[8], On 19 December 1989, just 13 months after the Pentagon had disclosed the existence of the F-117A, it was used in combat for the first time. The event was held at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy. March 1998 - August 1998, Student, 315th Training Squadron, Goodfellow AFB, Texas (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa R. Adame), Tech. The 37th Pursuit Group (Interceptor), was activated at Albrook Field, Panama Canal Zone on 1 February 1940. He definitely made an impression on me, Morgan remembered. Service Medal with five oak leaf clusters, Air Michael Morgan is well over his shock, but the awe is still there. MWD handlers provide training to MWDs used in patrol as well as drug and explosive detection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa R. Adame) He has served at the squadron, major command staff and combatant command staff levels both inside and outside the continental United States. More photos of better quality were released, and at Nellis AFB there was a public display of two F-117As. until 0400 est. I remember getting off the phone thinking that no matter what happened, that was the type of chief, the type of leader, our Air Force needed! 5. These top-of-the line NCOs from across the Air Force, from across multiple functional areas, who are building Airmen from the ground up, taking a a citizen, and turning them into an Airman I hope that I serve them well, he added. Military Working Dog Puppy Foster Program, Center for Teaching & Learning Excellence (CTLE), Defense Language Institute English Language Center, 637th International Support Squadron - Operations, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. Brandon Spears receives the Senior NCO Award from Col. Olivia Nelson, individual mobilization augmentee to the 37th Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. January 2018 - July 2019, Command Chief, 363rd ISR Wing, JB-Langley Eustis, Va. 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. 7. Before coming to JBSA-Lackland, he served as the command chief at the 42nd Air Base Wing at Maxwell AFB-Gunter Annex, Alabama. The choice of the 415th, 416th and 417th Tactical Fighter Squadrons were significant, as these were all World War II P-61 Black Widow night fighter squadrons. 2009, Superintendent, Manpower Personnel and Services, Twelfth Air Force, (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa R. Adame), Master Sgt. May 2016July 2018, Commander, 37th Training Wing, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas "I definitely enjoy reading and listening to books. Or playing video games with my son. Commander, 737th Training Wing # 11 - col michael s newson. It started as you could imagine, the usual interview question and answer format, but at some point it turned into just two people talking. Jamal Huntley February 15th, DVIDS Hub works best with JavaScript enabled, Version: 378719a7422dbf16a653a31d0524fb9a2058ed47_2023-04-20T10:09:12. Legion of Merit with two oak leaf clusters (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa R. Adame), Chief Master Sgt. [8], On 8 July 1992, shortly after the inactivation of Tactical Air Command and the activation of Air Combat Command (ACC), the assets of the 37th Fighter Wing was moved to Holloman AFB and was organization was inactivated; the aircraft, personnel, equipment and mission being transferred to the 49th Fighter Wing. This accomplishment, along with several others, was instrumental in the 37th Training Wing being named the 2021 recipient of the Verne Orr Award for Air Education and Training Command. His experience includes a wide range of operational, training and developmental roles and missions. 2009 - Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Kapaun Air Station, Germany March 2015 - December 2015, Superintendent, Office of the Inspector General, HQ 25th AF, JBSA-Lackland, Texas I dont know how he does it but over the past several months I have watched him have special moments with Airmen across the Wing and when he reengages with them months later, he remembers the person and their story. [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. NEWS; ABOUT; UNITS The 37th Training Group, with its . There is no lip service with him he is real talk and I love him for it. Perkins is assigned to the Defense Language Institute English Language Center. Both Edgell and Schreiber are assigned to the 341st TRS. | View Image Page, JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas Just over 26 years ago, an 18-year-old from Berlin, Massachusetts, experienced equal parts of shock and awe when he first stepped onto Lackland to begin his Air Force journey. Command Chief Master Sergeant, 37th Training Wing . 2022 - Summit Strategic Leader Course, Joint Special Operations University, Tampa, Fla. Before the ceremony, all nominees were presented with a special medallion by Col. Rockie K Wilson, 37th TRW commander, and Chief Master Sgt. As the new courses began to come on line in 1993, the wing's technical trainee accessions grew significantly. August 2007 - August 2008, Imagery Mission Supervisor, 607th Air Intelligence Squadron, Osan AB, Korea May 2012 - January 2013, Superintendent, Standardization and Evaluations, Headquarters AirForce ISR Agency, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas [2], At the same time, the 37th TRW also conducts technical training for security forces, logistics, and professional military education and hosts the English component (DLIELC) of the Defense Language Institute. February 2021 - May 2022, Chief of Enlisted Force Development, Headquarters Air Force, Pentagon, Washington D.C 19. Its hard to really capture what its like to work with Chief Blazier. Chief Blazier enlisted in the Air Force as an imagery analyst in the intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance community. Sgt. Now the command chief for the 37th Training Wing, Chief Master Sgt. 19. John Levitow, 2001, Numbered Air Force NCO She is the primary advisor to the commander on all matters affecting the quality, welfare, morale, management and leadership of more than 3,000 permanent personnel and more than 10,000 student personnel. September 2000 May 2002, NCIOC, Personnel Employment and Stefan Blazier is the Command Chief Master Sergeant for Air University, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. Air University is the intellectual and leadership-development center for the Air Force and Space Force, providing a full-spectrum of courses that graduate more than 50,000 resident and 120,000 non-resident officers, enlisted and civilian personnel each year to achieve national security objectives. Formal Training, 9th Mission Support Squadron, Beale Air Force Base, California, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. 2006 Master Instructor, Air Education and Training Command ASSIGNMENTS July 1994 January 1995, Assignments Specialist, 28th Mission Support 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. 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September 1998 - January 2001, Imagery Analyst and Sensor Planner, 13th Intelligence Squadron, Beale AFB, Calif. 9. Master Sergeant August MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS Community College of the Air Force (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa R. Adame), First Lt. Konrad Bennett receives the Company Grade Officer Award from Col. Olivia Nelson, individual mobilization augmentee to the 37th Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. September 2017 - December 2017, Group Superintendent, 497th ISR Group, Joint Base-Langley Eustis, Va. 2009 Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award nominee, 3rd Air Force By that, I mean rank doesnt apply when voicing your ideas and concerns to him. [8], There was also debate about which unit designation would be adopted at Holloman. Duerr is assigned to the 344th Training Squadron. 4. 2020 Cybersecurity: Intersection of Policy & Technology, Harvards Kennedy School of Government, Cambridge, Mass. [8] Initial squadrons assigned were:[9]:656, On 15 April, the 37TFW began combat operations with strikes by 416TFS (F-100D aircraft) en route from Bien Hoa AB to their new home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sarayuth Pinthong). Superintendent, Directorate of Personnel, Air Force Office of Special 2003 Associates Degree in Instructor of Technology & Military Science, 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. 2005 - Associate degree, Communications Applications Technology, Community College of the Air Force June 2002 November How can I help them achieve their goals both personally and professionally? The sign of any healthy organization is its willingness to release its talent to support a higher cause; in the case of Chief Stefan Blazier, his experience in training/education and his passion for force development will bring lasting impact to our force as a whole. Its very interesting to walk back along these buildings in a completely different kind of capacity, Morgan said. Force Base, Arizona, 13. Gen. Collins also commanded the 5th Mission Support Group, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, and the 37th Training Wing, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Endara won the election, but on 1 October, Noriega prevented him from taking office. 2005 Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, Ala. 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). . 832 talking about this. They will host the next quarterly awards event for the 37th TRW. They will host the next awards event. United States United States Air Force 24 years Chief Master Sergeant United States Air Force . Tech. missions graduating more than 85,000 students annually. May 1999February 2001, Operations Officer, 92nd Security Forces Squadron, Fairchild AFB, Wash. When hes away from work, the chief likes to relax and unwind with his family or by riding his trail bike, while listening to audio-books. As a result, plans were put in place to construct suitable facilities for the F-117A at Holloman AFB and to retire the F-15A/B models of the 49th FW. If you hang around Chief Blaze for more than a minute youll feel inspired to lead our Airmen better. July 2018August 2019, Chief, Strategic Planning Integration Division, Headquarters United States Air Force, the Pentagon, Arlington, Va [8], However, the inactivation was of short duration. February 2011 June Nearly 60 Airmen from the 37th Training Wing Detachment 5 completed the six-week basic military training course. Chief Fuller (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa R. Adame), Attendees await to hear the award recipients at the 37th Training Wing First Quarter Awards ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, April 29, 2022. 13. Prior to his current assignment, Brig. 37th Training Wing. The 37th TFW flew 1271 combat sorties and maintained an 85.5 percent mission-capable rate. 2018 Leadership Executive Development, Kenan-Flagler Business School, University of North Carolina [8], In 1969, the Air Force began withdrawing the F-100 from combat duty in South Vietnam, replacing it with the McDonnell F-4D Phantom II. February 2001 - February 2004, Team Chief, Joint Intelligence Center-PACOM, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii Oct 15 Present, Command The 37th Training Wing is a unit of the United States Air Force assigned to the 2nd Air Force and the Air Education and Training Command. My two little boys love running into him when we go for family walks or see them at events because he makes everyone he talks to feel like theyre the most important person in the room at that time. From left are: Col. Olivia Nelson, individual mobilization augmentee to the 37th TRW commander; Col. Jeffrey Pixley, 737th TRG commander; Chief Master Sgt. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. August 2019 - January 2021, Command Chief, 37th Training Wing, JBSA-Lackland, Texas Chief Blaziers energy and passion that he brings to the job every day is an inspiration. This style of leadership transforms lives. 18. Morgan visited the 837th Training Squadron, International Student Support and the 318th Training Squadron during his visit to the Inter-American Air Forces Academy. Chief Master Sgt. 2002 - Airman Leadership School, Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii March 1999 September 2000, NCOIC, Relocations, 9th Mission Support Joshua Massas Borges from Col. Olivia Nelson, individual mobilization augmentee to the 37th Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. 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. from 10 geographically separated locations. The chief departs JBSA-Lackland this month for his new position at the Pentagon chief of enlisted force development. [8], As part of the phasedown of operations at George, the 37th Tactical Fighter Wing moved without equipment or personnel to Tonopah Test Range Airport, Nevada on 5 October 1989, and assumed the aircraft, personnel, equipment and mission of the provisional 4450th Tactical Group . 2009 Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama Sgt. South Korea, 12. Yepes is assigned to the 343rd Training Squadron. Investigations, Quantico, Virginia, 16. 12. 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. This was only 18 yards from the 6th Company barracks, which was too close. July 2009January 2010, Deputy Commander, 341st Security Forces Group, Malmstrom AFB, Mont. 1993 Airman Leadership School, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota The wing is comprised of over 1,700 personnel, two airfields, two groups, and six squadrons; including two F-22 fighter squadrons and a T-38 fighter training squadron supporting Air Combat Command. These newly deployed personnel were sent to Tuy Hoa Air Base along with their F-100 D/F aircraft. February 2001October 2001, Chief, Antiterrorism and Force Protection Branch, Headquarters Air Mobility Command, Scott AFB, Ill. Col. Rockie K. Wilson The officer was beaten and his wife was threatened with sexual abuse. Air Force Base, Texas, 10. As the two F-117As approached the release point, a moment of confusion occurred that would mar their debut. His legacy will forever be felt in terms of the Airmen and students who not only came through the wings training pipeline and defense cooperation schools but also (and most importantly) in the impact he has had on the members of the wing. The Blazier family responded by pouring out love and offering to help us in any way possible. Other vital targets included key communications centers, research and development facilities for nuclear and chemical weapons, plus hardened aircraft shelters on Iraqi airfields. With just over a month on the job, Morgan said hes still kind of dumbstruck about being here. So definitely force development is going to be a big thing, but also I want to take care of people, he said. November 2005 June entered the Air Force on October 27, 1989. To me, he was a demigod walking among men. They were replaced by Air National Guardsmen from New Jersey and Washington DC, who were manning Myrtle Beach at the time. Two of the planes were targeted on Rio Hato Airfield, two more were to provide support for an attempt to capture Noriega, and the final pair were in-flight spares should any of the others suffer malfunctions. 2009 Commandants Award and Distinguished Graduate, Kisling NCO Academy His selfless leadership has showed me the way that I want to conduct myself as a Senior NCO. Im a geek and a nerd. He transforms lives! She is the primary advisor to the commander on all matters affecting the Brig. 2. Texas, Meritorious Chief Master Sgt. Its been an absolute pleasure to learn and be led by Chief Blazier during our short time together at the wing. Not one F-117A was hit, shot down, or lost to mechanical failure. 737th Training Support Squadron Walk in your own shoes. 2001 NCO Academy, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas Quick Links. quality, welfare, morale, management and leadership of more than 3,000 Chief Master Sgt. August 2019present, Director of Security Forces, Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection, Headquarters United States Air Force, the Pentagon, Arlington, Va. On 15 December, Noriega declared a state of war between the United States and Panama. activities. According to Kelpis, every medical Airman must participate in the full annual training or demonstrate competency in those skills in a formal evaluation. She assists the [6][7], The 37th was established on 3 March 1953 as the United States Air Force 37th Fighter-Bomber Wing as part of the buildup on the Air Force due to the Korean War. January 2010January 2011, Deputy Director, U.S. Air Force Central Command Air Force Forces Force Protection, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar He's shown here talking to Airmen as they departed for the holidays during the tech training "Exodus" Dec. 23, 2020. Morgan, who graduated from the 322nd Training Squadron in December 1994, said BMT was a mixture of good and bad memories, but one thing was for sure: He remembered his military training instructor, Senior Airman Devon Hoffman. 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. [Its because of] the amazing job that our teammates do at the 737th Training Group and the 37th TRG in taking citizens and turning them into Airmen. 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. Her deployment experience includes tours in Saudi Arabia and Kyrgyzstan EDUCATION Mike Morgan, 37th TRW command chief, at the 37th TRW First Quarter Awards ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, April 29, 2022. As a result, the 37th FW was re-designated as the 37th Training Wing (TW) and activated at Lackland AFB, Texas. 2014 - Chief Master Sergeant Orientation Course, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas [8], The 37th TW also inherited a fourth training mission, one which the Lackland Training Center had gained on 2 June 1993, when the Air Force decided to make Lackland the permanent home of the Inter-American Air Forces Academy (IAAFA). Sgt. Mike Morgan, 37th Training Wing command chief, addresses the crowd at the 37th TRW First Quarter Awards ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, April 29, 2022. United States Army Rangers were to be dropped at the adjoining airfield. 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. Two days later, a coup attempt was made but collapsed when loyalist Panamanian Defense Forces (PDF) rescued Noriega. June 2005July 2007, Commander, 95th Security Forces Squadron, Edwards AFB, Calif. Manager of the Year, 2000, Chief 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. Colonel Oct. 1, 2014 The group was disbanded on 31 October 1943 when the threat to the Panama Canal was perceived to be lessened; its personnel being returned to the United States for reassignment to other units. wing staff agencies, three groups, two academies and a center that operates 15. [12], There is no evidence that the F-117A was ever detected or tracked by Iraqi radar installations, either ground or airborne. The 737th Training Group will host the next quarterly awards function. Chief Master Sergeant, 37th Training Wing, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Both wings were under the TAC's 831st Air Division. 37th Training Wing Col. Megan Schafer Chief Master Sergeant Sharon Lamb Fuller is the Command Chief 2010 Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award nominee, 693rd ISR Group Gen. Roy W. Collins is Director of Security Forces, Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Arlington, Virginia. I will forever be grateful to have worked for such a leader. 8. permanent personnel and more than 10,000 student personnel. The event was held at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy. 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]. The wing trained to integrate stealth technology with more conventional methods of combat operations. I never imagined that I would be nominated, let alone selected. May 2012June 2013, Director, Commanders Action Group, Air Combat Command, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. His experience there reinforced something he already knew about the Air Force. He is someone who is out there with his people, not only telling them but also showing them the way. Genesis Infante Chief Master Sgt. (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa R. Adame), Col. Olivia Nelson, individual mobilization augmentee to the 37th Training Wing commander, gets into the tropical beach theme of the 37th Training Wing First Quarter Awards ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, April 29, 2022.
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