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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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17 TRW Raiders Celebrate Chief Master Sgt. Selects

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  • By by 1st Lt. Harris Hillstead
  • 17th Training Wing Public Affairs
GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --  

During the 2024 promotion cycle, 503 out of 2,275 eligible personnel were selected to join the top 1% of the enlisted force. The 17th Training Wing celebrated three of those chief master sergeant selects at the Powell Event Center, Nov. 18. 

A certificate and mug lie on a table at the Chief Release Party at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 18, 2024. Wing leadership later presented the mugs and certificates to the 17th Training Wing chief master sergeant selects. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Harris Hillstead)

17 TRW Raiders Celebrate Chief Master Sgt. Selects

A certificate and mug lie on a table at the Chief Release Party at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 18, 2024. Wing leadership later presented the mugs and certificates to the 17th Training Wing chief master sergeant selects. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Harris Hillstead)
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President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed Public Law 85-422 on May 20, 1958, officially creating the ranks of senior master sergeant and chief master sergeant. Since then, promotion to the rank of chief master sergeant means an enlisted member has reached the highest level of the enlisted force and is now responsible for translating leaders’ direction into specific tasks and goals while also developing the next generation of Airmen.

“The 17th Training Wing is so lucky to have three chief master sergeant selects who have all had amazing careers taking care of Airmen,” said Col. Angelina Maguinness, 17th TRW commander. “They deserve the honor of entering the one percent of the United States Air Force. We are lucky to have their leadership, and I look forward to what they are going to do in terms of building and mentoring the next generation.” 

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman David Chima, 17th Comptroller Squadron commander support staff, prepares audio equipment before the Chief Release Party at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 18, 2024. Chima acted as the DJ for the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Harris Hillstead)

17 TRW Raiders Celebrate Chief Master Sgt. Selects

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman David Chima, 17th Comptroller Squadron commander support staff, prepares audio equipment before the Chief Release Party at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 18, 2024. Chima acted as the DJ for the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Harris Hillstead)
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Congratulations to the 17th TRW selectees on becoming the newest chief master sergeants!

Chief Master Sgt. Select Brandon Abbott

Chief Master Sgt. Select Jessica Thompson

Chief Master Sgt. Select Angela Osborne

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Select Brandon Abbott and his family stand for a photo after the Chief Release Party at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 18, 2024. Abbott was one of 503 personnel selected for promotion to chief master sergeant in the 2024 promotion cycle. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Harris Hillstead)

17 TRW Raiders Celebrate Chief Master Sgt. Selects

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Select Brandon Abbott and his family stand for a photo after the Chief Release Party at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 18, 2024. Abbott was one of 503 personnel selected for promotion to chief master sergeant in the 2024 promotion cycle. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Harris Hillstead)
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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Select Jessica Thompson, 17th Force Support Squadron senior enlisted leader, walks down the red carpet with her family as members of the 17th training Wing applaud her during the Chief Release Party at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 18, 2024. Thompson was one of 503 personnel selected for promotion to chief master sergeant in the 2024 promotion cycle. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Harris Hillstead)

17 TRW Raiders Celebrate Chief Master Sgt. Selects

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Select Jessica Thompson, 17th Force Support Squadron senior enlisted leader, walks down the red carpet with her family as members of the 17th training Wing applaud her during the Chief Release Party at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 18, 2024. Thompson was one of 503 personnel selected for promotion to chief master sergeant in the 2024 promotion cycle. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Harris Hillstead)
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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Select Jessica Thompson, 17th Force Support Squadron senior enlisted leader, and Jacquanna Whitfield, Child and Youth Services flight chief, stand for a photo during the Chief Release Party at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 18, 2024. Whitfield congratulated Thompson on her selection for promotion. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Harris Hillstead)

17 TRW Raiders Celebrate Chief Master Sgt. Selects

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Select Jessica Thompson, 17th Force Support Squadron senior enlisted leader, and Jacquanna Whitfield, Child and Youth Services flight chief, stand for a photo during the Chief Release Party at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 18, 2024. Whitfield congratulated Thompson on her selection for promotion. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Harris Hillstead)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Angelina Maguinness, 17th Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Khamillia Washington, 17th TRW command chief, present a certificate of promotion and mug to Chief Master Sgt. Select Jessica Thompson, 316th Training Squadron operations superintendent, and her family during the Chief Release Party at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 18, 2024. Thompson was one of 503 personnel selected for promotion to chief master sergeant in the 2024 promotion cycle. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Harris Hillstead)

17 TRW Raiders Celebrate Chief Master Sgt. Selects

U.S. Air Force Col. Angelina Maguinness, 17th Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Khamillia Washington, 17th TRW command chief, present a certificate of promotion and mug to Chief Master Sgt. Select Jessica Thompson, 316th Training Squadron operations superintendent, and her family during the Chief Release Party at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 18, 2024. Thompson was one of 503 personnel selected for promotion to chief master sergeant in the 2024 promotion cycle. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Harris Hillstead)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Angelina Maguinness, 17th Training Wing commander, speaks to attendees of the Chief Release Party at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 18, 2024. Maguinness congratulated the promotees and encouraged them to continue to take care of Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Harris Hillstead)

17 TRW Raiders Celebrate Chief Master Sgt. Selects

U.S. Air Force Col. Angelina Maguinness, 17th Training Wing commander, speaks to attendees of the Chief Release Party at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 18, 2024. Maguinness congratulated the promotees and encouraged them to continue to take care of Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Harris Hillstead)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Angelina Maguinness, 17th Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Khamillia Washington, 17th TRW command chief, present a certificate of promotion and mug to Chief Master Sgt. Select Brandon Abbott, 316th Training Squadron operations superintendent, and his family during the Chief Release Party at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 18, 2024. Abbott was one of 503 personnel selected for promotion to chief master sergeant in the 2024 promotion cycle. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Harris Hillstead)

17 TRW Raiders Celebrate Chief Master Sgt. Selects

U.S. Air Force Col. Angelina Maguinness, 17th Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Khamillia Washington, 17th TRW command chief, present a certificate of promotion and mug to Chief Master Sgt. Select Brandon Abbott, 316th Training Squadron operations superintendent, and his family during the Chief Release Party at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 18, 2024. Abbott was one of 503 personnel selected for promotion to chief master sergeant in the 2024 promotion cycle. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Harris Hillstead)
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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.

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