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Oct. 11, 2024
A Legacy of Service: The Urdzik Family’s Multi-Generational Commitment to the Military

The Urdzik family is a living testament to dedication, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bonds of family—bound together by a legacy of military service. Across generations and branches of the armed forces, this family has served their country and upheld the values of duty and honor, passing them from
Oct. 3, 2024
Twin brothers serve together at Basic Military Training, share goal to inspire Airmen

One look at Master Sgt. Christopher Platt, 321st Training Squadron, and his brother Tech. Sgt. Charles Platt, 320th Training Squadron, may lead some to do a double take. The brothers are identical twins who share more than similar looks; they also both embody an indistinguishable passion – one that
Jan. 23, 2024
Military Training Instructor excels in Joint Service drill sergeant exchange program

In the dynamic realm of military training, Staff Sgt. Karina Flores, an Air Force Military Training Instructor, recently participated in a drill sergeant exchange program with the U.S. Army. known for its extreme competitiveness, Flores competed against nominees from various branches, facing a
Nov. 29, 2023
A Day in Command: Military Training Instructor takes the helm at the 37th Training Wing

The 37th Training Wing granted a unique opportunity to one of its own -- Master Sgt. Aubrey J. Thrower, an exemplary and seasoned military training instructor, was selected to assume the role of Command Chief for a day.
Oct. 12, 2023
“Ask an MTI” informs recruiters, helps bridge the gap for recruits heading to BMT

For recruits heading to Basic Military Training here, connecting with a Military Training Instructor online prior to their departure is proving to help ease the transition from civilian to Airman. “Ask an MTI” is a BMT-led program managed by Tech. Sgt. Sarah Bento, MTI and the 737th Training Group
Sept. 28, 2022
Maxwell | Development Now, Success Tomorrow

The 908th Airlift Wing's Development and Training Flight has partnered with U.S. Air Force Officer Training School Military Training Instructors to prepare Airman for Basic Military Training.
Jan. 19, 2022
MTI achieves success from humble beginnings

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – There are more trainees attending Air Force Basic Military Training, than residents living in the small city of Garapan, Saipan, the hometown of Tech. Sgt. Eileen Echaluse, a Master Military Training Instructor at the 331st Training Squadron.
Jan. 5, 2022
San Antonio native named MTI of the Year

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – Joining the Air Force in 2007 was an easy decision for Master Sgt. Michael A. Galindo, who grew up in San Antonio, also known as Military City USA.
Dec. 16, 2021
Blue Rope of the Year says ‘building up others’ best part of being an MTI

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- Becoming a Military Training Instructor wasn’t high on Tech. Sgt. Cameron Figueroa’s to-do list when he signed up for Developmental Special Duty.
Nov. 10, 2021
A different point of view: a married couple’s BMT experience

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- Almost every evening over the last year, Staff Sgt. Sarah Bento, a Military Training Instructor assigned to the 433rd Training Squadron, would come home to share her experiences as an instructor with her husband, Devon. Her words undoubtedly had an impact on