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12th Maintenance Squadron demos new tow technology
September 2, 2020 — The 12th Maintenance Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph recently demonstrated the capabilities of a remotely controlled aircraft towing system, or RCATS, designed to make transporting aircraft more cost-efficient. The RCATS will reduce manpower requirements, allow close-quarter towing and quicker aircraft stowing ahead of inclement weather... MORE

Jaime Villarreal, 12th Maintenance Squadron crew chief, sits inside a T-38 aircraft during a practice transport Aug. 27 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The T-38 is being pulled by a remotely controlled aircraft towing system designed to make transporting aircraft more cost efficient.

For historians, COVID-19’s a big story, but operational focus continues
August 21, 2020 — At Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, historians at Air Education and Training Command and the 12th Flying Training Wing acknowledge the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their organizations’ missions, but it does not obscure the telling of their operational stories... MORE

Lane Bourgeois, 12th Flying Training Wing historian, sifts through a pile of historical documents in his office at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph June 12, 2019.

Seguin airfield maintains steady course during pandemic
July 31, 2020 — An airfield that was constructed about a decade after the Army Air Corps opened Randolph Field continues to serve the needs of the flying training mission at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph as it meets the challenges posed by the novel coronavirus pandemic... MORE

A T-38C Talon lands at the Joint Base San Antonio-Seguin Auxiliary Airfield during a ribbon-cutting event signifying the reopening of the airfield Jan. 20, 2015, after completion of a three-year construction project. The airfield continues to serve the 12th Flying Training Wing’s mission while meeting the challenges posed by the novel coronavirus pandemic.

12th Flying Training Wing welcomes new commander
July 27, 2020 — Col. Scott Rowe took command of the 12th Flying Training Wing from Col. Mark Robinson during a change of command ceremony July 27, 2020 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas... MORE

12th MXG continues to support flying mission while protecting its workers
July 21, 2020 — More than four months ago, Robert West, director of the 12th Maintenance Group at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, learned through a social media video sent to him by his uncle in Australia that the Czech Republic was encouraging its citizens to wear masks in an effort to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, which was quickly gaining momentum... MORE

Roger Arredondo, T-6 Aircraft Maintenance Chief, conducts a regular aircraft control check at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph July 14.

Online tools ease COVID-19 turbulence at 12th Flying Training Wing
July 8, 2020 — For the last 20 to 30 years, staff members of the 12th Flying Training Wing’s 12th Operations Group have tackled flying operations traditionally. Then, in mid-March, the COVID-19 pandemic hit and changed everything... MORE

Maj, Marcus Mosher (left) and Maj. Nathan Moseley (right) participate in a video chat.

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.

RPA Training Next transforming pipeline to competency-based construct
June 4, 2020 — Air Education and Training Command is integrating modern technology and innovative strategies in an effort to transform how remotely piloted aircraft pilots and sensor operators are developed through the RPA Training Next initiative... MORE

two Airmen sit in front of multiple monitors in dark room

12th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron keeps Texans flying
May 4, 2020 — Aircraft maintainers from the 12th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron service a T-6 Texan aircraft from the 559th Flying Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph April 7... MORE

Larry Padilla, 12th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, inspects the oil level reading of a T-6 Texan aircraft with Greg Garcia, 12th AMXS, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph April 7.

Initial virtual ceremonies provide templates for 12th Flying Training Wing
May 1, 2020 — As social distancing and shelter-in-place efforts intensified in April as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, two 12th Flying Training Wing units kept in step with public health directives by conducting the wing’s first virtual ceremonies... MORE

As social distancing and shelter-in-place efforts intensified in April as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, two 12th Flying Training Wing units kept in step with public health directives by conducting the wing’s first virtual ceremonies.

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.

559th Flying Training Squadron pilots take precautions while training
April 10, 2020 — Pilots from the 559th Flying Training Squadron mask up as they take the necessary precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, while also continuing the essential mission of flying training... MORE

Second Lt. Frank Toohey and 559th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot Lt. Col. Dan Healey recieve a brief from operations superintendent Lt. Col. John Urso and Jeff Madison of the 12th Operations Support Squadron.

Simulator instructors gain more teaching time after CPI event
April 3, 2020 — Countermeasures developed during an Air Force Continuous Process Improvement event last September at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph are allowing 12th Training Squadron civilian simulator instructors to devote more time to their teaching duties... MORE

First Lt. Austin Hornsby,435th Flying Training Squadron student pilot trains on a simulator, while Jose Colon, instructor looks on, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Oct. 20, 2016. The simulator accomplishes less complex missions, such as instrument and emergency procedures training, due to the limited visual representation compared with the simulators known as the operational flight trainer and the weapon systems trainer.

12th FTW NCO chosen as ‘Hidden Hero’
January 31, 2020 — Tech. Sgt. Derius Jackson, 12th Training Squadron flight chief, was recognized as the "Hidden Hero" for January by the Schertz, Cibolo, Selma, Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee Jan. 21 at the Schertz monthly Chamber luncheon... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Derius Jackson, 12th Training Squadron flight chief, was recognized as the "Hidden Hero" for January by the Schertz, Cibolo, Selma, Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee Jan. 21 at the Schertz monthly Chamber luncheon. Jackson has volunteered his time with the Habitat for Humanity and the San Antonio Food Bank helping provide more than 2,000 meals for children in the community. In addition to his volunteering Jackson also served as the president of the Randolph 5/6 organization.

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

340th Flying Training Group hosts Congressional staffers
September 19, 2019 — Staff members for U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) toured the 340th Flying Training Group at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Sept. 16, focusing on total force integration between air reserve and active duty squadrons to accomplish the flying training mission. ... MORE

Nadia Islam and Gilbert Lafuente, staff members for U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), stand on the wing of a T-6 aircraft during a tour of the 340th Flying Training Group Sept. 16, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The visit focused on total force integration between air reserve and active duty squadrons to accomplish the flying training mission.

JBSA presents flag to World War II POW, former Schertz mayor
July 3, 2019 — Robert C. Bueker, a local retiree and former World War II prisoner of war, celebrated his 95th birthday a day early with the help of Joint Base San Antonio July 3... MORE

Robert C. Bueker, a local retiree and former World War II prisoner of war laughs with First Lt. Christian Eberhardt, 502d Air Base Wing Public Affairs Officer at his home July 3, 2019. Bueker celebrated his 95th birthday a day early with the help of Joint Base San Antonio presenting him with a personalized letter from Col. Mark Robinson, commander of the 12th Flying Training Wing, and a flag that has been flown onboard an F-16 during 2017 support operations in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by: Airman 1st Class Shelby Pruitt)

Family keeps daydream going with virtual reality adventure at JBSA-Randolph
March 22, 2019 — A family whose journeys in their recreational vehicle to places as far-flung as Alaska to the north and New Zealand to the west are captured on their popular YouTube channel will soon show their 100,000-plus viewers how the 12th Flying Training Wing’s aircraft simulator innovations are transforming pilot training... MORE

Members of the Leach family experiences a virtual reality trainer March 11, 2019, at the 559th Flying Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The Leach family, based in Scottsdale, Ariz., spend much of their time traveling the country in “Ginger,” their RV. The video featuring their trip to JBSA-Randolph and their simulator experiences will be presented on the Season 7 premiere of their YouTube series, “Keep Your Daydream.

Simulator instructor’s efforts to improve processes lead to AETC-level AFA award
January 18, 2019 — More than four years ago, an Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals simulator instructor at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph noticed that aircraft shelters were sometimes illuminated during daytime hours – a waste of energy and tax dollars... MORE

David Bernacki, 12th Training Squadron Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals simulator/academic instructor supervisor, and Mike Pacheco, 12th Flying Training Wing Safety Office wildlife biologist, display Bernacki’s patent-pending Anti-Bird Perch Attachment for Signs, or ABPAS, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The attachment mounts on signs to hold bird spikes used in the Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard program. Bernacki is the Air Education and Training Command winner of the 2019 Air Force Association Lisa S. Disbrow Outstanding Civilian of the Year Award. Courtesy photo.