May 1, 2020

Initial virtual ceremonies provide templates for 12th Flying Training Wing

As social distancing and shelter-in-place efforts intensified in April as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, two 12th Flying Training Wing units kept in step with public health directives by conducting the wing’s first virtual ceremonies.

Apr 20, 2020

558th FTS uses 3-D tech to fight COVID-19

The 558th Flying Training Squadron uses 3-D printing technology to produce face shields for the 559th Medical Group.

Apr 3, 2020

558th Flying Training Squadron changes command virtually

The 558th Flying Training Squadron conducted a virtual change of command April 3, 2020 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas.

Mar 17, 2020

Air Force BMT, technical and flying training mission essential, to continue with mitigation

The Department of Defense response to the coronavirus outbreak continues to be dynamic and policy may quickly change, but as of March 17, U.S. Air Force's basic military training, technical training and flying training operations have been deemed mission essential and will continue with mitigation for COVID-19, Air Education and Training Command announced.

Jan 27, 2020

Maintaining our Maintainers: 12th MXG focuses on hiring for upcoming JBSA-Randolph missions

The U.S. Air Force maintainer career field at JBSA-Randolph is a strictly civilian, fast-paced, 24/7 operation which includes aircraft mechanics, aircraft engine mechanics, avionic technicians, egress technicians, and many more positions. The need for maintainers is a direct result of the several new missions being assigned to JBSA-Randolph and the 12th MXG, including the arrival of the T-7 Red Hawk, in 2021.

Jun 4, 2020

Intelligence officer course grads earn educational credit through partnership with Angelo State University

Amidst COVID-19, Angelo State University and the 17th Training Group virtually signed into effect an articulation agreement amendment May 27, allowing the 14N Intelligence Officer course graduates to transfer 12 semester hours towards an additional ASU graduate program.

Jun 4, 2020

Mobile night vision training device for aircrew set to be standardized

A device that was developed at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph to help aircrew and paratrooper students understand night vision threats during initial aerospace physiology training will soon become a standard trainer across the Air Force.

Jun 4, 2020

RPA Training Next on latest "The Air Force Starts Here" podcast

A deep dive inside the Remotely-Piloted Aircraft Training Next program is the focus of the latest episode of "The Air Force Starts Here," released June 2, 2020.

Jun 4, 2020

AFCLC Spotlight: Facing the Future with Perpetual Optimism

One of 2nd Lt Stephenie Reid’s favorite quotes is from retired U.S. Army Gen. Colin Powell: “Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier.” During her time in Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC), Reid was accepted to Project Global Officer (Project GO), a collaborative initiative promoting critical language education, study abroad, and intercultural dialogue opportunities for ROTC students and focuses on the languages and countries of the Middle East, Asia, Central Asia, Africa, and South America.

Jun 3, 2020

Sheppard Airmen ACEs E&E course

An Airman from the 364th Training Squadron said he loves a challenge, so he went and challenged himself to perfect one of the challenging courses we have here on Sheppard. Spoiler alert – he won.