MTI recruiters visit Grissom Published Feb. 9, 2018 By Senior Airman Cali Elliott 434 ARW Public Affairs GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind. -- Recruiters from the 433rd Training Squadron at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, visited Grissom Jan. 6-7 to educate Airmen on opportunities to help lay the foundation of the Air Force’s future. Tech. Sgt. Robert Elliott and Tech. Sgt. Jack Lozano, 433rd TRS military training instructors, visited the base to educate and recruit potential traditional reservists in an effort to retain qualified Airmen interested in joining the MTI corps. “We are looking for the best of the best,” said Elliott. “We are looking for stellar NCO’s that want to project their career. They need to be willing to learn and think outside of the box.” Airmen qualified and accepted will be on an active-guard-reserve three-year tour or a 6 month traditional reservist TDY after completing a five-month technical school. “Positions within the 433rd TRS include staff sergeant through master sergeant,” said Elliott. TR positions, being a special duty assignment, typically return to their regular job after three years. “We want traditional reservists to go back into their careers and take what they’ve learned (as an MTI) to their AFSC’s,” said Elliott. “Being an MTI is a privilege,” said Lozano. “It helps broaden your horizons as a non-commissioned officer and as a leader who can mentor others. It opens so many doors because as a reservist, you are volunteering your time, you want to be there and that does not go unnoticed,” Lozano added. “The amount of time and effort you put into the job will pay you back.” For more information regarding the MTI program, email the 433rd TRS at 433trs.recruiting@us.af.mil. The 434th ARW is the largest KC-135R Stratotanker unit in the Air Force Reserve Command. Men and women from the Hoosier Wing routinely deploy around the world in support of the Air Force mission. Stay connected with the 434th ARW on Facebook and Twitter.
