The Cargo Courier May 2004

GUARD NEWS 101 Critical Days of Summer approching

Through the first half of fiscal year 2004, the Air Guard Off-duty sports and recreation is another area where has had zero Class-A aviation mishaps. we see mishaps. So far, so good! However, we’ve had too many close Don’t let your desire to have fun interfere with sound 123rd Airlift Wing, Kentucky Air National Guard, Louisville, Ky. Vol. XX, No. 5 • May 15, 2004 calls. judgment. There are few new lessons, only reminders of the Air Force Instruction 91-207 and Department of fundamentals — airmanship, fuel management and Defense Instruction 6055.4 require that all persons Services returns supervision. operating a motorcycle at any time on a DoD installation Additionally, inattention in the workplace resulted in must complete a Motorcycle Safety Foundation the loss of valuable resources and lost workdays. course. from Aviano On the active duty side, we’ve lost aircraft and lives due This also applies to all military personnel and DoD to mid-air collisions, powerplant failures and controlled civilians in a duty status, on or off a DoD installation. flight into terrain. It’s our intent that everyone has the opportunity for summer camp We need to emphasize once more the basics and work this valuable training within resource constraints. together — aircrew, wingmen, and supervisors — to get My safety professionals will provide you with some By Tech. Sgt. Amy Mundell the mission done safely. materials to kick off your own campaign. Cargo Courier Editor The 101 Critical Days of Summer are rapidly approach- I expect each and every one of our Guardsmen and ing. their families to still be around on Labor Day. Fourteen members of the Kentucky Air This is the time of year when we all like to get out and Commanders and supervisors — know your people, get Guard’s 123rd Services Flight recently re- enjoy the good weather with our families. involved with them, and demand that they approach their turned from Aviano Air Base, Italy, where It’s also a time when we see the most highest number of job and their lives in a safe, professional manner. they completed a two-week summer camp injuries and deaths due to vehicle accidents, both in 4- Remember, “Mission First, Safety Always” — and have full of hands-on, real-world experiences. wheeled vehicles and especially motorcycles. a great spring and summer. During the deployment, which ran from Again, the factors are the familiar — alcohol, excessive —Lt. Gen. Daniel James III March 31 to April 16, the airmen were given speed, darkness and lack of proficiency on motorcycles. Director, Air National Guard numerous taskings to enhance their knowl- edge of different areas in this broad career field, said Capt. Rodney Boyd, flight com- 123rd Airlift Wing mander. Public Affairs Office Services personnel are responsible for Kentucky Air National Guard ABOVE: Senior Airmen managing dining facilities, fitness centers, 1101 Grade Lane Wendy Haight, left, mortuary affairs and billeting, as well as mo- Louisville, KY 40213-2678 and Ashlee Richards, rale, welfare and recreation programs. right, receive training Locally, the airmen get minimal exposure OFFICIAL BUSINESS in base lodging from to some of these areas, the captain said. an active-duty troop At a large base like Aviano, however, the stationed at Aviano. Kentucky troops were given training oppor- The airmen deployed to the base for a tunities that simply aren’t available here. summer camp with Besides valuable experience in food 12 other members of preparation, lodging and fitness center op- 123rd Services Flight. erations, the deployed airmen received training in such home-station requirements as search and recovery operations. The deployment also gave Capt. Boyd an opportunity to hone his leadership skills and RIGHT: KyANG learn more about active duty operations. Senior Airman Anne Brasseaux joins a “I was able to serve as the troop com- Michigan Air Guard mander of a hybrid unit and gain experi- services troop in ence from an active duty perspective,” he preparing meals at said. the Aviano Air Base The flight’s airmen agreed that the de- Dining Facility. ployment offered excellent training and development opportunities. “We were able to work in the fitness center and in lodging,” said Senior Airman Photos by Tech. Sgt. Rachel Cowley, who normally works in the Dennis Flora/KyANG See FLIGHT, Page 3 The Cargo Courier 8 May 15, 2004 COMMANDER’S CALL AIR FORCE NEWS Setbacks can be a learning experience Guard, Reserve leaders address Senate By Army Sgt. 1st Class Doug Sample mitments, including deploying more than aerial vehicles, General James said. American Forces Press Service 23,350 reservists, he said. Air Guard officials are also looking at for members of the Ky. Air Guard Lt. Gen. Daniel James III, director of the the ability to conduct high-volume and WASHINGTON — Reserve component Air National Guard, highlighted his service’s highly accurate attacks with significantly t’s always hard to set I think everyone has experienced that leaders from the Air Force, Army and Ma- accomplishment in the war on terrorism. fewer types of aircraft, he said. For the Guard to remain part of the total realistic goals, either once in a lifetime, maybe more. What’s rine Corps met before a Senate subcommit- He said more than 36,000 air guardsmen tee reviewing the fiscal 2005 military bud- were mobilized since Sept. 11, 2001, and that force, “it has to expand its capabilities as for yourself or for an important is how we deal with it. get here April 7. one-third of the Air Force aircraft in Opera- joint warfighters and make the changes to I organization that you In the flying world, an ejection in a The leaders discussed transformation tion Iraqi Freedom have been from the integrate seamlessly into the joint- manage. fighter aircraft is an experience no one goals and spending requirements. Guard. warfighting force,” he said. The goals must ap- is ready for. They also touched on is- “Now is the time for us pear to be achievable but challenging What happens to that flyer immedi- sues such as deployments, to lead the way by consid- enough to improve the organization in ately after the ejection? Does he or she stress on the force and the ering, selecting and its quest. get back in the airplane and go fly? war on terrorism before the implementing new con- Senate Appropriations cepts and missions that le-

I often will set seemingly unachiev- Sure — and the sooner the better. The men and women of the Air Guard are able goals just for the challenge; and you The same applies to riding horses. Committee’s defense sub- “ verage our unique committee. currently serving proudly in the far corners strengths to improve total know, maybe someday I’ll achieve those Fall off and get back on. “ of the globe — and here at home — force capabilities in sup- high standards. We all have temporary setbacks. We Lt. Gen. James E. Sherrard III, chief of Air and will do so … to protect our freedoms. port of expeditionary roles Margaret Thatcher said, “Look at a fall, jump up and dust ourselves off. Force Reserve, addressed and defense of the home- day when you are supremely satisfied at We can do that with style, forget the modernization efforts of sev- land,” he said. the end. It’s not a day when you lounge shock, learn from the situation and be a eral aircraft. —Lt. Gen. Daniel James III “This can only be ac- around doing nothing; it’s when you’ve better person or organization for expe- He said the events of Sept. Director of the Air National Guard complished by involving had everything to do and you’ve done riencing the setback. 11, 2001, and the war on ter- all Air National Guard it.” That’s what’s important. rorism has meant that one in stakeholders.” three Air Force reservists has been mobi- “We flew 100 percent of the Operation The guardsmen will continue to defend Ever had that feeling? Brig. Gen. Hank Morrow We have a proud past in the Kentucky It begins with tasking yourself and Assistant Adjutant General For Air Air National Guard. lized during that time. Enduring Freedom A-10 (Thunderbolt II) the nation in the war on terrorism while achieving those tasks. We know that, and have the trophies He said that such reliance has meant a missions and 66 percent of the Iraqi Free- transforming for the future, General James The same applies to an organization. to show just that. change in how the Reserve uses its forces. dom A-10 tasking,” he said. said. “We will do this across the full spectrum Present the challenge and start working ing that everything is fine, nobody can I ask that we keep our goals ex- “Like our active-duty partners, the men “The A-10s flew more combat missions and women of the Air Force Reserve are in the Iraqi war than any other weapon sys- of operations in both the expeditionary and at it, and when the day is done and the touch us and we can conquer anything. tremely high (maybe even unachiev- very busy,” the general said. tem.” homeland defense missions,” he said. tasks are achieved, sit back and enjoy the Have you ever had that feeling and able), work extremely hard, show the During fiscal 2003, Air Force Reserve Future needs will rely heavily on techno- “The men and women of the Air Guard results. then got knocked off your horse? class to dust ourselves off, hold our Command Airmen made major air and space logical advances in space, command and are currently serving proudly in the far cor- Nothing feels better. That’s very hard to deal with. heads up and continue the superb tradi- expeditionary force contributions and still control, intelligence and reconnaissance sys- ners of the globe — and here at home — One of the most severe mistakes we You’re shocked and dismayed to find tion that is standard with the Kentucky met practically all aviation and support com- tems, information warfare and unmanned and will do so … to protect our freedoms.” can make is thinking that we think we out that everything wasn’t so outstand- Air Guard. are much better than we actually are. ing and that you’re struggling. It is an organization that I’m person- Overinflated egos present a false feel- Have we been there before? ally proud to be a part of. Senior enlisted course improves joint education

By Army Sgt. Jon Cupp are more operationally focused leaders. They must understand joint This funded Air Force newspaper is an authorized pub- 123rd Airlift Wing Editorial Staff lished for members of the U.S. military services. Contents U.S. Joint Forces Command Public Affairs command and control and joint planning to be more effective at the of The Cargo Courier are not necessarily the official views joint-force headquarters level.” Wing Commander...... Col. Mark Kraus NORFOLK, Va. — U.S. Joint Forces Command officials will The program gives senior enlisted leaders a chance to immedi- of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Wing Public Affairs Officer...... Capt. Dale Greer Defense or the Air Force. take a first step in kicking off the Command Senior-Enlisted Leader ately affect a joint task force or functional component headquarters Editor...... Tech. Sgt. Amy Mundell Capstone Joint Operations Module course at the Joint Warfighting staff, Sergeant Major Ripka said. The editorial content is edited, prepared and provided Staff Writer...... Staff Sgt. Mark Flener by the public affairs office of the 123rd Airlift Wing, Ken- Center here April 27 to 28. “Our command senior-enlisted leaders typically have more boots tucky Air National Guard, Louisville International Airport, How to contact us: The course provides command senior enlisted airmen, soldiers, on the ground, deck plate and flightline experience than most of Louisville, Ky. 40213-2678. Phone: (502) 364-9431 Marines, sailors and Coast Guardsmen the tools they will need in a our officers,” he said. “When that experience is coupled with a Our office is located in room 2118 of the Wing Head- Fax: (502) 364-9676 world where no service goes to war by itself, course organizers joint-educational experience, the combination results in (greater) quarters Building. Deadline for the next issue is May 31. E-mail: [email protected] said. It is for senior enlisted leaders who serve in service headquar- command senior enlisted leadership.” ters that are joint capable. During the course, the enlisted leaders will learn many topics “Up until this point, we haven’t done anything to provide them based on the life cycle of a JTF headquarters. Those topics include An electronic version of the Cargo Courier is available at the Kentucky Air Guard’s Web site — www.kyloui.ang.af.mil with any joint education,” said Army Command Sgt. Maj. Mark forming the JTF, manning document development, joint command Ripka of USJFCOM. “Today’s command senior enlisted leaders and control, basing and the integration of special-operations forces.

The Cargo Courier The Cargo Courier 2 May 15, 2004 May 15, 2004 7 KyANG NEWS Flight deploys to Aviano Managing anger appropriately KyANG unit profile Continued from Front Page may ease your peace of mind 123rd Logistics Readiness Squadron dining hall store room at the Kentucky Air Guard base. Such opportunities, she said, aren’t available at home station. Everybody gets angry. Anger is nothing coming up from your “gut.” Senior Airman Jessica Martin, who has worked in food more than a natural, adaptive response to — Slowly repeat a calm word or phrase Leadership services at the Kentucky Air Guard for three years, was threats. such as “relax” or “take it easy.” Repeat it to equally pleased to learn something new. On a very basic level, we need anger to yourself while breathing deeply. Lt. Col. Johnny “I was really excited to work in a different area — survive. It’s normal to feel angry or frus- — Use imagery. Visualize a relaxing ex- lodging,” she said. trated when you’ve been let down or be- perience. Jones has commanded One highlight, both agreed, was being tasked with trayed. — Try nonstrenuous, slow yoga-like ex- setting up contingency lodging for United States Air What matters is not whether a person or ercises, which can relax your muscles and the unit since July 1998. Forces-Europe basketball players who were visiting Aviano situation makes us angry. What matters is make you feel much calmer. for a tournament. what we do with our angry feelings. What — Engage in problem solving. Work out The Kentucky troops joined with members of the do you do when you feel an- your problems with someone else Mission Michigan Air Guard to turn empty dorms into livable space gry? by looking at alternatives. in about an hour. To provide for the overall direct Here are some sug- — Use humor. Nothing dif- “We had to clean, move furniture and make beds,” support of all units assigned to gestions: fuses anger more quickly than a Airman Cowley said. haplain’s the Kentucky Air Guard. Support — Learn to talk about good joke, especially if you’re Teamwork, she added, got them through the process of your feelings. If you’re C taking yourself too seriously. and management services setting up the dorms from scratch. includes the operation of the afraid to talk or if you can’t find Anger is a serious emotion, The Aviano trip was not the first time the two college base supply account, fuels, the right words to describe what olumn but it’s often accompanied by students have mobilized together. traffic management, vehicle you’re going through, find a C ideas that, if examined, can Both were deployed to the Persian Gulf region last year operations, and maintenance trusted friend to help you one-on- make you laugh. for more than four months, along with 16 other Kentucky and wing readiness. one. Remember, you can’t eliminate anger — Air Guard services troops. — Express yourself calmly. Express and it wouldn’t be a good idea if you could. Surprisingly, both agreed that the two-week trip to criticism, disappointment, anger or displea- In spite of all your efforts, things will hap- Personnel Aviano was more stressful than being deployed to the sure without losing your temper or fight- pen that will cause you anger — and some- desert, where they were responsible for setting up and ing. Ask yourself if your response is safe times it will be justifiable anger. The flight has approximately 90 taking down tents and providing food service. and reasonable. Life will be filled with frustration, pain, members, about 35 of whom are After being in the desert awhile, Airman Cowley — Listen to others. Listen carefully and loss and the unpredictable actions of oth- full time. The remainder are explained, “you begin to get adjusted to the environment.” respond without getting upset when some- ers. You can’t change that; but you can traditional, part-time reservists. With the Aviano deployment, however, “you’re not there one gives you negative feedback. Ask your- change the way you let such events affect long enough to get adjusted,” she said. self if you can really see the other person’s you. Global engagement point of view. Managing your anger appropriately can ABOVE: Senior Airman Brandon — Try some relaxation techniques. For keep you happy and healthy in the long run. Boggs, a member of the wing’s example, breathe deeply, from your Since Sept. 11, 2001, the 123rd Services Flight, prepares a diaphragm (breathing from your chest —Maj. Fred Ehrman squadron has been activated on steam kettle in the dining hall at won’t relax you). Picture your breath Wing Chaplain multiple occasions in support of Aviano. Airman Boggs and other Operations Noble Eagle, Joint flight members had the opportu- Forge, Enduring Freedom and nity to train in a variety of areas Tonini receives DSM at Pentagon Iraqi Freedom. during the deployment. Several members of the unit Cargo Courier Staff Report fathered what has become a unique were mobilized immediately after LEFT: Airman 1st Class Brittany grassroots outreach program in the the attacks to support the Ingram of the 123rd Services Ret. Brig. Gen. Edward Tonini, Department of Defense, serving the nation’s homeland defense Flight assists with landscaping at former Kentucky Air Guard chief total Air Force. mission and were deployed to Aviano in preparation for the of staff, received the Distinguished The program, “Your Guardians of Texas and Kansas before arrival of Air Force Chief of Staff Service Medal from Michael L. Freedom,” allows unit commanders returning to Kentucky to com- Gen. John Jumper. Dominguez, assistant secretary of to communicate directly with complete a yearlong assignment. the Air Force for manpower and munity members who are affected by In 2002 and 2003, additional Reserve affairs, during a ceremony the deployment of military personnel, Photos by Tech. Sgt. members were activated and at the Pentagon on March 15. giving Air Force leaders a means to Dennis Flora/KyANG Called to active duty shortly express appreciation for the support deployed to locations throughout after the September 11, 2001, provided by family members, civilian the world in support of Aero- terrorist attacks, General Tonini employers and other key groups. space Expeditionary Forces.

The Cargo Courier The Cargo Courier 6 May 15, 2004 May 15, 2004 3 KyANG NEWS KyANG NEWS Ash retires after 27 years of military service Patriotic Cargo Courier Staff Report Brig. Gen. Richard W. Ash said farewell Parade to the Kentucky Air National Guard during a retirement ceremony in the Base Annex Twenty-five members of the March 6, marking the culmination of a 27- 123rd Airlift Wing marched in year career dedicated to military service. the city’s Pegasus Parade on General Ash, who served as the assistant April 29, winning “best spe- to the adjutant general for Air from Feb. 1, cialty unit” in the process. 1999 to Dec. 1, 2003, was responsible for command and control of all Air Guard units The Kentucky Derby Festival in the state. event, which is held each year in downtown Louisville, During his tenure, the Kentucky Air marked the public debut of the Guard’s 123rd Airlift Wing won numerous wing’s “Mini C-130,” a self- national awards, including the Distinguished propelled, scale replica. The Flying Unit Plaque, which is presented an- wing also trotted out its recent nually to the top five Air Guard flying units; Gallopalooza entry, “Thorough- and the Solano Trophy, which is presented bred Express.” each year to the top Air Guard unit in the Senior Airman Philip Speck/KyANG 15th Air Force. State Headquarters also won several hon- ors during the general’s tenure, including two Air Force Organizational Excellence awards. Promotions, retirements & separations Kentucky Air National Guard General Ash began his military career Tech. Sgt. Dennis Flora/KyANG with a commission as a second lieutenant from the Reserve Officer Training Corps in Army Maj. Gen. Donald Storm, Kentucky’s adjutant general, congratulates Brig. Gen. •Jason Thomas, •Master Sgt. Robert Vanassen, The following individuals have been 1976. After an initial active duty tour under Richard W. Ash, former assistant to the adjutant general for Air, at his retirement promoted to the rank indicated 123rd Aircraft Maintenance Sq. 123rd Special Tactics Sq. ceremony in the Base Annex on March 6. General Ash served in the post from Feb. 1, as members of the •Master Sgt. John Zeitz Jr., the Palace Option program, he entered the 1999 to Dec. 1, 2003. He had been a member of the Kentucky Air Guard since 1976. Kentucky Air Guard 123rd Special Tactics Sq. Kentucky Air National Guard and served for and reservists TECHNICAL SERGEANT (E-6) approximately two years as a civil engineer- ing officer. supplies into Bosnia-Herzegovina. The general’s awards and decorations in- of the United States Air Force: The following individuals have separated from The general then attended undergraduate Throughout the four-month-long Opera- clude the Legion of Merit, the Meritorious •Ryan Russell, the Kentucky Air National Guard: navigator training at Mather Air Force Base, tion Provide Promise, 15 C-130 crews un- Service Medal, the Air Medal and the Ken- SENIOR AIRMAN (E-4) 123rd Aircraft Maintenance Sq. Calif., and served as an RF-4C weapons sys- der General Ash’s command flew daily sor- tucky Distinguished service medal with one ties into hostile territory, often sustaining oak leaf cluster. •Maj. Jason Arnold, tem officer until January 1981. 165th Airlift Wing His next assignment was Vance Air Force damage from ground fire while successfully General Ash is a pilot for American air- •Matthew Blevins, The following individuals •Staff Sgt. Jason Bogiel, Base, Okla., where the general completed accomplishing their mission without loss of lines with more than 7,000 hours of military 123rd Maintenance Sq. have retired as members of the 123rd Student Flt. undergraduate pilot training before return- life or aircraft. and civilian flight time. •Marco Leques, Kentucky Air National Guard •Staff Sgt. Terry Davis Jr., ing to Louisville to pilot RF-4Cs until Au- 123rd Aerial Port Sq. and reservists of the 123rd Student Flt. gust 1988. •Alicia Petty, United States Air Force: •Senior Airman Lotoya Fox, 123rd Maintenance Sq. When the unit converted to C-130 aircraft, 123rd Medical Sq. •Marie Plaza, General Ash made the same transition, and Ky. airmen deploy to Ramstein •Maj. Marsha Beecham, •Staff Sgt. Randy Holmes, 123rd Medical Sq. he continued to pilot Hercules aircraft until 123rd Airlift Wing 123rd Special Tactics Sq. •Chad Rodger, being assigned to state headquarters in Sep- •Master Sgt. Deborah Cox, •Tech. Sgt. Leslie Kirgan, Cargo Courier Staff Report While overseas, the Kentucky 123rd Aerial Port Sq. 123rd Airlift Wing 165th Airlift Sq. tember 1995. aircrews will fly cargo from Ger- •Lt. Col. Greg Hamilton, •Senior Airman Michael Lewis, General Ash holds the distinction of be- About 70 members of the Ken- many to locations around the world. ing the first Air National Guard officer to tucky Air Guard’s 123rd Airlift Last year, hundreds of members of STAFF SERGEANT (E-5) 123rd Operations Support Flt. 123rd Aerial Port Sq. •Master Sgt. Jeffrey McDonald, •Senior Airman Larry Massey, command Delta Squadron at Rhein-Mein Air Wing departed for a 45-day deploy- the Kentucky Air Guard were 123rd Aircraft Maintenance Sq. 123rd Security Forces Sq. Base, Germany. ment to Ramstein Air Base, Ger- deployed to Ramstein Air Base, •Karen Bishop, •Master Sgt. Sharon Robison, •Maj. Nathan Mellman, Organized in 1994 as a fast-response air- many, in April. where they flew missions in support 123rd Special Tactics Sq. 123rd Maintenance Grp. 123rd Airlift Wing lift unit, the squadron was composed of ac- The deployed members include of Operation Iraqi Freedom, the •Brian Henry, •Maj. John Soldner, •Senior Airman Lesley Pocker, tive duty Air Force, Air Guard and Air Force pilots, navigators, aircraft mainte- ongoing peacekeeping mission in 123rd Communications Flt. 165th Airlift Sq. 165th Airlift Sq. Reserve personnel and aircraft. nance personnel and other support Bosnia and U.S. military operations •Robert Powers, •Master Sgt. Reed Striegel, •Senior Airman Alecia Willis, The unit completed 1,252 sorties deliv- troops. in Liberia. 123rd Aircraft Maintenance Sq. 123rd Maintenance Sq. 123rd Communications Flt. ering nearly 10,000 tons of humanitarian

The Cargo Courier The Cargo Courier 4 May 15, 2004 May 15, 2004 5 KyANG NEWS KyANG NEWS Ash retires after 27 years of military service Patriotic Cargo Courier Staff Report Brig. Gen. Richard W. Ash said farewell Parade to the Kentucky Air National Guard during a retirement ceremony in the Base Annex Twenty-five members of the March 6, marking the culmination of a 27- 123rd Airlift Wing marched in year career dedicated to military service. the city’s Pegasus Parade on General Ash, who served as the assistant April 29, winning “best spe- to the adjutant general for Air from Feb. 1, cialty unit” in the process. 1999 to Dec. 1, 2003, was responsible for command and control of all Air Guard units The Kentucky Derby Festival in the state. event, which is held each year in downtown Louisville, During his tenure, the Kentucky Air marked the public debut of the Guard’s 123rd Airlift Wing won numerous wing’s “Mini C-130,” a self- national awards, including the Distinguished propelled, scale replica. The Flying Unit Plaque, which is presented an- wing also trotted out its recent nually to the top five Air Guard flying units; Gallopalooza entry, “Thorough- and the Solano Trophy, which is presented bred Express.” each year to the top Air Guard unit in the Senior Airman Philip Speck/KyANG 15th Air Force. State Headquarters also won several hon- ors during the general’s tenure, including two Air Force Organizational Excellence awards. Promotions, retirements & separations Kentucky Air National Guard General Ash began his military career Tech. Sgt. Dennis Flora/KyANG with a commission as a second lieutenant from the Reserve Officer Training Corps in Army Maj. Gen. Donald Storm, Kentucky’s adjutant general, congratulates Brig. Gen. •Jason Thomas, •Master Sgt. Robert Vanassen, The following individuals have been 1976. After an initial active duty tour under Richard W. Ash, former assistant to the adjutant general for Air, at his retirement promoted to the rank indicated 123rd Aircraft Maintenance Sq. 123rd Special Tactics Sq. ceremony in the Base Annex on March 6. General Ash served in the post from Feb. 1, as members of the •Master Sgt. John Zeitz Jr., the Palace Option program, he entered the 1999 to Dec. 1, 2003. He had been a member of the Kentucky Air Guard since 1976. Kentucky Air Guard 123rd Special Tactics Sq. Kentucky Air National Guard and served for and reservists TECHNICAL SERGEANT (E-6) approximately two years as a civil engineer- ing officer. supplies into Bosnia-Herzegovina. The general’s awards and decorations in- of the United States Air Force: The following individuals have separated from The general then attended undergraduate Throughout the four-month-long Opera- clude the Legion of Merit, the Meritorious •Ryan Russell, the Kentucky Air National Guard: navigator training at Mather Air Force Base, tion Provide Promise, 15 C-130 crews un- Service Medal, the Air Medal and the Ken- SENIOR AIRMAN (E-4) 123rd Aircraft Maintenance Sq. Calif., and served as an RF-4C weapons sys- der General Ash’s command flew daily sor- tucky Distinguished service medal with one ties into hostile territory, often sustaining oak leaf cluster. •Maj. Jason Arnold, tem officer until January 1981. 165th Airlift Wing His next assignment was Vance Air Force damage from ground fire while successfully General Ash is a pilot for American air- •Matthew Blevins, The following individuals •Staff Sgt. Jason Bogiel, Base, Okla., where the general completed accomplishing their mission without loss of lines with more than 7,000 hours of military 123rd Maintenance Sq. have retired as members of the 123rd Student Flt. undergraduate pilot training before return- life or aircraft. and civilian flight time. •Marco Leques, Kentucky Air National Guard •Staff Sgt. Terry Davis Jr., ing to Louisville to pilot RF-4Cs until Au- 123rd Aerial Port Sq. and reservists of the 123rd Student Flt. gust 1988. •Alicia Petty, United States Air Force: •Senior Airman Lotoya Fox, 123rd Maintenance Sq. When the unit converted to C-130 aircraft, 123rd Medical Sq. •Marie Plaza, General Ash made the same transition, and Ky. airmen deploy to Ramstein •Maj. Marsha Beecham, •Staff Sgt. Randy Holmes, 123rd Medical Sq. he continued to pilot Hercules aircraft until 123rd Airlift Wing 123rd Special Tactics Sq. •Chad Rodger, being assigned to state headquarters in Sep- •Master Sgt. Deborah Cox, •Tech. Sgt. Leslie Kirgan, Cargo Courier Staff Report While overseas, the Kentucky 123rd Aerial Port Sq. 123rd Airlift Wing 165th Airlift Sq. tember 1995. aircrews will fly cargo from Ger- •Lt. Col. Greg Hamilton, •Senior Airman Michael Lewis, General Ash holds the distinction of be- About 70 members of the Ken- many to locations around the world. ing the first Air National Guard officer to tucky Air Guard’s 123rd Airlift Last year, hundreds of members of STAFF SERGEANT (E-5) 123rd Operations Support Flt. 123rd Aerial Port Sq. •Master Sgt. Jeffrey McDonald, •Senior Airman Larry Massey, command Delta Squadron at Rhein-Mein Air Wing departed for a 45-day deploy- the Kentucky Air Guard were 123rd Aircraft Maintenance Sq. 123rd Security Forces Sq. Base, Germany. ment to Ramstein Air Base, Ger- deployed to Ramstein Air Base, •Karen Bishop, •Master Sgt. Sharon Robison, •Maj. Nathan Mellman, Organized in 1994 as a fast-response air- many, in April. where they flew missions in support 123rd Special Tactics Sq. 123rd Maintenance Grp. 123rd Airlift Wing lift unit, the squadron was composed of ac- The deployed members include of Operation Iraqi Freedom, the •Brian Henry, •Maj. John Soldner, •Senior Airman Lesley Pocker, tive duty Air Force, Air Guard and Air Force pilots, navigators, aircraft mainte- ongoing peacekeeping mission in 123rd Communications Flt. 165th Airlift Sq. 165th Airlift Sq. Reserve personnel and aircraft. nance personnel and other support Bosnia and U.S. military operations •Robert Powers, •Master Sgt. Reed Striegel, •Senior Airman Alecia Willis, The unit completed 1,252 sorties deliv- troops. in Liberia. 123rd Aircraft Maintenance Sq. 123rd Maintenance Sq. 123rd Communications Flt. ering nearly 10,000 tons of humanitarian

The Cargo Courier The Cargo Courier 4 May 15, 2004 May 15, 2004 5 KyANG NEWS Flight deploys to Aviano Managing anger appropriately KyANG unit profile Continued from Front Page may ease your peace of mind 123rd Logistics Readiness Squadron dining hall store room at the Kentucky Air Guard base. Such opportunities, she said, aren’t available at home station. Everybody gets angry. Anger is nothing coming up from your “gut.” Senior Airman Jessica Martin, who has worked in food more than a natural, adaptive response to — Slowly repeat a calm word or phrase Leadership services at the Kentucky Air Guard for three years, was threats. such as “relax” or “take it easy.” Repeat it to equally pleased to learn something new. On a very basic level, we need anger to yourself while breathing deeply. Lt. Col. Johnny “I was really excited to work in a different area — survive. It’s normal to feel angry or frus- — Use imagery. Visualize a relaxing ex- lodging,” she said. trated when you’ve been let down or be- perience. Jones has commanded One highlight, both agreed, was being tasked with trayed. — Try nonstrenuous, slow yoga-like ex- setting up contingency lodging for United States Air What matters is not whether a person or ercises, which can relax your muscles and the unit since July 1998. Forces-Europe basketball players who were visiting Aviano situation makes us angry. What matters is make you feel much calmer. for a tournament. what we do with our angry feelings. What — Engage in problem solving. Work out The Kentucky troops joined with members of the do you do when you feel an- your problems with someone else Mission Michigan Air Guard to turn empty dorms into livable space gry? by looking at alternatives. in about an hour. To provide for the overall direct Here are some sug- — Use humor. Nothing dif- “We had to clean, move furniture and make beds,” support of all units assigned to gestions: fuses anger more quickly than a Airman Cowley said. haplain’s the Kentucky Air Guard. Support — Learn to talk about good joke, especially if you’re Teamwork, she added, got them through the process of your feelings. If you’re C taking yourself too seriously. and management services setting up the dorms from scratch. includes the operation of the afraid to talk or if you can’t find Anger is a serious emotion, The Aviano trip was not the first time the two college base supply account, fuels, the right words to describe what olumn but it’s often accompanied by students have mobilized together. traffic management, vehicle you’re going through, find a C ideas that, if examined, can Both were deployed to the Persian Gulf region last year operations, and maintenance trusted friend to help you one-on- make you laugh. for more than four months, along with 16 other Kentucky and wing readiness. one. Remember, you can’t eliminate anger — Air Guard services troops. — Express yourself calmly. Express and it wouldn’t be a good idea if you could. Surprisingly, both agreed that the two-week trip to criticism, disappointment, anger or displea- In spite of all your efforts, things will hap- Personnel Aviano was more stressful than being deployed to the sure without losing your temper or fight- pen that will cause you anger — and some- desert, where they were responsible for setting up and ing. Ask yourself if your response is safe times it will be justifiable anger. The flight has approximately 90 taking down tents and providing food service. and reasonable. Life will be filled with frustration, pain, members, about 35 of whom are After being in the desert awhile, Airman Cowley — Listen to others. Listen carefully and loss and the unpredictable actions of oth- full time. The remainder are explained, “you begin to get adjusted to the environment.” respond without getting upset when some- ers. You can’t change that; but you can traditional, part-time reservists. With the Aviano deployment, however, “you’re not there one gives you negative feedback. Ask your- change the way you let such events affect long enough to get adjusted,” she said. self if you can really see the other person’s you. Global engagement point of view. Managing your anger appropriately can ABOVE: Senior Airman Brandon — Try some relaxation techniques. For keep you happy and healthy in the long run. Boggs, a member of the wing’s example, breathe deeply, from your Since Sept. 11, 2001, the 123rd Services Flight, prepares a diaphragm (breathing from your chest —Maj. Fred Ehrman squadron has been activated on steam kettle in the dining hall at won’t relax you). Picture your breath Wing Chaplain multiple occasions in support of Aviano. Airman Boggs and other Operations Noble Eagle, Joint flight members had the opportu- Forge, Enduring Freedom and nity to train in a variety of areas Tonini receives DSM at Pentagon Iraqi Freedom. during the deployment. Several members of the unit Cargo Courier Staff Report fathered what has become a unique were mobilized immediately after LEFT: Airman 1st Class Brittany grassroots outreach program in the the attacks to support the Ingram of the 123rd Services Ret. Brig. Gen. Edward Tonini, Department of Defense, serving the nation’s homeland defense Flight assists with landscaping at former Kentucky Air Guard chief total Air Force. mission and were deployed to Aviano in preparation for the of staff, received the Distinguished The program, “Your Guardians of Texas and Kansas before arrival of Air Force Chief of Staff Service Medal from Michael L. Freedom,” allows unit commanders returning to Kentucky to com- Gen. John Jumper. Dominguez, assistant secretary of to communicate directly with complete a yearlong assignment. the Air Force for manpower and munity members who are affected by In 2002 and 2003, additional Reserve affairs, during a ceremony the deployment of military personnel, Photos by Tech. Sgt. members were activated and at the Pentagon on March 15. giving Air Force leaders a means to Dennis Flora/KyANG Called to active duty shortly express appreciation for the support deployed to locations throughout after the September 11, 2001, provided by family members, civilian the world in support of Aero- terrorist attacks, General Tonini employers and other key groups. space Expeditionary Forces.

The Cargo Courier The Cargo Courier 6 May 15, 2004 May 15, 2004 3 COMMANDER’S CALL AIR FORCE NEWS Setbacks can be a learning experience Guard, Reserve leaders address Senate By Army Sgt. 1st Class Doug Sample mitments, including deploying more than aerial vehicles, General James said. American Forces Press Service 23,350 reservists, he said. Air Guard officials are also looking at for members of the Ky. Air Guard Lt. Gen. Daniel James III, director of the the ability to conduct high-volume and WASHINGTON — Reserve component Air National Guard, highlighted his service’s highly accurate attacks with significantly t’s always hard to set I think everyone has experienced that leaders from the Air Force, Army and Ma- accomplishment in the war on terrorism. fewer types of aircraft, he said. For the Guard to remain part of the total realistic goals, either once in a lifetime, maybe more. What’s rine Corps met before a Senate subcommit- He said more than 36,000 air guardsmen tee reviewing the fiscal 2005 military bud- were mobilized since Sept. 11, 2001, and that force, “it has to expand its capabilities as for yourself or for an important is how we deal with it. get here April 7. one-third of the Air Force aircraft in Opera- joint warfighters and make the changes to I organization that you In the flying world, an ejection in a The leaders discussed transformation tion Iraqi Freedom have been from the integrate seamlessly into the joint- manage. fighter aircraft is an experience no one goals and spending requirements. Guard. warfighting force,” he said. The goals must ap- is ready for. They also touched on is- “Now is the time for us pear to be achievable but challenging What happens to that flyer immedi- sues such as deployments, to lead the way by consid- enough to improve the organization in ately after the ejection? Does he or she stress on the force and the ering, selecting and its quest. get back in the airplane and go fly? war on terrorism before the implementing new con- Senate Appropriations cepts and missions that le-

The Cargo Courier The Cargo Courier 2 May 15, 2004 May 15, 2004 7 GUARD NEWS 101 Critical Days of Summer approching