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April 2016 Formula for Success by Col April 2016 Formula for Success By Col. Steven Jamison, Commander, 108th Maintenance Group Recently, there was a parade through Philadelphia honoring all feel confident in our the Villanova University men’s basketball team for their recent abilities to expertly execute last-second win in the NCAA championship. This win, in the the mission under any cir- most closely contested championship game in history, was not cumstances. This confidence just the result of an amazing, buzzer-beating three-point shot; breeds success. it was the culmination of months and years of preparation and Positive Attitudes: hard work. Early in the second half, As I watched the incredible performances of both teams in Villanova found itself down the final minute, I was struck by the parallels of this basket- by seven points to their ball game and the 108th Wing’s inspection this weekend. In opponent. Rather than dis- order to ensure success in our challenging mission, members play frustration under this of the 108th will need to demonstrate the same championship pressure, the team contin- qualities as the Villanova team: confidence, positive attitudes, ued to execute their game and teamwork. plan, eventually taking the lead less than six minutes “...we too should have later. Demonstrating a positive attitude when events are not proceeding exactly as planned has the effect of improv- confidence in our abilities to ing the performance of those around us. Over the course of this weekend, there will be situations when things do not go overcome any obstacles.” according to plan. We need to accept them and address them with a positive attitude, providing positive energy that others Confidence: When Villanova’s Kris Jenkins was asked what will feed off. he was thinking while taking a long, three-point shot as time Team Work: A Villanova player had the ball in his hands was running out, his response was, “I think every shot is going with fewer than four seconds to play in the game. Tightly in, so that one felt no different.” That confidence stems from defended, he could have attempted a difficult final shot, but countless hours of practice and faith in his abilities. Our Air- instead, he passed to an open Jenkins, and the rest is history. men will face challenges this weekend, and we too should have We in the 108th Wing represent a highly trained, extremely confidence in our abilities to overcome any obstacles. Over the capable team. No one Airmen or organization can accomplish past three months, we have refined our processes and increased our mission without the assistance of other team members. The our knowledge base on our tasked mission, with the outcome inspection this weekend is not an inspection of our different being a steady, improved performance. As a result, we should groups or squadrons – it’s a Wing inspection. From security IF IT’S INTERESTING, WE’RE INTERESTED. CALL PA AT 754-4173 This funded Air Force news- letter is an authorized pub- WING TIPS STAFF On the cover lication for members of the Col. Andrew P. Keane - Commander, 108th Wing U.S. military services. Con- 2nd Lt. Jacquelyn E.Vasvari-Toke - Public Affairs Officer April is Sexual Assault tents of Wing Tips are not necessarily the official view Master Sgt. Carl Clegg - Superintendent, Public Affairs Awareness and Prevention of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Depart- Master Sgt. Mark C. Olsen - NCOIC, Public Affairs Month. Every Airmen can ment of Defense, or the Department of the Air Force. Tech. Sgt. Matt Hecht - Photojournalist do their part by not being a The editorial content is edited, prepared and provided Tech. Sgt. Armando Vasquez - Photojournalist bystander who does nothing by the Public Affairs Office of the 108th Wing, 3327 Staff Sgt. Brian Carson - Photojournalist Charles Blvd., Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. when sexual assault or Senior Airman Kellyann Novak - Photojournalist harassment occurs in front All photographs are U.S. Air Force photographs, un- Airman 1st Class Julia Pyun - Photojournalist of them. (U.S. Air National less otherwise indicated. Airman 1st Class Maria Rella - Broadcast Journalist Guard photo illustration www.facebook.com/pages/108th-Wing by Master Sgt. Carl Clegg/ www.twitter.com/108thWing Released) www.flickr.com/photos/108th_wing https://www.youtube.com/user/108thWing 2 forces guarding the flight line, to the flight surgeons examining the aircrew, to countless others making the mission happen, the entire Wing is fully engaged to ensure success of our mission. We all need to look out for our other team members by immedi- ately addressing any unsafe or improper conditions before they become a problem. As Lt. Col. Christian Lawlor, chief of safety, always reminds the battle staff, “There is no goal for this inspection that justifies the assumption of any risk that would result in the injury of any personnel or damage to any equipment.” Our current inspected mission is an incredibly important, no- fail mission. During the course of events this weekend, the 108th Wing will be faced with numerous challenges and obstacles. I have no doubt we will - through our confidence, positive at- titudes, and team work - excel in every situation, seen or un- foreseen. The Airmen of this Wing possess an excellent depth of knowledge, a practiced expertise, and a safety conscious outlook toward mission accomplishment. Just as Villanova University is now the NCAA champion, I believe the 108th Wing is currently the best in the world in any mission. All photos: Members of the 108th Wing prepare for inspection to ensure mission readiness at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., April 11, 2016. Click on the image below to watch a short video of the exercise. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Carl Clegg/Released) 3 Warrior Week 2016 1 2 Photo Above: Airman 1st Class Justin Addison assists with deploying a life raft during Water Survival Training at the the Fort Dix pool at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., March 17, 2016. (Photo by Photo 1: Airman 1st Class Dannielle Garcia, left, checks to see if Senior Airman Kellyann Novak) Airmen properly donned their M50 joint service general purpose Photo Below: Members of the 108th Wing listen to their instructors masks and mission-oriented protective posture gear during the wing’s during Water Survival Training at the the Fort Dix pool at Joint Expeditionary Skills Rodeo at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., March 17, 2016. (Photo by Senior N.J., March 20, 2016. (Photo by Master Sgt. Mark C. Olsen) Airman Kellyann Novak) Photo 2: Airmen with the 108th Wing, New Jersey Air National Guard, practice covering assets to prevent damage during the wing’s Expeditionary Skills Rodeo at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., March 20, 2016. (Photo by Master Sgt. Mark C. Olsen) Photo 3: Left to right, Capt. Andy Kohlbecker, Lt. Col. George Pierson, Master Sgt. Carl Heinert and Capt. Mike Jewell look over their radio as they head to their next point during the Combat Survival Continuation Training at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., March 19, 2016. (Photo by Airman 1st Julia Pyun) Photo 4: Staff Sgt. Miguel Berrora, right, instructs Airmen on what they can do if they were to be stranded in an unknown location during the Combat Survival Continuation Training at Joint Base McGuire- Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., March 19, 2016. (Photo by Airman 1st Julia Pyun) 3 4 4 Airmen allowed to wear Raven Tab on ABUs By Chief Master Sgt. Mike Rakauckas, Superintendent, 108th Mission Support Group, Raven 293 In December 2015, the Air Force Uniform Board authorized the wear of the Raven tab on the Airman Battle Uniform in ac- cordance with Air Force instruction 36-2903. The tab displays the name “Raven” and is worn on the upper crest of the left sleeve of the ABU a quarter inch below the top shoulder seam, above and centered on the enlisted chevrons. In order to be authorized to wear the tab you must have graduated from the Phoenix Raven Qualification Course. Air Force Ravens are security forces personnel qualified to perform as members of a force protection team assigned to deploy with Department of Defense aircraft to austere environments. Ravens are trained to perform as teams to detect, deter, and counter threats to personnel and aircraft at deployed locations by performing close-in aircraft security and advising aircrew on force protection measures. Ravens are trained to perform anti-hijacking duties on select mis- sions. In order to be chosen as one of these qualified Airmen, Ravens undergo a rigorous selection process to ensure that only the highest caliber Airmen are selected to be trained as force protection ambassadors for missions abroad. The unique aspect of the Air National Guard Ravens is that most of them have deployed multiple times during multiple con- flicts. The Airmen bring a wealth of experience that cannot be duplicated. The heritage of the security forces Phoenix Raven is one that 108th Ravens have contributed by deploying across the globe for the past 17 years. The 108th Security Forces Ravens have deployed in support of operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, Fundamental Justice, New Dawn, Coronet Oak and Department of Defense contract flights. When you see a fellow Airman within the 108th Wing wear- ing the Raven tab it is not only authorized, but also a symbol of accomplishment within the Security Forces career field. The first Ravens graduated in February 1997. Since then, more Members of the 108th Wing who earned than 2,200 Air Force security forces have graduated from the Phoenix Raven course.
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