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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

AF medics, San Antonio firefighters corral training for EMT Rodeo

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  • By Staff Sgt. Michael Ellis
  • 59th Medical Wing Public Affairs
SAN ANTONIO --  Medics from the Randolph Clinic teamed up with an elite emergency response unit from the San Antonio Fire Department to hone their emergency response skills in preparation the Air Force’s 2016 Emergency Medical Technician Rodeo Aug. 24-27 in New Mexico.

While these are the first emergency medical technicians from the 359th Medical Group to participate in EMT Rodeo, another team from the 59th Medical Wing, the 959th MDG, placed first at the event last year.

The EMTs from nearby Fort Sam Houston out performed 21 other teams from 22 installations across the Air Force to claim the 2015 EMT Rodeo title.

“We’re the first team from Randolph selected to go,” said Airman 1st Class Alex Nester, 359th MDG aerospace medicine technician. “It’s an awesome experience and beneficial to get out of the clinic (environment) and learn vital skills.”

The technical rescue team from Fire Station 11, located downtown in the heart of San Antonio, has hundreds of hours of specialized training in areas from search and rescue, swift/high water rescue, structural collapse rescue and more. Some members, who are Federal Emergency Management Agency instructors, travel around the nation teaching classes. Multiple times a year, the team deploys for weeks across Texas and neighboring states responding to natural disasters.

Over the course of two weeks, the fire department and Airmen trained side-by-side on a variety of skills from simulated patient vehicle extractions and victim carries, to removing occupants from a multi-story building.

“Everything we learn from each other will benefit both of us. With everything that is happening in our modern world, any relationship we can build with another entity, especially between the fire department and the military, benefits the citizens we serve,” said SAFD Capt. Luke Schott, Fire Station 11 tactical rescue team.

“This venture gave us the opportunity for joint training. We learned what the military members know, and imparted some of the stuff our guys know. Hopefully it will benefit them at the upcoming competition,” Schott said.

Twenty-four EMT teams are slated to compete at the 2016 EMT Rodeo, which starts Aug. 24 at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico.

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.