THE READY TO SERVE... NEIGHBOR AND NATION JET GAZETTE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE 141ST AIR REFUELING WING August 2020 Gen. Welsh, Adjutant General-Air, NOTES FROM THE TOP visits with 141st Airmen Story by staff sgt. Jesse O. Connor photos by master sgt. michael stewart Washington Air National with the Airmen and I think we Guard Brig. Gen. Gent all greatly benefited from that,” Welsh, Assistant Adjutant said Maj. Jeremy Jacobson, General-Air, visited the 92nd 141st Wing Executive Officer, and 141st Air Refueling who accompanied Welsh on the Wings at Fairchild Air majority of his visit. Force Base, Wash., 22-23 His stay began spending July, 2020. The intent of time with Airmen from the his visit was to familiarize 141st Medical Group and himself with the wings’ Mission Support Group as missions and their Airmen well as members of Team while discussing topics and Fairchild and the 92nd ARW 141st ARW Teammates and Family, answering questions regarding Command Chief and Chief’s Welcome to August drill! I’m truly COVID-19 and the strategic Group members. Later in the thankful that each of you are here and vision for the Guard’s role in day, Welsh met with members part of our incredible team. Much has state assistance. of the recruiting staff at the changed since we last congregated in “It’s always a positive WA ANG recruiting office in June…yet, much hasn’t. experience for Brig. Gen. Spokane to speak about the I often find myself looking forward Welsh to be on base and out in strategic recruiting vision for in life—sometimes albeit too far Spokane meeting and speaking the upcoming year. see VISIT pg.2 forward—and I have to re-cage my internal gyros to ensure I’m enjoying and focusing on the moment rather than the days, months, and years ahead. None of those are guaranteed. In fact, I’ve learned to have about a 2-3 year roadmap/sight picture simply because outside of that range I have truly spent more time than necessary attempting to control that which is bound to change. However, each of us are responsible to ourselves, our families, and our future 141st teammates to have a forward presence in our lives ensuring that we are building the foundation to see NOTES FROM THE TOP pg.4 VISIT Cont. from page 1. Brig. Gen. Welsh speaks to 141st ARW recruiters at the downtown recruiting center. “Brigadier General Welsh is a very approachable Army National Guard that have been assigned to person,” said 141st ARW recruiter Tech. Sgt. Lonnie assist in sorting and distributing food to those in Bell. “Getting one-on-one time with the ATAG need during the COVID-19 pandemic. is something we’ve never had before and that is Beginning the following day, Welsh attended invaluable.” a breakfast hosted by the 141st Civil Engineer The recruiting office spoke with Welsh about their Squadron to again take on and answer questions primary goal of reaching 100% guard capacity by the regarding topics surrounding the global pandemic end of 2021 and how the ATAG can assist recruiters as well as the state’s strategic plan. in overcoming the obstacles they face. The remainder of his time was spent with the He also toured Second Harvest Food Bank to meet 141st Operations and Maintenance Groups, 242nd with leaders there to discuss future plans for the Combat Communication Squadron, and the 256th partnership between the two entities. While there, Intelligence Squadron before returning to Camp he briefed members of the Washington Air and Murray, Wash. 0802 JET GAZETTE | SEPTEMBERAugust 2020 2018 VISIT Cont. from page 1. Team Fairchild welcomes new commander to 92nd Air Refueling Wing Story by Staff Sgt. Travis Edwards, 92nd ARW, PA ol. Cassius T. Bentley III assumed Fairchild Airmen who will provide strategic air command of the 92nd Air Refueling Wing refueling to a myriad of Air Force and DoD assets. from Col. Derek Salmi during a change of “I’ve been lucky in my Air Force career to Ccommand ceremony here, July 1. have amazing mentors across all ranks and Lt. Gen. Sam Barrett, 18th Air Force commander, backgrounds, to include some great wing presided over the ceremony that was less than commanders, to help shape my perspectives,” 50 people due to current COVID-19 physical said Bentley. “What I learned from those … great distancing restrictions. wing commanders, were four ‘must dos.’ Number In closing of Salmi’s time in command, Barrett one: Persistently find ways to take care of Airmen said, “Your personal leadership set the bar high; and their families. Number two: Steadfast building a warrior culture and a war-ready wing.” devotion to mission execution. Number three: The departure of one command team signals Safeguard opportunities to have fun. And four: the welcoming of a new one as Bentley takes Always look out beyond the horizon.” the reins. Bentley received his commission through Before coming to Fairchild, Bentley was the vice Reserve Officer Training Corps and graduated commander of the 100th Air Refueling Wing, from the University of Kentucky and Centre Royal Air Force Mildenhall, United Kingdom. College in 1998. He is joined by his wife, Trina, Bentley will now lead the more than 13,000 and two children. December August 20192020 | JET GAZETTE 03 Notes from the top Cont.NOTES FROM from THE TOP pg. pg.1 1 provide the most opportune scenarios for ourselves, our be capable and skilled to leave our organization for other missions, and our wing. Dual mindsets are critical to opportunities…but treat them well enough so they never this success. want to. Hopefully you took a few minutes to read my e-mail Tactically: What’s your immediate, near-term focus? sent last Sunday highlighting our new leadership at the Balancing the day-to-day of life, family, mission, COVID, national level. We bid farewell to great leaders in General your office, your career…what’s the nearest alligator to Joseph Lengyel and Lt Gen Scott “Catfish” Rice while the boat that requires your immediate attention? How welcoming proven leaders in General Daniel Hokanson are you internalizing tactical demands for long-term and Lt Gen Michael Loh as National Guard Bureau Chief benefit and health? Are you balanced? Have you taken a and Air National Guard Director, respectively. day off, put the phone(s) away for a few hours, sat down and just talked to your team/Airmen/family…been truly Additionally, our teammates at the 92d ARW bid present in each moment? How are you preparing today farewell to great leaders in Col Derek Salmi and Col for that which awaits you tomorrow? Russ Davis, both whom truly advanced our Total Force Enterprise and Classic Association partnerships. Strategically: What’s your distant, long-term focus? How The 141st is equally blessed to welcome in Col Cassius are you maintaining an eye to the future for self and for Bentley as the 92d ARW’s newest Wing Commander, mission? Have you built a bench that is ready to take the Col Chad Daniels as the newest Operations Group reins tomorrow? Have you prepared yourself to hand Commander, and Col Michael Freeman as the newest those proverbial reins over in a moment’s notice? Are Mission Support Group Commander. I’m already you financially and mentally prepared? Have you helped impressed with each of these gentlemen and thankful posture this great Wing for tomorrow…trained/equipped for our new opportunities to work together on behalf the future, sought new mission sets, innovated new ways of all Airmen here at Team Fairchild. I’m confident our of mission accomplishment, strengthened and bolstered future will continue to grow in relevance, importance, our Total Force Association, capitalized on personal and and National Defense Strategy significance. Together, professional growth (CCAF/PME/Bachelor’s…)? we will advance our opportunities at the 141st and 92d capitalizing our ANG strengths that we bring to the The days are long but the years are short. At the end mission each day while ensuring our Airmen continue of each day (may we be blessed to have many more) be to lead and take the fight to our enemies. sure to reflect on your current situation and how you can leverage that for long-term success here at work and Speaking of our future…if you haven’t heard the especially at home. Train your Airmen so that they may outstanding news, your Recruiting and Retention team 0804 JET GAZETTE | SEPTEMBERAugust 2020 2018 set a record in July with 21 new recruits besting the previous record of 18. Leading the pack was TSgt Cassie Even in the throws of a pandemic, the 141st can Kennedy with 9 accessions alone! Thank you and well never focus solely on one mission or tasking as we done to each of them as they build our future and grow are responsible for a critical role in the nuclear triad our family! MSgt Ruben Wright has charted a strong and our Nation’s defense. Our 24/7 Operation Noble R/R strategy ensuring we are on-step and focused Eagle commitments, 801X nuclear deterrence and towards 100%+ end strength. I need your continued assurance requirements, and significantly more support to help MSgt Wright and his team…Vacancy require our unwavering focus everyday – mission Management Tool, Unit Referrals, strong retention failure is not an option. programs, cross-training opportunities, EPR/OPR on- time completion WITH sit-down face-to-face feedback FY21 will continue to challenge our forces as we prepare sessions (here’s how you did, thank you for being part of for our NORI next May while balancing robust RCP/ the team, what are your goals, career aspirations, etc.), INDO-PACOM commits and COVID-19 support.