the 102nd Intelligence Wing’s October 2018 Volume 43 Number 8 Seagull www.102iw.ang.af.mil Otis Microgrid Ribbon-Cutting | page 07 Vol. 43 No. 8 Oct 2018 Seagull CONTENTS 03 Commander’s Comments COMMANDER 03 12 Col. Virginia I. Gaglio 04 Director of Psychological Health CHIEF OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS 05 First Sergeant’s Focus / Force Support Corner Capt. Bonnie Blakely 06 Chapel Call PUBLIC AFFAIRS STAFF 07 Otis Microgrid ribbon-cutting ceremony Mr. Timothy Sandland (Editor) Master Sgt. Kerri Spero 08 102 MDG Airmen showcase capabilities Staff Sgt. Thomas Swanson Airman First Class Junhao Yu 09 Otis Airmen “rock” German proficency badge 102ND IW PUBLIC AFFAIRS 22 07 10 Security Forces combat readiness training 156 Reilly St., Box 60 Otis ANGB, MA 02542-1330 11 Force Support Flight combat readiness support 12 Civil Air Patrol: Key contributor to the total force phone: 508-968-4003 / DSN 557-4003 16 email: [email protected] 13 Transition to the OCP Uniform This Air Force newsletter is an authorized publication for members of the U.S. military services. Contents 14 Troop camp upgraded with stronger, faster WiFi of the Seagull are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, 15 102 MDG firing on all cylinders at Cannon the Department of Defense or the Department 22 of the Air Force. The editorial content is edited, 16 Remembering September 11, 2001 prepared, and provided by the Public Affairs Office of the 102nd Intelligence Wing, Massachusetts 17 Vehicle maintenance keeps the fleet rolling Air National Guard, 156 Reilly St., Box 60, Otis 15 ANGB, MA 02542-1330. All photos are National Guard photographs unless otherwise indicated. 18 Around Otis 19 “Chappie” James’ memorial to be renovated 1ST PLACE, NGB MEDIA AWARDS % 2ND PLACE, USAF MEDIA AWARDS 20 Supporting the Commonwealth - Lawrence Relief 2017 2ND PLACE, DEFENSE MEDIA AWARDS Find us on the web: 21 Otis in the community - the Special Olympics Official Website: www.102iw.ang.af.mil Facebook: www.facebook.com/102iw 22 Wing History - intercepting Soviet bears YouTube: www.youtube.com/102iw Twitter: www.twitter.com/102iw 23 Accolades and Announcements DVIDS: www.dvidshub.net/unit/102iw 27 Parting Shot 2 in movies, or spoken by your commander? What exactly and is drawn from the MA state budget, not the federal does this order mean and why is the unique status of the government. National Guard so important? Over the past six years, 102d Intelligence Wing Airmen Alone among the active duty and reserve military have been a critical component in numerous Domestic components, the National Guard is entrusted with a dual Operations missions and their leadership and selfless federal and state mission. Our federal mission, which has service have been a force multiplier to mission success. existed since the creation of the Air Guard almost 70 years In response to Hurricane Sandy in 2012, Logistics Fuels ago, is to provide trained and ready forces to the US Air COMMANDER’S COMMENTS and Maintenance Airmen deployed to New York City, Force in time of war or national emergency. Our state and employed their ingenuity to establish a contingency mission traces its origins far further back, to the creation of refueling point for civilian emergency vehicles. During the Colonial Militia and the first muster on Salem Common Winter Storm Nemo in 2013, Otis Airmen conducted in 1636. The Massachusetts National Guard is the modern Wellness Checks in Cape Cod neighborhoods and title for our State Militia, but our duties remain the same, evacuated a trailer park in Wareham. In the wake of the “to protect life and property and to preserve peace, order, 2013 Marathon Bombing, Security Forces rapidly cordoned and public safety.” This is our Domestic Operations mission. the blast site and assisted with hunting down the terrorists, Under the Insurrection Act, it’s illegal for the President while the 267 CCS deployed the JISCC SATCOM package to deploy active duty or reserve armed forces within to establish a Unified Command Center on Boston Common. Domestic Operations and your role the United States, except under catastrophically dire During the historic 2015 Blizzards, CE troops operating circumstances. This is the reason we couldn’t deploy federal heavy snow removal equipment, worked 24/7 to clear in the Massachusetts Militia troops to New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina and this impassable streets in Boston and Salem while the QRF is why the unique dual mission role of the National Guard provided high water rescue vehicle support to the Sandwich is so powerful: as members of the State Militia, National Fire Dept. Last year, Security Forces and Civil Engineers By Col. Christopher Hurley Guardsmen can conduct and support Domestic Operations deployed to Puerto Rico in support of Hurricane Maria 102 MSG/Commander missions that federal forces cannot. While always in support relief and recovery efforts. Today, 102d SFS, EMEDS and of civilian authorities, the National Guard bridges the Comm Flight Airmen provide indispensable support to the capability and authority gap between local responder annual Boston Marathon security mission. In the future, resources being overwhelmed and the declaration of the ISRG will execute its IAA/UPAD mission in SAD status, With the current mobilization of more than one-hundred federal martial law during a catastrophe. providing full motion video analysis in support of domestic Massachusetts Air Guardsmen supporting Disaster Relief When you raise right hand to take an oath of enlistment or operations to our state and others. efforts in the Merrimack Valley, I thought it appropriate commissioning, you swear to uphold to Constitutions of the The success of these missions is a testament to the to revisit my past article on domestic operations and State United States and Commonwealth of Massachusetts and dedication and resourcefulness of our MA Air National Active Duty. to obey the orders of the President and the Governor of Guardsmen. These missions also illustrate the integral The citizens of Massachusetts rely upon the National Guard Massachusetts. importance of the 102IW role in State Domestic Operations to provide emergency response support during natural When you are mobilized for state active duty (SAD), and our unhesitating commitment to support the citizens of and manmade disasters such as hurricanes, blizzards or you are fulfilling your Militia duty. SAD is an “involuntary Massachusetts. natural gas explosions and support to civil authorities activation” by the Governor, just as if you had been So the next time you are activated by the Governor, during domestic security crises, such as the Boston Marathon partially mobilized “PM’d” for a Title 10 federal mission. know that the military service you are providing to your bombing. There is no voluntary SAD, although wing leadership will neighbors, community and state, is part of an uninterrupted “The Governor has activated the National Guard.” How endeavor to exempt Airmen directly impacted by any Massachusetts Militia legacy that stretches back over 380 many times have you heard this phrase on the news, uttered disaster. SAD pays at your military grade without BAH, years. 3 DPH: ANXIETY WING CARE PROVIDERS This listing was compiled to assist you in caring for your Wingman. Please use this page for your information and as guidance for referral. Ms. Jill Garvin 102nd IW/Director of Psychological Health DIRECTOR OF PSYCHOLOGICAL CHAPEL OFFICE HEALTH The mission of the Chapel Team is to provide a Most of the member’s that come and see me, are struggling with some type I’m going to focus on something healthy like______. holistic ministry of presence, care and hope to The Psychological Health Program offers of anxiety. We all experience anxiety at some level. One way of tackling members of the Wing in a flexible, responsive, 6. I’ve stopped my negative thought before and I’m going to do it again now. free of charge, confidential psychological anxiety is to look at the way we talk to ourselves during times of stress and and competent way. Private conversations I am becoming better and deflecting these automatic negative though and assessments and brief solution focused coaching, pressure. Some people have anxiety attacks, so to combat this, try to focus on of those seeking the counsel of Chaplain that makes me happy. consultations, referrals and case management. calming, positive thoughts, like “I’m learning to deal with panicky feelings and Corps personnel as matters of faith or acts of Contact Ms. Jill Garvin, [email protected], I know that people overcome panic all the time” or “This will pass quickly, and 7. So I feel a little anxiety now, SO WHAT? It’s not like it’s the first time. I am conscience are strictly privileged communication. (P) 508.968.4827 (C) 508.237.6652 I can help myself by concentrating on my breathing and imagining a relaxing going to take some nice deep breaths and keep on going. This will help me Contact the Chapel Office (P) 508.968.4508 place” or “these feeling are uncomfortable, but they won’t last forever. continue to get better. If you feel you are having an anxiety or panic attack, focus on these facts: A great mobile resource and app is Virtual Hope Box. This is a smartphone SUICIDE PREVENTION The Director of Psychological Health can be the VETERAN’S CENTERS application with simple tools to help with coping, relaxation, distraction • A panic attack cannot cause heart failure or a heart attack We are the people in the U.S. Dept. of Veterans and positive thinking. Here is a reminder of some of your many community first contact for individuals in suicidal crisis or Affairs who welcome home the war veterans with • A panic attack cannot cause you to stop breathing.