Jul 28, 2021

435th FTS pilots test new wearable technology

The 12th Flying Training Wing innovation office at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph recently began testing new wearable technology on eight voluntary 435th Fighter Training Squadron pilots.

Jun 21, 2021

Instructor combat systems officer serves openly with pride

Maj. Kiersten “Clicks” Thompson is an instructor combat systems officer at the 479th Flying Training Group at Naval Air Station- Pensacola, Florida. Thompson is an advocate for the Air Force’s diversity and inclusion and female fitment initiatives.

May 21, 2021

In their own words: 12th FTW members continue vaccine push

12th Flying Training Wing members continue vaccinations, doing their part to irradiate the COVID-19 virus.

Apr 27, 2021

12th TRS, 435th FTS acquire inert munitions for IFF students

Student pilots from the 435th Fighter Training Squadron are becoming more familiar with aircraft munitions thanks to the recently added inert weapons at the 12th Training Squadron and 435th FTS at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas.

Apr 22, 2021

1st Quarter Award winners

1st Quarter Award winners

Jul 29, 2021

435th FTS pilots test new wearable technology

The 12th Flying Training Wing innovation office at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph recently began testing new wearable technology on eight voluntary 435th Fighter Training Squadron pilots.

Jul 28, 2021

DOD Directs Employees to Start Wearing Face Masks Again

The Defense Department directed employees working in areas at high risk for transmission to begin using face masks again as a measure to prevent the continued spread of the COVID-19 virus, especially the fast-moving, highly-transmittable Delta variant.

Jul 28, 2021

Wing commander bids farewell to the Nomads and the Air Force

Col. Jon S. Wheeler, 33rd Fighter Wing commander, will relinquish command July 30, 2021 and will retire after serving 25 years in the Air Force. Wheeler received his commission from the United States Air Force Academy in 1996, attended undergraduate pilot training at Vance Air Force Base, and went on to fly the F-16 Fighting Falcon before transitioning to the F-35A Lightning II.

Jul 28, 2021

Kendall sworn in as 26th Secretary of the Air Force

Frank Kendall was administratively sworn in July 28 as the 26th Secretary of the Air Force.

Jul 28, 2021

Call for topics now open for 2022 Air Force Learning Professionals’ Consortium

The call for topics for the 2022 Learning Professionals’ Consortium (LPC-22) has been released by AETC/A3B’s Learning Professionals Branch. The theme of this year’s event is Explore – Engage – Accelerate and is an opportunity to bring together and develop the community of knowledgeable and committed Learning Professionals.