189th Airlift Wing WARRIOR

Vol. 21 No. 48 September 2018 Arkansas Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark.

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Commander’s Commentary, pg. 2//Meet the 189th AW’s new financial advisor pg. 3//Patriot Day, pgs. 4-5//Space-A travel for disabled veterans, pg. 6//189th AW awarded at NGAUS conference, pg. 7//Warrior of the Month, pg. 12 2 Warrior, September 2018 Warrior, September 2018 3 www.facebook. Meet your new finance advisor: Q&A Commander’s Corner com/189AW 189th Airlift Wing Public Affairs By Col. Thomas D. Crimmins www.instagram. 189th Airlift Wing Commander com/189AW r. Anthony Robinson, a finance advisor for between, i.e. Mthe ’s Airman and Family home buying reetings 189th Airlift Wing! Chief Readiness Center, has stepped up to assist the Airmen and car buying Publication Staff of the 189th Airlift Wing. He now wears two hats: advice. GBoston and I are trying something new one as a financial advisor for the wing and the other this month! We are now providing you an Col. Thomas D. Crimmins as a member of the 189th Aerialport Flight. Visit him 5) How 189th Airlift Wing at the A&FRC during the week from 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 long are you update on all the busy UTA activities for Commander p.m. and available on drill weekends upon request. on contract drill weekend by sharing a video on our Welcome to the team Mr. Robinson! as a financial wing’s Facebook page. Since it’s our first VACANT advisor? Public Affairs Officer 1) What is your position title? attempt, it may be slightly clunky, but I This five year promise we’ll get better in our presentation Tech Sgt. Jessica Condit Personal Financial Counselor contract so there is no getting rid of me! in the future. Bear with us as we work each Public Affairs Superintendent 2) What made you decide to become a financial 6) Do you serve the base as a whole or the 189 AW advisor? specifically? month to perfect the process of bringing you Senior Airman Kayla K. Edwards important information! Editor I became a financial advisor because I believe there is I serve the entire base and am housed in the Airman a huge need now that companies don’t offer pension and Family Readiness This un-funded Air plans anymore. That was the safety net for a lot of Center at the Walters Community Center. Because we now have a video that people and suicide rates increased due to financial highlights our UTA weekend, this space will Force newsletter is stress. I wanted to do what I could 7) What would you like Guard members to know an authorized elec- to help people struggling to manage their finances. about the importance of have less information on the drill schedule tronic publication for financial management? and focus more on strategic messaging from 3) What is your personal financial philosophy? members of the 189th Your finances play a major role in your life and you wing leaders about our mission, our Airmen, Airlift Wing, their You should pay yourself first before anyone else. No need to make sure you are paying attention to it. In and where the Air National Guard and Air Force are going in this uncertain future. families, retirees and one is invincible and it’s important to protect yourself my time as a financial advisor, I’ve noticed that some by having as much life insurance as possible. Also, people forget the future is coming and live solely for community leaders. always remember that you need to have fun when today. Speaking of our Airmen and the wing’s mission, check out the article in this Contents of the War- planning for the future. You can save all the money in month’s Warrior Newsletter about “Celebrating Excellence” over the last year. rior are not necessar- the world but you can’t take it with you when you’re 8) Is there anything else you’d like to add? gone; enjoy yourself too! Chief and I are so proud of the amazing accomplishments performed every day ily the official views As a member of the 189th, I hold a very unique in this wing. As I told the many folks at the NGAUS conference who were of, or endorsed by, 4) What kind of services do you offer? position. My services are confidential unless you the U.S. government, become a harm to yourself. I do not fall under any congratulating the 189th AW on our impressive performance: Our Airmen are Department of De- I offer anything that is needed in the financial realm command and no one can ask what we talk about. I getting the job done each and every day! They are amazing in so many ways from comprehensive am here to serve you the best way I can. Please take fense, or the Depart- financial planning to basic budgets and anything in advantage because I charge a fee in the real world. that it is impossible to say thank you enough. The Airmen of the 189th AW truly ment of the Air Force. embody “Excellence in All We Do.” Our job as leaders is to encourage them to be All photographs are recognized. property of the U.S. Air Force unless oth- Let’s finish the fiscal year strong erwise indicated. and have a great drill. Chief and The editorial content I will be out and about to check is edited, prepared and provided by the in on you and personally show Public Affairs Of- our appreciation and gratitude to fice of the 189th Air- the Airmen in the wing. Tell us if lift Wing, 112 MSgt. the Facebook message is hitting Dan Wassom Road, the mark and reaching you in a Little Rock AFB, AR meaningful way. We want your 72099-4802, DSN feedback! Let us, your supervisors, 731-6068, commer- and you commanders, know what cial 501-987-6068. we can do better—not just in Call or email to be communicating but also to continue added to the distribu- tion list. accomplishing our mission! 4 Warrior, September 2018 Warrior, September 2018 5 The American Flag HOW TO DISPLAY THE AMERICAN FLAG The American Flag and Its Flying Rules

The U.S. flag stands for our nation and the shared history, pride, principles, and commitment of its people. he Flag of the of America is a symbol of freedom and liberty to When we properly display this powerful symbol, we signal our respect for everything it represents. Twhich Americans pledge their allegiance by standing at attention, facing the flag with their right hand over the heart, and reciting:

“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the The flag shouldn’t be flown Flags displayed at In a time of national republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and in inclement weather unless night should be mourning, hang the it’s an all-weather flag. properly illuminated. flag at half-mast. justice for all.”

The flag consists of 13 alternating red and white stripes that represent the 13 original colonies, and 50 white stars on a blue field, with each star representing a The flag can be flown every day, but it is often WHEN DISPLAYING THE FLAG… flown to show patriotism on these observances: state. The colors on the flag represent:

Red: valor and bravery New Year’s Day Memorial Day Constitution Day White: purity and innocence Inauguration Day Flag Day Columbus Day Lincoln’s Birthday Independence Navy Day Blue: vigilance, perseverance, and justice Day ’s Veterans Day From your porch, place Against a wall or on a window, On your vehicle, clamp With another flag, Guidelines for Displaying the Flag of the United States Birthday Labor Day the union (blue section) place the union (blue section) the staff to the right place the U.S. flag to Thanksgiving Day Armed Forces Day Patriot Day at the peak of the staff. at the top left corner. front fender. your left when crossed. Christmas Day If you require additional information or direction, call the Ceremonials Division of the Department of State’s Office of the Chief of Protocol at 1-202-647-1735.

To order a U.S. flag that has flown over the Capitol, please contact your Keep your flag completely dry and folded properly — into a The flag should not touch senator’s office. triangle, with the union (blue section) visible — before storing anything below it or rest on Brought to you by it in a well-ventilated area. If the flag is damaged or worn out, the ground. it should be disposed of with dignity. Please note: According to U.S. Flag Code, when an American flag appears www.USA.gov/explore worn or otherwise no longer appropriate for display, it should be destroyed it in a Source: United States Code, Title 4, Chapter 1—The Flag dignified way, preferably by burning.

Patriot Day: Never forget Fly the American Flag at Half-Staff By Tech. Sgt. Jessica Condit 189th Airlift Wing Public Affairs The United States flag flies at half-staff when the nation is in mourning. These periods of mourning occur by Presidential proclamation. On September 11, 2001, terrorists flew two hijacked airplanes into the World Trade center in Manhattan in The President of the United States can direct how the executive branch of the New York City, destroying both towers of the WTC. government flies the flag, including traditions or customs for flying the flag at half- This is a day that the United States will never forget. staff. After the horrific event ended, 2,996 people were killed and more than 6,000 were injured. Fatalities included While you can follow how the executive branch flies the flag, it is not a victims on the hijacked flights, the WTC and the requirement. For instance, a local community, a company, a school district, or a Pentagon. The destruction from the terrorist attacks federal agency can decide to have all of their flags at half-staff because of the death took nearly seven months to clean up. On May 30, 2002, of an employee, a student, a mayor, or a local police officer. clean up at Ground Zero officially ended. 6 Warrior, September 2018 Warrior, September 2018 7 Disabled veterans now eligible for Space-A travel Courtesy Article Celebrating excellence: 189 AW Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph modifications. Additionally, data from the The 2019 National Defense Authorization Act was Government Accountability Office noted that roughly wins big at NGAUS recently signed, which included a measure that will 77 percent of space-available seats in 2011 were allow fully-disabled veterans the ability to utilize By Kayla Edwards occupied by only 2.3 percent of the 8.4 million eligible 189th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Space-Available travel. individuals for the program. howcasing the Air Force’s core value Excellence Under the Disabled Veterans Access to Space-A Sin All We Do is something that the Airmen of the The 189th OG also earned the Curtis N. Travelers should contact their local Passenger 189th Airlift Wing take very seriously. The wing was “Rusty” Metcalf Trophy, which recognizes the Travel Act, veterans with a service-connected, Terminal for further details and review travel permanent disability rating of 100 percent will be able recently recognized for its commitment to excellence airlift unit with the highest standards of mission information found on the AMC Travel Page for at the National Guard Association of the United accomplishment. to travel in the Continental United States or directly specific details on the Space A travel program. between the CONUS and Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto States’ 140th General Conference and Exhibition held Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and American in New Orleans, LA August 24 - 27. Col. Thomas The 189th Mission Support Group earned the Editor’s note: Passengers seeking Space-Available Crimmins, the 189th AW commander, was on hand to Mission Support Trophy, which is awarded to the Samoa (Guam and American Samoa travelers may or Space-A travel must keep in mind that there is No transit Hawaii or Alaska); or traveling within Alaska, receive four out of five NGAUS awards won within top overall non-flying group or unit that showcases Guarantee you will be selected for a seat. Be aware the Arkansas National Guard. Crimmins provided outstanding operational readiness. Hawaii, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands on that Space-A travelers must be prepared to cover flights operated by . some perspective about the magnitude of the wing’s commercial travel expenses if flight schedules are wins at NGAUS, explaining that Airmen assigned Capt. Daniel Maslowski was awarded the changed or become unavailable to allow Space-A to the 189th only account for about 1,100 personnel Theodore Roosevelt Leadership Award for Company Prior to this authorization, only military retirees, travel. Per DODI 4515.13, Section 4, Paragraph 4.1.a, meaning those with a blue DD Form 2, and current of the more than 10,000 members of the Arkansas Grade Officers, which recognizes the achievements Reservations: There is no guarantee of transportation, National Guard. and dedicated service of Army and Air National service members were entitled to this benefit. and reservations will not be accepted or made for any This particular piece of legislations was originally Guard junior officers who have demonstrated space-available traveler. The DOD is not obligated “We more than represented the state of Arkansas outstanding leadership and professionalism to both introduced by the House Veterans Affairs Committee to continue an individual’s travel or return the in 2016. at NGAUS and it makes me proud to know that the country and community. individual to the point of origin or any other point. Airmen of this wing are being recognized for the Travelers should have sufficient personal funds to According to lawmakers, this proposal will amazing jobs they do every single day,” Crimmins Chief Master Sgt. Ronald Boston, 189th AW pay for commercial transportation, lodging, and said. command chief, expressed his pride in the wing’s allow travel on Space-A at no additional cost to other expenses if space-available transportation is not the Department of Defense and without aircraft Airmen, who he lauded for contributing to the wing’s available. The NGAUS conference is held annually for success. National Guard commissioned officers who are looking for opportunities to network, develop “Our Airmen need to know the role they played leadership skills, and share best practices. During in earning these awards,” Boston stated. “These the four day conference, exceptional National Guard awards represent the hard work, commitment, and members, as well as individuals and organizations dedication of all our Airmen and this is just the tip of outside of the Guard who have made a significant the iceberg. This is nothing compared to what they impact to further its mission, are recognized for their can really do.” outstanding achievements and commitment to service.

This year, the 189th AW took home three unit level awards and one Airman earned an individual award. The 189th Operations Group was awarded the NGAUS Distinguished Flying Unit Spaatz Trophy, which is named for Gen. Carl A. Spaatz, the Chief of Staff who fought in both World War I and II. The Spaatz Trophy is awarded to the overall outstanding flying unit in the Air National Guard and signifies overall combat readiness. 8 Warrior, September 2018 Warrior, September 2018 9 ESGR is backbone of Guard-employer alliance By Tech. Sgt. Erich Smith Public Affairs s many National Guard members rely on their was held in late August at the Pentagon, where 15 Afull-time, civilian jobs for their primary source employers – ranging from financial services companies of income, the Employer Support of the Guard and and law enforcement agencies, to transportation and Reserve program continues to build mutually beneficial manufacturing companies – received the 2018 Secretary relationships with the employers of Guard members. of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. Army Lt. Col. Edmund Sabo, the chief of national Of the 15 recipients, eight were nominated by Guard engagement for ESGR, said that while its focus is members. centered on people, the program ultimately affects readiness. “The National Guard has always been tightly connected with the community,” Sabo said, adding that “Supportive employers are critical to maintaining “employers across the country see and hear the great the strength and readiness of the nation’s Guard and things that National Guardsmen do every day – from Reserve units,” he said. “This has never been more fighting fires and helping in flood and hurricane relief important than now, given the current operating operations to providing cybersecurity capabilities.” environment of varied missions and diverse training requirements that Guard members face.” Sabo added the commonly perceived Guard member commitment is gone from the ESGR lexicon. Established in 1972 as a Department of Defense program, ESGR’s mission became more clearly “The old ‘one weekend a month, two weeks in the defined with the passage of the Uniformed Services summertime’ just does not apply to the majority of Employment and Reemployment Rights Act in 1994, reservists,” he said. according to Sabo. Air Force Gen. Joseph Lengyel, the chief of the Currently, he said, ESGR executes its mission National Guard Bureau, said employer support is through state committees, comprised largely of roughly crucial in developing and maintaining an operational 3,400 volunteers and trained ombudsmen who serve as force. a conduit between Guard members and their employers. “One of the most important partnerships we have “While the proponent of USERRA is the is with our employers,” he said. “Our business model he Little Rock Air Force Base air show will be held Department of Labor, ESGR is charged with addressing doesn’t work without them.” and eliminating problems between employers and this year at the base! This is Team Little Rock’s first air reserve component employees by keeping both T informed of their rights and responsibilities,” he said. show in six year! Come on out to see what the Air Force has In addition to those mediation efforts, Sabo said ESGR promotes model employer practices that to offer! Check out aerial acts performed by the Air Force integrate reservists into their businesses. Thunderbirds, 189th Airlift Wing’s legacy C-130H, Golden “Some employers have reservist specific human resources policies that ensure service members do not Knights and the U.S. ’s Blackhawk suffer financial hardship due to difference in salary while on duty,” he said. “Others have established and Lakota demonstration team to name a few! The men and reservist-focused groups to review company policies and procedures and discuss issues facing their community.” women of Little Rock AFB have been working hard to give Air Force Master Sgt. Thomas Nance, a boom operator with the Sabo said ESGR also engages employers on behalf Washington Air National Guard’s 141st Air Refueling Wing, guides a you a show you’ll never forget! For more information, visit boom to the receiving end of an F-15C Eagle while Chandra Fox views of Guard members through public outreach functions. the refueling operation from a KC-135 Stratotanker, May 5, 2018, over In fiscal year 2017, the program reached 81,695 southern Oregon. Fox was part of a “Boss Lift,” an Employer Support www.thunderovertherock.com! We look forward to seeing employers via trade shows, educational events, job fairs of the Guard and Reserve program that provides the civilian employers and award presentations at state and national levels. of National Guard members the opportunity to better understand you there! Guard missions. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Rose The latest national function hosted by ESGR Lust) 10 Warrior, September 2018 Warrior, September 201811 Looking for something to do this summer? Check out what the 19th Force Support Squadron is offering in the upcoming month! 12 Warrior, September 2018 Warrior, September 201813 Warrior of the Month: PROMOTIONS Tech. Sgt. Brad Burl

To Colonel Tina Lipscomb, ARANG HQ

To Chief Master Sergeant Nina Reiss, 189th OG

To Senior Master Sergeant William Cox, 189th OG James Epperson, ARANG HQ Anthony Loftus, 189th LRS Gary Michael, 189th CES Marvin Esteban, 189th MOF

To Master Sergeant Colton Guilliams, 189th MDG To Technical Sergeant Jaclyn Cole, ARANG HQ Torez French, 189th FSS Philip Adkins, 189th MXS Justin Harmon, 189th SFS Joseph Thomas, 154th TRS Paul Mickelson, 154th TRS Marc Stanley, 189th SFS Daniel Ramage, 154th TRS Kyle Robertson, 189th LRS Jason Sled, 189th SFS Andrew Stoll, 189th OSS Billy Stinnett, 189th SFS Dominika Thomas, 189th FSS Caleb Walker, 154th TRS Shayln Young, 189th MSG To Staff Sergeant Rank/Name: Tech. Sgt. Brad Burl Goals: Complete seminary school, Bradley Gann, 189th LRS Unit: 189th AW/JA compelte seven-level upgrade To Senior Airman Alvin Harris, 188th MXS Guard Status: Traditional training and become a SNO Suzanne Diel, 189th AW Mark Hughley, 154th WF Position: Paralegal Most Rewarding Part of My Job: Kevin Dixon, 189th LRS Matthew Sewell, 189th CF Matthew Head, 189th DES Sarah Sims, 154th WF Civilian Employment: Pine Bluff Helping protect families and assist Kristin Lail, 189th FSS School District Behavior Intervention in maintaining good order and Bianca Nelson, ARANG HQ Specialist disciplline in the ANG Kyler Simmons, 189th FSS Hometown: Pine Bluff, AR Why I Joined the Guard: To give Bernell Yancy, 189th MDG Time on Station: 11 Years back to my community Time in Service: 11 Years Core Value: Integrity first. I operate Congratulations promotees and PME graduates on reaching the next level Family: Marcia Burl, Wife/Children in truth in everything I do! in the Air National Guard. Your dedication and service to the Arkansas Air McKenzie, Alexandria and Christian National Guard did not go unnoticed! Keep up the good work!