Jan. 13, 2012

16 Pages·2012·4.83 MB·English

Vol. 3 No. 2
Jan. 13, 2012
Missouri Guard’s attack battalion officially transitions to
Apache Longbow
Team Whiteman
welcomes the AFGSC
Inspector General Team

On the Inside
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Lt. Gen. James Kowalski,
Air Force Global Strike Com-
mand commander, visited
Whiteman Airmen during a
base visit Jan. 6 here.
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Man on the Street: Why is
your job mission critical?
Team Whiteman was asked
why their job is mission criti-
cal.
U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Bryan Crane
The spouses of current and former 1-135th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion commanders christened the first Longbow, a tradition contin-
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ued by the aviation community to protect their aviators as they meet the challenges faced daily in the unforgiving sky. From left, Barbara
McNeal, Deanna Burson, Julie Hausman and Julie Schreffler.
From the Frontlines: Se-
nior Airman Piara Swank
Airman’s Attic finds By Rachel Knight base.
[email protected] Col. Shane Openshaw, U.S. Army Apache Pro- When it comes to indi-
are one of a kind gram manager, said it was hard to believe that three vidual responsibility for mis-
The Missouri National Guard’s 1-135th Attack
years ago, this battalion had no plan, no money and sion success, one Air Force
Reconnaissance Battalion held a roll out ceremony
By Airman 1st Class Montse Ramirez that officially transitioned the battalion to an AH- no direction where it was going from the A Model Global Strike Airman helped
509th Bomb Wing Public Affairs 64D Apache Longbow unit Sunday. Apaches. get items and services that an
“Team Apache is strong today, but it’s getting expeditionary unit needs dur-
The battalion, overseen by the 35th Combat
The Airman’s Attic here is a place where stronger tomorrow,” Openshaw said. ing her recent deployment to
Aviation Brigade in Sedalia, has a rich history as
Airmen and their families can make dona- Mike Burke, director of business development Southwest Asia.
an Army Aviation Battalion within the Missouri
tions and find needed items. for Boeing’s Attack Helicopter Program, echoed
National Guard. The battalion has flown the UH-1
“We are a service for Airmen E-5 and Huey, OH-58A/C Kiowa Warrior and the AH-1 Danner and Openshaw on how important the day 8
below and their dependents,” said Corey was for both Boeing in Mesa, Ariz., and for the
Cobra.
Kmon, senior spouse advisor. "We provide In 1999, the battalion was designated as one of Missouri National Guard. Housing privatization
free items to low income airmen who need eight National Guard battalions to receive the AH- During the ceremony, the tradition of exchang- mass lease signings
everyday items but have a limited budget. ing the AH-64D logbook signifies the transfer of
64A Apache. In 2002, the first AH-64A helicopter
At the end of the day we are a money saver.” the aircraft. David Koopersmith, vice president of Housing Privatization Mass
arrived at Whiteman Air Force Base. In August
The goal of the Airman’s Attic is to im- Boeing’s Attack Helicopter Program, presented Lease signings are scheduled
2009, the National Guard Bureau designated the
prove the welfare of Air Force ID card hold- Openshaw with the logbook. Openshaw passed it Jan. 30 through Feb. 1 at Mis-
battalion as the sixth Army National Guard Long-
ers assigned to this Air Force Global Strike onto Danner. Danner passed it onto the 35th Com- sion's End from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
bow battalion and began fielding it with aircraft in
base. The attic carries furniture, household bat Aviation Brigade’s Commander Col. Mark
October 2011.
appliances, and clothing for all ages, sea- McLemore with the logbook ending in the hands
“What a great day for the Attack Battalion and Weather
sonal decorations, electronics, books, toys, of Lt. Col. James Schreffler, 1-135th ARB com-
for the CAB as a whole,” said Maj. Gen. Stephen
games and uniform items. L. Danner, adjutant general of the Missouri Na- mander. Schreffler then tossed the key to Lt. Col. Today Sunday
The attic is open Tuesdays and Fri- tional Guard. He continued that he looks forward Thomas Burson, Army Aviation Support Facility Mostly Sunny Sunny
days from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The program to a great long history with the Longbow aircraft commander, as the manager of the flying hour pro- Hi 33 Hi 51
is manned by volunteers who are mostly in a great new building on a premiere active duty See Longbow, page 9 Lo 25 Lo 35
spouses of active duty members.
“During the days we are not open we go Saturday Monday
Meet and Greet with George Brett and Kansas City Royals
through donations,” Kmon said. “If we were Partly Cloudy Cloudy/Wind
open more often, the items would be picked Team Whiteman is invited to come out and meet George Brett and other Kansas City Royals players Hi 49 Hi 58
See Attic, page 8 today, from 1:30-3 p.m. at Base Operations. A B-2 will also be towed for the occasion. Lo 23 Lo 32
2 The Warrior Commentary
Jan. 13, 2012
Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King
The Warrior
Jr.’s birthday by helping others
Editorial Staff
509th Bomb Wing Commander
By Jerald A.S. Alexander foundation for a specific race, ethnic- serving and helping others.
Brig. Gen. Scott Vander Hamm
509th Bomb Wing Equal Opportunity ity or color. There were veterans re- Prior to her passing in 2006, Coretta
turning from serving in brutal military Scott King, said, “…Martin Luther
“I am not interested in power for campaigns denied their rights to vote, King Jr. Day is not only for celebra- Chief, Public Affairs
power's sake, but I'm interested in seeking employment, purchasing or tion and remembrance, education and Capt. John Severns
power that is moral, that is right and leasing homes, accessing public trans- tribute, but above all a day of service.”
that is good.” -- Martin Luther King portation, or enrolling at public colleg- All across America on this holiday,
Jr. es and universities. That is why it is there are people regardless of their Editor
Heidi Hunt
Dictionary.com defines History as easy to displace these foul viewpoints age, color, religion, origin, race or so-
“the record of past events and times, from our memories. cial economic status that are perform-
especially in connection with the hu- A study conducted in 2010 by Pro- ing service in hospitals and shelters
Photojournalists
man race.” fessor Cathy Cohen, University of and wherever people need some help.
Our nation is 236 years old. Nu- Chicago, based on surveys and con- There are approximately 30 active duty Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Boutte
merous historians from various versations with the youth (18-24 years members and civilians partnering with
backgrounds have celebrated the ac- old) shared that 69 percent of black University of Central Missouri Office Senior Airman Nick Wilson
complishments of the United States. youth believe that racism still remains of Student Activities Jan. 16, uphold-
Senior Airman Laura Goodgame
However, within the archives of this a major problem. This is compared to ing King’s dream of serving others.
country there are stories containing 32 percent of whites and 51 percent of Let us remember King’s inspiring
Airman 1st Class Montse Ramirez
vile atrocities placed on citizens be- Latinos. words and his vision which guided our
cause of their race, color, national ori- So, why is it necessary to celebrate country to truly understand the prin-
Airman 1st Class Bryan Crane
gins, religion and gender. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birth- ciples of democracy. Mrs. King said,
This is why millions of Americans day? We honor a man who cultivated “We commemorate on this holiday the
between 18-40 years old cannot envi- his qualities of dignity, compassion, man of action, who put his life on the Layout and Design
sion a time within the American land- leadership and strength to confront line for freedom and justice every day, The Sedalia Democrat
scape where unlawful discrimination segregation and social injustice. This the man who braved threats and jail
was visible. observance is an opportunity for all and beatings and who ultimately paid
Published by the Sedalia Demo-
Signs were posted stipulating the Americans to remember what moti- the highest price to make democracy a
crat, a private firm in no way connected
use of a park bench, lavatory, or water vates each of us to do what is right for reality for all Americans.”
with the U.S. Air Force, under exclu-
sive written contract with Whiteman Air
Do you have what it takes Force Base.
Commander's
This civilian enterprise Air Force
to be a ‘new monkey’? newspaper is an authorized publication
Corner
for members of the U.S. military services.
Team Whiteman, By Staff Sgt. Brian Stives cide they dislike the blasts of water Contents of The Warrior are not neces-
Air Force Global Strike Command more than the pain in their stomachs sarily the official views of, or endorsed
The Nuclear Surety Inspection will begin Jan. 18 — a day
Public Affairs and give up their quest. by, the U.S. Government, the Depart-
that has been marked on our calendars for several months. We
The scientists then decide put ment of Defense or the Department of the
have exercised, polished, put in long hours, studied, and tested BARKSDALE AIR FORCE a fourth monkey in the cage. Sure Air Force.
ourselves for this...we are ready.
BASE, La. -- My boss sometimes enough, Monkey #4 decides the
As you recall, last week I held two commander’s calls and The appearance of advertising in this
calls me the new monkey. snacks would be better off in his
visited all the Security Forces Guard Mounts. I focused on the publication, including inserts or supple-
I hope that sentence has you ask- stomach, so he begins walking to-
NSI and our mindset/attitude. In less than 10 minutes, I gave you ments, does not constitute endorsement of
ing, "What in the world does that ward the other side of the cage.
1ra0t igouni doefl itnhees NtoS kI.e eWp ei na mre infidv efo dr atyhse douu-t mean?" If it does, I can't think of After a few steps, the three mon- the products or services advertised by the
and I want to reiterate those points to a better time to explain it, so here's keys who'd already given up on Department of Defense, the Department of
keep us focused and sharp. the story. the snacks get another unwelcome the Air Force or the Sedalia Democrat.
1) Be positive. This is YOUR base Some scientists put three mon- wash from the scientists. Monkey Everything advertised in this publication
that YOU have put hours of effort into to keys in a big cage. The monkeys #4 is slightly confused by what's shall be made available for purchase, use or
make it successful--be positive! are placed on one side of the cage going on behind him, but he con- patronage without regard to race, color, re-
2) Make a good first impression. We without food, while some savory tinues heading for the snacks on ligion, sex, national origin, age, marital sta-
never get a second chance to make a monkey snacks are placed on the the other side of the cage, until the tus, physical handicap, political affiliation or
good first impression--make it count — other side. I'm assuming those other monkeys sack him like a quar-
any other non-merit factor of the purchaser,
smile, look sharp! snacks were chocolate, since it's a terback.
user or patron. Editorial content is edited,
3) Don’t be surprised by anything. If there is a problem, don’t scientific fact that every living be- Now, Monkey #4 is lying on the
prepared and provided by the Public Affairs
panic, think it through. ing on our planet loves chocolate, ground, whimpering ever so slight-
4) Don't vent or whine to the IG about another unit/organiza- but that's beside the point. ly and somewhat puzzled by his office of 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air
tion even IF they are not supporting you. This is not the time for Anyway, the three monkeys play friends unexpected lesson in slam Force Base. All photographs are Air Force
it. around for a while, but then they get dancing, but still hears the snacks photographs unless otherwise indicated.
5) Remain professional and vigilant. The IG will be every- hungry and decide to jet over to the calling his name. So being a tough The deadline for article submis-
where, not just in our workspaces. other side of the cage to grab some monkey, he gets up and makes an- sions to the Warrior is Noon Friday. If
6) Brag about your people. It is all about the those individuals
snacks. However, as soon as they other attempt. By now, you know a holiday falls on Friday, the deadline
who make it happen, who maintain readiness in our B-2 fleet. Be
start going that direction, the sci- the story. Water. Whipping. Whim- then becomes 4 p.m. Thursday. Articles
proud of them and show them off!
7) Take responsibility for your area and programs. Excuses entists douse them with roughly 35 pering. Again and again, until the will be published on a space-available
million gallons of water. fourth monkey gets the point.
are not a good answer; instead give solutions to how the problem basis. Submissions does not guarantee
can be fixed. Dripping wet and slightly con- Then the scientists add a new publication.
8) Know the big picture — SAFE, secure and effective! fused, the monkeys momentarily twist: they pull out one of the old For more information, call the Warrior
9) Know the enemy, i.e. what has been noted at other bases. forget about the food and stay put. monkeys, put a new monkey in, and
Utilize information and reports from them because the IG has Not much longer, their stomachs try the experiment without water. office at 660-687-6123, e-mail: Whiteman.
already been through this with others. start growling and they decide to Sure enough, Mr. New Monkey [email protected], fax us: 660-687-
10) Finally, kick b*#t! Show how good you are. Do what go after the snacks again, only to goes after the food, only to be as- 7948, or write to us at:
you do every day to make me, your higher headquarters and your be doused once more. After a few saulted by the other monkeys until 509th Bomb Wing, 1081 Arnold Ave.,
country proud. more attempts, the monkeys decide he also gets the point and gives up. Bldg. 59, Whiteman AFB, Mo., 65305.
Defensor Vindex, they can't take the chance of ruining Now, all the monkeys are doing To advertise in The Warrior, call the
perfectly good chocolate with all what they've been trained to do, Sedalia Democrat at: 1-800-892-7856.
-Brig. Gen. Scott Vander Hamm the water in the cage, so they give
Commander up. Just kidding. Actually, they de- New Monkey, page 14
News The Warrior 3
Jan. 13, 2012
AFGSC commander visits Whiteman
NEWS BRIEFS
Nominations open for 2012
military child of the year award
Operation Homefront announced the
opening of the 2012 Military Child of
the Year Award nomination period. The
award will be given to an outstanding
military child from each Service – Army,
Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and
Coast Guard. The winners, who each
will receive $5,000, will be flown with a
parent or guardian to Washington, D.C.,
for special recognition ceremony April 5,
2012. Nominations are being accepted
online until Jan. 15 at www.Operation-
Homefront.net/MCOY.
13th annual MLK Gospel
Concert at UCM Jan. 16
Team Whiteman is invited to attend
the University of Central Missouri’s
celebration of the legacy of Dr. Martin
Luther King Jr. with the 13th annual Dr.
Martin Luther King Jr. Gospel Concert,
planned for 7:30 p.m. in Hendricks Hall
Jan. 16.
Exchange closed for inventory
The Exchange is scheduled to
conduct inventory and will be closed
Jan. 23. The Express, food court and
mall will remain open during this time.
Normal hours of operation will resume
9 a.m. Jan. 24 or upon completion of
inventory. For more information call
660-563-3001.
U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Boutte
Lt. Gen. James Kowalski, Air Force Global Strike Command commander, speaks to Whiteman Airmen during a base visit Jan. 6
AF Club Membership Drive
as Brig. Gen. Scott Vander Hamm, 509th Bomb Wing commander, looks on. Kowalski answered Airmen's questions about deploy-
The Air Force Club Membership
ment taskings, training experience and military force structure reshaping.
Drive is in full-swing now through Jan.
31. During this period, those who join Afghanistan airdrops surpass record levels in 2011
any Air Force club will automatically
receive three months of free dues, be en- By Master Sgt. Scott T. Sturkol discussed the importance of airdrops and According to Maj. Patrick Linson, sym-
rolled in the free cash back rewards pro- Air Mobility Command Public Affairs how good they are getting after receiving a posium chairperson from St. Joseph, Mo.,
gram and will win $5 to $100 instantly JPADS airdrop at Combat Outpost Herrera. where he serves as a combat tactics instruc-
upon application. For more information SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. "I was real skeptical (of JPADS) at tor in the Advanced Airlift Tactics Training
contact Mission’s End at 660-687-4422. (AFNS) -- In 2011, mobility Airmen deliv- first," said Army Capt. Brandon Kimbrel, Center, or AATTC, the symposium was im-
ering airdrops reached a new annual record COP Herrera commander, in a Nov. 27 re- portant "to build international partnerships
Missouri to honor 70th anniversary
with 75,956,235 pounds of cargo deliv- port by Staff Sgt. David Salanitri and Se- in the airdrop and airlift communities."
of Bataan Death March
ered. That's nearly 16 million more pounds nior Airman Patrick McKenna of U.S. Air The goal of the organizers, Linson said,
A Missouri Bataan Death March is
delivered than the previous record set in Forces Central Public Affairs in Southwest was to have participating international
scheduled in April 2012 (anniversary of
2010 of 60,400,000. Asia. "After the drop, I was real impressed. partners share their ideas and techniques.
event) to honor more than 50 Missouri-
At more than 75.9 million pounds We didn't see or hear the 'bird' at all. All of For the Air Force, the lessons learned from
ans who marched in the Bataan Death
- that's the equivalent of standing on a a sudden, we looked up and saw parachutes Afghanistan airdrops were particularly im-
March in World War II. The VFW and
mountain top and watching 553 Army M1 above us." portant.
American Legion posts, ROTC and Jr-
Abrams tanks -- or even 11,868 Chevrolet In the same AFCENT Public Affairs re- "Sharing these techniques was naturally
ROTC units, dignitaries and citizens who
wish to register can do so by logging on Silverado trucks -- floating down from the port, Army Staff Sgt. Denton Poe, 1st pla- beneficial to all involved," Linson added.
to www.missouribataanmarch.com. This sky with parachutes to a landing zone. toon sergeant at COP Herrera, said airdrops Numbers aside, the most important fac-
is a free, state-wide, 8-mile march to The record number, as recorded by Air are vital. tor behind the high number of airdrops
honor them. The website provides a his- Forces Central's Combined Air Operations "We're surrounded by mountains -- the may be the possible lives saved by keeping
tory, list of Missourians who marched Center at a non-disclosed base in South- snow sets in. The helicopter passes are im- convoys off the road in the remote, land-
and additional details. For more informa- west Asia, is also larger than the total num- passible by helicopter and the roads could locked areas of Afghanistan and the future
tion call 660-422-4200 between 6-9 p.m. ber of pounds delivered in Afghanistan by be clogged up," Poe said in the report.
potential for Air Force airdrop operations.
airdrop from 2006 to 2009 which combined "Utilizing airdrops with the GPS-guided
(Air Forces Central Public Affairs con-
Found property is 60,525,969 pounds. parachutes allows us that avenue to use in
tributed to this report.)
Keys, wallets, bicycles, jewelry, cel- On average mobility Airmen airdropped case we can't get resupplied by helicopters
lular telephones and other items have 6,329,686 pounds of cargo each month or vehicles by the road, which is a typical Editorial correction
been turned in as found property to Se- in 2011. Mobility Airmen completing the case come winter here." An editorial error was printed in the Jan.
curity Forces Investigations. To inquire airdrops flew C-130 Hercules and C-17 Perfecting the use of airdrops for com- 6 Whiteman Warrior. An article misspelled
about lost property, go to building 711, Globemaster III aircraft from various de- bat resupply as well as for humanitar- the name of the recipient of the academ-
room 305, or call 660-687-5342. Ve- ployed bases. They also completed the air- ian purposes continues to grow in the Air ic award for the B-2 Weapons Instructor
hicles have been identified as suspect- Course and was its distinguished graduate
drops in various forms - from the the use of Force. In July 2011, Air Mobility Com-
ed abandoned and will be towed at the as B-2 bomber pilot. His name is spelled
the traditional Container Delivery System, mand led an international communication
owner’s expense. For more information Maj. Ryan "Poacher" Bailey, 131st Bomb
or CDS, bundles to the Joint Precision Air- effort by holding the first International
about vehicles, contact Steven Scott at Wing, Missouri Air National Guard. We
drop System, or JPADS. Airdrop Symposium at Joint Base Lewis-
660-687-5342. apologize for any inconvenience.
In November 2011, one U.S. Army McChord, Wash.
4 The Warrior Advertisements
Jan. 13, 2012
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Feature The Warrior 5
Jan. 13, 2012
Fitness Center hosts
Wing Fitness Day
By Senior Airman Nick Wilson treme Military Training.
509th Bomb Wing Public Affairs Representatives from various base agencies, such as
the Airman and Family Readiness Center, the Health
The 509th Force Support Squadron's fitness center and Wellness Center, the Sexual Assault Response
hosted the annual Wing Fitness Day event Jan. 6. The Coordinator and Family Advocacy, presented display
event introduced new instructors and their classes and boards to demonstrate their missions and provided
demonstrated various fitness center activities. points of contact.
"We as military members need to be fit to fight and Wing Fitness Day also showed what members of the
Wing Fitness Day promotes that by offering classes base community can look forward to on a daily basis,
that spark interest in fitness," said Master Sgt. Robert according to Cerda.
Cerda, 509th FSS fitness center section chief. "Every- "There are many fitness exercises and fitness classes
thing that the fitness center offers, we will have on that that are enjoyable to take," Cerda said. "You can come
day." get fit and enjoy yourself in the process."
Some of the classes that were held included Zumba, The event was free and open to both military and
Psycho Blast, Lunchtime Blitz, Boot Camp and Ex- civilians.
U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Bryan Crane
Chief Master Sgt. Anna Collins, 509th Force Support Squadron
section supervisor, does an arm exercise during the Wing Fitness
Day at the Fitness Center Jan. 6.
U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Bryan Crane
Bain Walling, 509th Medical Group contract manager, does an arm exercise during Wing Fitness Day at
the Fitness Center Jan. 6. Right - Senior Airman Jessica Allison, 509th FSS, gets information from the
Family Advocacy display in the Fitness Center Jan. 6. Family Advocacy was at the Fitness Center to sup-
port Wing Fitness Day and spread awareness of child abuse and promote offered classes.
U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Bryan Crane
Kelly Perry, 509th Force Support Squadron fitness center personal trainer, teaches a reverse sit up exercise during Wing Fitness Day at the Fitness Center Jan. 6. Wing
Fitness Day gave people a chance to become familiar with resources the base offers to help members get in shape and stay healthy.
6 The Warrior Feature
Jan. 13, 2012
Man on the Street: Why is your job mission critical?
BySeniorAirmanLauraGoodgame
509thBombWingPublicAffairs
“It is important to sustain our
EachTeammemberatthisAirForceGlobalStrikeCommandbaseisan Airmen. For us at the Ozark Inn,
asset totheTotalForce IntegrationTeam.MembersofTeamWhiteman we like to give Airmen a home
tellwhytheir jobis missioncritical.
cooked meal and provide them a
safe place to hang out while their
WithoutweaponsloadcrewAirmen,
away from home.” -- Tech. Sgt.
there would be no Air Force deter-
Tamika Robinson, 509th Force
rent.”-- SeniorAirmanLee Smith-
Support Squadron Ozark Inn
Whaley, 509th Aircraft Maintenance
operations manager.
Squadron weapons load crew.
“My job is mission critical be-
cause everybody needs to eat to
stay alive.” -- Airman 1st Class
“We load deterrents onto our air-
Laketha Cooks, 509th Force Sup-
craft.”--StaffSgt.JamesMerrell,
portSquadron.
509thAMXSNCOincharge
standardized load crew.
“We in-process each Airmen assigned “We keep Airmen fi ttofightby
toWhiteman. We work closely with the maintainingthe healthandwelfare
firstsergeantsmakingsurethequality ofourWhitemancommunity.” --
oflifeisstandardized for our Airmen.” Capt.KennethPerson,509thMedi-
--StaffSgt.William Irizarry, 509th calSquadron registered nurse.
CivilEngineerSquadron dorm leader.
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Feature The Warrior 7
Jan. 13, 2012
From the Frontlines: Senior
Airman Piara Swank
SOUTHWESTASIA–SeniorAirmanPiaraSwank,380thContractingSquadron(hold-
ing paddle), with members of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing during the Fourth of
Julyactivities July 5, 2011. The team won first place in the boat races.
ByHeidiHunt Four Council (Airman’s Council) and
509thBombWingPublicAffairs teamed up with Force Support Squad-
ron and the USO for our version of
Whenitcomestoindividualrespon-
America’s Got Talent, haunted house
sibility for mission success, one Air
andluau,”shesaid.
Force Global Strike Airman helped get
“Beingabletoexperienceadifferent
itemsandservicesthat an expeditionary
culture, meeting awesome people and
unitneedsduringherrecent deployment
learning a lot of new things were the
toSouthwestAsia.
best part of my deployment,” Swank
Senior Airman Piara Swank re-
said. “It also made my day when I re-
turnedNov.13,2011,afterspendingsix
ceivedacarepackage.”
months deployed as a contingency con-
According to her supervisor, it was
tracting officer with the 380th Expedi-
not uncommon for Swank to step up
tionary Contracting Squadron construc-
and hit the ground running with mini-
tionflight.
malguidance.
“We were force multipliers,” said
“She did a great job,” said Capt.
Swank.“Weprovidedsupportbyaward-
Dawud K. Shillingford, 633rd Con-
ingandadministering contracts to fulfi ll
tracting Squadron Flight Commander
commodities, services and construction
specialized contracts. “Typically, her
requirements.”
position was filled by a seasoned staff
Swank worked on contracts such as
sergeant or higher (her counterpart had
adding fence to secure the flight line,
eight years of construction experience
moving the fuel station to U.S. Con-
underhisbelt.)
trolled area to ensure that only DoD
“What Swank lacked in experience
personnel can have access to the fuel
she made up with in common sense,
that we are paying for, building a new
organizational skills, keen research of
communication tower for the Navy and
the regulations and maturity,” he said.
building a new fitness sprung for those
“I personally shadowed Swank (at the
whodocrossfittraining.
Her day-to-day duties included pro- time) for her first week and quickly re-
cessing passes for contractors, process- alized that she left her quiet demeanor
ing material submittal forms, updating in the office when meeting or negotiat-
projectstatuses,sitevisits, meeting with ing with a predominately male domi-
contractors and customers and sources natedcontractorbaseandheldherown.
forpotentialvendors. Swank is the number one Airman I’ve
Swanksaidwhile deployed she had a had the pleasure to lead and work with
different responsibility from her job du- in my 21 plus years in the contracting
tiesatWhiteman. careerfield.”
“Here we have contracting offi cers While Swank said she made the
who review and sign contracts,” she most of her first deployment, she said
said. shemissedherfamilyandfriends.
“There, the pace was faster and the Now more than ever, Swank said
Pleasesignmeupforthefollowing6-dayonlinesubscription workload was heavier,” she continued. her deployment made her appreciate
option(checkone):
“I had to be both the administrator and the sacrifices and work that deployed
1monthe-editionfor$7.00permonth
contracting officer. Most of my experi- members and their families have to
1yeare-editionfor$84.00
encedealtwithpurchasingsupplies and make.
services. “It also made me realize the impor-
Swank’s effort to help boost mo- tance of the work and training that we
rale among servicemembers during her doatourhomestation,”shesaid.“Iam
deployment was tailored to building alsohonoredtohaveworkedwithsuch
700S.Massachusetts friendshipsandnetworking, she said. amazing people who truly exemplify
Sedalia,Missouri65301 “I was the secretary of the First AirForcecorevalues.”
660-827-4400
8 The Warrior
Jan. 13, 2012
442nd Fighter Wing MDS upgrades facility
By Staff Sgt. Danielle Wolf "It wasn't economical for us to build a new facility, ter Sgt. Rachel Grant, 442nd Medical Squadron. "Before,
442nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs which could have cost us $2-3 million," said Tim Storms, the office wasn't very user friendly. You'd have four desks
442nd Fighter Wing financial management officer. "But to crammed in a small space and not enough room for com-
The 442nd Medical Squadron recently received up- renovate the current facility cost less than $600,000. In the puters to complete our training on the weekends. The new
grades to its facility at the Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. long run, they have a more functional facility to accomplish office is a lot nicer and more effective for our reservists."
clinic. These upgrades included moving walls and offices, the current mission, and because the new facility is more The new facility also provides additional storage for of-
narrowing hallways for more office space and purchasing energy efficient, it will save us money." fice equipment and medical records - something the squad-
new furniture. The mission of the 442nd MDS is to provide adminis- ron is now seeing more of with the additional personnel in
During a time when budget cuts are common, it was im- tration support and train reservists. The new facility pro- the wing.
portant for the wing to upgrade its facilities in an economi- vides a better utilization of space with new furniture that "The medical squadron itself has grown, and it was no
cal way. allows more efficient workspace. The operational equip- longer a functional facility for the current mission," Storms
The facility, which used to be an active-duty operation ment trapped in the walls was no longer functional, so by said. "With budget constraints, we're no longer going to be
room back when the clinic was a hospital, had non-func- removing it, contractors were able to create more space for able to build new facilities; we're going to have to work
tioning operating equipment trapped behind walls and hall- offices and training. with what we already have. Restoring facilities is the wave
ways. This posed a space and electrical-efficiency concern. "The renovation really helped morale," said Senior Mas- of the future for the Air Force Reserve."
U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Wesley Wright
The 442nd Medical Squadron recently moved to an upgraded facility in December 2011. The squadron medically clears 442nd FW reservists before they deploy. The 442nd FW
is an A-10 Thunderbolt II Air Force Reserve unit here.
Attic Continued from page 1 Housing privatization
over and we wouldn’t have as much items for male and females and a
of a selection to offer our Airmen.” program called the Cinderella Proj-
mass lease signings
In order to give everyone a fair ect.
chance at getting what they need, “The Cinderella Project is a dress
Housing Privatization Mass Lease sign- Members currently residing on base
there is a limit to the number of on loan program for all active duty
ings are scheduled Jan. 30 through Feb.1 at who do not intend to sign a lease with BBC
items they can take. This also helps ranks and their dependents,” Kmon
Mission's End from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. may visit the Housing Management Of-
to ensure items are actually being said. “We offer formal and semi- The transition to privatized family hous- fice beginning Jan. 17, to receive orders for
used and not taken elsewhere for formal gowns of all colors, styles ing is currently scheduled to occur March 1. off-base relocation. Per Air Force policy,
profit. and sizes. Some dresses are brand In preparation, BBC will hold mass lease members who chose to move off base in-
signings from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1 at Mission's stead of signing a lease are entitled to a
“Getting an item is as easy as new but most of them are donated.
End from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. funded move (either commercial or DITY)
walking through the door,” Kmon The only obligation of the borrower
Everyone living in on-base family hous- and a partial dislocation allowance. Due
said. “As long as they have an ID is to bring the dress back cleaned.”
ing on March 1 or beyond, regardless of to the amount of time involved in generat-
indicating that they or their spouse On a weekly basis, Kmon said projected move-out date, is required to sign ing orders, scheduling TMO, and final out-
is E-5 or below then they can sign they serve on average 300 to 350 a lease with BBC. BBC has made special processing of Military Family Housing, it
in and can take the items they want. Airmen. provisions for those members who have al- is critical that residents electing not to sign
ready scheduled to move out shortly after a lease visit the Housing Office beginning
“The items come from dona- “Unfortunately the building we
March 1. (i.e. those with PCS orders, signed Jan. 17, or as soon as possible thereafter, to
tions community members give are housed in right now is on a
contracts to purchase homes off base, etc.) begin the process.
us,” Kmon said. “We receive every demolition list,” Kmon said. “Al-
Prior arrangements, however, must be Questions for BBC may be directed to
item that could be useful to others though there is no date for demoli- coordinated through the Housing Manage- the BBC Whiteman Community Manager,
except for large furniture due to tion, we worry because we are non- ment Office and approved by BBC. Bottom Ms. Shelly Fischer at (off-base line) 660-
lack of space. The items we can’t profit so we might not get re-housed line: If the on-base home will be occupied 687-0560, or the Assistant Manager, Lynn
for any period of time on or after March 1, a Meline at (off-base line) 660-687-0561.
use are donated to Big Brothers Big somewhere else on base.”
lease must be signed. Dial 99-1-660 before either of these num-
Sisters.” The Airman’s Attic is located in
Leases and resident guides will be made bers since they are off-base numbers.
In addition to the attic having building 410 between clothing sales
available for review as soon as possible, Questions can be directed to the Air
household, clothing items and toys, and the post office. For more infor- pending final Air Force and BBC approval. Force Housing Management Office at 660-
it also has a room with uniform mation call 660-687-9020. Projected release date is the week of Jan. 16 687-1840.
The Warrior 9
Jan. 13, 2012
Missouri Guard’s attack battalion officially
transitions to Apache Longbow
U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Bryan Crane
Soldiers from the 1-135th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion clap as the AH-64D Apache Longbow Helicopter unveils Sunday. The unveiling was part of the AH-64D Apache
Longbow Helicopter Roll Out Ceremony, which also included a christening, helicopter tour, and passing of the logbook, a long-standing tradition in the U.S. Army.
U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Bryan Crane U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Bryan Crane
Maj. Gen. Stephan Danner, Missouri National Guard adjutant general receives the A child sits in the cockpit of an AH-64D Apache Longbow Helicopter during a tour
logbook from U.S. Army Col. Shane Openshaw, Army Apache program manager Sunday. The battalion, overseen by the 35th Combat Aviation Brigade in Sedalia, has
Sunday. Danner then passed it onto the 35th Combat Aviation Brigade’s Commander a rich history as an Army Aviation Battalion within the Missouri National Guard. The
Col. Mark McLemore with the logbook ending in the hands of Lt. Col. James Schreffler, battalion has flown the UH-1 Huey, OH-58A/C Kiowa Warrior and the AH-1 Cobra.
1-135th ARB commander.
Longbow
Continued from page 1
gram and maintenance of the aircraft. of helicopter rotors over Whiteman again Boeing presented Danner with an manders christened the first Longbow, a
“We have kicked off this year by break- after somewhat of a lull in activity as we Apache model and Schreffler with a tradition continued by the aviation com-
ing in our new aircraft, and beginning the turned in our dated Alpha model aircraft. framed photo of the first three Apache munity to protect their aviators as they
progression program for our aircrews,” The last A Model Apache aircraft left Longbows delivered to Boeing in Mesa, bravely meet the challenges faced daily in
Schreffler said. Whiteman Air Force Base Tuesday. The Ariz., prior to coming to Whiteman Air the unforgiving sky.
Schreffler told Brig. Gen. Scott Vander battalion is on schedule to receive the re- Force Base. For more information about the Mis-
Hamm, 509th Bomb Wing commander, mainder of the new D Model aircraft by Concluding the ceremony, the spouses souri National Guard, visit www.mo-
“I’m sure you have appreciated the sound this spring. of current and former 1-135th ARB com- guard.com.
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Jan. 13, 2012
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