Idaho Air Guard Members Awarded Safety Coins

January 2013 • Idaho Air Guard • Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho • “First Class or Not at All” • www.idaho.ang.af.mil Idaho Air Guard members awarded Safety Coins

Staff Sgt. Mathew Mill from the 124th Civil Engineering Squadron.

“We want the word out that we have established a Safety Awards Program and if a supervisor wants their people to be recognized then let the safety office know and we will follow up with it. We will be presenting Ground and Weapons Safety Plaques for quarterly and annual awards, as well,” said Sgt. Hobbs. Lt. Col. Tony Brown, 124th Fighter Wing Chief of Safety, left, awards coins to members from the 124th Maintenance Squadron Munitions Flight. Tech. Sgt. Michael Terbush, Senior Airman All supervisors from in the 124th David Jensen and Staff Sgt. Josh McGarvie all receive coins from the Safety Awards Program Fighter Wing should look for Safe- established by the Safety Office, Dec. 2 at Gowen Field, Idaho. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. ty Awards nomination forms on Sgt. Becky Vanshur either the wing SharePoint or the By Tech. Sgt. Becky Vanshur Safety Office award the following safety section of The Beacon Live. individuals a safety coin for their 124th Fighter Wing hard work and valiant efforts during this year’s ESOHCAMP,” said Airmen from the 124th Fighter Sgt. Hobbs during December drill. Wing have recently been awarded commemorative coins from Lt. Col. Master Sgt. Victor Overton, Tech. Tony Brown, Wing Chief of Safety, Sgt. Philip Walker, and Tech. Sgt. for their performance during the Russell Schildhauer from the 124th Environmental Safety Occupation- Maintenance Squadron Egress al Health Compliance Assessment Shop received coins. From the Management Program. 124th Munitions Flight, Tech. Sgt. Michael Terbush, Staff Sgt. Josh Senior Master Sgt. Brian Hobbs, McGarvie, and Senior Airman Tech. Sgt. Russell Schildhauer from the Wing Weapons Safety Specialist as- David Jensen and Staff Sgt. Mikel 124th Maintenance Squadron Egress Shop sisted Col. Brown in establishing Turner from the 124th Security shakes the hand of Lt. Col. Tony Brown, Forces Squadron also receive coins. 124th Fighter Wing Chief of Safety, as he a Safety Awards Program to rec- receives the safety coin from the Safety ognize and award members of the Awards Program, Dec. 2 at Gowen Field, Idaho Air National Guard on a per- Aside from the coins given today, Idaho. petual basis. Col. Brown will present coins to FOUR-PAGE FAMILY Master Sgt. Christopher Brearley Inside READINESS GUIDE “Today the 124th Fighter Wing from the base Fire Department and e http://bit.ly/124Beacon THE BEACON is the official newslet- COMMANDER’S ter of the 124th Fighter Wing, Idaho Air CALL National Guard. It is published monthly by the wing public affairs office. Views expressed may not be those of the U.S. Air Force, Air National Guard, Department of Follow-On Missions: Defense or U.S. government.

THE BEACON STAFF WING COMMANDER Col. Michael Nolan

PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER Lt. Col. Gary A. Daniel

PUBLIC AFFAIRS NCOIC Master Sgt. Tom Gloeckle PUBLIC AFFAIRS STAFF Tech. Sgt. Sarah Pokorney Tech. Sgt. Becky Vanshur Tech. Sgt. Heather Walsh 124th Fighter Wing Commander Colonel Mike Nolan addresses the wing Staff Sgt. Robert Barney enlisted force during December UTA. Over December Drill Col. Rood, Chief Master Sgt. Fenicottero and I had Contribute! the opportunity to address our Enlisted professionals covering a variety We welcome articles and cap- of topics. We promised to get back to you on the questions we couldn’t tioned photos relevant to mem- fully answer or that deserved further explanation. I would like to start by bers of the 124th Fighter Wing. Submissions must be accurate in fact, and expanding on our discussion about follow-on missions. will be edited for clarity and length. Arti- cles will be published as space permits. Future mission coordination for the Idaho Air National Guard occurs at They are due on Sunday of the UTA prior to the month the article will be published. the state level. The main line of communication between the state and the Submit articles as e-mail attachments National Guard Bureau is the Future Missions Database (FMD). This is on Microsoft Word. Photographs must be non-copyrighted prints of 300 dpi or a repository where we list the primary missions we feel we are best suited higher TIF or JPG images. Articles and to execute in the Idaho Air National Guard. Follow on flying missions images can be sent to: are certainly a priority but smaller mission sets are also included. For a 124TH FIGHTER WING mission to receive serious consideration we must present a strong business PUBLIC AFFAIRS 4474 S. DeHavilland St. case analysis. Boise, ID 83705-8103 Voice (208) 422-5398/5358 The Adjutant General of Idaho approves all initiatives before they are en- Fax (208) 422-6161 tered into the database. Currently, Idaho has several proposed missions to include the F-35, the F-15E, C-130J/MAFFS, an Air Support Operations E-MAIL US Squadron (ASOS) formal schoolhouse, Cyber Operations Support expan- [email protected] sion, and an Intelligence Formal Training Unit (IFTU) expansion. Our objective (through this process) is to match our talents and capabilities MORE NEWS. FEATURES. EASY with a current Air Force requirement. The current guidance from NGB MAILING ADDRESS UPDATES & is that new missions will not result in manpower growth for a state. In MORE ONLINE AT: other words, we would have to trade one or more of our current missions for a new mission, for example A-10’s for F-35’s. The FMD is not the only www.idaho.ang.af.mil; avenue for communicating our desires. The state also works directly with http://bit.ly/124Beacon our Congressional Delegation and the gaining command (ACC, AMC, FACEBOOK: etc.). Of course State Headquarters also collaborates with the wing and www.facebook.com/124FWOfficial GSU’s. Next month I will provide more details on the new CCAF degree requirement to make Senior or Chief Master Sergeant.

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ID A D H AR ‘The BEACON’ Supplement O AIR GU Put it on Paper  What resources do I have available to help me reach my goals?  What are my short and long term goals? WRITE THEM DOWN! Post in a visible spot  Are my goals realistic or All Air and Army Idaho National Guard retirees are invited reachable? to the afternoon segment of the Idaho Adjutant General’s an-  What do I need to do to nual Leadership Training Day, Saturday March 9, 2013. accomplish these goals?  Is education involved? Do The retiree event begins at 2 p.m. at the Gowen Field Activity I have questions and do Center. The TAG and Commanding Generals of the Idaho I know where to go to get Army National Guard and the Idaho Air National Guard answers? will brief retirees on the latest news. Idaho National Guard  Do I need to set up an Officer and Enlisted organizations will update retirees on appointment with my the current status of initiatives at the federal level affecting Doctor, Therapist, or th Spiritual Leader? Do it-- No them. The 25 Army Band’s rock ensemble “Six Rounds to Excuses!! Zero” will entertain.  I hand write tasks/ Please contact Lt. Col. Ralph Myers (for Army retiree ques- accomplishments etc in a little calendar and carry it tions) at 208-272-3777, [email protected] or Capt with me. This allows me to Chris Boarders (for Air retiree questions) at 208-272-3777, account for MY time over [email protected]. the days, months and year.  Can I volunteer more? Where are my skills or talents needed?  What did I do last year that has impacted a peer or my community?  Was this a good or a bad action/decision? Can it be done better?  Was I selfless in my actions?  Do I have a calling, purpose or reason to do something?  Plan Now … PLAN NOW

http://bit.ly/124Beacon t January 2013t3 ShawnUnderstanding Wood Medication Coping through Idaho Air National Guard, Director of Psychological Health (WDPH) Over the past year one of the issues Strong Bonds that come up from time to time is the use of medication to treat symptoms that are related to anxiety, depres- sion and other issues that you may be Deployment length, frequency, and experiencing. operations tempo take a toll on service members and their families They can be solution for those that alike. The Strong Bonds program have struggled for years with a chemi- was developed as the Air Force’s cal imbalance. But they are not a way to help Airmen and families quick fix and there can be negative cope. The Strong Bonds retreats are side effects that can be worse than the offered by the Amy and Air National symptoms that you are trying to get Guard and most retreats are com- rid of. bined events that members from and military career. The most important piece is an ac- both can attend. One of my other responsibilities is to curate diagnosis made by a qualified develop a network of civilian provid- The program is led by the Chaplains licensed professional. Then a treatment ers across the state of Idaho and train with a curriculum that is endorsed plan designed to specifically to treat them on the rules and regulations by the Air Force. Chaplains have a the symptoms that are causing the week-long training to become certi- required for an airman to stay in the most negative affects in your life and fied in the Air Force curriculum. military. Civilian doctors and coun- identifying what it will look like when selors are often not aware of the strict “The program is designed to help us they are where you want them. see things from our heart and from requirements that an airman must our head as well,” said Chaplain Lt The treatment process should start meet to be deployable and can diag- Col. Jim Philips. with lifestyle changes, exercise, eating nose and prescribe medication that right, decrease alcohol intake and tak- would negatively affect their career. So Check with the 124th Family Pro- ing a sincere look at your environment grams Office or with the wing Chap- I find and educate providers through- lin staff for upcoming Strong Bond to see what can be changed to decrease out the state of Idaho, that are aware of event dates. your symptoms. Then move to coun- these requirements and willing to use seling and after a few months if you a step by step process to start with the The Chaplains Corps, who is tasked still have not received the relief you least restrictive treatment and move with the Strong Bonds mission, has were looking for then you can explore as required to get the decrease of the many goals for the program, includ- those options. ing reintegration and retention, but negative symptoms required to stabi- the program provides many intrin- You can use me as a free, confidential lize the situation. sic benefits as well. resource to receive consultation no You can contact me at matter where you are in the process; “I hope they leave knowing that the Cell 208-863-3015 whether you are thinking about it Air National Guard is interested in Email [email protected] you as a person, interested in you as or already taking medication I can a family and they are going to give provide you with information so that Face book shawn wood wing dph you some tools to help that relation- you can make an educated decision ship,” said Chaplain Phillips. on how medication will affect your life The curriculum is created to ben- efit relationships in all stages; from Are You Eligible for Tutor.com for U.S. Military Familie s? the most challenging relationships to those that are smooth sailing Military families in Air National Guard are eligible and all in between. The Chaplains for free access to the Department of Defense and Shawn Wood, the Director of Psychological Health, attend each online tutoring program with Tutor.com Strong Bonds weekend to assist couples that would like some indi- vidualized one-on-one help. Tutor.com can help in over 20 subjects and can assist --TSgt Sarah Pokorney, 124FW/PA with proofreading, resumes, and advance placement test!

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Meet the Military Family Life Consultants of Gowen Field! Located in the Joint Forces Readiness Center, Building 270

Penelope Hansen Darren Bushee Patricia DeBor Steve Stech Director of Family & Individual Counselor Child & Youth Counselor Personal Financial Counselor Psychological Health 208-577-1025 208-697-7972 208-577-1180 800-543-0887

Every New Year is a time to pause reflect jective, third party is very helpful squadron commander will be no- and take stock of one’s accomplishments , when confronting a new or stress- tified of situations, which may di- goals and perspectives. The Department of ful situation. The A&FRP will host rectly impact on personal health, Defense has bestowed a myriad of resourc- or refer out to a variety of classes safety or mission accomplishment. es for the Idaho Guard and our families. and workshops such as Yellow As in civilian life, A&FRP staff mem- Take a moment to review and cut out these Ribbon Reintegration, Transition bers are required by law, with or superb resources readily available to you Assistance, DOL Job Workshops, without your consent, to contact and your family. All the resources are here Financial Workshops, counsel- proper authorities: (1) If they be- to assist our members navigate their mili- ing sessions, etc. Additionally, we lieve you intend harm to yourself tary journey…AND they are all FREE! Have keep a variety of books, videos, or others, (2) If family member a great informed and reflective New Year! and informational brochures that maltreatment, molestation, child you may find very helpful. neglect, or drug use is suspected. The Airman and Family Readiness You can expect the A&FRP staff to You will be asked to provide some Program (A&FRP) is here to assist respect your right to privacy. You information which is electronically you in a variety of ways. We can should know, however, that A&FRP stored (and secured). The record help customers prioritize their con- staff members do not have com- contains demographic informa- cerns and needs and assist them plete privileged communication. tion, a brief description of the pur- in understanding what resources If your supervisor, commander, or pose of your visit, and your service may enable them to cope with first sergeant made the appoint- plan if one is developed. Records personal and work related situa- ment for you, we will provide gen- are maintained for the sole pur- tions. Many people have learned eral feedback to that person, but pose of assisting you the custom- that talking with a qualified, ob- will not ordinarily go into specific er. detail about your situation. The ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; Mr. John Spurny, Program Manager, http://bit.ly/124family Airman and Family Readiness (more quick reference, links, resources, multimedia updated continually) Program Office

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RESOURCES AND CONTACTS Veterans Benefits Administration Idaho Air National Guard call 1-800-827-1000 or visit www.va.gov Chaplain Bldg 400 For information on various OFFICE: 208-422-6468 CELLULAR: 208-841-9723 Veterans Benefits Administration programs, ANG Family Support Bldg 400 call 1-800-827-1000 or visit www.va.gov OFFICE: 208-422-5374 CELLULAR: 208-599-4758 ID Division of Veteran Services ANGYellow Ribbon Support Specialist Bg 400 Phone: 208-577-2310 OFFICE: 208-422-6788 CELLULAR: 208-360-1487 Vet Center for Counseling ANG Director of Psychological Health Bg 400 Phone: 208-342-3612, 1-800-726-0525 OFFICE: 208-422-5377 CELLULAR: 208-863-3015 Veterans Education Coordinator ANG Finance Office Bldg 400 208-577-2298 OFFICE: 208-422-6121 http://www.gibill.va.go Legal Bldg 440 Idaho Department of Labor OFFICE: 208-272-5474 208-332-3575 ext. 3272 Human Resource Office (HRO) Bldg 480 US Department Of Labor/VETS OFFICE: 208-422-4806 P.O. Box 2697, Boise ID 83701 Gowen Field, Building 270 208-332-8947 Military One Source Bldg 270 National Association of Child Care 1-800-342-9647 Resource & Referral Agencies (NACCRRA) www.militaryonesource.com Assists in locating and possibly providing aid for Transition Assistant Advisor Bldg 270 quality childcare. 1-800-424-2246 www.naccrra.org/ militaryprogram OFFICE: 208-422-4408 CELLULAR: 208-794-5870 State Youth Coordinator Bldg 270 Veteran Resource Network OFFICE: 208-272-8397 CELLULAR: 208-890-5268 includes the Pack A Box Program www.vrnonline.org 208-376-0753 or 208-322-2673 Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve http://NationalResourceDirectory.gov (ESGR): http://Militaryhomefront.dod.mil 208-272-3743 Allied Agencies Benefits and Resources SAFE HELPLINE www.Safehelpline.org Assist. JFHQ SARC TriWest (Tricare) 877-995-5247Text: 55-247 (Mr. Terry Williams) (CONUS) or202-470-5546 Office: 208-272-4306 888-TRIWEST 1-888-874-9378 (OCONUS) Cell: 208-949-7583 American Red Cross: 877-272-7337 124FW SARC JFHQ SARC (Capt. Colleen Lt. Col. Beverly Bracewell United Concordia Toll Free 800-866 8499 Walker)Office: 208-272-8400Office: 208-422-6162 Cell: 208-447-6166 Cell: 208-954-3369 6 thttp://bit.ly/124Beacon t January 2013 ON THE WEB:bit/ly/124Beacon & WWW.IDAHO.ANG.AF.MIL Idaho ANG Promotions 124 FIGHTER WING 124 SECURITY FORCES SQUADRON to Senior Master Sgt. BRIAN L HOBBS, 02-Dec-12 to Tech. Sgt. CHRISTOPHER D BRESHEARS, 03-Nov 124 OPERATIONS SUPPORT FLIGHT to Tech. Sgt. COLIN T PITMAN, 03-Nov-12 to Tech. Sgt. CHASE D NEWMAN, 02-Dec-12 124 COMMUNICATIONS FLIGHT 124 AIR SUPPORT OPERATIONS SQ to Tech. Sgt. ROBERT L KOLENIC, 03-Nov-12 to Tech. Sgt.NATHANIEL C DURFEE, 02-Dec-12 124 FORCE SUPPORT SQUADRON to Tech. Sgt. SEAN A WILLIAMS, 02-Dec-12 to Master Sgt. SCOTT R ROSS, 02-Dec-12 124 MAINTENANCE GROUP to Tech. Sgt. JOLENE E WILKINSON, 03-Nov-12 to Master Sgt. MINDY S PRUIT, 02-Dec-12 266 RANGE SQUADRON 124 MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS FLIGHT to Master Sgt. JEREMY A BLISSARD, 03-Nov-12 to Maj. ROGER A DANIEL, 16-Nov-12 to Master Sgt. JEFFREY C BOOS, 03-Nov-12 to Tech. Sgt. MICHELLE L THOMPSON, 03-Nov-12 to Tech. Sgt. JOHNATHON D DENNIS, 02-Dec-12 124 MAINTENANCE SQUADRON to Tech. Sgt. SCOTT D FROST, 02-Dec-12 to Senior Airman AUSTIN R BROST, 02-Nov-12 to Tech. Sgt. SAMUEL TIMOTHY HUFF, 02-Dec-12 to Senior Airman ANTHONY E COOMBE, 08-Nov-12 to Senior Master Sgt. ROB R NESTEN, 03-Nov-12 to Tech. Sgt. PETE D DURFEE, 02-Dec-12 to Master Sgt. SEAN C SCARAGLINO, 02-Dec-12 to Master Sgt. MICHAEL D GREENUP, 02-Dec-12 to Senior Master Sgt. JAMES G SCHMIDT, 03-Nov-12 to Tech. Sgt. RICHARD W KEYES, 02-Dec-12 to Tech. Sgt. TRAVIS J THOMPSON, 03-Nov-12 to Tech. Sgt. HILARI A REBENTISCH, 03-Nov-12 124 STUDENT FLIGHT to A1C RYAN K DOUGLAS, 09-Nov-12 to Senior Airman MICHAEL A SEEDORF, 08-Nov-12 to A1C JAMES WHITTEN HART, 07-Dec-12 to Master Sgt. DAMIAN J TENNISON, 02-Dec-12 to A1C JOHN A HEIDEMAN, 20-Nov-12 to Staff Sgt. SANDRA S WING, 08-Nov-12 to A1C SEAN PATRICK KINNE, 03-Nov-12 124 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE SQUADRON to A1C JOSHUA CHARLES LAMOTT, 29-Nov-12 to Tech. Sgt. CHERIE E K CHO, 02-Dec-12 to A1C LAUREL E LEE, 01-Nov-12 to Staff Sgt. GUSTAVO F CONTRERAS, 29-Nov-12 to A1C ASHLEY M MENCER, 16-Nov-12 to Master Sgt. CHARLES H HOWARD, 02-Dec-12 to A1C JONATHAN D PIPPIN, 20-Nov-12 to Master Sgt. TODD R KUROWSKI, 03-Nov-12 to AB DANIEL MATTHEW SLATER, 30-Nov-12 to Master Sgt. CASEY R ULREY, 02-Dec-12 to Staff Sgt. JARED STEVEN SPICKELMIER, 29-Nov-12 124 CIVIL ENGINEER SQUADRON to AB QUENTIN S STEPON, 19-Nov-12 to Lt. Col. KEN W WILLIAMS, 03-Dec-12 to Senior Airman ALBERT CARLOS VASQUEZ, JR 29-Nov-12

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Outstanding Airmen of the Year Banquet Saturday January 5 at the Grove Hotel

Field Grade Officers & Senior NCOs Plan now for TAG

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