SHOOT, MOVE, COMMUNICATE!

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1 June 2013 Idaho Air Guard Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho First Class or Not at All SHOOT, MOVE, COMMUNICATE! By Tech. Sgt. Sarah Pokorney 124th Fighter Wing Public Affairs ORCHARD COMBAT TRAIN- ING CENTER, Idaho -- Two Airmen barked SET! as they skidded to a halt and assumed a ready position with rifles raised behind the remains of a silver sedan riddled with gunshot holes. As the dust settled, the Airmen heard two teammates behind them yell, COV- ER! and they responded with READY! Their teammates yelled MOVE! as shots from simulated enemy fire rang out and they bolted for a pile of rocks ahead. After reaching cover, they yelled SET! to tell their wingmen they succeeded. The process started all over again, with one team per cycle, until they reached their destination at the end of the course. Senior Airman Amber McLeod from the 124th Security Forces Squadron controls a building, and then takes cover in a doorway, communicating her next move to two other guardsmen during specialized training at the Orchard Combat Training Center May 5. (Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Becky Vanshur) Airman 1st Class Trentan Freriches, front, and Staff Sgt. Eric Sonderman from the 124th Security Forces Squadron participate in a Shoot, Move, Communicate course that teaches proper cover and communication skills for specific scenarios. The specialized training took place at the Orchard Combat Training Center near Gowen Field, Idaho, May 5. (Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Becky Vanshur) This scenario played out over and over during the day as 37 Airmen of the 124th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) completed their first 124th Fighter Wing Shoot, Move, Communicate training course at the Orchard Combat Training Center near Gowen Field, Idaho, May 5. While one person moves, someone is always covering them until they reach their destination, said Airman 1st Class Jarad Torres, a guardsman from the 124th SFS, who participated in the training. This training teaches these guardsmen to react to a hostile shooter by using cover and effective communication to maneuver and engage the target. It is a new annual training requirement throughout the Air Force so that National Guard and active duty security forces can deploy together with the same training and work as a cohesive team in a combat situation. The benefit of being out in the field is that we have obstacles similar to the deployed environment. We have actual buildings to use here. We can actually set up and use these buildings instead of having to visual- ize a scenario, said Tech. Sgt. Jason D Elia, 124th SFS Active Shooter and Shoot, Move, Communicate training instructor. The course at the Orchard Combat Training Center included an outdoor range where Airmen darted through dirt and sagebrush in search of cover while simulated enemy fire rained down from shooters perched on cliffs on either side of the course and from atop a two-story plywood structure. The course also offered a more urban scenario where the troops applied the Shoot, Move, Communicate principals while their teams navigated through unfamiliar buildings to engage enemies. Later in the day, the trainees played out these scenarios and engage their enemies with simulated rounds that are similar to paint ball bullets, which allow the Airmen to know if they ve been hit because: 1) they hurt and 2) they leave a mark. This simulated fire provides the most realistic setting because the trainees are actually firing shots and being shot at while practicing their new skills. SEE MORE PHOTOS AT AND tjune 2013t1

2 THE BEACON is the official newsletter of the 124th Fighter Wing, Idaho Air National Guard. It is published monthly by the wing public affairs office. Views expressed may not be those of the U.S. Air Force, Air National Guard, Department of Defense or U.S. government. THE BEACON STAFF WING COMMANDER Col. Michael Nolan PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER Lt. Col. Gary A. Daniel PUBLIC AFFAIRS NCOIC Master Sgt. Tom Gloeckle PUBLIC AFFAIRS STAFF Tech. Sgt. Sarah Pokorney Editor, Tech. Sgt. Becky Vanshur Staff Sgt. Robert Barney 124TH FIGHTER WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS 3787 Aeronca St. Boise, ID Voice (208) Fax (208) US MORE NEWS. FEATURES. EASY MAILING ADDRESS UPDATES & MORE ONLINE AT: FACEBOOK: Share you Air National Guard related news, photos and links at SARC: Sexual Assault Response: Safe Helpline Internet: Landline: Text: (CONUS) or (OCONUS) JFHQ &124th FW SARC Lt. Col. Mike Knowles Cell: WING SAFETY Safe n Sound - All Year Around Senior Master Sgt. Becky Hawk 124th Chief Ground Safety The 101 Critical Days of Summer Safe n Sound - All Year Around campaign runs until 3 September. Idaho has an abundance of recreational opportunities to enjoy during the summer months, but it s crucial to enjoy them safely. Every recreational opportunity has its own special set of safety considerations. Idaho s vast remote sections of wilderness, national forests, rivers, lakes and national parks provide great opportunities for camping, hiking, fishing, mountain biking, ATVing and an array of other activities. Yet every year people get lost or injured out there because they are inadequately prepared or lack proper equipment. Motorcyclists can enjoy endless miles of scenic roads in Idaho-- enjoy them safely. If you enjoy boating, ensure you have the required safety equipment in your boats. This includes a personal floatation device (PFD) for each person in the boat. You can have your boat inspected by the local Coast Guard Auxiliary to ensure it is properly equipped. The mixture of summer temperatures and the dry climate are a perfect combination for heat-related illnesses and injuries. Make sure you bring plenty of water and stay hydrated at all times. Also, know your physical limitations - take frequent breaks to enjoy the scenery and drink water. If you are planning an extended trip make sure there will be water available on your route and that you have a means to filter or purify your water to prevent water-borne illnesses such as giardia. Maintain your situational awareness at all times when enjoying Idaho public lands to prevent getting lost or stranded. Plan your trip ahead of time, have an accurate map or GPS (and know how to use it), and let someone not going on the trip know your plan and when to expect you home. Prevent encounters with wildlife and know how to properly respond in the event of an encounter. For more information on the recreational opportunities available in the local area, get in touch with the Idaho Parks and Recreation center. I highly encourage everyone to get out and enjoy all the recreational opportunities available here in Idaho, but do so safely! Changes to the Wingman Trophy Standings! Wingman Cup Standings Overall Mission Support Group Maintenance Group Fighter Wing Staff Medical Group Operations Group Group Scoring Areas: 1.Percentage of passing fit test scores 2.Group relay race results (held annually on family day) 3.OPR/EPR (percent current)4. Total Force Awareness Training (TFAT) which includes Tier 2A Training (usually accomplished on ADLS) 5.Individual Medical Readiness (percentage complete) 6.Unit self assessment (validated by Consolidated Unit Inspection results) 2 thttp://bit.ly/124beacon t June

3 PERSCO School saves over $12,000 By Lt. Col. Gary A. Daniel 124th Fighter Wing Public Affairs BOISE, Idaho--More than a dozen personnelists recently convened for a PERSCO Academy here and replaced a dozen separate training-trips by hosting a subject matter expert for a week which saved the 124th Fighter Wing (FW) over $12,000. The 2013 training helped Idaho Air Guard personnel specialists at various career stages and from both full-time and part-time military status to assemble in a single training environment. It s an intense time of training, said guest instructor Chief Master Sgt. Clarke Guy, from Scott Air Force Base (AFB). We (personnelists) have to make the transition from our day-to-day responsibilities at our home station to deployed demands such as total force accountability, casualty reporting, and our ability to reach back, he said. On the final day of the course, Guy explained that PERSCO is a core competency for all Air Guardsmen in the 3S0 career field. Senior Master Sgt. Tisha Larson of the 124th Force Support Squadron (FSS) arranged the course to ensure the target audience was available for this wide-ranging course. Pregnancy and the Idaho Air National Guard By Master Sgt. Deborah Leone 124th Medical Group, Public Health NCOIC Of all the medical conditions, pregnancy is the hardest one to keep private, especially in your workplace. But should you keep it to yourself? If you are woman in the Idaho Air National Guard (IDANG), the answer is a resounding No! There are several very valid reasons for wanting to keep this information private, however, in accordance with Air National Guard Instruction Pregnancy of Air National Guard Personnel, a member must report a confirmed pregnancy at the earliest possible time to assess the member s work environment for potential hazards. It s not about telling everyone about your personal business. It s about protecting the health of the baby. In the workplace, pregnant workers come into contact with various industrial chemicals. These substances can enter your body through skin contact, ingestion, or inhalation. Because so little is known about how these substances can affect a developing baby, the IDANG needs to identify pregnant members as early as possible in the pregnancy to minimize the risk to the developing baby. The first trimester is when the developing baby is most at risk, making early notification critical to the baby s health. Once identified, theang can remove members from duties that present hazards and protect the baby. If you know or suspect that you are pregnant, get confirmation (from a doctor s office or laboratory) and notify the 124th Medical Group immediately. The Public Health Office, Bioenvironmental Office, and Profile Office will work together to ensure that you and your baby are in a safe work environment. Contact Master Sgt. Deborah Leone at if you would like more information about the Reproductive Health/Fetal Protection Program. The extent of subjects covered and the number of students involved would have cost the Idaho Air National Guard (ANG) over $15,000. Instead Chief Guy s course cost the 124th FW a small fraction of that by bringing him to Idaho. Our deployed job descriptions are completely different from our home station duty, said Larson, this PERSCO school is a minimum deployment requirement for airmen in our career field. Guy was the ANG PERSCO Functional Area Manager for close to a decade and recently changed roles at Scott AFB to a position where he can conduct more on-site training. Training is more important today than at any other time, said Guy. We must be more relevant than ever as our Ops Tempo may be shifting from the active duty to the Guard and Reserve. Upon course completion, Larson assessed the training as a vital foundation for 124th FSS personnel specialists. Now we can conduct monthly PERSCO training with a common body of training that prepares us for forward operations, she said. OPERATING ROOM NURSE OFFICER DSG ANNOUNCEMENT closes: Tuesday, 4 June 2013 Provides professional nursing care within scope of practice, established standards of care and federal and state laws. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates perioperative nursing care. Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of the Operating Room Department. Meet requirements for professional licensure as defined in AFI , Medical Quality Operations, para Currently working as an OR nurse. Point of Contact: Lt Col Shelva Gaudette at or shelva.gaudette@ang.af.mil if you have any questions. See the full ad at t June 2013t3

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5 CONGRATS! To our NEWLY PROMOTED Airmen LT COL JAMES M WALKER 124th Operations Support Flight LT COL MATTHEW MCGARRY, 190th Fighter Squadron MAJ JONATHAN M SCAGGS 124th Force Support Squadron 1LT IAN W HOWARTH 124th Fighter Wing 1LT MUNNS, BUD T 124th Student Flight CMSGT ROBERT P MINDER 124th Maintenance Operations Flight CMSGT PATRICK D HANDLEY CMSGT RONALD C HINSHAW 124th Security Forces Squadron CMSGT ALLEN L CRIST 124th Logistics Readiness Squadron SMSGT KEVIN J DIXON SMSGT PATRICK M WILDS MSGT MATTHEW C HAY MSGT BUCKLY J STEWART 124th Security Forces Squadron MSGT DANA L GLAVAN 266th Range Squadron MSGT DANIEL J JORDAN 266th Range Squadron TSGT ANGELA C POSTEMA 124th Fighter Wing TSGT JEFFREY A BRACKETT TSGT JOSHUA M D KROHN 124th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron TSGT JASON CRAIG MILES 124th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron TSGT NICHOLAS R ROHDE 124th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron TSGT KYLE J WALKER 124th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron TSGT KATHLEEN D HINE 124th Security Forces Squadron TSGT RICHARD T LUNDBERG 266th Range Squadron SSGT MITCHELL E BURLEY SSGT SAMUEL L HENNIS SSGT KEVEN D SWENSON SSGT RYAN E MACHOS 124th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron SSGT SAMUEL T BRANCH 124th Logistics Readiness Squadron SSGT JACOB T FLETCHER 124th Logistics Readiness Squadron SRA RYAN L KEITH A1C JARED B KOHNTOPP 124th Air Support Operations Squadron A1C ELISABETH J ERBERICH 124th Student Flight A1C WILLIAM L TROWBRIDGE 124th Student Flight SMSGT JOHN P WARD 124th Security Forces Squadron TSGT NATHANIEL L BRAUER 266th Range Squadron AB THOMAS D MORRISON 124th Student Flight Technician Incentive Awards due soon The Air/Army Technician Incentive Awards are an opportunity to recognize those full-time, federal technicians that perform outstanding service in their day-to-day work sections. Awards are given on a quarterly basis and the next board will meet on 26 June. Supervisors are encouraged to submit Incentive Award nomination packets for technicians at any time; however, nominations must arrive at the Human Resource Office at least two weeks prior to a scheduled quarterly board in order to be reviewed by that board. Nomination packages arriving less than two weeks prior to the convening of the board will be held for consideration by the next quarterly board. Contact Staff Sgt. Jeff Renon at the Human Resource Office at for details. t June 2013t5

6 Four ASOS Air Assult Grads claim honors Four young Idaho Guardsmen graduated with honors recently from the inter-service Air Assault School at Camp Gruber, Oklahoma. Senior Airman Matthew Rodgers, Airman 1st Class Matthew Phillips, Airman 1st Class Neil Mooney, and Airman 1st Class Austin Hanzlik, all from the 124th Air Support Operations Squadron (ASOS), ranked in the top ten percent of their class of 200. By earning their Air Assault badges the ASOS airmen will play a pivotal role in future missions requiring sling-load operations, where students package and set up combat equipment for combat air transport. As Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) personnel, we can travel forward in a combat zone best through an air assault operations, said Mooney. All four airmen completed 11 combat obstacles, repelled out of Army aircraft, and finished a 12-mile ruck march in less than three hours with a loaded backpack. According to Mooney, the ASOS will train using their recent sling load expertise and prepare their unit equipment for helicopter transport to the Idaho training ranges. Our ASOS leadership ensured we were well prepared before Air Assault School, Mooney said. This is a great learning experience for an Air Guard TACP, who must integrate well with the Army. Above: Airmen from the 124th Air Support Operations Squadron conducted day and night missions, using night vision equipment, in the Barry M. Goldwater Air Force Range, Ariz. Right: Airmen from the 124th Air Support Operations Squadron provided ground terminal air control to F16s and other aircraft in support of Operation Cactus Star Fighter, Operation Snowbird and other local aircraft. Close air support by ASOS Photos by Staff Sgt. Robert Barney Airmen from the 124th Air Support Operations Squadron (ASOS) conducted special training in the Barry M. Goldwater Air Force Range, Ariz., in support of Operation Cactus Star Fighter, Operation Snowbird and other local aircraft with close air support during two weeks in Jan. The 124th ASOS, stationed at Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho, helps provide ground control and close air support for a variety of aircraft. 6 thttp://bit.ly/124beacon t June

7 Below: Lt. Col. Timothy Donnellan and Tech. Sgt. Nate Durfee, from the 124th Air Support Operations Squadron, prepare for a close air support mission at Barry M. Goldwater Air Force Range, Ariz., in support of Operation Cactus Star Fighter, Operation Snowbird and other local aircraft. Above: Staff Sgt. Christopher Gaff and Airman 1st Class, now Senior Airman, Matthew Rogers from the 124th Air Support Operations Squadron provided ground control for a variety of aircraft by communicating with aircraft during a close air support mission at the Barry M. Goldwater Air Force Range, Ariz. ASOS is HIRING Tactical Air Command and Control TACP 1C4x1 (8 positions) Provides Air Force assistance and expertise in planning and controlling combat air resources. Operates and supervises communications nets to support army ground maneuver units. Aerospace Ground Equipment 2A6x2 (1 position) Diagnoses mechanical and electronic circuitry malfunctions using visual and auditory senses, test equipment, and technical publications on support equipment. Removes, disassembles, repairs, cleans, treats for corrosion, assembles, and reinstalls AGE accessories and component. Supply Management 2S0x1 (1 position) Supervises and performs item and monetary accounting and inventory stock control, financial planning, and funds control. Above: Two Airmen from the 124th Air Support Operations Squadron provided ground control for a variety of aircraft with close air support. Aircraft illuminated the battlefield with air delivered flares from A-10 aircraft during the two-week day and night training exercise. For more information on these and more job opportunities call Recruiting at t June 2013t7

8 Three Idaho Runners qualify for Nat l Guard Marathon Team By Master Sgt. Jeffrey J. Guzi Special to the Beacon Three Idaho National Guard marathon team runners qualified for the prestigious national team with their swift 26.2 mile performances at the 36th Annual Lincoln National Guard Marathon on May 5th. Staff Sgt. Ben Blessing was the first finisher for Team Idaho with a time of 3:12:20. He is Idaho s alternate to the men s national team. Tech. Sgt. Susana Barroso finished with a time of 3:50:56, Staff Sgt. Ginny Eggleston finishing time was 3:53:54. They join the women s national team as alternates. They may be competing in high-visibility marathons across the country representing and participating in recruiting for the National Guard over the next year. Over 214 Guardsmen from 50 states and two U.S. territories represented the National Guard in a field that featured over 10,000 runners. Each year, National Guard runners from their respective states race through the neighborhoods of Lincoln, Nebraska in this endurance event to compete for one of the coveted slots on the national allguard team. All Idaho team members ran competitively and all finished the marathon providing a visible presence of competitive fitness for our Idaho Guard units. CW3 Michael Walcom ran the race in 3:19:24. Lt.Col. Richard Harper finished with a time of 3:26:41 and Tech. Sgt. Justin Hall finished with a time of 3:32:10. Runner-coach Master Sgt. Jeffrey Guzi finished with a time of 3:37:15. Our Idaho Team has 4 female racers this year and they all finished the race and ran well against a very competitive women s division this year. Joining Barroso and Eggleston, Maj. Leslie Wolf finished in a time of 4:08:49 and Tech Sgt. Keely Lowe completed the course in 5:01:1. The National Guard Marathon program assists the Guard with recruiting and retention on the local, regional and national levels. With the increased participation at running events, recruiters have found a niche of potential future Guardsmen who might join the Guard for their outstanding sports programs. Having fit Guardsmen who have the commonality of running helps to bridge the gap and clear the path for the recruiter. The Idaho Team is currently planning to support several races throughout the state and show a visible presence to this Idaho National Guard sports program. For more information concerning the marathon program, please contact MSgt Jeff Guzi at Outstanding Airmen Dining Facility Menu--June Master Sgt. Joseph Hupp 124th Security Forces Squadron Tech. Sgt. Johnnathon Dennis 266th Range Squadron Senior Airman Adis Sisic 124th Security Forces Squadron Saturday- Stir Fry Broccoli and Beef Teriyaki Chicken Filipino Rice Steamed White Rice Asian Vegetables Mixed Vegetables Chicken and Rice Soup Asian Soup Fast Food Line Cheeseburgers Hamburgers Onion Rings Mozzarella Sticks Roast Beef Sandwich Turkey Sandwich Chips Sunday- Fried Chicken Cajun Fish Mashed Potatoes W Gravy Jefferson Noodles Summer Squash Peas and Carrots Gumbo Soup Red Beans and Rice Soup Biscuits Fast Food Line- Cheeseburgers Hamburgers French Fries Corn Dog Italian Sausage Sandwich W Onions and Peppers 8 thttp://bit.ly/124beacon t June

9 Capt. Jason Attinger, a pilot from the 190th Fighter Squadron, braces for impact as he is pulled into water during water survival training, May 5, at the Idaho State Police Training Facility in Meridian, Idaho. (Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Becky Vanshur) For the pilots of the 190th Fighter Squadron (FS), water survival training is a combat mission ready requirement. They complete it prior to any deployment, and once every three years they need to go through this training. We go over parachute malfunctions, corrective actions and the rest of their descent checklist prior to hitting the water. We also refresh the pilots on parachute entanglement and getting out from under the parachute once they re in the water, said Tech. Sgt. Joshua Reddick, from 190th FS Life Support operations. Pilots are trained on inflating their life preserves and life raft, while in the water, and techniques on getting into the life raft with all their equipment still hanging on them. We go over marine life, what s edible and what s not. We go over how to handle isolation and depression when stranded in the ocean, said Reddick. We also go over signaling techniques, radio calls and miscellaneous rescue hoist devices when helicopters arrive for rescue, he said. CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Capt. Casey Peasley, 190th Fighter Squadron pilot, has his survival equipment checked by Airman 1st Class Amanda Friend, from Life Support. Maj. Jay Labrum, a pilot from the 190th Fighter Squadron is pulled into water. Maj. Rich Meziere, a pilot from the 190th Fighter Squadron, trains on life preserver and successfully gets into his life raft. Senior Airman Lacey Wildes, from the 190th Fighter Squadron Life Support, secures water survival equipment on Idaho Air Guard pilots during water survival training, May 5, at the Idaho State Police Training Facility in Meridian, Idaho. (Air National Guard photos by Tech. Sgt. Becky Vanshur) t June 2013t9

10 124th Fighter Wing IDAHO AIR NATIONAL GUARD 4474 S. DeHavilland Street Boise, Idaho Presorted Std. U.S. Postage Paid Boise, Idaho Permit 764 Hazardous waste solution crushes time and cost for IDANG By Tech. Sgt. Becky Vanshur 124th Fighter Wing Public Affairs GOWEN FIELD, Idaho - Aerosol cans are hazardous waste material, however, recently the Idaho Air National Guard Environmental Management System (ems) has found a way to recycle these cans to save time and money. The giant red aerosol can crusher was installed in early May to the Environmental Office and the 124th Civil Engineering Squadron (CES) hazardous waste team has been using it ever since. Once the crushing machine punctures an aerosol can, drains the hazardous liquid into a bucket and crushes it, the can becomes exempt from hazardous waste regulations and can be recycled; leaving only Senior Airman Heidi Caye, Environmental Protection Specialist, places a crushed aerosol can into a recycling bin at the IDANG Hazardous Waste Central Accumulation Point on Gowen Field, Idaho, May 8. Caye is responsible for the work done to obtain the can crusher. (Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Becky Vanshur) Staff Sgt. Mitchell Burley, from the, uses the crushing machine for the first time at the IDANG Hazardous Waste Central Accumulation Point on Gowen Field, Idaho, May 8. (Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Becky Vanshur) a tiny amount of hazardous waste liquid from each can, instead of the entire can being hazardous. We had to find a way to puncture the aerosol cans so they could be recycled. We tried a hand-operated aerosol can crusher, but it took over a minute per can to puncture and drain also, it was very messy, said Senior Airman Heidi Caye, Environmental Protection Specialist. After identifying a couple of puncturing machines, I obtained a market research quote. I placed a bid with contracting using annual funds and we were able to get the aerosol can crusher, Caye said. I am estimating that we will save at least $3,000 a year using this machine, making it a less than five year payback time from the cost to purchase it, she added. The crushed cans generate a small amount of hazardous liquid, it takes approximately two years to fill a bucket for disposal. The installation receives money for recycling the crushed cans via contractor, and those funds are managed by the Qualified Recycling Program. Really, this is a win-win-win-win. The Idaho Air National Guard reduces its hazardous waste generation, as part of the ems. It increases recycling, continues proper management of waste at the shoplevel, and employs team work with several organizations to purchase and utilize the machine, said Caye. The ems, with the Idaho National Guard Environmental Policy, sets high standards, according to Maj. James Hawkes, from 124th CES. The 124th CES and the Idaho Air National Guard are committed to pollution prevention by using environmental management procedures to improve environmental performance. The crusher helps with the overall picture of the Environmental Management System s standpoint and reduces our liability to hazardous waste, said Master Sgt. Robert McGarvie from 124th Fighter Wing Bioenvironmental Engineering. See the video on 10 thttp://bit.ly/124beacon t June