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Show B Country November 23, 2005 388th AMXS Commentary: Teamwork gave fighter wing amazing results during ORI Maj. Helen Brasher 388th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander Team work. We've all heard the standard cliches: "There's no T in team," or "Together Everyone Achieves More" and I must admit I'm guilty of using those exact words on many occasions. But team work is a lot more than just a corny cliche". I've spent nearly 16 years in the Air Force, have served in a leadership position from day one and I can tell you from experience that team work is one of the many aspects that makes this Air Force the greatest Air and Space Force on this earth. As a leader, that is part of my charter to inspire team work among the troops; to get the troops to be willing to make personal sacrifices for the good of the team. One of the greatest displays of team work I've ever witnessed took place during our Operational Readiness Inspection. This wing, and in particular, the 388th Maintenance Group, pulled together to accomplish some pretty amazing feats. Within the overall "Satisfactory" rating, the wing achieved some outstanding results through an incredible amount of team work. During the Phase I, we generated 40 aircraft within 48 hours, launched 30 of them on time and then regenerated all but one of those 30 for combat within seven hours! During this time, just about every maintainer assigned to the 388th Maintenance Group was on the flightline offering support in one form or another. Everything from Foreign Object Damage assisted in accepting aircraft and ensuring they were ready for flight. For the Phase II, the wing generated and flew over 330 combat sorties -- the most seen by the IG in the last two years over a two-and-a-half day period. It was a phenomenal effort that every person in this wing should be justifiably proud of. We did this while wearing MOPP gear, responding to alarm condition changes and while performing self-aid and buddy-care on our "wounded troops." The greatest aspect of this team work is that it happens each and every day, not just during an ORI, but in an effort to execute the Hying schedule and provide safe, reliable aircraft for our pilots -- to keep our pilots ready for combat at a moments notice. The three aircraft maintenance units work together sideby-side every day to meet the flying schedule. The equipment maintenance squadron, component maintenance squadron and maintenance operations squadron Airmen consistently provide unprecedented levels of support to meet the flying schedule. They are the best I've seen in 16 years. — Maj. Helen Brasher And it continues to get better each and every day 388th AMXS commander because each person realizes that being a part of this team — we call the United States Air Force is more important than any one of us as an individual. We're all part of something that is bigger than each of us. (FOD) walks to end of the runway duty, delivering bombs to It's amazing what can be accomplished when no one cares who inspecting cargo and mobility folders. The men and women of the MXG made it happen in concert with the operations group who gets the credit! ommentary "It was a phenomenal effort — one that every person in this wing should be justifiably proud of " Teamwork from Airman keeps Balad power running By Staff Sgt Tammie Moore 332nd AEW Public Affairs BALAD AIR BASE, Iraq - It's been more than two months since members of the 729th Air Control Squadron deployed to Iraq where they are a part of the 727th Expeditionary ACS. These Airmen allow the Air Force to support ground troops throughout Iraq by providing a rapid-reaction air control system and command and control of joint air operations. To carry out this mission requires power, The aerospace ground equipment and heating ventilation and air conditioning shop have the fast-paced job of maintaining generators to make this happen. "Power generation is the backbone of what we do in this unit." said Master Sgt. Dave Durako, 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of the AGE/HVAC element. "By accomplishing our job we enable the rest of our unit to accomplish their missions/' The AGE/HVAC shop ensures power is maintained in the 727th EACS compound and for two additional radar, units located'on Balad Air Base, Iraq - none of which operate on the base's genera- The Airmen visit the generators outside the squadron compound tor systems. The 10 AGE and two HVAC technicians assigned every three hours to check their condition. Maintenance becomes maintain and monitor 40 generator powering systems. top priority of the team if needed. "Our power systems are used to provide the entire radar air picTo ensure these Airmen are ready for the demands of operating ture to the Combined Air Operations Center, allowing them to make in a deployed environment, they train together in the field regularly informed decisions," Sergeant Durako said. "If someone on the =^==^=^= before deploying, allowing them to operate like business end of our capabilities loses power, — a well-oiled machine. we are running to get it back up. We can't wait 15 or 20 minutes when there might be a "Unlike many air and space expeditionary call coming in for close air support. We have rotations, we deploy as a complete team from to fix the problem ASAP." our home station," Sergeant Durako said. "Everyone at the 727th EACS right now is from Keeping a steady supply of power flowHill Air Force Base." ing from the generators is a full time job for After two years in the Air Force, Airman 1st the Airmen assigned to the shop. Class Mark Baugh, 727th EACS AGE techni• Staff Sgt. Josh Clodfclter, 727th EACS cian, is here on his first deployment. HVAC refrigeration craftsman, works to — Master Sgt. Dave Durako "I knew what to expect when I got here ensure power outages don't occur. "Getting 727th EACS NCOIC because we go to the field to train so often," the work done as fast as possible is the most of the AGE/HVAC element. Airman Baugh said. "All of the preparation at important aspect of my job here," Sergeant Clodfelter said. =^=^^= home has paid off for the team." "We have been able to keep the equipment going without having A typical work day involves maintaining generators on-site and any real down time since we arrived here," said Airman Baugh. around the base making sure everything is running well, he said. "By accomplishing our job we enable the rest of our unit to accomplish their missions." U.S. Air Fotce photos by Staff Sgl. Tammio Moore BALAD AIR BASE, Iraq -- Staff Sgt. Josh Clodfelter, 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, checks engine oil levels on a generator. BALAD AIR BASE, Iraq - Airman 1st Class Mark Baugh, 727th EACS, documents a generator inspection. The 727th EACS generators outside of the compound are inspected every three hours. Published for People Like... Airman 1st Class Jeff Herrod Unit: 388th Operations Support Squadron Job: Intelligence analyst Time in Service: 13 months Most recent accomplishments: I bought a car. Goals: Finish my career development courses. If I could change one thing at Hill, what would it be? Bring back the 25-cent wing special at Club Hill on Sundays. Figh ter^Co u n try Editorial Staff * Col. Robert Beletic Commander Capt. Rob Goza Chief, Public Affairs Airman 1st Class Stefanie Torres Editor The Fighter Counlry is a supplement lo the Hilltop Times, published by f.4orMedla. 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