JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- The 340th Flying Training Group hosted its spring mandatory unit training assembly, or MUTA, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, May 15-16, 2025.
Col. Anthony Straw, 340th FTG commander, initiated the commander’s call by reiterating the group’s strategic priorities and providing an organizational update.
Afterwards, command staff, briefed personnel on the Brandon Act, the Veterans Affairs benefits process, force protection, professional relationships, Ready Airman Training, and education on inspector general services from the new Inspector General of Complaint Resolution/Fraud, Waste and Abuse, Lt. Col. Nicolas Neely.
Part of the two-day MUTA also provided the opportunity for the organization to conduct its full-service dress open ranks inspection as part of an Air Force standards and readiness review.
The command team also recognized the following members for exceptional performance in the following respective categories:
Chief’s Avengers Award
This award serves to recognize an individual who goes above and beyond what is expected of them outside their normal duties. Someone who displays outstanding qualities in leadership, professionalism, innovation, and/or teamwork in taking care of Airmen. By publicly recognizing these core leadership and followership attributes, this award reinforces the commitment to duty, dedication to upholding standards, stepping outside of their comfort zone, and promoting a culture of respect, trust, and inclusion.
Chastity Ramirez, 340th FTG/Financial Management
Quarterly Awards (2024 - 3rd Quarter)
Noncommissioned Officer: Tech. Sgt. Cory Daly, 340th FTG/FM
Senior NCO: Master Sgt. Leah White, 487th Training Squadron
Company Grade Officer: Capt. Nicole Mott, 96th Flying Training Squadron
Field Grade Officer: Maj. Franklin Baker, 487th TRS
Instructor Pilot: Maj. Christopher Comtois, 96th FTS
Support Officer: Lt. Col. Paul Farlow, 43rd Flying Training Squadron
Citizen Airman: Maj. Brett Finneran, 96th FTS
Flight Commander: Maj. Mark Ondov, 5th Flying Training Squadron
Quarterly Awards (2024 – 4th Quarter)
Noncommissioned Officer: Tech. Sgt. Isabel Chea, 487th TRS
Senior NCO: Master Sgt. Victoria Hubbard, 340th FTG/Military Personnel Finance
Company Grade Officer: Capt. Mitchell Pike, 5th FTS
Field Grade Officer: Maj. Karl Bohn, 43rd FTS
Instructor Pilot: Maj. Wyatt Porter, 70th Flying Training Squadron
Support Officer: Maj. Caitlin Miller, 39th Flying Training Squadron
Citizen Airman: Maj. Joshua Bouquio, 97th FTS
Flight Commander: Lt. Col. Patrick Weekly, 43rd FTS
Civilian Category II: Edwardo Morales, 487th TRS
Annual Awards (2024 – 4th Quarter)
Noncommissioned Officer: Tech. Sgt. Selina Ortega, 433rd TRS
Senior NCO: Master Sgt. Eric Fowler, 487th TRS Center of Excellence
Company Grade Officer: Capt. Mitchell Pike, 5th FTS
Field Grade Officer: Maj. Julian Londonovilla, 97th FTS
Instructor Pilot: Maj. Patrick Burton, 39th FTS
Support Officer: Maj. Ryan Parish, 39th FTS
Citizen Airman: Maj. Brett Finneran, 96th FTS
Flight Commander: Lt. Col. Megan Pasierb, 39th FTS
Civilian Category II: Chastity Ramirez, 340th FTG/FM
Quarterly Awards (2025 – 1st Quarter)
Noncommissioned Officer: Tech. Sgt. Caylie Blanton, 487th TRS
Senior NCO: Master Sgt. Anthony Tassinari, 433rd TRS
Company Grade Officer: Capt. Therron Jerome, 433rd TRS
Field Grade Officer: Maj. Ronald Todd, 5th FTS
Instructor Pilot: Maj. Ryan Wasson, 39th FTS
Support Officer: Maj. Matthew Gilbert, 39th FTS
Citizen Airman: Maj. Nathaniel Raymond, 39th FTS
Flight Commander: Lt. Col. John Ayers, 39th FTS
Civilian Category II: Craig Pfister, 340th FTG
NCO Promotions
Tech. Sgt. Nicole Williams
Staff Sgt. Gabriella Delgado
Commissioned Officer Promotions
Lt. Col. Nicolas Neely
The group also bid farewell to five members and welcomed six new teammates.