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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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Winter of Waivers is coming to the 82d Training Wing

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  • By Julie Svoboda
  • 82d Training Wing
SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --  

The 82d Training Wing approved a “winter of waivers” that will last from mid-November, 2023, until January, 2024. The squadron that submits the most waiver ideas to the Digital Integration Office will be eligible for an award.

A chart that described approval authorities for waivers.

Approval authorities for waivers
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Tech. Sgt. Michael Meyer, Chief of the Data Integration Office, initiated the program.

“The intent is just to identify things that are getting in our way and then fixing that,” he said. “The intention is that this will be done over like a two-month span and our office will manage the flow. First, they'll send it to us. We'll read it for feasibility, and then press with the process.”

According to Meyer, quantity is more important than quality at this stage because it will help identify wide-spread issues that might require a higher-level intervention than a waiver.

All waivers must comply with AFI 33-360. 

Submissions should be made using DAF 679 and an accompanying electronic Staff Summary Sheet, which are routed through the usual channels for correspondence being sent to the wing. If a waiver is approved, it will become part of the requestor’s official records and must be filed as specified in AFMAN 33-363.

Submit waivers to the Digital Integration Office at: michael.meyer@us.af.mil, daniel.ramsden@us.af.mil or jared.pino@us.af.mil

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.