Congratulations to all the Annual Awards Winners From the 908th Airlift

Total Force Team Up for Vital Training Congrats 908th Annual Award Winners Wing has New Key Spouse Mentor

908th Airlift Wing, Maxwell AFB March/April 2020 2 Southern Flyer Editorial/Commentary Editorial/News March-April 2020 3 Fond Fairwell from your OG From The Command Chief Southern This month, I will be retiring after As we all know, change is our only constant in this learning happens! serving almost 34 years in the United life. Change is something that we can either embrace or I wasn’t sure that Flyer States Air Force. The one thing that has stayed constant during those 34 years is ignore. Many choose to ignore it because it takes them I liked the idea, change. out of their comfort zone. Being in our comfort zone is but what did I Vol. 57 Issue 3 When I was in college attending the not a bad idea in itself, but it does rob us of the opportu- have to lose? March-April 2020 Reserve Officers Training Corps, the nity to learn. I had one of Thunderbirds had just changed aircraft, Remaining in that comfort zone restricts us from two choices to from T-38’s to the brand new F-16 Fight- exploring areas to grow in our lives. make that day. I Table of Contents ing Falcon. The West ramp here at Max- well had 16 parking spots, for each of the At one point in my military career, I felt like I wasn’t could continue unit’s C-7A Caribou aircraft. The 908th going anywhere else and that I would continue to do my serving comfort- 02 OG/CC Editorial was a Tactical Airlift Group, not the Wing daily routine until I retired. I wasn’t really interested in ably or I could that we are a part of now. Things are much any upward movement or taking on any additional tasks. the chief’s advice 03 CCC Editorial different today because of change. I was comfortable! It was at that point I had an eye- and step out of 04 Tools for Life: Appreciation Webster’s online dictionary defines change as a transitive verb. It points out be a time of great opportunity. Grasping opening conversation with my command chief. my comfort zone 05 908th has New Key Spouse the change is “to make something different and accepting the change can be exciting During our conversation, the command chief told and be vulnerable. I decided on the latter choice. Fast Mentor in some particular (ALTER); to make radi- and keep things fresh. It can stimulate our me, “get out of your comfort zone and make yourself forward seven years and three assignments later, I find cally different (TRANSFORM); to give a way of thinking, and allow us to develop vulnerable.” At first, I thought I was giving my best and myself serving alongside of you at the 908th Airlift Wing 06-07 Total Force Team Up for different position, course, or direction to.” new techniques to make us more surviv- if I moved any further outside of my comfort zone, I in a position that I never thought I could serve in…until Vital Training Healthy and strong organizations must able. It can pave the way for more ef- would fail. After thinking about his comments for a my conversation with the command chief. 08-09 908th Annual Awards change. It is the only way to make them ficient operations, and make us better than stronger. Our Air Force would not be as while, I really began to understand what he was talking I will leave you with this challenge, ask yourself, Am Winners we have ever been. great as it is without change. One thing that hasn’t changed in my about. Basically, he was telling me to get out of the day I comfortable? If your answer is yes, I would encourage 10 Newcomers & Promotions To continue doing things the way that career has been the Airmen I have served to day grind of doing mundane tasks that I was very you to step up and step outside of your comfort zone we always have leads to regression. Our with. They have always represented the knowledgeable about and move into an area that I knew to see where it takes you. Remember, embrace being 11 UTA Schedule international rivals are constantly look- best that the citizenry has ing at ways to gain an advantage over very little or nothing about. That’s where growth and uncomfortable because it is the catalyst to learning. 12 Airmen & Family Readiness to offer. They/You have been remarkable us. Strength leads to survival. National and outstanding. There isn’t anyone I can Defense Strategy is modified to identify think of better suited to lead our Air Force what our priorities are, and where we need in change as the men and women who to focus our efforts to remain strong and serve in the 908th Airlift Wing. Whatever viable. Our efforts must be altered from the future may throw at you, I know that Public Affairs time to time to keep up with emerging our Wing will be in good hands because of threats. Our force needs to transform itself your dedication to this Nation. You are all PA Officer: Vacant periodically to retain the advantages we awesome, and I will rest easy in my retire- Editor: Bradley J. Clark currently have. Failure to do so will lead ment knowing that you are here protecting Writer: Sr Amn Max Goldberg to regression. our country. It has been my pleasure serv- Writer: Sr Amn Shelby Thurman Change can be painful, but it can also ing beside you. Writer Sr Amn Adam Ebner

Cover photo: This funded Air Force Reserve Command newspaper is an authorized 908th Airlift Wing Commander, Col. Craig Drescher publication for members of the U.S. military services. Contents of the and Wing Command Chief, Chief Master Sgt. Tracy “Southern Flyer” are not necessarily the official views of or endorsed by the U.S. Government, Department of Defense or the Department of Cornett and guest speaker Master Sgt. Jahara Brown the Air Force. Editorial content of the Southern Flyer is edited, prepared flank the 908th’s six annual awards winners for the and provided by the 908th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Office. All photos year. The 908th awarded all of the wing-wide winners are Air Force photos unless otherwise indicated. We solicit articles and photographs and reserve the right to edit during their annual awards banquet at Maxwell Air materials to conform to Southern Flyer editorial policies. Because of Force Base, Alabama Feb. 1, 2020. (U.S. Air Force the printing and mail-out schedule the newspaper goes to press on photo by Senior Airman Max Goldberg) Friday, two weeks prior to the unit training assembly. The submission deadline is the Monday two weeks prior to the UTA. Address: 908TH/PA, 401 W. Maxwell Blvd., Maxwell AFB, AL 36112 “Provide Combat E-mail: [email protected] Capability Anyhere... Phone: (334) 953-6804/7874 or DSN 493-6804; Fax: (334) 953-6355 Anytime” 4 Southern Flyer News News/Commentary March-April 2020 5 Tools for Life: Appreciation 908th has New Key Spouse Mentor By Senior Airman Shelby Thur- By Amy Kemp-Wellmeier man 908th Airlift Wing Director of Psychological Health 908th Airlift Wing Publc Affairs along with our co-workers or loved ones it is often our Tina Harstad is the 908th Air- So what is so important about Appreciation? basic nature to focus on what we don’t like and to take lift Wing Key Spouse Mentor. As Appreciation is a fundamental human need that is for granted the positive things we do like. We can get so the Key Spouse Mentor, she works often considered an unnecessary skill in our already focused on what we don’t like, that we stop seeing the with Wing leadership team to plan, busy schedules and lives. Besides aren’t people that need good in the other. To counter this, next time you find coordinate and execute the Wing’s appreciation showing a lack of confidence and being yourself in this situation attempt to list five things you Key Spouse Program. She is respon- needy? Shouldn’t they know that they are appreciated appreciate about the other person. Think about how sible for promoting partnerships and without others having to draw attention it? Shouldn’t they make a positive difference in your life, now or in relationships between the unit’s Key a well done job be satisfaction in itself? Nope. It is the past. Then consider how important what you are Spouses, leadership, families and estimated that 64% of American leave their job and over upset about now is in the scope of your relationship. other installation agencies. 40% of marriages end because of lack of it. Focusing on what you appreciate in the other person “I wanted to be a Key Spouse to Appreciation gives us purpose, changes our percep- changes our focus to see them in a new light. Addition- ensure that our families are connect- tions, and fosters positivity. We all want and need to feel ally, when we show appreciation to another person it ed to the units and the Wing so that valued for who we are and recognized for our contribu- changes their perception of us as well. People are much they know that there is support and tion and accomplishment. We all need to know that we more willing to go the extra distance if they know they contact for questions big and small,” truly make a difference. will be appreciated. said Harstad. Purpose. Positivity Harstad has been a Key Spouse Appreciation of our good works confirms our work Positivity is the practice of using an optimistic atti- Volunteer for almost nine years. She has purpose and that we are valued in the relationships tude. Positivity is a side effect of appreciation. Whether has served at the 934th Airlift Wing and systems we are part of. Studies consistently show the giver or the receiver of appreciation we will feel more in Minneapolis, the 926th Fighter that when our work is valued, our satisfaction and per- positive. Feelings of anger and frustration disappear Wing in Las Vegas and at the 310th formance increases. Feeling genuinely appreciated makes when we feel appreciated and are often replaced with Space Wing in Colorado Springs. us feel secure, which is what empowers us to do our best feeling of happiness and peace. The human mind is not Harstad has been recognized work. It builds our self-confidence, self-esteem and our wired to be aware of appreciation and negative emotions and honored over the years for her entire self-image. It give us energy and motivation to at the same time. Positive Psychology has shown that selfless service. In 2014, she was the work hard and to do more. Conversely, when we aren’t appreciation is strongly and consistency associated with recipient of the Joan Orr Air Force given positive feedback it may seem as if others don’t no- greater happiness. Studies show that the more we look Spouse of the Year award. In 2015, tice or care about our contributions. We may lose our for opportunities to show appreciation the more posi- she was inducted as the 14th mem- sense of purpose if we think that what we do isn’t impor- tive emotions are created for everyone! People feel more ber of the 934th Airlift Wing’s Order tant enough to be noticed and appreciated. We may start positive emotions enjoy activities more, improve their of the Global Viking. The Order of to wonder if we are doing a good job. We may start to health, deal better with challenges, and build stronger the Global Viking was established as become sensitive to comments made by others and only relationships. a way for the Airmen of the 934th hear them as negative. Social Science studies show that So how do we show appreciation? Airlift Wing to show their apprecia- healthy work settings and relationships function on the In order for appreciation to have its greatest power tion to individuals that give steadfast thanked for her dedication and ser- in Dallas, TX. ratio of three positives to every one negative feedback in it must be timely, specific, brief, and BE GENUINE. support and contributions to both vice to the Airmen and their families Harstand says that it is vital for conversations. Exceptional work setting and relation- Over the next year we will look at various ideas and ways the Wing and Air Force Reserve of the 934th and the AFRC. wings to have a strong Key Spouse ships are a results of five positive feedbacks to every one to show appreciation and to build the quality of our lives Command. Also, in 2015, Harstad Harstad is married to Senior program because, “There is always negative! Simply put, we lose our sense of purpose if we and relationships. Let’s start with showing appreciation was named the AFRC Key Spouse of Master Sgt. Jim Harstad, 908th that chance that somebody might come to believe that what we do isn’t important enough towards others in our lives and see if it cultivates the the Year. After receiving the award, Force Support Squadron superinten- need help, and I might be the one to to be notice and appreciated. purpose, perception and positivity that will strengthen Harstad was personally coined by dent. They currently live in Mont- connect them to the resources that Perception. and improve the quality of our lives. I dare you. I think then AFRC Command Chief, Chief gomery, AL. Harstad has one adult they need or the people that they Appreciation has the ability to change our percep- you will be amazed at how such a simple practice can Cameron Kirsey. Harstad was then son, Josiah, who lives with his wife need to talk to.” tion by changing our focus. When we are not getting produce such big results. 6 Southern Flyer Total Force team up for Vital Training March-April 2020 7

The 908th Airlift Wing firefighters conducted total shooting underground generators and toured the F-16 simulated the presence of biohazardous materials, force exercises Jan. 9 and 10, 2020, at the Montgomery Fighting Falcons hangars. executing emergency management and handling Regional Base, Ala. and at the 908th On Jan. 10, the 908th firefighters conducted procedures. The health and welfare of those involved Airlift Wing fire station, for emergency management a total force exercise with emergency management in the training event was monitored by 42nd OMRS procedural training. Airmen from the 908th Civil Engineering Squadron, airmen. On Jan. 9, the 908th firefighters worked with the 42nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron and “It’s important to do total force exercises so the 187th Fighter Wing firefighters on F-16 Fighting contractors from the Federal Emergency Management that you know your counterparts,” said Defonzo Brown, Falcons and other aircraft emergency procedures. The Agency and Emergency Management. The 908th 908th fire station chief. crews were briefed over various hand signals, tools and firefighters and emergency management Airmen safety systems. Afterwards, they practiced trouble- 8 Southern Flyer Congratulations to the 908th Annual Award Winners March-April 2020 9

Photos by Senior Airman Max Goldberg and Senior Support Group for Airman of the Year. Tech. Sgt. Jason Airman Shelby Thurman Gessler from the 908th Maintenance Group for NCO 908th Airlift Wing Public Affairs of the Year. Master Sgt. Kevin Garrett from the 908th The 908th Airlift Wing held it’s Annual Awards Maintenance Group for Senior NCO of the Year. Senior Banquet during the February Unit Training Assembly Master Sgt. Eric Sharman from the 908th Maintenance to honor the wing members who have gone above and Group for 1st Sgt. of the Year. 1st Lt. Edward Capell beyond during the last year. 908th Airlift Wing Annual from the 908th Operations Group for Company Grade Award Winners, from top down, left to right are; Officer of the Year. Mr. Michael Smith from the 908th Senior Airman Brianna Clay from the 908th Mission Maintenance Group for Civilian of the Year Cat II. 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