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12th FTW conducts seasonal wildlife control to reduce bird strike risk
March 24, 2026 — The 12th Flying Training Wing will implement seasonal wildlife control operations across Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph from April through September as part of its ongoing commitment to flight safety and mission readiness... MORE

12th Flying Training Wing announces 2025 annual award winners
February 25, 2026 — Col. Peter Lee recently congratulated Airmen and civilian professionals across the 12th Flying Training Wing following the announcement of the wing’s annual award winners, recognizing their sustained excellence in support of the mission to train warfighters for America... MORE

AETC holds T-7A Red Hawk official arrival ceremony, marking new era in pilot training
January 9, 2026 — Air Education and Training Command hosted an arrival ceremony Jan. 9, 2026, for the T-7A Red Hawk, the U.S. Air Force’s next-generation trainer aircraft, marking a significant milestone in the service’s effort to modernize pilot training... MORE

U.S.–Italian partnership supports USAF's future of undergraduate pilot training program
November 20, 2025 — The U.S. Air Force and the Italian Air Force have partnered to execute an undergraduate flying training program Small Group Tryout at the International Flight Training School, Decimomannu Air Base, Italy. ... MORE

A T-346A Master Jet Trainer taxis on the flight line at the International Flight Training School, Decimomannu Air Base, Italy.

12th Flying Training Wing recognizes second quarter award winners
August 1, 2025 — The 12th Flying Training Wing honored its top performers during quarterly awards, recognizing Airmen, civilians and teams for their outstanding achievements in the second quarter of 2025... MORE

Honoring Independence Day with focus on service, heritage, and readiness
July 4, 2025 — As the United States celebrates its 249th Independence Day, the Airmen of the 12th Flying Training Wing reflect on the enduring values of freedom, self-governance, and service that continue to shape the nation, and guide their mission... MORE

12th Flying Training Wing hosts civil fly-in
June 17, 2025 — The 12th Flying Training Wing welcomed 31 civilian aviators flying 16 aircraft from across Texas to Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph on June 7 for a Civil Fly-In designed to enhance flight safety and strengthen ties with the local aviation community... MORE

99th Flying Training Squadron welcomes new commander
June 9, 2025 — The 99th Flying Training Squadron, famed for its Tuskegee Airmen legacy, held a change of command ceremony on Friday, June 6, at Joint base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, marking the official transition of leadership from Lt. Col. Dominique Haig to Lt. Col. Michael Trott... MORE

559th FTS instructor pilots evaluate VMax Championships
June 3, 2025 — Instructor pilots from the 559th Flying Training Squadron recently lent their expertise as evaluators in a groundbreaking high school flight simulation competition on May 9, 2025, aimed at cultivating the next generation of aviators... MORE

559th Flying Training Squadron welcomes new commander
May 23, 2025 — In a ceremony held on May 22 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Lt. Col. Benjamin Peacock assumed command of the 559th Flying Training Squadron, succeeding Lt. Col. Chad Bridgeford. The event marked a significant leadership transition within one of the Air Force’s premier flight training units. ... MORE

479th FTG launches 'Aviator for a Day' program: Soaring beyond challenges with Ava Seymour
May 6, 2025 — The 479th Flying Training Group is known for forging elite aviators and cultivating excellence in future warfighters — but a new initiative is taking that mission beyond the cockpit and into the hearts of local families. Through the newly launched “Aviator for a Day” program, the Air Force is opening its hangars to children battling serious medical challenges, offering them a chance to suit up, take flight in simulators, and receive honorary aviator wings... MORE

12th Operations Support Squadron welcomes new commander
April 21, 2025 — The 12th Operations Support Squadron welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph on April 18. Lt. Col. Kenneth Brakora succeeded Lt. Col. Nicholas Harris, marking a new chapter in the squadron’s leadership... MORE

560th FTS honors Navy POW during 52nd Annual Freedom Flyer Reunion
April 18, 2025 — The 560th Flying Training Squadron marked a historic milestone during its 52nd Annual Freedom Flyer Reunion, held at Joint base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, from April 10-11, 2025, by honoring a U.S. Navy pilot for the first time in the unit’s long-standing tradition of recognizing former prisoners of war... MORE

435th Fighter Training Squadron welcomes new commander
April 7, 2025 — Lt. Col. Georges DeWilde relinquished command of the 435th Fighter Training Squadron to Lt. Col. John Lowe during a change of command ceremony held April 3, 2025, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas... MORE

Nineteenth Air Force commander observers combat systems officer training at 479th Flying Training Group
April 2, 2025 — Maj. Gen. Gregory Kreuder, Nineteenth Air Force commander, visited the 479th Flying Training Group from March 24-26 as part of a regional tour aimed at strengthening collaboration and ensuring the efficient and effective training of Combat Systems Officers for the U.S. Air Force... MORE

12th FTW Airman honored as Hidden Hero by The Chamber’s Military Affairs Committee
March 25, 2025 — On March 18, 2025, Airman 1st Class Joselyn Guajardo, an aerospace physiology technician with the 12th Operations Support Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, was recognized as the Hidden Hero award recipient for March by The Chamber’s Military Affairs Committee, representing the cities of Schertz, Cibolo, and Selma. ... MORE

479th Flying Training Group; Forging combat systems officers for the future battlespace
March 24, 2025 — The 479th Flying Training Group stands at the forefront of training America’s warfighters, shaping the skills and mindset required to dominate in tomorrow’s battlespace. Through Undergraduate Combat Systems Officer Training, the 479th FTG transforms students into Combat Systems Officers prepared to meet the evolving challenges of modern warfare... MORE

U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Col. Roy Calilung (left), 455th Flying Training Squadron combat systems operator instructor, and 2nd Lieutenant Claas McCrae (right), 455th FTS CSO student, conduct preflight checks on a T-6 Texan II March 6, 2025, at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida.

12th Flying Training Wing implements paintball deterrent to reduce bird strike risk
March 19, 2025 — To reduce the risk of bird strikes during flying operations, the 12th Flying Training Wing will implement a new bird deterrent method this spring and summer... MORE

12th Flying Training Wing announces fourth quarter award winners
February 3, 2025 — The 12th Flying Training Wing is proud to recognize its outstanding Airmen and civilians who have gone above and beyond to exemplify excellence, professionalism, and dedication to the mission during the fourth quarter of 2024... MORE

560th Flying Training Squadron welcomes new commander
December 19, 2024 — In a ceremony steeped in military tradition, Lt. Col. Timothy Fulkerson relinquished command of the 560th Flying Training Squadron to Lt. Col. Joshua Stallard on Dec. 16, 2024, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas... MORE