MTIA, US Air Force Military Training Instructor Assoc.

Congratulations MTIS Class 019!🇺🇸

MTIS Class 019 Graduation!🇺🇸
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Friday 8/23 @ 0900hrs(CST)

CALLING ALL GOLFERS‼️ The annual tournament will be on Tuesday, 8 October at the Gateway Hills Course located on Lackland. Great prizes, swag bags and cold drinks!

Please follow the link below to sign up and secure your spot now!

https://signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4DACA62BAAFAC61-50391230-2024

A MESSAGE FROM CMSGT ANDERSON

Teamies,

Today was my last day as the Senior Enlisted Leader of Air Force Basic Military Training. The last 2.5 years have challenged me in ways that I never could have anticipated. Through it all, the MTI brotherhood/sisterhood kept me pushing to do what is right for the institution and all of you. I owe so much to so many of you who, in the end, made it all worth it.

There is a phenomenal leadership chain in place right now at the 737 TRG, 37 TRW, 2 AF, and AETC levels. There is much work ahead to make BMT what is needed for our Airmen, the Air Force, and the Nation. Yet, I am at peace knowing that my successor, CMSgt Jack, is just as passionate about BMT and the MTI Corps as I am. I am excited to see how he leads this amazing organization and will be cheering him on from the United Kingdom with my family.

Being the BMT Senior Enlisted Leader has been the highest honor of my career. There is part of me that wishes I could stay here forever… But there’s another part of me that knows… It’s time…

Thank you, all, for an amazing 2.5 years. I love you all and will see you at the MTI Weeks in October!

V/R,

DANIEL P. ANDERSON, CMSgt, USAF
BMT SEL, 12 Jan 22 – 8 Aug 24

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉

Join us for the 49th Annual Blue Rope Ball on October 5th, hosted at the historic Scottish Rite Cathedral in downtown San Antonio. Celebrate the past and present Master Military Training Instructors with an evening of memories, music, and more. Don't miss this special event in a truly magnificent setting!

Payments are accepted via CashApp only.

RSVP HERE by EOD Friday, 9/20: https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=900454&k=0B61420D7E53 (https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=900454&k=0B61420D7E53)

Big shout out to CMSgt Daniel Anderson as he completes his tour of duty as the Air Force Basic Training Senior Enlisted Leader (SEL). Over the last 2.5 years, Chief Anderson has been nothing short of phenomenal in dealing with the myriad of challenges the unit and he have faced. He has been a pillar of strength, a mentor to all, and cemented himself as one of BMT’s all-time “legends.” We wish him the very best as he moves on to the Medical Group SEL position at RAF Mildenhall.

We are extremely excited to welcome CMSgt Whit Jack on his return to BMT as the new SEL. An absolute superstar during his prior assignment to BMT, we are expecting nothing but great things from him on his return “home.”

We wish both of these extraordinary leaders nothing but the best as they continue their Air Force journeys!

All prior MTI’s are invited to join “MTI Mass”, consisting of past & present MTIs; BMT Graduation Parade, Thursday, 10 Oct 2024. The morning of MTI Week culmination events!🦅
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Congratulations to our newest AFBMT Master Military Training Instructors “Blue Rope” MTI🇺🇸

Congratulations MTIS Class 240604-017🇺🇸

For those looking to return to Lackland for the annual MTI Week events, did you know Permissive TDY is authorized? Check out the information below and be sure to mark your calendars for the MTI Mass happening on 10 October 2024 ✨

MTIS Class 240604-017 Graduation!🇺🇸
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Friday 8/2 @ 0900hrs(CST)

🗣🗣🗣🗣ATTENTION IN THE SQUARON AREA, ATTENTION IN THE DORMITORIES!!!🗣🗣🗣🗣

MTI Week is coming up! Below are key dates and events:

- Monday October 07, 2024 Early Bird Social

- Tuesday October 08, 2024: General Membership Meeting at the PRC, beginning at 0830; MTI Golf Tournament at 1200 at the Gateway Hills Golf Course, followed by the Tiger Stripe Picnic at 1530.

- Wednesday October 09, 2024: Tours and various
BMT related events throughout the day. The Honors Banquet will begin at 1800 at the Gateway Club.

- Thursday October 10, 2024: Parade, followed by recognition of the BMT Rookie of the Year, BMT Trainer of the Year, and the BMT Blue Rope of the Year.

More information will be provided as we get closer to the week of vents. We hope to see you there!

Note: The Blue Rope Ball is hosted by the Blue Rope Association and is independent of MTIA-sponsored events. It is currently scheduled for Saturday October 05, 2024. Time and location will be announced on the Blue Rope Association page in the coming weeks.

Wishing our very own MTIA President a happy birthday… Happy Birthday Retired CMSgt Pavey!

“Soaring 77 Years🦅 A Legacy of Excellence; Eyes Set to the Future.” 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸🦅
Join our USAF 77th Birthday Celebration: https://jbsaafball.regfox.com/2024-jbsa-air-force-ball

Congratulations MTIS Class 016🇺🇸

MTIS Class 016 Graduation!🇺🇸
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Friday 7/18 @ 0900hrs(CST)

Teamies, we are trying to track down information on a TSgt Taylor and SSgt Duke who served in the 3704 BMTS in July/August of 1974. They trained a former CMSAF who would like to contact them if they are still around. We do not have first names for these MTIs. Any information would be helpful. Thank you!

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🗣🗣🗣🗣ATTENTION IN THE SQUARON AREA, ATTENTION IN THE DORMITORIES!!!🗣🗣🗣🗣

Retread MSgt Training Superintendents Needed!!!

APPLY BY: 22 JULY 2024

BMT is currently advertising for retread Training Superintendents for the 320th, 323d, and 326th Training Squadrons (TM Ad #34129, 34130, 34131).

Duty Description: Training Superintendent (TS). Is the squadron’s senior instructor overseeing the task qualification portion of the Military Training Instructor training pipeline. As an extension of the Military Training Instructor Schoolhouse’s formal training program, this member ensures phase two completion, initial certification of newly assigned MTIs. Monitors proficiency trends and develops action plans to maintain an effective cadre. Serves on the BMT Training Advisory Council (chaired by the MTIS Commandant) and recommends training policy updates to 737 TRG leadership.

Mandatory Qualifications: Prior MTI experience. Applicants must have left the MTI Corps in good standing (i.e. no prior elimination from the MTI Corps or permanent campaign hat removal). Applicants must meet 8B000 SPECAT/AFECD requirements.

Desired Qualifications: Prior MTIS Instructor experience, MTI Trainer "Black Rope", and/or Master MTI "Blue Rope."

Note: Only MSgts may apply for these positions. They are NOT open to SMSgts or SMSgt Selects.

Congratulations MTIS Class 240501-015🇺🇸

MTIS Class 015 Graduation!🇺🇸
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Friday 6/28 @ 0900hrs(CST)

Happy Father’s Day from your MTIA‼️
Special shout out to all Dad’s in uniform🇺🇸

Huge shout out to Command CMSgt Justin Apticar on the occasion of his retirement after 30 years of faithful and dedicated service to his country and the U.S. Air Force. He culminates a remarkable career as the 19th Air Force Command Chief Master Sergeant. While serving as an MTI, Chief Apticar was selected as the BMT Blue Rope of the Year, the most prestigious award a Military Training Instructor can receive. Congratulations and Godspeed in the coming years!

This morning, BMT commemorated the 80th anniversary of the Allied Force's invasion of Nazi-occupied France. In the early hours of June 6th, 1944, 12 Allied countries launched Operation OVERLORD… the largest combined naval, land, and air operation in the history of warfare. On that day, more than 5,000 combat troops were wounded and 4,414 made the ultimate sacrifice. In the ensuing Battle of Normandy (which stretched into August), 153,000 combat troops were wounded and 73,000 were killed.

The US Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that less than one percent of the 16.4 million Americans who served in World War II are still with us today. BMT was fortunate enough to have two World War II veterans who represent that one percent attend Graduation Parade.

Lt Col Norris Wynne, USAF (Ret.) - Lt Col Wynne began his career with the Army Air Corps in 1943 and flew B-17s during the war. He retired from the Air Force in 1970.

Boilerman 3rd Class Richard Welch, US Navy Veteran - Mr. Welch served on the USS Radford in the Pacific Theater starting in 1944. He completed his enlistment in 1948.

The MTI Corps honored both of these veterans with an MTI Mass and the USAF MTIA sponsored a flyover of a T-6 Texan and C-45 Expeditor from the Commemorative Air Force’s Central Texas Wing. These World War II era aircraft were used by Air Training Command as part of the pilot training pipeline that prepared Airmen to fly various airframes, including those who flew C-47 troop carriers that dropped 13,000 American paratroopers behind enemy lines 80 years ago today.

As representatives of America’s Greatest Generation, Lt Col Wynne and Boilerman 3rd Class Welch embody our tradition of honor. We salute them and express our deepest gratitude for their service and sacrifice, and for the service and sacrifice of all this who fought in World War II in the name of freedom.