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Show B HeadsUp June 16, 2005 AEF preparedness must be first priority BY COL. JAMES ROBINSON 419th FW Mission Support commander The Chief of Staff of the Air Force has expressed concern that "...some of our Airmen still believe Col. James they arc not, Robinson and should not, be in the (Air Expeditionary Force)." Everyone must understand that the Air Force is expeditionary by nature and that every uniformed member must be trained and ready for expeditionary operations. This preparation effort must be the first priority of every commander, supervisor, and member. The AEF construct is a proven structure for meeting today's challenges and threats. It provides predictability and flexibility while meeting combatant commander's requirements. It's particularly vital that every organization have a comprehensive training plan in place to meet recurring require- "It's particularly vital that every organization have a comprehensive training plan in place to meet recurring requirements for deployment" - Col. James Robinson ments for deployment. Because of the limited training time available to reservists, every UTA is essential to meet these requirements. Most of these training requirements can, and should, be done well before the assigned deployment window. Remember, for mobilization, all reserve units identified in an AEF pair are considered available. The business of the Air Force Reserve is to be missionready when needed. It's a team effort to get ready, and to stay ready. One of the most significant parts of this team effort is an individual responsibility. That responsibility is to make sure you take care of all of the different threads of your personal life so you're ready to go. It's a fundamental obligation of military service that you accepted when you joined the reserves. There's a whole set of priorities and actions to • make sure your family, civilian employer, finances, and other personal obligations are ready for your absence and you have measures in place to take care of things while you're gone. Think of all of the issues that are easily resolved when you're at home, but spin out of control and become major problems if you're away for an extended time and haven't done the necessary pre-planning. If these issues are resolved before your deployment, you can more fully concentrate on the task at hand and take care of the mission without the stress and worry of unfinished business at home. Bottom line, a little advanced planning now can prevent a lot of unnecessary stress and turmoil later. This summer, be aware to be safe BY TECH. SERGEANT JOHN YOUNG 419th FW Safety Manager With the weather starting to warm up, the pull that we all feel to get out and participate in summer activities gets stronger and stronger. Finally, we feel like we can rid ourselves of the cramped and depressing feelings of winter. One of the easiest things to overlook in this situation is safety. Among the Air Force community, we have designated the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day as the "101 Critical Days of Summer." What exactly does this mean? Historically, during the peak summer months, _ the Air Force as a whole suffers the highest number of mishaps, including fatalities. While we certainly recognize that mishaps occur all throughout the year, our goal is to raise everyone's awareness level during the period of time that has the highest potential for mishaps. The key to experiencing a safe and fun summer is in awareness. When you drive out the base gate at the end of CO CO 03 CD O CD "It is up to you whether you come home safely or come home a statistic." - Tech. Sergeant John Young the week and are getting set to go camping, hiking or boating, you should not forget about risk management. It is up to you whether you come home safely or come home a statistic. By combining situational awareness and risk management to all of your outdoor activities, you will stand a much better chance of avoiding a mishap. Notice that I call it a mishap and not an accident. The reason for this is that there is no such thing as an accident. Every time you see a report of an "accident," evaluate the events and actions that lead up to the mishap. You will always find something that could have been done differently. INCENTIVE FLIGHTS The following members of the 419th Fighter Wing have received incentive flights in the last month as a result of their outstanding contributions to the wing. CMSgt Angela Kracht, 419th MDS SMSgt David Chatwin, 419th MXS SMSgt Rodney Turner, 67th APS MSgt Daniel Burke, 466th FS MSgtRulon Walker, 419th LRS MSgt David Warner, 419th MDS TSgt Miles Aslett, 466th FS TSgt Sean Frazier, 419th SFS TSgt Adam Mouser 419th MOF TSgt Mark Trice, 67th APS TSgt Charlie Urbancic, 419th CS SSgt Aaron Butler, 419th CES SrA Michael Monson, 419th CES Ms. Tammy Matue, 466th FS AWARDS & DECS The following 419th Fighter Wing members received the awards indicated for exemplary achievement. Mertorious Service Medal Lt Col David L. Avner, 419th MXG Maj Lester O. Patterson, 419th CS CMSgt John D. Tomsick, 419th AMXS SMSgt Steve D. Vander Wai, 419th MXS Military customs and courtesies... Building blocks to good order and discipline BY LT. COL. JAMIE GOODPASTER 419th FW Public Affairs officer AFMAN 36-2203: Do you know this Air Force Manual? If you are an Airman you are practicing the contents of this manual daily. It is the Air Force guideline for drill and ceremonies.' This is the AFMAN with specific instructions on not only military ceremonies, but. also everything you need to know concerning Air Force customs and courtesies. As members of the 419th Fighter Wing, we all need to be familiar with proper customs and courtesies not only as practice for our upcoming SAV and UCI, but to set the example daily as a sign of respect for each other. "Extending the proper customs and courtesies should be commonplace among our unit as these actions are just another way to demonstrate a high level of professionalism and respect for the military way of life," said Col. Gary Batinich, 419th Fighter Wing commander." Keep in mind, customs and courtesies are inspectable items by the UCI team members. The 419th FW Public Affairs office plans to publish a series of the most commonly practiced Air Force customs and courtesies in the next several issues of the HeadsUp. They say everything you need to know, you were taught before you were five years old. One lesson, you most likely learned as a child is to show respect and politeness when appropriate. Air Force customs and courtesies are simply acts of respect to other individuals and aid in the promotion of good order between military personnel. Although customs and courtesies, especially the salute, are signs of politeness, they go even further to promote morale, esprit de corps, discipline, and mission effectiveness. Customs MSgt Amanda J. Bowden, 419th CLSS MSgtToddE. Hulings, 419th CLSS MSgt Diane E. Jaeger, 419th MXS MSgt John T. Kuczma, 419th MXS MSgt Michael D. Montgomery, 67th APS MSgt Kenneth L. Payne, 419th MXS MSgt James E. Pineault, 419th AMXS MSgt David W. Warner, 419th MDS MSgt Oneal S. Wilcox, 419th CLSS MSgtRewE. Wiley, 419th CLSS TSgt J.D. Post, 67th APS Air Force Commendation Medal File photo Lt. Col. Edward Goggins of the 419th FW is greeted with a salute by Staff Sgt. Elana LeBeau, who is also assigned to the wing. and courtesies lay a foundation ensuring respect for the chain of command. Each salute you render states that you are a proud member of the USAF. The junior member always salutes the senior member first. An Airman, NCO, or officer may render or return a salute whenever appropriate. When rendering or returning a salute, the head and eyes are turned toward the person saluted or the colors. When outdoors, salutes will be exchanged upon recognition between officers and enlisted members. Good judgment should be used as to the distance when the salute should be exchanged, but generally within 12 paces of the individual. A superior who is carrying articles in both hands need not return the salute, but render a verbal greeting. If the junior member is carrying an article with both hands, a verbal greeting should be administered. Salutes are not rendered indoors except for for- MSgt Stephen W. Sherman, 419th CLSS MSgt Christopher J. Strickland, 419th MDS MSgtRevaK. Wood, 419th • MXG TSgt Charles F. Bond, 419th CLSS TSgt Janet C. Green, 419th MSS TSgt Charles D. Jackson, 419th AMXS TSgt DavidS. Liffick, 419th MXS TSgt Rodney B. Lilly, 419th MXS TSgt Robert M. Nettles, 419th MXS TSgt Keith M. Quimby, 67th APS TSgt Brian C. Schlager, 466th FS mal reporting. When officer passengers are readily identifiable and/or an officer's vehicle is clearly marked, a salute should be rendered. For safety purposes, areas like the fiightline or flightline. peripheral, a "No Hat, No Salute"sign may be posted. Other areas of the wing may also be designated no-hat, nosalute by the commander. However, a good rule of thumb is that any Airman, NCO or officer identifying the need to salute or return a salute may do so anywhere at any time. When in doubt, salute — you can't go wrong by rendering the proper courtesy. A salute is not generally expected when both military members are in civilian attire. But, you should know that the new Air Force physical training attire is considered an official AF uniform. When approached by a higher ranking military officer dressed in either blues, BDUs or a fiightsuit, a salute will be rendered. TSgt Samuel Slack, 419th AMXS TSgt John W. Sowder, 419th AMXS TSgt Kristina A. Stewart, 419th MDS TSgt Debra L. Wimberly, 419th MXS Air Force Achievement Medal SSgt Sarah L. Rowley, 419th MDS SSgt Miranda K. Sanderson, 419th MDS SrA Jacob A. Sensenstein, 419th MDS SrA David J. Tippy, 419th MXS SrA Monica L. Wheeler, 419th CLSS Public Affairs staff oversees new programs to share wing's unique stories BY SENIOR AIRMAN LARA GALE HeadsUp Staff The 419th Fighter Wing Public Affairs office is looking forward to furthering recognition of people throughout our wing through new programs beginning this month. Every squadron, and some flights, have been asked to appoint a Unit Public Affairs Representative to act as a liaison with Public Affairs. These UPARs are each unit's main point of contact for sharing information about mission-related activities and relaying information about the personal accomplishments, or unique hobbies, of those in their unit. "Often military members shy from publicity protesting that they don't do their jobs for recognition" - Senior Airman Lara Gale As the PA staff and UPARs work together, we hope to broaden our coverage of people and activities wing-wide to better reflect the 419th FW story. The PA staff will also oversee the Citizen Airman Warrior Air Force Reserve Command Mission Statement To provide Citizen Airmen to defend the United States and protect its interests through aerospace power. Briefings program on behalf of the 419th FW. This program is a new Air Force Reserve Command initiative which will highlight Reserve members and missions at various senior Air Force venues. 419th Fighter Wing personnel who have served in recent combat and humanitarian missions and newsworthy exercises are encouraged to contact the PA office. Often military members shy from publicity, protesting that they don't do their jobs for recognition. But the mission of the Air Force is performed by individuals, and each story contributes to a better understanding among military per-, sonnel, their family members and in the community outside the gates. 419th Fighter Wing Mission Statement To Fly, Fight and Win! 419th FW Public Affairs staff HeadsUp Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the 419th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office. DEADLINE for submission of articles is 10 working days before each scheduled wing unit training assembly. Articles should be typed and double-spaced on a 60character line. HeadsUp is a Reserve supplement to the Hilltop Times, published by Ogden Publishing Corp., a private firm in no way connected with the U.S, Air Force, under exclusive written contract with the Ogden ALC Public Affairs Office. This civilian enterprise Air Force newspaper is an authorized publication for Air Force Reserve members of the U.S. military services. Contents of HeadsUp are not necessarily the official views of or endorsed by the U.S, government, the Department of Defense or the Air Force. 419th FW STAFF Col. Gary Batinich Commander Col. Al Hawley Vice Commander Lt. Col. Jamie Goodpaster . Chief of Public Affairs Kari Tllton Editor Jenny Harter HeadsUp Staff Senior Airman Lara Gale HeadsUp Staff Senior Airman Nathan Greer HeadsUp Staff |