Our Female MTIs
The Military Training Instructor career field has always been dominated by males. That, however, does not mean women have not played a significant role in the annals of BMT history.
SSgt Thigpen, SSgt Haun, MSgt Roper, TSgt Cortez, SSgt Blackstock & TSgt Long
Sgt Leslie A. Jonson
SSgt Jamie Simpson
SSgt Angelea V. H. Martin
TSgt Bea K. Fleureau

The accomplishments of women while serving in this most demanding career field stand second to none. They have earned every award and honor that BMT bestows. In short, their achievements and accomplishments stand head to head with their male counterparts who significantly outnumber them. That being said, here are some notable first achievements:
First Female MTI:
First Female Blue Rope:
First BMT Blue Rope of the Year:
TSgt Patricia Barrett, 3743 BMTS, 1989
First Female Master ATC Instructor:
First Female Section Supervisor:
First Female Training Superintendent:
First Female Squadron Commander:
First Female BMT Commander:
Colonel Toreaser A. Steele

If you have the names of any of these "Female MTI Firsts" please contact the web master

Official GOV Women's Veterans web site - http://www1.va.gov/womenvet/

(left) Sgt Angela V. H. Johnson, 3709 BMTS

 

(right) TSgt Angelea V. H. Johnson - Martin, 3706 BMTS, 3701 BMTS, STAN Team, 3706 BMTS & Academics

Martin
Debra Whitley
Marjorie Rowan 1958
Gloria Lennon (left)
Sontag
Kelly Courtland
Elisabeth Brown
Jenkins
Jodie Cameron
Shae Alamo
Stefanie B. Hinson teaches 'Control of the Flight'
Amanda Neill
Grantman
Elisabeth Brown
Harris
Gloria Lennon
Jamie Simpson & Katie Vavrinec
Jonson receives the Blue Rope
Trish Rogers, Bea Flereau & Lorri Mata
Katie Vavrinec
Jodie Swanson
Mixon
 
Jamie Nelson
Mixon
Julie Begley
Shauna Wade, Kelly Mobley & Grace Kennedy
Barron