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Show HILLTOP TIMES Hilltop TIMES March 21, 2013 419th Fighter Wing bids farewell to command chief BY STAFF SGT. HEATHER SKINKLE 419th Fighter Wing Public Affairs retirement ceremony was held at Hill Air Force Base n March 10 for Chief Master Sgt. Cindy George, 419th Fighter Wing command chief, who served in the Air Force Reserve for more than 21 years. During the ceremony, George recognized those who influenced her career, giving special thanks to her family. She said former 419th FW commanders and coworkers taught her about leadership. She also gave advice to trainees and each section of the enlisted tier on how to have a successful career. George served as the wing's command chief for the past three years. In this capacity, she was a senior enlisted advisor to the commander on behalf of the wing's enlisted personnel. She was responsible for overseeing and monitoring programs affecting the wing's enlisted members and their families. She began her career in 1992 as an information management specialist and was assigned to the 67th Aerial Port Squadron and 419th Services Squadron. She also served as a first sergeant for the 419th Medical Squadron. Her replacement has not yet been named. STAFF SGT. HEATHER SKINKLE/U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Cindy George, 419th Fighter Wing command chief, places her streamer onto a flag held by Senior Master Sgt. Christopher Sayre, 67th Aerial Port Squadron first sergeant, during the chief's retirement ceremony at Hill Air Force Base on March 10. The streamer bears her name and indicates she served honorably as a first sergeant. Speakers inspire women to achieve at history brunch BY KRISTA STARKER Hilltop Times correspondent T he Women's History Month brunch was held Tuesday at the Landing. This year's theme for women's history month is "Inspiring Women to Achieve." A video showing photographs and words describing important women throughout the world started off the event. Some of the familiar faces on the video consisted of Mother Teresa, Oprah and Rosa Parks, and the women of the U.S. Senate. And some not so familiar names, such as Capt. Sarah Deal, the first female Marine Corps helicopter pilot. Some of the words used to describe the women included: talented, compassionate, tough and entrepreneurs. The crowd was then introduced to the First Ladies, a skit which named four women who were the first to do something important in the world. The first of the ladies was Esther Blake, the first woman in the Air Force. Second was Park Geun-hye, the first female president of South Korea. Third was Malala Yousafzai, the youngest nominee for the Nobel Peace prize who is an advocate for women to receive an education. And fourth was Condoleezza Rice, the first female Secretary of State. The floor was then turned over to four guest speakers. The first to address the group was Jarie Muir, electrical branch chief, who spoke about four things she believes women can do to make their lives more manageable and more fulfilling. Her tips included being flexible, doing your best, being determined and being grateful. She gave several examples in her life where these things have factored in and helped her personally become a better person. "My reputation has been built on things I've done when I thought no one was looking. If you're given a task, do it to the best of your ability, even if you think it's not important and no one is watching," said Muir. "Instead of worrying about the next promotion, you need to focus on the job you're doing now. Because opportunities will come when you do your best." Chris Wilson, a doctorate student, emphasized the importance of supporting each other to reach goals and how important the journey to reach those goals is. "Having faith means starting right where you are at today and taking the first step. Because it's not the destination, but the journey that is important," said Wilson. "It's all about having faith which is starting right where you Above, Capt. JeanMarie Rey, 75th Medical Group, talks to the Women's History Month Brunch crowd. At left, a picture of Mother Teresa with the word "Charitable" appears in a video shown to the group along with other photos of women of achievement. ALEX R. LLOYD U.S. Air Force are at today and taking that first step." Capt. JeanMarie Rey, physician at the family medical center, spoke about having reasonable expectation and being flexible. "I remember during pre-med I got a B on a chemistry exam and called my dad crying. He told me if you can't handle a B on a test, then maybe you shouldn't be a doctor. That's when I realized that it's good to have goals, but I shouldn't strive for perfection, because perfection is the enemy of good," said Rey. Senior Master Sgt. Teri Crispi wrapped up the brunch by discussing her early experiences working in aircraft maintenance. "We had a master sergeant who didn't believe women should be in the military. But my supervisor would tell him that he couldn't act like that. She taught me that you have to confront things that are not OK in the workplace. Because you have to decide what you are and are not willing to accept in your life," said Crispi. She also offered her words of wisdom for getting along in life, "Never forget where you came from and always give back." 5 |