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  • 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 distribution system known as OBOGS to curb problems identified in T-6 trainer aircraft.
  • Capt. Jay Moore, a 560th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, helps demonstrate a virtual reality simulator Aug. 27, 2018 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.

    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.
  • Richard Kilpper, a 12th Maintenance Group aircraft engine quality assurance inspector at JBSA-Randolph talks to Airman Leadership School classmates Aug. 29, 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.
  • 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.

    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.
  • Col Travis Willis, 19th Air Force Vice Wing Commander hands the 12th Flying Training Wing flag to Col. Mark Robinson during his assumption of command July 27, 2018.

    Robinson Assumes Command

    Col Mark Robinson assumed command of the 12th Flying Training Wing at JBSA-Randolph July 27, 2018
  • Carlos Casasola, 12th Maintenance Group metals technology shop, machinist, forms a flat surface on a block of metal using a vertical milling machine, July 2, 2018, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The maintenance group executes more than 40,000 flight hours annually supporting six training operations squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ave I. Young)

    Ground power at 12th MXG shop supports air power

    From troubleshooting to final fitting, the 12th Maintenance Group’s metals technology shop fabricates and custom-makes the metal components critical to the functioning of the T-1A, T-6C and T-38C aircraft.
  • Richard Kilpper, 12th Maintenance Group Quality Assurance Division aircraft engine inspector, inspects the maintenance being performed on a jet engine July 12, 2018, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. QA evaluates the quality of maintenance accomplished by maintainers and performs necessary functions to manage the wing and group's Maintenance Standardization Evaluation Program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer)

    Quality Assurance maintains maintenance integrity

    Around the flightline and in the hangars of Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, there’s a group that represent their career field’s most knowledgeable maintainers who exemplify what a maintenance professional is. They make up the office known as Quality Assurance.
  • AFE

    Fit to fight, fitted for flight

    The overall mission of the U.S. Air Force is to Fly, Fight and Win. In order to carry out that mission, every plane and pilot must be equipped and ready for any situation. Aircrew Flight Equipment is one of the many units that ensure the safety and success of Air Force flying missions.
  • SECAF talks Air Force innovation across JBSA, Austin

    Secretary of the Air Force talks innovation across JBSA, Austin

    Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson visited AFWERX-Austin, Pilot Training Next and Joint Base San Antonio June 27-29 to see firsthand the focus Airmen in the area are placing on improving readiness, cost-effective modernization and developing exceptional leaders.
  • Maj. Justin Stimets, 560th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, speaks with Megan Foster aboard a T-38 Talon during her “Pilot for a Day” orientation June 26, 2018, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The "Pilot for a Day" program invites children of all ages, military or civilian, to be guests of the 12th Flying Training Wing and its flying squadrons for an entire day. Doing so, the 12th FTW strives to give each child a special day and a break from the challenges they may face. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez/Released)

    560th FTS welcomes newest Pilot for a Day

    In December 1994 the 560th Flying Training Squadron started the program “Pilot for a Day.” The program offers children with lifelong disabilities the opportunity to experience a day in the life of a U.S. Air Force pilot.
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