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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

19th AF command team connects with Altus

  • Published
  • By Airman 1st Class Kari Degraffenreed
  • 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs
ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. --  

Maj. Gen. Clark Quinn, 19th Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Justin Apticar, 19th AF command chief, visited Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Sept. 20-21, 2023.

To kick off Quinn’s first visit to Mobility’s Hometown, he held an all-call for the base populace to introduce himself and explain how the 97th Air Mobility Wing mission ties into the bigger picture.

“It begins here and it is refined here,” Quinn said. “If there is an Airman who is assigned here who does not know how they directly contribute to executing the national defense strategy, I can draw a direct line between what you do here and what is going on out there.”

Quinn and Apticar spent the rest of their tour visiting several different squadrons to get to know Airmen who keep the mission going every single day, including units of the 97th Medical Group, 97th Operations Group, 97th Mission Support Group and 97th Maintenance Group.

During each interaction, the 19th Air Force command team encouraged Altus AFB Airmen to live out the priorities of the installation.

“Your wing’s priorities are ‘Airmen,’ ‘Mission,’ ‘Culture,’” Apticar said. “The culture has to be embedded in what we believe. Those concepts need to turn into reps, which turn into experience, which turns into mission readiness - which means we are ready to meet the challenge.”

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.