Dispatch AIRLIFT
Vol. 48, No. 1
437th Airlift Wing, Charleston AFB, S.C.
Friday, January 9, 2009
Photo by Staff Sgt. Marie Cassetty
Welcome home Capt. Jennifer Moore sheds tears of joy as she holds her daughter Gabriella after returning from a deployment on the flightline at Charleston AFB, S.C. Jan. 3. More than a 130 Airmen from the 15th Airlift Squadron returned from their 120-
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MXS puts the ‘brakes’ on waste
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day deployment in Southwest Asia. While deployed, the 15 AS was the 816th Airlift Squadron. Capt. Moore is assigned to the 15th Airlift Squadron. See the story on Page 5.
Worldwide departures Cargo moved (tons) (Jan. 1 to Jan. 8, 2009)
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Team Charleston - Take the Fight to the Enemy!
366 13
Active duty deployed Reservists deployed
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Airlift Dispatch • January 9, 2009
COMMENTARY
Col. John “Red” Millander 437th Airlift Wing commander
Welcome to the New Year Team Charleston! I hope everyone enjoyed the holidays and had some down time to relax with friends or family. With the holidays behind us and the start of the New Year, it is time to focus with laser-like precision on many important events in the coming months. The New Year brings with it some challenges, most notably the Unit Compliance Inspection, Aircrew Standardization and Evaluation Visit and the Logistics Standardization Evaluation Program in May. Last year Team Charleston successfully prepared for the Operational Readiness Inspection, and demonstrated that we can conquer any challenge and that we excel at our mission. A UCI is the reverse side of the same coin. The UCI evaluates our processes and documentation that enable us to perform our mission. UCI preparations are already underway at all levels. For us to excel again, it will take every member of Team Charleston pulling together with the common goal of demonstrating
Chief Master Sgt. Mike Ivey 437th Airlift Wing command chief master sergeant
Team Charleston, the mission of the U.S. Air Force is to fly, fight and win ... in air, space and cyberspace. This statement encompasses everything we do for our country. Our senior leaders precisely define our roles as Airmen using one short sentence that by itself doesn't seem all that complicated. Successfully accomplishing the Air Force mission requires countless numbers of intricately woven processes managed and performed by a dedicated team of Airmen who follow and enforce standards. The old adage, "A place for everything and everything in its place" applies to how the Air Force enterprise as whole protects our country. Each person, each base, each piece of equipment and each process has to contribute to our mission; everyone and everything performing properly are both vital if we hope to be successful. Adhering to the principles of military discipline and enforcing standards serve as the foundation for accomplishing our mission efficiently and effectively. That means we all must follow the orders and directions provided by our leaders, we must comply with standards, and we must follow all applicable guidance and complete every step in our approved checklists, even when doing so does not seem to make sense. When we believe something should be changed, we must follow the proper procedures to get the change or deviation approved. When we take shortcuts or fail to correct those who are not complying with standards, we run the risk of mission failure and put the lives of both ourselves and others at risk.
our excellence and commitment to precision. Many years ago a much-revered group commander lived by an adage of three T’s and an A; that with the proper time, tools, training, and attitude it was impossible to fail. He provided the time, tools and training to accomplish the task and each individual brought with them the attitude by which they could all rise to face any challenge. It was a philosophy that worked because everyone contributed. Commanders worked hard to provide an infrastructure that insured each team member had what was required to perform the mission and this produced an overall attitude of mutual support, of working as a valued member of the Team, and it proved to be a good recipe for success. Naysayers like to point out that we were not heavily involved in Iraq or Afghanistan at the time. The Trade Towers still stood; there was no Presidential Budget Directive 720, it was a different world. That attitude is defeatist and inaccurate. If you look at the history of the Air Force you’ll see that there have always been challenges in resources or manpower. Facing and overcoming one challenge leaves you more fit and able to face the next. Our obligation to the nation dictates that we will identify and overcome any challenge set before us. Team Charleston has always risen to the challenge at hand and succeeded admirably. We have that same attitude that engenders success today as it did years ago, an attitude of mutual support, camaraderie, and a willingness to face any challenge without reservation, as a unified team of professionals. There are 124 days left until the UCI, which means we have that long to continue to prepare to demonstrate that we are the best at what we do in every respect. Every member of Team Charleston has a vital role to play in the UCI and in the coming weeks everyone will be tasked to support the Team effort in some way. Every link in the Team Charleston chain has been tempered by the challenges we have faced in the past and I am confident that we will succeed in this as well. Team Charleston - Take the Fight to the Enemy!
Our failure to follow proper procedures played a role in our mishandling of the nation's nuclear weapons, which generated much negative publicity, and possibly caused the American public to lose faith in our abilities and professionalism. However, we're working hard to restore our image and the nation's confidence in our abilities. As Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz recently said, "Precision and reliability is our standard, regardless of job or specialty, and we will return the vigor and rigor to all the processes and missions for which we have been entrusted." Gen. Arthur Lichte, the Air Mobility commander stated, "The Air Force has had some setbacks this past year, and the way to move forward positively is to get back to basics." The concept of getting back to basics doesn't just mean we need to focus all of our efforts on accomplishing Charleston's airlift mission at the expense of forgetting about the little things that seem insignificant. "You cannot be disciplined in great things and indiscipline in small things" and "It is absurd to believe that Soldiers who cannot be made to wear the proper uniform can be induced to move forward in battle. Officers who fail to perform their duty by correcting small violations and in enforcing proper conduct are incapable of leading" are words often attributed to Gen. George Patton, one of the greatest military leaders of all time. These two statements convey what I believe getting back to basics means: we must focus our efforts on adhering to and enforcing every standard; no matter how unimportant or insignificant that standard may seem. Customs and courtesies are often overlooked when we stop focusing on the little things we are required to do. Yes, it's easier to remain seated and continue typing an e-mail when someone of higher rank approaches our work area. It's often inconvenient to stop our car when retreat plays, especially when we're in a hurry to get somewhere. Most of us don't look forward to correcting someone who violates these or other seemingly insignificant standards, but if we don't make it a point to enforce all of our standards, it's just a matter of time until we start becoming complacent, miss something really important that degrades mission accomplishment, and worst case, a fellow Airman gets injured or killed. Our nation and military leaders at all levels count on Team Charleston to do our part to fly, fight and win ... in air, space and cyberspace, and I know we're up to the challenge. However, we'll never achieve our full potential and avoid serious mistakes if we don't continue to focus on and enforce every standard that applies to us. As author John Steinbeck stated, "It is the nature of man to rise to greatness if greatness is expected of him." Let's continue to make Charleston AFB the greatest team in the Air Force.
COMMENTARY
Airlift Dispatch • January 9, 2009
No matter your job, just work By Major Sara Huiss 437th Maintenance Squadron commander
worth repeating
Helen Keller once said that "the world is moved along, not only by the mighty shoves of its heroes, but also by the aggregate of tiny pushes of each honest worker." Recently I was honored to preside over a retirement ceremony for one of the finest senior master sergeants I have ever worked with. During his speech, Senior Master Sgt. Zack Edison of the 437th Maintenance Squadron mentioned that one day he was complaining about having to do another person's job and a chief overheard him in the hallway and came to see him later. "Sergeant Edison," the chief said, "do you still get a paycheck?" "Yes, chief," replied Sergeant Edison. "Then just work," said the chief. Sergeant Edison mentioned that those words stuck with him and he thought they were important enough to mention at his retirement speech. Nobody joined the Air Force just to get money for college, or to see the world ... those might be benefits to the reasons we joined, but I would argue that we all joined the Air Force because we had a calling of some sort to do something and be involved in something bigger than ourselves. Nobody joined to be a hero, but working together to keep our country free ... that makes every member of the Armed Services heroes. When we joined, we didn't care really what our job was, we just wanted to help make a difference – don't you think we should occasionally sit back and think about why we're here? As I type this I also realize that we ask a lot of our folks. Just when you think you will be off at 4 p.m., you find out that you have to stay four hours overtime and that night out with your spouse gets cancelled at the last minute. Or you get called on a last minute tem-
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“Service before self isn't just an Air Force core value for our military member; all military family members live with that core value as well." Major Sara Huiss 437th Maintenance Squadron commander
porary duty and that camping trip with your kids got postponed again. I know we didn't join the Air Force for work to get in the way of our personal lives and trust me, I know these things get to people ... it gets to me, but we must remember that people are depending on us doing our job. Service before self isn't just an Air Force core value for our military member; all military family members live with that core value as well. Often times our first response is to say "it's not my job ... the (pick a squadron of your choice) should be doing that." Maybe the job isn't something we normally do, but if it is something we can do to keep the mission moving, then we should, as I like to call it, "suck it up and elevate." Meaning, do the job and elevate it to your supervision to see if we can fix the process in the future. Usually it's just easier to sit back and complain about how you're not going to do somebody else's job than it is to go out and get the job done in the first place. In my line of work, my folks often depend on other people to do things so they can continue with their job. This may mean pulling a panel off the airplane so we can fix the delamination on the panel, tow-
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ing the jet into a hangar so we can work on it, or writing a job up correctly and with as much information as possible so we can troubleshoot it properly. In my squadron we talk a lot about "helping ourselves." I'll use my fuel cell Airmen as an example. In order for the fuel troops to do their job, the jet has to be defueled and towed to the fuel cell hangar. Historically, the aircraft maintenance squadron has done this and it gets done but this can take up to eight hours depending on manning and what the flying schedule is like. During this time, fuel cell is waiting for the aircraft and getting upset at the amount of time it's taking for the other squadron to get them the jet. To help solve this problem, we've trained our fuel cell folks to defuel and be part of the tow team. This training helps the other squadron, sure, but it really helps us get our job done more efficiently. I am so proud of my squadron and the initiatives they've taken to help make the mission happen - but there are thousands of initiatives out there ... imagine what we could accomplish. The bottom line is that we all need to push ourselves to make sure we are doing everything in our power to make the mission happen. That may mean pulling a panel for someone else, helping that new Airman fill out their first travel voucher so that Airman can get a paycheck, filling out profile paperwork in enough detail so supervision can understand, or taking the extra time to tell command post that you had a problem with an airplane so they can ensure you get to a run spot on the flightline. We are all critical to making the mission happen. As deployments become more frequent and the work just keeps coming, we need to remember we joined to be part of something bigger than ourselves, so let's stop thinking about just ourselves and start thinking about how we can work together to keep the mission moving.
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Airlift Dispatch • January 9, 2009
The spirit of giving, alive and kicking By Master Sgt. Christopher Boyer 16th Airlift Squadron first sergeant
While we were children, we always would dream about the next gift we were going to receive for Christmas. Now as adults we mainly concentrate on giving, whether to our children or others in the community that need a little extra to get by. It seems we pay attention more to the needs of people during the holiday season, as we did during this past one. This year has been especially hard on everyone. The declining economy has taken a toll on everyone and it is especially true for the young families of our Air Force. But, thanks to the generosity of the Charleston AFB community, the young families can rest a little easier. Each year the first sergeants of Charleston conduct holiday cheer so that we can provide a little something for those families that need just a little extra to make the holidays that much better. This year the community came through with great abundance, even though times have been tough for them
too. This year almost $7,300 was raised to help 162 families that needed a little extra this holiday season. I almost forgot to mention the support for the Salvation Army's Angel Tree program we had throughout the base. Thanks to organizations and individuals, many children got a little extra under the tree making their Christmas even more joyous. But the giving has not been just during Holiday Cheer. Throughout the year, Airmen throughout the Charleston community have donated their time to make things better for so many in so many different ways. Our Airmen have spent time working on Habitat for Humanity, building affordable housing so that those that are less fortunate can have that place to really call home. Many Airmen worked with the Miracle League to build a baseball complex so that the children of Charleston with physical and mental challenges can chase the same dream as those children that are not challenged physically or mentally. So many have taken care of their own by volunteering
those late nights with Airmen Against Drunk Driving, providing rides so that everyone makes it home after a night out on the town. Of course there are too many examples of Charleston caring and giving to write about in a short commentary. The commitment of the Airmen and their families to the Charleston military and civilian communities is outstanding. Even though I have only been in Charleston for about five months, I clearly see this community gives more so others may receive and does not ask for anything in return. As first sergeants, our job is people, but without the help of so many people we can not take care of our people the way we need to. For the first sergeants of Charleston, I offer a heartfelt thanks to all the organizations and individuals throughout the community who made this holiday cheer a great success. I also say thanks to all those that have offered their time and expertise throughout the military and civilian community to make the lives of so many better.
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Airlift Dispatch • January 9, 2009
15 AS returns to cheers, tears More than a 130 Airmen from the 15th Airlift Squadron at Charleston AFB, S.C. returned from their 120-day deployment in Southwest Asia Jan. 3. While deployed, the Airmen of the 15 AS served under the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron and supported Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom and operations in the Horn of Africa. "It's great to have them back," said Col. John "Red" Millander, 437th Airlift Wing commander. "As with the previous two deployments ... the 15 AS broke every record in the book." While deployed, the 15 AS flew more than 3,000 sorties, logged more than 5,400 combat flying hours and airlifted more than 130 million pounds of cargo and 79,000 Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and distinguished visitors throughout Southwest Asia. The squadron also executed 80 airdrop missions, performed 121 airdrops; dropping more than 2,600 bundles and more than 3 million pounds of supplies ranging from water and food to construction equipment into remote regions of Afghanistan. "To put it into perspective, the 816 EAS airdropped more equipment to combat zones in four months than all C-17 airdrops of 2006 and 2007 combined," said Lt. Col. John Lamontagne, 15 AS commander. "Because of all the 816
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Airlift Dispatch • January 9, 2009
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Eleven Charleston Airmen graduated from the NCO Academy held at Tyndall AFB, Fla., recently. Tech. Sgt. Iain Stewart from the 437th Operations Support Squadron was recognized as a distinguished graduate during the graduation ceremony. The other graduates included: 17th Airlift Squadron: Tech. Sgt. Michael Gillan
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Construction Starts: Building 1600, Phase 1: Second floor has been vacated and contractor is mobilizing, establishing a laydown area for project material/equipment. Chapel Annex Addition: Contractor mobilizing behind Chapel to begin construction of new 2000 square foot addition. Child Development Center: Contractor mobilizing on-site inside Chance Drive to construct new 34,500 square foot facility. Ground breaking scheduled for 13 Feb at 1400. Base Theater: Contractor repaired French drains on both sides of facility as warranty work; still to replace some sidewalk slabs removed for drain repairs. Recently Completed: The SABER Contractor recently completed an Electronic Game Room in dormitory 464 and an Internet Café in dormitory 466 as Airmen Quality of Life enhancements. Utility Outages Scheduled: None
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Airlift Dispatch • January 9, 2009
16 AS, OSS Airmen deploy Story and photos by Airman Ian Hoachlander 437th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
More than 140 Airmen from the 16th Airlift Squadron and the 437th Operations Support Squadron deployed to Southwest Asia from Charleston AFB Dec. 29 as part of Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom. For this deployment, the entire squadron is deploying to a single base where they will fly and manage missions in and
Airmen from the 16th Airlift Squadron and the 437th Operations Support Squadron line up outside the 437th Aerial Port Squadron passenger terminal on the Charleston AFB flightline Dec. 29. More than 140 Airmen are deploying to a forward deployed location in Southewest Asia as part of Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom.
out of Iraq and Afghanistan. The 16 AS will take control of the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron from the 15th Airlift Squadron based out of Charleston AFB, who will be returning home next month. "I am excited," said Maj. Todd McCoy, 437th Operations Group assistant director of operations. "We have trained for almost a year and are now ready to go out and do the mission." The 16 AS will be transporting service members and supplies in and out of Iraq and Afghanistan. They will also fly aeromedical evacuation missions. This deployment marks the eighth time an entire C-17 squadron will deploy for an operation. For some Airmen, this will be their first time deploying and leaving loved ones behind. Over the past ninety days they had a pre-deployment checklist to complete and a cluster of classes to take in order to prepare for their deployment. "I feel well prepared," said Airman 1st Class Thomas Farmer, 437th Operations Support Squadron. "The classes package the information really well." Positive reinforcement throughout the squadron has brought high morale to Airmen getting ready to deploy. "It is almost overwhelming how supportive people have been from the First Sergeant to the spouses," said Airman Farmer. "Now we can all get on that plane together and do our job."
Airmen from the 16th Airlift Squadron and the 437th Operations Support Squadron make their way from the Charleston AFB's passenger terminal to the aircraft that will take them to Southwest Asia for a four-month deployment Dec. 29. The 16 AS will assume control of the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron from the 15th Airlift Squadron based here.
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Airlift Dispatch • January 9, 2009
MXS hydraulics shop saves time, money Story and photo by Airman Ian Hoachlander 437th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
The 437th Maintenance Squadron's hydraulic shop has designed and modified a C-17 brake tester to help reduce the hydraulic fluid waste-stream in the shop and in other areas around the base. For the past few years Airmen have used Air Force Smart Operations 21 principles to look at everyday processes, improve mission execution and develop a more efficient way to test C-17 brakes. The latest modification to the C-17 brake tester utilizes an aircraft filtration system to clean hydraulic fluid and return it to the brake tester's reservoir. This modification eliminates 99 percent of the hydraulic fluid waste normally associated with testing brake assemblies. From this modification of the C-17 brake tester, one gallon of hydraulic fluid is saved for each brake tested and it has significantly reduced the hydraulic fluid waste-stream by more than 55 percent. In 2005 the 437 MXS was awarded the Air Mobility Command's Pollution Prevention Outstanding Innovation award for this invention. "Since 2005 the C-17 brake tester saved us about 1,500 gallons of hydraulic fluid and saved us from making a mess since it recycles the fluid through the brake," said Master Sgt. Jason Shamis, 315th Maintenance Squadron lead technician.
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In 2008 alone, Charleston AFB eliminated 425 gallons of hydraulic fluid from the waste stream, saving more than $5,500 in hydraulic fluid. This is the heart of AFSO21, which encourages Airmen to find ways to maximize value and minimize waste. Additional benefits from the C-17 brake tester include reducing the operational test-time by 60 percent, as well as reducing hydraulic fluid cleanup time. The machine eliminates the need for Airmen to be exposed to hydraulic fluid and enables them to perform operational checks on many hydraulic and non-hydraulic components. "It gives us the option to test multiple hosing to manifolds, also with the hydraulic test stand it allows us to test these items at high pressures Senior Airman Robert Kayser performs a brake test Jan. 7 at the 437th Maintenance Squadron hydraulic shop here. By making safely," said Sergeant Shamis. modifications to the machine, the hydraulic shop saved more than Since the C-17 brake tester's origin in 2005, the $11,800 in initial fluid cost and disposal fees in 2008. Airman 437 MXS hydraulic shop has modified the stand Kayser is a journeyman with the 437 MXS. to increase the testing ability by making connectors to test the C-17 fire suppression tubing assemblies for Sergeant Shamis. "Just change the filter every month, add burst pressure while providing safety to Airmen during fluid every six months and it is good to go." AFSO21 is an Air Force plan that applies a mixture of tests and allow for easier and faster connection of various business strategies designed to streamline everyday tubing and hoses for both aircraft and non-aircraft. processes across the Air Force. These plans save money by "The brake tester is used on a daily basis, especially optimizing processes, maximizing value and making them since we deal with almost all the C-17 brakes on the East more effective and efficient. Coast and all the brakes in the area of responsibility," said
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Base announces January promotions Courtesy of 437th Force Support Squadron
Team Charleston salutes the following Airmen being promoted in January: To Airman: 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron: Chase Hoyt 437th Security Forces Squadron: Douglas Anderson To Airman 1st Class: 15th Airlift Squadron: Joshua Bischoff 437th Aerial Port Squadron: Ryan Ely 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron: Skye Thompson 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron: Alexandra Looney 437th Operations Group: Brian Montoya 437th Operations Support Squadron: Christopher Scott 437th Security Forces Squadron: Joshua Long
437 APS: Adam Bourquin, Andrew Gentley, James Roberson and Jessica Stanley 437 AMXS: Darryl Crumpton, Anthony Felts, Christopher Ford, Justin Hoffman, Dale Kouri and Jacob Zehnder 437th Civil Engineer Squadron: Stephen Denboer, German Montenegro and Marcus Mallorca 437th Communications Squadron: Amanda Elder and David Wright 437 LRS: Jessica Clark 437 MXS: Lacy Hannon, Mitchell Mathes, Benjamin Palmer, Curtis Robinson, Matthew Robinson and Melody Williams 437th Operations Support Squadron: Nicole Corsi and Eric Rhodes 437th Security Forces Squadron: Christina Andros and Daniel Jedziniak
To Senior Airman: 14th Airlift Squadron: Tyson Cater 15 AS: Gary West 16th Airlift Squadron: Kenneth Common and Shaun Halsor 17th Airlift Squadron: Sean Gilliam and Douglas Tadevich 437th Airlift Wing: Katie Gieratz
To Staff Sergeant: 17 AS: Keith Major 437 APS: Jesse Foor and Alexander Nunez 437th Aerospace Medicine Squadron: Travis Nunn 437 CS: Tyechia Howery 437 LRS: Justin Murray and Shaul Bracey 437 MXS: Nathon Andrews To Technical Sergeant: 1st Combat Camera Squadron: Dennis Henry
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Medal of Honor recipient visits, imparts wisdom Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Jennifer Arredondo 437th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
A Vietnam era Medal of Honor recipient talked with a group of Charleston AFB Airmen here Dec. 30. Retired Marine Maj. Gen. James Livingston met with members of the Air Force Office of Special Investigations, Detachment 3 and spoke about the events leading up to his receiving the Medal of Honor in 1970 from President Richard Nixon. He also talked about qualities of leadership. During his second tour-of-duty in 1968, then Captain Livingston and 180 of his Marines, came under attack from a large group of North Vietnamese in Dai Do, Vietnam in the early hours of the day. Out of the 180 Marines that were in his command, during the daylong fight to keep open a re-supply route along the Cua Viet River, only 25 Marines walked away without being injured or killed. It was in the rice paddies of the area they were defending that General Livingston would see the dedication of the Marines he served with. According to the general, he believes it was the relationships between the Marines that helped get them through the fight. "The Marines didn't want to leave each other that day, because of the relationships they had between them. "These are the strongest, most meaningful relationships because of the experiences [they shared] with fellow Marines and Navy docs during the fight. These relationships supersede all family relations because of the experiences in battle," said the Georgia native. To also highlight the determination of the Marines during the fight in Dai Do, General Livingston spoke about a private first class, who just a day prior to the battle of Dai Do, General Livingston had administered an Article 15 and demoted him. While in fight for the re-supply route, the Marine killed 60 North Vietnamese Army soldiers. For the Marine's part in the battle, General Livingston recommended him for a Silver Star and promoted him back to private first class. For General Livingston, his part in the battle ended around 3 p.m. that day when he took a hit to his leg by a .50 caliber machine gun. Even though he was severely wounded, General Livingston did not leave the battle until he was assured his fellow Marines were safe. While the fight in Vietnam occurred more than 40 years ago, the general still has contact with the Marines that fought alongside him on that humid day in May. He spoke about one Marine who still refers to himself as private first class and salutes the general. "Every one of those Marines that walked away wants me to remember them ... it was their defining experi-
Retired Marine Maj. Gen. James Livingston speaks with family members and members of the Air Force Office of Special Investigations, Detachment 3 at Charleston AFB Dec. 30. General Livingston recounted the events during his second tourof-duty in Vietnam leading up to him receiving the Medal of Honor in 1970. He also spoke about qualities of leadership.
ence," said the general. While it was General Livingston who received the Medal of Honor for the actions taken in Dai Do, he explained it was the efforts of all of the Marines that day that led to him receiving the medal. "A Medal of Honor recipient is known as a 'recipient' because you share the medal with those who served with you." Though the former Marine Reserve Force commander recounted his time in Vietnam, he also spoke about what qualities a leader should possess. For General Livingston, he believes a good leader should take time to reflect on one's own actions and be accountable. "Exceptional leaders can be very candid about themselves when doing a self critique. Leaders must evaluate themselves and be accountable; if you do something wrong you will grow, if you accept responsibility you will grow faster and benefit from the experience." During his time on the base, General Livingston took questions from OSI members. One member asked the general if he has seen changes in the military.
For the 33 year veteran of the Marines, he has not seen any changes as the "casual observer" might. "I have heard a lot about change in military ... but I detect new technologies in the military. I don't believe in the notion of changes in the military, just changes in threats. The strength of the military is in its adaptability. "At the end of the day when I visit Parris Island, S.C., as I have since 1962, and I see young people cross the graduation deck I still see that they want to be Marines." As the General was nearing the end of his visit to Charleston AFB, he wanted to pass along to today's warrior a word of gratitude. "I want to give thanks for their service, contributions and their winning. I think what they are doing is very, very important for the security and welfare of this great nation we all love to live in. [I] just want them to continue to perform to the best of their ability and I am sure they will do that. "The big point I would in part on them is they will leave a legacy, and I think they are going to leave a legacy that is very important because the next generation of warriors will be looking at their legacy."
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CMSAF, graduating Airmen honor enlisted heroes
LACKLAND AFB, Texas – Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Rodney McKinley and more than 700 Airmen preparing to graduate from basic military training honored the Air Force's enlisted heroes during the dedication of the new Enlisted Heroes Walk here Jan. 2. Several dignitaries, including Gen. Stephen Lorenz, commander of the Air Education and Training Command, 2nd Air Force Commander Maj. Gen. Alfred Flowers, and 37th Training Wing Commander Brig. Gen. Len Patrick attended the dedication ceremony. Also in attendance was the fifth chief master sergeant of the Air Force, retired Chief Master Sgt. Robert Gaylor, who was the ranking Air Force enlisted service member from Aug. 1, 1977 to his retirement Sept. 1, 1979. The event took place just prior to the graduation of 726 Airmen from basic training. They are the first to complete the Air Force's extended 8.5-week BMT program. The Airmen are also the first to participate in the new Air Force tradition of marching over the Enlisted Heroes Walk with its 164 engraved stones during the BMT graduation ceremony. Chief McKinley, guest speaker and the Air Force's highest-ranking enlisted service member, helped conceive the idea as a way for Airmen to remember and honor enlisted heroes who served before them. He proposed the concept during an earlier visit here and approved the current design and location of the memorial near the parade grounds. Calling Lackland the enlisted gateway to the Air Force, Chief McKinley said it was fitting the parade field was chosen as the final location for the Enlisted Heroes Walk. The Enlisted Heroes Walk will also serve to educate Airmen on enlisted contributions to the security of the United States and inspire Airmen to serve with courage and honor, motivating Airmen to be heroes for our nation, said Chief Master Sgt. Nancy Judge, 737th Training Group’s chief of standardization and evaluation. The Airmen whose names appear etched in stone attained the highest honors for heroism and unselfish acts while serving in armed conflict including present day operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. Six Medal of Honor recipients, 23 Air Force Cross recipients and 135 Silver Star recipients spanning operations in World War II, Vietnam, Somalia and the Middle East are also memorialized.
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The names of other enlisted heroes predating 1965 will be added later because no databases are available to confirm the information. The research can only be done manually and must be verified. (AFNS)
Air Force officials publish energy program policy
WASHINGTON – The secretary of the Air Force recently signed the Air Force Energy Program Policy. This document will serve as the blueprint for Air Force officials as they continue their goal to keep energy initiatives in the forefront. The policy provides information for the management strategy, goals objectives and metrics, including organizational relationships and existing responsibilities. Americans import roughly 58 percent of the country's petroleum products. It is
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anticipated that they will continue to import an increasing percentage of energy supplies going forward. This increased demand for imports, coupled with dwindling resources and instability in the Arabian Gulf region makes it clear the need for an effective energy strategy. A copy of the entire document can be found at http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/ shared/media/epubs/AFPM10-1.pdf. (AFNS)
DOD inaugural committee moves into high gear
WASHINGTON – With less than three weeks before inauguration day, the buzz of activity at the Armed Forces Inaugural Committee here is a notable exception to the traditional holiday lull that settles over the nation's capital
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between Christmas and New Year's Day. More than 400 Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen – active duty, reservists and National Guardsmen – are busy preparing for President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration Jan. 20. Another 300 will report for duty after New Year's, bringing AFIC to full strength with about 700 service members. The incoming service members will get intensive training for the ceremonial support they'll provide at the inauguration ceremony and 10 official inaugural balls, said Navy Lt. Mike Billips a reservist from Atlanta serving as an AFIC spokeman. Some will be in the midst of the fanfare, serving as honor guards, drivers, ushers or escorts for distinguished visitors, or participating in marching bands, musical units, or salute batteries. Others will work behind the scenes, helping to ensure the events go off seamlessly. (AFNS)
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A ‘STEP’ to success Tech. Sgt. Joshua Watson performs a pre-flight inspection of a C-17 at Charleston AFB, S.C. Jan 7. Sergeant Watson was recently promoted through Stripes for Exceptional Performers on Jan. 3. Sergeant Watson is a loadmaster with the 15th Airlift Squadron.
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President Bush calls 15 AS loadmaster
By Senior Airman Clinton Atkins 379th Air Expeditionary Wing
Christmas presents come in all shapes and sizes, but one junior enlisted Airman here received a gift he never expected - a call from President George Bush. Senior Airman Dan Gutowski, 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster and deployed from the 15th Airlift Squadron, Charleston AFB, found out about the surprise Dec. 23 and received the call on Christmas Eve. Both are days he will never forget. "It was just a normal day," said the Manistee, Mich., native, referring to the day he found out about the call, Dec. 23. "My leadership got me to hang around by telling me I had to write a (biography) about myself, but I came to find out it was just to have me stick around. Once it was confirmed, they finally let me in on the secret that I was going to be talking to the president the next day. "(My co-workers are) always joking around so you don't really know what to expect from them," said Airman Gutowski. "When they first told me I was kind of hesitant, but I was still going along with it because it was from the commander so I assumed he wasn't lying." When the truth was confirmed later that day by a call from the White House, Airman Gutowski's typical day instantly became surreal. "I was like, 'Wow, I'm going to be talking to the most powerful man in the world tomorrow,'" he said. "I was completely awestruck." The rest of the day was filled with excitement as Airman Gutowski informed family and friends about the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. On the big day, excitement spread through the squadron and a crowd of spectators waited eagerly for Airman Gustowski's call. "(The White House called) and asked me to hold for five to 10 minutes," he said. "I was just sitting there and we had about 15 people standing outside the office watching me listening to the phone. Everyone had their cameras and video recorders going. It was unreal." Airman Gutowski spoke with the President George
Bush for approximately five minutes. "He asked how I was doing and how the deployment was going and I told him it was just another day in (Southwest Asia)," Airman Gutowski said. "He also asked how (Southwest Asia) was. I can't remember the year, but he said he's been through here and I said they've built it up a little since then. He told me, 'Merry Christmas,' and told me to tell everyone he said Merry Christmas and happy holidays. He also said to tell everyone they are doing a good job." After Airman Gutowski's phone call with the president was finished, the White House called again to tell him he is authorized one unlimited morale call. "They gave me unlimited time so I called home to tell my family I just got done talking to the president and my mom just started to go nuts," he said. "She just couldn't get over it." That day, the squadron commander received a press release from the White House stating the president called a total of Courtesy photo nine servicemembers across the entire Department of Defense. Two of them were Senior Airman Dan Gutowski, 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadAirmen. Airman Gutowski was chosen for master and deployed fromt the 15th Airlift Squadron, Charleston AFB, talks on the phone with President George W. Bush Dec. 24. Airman the honor because he was the squadron's Gutowski was one of nine military members in the area of responsibility Airman of the year, a distinguished graduate to receive the honor. from the Airman Leadership School and a participant in 10 combat airdrops. "It just goes to show that leadership all the way up to "It's great for someone from our unit to be recognized the commander-in-chief is engaged and genuinely cares for all of the hard work they've done out here," said Lt. about their troops," Colonel Lamontagne said. "The call Col. John Lamontagne, 816 EAS commander. "Normally has had a huge effect on all of our morale. It really has we get recognition in the form of awards and decorations, enforced our belief that people do care and what we're but to get a call from the president is phenomenal and doing is making a difference." completely over the top. I couldn't be more proud of When asked where this present ranked on his list him." Airman Gutowski said this takes the cake. The phone call may have served an even greater pur"Getting a call from the president is probably the best pose than originally intended, said the Yorktown, Va., Christmas present I ever had," he said. "Not many people native. get a present like that."
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Awards ceremony: The 437th Airlift Wing will be hosting the Annual Award Ceremony Feb. 10 starting at 6 p.m. at the Charleston Club. For more information, contact Master Sgt. Rodney Koonce at 963-3821.
Around the Base
More storage available: The recreational vehicle storage lot has some spaces available for boat, campers or trailers not exceeding 30 feet in length for individuals living on or off base. The fee is $35 per month or $360 per year. For more information, contact the Outdoor Recreation Center at 963-5271. Change to FEHB: Those enrolled in the Federal Employees Health Benefits may make belated open season enrollment changes. Members will have an extended enrollment opportunity until Jan. 31, 2009, to make any changes. Changes can be made at w20.afpc.randolph.af.mil/AFPCSecurenet20 or call 1-800-616-3775. For more information, contact Tammi Jones at 963-4474. All classes and briefings sponsored by the Airman and Family Readiness Center will be held at Building 500 unless otherwise noted. If interested in signing up for an event, call 963-4406. Enrollment age change: The Department of Defense Education Activity will make an important change to its entrance age eligibility requirement that will affect the Kindergarten Program for the 2009-2010 school year. The entrance eligibility birth date will be adjusted from Oct. 31 to Sept. 1. That means a child must be five years old by Sept. 1 to enroll in kindergarten. This will also affect the eligibility birth date for those children entering DODEA Pre-Kindergarten, Sure Start and first grade. The change aligns DODEA with national trends as well as the age requirement in many military-impacted states. For more information, contact Elsa Summers at 963-4406. Educational opportunities: Schedule a halfhour appointment to meet with an expert oneon-one to learn how to meet educational goals Jan. 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Resume I and cover letter class: Learn how to put together a resume during a class Jan. 14 from 9 a.m. to noon. The class will include the purpose of a cover letter, what it should contain as well as formats for a resume. Reintegration seminar: There will be a reintegration seminar every Tuesday from 9 to 10 a.m., and every Thursday from 2 to 3 p.m. for
NEWS BRIEFS individuals returning from deployment to help them reintegrate back into their family lives. Family pre-deployment briefing: Families of individuals deploying can meet every Tuesday and Friday from 2 to 3 p.m. for individuals preparing for a deployment within the next 30 days. The briefing provides information on all realms of deployment, and there will be tips for a successful deployment for both the member deploying and his or her family. SC employment services: A representative from the South Carolina Employment Services will be here every Wednesday at 10 a.m. to meet with job seekers. Half-hour appointments are held from 10 a.m. to noon. Individuals seeking an appointment must register online before the appointment at www.scjoblink.org. Heartlink spouse orientation: Learn about the Air Force mission, culture, traditions, military language, benefits and services while making friends during a briefing Jan. 24, 2009, from noon to 5 p.m. This class is only open to spouses of military members. Childcare issues will be discussed at time of registration. MFLC Program: The A&FRC now has a Military Family Life Consultant who is available by phone at 609-8717, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and can be available on weekends as well. The service is free and confidential with some restrictions and no kept records or documents. The MFLC consultant can also meet with Team Charleston members on base or in a public setting such as a library or a restaurant. The consultant acts as a "life coach" in preventing issues from becoming problems and work with a wide variety of issues including relationships, anger and stress management, communications, parenting, work-related stress, decision-making skills, issues related to deployments and other "life adjustments." New HAWC class: There will be an "Eating to Lower Cholesterol and Triglycerides" class held the first Friday of every month from 8:30 to 10 a.m. or every fourth Friday from 1:30 to 3 p.m. by appointment at the Health and Wellness Center. Participants will be taught heart-healthy eating principles, self-care tips and will receive a package of take-home informative materials. For more information or to make an appointment, contact the HAWC at 963-4007 Consignment shop reopens: The base consignment shop has recently reopened and the hours are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Consignments and donations are also accepted during these times. For more information, contact Julie Brady at 9633294. TSP transfers to Roth IRAs: Separated TSP participants and active participants eligible for age based in-service withdrawals now have the option to transfer all or part of TSP with-
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Maj. (Dr.) Marie Westphal is a member of the 437th Aeromedical Dental Squadron and has been stationed at Charleston AFB for more than a year. She is currently deployed to Ramstein AB, Germany as a member of the Contingency Aeromedical Staging Flight as a flight surgeon. Major Westphal's responsibilities include meeting all aerovac flights inbound from the U.S. Central command's area of responsibility to be sure the wounded have their medical needs met and to clear wounded service members flying out of Germany to the U.S., making sure they can safely withstand the stresses of flight. While stationed at Charleston AFB Major Westphal is the Flight Medicine Clinic flight commander who is responsible for the dayto-day working of the clinic, as well as meeting both flyers and their families' medical needs. According to Major Westphal, what she likes best about her job is being able to meet the Soldiers that are fighting for her country and her freedom. She thinks the stories they share about their expe-
riences are amazing to hear first hand. This "warrior of the week" hails from rural Iowa and was commissioned to the Air Force almost 11 years ago. According to Major Westphal, while growing up in Iowa she was told "there were not enough cows to sell to put her through college and medical school," so she joined the Air Force. Major Westphal does not just perform her duty while being deployed, but she has helped with multiple teaching opportunities at Ramstein AB, where she helps educate medical technicians. "Dr. Westphal is en-trenched in the aeromedical evacuation system at Ramstein AB," said Lt. Col. Pamela Smith, 437th Aerospace Medical Squadron commander. "Service members from both Iraq and Afghanistan who need additional medical attention stop at Ramstein before going to either Landstuhl Regional Medical Center or U.S.-based hospitals. She is actively involved in patient reception, supportive care, limited emergent intervention, and ensures patients are medically and administratively prepared for the stressors of inter-theater flights. At the busiest CASF, Major Westphal has touched the lives of hundreds of our wounded warriors."
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Airmen’s Center The Airmen’s Center is open to E-1s through E-4s of all branches of the military. Anyone interested in volunteering or for more information, call the Outdoor Recreation Center at 963-5271. Anyone interested in the center’s events can email Airman 1st Class Sam Schlatter, 963-5992,
[email protected]. The hours of operation are Sunday to Thursday: 5-10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday: 7 p.m.-midnight. News: Open to all Airmen: The Airmen’s Center has free pool, darts, video games, X-Box challenge stations and a theater room with plush recliners. For more details, call 9635992.
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SPORTS & FITNESS
Airlift Dispatch • January 9, 2009
Team Charleston’s New Year’s Resolutions What are your fitness resolutions for 2009?
"My plans are to get healthy and improve on my run time and push-ups." Airman 1st Class Asha McMakin 1st Combat Camera Squadron
"Getting to the gym about six times a week versus a couple." 1st Lt. Justin Ellsworth 437th Communications Squadron
"I want to get in shape and get ready for my deployment." Senior Airman Ali Flisek 1st Combat Camera Squadron
"I'm trying to gain more weight. I try to lift three times a week and get a little cardio in my routine in order to run faster." 2nd Lt. Jake Koch 437th Communications Squadron
Team Charleston stays fit
Photos by Airman Ian Hoachlander
Left, Staff Sgt. Shayne Katirgis lifts weights during his workout session Jan. 5 at the base Fitness and Sports Center. Above, Staff Sgt. Brandon Voges completes his crunches at the base Fitness and Sports Center before moving onto the weight lifting portion of his workout Jan. 5. Airmen around the base use the Base and Fitness Center in order to stay and shape and be fit to fight. Sergeant Voges is with the 437th Civil Engineer Squadron and Sergeant Katirgis is with the 701st Airlift Squadron.
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