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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

From MTL to National softball player: Tech. Sgt. Kasey Pettit-Castor

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  • By Senior Airman Katie McKee
  • 82d TRW Public Affairs
SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --  

Tech Sgt. Kasey Pettit-Castor, 362d Training Squadron Military Training Leader, has dedicated more than 15 years to serving her country in the Air Force, and now her passion for softball that has taken her to the Armed Forces tournament for the seventh time, where she pitched and played short-stop for the Air Force team Aug. 13-19 2024, in Oklahoma City. 

Armed Forces Softball team

Tech. Sgt. Kasey Pettit-Castor, 362d Military Training Leader, takes a selfie with the United States Air Force softball team at the Armed Forces National Championship tournament Aug. 13-19, 2024, in Oklahoma City. Pettit-Castor has played on the USAF softball team seven times and has won gold five times. (Courtesy photo)
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The Air Force team took home third place, but Pettit-Castor won gold five times, with 2017, 2018 and 2019 being consecutive gold medal wins for the Air Force. Following the 2024 tournament, she was one of 15 out of 60 women selected for the National Armed Forces team where they finished in fourth place. 

Armed Forces Softball team

The Armed Forces National softball team takes a group photo after placing 4th in the national tournament on Sept. 7, 2024, in Oklahoma City. Tech. Sgt. Kasey Pettit-Castor is on the front row, third from the left side. (Courtesy photo)
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As she reflected on her time playing on the USAF team, she encouraged all Airmen to explore the sports program because of the benefits and what it has to offer.

“The most important benefit to me playing on the USAF team is networking and the lifelong friends that I’ve made over the years,” said Pettit-Castor. “In all honesty, the Department of the Air Force Sports program is one of the only reasons I’m still in the military today. I feel like I’ve found ‘my people’ across many different career fields and that far outweighs the long work hours and deployments.”

Pettit-Castor credits her leadership and fellow wingmen at the 362d TRS for being able to balance being an MTL with the busy softball schedule.

“I have a good team that can take the load and handle it while I’m away,” said Pettit-Castor. “It’s important to note that playing softball helps me balance the stressors of being an MTL flight chief, but knowing that the team can bear the load, makes me extremely lucky to have the team here at 362.”

For more information about the DAF Sports program, visit: https://dafsports.com/

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.