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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

DoD releases actions to transform climate, enhance prevention of harmful behaviors at military service academies

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WASHINGTON (AFNS) --  

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin directed multiple actions to transform climate and enhance prevention of harmful behaviors at the military service academies, Aug. 17.

In a memorandum to Department of Defense senior leaders, Austin noted that while the MSAs are dominant in many domains, they have far more work to do to halt sexual assault and harassment. The actions, which accompany the release of the 2023 Military Service Academy On-Site Installation Evaluation Report, identify the additional measures the DoD will take to comprehensively improve prevention efforts, inform future policy development, and better support existing efforts based on the recommendations of the Independent Review Commission on Sexual Assault in the Military.

Austin has made preventing sexual assault and harassment a priority since the first days of his tenure and he has continued to follow-through on that commitment. On March 10, in response to survey data, Austin directed the under secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness to immediately conduct On-Site Installation Evaluations at the MSAs to assess their climates and make specific recommendations concerning policies, practices, and resources to prevent self-directed harm and prohibited abusive or harmful acts.

The department continues a collaborative and research-informed approach to prevention. During the evaluation of command climate at the MSAs, site visit teams collected data through interviews, focus groups and surveys to produce preliminary findings. These findings were discussed with the leaders of the MSAs and their respective military departments during the evaluation process and, in some cases, implementation of recommended actions is already underway.

To transform the climate at the MSAs, Austin has directed department leaders to take transformational action to swiftly adapt the approach to prevent sexual assault, sexual harassment and other harmful behaviors. Progress on these issues will take time and require constant vigilance and committed leadership to implement the lasting change needed to ensure the safety of cadets and midshipmen at the academies.

More information about DoD efforts to prevent harmful behaviors can be found here.

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.