Air Force District of Washington Inaugural Media Day

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1 Air Force District of Washington Inaugural Media Day Media Day Press Kit Jan. 13, 2017

2 CONTENTS UNITED STATES AIR FORCE PRESS RELEASE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS BIOGRAPHIES: Maj. Gen. Darryl W. Burke Commander, Air Force District of Washington Col. E. John Teichert Commander, 11 th Wing Col. Sharon R. Bannister Commander, 79 th Medical Wing Col. Jon T. Julian Commander, 11 th Operations Group Col. Robert D. Bowie Vice Commander, 113 th Wing, D.C. Air National Guard FACT SHEETS: Air Force District of Washington 58 th Presidential Inauguration 11 th Wing 811 th Operations Group 11 th Operations Group Air Force Band Air Force Honor Guard 79 th Medical Wing 844 th Communications Group 459 th Air Refueling Wing, Air Force Reserve Component D.C. National Guard

3 UNITED STATES AIR FORCE MAJOR GENERAL DARRYL W. BURKE Maj. Gen. Darryl W. Burke is dual-hatted as Commander of the Air Force District of Washington and the 320th Air Expeditionary Wing, headquartered at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. AFDW is the Air Force component to the Joint Forces Headquarters-National Capital Region and is responsible for organizing, training and equipping combat forces for aerospace expeditionary forces, homeland operations, civil support, national special security events and ceremonial events. AFDW also provides major-command-level support for 60,000 military and civilian personnel assigned worldwide. As commander, General Burke is the Uniform Code of Military Justice authority for 40,000 Airmen. General Burke was commissioned as a distinguished graduate of the Reserve Officer Training Corps program and entered active duty in He has commanded a NATO flying squadron, an operations support squadron, and served as Vice Commander of the 9th Reconnaissance Wing. Additionally, he commanded the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, served as Vice Commander of 12th Air Force, and Commander of the 82nd Training Wing. He has served in staff and Executive Officer positions at the unified command level and was Senior Military Assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force. Prior to his current assignment, he was Deputy Commander, Joint Functional Component Command for Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance; Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington D.C. General Burke is a master navigator with more than 3,700 flying hours, including 133 hours of combat time and 250 hours of combat support. He has flown the B-52, E-3, KE-3, T-38, U-2, RQ-4 and UH-1N aircraft. EDUCATION 1983 Bachelor of Science degree in aeronautical studies, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, Fla Master of Science degree in aeronautical science, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, Fla Distinguished graduate, Squadron Officer School, Maxwell AFB, Ala Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Kan Armed Forces Staff College, Norfolk, Va Master of Science degree in national security strategy, National War College, Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C Joint Forces Air Component Commander Course, Air University, Maxwell AFB, Ala Defense Policy Seminar, Elliot School of International Affairs, George Washington University, Washington, D.C Program for Senior Managers In Government, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University,

4 Cambridge, Mass Executive Course in National and International Security, Elliot School of International Affairs, George Washington University, Washington, D.C Senior Executive Leadership Program, Kenan-Flagler Business School, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill ASSIGNMENTS 1. August February 1984, student, weapons controller training, Tyndall AFB, Fla. 2. February July 1984, student, AWACS weapons director training, 552nd Airborne Warning and Control Wing, Tinker AFB, Okla. 3. July January 1986, AWACS weapons director, 965th Airborne Warning and Control Squadron, Tinker AFB, Okla. 4. January August 1986, student, undergraduate navigator training, Mather AFB, Calif. 5. August June 1987, B-52 combat crew training, Castle AFB, Calif. 6. June September 1990, B-52 navigator and radar navigator, 62nd Bombardment Squadron, Barksdale AFB, La. 7. September January 1991, AWACS navigator training, 966th AWACS Training Squadron, Tinker AFB, Okla. 8. January June 1995, AWACS navigator, instructor navigator, Chief of Flight Safety and Deputy Chief of Safety, 552nd Air Control Wing, Tinker AFB, Okla. 9. June June 1996, student, Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Kan. 10. June June 1997, Chief, Air Operations, U.S. Southern Command, Quarry Heights, Panama 11. June June 1998, executive officer, Operations Directorate (J3), U.S. Southern Command, Miami, Fla. 12. July June 2000, Commander, 65th Operations Support Squadron, Lajes Field, Azores 13. June June 2001, student, National War College, Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C. 14. June July 2003, Commander, Flying Squadron One, NATO E-3A Component, Geilenkirchen Air Base, Germany 15. July May 2005, Vice Commander, 9th Reconnaissance Wing, Beale, AFB, Calif. 16. June June 2006, Commander, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Southwest Asia 17. July August 2008, senior military assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force, Washington, D.C. 18. September June 2010, Vice Commander, 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern), Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz 19. June April 2012, Commander, 82nd Training Wing, Sheppard AFB, Texas 20. April February 2013, Deputy Commander, Joint Functional Component Command for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance; and Deputy Director for Collection Management, Defense Intelligence Agency Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C. 21. February July 2014, Deputy Commander, Joint Functional Component Command for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C. 22. July present, Commander, Air Force District of Washington and Commander, 320th Air Expeditionary Wing, Joint Base Andrews, Md. SUMMARY OF JOINT ASSIGNMENTS 1. June June 1997, Chief, Air Operations, U.S. Southern Command, Quarry Heights, Panama, as a major 2. June June 1998, executive officer, Operations Directorate (J3), U.S. Southern Command, Miami, Fla., as a major 3. June July 2003, Commander, Flying Squadron One, NATO E-3A Component, Geilenkirchen Air Base, Germany, as a lieutenant colonel 4. April February 2013, Deputy Commander, Joint Functional Component Command for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance; and Deputy Director for Collection Management, Defense Intelligence Agency Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Base, Washington, D.C., as a major general

5 5. February 2013 July 2014, Deputy Commander, Joint Functional Component Commander for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C. as a major general FLIGHT INFORMATION Rating: master navigator Flight hours: more than 3,700 Aircraft flown: B-52G, E-3A/B/C, KE-3, U-2, RQ-4A and UH-1N MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit with three oak leaf clusters Bronze Star Medal Defense Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf cluster Air Medal Aerial Achievement Medal Joint Service Commendation Medal Air Force Commendation Medal Joint Service Achievement Medal Air Force Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster Combat Readiness Medal with two oak leaf clusters National Defense Service Medal with bronze star Southwest Asia Service Medal with two bronze stars Kosovo Campaign Medal with bronze star Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Humanitarian Service Medal with bronze star NATO Medal - Article 5 Kuwait Liberation Medal (government of Kuwait) OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS 1984 Distinguished graduate, AWACS weapons director school, Tinker AFB, Okla Outstanding Squadron Graduate and Outstanding Contributor, Squadron Officer School 2002 Norman P. Hayes Institute of Navigation Award, Allied Command Europe 2002 Lance P. Sijan Award, Allied Command Europe EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION Second Lieutenant April 23, 1983 First Lieutenant April 23, 1985 Captain April 23, 1987 Major Feb. 6, 1995 Lieutenant Colonel July 1, 1999 Colonel Aug. 1, 2003 Brigadier General Feb. 1, 2009 Major General Aug. 3, 2012 (Current as of January 2015)

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7 COLONEL E. JOHN TEICHERT U N I T E D S T A T E S A I R F O R C E Colonel E. John Dragon Teichert is the Commander of the 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. As the host wing for Joint Base Andrews, the 11th Wing provides security, personnel, contracting, finance, and infrastructure support for six wings, two headquarters, and over 84 tenant organizations, as well as 60,000 airmen and families in the National Capital Region and around the world. Additionally, the 11th Wing supports contingency operations in our nation's capital with immediate response rotary assets. It also provides security for the world's highest visibility flight line and is responsible for ceremonial support with the United States Air Force Band, Honor Guard, and Air Force Arlington Chaplaincy. Colonel Teichert, a native of Port Angeles, Washington, received his commission through the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Throughout his career Colonel Teichert has held a variety of operational, instructional, test, and leadership positions. He has directed the F-22 Combined Test Force and commanded the 411th Flight Test Squadron, responsible for F-22 Raptor developmental test and evaluation. He has also commanded the 53d Test Management Group, providing operational test and evaluation of USAF fighters, bombers, combat search and rescue systems, remotely piloted aircraft, aircrew training devices, aircrew flight equipment, weapons, and space systems. Most recently, he served as the Deputy Director of the Department of Defense Special Access Program Central Office, responsible for the governance, acquisition, oversight, protection, and external liaison for all DoD programs protected under special access controls. Colonel Teichert is a command pilot with more than 2,000 hours in 36 different aircraft types. His combat experience includes Operations Northern Watch, Deliberate Forge, and Allied Force. EDUCATION 1994 Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics and Astronautics, ROTC Distinguished Graduate, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 1995 Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering, Stanford University, CA 2001 Squadron Officer School, Distinguished Graduate, Maxwell AFB, AL 2003 USAF Test Pilot School, Distinguished Graduate, Edwards AFB, CA 2007 Air Command and Staff College, Distinguished Graduate, Maxwell AFB, AL 2008 School of Advanced Air and Space Studies, Maxwell AFB, AL 2012 Industrial College of the Armed Forces, Distinguished Graduate, Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, DC ASSIGNMENTS 1. June 1994 June 1995, Graduate Student, Stanford University, CA. 2. July 1995 February 1997, Student, Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training, Sheppard AFB, TX. 3. February 1997 September 1997, Student, F-15E Formal Training Unit, 334th Fighter Squadron, Seymour Johnson AFB, NC. 4. October 1997 December 1999, F-15E Pilot and Assistant Chief of Weapons, 492d Fighter Squadron, RAF Lakenheath, UK.

8 5. January 2000 October 2000, F-15E Instructor Pilot and Functional Check Flight Program Manager, 48 th Operations Group, RAF Lakenheath, UK. 6. October 2000 December 2002, F-15E Instructor Pilot, Chief of Combat Planning, and Flight Commander, 333d Fighter Squadron, Seymour Johnson AFB, NC. 7. January 2003 December 2003, Student, USAF Test Pilot School, Edwards AFB, CA. 8. January 2004 June 2006, F-22 Test Pilot, Assistant Operations Officer and Air Force Material Command s F-22 Chief Pilot, 411th Flight Test Squadron, F-22 Combined Test Force, Edwards AFB, CA. 9. July 2006 June 2007, Student, Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, AL. 10. July 2007 June 2008, Student, School of Advanced Air and Space Studies, Maxwell AFB, AL. 11. July 2008 June 2009, Operations Officer, 411th Flight Test Squadron, F-22 Combined Test Force, Edwards AFB, CA. 12. July 2009 June 2011, Commander, 411th Flight Test Squadron and Director, F-22 Combined Test Force, Edwards AFB, CA. 13. July 2011 August 2012, Student, Industrial College of the Armed Forces, Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, DC. 14. September 2012 July 2014, Commander, 53d Test Management Group, Eglin AFB, FL. 15. July 2014 June 2016, Deputy Director, Department of Defense Special Access Program Central Office, Pentagon, Washington, DC. 16. July 2016 present, Commander, 11th Wing, Joint Base Andrews, MD. SUMMARY OF JOINT ASSIGNMENTS 1. July 2014 June 2016, Deputy Director, Department of Defense Special Access Program Central Office, Pentagon, Washington, DC, as a colonel. FLIGHT INFORMATION Rating: Command Pilot Flight Hours: More than 2,000 Aircraft Flown: 36 different aircraft types including the F-22, F-15E, F-16, and UH-1N MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS Legion of Merit Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters Air Medal with one oak leaf cluster Aerial Achievement Medal with six oak leaf clusters Air Force Commendation Medal Kosovo Campaign Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION Second Lieutenant May 28, 1994 First Lieutenant June 1, 1996 Captain June 1, 1998 Major Nov 1, 2004 Lieutenant Colonel June 1, 2008 Colonel July 1, 2012 (Current as of July 2016)

9 UNITED STATES AIR FORCE COLONEL SHARON R. BANNISTER Col. (Dr.) Sharon R. Bannister is the Commander, 79th Medical Wing, Joint Base Andrews, Md. The wing consists of 1,550 Air Force health care professionals operating in eight locations and providing Air Force medical forces for expeditionary deployment, homeland defense operations and operations worldwide. In addition, Colonel Bannister is the Command Surgeon, Headquarters Air Force District of Washington, Joint Base Andrews, and the Air Force Medical Component Commander, Defense Health Agency National Capital Region Medical Directorate, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Md., providing the single voice for planning and implementing Air Force Medical Service activity in the National Capital Region. Colonel Bannister received a direct commission as a captain in the Air Force Dental Corps following her graduation from Case Western Reserve School of Dentistry in May She has been a clinician, educator, commander and advocate for the Air Force's Medical/Dental Service at various assignments throughout her military career. Prior to this assignment, she was the Deputy Command Surgeon of the Air Education and Training Command, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. She provided daily oversight to strategic planning, budgeting, programming, assignments, health plans management, clinical quality management, behavioral medicine, deployment medicine and medical policy for 14 medical units with over 10,000 personnel assigned to two medical centers, 11 medical treatment facilities and a training group. EDUCATION 1988 Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio 1992 Doctor of Dental Surgery, Case Western Reserve School of Dentistry, Cleveland, Ohio 1993 Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency, Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio 1994 Top Drill Air National Guard Operational Dental Upgrade Training, Klamath Falls, Ore Squadron Officer School 1996 Company Grade Officer Professional Development Program, Langley AFB, Va Air Command and Staff College 2002 Periodontal Residency/Masters of Science, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio 2002 Diplomate, American Board of Periodontics 2004 Air War College 2009 Industrial College of the Armed Forces/Master of Science in National Resource, Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C Joint Medical Executive Skills CAPSTONE, Arlington, Va Fellow, International College of Dentists

10 ASSIGNMENTS 1. July August 1992, MIMSO, Lackland Air Force Base (AFB), Texas 2. August August 1993, AEGD Resident, Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio 3. August May 1995, General Dental Officer, McChord AFB, Wash. 4. May May 1996, General Dental Officer, Moody AFB, Ga. 5. May May 1998, General Dental Officer, Langley AFB, Va. (May October 1997, Acting Deputy Hospital Commander, General Dental Officer, 4409th ABW, Southwest Asia) 6. May May 1999, General Dental Officer, Lajes Field, Azores 7. June June 2002, Periodontal Resident, Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland AFB, Texas 8. July June 2004, Chief of Periodontics/Deputy Commander AMDS, Maxwell AFB, Ala. 9. June June 2005, Director of Post-Graduate Education/Periodontics Flight, Deputy Commander Education Flight; Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland AFB, Texas 10. June June 2007, Director of Education and Training/Periodontics Flight, Deputy Commander Education Flight; Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland AFB, Texas 11. July July 2008, Commander, 6th Dental Squadron, MacDill AFB, Fla. 12. August June 2009, Student, Industrial College of the Armed Forces, Washington, District of Columbia 13. July April 2012, Commander, 436th Medical Group, Dover AFB, Del. (November May 2011, Commander, 376th Expeditionary Medical Group, Southwest Asia) 14. April June 2013, Director, Dental Programs and Resources, Office of the Air Force Surgeon General, Defense Health Headquarters, Falls Church, Va. 15. June July 2014, Special Assistant to the Surgeon General for Military Health System Governance, Office of the Air Force Surgeon General, Defense Health Headquarters, Falls Church, Va. 16. July July 2015, Deputy Command Surgeon, Air Education and Training Command, Joint Base San Antonio - Randolph, Texas 17. July present, Commander, 79th Medical Wing, Joint Base Andrews, Md. MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster Meritorious Service Medal with six oak leaf clusters Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster Air Force Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster Joint Meritorious Unit Award Meritorious Unit Award Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with three oak leaf clusters National Defense Service Medal with bronze star Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION Captain May 25, 1992 Major May 25, 1998 Lieutenant Colonel May 31, 2003 Colonel May 27, 2007

11 U N I T E D S T A T E S A I R F O R C E COLONEL JON T. JULIAN Colonel Jon T. Julian is the Commander, 11th Operations Group, 11th Wing, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington DC. He is responsible for The USAF Chaplain Corps at Arlington National Cemetery, The USAF Band and The USAF Honor Guard, as they provide premiere ceremonial and funeral support across the National Capital Region and for senior US and international leaders. He commands over 400 chaplains, musicians, ceremonial guardsmen and staff in performing over 3,900 missions each year. Additionally, he is responsible for an annual $5.4 million operating budget and $47 million in facilities and equipment. A native of Floydada, Texas, Colonel Julian was commissioned in 1993 as a distinguished graduate of the Air Force ROTC program at Texas Tech University. He has served in a variety of positions at the group, wing, and major command levels, as well as commanded a C-130 squadron in both garrison and two combat deployments. He is a distinguished graduate of the Aircraft Maintenance and Munitions Officer Course, the C-130 Initial Qualification Course and the C-130 Instructor Course. He has served on multiple combat deployments in the USEUCOM and USCENTCOM areas of responsibility. He is a master navigator, having logged over 3,500 hours in C-130 aircraft. EDUCATION 1993 Bachelor of Arts in Telecommunications, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas 2001 Squadron Officer School, Maxwell AFB, Alabama 2004 Air Command and Staff College, Correspondence 2005 Master of Aeronautical Science, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona, Florida 2007 Master of Mobility Studies, Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 2007 Advanced Study of Air Mobility, Ft Dix, New Jersey 2008 Air War College, Correspondence ASSIGNMENTS 1. January August 1994, Sortie Generation Flight OIC, 32d Air Refueling Squadron, Barksdale AFB, Louisiana 2. September January 1996, Sortie Generation Flight Commander, 11th Bomb Squadron, Barksdale AFB, Louisiana 3. February August 1996, Student, Primary Naval Flight Officer Training, NAS Pensacola, Florida 4. September May 1997, Student, Specialized Undergraduate Navigator Training, Randolph AFB, Texas

12 5. June October 1997, Student, C-130 Initial and Mission Qualification Training, Little Rock AFB, Arkansas 6. November September 2001, C-130E Instructor Navigator and Chief of Training, Executive Officer, then Chief Evaluator Navigator, 61st Airlift Squadron, Little Rock AFB, Arkansas 7. October October 2002, C-130E Evaluator Navigator and Navigator Flight Commander, 37th Airlift Squadron, Ramstein AB, Germany 8. November August 2004, Chief Executive Officer, then Assistant Chief, Standardization and Evaluation Division, 86th Operations Group, Ramstein AB, Germany 9. September April 2006, Assistant Operations Officer, then Chief Navigator, 62d Airlift Squadron (C-130 Formal Training Unit), Little Rock AFB, Arkansas 10. May June 2007, Student, Advanced Study of Air Mobility, Ft Dix, New Jersey 11. July July 2009, Chief, Tactical Airlift Section, then Chief, Force Structure Branch, Directorate of Strategic Plans, Requirements and Programs, Headquarters Air Mobility Command, Scott AFB, Illinois 12. August 2009 February 2011, Chief of Safety, 19th Airlift Wing, Little Rock AFB, Arkansas 13. March 2011 April 2013, Commander, 50th Airlift Squadron, Little Rock AFB, Arkansas (Jun-Sep 11, Commander, 737th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, Ali Al Salem AB, Kuwait; May-Sep 12, Commander, 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, Bagram AB, Afghanistan) 14. May 2013 July 2013, Deputy Commander, 19th Operations Group, Little Rock AFB, Arkansas 15. August September 2014, Chief, Special Plans; then Deputy Director, Plans and Strategies, Headquarters 18th Air Force, Scott AFB, Illinois 16. October 2014 May 2015, Chief, Inspections Division, Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command Inspector General, Robins AFB, Georgia 17. June 2015 Present, Commander, 11th Operations Group, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, DC FLIGHT INFORMATION Rating: Master Navigator Flight Hours: Over 3,500 (over 400 combat hours) Aircraft Flown: C-130E/H1/H3 MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS Meritorious Service Medal with eight oak leaf clusters Air Medal with two oak leaf clusters Aerial Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters Air Force Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster Air Force Achievement Medal OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS 2003 Airlift/Tanker Association Young Leadership Award EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION Second Lieutenant May 15, 1993 First Lieutenant September 16, 1995 Captain September 16, 1997 Major February 1, 2004 Lieutenant Colonel January 1, 2009 Colonel April 1, 2015 (Current as of June 2015)

13 COLONEL ROBERT D. BOWIE BIOGRAPHY U N I T E D S T A T E S A I R F O RCE Colonel Robert D. Bowie is the Vice Commander, 113th Wing, District of Columbia Air National Guard, Joint Base Andrews, Md. The Wing provides command, control, and oversight of two flying units, an Aerospace Control Alert (ACA) detachment, and several supporting units. The wing works in concert to support the Department of Defense through overseas combat deployments, airborne defense of our Nation, and global lift for our Nation s military and civilian leadership to achieve national strategic objectives. The 113th Wing also supports the District of Columbia through civil support missions such as disaster response, humanitarian assistance, security and safety during National events and substance-abuse reduction programs. Colonel Bowie entered the United States Air Force in 1988 through the Reserve Officers Training Corps before joining the District of Columbia Air National Guard in While stationed at Joint Base Andrews, he has held many positions including 113th Civil Engineer Squadron Commander, 113 th Wing Emergency Operations Center Director, and Joint Task Force District of Columbia Director of Logistics (JTF-J4) for the 57 th Presidential Inauguration. He has also served as the Air Force Civil Engineer focal point for Antiterrorism/Force Protection, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Readiness Challenge Competition, and the Critical Infrastructure Protection Program; Program Element Manager for Civil Engineer modernization, tactical shelters, and firefighter multimedia training; and lead action officer for the Civil Engineer Readiness Council, Civil Engineer Readiness Board and Small Arms Ranges. His most recent assignment, Colonel Bowie served as Commander of the 113th Wing, Mission Support Group, District of Columbia Air National Guard, located at Joint Base Andrews, Md. He supervised and led the full-time operations of five separate Squadrons and Flights including Civil Engineer, Force Support/Services, Security Forces, Logistics Readiness and Communications/Cyber. EDUCATION 1988 Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Mathematics, Carnegie Mellon University 1995 Squadron Officer School (Correspondence and In Residence) 1998 Master of Arts in Public Administration, Northern Michigan University 2005 Air Command Staff College (In Residence) 2012 Masters of Arts Degree in Strategic Studies, Air War College 1

14 ASSIGNMENTS 1. March June 1992, Electrical Design Engineer, Chief of SABER, 410th Civil Engineer Squadron, K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base, Mich. 2. June July 1994, Electrical Design Engineer, Chief of SABER, 65th Civil Engineer Squadron, Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal 3. July June 1996, Wartime Host Nation Center Engineer, Environmental Staff Engineer, 617th Regional Support Group, Sembach Air Base, Germany 4. June 1996 Oct. 1997, Chief, Command Infrastructure Branch, HQ United States Air Force Europe, Civil Engineer Directorate, Ramstein Air Base, Germany 5. Oct Nov. 1999, Civil Engineer Staff Programming Officer, Air National Guard Readiness Center, Civil Engineer Directorate, Andrews Air Force Base, Md. 6. Nov Jan. 2001, Readiness and ABO Program Manager, Readiness and Workforce Management Division, Office of the Civil Engineer, Installations and Logistics Directorate, Headquarters United States Air Force, Pentagon, Washington, D.C. 7. Jan July 2002, Deputy Base Civil Engineer. Environmental Manager, and Readiness Flight Chief, 113th Civil Engineer Squadron, Andrews Air Force Base, Md. 8. July Feb. 2004, Deputy Base Civil Engineer, Environmental Manager and Operations Flight Chief, 113th Civil Engineer Squadron, Andrews Air Force Base, Md. 9. Feb Nov. 2005, Base Civil Engineer, Environmental Manager, and Operations Flight Chief, 113th Civil Engineer Squadron, Andrews Air Force Base, Md. 10. Nov Oct. 2009, Base Civil Engineer and Commander, 113th Civil Engineer Squadron, Andrews Air Force Base, Md. 11. Oct May 2010, Mission Support Group Action Officer, Base Civil Engineer, and Commander, 113th Civil Engineer, Andrews Air Force Base, Md. 12. May July 2011, Base Civil Engineer and Deputy Commander, 113th Mission Support Group, Joint Base Andrews, Md. 13. July May 2012, Student, Air War College, Maxwell AFB, Ala. 14. May 2012 June 2013, Deputy Commander, 113th Mission Support Group, Joint Base Andrews, Md. 15. June 2013 Jan. 2016, Commander, 113th Mission Support Group, Joint Base Andrews, Md. 16. Jan Present, Vice Commander, 113th Wing, Joint Base Andrews, Md. MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS Meritorious Service Medal with five oak leaf clusters Air Force Commendation Medal with two devices oak leaf clusters Army Commendation Medal Air Force Achievement Medal with one oak leaf cluster Louisiana Cross of Merit Headquarters Air Forces Europe General Edwin W. Rawlings Award National Guard Bureau, Air National Guard Action Officer of the Year DC Air National Guard Major General Calvin G. Franklin Leadership Award Air National Guard Outstanding Civil Engineer Senior Military Manager of the Year Air Force Outstanding Civil Engineer Manager of the Year Award Air Reserve Component District of Columbia National Guard Military Family of the Year 2

15 EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION Second Lieutenant 22 December 1988 First Lieutenant 3 February 1991 Captain 3 February 1993 Major 1 June 2000 Lieutenant Colonel 22 November 2005 Colonel 14 June 2013 (Current as of January 2016) 3

16 United States Air Force Headquarters Air Force District of Washington FACT SHEET Air Force District of Washington Commander: Major General Darryl W. Burke Mission Contingency Response, Ceremonial Honors, and Operational Support...Across the Nation's Capital and Worldwide Vision Ready Airmen, Renowned for Excellence! Motto Pride...Teamwork...Success Background The Air Force District of Washington (AFDW) was reactivated in 2005 to address three broad objectives: Align the Air Force command structure in the National Capital Region (NCR) on par with that of our sister services; improve Air Force support to the Joint Force Headquarters-NCR (JFHQ-NCR); and, designate a single voice for Air Force cross-service issues in the NCR. AFDW is a direct reporting unit to Headquarters Air Force, reporting to the Chief of Staff of the Air Force. AFDW serves as the Air Force service component for coordination purposes to JFHQ-NCR and the supporting command to Joint Task Force NCR Medical (JTF- CapMed). When the JHFQ-NCR transitions to the Joint Task Force NCR (JTF-NCR), the 320th Air Expeditionary Wing (320 AEW) activates and becomes the Air Force service component of JTF-NCR. Normally, the Commander of AFDW serves as the Commander, 320 AEW. Air Force Mission Directive 13 delineates missions and assigned duties applicable to AFDW in both its worldwide Air Force service role and its JTF-NCR Air Force service component role. As one of USAF's three direct reporting units, AFDW executes Air Force operations and supports Joint Force and Inter-Agency operations in the NCR while providing superior support to combatant commanders and Air Force elements worldwide.

17 AFDW is responsible to organize, train, equip and provide forces for AEF deployment, provide ceremonial support, and conduct homeland operations as part of a Joint effort, within the NCR. Homeland operations include homeland defense, defense support to civil authorities, emergency preparedness, and support to National Special Security Events. AFDW exercises UCMJ authority over, and provides manpower, personnel, legal, chaplain, finance, logistics, and safety support for designated Air Force activities located within the NCR, selected Field Operating Agencies, and selected Air Force elements. This includes support for approximately 40,000 Air Force military and civilian members of more than 2,000 Air Force elements in more than 500 locations in 108 countries. This makes AFDW the leading edge of the Air Force as the organization continues its never-ending support of the world's greatest Air Force. Subordinate Organizations AFDW is the parent command to the 11th Wing, 79th Medical Wing, 844th Communications Group, and two ceremonial elements. The 11th Wing at Joint Base Andrews, Md., provides contingency rotary-wing airlift and base operating support to more than 50 tenant organizations. Through the U. S. Air Force Band and the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard, the 11th Wing also provides ceremonial and musical support throughout the NCR and worldwide. The 79th Medical Wing, headquartered at Andrews, consolidates the Air Force's NCR medical assets into one organization, providing regional care and support to JFHQ-NCR and JTF-CapMed operations. Finally, the 844th Communications Group at Andrews provides enhanced communications reliability, survivability, information capabilities, and user support in the NCR.

18 United States Air Force Headquarters Air Force District of Washington FACT SHEET Air Force District of Washington 58 th Presidential Inauguration Jan. 20, 2017 U.S. Air Force Support for the 58 th Presidential Inauguration Maj. Gen. Darryl W. Burke is Commander, Air Force District of Washington, Joint Base Andrews, Md. The Air Force District of Washington organizes trains and equips combat forces for the aerospace expeditionary forces, homeland operations, civil support, NCR national special security events and ceremonial events. Located on Joint Base Andrews, Md., AFDW is the parent command to the 11 th Wing, 79 th Medical Wing, 844 th Communications Group, and two ceremonial elements. Each of these units and their Airman are supporting the inauguration. Air Force support for the inauguration is a Total Force effort meaning the USAF team is comprised of Airmen from the active duty, Air National Guard and the Air Force Reserves. Three additional Joint Base Andrews units are part of the USAF s Total Force team Air Mobility Command s 89 th Airlift Wing, the Air National Guard s 113 th Wing, and the Reserve s 459 th Air Refueling Wing. The USAF will have more than 1,000 Airmen supporting inaugural events. The U.S. Air Force Band and Honor Guard will join Honor Cordons and marching units comprised of active duty, Reserve and Guard Airmen from across the National Capital Region and the Air Force Academy. Hundreds more Total Force Airmen will be supporting myriad command and control operations behind the scenes. AFDW serves as the Air Force service component to Joint Force Headquarters- National Capital Region (JFHQ-NCR) and the supporting command to Joint Task Force NCR Medical (JTF-CapMed). In that role, AFDW executes Air Force operations and supports Joint Force and Inter-Agency operations, such as presidential inaugurations and state funerals, in the NCR. When the JHFQ-NCR transitions to the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region (JTF-NCR), AFDW s 320 th Air Expeditionary Wing activates and becomes the Air Force service component of JTF-NCR. The Commander of AFDW also serves as the Commander, 320 AEW. Air Combat Command activated the 320 AEW as the Air Force Component Headquarters to JTF-NCR. The 320 AEW is providing an array of support to the inauguration.

19 Missions of the AFDW/USAF Total Force Team The 11 th Wing provides contingency rotary-wing airlift and base operating support to more than 50 tenant organizations. Through the U. S. Air Force Band and the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard, the 11 th Wing also provides ceremonial and musical support throughout the NCR and worldwide. The 79 th Medical Wing consolidates the Air Force's NCR medical assets into one organization, providing regional care and support to JFHQ-NCR and JTF-CapMed operations. The 844 th Communications Group at Andrews provides enhanced communications reliability, survivability, information capabilities, and user support in the NCR. The 89 th Airlift Wing provides global Special Air Mission airlift, logistics, aerial port and communications for the president, vice president, cabinet members, combatant commanders and other senior military and elected leaders as tasked by the White House, Air Force chief of staff and Air Mobility Command. Operated by the District of Columbia Air National Guard, the 113 th Wing is truly unique among all Air National Guard units. Known as the 'Capital Guardians,' the Wing provides air sovereignty forces to defend the Nation's Capital, and also provides fighter, airlift and support forces capable of local, national and global employment. The 459 th Air Refueling Wing supports Air Mobility Command's worldwide air refueling mission meeting the air refueling needs of all U.S. Air Force, Navy, Marine and selected allied nations' aircraft. In addition, members of 459 ARW are engaged in a cross section of combat support and aeromedical evacuation services for all U.S. military branches in times of peace, war, and national emergency, within the United States and abroad. It s a Joint Effort Joint Task Force - National Capital Region is a joint service command charged with coordinating all military ceremonial support for the presidential inaugural. As a joint command, it includes members from all branches of the armed forces of the United States. The U.S. military has participated in this important American tradition since April 30, 1789, when members of the U.S. Army, local militia units and Revolutionary War veterans escorted George Washington to his first inauguration ceremony at Federal Hall in New York City. Armed forces personnel provide ceremonial support to the 58 th presidential inauguration during the 10-day inaugural period from Jan. 15 to 24, This support comprises musical units, marching bands, color guards, salute batteries and honor cordons, which render appropriate ceremonial honors to the commander in chief. Approximately 5,000 service members are participating in ceremonial support roles during the inaugural period.

20 Maj. Gen. Bradley A. Becker, U.S. Army, Commander, JFHQ-NCR, is the Commander of JTF-NCR. Brig. Gen. George M. Degnon, U.S. Air Force, is assigned as the JTF-NCR Deputy, inaugural support, and Command Sgt. Maj. Paul E. Biggs, U.S. Army, serves as the JTF-NCR senior enlisted advisor. JTF-NCR closely coordinates with the Joint Congressional Committee on Inauguration Ceremonies and the Presidential Inaugural Committee. Military involvement in the presidential inauguration is a centuries-old tradition in which we honor our commander in chief, recognizing civilian control of the military, and celebrate democracy Inaugural Parade The 58 th Presidential Inauguration refers to the swearing-in ceremony that takes place on the Capitol steps on January 20, 2017, at noon. There are 133 units totaling close to 15,000 participants in the inaugural parade. There are 1,580 military members who make up a street cordon and line the parade route to render honors to the commander in chief as he passes. The assembly area stretches along the National Mall from 7 th to 14 th Streets. Historical Facts Historically, up to 5,000 total force military personnel have provided ceremonial support during the inaugural period, which is defined as the five days before and four days after the presidential inauguration. In the early 1950s, the Department of Defense established JTF-NCR (formerly the Armed Forces Inaugural Committee) as a joint military organization to oversee military ceremonial support to the inauguration. The first inaugural parade (President Eisenhower s in 1953) lasted more than five hours and remains the longest inaugural parade to date. President Eisenhower s 1957 inauguration consisted of close to 9,000 military personnel. President Kennedy s 1961 inaugural parade consisted of more than 15,000 military and 15,000 civilian personnel and took more than three hours to pass the reviewing stand. In addition, the military provided VIP escorts and supported three inaugural balls. In 1977, President Carter walked along Pennsylvania Avenue, which has since become a traditional practice for all newly-elected presidents. In 1985, President Reagan's second swearing-in ceremony on January 21 had to be held indoors and the parade was canceled. The outside temperature at noon was only seven degrees Fahrenheit.

21 The 2005 inaugural parade consisted of more than 10,000 personnel: 45 Marching Bands, 48 Marching Units, 17 Float Units, 14 Horse Units, 217 Horses, four Stationary Route Acts and three Roving Route acts. During the 2009 inauguration, President Obama became the first African American U.S. president, and attendance for the ceremony reached record numbers of approximately two million. For the first time, the committee opened the entire length of the National Mall as the public viewing area for the swearing-in ceremony. The 2009 parade consisted of more than 12,500 personnel: 51 Marching Bands, 55, Marching Units, 22 Float Units, 11 Horse Units, 217 horses For additional questions regarding the Air Force support to the 58th Presidential Inauguration, please contact AFDW Public Affairs at For additional questions regarding all other services or Joint efforts, please contact the JTF-NCR media line at

22 United States Air Force Headquarters Air Force District of Washington FACT SHEET 11 th Wing Commander: Colonel E. John Teichert About the 11 th Wing The 11th Wing is the host wing for Joint Base Andrews providing security, personnel, contracting, finance and infrastructure support for 6 Wings, 2 Headquarters, more than 80 tenant organizations, 148 geographically separated units, 6,500 Airmen in the Pentagon, as well as 60,000 Airmen and families in the national capital region and around the world. The 11th Wing supports contingency operations in our nation's capital with immediate response rotary-assets. It also provides security for the world's highest visibility flight line and is responsible for ceremonial support with the United States Air Force Band, Honor Guard and Air Force Arlington Chaplaincy. Mission Statement "Respond, Honor, Defend and Support...to project airpower and diplomacy from America's Airfield" Wing Vision "The Air Force's foremost Wing led by innovative Airmen, renowned for world-class mission execution" Motto "The Chief's Own" Wing Priorities Support: Joint Base Andrews, National Capital Region Execute: National Special Security Events, Contingency Response, Secretary of the Air Force/Chief of Staff of the Air Force Requirements, Deployment Taskings Care For: Airmen and Families Joint Base Andrews Basics First AF Flight: May 2, 1943 Total Force Strength: Approximately 14,000 Military (Active-duty, Guard, & Reserve): Approximately 12,000 Civilians: Approximately 2,300 Economic Impact: Approximately $1.2 billion Total Acreage: 6,853

23 Major Tenants Air Force District of Washington Naval Air Facility, Washington D.C. 89th Airlift Wing 79th Medical Wing 113th Wing (D.C. Air National Guard) 459th Air Refueling Wing (Air Force Reserve Command) Air National Guard Readiness Center 457th Airlift Squadron 744th Communications Squadron 844th Communications Group Army Jet Detachment Civil Air Patrol - Andrews Composite Squadron HQ D.C. Air National Guard National Guard Bureau Naval Communications Security Material Systems VMR, Detachment Andrews (United States Marine Corps) Point of Contact 11th Wing Public Affairs, William A. Jones III Building 1500 West Perimeter Road Suite 2330 Joint Base Andrews, MD Public Affairs Customer Service Command Information Photo Studio Broadcasting

24 United States Air Force Headquarters Air Force District of Washington FACT SHEET 811 th Operations Group About the 811 th Operations Group The proud professionals of the 811 th Operations Group provide continuous rotary-wing contingency response capability to the National Capital Region while simultaneously supporting regional and global customers with critical airfield infrastructure and aviation services. The group consists of two squadrons of highly skilled, experienced, and motivated aircrew and support personnel. The 1 st Helicopter Squadron executes the Air Force District of Washington s only flying mission and conducts distinguished visitor airlift missions. The 811 th Operations Support Squadron supports the no-fail contingency airlift mission and provides aviation related services to joint customers and aircrew world-wide. 811 th Operations Support Squadron The 811 th Operations Support Squadron delivers world-class aviation equipment, services, support, and training across the NCR. Support elements to the airlift mission include: helicopter maintenance, flying hour program management, formal aircrew syllabus training, simulator program management, aircrew flight equipment and development of tactics and plans. Additionally, the 811 OSS houses the Host Aviation Resource Management, which services the NCR and the AFDW world-wide mission for over 2,300 airmen. Finally, the squadron provides first-line weather maintenance on five geographically separated airfields. The 811 OSS was stood up in 2010 with the creation of the 811 th Operations Group. The services provided by the 811 OSS continued those provided by the inactivated 316 th Operations Support Squadron, which supported the 1 st Helicopter Squadron as well as the 89 th Airlift Wing s Special Airlift Missions under Air Mobility Command. 1 st Helicopter Squadron The 1 st Helicopter Squadron is the Air Force's largest operational helicopter squadron. The 1 HS operates the UH-1N Iroquois Huey conducting high-priority airlift missions and provides contingency response in the NCR. The squadron traces its helicopter heritage back to 1955, serving as the first Air Force rotary-wing squadron within the Washington, D.C. area. The unit also maintains the capability to provide defense support to civilian authorities in the event of a disaster. The 1 st Helicopter Squadron s original lineage can be traced back to the early 1940s. It was first constituted as the 1 st Fighter Reconnaissance Squadron on April 11, 1944 and was activated on April 20, The 1 st Fighter Reconnaissance Squadron operated out of Lakeland Airfield, Fl., under the Third Air Force, flying the P-51 Mustang.

25 On April 22, 1944, the squadron was reassigned to the 2 nd Air Commando Group and was redesignated the 1 st Fighter Squadron (Commando) on June 2, The squadron then deployed overseas to Kalaikunda, India on Dec. 14, 1944; Cox s Bazaar, India on Feb. 13, 1945; and back to Kalaikunda, India on May 10, While in India, the unit served in combat in the China-Burma-India Theater from Feb. 14 to May 9, The squadron converted to the F-6 Mustang, a reconnaissance variant of the P-51 World War II fighter, in 1945, before returning to the United States to Camp Kilmer, NJ, between October and November The squadron was inactivated on Nov. 12, 1945, and disbanded on Oct. 8, On July 1, 1969 the United States Air Force activated the 1 st Helicopter Squadron to assume control of a proud past of helicopter operations at Bolling AFB and Andrews AFB dating back to Aug. 5, 1955 from the inactivated 1001 st Helicopter Squadron. This included a long history of accident free hours and presidential airlift support for former President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Although the Air Force did not directly link the lineage of the 1001st Helicopter Squadron, it did consolidate the linage of the 1 st Fighter Reconnaissance Squadron and 1 HS on Sept. 19, Since its activation as the 1 HS, the unit has provided local airlift for senior military and civilian leaders, high-ranking dignitaries and distinguished visitors; Defense Support to Civil Authorities (DSCA); and emergency medical evacuation. One year later, August 1970, the 1402 nd Test Squadron from Dover AFB, Del., was integrated into the squadron, bringing along its CH-3E Jolly Green Giant aircraft. Over the next year, UH-1Fs were transferred, the CH-21s were retired and the unit received six more UH-1N Twin Huey helicopters in April On July 1, 1976, the squadron was reassigned to the 89 th Military Airlift Wing, Special Mission (later the 89 th Military Airlift Group, 89 th Military Airlift Wing); and to the 89 th Operations Group on July 12, Through the 80s, the squadron personnel increased while the unit continued to maintain safe and professional flying operations. On Sept. 30, 1980, the squadron became the only helicopter squadron to reach 100,000 accident-free flying hours. The 1 HS entered the 1990s equipped with 21 UH-1N helicopters and in 1991, the unit reached its 150,000 th accident-free flying hour. The unit reached another milestone on March 30, 2001 when former U.S. Vice President Richard Cheney honored the squadron s 200,000th accident-free flying hour. In June 2006, the 1 HS was assigned under the 316 th Wing, which became the host unit of Andrews Air Force Base. On Oct. 1, 2009, Andrews Air Force Base became Joint Base Andrews, and one year later, in October 2010, the 316 th Wing was inactivated and the 11 th Wing, formerly the host wing at Bolling AFB, transferred as the host wing to JBA. Since then the 1 st HS has fallen under the 11 th Wing.

26 On Sept. 13, 2010, the squadron received the U.S. Air Force Verne Orr Award, which is presented annually to a unit or organization that most effectively uses its resources to accomplish the Air Force mission. Assignments Third Air Force, April, 20, nd Air Commando Group, April 22, 1944 Nov. 12, st Composite Wing, July 1, th Military Airlift Wing, Special Mission, July 1, th Operations Group, July 12, th Wing th Wing Present Stations Lakeland Airfield, FL, April 20, 1944 Cross City Airfield, FL, June 12, 1944 Alachua Airfield, FL, June 21, 1944 Drew Field, FL, Aug. 17, 1944 Lakeland Airfield, FL, Aug. 22 Oct. 23, 1944 Kalaikunda, India, Dec. 14, 1944 Cox s Bazaar, India, Feb. 13, 1945 Kalaikunda, India, May 10 Oct. 22, 1945 Camp Kilmer, NJ, Nov , 1945 Bolling AFB, DC, Oct. 1, 1957 June 30, 1969 Andrews AFB, MD, July 1, 1969 Present

27 United States Air Force Headquarters Air Force District of Washington FACT SHEET 11 th Operations Group Commander: Colonel Jon T. Julian The 11th Operations Group The 11th Operations Group, a mission unit at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, is part of the historic 11th Wing. The 11th OG supervises the operations and scheduling of the Air Force's premier ceremonial, musical, and chaplain units. The United States Air Force Band The United States Air Force Band is the premier musical organization of the U.S. Air Force. Stationed on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling at historic Hangar II, the band's official military life began Sept. 24, 1941, with the formation of the Bolling Army Air Forces Band. Through numerous international concert tours with performances in more than 50 countries and 42 world capitals, the band has come to be known as "America's International Musical Ambassadors." Also, the band entertains troops deployed overseas and presents concerts from coast to coast through local performances and national concert tours. The band's ensembles include the Air Force Strings, Airmen of Note, Ceremonial Brass, Concert Band, Max Impact and Singing Sergeants. Collectively, these groups present more than 2,000 live performances annually. Guest Artist Series - The highly acclaimed Guest Artist Series is held on Sunday afternoons in February and March at the 3,700-seat Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall in Washington,D.C. Summer Concert Series - The band's popular Summer Concert Series is held regularly during June, July and August at the Air Force Memorial and at other locations in the National Capital Region. Jazz Heritage Series This series is presented each fall, and features the Airmen of Note in concert with the world's foremost jazz artists. Annual Holiday Concerts - Presented the first weekend each December. In addition to regular programs in the National Capital Region, the USAF Band can be heard in performances at area high schools, colleges, universities and concert halls. Chaplaincy at Arlington National Cemetery Paying final respects to departed heroes, Air Force chaplains and chaplain assistants provide spiritual care and guidance to families as they commemorate their departed family members. They help provide the "final tribute on behalf of a grateful nation" in over 1,000 chapel and graveside funeral services annually at the nation's premier military shrine.

28 The United States Air Force Honor Guard The United States Air Force Honor Guard is home to more than 200 men and women directly responsible for providing final military funeral honors at Arlington National Cemetery. "Sharp, crisp, and motionless," the members of the USAF Honor Guard are also called upon to train other Air Force base honor guards, and to support State Funeral plans any where they may occur. Members of the Honor Guard represent the Air Force in a variety of military and civilian ceremonies conducted throughout Washington, D.C., including events at the White House, Pentagon, Arlington National Cemetery and the Tomb of the Unknowns. The Honor Guard also operates the Air Force's only precision drill team, which is dedicated to inspiring Air Force awareness among military and civilian audiences. Through its complex drill routines, the drill team attempts to personify the integrity, discipline, teamwork, and professionalism of every military mission.

29 United States Air Force Headquarters Air Force District of Washington FACT SHEET U.S. Air Force Band Commander: Colonel Larry Lang About the U.S. Air Force Band The U.S. Air Force Band is the Air Force's premier musical organization. The excellence demonstrated by the band's Airmen musicians is a reflection of the excellence carried out 24 hours a day by Airmen stationed around the globe. Each member is proud to represent all Airmen, whose selfless service and sacrifices ensure the freedoms we enjoy as citizens of the United States of America. Since its formation in 1941, this world-class organization has inspired billions of listeners through its exhilarating music, engaging concerts and masterful recordings and continues to positively impact the global community. Mission The Air Force Band honors those who have served, inspires American citizens to heightened patriotism and service, and positively impacts the global community on behalf of the Air Force and the United States of America. Vision World-Class Air Force Communicators using the power of music to: inspire our audiences worldwide, create innovative products and programs, and represent Air Force excellence. Through world-class musical presentations and ceremonies, the Air Force Band helps create bonds between the United States and the worldwide community. Using music to bridge language, cultural, societal and socio-economic differences, the band's performances advance international relationships and inspire positive and long-lasting impressions of the Air Force and the United States of America. Performances - Global reach to billions through television, radio and the Internet. - Congressionally-mandated support of ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery. - Presentations at high-level events (including events for the President, Vice-President, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Secretary of the Air Force and Chief of Staff of the Air Force), national outreach events and global deployments. - Performances designed to enhance morale and esprit de corps of our military service members and their families. - Annual performance tours throughout the U.S.

30 Ensembles Air Force Strings - The Air Force Strings is one of the most diverse and flexible units of the Air Force Band. This wideranging flexibility allows the ensemble to musically respond to the requirements of almost any occasion and provide an enjoyable experience for everyone. A key element of its mission is to entertain audiences at high-level protocol events in a formation known as the Strolling Strings. On other occasions it performs as the Air Force String Orchestra, presenting the standard works of the classical repertoire for strings. The ensemble often joins forces with members of the Air Force Concert Band, Singing Sergeants and Airmen of Note, to form the Air Force Chamber, Symphony and Jazz Orchestras. Additionally, members of the Air Force Strings appear regularly as soloists, and in duo, trio and string quartet ensembles, to present chamber concert performances, and provide quality entertainment and ambient music for official protocol functions. Airmen of Note - The Airmen of Note is the premier jazz ensemble of the Air Force. Created in 1950 to carry on the tradition of Major Glenn Miller's Army Air Corps dance band, today the Note features 18 of the most talented jazz musicians in the country and is one of the last touring big bands. As a result, it has earned an international reputation as one of the finest and most versatile big bands of its kind in the world. Ceremonial Brass - Brass music has played an important role in public gatherings and ceremonies for hundreds of years. Military leaders have always been keenly aware of the strength and carrying power of brass and percussion instruments and have often chosen them to provide signals, alarms, and other ceremonial and concert music. Today, amidst the great monuments that celebrate our nation's history, The Air Force Ceremonial Brass continues this ancient tradition by providing the finest musical support for state arrivals at the White House, full honor arrivals for foreign dignitaries at the Pentagon, retirements, changes of command, awards ceremonies, patriotic programs and funerals at Arlington National Cemetery. Concert Band - The largest musical ensemble of the Air Force Band is the Concert Band. This world-class symphonic wind ensemble presents over 100 concerts annually and performs a wide variety of repertoire from light classics, popular favorites and instrumental features, to classical transcriptions and original works for the band idiom. Its members represent the best-of-the-

31 best in musical talent and education within the Air Force. Remaining true to the Air Force's pioneering spirit, the Concert Band has established an international reputation as a champion of new works for band, with dozens of world premieres to its credit. In fact, the band sponsors a biennial competition to ensure that new compositions will continue to be produced. Max Impact - Max Impact is the premier rock band of the Air Force. The band's six members perform exciting classic and current rock and country hits, as well as patriotic favorites and original music. Max Impact is one of the Air Force's most powerful, successful and highly-utilized strategic communication assets. At home or abroad, their high-energy performances assist in enhancing troop morale, building partnership capacities with local and foreign communities, increasing recruiting and retention efforts and inspiring patriotism using effective and powerful music. Singing Sergeants - The Singing Sergeants, the official chorus of the Air Force, is one of the world's most versatile and traveled choral organizations. Originally formed in 1945 from the ranks of the Army Air Forces Band, the chorus has a long heritage of excellence. It is comprised of 18 professional Airmen-vocalists, recruited from the finest colleges, universities and music conservatories to serve as active-duty musicians in the Air Force.

32 United States Air Force Headquarters Air Force District of Washington FACT SHEET U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Commander: Major Peter A. Tritsch About the Air Force Honor Guard Since the Air Force's earliest years, the Air Force Honor Guard has led the way as representatives of all Airmen serving around the world. The men and women of the Air Force Honor Guard represent every member, both past and present, of the Air Force. Now, as one of the Air Force's oldest organizations, the Honor Guard continues to serve the Chief of Staff of the Air Force as the face of the Air Force to the American and global public. Airmen of every enlisted rank, and both company and field grade officers, volunteer and are competitively selected from their peers in more than 200 different Air Force career fields to serve in the Honor Guard, making the Honor Guard the standard for discipline and military professionalism. Mission The mission of the Air Force Honor Guard is to represent Airmen to the American public and the world. Vision The vision of the Air Force Honor Guard is to ensure a legacy of Airmen who promote the mission, protect the standards, perfect the image and preserve the heritage of the organization. History The Air Force Honor Guard originated in 1948 when Headquarters Command, U.S. Air Force, directed the creation of an elite ceremonial unit. The ceremonial unit was activated within the 1100th Air Police Squadron at Bolling AFB, Washington, D.C., with the responsibility of maintaining an Air Force ceremonial capability in the National Capital Region. The Honor Guard officially became a separate squadron in 1972, and the unit remains at the base now known as Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C. Now, the Air Force Honor Guard has evolved into a selectively manned unit with more than 210 ceremonial guardsmen and support personnel. Organizationally, the Air Force Honor Guard consists of four ceremonial flights, made up of Colors, Bearers, Firing Party and Parade Flight qualified personnel. The Air Force Honor Guard also operates the Air Force Drill Team. Together, the ceremonial flights perform an average of 10 ceremonies per day, and more than 2,500 ceremonies annually.

33 About the Elements Colors - The Colors Flight displays and guards the Nation's flag, Air Force flag and flags of the many visiting dignitaries' native countries. The flight presents the colors for both Air Force specific events and with other services' honor guards for joint service missions. These teams generally consist of four individuals. The two outermost are rifle guards and serve as protectors of the colors, which are carried by the two individuals in the middle. The individual on the right carries the Nation's flag and the other carries the Air Force flag. This tradition dates back to the origins of warfare. The battle streamers hanging from the Air Force flag represent every conflict and campaign the Air Force has fought in since its birth in the Army Aeronautical Division in Their total weight is nearly 40 pounds. There are ceremonies in which additional flags are presented as well. Body Bearers - The Body Bearers element participates in Air Force, joint service, and state funerals by carrying the remains of deceased service members, their dependents, senior or national leaders to their final resting places at Arlington National Cemetery. The bearers begin by removing the casket from the caisson used to transport the deceased to the gravesite. The caskets generally weigh from 450 to 600 pounds, but there are exceptions, when some caskets have been known to exceed 900 pounds. They then carry the fallen to the gravesite while keeping the casket perfectly level and without showing any visible signs of strain as military bearing must be maintained at all times. The length of the carry can easily exceed 60 yards. Once the grave-site is reached, their duties continue by holding the flag taut and level at rigid attention until the service is complete. Next, the flag is folded and presented to the next-ofkin. Additionally, the bearers serve in the Awards Bearers and Wreath Bearers capacities for many ceremonies throughout the National Capital Region. Firing Party - Firing Party performs the firing of three volleys (commonly referred to as the "21-gun salute") during a funeral service at Arlington National Cemetery. These seven-man teams fire their three rounds in perfect unison honoring the fallen. Historically, three volleys of rifle fire were fired to indicate that the casualties had been cared for in a combat environment, and that the fighting could resume. As time passed, these volleys became an official military custom that survives to this day. The Firing Party trains two to six hours each day depending on scheduled commitments. Parade Flight - The newest component of the Air Force Honor Guard is the Parade Flight. This flight was developed by former Honor Guard commander Lt. Col. Raymond Powell to give the Honor Guard the capability to engage in community based

34 parades across the country. The marching unit, lead by a flight officer, steps in unison and formation with M-14 rifles for parades, ceremonies and various other events upon request. The size of the flight can vary to accommodate the event. The largest marching flight is the inaugural unit of 81 Airmen in a formation of nine Airmen across and nine Airmen deep. Training Flight - The mission of the Training Flight is to provide comprehensive training support and standardization for the rendering of military honors for the Air Force Honor Guard and base honor guards worldwide. The training flight runs the eightweek basic technical training course for all newly assigned members to the Honor Guard, and the ten-day in-residence/mobile training team course for base honor guards. The training flight also encompasses the Standardization and Evaluation, Honor Guard Recruiting and Force Development sections of the Honor Guard. Through effective and thorough evaluations on all ceremonies performed in the National Capital Region and beyond, the Standardization and Evaluation team is responsible for the preservation of our written guidelines, procedures and operating instructions. Drill Team - The Drill Team is the traveling component of the Air Force Honor Guard. Their mission is to promote the Air Force mission by showcasing drill performances at public and military venues to recruit, retain, and inspire Airmen. The team performs drill movements with a fully-functional M-1 rifle in intricate, constantly changing formations. They support the Air Force Recruiting Service as the official Ambassadors in Blue. The Honor Guard Drill Team is known around the world for their precision, discipline, and sheer ability to inspire awe. About the Support Functions Technical Training School - The Air Force Honor Guard operates a Technical Training School located on-site. The eight-week training program teaches drill, discipline and standards to all incoming ceremonial guardsmen and women. The school is mandated by the Air Education and Training Command curriculum. The unit provides indoor and outdoor training areas with structures and equipment to simulate locations in Arlington National Cemetery. Armory - The Honor Guard operates its own armory on-site. The facility is responsible for every weapon as well as managing the unit's five-vehicle fleet. The armory protects, secures and maintains over two-million dollars worth of weapons, ordinance, vehicles and other resources used in more than 2,500 ceremonies the Honor Guard performs every year. The personnel are responsible for weapon safety and accountability, and must ensure strict adherence of DoD, Air Force and Honor Guard policy and directives. There are four different weapons housed in this particular armory: the Springfield 1903, which is the primary weapon of Color Teams, the Garand M-1, used by the Drill Team and for

35 presidential ceremonies, the Grand M-14, used by the Firing Party and the Ceremonial Flight, and finally, the Smith & Wesson.38 Cal. M-15 that serves as the Noncommissioned Officer's sidearm along with the Beretta Model 92F M9 that serves as the Armorer's sidearm.

36 United States Air Force Headquarters Air Force District of Washington FACT SHEET 79 th Medical Wing Commander: Colonel Sharon R. Bannister About the 79 th Medical Wing The 79th Medical Wing has oversight for medical care at Air Force bases and work sites across Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Virginia. The 79 MDW is a mission partner on Joint Base Andrews, with two subordinate units, the 779th Medical Group, located on Joint Base Andrews, and the 579th Medical Group, located on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling. Additionally, these groups have medics working across the National Capital Region, including Walter Reed Army Medical Center, National Naval Medical Center, Fort Belvoir, Fort Meade and the Pentagon. A unique capability of the Wing is seen in the 779th Aeromedical Staging Facility. The 779 ASF serves as the primary East Coast hub for aeromedical evacuation aircraft returning sick or injured patients from Europe to the U.S. for care. This is the busiest gateway in the U.S. for patients awaiting transportation back to their home stations. The 79 MDW, together with our Army and Navy partners, is fully engaged with Joint Task Force National Capital Region Medical in the planning and delivery of integrated worldclass health care in the NCR. The Wing also executes the organizing, training, equipping and providing forces for Air and Space Expeditionary Force deployments, homeland operations and support of joint operations within the NCR. They currently have personnel deployed throughout the world, including Germany, Iraq, Afghanistan, United Arab Emerates, Qatar, Kuwait and Honduras. The Wing performs its mission with 1,475 military and civilian employees who provide quality health care to more than 400,000 beneficiaries in the NCR, with an annual budget of $59 million. Since 2006, the Wing has been dutifully supported by the Air Force Guard and Reserves. As a subordinate unit of the Air Force District of Washington, the members of the 79 MDW are privileged to support state funerals, inaugurations and State of the Union Addresses. The face of Air Force medicine in the NCR is changing, but it continues to evolve to meet the needs of our community by "providing the right care, in the right way, supporting readiness here and around the world." Mission To provide the right care, in the right way, supporting readiness here and around the world.

37 Collective Vision Serving Others and Enjoying Our Service Core Competencies Full range healthcare integrated with those of the Army and Navy Commander's Focus Operational Excellence, Leadership Development, Recapitalization 79th Medical Wing Basics Higher Headquarters: Air Force District of Washington Origins: Activated May 12, 2006 as the Air Force's second medical wing Location: Joint Base Andrews, Md. Total Force Strength: 1,475

38 United States Air Force Headquarters Air Force District of Washington FACT SHEET 844 th Communications Group Commander: Colonel Bradley Barnhart About the 844 th Communications Group Located at Joint Base Andrews, Md., the 844th Communications Group provides communications and information support to Air Force National Capitol Region warfighters, including Headquarters Air Force District of Washington, the 11th Wing, 79th Medical Wing and 316th Wing, and various other organizations throughout the NCR. The 844CG was activated on 7 June, 2006, as a result of Air Force restructuring efforts in the post 9/11-era. The Group s formation was largely based upon the need to centralize and align all facets of communications services, products and personnel at three separate locations, under one responsible commander. The 844CG is comprised of two divisions: the 744th Communications Squadron at Joint Base Andrews and the 844th Communications Squadron located at the Pentagon. Of the more than 900 personnel assigned to the 844 CG, roughly 60 percent are contractors, 30 percent are military and 10 percent are government civilians. The 844CG extends communications support and IT systems and services to 25,000 customers located at more than six sites within the NCR. They provide enhanced communications reliability, survivability, information capabilities, and user support, delivering uninterrupted, around-the-clock communications and IT systems and services to the National Military Command Center, Headquarters United States Air Force, six wings, 76 tenant units, including Special Air Missions directly supporting the President of the United States and other senior leaders. They provide executive travel communications support to the Secretary of Defense, the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Chief of Staff, United States Air Force. Mission The overall mission of the 844CG and its two subordinate squadrons is to enable their customers to perform the mission through superior information management and technology. Vision The Group s strategic vision is to advance the mission effectiveness of the Department of Defense Senior Leadership and the Air Force within the two states and the District of Columbia that comprise the National Capital Region -- to be the Command and Control and Information Technology provider of choice.

39 United States Air Force Air Force Reserve Component FACT SHEET 459 th Air Refueling Wing Unit Designation 459th Air Refueling Wing, Joint Base Andrews, Md. Mission The mission of the 459th Air Refueling Wing is to recruit, train, equip, challenge, mentor and reward the men and women of the unit to be AFRC's #1 Wing to provide safe, sustained, outstanding service to ourselves, our communities and nation. Parent Unit 4th Air Force Commander's Name Col. David Owens Subordinate Units 459 OG, 459 OSF, 756 ARS, 459 AES, 459 ASTS, 459 AMDS, 459 MXG, 459 MOF, 459 AMS, 459 MXS, 759 LRF, 459 MSG, 459 FSS, 459 CF, 459 LRF, 459 CES, 459 SFS, 69 APS Gaining Command Air Mobility Command Type of Aircraft Flown KC-135R Stratotanker Major Operations and Exercises World War II, Vietnam, Desert Storm, Noble Eagle, Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. Significant Unit History The World War II predecessor to the 459th Air Refueling Wing was the 459th Bombardment Group (Heavy). The unit was constituted on May 19, 1943, and activated on July 1, 1943 at Alamogordo Army Air Field, New Mexico. The 459th Bombardment Group was assigned four bombardment squadrons: the 756th, 757th, 758th, and 759th. After training for six months on the B-24 bomber in New Mexico, Utah, Arizona, and

40 Massachusetts, the 459th Bombardment Group was sent to Giulia Airfield, Italy for the war. As part of the 304th Wing, Fifteenth Air Force, the 459th Bombardment Group engaged in nearly 200 strategic bombardment missions between March 1944 and April Targets were oil refineries, munitions, and aircraft factories, industrial areas, airfields, and communications centers in France, Germany, Austria, and other southern and eastern European nations. The 459th Bombardment Group returned home in August 1945, and was inactivated on August 28, 1945, at Sioux Falls Army Air Field, South Dakota. On April 19, 1947, the 459th Bombardment Group was activated at Long Beach Army Air Field, California. In June 1949, the organization was redesignated the 459th Bombardment Group Medium and transferred to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona where it remained until being inactivated on 16 Jun The Reserve flying mission began at Andrews AFB in the summer of 1954, when the 756th Troop Carrier Squadron was activated and equipped with the C-46 aircraft. Nearly 8 months later, the unit had grown enough to activate its parent organization, the 459th Troop Carrier Group (formerly 459th Bombardment Group) and its parent the 459th Troop Carrier Wing. Later that year, another squadron, the 757th Troop Carrier Squadron was activated at Byrd Field, Richmond, Virginia and assigned to the Group. A third flying unit, the 758th Troop Carrier Squadron, was added in 1957 and equipped with the C-119 "Flying Boxcar" at Greater Pittsburgh Airport, Pennsylvania. In November of 1957, the 757th relocated from Byrd Field to Youngstown Municipal Airport, Ohio. On July 1, 1966, the 459th was redesignated 459th Military Airlift Wing and converted to a strategic, long-range mission with the C-124 "Globemaster" aircraft. In June 1971, the 459th converted to the C-130 "Hercules" and was redesignated as the 459th Tactical Airlift Wing. In December 1974, with the consolidation of all Air Force strategic and tactical airlift resources under a single manager, the 459th's active duty gaining command switched from Tactical Air Command to Military Airlift Command. In July 1986, the Wing converted to the Lockheed C-141B "Starlifter" aircraft. The conversion resulted in an increase of Wing personnel at Andrews from 900 to a level of almost 1,600. Since its activation, the 459th participated in many exercises and contingencies to include: OPERATION DESERT SHIELD/DESERT STORM, OPERATIONS NORTHERN and SOUTHERN WATCH, OPERATION NOBLE ANVIL (the American component of OPERATION ALLIED FORCE), OPERATION NOBLE EAGLE, OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM, and OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM. As a result of these operations, the Wing has participated in places around the globe to include: Iraq, Afghanistan, Cuba, Bosnia and Kosovo. The 459th Airlift Wing converted to the Air Refueling mission on October 1, This also resulted in a conversion from the C-141 aircraft to the Boeing KC-135R "Stratotanker". The wing was also reassigned from 22nd Air Force to 4th Air Force.

41 Awards and Decorations: Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (Six times); Armed Forces Expeditionary Streamer (Grenada); Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Bestowed Honors: Authorized to display awards earned by the 459th Operations Group prior to January 26, European, African, Middle Eastern Campaign Streamers (10) (Air Offensive Europe, Rome Arno, Normandy, Northern France, Southern France, North Appenines, Rhineland, Central Europe, Po Valley, and Air Combat EAME Theater.) Decorations Distinguished Unit Citation - Bad Voslau Austria Number of Personnel Assigned More than 1300

42 FACT SHEET National Guard Involvement 58th Presidential Inauguration More than 7,500 Citizen-Soldiers and Airmen from nearly 40 states and territories across the U.S. will join the District of Columbia National Guard to supplement security, communications, logistical support, medical assistance and other support to civilian authorities during the 58th Presidential Inauguration. Joint Task Force-District of Columbia (JTF-DC) was created to organize and provide National Guard support at the request of local civil authorities. National Guard Soldiers and Airmen will provide traffic control, crowd management, transportation, communication, medical and logistical support, among other duties, at the request of civil authorities. The National Guard is home to a wide variety of capabilities, which can seamlessly integrate with our interagency partners to enhance inauguration support capabilities. Several hundred National Guard members are also preparing to provide ceremonial support to the 58th Presidential Inauguration, which includes marching in the Inaugural parade and rendering the first National Guard salute to the President. The 113 th Wing Capital Guardians, a District of Columbia Air National Guard unit located at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, will lead the air sovereignty effort through North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). The 113th Wing's 24/7/365 mission is to protect U.S. airspace with around-the-clock rapid response to airborne threats and air emergencies. Since 9/11, the D.C. Air National Guard's F-16s are at the ready as part of a multi-layered air defense system for the nation's capital. By the Numbers The District of Columbia National Guard has more than 1,700 National Guard Soldiers and Airmen providing a myriad of support to the inauguration. 1,600 Pennsylvania Army and Air National Guard personnel are providing security, traffic control and crowd management for the presidential inauguration. The West Virginia National Guard is providing 650 Guard personnel to provide for the safety and security of those attending the inauguration. The Maryland National Guard is providing nearly 400 Air and Army National Guard members to support traffic flow and facilitate crowd ease of movement. The Kentucky National Guard has more than 200 Guard personnel assisting with the movement of people in and around the monuments on the National Mall. More than 300 personnel from the Florida National Guard will participate in the presidential inauguration.

43 More than 150 personnel from the Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands National Guard will be on hand to ensure safety and well-being of those participating in the inaugural events. Soldiers and Airmen from Alaska, Alabama, Michigan, Mississippi, Texas, Oregon, and Utah will provide public safety, logistical, medical and public affairs support to the 58th Presidential Inauguration. Air National Guard members from Iowa, Rhode Island, North Carolina, and Tennessee are sending personnel and their deployable kitchen assets. The New York National Guard, the home state of President-elect Donald Trump, is sending 10 National Guard personnel to assist JTF-DC. The Indiana National Guard, the home state of Vice President-elect Mike Pence, is sending 30 Army and Air National Guard personnel to assist JTF-DC. Participating National Guards: Alabama, Arizona, California, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virgin Islands, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming. For Media Queries Joint Task Force-District of Columbia Public Affairs, Media Relations Branch Phone: (202) Last Updated: December 6, 2016

44 United States Air Force Air Force District of Washington MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 3, 2017 MEDIA CONTACT Maj. Rob Sperling Deputy Director of Public Affairs Air Force Media Day: U.S. Air Force prepares to support Inauguration JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. Media are invited to observe demonstrations and interview senior leaders and subject matter experts from the various Air Force components arrayed to support the 58 th Presidential Inauguration Jan. 13, Approximately 1,000 Air Force members including the U.S. Air Force Band and Honor Guard, representatives from the Air Force District of Washington, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard and U.S. Air Force Academy will provide ceremonial support for the inaugural parade and cordon. An additional 300 Air Force members will provide behindthe-scenes support assisting with planning, security, logistics, personnel and medical support. Air Force Media Day will include an Inaugural Parade demonstration of the Air Force component of the parade, as well as demonstrations of the other supporting Air Force missions, including military working dogs, explosive detection, security support, medical and several others. Air Force leaders and Airmen participating in the 58 th Presidential Inauguration will be available for interview throughout the day per the attached schedule of events. Media wanting to cover the event are asked to RSVP to Air Force District of Washington Public Affairs at by 4 p.m., Jan. 9. Please include any special requests for interviews in the RSVP. Media covering the event will need to arrive at the Virginia Gate by 5 a.m. Jan. 13 for escort to the flightline. News agencies wishing to bring satellite trucks will need to arrive at the Pearl Harbor Gate at 3:30 a.m. to be screened by security and escorted to the flightline. Please see attached schedule for full list of demonstrations and those available for interview. # # # Vigilance Precision Global Impact