2003 MTIA CONVENTION
October 21 - 24, 2003
TIGER STRIPE BALL
It was truly wonderful to have so many past instructors attend this years event. The amount of skill and experience represented here, can not be measured - only revered. What a wonderful experience it was for all.
MTIA products were made available and sold well
The stories started immediately as everyone started to sit down
Two heavy weights from BMT history, CMSgt Zuehl & CMSgt Furey
Current MTIs mixed with Tenured TIs
SMSgt Carlson, his wife and Mrs. Sandy Robledo
SMSgt Johnsen discusses dorm set up with TSgt Terrill
Attendance at the Tiger Stripe Ball was outstanding!
SMSgt Cliff Larson gave us a briefing on what BMT was like at Lackland in 1948
SMSgt Ralph Robledo briefs the group on is time as an MTI at Parks AFB in California back in the 50's
Frank Hotz is made an 'Honorary Member' of the 3706/326 because he was so envious of Chief Pavey's time at the 06th.
SMSgt Cliff Larson receives the 'Most Tenured' TI award. Lackland 1948
Chief Malouff receives the 'Squeeky Chief'' award for his frugal dining habits
SMSgt Bob Johnsen receives the 'long distance' award for coming all the way from Washington state
Our MTIA President, Chief Pavey, receives a thank you gift from the Tiger Stripers for his leadership and dedication to the association
SSgt Tim Johnson receives a unique thank you gift for his work on the web site. The clock on the plaque including the cut-out of Texas are backwards and the clock runs backwards as well - stating "you have turned back the hands of time"
Sonnie and Lana seem to be enjoying the evening



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