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Distinctive flag ceremony honors retiring chief

340th Flying Training Group Commander Col. Allen Duckworth presents the retiring group superintendent, Chief Master Sgt. Jimmie D. Morris, with a memento on behalf of the group leadership staff during the chief’s June 8 retirement ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Janis El Shabazz)

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Distinctive flag ceremony honors retiring chief

Chief Master Sgt. Jimmie D. Morris shares a special moment with son Zachary during the chief’s June 8 retirement ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Janis El Shabazz)

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McElhinney assumes command of 43rd FTS

Col. Janette Thode, 340th Flying Training Group deputy commander, presents the 43rd Flying Training Squadron guidon to new squadron commander Lt. Col. Tom McElhinney during the April 27 change of command ceremony at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. (U.S. Air Force photo courtesy of Columbus AFB)

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Williams’ fini flight wraps up 13-year Academy tour

Lt. Col. Noel Williams glides over the U.S. Air Force Academy football stadium during his December fini flight. Recently promoted to colonel, Williams will serve as a special assistant to the 340th Flying Training Group commander. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Williams’ fini flight wraps up 13-year Academy tour

Lt. Col. Noel Williams (center) shares a moment following his final glider flight with wife Michelle and teammate Mark Matticola, U.S. Air Force Academy instructor pilot. Recently promoted to colonel, Williams will serve as a special assistant to the 340th Flying Training Group commander. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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MTI duty: The Air Force Reserve’s best kept secret

Tech. Sgt. James MacKay and his daughter, Staff Sgt. Amanda MacFarlane, 433rd Training Squadron Military Training Instructors, pose for a photo on March 27, 2015, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. MacKay and MacFarlane were the first father/daughter duo to serve together as MTIs. (U.S. Air Force photo/Benjamin Faske)

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MTI duty: The Air Force Reserve’s best kept secret

Tech. Sgt. James MacKay (currently Master Sergeant) presents the Airman's Coin to a graduating Airman in his flight during graduation ceremonies. MacKay led 13 flights during his time as a MTI. The Airman’s Coin Ceremony represents the culmination of 7 1/2 weeks of Basic Military Training. The coveted Airman's Coin is given to each graduating Airman. (U.S. Air Force photo).

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433rd Training Squadron Instructor earns top MTI award

Master Sgt. Joseph Dole (left), 331st Training Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Blue Rope Association president, presents Master Sgt. Jason Wagner, 433rd Training Squadron, with a certificate recognizing his acceptance into the Master Military Instructor “Blue Rope” Association. (Air Force photo)

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433rd Training Squadron Instructor earns top MTI award

Master Sgt. Jason Wagner, Military Training Instructor Supervisor (Official Air Force photo)

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433rd Training Squadron Change of Command

Col. Michael Vanzo, 340th Flying Training Group Director of Operations, accepts the 433rd Training Squadron guidon from Col. Janette Thode, outgoing commander. (Air Force photo).

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39th FTS develops partnership with regional USCG

Lt. Col. Andrew Kissinger (left) and U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Tony Hahn prepare to board the T-6 Texan II. The USCG Corpus Christi sector commander/air station commanding officer reached out to the 39th Flying Training Squadron to discuss pilot retention/recruiting and reserve integration benefits. Closing out his visit, Kissinger took him on a familiarization flight. (Photo by Debbie Gildea, 340th Flying Training Group Public Affairs).

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39th FTS develops partnership with regional USCG

Lt. Col. Andrew Kissinger (center) and Maj. Andrew Van De Walle (right), 39th Flying Training Squadron, prepare for a familiarization flight for visiting U.S. Coast Guard Commander Capt. Tony Hahn (left). The USCG Corpus Christi sector commander/air station commanding officer reached out to the 39th FTG to discuss pilot retention/recruiting and reserve integration benefits. (Photo by Debbie Gildea, 340th Flying Training Group Public Affairs).

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39th FTS develops partnership with regional USCG

Lt. Col. Andrew Kissinger and U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Tony Hahn review their checklists before flying the T-6 Texan II. The USCG Corpus Christi sector commander/air station commanding officer reached out to the 39th Flying Training Squadron to discuss pilot retention/recruiting and reserve integration benefits. Closing out his visit, Kissinger took him on a familiarization flight. (Photo by Debbie Gildea, 340th Flying Training Group Public Affairs).

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70th Flying Training Squadron Airmen donate and deliver hurricane relief supplies to South Texas

Reserve Airmen from the 340th Flying Training Group’s 70th Flying Training Squadron at the Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo.collaborated with Army teammates to load more than 600 pounds of relief supplies to deliver to citizens in Beaumont, Texas after Hurricane Harvey. (Courtesy photo).

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70th Flying Training Squadron Airmen donate and deliver hurricane relief supplies to South Texas

Reserve Airmen from the 340th Flying Training Group’s 70th Flying Training Squadron at the Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo. volunteered their Labor Day weekend to gather and deliver supplies to citizens in Beaumont, Texas after Hurricane Harvey. (Courtesy photo )

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340th Flying Training Group hosts spring MUTA

Col. Roger Suro (L), Maj. Thallas Lumpkin, Master Sgt. Sarah Cornelius, Lt. Col. Timonthy Chaman andMaster Sgt. Derrick Worthy discuss how to load the bouce house on the trailer after the family picnic following the 340 FTG MUTA held at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas on June 8-9. (Photo by Janis El Shabazz, 340 FTG Public Affairs).

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340th Flying Training Group hosts spring MUTA

Col. Roger Suro, 340 Flying Training Group Commander, coins retired Staff Sgt. Sebastiana Lopez-Arellano after she shared her story of resilience and recovery at the unit's spring MUTA on June 8 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Lopez-Arellano lost her right leg in a 2015 motorcycle crash. She went on to compete and medal several times at the Air Force Warrior Games and Invictus. (Photo by Janis El Shabazz, 340 FTG Public Affairs).

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340th Flying Training Group hosts spring MUTA

Col. Roger Suro, 340 Flying Training Group Commander (Top left), poses for a photo with members of the Group’s Undergraduate Flight Training team to celebrate their receipt of the Air Force Reserve Command's Gen. George Kenny Lessons Learned Award. The award was presented during the unit's spring MUTA held June 8-9 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Other members pictured are (top back row-center) Lt. Col. Lee Glenn, Senior Master Sgt. Samuel Caballero. (middle row l-r) Master Sgt. Tainell Pettengill, Lt. Col. Timothy Chapman and Master Sgt. Randy Alvis. (Front row) Master Sgt. Vianca Contreras, Tech. Sgt. Natasha Todd and Tech. Sgt. Brett Daniel. (Photo by Janis El Shabazz, 340 FTG Public Affairs).

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340th Flying Training Group hosts spring MUTA

Col. Roger Suro, 340 Flying Training Group Commander, coins Lt. Col. Charlan Poirson at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Poirson was celebrated during the unit's MUTA, June 8-9 in recognition of her being named to the Key Personnel List and for her service as the Group’s Deputy Commander. She will soon depart for a new position working for Brig. Gen. Ellen Moore at the Air Reserve Personnel Center. (Photo by Janis El Shabazz, 340 FTG Public Affairs).

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340th Flying Training Group hosts spring MUTA

Col. Roger Suro, 340 Flying Training Group commander, shares recent Facebook and website stats during the unit’s spring MUTA June 8-9 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. He encouraged members to use these and other internal communication tools to showcase the unit's airmen and highlight the details of the mission. (Photo by Janis El Shabazz)

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