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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

AETC medical groups second phase of AFMEDCOM transition

  • Published
  • By 1st Lt. Jonathan Day
  • Air Education and Training Command Public Affairs
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas --  

The Air Force moved all remaining Air Education and Training Command medical groups into the newly formed Air Force Medical Command as part of the second phase of the Air Force Medical Service’s restructure, effective Dec. 2.

The restructuring is part of a broader effort to align medical operations with Department of the Air Force priorities, while working with the Defense Health Agency, to better support the medical readiness of Airmen, Guardians and enhance access to care for them and their families.

The AETC medical groups transitioned into the 359th Medical Wing in Medical Readiness Command-Alpha (MRC-A), headquartered in San Antonio and commanded by Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Thomas W. Harrell.

"The pivotal message is that the mission of the medics at each installation remains unchanged. The medics are responsible for ensuring the installation mission succeeds," said Maj. Gen. Thomas Harrell, Defense Health Network Central director. "I expect the medical group commander to remain a viable and active participant in all Wing endeavors. I expect Wing Commanders to employ their medics in support of mission objectives in both the training and mission execution environments as they see fit.  There is no universe where a Wing Commander is going to need to ask me for permission before employing the medics as required to meet mission expectations.”

The transition to AFMEDCOM was designed to consolidate priorities and administrative requirements for medical personnel in the Department of the Air Force.

Phase 2 of the transition builds on lessons learned from the successful transfer of the 59th Medical Wing, the Air Force's largest medical facility, which moved from AETC to the new command in September.

"The transition to AFMEDCOM will be seamless for patients and families, with the same medical professionals continuing to provide care at each installation," Harrell said.

The new command structure maintains partnerships between DAF, AETC and DHA, while focusing on readiness training to prepare medical personnel for deployment.

Harrell stated that the relationship with AETC will remain strong, “We expect to continue to leverage the medical education and training expertise of AETC.”

AFMEDCOM includes a headquarters, two medical readiness commands and seven medical wings supporting installations worldwide.

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.