Supplying the AOR Commentary February Is Black History Month by Master Sgt

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TMO: Supplying the AOR Commentary February is Black History Month By Master Sgt. Grayland Hilt Volume 10, Issue 3 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Equal The attention to Opportunity Editorial Staff “ different heritage Dr. Carter G. Woodson, a noted observances should Commander African-American author and scholar, Brig. Gen. Stephen Wilson originally established Negro History not be used to separate Week in 1926. Chief, Public Affairs various racial groups, Capt. Patrick Cordova In February 1976, this event evolved into a month-long celebration now but rather to unite all Superintendent, Public Affairs known as “Black History Month.” people Senior Master Sgt. David Byron This commemoration has increasingly ” been referred to as “African-American NCO in-charge, News History Month,” although both names Staff Sgt. Kelly White not just Black Americans. are currently in use. In fact, when The purpose of Black History Month referring to this race of people, both Editor is to pay homage to the contributions Black American and African-American Senior Airman Spencer Gallien of African-Americans, many of which are commonly used. Multimedia When Dr. Woodson founded Negro have been obscured or inadequately Tech. Sgt. Michelle Larche History Week in 1926, the words African- represented in textbooks, media and Staff Sgt. Erik Burger American and Black were seldom used. It other communications. Staff Sgt. Fernando Burgos-Ortiz Dr. Woodson’s intent was to advance Senior Airman Kasey Zickmund was Dr. Woodson’s hope that through this special observance, all Americans would the whole of humanity by teaching a true Printed by QF&M, LLC, a private firm be reminded of their ethnic roots and that rendition of history. The fact that some unconnected with the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive togetherness amongst racial groups in written contract with the 379th Air Expeditionary changes have been made in recent years the United States would develop out of a Wing. This funded Air Force newspaper is an may point to the need for a fuller, more authorized publication for members of the U.S. mutual respect. military services overseas. Contents of the Desert adequate report of African-American Because he was keenly conscious Eagle aren’t necessarily the official view of, or contributions. endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of symbolism in the American psyche, of Defense or the Department of the Air Force. The he wisely chose a period in February to The attention to different heritage editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the 379th AEW Public Affairs office. observe Negro History Week. observances should not be used to All photographs are Air Force photographs He chose February because it separate various racial groups, but unless otherwise indicated. contains the birthdays of Frederic Commentaries and warriors of the week are rather to unite all people. Dr. Woodson scheduled according to a squadron rotation. Unit Douglass, a former slave who became intended the original period of Black commanders and first sergeants are the points of the most powerful slavery abolitionist History Celebration to stimulate and contact for submissions. in the history of the United States, For more information, call 436-0107. encourage love, respect, understanding and Abraham Lincoln, 16th President on and acceptance through education. of the United States, who signed the Emancipation Proclamation, thereby His vision and legacy helped pave the ending the slavery of African-Americans. way for advances made in the on-going From its inception, Black History history of African-Americans in the Month has involved many ethnic groups, United States.

Commander’s Action

Senior Airman Kimberlee Pat- Line terson, 379th Expeditionary Lo- - The Action Line is your direct link to Brig. Gen. Stephen Wilson, gistics Readiness Squadron traf- 379th Air Expeditionary Wing commander. fic management journeyman, - Use it if you have questions or comments about the base that operates a forklift at a non-dis- cannot be resolved by your chain of command or base agencies. closed Southwest Asia location - Each question will be reviewed, answered and may be published on Jan. 22. a case-by-case basis. E-mail [email protected].

Desert Eagle 2 Feb. 7, 2010 News Deployed Airman wins design contest

By Maj. Belinda Peterson I won, especially because I Air Force Services Agency entered late into the contest,” Public Affairs Sergeant Cruz said. “Overall I was shocked and extremely RANDOLPH AIR FORCE happy and proud of myself. BASE, Texas (AFNS) -- Air Thanks to all who voted.” Force Services Agency offi- Last year, Air Force cials here announced the win- Services Agency officials ner of the MyAirForceLife. launched MyAirForceLife. com T-shirt contest recently com, an interactive site to here. help Airmen stay connected, Staff Sgt. Nathan Cruz, a informed and engaged in pro- radio frequency transmission grams as part of the Year of technician from Robins Air the Air Force Family. Force Base, Ga., won the con- “The theme of our cam- test out of 174 submissions paign is ‘The Air Force is a in the adult category. The great place to live, work and award was presented to Ser- play,’” said Mike Bensen, the geant Cruz at his undisclosed deputy to the commander of deployed unit. His design re- Air Force Services Agency. ceived 1,178 votes. “Our focus is to make it even As the winner, Sergeant better for our Air Force fam- Cruz will receive $2,000 in ily. The Web site highlights prizes that includes a laptop the core ‘Year of the Air Force computer and graphics soft- Family’ programs and activi- ware. ties.” U.S. Air Force courtesy graphic Also, Army and Air Force “The site features programs Staff Sgt. Nathan Cruz’s winning design for the Exchange Service officials and competitions that will roll MyAirForceLife.com T-shirt competition. Sergeant will produce his design and out through the year,” said Cruz is a radio frequency technician from Robins offer the T-shirts for sale. Debbie Karnes, an Air Force Air Force Base, Ga. “AAFES is excited about Services Agency spokeswom- the ‘High Speed Life’ T-shirt an. We are focusing on the quips and quotes on how the Asia location as a radio fre- designed by Sergeant Cruz,” ‘play’ part of ‘The Air Force Air Force has enriched their quency transmissions techni- said James McConnell, an is a great place to live, work, lives in the ‘Roger That’ sec- cian. AAFES softlines buyer. “We and play’ campaign. There’s tion. There’s even a new, fun To find details about the plan to make the T-shirt avail- something for everyone: short InstaPoll to participate in.” current short story competition able not only at Robins AFB, story, video short, original Sergeant Cruz is currently and to enter, Airmen and eligi- but (also) throughout the song, and photography com- deployed to the Combined Air ble patrons of Air Force MWR Southeast United States.” petition. The site also offers and Space Operations Center programs can log on to http:// “I couldn’t believe that a place for visitors to provide at a non-disclosed Southwest www.myairforcelife.com. ‘30 days through Afghanistan’ project, Web site announced KABUL, Afghanistan (AFNS) the world the ISAF counter- -- International Security As- insurgency strategy in action, sistance Force Joint Command through the eyes of two of our officials announced a new Web military journalists is unique,” site Feb. 1 to support a public said Navy Capt. Jane Campbell, affairs project titled “30 Days ISAF-JC spokesperson. “The Through Afghanistan.” innovation and commitment to The Web-based project kicks the mission by these two Air- off Feb. 8 and aims to bring the men will help people around the people, mission and experiences world see Afghanistan through of ISAF’s 44 participating na- the eyes and words of ISAF ser- U.S. Air Force courtesy graphic tions to a worldwide audience vice members.” Two Air Force journalists will spend 30 days traveling through the eyes of Tech. Sgts. Sergeant Raimondi, a broad- throughout Afghanistan, starting Feb. 8, and docu- Nathan Gallahan and Kenneth caster, and Sergeant Gallahan, menting their daily travels through blogs and video Raimondi. a print journalist, will travel blogs to showcase the troops in an interactive manner. “The opportunity to show SEE PROJECT ON PAGE 10

Feb. 7, 2010 3 Desert Eagle Feature TMO hustles supplies to meet mission demands By Staff Sgt. Kelly White 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs From thumbtacks to treadmills, blood to black olives, aircraft parts to personnel – whatevers coming in or out of this base, the Airmen of Southwest Asia’s 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron Traffic Manage- ment Office have something to do with. “We’re responsible for inbound and outbound cargo, container management, customs waiver requests, official mail, Defense Reutilization and Man- agement Office materials, passenger travel and personal property shipments for permanent-party personnel,” said Tech. Sgt. James Carter, 379th ELRS Inbound Cargo NCO-in-charge, deployed from Yokota Air Base, Japan. “There’s a lot going on at this base to support the area of responsibility 24/7, and all of our personnel, while assigned to a respective area, must be able to do it all.” Airmen working inbound cargo receive more than 6,000 parcels, or about 395 short tons of freight, each U.S. Air Force photos/Senior Airman Kasey Zickmund month from various carriers, and shipping containers – or seavans – from a Senior Airman Jose Huerta, 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readi- local company bringing cargo in via ness Squadron receiving journeyman, secures a package at a non- water port, said Sergeant Carter. “They disclosed Southwest Asia location Jan. 22. all come at the same time, so we just off-load them back to back. Sometimes them for their next destination. is received and local customs officials seavans will have vehicles in them, “Depending on the integrity of the approve cargo receipt. sometimes pallets, and other times, shipment coming in, we sometimes “Cargo without customs paperwork they’ll be full to the brim with little build special shipping crates,” Ser- will sit here for 30 days waiting for boxes. We never know what we’re go- geant Carter said. “Most come already all the documentation to be done,” ing to get until we open them.” built, and we just have to strengthen Sergeant Carter added. Additionally, Anything coming from the States, them by putting a couple nails in shipping freight via water port can’t whether it stays here or goes else- them,” he said. “We ship in excess of happen until the base customs element where in the AOR, comes through 2,000 pieces, or about 577 short tons clears it with host-nation customs via their area, as well as any cargo need- of cargo, each month, (whereas) at my the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing ing maintenance before it can go to home station, I probably ship 500 a Host Nation Coordination Cell, he the States, he added. month. The workload changes dra- said. When Airmen working outbound matically for people coming here. It is Another area where freight waits to cargo know freight is headed to their constantly coming at us.” be shipped is at the Transit Shipping floor, they get the documents and ship- Cargo coming in and out of the base Point, where Airmen receive, package, ment plan ready for either 8th Expedi- must also go through customs. stage and prepare customs paperwork, tionary Air Mobility Squadron, surface “Customs paperwork for shipments and ship unserviceable items to DRMO. movement by ships or a small carrier, coming here is the responsibility of “It’s a junkyard,” said Staff Sgt. he explained. “The type, size and pri- the carrier, but for outbound, our folks Mathew Sexton, TSP NCO-in-charge, ority of the cargo determine how the handle it,” said Sergeant Carter. deployed from Lakenheath AB, Eng- staff plans and ships it to destinations Additionally, large cargo that can’t land. “We receive and ship anything worldwide. Special handling requests ship via small parcel express carrier from TVs to office furniture, to old mil- coming out of the AOR always go must be shipped using heavy tender, itary working dog kennels and aircraft out via Air Mobility Command,” the from destination to the base, he added. tires. In addition, we are responsible for sergeant explained. This cargo usually arrives without the unwanted and unserviceable military As box after box arrives to the necessary customs clearance and the uniforms people drop off at any of the outbound cargo area, Airmen prepare mission is halted until documentation three turn-in locations on base.

Desert Eagle 4 Feb. 7, 2010 Feature “Everything gets sent back to the is communication. States for DRMO via Kuwait, where “Knowing how customs the items will be sold at auction or de- wants our documents to stroyed. There are some things, scrap read makes the difference metals and things like that, which between a simple hand-off Kuwait keeps. Also, the uniforms we or unloading and reloading collect are destroyed here. portions of or, potentially, “Until a couple of weeks ago, we several entire shipping used to cut uniforms by hand,” said containers,” she said. Sergeant Sexton, “but we just installed If TSP is shipping an industrial shredder that takes care containers of computers of it all.” for DRMO, it’s not enough But even TSP items destined to for their paperwork to say DRMO require customs paperwork “computers,” she explained. before they can leave the country. But, if it says “used com- “I account for every container on puters to be destroyed,” the base, said Tech Sgt. Rebecca Rose, inspection portion by the 379th ELRS container manager, de- local customs office goes ployed from Cannon AFB, N.M., “All smooth. “It’s a simple fix the paperwork to get rid of it is mine to that will save lot of time. do. Right now, there are more than 300 We want to make it as pain- Air Force shipping containers, and as less as possible for all of others come in from outside the coun- us,” Sergeant Rose said. try, that number will change,” she said. While TMO isn’t respon- With multiple containers of items sible for receiving troops and no one can use, Sergeant Rose said transporting them to aggre- it’s important to keep it moving gate missions, it is respon- through customs, and the key to that sible for the travel of troops on channel missions, emergency leave, TDY, PCS, and coordinat- Senior Airman Joseph Tadych, 379th ELRS ing stateside traffic management journeyman, checks travel for in a box for shipment at a non-disclosed redeploying Southwest Asia location Jan. 22. members for both to help people.” aggregate and channel Senior Master Sgt. Darrell Khine, missions. TMO is also 379th ELRS Deployment and Dis- responsible for arrang- tribution Flight and Traffic Manage- ing personal property ment Office superintendent, said shipments of permanent his is one of the largest deployed party personnel. logistics readiness squadrons in the “I make the travel AOR, with the busiest mission. arrangements for ev- “We’re the hub for many bases eryone on this base, as across the AOR, supporting about 15 well as, everyone else (forward operating bases). We have traveling throughout the only passenger travel office sup- the AOR,” said Staff porting the AOR with commercial Sgt. Brandy Pinder, tickets 24/7,” he said. “This is espe- 379th ELRS Passenger cially important for emergency leave Travel NCO-in-charge, support to other bases in the AOR. deployed from Fairch- “Although we are not being shot at ild AFB, Wash. “The by the enemy, our fast pace in sup- days are hectic, with port of the warfighter can put a large about 100 travelers in amount of stress on our Airmen,” he and out all hours of the added. “While the volume of pas- day, every day. There senger and cargo processed can seem Senior Airman Kevin Turner, 379th ELRS deploy- are also 20 or so emer- overwhelming on paper, the caliber of ment, distribution, and cargo journeyman, throws gency leave passengers Airmen in the Deployment and Distri- an unserviceable uniform into a shredder at a every day,” she said. bution Flight allows unparallel support non-disclosed Southwest Asia location Jan. 22. “But, I like being here to the AOR.”

Feb. 7, 2010 5 Desert Eagle News Bombers keep watch over operations in Southwest Asia By Tech. Sgt. Oshawn have been valuable assets to Jefferson the Air Force for more than USAFCENT Combat Camera 25 years,” said Lt. Col. John Team Martin, 37th EBS B1 instruc- tor weapons systems officer Airmen from the 37th Expe- and director of operations. ditionary Bomb Squadron, “Our Airmen made their fam- showed how the B1-B Lancer ilies back home proud and can rapidly deliver massive should know they left here quantities of precision and making a true impact.” non-precision weapons against Their impact was truly any adversary, anywhere in the shown during the attack on world, at any time, after com- Combat Outpost Keating, in pleting a six-month deploy- October 2009, when hundreds ment here Jan. 26. of insurgents armed with as- “We are very proud of what sault rifles and rocket-pro- we have been able to accom- pelled grenades attacked Sol- plish during this moment,” diers there. said Lt. Col. Steven Biggs, After more than 10 hours 37th EBS commander. “The of bombing and strafing from achievements of our Airmen an Air Force B-1B Lancer and during this rotation are reflec- F-15E Strike Eagles, nearly tive of the rich heritage of the 100 militants were killed by B-1, and I am proud to have the combined response that served with them during this included Afghan soldiers as time.” well as U.S. air and ground 37th EBS Airmen worked units. Eight Americans and to generate 556 sorties, fly- three Afghans were killed, ing more than 6,980 hours, while nine Americans and 11 while dropping more than 240 Afghans were wounded, ac- munitions during more than cording to Combined Joint 550 missions supporting Op- Task Force-82 officials. eration ENDURING FREE- “There is no doubt that U.S. Air Force photos/Staff Sgt. Manuel Martinez DOM. without the incredible air sup- Crew chiefs assigned to the 37th Aircraft Mainte- “We were able to show port we received, it would nance Unit wait for a B-1B Lancer aircrew to ac- why the B-1, and Airmen have been a much worse complish system checks prior to take off Jan. 23 at who support the aircraft, day,” said Army Lt. Col. a non-disclosed Southwest Asia location. Robert Brown, 3-61 Cavalry put in about 72 man-hours a commander from the 4th ID. week making sure our aircraft “Your ability to keep a steady are ready to do the mission,” flow of aircraft and ordnance said Capt. Chris Reese, 37th on the enemy turned what AMU officer-in-charge. “We could have been a terrible turned over 100 percent of our defeat into a hard fought vic- aircraft ready to fly. We are tory.” very proud of our team.” A victory 37th EBS Air- 37th EBS returned to their men are proud to be a part of. home station at Ellsworth Air “It is great to be a part of a Force Base, S.D. and were re- mission like that,” said Colo- placed by the 34th EBS Jan. 27. nel Martin. “To be able to help “The 34 EBS and AMU defeat the enemy after they at- are proud to be relieving the tack us is something our Air- 37 EBS, a fellow Doolittle men will always remember.” Raiders squadron,” said Lt. While the accomplish- Col. George Holland, 34 EBS ments in the air have been director of operations. “The numerous for these Bomber Tigers have left a great legacy aircrews, none of it would of combat operations, and we Maj. Nathan ‘’Gobot’’ Rowan, 37th Expedition- be possible without the 37th will build on this excellence as ary Bomb Squadron B-1B Lancer pilot, prepares to Aircraft Maintenance Unit we support the ground forces board a B-1B for the last mission of his deployment on the ground. – and the B-1 is an excellent Jan. 23 at a non-disclosed Southwest Asia location. “Each of our Airmen have aircraft for this mission.”

Desert Eagle 6 Feb. 7, 2010 Warrior of the Week Senior Master Sgt. Robert Hughes 746th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron Loadmaster and Duty Loadmaster supervisor Home station: Pittsburgh Air Reserve Station, Penn. Arrived in AOR: January Deployment goals: My deployment goal is to achieve 100 percent mission accomplishment and effectiveness. Best part of the deployment: The best part of my deployment is helping others. Hobbies: I enjoy medical rescue. Best Air Force memory: My best Air Force memory is the long years of service I’ve had in a great wing and outstanding squadron. Nominated by Maj. Shawn Donahey: “Sergeant Hughes exemplifies the type of dedication and work ethic needed to succesfully support a flying squadron through hard work and dedication. He has selflessly taken the initiative upon himself to pre-flight and load aircraft departing Southwest Asia to missions in the AOR and beyond. He sets the bar with strong work ethic and by tirelessly going above and beyond to ensure aircrews are equipped with all the necessary equipment. He is a true leader, and demonstrates that though his fostering of junior loadmasters.” U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Senior Airman Kasey Zickmund Marine Sgt. Mathew Balga Marine Transport Detachment Andrews (Forward) VMR operations chief Home station: Andrews Air Force Base, Md. Arrived in AOR: November Deployment goals: By trade, I am a KC-130 Flight Mechanic. Filling the shoes of the operations chief has been one of the more challenging, yet rewarding, experiences of this deployment. I also plan on finishing my Associates of Arts degree. Best part of the deployment: Being given the opportunity to meet and greet the men and women that make the big decisions in the AOR. Hobbies: I have a large interest in physics. I like to know how and why things work. Best Marine memory: My proudest moment during my service thus far was the day I recieved my aircrew wings. I trained three long years and put every ounce of energy into my studies and training. Nominated by Staff Sgt. Shawn Worthen: “As the operations chief Sergeant Balga has distinguished himself throughout his time in the AOR through professionalism, motivation and a tireless pursuit of exellence. His hard work and dedication has been the cornerstone U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kasey Zickmund of the detachment’s operations” Staff Sgt. Robert Newsome 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Area Supervisor Home station: Seymour Johnson AFB, N.C. Arrived in AOR: November Deployment goals: My deployment goals are self improvement, education and mentoring young Airmen. Best part of the deployment: The best part of my deployment has been meeting and networking with different people, experiencing the different culture around the area. Hobbies: I like camping, hunting, hiking and working with computers. Best Air Force memory: My best service memory is when I recieved my line number for technical sergeant. Nominated by Master Sgt. Jeffrey Berndt: “Sergeant Newsome has a lot of potential. He does a great job leading and mentoring more than 40 Airmen every day. He is an area supervisor and responsible for the safety of more than 10,000 coalition forces. He is a volunteer escort for the Fallen Warrior program. He also volunteered to organize and set up the wing’s first Dining- In. He is serious about his job and demands perfection in all he does.” U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kasey Zickmund

Feb. 7, 2010 7 Desert Eagle Week in Photos TOP LEFT: Senior Air- man Thomas Northcutt, 379th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, inspects an aircrew flight mask at a non-disclosed Southwest Asia location Wednesday. CENTER Staff Sgt. Braulio Jimenez, 379th Expeditionary Civil En- gineer Squadron heat- ing ventilation air-con- ditioning technician, replaces the safety port in an environment control unit at a non-disclosed Southwest Asia location, Wednesday. BOTTOM LEFT: Tech. Sgt. Naomi Taitingfong, 379th Expeditionary Comptroller Squadron financial management U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Michelle Larche technician, assists Senior Airman Armond Oliver dispense cash at a non- disclosed Southwest

Asia location, Monday. U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kasey Zickmund

Senior Airman Joseph Wells, 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron security forces journeyman, checks the ID of Navy Seaman Frederick Calija, Combined Task Group 57.1 aviation structural mechanic, at a flightline entry control point at a non-disclosed Southwest Asia location, Monday.

U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Michelle Larche

Desert Eagle 8 Feb. 7, 2010 Week in Photos

U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Michelle Larche U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kasey Zickmund

TOP RIGHT: Wash- ington Redskins cheerleaders dance with Airmen during a performance at a non-disclosed Southwest Asia location Wednesday.

U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Michelle Larche

Feb. 7, 2010 9 Desert Eagle News February enlisted promotions Congratulations to the 47 Airmen who will be promoted to the -Lalaine Bailey, 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron ranks of airman first class, senior airman, staff sergeant, technical -Kenneth Carroll, 379th EMXS sergeant, master sergeant and senior master sergeant in the month -Rebecca Cassidy, 379th Expeditionary Medical Group February. -Johnathan Epperson, U.S. Central Command The following master sergeant will be promoted to senior -Matthew Harvey, 609th AOC master sergeant: -Anne Kitchen, 379th Expeditionary Operations Support Squad- -Mark Weinandt, 763rd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron ron The following technical sergeants will be promoted to master -Juan Meneses, 609th AOC sergeant: -Landon Mull, 609th AOC -Jennifer Calvin, 379th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron -Oliver Peebles, 609th AOC -John Cellurale, 746th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron -Marco Proctor, 379th ECES -Thomas Erven, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing -Roderick Quinto, 379th EMXS -Travis Huckaby, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Operations -Sasha Story, 379th ESFS Squadron -Guadalupe Vasquez, 609th ACS -Trenton Musel, 609th Air Control Squadron -Andre Walker, 379th ESFS -Rene Oriano, 609th Air Operations Center The following airmen first class will be promoted to senior -Estafanie Wanous, 379th AEW airman: The following staff sergeants will be promoted to technical -Bryan Anchondo, 379th EOSS sergeant: -Jessica Bordelon, 609th AOC -Amy Bond, 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron -Daniel Cole, 379th ECES -Joshua Caudill, 379th AEW -Devon McManus, 609th AOC -Paul Flanagan, 379th ESFS -Alessia Miller, 379th ESFS -Dana Granteed, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron -Larry Mitchell, 379th ECES -Quinton Holoway, 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness -Roberto Ortiz Yi, 379th ESFS Squadron -Marc Pohlod, 379th ESFS -Jarid Jones, 379th Expeditionary Communications Squadron -Matthew Richards, 379th ELRS -Stanley Miller Jr., 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineering Squad- -Ryan Sheive, 379th ECES ron The following airmen will be promoted to airman first class: -Karina Myers, 379th AEW -Nawaf Al-Khenaizi, 379th ELRS -Jonah Nordman, 379th ELRS -Georgia Castellano, 379th ELRS The following senior airmen will be promoted to staff ser- -Cassandra Czechowicz, 379th ELRS geant: -Brandon Locke, 379th EOSS Monthly, Quarterly award winners Congratulations to the 10 monthly award Readiness Squadron The 379th AEW quarterly award winners for February. -Senior NCO of the Month: Master Sgt. winners are as follows: The Base Honor Guard award win- Charles Miller, 379th Expeditionary Air- -Airman of the Quarter: Airman Brauer ners for the month are as follows: craft Maintenance Squadron -NCO of the Quarter: Tech. Sgt. Andres -Airman of the Month: Senior Airman -Company-Grade Officer of the Month: Martinez-Archilla, 379th Expeditionary Nicholas Knowlton, 379th Expeditionary Capt. Christopher Reese, 379th EAMXS Operations Support Squadron Communications Squadron -Civilian of the Month: Mr. Claude Baker -SNCO of the Quarter: Senior Master Sgt. -Non-commissioned Officer of the Month: -Team of the Month: 379th EAMXS B-1B Darrell Khine, 379th ELRS Petty Officer 2nd Class John Williams, Air Lancer production section -CGO of the Quarter: Capt. Joshua Pitler, Forces Central special staff The base award winners for the 379th EOSS -Trainer of the Month: Senior Airman month are as follows: The base quarterly award winners Daniel Cole, 379th ECS -Airman of the Month: Senior Airman Les- are as follows: The 379th Air Expeditionary Wing lie Garrett, 609th Air Operations Center -Airman of the Quarter: Senior Airman award winners for the month are as -NCO of the Month: Sergeant Partain Andrew Hocker, 609th AOC follows: -SNCO of the Month: Sergeant Miller -NCO of the Quarter: Staff Sgt. Heather -Airman of the Month: Senior Airman Bo -CGO of the Month: Captain Reese Koutnik, 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Brauer, 379th ECS -Civilian of the Month: Mr. Baker Squadron -NCO of the Month: Staff Sgt. Michael Congratulations to the six quarterly award -SNCO of the Quarter: Sergeant Khine Partain, 379th Expeditionary Logistics winners. -CGO of the Quarter: Captain Pitler FROM PROJECT ON PAGE 10 throughout Afghanistan, for 30 produce video and print news day online conversation with For more information, visit continuous days, visiting each stories, as well as document people across the world,” the Web site at http://30days. of the five regional commands daily adventures through blogs said Sergeant Gallahan. “We isaf.nato.int. Twitter users can and giving a first-hand perspec- and video blogs, to showcase the hope to raise an understand- receive tweets on the team’s tive of the counter-insurgency troops in an interactive manner. ing of Afghanistan and the progress at http://www.twitter. mission. The two reporters will “The goal is to create a 30- ISAF mission.” com/30DaysThrough.

Desert Eagle 10 Feb. 7, 2010 News January’s non-judicial punishments Editors Note: This list does not include subordinate and breaking a no contact order. 15 for consuming more than three alcoholic actions from the month still under This NJP action resulted in a reduction to the beverages and passing out in the middle invetigation or those disposed of through grade of staff sergeant, forfeiture of $1,000 of a street. This NJP action resulted in a LORs, UIFs, etc. pay per month for two months, restriction reprimand. An active-duty airman first class from for 60 days and a reprimand. A Guardsman captain from the 340th the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces An active-duty technical sergeant from Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron Squadron received an Article 15 for the 379th ESFS received an Article 15 received an Article 15 for destruction of a sleeping while on post. This NJP action for failing to report an unprofessional government billeting bathroom, damaging resulted in a reduction to the grade of relationship, wrongfully using e-mail approximately $3,000 of government airman, forfeiture of $378 pay per month for unofficial purposes and impeding an property. This NJP action resulted in for one month and a reprimand. investigation on several occasions by trying restriction for 60 days, forfeiture of $2,000 An active-duty senior airman from the to have someone relay a message that was pay per month for two months, and a 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron false. This NJP action resulted in suspended reprimand. received an Article 15 for consuming more reduction to the grade of staff sergeant, An active-duty senior airman from the than three alcoholic beverages and being forfeiture of $250 pay per month for two 379th ESFS received an Article 15 for found incoherent, in the opposite gender’s months and a reprimand. receiving oral sex while on post. This NJP community bathroom, taking a shower An active-duty captain from the action resulted in reduction to the grade of while clothed. This NJP action resulted in a 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness airman basic, with reduction below airman suspended reduction to the grade of airman Squadron received an Article 15 for failing suspended, and a reprimand. first class, forfeiture of $250 pay per month to show up to his port of call to make his A Reserve first lieutenant from the 609th for two months and a reprimand. mission flight for deployment. This NJP AOC received an Article 15 for having an An active-duty technical sergeant from action resulted in restriction for 30 days, unprofessional relationship with an enlisted the 379th ESFS received an Article 15 for forfeiture of $500 pay per month for two member and quarters violations. This NJP allowing members of the opposite gender months and a reprimand. action resulted in restriction for 60 days, to visit his sleeping quarters, having An active-duty captain from the 609th forfeiture of $2,116 pay per month for two an unprofessional relationship with a Air Operations Center received an Article months and a reprimand.

This Week’s Caption Contest Photo No. 161

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“Now kids, here’s a perfect example of what happens when you handle fresh chicken eggs and don’t wash your hands.” -Staff Sgt. Dan Voegeli 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron assistant NCO-in-charge

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Feb. 7, 2010 11 Desert Eagle Feature SecAF visits Southwest Asia, outlines AF priorities

U.S. Air Force photos/Senior Airman Kasey Zickmund Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley socializes with 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Airmen during his visit to a non-disclosed Southwest Asia location Jan. 29. By Senior Airman Spencer Gallien deployed member questions. “Of course, we have to focus on new 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Public “When asked, ‘what is the best investments, and in that realm, the Affairs part of your job as the Secretary tanker remains our number-one pri- of the Air Force?’ the answer is ority, we hope to have a contract by Secretary of the Air Force Michael real quick for me,” said Secretary the end of this year on a new KC-X.” Donley visited servicemembers sta- Donley. “The best part of the job is He also addressed the high opera- tioned at this non-disclosed South- getting out of Washington D.C and tions tempo and exemplary job the west Asia location Jan. 29 as he meeting you, the men and women men and women of the 379th Air toured military installations through- that are making this work for our Expeditionary Wing and the rest of out the AOR. Air Force, getting the job done 24/7, the team have been doing. During his visit, Secretary Donley 365.” “You have bragging rights here as met with members of the Combined As Secretary Donley moves one of the largest and most diverse Air and Space Operations Center and into his second year as SecAF, he wings in the United States Air attended multiple briefings, including stressed the importance of balancing Force,” said Secretary Donley. “The mission and warfighter briefings. He current operations with building for 379th (AEW) Grand Slam, and the also spoke to various servicemem- the future. rest of the team here, is very repre- bers throughout the wing during an “We need to focus on moving sentative of our Air Force across the Airmen’s Call highlighting future forward for the future, while main- board. Air Force priorities, and he answered taining current operations,” he said. “This base is a hub of coalition

Desert Eagle 12 Feb. 7, 2010 Feature and joint operations,” he added. “With more than 1,500 missions a month and 90 aircraft at the base at any given time, I’m very proud of what you’re doing here, you make operations a success.” Secretary Donley also opened the floor to deployed members to ask questions during the Airmen’s Call. Lt. Col. Larry Germann, Air Forces Central A3, asked about past force structuring initiatives and what the future may hold. The secretary said the Air Force is currently ad- Staff Sgt. Jamie James, 64th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, briefs Secre- dressing a num- tary of the Air Force Michael Donley and Mr. Terry Marlow on the Base Defense Opera- ber of manning tions Center at a deployed location in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM Jan. 30. challenges. Sergeant James is deployed from the Washington DC Air National Guard. “We currently sit at about 332,000 Airmen serv- ing in the Air Force,” he explained. “We’re looking at beefing up manning in the maintenance, cyber, nuclear, unmanned-aerial vehicles and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance career fields.” Secretary Donley also spoke with servicemembers about the “Year of the Air Force family.” “I’m making sure you have the support from us, your families and your bases so when you deploy, you can get the work done ,” he said. “We want you to know that your families and the bases you left behind are supporting you as an Air Force community and that they also have the support they need to support you.” As he prepared to wrap up the Air- men’s Call, the secretary left servicemembers with words of appreciation. “I just want to thank all of you for this opportunity to visit,” he said. “It’s been an honor to see the great Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley speaks to 379th Air Expe- work you all do in Southwest Asia ditionary Wing Airmen at the base theater during his visit to a non- and for the (U.S.) Air Force.” disclosed Southwest Asia location Jan. 29.

Feb. 7, 2010 13 Desert Eagle Chapel

Victory chapel Current chapel classes The 379th Air Expeditionary Wing as behaviors facilitating spiritual Victory Chapel is now offering the growth. Spiritual disciplines, then, Open seven days a week, following classes: are spiritual exercises one engages in 24 hours a day, habitually, which brings one closer ‘And overtime on Sundays’ Sundays to God and thus becomes more godly Rite of Christian Initiation of in character and behavior. 7:30 p.m., Adults: Have you considered becom- Chapel Multi-Purpose room. ing Catholic? Are you already Catho- Catholic Bible Study: “Ignorance of Worship lic but want to know more about what the Scriptures is ignorance of Christ” the Church believes? Have you begun -- St. Jerome. Vatican II called upon schedule the RCIA process at an earlier time? Catholics to know the Bible more pro- Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Stephen Voyt will foundly so they may know Jesus, the lead RCIA classes for those interested Word of the Father. As the Year of in making this faith journey, 9 a.m., St. Paul concludes, participants will Chapel Conference Room. delve into the Word of God. 8 p.m., Protestant The Truth Project: This DVD-based Chapel Conference Room. Saturday small-group study is designed to equip participants with a comprehensive 7:30 p.m., Contemporary, Chapel Wednesdays biblical worldview. Practically and Latter Day Saints Men and Wom- Sunday personally, participants will be rein- en’s Study Group: 7-8 p.m., CC 9:45 a.m., General Protestant, troduced to the truth claims of God. Ministry Center. CAOC 1st Floor conference room Twelve one-hour lessons detailing The Five Love Languages: Are you 9:45 a.m., Contemporary, Chapel God’s design for living out the Chris- and your spouse speaking the same 11:30 a.m., Traditional Service, tian worldview in daily life. 6:30-8 language? Participants will study Dr. Chapel p.m., CC Ministry Center, Building Gary Chapman’s book and learn the 1:30 p.m., LDS Service, Chapel 10006. key to understanding each other’s Living Water Bible Study: An open unique needs. 7:30-8:30 p.m., CAOC 4 p.m., Liturgical, Chapel discussion about God and life’s most AFFOR large conference room. 7:30 p.m., Gospel, Chapel important issues. 1-2 a.m., Chapel Conference Room. Thursdays Women’s Study (His Needs, Her Wild at Heart Study (Men): John Needs): A study on the book by Beth Eldredge helps men rediscover their Roman Catholic Mass Moore, 9 a.m., CC Ministry Center, masculine heart. Wild at Heart, a 6 p.m., Monday-Friday Building 10006. guide to understanding Christian Blessed Sacrament Chapel Women’s Study (Loved by God): A manhood and Christian men, offers study on the book by Liz Curtis Higgs, a refreshing new look at manhood. Saturday Mass 5 p.m., Chapel Multi-Purpose Room. 7-8:30 p.m., Chapel Multi-Purpose 6 p.m., Mass, BPC Mall area Room. Sunday Masses Mondays Church of Christ Bible Study: Study 8 a.m., Mass, Victory Chapel NOOMA Video Series: A series of of the book of Revelation. 7:30-8:30 11 a.m., Mass, CAOC 1st floor short films exploring the world from p.m., Chapel Conference Room. conference room the perspective of Jesus. 6 p.m., Vic- Boundaries Study: 6-7 p.m., Chapel 6 p.m., Mass, Victory Chapel tory Chapel. Conference Room. Friends of Bill W. (A.A.): 7:30 p.m. at the CC Ministry Center. Fridays The Case For Christ: Video study Tuesdays based on Lee Strobel’s book. 4:30-6 Muslim Christian Discipleship Bible Study: p.m., Victory Chapel Multi-Purpose Buddhist Learn how to be an intimate follower Room. Orthodox of Christ. Through the use of scripture NOOMA Video Series: A series of study, Bible memory, and prayer par- short films exploring the world from Jewish ticipants can learn and develop les- the perspective of Jesus. 7 a.m., Vic- Earth Religions sons to teach others. 7:30-9 p.m. CC tory Chapel. See Chapel staff or call 437-8811 for Ministry Center. more information. Spiritual Discipline (Men’s Study): For more information on programs, Spiritual disciplines can be described call the Victory Chapel at 437-8811.

Desert Eagle 14 Feb. 7, 2010 Announcements than a 30-day period. Individuals will be responsible for Follow the happenings of maintaining any individual protective equipment issued throughout their deployment, and will be permitted to re- the ‘Grand Slam’ Wing at turn items no earlier than three days prior to their departure. For personnel already already assigned here, Unit Deploy- http://379aew.dodlive.mil, ment Monitors will set an appointment for the issue of IPE on Facebook at ‘379th Air at building 8404. Appointments will be scheduled Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. All personnel deployed here will Expeditionary Wing’ and have IPE no later than Feb. 26. on Twitter @379AEW CACs Lost Off Base The 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Host Nation Coor- Right Start, Right Finish - Plan Early dination Cell recently announced a new policy requiring Any servicemember scheduled to depart in the next servicemembers who lose their Common Access Card two months must plan early in order to avoid missing downtown to file a report with the host-nation police sta- the mandatory Right Start and Right Finish briefings. tion. The police report must then be shown at the front Right Start and Right Finish briefings have been sched- gate in order to enter the base and to replace the CAC. uled for Feb. 12, 19 and 26 at the CC Theater. Right For more information, call 589-1157. Start begins promptly at 6:45 a.m. and Right Finish begins at 5 p.m. The PT uniform is not acceptable dress Client Systems Technician for either briefing. Right Finish attendees must bring Effective March 1, the 379th Expeditionary Com- their ID cards and CED orders or their out-processing munications Squadron will operationalize the Client Sys- checklist. tems Technician function in support of the 379th Air Ex- peditionary Wing and its tenant units. The new shop will MPS User Responsibilities combine the Communications Focal Point, Small Com- Military Postal Service users are responsible for in- puter Repair, Automated Data Processing Equipment, forming correspondents of their deployed mailing ad- Telephone Maintenance and Personal Wireless Commu- dress and should report instances of inadequate mail service or other mail-related problems to the Military nication Systems work centers. By combining the sec- Post Office supervisor. The following uses of deployed tions, the 379th ECS will provide experienced technical addresses are prohibited: for business or commercial support teams responding to customer voice, data and purposes, to act as an agent for authorized or unau- video trouble tickets if CST phone operators are unable thorized users, or to receive items for resale or donation to accomplish repairs via remote access. Contact the to off-base charities. 379th ECS at 437-3666 for all communication issues.

Finance Notice Off-Base Travel Reminder Visit https://mypay.dfas.mil/mypay.aspx to access In accordance with AUABI 10-6008, personnel may 2009 tax information. If you are unable to access MyPay, wear the duty uniform off of base when conducting of- or need your pin updated, visit the 379th Expeditionary ficial business. However, when traveling in uniform, uni- Comptroller Squadron Customer Service office in person form blouses must be removed upon departure from to update your MyPay information. installation, and replaced upon arrival at destination; flight suits should be unzipped and folded at the waist upon departure and zipped upon arrival at destination; Unloading EagleCash for Redeployers only the T-shirt should be visible. For more information, Members preparing to redeploy can unload Eagle- contact 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Force Protection at Cash card funds at any of the nine kiosks on base. 436-0198. Transactions can take three to four days to register in the checking account associated with the card, so Ash Wednesday Service members may see transactions against their checking The 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Victory Chapel will account from the Federal Reserve Bank after they have offer the following services for Ash Wednesday. Catholic returned home. Unloaded EagleCash cards should be services will be held at 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. at the Victory kept in a safe place, rather than discarded, because they can be reactivated on future deployments. For Chapel. Protestant services will be held at noon at the more information, visit or contact the 379 ECPTS Cus- Victory Chapel and the Combined Air and Space Opera- tomer Service at [email protected]. tions Center. af.mil, or call 437-8686. Running Rules Individual Protective Equipment Running on Enduring Freedom Road in Coalition The 379th ELRS will be issuing Airmen’s Combat Hel- Compound is prohibited. Runners and walkers should mets, Individual First Aid Kits and Individual Body Armor use the sidewalk along the trailers. Also, headphones to all Air Force Airmen, contractors and civilian employees or earbuds are not authorized while running or walking assigned to the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing for longer on base roads. Always run against traffic, in single file.

Feb. 7, 2010 15 Desert Eagle Airman 1st Class Jonathan Robson, 379th Expeditionary Communica- tion Squadron computer system op- erator, repairs a computer server at a non-disclosed Southwest Asia location Jan. 27. Airman Robson has been accepted to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy and will head there July 1. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kasey Zickmund)

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