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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

Dermatologist earns health care hero award

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  • By Shannon Carabajal
  • 59th Medical Wing Public Affairs
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas --  The San Antonio Business Journal recently honored a 59th Medical Wing dermatologist for his contributions to health care in the local community.

Col. (Dr.) Chad Hivnor, laser and research chief with the 59th Medical Specialty Squadron, earned the 2016 Health Care Hero award in the military medicine category.

This is the second time Hivnor has earned the award, which recognizes people who have had an impact on San Antonio through their concern for patients, their research and inventions, their management skills, and their innovative programs for employees and their services, according to the journal’s website.

For Hivnor, the award represents much more than his personal work.

“This award is indicative and reflective of the great care we give our patients and the education we provide to the next generation of military dermatologists,” he said.

Although Hivnor separated from the active-duty Air Force, he continues to work with patients and residents at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center as a Reservist.

Hivnor said he believes in inspiring others to excel and to treat patients with the utmost respect and honor that they deserve. “Especially those who have served and been injured, it’s what’s most important,” he said.

“Dr. Hivnor has been treating wounded warriors at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland for the past nine years,” said Maj. (Dr.) Casey Bowen, 59th MDW medical laser safety officer and staff dermatologist.

“He has paved the way for the treatment of traumatic and burn scars with fractionated carbon dioxide lasers, as well as for laser hair removal procedures and Botox treatments that help ensure the proper function of prosthetic limbs,” said Bowen. “He is truly a shining star in military medicine.”

Award winners will be honored at a dinner and awards presentation Oct. 12 at Pearl Stable in San Antonio.

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.