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Eagles Soar Over Fresno F-15 Jets Arrive at 144Th Fighter Wing Pg January 2014 Vol. 9 No. 1 GRIZZLYOfficial Newsmagazine of the California National Guard Eagles soar over Fresno F-15 jets arrive at 144th Fighter Wing pg. 4 www.calguard.ca.gov/publicaffairs Leadership Corner Cost-efficiency, domestic mission set us apart Major General David S. Baldwin 2013 was a remarkable year for the Cali- Julie Avey Master Sgt. by Photo fornia National Guard, with great victories on the battlefield, in our state’s forests and in our communities. As we move forward, we will continue to build on our success- es while refocusing efforts on our domes- tic responsibilities and providing the most cost-effective answer to Department of De- fense (DoD) budget questions. In line with DoD policy, the Guard began opening all military occupations to women for the first time in 2013, including posi- tions with direct combat roles. More than just a move toward equality, this was a tac- tical advancement that ensures each mis- sion is staffed by the most-capable person- nel and increases the Guard’s cultural and social capabilities. The Guard also began actively recruiting members of the gay community in 2013. The freedom those service members now experience in the Armed Forces is emblem- atic of the freedom this nation has fought for since our forefathers first wrote that all men are created equal, and we will fight for this freedom as vigorously as we have any other. CNG Youth Programs continued to reach thousands of children and teens with valu- able skills and life lessons in 2013 through its Cadet Corps, Oakland Military Insti- tute, STARBASE science and technology A UH-60 Black Hawk from the CNG’s 1st Battalion, 140th Aviation Regiment, battles the Rim Fire near Yosemite National Park on Aug. 22, taking program, and Grizzly and Sunburst Youth part in the domestic support role that defines the National Guard. ChalleNGe academies. We were even able to expand our STARBASE program, open- respond to an incident involving hazard- The 129th was just one of many CNG Air more than 680,000 National Guard mem- ing a new learning facility in Los Alamitos ous materials. Force and Army units that deployed to Af- bers who have successfully executed mis- to complement the existing site in Sacra- ghanistan in 2013, including Special Forces, sions overseas in support of operations in mento. The CNG broke new ground in its domes- engineering, medical evacuation, aviation Iraq and Afghanistan since 2001. tic support role in August while fighting maintenance, field artillery and security The Soldiers and Airmen of the CNG’s the Rim Fire — the third-largest fire in state forces personnel. The pace of deployments, In the current economic climate, maintain- Joint Task Force Domestic Support–Coun- history — which threatened Yosemite Na- however, has slowed as Washington contin- ing an active duty force that is larger than terdrug continued working with federal, tional Park. In addition to dropping wa- ues reducing the U.S. role in Afghanistan. our country needs during peacetime will state and local law enforcement agencies in ter and fire retardant from helicopters and ultimately result in a loss of military ca- 2013 to eradicate illegal marijuana-grow- cargo planes, the CNG used an Air Guard With the decreased demand for overseas pability, as disproportionate funds will be ing operations and reclaim public lands remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) to gather support, the CNG has refocused its train- dedicated to those active duty troops. Only infiltrated by drug-trafficking organiza- real-time video of the fire and the positions ing efforts on preparing for domestic mis- by investing in our cost-effective reserve tions. The task force was recognized for of hand crews. This was the first time any sions. Our civil support role is what sets the component can we grow our equipment, its environmental stewardship with the Guard unit nationwide had used an RPA in National Guard apart in the defense com- training and infrastructure, and create a Governor’s Environmental and Economic a domestic firefighting mission, and it en- munity, as we are the only component of stronger, more flexible force that is pre- Leadership Award (GEELA) in 2013, a dis- abled incident commanders to effectively the U.S. Armed Forces that is tasked with pared to respond to emergencies at home tinction that is indicative of the California allocate resources and ensure safe lines of the dual mission of preparing for overseas and contingencies abroad. Military Department’s overall focus on en- retreat. contingencies and domestic emergencies. vironmental initiatives at its facilities and The path to sustainability is clear: Any in its missions. Air defense of the Western United States That unique role, however, is not the only mission that can be accomplished by a re- also grew stronger in 2013, as the 144th way the Guard provides unique value to serve component unit should be assigned The Guard’s primary mission, however, Fighter Wing in Fresno upgraded from the our nation. At a time when every govern- to a reserve component unit. That change is to protect Californians and other U.S. F-16C Fighting Falcon to the F-15 Eagle, a ment institution is being asked to increase in DoD direction would free up resources residents from natural disasters and other jet with greater power, speed and capabili- its efficiency and maximize taxpayer dol- to modernize our force, while investing in domestic emergencies. Just part of our do- ties. That shift marked the end of a 24-year lars, the DoD is no exception, and the most the component that already accomplishes mestic support capability is the CNG’s re- era for the F-16 in Fresno. cost-efficient tool in the Defense Depart- more with less. cently certified Homeland Response Force, ment’s arsenal is the National Guard. a 570-person team that is ready to deploy The California Air Guard also celebrated The Guard is a solution that is already within 12 hours following a chemical, bio- a historic moment in May, when the 129th Until mobilized for deployment, a National embedded in every American town and logical, radiological, nuclear or high-yield Rescue Wing completed its 1,000th rescue Guard Soldier or Airman costs the taxpay- city, where our Soldiers and Airmen stand explosive (CBRNE) event anywhere in since taking on its rescue mission in 1975. ers about one-third of what it takes to train, ready to meet the call, in peace or in war. Federal Emergency Management Area Re- About 600 of those lives were saved in Cali- house and care for their active duty coun- Responsible fiscal leadership calls for an gion IX — a 386,000-square-mile area that fornia, but the milestone was achieved in terpart. And once deployed, the Guard approach that explores the most cost-effec- encompasses California, Arizona, Hawaii, Afghanistan, where 129th pararescuemen upholds the same standards and mission tive options first, and in the military, that Nevada and several Pacific islands. The performed a medical evacuation of an Af- requirements as the active component, at means looking to the National Guard. In- HRF complements the CNG’s two civil ghan National Police officer who had suf- roughly the same price. That is a battle- vesting in the Guard is the right model at support teams, which are always ready to fered a gunshot wound. tested fact, proven time and again by the the right time for our nation. 2 Grizzly TABLE OF CONTENTS The Official Newsmagazine of Ultimate fighter The season of saving the California National Guard 4 The 144th Fighter Wing upgraded to the F-15 Eagle jet 9 The CNG’s personal financial counselors have tips for a holi- day season that’s joyful but won’t empty your pockets A critical mission at a critical time 5 The 184th Security Forces Advisory Team is teaching crucial ‘There’s always a solution’ January skills to Afghan National Police 12 Capt. Shannon Terry won’t stop fighting for her daughter, Reagan, who was born with the terminal illness SMA type 1 Vol. 9 No. 1 Emergency procedure CNG aviators in Afghanistan trained Marine firefighters to 1 million smiles and counting 2014 rescue endangered Black Hawk crews 13 Operation Gratitude filled its millionth care package since 2003 at the CNG armory in Van Nuys Masters of disaster preparedness Publisher The 746th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion respond- No reindeer required Maj. Gen. David S. Baldwin 6 ed to a simulated earthquake during its September drill BNSF Railway hosted 261 military families for a festive train The Adjutant General ride to show the company’s gratitude Director of Public Affairs Eyes on the target Lt. Col. Thomas Keegan CNG aviators assisted the 250th Military Intelligence Battal- Helping CNG brothers and sisters ion on a November training mission The nonprofit Elk Grove Grange hosted military families in Editor need for a night of food, fun and presents Brandon Honig Guarding the environment The CNG Counterdrug Task Force earned the Governor’s Nonprofit provides ‘war detox’ Environmental and Economic Leadership Award 14 CNG veteran Jake Clark founded Save A Warrior, a nonprof- it dedicated to helping vets with post-traumatic stress Green Berets come home Submissions 7 Company A, 5-19th Special Forces Battalion, performed a va- Throwing veterans a lifeline riety of missions during a yearlong tour in Afghanistan The annual Bridging the Gap speaker panel aims to find so- Articles: lutions to problems facing our nation’s veterans Articles range from 350 to 2,000 words. Hire power All articles should be accompanied by 8 The CNG’s Work for Warriors program has expanded to in- Communication breakdown multiple high-resolution images.
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