Click. Tweet. Like. citamn.afrc.af.mil @citizenairman @citizenairman Volume 71 No. 6 December 2019 Full-time Maintainers Command makes strides hiring Air Reserve Technicians Official Magazine of the Air Force Reserve From the Top @ AFRCCommander Chief’s View @ AFRC.CCC STRENGTHENING YOUR THE COMMAND TEAM, SUPPORTING CHIEF'S NEW YEAR'S YOUR FAMILY CHALLENGE Heroes of the Air Force Reserve, Lt. Gen. Richard Season’s greetings Citizen Airmen! First off, the boss and Scobee high fives Being part of an outstanding team is I want to say thank you. Thank you for all you have done deployed members of an amazing feeling. I am honored to be a his Air Force Reserve throughout the year, and thank you for what you will continue part of this incredible Air Force Reserve family. ( Tech. Sgt. to do in the coming year. team. You, our Airmen, are highly skilled Robert Cloys) Your steadfast service, commitment and sacrifice are com- individuals, and your abilities are magni- mendable, and we couldn’t be more proud of you. fied when you work as a team. A strong The cohesion and effectiveness of command chief and I would like to be We had a couple of rough patches this past year; and without team can accomplish nearly anything. the operations-maintenance team was at every unit’s drill weekend this month a doubt, we will face challenges in the new year. Regardless the I’ve witnessed the achievements of visible to the entire wing. It was clear to personally thank you for all your hard challenge, like always, we will persevere because of Airmen like many great teams. I observed one such that they had achieved a great success work and dedication over the past year you. team several years ago, during my time at and that their success was a result of their and to thank your families for supporting Whether you’re spending the holidays down range with a Carswell. That particular year, the wing teamwork. you. wingman or in garrison with family and friends, the holiday received a significant increase in flying Everyone in the Air Force is a member Unfortunately, we can’t be at every season is the perfect time to reflect on what’s really important hours. While this was for the benefit of of a team. The type of team and our role wing, but we know you are each a part of in life. the unit, it caused unforeseen challenges within the team may vary during our an amazing team and an incredible family. The holiday season means different things to different Chief Master Sgt.Timothy White has a challenge for Reserve Citizen for the maintenance group and, subse- career, but we will always be part of a team. We know we can rely on you and your people, but here’s what it means to me: The holidays provide an Airmen for the new year: Don't let the past or present define your future. quently, the operations group. However, effective teams don’t just fellow Airmen to take care of each other. opportunity to closely bond with family and friends we see all Live every day as if it was your last. Aircraft are required to undergo happen. They need to be developed. Team Therefore, we encourage you to reach out the time and to reconnect with those we don’t see that often. It’s certain maintenance after a set amount building is an ongoing process and is nec- to your brothers and sisters in the Air a time of year to call loved ones, distant relatives and friends we of flight time. Because of the additional essary at every level of an organization. Force Reserve. Let them know they are only get a chance to talk to once in a while because life gets so version of you that you can be. flying hours, the wing’s jets required It increases cohesion and collaboration part of your family and you’re proud to busy. It’s a time of year to be thankful for things we often take You deserve the best, and the boss and I aim to give you our more frequent maintenance than antic- among the team’s members. Team build- serve alongside them. Be there for them if for granted – things like family, good health and the opportu- best. I’m up to the challenge. … are you? ipated. Before too long, maintenance ing strengthens relationships and helps they need you, and know you can turn to nity to serve alongside great people in the greatest country on It’s an honor and privilege being your command chief. Please requirements were piling up faster than facilitate unity of purpose. them when you need a friend or a helping earth. share your new year’s challenge with me at [email protected]. they could be completed, and the wing’s Once a quarter, I hold a team building hand. Personally, I’m not big on new year’s resolutions, but I’m mil. ■ mission capable rate dropped. event for the Air Force Reserve Com- And remember, no matter who you always up for a good challenge. For the new year, I’m challeng- The operations and maintenance mand headquarters senior leaders. Many are or where you live, you are part of my ing myself to be a better husband, father, son, sibling, wingman, groups realized this was unsustainable. So of you recently participated in team family – the Air Force Reserve family. ■ friend and human being. More importantly, I won’t let setbacks they sat down and created a utilization building exercises as part of your unit’s from the previous year define the next. plan to synchronize flying and main- resiliency tactical pause. In addition to Here’s my new year’s challenge to you: Don't let the past or tenance schedules based on the higher these formal events, every Airman can present define your future. Live every day as if it was your last, flying hour rate. improve his or her team simply by being and say or do things for your friends and loved ones as if you The two groups then worked as a team a good wingman and by interacting with had only one more chance to do so. to execute the plan. The results were and helping teammates. Be kind to those you know and even kinder to those you TIMOTHY C. WHITE JR. phenomenal. The wing’s mission capable When a team truly comes together don’t, because you never know the impact a kind word or ges- Chief Master Sergeant, USAF RICHARD W. SCOBEE Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of Air Force Reserve rate, which had been in the 70% range, they evolve into something more: they Lieutenant General, USAF ture may have on others. Command Chief Master Sergeant, Air Force Reserve Command skyrocketed to 96%. They were able to fly become a family. Chief of Air Force Reserve Forgive those who may have wronged you and apologize to more sorties than ever, providing addi- The Air Force Reserve has been my Commander, Air Force Reserve Command those you may have wronged. None of us know what the future tional training for all the wing’s Airmen, family for decades. holds, but all can agree life is too short not to live to the fullest. and the synchronized schedule was more The December holiday season is a tra- Try not to hold grudges or dwell on the things you can’t con- cost-effective, saving tax dollars. ditional time for family get-togethers. The trol or change. Instead, channel your energy into being the best 2 // December 2019 December 2019 // 3 www.citamn.afrc.af.mil Leadership Table of CONTENTS Gen. David L. Goldfein Chief of Staff, United States Air Force Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee Commander, Air Force Reserve Command FEATURED STORIES NEWS & PEOPLE Col. Beth Horine Director, Public Affairs, Going the Distance Air Force Reserve Command Optometrist dedicated to humanitarian causes, running 09 Magazine Staff Bo Joyner Share Your Truth Editor, Public Affairs, Chief uses resiliency to survive tragedy, vows to help others Air Force Reserve Command 14 Anthony Burns and Jonathan Migel Ready to Go Graphic Designers, Public Affairs, First Reserve group completes Ground Surgical Team training 16 Air Force Reserve Command Contributing Writers Master Sgt. Chance Babin, Col. Amy J. Boehle, HQ RIO 2nd Lt. Jonathan Carkhuff, Tech. Sgt. Christopher Making it Easy to Serve 17 Carranza, Senior Airman Justin Clayvon, Jessica Dupree, Lt. Col. Becky Fox, Senior Airman Josh Kincaid, Capt. Emily Rautenberg, Air, Space and Cyber Space Natalie Stanley and Staff Sgt. Laura Turner Total Force family has all the bases covered 18 Citizen Airman magazine (ISSN No. 0887-9680) is published bi-monthly by Headquarters Air Force Preparing Airmen for the Fight Reserve Command Office of Public Affairs for the Force Generation Center making major improvements commander of Air Force Reserve Command. 20 Periodical postage paid at Warner Robins, Georgia, and additional mailing offices. Copies are mailed, free of charge, to the homes of all Reservists. Content is News You May Have Missed normally news articles and features developed for Master Sgt. Jessica L. Kendziorek Jessica L. Master Sgt. Christopher Parr Akers Senior Airman Alyssa M. Financial readiness, computer coders wanted and new medal 22 release to commercial media as part of the Air Force Reserve’s continuing public affairs program. 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