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SMSgt Jesse GOMEZ TRAINING SUPERINTENDENT |
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The 433rd was the first
Reserve unit to be activated in the Air Education and Training Command,
starting in 1983 with a handful of people. Initially, some active-duty
people were skeptical that a Reserve unit would be able to "fit in" and
perform at the "Gateway to the Air Force." Those initial concerns were
soon put to rest, however, as the 433rd TRS proved itself to be a very
capable, mission-ready partner. The unit's performance was validated by an initial rating of excellent from the 737th Training Group standardization and evaluation team. Subsequently, the 433rd has received an overall rating of outstanding on its past five inspections. As the unit's reputation grew, so did its size. Today it has authorizations for 74 enlisted people, two officers and one civilian. |
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The unit has been through
some very trying times this past year. Budget cuts from AETC and AFRC
has downsized the unit from 76 billets to 26. The biggest change in the
unit in the past year has been that Reserve MTIs are no longer placed
on long orders to augment 737th Training Group. Typically, 433 TRS
supported the 737th TRG with ranges of 4-10 MTIs on a daily basis, 365
days a year. The manning thrust of 737th Training Group, teetering on
an unheard of 95% or better has hampered the Reserve MTIs. Several 433
TRS MTIs have stepped back into the Active Duty role and are on an
Extended Active Duty (EAD) tour within BMT. The members who are now
EAD are MSgt Robert Hembree, now assigned to the 323rd Training
Squadron, TSgt Michael Diaz, now assigned to the 331st Training
Squadron, TSgt Frank Martin, now assigned to the 326th Training
Squadron, TSgt Jesse Gomez, now assigned to the Military Training
Instructor School. During the year of 2004, 433 TRS MTIs played a vital
role at the United States Air Force Academy. 9 MTIs were assigned to
the Basic Cadet Training program which is similar to enlisted basic
training. The role of the MTI was a very important one! Each MTI set
the ground rules, training philosophies and assisted with the molding
of over 1,300 basic cadets to enter the AF Academy upon completion of
their Basic Cadet Training. Also, MTIs from the 433 TRS were
responsible for the Reserve Officer Training encampments at Ellsworth
AFB, SD., Tyndall AFB, FL., and Lackland AFB, TX and were responsible
for the training of over 1,500 basic cadets and mentored 500 senior
cadets in leadership roles. The unit also coordinated, trained and participated in the retirement of the AFRC/CC at Robins ARB, GA for Lt Gen Sherrard. Since 1983, MTIs of the 433 TRS have participated in thousands of retirements, change of commands across the nation. The 433 TRS is the 'go-to' within the AF Reserve Command in regards to drill and ceremonies. The 737th Training Group also leans on the unit for guidance in the training environment due to the caliber and experience level of the unit. |
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Read the 433rd's
Newspaper,
The "Gulf Defender"
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AETC Master Instructors |
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2008 Award Winners
SrNCO of the Year: MSgt Michael J. Goodrich Blue Rope of the Year: TSgt Frank Martin NCO of the Year: TSgt Eric Smith Instructor of the Year: TSgt Jesse J. Gomez Rookie of the Year: TSgt Ricardo Chavez |
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2006 Award Winners
SrNCO of the Year: MSgt Julie Begley Blue Rope of the Year: TSgt Hugo Gamarra NCO of the Year: TSgt Kenneth Allen Instructor of the Year: TSgt Tracy Eubanks |
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2005 Award Winners
SrNCO of the Year: MSgt Julie Begley Blue Rope of the Year: TSgt Kenneth Allen NCO of the Year: TSgt Kenneth Allen Instructor of the Year: SSgt Hugo Gamarra Airman of the Year: SrA Stephanie Hall |
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2004 Award Winners
SrNCO of the Year: MSgt John Hinshaw Blue Rope of the Year: NCO of the Year: TSgt Michael Perkins Instructor of the Year: TSgt Ronald Sanders Airman of the Year: SrA De'Andra Mathews |
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2003 Award Winners
Blue Rope of the Year: TSgt Jesse Gomez |
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Historical Information
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 Kneeling: CMSgt Marilyn Cain and TSgt Julie Begley Middle row-left to right: SMSgt Scott Bayles, TSgt Jesse Gomez, TSgt Mike Diaz, SSgt Andrew Richards, SSgt Gilberto Rendon and TSgt Anthony Brown Back Row-left to right: 2nd Lt Tim Martin (prior 433 TRS Training Sup-then SMSgt), TSgt Tom Perry, MSgt Stan Smith, TSgt Terrance Thoe and TSgt Ron Sanders |
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 SSgt Tom Perry being promoted to TSgt. From Left to right: 1lt Tim Martin, TSgt Tom Perry, and SMSgt Scott Bayles. During a TDY to the Air Force Academy to help with cadet training. |
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 8050th, 1992 |
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