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A Legacy of Service: The Urdzik Family’s Multi-Generational Commitment to the Military

Tech. Sgt. Jacob Urdzik, a Military Training Instructor at the 737th Training Group, poses for a photo following the Basic Military Graduation of his brother, Airman David Urdzik. The brothers are accompanied by their father, Lt. Col. retired Chris Urdzik, and brother, Cadet 3rd Class Samual Urdzik. The Urdzik family is a multigenerational military family where shared values, sacrifice, and pride unite the past, present, and future. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ava Leone)
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Twin brothers serve together at Basic Military Training, share goal to inspire Airmen

Master Sgt. Christopher Platt, 321st Training Squadron, stands next to his identical twin brother Tech. Sgt. Charles Platt, 320th Training Squadron, Sept. 12, 2024, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The brothers pursued a career in the Air Force together – from enlisting together to completing Basic Military together – until now, where both are assigned to the 737th Training Group. The brothers share more than similar looks, they also share a goal of inspiring young Airmen. “As long as I can make a change in a few people, that’s all that matters,” Charles said. The 737 TRG is aligned under the 37th Training Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa R. Adame)
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Twin brothers serve together at Basic Military Training, share goal to inspire Airmen

Master Sgt. Christopher Platt, 321st Training Squadron, stands next to his identical twin brother Tech. Sgt. Charles Platt, 320th Training Squadron, Sept. 12, 2024, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The brothers pursued a career in the Air Force together – from enlisting together to completing Basic Military together – until now, where both are assigned to the 737th Training Group. The brothers share more than similar looks, they also share a goal of inspiring young Airmen. “As long as I can make a change in a few people, that’s all that matters,” Charles said. The 737 TRG is aligned under the 37th Training Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa R. Adame)
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Twin brothers serve together at Basic Military Training, share goal to inspire Airmen

Charles Platt (left) and Christopher Platt stand in front of The Alamo after graduating from Basic Military Training Nov.12, 2012, in San Antonio, Texas. The identical twins pursued a career in the Air Force together – from enlisting together to completing Basic Military together – until now, where both are assigned to the 737th Training Group. The brothers share more than similar looks, they also share a goal of inspiring young Airmen. (Courtesy photo)
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Twin brothers serve together at Basic Military Training, share goal to inspire Airmen

Charles Platt (left) and Christopher Platt stand together at a Military Entrance Processing Station, Sept. 3, 2012. The identical twins pursued a career in the Air Force together – from enlisting together to completing Basic Military together – until now, where both are assigned to the 737thTraining Group. The brothers share more than similar looks, they also share a goal of inspiring young Airmen. (Courtesy photo)
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MTI Excels in Joint Service Drill Sergeant Exchange Program

Staff Sgt. Karina Flores (center) a U.S. Air Force Military Training Instructor is joined by members of the U.S. Army at Fort Jackson, South Carolina in Sep. 2023. Flores was selected to participate in a drill sergeant exchange program with the U.S. Army. (Courtesy Photo)
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MTI Excels in Joint Service Drill Sergeant Exchange Program

Staff Sgt. Karina Flores (center) is joined by U.S. Army Drill Sergeants at Fort Jackson, S.C., where she participated in the Joint Service Drill Sergeant Exchange, training recruits through a 10-week Basic Combat Training Course in September 2023. (Courtesy Photo)
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MTI Excels in Joint Service Drill Sergeant Exchange Program

Staff Sgt. Karina Flores is awarded the U.S. Army Achievement Medal by the 1st battalion 34th Infantry Regiment commander at Fort Jackson, S.C., in September 2023. Flores participated in the Joint Service Drill Sergeant Exchange where she trained recruits through a 10-week Basic Combat Training Course in September 2023. (Courtesy photo)
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A Day in Command

Chief Master Sgt. Carlos F. Damian and Master Sgt. Aubrey J. Thrower, depart the Inter-American Air Forces Academy during the 37th Training Wing’s monthly Command Chief for a Day, Nov. 20. Damian, 37 TRW Command Chief selected Thrower, 321st Training Squadron Military Training Instructor, to participate in the program for his outstanding leadership skills, dedication to the mission, and commitment to the growth and development of trainees. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jonathan Cotto)
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BMT Modernization: Optimizing for Great Power Competition

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tavis Bell, 321st Training Squadron military training instructor, provides a correction to a group of new Air Force trainees from flight 248 on proper drill movements at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Mar. 7, 2023. The flight is in their third week of training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brian Boisvert)
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MTI achieves success from humble beginnings

Tech. Sgt. Eileen Echaluse, a Master Military Training Instructor at the 331st Training Squadron, poses for a photo in front of the 331st TRS mural at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Jan. 13, 2022. Echaluse, a native of Saipan, is the first member of her family to enlist in the U.S. Air Force. Echulase is also the non-commissioned officer of Military Drill and Ceremonies for the 331st TRS. (Courtesy photo by Tech. Sgt. Monica Braden)
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MTI achieves success from humble beginnings

Tech. Sgt. Eileen Echaluse, then assigned to the 37th Training Wing Detachment 5 as a military training instructor, leads graduating basic military trainees during their graduation ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 11, 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)
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San Antonio native named MTI of the Year

Master Sgt. Michael A. Galindo has been named the 2021 Military Training Instructor of the Year for the 37th Training Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Galindo, a San Antonio native, is an MTI and the Operations Superintendent at the 324th Training Squadron. (Courtesy photo by Kerry Archam)
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Blue Rope of the Year says ‘building up others’ best part of being an MTI

Tech. Sgt. Cameron Figueroa stands with then-Senior Master Sgt. Lorenda Wong at the Military Training Instructor Monument at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Oct. 21, 2021. Figueroa was named the 37th Training Wing Blue Rope of the Year. Blue Ropes are Master MTIs, and are in the top 10 percent of the MTI corps. Figueroa is assigned to the 737th Training Group Standardization/Evaluation Division. Wong, now a chief master sergeant, is assigned to the 737th TRG. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joe Gangemi)
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Blue Rope of the Year says ‘building up others’ best part of being an MTI

Tech. Sgt. Cameron Figueroa stands at the Military Training Instructor Monument at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, after being named the 37th Training Wing Blue Rope of the Year Oct. 21, 2021. Blue Ropes are Master MTIs, and are in the top 10 percent of the MTI corps. Figueroa is assigned to the 737th Training Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joe Gangemi)
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Blue Rope of the Year says ‘building up others’ best part of being an MTI

Tech. Sgt. Cameron Figueroa looks at the plaque he received for being named the 37th Training Wing Blue Rope of the Year at the Military Training Instructor Monument at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Oct. 21, 2021. Blue Ropes are Master MTIs, and are in the top 10 percent of the MTI corps. Figueroa is assigned to the 737th Training Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joe Gangemi)
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A different point of view: a married couple’s BMT experience

Staff Sgt. Sarah Bento embraces her husband, Airman 1st Class Devon Bento, after his Basic Military Training graduation at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Oct. 28, 2021. Sarah and Devon have been married three years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joe Gangemi)
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A different point of view: a married couple’s BMT experience

Staff Sgt. Sarah Bento, 433rd Training Squadron military training instructor, stands in front of her flight during a Basic Military Training graduation practice at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Oct. 6, 2021. The 433rd TRS is comprised of Total Force Airmen who accomplish the basic military training mission — motivate, train and inspire the next generation of Airmen and Guardians with the foundation to deliver 21st Century Airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joe Gangemi)
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Tech. Sgt. Michelle Holt, center, poses for a photo with two fellow U.S. Space Force military training instructors on Aug. 6, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Holt is the first Space Force Guardian to complete the MTI schoolhouse start to finish, and garnered both the Commandant’s Award for Leadership as well as a “lean mean machine” award for her excellent marching form. (Courtesy photo)
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Dedication leads to Blue Rope success

Tech. Sgt. Felipe Alvarado, center, holds the certificate signifying the award of the Master Military Training Instructor Blue Rope at the 331st Training Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, April 16, 2021. Only 10% of the MTI corps is awarded the honor of wearing the blue rope. From left are: Master Sgt. Aaron Adcock, 331st TRS first sergeant; Lt. Col. John Marx, 331st TRS commander; Tech. Sgt. Michelle Fernandez, 331st TRS; Alvarado; Tech. Sgt. Jason Perri, 331st TRS; Master Sgt. Ryan Waterfield, 331st TRS; and Master Sgt. Jason Evans, 737th Training Group. (Courtesy photo from Tech. Sgt. Felipe Alvarado)
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