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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

Partners In Excellence

  • Published
  • By 2nd LT Douglas Armstrong
  • 14th Flying Training Wing
COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. --  

Col. Scott Ryder, 14th Mission Support Group commander, presented Caledonia Elementary School with the Pete Taylor Partnership of Excellence Award at Caledonia Elementary School, Caledonia, Mississippi, Nov. 14, 2024.  

The Pete Taylor Partnership of Excellence Award, awarded by the Military Child Education Coalition, honors impactful partnerships and initiatives that benefit military-connected children. Columbus Air Force Base, Caledonia Elementary School and the Student 2 Student organization at Liberty Middle School collaborated to establish two Little Free Libraries, a free book exchange program designed to reduce barriers to education and bolster literacy opportunities for families. 

“One of our main priorities at CAFB is to continuously improve our strong connection with the community,” said Ryder. “Working together to improve the quality-of-life of our Airmen, their families and the community is vital for our mission to Train World-Class Pilots.” 

The libraries are available to approximately 590 military-connected students and 2,000 surrounding community students in the local area. 

“Ensuring we’re taking care of our students is essential,” said Amber Meiborg, 14th Flying Training Wing school liaison officer. “Military families move around quite a bit which can disrupt academic progress, and sometimes it can take a while for their household goods to arrive with all of their learning materials. Being able to trade or share books without having to buy them is crucial.” 

Awarded annually, the Pete Taylor Partnership of Excellence Award can recognize a single project involving collaboration between a military installation and one or more school districts, or it can highlight the overall program between a military installation and the school districts serving it. 

“We are honored to receive this award and are proud of all the hard work of our team and the community,” said Ryder. “We’re constantly looking for ways to improve the quality of life of our Airmen, as CAFB’s vision says, Better Every Day!” 

The Little Free Libraries are located at the entrance to Caledonia Elementary School and at the Blaze Commons on Columbus Air Force Base. 

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.