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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

DAF selects partner for commercialized on-base lodging

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  • Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs
ARLINGTON, Virginia --  

The Department of the Air Force has selected a commercial partnership team for the Commercial On-Base Lodging initiative, announced in May 2025, that will allow the department to transition its on-base lodging capability across the U.S. and its territories.

The DAF has selected Centinel Public Partnerships, LLC and IHG Hotels and Resorts to execute a 50-year lease. Centinel brings industry leading real estate development experience and IHG is one of the world’s leading hotel companies with a diverse global hotel portfolio. The DAF anticipates lease finalization and operational transfer to Centinel Public Partnerships and IHG Hotels and Resorts by fall 2027. The DAF is implementing a phased approach to ensure continuous lodging operations and minimal disruption. The first group of 23 installations slated for transition includes:

• Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma
• Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana
• Beale Air Force Base, California
• Buckley Space Force Base, Colorado
• Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona
• Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Georgia
• Edwards Air Force Base, California
• Eglin Air Force Base, Florida
• Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas
• Hurlburt Field, Florida
• Joint Base Andrews, Maryland
• Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina
• Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska
• Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey
• Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas
• MacDill Air Force Base, Florida
• Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama
• Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada
• Robins Air Force Base, Georgia
• Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina
• Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina
• Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas
• Travis Air Force Base, Calif.

"The Department of the Air Force is committed to a seamless transition for this first group of installations. Our ultimate focus is to recapitalize these assets and deliver an enhanced quality of life for our Airmen, Guardians and their families," said Michelle Robey, Commercial On-Base Lodging Program Management Office chief.

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.