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12th FTW welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Peter Lee (center), 12th Flying Training Wing incoming commander, is presented during the 12th FTW change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, July 12, 2024. The 12th FTW consists of three flying groups and one maintenance group responsible for Pilot Instructor Training, Combat Systems Officer Training, Remotely Piloted Aircraft Pilot Indoctrination, Basic Sensor Operator Qualification, and all U.S. Air Force Academy flying programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kathryn R.C. Reaves)
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12th FTW welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Gregory Kreuder (left), 19th Air Force commander, passes the guidon to Col. Peter Lee, 12th Flying Training Wing incoming commander, during the 12th FTW change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, July 12, 2024. The 12th FTW consists of three flying groups and one maintenance group responsible for Pilot Instructor Training, Combat Systems Officer Training, Remotely Piloted Aircraft Pilot Indoctrination, Basic Sensor Operator Qualification, and all U.S. Air Force Academy flying programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kathryn R.C. Reaves)
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12th FTW welcomes new commander

Andrea Lana, 12th Maintenance Group T-38 Talon dedicated crew chief, reveals incoming 12th Flying Training Wing Commander Col. Peter “Juice” Lee’s name on a T-38C Talon during the 12th FTW change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, July 12, 2024. The 12th FTW consists of three flying groups and one maintenance group responsible for Pilot Instructor Training, Combat Systems Officer Training, Remotely Piloted Aircraft Pilot Indoctrination, Basic Sensor Operator Qualification, and all U.S. Air Force Academy flying programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kathryn R.C. Reaves)
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12th FTW welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Peter Lee, 12th Flying Training Wing incoming commander, renders a first salute during the 12th FTW change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, July 12, 2024. The 12th FTW consists of three flying groups and one maintenance group responsible for Pilot Instructor Training, Combat Systems Officer Training, Remotely Piloted Aircraft Pilot Indoctrination, Basic Sensor Operator Qualification, and all U.S. Air Force Academy flying programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kathryn R.C. Reaves)
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12th FTW welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Peter Lee, 12th Flying Training Wing incoming commander, speaks during the 12th FTW change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, July 12, 2024. The 12th FTW consists of three flying groups and one maintenance group responsible for Pilot Instructor Training, Combat Systems Officer Training, Remotely Piloted Aircraft Pilot Indoctrination, Basic Sensor Operator Qualification, and all U.S. Air Force Academy flying programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kathryn R.C. Reaves)
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Lt.Col. (Ret) Robert “Cujo” Teschner, discussed accountable leadership and the importance of debriefing in high-performing teams at the 12th Flying Training Wing Leadership Conference April 4-6 at the United States Air Force Academy.
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Col. Taylor Ferrell, 12th Flying Training Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Stuart, 12th FTW command chief, hosted an off-site Leadership Conference for senior leaders and award winners April 4-6 at the US Air Force Academy. 12th FTW members toured the USAFA’s Multi-Domain Laboratory, flight simulators and had the opportunity to have discuss leadership philosophy with Col. Ferrell and Chief Stuart.
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230405-F-ST721-006

Col. Taylor Ferrell, 12th Flying Training Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Stuart, 12th FTW command chief, hosted an off-site Leadership Conference for senior leaders and award winners April 4-6 at the US Air Force Academy. The conference included guest speaker Lt.Col. (Ret) Robert “Cujo” Teschner, who discussed accountable leadership and the importance of debriefing in high-performing teams. The 12th FTW members also toured the USAFA’s Multi-Domain Laboratory, flight simulators and had the opportunity to have discuss leadership philosophy with Col. Ferrell and Chief Stuart.
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230405-F-ST721-001

Col. Taylor Ferrell, 12th Flying Training Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Stuart, 12th FTW command chief, hosted an off-site Leadership Conference for senior leaders and award winners April 4-6 at the US Air Force Academy. The conference included guest speaker Lt.Col. (Ret) Robert “Cujo” Teschner, who discussed accountable leadership and the importance of debriefing in high-performing teams. The 12th FTW members also toured the USAFA’s Multi-Domain Laboratory, flight simulators and had the opportunity to have discuss leadership philosophy with Col. Ferrell and Chief Stuart.
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The bird radar system at the 12th Flying Training Wing individually track birds so that the Supervisor of Flying in the flight tower can notify pilots in real-time of potential hazards. The Joint Negation of Asymmetric Treats using existing radar systems to track commercial drones, giving pilots the ability to make course corrections in flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)
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211218-F-ST721-073

Lt. Col. Michael Castlen,12th Flying Training Wing safety chief, watches Maj. Steve Lee, 12th FTW supervisor of flying, as he navigates the new Joint Negation of Asymmetric Threats system, December 18, 2021 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. JNAT uses existing radar systems to track commercial drones, giving pilots the ability to make course corrections in flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)
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211218-F-ST721-072

Maj. Steve Lee, 12th FTW supervisor of flying, tracks birds and sUAS on the new Joint Negation of Asymmetric Threats system, December 18, 2021 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. JNAT uses existing radar systems to track commercial drones, giving pilots the ability to make course corrections in flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)
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Col. William O'Brien, 479th Flying Training Group commander, delivers the closing remarks at the Combat Systems Officers Sapphire Event March 11, 2022 at Naval Air Station Pensacola. The Sapphire Event celebrated 45 years of women in the cockpit and remembers Class 78-01, the first female navigators in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)
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Brig. Gen. Leslie Maher, Jeanne M. Holm Center for Officer Accessions and Citizen Development director, was a keynote speaker for the Combat Systems Officers Sapphire Event March 11, 2022 at Naval Air Station Pensacola. The 479th FTG celebrated the 45 years of women in the cockpit recognizing the first class of female navigators. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)
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220311-F-ST721-082

(left to right) Florence "Flo" Parker, Elizabeth "Liz" Koch, Mary Kay "Mk" Higgins pose for a photo during a break at the Combat Systems Officers Sapphire Event March 11, 2022 at NAS-Pensacola. The 479th FTG hosted the Combat Systems Officers Sapphire Event to celebrate 45 years of women in the cockpit, recognizing Class 78-01 as the first female navigators in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)
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220311-F-ST721-081

Combat systems officers from the 479th Flying Training Group pose for a group photo with Brig. Gen. Brenda Cartier, Operations and Communications director, Air Education and Training Command and Brig. Gen. Leslie Maher, Jeanne M. Holm Center for Officer Accessions and Citizen Development director, March 11, 2022 at NAS-Pensacola. The Sapphire Event celebrates 45 years of women in the cockpit, and remembers Class 78-01 as the first female navigators in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Benjamin Faske)
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220311-F-ST721-066

ROTC cadets from Florida State University give the thumbs up as they prepare for their KC-135 incentive flight March 12, 2022 at Naval Air Station Pensacola. The 479th Flying Training Group hosted the Combat Systems Officers Sapphire Event to celebrate 45 years of women in the cockpit, recognizing Class 78-01 as the first female navigators in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)
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220311-F-ST721-062

ROTC and JROTC cadets walk single file on the flightline as they prepare to load an awaiting C-130 Hercules aircraft for their inspiration and incentive flights March 12, 2022 at Naval Air Station-Pensacola, Florida. The 479th Flying Training Group hosted the Combat Systems Officers Sapphire Event to celebrate 45 years of women in the cockpit, recognizing Class 78-01 as the first female navigators in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)
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220311-F-ST721-001

Retired Col. Mary Kay Higgins, retired Lt. Col. Bettye Jo Payne, retired Lt. Col. Elizabeth Koch, retired Lt. Col. Florence Parker, retired Lt. Col. Ramona McCall and retired Lt. Col. Margaret Stanek pose for photos, becoming the the first female navigators in the Air Force. The 479th Flying Training Group hosted the Combat Systems Officer Sapphire Event to celebrate the ground breaking achievements of class 78-01 as they paved the way for future female aviators. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
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