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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

12th FTW 2025 Annual Award Winners

  • Published
  • By Sean Worrell
  • 12th Flying Training Wing
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas --  

Col. Peter Lee congratulated Airmen and civilian professionals across the 12th Flying Training Wing following the announcement of the wing’s annual award winners, recognizing their sustained excellence in support of the mission to train warfighters for America.

Lee extended his congratulations to recipients assigned to units at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph as well as the wing’s geographically separated units at Naval Air Station Pensacola and the United States Air Force Academy, underscoring the collective impact of their performance across multiple installations.

Annual award categories included company grade officer, noncommissioned officer, senior noncommissioned officer, civilian and team performance. Nominees were evaluated on leadership, job performance, mission impact and community involvement throughout the year.

The 12th Flying Training Wing is part of the 19th Air Force under Air Education and Training Command and plays a critical role in producing the Air Force’s next generation of combat aviators.

 

Airman: Senior Airman Kendall Rose, 12th Operations Support Squadron

Non-Commissioned Officer: Staff Sgt. Zaquantai Sears, 455th Flying Training Squadron

Senior Non-Commissioned Officer: Master Sgt. Jared Padfield, 479th Operations Support Squadron

Company Grade Officer: Captain Eric Holm, 99th Flying Training Squadron

Field Grade Officer: Major Malcolm Nichols, 99th Flying Training Squadron 

Flight Commander: Captain Tony Dagostino, 479th Student Squadron

Civilian Category I Non-Supervisor: Julianne Merritt, 99th Flying Training Squadron

Civilian Category II Non-Supervisor: Andrew Dougherty, 306th Operations Support Squadron

Civilian Category III Non-Supervisor: Daniel Griffith, 12th Maintenance Group

Civilian Category II Supervisor: CJ Miller, 479th Student Squadron

Civilian Category III Supervisor: Benjamin Stagg, 12th Training Squadron

Instructor Combat Systems Officer: Captain Tony Abernathy, 451st Flying Training Squadron

Instructor Pilot: Captain Austin Bolinger, 455th Flying Training Squadron

Enlisted Instructor: Staff Sgt. Tyler Summers, 98th Flying Training Squadron

Wing Innovation (Individual Award): Capt Victoria Beck, 479th Operations Support Squadron

Wing Innovation (Team Award): 479th Flying Training Group, Innovations

Volunteer: Capt Kenny Nguyen, 479th Student Squadron

First Sergeant of the Year: Master Sgt. Robert Andrews, 12th Operations Group

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.