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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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59th Medical Wing’s own honored with Aerospace Medical Association fellowship

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JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas --  

Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Dr. Paul M. Sherman, was recently honored with a fellowship for his exceptional contributions to aerospace medicine at the 2023 Aerospace Medical Association's 93rd Annual Scientific Meeting.
 
Sherman, currently serving as the Director of Radiological and Aerospace Medical Research at the 59th Medical Wing Chief Scientist’s Office, Defense Health Agency, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, has had a distinguished career. He previously served at the USAF School of Aerospace Medicine and the 711th Human Performance Wing, retiring with the rank of colonel after 27 years of service.
 
His professional achievements include being named a Fellow of the American College of Radiology; an honor reserved for only 10 percent of radiologists nationwide. Dr. Sherman's extensive body of work encompasses 37 peer-reviewed journal articles, three book chapters, and more than 125 national lectures and presentations.
 
Throughout his career, he has held notable roles, including Program Director of the San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium Radiology Residency Program and Assistant Director of Graduate Medical Education for the 59th Medical Wing. Furthermore, his contributions extended to the national medical education arena as a member of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Transitional Year Review Committee from 2013 to 2019.
 
In addition to his academic and leadership accomplishments, Sherman holds the title of Associate Professor of Radiology at the Uniformed Services University, earned recognition as an Academician from the International Academy of Aviation and Space Medicine in 2018, and was appointed as an Associate Fellow of the Aerospace Medical Association in 2020.
 
Sherman's research efforts have been instrumental in collaborative neuroimaging projects with the Department of Defense, national, and international partners. These studies have delved into the biomedical effects of flight on aircrew and special operators, as well as the medical impacts of directed energy exposure. Impressively, he has secured over $15 million in Department of Defense investigator-initiated research grants, underlining his standing as a prolific clinical scientist.

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.