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Electromagnetic spectrum operations instructors provide training in Germany
October 21, 2022 — Instructors from the 479th Operations Support Squadron Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations School recently traveled to NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen, Germany, to provide their “Introduction to Electromagnetic Warfare” course for the U.S. component of the NATO E-3 mission... MORE

Colombian Special Operations leaders visit 558th Flying Training Squadron
August 4, 2022 — Colombian air force Special Operations Forces leaders visited with the 558th Flying Training Squadron June 27 to better understand the training and capabilities of U.S. Air Force remotely piloted aircraft... MORE

Col. Taylor Ferrell takes command of the 12th Flying Training Wing
August 1, 2022 — Col. Taylor Ferrell takes command of the 12th Flying Training Wing... MORE

12th Operations Group welcomes new commander
August 1, 2022 — In front of a packed audience on the South ramp flightline at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Col. Scott Rowe, 12th Flying Training Wing commander, passed the guidon to the new 12th Operations Group commander, Col. James Muniz. ... MORE

12th Flying Training Wing T-38 Talon conducts basic surface attack simulation
July 21, 2022 — U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Jason Mandizvidza, training pilot, and Brazilian Air Force Capt. Felipe Pereira, 435th Fighter Training Squadron instructor pilot, flew a 12th Flying Training Wing T-38 Talon July 6 to conduct a basic surface attack simulation at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph... MORE

12th Flying Training Wing announces second quarter award winners
July 20, 2022 — The 12th Flying Training Wing recently announced its second quarter award winners... MORE

99th, 559th Flying Training Squadrons host San Antonio ACE Academy
June 28, 2022 — High School and middle schoolers attending the San Antonio ACE Academy visited the 99th and 559th Flying Training Squadrons at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph June 14, where they got an in-depth look at what it takes to become an Air Force pilot... MORE

12th Flying Training Wing NCO recognized by local chamber
June 22, 2022 — Staff Sgt. Williana Lopez, 558th Flying Training Squadron basic senor operator course instructor, was recognized as the "Hidden Hero" for the month of June by the Schertz, Cibolo, Selma, Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee June 21, 2022, at the Schertz monthly Chamber luncheon. ... MORE

WSO-In-Training reflects on Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May 5, 2022 — May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a national observance that recognizes Asian and Pacific Americans and celebrates their historical and cultural contributions to the United States. ... MORE

479th FTG celebrates Sapphire Event, 45 years of women in the cockpit
March 16, 2022 — The 479th Flying Training Group and Detachment 1, Air Force Recruiting Service, held the once-in-a-lifetime Combat Systems Officer Sapphire and General Officer Inspire Event from March 10-12 at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida... MORE

560th Flying Training Squadron hosts YouTube content creator, podcast host
February 10, 2022 — The 560th Flying Training Squadron welcomed YouTube content creator and podcast host, Maj. Justin “Hasard” Lee, as they filmed T-38 Pilot Training 2.5 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Feb. 9... MORE

Weather is no gambling matter for 12th OSS flight chief
January 28, 2022 — Alvin Hill is the weather operations flight chief with the 12th Operations Support Squadron... MORE

Fiesta leadership visits 12th Flying Training Wing
January 21, 2022 — Fiesta San Antonio leadership visited the 12th Flying Training Wing Jan. 18-19 and got to see what it takes to be an Air Force pilot... MORE

12th Flying Training Wing selects quarterly award winners
January 20, 2022 — The 12th Flying Training Wing recently selected its fourth-quarter award winners for 2021... MORE

559th Flying Training Squadron continues proud heritage
January 6, 2022 — The only difference between these two photos is the aircraft and time, 78 years to be exact. The 559th Flying Training Squadron, part of the 12th Flying Training Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, continues the proud heritage of producing the Air Force's best instructor pilots... MORE

Tuskegee Airman celebrates 102nd birthday at 12th FTW
December 6, 2021 — In the coming year, Joint Base San Antonio will hold numerous events to celebrate the U.S. Air Force’s 75th anniversary, and as part of the celebration, this week the 12th Flying Training Wing helped a Tuskegee Airman, retired Brig. Gen. Charles E. McGee, celebrate his 102nd birthday... MORE

502nd Air Base Wing hosts F-35 squadron for training
November 5, 2021 — The 502nd Air Base Wing hosted the 62nd Fighter Squadron, an F-35 Lightning II squadron from Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, during their training visit to Joint Base San Antonio-Kelly Field from Oct. 15-29... MORE

Former 12th Flying Training Wing command chief reflects on lifetime of service
August 25, 2021 — “Service before self” is not just an Air Force core value to retired Chief Master Sgt. Robert Diehl, it's how he's lived his life for the last 60 years... MORE

435th FTS pilots test new wearable technology
July 29, 2021 — The 12th Flying Training Wing innovation office at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph recently began testing new wearable technology on eight voluntary 435th Fighter Training Squadron pilots... MORE

12th FTW exec recognized as ‘Hidden Hero’
July 27, 2021 — The Schertz, Cibolo and Selma Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee recognized Maj. Daniel T. Bourgeois, 12th Flying Training Wing executive officer, as the "Hidden Hero" for the month of June at a ceremony July 20... MORE