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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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Recipients of Harold Brown Award 2021, 2022 honored at Pentagon ceremony

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ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) --  

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall hosted an award ceremony at the Pentagon for recipients of the 2021 and 2022 Harold Brown Award, Aug. 8.

Harold Brown Award

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall poses with U.S. Space Force Maj. Ronald Kemker, recipient of the 2021 Harold Brown Award, during a ceremony at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., Aug. 8, 2023. The award recognizes scientists and engineers who use research and development to solve problems critical to the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)
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Kendall presented the 2021 award to U.S. Space Force Maj. Ronald Kemker in recognition of significant achievements in aviation electronics development for dozens of Automatic Target Recognition models, a novel data fusion scheme and five processing algorithms.

“Major Kemker’s award recognizes exceptional contributions to the operational effectiveness of the Air Force,” Kendall said. “Major Kemker’s work is also strategically important because the technology he generated is sharable with our partners from other nations and the success of our partners is crucial to integrated deterrence.”

The 2022 award was presented to a team, the Air Force Research Laboratory Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, which led problem identification and solution development for a critical product issue in the B-21 Raider program. The team characterized the materials compatibility root cause, identified a material solution and rapidly conducted testing. These efforts provided a cost avoidance of $120 million and reduced part build-time by six weeks per aircraft.
Harold Brown Award

Recipients of the 2021 and 2022 Harold Brown Award speak with guests after a ceremony at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., Aug. 8, 2023. The award recognizes scientists and engineers who use research and development to solve problems critical to the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)
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Harold Brown Award

A trophy for the Harold Brown Award is displayed before a ceremony at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., Aug. 8, 2023. The award recognizes scientists and engineers who use research and development to solve problems critical to the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)
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Harold Brown Award

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, center right, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. and Vice Chief of Space Operations Gen. David Thompson speak with recipients of the 2021 and 2022 Harold Brown Award after a ceremony at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., Aug. 8, 2023. The award recognizes scientists and engineers who use research and development to solve problems critical to the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)
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“What this group has done is source and create critical materials that have enabled us to build the B-21 Raider,” Kendall said. “It’s an incredible aircraft that will enable the continued success or our global strike mission for decades. The technology contributed by this team is keeping the B-21 on the path to fielding.”

The Harold Brown Award recognizes significant achievement in research and development that led to or demonstrated promise of a substantial improvement in operational effectiveness for the Air Force. The award's namesake, Harold Brown, served as Secretary of the Air Force from 1965 to 1969 and as Secretary of Defense from 1977 to 1981.

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.