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Show December 5. 2002 729th maty wamors Partner up with Sunset Elementary School Senior Airman Nakita Carlisle 388th Fighter Wing Public Affairs lance, radar and communica- By tion equipment to their part- ner, the Sunset Elementary The 729th Air Control Squadron "Angry School, Nov. 20. The 729th ACS created a Warriors" showed off their advanced surveil- partnership with the school, in w hich members from the squadron visit the school weekly, and students from each grade level visit the J Angry Warriors once a month. "I think it's a great opportunity for the kids," said Mr. Don Beatty, Sunset S5 Elementary principal. "It's a m good way to reward them for Photo by Airmtn If Clssi Mdyn Wiycnolt the positive things they do." Airman 1st Class Jacob Metrovich, 729th Air Control Squadron surveillance technician, explains the difThe students who visit the vehicles on display to students from the Sunset Elementary School. ferent parts of one of the d by squadron are their teachers, as a reward or donate their time to interact w ith the kids." The students' visits to the squadron are one of morale booster, or any reason the teacher deems Being there for these kids is its own reward, Photo by Airman 1st Class Madetyn Waychofl fit. many things the Angry Warriors provides to the said "The 729th school as their n closed-ienvironin (ACS) Air Sergeant Nurse. "It's about giving back to helps Control "A lot of our kids are partner. During a visit at the 723th the Mr. said in so us community by providing the kids with posiBeatty. many ways," ments," said Mr. Beatty. "The majority of the Squadron, Sunset Elementary School sturole models," he said. volunteered tive have Warriors Around 40 Angry dents were given the opportunity to test students come from dysfunctional homes. They than getting satisfaction from being a Other their time to visit the school. When volunteering don't experience what goes on in the world." communication equipment positive role model for the students, the often they eat lunch with the students and read to They wake up, go to school, school's the even have them. T.V. watch deployed 729th ACS receive other rewards in redesigned They and, go home, return for their time spent with the kids. Students website. These volunteers visit the school at least with little interaction with at the school email letters and pictures to the Mr. to once a week, according their parents, they repeat the Beatty. it's is squadron when they are deployed. same thing over the next going great, Although the partnership "It's a good morale booster for us when we only three months old and still in its early stages, day, he said. are deployed," said Sergeant Nurse. "It gives us said Tech. Sgt. Orlando Nurse. The partnerships Although school is a a touch of home." started when the 729th ACS visited the school on means of learning about the The program is growing daily with more and the anniversary of September 11. "We had a world "it has to be more 11 more their at static set school," than textbooks," said Mr. Angry Warriors volunteering. The Sunset display up Sept. said Sergeant Nurse. Elementary School is grateful to the 729th ACS. Beatty. "We're very appreciative of this," said Mr. After the static display and demonstrations "This trip helps open the were over, Sergeant Nurse met with Mr. Beatty students' eyes to the world Beatty, "that they (729th ACS) think enough of our kids to do this." to discuss other ways the 729th ACS could be around them," said Mr. more interactive with the school. Thus the partAlso, in December the 729th ACS is creating Beatty. an created. was Angel Tree for the school. Anonymous gifts, nership By applying what they in schools such the as boots, coats and other winter gear will be learn in school to experiCompared to other partnerships Photo by Airman 1st Class Maoeryn Waychotf the district have, "this one seems to put more ences like these, the students purchased or donated to students w ho teachers think may need them this winter, said Sergeant people into the school," said Mr. Craig Poll, Students from Sunset Elementary School climb aboard gain a better visual on how Nurse. district board. school added. he world the ACS) (729th really "They vehicles. one of the 729th Air Control works, ) i? v : c o A ell-terra- in hand-picke- 60 . & Squadrons Enter the world of INTEL By Senior Airman Nakita Carlisle 388th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Locked behind a vault with classified information and secrets at their fingertips the 388th Operations Support Squadron intelligence office stands ready to provide vital operational information to commanders, staff and pilots of this wing. When most people think about Intel they equipment, and an may think of high-tec- h action-packe- d world. spy "I think most people have the misconception in thinking we're spies," said Staff Sgt war-fighti- V, . Vs. Pr j f4 f .3 i i n r "Lmr v " if Courtesy Photo Staff Sgt. Kimberly Sharp, 338th Operations Support Squadron target Intelligence training goes over one of with. works she many maps Amanda Light, 388th OSS external intelligence training noncommissioned officer in charge. "We are more like a classified CNN." Intel ensures a smooth flow of information filtering intelligence received and forming it by into a usable source of information, Intel also trains personnel and manages and maintains systems and communications. "Our primary job is to provide pilots, wing leadership and the wing staff information to protect themselves," said Major Janice Gourley, 388th OSS Intel flight commander. Although Intel's primary job is to provide information, "Our primary focus is threats to our nation," said Maj. Gourley. "So, we are watching the situation in Iraq very closely." At deployed locations, Intel's job is briefing everyone from the lowest ranks up to the commanders, which can be stressful. "You have to have a lot of confidence in the information that you give," said Sergeant Light. "Depending on where we are, anytime we brief the leadership, it could be the driving force of a war." Because Intel has to brief the leadership, they must have correct information. To do this they have many different jobs to reduce the chance of misinformation, such as evaluating foreign air defense weapons, tactics and training; providing intel assessment on enemy military capabilities, and maintaining a current knowledge on friendly and enemy weapons systems. These are just a few ways intel accomplishes its mission of keeping the leadership and the on the world. wing Not only does the world of intelligence protect our leadership, staff and pilots, but the nation as well. Crucial to any force it is one of the oldest professions in the military world. war-fighti- Conference renews focus for combat air forces By Lt Col. Anthony Lazarski Air Combat Command Commanders Action Group - LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. The Combat Air Forces have a renewed focus and a coordinated sense of direction after a recent meeting of several top Air Force leaders. General Hal M. Hornburg, the commander of Air Combat Command, hosted the 2002 Fall Combat Air Forces Commanders Conference here Nov. 4 to 8. The conference theme, Improving the CAF's Ability to Provide and Support Combat Forces, created the backdrop for briefings and discussions by Gen. Gregory Martin, commander.United States Air Forces in Europe, Gen. Hal Hornburg, commander, Air Combat Command, Gen. William Begert, commander, Pacific Air Forces Command, Gen. Donald Cook, commander, Air Education and Training Command, Gen. Lance Lord, commander, Air Force Space Command, Lt Gen. Paul Hester, commander, Air Force Special Operations Command, Lt Gen. James Sherrard, commander, Air Force Reserve Command, and Lt Gen. Daniel James, commander of forces, National Guard Bureau. "The CAF has never been more unified," stated Hornburg in his opening remarks. "There is no distance between us in our future programming priorities or the direction we are taking to develop and nurture airmen, preparing to deploy, or preparing to fight." The conference provided a venue for senior leaders to discuss current and future issues affecting force structure, funding, warfighting doctrine, command relationships and topics central to the future of the USAF's combat elements. Each CAF command will examine how they conduct training ... from small wing exercises to large force flag deployments. The focal point of these exercises will be the employment of air and space forces with the seamless integration of kinetic and capabilities to achieve the desired effects on the battlefield. Commanders were asked to take a strategic look at how the CAF conducts combat operations worldwide. They were also charged to improve the science of control which enables the art of command and to eliminate obstructions to the full use of air, space and electronic mediums required to conduct combat operations. In summary, senior CAF leaders will move forward over the next six months and focus on several issues to include providing fully integrated command and control and information operations and transforming how we support combatant commanders with persistent air and space forces. Hornburg concluded the conference by reemphasi.ing the importance of sustaining what we have, improving what we can and investing in our people. The next meeting of the CAF commanders will take place at the 2003 Spring CAF and Mobility Air Forces (MAF) Commanders' Conference at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. ( Courtesy of A CC News) non-kinet- ic Cold weather inceases body stress, chances of heart attacks By Airman 1st Class Madelyn Waychoff 388th Fighter Wing Public Affairs With winter quickly approaching, and snow already on the mountains, winter safety is very important "During winter there are so many ways for accidents to happen," Said Staff Sgt. Michael Bacon, 388th Fighter Wing safety officer. "A lot of mishaps come from trips, falls because and driveways or parking lots weren't cleared or slips salted." More people die in winter cold waves than in any other weather, according to the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency. Just being in cold weather puts an extra strain on your heart, and doing extra work like pushing a car, exercising or shoveling the driveway increases the chances of having a stroke or heart attack. To reduce these risks, there are some precautions one can take: doctor's permission. Safety officials recommend not shoveling after eating or while smoking; shovel slowly; stretch and warm up Avoid overexertion Winterizing vehicles Work in increments to allow time for breaks and to let the body recuperate. Individuals over age 40 or relatively inactive people should be especially careful, according to information provided by officials at the 388th Fighter Wing safety office. If people have a history of heart trouble, they should not shovel snow without a before shoveling; shovel only fresh snow; push the snow when shoveling; don't pick up too much at once; lift with the legs and dress warmly. 'To make sure your car doesn't break down, winterize it" said Sergeant Bacon. "This means check the antifreeze, battery, brakes, heaterdefroster, emergency signals, exhaust system, lights, oil, thermostat, wiper blades, windshield wiper fluid and tires. . See Safety Page D |