General Mark Welsh III the USAF Chief of Staff Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt

Desert Rats CST-Refresher Course Joint Helo Training 124th Fighter Wing Flyers renew their combat survival skills Med Group hands on with Medivac 124th Medical Group specialists certified by Army Nat. Guard medical transporters

“Rucking Robie” Outreach America’s Toughest Congressional Half with a pack Staffers visit 124th Security Forces NCO carries a ruck to and join Idaho Air Guardsman in the raise funds for wounded warriors field

Idaho Air National Guard hosts General Mark Welsh III The USAF Chief of Staff Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Becky Vanshur

Gen. Mark A. Welsh, III, became the first Air Force Chief of Staff to visit Gowen Field. Since 1985

Sweet—you might be in THE BEACON “First Class or Not at All” this Beacon! National Guard Bureau 2013 Media Awards: Tech. Sgt. Sarah Pokorney, Editor, 1st Place: 124th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Air Force Chief of Staff Visits Gowen. Best Online Publication: 4 The Beacon—Idaho ANG You may notice that the Beacon publication is a bit larger than usual so 1st Place: there’s a good chance you’re featured somewhere in these pages because, Outstanding Initiative let’s face it, we’ve had a lot going on around here lately. You’ve probably in New Media—124th also seen that the Beacon has changed a lot as we have gone to the digi- Congressional Teams visit. Fighter Wing tal-only version which means we aren’t limited by all of those pesky print- 14 2nd Place: ing limitations like the number of pages, print margins and many others. Outstanding Blog, The So now that we’ve been freed by the information age we are very excited Beacon Online http://bit. to have people like you, with feet, eyes, and ears on the ground, where all SFS Flight Chief lifts crowd spirits at ly/124Beacon of the exciting and newsworthy events are taking place. Robie. 3rd place: 18 Best Home Page We depend on you for news leads but more importantly, we want your ar- www.idaho.ang.af.mil ticles, photos and even videos so that we can feature them in the Beacon, USAF 2013 Beacon Online, 124th Fighter Wing web page, and our social media outlets Global Media Contest On- Idaho’s airman qualifies for the including Facebook, Twitter, and now Instagram. I encourage you to click line Publication: 3rd Place “Combatives” team. 22 on these links to see all of the up-to-date relevant information we blast The Beacon—Idaho ANG out to cyberspace and you’ll see that it’s all about YOU and the things you do as a guardsman. WING COMMANDER One Team--One Fight Col. Sherrie McCandless Initial 124th Med Group Training breaks To submit your articles, photos and news tips, email us at Idaho.ang.mil@ PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER new ground with Army Medivac Unit. 24 gmail.com. Lt. Col. Gary A. Daniel PUBLIC AFFAIRS NCOIC The Beacon is designed and published the week prior to UTA weekend so Master Sgt. Becky Vanshur we must receive your materials by the Monday prior to the UTA weekend. PUBLIC AFFAIRS STAFF We’ll feature your submisions we receive after that time in the following THE BEACON Tech. Sgt. Sarah Pokorney month’s publications. Got questions? Call 208-422-5358 Official Newsletter/Magazine of the Idaho Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Joshua Almaras Staff Sgt. Mike Sheehan [email protected] SRA David Anderson www.idaho.ang.af.mil SRA Cassie Morlock http://bit.ly/124Beacon bit.ly/124Beacon AIC Skyla Child http://www.idaho.ang.af.mil/ fb.me/124FWofficial https://www.facebook.com/124FWOfficial?fref=nf Flic.kr/ps/2tB3kf https://twitter.com/124FighterWing www.twitter.com/124FighterWing http://instagram.com/124fighterwing www.instagram.com/124FighterWing THE BEACON is the official newsletter/magazine of the 124th Fighter Wing, Idaho Air National Guard. It is published monthly by the wing public affairs office. Views expressed may not be those of the U.S. Air Force, Air National Guard, Department of Defense or U.S. government. Air Force Chief of Staff twitter & instagram @124fighterwing The Beacon 5 Visits Gowen USAF Chief of Staff meets with Idaho ANG Airmen Gen. Mark A. Welsh, III became the first Air Force Chief of Staff to visit Gowen Field. He discussed the future of the A-10 and of the Idaho Air National Guard.

By Senior Airman Cassie Airmen from the Idaho Air Morlock, 124th Fighter Wing National Guard briefed Gen. Public Affairs Welsh on the current status of the Guard and how it accom- BOISE, Idaho--U.S. Air Force plishes its current federal and Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Welsh state missions. and his wife Betty touched down into the City of Trees Gen. Welsh then took the stage Friday early afternoon to speak in an aircraft hangar flanked with nearly 900 Airmen of the by two of the unit’s A-10 124th Fighter Wing, Gowen Thunderbolt II aircraft. He Field, Idaho. He arrived here began by describing a few after spending the past day and key components that help a half at Mountain Home AFB. make the Air Force successful: pride, communication, and “We were pleased to welcome caring more. “Everybody in General Welsh to Gowen Field this room has a story. It’s a to visit with our Air National remarkable story. Some of Guard personnel, tour our them are inspirational. Some world-class facility and speak of them are a little sad. But with elected leaders,” said Maj. each one is unique. I would Gen. Gary L. Sayler, Idaho encourage you to learn the Adjutant General. stories.” Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joshua Allmaras

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He addressed the fiscal “Let me say thank you, to constraints on future Air you for no-kidding stand- Why did Gen. Welsh visit? Force operations and on ing up to that image of the the airmen who perform minuteman, which is prob- Air Force Chief of Staff Mark visited the 124th Fighter Wing at Gowen Field as them. part of a swing through some western states. After discussing the mission of ably the longest lived and the 366th Fighter Wing with active duty airmen at Mountain Air Force Base, At the conclusion of his proudest symbol of Amer- Gen. Welsh traveled directly to Gowen Field via an Idaho National Guard Heli- speech, he opened the ica, so thanks for what copter. floor to questions. Tech. you do.” --General Mark A. Sgt. Michelle Thompson Welsh III asked about the likeli- hood of members from Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, and 124th Wing Commander Col. the 124th Fighter Wing Sherrie McCandless, discussed the missions and people who perform them and the 366th Fighter with numerous Idaho Air Guardsmen who spoke about their specialities. Wing at Mountain Gen. Mark A. Welsh, III, Home Air Force Base discussed the future ‘associating’ their units of the A-10 and his in efforts to assist budget philosphy of leadership cuts. Gen. Welsh be- in early May 2014 with lieves that there is room members of the Idaho Min ulla feum in for discussion, and now Air National Guard. henim iureetue tat, planners must look to ver aute vercil iril the best way of doing it. cons.Kept in sent

Gen. Welsh was born Min ulla feum in henim iureetue tat, “One of the cool ver aute vercil iril in San Antonio, Texas and is a cons.Kept in sent things about walk- graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy and entered the Air ing into a guard Force in 1976. He currently Min ulla feum in serves as the Air Force’s Senior henim iureetue tat, unit is, you see peo- Uniformed Officer account- ver aute vercil iril ple who have been able for over 690,000 active cons.Kept in sent duty, guard, reserve and civil- proud of wearing ian members that are currently serving both stateside Min ulla feum in this uniform for a and overseas. He has flown henim iureetue tat, numerous aircraft; including ver aute vercil iril cons.Kept in sent long time.” --General the A-10—flown by the Idaho Mark A. Welsh III Air National Guard, with over Air National Guard photo by 3,300 hours of flight.

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Idaho Adjutant General Gary Sayler and Idaho Governor Butch Otter confer before the arrival of Gen. Welsh. All details of these photos included at https://flic.kr/s/aHsjXo7c72 official newsletter official the of ANG Idaho

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By Lt. Col. Britt Vanshur Commander, 212th Command and Control Squadron Special to the Beacon

Staffers from all four of Idaho’s congressional delegations (Senator’s Crapo and Risch, Representatives Simpson and Labrador) visited Gowen Field in early May, to meet with airman and soldiers of the Idaho National Guard to hear concerns from airmen and soldiers about the potential loss of A-10 and AH-64 aircraft. The congressional aides first met with Idaho National Guard senior staff followed by a town-hall meeting with 40 airmen and soldiers. They toured Gowen Field and then rode aboard a UH-60 Blackhawk to the new Idaho Army National Guard facilities at the Orchard Combat Training Center where they witnessed a training city scenario and walked through the new barracks and dining facility. They continued on to the Saylor Creek complex to meet with the 124th Air Support Operations Squadron and view first-hand a four-ship A-10 Thunderbolt II strike on simulated enemy targets. Upon their return to Gowen Field, they received an in- depth debrief of the mission from the participating A-10 pilots of the 190th Fighter Squadron. The staffers were equally concerned about all thoughts and opinions, from our senior Idaho National Guard leadership down to the lowest ranking airmen and soldiers, with the intent to share the information to our Idaho congressional delegation.

Master Sgt. Mark Andrews, Chief Weapons and Tactics, 124th Air Support Operations Squadron, briefs the Idaho congressional delegation on the capabilities of the 124th Air Support Operations Squadron and the role that the A-10 Thunderbolt II Warthogs play in providing close air support (CAS)

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Master Sgt. Brendan Y. McDonald, Joint Terminal Attack Controller, and Senior Airman Luke W. Nelson, Radio Operator Maintainer and Driver, 124th Air Support Operations Squadron, direct A-10’s to their targets. official newsletter official the of ANG Idaho Air National Guard photos by Tech. Sgt. Joshua Allmaras The Beacon • June 2014 www.idaho.ang.af.mil facebook.com/124FWOfficial Idaho ANG 18 Always online at http://bit.ly/124Beacon twitter & instagram @124fighterwing The Beacon 19 injured,” said Lambrecht. “I truly can’t recall the last time I high fived, knuckle bumped and shook hands SFS Flight Chief lifts crowd to so many strangers in a three hour period.” Despite minor injuries to his calf adjusting to the in- creased weigh he carried, Lambrecht achieved his de- spirits at Robie sired race time. By Lt. Col. Gary A. Daniel He credits his wife of 21 years, Jodi, for much of this, 124th Fighter Wing Public Affairs “she constantly wiped the sweat from eyes and would run ahead to get our water bottle filled while con- The most cheers before, during, and after the annual 13.1 mile Race to Robie Creek in stantly giving words of encouragement.” Boise, Idaho may not have gone to the winner this year. They may have gone to Idaho Air Guardsman Master Sgt. James Lambrecht. They have run numerous races together--including marathons. Lambrecht, a 124th Security Forces Squadron flight chief, ran the entire race carrying a 35-pound ruck sack while raising money for the Wounded Warriors Project, a nationally rec- As he continues to raise funds for the Wounded War- ognized organization that remembers and empowers wounded veterans. rior Project, Lambrecht provided great perspective for everyone involved. “It was delightful to interact with people throughout that just wanted to say thank you for your service or tell me about family members or friends that have served that have been “In life we all will fall as individuals, but as a team the ones still standing will make us all rise,” he said. “In life we all will fall as individuals, but as a team the ones still standing will make us all rise.” official newsletter official the of ANG Idaho

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The Idaho National Guard completed Chroninger is the only Level IV Combatives Instructor a breakthrough performance in in Idaho and was the tournament Champion in his the “Combatives” team Mixed Marshall Arts at the Northwest division. Quinlan’s combatives experience dates back The Idaho National Guard completed a breakthrough performance in Mixed Marshall Arts at Submission Challenge. Tech. Sgt. to 2004 when he became an Empty-Hand Combatives the Northwest Submission Challenge. Tech. Sgt. Mathew Quinlan, the only Idaho Air National Mathew Quinlan, the only Idaho Air instructor while assigned to the 820 BDS. After years Guard member to qualify for the “Combatives” team, took second place in his division. National Guard member to qualify for of instructing combatives at multiple bases, he took his the “Combatives” team, took second training to the cage. place in his division. TSgt Quinlan has trained and fought competitively Athletes traveled from surrounding from 2007 to the present. Since his introduction into states to compete in the “all out” the world of combatives, he has trained relentlessly submission tournament. Quinlan and reached out to other branches of service to learn was personally invited onto the team from their expertise. He is now a Level II Army Tactical after attending the Modern Army Combatives Instructor and has worked his way through Combatives Program (MACP) Level the Marine Corps Combatives System MCMAP (Marine I and Level II instructor courses. The Corps Martial Arts Program), earning his MCMAP Black Belt.

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- Completed Adler & Associates International Instructor Course - Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) Black Belt on 19 April 2014 21 May 2004. - Trained and fought in Mixed Martial Arts since 2007 with Sidekicks MMA. - Graduated from Modern Army Combatives Program (MACP) - Developed the first ever IDANG Defensive Tactics Program. Level I (40 hours) on 26 June 2013. Earned the class title of - Currently owns a business specializing in tactical weapons use and “Tournament Champion” as the lightest fighter in a non-weight- combatives training, True Tactics LLC. class competition. Formatted: Not Superscript/ Subscript - Completed MACP Level II (80 hours) on 20 December 2013. LLC.” Within the scope of the business, he also instructs/coaches MMA Again earned the class title of “Tournament Champion.” fighters representing True Tactics. official newsletter official the of ANG Idaho

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One team, one fight By Tech. Sgt. Joshua Allmaras 124th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Air National Guard photos by Senior Airman David Anderson

124th Medical Group (MDG) specialists in- driven UTA,” Taylor said. tegrated their strengths with Army National Working with other branches of the Guard can Guard medical evacuation subject matter ex- poise its own hazards. Each branch has its own perts by training with Idaho Army National rules and regulations. They also have their own Guard Detachment 1, Company D, 1-112 Secu- language, which can be a barrier to any joint mis- rity and Support Battalion. sion. By conducting the training in a controlled This ‘One team, one fight’ joint training ven- environment both the Air and Army Guard can ture (during the May 2014 unit training assem- iron out some of these issues. bly) allowed members from both the Air and Taylor said, “If a disaster hits Idaho or our re- Army Guard to learn how operate effectively gion we will be working very closely with the and efficiently together. Army. We each bring skill sets and especially Detachment 1 operates the Eurocopter UH- personnel assets that support the response capa- 72A Lakota. This airframe provides the state bility.” of Idaho with medical evacuation and hoisting Not only does this joint training allow for iron- capabilities. This is an essential function of the ing out the communication aspect of a medical National Guard in supporting the state dur- emergency response, it exposes members to the ing a disaster. The Lakotas at Gowen Field are loud and nerve racking environment of working equipped with a hoist, room for two stretchers, around a helicopter. and one Army medic. This allows them flex- This realistic training will better prepare the ibility in conducting their medical evacuation Guardsmen for a medical emergency response. mission. Staff Sgt. Vernon Mullins, 124th MDG Immu- All members from the MDG were able to par- nizations NCOIC, said, “This training provided ticipate in the training evolution according to opportunities to understand safe and proper Chief Master Sgt. Jerrod Taylor, 124th MDG patient loading techniques along with safety in Superintendant. approaching helos and proper hand signals/com- “The training was extremely valuable for all munication methods when approaching a loud of our members. This isn’t doc/medic centric operational aircraft.” training. This training utilizes all of our per- This isn’t the last time that this type of train- sonnel resources. ing will occur. “This is just the beginning, there “The opportunity for a medical admin or den- are future exercises planned with our Army tal tech to get out and participate in this type counterparts,” said Taylor. “Being a Guardsman, of training is what really helps them buy into whether for the Army or Air Guard we are in this our mission and lets them know that they are together. We can only accomplish our job if we official newsletter official the of ANG Idaho needed beyond just our routine clinical PHA embrace the concept of “one team, one fight.”

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Chief Master Sgt. Rob Ly- Col. Sherrie McCandless, richment course was offered only ons, Joint Forces Professional Commander of the 124th to senior enlisted ranks. Lyons Development, said, “It’s not Fighter Wing, shared her recounted the general sentiment uncommon for Airmen to have recommendations with the from the earlier course attendees, as many as ten years between students on the topic of “self.” “They were telling us, ‘this is great Airman Leadership School and “Take this opportunity to learn stuff but we really needed it when their Noncommissioned Officer something about yourself,” she we were staffs and techs’.” Academy—yes, ten years! This said, “because you are not the This feedback along with I am an American Airman: course is intended to fill that gap same person you were when more recent demand, from junior and give NCOs the skills they you joined, and you won’t be NCO ranks, for more leadership need to be effective leaders and the same person you are now, training, prompted the Chief’s communicators.” in the future.” Group to modify the course struc- Wingman, leader, warrior Chief Master Sgt. Rob Lyons, The course also covered ture and offer it to junior NCOs. and Chief Master Sgt. James Mc- performance counseling, effec- Lyons explained that the Chief’s A sneak-peek into the new NCO Enrichment Course Monigal, 124th Air Support Op- tive leadership, bullet writing Group plans to offer the course erations Squadron lead the class (along with writing awards and two times each year and have with the support of Master Sgt. Thirty noncommissioned officers, nominated by their commanders and chiefs, spent a EPRs), effective communica- students from many different Sarah Pippit, IFTU and Master week getting hands-on experience in effective leadership techniques, improving the com- tion, situational leadership, the workcenters in each class which munication process and conducting a self-assessment at the NCO Enrichment course at Sgt. Katharine McCloud, 212th disciplinary process, mentor- will bring diverse perspectives Gowen Field in Boise, Idaho May 12-16. First Sgt. Command and Con- ing, and incorporated many and insights to prompt engaging trol Squadron. The four major guest speakers throughout the class discussions. themes of the course were: self, week. On the final day of class others, tools and writing—which the students learned about built upon one another as the 124th Fighter Wing history and Airman’s Creed course progressed. The course enjoyed a Q&A session lunch Each morning of class started with a focus on self, with a panel of wing leaders. the students started which involved leadership, self- From 2005 to 2007 the en- their day by enthusi- reflection, and a self-assessment astically reciting the of strengths and motivations. Airman’s Creed:

I am an American Airman. I am a warrior. I have answered my nation’s call. I am an American Airman. My mission is to fly, fight, and win. I am faithful to a proud heritage, A tradition of honor, And a legacy of valor. I am an American Airman, Guardian of freedom and justice, My nation’s sword and shield, Its sentry and avenger. I defend my country with my life. If you are an E-5 or E-6 interested in personal and I am an American Airman: professional development to be a better leader today Wingman, leader, warrior. and senior leader of tomorrow then let your supervi- NCO Enrichmentnewsletter official the of ANG Idaho students work together in a I will never leave an Airman behind, sor know that you are interested in attending the NCO team building obstical course at Gowen Field, 124th Fighter Wing Commander Sherrie L. May 15. (Air National Guard photo by Tech Sgt. I will never falter, McCandless addresses the NCO Enrichment course Enrichment Course. The next class is scheduled for Joshua Allmaras) The Beacon • June 2014 www.idaho.ang.af.mil And I WILL NOT FAIL! students at Gowen Field, May 12. (Air National Guard facebook.com/124FWOfficialJuly 29 through August 2 here at Gowen Field. photo by Tech Sgt. Sarah Pokorney) Idaho ANG 28 Always online at http://bit.ly/124Beacon Smokey Bear, ISP ‘beer goggle’ course, rescued raptors—all part of the 2014 Safety, Wellness, and Environmental Fair

Senior Master Sgt. Brian Hobbs, 124th Fighter Wing Weapons Safety NCO, gets a relaxing The Safety, Wellness and mammograms, massages and massage from Arie Bates of Restore Massage Environmental Fair at more. Community partners Therapy. (Airn National Guard photo by Tech Sgt. Gowen Field, June 5 gave like the Idaho State Police, Sarah Pokorney) attendees a chance to learn U.S. Forest Service, and many about overall wellbeing and other vendors offered infor- environmental protection mation and activities while at work and home as an the Chief’s Group grilled up extension of the Wingman lunch for kids and adults. Day concept. The biennial event hosted by the Idaho National Guard Safety, More photos and details Occupational Health and coming in the July Beacon MASTER & SENIOR Environmental team hosted MASTER SERGEANTS: nearly 80 vendors offering Download photos at Yes! You could spend a week practical safety and envi- www.flickr.com search ronmental tips for work and “Idaho Air National Guard” in the UK learning about fun, wellness screenings, leadership, foreign military operations, culture

Just one Idaho senior ship tools, provide a enlisted airman will be forum for discussion nominated for the Inter- and exchange of ideas national NCO Leadership within a multi-cultural MAY - SEPTEMBER 2014 Development (INLEAD) environment. Above all, seminar to learn about it is to offer an insight SUMMER SAFETYFOR OUTDOOR TIPS RECREATION other NATO countries’ into leadership training military operations and while enhancing the military culture scheduled military experience of all 101 CRITICAL DAYS OF SUMMER for Oct. 4 – Oct. 11 at RAF those attending. Halton, United Kingdom. • It only takes 60 seconds for an adult to drown, Applications are due This opportunity is open and 20 seconds for a child to drown August 6. to all Master Sgt. or • Lifejacket: It only works if you wear it! Senior Master Sgt. Only • 1 out of 2 water recreation deaths of teens The Committee on the number one appli- and adults involves the use of alcohol Leadership Development cant will be considered. (COLD) of the Interna- The application packet • Grills are involved in an average of 8,600 tional Air Reserve Sym- includes a letter of home fires every year posium (IARS), will host intent, nomination letter • A good wingman doesn’t allow friends to the Airmans’ Command from state command drive impaired or drink excessively School at RAF Halton to chief, vMPF record, and share an array of leader- fitness assessment.

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Updating Your Education Record 124TH FW CHIEFS GOLF SCRAMBLE Per AFI 36-2305, update and/or determine the need Educational academic records for for current and future active duty, guard and correction of military Classification and records. Transcripts/ state educational Coding Procedure, reserve officers of the assistance. Second, USAF. documentation officer and enlisted must be mailed or a CCAF is required personnel are In order to obtain sent electronically to make E8 and Hosted By Boise Ranch Golf Course responsible for an educational level from the issuing E9. Third, current 6501 S. Cloverdale Rd ensuring the update, an official institution directly to and updated data (208)362-6501 accuracy of their transcript from the the Base Education allows leadership a education records university may be and Training Section clear picture on its annually. Normally, mailed or e-mailed (ETS). The ETS will educated force when this is performed reflecting your accomplish education comparing active and Date: Aug 18th when members log degree progress or level update into reserve statistics for into Virtual MPF graduation. E-mails AFAEMS/MilPDS leadership objectives. Show time 7:00 to review their are preferred to be in and input source Shotgun start @ 8:00 personnel record. Adobe Acrobat .pdf documents into However, updating format and must be Pre-register by: June 30th AFAEMS for audit your education the official transcript. purposes. record is different AFIT cannot accept Effective July 1, 2014, the Ser- RETIREES and Guard affiliated Sponsored by: 124th Chiefs Group Family members welcome. depending whether electronic documents All mailed vicemembers’ Group Life Insur- you are an officer or from the student. ance program will adjust the SGLI correspondence PRIZES enlisted. requesting updates monthly premium rate from 6.5 All mailed Entry fees: to academic level cents to 7 cents per $1,000 of in- correspondence Guys and Gals Documentation: should be addressed surance. This means, for example,  $55.00 per player or requesting updates to Documentation to: a premium increase from $26 to  $220. 00 per four person team Longest Drive academic level should may include official 124 FSS/FSD $28 a month for Servicemembers be addressed to: Closest to the Pin transcripts and/ 4474 S. DeHaviland with the maximum $400,000 of AFIT Academic or official letter on St., Bldg 411 life insurance. All Servicemem- POC CMSgt Bryan “BUZZ” Littrell 1st Place Traveling Trophy Coding Branch institution letterhead Boise, ID 83705 bers will continue to pay an ad- W: 422-5314 stationery signed 2950 Hobson Way ditional $1 for Traumatic Injury Cell: 208-871-0807 for Bragging Rights Wright-Patterson E-Mail. [email protected] by the university Phone: (208) 422- Protection coverage. Please visit AFB, Oh 45433-7765 registrar’s office. 5370/5371 www.benefits.va.gov/insurance Please note that to view a table of the new rates Phone: (937) 255- Email: 124fw.fsm. ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— transcript fees are not for all coverage amounts and TEAM NAME 6565, x4324; DSN [email protected] reimbursable by the learn more about the premium 785-6565, x4324 Air Force. change. E-mail: afit.coding@ This information is ______vitally important for They offer a very easy-to-follow afit.edu Officer: Air a number of reasons. SGLI premium change fact sheet Enlisted: It is at: http://www.benefits.va.gov/ Team Captain #1 ______PLAYER # 2______Force Institute of First, the educational the Airman’s Technology (AFIT) data collected helps INSURANCE/docs/SGLI_Premi- responsibility to is responsible for senior military and um_Change.pdf contact the issuing PLAYER # 3______PLAYER # 4______maintaining the civilian leaders official newsletter official the of ANG Idaho institution(s) for Complete and detach this portion with your Payment for Registration: Please make checks payable to: 124th Chiefs Group The Beacon • June 2014 www.idaho.ang.af.mil facebook.com/124FWOfficial Idaho ANG 32 Always online at http://bit.ly/124Beacon twitter & instagram @124fighterwing The Beacon 33

Team vs. Team Southern Aloha INVITE YOUR CIVILIAN EMPLOYER

BBQ flavors of Team Southern 2014 ANNUAL BOSSLIFT favored by 2014 Iron Chef Judges GOWEN FIELD, IDAHO By Master Sgt. Scott Ross 124th Force Support Squadron Special to The Beacon Iron Chef 2014 | Gowen Field | Boise, Idaho AUGUST 1, 2014 7:00AM-5:15PM The down home personality and mouth water- side dishes such as Sweet Potatoes and Hawaiian ing menu of Team Southern won a close Iron Chef Corn to give us that full Hawaiian flavor. Their des- Be a part of the action and see first-‐hand what National competition over Team Aloha in the sixth annual sert menu rounded out the meal nicely with a few exhibition of “combat by spatula” at the Gowen Hawaiian favorites such as the famous Pineapple Guardsmen and Reservists do when they are on duty. Field Dining Facility during April UTA. Upside Down Cake and Banana Cream pudding. The 124th Force Support Squadron would like While the judges and customer comment cards Event Highlights: to congratulate Team Southern for winning the demonstrated a high level of positive feedback 6th Annual Iron Chef Competition. Their cuisine for both team’s meals it was “combat by spatula” • Engage enemy targets weapons in simulators, pilot the A10 simulator, and operate proved to be delicious from their main entrees for the two teams. It was ultimately Team South- various military hardware & equipment – a BBQ Pulled ern who took Pork Sandwich the win in terms • Lose your lunch during a Blackhawk helicopter orientation flight and Southern of combining • Be part the of military for a day to better understand how “We All Serve” Fried Fish--to a sense of fun, • Gain insight about what Idaho’s citizen-‐soldiers do their side dish decorative flair • Hear about Idaho’s National Guard and Reserve mission and assets selections, a with their laid- savory Macaro- back style in • Show your support for Idaho’s citizen warriors ni and Cheese presenting fla- and Dirty (but vorful Southern Come be a for a Day! tasty) Rice. cuisine to the “Boss in Boots” Additionally, 124th Fighter Participation is by “invitation only” from the Department of Nominations Defense ESGR committee. are they offered Wing. desserts such This allowed accepted on a -‐ first come, first-‐served basis. Priority is given to employers of Guard and Reservists, as warm Apple Master Sgt. John Longmuir oversees Senior Airman Laneesha Williams and others Team Southern community leaders of civic ns, organizatio company owners and managers. Pie made to from the 124th Force Support Suadron as they prepere Team Southern’s quisine and to own the cov- Staff Sgt. Marsha Christmas judges the dishes at the Iron Chef competition at Gowen perfection and eted Iron Chef Attendance is limited to 100 and the selection process begins with your early application. Bread Pudding. Field, May 3. (Air National Guard photo by Tech Sgt Joshua Allmaras) trophy for the Team Southern executed that “down home” per- next year and more importantly, have bragging sonality in every bite receiving multiple compli- rights as the winners of the 6th Annual Iron Chef To be selected early for this complete VIP event, a Nomination Form ments from 124 Fighter Wing members who came Competition. Please stop by and congratulate and mail or scan/email to the Idaho ESGR Bosslift Director: out to experience a little Southern in Idaho. the Team Southern winners: Senior Airman Misti Dale Schiro Team Hawaiian brought the “Aloha” spirit to the Cassels, Senior Airman Audenne Valdez, Staff Sgt. 4814 N. Allamar Dr., Boise, ID 83704 table with their mouth-watering Coconut Chicken Michael Lindsay, and Airman 1st Class Justin Fitz- Email: [email protected] and Beef Stir Fry. They also had some awesome patrick. official newsletter official the of ANG Idaho For more information, please contact Karla Draper at (208) 429-‐9335 or Eddie Clemons at (208) 272-‐3346

The Beacon • June 2014 www.idaho.ang.af.mil facebook.com/124FWOfficial Idaho ANG 34 Always online at http://bit.ly/124Beacon twitter & instagram @124fighterwing The Beacon 35 Every three years pilots are required to accomplish combat survival training. On April 6, 2014 airmen from the 124th Operations Support Squadron instructed pilots from the Prepare to Survive 190th Fighter Squadron on the essentials to surviving. This hands-on training took place at the Orchard Combat Training Center where pilots were able to get their hands dirty and prepare to survive.

Staff Sgt. Erik Fal- Left: Master Sgt. Andrew Hansen, Aircrew Flight Equip- coner, Aircrew Flight ment, instructs pilots how to effectively start a fire. (Air Equipment, 124th National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joshua Allmaras) Operations Support Squadron, instructs pilots from the 190th Fighter Squadron, on Below: Pilots instructed by Aircrew Flight Equipment spe- what gear they have cialists practice lighing off smoke and flare signaling de- available to them and vices (Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joshua All- how to secure all of maras) the essential gear after ejecting from their aircraft. (Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joshua Allmaras)

Col. Sherrie McCandless, 124th Fighter Wing Commander, Col. Paul Kingsley, 124th Operations Group Commander, and Lt. Col. Shan- non Smith, 190th Fighter Squadron Commander, practice their basic land navigation skills in order to get to their next training station. (Air Na- tional Guard photo by Senior Airman Cassidy Morlock) official newsletter official the of ANG Idaho

The Beacon • June 2014 www.idaho.ang.af.mil facebook.com/124FWOfficial Idaho ANG 36 Always online at http://bit.ly/124Beacon twitter & instagram @124fighterwing The Beacon 37 2014 Veteran’s Fishing Program

What is the Veteran’s Fishing Program? 2014 Fishing Dates This is a day dedicated to helping May 27th (Tuesday-work day) at Stans June 23rd (Down Day) at the hatchery Veterans All you have to do is help one July 14th (Down Day) at the hatchery of the veterans find a great fishing spot August 18th (Down Day) at the hatchery September 2nd (Down Day) at Stans at the predetermined fishing site, bring some worms, assist them with the Fishing Dates that are scheduled on a down day are strictly a volunteer fishing tackle (also known as baiting the day—you cannot be in a hook), and enjoy some high-quality military/technician status conversation with the veterans. If you The first trip in May will be at Stan’s have some time to volunteer, this is a place (private residence) and the rest of the fishing events will be at the fantastic program that will contribute to Nampa Fish Hatchery. An e-mail our community and a very thankful with additional information and a volunteer request form will be sent to Idaho veteran. volunteers. I need everyone’s request for May 27th ASAP, preferably by May 4th if at all possible.

Please coordinate with your work center if you want to volunteer for May 27th. While the other dates do fall on Down Days, you will find this experience very rewarding. Everyone that volunteers loves to volunteer year-after-year for this outstanding community service.

Please contact SMSgt Jerod Taylor or

SMSgt Steve White to volunteer

The Veterans Home asks for 12 [email protected] [email protected] Guard members for each date. Or call Most of the Veterans are in 422-6116 or 422-6744 Susam, nost, saperovid quam faciasitatur alit wheelchairs and require a great exero beaque lam, quam, corro corpos iur, deal of assistance sundae nobitatque sunto dolore nimil idus repe ped magnimp erciur, nonseq official newsletter official the of ANG Idaho

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Idaho’s Military Museum

“Shedding light on Idaho’s military history” is back in business!

Idaho Military Museum 4692 W. Harvard St., Boise, Idaho 83705 (Go south on Orchard Avenue and follow the brown signs) 208-272-4841 Free admission (all ages)! Museum hours: Tuesday through Saturday: Noon to 4 p.m. Join us on Saturday, June 7 Closed New Years Day, Thanksgiving Day and at 11 a.m. for a ribbon-cutting Christmas Day. ceremony to mark our official

Visit the museum at reopening (We will be open to the www.museum.mil.idaho.gov public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Follow us on Facebook: Idaho Military History Visit our displays of armored Museum vehicles, combat aircraft, uniforms, weapons, equipment and more from 160 years of military history. official newsletter official the of ANG Idaho

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