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Show 419th Fighter Wing Supplement to the Hilltop Times Hill AFB, Utah Volume 19 Number 7, July 22, 2004 84056-541- 0 Air Force promotes Wing puts fitness to the test by Reserve commander Harter Jennlfer-Ly- n - 419th FW Public Affairs Office More reservists in the 419th Fighter Wing are out and getting back to the basics of physical in order to meet the Air Force's new fit- ness standards. .V The new evaluation includes an abdominal measurement, s. and running, push-up- s Previously, member's fitness was measured by height-base- d weight standards as well as a walk. "It may be a shock to many at first," commented Chief Master Sergeant Scott Hennessy, Command Chief Master Sergeant of the 419th FW. "I don't think members realize what a step up from the prior standards this is." Chief Hennessy is confident the members of the 419th FW will meet and exceed the challenge, however. . "It is a positive move for the Reserve," added the chief. "Now more than ever, the Reserve is being deployed to work side by side with active-dut- y members. We should and can meet the same standards they do." 2nd Lt. James Harrison, 419th Operations Group Executive Officer, agrees. "I always thought that the wing walk seemed an inadequate measure of our level of fitness," he said. "Physical fitness is part of our profession as members of the military. From my perspective, I don't think that the new standards are asking too much." To get into tip-to- p shape, Lieutenant Harrison is working out several times a week. "It's been a good thing for me," he said. "I am glad I am doing it, not only to pass the fitness test, but because I actually feel better." While Lieutenant Harrison values a healthy diet, he doesn't spend time counting calories of the food he routinely eats. "In my case, I really don't watch that closely what I eat," he said. "I do, however, try to eat the right proportions and make sure I'm working out." Tech. Sgt. Sara Drake, 419th Command Post Superintendent, is focusing her time and effort on exercising. "I can't seem to gain weight," said Sergeant Drake. She tries to eat regurlarly and properly. ?: Sergeant Drake's fitness regime is one that works for her lifestyle. "Before I never worked out," she said. "But now, I've been sit-up- See FITNESS, i Page B Newsline i i Fortson, Janelle Gaddy, Katherine Monette, Charles Russell, Gregory Sneed, Lennon Stonebraker, Charles Wellman, and Justin Whittaker. Senior Airman: Aaron Bosrwick, Betty Brandt, Stephen Browning, Kyle Lamb, Jacob Medina, Zuleika Moncada, Shane Olsen, Joshua Ratcliffe, Jay Sneil, Michael Taylor, Joshua Thomas, Brian Webb, and Stephanie Wilcox. Airman First Class: Brandy Bond and Maureen Endsley. Welcoma Lt CoL Chris Funk has been selected as the new 419th Operations Group commander. - Colonel Funk is currently assigned to die 457th Fighter Squadron, Naval Air Station, Joint Reserve Base Ft Worm, Texas. Colonel Funk replaces CoL Al tlawfey who wi3 become the 419uYs Vice Conmander in August Correction The caption for the front page phoio inujirculy idemi5ed me as Senior crew chief in front of the 419th Fighter Wing F-Airman Samuel Robinson. The crew chief was actually Senior Airman Matthew Heslop. The HeadsUp staff regrets the mistake and any contusion which may haveiested. 16 I'.zn teezl't: Pcr.trssn Channel can now go odae to view the Filter Wing members Pentagon Chid, the Defense Department's news and informal televtskxi source. The Fentegon Channel, wLica previHcaon, is ously existed as an kfommtion chaond w now (Ldriixated 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to rr." "ary kartaSatkw throtm the United Sales vkdonKacksateEJe. news and The channel's piuyamniiRg includes DoD news briefings from the Pentagon and around the world. Reservists can view the Pentagon Channel at 419sh x r . ft.V- - . world." General Bradley's previous assignments included assistant to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff for Reserve Matters from December 2002 until his Senate confirmation June 24. From March 2002 to December 2002 he was deputy Network commander of Joint Task Operations, U.S. Space Command, Arlington, Va. He commanded the Air Force Reserve's 10th Air Force, Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, from February 1998 to March 2002. In that capacity, he was responsible for the command's fighter, bomber, special operations, combat search and rescue, pilot training, and space operations. Also, General Bradley has commanded a fighter training squadron, fighter group and fighter wing. He is a command pilot with more than 6,800 flying hours in F-- 4 and aircraft. As a fighter pilot, he flew 337 combat missions in Vietnam. (AFRC News Service) Force-Comput- - "; Photo by Jennifer-Ly- n Harler 2nd Lt. James Harrison runs around the base quarter mile running track. His goal Is to increase his speed before he taking his fitness test. er T-3- 8, A-1- 0, A-3- 7, F-- Incentive flight provides thrill of a lifetime James R. Wilson 419th FW Public Affairs Office The following wing members have been promoted to the rank indicated. Chief master sergeant: David Cunningham, and John Tomsick. Senior master sergeant: Mark Maes. Andrew Clark, Mark Howell, Kevin Master sergeant: Nichols, Scott Nuss, Elgin Rose, Wilbur Valdez and Travis ..... Wright. Technical sergeant: Kirk Andrascik, Eugene Atkinson, Steven Butler, Timothy Lewis, Matthew Longshaw, Derek Marquardt, John Millaway, and Derek Swedin. Staff sergeant: Jose Barraza, Ryan Derosier, Matthew . . by Ma. Promotions ' 7 n ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. After officially pinning on his third star, Lt. Gen. John A. Bradley formally became chief of Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command during Pentagon ceremonies June 30. Gen. Richard B. Myers, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, presided at General Bradley's promotion from major general to lieutenant general. Minutes later Gen. John P. Jumper, Air Force chief of staff, officiated at General Bradley's assumption of command ceremony. "I am truly honored to be named chief of Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command," said General Bradley. "With great pride I accept command of the outstanding men and women of AFRC. Our talented and dedicated Air Force reservists have faced many new challenges since Sept. 11. Many of them have been mobilized and separated from their families, enduring hardships not normally associated with traditional reservists' duties. They are an inspiration to us all." In his new capacity, he is a member of the Air Staff and principal adviser to the Air Force chief of staff on Air Force Reserve matters. As AFRC commander. General Bradley is responsible for the supervision of all Air Force Reserve units around the world. The command has about 75,800 reservists who play an integral role in our national defense and are vital to the effectiveness of our military in combat. "The Air Force can't do our job without the Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard," said General Jumper. "Air Force reservists bring invaluable talent from the commercial Although it was his first trip as an aircrew member through the 466th Fighter Squadron's life support shop, he knew the routine by heart. G suit, helmet, harness, gloves, and a box of little yellow "foamies" a measure to offset the sometimes deafening noise of an 6 engine. Senior Master Sgt. Lindsey Klein made the trek from the squadron's -story building July 9 to the flight line and the aircraft he's spent nearly two decades maintaining. Along the way, an unidentified voice announces "We've got pilots" over a netd work of radios, a courtesy used to notify other maintainers that aircrew will soon be ready to accept those aircraft certified for flight. A production superintendent for the 419th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron on most days. Sergeant Klein was preparing to fly in one of the world's premier fighter aircraft. Those who have gone before him have likened the experience to strapping your body onto a rocket in large part because of the agility and maneuverability. Undaunted, Sergeant Klein shares a laugh with his pilot, Lt. Col. Kurt Gallegos, and poses for photos with friends and family before climbing into the cockpit. "Lindsey got this opportunity because he's one of the very best at what he does," Lt. Col. Kurt Gallegos, 466th FS pilot, said. His peers and supervisors agree. As a result, officials selected him as the wing's senior noncommissioned officer for the year in 2003-- an achievement that also provides recipients with an incentive flight. Yet on this day, it's difficult to tell whose adrenaline is running higher. Sergeant Klein or his pilot Colonel Gallegos. The two first met more than 30 years ago, grew up in the same neighborhood and graduated from Layton High School. Each is living their single- hand-hel- F-1- F-- 16 U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. James R. Wilson Senior Master Sgt. Lindsey Klein, 419th Product Support supervisor, is strapped in to the back seat of an by his long time friend, Lt. Col. Kurt Gallegos, 466th Fighter Squadron pilot Sergeant Klein and Colonel Gallegos went to high school together at Layton High School. dream one as an Air Force pilot and the Corps in July 1979 and served 4 years on other as a maintainer on one of the active duty as a 4 crew chief. He returned to Utah from El Toro Naval Air world's most capable fighter aircraft. "It was an unbelievable experience," Station. Calif, and joined the 419th said Sergeant Klein. "It's incredibly Fighter Wing less than a year later. Meanwhile, Colonel Gallegos was demanding just to fly this jet much less work the radar, manage the communicaworking his way through the pilot traintions and still put bombs on target. I defing program at Reese Air Force Base, newfound Texas after earning his commission from our a for have respect initely the Reserve Officer Training Corps pilots. What they do isn't easy." He The respect these two have is mutually Program at Utah State University. felt, according to Colonel Gallegos. spent 14 years on active duty before "Lindsey was a mentor for me," returning to Utah and the 419th in 2000. "We still kept in touch after high Colonel Gallegos said. "He's dedicated, motivated, charismatic and is respected school even though he was in the Marines and I was getting checked out in by his peers. He's moved up the prosaid Colonel Gallegos. "In motion ladder quickly because of his the work ethic and is just an fact, he was the person I called to find good F-- F-- F-1- guy" Separate, yet similar paths Sergeant Klein enlisted in the Marine See FLIGHT, Page B Unless otherwise indicated, all photos are U.S. Air Force photos. Advertisements contained herein do not constitute an endorsement by the Department of Defense, the Department of the Air Force or Hill AFB, Utah. Everything advertised is available without regard to race, color, religion, sex or other nonmerit factors of the purchase, user or patron. , |