340th FTG hosts spring 2025 MUTA
Lt. Col. Nicolas Neely, 340th Flying Training Group inspector general, briefs 340th FTG members on inspector general services from the IG Complaint Resolution/Fraud, Waste and Abuse office during the group's fall Mandatory Unit Training Assembly held at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas from May 15, 2025. During the two-day period, command staff briefed personnel on the Brandon Act, the Veterans Affairs benefits process, force protection, professional relationships, and Ready Airman Training.
340th FTG hosts spring 2025 MUTA
Craig Pfister, 340th Flying Training Group inspections specialist, provides force protection training to 340th FTG members during the group's spring Mandatory Unit Training Assembly held at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas on May 15, 2025. During the two-day period, command staff briefed personnel on the Brandon Act, the Veterans Affairs benefits process, professional relationships, Ready Airman Training, and education on inspector general services from the new Inspector General Complaint Resolution/Fraud, Waste and Abuse Office.
340th FTG hosts spring 2025 MUTA
Col. Anthony Straw (left), 340th Flying Training Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Warisa Villarreal, 340th FTG senior enlisted leader, present Tech. Sgt. Cory Daly with his Associate of Applied Science degree from Air University on May 15, 2025, during the 340th FTG mandatory unit training assembly at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The command team also took time to recognize all the quarterly and annual award winners, as well as those who received promotions.
340th FTG hosts spring 2025 MUTA
Col. Anthony Straw (left), 340th Flying Training Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Warisa Villarreal, 340th FTG senior enlisted leader, present Tech. Sgt. Cory Daly with his 2024 3rd Quarter award plaque in the noncommissioned officer category on May 15, 2025, during the 340th FTG mandatory unit training assembly at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The command team also took time to recognize all the quarterly and annual award winners, as well as those who received promotions.
340th FTG hosts spring 2025 MUTA
Chief Master Sgt. Warisar Villarreal (left), 340th Flying Training Group senior enlisted leader, presents the Chief's Avengers Award to Chastity Ramirez, 340th FTG Financial Management, during the spring mandatory unit training assembly (MUTA) at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on May 15, 2025. This award serves to recognize an individual that goes above and beyond what is expected of them outside their normal duties. It also recognizes 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.
340th FTG hosts spring 2025 MUTA
Col. Anthony Straw (left), 340th Flying Training Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Warisa Villarreal, 340th FTG senior enlisted leader, present Chastity Ramirez, 340th FTG Financial Management, with the 2024 Annual Award plaque in the Civilian II Category on May 15, 2025, during the 340th FTG mandatory unit training assembly at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The command team also took time to recognize all the quarterly and annual award winners, as well as those who received promotions.
340th FTG hosts spring 2025 MUTA
Shane MacDonald, 340th Flying Training Group emergency manager, goes over force protection training with 340th FTG members during the group's spring Mandatory Unit Training Assembly held at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas on May 15, 2025. During the two-day period, 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 Complaint Resolution/Fraud, Waste and Abuse Office, Lt. Col. Nicolas Neely.
340th FTG hosts spring 2025 MUTA
Members from the 340th Flying Training Group participate in a unit clean-up day after conducting a full-service dress open ranks inspection as part of an Air Force standards and readiness review during the group's Mandatory Unit Training Assembly May 15-16, 2025, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas.
340th FTG hosts spring 2025 MUTA
Members from the 340th Flying Training Group Military Personnel Flight pose for a group photo after conducting a full-service dress open ranks inspection as part of an Air Force standards and readiness review during the group's Mandatory Unit Training Assembly May 15-16, 2025, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas.
340th FTG hosts spring 2025 MUTA
Members from the 340th Flying Training Group participate in a unit clean-up day after conducting a full-service dress open ranks inspection as part of an Air Force standards and readiness review during the group's Mandatory Unit Training Assembly May 15-16, 2025, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas.
By Jet Fabara / Published June 2, 2025
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
The group also bid farewell to five members and welcomed six new teammates.
