Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, 14. The Inter-American Air Forces Academy had trained officer and enlisted members of various air forces in Latin America since its organization in the Panama Canal Zone on 31 October 1948. Academy. After basic training, she graduated 6. Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Air After basic training, she graduated Command Chief Master Sergeant, 37th Training Wing . He served on the Air Mobility Command staff as Chief, Antiterrorism and Force Protection Branch, and as the Air Combat Commands Director, Commanders Action Group. January 2010January 2011, Deputy Director, U.S. Air Force Central Command Air Force Forces Force Protection, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar He is the primary advisor to the commander on all matters affecting training, performance, discipline, safety, readiness, and health of more than 18,000 students and permanent party Airmen. Texas, 11. "I definitely enjoy reading and listening to books. Brig. Dont walk a mile in my shoes. On 15 December, Noriega declared a state of war between the United States and Panama. And while his impromptu motivational speeches were certainly one of my favorite things, I think one of the things hes been most well-known for is being a leader who listens, and I mean really listens. In the twenty-first century, the 937th Training Group, the Air Force component of the Medical Education and Training Campus located at Fort Sam Houston, was replaced by the 59th Training Group, part of the 59th Medical Wing. 40th AS, 1st AD conduct Operation Night King exercise, 53rd Wing uses Ex Black Flag to validate Tactical C2 capabilities for ground and air forces, Israeli Air Force Adir participates in Red Flag for first time, Personnel Recovery Airmen test JT-JUMPR during Red Flag, An official website of the United States government, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. 18. His infectious energy and commitment to our Airmen and families is unparalleled and has undoubtedly helped fuel our ability to fight through. I could not be more excited to have his talents and passion unleashed on a broader scale to enhance Airmen development across our entire Air Force. Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, 15. Uylessa Muse, 331st Training Squadron, at the 37th Training Wing First Quarter Awards ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, April 29, 2022. 2005 - Associate degree, Instructor of Technology and Military Science, CCAF Brig. [12], There is no evidence that the F-117A was ever detected or tracked by Iraqi radar installations, either ground or airborne. While it was rare for Senior Airmen to be MTIs, the chief said he didnt realize that then, and it certainly didnt matter. Whitfield Jack January 2011May 2012, Chief, Security Forces Operations Branch, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. Your browser is incompatible with this widget. Walk in your own shoes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa R. Adame), Tony Coe, director of the 637th Training Support Squadron, accepts the Civilian Category III Non-Supervisory award on behalf of Samantha Perkins from Col. Olivia Nelson, individual mobilization augmentee to the 37th Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Chief Blaze is just phenomenal, he said. Adding to that, I have two elderly parents, both severely ill. The first quarter awards ceremony took on a tropical beach flair at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy hangar at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland April 29. of the Year, 2000, Air Force Personnel [2], The 37th Training Wing is entitled by temporary bestowal to the honors earned by the 37th Operations Group. The wing also gained extensive technical training courses from two closing basesChanute AFB in Illinois and Lowry AFB in Colorado. Squadron, 37th Training Wing, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, 18. 2008 Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award nominee, 607th Air Intelligence Group [8], Also, the Air Force wanted to retire the F-15A/B Eagles operated by the 49th Fighter Wing at Holloman AFB, New Mexico, most of which were manufactured in the mid-1970s and were costing more and more to operate. Lastly, the mentorship and direction he provided to our Top 3 team helped to make that organization a success and allowed us to develop numerous Senior NCOs across the 37th TRW. The event was held at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy. From June 1967 to May 1969, the 37th also used F-100F two-seat trainers for visual and weather reconnaissance and forward air control operations. Its very interesting to walk back along these buildings in a completely different kind of capacity, Morgan said. The event was held at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy. These five missions include basic military training of all enlisted recruits entering the Air Force, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard; technical training encompassing hundreds of courses for a wide array of career fields and functions; Nursing and Health Services Admin officer courses and enlisted medical courses; English language training for international military personnel attending the Defense Language Institute; and specialized maintenance and security training as well as the International Squadron Officer School and International Non-Commissioned Officer Academy conducted in Spanish by active-duty Airmen for Latin American students attending the Inter-American Air Forces Academy. The 37th Pursuit Group (Interceptor), was activated at Albrook Field, Panama Canal Zone on 1 February 1940. [8] Assigned squadrons of the 37th (Tail Code: "WW") at George were:[11], As the only "Wild Weasel" training wing in the world, it provided instructor pilots and qualified aircrews for the other two "Wild Weasel" wings in the Philippines (3d TFW) and West Germany (52d TFW). 37th Training Wing Command Chief Retires By Mike Joseph JBSA-Lackland Public Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, LACKLAND, Texas - When the 37th Training Wing command chief master sergeant arrived at here in the fall of 2011, his message to the enlisted corps was "enjoy what you're doing." Texas. ASSIGNMENTS July 2009January 2010, Deputy Commander, 341st Security Forces Group, Malmstrom AFB, Mont. Training Instructor and the second as an instructor at the Goodfellow NCO Initial reports spoke of PDF soldiers running around in their underwear, while others threw down their weapons. April 2002June 2003, Air Force Intern Program: Joint Staff United Nations Multilateral Affairs Division and Secretary of the Air Force Office of the Inspector General rotations, the Pentagon, Arlington, Va. Sgt. Chief Morgan entered the Air Force in October 1994. The other bomb impacted near a basketball court, about 40 yards farther from the barracks than intended. 2004 - Air Education and Training Command Basic Instructor Course, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas The level of thought and intention he puts behind caring for our people and developing our Airmen is unmatched, and I could not think of a better person to be spearheading the development of our enlisted force. Manager of the Year, 2000, Chief How can I help them achieve their goals both personally and professionally? Tech. In 1995, the wing reached near parity between basic military and technical training missions in terms of members trained.[8]. (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa R. Adame), Master Sgt. August 2019 - January 2021, Command Chief, 37th Training Wing, JBSA-Lackland, Texas 18. Its mission being the defense of the Panama Canal. "Their desire to become citizens exemplifies their commitment and dedication to the United States," said Col. John P. O'Dell, 37th Training Wing vice commander. Master Sergeant August His experience there reinforced something he already knew about the Air Force. Chief Master Sergeant, 37th Training Wing, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, At the same time, HQ AETC replaced all of its training centers with two-digit numbered wings. includes a myriad of personnel duties at the squadron, wing, field operating Master Sgt. [12], In response to these events, President George H. W. Bush issued orders to invade Panama. (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa R. Adame), Master Sgt. 737th Training Support Squadron This work, Command chief beyond humbled to serve with Warhawk family, by Annette Crawford, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright. Two Phantom squadrons were transferred to the 37th from the 366th Tactical Fighter Wing, Da Nang Air Base:[9]:194, The wing continued its combat operations in South Vietnam until 30 March 1970 when the 37th Tactical Fighter Wing was inactivated as part of the drawdown of American forces in South Vietnam. The Official Website of the 37th Training Wing. Military training instructors lead graduating Airmen onto the drill pad during the basic military training graduation ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, May 15, 2020. The opportunity to work within the command chiefs office is an honor in itself, but the opportunity to work for a leader as passionate about our Air Force as Chief Blazier was the real prize. 2012 - Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Maxwell AFB, Ala. The compassion and caring the leadership team of Stefan and Jenn Blazier has forever benefited the 37th Training Wing and they will be greatly missed. [He wins] all the time. The event was hosted by the Inter-American Air Forces Academy, who earned the Spirit Award at the last awards event. Her deployment experience includes tours in Saudi Arabia and Kyrgyzstan Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth Orozco accepts the Noncommissioned Officer award on behalf of Tech. In reviewing its tactical bases and the costs of maintaining them, It was determined that the 37th FW operations from Tonopah required considerable logistics support via commercial air and trucking. 20. Col. Megan Schafer . February 15th, DVIDS Hub works best with JavaScript enabled, Version: 378719a7422dbf16a653a31d0524fb9a2058ed47_2023-04-20T10:09:12. It is important that our youngest to oldest Airmen not be afraid to speak their mind and be heard. [8], In the spring of 1968, the two squadrons of the 37th TFW were augmented by two additional squadrons temporarily deployed (TDY) from the United States. This is the official Facebook page for the Command Team of the 37th Training Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa R. Adame) One bomb, intended to land about 100 yards from the 7th Company barracks, actually landed 260 yards away. JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- Chief Master Sgt. Its been an absolute pleasure to learn and be led by Chief Blazier during our short time together at the wing. 2017 - Senior Enlisted Joint PME, Phase II (by correspondence), Joint Forces Staff College, Norfolk, Va. It seems that there had been some mis-communication in the final stages of the mission planning, and the pilot had been given the wrong coordinates for the target. The 43 F-117As of the 37th TFW dropped more than 2000 tons of precision ordnance and attacked some 40 percent of the high-value targets that were struck by the Coalition forces. [8], While the wing gained IAAFA's technical training missions, it lost the officer training mission which AETC reassigned to Air University on 1 July 1993 and shortly thereafter moved to Maxwell AFB, Alabama. [12], In November 1990, President Bush ordered United States Central Command to begin to prepare for offensive operations against Iraq after negotiations with President Saddam Hussein of Iraq were at an impasse. We are blessed to have him as our Command Chief. Her assignment background until 0400 est. 2010 Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award nominee, 693rd ISR Group The training includes such skills as assessing pain levels, infection control, taking a patient's vital signs, assisting with spinal immobilization, patient movement, and respiratory care. 1. The award was presented on behalf of the 37th TRW First Sergeant Council. 2006 Master Instructor, Air Education and Training Command This was especially apparent when tough calls needed to be made. After combat operations ceased in February 1991, some wing personnel and aircraft remained on indefinite alert in Saudi Arabia as a component member of the post-Desert Storm task force in Southwest Asia, although most returned to Tonopah by the end of March.[8]. May 1999February 2001, Operations Officer, 92nd Security Forces Squadron, Fairchild AFB, Wash. Michael Morgan, 37th Training Wing Command Chief Master Sergeant, sits inside a helicopter used for training international partner nation students and U.S. Air Force members, during an immersion briefing at the IAAFA Airfield Training Complex, May 10, 2021. Mike Morgan, 37th TRW command chief. entered the Air Force on October 27, 1989. Col. Rockie K. Wilson (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa R. Adame), Maj. Christopher Bush, 37th Training Support Squadron commander, accepts the Civilian Category II Non-Supervisory award on behalf of Jairo Yepes from Col. Olivia Nelson, individual mobilization augmentee to the 37th Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. The chief departs JBSA-Lackland this month for his new position at the Pentagon chief of enlisted force development. Chief Master Sergeant Sharon Lamb Fuller is the Command Chief Master Sergeant for the 37th Training Wing, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. "When we began the partnership with USCIS, we asked all trainees who would be interested in starting their application, and 111 raised their hands. Lackland Air Force Base, Texas Before coming to JBSA-Lackland, he served as the command chief at the 42nd Air Base Wing at Maxwell AFB-Gunter Annex, Alabama. Wing aircrews and ground personnel won the United States Air Force Worldwide Fighter gunnery meet in 1985 and 1987. Michael Morgan is well over his shock, but the awe is still there. 1. 12. Mike Morgan, 37th TRW command chief, at the 37th TRW First Quarter Awards ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, April 29, 2022. The wing was replaced by the 12th Tactical Fighter Wing which moved without assets from Cam Ranh Bay Air Base. 1995 Bachelor of Science, Political Science, United States Air Force Academy, Colo. At the root of it, ensuring people know they are important to the team is where Chief Blaze has won the game! USAF Basic Trainees march in formation at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, Previously: Panama Canal Air Force (1940-1941); Caribbean Air Force (1941-1942). Yepes is assigned to the 343rd Training Squadron. January 2010 - January 2011, Flight Chief, Operations Training, 24th IS, Ramstein AB, Germany Formal Training, 9th Mission Support Squadron, Beale Air Force Base, California (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa R. Adame), The Premier Installation In The Department Of Defense, JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. January 2018 - July 2019, Command Chief, 363rd ISR Wing, JB-Langley Eustis, Va. read more, Photo By Vanessa Adame | Chief Master Sgt. It was determined that a considerable amount of money would be saved by moving the F-117 operations out of the remote site at Tonopah. With just over a month on the job, Morgan said hes still kind of dumbstruck about being here. EDUCATION . The wing trained to integrate stealth technology with more conventional methods of combat operations. 15. The 37th TFW flew 1271 combat sorties and maintained an 85.5 percent mission-capable rate. Brig. United States United States Air Force 24 years Chief Master Sergeant United States Air Force . March 1998 - August 1998, Student, 315th Training Squadron, Goodfellow AFB, Texas [9]:27, During the wing's combat tour in South Vietnam, it was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation, eight Vietnam campaign streamers, two Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards with Valor, and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm. (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa R. Adame), Chief Master Sgt. He is always driving hard to get after the right things and make things better for our Airmen. 37th Training Wing January 2016 - August 2017, Group Superintendent, 67th Cyberspace Operations Group, JBSA-Lackland, Texas He is the focal point for ensuring the physical security of Air Force nuclear assets and planning and programming for more than 38,000 active-duty and Reserve component security forces at locations worldwide. Peru and Trinidad in support of President of the United States (POTUS) You can view his farewell interview HERE, but you can read about the impact he had on peoples lives in the comments below. Air Force Achievement Medal with three oak leaf clusters 7. June 2008 February July 1994 January 1995, Assignments Specialist, 28th Mission Support Sgt. "When we began the partnership with USCIS, we asked all trainees who would be interested in starting their application, and 111 raised their hands. To summarize it, I would have to say theres nothing like working with Chief Blazier. His selfless leadership has showed me the way that I want to conduct myself as a Senior NCO. The 737th Training Group successfully managed Basic Military Training operations during COVID, resulting in more than 36,000 Total Force graduates in 2021. Air Force Achievement Medal with one oak leaf cluster, OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS MISSION Train, educate, develop and inspire Airmen and strengthen partnerships to compete, deter and win.. Mike Morgan, 37th TRW command chief, at the 37th TRW First Quarter Awards ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, April 29, 2022. An official website of the United States government, 37 TRW announces first quarter award winners, Attendees display their squadron pride at the 37th Training Wing First Quarter Awards ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, April 29, 2022. 2009, Superintendent, Manpower Personnel and Services, Twelfth Air Force, He has served at the squadron, major command staff and combatant command staff levels both inside and outside the continental United States. The 417th also operated Northrop T-38A Talon and AT-38B Talon trainers for chase and training. 37th Training Wing Command Chief Master Sergeant, Command chief beyond humbled to serve with Warhawk family, Strategic Before coming to JBSA-Lackland, he served as the command chief at the 42nd Air Base Wing at Maxwell AFB-Gunter Annex, Alabama.. There is no lip service with him he is real talk and I love him for it. [12], On the first night of combat operations, an F-117A dropped a 2000-pound laser-guided GBU-27 Paveway III bomb right through the roof of the general communications building in downtown Baghdad. Stefan Blazier became the 37th Training Wing command chief in August 2019, and despite the challenges of COVID-19, he made his mark on Warhawk Nation. As the new courses began to come on line in 1993, the wing's technical trainee accessions grew significantly. We went back and forth about where we are as an Air Force, how to take care of our Airmen, creating change, leadership, and so on and so on. 2008, Superintendent, Personnel Programs, Twelfth Air Force, Davis-Monthan Air The latter mission came to be known as "Fast FAC." Senior Master Sgt. Chief Master Sergeant. On 8 June, Det 1., 612th TFS began operations, also after flying a mission en route from their former home at Phan Rang AB.
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