Michael R. Morgan is the Command Chief Master Sergeant, 37th Training Wing, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. 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. of the Year, 2000, Air Force Personnel Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster This is the first time this category has been included. The following evening, PDF soldiers killed a marine lieutenant and arrested a navy lieutenant. [8], However, the inactivation was of short duration. Adding to that, I have two elderly parents, both severely ill. As a result, the 37th FW was re-designated as the 37th Training Wing (TW) and activated at Lackland AFB, Texas. 2011 Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award nominee, 24th Intelligence Squadron [8] By 28 February 1968, the 37th TFW squadrons completed 18,000 combat hours and 13,000 combat sorties without a major aircraft accident. He has served at the squadron, major command staff and combatant command staff levels both inside and outside the continental United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sarayuth Pinthong). Tech. 2006 Master Instructor, Air Education and Training Command It sets the tone for all enlisted in the wing to really care for one another. Its mission being the defense of the Panama Canal. His past assignment locations include Texas, California, Hawaii, Virginia, South Korea and Germany. [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. January 2011May 2012, Chief, Security Forces Operations Branch, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. July 1994 January 1995, Assignments Specialist, 28th Mission Support 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. Im a sci-fi guy. 2018 Leadership Executive Development, Kenan-Flagler Business School, University of North Carolina 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. While we lose Chief Blazier to the Pentagon, we must also thank Jenn Blazier who has been a stalwart within our wing through so many ways. May 1997May 1998, Officer in Charge, Mobile Fire Teams, Security Escort teams and Convoy Commander, 321st Security Forces Squadron, Grand Forks AFB, N.D. (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa R. Adame), Chief Master Sgt. 2002 Master of Science in Space Studies, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, N.D. The 416th TFW was deployed from Tonopah in mid-December and in January 1991, a portion of the 417th TFS was also deployed to Saudi Arabia. Colunga is the first sergeant for the 737th Training Support Squadron, 737th Training Group and the 37th TRW Wing Staff Agencies. Service Medal with five oak leaf clusters, Air (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. 6. Chief Blaziers energy and passion that he brings to the job every day is an inspiration. Chief Master Sgt. in support of OPERATIONS SOUTHERN WATCH and ENDURING FREEDOM and trips to Uruguay, [2], The 37th Training Wing is entitled by temporary bestowal to the honors earned by the 37th Operations Group. ASSIGNMENTS Kenneth Orozco accepts the Noncommissioned Officer award on behalf of Tech. [8], In 1988, George was scheduled in the first round of base closures passed by Congress under the Base Realignment and Closure program. Cheronica Blandburg, 35th Fighter Wing command chief, receives a bite from military working dog (MWD) Pito during a visit to the 35th Security Forces Squadron MWD unit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 17, 2023. The PDF troops would have to be neutralized before the airdrop. June 2013July 2014, National Security Affairs Fellow, Stanford University, Stanford, Calif. Commander, 37th Training Wing 2003 Associates Degree in Instructor of Technology & Military Science, January 1995 June 1996, Military Training Instructor, 322d Training Brig. Prior to assuming his current position, he served as the Chief of Enlisted Force Development, Headquarters Air Force, Pentagon, Washington. 4. According to Kelpis, every medical Airman must participate in the full annual training or demonstrate competency in those skills in a formal evaluation. Command Chief Master Sergeant, 37th Training Wing . F-117A Nighthawk stealth bombers, flying from Saudi Arabia, were the first aircraft to engage in offensive operations. Col. Rockie K. Wilson 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. The 37th Training Wing recognized its top award winners for 2021 at a luncheon at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Feb. 11. The 37th TFW flew 1271 combat sorties and maintained an 85.5 percent mission-capable rate. [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. 2002 - Airman Leadership School, Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii Inter-American Air Forces Academy (IAAFA), "A Short History of the 37th Training Wing", House Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=37th_Training_Wing&oldid=1142396532, Training wings of the United States Air Force, Wikipedia articles needing page number citations from January 2017, Wikipedia articles needing page number citations from March 2023, Wikipedia articles incorporating text from the Air Force Historical Research Agency, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Det 1, 612th Tactical Fighter Squadron: 8 June 1967 13 April 1969 (F-100D/F Tail Code: HS), 563rd Tactical Fighter Squadron (red tail stripe), 4450th Tactical Squadron; replaced by the, 4451st Tactical Squadron; replaced by the 416th Tactical Fighter Squadron (Ghostriders), 4453d Test and Evaluation Squadron; replaced by the, Defense Language Institute English Language Center, Pacific Air Forces, 26 October 1966 (not organized), Seventh Air Force, 1 March 1967 31 March 1970, 37th Fighter-Bomber Group (later 37th Operations Group): 8 April 25 June 1953; 1 November 1991 8 July 1992, 174th Tactical Fighter Squadron: 14 May 1968 11 May 1969, 355th Fighter Squadron: attached 3 February 4 July 1968, assigned 5 July 1968 15 May 1969, 389th Fighter Squadron: 15 June 1969 31 March 1970, 415th Tactical Fighter Squadron: 5 October 1989 1 November 1991, 416th Tactical Fighter Squadron: 15 April 1967 27 May 1969; 5 October 1989 1 November 1991, 417th Tactical Fighter Training Squadron (later 417th Fighter Squadron): 5 October 1989 1 November 1991, 480th Tactical Fighter Squadron: 15 April 1969 31 March 1970, 561st Tactical Fighter Squadron: 30 March 1981 5 October 1989, 562d Tactical Fighter Training Squadron: 30 March 1981 5 October 1989, Clovis Air Force Base, New Mexico, 8 April 25 June 1953, Phu Cat Air Base, South Vietnam, 1 March 1967 31 March 1970, George Air Force Base, California, 30 March 1981, Tonopah Test Range Airport, Nevada, 5 October 1989 8 July 1992, Lackland Air Force Base (later Joint Base San AntonioLackland), Texas, 1 July 1993 present, North American F-100 Super Sabre (19671969), McDonnell F-4 Phantom II (19691970, 19811989), This page was last edited on 2 March 2023, at 04:35. 2020 - Strategic Mindset Seminar, Crystal City, Virginia, An official website of the United States government. 737th Training Support Squadron May 1995May 1997, Security Police Flight Commander, 446th Missile Squadron, Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D. Second Lieutenant May 1, 1995 Sgt. Army Lt. Gen. Carl W. Stiner, the XVIII Airborne Corps commander, requested F-117As be used. She also completed two special duty assignments; one as a Military 2010 - Lean Six-Sigma Green Belt Course, Ramstien Air Base, Germany 1998 Honor Graduate, Imagery Analysis Apprentice Course 10. (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa R. Adame), Maj. Michael Bruton, 341st Training Squadron commander, accepts the Civilian Category III Supervisory award on behalf of Rolland Edgell from Col. Olivia Nelson, individual mobilization augmentee to the 37th Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Commander, 37th Training Group Lieutenant Colonel Kenneth R. Herringdine Jr. Deputy Commandant, Inter-American Air Forces Academy Colonel Jos E. Jimnez Jr. Commandant, Inter-American Air Forces Academy Lieutenant Colonel Marvin S. Mark Vice Commander, 637th Training Group, and Deputy Commandant, Defense Language Institute English Language Center 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. 37th Training Wing Sarah Esparza, 81st Training Wing command chief, observe a blood flow restriction demonstration at the Special Warfare Human Performance Training Facility in the Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas, Jan. 21, 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa R. Adame), Attendees get into the spirit of the tropical beach theme at the 37th Training Wing First Quarter Awards ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, April 29, 2022. 20. 2. [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. So definitely force development is going to be a big thing, but also I want to take care of people, he said. 1 was here. Force Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Goodfellow NCO Academy 3. The event was held at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy. What do people need as far as development? from 10 geographically separated locations. Joint Service Commendation medal with oak leaf cluster The F-117s would not bomb the two barracks, but rather the 2,000-pound LBGs with time-delay fuzes would be directed to aim points near the buildings. Her leadership as a Key Spouse mentor, her drive to ensure our spouses were able to receive Resilience Training Assistant training and her sponsorship of the Bounce program to support our children all have significantly improved the 37th Training Wing. They would act as "a giant stun grenade," to confuse the PDF troops without killing them. EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION 2010 Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award nominee, 693rd ISR Group 17. (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa R. Adame), Attendees applaud as award recipients are announced at the 37th Training Wing First Quarter Awards ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, April 29, 2022. On 8 June, Det 1., 612th TFS began operations, also after flying a mission en route from their former home at Phan Rang AB. In a time of unparalleled uncertainty, he has brought this wing stability and confidence through innovative new ideas and through compassion. 9. Chief teaches us the big picture of the mission is in caring at all levels. Jamal Huntley 13. Chief Master Sgt. The courses consisted of much of the Air Force's training for base support and operations. 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. It is important that our youngest to oldest Airmen not be afraid to speak their mind and be heard. 737th Training Support Squadron Its been an absolute pleasure to learn and be led by Chief Blazier during our short time together at the wing. [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. They will host the next quarterly awards event for the 37th TRW. Tactical Air Command also believed, while Tonopah Airport was adequate for testing and development of aircraft, it was unsuitable as a fully operational tactical base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa R. Adame) 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. June 2005July 2007, Commander, 95th Security Forces Squadron, Edwards AFB, Calif. United States Army Rangers were to be dropped at the adjoining airfield. Leaders of the Ohio National Guard's 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team have seemingly not conducted command climate surveys according to the state's Freedom of Information Act manager. 2006 Air Command and Staff College intermediate developmental education credit for in-residence program, Washington, D.C. Before coming to JBSA-Lackland, he served as the command chief at the 42nd Air Base Wing at Maxwell AFB-Gunter Annex, Alabama.. His selfless leadership has showed me the way that I want to conduct myself as a Senior NCO. "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. The 37th FW was a senior organization to the 49th FW, and initially it was announced that the 49th FW would be inactivated and the 37th would become the new host unit at Holloman. I never imagined that I would be nominated, let alone selected. They will host the next awards ceremony. Bruton also accepted the Civilian Category I Non-Supervisory award on behalf of Ursula Schreiber. Congratulations to the winners: His experience includes a wide range of operational, training and developmental roles and missions. Chief Blazier enlisted in the Air Force as an imagery analyst in the intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance community. Also the security requirements of the F-117A had been lessened with its introduction into the Air Force inventory as an operational weapons system. He values the opinion of every Airman, from the seasoned group superintendent down to the brand new trainee in Basic Military Training. Yepes is assigned to the 343rd Training Squadron. 3. 1. July 2018August 2019, Chief, Strategic Planning Integration Division, Headquarters United States Air Force, the Pentagon, Arlington, Va As the new courses began to come on line in 1993, the wing's technical trainee accessions grew significantly. The award was presented to the 737th Training Group for showing the most enthusiasm at the event. He transformed mine! Chief Master Sergeant. Wingman. 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. He transforms lives! 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 of the end of the Cold War, reduced defense budgets were the order of the day. He has commanded the 95th Security Force Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base, California, and the 341st Missile Security Forces Squadron, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, and then the Deputy Commander for the 341st Security Forces Group, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana. On 1 July 1993, HQ USAF redesignated Air Training Command (ATC) as Air Education and Training Command (AETC). Colonel Oct. 1, 2014 Air Force [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) Just before the drop, the wind direction changed. Mississippi. However, the media jumped on this event and concluded that the F-117A had been a failure on its first mission. Texas, Meritorious Prior to his current assignment, Brig. 7. Chief Master Sgt. Walk in your own shoes. [12], On 21 April 1990, stung perhaps by the press criticism, the Pentagon released more information on the F-117A. Formal Training, 9th Mission Support Squadron, Beale Air Force Base, California, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. Whitcomb is assigned to the Inter-American Air Forces Academy. 10. Now the command chief for the 37th Training Wing, Chief Master Sgt. Michael R. Morgan. May 2012June 2013, Director, Commanders Action Group, Air Combat Command, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. Superintendent 737th training wing Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Air 2017 - Senior Enlisted Joint PME, Phase II (by correspondence), Joint Forces Staff College, Norfolk, Va. 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. We are all better for their service to the wing and their friendship. He definitely made an impression on me, Morgan remembered. 2019 AF Office of Special Investigations Senior Leader Security Seminar, Montross, Va. He provides policy and oversight for protecting Air Force resources from terrorism, criminal acts, sabotage and acts of war and ensures Security Forces are trained, equipped and ready to support contingency and exercise plans. Squadron Superintendent, 319th Training Squadron, 37th Training Wing, Joint Prior to assuming his current position, Chief Morgan served as the Command Chief Master Sergeant, 42nd Air Base Wing, Maxwell AFB-Gunter Annex, Alabama. [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. January 1990 July 1994, Personnel Specialist, 44th Missile Wing, Ellsworth February 15th, DVIDS Hub works best with JavaScript enabled, Version: 378719a7422dbf16a653a31d0524fb9a2058ed47_2023-04-20T10:09:12. March 1998 - August 1998, Student, 315th Training Squadron, Goodfellow AFB, Texas January 2016 - August 2017, Group Superintendent, 67th Cyberspace Operations Group, JBSA-Lackland, Texas The award was presented on behalf of the 37th TRW First Sergeant Council. August 2019 - January 2021, Command Chief, 37th Training Wing, JBSA-Lackland, Texas Academy. The other bomb impacted near a basketball court, about 40 yards farther from the barracks than intended. One bomb, intended to land about 100 yards from the 7th Company barracks, actually landed 260 yards away. The 737th Training Group will host the next quarterly awards function. The use of F-117As was based on their night-bombing accuracy, rather than stealth, as the PDF lacked heavy air defenses. 2009 Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama 19. 37th Training Wing. [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. 8. Its mission was to provide pilot transition training to the F-4G Phantom II "Wild Weasel" radar suppression aircraft. At the same time, HQ AETC replaced all of its training centers with two-digit numbered wings. read more June 2002 November installation commander in ensuring the success of four primary training permanent personnel and more than 10,000 student personnel. 4. 2021 - Artificial Intelligence for National Security Course, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston, Mass. 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. "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. May 13 Aug 14, Squadron Superintendent, 321st Training To summarize it, I would have to say theres nothing like working with Chief Blazier. (Current as of February 2020), An official website of the United States government, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. [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). Chief Blazier for me, is a Chief of Airmen. Chief Blazier served as an Air Education and Training Command Master Instructor and has held various senior enlisted positions while serving at squadron, group, wing, center and headquarters levels. 2009 SNCO of the Year, 3rd Air Force [8], With the escalation of the Vietnam War in 19651966, the Air Force re-activated the unit and re-designated it as the 37th Tactical Fighter Wing (TFW) and activated it on 26 October 1966. entered the Air Force on October 27, 1989. This was changed when General Merrill McPeak, USAF Chief of Staff, determined that the 49th had a more notable history than the 37th, would remain active and the 37th FW would be inactivated. (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. His experience there reinforced something he already knew about the Air Force. "It's going to be a rewarding task," said Orrie. 7. Gen. Collins joined the Air Force in May 1995 as a graduate from the United States Air Force Academy. 11. Ive personally seen him about to leave for the day but see an Airman and end up spending another hour engaging with him. Texas. And I find it truly remarkable. Investigations, Quantico, Virginia, 16. They will host the next awards event. Brig. 16. 2011 - Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education, Phase I (by correspondence), Joint Forces Staff College, Norfolk, Va. [9]:656, The 37th was reactivated on 30 March 1981 by Tactical Air Command at George Air Force Base in Victorville, California. During the May 1989 presidential election campaign, Noriega's "Dignity Battalion" goon squad beat up opposition candidate Guillermo Endara. Mike Morgan, 37th TRW command chief, at the 37th TRW First Quarter Awards ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, April 29, 2022. Its hard to really capture what its like to work with Chief Blazier. 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. Its not a great challenge for him, he said, laughing. With this announcement, the formerly clandestine Tactical Air Command 4450th Tactical Group, which had transitioned the F-117 from a development to operational weapons system was put on the road to inactivation when the Air Force decided to increase the 4450th TG to a Wing level organization. In spite of the massive Coalition buildup, Saddam Hussein of Iraq stubbornly refused to withdraw his troops from Kuwait. Her deployment experience includes tours in Saudi Arabia and Kyrgyzstan 2020 Cybersecurity: Intersection of Policy & Technology, Harvards Kennedy School of Government, Cambridge, Mass. Oct 15 Present, Command 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. 18. 2019 - Senior Enlisted Legal Orientation Course, Maxwell AFB, Ala. Wing aircrews and ground personnel won the United States Air Force Worldwide Fighter gunnery meet in 1985 and 1987. Both wings were under the TAC's 831st Air Division. On 15 December, Noriega declared a state of war between the United States and Panama. I am one of those people. No matter what challenge or setback we faced as a wing, Chief Blazier never missed a beat when it came to making sure that with every decision made, the impact to our Airmen and their families was always a part of the conversation. Squadron, Beale Air Force Base, California, 8. The flight would require five in-flight refuelings. Joint Service Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters [12], Less than a year after the 37th TFW saw combat in Panama, in response to the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait on 2 August 1990, the 415th TFS of the 37th TFW was deployed to King Khalid International Airport, Saudi Arabia on 19 August to provide air defense over the Saudi capital of Riyadh. [9]:65, The 37th TFW was assigned several North American F-100 Super Sabre squadrons, its mission was to provide tactical air power in support of South Vietnamese and United States Army and Marine units engaged in combat against communist forces attempting to overthrow the government of South Vietnam.