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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

AETC command team visits Keesler Dragons

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  • By Senior Airman Trenten Walters
  • 81st Training Wing Public Affairs

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.-- Members of the 81st Training Wing hosted Lt. Gen. Brian S. Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, and his wife, Maureen Robinson, and Chief Master Sgt. Chad Bickley, AETC command chief, and wife, Nicki Bickley during a base visit Aug. 22, 2023. 

During their visit, the AETC command team witnessed how Keesler Airmen prioritize the mission through focused training, installation excellence and empowered Airmen.

The visit began with the Air Force Medical Genetics Center at the 81st Medical Group. As the only genetics center in the Department of Defense, members there provide laboratory and consultative support to military medical facilities around the world. Their capabilities include chromosome, gene and DNA testing.

The AETC command team also attended an 81st Training Group innovation overview, provided by members of the 333rd Training Squadron, along with experiencing the 333rd Training Squadron’s escape room, designed to test the knowledge, and sharpen the skills of cyber warfare students. General Robinson and Chief Bickley also visited the site for the proposed Mississippi Cyber and Technology Center, which will be a community collaboration project to develop future cyber training. 

Additionally, the AETC command team observed how the 81st TRW is empowering Airmen at Dragon University, a program designed with the Enlisted Action Development Plan in mind to emphasize growth at all levels.

The command team also took part in a leadership panel for members and spouses from the 81st TRW. The general was asked about the biggest technical training challenge faced by MAJCOM leaders today.

“From my perspective, the biggest challenge is getting after tech training transformation more rapidly,” said Robinson. “Tech training transformation is important because it will allow us to deliver learning in a student-centric basis, which gives students the option of how they want to consume the information. This is how today’s learners are coming up in the educational system and we must have the methodology to provide quality training to our Airmen. So far, Second Air Force, the 81st Training Wing and 82nd Training Wing have done a great job with momentum and intent on tech training transformation.”

The command team visit showcased Keesler’s commitment to technical training, as well as developing and inspiring more than 28,000 warfighters in 46 career fields annually.

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.