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Oct. 4, 2018
Aerospace Ground Equipment vital to sustaining the 12th Flying Training Wing as the ‘Source of America’s Airpower’

Soon after arriving to a new aircraft maintenance squadron, fresh technical training graduates are tasked with the most important direction of their young careers. ‘We need to go to work, so go grab the keys to the airplane.’ Some time later, an exasperated Airman returns to a shop rolling with
Oct. 4, 2018
UTSA women’s basketball team talks teamwork, trust with Air Force pilots

Members of the University of Texas San Antonio women’s basketball team visited Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Sept. 25. The visit gave the team a chance to talk to Airmen about the importance of teamwork and commitment.
Sept. 21, 2018
UPDATE #3 T-6A Texan II Crash

T-6A Texan II flying resumed Friday morning at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. T-6 flying was suspended Sept. 18, 2018 after a crash near the Rolling Oaks Mall at approximately 4 p.m.
Sept. 19, 2018
UPDATE #2 T-6A Texan II Crash

The T-6A Texan II operations at JBSA-Randolph remain paused Wednesday following the crash of a 12th Operations Group T-6 near Rolling Oaks Mall at approximately 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018.
Sept. 18, 2018
UPDATE T-6A Texan II Crash

A 12th Flying Training Wing T-6A Texan II crashed near Rolling Oaks Mall at approximately 4 p.m. today. The crew ejected and is safe with minor injuries reported at the site. Both were transported to the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Medical Clinic for evaluation and both pilots were
Sept. 18, 2018
Pilot Training Next cadre discuss lessons learned, way forward

NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland - Air Education and Training Command officials announced the second iteration of Pilot Training Next would begin in January 2019 during a panel at the 2018 Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference here.To refine the curriculum for the next class, the PTN cadre
Sept. 13, 2018
AF announces corrective measures for oxygen breathing system in training aircraft

The Air Force will begin implementing a series of corrective measures, including redesigning the oxygen system and adjusting oxygen control levels in flight, to address persistent problems in training aircraft. In addition, Air Education and Training Command will increase maintenance on the oxygen
Sept. 5, 2018
12th FTW Continues Heritage of Aviation Innovation

12th Flying Training Wing innovators showcased the latest adaptations in pilot training for veteran aviators at the Parr Club on JBSA-Randolph Aug. 27, 2018.
Aug. 30, 2018
Civilian Maintainer Among Leadership School’s Best

A 12th Flying Training Wing civilian employee attended the Rogers Airman Leadership School with 63 enlisted Airmen and was an honor graduate. He is one of, if not the only, civilian maintainers to ever do so.
July 30, 2018
AETC leaders, instructors team up to change flying training curriculum

Instructor pilots from across Air Education and Training Command Undergraduate Pilot Training bases came together March 7-8, after brainstorming for 8 months on ways to improve the quality of flying training.

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