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12th Maintenance Group keeps T-6A Texan IIs flying
September 12, 2024 — The T-6A Texan II, a single-engine, two-seat primary trainer, plays a crucial role in training Joint Primary Pilot Training students in fundamental flying skills essential for U.S. Air Force pilots... MORE

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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.

Wheel and tire shop keeps ‘everybody rolling’ at JBSA-Randolph
February 15, 2019 — Student fighter and instructor pilots fly dozens of sorties each day from Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, spending nearly all of that time in the air. However, their aircraft also touch ground during takeoff and landing, and it is during those moments that they rely on a small team of professionals who work each day to ensure their aircraft’s wheels and tires are able to withstand the rigors of the runway. ... MORE

Roy Spencer, 12th Maintenance Group Aircraft Wheel and Tire Shop technician, inspects seals that were recently washed inside the Aircraft Wheel and Tire Shop on Feb. 14, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Tire shop technicians and AGE members are part of a team that ensure the integrity of the wheels and tires used on the 12th FTW’s fleet of trainer aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ave I. Young)

Aerospace Ground Equipment vital to sustaining the 12th Flying Training Wing as the ‘Source of America’s Airpower’
October 4, 2018 — Soon after arriving to a new aircraft maintenance squadron, fresh technical training graduates are tasked with the most important direction of their young careers. ‘We need to go to work, so go grab the keys to the airplane.’ Some time later, an exasperated Airman returns to a shop rolling with laughter, waiting to let them in on one of oldest jokes on the flight line... MORE

Jonathan Beres, 12th Flying Training Wing aerospace ground equipment mechanic, inspects the serviceability of a New Generation Heater duct during routine maintenance Aug. 28, 2018, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Beres is part of a team that inspects, tests and maintains ground equipment that supports aircraft maintenance and flying training operations.

12th Maintenance Group civilian maintainer among leadership school's best
September 4, 2018 — A 12th Maintenance Group employee completed the Rogers Airman Leadership School at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on Aug. 29, 2018 earning distinguished graduate honors... MORE

Richard Kilpper (right) listens to a Rogers Airman Leadership School Class 18-6 classmate during an exercise Aug. 29 at the Rogers Airman Leadership School on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. Kilpper is a 12th Maintenance Group aircraft engine quality assurance inspector at JBSA-Randolph. He was the only civilian in the class and was among the top seven students academically.

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)

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)

12th Maintenance Group Hosts Job Shadow Day 2018
February 8, 2018 — Air Force civilians with the 12th Maintenance Group at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph hosted 22 students from Wagner High School in the Judson Independent School District as part of the San Antonio Job Shadow Day Feb. 2... MORE

Larry Welfel, 12th Maintenance Squadron, T-1A aircraft technician, briefs Wagner high school students inside the phase inspection facility during the job shadow tour, Feb. 2, 2018, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas.

12th Maintenance Group Hosts Job Shadow Day 2017
February 28, 2017 — JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - Students from Judson High School Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Academy visited with the 12th Maintenance Group Feb. 2 at Joint Base San... MORE

Robert Hamm, 12th Maintenance Group deputy director, poses with the Judson High School Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Academy class Feb. 2, 2017 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The group completed a tour of the flight line and an aircraft maintenance hangar.