340th FTG highlights outstanding performers, readiness during fall MUTA

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  • By Jet Fabara
  • 340th Flying Training Group Public Affairs

The 340th Flying Training Group held its fall Mandatory Unit Training Assembly (MUTA) at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on Oct. 27-28, 2022.

To kick off the fall MUTA, Col. Kyle Goldstein, 340th FTG commander, thanked team members for their diligent efforts throughout the year. He also presented a review of the results of the latest climate survey, which collected feedback from more than 30 percent of unit members.

“In reviewing the latest survey results page-by-page, I confirmed my suspicions…this is a great place to work. People genuinely enjoy the people they work with; they feel accepted for who they are, and they find their contributions to the mission fulfilling. We are not perfect and have some areas we were just “average" in and we can work to improve those. I am thankful for all the comments and the high participation rate,” said Goldstein.

After the command team addressed topics of interest, briefers covered training on Tactical Casualty Combat Care, Sexual Assault Prevention Response/Suicide Prevention, Air Force Reserve Command Athena and the women’s initiative team, bonuses and incentives, public affairs initiatives, MyDec/MyEval, travel guidance, and Booster Club initiatives.

Goldstein and Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, 340th FTG senior enlisted leader, also recognized the following members for exceptional performance in the following respective categories:

2022 Air Force Reserve Command Outstanding Financial Management and Comptroller Awards

Senior Noncommissioned Officer: Senior Master Sgt. Amy Whitman-Rector, 340th FTG

Civilian Achievement Award

Jet Fabara, 340th FTG

Quarterly Awards (2022 2nd Quarter)

NCO: Tech. Sgt Daniel Grove, Center of Excellence

SNCO: Master Sgt. Tyechia McBride, 340th FTG

Company Grade Officer: Capt. Nathan Munn, 340th FTG

Field Grade Officer: Maj. Christopher Ross, 70th Flying Training Squadron

Instructor Pilot: Maj. Jonathan Bateman, 39th Flying Training Squadron ​

Support Officer: Maj. Jordan Ediger, 96th Flying Training Squadron

Citizen Airman: Maj. Zachary Miller, 70th FTS

Flight Commander: Lt. Col. Ryan Brewer, 43rd Flying Training Squadron

Quarterly Awards (2021 4th Quarter)

Airman: Senior Airman Charles Brantley, 340th FTG

NCO: Tech. Sgt. Jessica Aloy​, 340th FTG

CGO of the Year: Capt. Nathan Munn, 340th FTG

Flight Commander: Lt Col Nicole Bain, 340th FTG

Promotions

Col. Charles Sallee​, 340th FTG

Col. Michael McMillan​, 340th FTG

Master Sgt. Felicia Ryder​, 340th FTG

Master Sgt. Jessica Aloy​, 340th FTG

Tech. Sgt. Jennifer Bray​, 340th FTG

Staff Sgt. Jennifer Brantley​, 340th FTG

Senior Airman Vyacheslav Samoylenko, 340th FTG

The group also bid farewell to five members and welcomed six new teammates.