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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.

 

 

12FTW Units

aircraft mechanic, performs maintenance 12th Maintenance Group
12th Maintenance Group
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Photo of an undergaraduate combat systems officer graduation 479th Flying Training Group
479th Flying Training Group
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An Airman inspects an aircraft 12th Operations Group
12th Operations Group
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Articles

  • Keesler | The key to unlocking a sense of community

    The Key Spouse Program embraces the Air Force’s wingman concept at military bases across the world.The program supports the idea of the Air Force family and creates a culture of supporting units, communicating knowledge of base resources and encouraging families to get involved to bolster the sense

  • Keesler | Making cents: Keesler doubles funds in FY 22

    Keesler set a new record in fiscal year 2022 by effectively doubling procured resources for wing improvement, totaling approximately $20 million for unfunded requests.The 81st Comptroller Squadron played a vital role during this process from the first day of the fiscal year, Oct, 1, 2021, by

  • Keesler | Qualifying for the big guns

    Airmen from the 81st Security Forces Squadron and 403rd Security Forces Squadron maintain readiness and solidify installation security by frequently conducting live fire training at Camp Shelby to qualify on heavy weapons systems.Defenders travel to Camp Shelby after attending a weapons system class

  • Keesler | 338th TRS seizes their window of opportunity

    Following the Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown’s Accelerate Change or Lose strategic approach, the Joint Warfighting Concept focuses on moving forward with digital, low cost, high tech, warfighting capabilities. The 338th Training Squadron’s Cooperative Research and Development

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.