty

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Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall presents a Secretary of the Air Force 2022 Leadership Award to Maj. Craig Moore

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Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall presents a Secretary of the Air Force 2022 Leadership Award to Air Force ROTC Cadet Samantha Vi-Tang

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Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall presents a Secretary of the Air Force 2022 Leadership Award to Senior Master Sgt. Justin Baker

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Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall presents a Secretary of the Air Force 2022 Leadership Award to Maj. Kelsey Payton

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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.