Don't stand in someone else's shadow
Tech Sgt. Matthew Coltrin, former Air Force Basic Military Training Instructor, (left), performs "eyes right" during his final parade as a basic military training instructor at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, June 17, 2011. In 2006, Coltrin applied for MTI duty and throughout his years wearing his hat, he received several accolades, including the Excellence in Instruction award at Military Training Instructor School, Non-commissioned Officer of the Year, Military Training Instructor Association President’s Award, and Blue Rope of the Year. (Courtesy Photo)