194th Phoenix Guardian - Jul - Sep 2013 Newsletter

Are you Ready? September is National Preparedness Month—

Checkout what the 194th Wing has been doing to get prepared!

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Jul—Sep 2013

Phoenix Guardian Newsletter

Special points of interest:

The 194th Wing pre-pares for a variety of contingencies

Tips on preparing for emergencies at home

194 WG holds SAPR stand-down

194 WG members exem-plify service before self

Inside this issue:

194 WG trains to be able to respond to emer-gencies

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How to prepare yourself and your family for emergencies

2

Wing holds SAPR Stand-down during August UTA

2

194 WG Airmen serve communities locally as well as nationally

3

Member of the 194 MDG returns to MMA competitions

3

Student Flight gets ready for their initial military training

3

Two members of the 194 WG compete on the Washington All Guard Marathon Team

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In addition to fulfilling our state mission to provide assistance

during natural disasters and civil disturbances, members of the

Washington Air National Guard are also expected to augment

active duty forces during national emergencies, war, and other

federal contingencies. Over the past several months, the 194

WG has been preparing to be able to meet both our federal and

our state missions.

The Washington

National Guard,

for example, held a

statewide, full scale

exercise in order to

gage the state’s level of preparedness in responding to a state

emergency. This

exercise involved

responding a wild-

fire in Eastern

Washington.

Members from the

242 CBCS, 116

WF, 116 ASOS, 194 WG, and 194 MDG all had the opportuni-

ty to participate

in the exercise and

to receive hands-

on training serv-

ing in their respective roles in the event that their units are

tasked with re-

sponding to a

natural disaster.

Also in the spirit

of preparedness,

the 194 FSF,

along with the

194 CF and the 194 SFF, participated in Exercise Phoenix

Torch at Camp Rilea. They also practiced providing support in

their respective specialties in the event of future contingencies.

The 194 WG Crisis Action Team works through a simulated power outage, utilizing a deployable communication system for backup power, phone, and network connection.

The 242 CBCS work to ensure contin-ued operations to Army and Air units during the Evergreen Embers Exercise at the Yakima Training Center.

Members from the 194 FSF process through their deployment line in prepa-ration for Exercise Phoenix Torch.

Cyber system operators from the 111 ASOS work to provide DSN and internet during a simulated power outage with the wing.

Members from the 116 WF provide weather and forecast in support of the Evergreen Embers Exercise.

One of the most important

pieces of being prepared for an

emergency is to ensure that you,

your family, and your loved ones

have a plan. This plan can also

include neighbors as well as out-

of-state family and friends.

Increasing the number of people

who come together to be pre-

pared will also increase the pos-

sibility that the group of people

can effectively respond to emer-

gencies—both the emergencies

that they have planned for as

well as the ones they didn’t. The

Federal Emergency Management

Agency recommends that, once

you have a plan in place, you

should also prepare a kit that will

provide for your household’s

needs for at least 72 hours. The

three main items that should be

included in this 72 hour kit are:

food, water, and supplies. The

supplies needed will vary for each

family, but at the very least you

should have any necessary medi-

cations, important documents,

and extra cash or traveler’s

checks. Additional information

on how to get prepared can be

found at: http://www.ready.gov/.

spirit of service as they sup-

port a community in Oklaho-

ma as well as a local commu-

nity, respectively. SSgt Tadoe

had the opportunity to serve

along with his church in

cleaning up the aftermath

following the deadly tornado

in Moore, Oklahoma. SSgt Rider,

along with U.S. Marine Corps

Maj. Jason Vose, have been work-

ing tirelessly for the past four years

to raise enough money to erect a

SSgt Marcos Tadeo (above,

to the left) and SSgt Paul

Rider (right, alongside the

former Secretary of Defense,

Robert Gates) show the true

statue of in honor of Chief War-

rant Officer II Douglas Vose, who

was killed by small-arms fire in

July 2009 while on combat patrol

in Afghanistan’s Kabul Province.

Tips on preparing for an emergency

Airmen from the 194 WG exemplify service before self

194 WG holds SAPR stand-down during August UTA

served as a part of the SAPR stand-down day. Lt. Gen. Stanley E.

Clarke, III, Director of the Air National Guard, also issued a video (linked on page 4) that should be viewed by all mem-bers of the Guard in which he echoes the message of our Air Force leaders: "Sexual assault is a crime and is counter to our Air Force core values…Remain vigilant and do all that you can to protect the

safety, dignity, and well-being of our Airmen."

The 194 WG held several breakout events through-out the August UTA in observation of SAPR stand-down day. The Secretary of Defense directed all services to hold a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response stand-down day for both military and civil-ian populations. The wing held events throughout the UTA at various locations that

194th Wing Remaining 2013

UTAs and reminders:

5-6 October

2-3 November

7-8 December

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Phoenix Guardian

Upcoming Official

Photos!!!

5 Oct: 0830-0930

Official photos will be held in

the 194 WG Auditorium in

bldg. 109.

Be prepared for any emergency, no matter how small it may seem. Many times it’s the smallest of preparations that play the greatest role in saving someone’s life.

A life-size statue in honor of the late Douglas M. Vose III, a fallen soldier from Concrete, WA that Maj Vose and SSgt Rider were instrumental in securing in their hometown.

Planning for emergencies should be a family event. Be sure that children are included in both planning and practicing of emergency response.

Col Lannan addresses members of the 194 WG on the importance of taking care of our Airmen during a SAPR stand-down all call.

2nd Lt Christopher Davis, former-

ly a member of the 215 EIS and

now assigned to the 194 MDG,

shows just how versatile, involved,

and well-trained members of the

194 WG truly are. After having

served in the active duty Army for

six years where he was a Battalion

Section Sergeant in charge of train-

ing fifteen snipers and setting up

exercises for Squad Designated

Marksmen, 2nd Lt Davis made a

change to join the Air National

Guard as a member of the 215

EIS. While

with the

215 EIS, he

worked as

an anten-

na/cable

systems

apprentice.

He com-

pleted his

undergrad-

uate degree in May at Pacific Lu-

theran University where he earned

a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing

and he now

works in the

194 MDG

where he

serves as a

registered.

Before com-

missioning

this month,

he won the

WA National

Guard Combative Tournament in

his category, where he competed as

the only Air Guard member. 2nd

marathon with a time of 3:49—

beating her previous personal

record. She was also finished first

Two members of

the 194 WG partic-

ipated in the 36th

Annual Lincoln

National Guard

Marathon in Lin-

coln, NE this sum-

mer. MSgt Rose

Bartol, who retired

in June, and SMSgt

Michael White both had outstand-

ing performances this year. MSgt

Bartol complete the 26.2 mile

in her age group. SMSgt White,

who was the team captain, finished

with a time of 3:03 which not only

put him in third place for his age

group, but it also qualified him to

earn a spot on the elite All Guard

team. The Washington team fin-

ished in sixth place overall out of

52 teams. Two other members of

the Washington team (one from

the Air Guard and another from

the Army Guard) also qualified for

the elite All Guard team.

Member of 194 MDG returns to MMA competitions

Two 194 WG members participate in the National Guard Marathon

Student Flight prepares for their initial military training

Force Base alongside their

active duty Air Force recruit

counterparts. One student,

Casie Saephanh, upon being

asked why she decided to

pursue a career in the Air

National Guard replied: “I

want to become someone.

I’m going to be the first

person in my family to serve

in the armed forces. So, I

just want to make something of

myself.” After completing training,

Casie will be working in the 194

MDG Public Health section.

As with other members of the 194 WG, Student Flight has also been

getting prepared for their

next big event—initial mili-

tary training. Students

must be prepared to suc-

cessfully complete a variety

of activities before becom-

ing full members of the Air

National Guard. Those

enlisting in the Air Nation-

al Guard will spend 8.5

weeks in Basic Military

Training at Lackland Air

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2nd Lt Davis demonstrates a chokehold while at a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class. (Photo by Dean Siemon/Northwest Guardian)

MSgt Bartol (front left) and SMSgt White (back right) competed in the Washington All Guard Team in Lincoln, NE this summer.

Lt Davis has served in many

roles throughout his service to

his state and his country. In

addition to the many jobs that

he has held as a service mem-

ber, 2nd Lt Davis is also a hus-

band, a parent, and a full-time

civilian employee. He also

serves as an inspiration to many

other service members who will

follow his example of pursuing

their dreams, despite the many

obstacles that may be placed in

their way.

SMSgt Austin talks with students during their drill and ceremonies practice as they prepare to shine during their at initial mili-tary training.

SMSgt White celebrates as he cross-es the finish line of the 26.2 mile National Guard Marathon.

SSgt White, who was previously an infantryman with the active duty Army, gives drill commands to help prepare student for training.

194 WG/PA 109 Engineer Drive Camp Murray, WA 98430-5035 DSN: 370.3485/Comm: 253.512.3485 DSN: 370-3390/Comm Fax: 253-512-3390 E-mail: [email protected]

S E N D U S Y O U R S T O R I E S ! ! !

Family Readiness Announce-

ments:

Veteran’s Retraining Assistance

Program

VRAP is offering up to 12 months of training assistance to unem-ployed veterans age 35-60.

Application Sessions

WorkSource Pierce and Pierce

County Security are sponsoring

several application sessions in Au-

gust. Click here for additional infor-

mation.

Washington National Guard Veteran

and Family Readiness services pro-

vide crucial services guard members

and their families, assisting with job

searches, career development, pro-

grams to support family health, coun-

seling, and other important total

force services. Families are an inte-

gral part of all uniformed members

and the 194th Wing understands

the importance of strong families.

The following is a list of upcoming

programs and events offered by or

announced by Family Readiness that

194th Wing members may be inter-

ested in for themselves and their

families.

Strong Bonds Marriage Retreat

28-30 September, Skamania Lodge

For additional information on

Family Readiness programs and

events, contact:

[email protected]

P: 253-512-3397

News and Events from Family Readiness...

See something in the news about a 194 WG Airman?

Mission: “Manage resiliency programs that provide Washing-ton’s Warriors, Veterans, and Family Members support that enhance their well-being and promote their productive mili-tary participation.”

Important News and Information

Check out some of the below stories featuring information the can be useful to you or members of your unit:

The Evergreen Starbase Summer Academy was featured in the news this summer

Lt. Gen. Stanley E. "Sid" Clarke, III, shares his view on Airmen and leadership's roles and

responsibilities for the prevention of sexual assault in uniformed service.

Take the Support and Resiliency Inventory (SRI) online assessment

Members of the 111 ASOS, WADS, and the 5 ASOS all pose for a Seahawks 12th man photo taken on top of their building at their deployed location in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Help us to share news stories about the great things our 194 WG Airmen are

doing in their communities, with their full-time jobs, or in their spare time! If

you see a news story or know of an upcoming event that you or one of your fellow

Airman will be a part of, please let us know. Also, any feedback on what you

would like to see in your 194 WG newsletter is always welcome!

The 194 WG Public Affairs office is dedicated to providing you with high-quality

visual information and photography support. If you need photography support

for a ceremony or special event, please complete an AF Form 833 (click here for a

copy) and submit it to the Wing Executive Officer or the Public Affairs Office

inbox directly. This will help us to properly plan for events and to continue to

provide quality support to you and your units!

***Next Opportunity for Official Photos:***

5 Oct: 0830-0930, Bldg 109, Wing Auditorium

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