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ALSO INSIDE: Next CMSAF Named Wing holds OAY 163d CES takes on Silver Flag 160th welcomes new commander GAME ON WingWing membersmembers workwork outout withwith LosLos AngelesAngeles LakersLakers /163ATKW @163ATKW www.163ATKW.ang.af.mil On GUARD is proudly published for the members of the 163d Attack Wing and their families.

Public Affairs Office 2nd Lt. Jessica Huerta Integrity First Senior Master Sgt. Service Before Self Stanley Thompson Wing Commander Vice Wing Commander Excellence Tech. Sgt. Neil Ballecer Col. Dana Hessheimer Col. Keith Ward In All We Do Tech. Sgt. Joseph McKee Tech Sgt. Greg Solman Senior Airman Cynthia Innocenti 163throwback Senior Airman Aldon Stiles Airman 1st Class Crystal Housman Airman Michelle Ulber

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The On GUARD is the official magazine of the 163d Attack Wing, March Air Reserve Base, California.

The contents of On GUARD A 1958 group photo shows seven new 2nd Lts. who graduated from U.S. Air Force pilot are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the training in 1956, 1957 and 1958, when the Guard pilot training program first started. U.S. government, Department At one time, the wing (then just a squadron) had 22 2nd Lts. fresh out of flight school. of Defense, Department of (163d Attack Wing archive photo) the Air Force or the 163d Attack Wing. Our COVERstory Mission GAME ON: Staff Sgt. Joseph Trujillo runs toward the hoop To be one team providing while working out with the Los Angeles Lakers at the dedicated, disciplined and Anaheim Pond Oct. 21 during the Lakers’ annual Hoops diverse Guardsmen ready for Troops event. to defend our state, nation and local communities Photo courtesy Los Angeles Lakers from any threats that compromise the safety, MORE PHOTOS AND STORY ON PG. 16 security and well-being of our citizens and allies.

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BRIEFSE-6s and E-7s wanted for December 2016 Chief Master Sgt. Kaleth O. First Sgt. position in MSG Wright stands after being named the 18th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force at the Pentagon A selection board will be held Nov. 16. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Every month, the 163d Attack Wing Human Re- during the February 2017 unit Sgt. Alyssa C. Gibson) sources Advisor sends out three questions as a con- training assembly for a two-year versation starter between troops and supervisors. term serving as an additional December’s questions focus on Drill Status Guardsmen: duty First Sergeant on UTA Goldfein weekends within the 163d Mis- 1. What is the purpose of a Drill Status Guardsman and sion Support Group. what benefit do they bring to the ? All Tech. Sgts. and Master Sgts. 2. What are the responsibilities of a DSG for the Guard are encouraged to apply. announces and your specific squadron? Interested personnel should 3. What are the requirements for a “good year” as a submit an application that DSG? includes: next CMSAF Be sure to talk in your shops during drill weekend. . a letter of intent . a letter of endorsement from your commander by Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs and families. Dawn and I are excited headquartered at Ramstein Air Base, Published Nov. 16, 2016 to have them join our team.” Germany. His career includes various . a full RIP from vMPF ir Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Secretary of the Air Force Deborah assignments in the dental career . fitness history. field and as the command chief AGoldfein named Chief Master Lee James echoed Goldfein’s words All packages must be received Sgt. Kaleth O. Wright to serve as the and reflected on Cody’s time as Chief master sergeant, 22nd Air Refuel- ing Wing, McConnell Air Force Base, by Command Chief Master Sgt. 18th Chief Master Sergeant of the Master Sergeant of the Air Force. Sanchez not later than the end Air Force Nov. 16. Kansas; 9th Air and Space Expe- “It was an absolute honor to serve ditionary Task Force-Afghanistan, of the January UTA. Wright will assume his new position with Chief Cody and Athena. They Kabul; and 3rd Air Force and 17th Submit packages electronically in February, following the retirement have shown a remarkable commit- Air Expeditionary Air Force, Ramstein (Air National Guard photos by Airman 1st Class Crystal Housman) by email to: of Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force ment and dedication to taking care AB. James A. Cody. Cody’s retirement of Airmen and their families,” James New wing coins available [email protected] culminates more than 32 years of said. “Chief Cody’s steadfast lead- The office of the chief master ser- New 163d Attack Wing coins are in stock and avail- Contact Chief Sanchez for more service to the Air Force. ership in continuing to develop the geant of the Air Force represents the able for purchase. The coins are $10 and can be enlisted force and fighting for our highest enlisted level of leadership, information or for answers to “Chief Wright is absolutely the right provides direction for the enlisted purchased at the 163d Headquarters front desk. any questions you may have. choice as Chief Master Sergeant of Airmen has been unrivaled. Over the past four years, he has made monu- corps and represents their interests The coin front and back are pictured above. the Air Force #18 for our Air Force,” to the American public and all levels Goldfein said. “He has experience mental changes which will continue to positively impact our enlisted of government. The CMSAF serves Rising Six, Top 3 to hold joint meeting in squadrons and major commands as a personal advisor to the Air Force December Holidays & Observances force for years to come. I wish him , USAF Auxiliary, Birthday ...... Dec. 1 The 163d Attack Wing Rising Six and Top 3 will and in the deployed environment. He Chief of Staff and Secretary of the and Athena the best as they begin Human Rights Day...... Dec. 10 served in key leadership positions Air Force on all issues regarding the hold a joint meeting Sunday, Dec. 4. The meeting is the next chapter of their lives.” National Guard Birthday...... Dec. 13 all along the way, leading our Airmen welfare, readiness, morale, proper scheduled for 11 a.m. in the Predator Bay. in almost every region of the world. I Wright Brothers Day...... Dec. 17 Wright joined the Air Force in 1989, utilization, and progress of the en- Rising Six is a professional organization for all am positive he and Tonya will contin- and is currently the command chief Hanukkah...... Dec. 24 - Jan. 1 listed force and their families. Christmas Day ...... Dec. 25 members E-1 through E-6. Top 3 is for members E-7 ue to serve tirelessly for our enlisted master sergeant for U.S. Air Forces New Year’s Eve...... Dec. 31 force as advocates for our Airmen in Europe and U.S. Air Forces Africa, through E-9. DECEMBER 2016 5 Lt. Col. Michael Gerndt Col. Dana Hessheimer, 163d Attack received the Meritorious Wing commander, is presented the Service Medal Nov. 6 California Commendation Medal CONGRATS from 163d Attack Wing Nov. 6, by wing vice commander, Col. Grizzly logs miles ahead Commander, Col. Dana Keith Ward. The medal was present- Hessheimer. According ed for outstanding achievement from of L.A. Marathon to the citation, Gerndt Aug. 31 to Sept. 4, 2013, in support distinguished himself in of the Rim Fire in the Sierra Nevada Staff Sgt. Christina Garcia of the 163d Attack Wing is busy the performance of out- Mountains. During this period, ac- training for the 2017 Los Angeles Marathon by participating in other standing service while cording to the citation, members of organized distance races. managing the daily func- the 163d provided Cal Fire person- tions of support person- nel with real-time full motion video Garcia completed the Mission Inn Half nel to include organizing and geospatial overlays of the wildfire in Yosemite Marathon Nov. 13 in Riverside, as well as the Temecula Half Marathon Oct. and directing assign- National Park. The information passed to Cal Fire 30 and the Disney Half Marathon in ments and conversion proved vital in shortening the containment of the Sept. (pictured at right). requirements during the fire by an estimated four days. The Rim Fire was the wing’s transition to a third largest wildfire in California’s history, burning a On Nov. 12, she took her training off road and completed the Ragnar Trail Los Coyotes 8-per- new mission. total of 257,314 acres. son team trail run in Warner Springs (above). Each team member completes 14.9 miles in two days running or hiking three trails: easy, intermediate and hard. “The first three miles were straight uphill,” Garcia said of her run on the hardest route. She is planning to complete a triath- lon and run more half marathons as she prepares to represent the wing at the 26.2 mile marathon in March. (Courtesy photos) PROMOTED Master Sgt. Troy Savageau of the 163d Medical Group holds an award presented to him by the First Sergeants Council for the successful com- 163d Attack Wing Commander Col. Dana Hessheimer presents an MQ-9 Reaper pletion of his term as lithograph to a team from Ponciano Construction on Nov. 7, at March Air Re- group First Sgt. on Nov. serve Base. Ponciano Construction recently completed renovation work on the 5. (Courtesy Photo) 163d Attack Wing headquarters command section. From left: Dane Ponciano, Shawn Vin Curek, Hessheimer, and Tony Gutierrez. (Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Crystal Housman)

Email the 163d ATKW Jennie Aguilar of the 163d Chaplain Corps is pho- Maj. John of the 163d Attack Wing is pinned on as Lt. Know someone who deserves a shout-out? tographed with friends and family after being pro- Col. by family members during a Nov. 5 ceremony Public Affairs team at [email protected] to let us know who got promoted, moted to Staff Sgt. on Nov. 5, at March Air Reserve at March Air Reserve Base. (Air National Guard photo by Base, California. (Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Airman 1st Class Crystal Housman) Note: Last name is omitted who received an award, or who did something else that was just plain awesome. Snapped a Class Crystal Housman) and name tape blurred in accordance with U.S. Air Force secu- rity policies for RPA personnel. photo? We’ll take it. Send it to our way and it might show up in the next issue of On Guard! 6 DECEMBER 2016 DECEMBER 2016 7 OUTSTANDING Airmen of the Year The 163d Attack Wing honored its 2016 Outstanding Airman of the Year candidates in a ceremony at March Air Reserve Base, Nov. 5.

Wing Honorees

photos by Tech. sgts. Joseph McKee, Gregory Solman, & Neil Lt. Col. Archer Capt. Minich MSgt Cross TSgt Garrett A1C Housman MSgt Nguyen Ballecer Field Grade Officer Company Grade Officer Senior NCO of the Year NCO of the Year Airman of the Year First Sgt of the Year of the Year of the Year

82 DECEMBEROCTOBER 2016 2016 DECEMBEROCTOBER 2016 2016 93 163d CES takes on Silver Flag A team of Airmen from the 163d Civil Engineer Squadron headed to Tyndall Air Force Base in Flori- da Oct. 28 to Nov. 5 to participate in Exercise Silver Flag. During the weeklong exercise, Air- men were able to hone their skills in building and maintaining bare- base operations. (Photos courtesy Chief Master Sgt. Nortz)

The orders are published Nov. 6, during a change of com- mand ceremony for the 160th Attack Squadron.

160th welcomes new squadron commander The 160th Attack Squadron held a change of com- Above: Firefighting is one of the ten- Top Right: Airmen work on a mobile mand ceremony Nov. 6, at March Air Reserve Base, 163d Attack Wing commander ant components of the Silver Flag aircraft arresting system install at as Lt. Col. Joe succeeded Lt. Col. Michael as squad- curriculum. Col. Dana Hessheimer (right), the exercise site. vice commander Col. Keith ron commander. Note: last names are omitted and Top Left: Tech. Sgt. Dominguez Right: Members of the 163d CES Ward (second from right) and name tapes blurred in accordance with U.S. Air finishes concrete while training at are said to have encountered this group commanders attend the Force security policy for RPA personnel. ceremony. Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. bear in their camp every day. (Air National Guard photos by Airman 1st Class Crystal Housman)

10 DECEMBER 2016 DECEMBER 2016 11 FINAL CURTAIN CALL Detachment 26 instructors return for formal closing ceremony ABOVE: Instructors from the Air Education and Training Command, Formal Training Detachment 26, gather for a group photo dur- ing the detachment’s formal closing ceremony Sept. 29, at March Air Reserve Base. (Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Crystal Housman)

by Airman 1st Class Crystal Housman “We all started working on this project in 2006,” “It was decided the best course of action was to set Ronnie said. up an FTD at March in order to organically train our maintenance personnel,” Ronnie said. Chief Master Sgt. Ronnie said as he looked across the Pred- At that time, the wing began the process of convert- “It’s a labor of love,” ing from the KC-135 tanker mission to the MQ-1 At Creech, they trained in ground control station ator Bay at March Air Reserve Base Sept. 29. The room, once home to an MQ-1 Pred- reconnaissance mission. communications, avionics, and crew chief Air Force In order to transition from the 163d Air Refueling Specialty Codes. Afterward, the instructors stayed ator remotely piloted aircraft used for hands-on maintenance training, was instead Wing to the 163d Reconnaissance Wing, the wing’s in Nevada and taught for a year and a half at De- maintainers needed to retrain on the new remotely tachment 13, which helped reduce the backlog of piloted aircraft platform. students waiting for MQ-1 maintenance training and full of chairs as personnel gathered to formally close and bid farewell to the 163d established a foundation to stand up an FTD at the In March 2006, the wing hosted a Basic Instructor 163d. Attack Wing’s formal training detachment (FTD). Course to train the initial cadre of FTD instructors. Three months later, ten instructors from that class In March 2008, the cadre returned to southern Cali- Officially chartered as Air Education and Training Command, Formal Training Detachment 26, the were then sent to Creech Air Force Base in Nevada fornia and focused on preparing for the first wave of to learn the MQ-1 platform hands-on with the ulti- students to come through the March FTD. FTD taught remotely piloted aircraft maintenance to more than a thousand active duty, guard, and mate goal of setting up a field training detachment “It was a really big project to set up classes,” Ronnie reserve Airmen during the course of its 10-year history. at March, Ronnie said. said. [Continued as FTD next page]

[FTD from previous page] “We had classrooms in here and started teaching in LEFT: Staff Sgt. Austin, an MQ-1 crew chief, inspects the here,” Ronnie said. “That’s when [the detachment] engine bay for FOD on a brand new Block 15 MQ-1 Predator They started out in the base’s Pride hangar and in finally started kicking in.” during his training at the Field Training Detachment, Dec. 16, an old simulator building, all the while working un- 2009. (Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Paul Duquette) der the umbrella of Detachment 13. The New York Air National Guard’s 174th Main- BELOW: Tech. Sgt. Rebecca, left, an instructor assigned to the tenance Squadron visited March in 2011, paving On January 1, 2009, Order G-08-50 was published Field Training Detachment (FTD), Det. 26, 163rd Maintenance the way for their own FTD specializing in the MQ-9 Group, California Air National Guard, shows the components – officially activating Detachment 26 at March ARB, Reaper remotely piloted aircraft. of the engine of an MQ-1 Predator unmanned aerial vehicle to using personnel from the 163d Attack Wing with Staff Sgt. Carlos, a crew chief assigned with the 163rd Recon- curriculum implementation and oversight from the The 163d FTD team led the way as the 163d Recon- naissance Wing, at March Air Reserve Base, Oct. 15, 2008. (U.S. 372nd Training Squadron at Sheppard Air Force naissance Wing again prepared for redesignation Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matt Smith/Released) Base, Texas. to the 163d Attack Wing and added MQ-9s to its fleet. They taught a variety of classes including Predator introduction, tactical aircraft maintenance, avion- 163d instructors traveled to New York to train on ics, ground control station, instructional systems the Reaper platform, switching roles as their former development, and technical writing courses, among students became their instructors. others. “We started in the beginning,” Ronnie said. “The Along the way, building 2315 was renovated and all people we’ve trained we see everywhere; but they aspects of teaching were centralized to the same all started here in the FTD.” facility. [Continued as FTD next page] BELOW: Master Sgt. Fred, left, an instructor assigned to Field Training Detachment (FTD), 163rd Maintenance Group, uses a Single Base Station maintenance interface station to check an MQ-1 Predator unmanned aerial vehicle while Staff Sgt. Alex, back, a crew chief assigned with the 163rd Air Refueling Wing, visually inspects an MQ-1 Predator at March Air Reserve Base, Oct. 15, 2008. Members of the FTD trained active duty, Reserve and Air National Guard personnel on Predator maintenance operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Val Gempis) [FTD from previous page] Squadron Commander at Sheppard AFB. After training in New York, Detachment 26 added “There is a battlefield Airman out there right now a suite of MQ-9 maintenance classes to the FTD who has an aircraft overhead because the main- including MQ-9 introduction, commons, crew chief, tainers who put it in the air would not have had the avionics, weapons and principles of instruction. skillsets to get it in the air had it not been for the “We were really on the leading edge,” Ronnie said. competence and capability these folks were able to “We trained everyone up and it went from there.” pass on,” Shinn said. A little more than ten years after it started, Detach- That is not lost on Ronnie. ment 26 logged more than 33,000 hours of instruc- “We’re all just really proud to have been a part of tion throughout during over 350 classes and trained the RPA training,” he said. over 1,100 students. At the closing ceremony, Ronnie pauses once Many of the 163d FTD instructors earned Mas- more. ter Instructor certification during their time in the Across the room, instructors who have dispersed to unit, with some logging over 7,000 teaching hours other areas of the wing and country since the De- each. tachment’s last class came through are giving each As training of remotely piloted aircraft maintainers other hugs and sharing stories. consolidated to a single location on each coast, De- “It’s only been a few months since we all went out to tachment 26 shuttered its doors, but its impact will our separate jobs,” Ronnie said, “but you miss it.” be felt for years. “It’s a pretty big ripple effect,” Ronnie said. “We Note: Last names are omitted and name tapes blurred have a big part in this community.” in accordance with U.S. Air Force security policy for RPA Detachment 26’s impact goes far beyond the class- personnel. room and can be felt in combat zones, said Lt. Col. Kenneth Shinn, who serves as the 372nd Training *A Detachment 26 chronology contributed to this article. COMMUNITYRELATIONS

First Sgt. speaks at middle school Master Sgt. Troy Savageau, 163d Medical Group First Sgt., spoke at a San Marcos Middle School town hall in San Diego County on Nov. 16. The Local students event taught students about the mili- tary as a profession and gave service send Veterans members the chance to share their 4th AF Chaplain Corps learns about 163d story with students. (Courtesy photos) Air Force Reserve chaplains and chaplain assistants from 4th Air Force are Day cards to wing briefed about the 163d Attack Wing and its mission Nov. 1, 2016, during a tour at March Air Reserve Base, California. The tour was part of the 4th Air Children at an Force Chaplain Conference, which was also held on base, and included 39 Orange County personnel from all over the country. (Air National Guard photos by Airman 1st Catholic school Class Crystal Housman) recently sent hand colored cards, post- ers and thank you notes to VAREP donates gift Airmen of the cards for Airmen 163d Attack Wing in honor Veterans Association of Real Estate of Veterans Day. Professionals Riverside chapter president Jewels Farmer presents 20 $25 Target gift cards to Chaplain Dave Sarmiento of the 163d Attack Wing on Nov. 17, at March Air Re- CMI marches in Veterans Day Parade serve Base. The gift cards, which will Members of the California Military Institute cadet band march be used to benefit 163d members in in the City of Perris’ annual Veterans Day Parade Nov. 11, 2016. need, were funded through monies CMI is a military-themed charter school located in Perris and is raised at VAREP’s Stars and Stripes the 163d Attack Wing’s adopted school. (California Military Institute golf tournament held in May. (Air Na- photo by Cheryl Ziska) tional Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Crystal Housman)

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Hoop Dreams Story and photos courtesy Los Angeles Lakers Community Relations Dept. embers of the 163d Attack Wing joined the Los Angeles Lakers and their partner, Pechanga Resort & Casino, Friday, Oct. 21, for the third of three basketball clinics held at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, MValley View Casino Center in San Diego, and the Honda Center in Anaheim, as part of the 2016 Hoops for Troops program. These clinics allowed the Lakers the opportunity to actively engage with members of the Air Force, Marines, and Navy both on and off the court. Each clinic hosted 50 servicemen and women, as they participated in a variety of shooting, passing, and ball handling drills, overseen by former Laker, Brian Cook. The basketball drills at the clinics eventually evolved into small competitions, as each group was split into two opposing teams. Participants then had the chance to win a spot to be the Honorary Team Captain and the Game Ball Delivery person for the following game. The clinics concluded with a final game of knockout, Airmen from the 163d Attack which included every participant on the court and created an electrified atmosphere as family members Wing work out with members of cheered from the sidelines. In addition to the basketball and competition aspects of the clinics, Cook and the Los Angeles Lakers organiza- the Lakers staff also highlighted the Laker values of teamwork and sportsmanship. At the conclusion of tion Oct. 21 at the Honda Center each clinic, military members and their families were able capture their memories on the court and con- in Anaheim. (Photos courtesy Los tinue making memories by receiving Lakers tickets to the following preseason game. Angeles Lakers) U.S. Postal Service announces recommended dates for sending holiday care packages to deployed troops U.S. Postal Service news release Published Oct. 11, 2016 WASHINGTON — Ensuring those serving in the nation’s armed forces and diplomatic service receive their presents, care packages and cards in time for the holidays is a priority for the U.S. Postal Service and for friends and family members of mili- tary and diplomatic personnel serv- ing their country around the world. To send packages to loved ones serv- ing in the military abroad, the Postal Service offers a discounted price of $16.75 on its largest Priority Mail Flat Rate Box. The price includes a $2 per box discount for mail sent to To ensure timely delivery of holiday wishes by Dec. 25, the Postal Service APO/FPO/DPO (Air/Army Post Office/ recommends that cards and packages be sent to military APO/FPO/DPO Fleet Post Office/Diplomatic Post Of- fice) destinations worldwide. addresses overseas no later than the mailing dates listed below. Priority Mail First-Class Priority Parcel Space USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate Boxes are Military Mail Addressed Express Mail Letters Mail Airlift Available Retail available at no cost at local Post Of- Military and Cards Mail Mail Ground To and From: Service (PAL)2 (SAM)3 fices and online at shop.usps.com. (PMEMS)1 Postage, labels and customs forms APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIPs 090-092 Dec. 16 Dec. 9 Dec. 9 Dec. 2 Nov. 25 Nov. 7 can be printed online anytime using Click-N-Ship at usps.com/ship. APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIPs 093 N/A Dec. 2 Dec. 2 Dec. 2 Nov. 25 Nov. 7 APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIPs Use the Military Care Kit 094-098, 340, 962-966 Dec. 16 Dec. 9 Dec. 9 Dec. 2 Nov. 25 Nov. 7 to Send Presents and Care Packages 1 PMEMS is available to selected military/diplomatic Post Offices. Check with your local Post Office to determine if this service is available to an APO/FPO/DPO address.

2 PAL is a service that provides air transportation for parcels on a space-available basis. PAL is available for Standard Post items not exceeding 30 pounds in weight or 60 inches in length and The Postal Service has created a free girth combined. The applicable PAL fee must be paid in addition to the regular surface price for each addressed piece sent by PAL service. 3 SAM parcels are paid at Standard Post prices with maximum weight and size limits of 15 pounds and 60 inches in length and girth combined. SAM parcels are first transported domestically Military Care Kit based on the items by surface and then to overseas destinations by air on a space-available basis. most frequently requested by military families. The kit contains: 1.Two Priority Mail APO/FPO/DPO Addressing the Package Flat Rate Boxes 1.Write the service member’s full name 1.Do not write the country name where 2.Two Priority Mail Medium Flat the service member is stationed in the 2.Include the unit and APO/FPO/DPO Rate Boxes address address with the 9-digit ZIP Code (if 3.Priority Mail tape one is assigned). 2.Include a return address 4.Priority Mail address labels Army/Air Post Office (APO) example: 3.Inside the box, include the service 5.Appropriate customs forms A1C JOHN DOE member’s name and address as well as the sender’s name and address on To order the kit, call 800-610-8734. PSC 3 BOX 4120 Guidelines for packing, addressing an index card in case the shipping label APO AE 09021 gets damaged in transit and shipping items to U.S. troops can be found at usps.com/ship/apo-fpo- dpo.htm. To order Flat-Rate Boxes DOMESTIC MAILING DEADLINES FOR USPS featuring the “America Supports You” USPS Retail Ground Dec. 15 Priority Mail Dec. 21 logo, go to usps.com/freeboxes. First-Class Mail Dec. 20 Priority Mail Express Dec. 23

DECEMBER 2016 21 Holiday Health Holiday Health inside your home or garage. Install a smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector in your home. Test andand Be smoke-free. and change the batteries regularly. 5 Avoid smoking and breathing other people’s smoke. If SafetySafety TipsTips you smoke, quit today! Call Handle and prepare food safely. 1-800-QUIT-NOW, or talk to 9 As you prepare holiday meals, keep you and your your health care provider for family safe from food-related illness. Wash help. hands and surfaces often. Avoid The holidays are a time to cross-contamination by celebrate, give thanks, and keeping raw meat, poultry, reflect. They are also a time Get check-ups and vaccinations. seafood, and eggs (including Wash your hands often. 6 Exams and screenings can help their juices) away from 1 Keeping hands clean is one of the most to pay special attention to find problems early or before ready-to-eat foods and important steps you can take to avoid your health. Give the gift of they start. Vaccinations help eating surfaces. Cook foods getting sick and spreading germs to prevent diseases and save to the proper temperature. others. Wash your hands with soap health and safety to yourself lives. Schedule a visit with Refrigerate promptly. Do and clean running water for at least 20 and others by following these your health care provider not leave perishable foods out seconds. If soap and clean water are not holiday tips. for a yearly exam. Ask what for more than two hours. available, use an alcohol-based product. vaccinations and tests you should get based on your age, lifestyle, travel plans, medical Eat healthy, and be active. history, and family health history. 10 With balance and moderation, you can enjoy the Stay warm. holidays the healthy way. Choose more vegetables 2 Cold temperatures can cause serious and fruit. Select just one or two of your favorites health problems, especially in infants Watch the kids. from the host of tempting foods. Find fun ways to and older adults. Stay dry, and dress 7 Children are at high risk for injuries. stay active, such as dancing to warmly in several layers of loose-fitting, Keep a watchful eye on your kids. your favorite holiday music. tightly woven clothing. Check on children, Keep potentially dangerous toys, Be active for at least 2½ the elderly and pets. food, drinks, household items, hours a week. Help kids choking hazards (like coins and teens be active for at and hard candy), and other least 1 hour a day. objects out of kids’ reach. Manage stress. Learn how to provide early 3 The holidays don’t need to take a toll treatment for children who are on your health. Keep a check on choking. Develop and reinforce over-commitment and over-spending. rules about acceptable and safe Balance work, home, and play. Get behaviors for all electronic media. support from family and friends. Keep a relaxed and positive outlook. Get enough sleep. Prevent injuries. To learn more, including the holiday song 8 Injuries from falls and fireworks often occur around the holidays. Use The 12 Ways to Health, visit step stools instead of furniture www.cdc.gov/family/holiday Travel safely. when hanging decorations. 4 Whether you’re traveling across town or Leave the fireworks to the around the world, help ensure your trip professionals. is safe. Don’t drink and drive, and don’t let someone else drink and drive. Wear Most residential fires occur a seat belt every time you drive or ride during the winter months. in a motor vehicle. Always buckle your Keep candles away from child in the car using a child safety seat, children, pets, walkways, trees, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention booster seat, or seat belt according to his/ and curtains. Never leave fireplaces, Office of Women’s Health her height, weight, and age. Get vaccinations stoves, or candles unattended. Don’t use generators, if traveling out of the country. grills, or other gasoline- or charcoal-burning devices CS228814 Ice cream social boosts 163d LRS morale fund Members of the 163d Lo- gistics Readiness Squad- ron hosted an ice cream social Nov. 5 while col- lecting donations for their squadron’s morale fund. (Air National Guard photos by Airman 1st Class Crystal Housman)

Wing members enjoy one another’s company while gathering for Thanksgiving dessert Nov. 5.

Wing gathers for Thanksgiving dessert Members of the 163d Attack Wing enlisted and senior leadership served slices of pie to Airmen Nov. 5 during the wing’s Thanksgiving celebra- tion at March Air Reserve Base. The event gave Airmen a chance to gather and fellowship while celebrating the holiday. (Air National Guard photos by Airman 1st Class Crystal Housman)

24 DECEMBER 2016 DECEMBER 2016 25 163d Medical Group collecting Program offers luggage to help foster children activity grants for children of deployed The 163d Medical Group is col- than suitcases, so while they will lecting new and used suitcases accept anything, more emphasis military personnel and large duffel bags to donate to is being placed on collecting suit- “Our Military Kids” offers grants “Suitcases for Kids.” cases and larger duffel bags. of up to $250 for children of mili- tary personnel deploying on Title The organization aims to provide Goss said the drive is also aiming 10 orders outside of the conti- suitcases and luggage for chil- to collect baby clothes. nental U.S. for 120 days or more. dren in foster care. “They are taking in a lot of ba- Grants can be awarded for to chil- “A large number of foster children bies,” he said. “Because [babies] dren from age 5 through grade have to move from place to place grow so quickly they can really 12 for lessons, tutoring, or one with their few belongings in plas- use baby clothes.” activity/program. tic bags,” said project coordinator In addition to Goss, the full-time Grants do not cover school Maj. Goss of the 163 MDG. point of contact is Senior Master tuition, child care, or religious “This adds greater indignity to Sgt. Chipman of the 163 MDG. mission trips. an already difficult situation,” he Donated bags and baby clothes For more details or to download said. can be dropped off at the 163 an application, visit According to Goss, the foster MDG building through Jan. 8. Take an ornament - Help a Grizzly agency receives more backpacks www.OurMilitaryKids.org Support children of deployed 163d members, children of single par- ents and children of new parents this year Riverside area Veterans To participate, take a Grizzly ornament off the wing’s Grizzly Tree Expo set for April located in the Headquarters building. Each Grizzly ornament has the The 2017 Riverside Area Veter- VISIT SANTA & MRS. CLAUS gender, age, and a gift wish list for a child of the 163d. ans Expo and Veterans Stand Saturday, Dec. 3, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Get something on the child’s wish list and bring it to the Airman and Down is scheduled for April 21, Family Readiness office by Dec. 1. 2017, at the Lt. Gen. Herbert R. at 210 WF, Bldg. 2316 The family readiness staff will ensure that the donated gifts are given Temple, Jr. Army National Guard to the children this holiday season. Readiness Center, 14941 Riv- March Air Reserve Base erside Dr., at March Air Reserve Call 163d Airman and Family Readiness Base. at 951-655-2165 or 951-655-2545 Attendees will be able to explore for more information. economic, educational, medical and recreational benefits avail- able to veterans, active duty mili- tary, their dependents and their survivors. The event is free and open to the public. Attendees are first required to register in person at the Army Na- tional Guard Readiness Center. FreeFree StockingStocking StuffersStuffers courtesycourtesy ofof The veterans program, display of Operation Homefront and Dollar Tree services and a mid-day meal are Operation Homefront and Dollar Tree open to all registrants.

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By Chaplain Ganigan Rudy. It’s the true story about a Father Cavanaugh: Son, in thirty- 163d Attack Wing Staff Chaplain tiny Catholic boy, with average five years of religious study, In the past couple of months cer- grades and average athletic skills, I’ve come up with only two Finding Peace tain events filled my life: 1) a trip from a steel mill town, fighting hard, incontrovertible facts; to the emergency room 2) a notifi- against all odds in his attempt to there is a God, and, I’m not cation of our rent being raised 3) achieve his childhood dream of Him. through the a follow up visit to the doctor 4) a playing football at Notre Dame. plane ride to an unknown, never After giving his all in the class- Somehow, in some way, praying visited before place 5) an un- room and on the practice field he acknowledges that someone, spiritual pathway of pleasant confrontational discus- finds himself in chapel wondering something bigger and greater sion needing to take place with if he’s done enough. A Catholic than my situation and myself, another person 6) an accident on priest who’s been helping him exists. In praying I humbly ac- the freeway 7) an election that comes in and the following dia- knowledge that there is someone Prayer would decide who would be the logue takes place: who is willing to hear my cry for leader for the next four years at help and someone who can do least of the greatest nation of this Father Cavanaugh: [in church] something about my appeal. And green earth. Taking your appeal to a higher then something incredible -- and authority? mystical -- happens. I come to There is a commonality in all know that there is a God, that I these events for me. In each of Rudy: I’m desperate. If I don’t get in next semester, it’s am not Him, and that He does them, some to a greater degree indeed care to know my concerns than others, there were moments over. Notre Dame doesn’t accept senior transfers. and as I pour that out to Him I when this sobering, absolute receive peace. realization became crystal clear: Father Cavanaugh: Well, you’ve namely that there things that hap- done a hell of a job kid, chas- Peace. It’s a word that adorns pen in life that I have little to no ing down your dream. our greeting cards during the control over. I don’t know about Christmas season. It’s the gift we Rudy: Who cares what kind of wish for others and for ourselves. you, but I like being in control! job I did if it doesn’t pro- For me those situations rob me of It is an essential piece of having a duce results? It doesn’t healthy and refreshed soul. this spiritual condition of resting mean anything. in and being at peace. In those Prayer. It’s the pathway God situations, my peace is depen- Father Cavanaugh: I think you’ll provides to know peace in a world dent upon someone or something find that it will. filled with uncertainties, in the else. An emergency medical tech- Rudy: Maybe I haven’t prayed midst of events beyond our con- nician. The landlord. The doc- enough. trol, to know shalom in the deep- tor. A pilot. Other voters and our Father Cavanaugh: I don’t think est parts of our soul. democratic system. And although that’s the problem. Praying is We at the 163d Chaplain Corps I’ve put my trust in those more something we do in our time, would love to pray for you, pray capable than me, I find that a the answers come in God’s with you, or connect you to the truer, more real and lasting sense time. faith group you identify with to of peace comes when I pray. Rudy: If I’ve done everything I grow in knowing peace through A powerful reminder about peace possibly can, can you help the pathway of prayer. through prayer that I’ve found me? Happy holidays! helpful comes from the movie Staff Sgt. Anthony Bean, 21st Space Wing chaplain assistant, takes time during his day to pray in the sanctuary of the Base Chapel at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, Aug. 8. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dennis Hoffman)

28 DECEMBER 2016 DECEMBER 2016 29 General Ronald Fogleman created the CSAF Profes- CCAF Transcript Processing sional Reading Program in 1996 to develop a com- mon frame of reference among Air Force members Base scholarship Community College of the Air -- officers, enlisted, and civilians -- to help each of us become better, more effective advocates of air and Force receives 500-700 tran- space power. Each CSAF since then has enhanced and scripts daily, Air Force wide. continued the Professional Reading Program. entries due Dec. 31 452nd AMW Public Affairs With only eight on staff in The Public Affairs office is their mail room, classifying offering four scholarships through their private orga- and scanning each document Putinism: Russia and nization to Airmen currently assigned to March Air can take several weeks. Reserve Base, including those in the 163d Attack Once the official transcripts are scanned on to the Its Future in the West Wing. student’s record, program managers will then evalu- Published in 2015 Scholarships and entry criteria is as follows: ate each course listed on the transcripts to deter- Pull tabs being collected mine if they meet the accreditation requirements. Whether there will be a Rising Six is collecting pull tabs from aluminum $500 scholarship: Entry is an essay answering great power war in our the question, How has your military experience This process can take an additional two months un- cans to support Shriners Hospitals for Children. future rests more with enhanced your civilian life and vice versa? Submit til the member can finally see their courses in their Money from recycling the tabs will help the hospi- the decision making of a Microsoft Word .doc or PDF file, typeset in Times Web Progress report. tals take care of children with orthopedic problems Vladimir Putin than any new Roman, 12-point font, double spaced, 1000- and burns, free of cost to families and third parties. However, you may contact Wing Training and we will other single person on 1500 words excluding topic question and title. be able to view whether or not your transcripts have the planet. The Sec- Pull tabs can be found on most aluminum soft drink Essay entries may be submitted electronically to: been scanned. retary of the Air Force and energy drink cans. Collection jars are located in [email protected] with the subject line and the Chairman of offices throughout the win. SCHOLARSHIP ENTRY or submitted on a CD. the Joint Chiefs of Staff Fifteen pounds of tabs have been collected thus far. have called Russia the $500, $300, and $200 scholarships: Entry is a pro- Cross training slots Nation’s greatest exis- Contact Senior Airman Miller at 951-655-3850 for motional video highlighting the 100th anniversary tential threat. It is no secret that Russia is devel- more information. (which will be in 2018) of March Field. Videos must Looking for change? Want to learn a new AFSC? oping a formidable array of aviation, anti-aviation, not exceed five minutes in length and must be sub- mitted on a DVD. First place receives $500, second The 163d Attack Wing currently has cross train- space, anti-space, and cyber tools. How they use those tools to advance their perceived interests place receives $300, and the third place entrant ing opportunities available in the following areas: depends, in large part, on Putin’s perception of receives $200. the West. Laqueur provides an approachable, Please mark all CD or DVD entries “SCHOLARSHIP Intelligence Logistics yet broad, understanding of the Russian leader. ENTRY” and deliver to the 452nd AMW Public Af- Readiness fairs office in Building 323, Room 2206, or mail to: Maintenance ABOUT THE AUTHOR: SCHOLARSHIP ENTRY, 452 AMW/PA, 2145 Graeber Public Affairs Walter Ze’ev Laqueur (born 26 May St., March ARB, CA 92518. Civil Engineering 1921) is an American historian and You must be able to show your college enrollment political commentator. The topics he has in order to be awarded the scholarship. Only one Security Forces written about include the German Youth Movement, Zionism, Israeli history, the scholarship per Airman. Airmen assigned to the Communications cultural history of the Weimar Republic 452nd AMW PA office are not eligible to apply. Flight Paralegal and Russia, Communism, the Holocaust, fascism, and All entries must be postmarked by Dec. 31, 2016 and must the diplomatic history of the Cold War. He was one of the founders of the study of political violence, guerrilla warfare include the following information: Headquarters Weather Flight and terrorism. Rank, name, and unit of assignment Name of your commander and name of your first sergeant Call or stop by Retention Your email address, phone number, and mailing to learn more! address Name of the college you are attending (951) 655-3078 For more information, please contact Linda Welz at (951) 655-2862 or (951) 655-4137.

30 DECEMBER 2016 DECEMBER 2016 31 This program rewards on a multitier system of incentives. Congratulations, As a person brings in more recruits, The Blue Eagles Total the rewards move up in the Force Honor Guard is 4 tiered system. looking for 163d mem- tech school grads. bers to join their honor guard training course Several members of the 163d recently returned Jan. 30 to Feb. 10, 2017. from technical training at schools across the coun- Members who successfully try. Welcome home, Airmen. complete this training will be assigned to the Honor Guard Reserve Team with Vehicle and Vehicular Equipment Maintenance consideration of becoming a full time team member assigned at March ARB. Senior Airman Carlisle The following requirements are mandatory to Tier 4 be considered for an interview. Packages must Tier 3 10 applicants include: Tier 2 5 applicants Cyber Systems Operations • Copy of member’s Virtual MPF. Must re- Tier 1 3 applicants flect living in the local commuting area Staff Sgt. Kyle 1 applicant (within 90 days). • Copy of member’s current Fit to Fight as- Cyber Transport Systems sessment test Senior Airman Aleem Base member receives a • Note: Member cannot have Facial Hair or California State Airman receives an Airman 1st Class Angel Recruiting Ribbon and incentive ride on Physical Profiles. No waivers accepted. Unit Commanders coin F15 Eagle Base member receives an pending approval Base member receives Senior Airman Gaston and Adjutant • No UIF’s or Pending UIF Action an Recruiting and Recruiting and Retention General coin Retention Appreciation Referral Award and WANTED: Senior Airman Cory Certificate from NGB Recruiting and Retention Superintendent Coin. If interested, please contact MSgt Powell Senior Airman John The of the at 951-655-2242 to schedule an interview. Staff Sgt. Joseph Disclaimer: All items will be distributed only after the applicant(s) have been sworn in and gained by the unit. The contest ends at the end of FY 2017. (Pending incentive flight approval). Best Best Staff Sgt. Teran Radio Frequency Transmission Systems Staff Sgt. Joe

Electrical Systems Senior Airman Solis Engineering Specialist Airman 1st Class Elliott

Personnel Specialist Senior Airman Tan

Security Forces Airman 1st Class Merrick Airman 1st Class Westwood

In some instances last names are omitted in accordance with U.S. Air Force security policy.

32 DECEMBER 2016 DECEMBER 2016 33 YESTERDAY. TODAY. TOMORROW.