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Show HeadsUp February 17, 2005 Wing recognizes superior performers Outstanding The 419th Fighter Wing held it's annual Outstanding Airman of the Year banque! Feb. 5. During the banquet, men and women of the wing were honored for their superior performance. Over 475 guests attended the banquet which was held at the Eccles Conference Center in Ogden. The guest speaker was retired Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Sam Parish. Categorized for the honorees involved first sergeant, senior noncommissioned officer, non-commissioned officer, and airman. 419th officials also recognized a member of the unit in the civilian of the year category. Non-commissioned Officer First Sergeant U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lara Gale Tech. Sgt. Monteleone Working in a healthrelated field opens endless doors of opportunity to serve people in need. This is what drew Tech. Sgt. Rachclc Monteleone to her job as a health services management craftsman, she said. As she juggles responsibilities of being a single parent, duties as an Air Reserve Technician in the Medical Squadron, and a full load of coursework to complete her Bachelor's degree in health and administrative services, she is motivated to excel by the people she serves. "She's just a fireball," said Col. Chris Cmich, commander of the 419th Medical Squadron. "She can be doing three things at one lime, and do all of them well." Her multitasking abilities and meticulous attention to detail were a great assel to the team of airmen who deployed to South Africa this summer in support of Operation MEDFLAG '04, Colonel Cmich said. Her duties there included in-processing patients—a daunting task, she said. The people there were willing to travel as far as a two-day's walk to see a doctor. The pace was fast for the entire deployment, but she adapted and calls the experience an "opportunity of a life-time." At home. Sergeant Monteleone keeps track of shot records and administers the drug testing program for the entire wing. The greatest testament to her work ethic is her daily mile-long to-do list, Colonel Crnich said. If something needs to be done, people in the squadron know they can take it to Staff Sgt. Monteleone and expect results. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lara Gale Master Sgt. Warner Tt takes Master Sgt. David Warner two words to sum up what he loves about being a First Sergeant: "The people." For 11 of the 20 years he's been a member of the Air Force Reserve, Master Sgt. Warner has been a First Sergeant. "Either I love it, or I'm crazy," he said. The evidence shows he loves it. "He's a 110 percent guy," said Col. Chris Cmich. commander of the Medical Squadron. "Whatever you ask him to do, he takes it and does it 110 percent." Manage the family care program? He reorganized it, creating an information packet for new members and a tracking system to make sure everyone gets it. Take charge of transitioning the Weight Management Program into the Physical Fitness Program? The unit ended up with 100 percent participation- every airman in the Medical Squadrori has a plan and support for reaching fitness goals. Offer mOrale support during the Operation Readiness Inspection? The entire Wing had access to his personal fifth-wheel, which he ensured was stocked with cold drinks and snacks, for two weeks. When Operation MEDFLAG '04 needed a First Sergeant just weeks before deployment, Colonel Cmich knew who his candidate would be. Master Sgt. Warner deployed as the First Sergeant for nearly 300 airmen from all across the Air Force in July, 2004. When they found out they'd be confined to the base for security, he made sure his troops could enjoy their down time, arranging pool and dart tournaments, movie nights and barbeques South African style - warthog steaks and impala sausage cooked over wood coals. "I always say, the bottom line is- if it stops being fun, I'll retire," he said. He also said it doesn't look like he'll be retiring anytime soon. Senior Non-commissioned Officer As the propulsion flight chief, Senior Master Sgt. David S. Chatwin is a master not only of F-16 maintenance, but also of working with patience and precision under pressure. Shouldering the responsibility for the 419th Fighter Wing's multi-million-dollar fleet of jets and the lives of those who fly them is just another day on the job for Senior Master Sgt. Chatwin. How does he deal with it? Focus on U.S. Air Force pholo by Jennifer-Lyn Harter the details. Senior Master Sgt. Chatwin One of the most important contributions he made to flightline operations over the past year was renovating the system of distributing more than 1,000 tools and equipment items to maintainers and tracking their whereabouts. This is a critical part of safety on a flightline where any foreign object can cause thousands of dollars of damage to a jet. "In our line of work, you have to pay attention to details," said Sergeant Chatwin. "If you don't, inevitably someone will get hurt or an aircraft will be damaged. We place special emphasis on details and doing repairs right the first time. In my opinion, it's made our shop a better place to work." He also participates in community activities by serving as a leader in the Boy Scouts of America Cub Scout program and coaching youth, softball, basketball and volleyball. "I enjoy the interaction that comes with coaching," said Sergeant Chatwin. "It's really an opportunity for me to share some of my experiences and things I've learned. It also allows me to tell others about what we do in the [Air Force] Reserve. Most of them are surprised to hear just how involved we are [in world events]." Airman Senior Airman Michael Monson is a wanted man. The CIA wants him. The FBI wants him. Air Force Reserve Command wants him. The 419th Fighter Wing wants himfortunately the wing got him. Senior Airman Monson is completing his Master's Degree in foreign policy analysis, specializing in Middle Eastern affairs and terrorism prevention. Some of the jobs he was offered came w;ith awfully exciting descriptions, but Airman Monson said the final decision was pretty easy. Since returning to the Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lara Gale 419th Civil Engineering Airman Monson Squadron in January 2004, he has dedicated his time to improving the way things are done in the field of Readiness— at the wing and command levels. "He's a perfect example of devotion to his country and service before self," said Lt. Col. Douglas Freund, commander of the Civil Engineering Squadron. "Some would look at his decision and think of it as a sacrifice. But that's how dedicated he is to what he does here." His dedication took the form of a sophisticated Joint Warning and Reporting Network (JWARN) during the Wing ORI in May 2004. The program he devised was hugely successful in predicting the effects of simulated chemical attacks. Most significantly, the precision of his program's analysis allowed for greater accuracy in determining which airmen needed io don chemical gear after a given attack. All told, he's a tremendous asset to the wing and the career field, said Lt. Col. Freund. And that brings plenty of job satisfaction. ! Civilian \ Airmen wlmumtr® Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Senior Master Sgt. David S. Chatwin - 419th MXS Master Sgt Daniel Burke - 466th FS Senior Master Sgt. Rodney Turner - 67th APS Non-Commissioned Officer Tech. Sgt. Sean D. Frazier - 419th SFS Tech. Sgt RacheleA. Monteieone - 419th MDS Tech. Sgt. Adam D. Mouser -419th MOF "%:•;?• Airman Senior Airman Megan L Mullen - 419th AMXS Senior Airman Michael J. Monson -419th CES Senior Airman Amanda L. Thacker- 466th FS Senior NCO of the Year * Master Sgt Daniel J. Burke - 466th FS • Master Sgt Stan Carl -419th MOF Senior Master Sgt. David S. Chatwin - 419th MXS Senior Master Sgt Darla Fink - 419th CLSS Master Sgt. James. Gabrysz - 4t9th AMXS Master'Sgt. Wade E. Lowry - 419th MDS Master Sgt. Robert L Nolan II - 419th SFS Master Sgt David A. Pischke - 419th CS Senior Master Sgt Debra Siegel - 419th LRS Master Sgt Bruce Smerkol - 419th MPF Senior Master Sgt Rodney B. Turner - 67th APS NCO of the Year Staff Sgt Christopher Buttanda - 419th CLSS Tech. Sgt. Sean D. Frazier -419th SFS Tech. Sgt Kyle V. Gleed - 419th CS Tech. Sgt. Nancy V, Gossman -419th MSF Tech. Sgt. Nancy G. Immormino - 419th MPF Tech. Sgt Jeromy Jaramillo - 466th FS Tech. Sgt. Teresa M. Lopes - 419th LRS Tech. Sgt Rachele A. Monteleone - 419th MDS Tech. Sgt. Adam D. Mouser - 419th MOF Tech. Sgt. James R. Robinson -419th CES Tech. Sgt Noah Rosales - 67th APS Tech. Sgt Robert H. Scheifl - 419th AMXS Tech. Sgt. Keith S. Stearns - 419th MXS .i .•-,.,,-*.- Airman of the Year Senior Airman Brian M. Atchey, 419th SFS Senior Airman Aaron M. Copeland - 419th MXS Senior Airman Thomas P. Ibanez - 419th MOF Senior Airman Kenneth J. Kachold - 419th CLSS Staff Sgt Danielle M. Long - 419th CS Senior Airman Michael J. Monson -419th CES Senior Airman Lance K. Moss - 419th LRS Senior Airman Megan L Mullen - 419th AMXS Staff Sergeant Charles S. Russell - 67th APS Senior Airman Amanda L. Thacker - 466th FS Civilian of the Year Joanie Critchlow -419th MXG U.S. Air Force photo by Jennifer-Lyn Harter Joanie Critchlow Joanie Critchlow is the Management Support Assistant for the 419th Maintenance Squadron. She is a true catalyst to success in the maintenance squadron. Her hard work and dedication make her a standout throughout the 419th Fighter Wing. Joanie continually exceeds all expectations and Air Force standards. Her professionalism and willingness to accomplish any task are invaluable assets. She represents the values of integrity, excellence, and service before self. Joanie spent four years at NASA before she accepted her current position at the 419th Maintenance Squadron at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. Last month, Joanie reached the 20 year mark, working in the government as a civil servant. She and her husband Brad live in North Ogden. She has a twelve year old son named Tyler. Chief's Award Master Sgt Mark Harshbarger - 419th MXS First Sergeant's Award Senior Airman Julianne Hancock, 419th AMXS Honor Guard of the Year Staff Sgt Jessica Rodriguez, 419th MPF Community Sponsors . •'.. ••vi.;-V The 419th Fighter Wing would like to extend our appreciation and thanks to the following sponsors for their donations towards this year's Outstanding Airman of the Year banquet. *Ogden-Weber-Davis Chambers of Commerce, Military Affairs Committee *Air Force Association *VFW Post 8868 * Colonial Flag , *Army, Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) *HHI Aerospace Museum *Aviation Excellence Scholarship (Embry-Riddle) *419th Fighter Wing Officers *419th FW Chiefs Group *419th FW First Sergeants Council *419th FW Top Three Group ^America First Credit Union ;||i *Wells Fargo Bank *Timbermine Restaurant & Steak House *COSTCO Wholesale Warehouse *Wendover/Nugget Hotel & Casino ^ ^ CasaBlanca Hotel and Casinos *Red Garter Hotel and Casino *Goldenwest Credit Union * GEICO Insurance ^ --"•H1 |