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MTIs render Blue Rope Salute Oct. 22, 2026
B-Roll of Military Training Instructors from the 737th Training Group render a "Blue Rope Salute" during a Basic Military Training graduation ceremony, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Oct. 22, 2026. Held during the 37th Training Wing's "MTI Week," the mass formation honored Col. Kellie S.
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B-Roll of Military Training Instructors from the 737th Training Group render a "Blue Rope Salute" during a Basic Military Training graduation ceremony, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Oct. 22, 2026. Held during the 37th Training Wing's "MTI Week," the mass formation honored Col. Kellie S. Courtland, 37th TRW commander, alongside two of the Air Force’s original Blue Ropes. The ceremony marked a full-circle moment for Courtland, a former MTI and Blue Rope, receiving the salute from the current generation of instructors who are tasked with forging mission-ready, Airminded Warriors for the nation. The event underscored the enduring legacy and pivotal role of the MTI corps in developing the Airmen of tomorrow. (U.S. Air Force video by Brian Boisvert)
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