Command Post instructor wins AETC honor Published April 15, 2010 By Kimberly Moore 81st Training Wing Public Affairs KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- Air Education and Training Command has named Tech Sgt. Michael Hall its command post instructor of the year. Sergeant Hall is an instructor with the 334th Training Squadron and teaches nuclear command and control training manager courses at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. The 334th TRS began training at Offutt last August. Offutt was deemed the most beneficial location for the courses because of access to U.S. Strategic Command's nuclear platforms and mission expertise. The 81st Training Wing vice commander, Col. Christopher Valle said, "Sergeant Hall's natural leadership ability has led the 334th Training Squadron ... in the creation of three new nuclear classes. He is a fully-qualified instructor and instructor supervisor leading a geographically-separated unit." Sergeant Hall led a team of five managing $135,000 of equipment and was quoted by STRATCOM leadership as "the epitome of an AETC Detachment." Sergeant Hall taught 10 classes equaling 400 class hours and produced 98 qualified training managers for nine major commands. Colonel Valle said, "Sergeant Hall has demonstrated the highest measure of dedication, expertise and professionalism -- his accomplishments are without a doubt worthy of this award." Sergeant Hall now competes at Air Force level.