SEPTEMBER 2015

Combat Excellence-Always on Mission 2 Combat Excellence Always on Mission 3 From The Commander’s Desk CONTENTS The Beacon COL. Timothy J. Donnellan 4 Operation pathfinder -Click the image below to watch the video- 124TH MEDICAL GROUP PARTICPATES IN TSUNAMI EXERCISE 8 WELCOME TO GOWEN FIELD

MOUNTAIN HOME F-15S ARRIVE AT GOWEN 10 COUNCIL CORNER

A FEW WORDS FROM THE NCO AND AIRMAN’S COUNCIL »» p.8 18 RECOGNITION

WARRIOR OF THE MONTH AND OUTSTANDING AIRMEN WING COMMANDER Col. Timothy J. Donnellan 25 STAY ALERT

PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER MILCONNECT AND DESKTOP ALERT EXPLAINED Lt. Col. Gary A. Daniel PUBLIC AFFAIRS NCOIC [email protected] Master Sgt. Becky Vanshur www.idaho.ang.af.mil PUBLIC AFFAIRS STAFF Tech. Sgt. Sarah Pokorney (editor) Tech. Sgt. Joshua Allmaras (editor) bit.ly/124Beacon Tech. Sgt. John Winn »» p.16 Senior Airman Cassie Morlock fb.me/124FWofficial Col. Tim Donnellan, commander of the 124th Fighter Wing addresses a group of people during an aircraft dedi- Senior Airman Skyla Child cation ceremony Aug. 14, 2015. The “Pride of Twin Falls” and the “Pride of Jerome” were unveiled during the cer- emony. The video above is a portion of Donnellan’s address. Flic.kr/ps/2tB3kf

This month’s cover photo www.twitter.com/124FighterWing was taken Aug. 2, 2015 by Tech. Sgt. John Winn WING VISION WING MISSION during the arrival of www.instagram.com/124FighterWing Always on Mission. F-15s from Mountain Combat Excellence - Nothing Less. Home Air Force Base. THE BEACON is the official newsletter/magazine of the 124th Fighter Wing, Providing world-class warfighters for the Idaho . It is published monthly by the wing public affairs Every Airman a mission-ready, account- nation and guardians for our state office. Views expressed may not be those of the U.S. Air Force, Air National able, innovative, leader. Guard, Department of Defense or U.S. Government.

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buildings at the rubble pile. capabilities and the abilities on how to parties to constantly improve under- first responders flood oregon “The fortunate part of doing a work together is the most important standing, efficiency and readiness. morning and afternoon exercise is aspect of this type of training,” he said. “Communication is huge. It was the that we can learn from the mistakes Many live in the local area and would biggest issue today especially across for tsunami exercise from the first half and in the second be susceptible to the hazards of a the different services with civilian and half play a little better,” said Graver. tsunami following a major earthquake. military. It probably was my biggest Working in concert with the mili- Corinne Bechet from Manzanita, takeaway from the training,” she said. PATHFINDER 2015 | CAMP RILEA, ORE tary was the Oregon Disaster Medical Oregon, played the role of a diabetic Testing the steps that it took to find, Team, led by Dr. Jon Jiu, a professor at patient who had missed two dialysis recover and move patients put into the Oregon Health Science University treatments and was suffering weak- play all of the preparation that Graver in Portland. ness. Later on that day, she role-played and Jiu established before this year’s Jiu described how he joined the someone who had suffered burns from exercise. ODMT in 2000 when his friend, Dr. a house fire. Having done this train- “Victims were found, teams were sent Helen Miller, ‘twisted his arm’ to join. ing over the past three years, she said to triage to treat them, they were flown “Nine months later 9/11 happened,” she understands the importance to the on hypothetical helicopters [pickup he said. overall objective. trucks] all the way to casualty collec- Officials believe the Pacific Northwest “It’s very important to know what to tion points,” said Graver. “We accom- is overdue for a magnitude 7.0 do because we live in an earthquake plish all of that in this exercise.” or greater earthquake, due to the place. I already have a bag ready to go “We are trying to standardize the Cascadia Subduction Zone--an area at home,” she said. information flow so we can do the ‘best that extends along the Pacific coastline Knowing the risks, Bechet weighs for the most’ when we find victims in from California to Vancouver, British the pros and the cons of living in a these situations,” Graver said. Columbia. Staying prepared is never tsunami zone. Graver said the learning will continue too far from Jiu’s mind even in light “The beach is my medicine, I run even after the last tents and radios are of recent media reports of a devastat- every morning with my dogs,” she packed up. All participants received By Tech. Sgt. John Hughel ing earthquake for the region. said. “I am more and more prepared, packets during the start of the exer- Public Affairs “We have been focused on this train- and the more training and awareness cise, and are encouraged to share their CAMP RILEA, Ore. -- More than include specialists in search and group or agency can do it all,” he said. ing for over five years so it is not like allows me to feel at ease with nature’s experiences and feedback, which will 250 participants from U.S. Northern rescue, medicine and other key first “So why wait until game day? In these we are just now beginning the process,” uncertainty.” be used in future training exercises. Command, U.S. Air Force Reserve, responders. events we are learning a common lan- Jiu said. “But yes, having the public Previously a caregiver and medical “The last page of the packets is an after Army and Air National Guard units, As the exercise began, participants guage between group members while being aware of the hazards as well.” provider, the roles were reversed for action report,” Graver said. “They can civilian organizations, and state explored various designated train- building relationships and incorporat- Jiu said in the past several years Oregon Air National Guard Senior give us their thoughts and offer other and county agencies took part in ing areas on Camp Rilea including ing vital skills sets.” these exercises continue to grow and Airman Melinda Duran, who is amedic vital information so we can regenerate Pathfinder-Minutemen exercise here, Slusher Lake, a mock village known as As the exercise unfolded, three sep- become more complicated as areas to with the 173rd Fighter Wing’s Medical substantial knowledge going forward.” Aug. 5. Military Operations in Urban Terrain arate scenarios began to unfold. The improve and shortcomings are iden- Group. She said reversing her role as Pathfinder-Minutemen was a joint or MOUT site, and a large purpose- first involved a water rescue and tified and built into subsequent train- casualty victim gave her a renewed multi-agency, multi-state exercise built rubble pile designed to simulate drowning victim recovery in Slusher ing scenarios. understanding what a patient would based on response exercise designed to a collapsed structure. Lake. An air crew with the U.S. Coast “This is a full-scale exercise from start experience in a natural catastrophe. replicate a post-earthquake and subse- A key aspect of the training was ascer- Guard’s Air Station Astoria assisted to finish and requires both the military “I guess I did not realize how com- quent tsunami environment with casu- taining a common language between with hoist operations using a HH-60 and civilians to do the job,” Jiu said. plicated it was to get someone out alties in need of immediate medical team members while integrating skill Jayhawk helicopter, while members of “Certainly having the military with of a fallen building,” Duran said. “It treatment. sets during the search and recovery the Oregon Air National Guard’s 125th search and rescue capabilities and air took six people to drag me on a skid Military members worked side-by- process. Special Tactics Squadron provided the evacuation assets are critical to having through a series of holes. Now I know side with their civilian counterparts Overseeing rescue operations from water recovery and search teams on our doctors and medical teams treat that the things a patient will experi- in 12-member teams, accomplishing the joint operations center, Lt. Col. the ground. the injured.” ence by the things that hurt me in the two scenarios during the day to find John Graver, 304th Rescue Squadron The second scenario focused on Jiu echoed Graver’s assessments extrication process.” and rescue simulated causalities and commander, said that working with house to house searches for injured about the training for Pathfinder- Duran begins medical school soon provide immediate medical care and others in a training environment not victims at the MOUT Site, while the Minuteman 2015and emphasized but will continue to participate in recovery. only helps focus resources but also third training scenario involved teams how communication is the common this type of training and hopes to The teams were organized to have enhances communication abilities. locating and rescuing victims trapped thread. draw upon the experience from these a variety of skills in each group, to “When a disaster strikes, no one in vehicles and simulated collapsed “Honestly understanding each other’s exercises. She sees the benefits for all

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Do you have what it takes to make it? TACP CHALLENGE 2015

Do you have what it takes to pass the Air Force Physical Ability Stamina Test? This is the same test used to qualify Tactical Air Control Party Specialists and all wing members are being challenged to see if they have what it takes to keep up with our very own 124th Air Support Operations Squadron TACPs. Even if you don’t think you can do it, come out and try. Our TACPs will be administering and encouraging all who face the challenge. when - september 13, 2015 0900-1000 who - all male and female airmen where - base track - what is the challenge - completed in this order 1.5 mile run (10:47 or less) pull ups (6 in 2 mins) sit ups (48 in 2 mins) push ups (40 in 2 mins)

-For more information or to sign-up contact- SMSgt Bill Ferrell 208-422-6118 [email protected]

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you hear like ‘Oh, the guard guys are coming?’ You have a particu- Welcome to lar mindset but that’s not what it’s all about,” Green said. “In the end we’re all one big Air Force,” Douglass stated. “We’re all Gowen going to go downrange; we need to know how each other operate.” ONE force, one fight Lt. Col. John Jacobus, 366th By Airman 1st Class Jessica H. Evans Maintenance Group deputy group Special to the Beacon commander believes when the two BOISE, Idaho- -- Every branch of the wings work together it hails benefits military has their own way of doing for both. things, including the Guard and “The guard is hand-in-hand with the Reserves. Working with new people active duty,” he said, “So on both sides and learning their ways can be chal- it’s making each service stronger; each lenging, but Mountain Home Air component of the Air Force stronger Force Base and Gowen Field are over- in the long run.” coming the trials through teamwork. Aside from the partnership Gowen While MHAFB reconstructs their has showed the Gunfighters outstand- runway, Gowen has opened their air ing hospitality that they can only hope field and shops without hesitation. to repay one day. With an additional 800 members “It’s almost like being home away working out of Gowen many of the from home,” said Jacobus. “The Gowen shops have built a strong partnership folks have opened up their hangars and with their guard counterparts. their shop doors and really bent over “I think it’s important to see how each MHAFB members a thing or two, with these guys and their experience backwards to make sure that we have side works,” Tech. Sgt. Scott Douglass, making the transition fairly seamless was really good for our shop.” everything we need to fly and con- repair and reclamation section for everyone involved. As for the guard, they’ve taught our tinue our mission as we get through chief with the 366th Equipment While some shops are in the begin- guys how to hand develop film. this runway closure.” Maintenance Squadron said. “There’s ning stages of their newfound partner- “I haven’t done that since tech different aspects from the guard versus ship, others have been set in stone for school,” Green said. “Some of my guys active duty.” many years. had never [done] it at all, so now if we Douglass, along with the rest of the “Ever since I’ve been here -2008 deploy downrange I can say, ‘I’ve done crash recovery shop has been working - We’ve always had a good stand- that, I know how to do that,’ I learned closely with the guards’ phase shop, ing going back and forth,” Tech. Sgt. that from these guys.” as well as learning how to respond to Jeremy Green, assistant NCO in charge The NDI shops have also worked crashes and in flight and ground emer- of non-destructive inspections with together on surveys and personal gencies for the A-10 Thunderbolts II - the 366th EMS said. “We have a good evaluations. Gowens’ native aircraft. relationship with their shop.” Peacock explained having an outside Although learning the right way to In the past few weeks both sides of set of eyes has been good for his shop. respond to emergencies for a new air- NDI have enlightened one another; an As for Green, he believes getting his craft may sound difficult, Douglass active duty tit for a National Guard tat. troops out of their comfort zones and said differently. Green and his team have demon- having them work within another “The biggest thing for us is dealing strated shooting x-rays of the aircraft, shop will help them develop into better with the civilian operations for air- something Gowen does less often. airmen. field management, that’s something “On our air frame we do almost no While many people may not realize we don’t have to deal with,” he said. x-rays,” said Tech. Sgt. Shane Peacock, the importance of the guard, the Working with the is 124th Maintenance Squadron NDI lab Gunfighters support the critical role something Gowen has grown accus- supervisor at Gowen. “So being able to they play in our Air Force. tomed to which allows them to teach actually get the hands-on experience “I know as an active duty person

The Beacon | September 2015 The Beacon | September 2015 10 Combat Excellence Always on Mission 11 Council COrner “Learning from somone properly The NCO involves changing oneself.” Enrichment -Hans Küng Equipping ourselves for victory and week’s end, we were able to accom- our Airmen.” I cannot expect those mission success may only be accom- plish anything together and with a around me to perform in a trustwor- plished with participation from all – sense of pride. Truly, we embodied thy manner if I do not first give them Influence as a Cohesive Team. Human relations the same spirit of motivation towards that trust; parallel with leadership. I expert and author Donald Laird said, our victory as a class. cannot promote the same motivating By Staff Sgt. Cora Kelly “Always help people increase their Referencing John C. Maxwell again, spirit within an organization if I am Special to the Beacon own self-esteem. Develop your skill leadership is influence; someone not allowing others the chance to lead, If you’ve had the opportunity to me, with the help of the course and Maxwell quotes in Ethics 101 the theo- in making other people feel impor- may perhaps hold a title, but those influence, and contribute in ways that read The Art of War by Sun Tzu, the author’s words towards which the logian Hans Küng, “Understanding tant. There is hardly a higher com- without titles may improve the success perhaps I wouldn’t have thought of you may remember that it speaks to course instructors swayed us. someone properly involves learning pliment you can pay an individual of an organization by the impact of myself. The NCO Enrichment course five essentials for victory. The third The first highlight in my mind from him, and learning from someone than helping him to be useful and to their influence. From what I have also mentioned those characteristics essential listed is: “He will win whose is the importance of Knowing— properly involves changing oneself.” find satisfaction in his usefulness.” read and in my experiences, trust is being embodied by great leaders. I army is animated by the same spirit Understanding Your People. The Maxwell explains that understanding Members of a team must feel valued a key aspect of leadership and good think this was a big take-away too, throughout all its ranks.” I read this NCO Enrichment course reminded people means meeting them on their as a key contributor. In my opinion, relationships. In Ethics 101 people that there are plenty of ways to accom- after attending the NCO Enrichment us of John C. Maxwell and his take on level, putting the burden of making a the NCO Enrichment course hinges who engender trust are depicted as plish a mission, but the best victory Course in June this year. One main leadership. In his book Ethics 101, he connection on you, not them. With on what we can learn from our peers, having the ability to: maintain integ- comes from encouraging a spirit of point that I retained from the course mentions that we should first seek to the help of the Four Lenses Training as mentors, and mentees to accomplish rity, openly communicate vision and leadership and trust throughout all and still have to remind myself of is understand, then to be understood. I well as the team-building exercises in the mission. Our class learned this values, show respect for employees as the ranks. that we all play a role towards victory. have always thought it is important to the course, those who attended found in our team-building exercises to the equal partners, focus on shared goals The NCO Enrichment course The Enrichment course triggers the “know your people” and it is suggested the importance of learning about and point where many people could take rather than personal agendas, do the encompasses these facets along with thoughts surrounding the questions we do this within our shops – but I understanding one another. By under- the lead on a task without barrier – right thing regardless of personal the tools required as supervisors in – How can we all be leaders? How forget at times that I can know much standing, we were better prepared in we respected any teammate that may risk, listen with an open mind, dem- the Air Force. It was both inspiring can we accomplish the same levels of and understand very little. How am I our teams, communicated effectively, not have only had a good idea, but an onstrate compassion, and maintain and enlightening, and I would recom- motivation at every rank in the Air to motivate others if I do not under- and we were animated with the same idea that all members could compre- confidences. We can promote influ- mend airmen at all ranks be given the Force? Three things come to mind for stand what makes them tick? John C. spirit throughout all ranks. hend and execute. This ability to work ence and leadership through our trust chance to attend this course or one cohesively by allowing leadership to in one another. Master Sgt. Mathew similar. Remember, however, don’t come from all levels within the team Johnston reminded me of this during just attend the course; come with an proved very successful in our exer- our Wing Inspection Team train- open mind, be prepared to participate, cises, giving team members a sense ing last week. He said something and finish the week with the intent of of belonging. An absolute credit to similar to, “If we find a deficiency, applying what you learn throughout the course instructors and the adapt- the problem is not the airmen, the your career. ability of our teams that before the problem is the culture we create for

-NCO Council Meeting Information- When - Saturday of drill Time - 10 a.m. Location - Building 441, human resource office annex -For more information contact- Tech. Sgt. Christina Rohrenbach, NCO Council President 208-422-5322 [email protected]

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Council COrner INSPECTOR general corner Airman’s Council builds strong bonds

This month the Airman’s Council enjoyed a Strong Bonds event hosted by the chaplains at Wahooz Family Fun Center. A total of 12 Airman’s Council members got the opportunity to hear Chaplain Howarth and Senior Master Sgt. Clarence speak about, discuss and even facilitate interactive activities on topics such as personal development, leadership skills, and a few of the “7 Habits of Successful People.” This event helped every Airman learn more about themselves and how to actively seek out their goals in life through motivation, support and time management. This was the first time the majority of the Airman’s Council members have attended a Strong Bonds event and I believe that everyone had a great time. By the end of the evening many of us felt much more confident in our ability to become more proactive and dedicated Airmen by improving our- selves both professionally and in our personal lives. This was thanks to the incredible talent that Clarence and Howarth exhibited in their ability to teach and inspire every Airman that through hard work and dedication any goal is attainable. They also taught us how to organize our goals, prioritize what is important, disregard the fear of obstacles, and how to seek support and give it when others are in need. Additionally, after learning more about each other and discussing our goals together, the members were able to connect on a new level. Despite how often I had heard of how gratifying the Strong Bonds events were, I was still amazed at how much I learned and how inspired I was by the end of the evening. I now feel more connected with my fellow Airman’s Council members and know that not only does this event increase moral, but it teaches each and every Airman the importance of comradery and having the courage to pursue your goals with resiliency and fearless perseverance.

-Airman’s Council- -For more information contact- SrA Lonnie Kemp When - Saturday of drill, 3 p.m. Airman’s Council President Location - Building 400, 208-422-6707 downstairs classroom [email protected]

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MED Group supports total-force realistic domops training Patriot 2015 | Volk Field By Tech. Sgt. Maria Wilson Special to the Beacon Juneau County Sheriff, the Salva- VOLK FIELD, Wis.— Nearly 40 tion Army and the American Red Airmen from the 124th Medical Cross. Group and 124th Fighter Wing “Just as professional teams, like Chaplains Corp were among the the U.S. Beach Volleyball team, 1,500 National Guard members should be synchronized on game from 33 states that participated day; the first time you meet your in a domestic operations disaster teammates should not be on the response exercise at the Combat court. Therefore, practice is essen- Readiness Training Center Volk tial for the success of the team and Field, in Wisconsin. July 21-23, DOMOPS.” Chief Master Sgt. Ja- 2015. rod Taylor, 124th Medical Group The medical group and chap- superintendent. lain corps were able to integrate Patriot is designed to provide To- quickly into the response team tal Force realistic DOMOPS train- and fulfill a multitude of required ing by providing a foundation that training components while also allows units to define their unique Utilizing annual training days, making connections and collabo- requirements and build them into coupled with hosting the exercise rating with other military coun- the overall exercise scenario. This at a National Guard CRTC, makes terparts. grassroots planning philosophy the effort extremely cost effective. Patriot focuses on increasing the gives commanders the freedom to Patriot planners strive to develop understanding of coordination, train their units to their state mis- cutting-edge ways to accomplish policies, and procedures required sions. training that is relevant, realistic in conducting a Joint Inter-Agen- “This gave us an excellent op- and interesting. Patriot is com- cy domestic response. Additional- portunity to practice and integrate mitted to providing an innovative, ly, numerous state and local public with the Incident Command Sys- and cost-effective training exercise safety agencies supported Patriot tem utilized by our civilian coun- as the U.S. military continuously including Pewaukee Fire Depart- terparts and better prepare us for transforms to meet new missions, ment, Wisconsin Emergency our DOMOPS.” Capt. Timothy realignments, and budgetary allo- Management, , Mitchell. cations.

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Want to see more pictures? Visit the Flickr Album by clicking the logo: Twin Fall’s Idaho Mayor Don Hall addresses civic supporters, city of- ficials and Airmen from the 124th Fighter Wing during the dedication ceremony of their A-10 Thunderbolt II in Twin Falls, Idaho, Aug. 14, 2015 (Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. John Winn)

By Lt. Col. Gary Daniel 124th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Enthusiastic city officials, civic Mayor Hall recalled for the crowd abroad,” he said. supporters, crew chiefs following his days serving on Air Force active 124th Fighter Wing Commander, their assigned aircraft, and perfect duty and first seeing an A-10 and how Tim Donnellan, explained the sig- weather all came together on Aug. unique the jet appeared to him. “It’s a nificance of dedicating one of the 14, 2015 in Twin Falls, Idaho as those little bit surreal for me to see our city wing’s combat aircraft to each of the gathered celebrated two more A-10 seal on an A-10 of the Idaho Guard 21 largest cities in Idaho to publi- Thunderbolt II aircraft dedicated to today,” said Hall. “We couldn’t be cally acknowledge the relationship Idaho Communities. more honored.” that Guardsmen in Idaho have with Mayor Don Hall accepted the “We’d like to express our pride their communities. “It is your criti- public unveiling of the “Pride of Twin in your selection of our city for one cal support that enables the Idaho Air Falls” and City Council President of your fighter aircraft,” said Culver. National Guard to accomplish our Bob Culver received the “Pride of Je- “We are honored that the city of Je- federal and state mission,” Donnellan rome”—both aircraft assigned to the rome will be represented by the Idaho said, “Our nation and Idaho are both 124th Fighter Wing of the Idaho Air Air National Guard as they selflessly better for your sacrifices.” National Guard. defend our freedom at home and

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Awards and decorations Warrior OF Outstanding airmen of the quarter THE MONTH 2nd lt. william baisden-(July)

Favorite Food-All foods, but a nice big steak. Hobbies-Basically anything outside, but hunting and fishing are his favorite. Why he feels he was nominated- “I helped a fellow Airman out who was hurt in the wilderness and got him to safety.” Why he won-Baisden was hiking in the Boulder-White Cloud Airman Category NCO Category Senior NCO Category Wilderness when he found a fellow Airman, who is stationed at SrA Essanie Waldo TSgt Christina Rohrenbach MSgt James Lambrecht Mountain Home Air Force Base, had fallen and split his knee 124th Medical Group 124th Fighter Wing Staff 124th Security Forces Squadron open to the bone. Baisden assesed the situation, administered first aid to the Airman. This enabled them to move to an area, about three miles downhill, where there was good cell phone cover- Change of commands age. He was able to call for help and requested a local emergency response team’s help in extracting the injured Airman. Baisden went above and beyond in helping his fellow Airman and has 190th Fighter squadron given us a great example of what it means to be a wingman. Lt. Col. Chad B. Crocker relinquishes command to Lt. Col. Matthew J. McGarry Aug. 1, 2015 at Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho.

Unit-124th Medical Group

Job Title-Operating Room Nurse

Years of Service-16+ 124th Force support squadron Civilian Employer-Department of Veterans Affairs Maj. Brenda L. Lienke assumes command from Lt. Col. Curtis A. Pool Aug. 1, 2015 at Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho. Job Title-Full-time Nursing Student

Months at this job-4 “Always be willing to help, even if it isn’t a fellow wingman.” -2nd lt. William Baisden

The Beacon | September 2015 The Beacon | September 2015 20 Combat Excellence Always on Mission 21 HONOR FLIGHT Twenty-eight World War II veterans from around depart the Boise Airport bound for the District of Columbia memorials as part of the Honor Flight of Idaho program notice to all Aug. 31, 2015. The veterans spent several days in our nation’s capitol visiting those memorials dedicated to honor their service and sacrifices. Airmen CHANGES to how your pay is processed Effective October 1, 2015, Inactive Duty Scheduling, Certification, and Reporting will be accomplished via the Air National Guard Reserve Order Writing System (AROWS)

What is considered Inactive Duty (IAD)? - All Unit Training Assembly (RUTA, SUTA, and BUTA), Additional Flying Training Periods (AFTP), Proficiency Training (PT), and Training Period Preparation Assembly (TPPA) What does this mean to me? - Member or ID Administrator (Orderly Room/CSS) will have to initiate authorizations to perform inac- tive duty via AROWS; these authorizations will be routed to supervisors for approval. Once inactive duty is completed, members will create the certification process. These options to create an IAD authorization and IAD certification will be available on the Member Menu in AROWS. -Finance can no longer process and accept paper Inactive Duty documents (NGB 105S & NGB 633). How does this affect when I get paid for IAD? - There are several steps to get paid, starting with you! You must e-certify your IAD order in AROWS to get paid. After you certify, your supervisor also has to e-certify your order in AROWS. Once this occurs, finance can process your certified orders for payroll. Finance performs AROWS payroll processing daily. LES’s typically post in MyPay within a week of finance processing payroll. Will training be provided to members?

-Yes. You can find detailed training on the FM SharePoint at the following website: Want to see more https://eis.ang.af.mil/org/124FW/WingStaff/CPTF/Military%20Pay/How%20Tos/AROWS%20-%20Mem- pictures? Visit the ber%20(Inactive%20Duty%20Individual).pdf Flickr Album by clicking the logo: CPTF and FSS will host a Townhall Briefing on September 12 (Saturday of drill weekend), at 1300 in the Brooks Auditorium of Bldg 600 to answer questions regarding this change.

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The Beacon | September 2015 The Beacon | September 2015 24 Combat Excellence Always on Mission 25 It’s time to sharpen our tools 50th Annual -Update your milConnect -Desktop Alert notifies you of Western States critical information By Master Sgt. David Oliver Special to the Beacon Invitational Each career field within the IDANG relies on efficiently employing assets and managing resources. How we Golf complete our assignments may differ greatly, however we all share the desire to use the best tools available for the Tournament job. When it comes to efficient com- munications, everyone can do their When you think of Las Vegas, Nevada, fancy ca- A catered banquet and silent auction was held for part to improve the tools available to sinos, bright lights, and fun rides might be images all players and spouses following the three rounds of us here at Gowen Field. Current targets you think of, but does golf come to mind? The ANG golf. Following each day of play, participants relaxed for improvement are the Outlook information to the base populace in to assist in determining if an incident Western States Golf Tournament was held at the An- inside the clubhouse or enjoyed each other’s com- e-mail system, Desktop Alert, and a timely manner. An additional func- meets OPREP-3 reporting criteria. If Operational Reporting. tion coming to the system will allow reporting criterion is met, then notify gel Park Golf Club in Las Vegas 16-18 July 2015. The pany at a hospitality suite. A special thanks to Geri The Outlook migration back in spring real-world notifications to go to unit the Command Post immediately. tournament is an individual stroke play tournament Scaglione who hosted the Idaho Hospitality Suite at was intended to be a one-time pain. members’ cell phones via text and/or A few examples of reportable items and is open to all levels of golfers with or without golf the Sun Coast Hotel and Casino. Each unit member was instructed to audio message. DoD Guidance states are Birdstrikes, INFOCON/FPCON handicaps. follow the milConnect guidance put that personal cell phone numbers are Changes, Ground Mishaps, Covered forth by the Communications Flight not considered Personally Identifiable Wagons, and Bomb Threats. Recently The Idaho Team took home the traveling trophy for to seamlessly migrate over to the new Information (PII) with prescribed pro- members have suffered injuries while The Annual Air National Guard Tournament is the second year in a row, making this the fifth time system. In essence the main tool we tections in place and as a component on duty and the information did flow open to all Air Guardsmen, Retirees, Spouses, De- Idaho has had the honor to earn this award. The tro- rely on as a unit phone book will only of the Installation Notification and to SFS, Safety, or the Command Post pendents, Family members, and other supporters of phy is located in Bldg. 400 in the trophy case next to be as effective as the quality of informa- Warning System (INWS). To reiterate, in a timely manner. A reference copy tion held within. Not every member of the texts and phone call features of the of each OPREP-3 Reporting Matrix is the Air National Guard. This year’s tournament was the Wing Commander’s Office. the Idaho ANG has listed the required Desktop Alert system will only be used available for download on the Wing- sponsored by the , Arizona Air information in their profile. for REAL-WORLD events, such as an Staff Sharepoint site under “Shared National Guard in coordination with the Nevada Air Please check your profile infor- active shooter. A guide to assist with Documents”. All wing personnel National Guard. Sixteen of our own Idaho Air Na- mation and ensure the following this process is available on the Wing- should familiarize themselves with catagories are correct in the system: Staff Sharepoint site under “Shared reportable criteria and ensure BDOC tional Guard and family members were among the Duty Organization, Office Symbol, Documents”. As with the update to the and/or Command Post receives word 123 players that were in play. 2015 Results Installation Location, Job Title, Office Outlook System, All members must of all reportable incidents. Phone, Business Phone (with alter- ensure their information is current We all want to do or part to prevent The tournament schedule consisted of an Optional nate phone, as required), and their beginning 1 October 2015. domestic terrorism, and each of unit email address. All members The final communication tool these tools enables quicker response Team Shamble Event, Individual Stroke Play, and must ensure their information is needing sharpened relates to times and increases the safety of unit Regrouping based on scores from Individual Stroke current beginning 1 October 2015. Operation Reporting and the timely members. The tools used to keep Play event scores. The tournament play was broken The milConnect guidance needed to submission of OPREP-3 Reports. The each other efficiently communicating down by individual flights based on validated Golf update your profile is located at the OPREP-3 system provides CSAF and and protected from harm are one in following link: https://eis.ang.af.mil/ intermediate commanders the infor- the same. With each member doing Handicap and Information Network (GHIN) handi- org/124FW/MSG/CF/CFP/User%20 mation necessary for timely opera- their part to improve efficiency, the caps or the Calloway Scoring System for those with How%20Tos/Forms/AllItems.aspx tional decisions. Commanders and 124TH Fighter Wing will demon- no handicap. Top 3 Gross and Net scores places were Desktop Alert (DTA) allows the First Sergeants receive quarterly train- strate how a First Class organization awarded in each flight Command Post to send out critical ing and an OPREP-3 Reporting Guide communicates.

The Beacon | September 2015 The Beacon | September 2015 26 Combat Excellence Always on Mission 27 Family Day 2015 Sunday Sept. 13 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

All Airmen, their families and retired Air National Guard members are invited -The Pie in the Face contest will return in support of the Combinded Federal Campaign (CFC) to attend Family Day 2015 which will be held in building 1530 and on the -A dunk tank will be available to dunk some Chiefs and Commanders in support of the Airman’s Council flightline. -A hobby/toy show will also be in the hanger and on the flight line, so come on out and show the base what hobbies you hve

Special thanks to the Idaho Beef Council, Franz Bakery, and Pinnacle Foods for helping with the event -Lunch is provided. Pulled pork sandwiches, hotdogs, potato salad and chips are on the menu this year.

-There will be static displays of an A-10, a humvee and even a demonstration on how to load an A-10.

-Music will be provided by the Boise School of Rock along with “The Weatherheads.” -There will be activities for kids including games, bouncy houses, minature horses and good old sugary food.

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-For more information or tickets contact- SrA Lonnie Kemp The Beacon | September 2015 208-422-6707 The Beacon | September 2015 [email protected]