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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

  • CSAF Immersion at JBSA Highlights Training Modernization, Force Readiness

    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach held an immersion at Joint Base San Antonio that included Air Force Basic Military Training, the Special Warfare Training Wing, and the T-7A Red Hawk. This visit underscored AETC's focus of strengthening airpower through advancing and improving training.

  • Readiness starts with clarity, leadership and taking care of Airmen

    Readiness doesn’t start with checklists or inspections. It starts with clarity. Leaders have to know what winning looks like and make sure their Airmen are ready to meet that standard when it counts.Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David R. Wolfe met with Airmen, Guardians, civilians and families

  • CSAF and CMSAF visit 908th Flying Training Wing

    U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe spent the morning of Thursday, April 9, 2026, with the 908th Flying Training Wing. During their immersion they met with members from the 908th Maintenance Group and Operations Group to see the progress

  • CMSAF returns to the roots of the enlisted corps

    The most senior enlisted leader of the Air Force returned to the foundation of the enlisted corps at Basic Military Training here April 1, reinforcing standards and engaging with Airmen.For Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David R. Wolfe, the sound of a Military Training Instructor’s call is

  • Senior enlisted leaders stress quality of life, readiness 

    Senior enlisted leaders from across the Department of War told lawmakers on the House Committee on Appropriations, March 25, that quality of life is critical to maintaining readiness as Airmen and Guardians continue to operate in demanding environments worldwide. Those demands place increased

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.