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By Lt. Col. Gary A. Daniel124th Fighter Wing Public AffairsBOISE, Idaho, The last of over 50 members of the 124th Civil Engineer-ing Squadron from Gowen Field, Idaho returned in mid January after six months service supporting Op-eration Enduring Freedom.

Lt. Col. James Heuring led the 124th CES while deployed to Ba-gram AB, Afghanistan for six months. 124th CES maintained existing facilities and constructed some new ones on the vast base.

They were the primary movers and fixers of U.S. Air Force facilities, an-around-the-clock operation that supported 700 to 900 flight opera-tions each day.

Take-offs and landings were usu-

Lt. Col. Heuring was quick to point out that as commander of the deployments lead unit he valued the contributions of civil engineering professionals from Wisconsin, Tex-as, Maine, Puerto Rico, and Mary-land.

124CES worked with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and sup-port staff of the 455th Air Expedi-tionary Wing as over $100 million in military construction was in progress to sustain future Air Force operations.

124CES professionals were the consulting engineers to local Af-ghan contractors, ensuring quality control and compliance to USAF building code standards for numer-ous buildings critical to continued operations in Operation Enduring Freedom.

During his transfer of author-ity ceremony with the incoming Vermont Air National Guard civil engineering unit, Heuring summa-rized the deployment. He told his squadron, You are the heart of the spear, you served your country well, and you didnt leave anything on the table.

Upon returning to Idaho, Heuring reflected on the experience, I got to go with my home squadron to a de-ployed location and serve with them every day and return home with them when it was done. (It was) by far the most rewarding thing Ive ever done in my life.

ally two minutes apart, Heuring said. The sorties had to fly!

Over half of the engineers were traditional Idaho Air Guards-man from every specialty that the 124CES brings to the combat zone. To prepare for the change of venue and shift from civilian life for many, the squadron completed two drills per month for six months leading up to their deployment.

According to Heuring, this was the first deployment for roughly one-third of the squadron. 124CES workdays ranged from 12 to 16 hoursseven days per week.

It was like a six-month ORI, Heuring said. Every one in every shop showed up early and wanted to work hard. The days were long and the weeks were short.

Lt. Col. James Heuring, 124th Civil Engineering Squadron Commander--Base Civil Engeer, right, and Senior Enlisted Advisor Chief Master Sgt. Mark Nelson, left, lower the American and unit flags on January 14, the last day of the squadrons six-month deployment to Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Photo courtesy Lt Col James Heuring.

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WING COMMANDERCol. Michael Nolan

PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICERLt. Col. Gary A. Daniel

PUBLIC AFFAIRS NCOICMaster Sgt. Tom GloecklePUBLIC AFFAIRS STAFFTech. Sgt. Sarah PokorneyTech. Sgt. Becky Vanshur Tech. Sgt. Heather WalshStaff Sgt. Robert Barney

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Over December drill, I had the opportunity to meet with our wing enlisted members. One topic that deserves further discussion is the new require-ment to have a Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) degree for pro-motion to Senior Master Sergeant and Chief Master Sergeant in the ANG. Lets start by discussing how this requirement evolved. Chief Master Sgt. Fenicottero and I met with Chief Master Sgt. Glick to gain a deeper under-standing of this policy. According to Chief Master Sgt. Glick, education of the enlisted force has been an agenda item of the ANG Enlisted Field Ad-visory Council (EFAC) for the past several years. The EFAC felt that it is now critical for our Airmen to maintain parity with Active Duty (AD) and Reserve Airmen, as the ANG has become an integral part of the total force. On active duty and in the Air Force Reserves, a CCAF degree is a determinate for promotion to SMSgt and CMSgt. Currently, 99.5% of AD E-8s and E-9s have a CCAF degree compared to 33.2% in the ANG. Further, AFI 36-2618, THE ENLISTED FORCE STRUCTURE, identifies the pur-suit of a CCAF degree as a primary responsibility of every Senior NCO. After polling the enlisted forces across the ANG, the EFAC voted unanimously to pursue the requirement of the CCAF degree as a condition for promotion to E-8 and E-9. This is not intended to be immediate, but is planned for a Jan2015 effective date.Two frequently asked questions I have received regarding this requirement are: 1) why do I need a CCAF degree if I already have an associate degree (or higher); and 2) AD Airmen have educational benefits that I am not entitled to, how am I supposed to cover this financial burden? Regarding the first question, the EFAC referenced parity with AD as the primary factor. When dealing with AD and Reserve Airmen, ANG senior guardsmen must have a common point of reference. The EFAC believes the CCAF provides that reference through its core courses: Oral Communica-tion, Written Communication, Mathematics, Social Science and Humani-

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CCAF:ties. If you have a civilian degree that includes these five core courses you will receive full credit toward a CCAF degree. If not, you will have to earn those credits. Regarding the second question, it is true that there are greater educa-tional benefits for the active com-ponent. The good news for AGRs is they receive those same benefits. For Technicians and Traditional Guardsmen, you will have to pay for the five core courses. Unfortunately, there are no State educational ben-efits available this year to help defer those costs. One option that will reduce your out-of-pocket expense is to CLEP out of the core courses through the College Level Examination program. Additionally, if you have served in a Title-10 status for at least 90 ag-gregate days after September 10, 2001, you are entitled to some Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits. Again, if you have already taken the core classes at an accredited institution you will receive full credit toward the CCAF degree. Interested Airmen should make an appointment with the Base Education and Training office to find out where they stand and make a plan to fill the gaps.I understand that the time and fi-nancial commitment required to earn a CCAF degree will be an ad-ditional stressor for many of you. I do believe in the value of education for our enlisted Airmen. Personally, I believe that any associate degree should suffice and have provided that feedback to our leadership. Historically, the EFAC has provided outstanding advice and guidance. They have given this topic due con-sideration and believe a CCAF de-gree for our senior enlisted will im-prove the quality of the ANG and the total force.

After completing a special-duty as-signment that few qualify for and that the general public is largely unaware of, the 124th Fighter Wings multime-dia manager witnessed the pride and pain of our nations highest calling.

Master Sgt. Tom Gloeckle practiced his craft as an Air Force broadcasting specialist at the Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations, Dover, AFB, Dela-ware, in direct support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He joined a staff of just five PA professionals who con-tinually document the return of all U.S. service personnel remains as they arrive from across the world. Without prejudice to circumstances of death the families of the fallen are offered a documentary movie of the Dignified Transfer ceremony.

The movie has no narration, nor edi-torial agenda. This is known as the media option among the public af-fairs team at Dover. The movie is only for the family, as is everything we do during that assignment, said Master Sgt. Gloeckle.

Gloeckle explained even if a family opts to allow the news media to cover the solemn movement of the service members remains, photos of the families during that sensitive time are strictly forbidden. Still the emotional impact of the family can catch you off-

guard, he said.

During his 150-day tour (which is considered a deployment because of the assignments rigor) Gloeckle described his duties as unique. He briefed the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Martin Dempsey, and the Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. Mark A. Welsh during separate official visits.

Sometimes high visibility events re-quired him to take his skills on the road. He shot video, edited and pro-duced media for repatriated U.S. Air Force pilots remains from Vietnam (that now rest in Arlington National Cemetery). When tragedy struck in Libya, he served in a similar role a few days later at Andrews AFB, MD.

Most of the Port Mortuary mission is completed on short notice. There was nothing that resembled a routine. This rotating cast of public affairs special-ists has served in this role since 2009 to bring greater overall transparency to the Dignified Transfer process.

(It was an) incredible honor to do what we doto video the transfer, edit, and produce the tribute video for the families, he said. It is document-ed evidence that the fallen family member returned home to America.

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124th Civil Engineering SquadronOperation Enduring Freedom

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Lt. Col. Gary A. Daniel124th Fighter Wing Public AffairsBOISE, ID. The universally recog-nized masters of A-10 combat flying visited Gowen Field in November and integrated with numerous 124th Fighter Wing units throughout their two-week stay. After dozens of combat training sorties, mutual respect and common dedication to excellence in the A-10 community abounded as the most noted post-deployment sentiment from 190th Fighter Squadron and 66th Weap-ons School (Nellis AFB) leaders.Nine instructor pilots and four up-grade students from the prestigious USAF Fighter Weapons School at Nellis AFB journeyed to Boise for two weeks of flying in Southern Idaho military flying ranges. The 66th Weapons School Squadron also brought over 60 maintenance spe-cialists to ready six of the squadrons A-10C aircraft that joined the Wart-hogs of the 190th for low to medium threat flying while operating with Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTAC) of the 124th Air Support Operations Squadron.They are the Top-Gun program of the Air Force, said Lt. Col. Ryan Odneal, commander of the 190th. Continued on page 4

A student enrolled in the United States Air Force Weapons School prepares to take off on a night mission in his A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho on November 10. Instructors from the 66th Weapons Squadron, stationed at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, are conducting USAF Weapons School training from Gowen Field, in conjunction with A-10s from the 190FS, and other agencies and units, providing realistic training opportunities in nearby ranges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Robert Barney)

bination of a fully combat capable 190FS and the airspace in Southern Idaho dedicated to military flying, the combat flying assets at near-by Mountain Home AFB, and the Army Aviation just across Gowen Field allowed for Interaction with multiple combat platforms and as-sets to achieve timely ordinance in

Its good doing business with the Weapons School, because we know were doing business the right way, its nice to validate our tactics and procedures, good to have another set of eyeballs (on squadron training sorties), Odneal said. According to 66th Weapons Squad-ron (A-10) Director of Operations, Major Colin Donnelly, the com-

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WING COMMANDERCol. James R. Compton PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER / EDITORLt. Col. Gary A. DanielCapt. Tony Vincelli (Deployed) PUBLIC AFFAIRS NCOICMaster Sgt. Tom GloecklePUBLIC AFFAIRS STAFFTech. Sgt. Sarah PokorneyTech. Sgt. Becky Vanshur Tech. Sgt. Heather WalshStaff Sgt. Robert BarneyStaff Sgt. Joshua Breckon

We welcome ar ticles and c ap -tioned photos relevant to mem-bers of the 124th Fighter Wing. Submissions must be accurate in fact, and will be edited for clarity and length. Arti-cles will be published as space permits. They are due on Sunday of the UTA prior to the month the article will be published. Submit articles as e-mail attachments on Microsoft Word. Photographs must be non-copyrighted prints of 300 dpi or higher TIF or JPG images. Articles and images can be sent to:

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Adversaries and opportunities; have you noticed how opposition pro-motes growth? As kids, if mom said no, you cant have that, we wanted it more. Tell someone not to look in the closet, they do; its more like a challenge--not a warning. Adversarial aggression defined the formation of our country. The U.S. Constitution has forged through years of adversaries, the opportunity, the risk; freedom. You continue to support our freedom through countless hours of dedication and training to remain constantly ready to support our nation and state. This past year has been a hallmark of adversaries, providing numerous opportunities of growth. I thank you for your determination and for being superior wingmen. There are numerous adversaries on our horizon; Im asking you not to be distracted by noise and rhetoric but remain focused on contributing your skill sets and knowledge as required to gain the advantage and seize the op-portunity to place the Idaho Air Guard on the success podium. One Team, All In; we have accepted the IG challenge, the contest is afoot, be prepared, we will be tested. Your community is hurting, it needs your support. If you are able to con-tribute to Combined Federal Campaign, please dont delay. Informational packages are in every squadron. You can contribute through online con-nection at www.intermountaincfc.org If you are hurting, call a wingman, send up a signal, call me 208-863-3022, you are unique, special and a criti-cal part of our team. Call me, anytime.On earth peace, goodwill toward men, (Luke 2:14). These are wonder-ful words spoken by Gods angel at Christs birth as an offer of praise and prayer. These simple words are packed with incredible meaning and un-imaginable potential, take a quiet moment and consider; peace on earth. For some of us just finding peace at home, peace at work or even some peace and quiet would be acceptable. Peace takes work and goodwill to-ward men (and women) is a great start towards creating that peaceful place. The cornerstone of goodwill begins with each one of us; our internal core thoughts and intentions. How we outwardly respond speaks loudly of our goodwill toward men. You are our core strength, I depend upon you, your Air Guard depends upon you, your family depends upon you the internal you - to show externally your goodwill. Similar to our core value of integrity, goodwill begins inside. Take time this Christmas to renew yourself, relax, laugh, unite with family and friends. Spread goodwill to all, and who knows? With some heavenly help we may all find Peace on Earth.JR

Take some time to renew...

Master Sgt. Tom Gloeckle, Lt. Col. Gary A. Daniel,

Staff Sgt. Robert Barney

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Maj. Colin Donnelly, an instructor and director of operations with the 66th Weapons Squadron, speaks about his role in the United States Air Force Weapons School, and his experience in training students to be subject matter experts with the A-10 Thunderbolt II, during training operations from Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho on November 10. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Robert Barney)

supporting the ground commander.The Purpose of 66th WPS traveling to A-10 units and mixing their training with that of opera-tional squadrons like the 190th is directly from lessons learned by operational combatant com-manders in the current CENTCOM fight. They have clarified the A-10C mission as Close Air Support, Combat Search and Rescue, and For-ward Air ControlAirborne.Weve realigned our syllabus and this is the first time executing this new draft syllabus (of com-bat mission flying), said Major Donnelly. This is our first forward air control deployment. We chose Boise. We like the challenges of going to a new location. The ranges here provide us new challenges with unfamiliar targets, new combat scenarios; it is awesome for our instructor pilots and student upgrade pilots, he said.As part of that upgrade process the Weapons School students proved their leadership mettle in realistic training sorties alongside 190th avia-tors of all experience levels.Our WPS students are learning the skill of tak-ing on-scene command of the stack of combat aircraft to meet the ground commanders objec-tives, Donnelly said.The 190th Fighter Squadron has been flying the A-10 Charlie variant for the past 30 months. In October the Air Combat Command Inspec-tor General recognized them as the best A-10 unit seen to date and awarded them the of high-est possible overall grade of outstanding. Major Donnelly assessed the 190th participation as a class act.Its nice to be validated by who you consider to be the best of the best in the A-10 business, said Lt. Col. Odneal.124th Intel Flight shouldered a considerable additional workload providing weapons, threat response, and tactics research and training ac-cording to Major Steve McHargue, 124 IFTU Chief of Intelligence.66WPS is a Class Act, he said, Their crews participated in some world-class training of our 124 IFTU (Intelligence Formal Training Unit) students.The 66WPS may be bringing students back

Instructors from the 66th Weapons Squadron (WS), along with students enrolled in the United States Air Force Weapons School, and pilots with the 190th Fighter Squadron (FS) pre-pare to take off on a night mission in their A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho, on November 10. The 66th WS, stationed at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, is conducting USAF Weapons School training from Gowen Field, in conjunction with A-10s from the 190 FS, and other agencies and units, pro-viding realistic training opportunities in nearby ranges. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Robert Barney)

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Pilots are ready to roll at their pre-step brief--for demanding USAF Weapons School training at Gowen Field, in conjunction with A-10s from the 190th FS .(U.S. Air Force Photo by Lt. Col. Gary A. Daniel)

through Idaho to train with the 124th Fighter Wing every six months according to 190FS Di-rector of Operations Lt. Col. Shannon Smith.This was a win-win. We accomplished the kind of training that we usually need to travel for right here at our home drome. It doesnt get better than that, Lt. Col. Smith said.Weve got a history of sending successful stu-dents to graduate from the Weapons School pro-gram.Whats key is: to stay relevant in your (aircraft) community, you need to engage the other squad-ronseveryone recognizes the weapons school in being the leaders in weapons and tactics. They also have a goal to maintain in constant contact with the CAF (Combat Air Forces) to make sure their graduates are what the flying squadrons want.Another huge benefit was our participating in weapons school style preparation briefs and de-briefs that we dont get to see all the time. Short of getting a new weapons officer out of the experi-encewe experienced a class act Smith said.And the 66WPS experienced some combat fly-ing training that even an elite Weapons School instructor like Major Donnelly found worth not-ing as the 266th Range Squadron and the flying ranges in Southern Idaho offer us smoky SAMS, good target sets realistic targets and interaction with the Rotary Wing aircraft that operate here.The U.S. Air Force Weapons School provides the worlds most advanced training in weap-ons and tactics employment, and every six months, produces a new class of graduates who are expert instructors on weapons, weapons sys-tems and air and space integration. Upon com-pleting the course, graduates return to their home stations, taking the latest tactics, tech-niques and procedures for air-to-air and air-to-ground combat to their respective units. The Weapons School traces its roots to the Air-craft Gunnery School established in 1949 at Las Vegas Air Force Base, which became Nellis Air Force Base in 1950. This organization brought together a cadre of World War II combat veter-ans dedicated to teaching the next generation of pilots. The Gunnery School converted to combat crew training to meet the needs of the Korean War. Todays Weapons School encompasses 17 squad-rons, teaching 22 combat specialties at eight loca-tions.


Veterans Day HonorsBrig. Gen. William Shawver addresses the Gowen Field Memorial Park Veterans Day Cer-emony. During the ceremony the 124th Security Forces Squadron dedicated a new bench to former squadron First Sergeant Dennis Wallace. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Lt. Col. Gary A. Daniel)

Retroactive Traumatic Injury Benefits No Longer

Just For OEF/OIF Injuries

Former Reservists and National Guard members who were injured during the retroactive period and suffered a qualifying loss are eligible for a TSGLI payment even if the cause was not related to service, such as a civilian automobile accident or severe injury which occurred while working around their home. Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Eric K. Shinseki stated, We at VA appreciate the Presidents and Congress efforts to improve benefits to our troops. Now all of our nations Servicemembers who suffered severe traumatic injuries while serving their country can receive the same traumatic injury benefits, regardless of where their injury occurred. For more information or to apply for a TSGLI payment, Servicemembers and Veterans should go to http://www.insurance.va.gov/sgliSite/TSGLI/TSGLI.htm. They can also contact their branch of service TSGLI Office (contact information available at above link).

Out with a splash124th Operations Group Com-mander, Colonel Mike Nolan accepts a traditional dousing from fellow fighter pilots at his finis-flight reception last month on the aircraft parking ramp at Gowen Field. Colonel Nolan moves on to become director of staffIdaho National Guard. (US Air Force Photo by MSgt Tom Gloeckle)

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Operation Pathfinder Minuteman124th Medical Group and Chaplin Corps joint tsunami-recovery exercise, Warrenton, Ore.

By Lt. Col. Gary Daniel 124th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

Idaho Guardsmen from the 124th Medical Group (124MDG) boarded a bus on the Sunday morning of their otherwise mundane August UTA to disembark in a completely different landscape many hours later. This environment included alarm-ingly realistic mannequins washed ashore in both a rural coastal brush area and a small simulated coastal town.

The Med Group had entered a joint tsunami-recovery exercise hosted by the Oregon Air Nation-al Guard and allied civilian agen-cies who are breaking new ground in combining civil and military assets to effectively respond to as-yet unknown but potentially disastrous events if the Cascadia Subduction Zone fault line ever jolts the Pacific Northwest with another major earthquake.

The time from a major earth-quake to the arrival of a de-structive tsunami wave roiling ashore could be as little as five minutes according to the Oregon Office of Emergency management.

More than two-dozen medi-cal full-time and Drill-Status Guardsman (DSG) profession-

als from the 124MDG journeyed to the northern Oregon coast to participate in a complex inter-agency disaster response exercise. Operation Pathfinder Minuteman 2014 was the first such exercise to combine the efforts of over 120 personnel from Army and Air National Guard medical units from Idaho, Washington, and Or-egon, Para-rescue forces from the Air Force Reserve, civilian first responders from the Oregon Di-saster Medical Team and associ-ated professionals from municipal agencies.

I was impressed with the plan-ning and logistics to successfully execute such a large-scale exer-cise, said (Col.) Dr. Ralph Suther-lin, Director of Aerospace Medi-cine for the state of Idaho. In my 25 years in medicine, this was the first time I have been involved in a mass casualty exercise with mili-tary and civilian members.

Operation Pathfinder Minute-man transformed portions of Camp Rilea, Warrington, Oregon, into a post-tsunami apocalypse.

124MDG professionals participated as both responders and patients dur-ing various phases of the exercise. The rural response and treatment chal-lenges gave way to later challenges that included rescuing trapped victims from the second and third stories of coastal buildings.

We really need a playbook for accom-plishing this kind of operation, and get the playbook out while were still in the training environment, said Dr. Jona-than Jui, leader of the Oregon Disaster

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Communication is ultimately the key component said Tech. Sgt. Maria Wilson, Aerospace Medi-cine and Public Health Technician for the 124MDG. This was eas-ily noticeable during the hot wash where it was quickly revealed that each agency identified the same deficiencies and had the same col-lective resolutions. All of which we can expect to see at the next annual exercise.

All the different medical and sup-port members, including chaplains, ASOS and PJs, worked closely to-gether for the common goal, to find

survivers and save lives. Lessons learned included the importance of contingency planning and training with local, state and regional disas-ter involvement, Sutherlin said.

Learning to communicate effec-tively with the primary responders (who are usually civilians) during a domestic operations disaster re-sponse scenario is always the big-gest hurdle. This exercise allowed our Idaho Army and Air Guard medics to gain valuable experience with this, said Chief Master Sgt. Jerod Taylor, superintendent of the 124MDG.

Idaho Air National Guard medi-cal personnel are working hard to

increase their domestic operations training opportunities according to Taylor.

Disaster Response is the primary area where Guard medical personnel fill a unique role that active military medical cannot, said Taylor. Disas-ter Response in domestic operations is all about interagency training and building relationships with those other agencies, understanding our different capabilities and shortfalls, and working on communication to ensure our joint goal is accomplished during the disaster scenario.

The Oregon State Air Surgeon stated that bordering states will be vital to assisting Oregon with any significant

natural disaster; that the 124th Medi-cal Group can be the tip of the spear in medical support to the Oregon Guard, said Sutherlin. The hands-on train-ing created team building and morale boosting for our medics. I am looking forward to working with our neighbor-ing state Air Guard units in the future.

Just a couple of days after studying, preparing, executing, and evaluating the scenario, the 124MDG boarded their bus for the return drive back to Gowen Field. In the future, the entire trip could be much less scripted and much more urgent as teams from surrounding states like Idaho may be the primary caregiv-ers responding to a real-world disaster to the west.

Operation Pathfinder Minuteman124th Medical Group and Chaplin Corps joint tsunami-recovery exercise, Warrenton, Ore.

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Operation Combined Resolve IIUnaffected by the spotlight from U.S. Army Europe, NATO, and European-Partner nations, the Idaho Air National Guard successfully provided crucial Close Air Support (CAS) during last months Combined Resolve II exercise.

By Lt. Col. Gary Daniel 124th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

Over 100 Idaho Air National Guard pilots, aircraft maintenance pro-fessionals, and support personnel participated in the multi-national training exercise. Seven A-10C Thunderbolt II fighters from the 124th Fighter Wing flew CAS mis-sions to support the more than 4,000 forces on the ground in Germany. The U.S. Army-Europe led fourteen other participating European nations military forces through six weeks of training using their most advanced equipment that they have stationed in the European Theater.

For more than half of that time, the Hawgs of the 124th Fighter Wing provided close air cover to maneuvering troops in the German countryside. This meant mastering flying in German air-space under rules different than the Skull bangers of the 190th Fighter Squadron routinely com-ply with stateside.

We werent allowed to use our full (instrument flying) capabili-ties found with SADL (Situational Awareness Data Link), so we

turned off our SADL for about a month before deploying and used older time-proven tech-niques, said Maj. Brian Dig-ger Daigle. Daigle planned and coordinated the expedi-tion and served as detachment commander in Germany.

In his first overseas duty, 1st Lt. Bud Munns echoed Daigles sentiment. You have to increase your cockpit cross-

checks and maintain higher situational awareness. Overall, this experience helps your pilot skills, he said.

In previous European exercises on this scale, the Army could count on support from A-10 units permanently stationed forward in Europe. The Skull bangers operated from Spang-dahlem Air Base, Germany-- the previous home to the 81st Fighter Squadron.

We had quite a bit of clean up before we could store the aircraft, in Protected Aircraft Structures (PAS). It was our wings first fighter operations out of Europe since the mid 1990s, said Chief Master Sgt. Steven Lewis.

According to Lewis and Daigle, the Idahoans overcame many un-expected operating constraints. We had a tougher commute than we planned for from off base, but better weather than an-ticipatedeven some sunburns on the flight line, said Lewis.

The people who deployed (to Com-bined Resolve) got very good training and Im hopeful they will pass this on to others, said Lewis I was really proud of everyone.

That wingtip clearance taxiing out (of a PAS) was very slight, said Daigle, the cover also restricted our GPS reception during preflight.

Despite some weather cancellations over some target areas, 124th Opera-tions Group Commander Col. Paul Kingsley called the effort overall a success. The best measure is theyve (the US Army Europe) asked us to come back, he said.

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Senior Airman Ryan Keith of the 124th Maintenence Squad-ron, connects liquid oxgen ser-vice carts to provide oxygen to the A-10 Thunderbolt II pilots in flight during Operation Combined Resolve II.

Captain Eric Johnson and Chief Steve Lewis coordinate munitions handling.

Senior Airman Matt Mills services an A-10 Thunderbolt II during Operation Combined Resolve II

Crew chief Senior Air-man Matt Mills and his team prepare to pull the engine of the A-10 Thunderbolt II during Operation Combined Resolve II

124th Fighter Wing Fi-nance Tech Sgt. Gianini Edwards and 190th Fighter Squadron Senior Airman Edward Landis, combined efforts to pro-cess orders and travel vouchers.

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expert level they receive a personalized 30mm round casing with wing insignia and recogni-tion carved into the casing. Shooters training with the M-9 Berretta must lodge 41 of their 45 rounds on the target, six must line up with the head of the silhouette, and 25 on the silhouette body. Just over 10 percent of Gowen Field air-men score high enough for expert qualification.After airmen shoot expert, we want to make sure their fundamentals are clear cut, and they

On opposite page--clockwise from upper left Second Lt. Randall Schmidt from the 124th Air Sup-port Operation Squadron (ASOS) loads a magazine with bullets before loading his weapon for another round; Airman 1st Class Steven Longfellow from the 124th Air Support Operation Squadron (ASOS) loads a magazine with bullets; Staff Sgt. Scott Johnson from the Combat Arms Training and Maintenance (CATM) team of the 124th Security Forces Squad-ron counts the number of hits; Second Lt. Randall Schmidt from the 124th Air Support Operation Squadron (ASOS) reviews the number of hits during his Combat Arms Training and Maintenance (CATM) qualification on Sept. 11 at the shooting range out-side Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho. His goal is to qualify in CATM and he was awarded the expert score as well. (U.S. Air Force photos by Tech. Sgt. Becky Vans-hur). Right: Airman 1st Class Steven Longfellow fires his weapon.

are safe and serious about the training, said Tech. Sgt. Michael Leone, CATMS instructor. We award the suc-cessful shooter the painted 30MM shell to recognize the performance and insure that every trip to the range has meaning.The benefits of the new program may ripple out to combat arms instructors as well. Our instructors care that our shooters are well prepared for shooting, if necessary, in a combat situation, Leone said.

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Once a USAF airman scores high enough on a quali-fication shoot with an Air Force pistol or rifle they receive a ribbon for expert marksmanship. Airmen can only receive the ribbon once during their career. The

Combat Arms Instructor cadre at Gowen Field has implemented a program to keep shooters motivated to perform at the expert level during every trip to the firing range.

Now every time a 124th Fighter Wing mem-ber meets the demands of shooting at the

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How we remember this day is a testimony to our American Spirit, said Major General Gary L. Sayler, Idaho Adjutant General, as he addressed the hundreds of 124th fighter wing members assembled to honor the 10th anniversary of the attacks on September 11, 2001.Major Gen. Sayler mentioned the

purpose of the ceremony and the honor that all wing members feel toward the more than six thousand American military men and women who have given their lives in military service since the attacks. We espe-cially remember the 55 Idahoans, including members of the Idaho Na-tional Guard, who have paid the ulti-mate sacrifice to their nation since the morning of 9-11, he said.124th Fighter Wing Honor Guard

members conducted a 21-gun salute to break the otherwise hushed tone of the remembrance.

We honor and recognize those lost but we also recognized that on that day in our country a generation of Americans were changed, Major Gen. Sayler said. Afghanistan and Iraq mark the first time since the (Ameri-can) Revolutionary War that our na-tion has depended on an all-volun-teer force to fight.

Never before has our nation asked so much of an all volunteer force as you the post 9-11 generation, said Major Gen. Sayler. He listed recent successes in the conflicts in Afghani-stan and Iraq as evidence of the vast contributions of the post 9-11 genera-tion.As the formal ceremony closed,

124th Fighter Wing Commander Colo-nel James R. Compton thanked Com-mand Chief Robert Bailey his com-mittee of for their coordination of the tasteful ceremony and the appear-ance of the band Pilot Error while wing members enjoyed a picnic din-ner to conclude their drill.

Members of the 124th Fighter Wing take a moment of silence to honor those lost on Sept. 11, 2001. Members of the 124th FW gathered on Sept. 11 at Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho to remember that tragic day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Becky Vanshur)

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Video & slideshowsMembers of the 124th Fighter Wing ( FW) Honor Guard present a 21 gun salute in honor of the memory of Sept. 11, 2001. Members of the 124th FW gathered on Sept. 11 at Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho to remember that tragic day. (Photo by Tech. Sgt. Becky Vanshur)

By Lt. Col. Gary Daniel 124th Fighter Wing Public Affairs OfficerBOISE, Idaho

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Opportunity, Aptitude, At-titude three words to live by, said the fifth Chief of the Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Robert Gaylor (Ret.). Chief Gaylor was the guest speaker at the 2014 Outstanding Airmen of the Year Banquet, showcasing nom-inees from 2013, on Jan. 4 held at the Riverside Hotel in Boise, Idaho. Chief Gaylor shared his wis-dom about the three key words to live by, Attitude being the most important in his opin-ion. He pointed out that it also numerically adds up to 100 in numerical value with the Al-phabet. Chief Gaylor also had the large crowd, more than 300 people, laughing out loud with his inspirational speech.

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Tonight we recognize the good work of all Airmen in the Idaho Air National Guard and we acknowledge, particularly this past years, efforts of some of our best Airmen in the organization, as the 2014 Outstanding Airmen of the Year, said Master of Ceremonies, Staff Sgt. Cora Shambaugh.

We will honor the accomplishments of these amaz-ing Airmen selected to represent you as they go on to compete at the Air National Guard level and hopefully continue on to be one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for the United States Air Force, she said.

The selectees pictured are Senior Airman Bradley Ford, top left, from the 124th Security Forces Squadron, was the 2013 selectee for the Airmen category. Staff Sgt. Christina Rohrenbach, below Ford, from the 124th Logistics Readiness Squadron, was the 2013 selectee for the NCO category. Master Sgt. Shallan Prickett, below Rohrenbach, from the 212th Command and Control Squadron, was the 2013 selectee for the Senior NCO category.

Master Sgt. Mathew Johnston, bottom left, from the 124th Fighter Wing Staff, was the 2013 selectee for the First Sergeant category.

Senior Airman Edward Landis, top right, from the 190th Fighter Squadron, was the 2013 selectee for the Honor Guard category. He was unable to attend, Lt. Col. Shannon Smith, right, is receiving his award in his honor. Awards given by Brig. Gen. Richard Turner at the 2014 Outstanding Airmen of the Year Banquet on Jan. 4 held at the Riverside Hotel in Boise, Idaho. (Air National Guard photos by Senior Airman David Ander-son)

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Tonight, were recognizing winners, you work with them, said Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force (retired), Robert Gay-lor, and they were nominated because they embrace the words that Ive shared with you tonight (opportunity, aptitude, and attitude). They are a demonstration of what success is all about.

Gaylor delivered the keynote address to a capacity crowd of over 340 at the 2014 Outstanding Airmen of the Year Banquet held in Boise in early January. He served as the fifth Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force in the late 1970s. He spoke prior to the awards ceremony.

This year the Idaho Air National Guard honored Master Sgt. Shallan Prickett, from the 212th Command and Control Squadron, Staff Sgt. Christina Rohren-bach from the 124th Logistics Readiness Squadron, and Senior Airman Brad-ley Ford from the 124th Security Forces Squadron for the Senior NCO, NCO, and airmen categories.

Master Sgt. Mathew Johnston, from the 124th Fighter Wing Staff, won the First Sergeant category. He serves as the 124th Fighter Wing First Sergeant during Unit Training Assembly (UTA) periods.

Senior Airman Edward Landis, from the 190th Fighter Squadron, was the 2013 selectee for the Honor Guard category.

Gaylor exhorted everyone in attendance to seek continuous improvement in life. He challenged all trailblazers in the room, Leaders inspire, stimulate, and motivate--they help develop attitudes. They wont put up with anything less, he said.

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Col. Chris Rood, Com-mander of the 124th Fighter Wing talks with Chief Gaylor and repre-sents him with the Wing coin.

Chief Master Sgt. Jim McMonigal, from the 124th ASOS, gives Chief Gaylor a Boise State t-shirt as a gift for speak-ing at the 2014 Banquet.

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A special thanks to Middleton High School Choir for sing-ing the National Anthem and many heart-felt songs honor-ing military members.

The 124th Fighter Wing Base Honor Guard post the colors and paid tribute to those past and present Missing In Action (MIA) and Prisoners of War (POW).

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Opportunity, Aptitude, Attitude three words to live by, said Fifth Chief of the Air Force, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force (retired), Robert Gaylor to a large crowd. Gaylor is a nationally recognized public speaker and motivator.

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Promotions Base Energy Use Down--Brainpower UpBy Lt. Col. Gary A. Daniel124FW Public Aff airs

Th e 124th Civil Engineering Squadron is half way through a decade-long energy program that will aff ect every workplace, every guardsman and civilian, and how they operate at Gowen Field. Huge sums of energy, (measured in British Th ermal Units) money, and brain power (in the form of extensive re-engineering and energy auditing) are in motion to insure Gowens compliance with federal guidelines.According to MSgt Travis Jones (124CES/CEO) Gowen Field has

exceeded all federal goals, remains ahead of many other bases in innovation, and saved 19.7 percent in energy usage last year compared to 2003. Th is number must drop furtherto below 30 percent (of 2003 energy usage) by 2015. Closing this last gap could prove the most challenging. As we complete the big building projects that aff ect our largest structures, we begin to run out of low-hanging fruit, MSgt Jones said.Th e goals of the base energy plan may have seemed distant to most

124th Fighter Wing members outside of CE. Th at is likely to change. Weve emphasized larger spaces (where its easier to save big), but the scrutiny is coming to our smaller workspaces, said Mr. Scott Bussman, 124CES Facility Manager.Bussman believes that educating the base populace is the single most

valuable energy saving tool at our collective disposal. And that as our buildings and their engineers become more technologically advanced, the end users of energy will have to have the basics on their minds. Weve got to encourage a sense of ownership from now on so that it feels routine to shut off the lights, Mr. Busmann said.Dont try to trick our thermostats, said MSgt Jones, we have

(soft ware) programs that can detect cheatersand pay you a quick visit. We can detect the in-rush (energy fl ow) to our total demand in each building. Translation: CEs building management computers can tell when you fi re-up your (authorized) laser printer, and your (unauthorized) personal space heater or mini-fridge.Th e Federal Energy Policy Act of 2005 drives the base energy

plan. Th at plan changes with the overall square footage that the Air National Guard authorizes the 124FW to operate with. In essence, the Base Realignment and Closure proceedings that decommissioned the 189th Airlift Squadron and Aerial Port Flight made the arithmetic harder, not easier. Were authorized less space to accomplish our mission, MSgt Jones said.In the future, more appliances on Gowen Field will fall under the

Energy Star purchasing polices that began in 2004. Th e Air Force has already successfully met Energy Star certifi cation for over 90 percent of the computers it has fi elded since then. Th e AF Information Technology Commodity Council estimates annual savings of over $15 million. Locally the 124FW can expect to reap a smaller scale savings on more effi cient lighting fi xtures, heating systems, appliances as well as computers. To do this Mr. Busmann believes that everyone on base will need

to adapt the same attitude they have at home and act as though the energy bill is a monthly reality. Busmann explained We need to spread the word more widely that some personal actions help us (like turning off the coff ee pot), and some actions hurt us (like opening up squadron entry doors to get a breeze going).When our workforce here tries to outsmart an already smart

building, they usually confuse it and make the overall conditions inside much worse, said MSgt Jones.

Wing Fire Department, March 6. During the two-day Fill the Boot

event in July, the fire department was not initially satisfied with the $6000 raised because they were accustomed to raising up to $20,000, so they requested an additional day in August to raise more money.

It was the opening day of the fair and we were located at the intersection of Chinden Blvd. and Veterans Memorial Parkway, in Boise. We raised almost $10,000 just that day, said Sgt. Hunt.

Th e funds raised will be used locally by Muscular Dystrophy Association to support Idaho families of children with muscular dystrophy and send the children to MDA Summer Camp in McCall this June. A portion of the funds also go to the main chapter for research.

In May, the fire department will be supporting a one-day kids camp here for the families, children, and counselors that will be attending MDA camp in McCall. Th ey expect nearly 150 people, including families, children, and counselors, to attend the one day event.

Th e day camp will allow the children and families to meet the counselors before they go to camp, said Sgt. Hunt.

Hu nt s a i d t h at t h e y u s u a l l y support the MDA Summer Camp in McCall but they are unable to this year because of the ORE schedule so thats why they planned the one-day camp. They are also sending dollars to support the McCall MDA camp.

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McCandless became the 15th wing commander of the 1241h F1gh1er Wing.

"Any time you are moving into a position of leadership like this, you are always standing on the shoulders of those commanders that stood before you," she said.

"I would l ike to extend a personal thank you to Col. Chris Rood (outgoing wing commander) for all his support during this transition. Thank you, Gen. Nolan, (a previous wing commander) I know ii lakes everything that you've go1 to lead an organization at this level," she said .

Brig. Gen. Michael Nolan, assistant adjutant general, air, commander Idaho Air National Guard, presided over the ceremony.

As he began to address the histor ic wing change of command he remarked upon the s1a1ic A-10 Thunderbolt II Just to right of the ceremony stage, "She Is a workhorse, and the hundreds of combat hours she has flown is a fine representation (of the 124th Fighter Wing)."

He thanked Col. Chris Rood for his service as 1241h Fighter Wing commander and as vice commander and for his leadership through !he process of a successful outcome to !he 2013 Consolidated Unit Inspection.

"The success of those inspections was in large part due to your efforts and the efforts of those you led," he sald.

He proceeded 10 address the future of the Idaho Air National Guard.

"Today we find ourselves navigating a bit of rough air facing a potential dlvesture of the A-10 mission. Despite our confidence that has come with years of success, we find ourselves anxious about an uncertain futu re. But we are navigating, we are not adrift, we are flying a charted course. Our mission is clear: it is 10 fly, fighl, and win.

'We are not in uncharted waters; the uncertai nty we face is mission change. We have successfully navigated mission change on several occasions. As always we will succeed. Lei's not focus on uncertainty, but on opportunities thal come with certain change. They are numerous ," he said.

As he summarized the resume of incomi ng fighter wing commander McCandless, Nolan said, 'We will capitalize on your unique experience and qualifications. I anticipate that you'll be a collaborative, articulate, well informed , and experienced leader capable of moving the wing forward.

As she addressed 124th FW airmen McCandless said, we've accomplished nine aircraft conversions here, our airman have retra ined and quickly regained their combat mission readiness as rapidly as possible each time and they have continued to serve with distinction."

McCandless thanked her husband, LI. Col. Chris Sheppard, of the District of Columbia Air National Guard. Sheppard, a traditional guardsman, is commander of the 12lst Operations Support Squadron.

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"I'm extremely proud of his deployment record to Iraq twice and to Afghanistan. I'm not only a deployer myself, but I'm also a spouse. I wait and worry Just as other spouses do for their spouse to come home from combat," McCandless said.

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.12.~th. F.i9.h.te.r.\_Vi119. /.> ~ ~ IEJ Story by Lt. Col. Garv Daniel fill ~ l8J GERMANY - Unaffected by the spotlight fro m U.S. Army Europe, NATO, and European-Partner nations, the Idaho Air National Guard successfully provided crucial Close Air Support (CAS) during last month's Combined Resolve II exercise.

over 100 Idaho Air National Guard pilots, aircraft maintenance professionals, and support personnel participated in the multi-national training exercise. Seven A-lOC Thunderbolt II fighters fro m the 124th Fighter Wing flew CAS missions to support the more than 4,000 forces on the ground in Germany. The U.S. Army-Europe led fourteen other participating European nations' military forces through six weeks of training usi ng their most advanced equipment that they have stationed In the European Theater.

For more than half of that time , the "'Hawgs of the 124th Fighter Wing provided close air cover to maneuvering troops in the German countryside. This meant mastering flying in German airspace under rules different than the "Skull bangers of the 190th Fighter Squadron rou t inely comply with stateside.

"We weren't allowed to use our full (instrument flying) capabilities found with SADL (Situational Awareness Data Link), so we turned off our SADL for about a month before deploying and used older time-proven techniques ," said Maj . Brian "Digger'" Daigle. Daigle planned and coordinated the expedition and served as detachment commander in Germany.

In his first overseas duty, 1st Lt. Bud Munns echoed Daigle's sentiment. vou have to increase your cockpit crosschecks and maintain higher situational awareness. overall, this experience helps your pilot skills,"" he said.

In previous European exercises on this scale, the Army could count on support from A-10 units permanently stationed forward in Europe . The Skullbangers operated from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany-the previous home to the 8lst Fighter Squadron.

"We had quite a bit of clean up before we could store the aircraft, in Protected Aircraft Structures (PAS). It was our wing's fi rst fighte r operations out of Europe since the mid 1990s,"" said Chief Master Sgt. Steven Lewis.

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According to Lewis and Daigle, the Idahoans overcame many unexpected operating constraints. "We had a tougher commute than we planned for from off base, but better weather than anticipated-even some sunburns on the flight line; said Lewis.

"The people who deployed (to Combined Resolve) got very good training and I'm hopeful they will pass this on to others," said Lewis "I was really proud of everyone."

"That wingtip clearance taxiing out (of a PAS) was very slight ; said Daigle, "the cover also restricted our GPS reception during preflight. "

Despite some weather cancellations over some target areas, !24th Operations Group Commander Col. Paul Kingsley called the effort overall a success. "The best measure is they've (the US Army Europe) asked us to come back," he said.

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Chief architect John Everett Tourtellotte, who along with partner

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Boise Central School and the Idaho Territorial Capitol previously sat on the buildings two

downtown blockswhich can be seen for over a mile as motorists approach northbound on Boises Capitol Boulevard. In July of 1905, the Idaho Capitol Commission directed construction superintendent Herbert E. Quigley, fresh from successful completion of the beautiful sandstone Boise Federal Building, a block south, to proceed with construction.

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Chief architect John E. Tourtellotte boldly compared the majesty and simplicity of the building to St. Peters in Rome, St. Pauls in London, and the U.S. Capitol in Washington less than a year after the structures center

section was operational. The sandstone exterior, quarried from nearby Table Rock, spans over 300 feet wide on the north and south facades. The rst oor stones are carved to resemble logs that pay tribute to the frontier character of the 43rd state. Rising above the logs and a Beaux Arts assembly of neoclassical inuence is a gold leaf-covered eagle perched 208 feet above street level.

Luminous surfaces of marble and scagliola dominate the interior public areasrealizing Tourtellotte and Hummels desire for continuous light upon Gem State government. The now priceless veneer of scagliolaa plaster also known as faux marble covers every load-bearing column within the Capitol rotunda. Over 50,000 square feet of marble from Alaska, Georgia, Italy, and Vermont dominate the rotunda and the public corridors.

The south-facing building that generations of Idahoans know as a sentinel to the southern Boise Front of the Rocky Mountains sits on just under ve acres. The buildings oldest component, a hand- carved statue of General George Washington from

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Fondly referred to as the peoples house, the name reminds Idaho citizen legislators of who they serve. Designed for a 1905 statewide population of

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Senate hearings began to routinely include participating citizens lling every seat, standing in the aisles, and overowing into the hallways.

The thirty-month renovation, restoration, and rehabilitation of the Capitol are a culmination of over eight years of study and deliberation by the Capitol Commission. During this process, the Commission, the Idaho Division of Public Works, and

the state Legislature determined underground expansion wings could preserve the buildings iconic prole at the base of Boises foothills. The new Capitol design allows state government to operate in a working Capitol building,

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draperies hugged the colonnades of the House and Senate chambers. These restorations are underway.

Most of the Capitol rehabilitation (to efficient contemporary use) of the building's busiest areas are intended to balance the traditions and customs of the seasonal citizen legislature with the practical needs of year-round tenants who rely on evolving technology to accomplish the

people's business. Idaho's public works staff has the on-going task of preserving the Capitol's marble staircases and fully marble-covered public corridors.

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energy efficient windows which seamlessly blend with classic Roman ogee patterned window frames of fully-preserved Honduran mahogany.

Seats for participants attending legislative committee hearings will increase fourfold, and re exits double. Little of the Statehouse contained any

type of re suppression such as smoke detectors and sprinklers. The restored buildings re protection system will be modern and comprehensive. Its lighting will feature the look of opulent custom glass lamps from the 1920s to insure it remains as a whole nearer perfect in this respect than any building of its kind perhaps in the world.**John E. Tourtellotte, The Capitol of Idaho

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The rst Idaho Capitol Commission supervised the1885 construction of the Territorial Capitol in Boise.

By 1905, demands to replace the territorial Capitol and provide Gem state citizens with a proper state Capitol led to the ofcial creation of the second Idaho Capitol Commission. The Commissioners examined numerous other state Capitol buildings rsthand, decided upon a proper Capitol site, and chose an architect with accordant vision, Boise based Tourtellotte & Company.

As the Capitol approached a century of service, the Idaho legislature proposed the creation of a leadership body to review all proposals to reconstruct, redecorate, or restore the structure.* Governor Phil Batt signed legislation in 1998 that recreated the Capitol Commission with a specic charge to keep the building a working seat of Idaho government. All Idahoans can contribute to the restoration efforts by

purchasing a limited edition license plate. Receipts now surpass $400,000.*Idaho Statutes, 67-1608

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Project Log: June 2008 The Capitol's Underground Studio Just a small part of the massive redecorating efforts underway at the Idaho State Capitol are proceeding in the building's basement studio. Here, craftsman from Evergreene Painting Studios fabricate ornate cornices and decorative rosettes for Capitol rotunda light fixtures.

Bogdan Chemetskiy and Terry VanderWell of Evergreene Painting Studios are at one of cornice mold construction tables in the garden-level ornamentation studio located in the Idaho State Capitol.

At this table, the craftsman drag the guide (pictured at the right) across the top of their mold making material before it sets .

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When dry, the material is ready to conform plaster into attractive shapes for the public areas of the Idaho Statehouse. Every light fixture in the Capitol rotunda will be ensconced by a decorative custom cast rosette. Evergreene Painting Studio's process is similar to those used 200 years ago to constnJct decorative moldin s in laster casts.

Bogdan Chemetskiy and Roman Cherstylq proceed with crafting a decorative cornice for one of the floors of the Idaho State Capitol while Ricardo Ochoa of Idaho Public Television documents the progress.

Terry VanderWell, Restoration Director for Evergreene Painting Studios, inspects some of the completed cornice molding bound for the upper floors of the restored Idaho State Capitol.

The Idaho State Capitol will reopen when restoration is complete in 2010.

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Exhibit Debuts at the Boise Airport

The Idaho Capitol Commission's new exhibit tells Boise Airport travelers about the past history, current restoration and expansion, and the promising future for Idaho's Statehouse.

"Another Hundred Years" conveys new features of the building that the public will enjoy when the Caoitol reooens earlv next decade.

The display resides just inside the TSA security checkpoint near the food court.

The Capitol Commission's panel publicizes the Idaho Capitol license plate program.

"A Beacon for Noble Ideals" provides a 30second general overview of Idaho's working seat of government.

"The People's House" discusses the enhanced access for all citizens to participate in government after the Capitol is reconfigured for Idaho's growing populace.

Capitol Architect John E. Tourtellotte's dream of Idaho's Capitol standing as a "monument before the world" has survived for over 100 years.

"Protecting the Priceless" discusses Preservation, Rehabilitation, and Restoration of the Idaho State Ca itol.

Over three million passengers annually will pass the prominent location of the Idaho Capitol Commission's interpretive display in the Boise Airport Main Concourse.

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