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Show jpiGHTER (COUNTRY Twice Monthly 388th FighterWing Aug. 10, 1995 Exercise, exercise, exercise Wing prepares for Phase II ByTSgt. DarU J. Ernst NCOICPuMic Affairs The 388th Fighter Wing is gearing for it's first Phase II exercise since up it's successful Operational Readiness Inspection in November. The combat readiness exercise will begin Aug. 21 with a transition day, used to turn the wing into a simulated war zone, and will end Aug. 25. And although the 388th passed the ORI with flying colors, the wing can't rest on it's laurels, according to the chief of wing plans and exercises. "It has been eight months since we've done a Phase Two," said LL Col. Dennis Drain. "Prior to that we did one every six weeks, so it became almost second nature to us. Now, it's time to start over." Drain also emphasized the need for everyone to get into the right frame of mind prior to the kick-oof the exercise. "We normally have a Phase One which helps pump everyone up for the Phase Two," he said. This time, we'll be jumping right into iL People need to make sure they have their game face on the very first day." The exercise scenario will simulate the 388th being deployed to an overseas location. Aug. 22 will be day one of the "war" with jets flying as late as 3 am. for the next three nights. Hangar 25 will be the place to report in each day ff with busses running from there to various work centers. Hot lunches and midnight meals will also be served in the hangar, beginning at 11 a.m., Aug. 22. As always, evaluators will be looking closely at the wing's ability to survive and operate in a simulated chemical environment, according to MSgL Charles Fleming, superintendent of wing exercises. "It's time to break out the Ability To Survive and Operate pamphlet and brush up on everything from proper wear and marking of the chem gear to what each alarm condition means," he said. Some areas of special emphasis will be decontamination procedures when entering buildings, security awareness and operations and communications security, he said. And while learning from the exercise is important, safety in all procedures is paramount, according to MSgL Cheryl Clayton, NCOIC of Ground Safety. Of special concern is the heat when wearing the chem gear. "Everyone needs to carry and drink a lot of water to avoid dehydration," she said. "The water doesn't do your body any good just sitting in the canteen." Watching out for each other, she said, will also help ensure that the exercise ends without any injuries due to the heat "If you see someone showing signs of heat stress or dehydration, make sure they get some medical attention v' As a member of the Hill Air Force Base Honor Guard, 1st Lu Harry Heiser represents the Air Force at funerals, retirements, parades and other civic events. Making promotion the first time By SrA. J.CWoodring See story, Page 3A - it can happen staff and technical sergeant his first time all this in a "When I got in I started applying myself to everyEditor. Fighter Country job he almost didn't get. thing," he said. And all his hard work has paid off. In On his 18th birthday, he was kicked out of high the service for just over nine years, Haslem is waiting school. For many people in the Air Force, the day promoto sew on his sixth stripe. "It's quite an eye opener when all 3,000 people in tion selections are announced is one of dread. Espe"My biggest help is my family," said Haslem. "My new said know for time Haslem. screwed a their lets me have study time away from the kids." town when wife first it's up," testing stripe. you cially in Air He Force make tried the to head turned their did he start studying for master? "The day I can't was it but When that they it," join "People get away said TSgt. Damn Haslem of the 4th Fighter Squadron. for not having a high school diploma. "I couldn't be- made tech," he said. "I tried to study for an hour either lieve it. The military didn't even want me," he said. before or after work every day." I say that everyone has a chance every time they test The he In was Haslem speaks from experience. June, military wanted only high school graduates. Haslem According to Haslem, a lot of people use the "cram Utah went out and got his Graduate Equivalency Degree and it and forget it" method of studying. "I've always studselected for master sergeant Yes, the native was selected his first time testing. He also made went back to the recruiter. This time they accepted him. ied to learn my job, not just to test" The first thing people have to do is be honest with themselves, he isajd. "It's easy to figure out how many points you have without testing," be said. "Then, look at last year's cut off and shoot for higher. If you need to the FS to 421ft Dale newly Thormodsgard MarklCHiggs following get in the 90s, you know that you have to hit the books Congratulations William B. Beasley selected staff sergeants. The list was Daniel D. Vfclez ; John D. Klein that much harder." Matthew A. Henry released Wednesday. Charles KJucsarits It's not necessarily how often you study, but what v R. Kurowski Todd OSS 388th Kathy J. Kahre V 4th FS you study, said Haslem. "Don't spend all your time Donald B. Houmoy Edward M. Michaud Michael D. Powell Daniel A Leslie Brian ACheke studying the stuff you already know. If you have a secWalter D. Jackson Gaines E. Stevens Pamela M. Schultz Brian P. Maier Eulitt D. Elkins tion that you are weak in, concentrate more on that" Jason C Jones Richard B. Malone Mark Wager Jesse D. Garcia Some people say, 'I just don't test well.' For them P. McCrccsh Richard J. Montag Brent N. Wells Clifford M. Hamon Raymond Haslem suggests, "The more you study, the more confi388th MS Tracy D. Seaton Jerry O. Johnson will be when you go to test" dent Stull JohnT. John D.Oliver you ACS 729th Tracy Breckenridge Richard R, Magoni L. Vfcrhassclt J. Brink Mark Dean Ricnsche Todd "If Steven D. Dark A you know everything there is to your job, there Jeffrey M. Palmer Bruce Edward Lee L. shouldn't be a question you can't answer," he said. "If C Shaffer Samantha Ghcllcr Gary William J. Plantc 388 FW Eric C Campbell Noppong Suwanvct Scotlyn M. Hatt William F. Snyder you don't, you need to study." Ronald Daughhctce Michael J. Tallant J.GWoodring I laslcm is fortunate not to have had supervisors tha Ricky L. Linthicum Ronald E. Whcclcr Duanc Lee Thompson Kevin J. McDonough Joey R. Denton told him "you can never make it" 388 LSS David T. Duval Alyson J. Williams Gary D. Pullcn 34th FS "Like they always told mc, it's up to you," sa Ronald Williams Bruce W. Tarpcy Chris Hawkcs Tommy G. Willcox Robert E. Difford Haslem. 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