MAY FLIGHT BRIEF 2016

MOVING THE MILITARY

165th AW Logistics Readiness Squadron deploys to Puerto Rico to train with the Puerto Rico . AROUND THE WING

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Master Sgt. Caesar Dechoudens, a fuels specialist from the 156th Airlift Wing, prepares to test fuel supplies during a manpower assistance visit with the 165th AW May 19, 2016. Airmen from the 165th AW travelled to Puerto Rico to conduct a manpower assistance visit with the 156th AW to conduct training and exchange best practices. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Jamila Haven/Released)

The Airlift Chronicle is an Air Force funded monthly digital newsletter. This is an authorized publication for the member of the 165th Airlift Wing, Air National Guard. Contents of this newsletter are not the official view of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the or the Adjutant General of Georgia. The editorial content is provided by the 165th Public Affairs Office. MOVING THE MILITARY GUARD DAWGS IN PUERTO RICO

Maintenance Suppy Technicians from the 165th Airlift Wing and 156th Airlift Wing discuss best practices during a manpower assistance visit at Muniz Air National Guard Base, Puerto Rico, May 18, 2016. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Jamila A. Haven/Released)

Tech. Sgt. Denise Hopkins (left) from the 165th AW and Airman 1st Class Jason Perez 156th AW, both material supply specialists, take measurements while re-warehousing bulk assets May 18, 2016 at Muniz Air National Guard Base, Puerto Rico. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Amber Williams/Released) Story by: AIRMAN 1ST CLASS JAMILA HAVEN Photos by: TECH. SGT. AMBER WILLIAMS & AIRMAN 1ST CLASS JAMILA HAVEN Thirty-one Airmen from the 165th Logistics Readiness provide more Squadron, 165th Airlift Wing, deployed to Muñiz challenges than Air National Guard Base to participate in a training their mainland support manpower assistance visit from May 14 - 23, counterparts Carolina, Puerto Rico. therefore, overcoming The focus of the 10-day joint training duty deployment these additional facilitated by Lt. Col. Denny Lozano, commander of challenges are the 156th LRS and Maj. William St. Clair, operations vital to how the officer assigned to the 165th LRS. Their included LRS units can troubleshooting challenges, perfecting processes, and provide support Senior Airman Joshua Spivey from the 165th to civilians Airlift Wing drives a forklift while moving assets making sure unit compliances were met while also prepared for the Defense Reutilization and sharpening skills and providing additional training for and military Marketing Office at the 156th Airlift Wing. daily operations. personnel.

“Savannah is part of the local area for flying for us so at Master Sgt. Vernita Jones, traffic management times we’ve had to work together,” said Lozano. “We’re specialist assigned to 165th LRS, said one example both C-130 units and Air National Guard units and specific to the Traffic Management Office at Muñiz it’s [the manpower visit] just a healthy way to compare is the Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service notes on how we’re operating.” options for shipping containers. Unlike the 165th, the 156th containers must be full before it can ship Providing logistical support for an island can each week. This provides challenges because it may take longer to transfer or dispose of surplus products U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Denny Lozano, Commander of the Logistics Readiness Group for the 156th Airlift Wing addresses LRS Airmen from the 165th Airlift Wing and 156th Airlift Wing, May 17, 2016. Airmen from the 165th AW LRS travelled to Muniz Air National Guard Base to conduct a manpower assistance visit with the Puerto Rico Air National Guard. (Air National Guard photo by 1. Tech. Sgt. Amber Williams/Released) potentially causing the TMO warehouse to become backed-up.

TMO is one of many units within LRS tasked with providing equipment, supplies and transportation for airborne forces.

“The Guard, in my opinion, has three basic missions, to recruit, train and equip,” said Lozano. “LRS serves that third pillar - to equip.

“We equip and then we make things move. Logistics is 2. about movement,” said Lozano.

PHOTO CAPTIONS 1. Master Sgt. Caesar Dechoudens a fuels specialist with the 156th AW prepares to unload fuel from a fuel truck at Muniz Air National Guard Base, Puerto Rico May 18, 2016. (Photo by A1C Jamila Haven/Released)

2. Tech. Sgt. Stephen Morris, a 165th AW air transportation specialist packs a parachute for an air drop at the 156th Airlift Wing in Puerto Rico. (Photo by A1C Jamila Haven/Released) 3 3. A heavy palette is dropped from a 156th AW C-130 Hercules during night operations while conducting a manpower assistance visit at Muniz Air National Guard Base. Airmen from the 165th AW. (Photo by A1C Jamila Haven/Released)

4. Lt. Col. Denny Lozano presents Maj. William St. Clair with a momento on behalf of the 156th AW after completion of the manpower assistance visit. (Photo by Tech. Sgt. Amber Williams) 4. AROUND THE WING

First Lt. Sarah Brown and Tech. Sgt. Brittany Rinaldi accept an award on behalf of Senior Airman Trayvonne Baker. Presenting the award on behalf of the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce’s Military Affairs Council, were Lt. Gen. Mike Murray, Leadership from 165th Airlift Wing pose for a group former commander of the 3rd Infantry Division; photo at the National Museum of the Mighty 8th Bill Cathcart, Honorary 165th AW Commander and Air Force during the last month’s 2016 Legacy Gala. chairmain of the Chamber’s Military Affairs Council (courtesy photo) and Whip Triplett, chairman of the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce. Baker was recognized as 165th AIRLIFT WING 70th ANNIVERSARY Outstanding Airman of the Year for the Greater Savannah Area. DESIGN CONTEST Here’s an opportunity to leave a lasting impression on the history and legacy of the 165th Airlift Wing! In October the 165th AW celebrates our 70th anniversary! To commemorate we are commissioning our Airmen to create a logo marking this occasion. All Airmen are encouraged to submit and a winner will be selected by Col. Rainer G. Gomez, Col. James Marren, Lt. Col. Donald Pallone, Lt. Jeffrey Bezore, and Command Chief Master Sgt. Roy Patterson. The winner will not only have the On May 20th, 2016 members from the Effingham opportunity to put their stamp on this occasion, County, Ga., High School, Air Force Junior ROTC but will also will be awarded some fabulous gift program visit the 165th Airlift Wing, Savannah, cards. Ga., for a military orientation flight and aircrew All submissions must be sent in by Sunday of flight equipment demonstrations. Master Sgt. Jorge August Drill, in a png file, 250ppi minimum, and Chavez and Staff Sgt. Adam Best give a briefing and 2x2 or larger. All submissions must be sent to: demonstration on the equipment they use to perform their duties. (U.S. Air National Guard Photos by Staff [email protected] Sargent Noel Velez/Released) Our heritage is important! Help us make #TBT ON FACEBOOK? happen by sharing some of your favorite old Give us a “like” 165th AW photos and captions with us on @ Facebook! 165TH AIRLIFT WING AROUND THE WING SAFANG Our friends at SAVANNAH ASSOCIATION OF FLYING AIR NATIONAL GUARDSMEN are now on Facebook! Be sure to give them a “like” to keep up with their latest events!

The headstone of “Brownie,” the unit Mascot from 1952 to 1964, was moved by both current and former members of the Wing. The headstone had to be relocated to make room for the new operations building project. The headstone has been placed next Members of the Savannah Association of Flying Air to the site of the F-84 & F-86 located near building National Guardsmen came to the 165th Airlift Wing 302. Even our canine friends are not forgotten as our for their annual ‘Pig Pickin’ May 6, 2016. unit continues to make history. UPCOMING EVENTS:

LUNCH SOCIALS: JULY 20, 2016 OCTOBER 19, 2016

ANNUAL FALL BANQUET: OCTOBER 15, 2016

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