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559th Flying Training Squadron molds instructor pilots, secures future of training
September 17, 2024 — The 559th Flying Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph flies more than 6,000 hours annually in a fleet of 38 T-6A Texan II aircraft, focusing on basic pilot qualifications and the specialized training of instructor pilots... MORE

Instructor Pilot Training at 559th Flying Training Squadron

12th Operations Group welcomes new commander
August 20, 2024 — In a change of command ceremony held at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Col. John P. Anderson officially took command of the 12th Operations Group from Col. James J. Muniz... MORE

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

Bird population control fogging starts at JBSA-Randolph base housing
July 2, 2024 — Starting in mid-July, daily fogging of tree canopies using EcoBird 4.0 will commence at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph base housing and will continue through September. This operation will take place approximately 15 to 30 minutes before sunrise each day. The fogging occurs in the early morning to minimize exposure to base residents and to alter the birds' morning habits by pushing them from residential areas to Cibolo Creek earlier in the day. ... MORE

Innovative bird capture technique enhances pilot safety at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph
March 26, 2024 — In an initiative aimed at enhancing pilot safety, the 12th Flying Training Wing has implemented a method to mitigate bird strikes. Utilizing a massive 25-by-25-foot net, personnel at 12th FTW Safety office in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture are capturing birds that pose a threat to aircraft operations, thereby reducing the risk of potentially dangerous encounters in the sky... MORE

12th Flying Training Wing employs innovative bird control method to enhance pilot safety
March 8, 2024 — In an innovative move to ensure the safety of 12th Flying Training Wing pilots, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph has begun utilizing methyl anthranilate tree canopy fogging as a proactive and preventative measure to control bird populations within the base... MORE

Members of the 12th Flying Training Wing create a methyl anthranilate fog to disperse nesting birds.

39th Flying Training Squadron hosts Fiesta dignitaries for T-38 orientation flight
February 15, 2024 — Members of San Antonio Fiesta 2024 royalty got the chance for a T-38 orientation flight with the 39th Flying Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph on Jan. 25... MORE

Pilot training innovation: First successful remote simulator training
February 1, 2024 — The first successful remote simulator instruction in Air Force pilot training connected 2nd Lt. Wesley Mills, a 47th Student Squadron student pilot at Laughlin Air Force Base with Robert Wayne, 12th Training Squadron simulator instructor, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph on Jan. 22, 2024. ... MORE

First 479th Flying Training Group First Assignment Instructor Pilot helps spearhead Undergraduate Pilot Training
June 26, 2023 — The 479th Flying Training Group at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, recently welcomed 1st Lt. Hannah Michitsch, the group’s first-ever First Assignment Instructor Pilot, on April 19... MORE

1st Lt. Hannah Michitsch is pictured with a T-6 Texan II at Naval Air Station Pensacola

U.S. Air Force Academy hosts 12th Flying Training Wing members at leadership conference
May 2, 2023 — Members of the 12th Flying Training Wing attended a unit-led multi-day leadership conference at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, from April 4-6... MORE

12th Flying Training Wing announces fourth-quarter award winners
January 31, 2023 — The 12th Flying Training Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph recently announced its fourth-quarter award winners... MORE

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

AWACS NATO “Introduction to Electromagnetic Warfare”

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

Colombian Special Operations leaders visit the 558th FTS

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

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.