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12th TRS Airman delivers first public speech
June 24, 2020 — Master Sgt. Demetrius Owens, 12th Training Squadron superintendent, volunteered to guest speak at the Class of 2020 Military Service Academy Appointment and Military Enlistee graduation ceremony June 11, 2020 at Schertz Veterans Memorial Plaza... MORE

The 2020 graduates have all decided to serve the country by joining the military.

558th Flying Training Squadron uses 3-D tech to fight COVID-19
April 21, 2020 — The 558th Flying Training Squadron uses 3-D printing technology to produce face shields for the 559th Medical Group at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph... MORE

The 558th Flying Training Squadron produced face shields using a 3-D printer.

558th FTS uses 3-D tech to fight COVID-19
April 20, 2020 — The 558th Flying Training Squadron uses 3-D printing technology to produce face shields for the 559th Medical Group... MORE

Maintaining our Maintainers: 12th MXG focuses on hiring for upcoming JBSA-Randolph missions
January 27, 2020 — The U.S. Air Force maintainer career field at JBSA-Randolph is a strictly civilian, fast-paced, 24/7 operation which includes aircraft mechanics, aircraft engine mechanics, avionic technicians, egress technicians, and many more positions. The need for maintainers is a direct result of the several new missions being assigned to JBSA-Randolph and the 12th MXG, including the arrival of the T-7 Red Hawk, in 2021. ... MORE

Seven Hallmark University College of Aeronautics graduates, and new hires for the 12th Maintenance Group, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, show off their new 12th MXG gear at their graduation ceremony Jan. 23, 2020. These hires were a direct result of the 12th MXG’s push for recruitment and new employees for the upcoming missions slated for JBSA-Randolph.

BASHing bird strikes aim of JBSA-Randolph program
January 13, 2020 — A bird strike is a collision between a bird and an aircraft, but the term is often expanded to cover other wildlife strikes, such as bats or ground animals. ... MORE

Becoming a 'Pilot for a Day' with the 560th FTS
December 16, 2019 — Four-year-old Jack Faught, got a taste of the ‘Chargin’ Cheetah’ pilot life Dec. 12 when he participated in Joint Base San Antonio’s "Pilot for a Day" program. ... MORE

Jack Faught participated in Joint Base San Antonio’s Pilot for a Day program Dec. 12, 2019 at JBSA-Randolph. The Pilot for a Day program supports children with lifelong disabilities, providing them a once-in-a-lifetime experience in the life of a U.S. Air Force pilot by accompanying them through various units on base packed with personalized pilot experiences.

12th Operations Support Squadron egress training saves lives
August 16, 2019 — Imagine having a second to make a life or death decision. For that reason, the 12th Operations Support Squadron’s Aircrew Flight Equipment and Survival Course impacts aviation safety throughout the Air Force. With approximately 1,200 students certified or recertified every year, the program teaches pilots how to properly egress from T-1A, T-6A and T-38C aircraft... MORE

Instrument Landing System ensures safe arrival in any weather
January 10, 2019 — In times of inclement weather in San Antonio, pilots from the 12th Flying Training Wing find themselves in similar predicaments. Thick clouds and heavy precipitation can render pilots virtually blind, creating an extremely stressful situation especially as they approach to land at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph... MORE

A T-38C Talon lands at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, Oct. 2, 2017. The 12th Flying Training Wing employs the T-38C to teach pilot instructor training students, test pilots, and introduction to fighter fundamentals students.

‘Exemplifying Pride in Our Service and Heritage’
October 26, 2018 — For the 12th Flying Training Wing, the corrosion control paint shop provides the opportunity to repurpose and reuse select aircraft. Their capabilities allow planes to be in service longer by appropriately balancing operational needs and long-term sustainment of Air Force assets. ... MORE

Assigned to the 45tst Flying Training Squadron in Pensacola, Florida is a T-1A Jayhawk with a paint scheme to resemble a WWII B-26 Marauder bomber, parked in front of Randolph Air Force Base Operations, Texas, October 5, 2018. The 451st FTS requested to have the original color, markings and insignia to match that which the 322nd Bomb Group applied to their 451st Bomb Squadron B-26 fleet for the D-Day bombings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sean Worrell)

T-6A Texan II crashes near Rolling Oaks Mall: Update
September 18, 2018 — A 12th Flying Training Wing T-6 Texan II crashed near Rolling Oaks Mall at approximately at 4 p.m. Sept. 18. 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... MORE

Quality Assurance maintains maintenance integrity
July 13, 2018 — 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... MORE

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)

560th FTS welcomes newest Pilot for a Day
June 29, 2018 — 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... MORE

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)

12th Maintenance Group growing from a good to great unit
June 22, 2018 — The 12th Maintenance Group is growing leaders with its own civilian professional development workshop, a weeklong workshop about leading people... MORE

Robert West, 12th Maintenance Group director, administers an oath of service to members of the 12th MXG who have completed a civilian professional development course June 22, 2018, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. An estimated 140 employees have completed the program to date, and the 12th MXG offers the workshop to 12 employees once a quarter.

From ammo to training missiles, 12th MXG team covers munition needs
June 22, 2018 — The 12th Maintenance Group has an indispensable role in ensuring the reliability and safety of the trainer aircraft that define Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s flying training mission. ... MORE

Jeremy Peterson, 12th Flying Training Wing, Maintenance Group Munitions Flight inspector, inspects a time delay initiator, June 18 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The 12th MXG Munitions Flight provides the 12th FTW’s flying and fighter training squadrons, the 902nd Security Forces Squadron and other units with the explosives they need to carry out their missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)

Growing to Meet Current and Future AF RPA Training Demands
October 18, 2017 — JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- Earlier this month the 558th Flying Training Squadron took delivery of its sixteenth and final new flight simulator from the 502nd Air Base Wing’s Trainer Development Squadron. It is the latest component of a veritable and growing undergraduate pilot training machine... MORE

Members of the 502nd Trainer Development Squadron gather for a group photo in Hangar 74, Oct. 13, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. They worked with several contractors to design, test, accept, deliver and maintain 16 flight simulators that the 558th Flying Training Squadron uses to train Remotely Piloted Aircraft pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ave I. Young)

Communities increase support for JBSA-Randolph flying mission
March 18, 2016 — Cities around Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph are takingseveral steps to support the flying mission of the 12th FlyingTraining Wing, and local governments have started formalizing support... MORE

Lt. Col. Emil Bliss, 12th Flying Training Wing Community Initiatives director, addresses the Converse City Council about the Joint Land Use Study during a public meeting March 15, 2016. The city council unanimously voted to adopt the study, ensuring joint development planning and compatible land use between the city and Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.

JBSA-Randolph hosts town hall discussing land near runways
February 9, 2016 — Landowners around Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph gatheredwith leadership from the 12th Flying Training Wing at Converse City Hall Feb. 1for a town hall to discuss concerns regarding land near the... MORE

Col. Matt Isler, 12th Flying Training Wing commander, speaks with landowners at a town hall Feb. 1 at Converse City Hall to talk about land near the runways at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The meeting gave landowners the opportunity to speak with JBSA-Randolph representatives and discuss options for possible land development.

Bexar County passes resolution to adopt 2015 JLUS and recommendations
February 2, 2016 — Bexar County became Joint Base San Antonio’s newest partnerin resolving incompatible development near military locations by adopting the2015 JBSA-Randolph Joint Land Use Study. In a public meeting at... MORE

Col. Matt Isler, 12th Flying Training Wing commander, thanks the Bexar County Commissioner’s Court for their support during its meeting at the Bexar County Courthouse Jan. 26, 2016. The commissioner’s court passed a resolution adopting the Joint Land Use Study to promote compatible land use between the county and Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.

Pilot for A Day program continues at 560th Flying Training Squadron
July 17, 2015 — The 560th Flying Training Squadron welcomed itsnewest pilot, as part of the “Pilot for A Day” program July 17 atJBSA-Randolph.Jared Stadler, became a pilot and joined the ranksof the 560th FTS... MORE

Jared Stadler,Cole High School student, sits in the cockpit of a T-6 Texan II while Maj. Todd Salzweder, 560th Flying Training Squadron director of staff, explains the aircraft controls July 17, 2015, during a Pilot for a Day event at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Since 1994, squadron members have sponsored the “Pilot for A Day” program for children of all ages with chronic illnesses. The goal of the program is to give these children a break from the challenges they face each day because of their illnesses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Peterson/Released)

JBSA-Randolph participates in project to reduce aircraft bird strikes
July 8, 2015 — Biologists from the 12th Flying Training Wing Safety Officeat Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph and the U.S. Department of Agriculture areparticipating in a research project to find solutions for... MORE

From left: Ted Pepps, Mike Pacheco and Brian Washburn, U.S. Department of Agriculture research biologists, demonstrate the proper way to set up an electromagnetic drop net June 23 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph as part of a study to reduce bird strikes on aircraft. For the complete story, see page 4.
Photo by Melissa Peterson