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Wing's Innovation Showcase Attracts Industry Partners and Defense Leaders est. February 1980 A MAGAZINE BY THE 163D ATTACK WING MARCH 2017 ALSO INSIDE: MQ-1 faces retirement 163d represented at state awards ceremony First. Sgt. diamond applicants wanted Cal Guard and 163d partner with Ukraine INNOVATIONINNOVATION NATIONNATIONWing’s Innovation Showcase attracts industry partners and defense leaders /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. Gregory Solman Senior Airman Cynthia Innocenti 163 throwback 163d Fighter Airman 1st Class Group com- Crystal Housman mander Col. Airman Cecil Sanders Michelle Ulber looks on as Special thanks to: his daughter Kat Lange, On GUARD Cheryl Sand- logo designer ers signs her enlistment The On GUARD is the official papers in magazine of the 163d Attack Jan. 1971, to Wing, March Air Reserve become the Base, California. unit’s first fe- The contents of On GUARD male enlistee. are not necessarily the official (163d Attack views of, or endorsed by, the Wing archive U.S. government, Department photo) of Defense, Department of the Air Force or the 163d Attack Wing. Our COVERstory Mission INNOVATION NATION: Vice Commander Col. Keith Ward To be one team providing discusses takes Congressman Mark Takano on a tour of dedicated, disciplined and the wing’s new Hap Arnold Center during an Innovation diverse Guardsmen ready Showcase held Feb. 22 at March Air Reserve Base. to defend our state, nation and local communities Photo by Airman 1st Class Crystal Housman from any threats that compromise the safety, MORE PHOTOS AND STORY ON PG. 6 security and well-being of our citizens and allies. MARCH 2017 3 PICTUREthis Members of the 163d Attack Wing gather for a group photo following the 2017 California National Guard Soldier and Airmen of the Year Banquet Jan. 28 in San Diego. The wing presented three nominees for state awards including Master Sgt. Cross and Technical Sgt. Paulk. The wing’s third nominee, pho- tojournalist Airman 1st Class Crystal Housman, was named California Air Na- tional Guard Airman of the Year and will now represent the wing and state in the national competition. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Carzis AROUNDtheFORCE Air Force to retire MQ-1s next year by Senior Airman Christian Clausen 432nd Wing / 432nd Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs Published Feb. 24, 2017 CREECH AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. (AFNS) -- For the past 21 years, the Air BRIEFS Force has flown the MQ-1 Predator remotely piloted aircraft in combat, Applicants sought for Airmen and for the last 10, the MQ-9 Reaper. Combined with a skilled aircrew, these aircraft provide consistent support in daily engagements making an impact downrange. First Sgt. vacancies wanted for While the MQ-1 has provided many years of service, the time has come for the Air Force to fly the more capable MQ-9 exclusively, and retire the Drill status Guardsmen and technicians are wanted Weather Flt. MQ-1 in early 2018 to keep up with the continuously evolving battlespace to apply for multiple upcoming First Sgt. diamond- environment. slotted vacancies. openings The MQ-9 is better equipped than the MQ-1 due to its increased speed, high-definition sensors and the ability to carry more munitions. These Eligible applicants include Master Sgts. and Tech. 210 Weather Flight, the 163d’s battlefield weather combat attributes allow the MQ-9 to complete a wider array of mission team which supports U.S. Army aviation brigades, is sets, which can help the Air Force stay prepared in the fight. Senior Airman Thomas of the 163rd Reconnaissance Wing marshals an MQ-1 Sgts. who are immediately promotable to Master Predator after a training flight at Southern California Logistics Airport in Victorville Sgt. by May 1. Applicants must have retainability to currently looking for enlisted Airmen who are inter- “When you ask about readiness, you have to ask ready for what?” said Nov. 3, 2012. The 163d Attack Wing flew MQ-1s before transitioning to the MQ-9 Col. Joseph, 432nd Operations Group commander. “If we talk about the and being redesignated from a reconnaissance wing to an attack wing. (Air National serve an initial First Sgt. tour of three years or more. ested in cross-training. things we could be ready for and what we should be asking our attack Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey) squadrons to do, then transitioning to an all MQ-9 force is imperative for Application packages are being accepted until The flight supports U.S. Army aviation brigades by of combat lines on the MQ-9, so by the end of the year we are only an readiness.” MQ-9 squadron.” close of business April 2, and the selection board providing weather forecasting for aviation opera- Current areas of responsibility call upon combat RPAs for more precise What is unique for James’ squadron is some 20th ATKS aircrews are train- is scheduled to meet during the May super-drill unit tions. Deployment opportunities may include the close air support engagements from the attack squadrons, a consider- ing on the MQ-9 for two to three months, while home station crews are able change from the days when RPAs were used solely for intelligence training assembly. continental U.S., the Middle East, Europe, South still flying the MQ-1 in daily combat missions overseas. gathering and real-time reconnaissance. America, Korea, and Australia. “For the better part of the last few months I’ve had upwards of 30 percent Packages should include a letter of intent, letter of “The reason that the MQ-9 has turned into a CAS platform, and this is of my squadron gone at any time,” James said. “It’s been quite a chal- endorsement from applicant’s commander, full RIP The minimum ASVAB scores required for these the key point, is the fusion of two things,” he said. “The first thing is the lenge, but the motivation is very high to transition to this more capable technology. We took an airplane and outfitted it with more raw power and from the Virtual MPF application, and fitness his- positions are 50 in electronics and 66 in general. airframe, and my squadron is excited to take it to combat.” capability, but then we did the other half and matted that technology with tory showing a score of 80 or above on the last two Applicants must have normal color vision. a professional aircrew.” “We’re converting an MQ-1 squadron in combat 24/7/365 to an MQ-9 squadron in combat operations without taking a single day out of com- fitness tests or a score of 90 or above on the most Joseph also explained a third item, which is the trust developed with Current and prior service members will complete bat,” Joseph said. “The herculean efforts done by the 20th ATKS is noth- combatant commanders and troops on the ground. This confidence, com- recent test. ing short of remarkable.” active duty training including a nine month weather bined with an ever-changing battlefield, spawned increased demand and desire for more combat RPA support. The 20th ATKS and every unit which flew the MQ-1 achieved significant Selected applicants will attend the First Sgt. Acad- course in Mississippi, four months of follow-on combat zone effects daily while laying the foundation for future combat training in Florida, four months of seasoning days While the MQ-1 and the crews who flew them proved their weapons emy (FSA). Within 12 months of FSA graduation, RPAs. proficiency, it was never originally designed to carry weapons, resulting in First Sgts. must complete Senior NCO Academy, at March Air Reserve Base, and a one month battle- a limited 200-pound payload. The demand for more attack capabilities “I think when we look at the legacy of the MQ-1 we’re going to be scratch- and within 18 months of FSA graduation, applicants field weather mission qualification course in either exceeded the MQ-1s design. ing our heads wondering how we did so much with so little,” Joseph said. “The men and women flying them starting with two squadrons took a must have their Community College of the Air Force Florida or Arizona. “In the case of the MQ-1, I think we wanted more out of it, but we were at science project and throughout many evolutionary changes made it what a physical stop on the airplane and needed a new one,” Joseph said. associate degree completed. it is today.” Interested personnel and those with questions may The fresh MQ-9 design picked up where the MQ-1 left off, boasting The MQ-1 began as the RQ-1 Predator, an unarmed RPA flown by line-of- Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to contact 210 WF at (951) 655-2954 or contact Re- a nearly 4,000-pound payload and the ability to carry missiles and sight. Some changes include the adding of the Multi-Spectral Targeting bombs. enroll in SNCOA and being completing their CCAF de- tention at (951) 655-3078. system, the addition of weapons and remote-split operations capability. These upgraded capabilities directly impact combat readiness and transi- grees without hesitation, according to Gil Sanchez, “The MQ-1 is a great example where the Air Force took a technology dem- tioning to just the MQ-9 will also help the aircrews stay primed and ready 163d Attack Wing Command Chief.
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