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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

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

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

T-38 Maintenance Depot visit highlights program's role in extending trainer's lifespan
March 3, 2025 — The 19th Air Force commander and command chief toured the T-38 Maintenance Depot at Joint base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on Feb. 10, 2025... MORE

575th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron T-38 Depot

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

Forged in resilience: first-ever Chapman Ultra Resistance Run tests limits
December 27, 2024 — The first-ever Chapman Ultra Resilience Run took place at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex on Nov. 16, offering participants a chance to test their physical limits. The event, open to all Department of Defense ID cardholders, featured 10-, 20-, and 30-mile run options... MORE

Around the Air Force: B-1B Lancer Beddown, New AETC Centers, and Pet Relocation Reimbursement
December 13, 2024 — In this week’s Around the Air Force, 17 B-1B Lancers and 800 Airmen from Ellsworth Air Force Base will temporarily beddown at Grand Forks Air Force Base, newly established AETC centers achieved Initial Operational Capability, and additional reimbursements are authorized for pet transportation... MORE

Accessions, Flying Training, and Learning Engineering Centers begin initial operations to support Great Power Competition
December 2, 2024 — Three newly established centers under Air Education and Training Command achieved Initial Operational Capability, marking a significant milestone in the command’s efforts to reoptimize the Department of the Air Force for Great Power Competition... MORE

four pictures of airmen in training, and a recruiter in her office, on a blue background

12th Flying Training Wing commander joins industry experts on training pipeline panel
November 7, 2024 — Col. Peter Lee, commander of the 12th Flying Training Wing, joined industry experts on a panel to discuss the trends, successes, and challenges facing the military training pipeline ecosystem. The panel, moderated by retired Lt. Gen. Anthony J. Rock, former Inspector General of the Air Force, was part of the Military Flight Training Summit, hosted by the Institute for Defense and Government Advancement, and took place in San Antonio... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Peter Lee, 12th Flying Training Wing commander, speaks on a panel during the Military Flight Training Summit Oct. 29, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. Lee was part of a panel that discussed the Air Force’s leading trends, successes and challenges with the training pipeline ecosystem. The MFTS brought together more than 300 flight training program managers, industry leaders and subject matter experts to discuss challenges at the forefront of pilot training. (U.S. Air Force photo be Benjamin Faske)

Last T-1 Jayhawk flight from JBSA-Randolph to Davis-Monthan AFB marks end of era
July 22, 2024 — The United States Air Force's T-1A Jayhawk made its final flight with the 99th Flying Training Squadron on Monday, July 15, soaring from Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona. This historic journey marks the end of an era for the venerable trainer aircraft, which has been a cornerstone in the training of air mobility and combat systems officers for three decades... MORE

Col. Peter Lee takes command of 12th Flying Training Wing
July 16, 2024 — Col. Peter J.S. Lee assumed command of the 12th Flying Training Wing in a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph on Friday, July 12, 2024. Col. Lee takes over from Col. Taylor T. Ferrell, who had led the unit since August 2022... MORE

19th Air Force command chief retires after 30-year career
June 10, 2024 — Families, friends, and coworkers said farewell and good luck to Chief Master Sgt. Justin Apticar, 19th Air Force command chief, during his retirement ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on June 7, 2024... MORE

Sixteenth Air Force hosts Beale Military Liaison Council
April 23, 2024 — Sixteenth Air Force hosted the Beale Military Liaison Council to reinforce partnerships and afford the council a deeper understanding of the Information Warfare Numbered Air Force’s mission April 3-4... MORE

Council members try the pilot training simulators.

Maxwell Air Force Base welcomes first active duty flying training unit since 1945
February 1, 2024 — The 908th Airlift Wing has an active-duty associate mission partner at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama for the first time. Detachment 3 of the 58th Operations Group had an official activation ceremony on Jan. 31, 2024. Det. 3, and the 58th OG both belong to the 58th Special Operations Wing, based at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. The 58th SOW’s parent organization is the 19th Air Force located at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, which belongs to the Air Education and Training Command... MORE

SecAF takes closer look at JBSA missions
November 8, 2022 — Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall visited Joint Base San Antonio Nov. 4-5 to meet with leaders across Air Education and Training Command, Air Force Personnel Center, Air Force Installation Management Support Command and Sixteenth Air Force... MORE

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall reads at a podium to a crowd of Airmen.

Stewart takes command of Nineteenth Air Force, continuing focus of accelerating change
August 22, 2022 — Maj. Gen. Phillip A. Stewart took command of the Nineteenth Air Force from Maj. Gen. Craig Wills during a change of command ceremony at Hanger 41 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Aug 19... MORE

Innovation continues with Det. 24’s change of command
June 14, 2022 — Lt. Col. Steve “Tiger” Briones took command of Detachment 24 from Lt. Col. Ryan “Motor” Riley during a change of command ceremony at the Kendrick Club at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph June 10. Maj. Gen. Craig Wills, Nineteenth Air Force commander, presided over the ceremony and talked about the ground breaking progress within pilot training because of Det. 24. ... MORE

19th Air Force commander visits Alamo Wing
May 29, 2021 — The leadership of the 19th Air Force -- Maj. Gen. Craig Wills, commander, and Command Chief Master Sgt. Kristina Rogers -- visited the 433rd Airlift Wing and the 733rd Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland May 21... MORE

Maj. Gen. Craig Wills, 19th Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kristina Rogers, 19th AF command chief master sergeant, talk with Col. James C. “JC” Miller, 433rd Operations Group commander, in the cockpit of a C-5M Super Galaxy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, May 21, 2021. Wills and Rogers toured the 433rd Airlift Wing and discussed the pilot training transformation initiative. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Wich)