Potomac Air Monthly - The National Guard

15 Pages·2009·2.05 MB·English

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y UTA Calendar of Events
Editorial Staff
Brig. Gen. Jeffrey R. Johnson
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113 WG commander
UTA Schedule
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Col. Marc H. Sasseville Casualty Reporting Sat. or Sun. In office
Command 04
113 WG vice commander
Center Proper use of Decon. Sat. or Sun. In office
Chief Master Sgt. Chris Acostar
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March 2009 UTA 14-15
113 WG command chief RCC Operation Sat. 0700
nSecretary of 06 Warrior
Capt. Byron Coward April 2009 ORE 15-20
ICC TX day SITBRF Sat. 0730 ICC
113 WG Public Affairs chief
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May 2009 UTA 30-31
2nd Lt. Duane N. Peterson OCL validation Sat. 0730
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Inauguration 08 Threat Working Group Sat. 0730 June 2009 ORE 10-14
Master Sgt. Ray C. Wilkerson
July 2009 ORI 16-22
113 WG Public Affairs
M CP SITREP process Sat. 0730
superintendent
Aug. 2009 No UTA
DCANG 10 CSS handoff to SOC Sat. 0730
Tech. Sgt. Adrianne L. Wilson
editor Marches Sept. 2009 UTA 19-20
EOC Training Sat. 0730
Master Sgt. Dennis Young
Oct. 2009 UTA 17-18
photographer Inauguration 12 Memorial Service Sat. 1145 Chapel 3
Tech. Sgt. William Parks rDrawing Nov. 2009 UTA 21-22
SERENE BYTE Ex. Sat. 1500
graphic artist and photographer 13 Supply
Dec. 2009 UTA 5-6
i Chief Master Sgt. Rose Sat. 1600 Wing Auditorium
Staff Sgt. Gareth B. Buckland Services
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Staff Sgt. Gary Nelson
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historian CSA/CS tabletop Sun. 0830 3222
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Senior Airman Gwendolyn Blakley
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Airman 1st Class Sarah Hayes In memory of ...
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Airman 1st Class Kelly L. Mollineaux Staff Sergeant Phillip Eric Downey I, entered into eternal rest Feb. 12, 2009, at Andrews.
staff writer Incentive 18 Conduct Phil was born August 23, 1959, in Dayton, Ohio. He is preceded in death by the late James
(Bud) Downey and Esselean (Lean) Brantley.
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newsletter published by and for the 113th Wing,
District of Columbia Air National Guard. The school, he enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1977 and was stationed at Parris Island, S.C., and F.
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The Ready Warrior
Command Center

The improvised explosive device threat
Terrorist attacks are a threat at home Remote control devices of every sort very innovative ways. Watch for:
just as they are abroad and the terrorist can be used (e.g., car alarms, door bells, • Potholes covered with dirt or freshly
weapon of choice is the homemade bomb garage door openers, or cell phones). paved areas
AF Chief of Staff releases ‘09 Reading List or IED. During contingencies the threat Booby-Traps • Camouflaging devices such as bags
is normally greater. In recent operations, An IED can also be triggered mechani- along side or in the roadway
IEDs have been used against US forces cally if you disturb it. This is commonly • Dead animal carcasses, or bits of a car
Editor’s note: The following is a a thought-provoking Strategic Stud- wars from 1775 to the present and with deadly effect. As the name implies, known as a “booby trap.” IEDs can be wreck that’s strewn across a highway
message from Gen. Norton Schwartz, ies Quarterly article about Airpower suggests why the seemingly weaker these are homemade explosive items–and built so that any force or movement such • An obvious IED in the open–a decoy–
chief of staff of the Air Force, an- and Irregular Warfare, and this book side won. He concludes that external the design and complexity are limited only as tugging, lifting, turning a doorknob to slow or stop convoys
nouncing the 2009 CSAF Reading is an excellent backdrop for better assistance correlates more consistently by the ingenuity of the builder. Safety is (any normal day-to-day function) will The Car-bomb
List. understanding the demands on our Air with insurgent success than any other paramount with any IED. IEDs are made detonate it. Comes in all shapes and sizes from
The professional development of Force. explanation. from whatever materials are easily obtain- How They’re Used donkey carts to simple passenger cars and
Airmen remains one of our key priori- The third book for this quarter is I hope you enjoy these books. I able and can take almost any form. IEDs In the workplace, IEDs can be con- ambulances, to delivery trucks.
ties; to that end we’ve carefully se- Beating Goliath: Why Insurgencies truly believe reading plays an impor- might be hidden or not easily recognized. tained in or made to look like ordinary An attack may even involve multiple
lected each book on my 2009 reading Win, by Jeffrey Record. This book tant part in the professional develop- You May Be A Target items–a common item such as a backpack, vehicles. Possible indicators of a car bomb
list. I consider professional reading examines the phenomenon of vic- ment of Airmen and that these books Never lower your guard. Constantly a discarded box, or a soda can. or “Large Vehicle IED” are:
important for every Airman: officer; tories by the weak over the strong, will provide valuable insight into our maintain situational awareness–know In outside areas, in addition to smaller • An auto rides low on the springs or
enlisted; and civilian. and more specifically, insurgencies changing Air Force and world. The where you are and remain alert for all items, IEDs have been camouflaged as resting low in the rear
This year my reading list includes that succeeded against great powers. entire 2009 reading list can be found types of entrapment situations. IEDs can trashcans, cement blocks, flower contain- • Large boxes, crates, bags, or contain-
twelve books. You owe it to your- Mr. Record reviews eleven insurgent at www.af.mil/library/csafreading. be planted to stir your curiosity and lure ers, pieces of curbing, and crates. ers in plain view
self, our Air Force, and our Nation to you within their lethal explosive range. In a convoy ambush, IEDs can be used • A control box, switch, or “circuitry”
continually increase your knowledge. There have been instances of bombers to disable a vehicle, followed-up with a on the front seat/floor near the driver
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Capital Guardian News
Secretary of the Army Pete
geren and maj. gen. Errol r.
Schwartz, DC National guard
commanding general, stop to
take a photo Feb. 9 after Sec-
retary geren signed a Com-
munity Covenant at the DC Ar-
mory. The secretary was also
given a tour of the facility. general Schwartz and Secretary
PhOTO by Army STAFF SgT. mATThEw CLIFTON
geren place a streamer on the
Army Secretary honors DCNg
District of Columbia guidon rep-
resenting the Army Superior Unit
Award that was awarded Feb. 9 at
the DC Armory, washington, D.C.
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Your city and your nation are proud of the Col. Ronald C. Stamps, Joint Force Head-
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contributions you have made.” quarters – DC Human Resources director.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Secretary of “It was an honor to receive the coin Due to time constraints, Mr. Geren gave
the Army Pete Geren thanked the DC Na- from the Honorable Pete Geren,” said out 30 coins, said Colonel Stamps. A total
tional Guard for their support of the presi- Senior Master Sgt. David Thomas, 113th of 150 DCNG Soldiers, Airmen and civil-
dential inauguration during a ceremony Wing plans superintendent. “It speaks vol- ians will receive the coins. The remaining
held at the DC Armory, Washington, D.C., umes to the magnitude of the operation that coins will be presented at a later date.
Feb. 9. the DCNG executed when a senior leader Secretary Geren also awarded an Army
The secretary gave 28 DC Air and Army of the U.S. military takes time out of their Superior Unit Award and placed a streamer L
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your chest, it’s a tribute to you and it’s a “Recipients of the coins were nominat- the DCNG though the JFHQ-DC and the
his coin during a ceremony at the DC Armory. Thirty DCNg Soldiers, Airmen and Civilians
06 tribute to your families that stand with you. ed by supervisors and commanders,” said Joint Task force. were given his coin for their superior service during the 56th Presidential Inauguration. 07
Inauguration a success for DCNG
develop and execute the mission in less excitement on their faces - I was inspired.
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eDitor than one month. Our team executed as if When I listened to their leadership, they
this was a routine mission. I am confident talked about the pride they felt to assist in the
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The District that our success is a result of each service - inauguration of the president of the United
of Columbia National Guard successfully Army and Air Guard - bringing their special States of America. The historical nature of
completed the 56th Presidential Inaugura- talents to the game.” this event has changed our Nation and me
tion. When the mission grew the JTF was as an individual. This was an experience we
“The Joint Force Headquarters - DCNG able to quickly make the necessary adjust- will all share with our families and friends
was responsible for setting the frame work ment to accomplish the mission, said Gen- for many years to come.”
for the mission,” said Maj. Gen. Errol R. eral Bolden. “We worked as a team,” said Chief Mas-
Schwartz, DC National Guard command- “When we realized the taskings con- ter Sgt. Terrance B. Aycock, state command
ing general. The DCNG as a whole was in tinued to grow and the number of people chief master sergeant. “We were the tip of
support of the local authorities. They had required to come in was more than what the spear that was supported by more than
three primary customers they supported - we had in the DCNG, we had to go to the 30 states and territories. Every Airmen and
District of Columbia Homeland Security National Guard Bureau,” said Brig. Gen. Soldier knew their duties and carried them
Emergency Management Agency, Park Po- Linda K. McTague, JFHQ –DC assistant out in an outstanding manner. I am very
lice and the Secret Service. adjutant general - Air, who was the JTF vice proud of the men and women of the DC
When the JFHQ-DC knew what was commander. National Guard. On that day we were truly
needed for the inauguration, they engaged There were so many different organi- a well oiled machine.”
the Joint Task Force, who would implement zations and states that came together, said “We knew this inauguration was going to
PHOTO BY MASTER SGT. DENNIS YOuNG
Airmen of the 113th wing wait at a school as part of Task Force blue during the inauguration. Task Force blue is a reactionary task force.
it. General McTague – this was her fifth inau- be bigger than others, but I don’t think any
“This was the largest NSSE [National guration. “All arrived with minimal time of us had any idea how big it was going to
Special Security Event] the Guard has ever to get ready. They knew what they were be,” said General McTague, who with Gen-
participated in,” said Brig. Gen. Barbara- supposed to do and they executed their eral Bolden, were the first females to over-
nette T. Bolden, Joint Force Headquarters – missions flawlessly. We had people where see a mission, such as this in the DCNG.
District of Columbia assistant adjutant gen- they needed to be, we had them ready and “I think we had enough flexibility in our
eral - Army, who was the Joint Task Force prepared. Logistically it was incredible to planning to overcome any obstacles,” said
commander during the inauguration. watch.” General Schwartz. “I don’t think it was a
In the beginning of the mission, there “The support provided to us by more surprise; I have a good team who was for-
was a shortage of staff based on the num- than 30 states and territories were with- ward looking and anticipated what those
ber of personnel needed to accomplish the out question the key to our success,” said requirements would be and knew the pro-
mission, said General Bolden. “We had to General Bolden. “When I saw the Soldiers cess well enough to know how to get those
grow our staff in less than two weeks and and Airmen processing in and watching the resources.”
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PHOTO BY MASTER SGT. DENNIS YOuNG members of the 113th wing practice using a baton in preparation of the presidential inauguration. They are part of the Quick response Force.
Chief master Sgt. reginald
“When the buses Edwards, 201st Airlift Squad-
ron Operation Support Flight
pulled up and I superintendent, inspects a
marchers uniform to ensure
proper wear of the Service
saw the wave of
Dress uniform.
people, it struck
me emotionally,”
– said Army Sgt.
Norrelle Combest,
547th Transportation Company
transportation specialist
PhOTO by TECh. SgT. ADrIANNE L. wILSON
The DCANg marching
element marches on
the Andrews flightline
in preparation of the
56th Presidential Inau-
guration. The DCNg
has marched in all
of the Inaugural Pa-
rades.
PhOTO by TECh. SgT. ADrIANNE L. wILSON
The DCANg falls into formation in front of the white house before the inaugural parade begins Jan. 20 at the National mall.
‘Front and Center’ of presidential inauguration
By Tech. SgT. AdriAnne L. WiLSon manager. “Acting as the first sergeant “When the buses pulled up and I
eDitor for the 91 Air National Guard volun- saw the wave of people, it struck me
anD teer contingent was easy and rewarding emotionally,” said Army Sgt. Norrelle
MAj. ShAne douceT
because every member knew we were Combest, 547th Transportation Com-
Joint ForCe heaDquarters,
DistriCt oF ColuMbia publiC aFFairs oFFiCer representing the entire Air National pany transportation specialist. “Seeing
Guard community. This will always be the people excited made me excited.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Dis- a memory for me and my family of an- There were about 14,000 people PhOTO by SENIOr AIrmAN gwENDOLyN bLAKLEy
trict of Columbia National Guard par- other event that has made me proud to who participated in the parade.
ticipated in the 56th presidential inau- be a part of the 113th Wing.” “Being a participant and not a spec-
guration January 20 here. “This was the greatest milestone for tator is what I was looking forward
Both the DC Army and Air National me as an African-American and seeing too,” said Sergeant Combest.
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Master Sgt. Irma Tamayo-McMurphy, said the chief. “It was exciting to me five to six hours a day. It was well A
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A “I felt deeply honored and proud to guration is not for just one race, is for the Inauguration on TV was exciting, Chief master Sgt. Clayton Dade, 113th maintenance group air- W.
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113th Maintenance Group aircraft lion people to the National Mall. a very humbling experience.” Top left: The DCANg falls into formation in front of the U.S. Capi-
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12 DCNg , w ashington, D.C.,
residents win inauguration tickets
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Army, held a container while an Airman was cool, and decided that I would give
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and Soldier, respectively, pulled a piece the ticket to a friend since I was not able
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a draw- of paper out with a name on it. to attend since I was working in Task
ing Jan. 17 at the DC Armory, eight DC There are around 300 District of Co- Force Blue.”
Army National Guard members and four lumbia residents who are in the DCNG. Those who received tickets are: Army
DC Air National Guard members won There are more Army Guard members Pvt. Antwone Atkinson, Army Pvt. Daryl
tickets in a random drawing to the 56th than Air, which is why there were eight Barriteau, Army Spc. Charles Blakeney,
Presidential Inauguration. names picked for Army and four for Air. Army Maj. Curtis Cherry, Air Force Air-
Washington, D.C., Congresswoman If the Guard member could not attend man 1st Class Tiffany Clark, Army Staff
Eleanor Holmes gave 12 tickets to the the inauguration, they could give it to a Sgt. Anthony Cowell, Air Force Staff
District of Columbia for Soldiers and friend or family member. Sgt. Mikyung Kang, Air Force Staff
Airmen who live in the District of Co- “I got a call from Col. Jones, [113th Sgt. DeLoniel McCombs, Army Pvt. Pa-
lumbia. Mission Support Group commander,] trice McNair, Air Force Senior Airman
Brig. Gen. Linda K. McTague, Joint that I won the ticket,” said Staff Sgt. Michael Miller, Army Warrant Officer
Force Headquarters – District of Co- Mikyung Kang, 113th Civil Engineer George Palmer, and Army Spc. Jessica
lumbia assistant adjutant general - Air, Squadron operations management ap- Pollard.
and Brig. Gen. Barbaranette T. Bolden, prentice. “I was surprised because I usu- This was the first time inauguration
JFHQ - DC assistant adjutant general - ally don't ever win anything. I thought it tickets were given to the DCNG. Staff Sgt. yanira gonzalez, 113th Logistics readiness Squadron mobility NCOIC, and Senior Airman Steve Dobbs, 113 LrS material handler tech-
nician, roll up sleeping bags after the inauguration. The sleeping bags will be dry cleaned and sealed in plastic and be stored for future use.
113 LRS provides inaugural necessities
trol NCOIC, was a member of the Joint Task
STory And phoToS By
Tech. SgT. AdriAnne L. WiLSon Force Supply staff.
eDitor The JTF J4 [supply] office was account-
able for providing 7,000 inaugural partici-
The 113th Logistics Readiness Squadron pants cots, sleeping bags, shower and bath-
was tasked in supplying clothing, cots, sleep- room installments, heater units and personal
ing bags and other items for the 56th Presi- necessities.
dential Inauguration. Sergeant Robinson coordinated and imple-
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Presidential Inauguration ticket to DCNg members who are also washington, D.C., residents January 17 in the DC Armory. the inauguration. Sgt. Wanda Robinson, 113 LRS stock con- SEE SUPPLy oN PAGE 15
Staff Sgt. goldsborough K. Ster-
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forms food service duties at the
DC Armory during the week of the
inauguration.
113 Services Flight
feeds thousands of
Soldiers, Airmen
during inauguration
magic happens,” said Sergeant Gadbois. outstanding services team that was put to
STory And phoToS By
Tech. SgT. AdriAnne L. WiLSon “Generating and executing the mission the test, and worked through challenges
eDitor involves the coordination of a number of and long hours to achieve mission suc-
squadrons and often times morphing from cess”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The 113th a services team member into a logistics “One hundred and sixty eight services
Services Flight prepared more than 24,000 readiness squadron, military personnel Airmen from 16 Air National Guard units
meals during the presidential inauguration. flight or operations squadron function.” supported this monumental task,” said
This inauguration was the first time the 113 The 113th Services Flight had to have Sergeant Gadbois. “Their support and
SVF was tasked to provide hot meals. For help from other Air National Guard Ser- commitment to deliver service to a total
previous inaugurations, they provided box vices Flights to make all of this happen. force made a seemingly impossible mis-
lunches to the DCANG marchers. “All services Airmen from 16 different sion a reality. The coordination and recep-
They fed thousands of Soldiers and Air- states became one team and effectively tion of 17 units with 18 field feeding plat-
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men who came from across the country. used home station training to successfully forms was a daunting task. Moreover, each Chaplains, assistants provide religious, spiritual guidance
“We provided hot breakfasts, MRE maintain constant communications to con- unit was deployed to one of 12 locations, Tech. Sgt. Latondra r. Collier, 113th wing chaplain’s assistant, and master Sgt. Amichele m. Johnson, 113 wg chaplain’s assistant, discuss
the different handouts they will hand out during the inauguration while working with Task Force blue.
lunches and hot dinners for the 7,000 Sol- trol food, personnel, equipment, and de-
diers and Airmen who provided support for liver hot, safe meals,” said Capt. Jacklyn
the inauguration for six days,” said Master Napier, 113 SVF commander. “We had an SEE SErVICES oN PAGE 15
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Sgt. Bruce A. Templeman, 113 SVF base that all the moving parts came
services technician. together to make it happen,” said
“There were 23 services Airmen acti- in or around the district with as- Sergeant Gadbois. “It’s hard to ters located throughout District of Columbia; assist augmentee
vated to sustain this extremely challenging sets and personnel to serve as see the forest through the trees Army and Air Guard support personnel in bed-down require-
mission,” said Senior Master Sgt. Fred- many as 1,100 service mem- when you are working in near- ments; issue cots, sleeping bags, hand, body, and foot warmers,
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inauguration. Thousands of servicemembers were served meals prepared by the 113 SVF.
Information Assurance 'Perspective' highlights
Air Force Good Conduct Medal reinstated
service before self
Microsoft offers $250,000 reward By MAj. pAuL ViLLAgrAn
a positive impact on good one of the oldest military
seCretary oF the air ForCe
By jAnie SAnToS publiC aFFairs order and discipline in the decorations dating back to
By MASTer SgT. ALLen M. hoTTe DeFense MeDia aCtivity - san antonio unit. It's part of our history World War II, has a long-
113th CoMMuniCations Flight India’s Ministry of External Af-
fairs infected with Spyware - WASHINGTON, D.C. – and we needed to bring it standing tradition in the
SAN ANTONIO – In the latest "Enlisted
$250,000 Reward Source IPs tracked to China Air Force officials an- back to where it rightfully Air Force and links Air-
Perspective, the Air Force's top enlisted Airman
Microsoft is offering a $250,000 Several computer systems with- nounced Feb. 11 the rein- should be, part of our en- men with those who served
reflects on the Air Force core value of "service
reward for information that leads to in the Indian government were statement of the Air Force listed heritage. throughout the history of
before self" and how Airmen incorporate this
the arrest and conviction of those infected with spyware. Their sen- Good Conduct Medal for "When an Airman is the service. In addition, Air
value in everyday life.
responsible for releasing the Con- sitive Pakistan department was enlisted members, effec- pinned with their first good Force officials solicited in-
"When we deploy; when we take a new as-
ficker/Downadup Worm onto the included in the systems infected. tive immediately and ret- conduct medal it's an event put from the field regarding
signment even though it isn't the location or the
internet. Each time an e-mail was sent a roactive to Feb. 6, 2006, they will never forget," the Good Conduct Medal.
timeframe we may have wanted; when we must
In October 2008, Microsoft copy was forwarded on to another when the medal was dis- he said. "I still remember, "All services present
retrain out of our career field even though we
released Microsoft Security Bul- address for harvesting by the at- continued. Airmen who are vividly, receiving my first the Good Conduct Medal
are very happy in our present duty -- these are
letin MS08-067 (Critical.) In No- tackers. The extent of the damage eligible should see an up- Good Conduct Medal." to those who distinguish
all examples of service before self," said Chief
vember the Conficker Worm was caused and the amount and type of date automatically in their General Newton echoed themselves by exemplary
Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKin-
released into the wild (Internet) information captured is still under records on the virtual Mili- Chief McKinley's words. behavior, so Airmen will
ley.
taking control of systems that were investigation. The source IP’s have tary Personnel Flight Web "Bringing this medal now have the same oppor-
The chief emphasized that service before
not patched. Conficker quickly had been tracked to servers located in site. back shows the Air Force tunity for recognition as
self does not mean neglecting family or per-
control of systems across the in- China. Whether these servers were Lt. Gen. Richard New- commitment of being all Air Force Soldiers, Sailors, Marines
sonal growth.
ternet numbering in the thousands. under the control of hackers is still ton, deputy chief of staff in when taking care of our good Conduct medal and Coastguardsmen,"
"While Air Force duties take up a large chunk
Use of the following precautions undetermined. for manpower and per- Airmen and their families," said Gen. Newton. "Chief
of our time, we must take every opportunity to
can prevent a system from becom- For more information go to www. sonnel, and Chief Master Gen. Newton said. "This is mit co-hosted by represen- McKinley is exactly right
spend time with our families and involve our-
ing infected. indianexpress.com and search for Sergeant of the Air Force a great tool for our com- tatives of the office of the that this is a great day for
selves in their lives too," Chief McKinley said.
1. Home: Set the Windows Update Cybersecurity breach. Rodney J. McKinley an- manders to recognize de- secretary of the Air Force the Air Force. A time-hon-
"This principle of service before self also
for Automatic. This will allow Mi- nounced the reintroduction serving Airmen." for manpower and reserve ored tradition is back."
does not mean Airmen should not pursue high-
crosoft patches to be installed as New security risk with HTTPS/SSL of the medal. The return of the medal affairs and the directorate For questions regarding
er education, participate in off-duty activities
soon as they are available. Hackers have a new tool to fool "This is a great day for comes after the secretary for manpower and person- updates to Air Force per-
or pursue personal and professional develop-
Work: Each computer system is Web surfers into thinking they are the Air Force," said Chief of the Air Force approved nel. sonnel records, Airmen can
ment," the chief said.
a member of a patching server that using a secure session with their McKinley. "The Air Force a recommendation from a Both directorates con- call the Air Force Contact
For more information on Air Force core
pushes updates automatically. Web browser. The tool is called Good Conduct Medal has January 2008 awards sum- tended that the AFGCM, Center at 1-800-616-3775.
values, the 17-page booklet "United States Air
2. Home: Installed antivirus soft- SSLstrip and can be used in what
Force Core Values" is available for download. History of the Air Force Good Conduct Medal
ware and configure for automatic is known as a Man in the Middle
This "Enlisted Perspective" and other senior
download of new definition files. attack.
leader viewpoints can be found on the library
Free antivirus software is available To the surfer the page appears The Air Force Good Conduct Airmen awarded this medal must with wings displayed and inverted,
section of Air Force Link.
for home use. For more informa- as the legitimate page and presents Medal was awarded only to enlisted have had character and efficien- standing on a closed book and a Ro- L
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AAFES aims to make attractive improvements
121 FS flies Pentagon officials
cilities in the coming months. "The old bers will enjoy hearing -- especially on
By pAcificA chehy
316th Wing publiC aFFairs dining facility on the east side of base a cold day like today -- is that we're
will have either a brand-name sandwich looking for an alternative source for
The Army and Air Force Exchange shop, like a Subway or Quizno's, put in the production of the APECs jackets in
Service's senior enlisted advisor to the there and that will help the folks work- order to better supply our MCSS out-
commanding general visited the local ing on the other side of the base," said lets. If there's one thing I can't stand it's
AAFES base facilities recently. Marc Chief Helm. when Airmen can't get what they need."
Floyd, Andrews and Bolling Consoli- "We saw a need and approached said Chief Helm.
dated Exchange general manager, gave AAFES and base leadership and told Chief Helm said AAFES custom-
Chief Master Sgt. Jeffry D. Helm a tour them that we were looking to better ers need to know that when they shop
of the AAFES facilities here as part of serve our customers on the east side of at AAFES, they are not just getting the
his tour of AAFES installations world- the base," said Mr. Floyd. "We're look- value that they get at the register, but
wide. ing for a healthy alternative for our they are helping the base at-large, as
"We operate fast food restaurants, customers -- like what can be found in well. "Roughly 67 percent goes back
military clothing sales, main stores, these sandwich shops -- we're working to the base in the form of youth cen-
and shoppettes worldwide and even in to meet and exceed their needs and ex- ters, car washes, auto hobby shops,
the most remote locations," said Chief pectations." child development centers and so on.
Helm, "We go where our military mem- "Additionally, other changes An- The other 33 percent goes to capital im-
bers go, especially downrange in Iraq drews will see in coming months in- provements because Airmen, Soldiers
and Afghanistan." cludes a brand new shoppette with an- and their Families should have modern
Army Morale, Welfare and Recre- other sandwich shop, eating area and facilities they can shop and dine in. No
ation, Air Force Services programs and an automatic car wash," said Mr. Floyd. money is leftover; it's all given back to
AAFES facilities are funded and up- "We are also looking at a major car care our military communities."
graded through revenues and dividends center, like a Firestone, that will offer a "When you shop here at the BX, all
generated through AAFES locations wider-range of car service and the Don- the shopping dollars are returned to the
and the online site, www.aafes.com. er Kabob is going in the old Church's base," said Mr. Floyd. "When you shop
Thanks to AAFES support by Team Fried Chicken location; that will start here, you can be assured you are help-
Andrews members, the base is sched- in March. ing to improve Andrews and the base
uled to see three key upgrades to the fa- "Another change our military mem- community."
PhoTo BY AIRMAN 1ST CLASS SARAh hAYES
Craig Duehring
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man of Securing America’s Future Energy
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