JET THE GAZETTREADY TO SERVE... NEIGHBOR ANDE NATION MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE August 2020

Gen. Welsh, Adjutant General-Air, NOTES FROM THE TOP visits with 141st Airmen Story by staff sgt. Jesse O. Connor photos by master sgt. michael stewart Washington Air National with the Airmen and I think we Guard Brig. Gen. Gent all greatly benefited from that,” Welsh, Assistant Adjutant said Maj. Jeremy Jacobson, General-Air, visited the 92nd 141st Wing Executive Officer, and 141st Air Refueling who accompanied Welsh on the Wings at Fairchild Air majority of his visit. Force Base, Wash., 22-23 His stay began spending July, 2020. The intent of time with Airmen from the his visit was to familiarize 141st Medical Group and himself with the wings’ Mission Support Group as missions and their Airmen well as members of Team while discussing topics and Fairchild and the 92nd ARW 141st ARW Teammates and Family, answering questions regarding Command Chief and Chief’s Welcome to August drill! I’m truly COVID-19 and the strategic Group members. Later in the thankful that each of you are here and vision for the Guard’s role in day, Welsh met with members part of our incredible team. Much has state assistance. of the recruiting staff at the changed since we last congregated in “It’s always a positive WA ANG recruiting office in June…yet, much hasn’t. experience for Brig. Gen. Spokane to speak about the I often find myself looking forward Welsh to be on base and out in strategic recruiting vision for in life—sometimes albeit too far Spokane meeting and speaking the upcoming year. see VISIT pg.2 forward—and I have to re-cage my internal gyros to ensure I’m enjoying and focusing on the moment rather than the days, months, and years ahead. None of those are guaranteed. In fact, I’ve learned to have about a 2-3 year roadmap/sight picture simply because outside of that range I have truly spent more time than necessary attempting to control that which is bound to change. However, each of us are responsible to ourselves, our families, and our future 141st teammates to have a forward presence in our lives ensuring that we are building the foundation to

see NOTES FROM THE TOP pg.4 VISIT Cont. from page 1.

Brig. Gen. Welsh speaks to 141st ARW recruiters at the downtown recruiting center.

“Brigadier General Welsh is a very approachable Army National Guard that have been assigned to person,” said 141st ARW recruiter Tech. Sgt. Lonnie assist in sorting and distributing food to those in Bell. “Getting one-on-one time with the ATAG need during the COVID-19 pandemic. is something we’ve never had before and that is Beginning the following day, Welsh attended invaluable.” a breakfast hosted by the 141st Civil Engineer The recruiting office spoke with Welsh about their Squadron to again take on and answer questions primary goal of reaching 100% guard capacity by the regarding topics surrounding the global pandemic end of 2021 and how the ATAG can assist recruiters as well as the state’s strategic plan. in overcoming the obstacles they face. The remainder of his time was spent with the He also toured Second Harvest Food Bank to meet 141st Operations and Maintenance Groups, 242nd with leaders there to discuss future plans for the Combat Communication Squadron, and the 256th partnership between the two entities. While there, Intelligence Squadron before returning to Camp he briefed members of the Washington Air and Murray, Wash.

0802 JET GAZETTE | SEPTEMBERAugust 2020 2018 VISIT Cont. from page 1. Team Fairchild welcomes new commander to

Story by Staff Sgt. Travis Edwards, 92nd ARW, PA

ol. Cassius T. Bentley III assumed Fairchild Airmen who will provide of the 92nd Air Refueling Wing refueling to a myriad of Air Force and DoD assets. from Col. Derek Salmi during a change of “I’ve been lucky in my Air Force career to Ccommand ceremony here, July 1. have amazing mentors across all ranks and Lt. Gen. Sam Barrett, 18th Air Force commander, backgrounds, to include some great wing presided over the ceremony that was less than commanders, to help shape my perspectives,” 50 people due to current COVID-19 physical said Bentley. “What I learned from those … great distancing restrictions. wing commanders, were four ‘must dos.’ Number In closing of Salmi’s time in command, Barrett one: Persistently find ways to take care of Airmen said, “Your personal leadership set the bar high; and their families. Number two: Steadfast building a warrior culture and a war-ready wing.” devotion to mission execution. Number three: The departure of one command team signals Safeguard opportunities to have fun. And four: the welcoming of a new one as Bentley takes Always look out beyond the horizon.” the reins. Bentley received his commission through Before coming to Fairchild, Bentley was the vice Reserve Officer Training Corps and graduated commander of the , from the University of Kentucky and Centre Royal Air Force Mildenhall, United Kingdom. College in 1998. He is joined by his wife, Trina, Bentley will now lead the more than 13,000 and two children.

December August 20202019 | JET GAZETTE 03 Notes from the top Cont.NOTES FROM from THE TOP pg. pg.1 1

provide the most opportune scenarios for ourselves, our be capable and skilled to leave our organization for other missions, and our wing. Dual mindsets are critical to opportunities…but treat them well enough so they never this success. want to. Hopefully you took a few minutes to read my e-mail Tactically: What’s your immediate, near-term focus? sent last Sunday highlighting our new leadership at the Balancing the day-to-day of life, family, mission, COVID, national level. We bid farewell to great leaders in General your office, your career…what’s the nearest alligator to Joseph Lengyel and Lt Gen Scott “Catfish” Rice while the boat that requires your immediate attention? How welcoming proven leaders in General Daniel Hokanson are you internalizing tactical demands for long-term and Lt Gen Michael Loh as National Guard Bureau Chief benefit and health? Are you balanced? Have you taken a and Director, respectively. day off, put the phone(s) away for a few hours, sat down and just talked to your team/Airmen/family…been truly Additionally, our teammates at the 92d ARW bid present in each moment? How are you preparing today farewell to great leaders in Col Derek Salmi and Col for that which awaits you tomorrow? Russ Davis, both whom truly advanced our Total Force Enterprise and Classic Association partnerships. Strategically: What’s your distant, long-term focus? How The 141st is equally blessed to welcome in Col Cassius are you maintaining an eye to the future for self and for Bentley as the 92d ARW’s newest Wing Commander, mission? Have you built a bench that is ready to take the Col Chad Daniels as the newest Operations Group reins tomorrow? Have you prepared yourself to hand Commander, and Col Michael Freeman as the newest those proverbial reins over in a moment’s notice? Are Mission Support Group Commander. I’m already you financially and mentally prepared? Have you helped impressed with each of these gentlemen and thankful posture this great Wing for tomorrow…trained/equipped for our new opportunities to work together on behalf the future, sought new mission sets, innovated new ways of all Airmen here at Team Fairchild. I’m confident our of mission accomplishment, strengthened and bolstered future will continue to grow in relevance, importance, our Total Force Association, capitalized on personal and and National Defense Strategy significance. Together, professional growth (CCAF/PME/Bachelor’s…)? we will advance our opportunities at the 141st and 92d capitalizing our ANG strengths that we bring to the The days are long but the years are short. At the end mission each day while ensuring our Airmen continue of each day (may we be blessed to have many more) be to lead and take the fight to our enemies. sure to reflect on your current situation and how you can leverage that for long-term success here at work and Speaking of our future…if you haven’t heard the especially at home. Train your Airmen so that they may outstanding news, your Recruiting and Retention team

0804 JET GAZETTE | SEPTEMBERAugust 2020 2018 set a record in July with 21 new recruits besting the previous record of 18. Leading the pack was TSgt Cassie Even in the throws of a pandemic, the 141st can Kennedy with 9 accessions alone! Thank you and well never focus solely on one mission or tasking as we done to each of them as they build our future and grow are responsible for a critical role in the nuclear triad our family! MSgt Ruben Wright has charted a strong and our Nation’s defense. Our 24/7 Operation Noble R/R strategy ensuring we are on-step and focused Eagle commitments, 801X nuclear deterrence and towards 100%+ end strength. I need your continued assurance requirements, and significantly more support to help MSgt Wright and his team…Vacancy require our unwavering focus everyday – mission Management Tool, Unit Referrals, strong retention failure is not an option. programs, cross-training opportunities, EPR/OPR on- time completion WITH sit-down face-to-face feedback FY21 will continue to challenge our forces as we prepare sessions (here’s how you did, thank you for being part of for our NORI next May while balancing robust RCP/ the team, what are your goals, career aspirations, etc.), INDO-PACOM commits and COVID-19 support. Our and student flight involvement. We are all individually mandatory pre-NORI Global Thunder and Titan Fury responsible to this great organization – together we exercises will provide the necessary venues to sharpen currently represent 25 of 39 Washington State counties our skillsets and ready our forces. They will require our and 18 of 50 states across this Nation. Those statistics undivided attention and will demand much from each of truly represent the strength in our diverse family! you. You demonstrate your mission readiness each and every day. Exercises and NORIs will only continue to As FY20 draws to a close and FY21 arrives, our validate this. Wing will continue to be the benchmark for serving neighbor and nation. The 141st is prepared to deploy I’m so incredibly proud and honored to serve well over 100 men and women to multiple Reserve alongside each of you. I enjoy being present in the Component Period (RCP) 6-month deployments and moment we all share together serving our state and over 60 Airmen to support INDO-PACOM Combatant nation. I look forward to our future endeavors knowing Commander requirements beginning this fall…while full well we will crush whatever challenge is placed still balancing a 5-month+ enduring state mission. before us. Prepare yourself, prepare your family, Already, the 141st has mobilized over 350+ Airmen prepare the future, and continue to be proud of your that have answered the 502(f)/SAD call at testing sites, 141st Air Refueling Wing. In case you didn’t know it – food banks, civil disturbance protests, and more. The this is a pretty awesome family and we are dang good Washington Air National Guard continues to navigate at everything we do. unprecedented territory ISO state agencies and Thank you for your selfless service. missions like never before. Col G

December August 20202019 | JET GAZETTE 0305 HistoryFIRST SERGEANT’s corner Anniversary

6 August 1924 After World War I, Congress approved the earmarked $2,500 for the hangars, following formation of 19 aerial observation squadrons suit, County Commissioners set aside $2,500 throughout the . The State of as well. The Chamber of Commerce voted to Washington was to get one, but which city would make appropriations for the remaining $5,000 base the squadron was still open for debate in 1924. through donations from the local citizenry On May 2, 1924, Adjutant General for the and private businesses. At the time, Adjutant State of Washington, Maurice Thompson, sent a General Thompson was westward bound on a proposal through Col. Thomas Aston, the 161st train for Washington D.C., word was sent to Infantry Commander at Fort George Wright, to him by telegraph wire to the train’s next whistle the Spokane Chamber of Commerce Military stop, “The $10,000 has been raised. We want the Affairs Committee meeting at the Davenport squadron.” Ashton, who had sent the telegram, Hotel. Aston conveyed, “Spokane must finance said, “With $5,000 assured we shall have no the erection of the hangars, which, it is estimated, trouble raising the remainder of the money in a will cost not more than $10,000, and we are in very short time. hopes the city and county can join with public It is the biggest thing for Spokane that spirited men in supplying this money quickly.” has occurred in a long time and the cost, in Spokane was officially in the running for an comparison to the benefits, is very low.” air base, but Seattle and Tacoma had already Truly, it didn’t take long at all; the first donation been offered the same proposal and with the was reported to have arrived that very day from news spreading, towns in Oregon and even a Mr. J. S. McCormack, a superintendent of the Helena, Mont. where making efforts to win the Spokane county poor farm, of all places. It was a base as well. The contest had begun; whichever meager $10 check, but Mr. McCormack explained city raised $10,000 dollars first would get the while he wasn’t a rich man, he realized the squadron. In the opinion of City Commissioner, necessity for a field here and in an enclosed letter John C. Argall, “Spokane never has had an urged other public spirited citizens to join in for opportunity to get such advantages for such little this good cause. money.” Mr. Argall’s opinion was supported by The War Department made it definitive, two County Commissioner, G. W. Whitcher, “It’s steel hangars and six biplanes (war surplus from the finest thing that could happen to Spokane, French battlefields) were on the way, and Spokane it is something that will grow. There’s no doubt would be the location of the country’s most we are going to have it, and personally I will do northern military air base and the only National everything I can to help the proposition along.” Guard aviation unit in the entire Northwest. On May 13, Spokane City Commissioners As far as who would lead this new arm of the

06 JET GAZETTE | August 2020 HistoryFIRST SERGEANT’s corner

The men of the 116th Observation Squadron, 41st Division Air Service assemble at Parkwater Field in Spokane, Wash.

Washington National Guard, there was no doubt in the Adjutant General’s mind, Thompson ordered Capt. John T. Fancher to forward all his military and flying records to state headquarters for immediate consideration to take command of the squadron. Fancher had returned to work on his family’s 1,400-acre homestead wheat farm in Medical Lake, Wash. after coming home from World War I and was already well known in the Spokane area for both his leadership abilities and his flying acumen. Final federal recognition was given on Aug. 6, 1924, as the 116th Observation Squadron, 41st Division Air Service at Parkwater Field, Wash. (later renamed in 1927) under the Washington National Guard; the first of its kind in the state. The men recruited for the unit looked much like the commander himself, mostly local and World War I aviation veterans. Fancher was promoted to Major upon appointment as commander and his first orders detailed 1st Lt. Robert W. Owen as Adjutant, Capt. Laurence E. Albert as Operations Officer, and 2nd Lt. Frank Davies as Supply Officer. Drill was to be held every Sunday morning at the armory from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Privates would be paid $1 and Master Sergeants were paid $4.50 per drill period. The original roster of personnel included 14 officers and 53 enlisted men.

August 2020 | JET GAZETTE 07 Spotlight on the GUARD Amber Barker

Hometown: Vancouver, Wash.

Unit: 141st Force Support Squadron Job: Personnel Systems Manager What Led You To Joining The Guard? I am completely Title V civilian but I was active duty for six years, all overseas in Europe as Security Forces then transferred to the Reserce and did two years in customer support, then did a year as a command support specialist until I came here. Hobbies / Interests: Kayaking, nature, finiding crystal blue water is my passion in life Future goals: I am making this a career; working as a General Schedule employee and I eventually want to open a wedding cake bakery.

DFAC 1100-1300 SATURDAY SUNDAY LUNCH MENU •Lemon Dill Cod •BBQ Brisket •Country Meatloaf •Roasted Turkey •Cous Cous •Mashed Potatoes •Mac and Cheese •Stuffing •Salad Bar •Salad Bar

*Take out only must wear a mask

08 JET GAZETTE | SEPTEMBERAugust 2020 2018 Workplace Violence The fourth leading cause of workplace deaths. GUARD from the 141st Safety Office and the National Saftey Council

Every year, millions of American workers report silence your phone. As a last resort and only when having been victims of workplace violence. In 2018, your life is in imminent danger, attempt to incapacitate assaults resulted in 20,790 injuries and 453 fatalities, the shooter by throwing items, improvising weapons according to Injury Facts®. and yelling. Certain industries, including healthcare, service providers and education, are more prone to violence Every Organization Needs to Address Workplace Violence than others. Taxi drivers, for example, are more than 20 times more likely to be murdered on the job than Managers and safety professionals at every workplace other workers, according to OSHA. should develop a policy on violence that includes: But make no mistake: Employee training and creating an emergency action Workplace violence can happen anywhere. plan. Conducting mock training exercises with local law enforcement. Adopting a zero-tolerance policy The Numbers are Alarming: toward workplace violence.

According to the National Institute for Occupational Know the Warning Signs: Safety and Health, workplace violence falls into four categories: Criminal intent, customer/client, Some people commit violence because of revenge, worker-on-worker and personal relationship, which robbery or ideology – with or without a component overwhelmingly targets women. of mental illness. While there is no way to predict an No matter who initiaties the confrontation, the deadliest attack, you can be aware of behaviors in coworkers that situations involve an active shooter. U.S. Department of might signal future violence: Homeland Security defines active shooter as someone Excessive use of alcohol or drugs “actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people Unexplained absenteeism, change in behavior or in a confined and populated area.” decline in job performance Depression, withdrawal or suicidal comments A lot can happen in the chaotic minutes before police Resistance to changes at work or persistent arrive; DHS advises staying calm and exercising one of complaining about unfair treatment, Violation of three options: Run, hide or fight. company policies, Emotional responses to criticism, If there is an accessible escape route, leave your mood swings, and Paranoia. belongings and get out If evacuation is not possible, Most every “place” is somebody’s workplace. So find a hiding place where you won’t be trapped should whether you are a patron or an employee, it’s the shooter find you, lock and blockade the door, and important to be alert.

0805 August 2020 | JET GAZETTE 09 Justice Files

Provided by the 141st Legal Office

During the months of January 2020 through July 2020, commanders used the following actions as a means of punishment, rehabilitation, and maintenance of good order and discipline.

submitted a conditional waiver and ADMINISTRATIVE 141st Aircraft Maintenance was ultimately separated from the Squadron Washington Air National Guard with INVOLUNTARY an Under Honorable Conditions A Senior Airman was involuntarily (General) separation DEMOTIONS separated for A Pattern of Misconduct - Conduct Prejudicial to Good Order 141st Force Support Squadron 141st Operations Support and Discipline. This member failed Squadron to provide civilian medical records on An Airman Basic was involuntarily multiple occasions. As a result, the separated for failure to report for A Senior Airman was involuntarily member was pulled from deployment scheduled IADT within 365 days of demoted for failure to attain and due to a concealed medical diagnoses enlistment. The member was separated maintain fitness standards. This and another member had to deploy short from the Washington Air National member failed three fitness tests within notice. The member was progressively Guard with an Entry Level Separation. a 36 month period. The member was disciplined with a verbal counseling, two progressively disciplined with one Letters of Reprimand and a demotion Letter of Counseling and one Letter of action. The member invoked his right Reprimand. The member was demoted to a discharge board hearing and the to Airman First Class. commander recommended an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions (UOTHC) separation. The member ADMINISTRATIVE INVOLUNTARY SEPARATIONS 141st Civil Engineering Squadron

A Senior Airman was involuntarily separated for A Pattern of Misconduct. This member was delinquent in paying his DOD travel card balance, failed two physical fitness assessment, was arrested twice for Driving While Intoxicated and fraudulently re-enlisted into the Washington Air National Guard by concealing a third arrest for Driving While Intoxicated. The member was progressively disciplined with five Letters of Reprimand. The member was separated from the Washington Air National Guard with an Under Honorable Conditions (General) separation.

0810 JET GAZETTE | SEPTEMBERAugust 2020 2018 Political Activites: Do’s and Don’ts By Tech. Sgt. Kerri Bazen, 141st Legal Office

In light of the upcoming election, it is important You may not in Military Status to know what political activities military members · Participate in any radio, television, or other are and are not acceptable in accordance with program or group discussion as an advocate for or DODD 1344.10, Political Activities by Members against a partisan political party, candidate, or cause; of the Executive Branch and AFI 51-508, Political · Serve in any official capacity with or be listed as a Activities, Free Speech and Freedom of Assembly sponsor of a partisan political club; of Air Force Personnel. While there are a lot of · Speak before a partisan political gathering, “may’s” and “may not’s”, here are some basic rules including any gathering that promotes a partisan to follow regardless of status, followed by rules political party, candidate, or cause; and specific to status: · Participate in partisan political fundraising You may, regardless of status activities (exceptions may apply), rallies, · Register and vote; conventions (includes making speeches) · Sign petitions for specific legislative actions; management of campaigns, or debates, either on · Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper one’s own behalf or on that of another. Must be off expressing your views, but not as a representative of duty, out of uniform and not have an appearance of the Armed Forces; official endorsement. Participation includes more · Make monetary contributions to a political than mere attendance as a spectator. organization or party; You can find more information regarding political · Display a political bumper sticker on your private vehicle; activities on our SharePoint at: · Attend partisan and nonpartisan political https://org2.eis.af.mil/sites/34162/wing/legal/_ activities as a spectator when not in uniform layouts/15/start.aspx#/SitePages/Home.aspxI. and when no inference or appearance of official sponsorship, approval, or endorsement can If you have any questions regarding this or any reasonably be drawn; and other article, please do not hesitate to stop by the · “Follow” “friend” or “like” a political party or legal office or call at (509) 247-7035. candidate running for partisan office. You may not, regardless of status · Use official authority or influence to interfere with an election, affect the course or outcome of an election, solicit votes for a particular candidate or issue, or require or solicit political contributions from others; · Display a large political sign, banner, or poster (as distinguished from a bumper sticker) on a private vehicle; and · Post links to, “share” or “re-tweet” comments or tweets from Facebook pages or twitter accounts of a political party or candidate running for partisan office. These activities constitute participation in political activities.

SEPTEMBER August 2018 2020 | | JET JET GAZETTE GAZETTE 110507 CHIEF’s corner

Chief Master Sgt. Brandon Ives 141st ARW Command Chief COVID

As Clark W Griswold once said, “if door knobs, faucet handles, elevator by taking the proper precautions my I woke up tomorrow with my head buttons, etc. Yes, sometimes I still “close contacts” as defined by the sewn to the carpet, I wouldn’t be more shake hands (can’t teach an old dog CDC, ended up being very few. This surprised than I am now!” Memorable new tricks) but I always follow up proves that with just a little effort and words from a true fountain of wisdom. with hand sanitizer. I am also the guy wearing a face mask, even with lots Also, words that very aptly describe that has lots of questions about the of nose scratching and fogging of the how I felt at 0738 this morning. effectiveness of “cloth face coverings” glasses, we can get through this with “Good Morning it’s Lt. Badnews from and how beneficial they really are. minimal effect to our people and the 92nd Med Group. I’m looking for A few weeks ago, regardless of mission. Chief Ives…”, “Yes this is him”, “Chief, my opinion; I decided to be more Brigadier General Gent Welsh sent your COVID test from Tuesday came diligent in wearing a face mask and me a text this morning congratulating back POSITIVE.” to maintain social distancing of me on being “patient zero” of the As I got off the phone my head six feet. I dislike the term “social Washington Air National Guard immediately began to spin. I thought distancing”, however, wearing a mask Headquarters Staff. I promptly of everyone I’d been around recently. and distancing made a greater impact thanked him and asked that he fashion As a rule, I’m religious about washing on the wing than I would have ever an appropriate and impactful EPR my hands all the time and using hand expected. Even if those impacts are bullet, capturing that accomplishment. sanitizer. I’m the guy that keeps wipes not always seen or felt by me, the Until then, I’ll be waiting, masked and in his car and wipes down the nozzle potential to impact another’s wellbeing from six feet away… not holding my handle and keypads/buttons at the and comfort is why I thank God that I breath. gas station every time I fill up. I’m the upped my COVID game. guy that goes around HQ with rubber Over the last week or so, even with ~Chief Ives gloves and Lysol wipes, swiping the Command Chief business as usual,

0812 JET GAZETTE | SEPTEMBERAugust 2020 2018