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Potomac Air Monthly
113th Wing CommanderBrig. Gen. George M. Degnon113th Wing Vice Commander
Col. Robert Bowie113th Wing Command Chief
Chief Master Sgt. Kimberly TurnerChief of Public Affairs
Maj. Michael OdlePublic Affairs Officers
Maj. Renee LeeCapt. Nathan Wallin
Public Affairs Manager/EditorMaster Sgt. Craig Clapper
PhotojournalistsTech. Sgt. Eric Ritter
Senior Airman Erica RodriguezSenior Airman Jennifer Stone
Airman 1st Class Anthony SmallBroadcast JournalistsTech. Sgt. Tabitha HurstStaff Sgt. Justin Hodge
Senior Airman Terace Garnier
The New PromoteesSenior Master Sergeant (E-8)
Carroll, John R.
Master Sergeant (E-7)Brandt, Justin J. -- 113 CF
Dalton, Dana M.-- 113 CPTF
Rutherford, William T.-- 113 AMXS
Technical Sergeant (E-6)Hoffman, Sean T.-- 213 MXS
O’Hara, Christopher M.-- 113 AMXS
Tribbett, Robert-- 213 MXS
Staff Sergeant (E-5)Edwards, Michael J.-- 213 MXS
Graves, Jeffrey R.-- 113 MXS
Senior Airman (E-4)Castellanos, Raymundo-- 113 AMXS
Gore, Lesley E.-- 113 WG Staff
Javier, Kyle C.-- 113 CES
Capital Guardian Schedule of Events
April UTA training and events scheduleSaturday, April 23 Start End Event Location POC Phone09:00 11:00 MedicalAppointmentsONLY(Profiles) Bldg3282,RoomA14 CMSgtKatt 857-661509:00 10:00 SupervisorSafetyTraining CEBldg3236 MSgtMarra 857-503909:00 12:00 EndofCourseTesting(EOC)-PME/CDCs CEBldg3236Room121 SMSgtZayas 857-308413:00 14:00 AFTRTraining CFClassroom MSgtWright 857-122513:00 14:30 SABCTraining LRSConferenceRm TSgtWilliams 612-953314:00 15:00 RiskManagementTraining Bldg3213,WCR SMSgtThompson 857-503917:30 23:00 DCNGMilitaryBall DCArmory MSgtVega 857-1211Normal Hours of Operation08:30 15:00 CPTFCustomerService TrailerR62 SMSgtBrown 857-067809:00 15:00 FSSCustomerService TrailerR62 SMSgtLevins 857-401209:00 15:00 MobilityandClothingIssue Bldg.3212 MSgtRobinson 857-931609:00 15:00 CFCustomerService Bldg.3222 MSgtNoon 857-0714 Sunday, April 24 Start End Event Location POC Phone07:00 12:00 FitnessTesting EastFitnessCenter MSgtMarx 857-399707:30 08:30 ContemporaryService CEBldg3236 ChLtColBowen 857-103207:30 08:30 CatholicMass LRSConferenceRm ChLtColBowen 857-103208:00 10:00 Medical/DentalAppointmentsONLY Bldg3282,RoomA14 CMSgtKatt 857-661509:00 11:00 POSH/HRETraining LRSConferenceRm TSgtGreen 857-323809:30 10:30 CSSTraining CFClassroom SMSgtA.Wilson 857-122510:00 10:30 MedicalWalk-ins Bldg3282,RoomA14 CMSgtKatt 857-661512:00 16:30 ExpeditionarySkillsTrainingRodeo Hangar9 SMSgtZayas 857-308413:00 14:00 IDSMeeting Bldg3213,WCR MajLee 857-646413:00 14:00 EquipCustodian(BlockIII)TrainingJPHarrisClassroom,Hangar16 MSgtBelle-Scott 857-233813:00 14:00 AFTRTraining CFClassroom MSgtWright 857-122514:30 16:00 GreenDotLeadershipTraining Bldg3213,WCR MSgtTjarks 857-7308Normal Hours of Operation08:30 15:00 CPTFCustomerService TrailerR62 SMSgtBrown 857-067808:00 15:00 FSSCustomerService TrailerR62 SMSgtA.Wilson 857-401209:00 15:00 MobilityandClothingIssue Bldg.3212 MSgtRobinson 857-931609:00 15:00 CFCustomerService Bldg.3222 MSgtNoon 857-0714
Council Meetings (Sunday)06:30 07:30 ChiefsCouncilMeeting LRSConferenceRm CMSgtThomas 857-322812:00 13:00 TOPIII Bldg3213,WCR MSgtKatt 857-6615
Capital Guardian Announcements
CMSgt Kimberly Turner takes command
ChiefMasterSgt.KimTurnerassumesresponsibilityas113thWingCommandChieffromChiefMasterSgt.JeffCoombsduringachangeofcommandceremonyMarch12,2016.(PhotobyMasterSgt.CraigClapper)
Commander’s Action Line
The Commander’s Action Line gives all Air-men a direct link to the 113th Wing command-er for any questions or suggestions regarding the 113th Wing.
The action line can be used to express con-structive points of view on the policies and procedures of the wing, as well as discuss safety and security issues. The goal is to pro-vide you with an accurate, timely response.
Airmen should use this tool after coordinat-ing problems or concerns with supervisors, first sergeants or commanders. If you’re not satisfied with the response or are unable to resolve the issue, e-mail the action line at [email protected].
Brig. Gen. George Degnon113th Wing Commander
Chief Master Sgt.Kimberly Turner
113th Wing Command Chief
Capital Guardian Announcements
Microsoft Office update to all 113th Wing Computers
MicrosoftOffice2013hasbeenpushedtoallmachineswithinthe113thWingasofFridayApril15.ThisupgradeismandatoryforallPC’sonthenetwork.
Whattoexpect:1.Uponfirstlogin,Outlookwillrequiretimetobuildprofileandsetupyourmailbox
2.EmailstoragewillhaveZEROimpactfromthisupgrade3.MicrosoftLync(OfficeMessenger)hasnowbeenchangedtoSkypeBuisiness.4.OrganizationMailboxesandPSTfilesmayneedtobere-addedforsomeusers.
5.DCANGGlobaladdresslist(GAL)mayneedtobesetasthedefaultaddresslistforsomeusers.
Forallmigrationissuesorconcernsmembersareencouragetogotothe113thCommunicationsFocalPointSharepointpage.https://eissp.ang.af.mil/org/113WG/msg/cf/Comm_Focal_Point/_layouts/15/start.aspx#/SitePages/Home.aspx
AccordingtotheSecretaryoftheAirForcePublicAffairs,Airmenwilltakethefirststepofafive-yearstrategytodecreaseinterperson-al violence across the service through Green Dot initiatives. The Air Forcecontractedthenon-profitGreenDotorganizationtoprovidetheseviolencepreventiontoolstothetotalAirForceoverthenextthree years. Green Dot prepares organizations to implement a strat-egyofviolencepreventionthatreducespower-basedinterpersonalviolence,whichincludesnotonlysexualviolence,butalsodomesticviolence,datingviolence,stalking,childabuse,elderabuse,andbul-lying.ThisprogramisseparatefromtheSexualAssaultPreventionandResponseprogram.WhiletheGreenDotinitiativeworkswithSAPR,itisfocusedonpreventionandbystanderintervention.
MasterSgt.BrianTjarksandTech.Sgt.ZaritaWalkerarethe113thWingcoordinatorsforthisprogram.Theyarejoinedbysiximple-menterswhowillbeproviding113thWGAirmenwithtraining.They are:
Capt.AndrewWong-JFHQ1stLt.ElizabethFrederickMaster Sgt. Sheila SmithMaster Sgt. Paula DietrichMaster Sgt. Samantha WrightSenior Airman Brian Lecea
TheGreenDottrainingismandatoryanditcountsasthe2016SAPRtraining.Currentlyscheduledclasses(May5-Sept.26)areinARCNet.ThecoursenameisANGSAPRAnnualTraining2016.Therewillbeoneclasseachweek,andthreeclassesontheUTAweekends.
**PLEASENOTE**FULLTIMEmembers,pleaseregisterforaclassduringtheweek,astherearelimitedweekendslotsavailable.
Please get with your training manager to register for a class. The Wing Commander has authorized the wear of business casual dress orAFPTgearforthistraining.Wehighlyencouragememberstoutilizethisoptionasrankisoftenabarrierfordiscussionsofthisnature.
Lastly,ifyouareaTSPdeployingmemberandhavebeentoyellowribbon-orarescheduledforonepriortoTSP-youwillreceivecredit for this training and do not need to sign up for one of these courses.
Ifyouhaveanyquestions,pleasecontactMasterSgt.BrianTjarksorTech.Sgt.ZaritaWalker.
AnnualAFSAPSGreenDottrainingrequirementforallAirmen
Capital Guardian Feature
InApril,the113thWing,DistrictofColumbiaAirNationalGuardwillobservethetwelfthannualSexualAssaultAware-nessandPreventionMonth(SAAPM)withtheongoingtheme“EliminateSexualAssault:Knowyoupart.DoyourPart.”Regardlessofgradeofjobspecialty,everservicememberhasa role in ensuring the Air National Guard has the appropriate cultureandisworkingtoupholdourAirForcecorevalues–IntegrityFirst,ServicebeforeSelf,andExcellenceinAllWeDo.
Recognizing SAAPM gives us the opportunity to identify andactuponourindividualrolesinfightingthishorrificcrime.Takingcareofourpeoplemeansmakingsureeveryoneknowstheir role in preventing this crime and also how to support those who might become a victim of it. We must sustain the rightclimate,ensureleadershipsupport,andempowerservicemembers to safely intervene. “SexualviolenceisanalarmingrealityinAmericansociety
andthemilitary,particularlytheAirForce,isaggressivelyad-dressingthisdisgrace”saidBrig.Gen.GeorgeDegnon,113thWingcommander.“Inasense,sexualassaultisaformoffratricide which creates fear and anger and in our organization and will not be tolerated. Everyone must do their part. The Air Force’sprogramhasevolvedagreatamountthelastthreeyearstowherewearenow;changingAirForceculture.”TheAirForceSAPRmissionistodevelop,implementand
assesspoliciesandprogramstoeliminatesexualassaultandempower every Airman to serve as a catalyst for behavior and attitudechangethatfostersanenvironmentfreefromsexualassault and its effects. Thatsexualassaultresponsecoordinator(SARC)servesas
the contact for integrating victim care from the initial report throughresolutionisissuesrelatedtothevictim’shealthandwell-being.Recently,theAirNationalGuardapprovedthebudget for every unit to have a fulltime civilian or military SARC. “Thishasbeenalongtimecoming,”saidCapt.CindyPic-
cirillo,sexualassaultresponsecoordinator,113thWing.“TheSAPR program needs someone that is fully dedicated to the careofvictimsandtheSAPRprogram.Weareextremelyhappy to have Mrs. Theresa Owolabi join our team as the wing’sfulltimeciviliansexualassaultpreventionandresponseprogrammanager.”Ms.Owolabiislocatedinbldg.3213,room9.Shecanbe
reachedat240-857-0900or240-647-7272(24/7/365).
April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention MonthFeature by Capt. Cindy Piccirillo113th Wing Executive
Capital Guardian Feature
Capital Guardian Toastmasters Club hosts first meetingWASHINGTON- The Capital Guardians Toastmasters Club heldtheirfirstmeetingintheCeremonialRoomattheDCAr-mory.Lt.Col.RhondaPugh,oftheMobilizationAugmentation
Command,coordinatedwithToastmastersInternationaltocharter a Toastmasters club for the members of the DC National Guard.RetiredArmyCommandSgt.Maj.HermanPreston,oftheEnlistedAssociationofGuardoftheUnitedStates,collabo-ratedtosponsortheclub’scharter.“OurplanisconductToastmasterduringourmilitaryweek-
ends,”saidPugh.“Withinthenext30days,therewillbeToast-masters information and applications throughout the organiza-tiontoencourageSoldiersandAirmentojoin.”TwoDistrictLeadersfromDistrict27Toastmasterspresented
a demonstration of the typical club meeting. Distinguished ToastmasterChristineHobbs,clubgrowthdirectorforDistrict27,servedasthetoastmasteroftheday,emcee,tabletopicsmas-ter,andgeneralevaluatorforthemeeting.ShebrieflyexplainedthehistoryofToastmastersanddescribedsomebenefitsfromimprovingone’scommunicationandleadershipskills.DistinguishedToastmasterHalJones,currentDistrict27
director,presenteda5-7minutespeechentitled“WhyIJoinedToastmastersandWhyIStayinToastmasters.Duringthespeech,hementionedthesupportiveatmosphereoftheclubenvironment and the importance of giving and receiving con-structivefeedbacktoaccelerateincreasingone’spublicspeakingandleadershipskills.HeemphasizedthevalueofdevelopingadiversegroupoffriendsandthatactiveToastmastersarelikefamily where we encourage and support each other.“Theleadershipskillsincludeafocusonservantleadership,”
saidJones.“TheprovenToastmastersprogramisexperiential.Wealllearnbydoingandpracticing.”MasterSgt.ChrisSleeter,113thMaintenanceGroupaircraft
maintenanceNCOandmemberoftheSAMFOXToastmastersClub,alsoparticipatedinthemeetingtosupporttheCapitalGuardians Toastmasters Club and gave the evaluation of Toast-masterJones’speech.Healsosaidhewouldbeafoundingmember and mentor for this club. Distinguished Toastmaster Jones also volunteered to be a Club Mentor for the Capital Guardians.“IenjoyedcomingoutandsupportingthenewCapital
GuardiansToastmastersClub,”saidSleeter.“Ihighlyencour-
ageotherstoseizethisopportunityforself-development,andasmembers,tovisitotherclubstonetworkandexperiencetheiroperation.”AtToastmasters,memberslearnbyspeakingtogroups,and
workingwithothersinasupportiveenvironment.Typicalmeet-ingsincludeseveral5-7minutepreparedspeeches,several1-2minuteimpromptuspeechesinresponseto‘TableTopics’ques-tions,andanevaluationportionwhereanassignedevaluatorprovidesa2-3minuteevaluationofeachpreparedpresentation.SleeterhasbeenamemberofToastmasterssinceJune2014
and has recently received the Competent Communicator Cer-tificationbycompletingthespeechprojectsontheeducationaltrack.“It’sanachievementtobeproudofwhenyougothroughthe
processgainingvaluablespeaking&communicationskillsthencontinuemovingonuptothenextlevelofcertification,”saidSleeter. ToastmastersInternationalisanonprofiteducationalorgani-
zationthatteachespublicspeakingandleadershipskillsthroughaworldwidenetworkof15,400clubs.ThemissionofToastmas-tersistoprovideasupportiveandpositivelearningexperiencein which members are empowered to develop communication andleadershipskills,resultingingreaterself-confidenceandpersonal growth.
Membership to the Capital Guardian Toastmasters Club is opentoallmembers,militaryandcivilian,oftheDCArmyandAirNationalGuards.InitialcosttojointheCapitalGuardiansToastmastersis$60forthefirst6months.Clubduesarestilltobedetermined,butsemi-annualdueswillbe$45toToastmastersInternationalandafewdollarsforClubDues.“Itissoimportanttomakesureyourprofessionalandper-
sonalcommunicationskillsstayfine-tuned,”saidLt.Col.Pugh.“Justlikeacomputer,whateveryouallowinthat’swhatwillcome out. So why not invest in a proven resource that will pro-videaneffectiveskillsetthatcouldleadtoagreateropportunityforyourselfandinspireothers.”TheSAMFOXToastmaster’sclubmeetsattheJointBase
AndrewsFamilySupportCenterMeetingwillbeheldevery2ndand4thThursdayofthe
monthfrom11:45a.m.-12:45p.m.inceremonialroom.Ac-cordingtoLt.ColPugh,Thenumberofmeetingsscheduledwillbe based on membership growth.
Feature by Maj. Bryon CowardDistrict of Columbia State PA Officer
Capital Guardian Announcements
AirForceSecurityForcesmembersandfamilyfromactiveduty,AirReserveandAirNationalGuardcameto-gethertolayawreathinhonorofSecurityForcesDefenderswho lost their lives in the line of duty at the Tomb of the UnknownSoldierinArlingtonNationalCemetery,April18.
PlacingthewreathwereCol.EdwardKingdon,ANGSe-curityForcesdirector;Col.VictorMoncrieffe,11thSecurityForcesGroupcommander;Maj.AltaCaputo,105thSecurityForcescommander;andMasterSgt.ToddLobraico,whoseson,Todd“TJ”Lobraico,waskilledinactionSept.5,2013.
“ThesacrificeofourSFDefenderscannotgounnoticed,”saidSeniorMasterSgt.WilliamHawley,113thSecurityForcesSquadronsuperintendentandtheeventorganizer.“Thefallenmembers’namesmustbesaidoutloudsotheirsacrificeisneverforgotten.Wehopethiseventwillgrowandcontinueeachyearfromhereonout.Itisforthegen-erations to come to continue to recognize these great men andwomenofourSecurityForces.”
Security Forces Defenders honor the fallen
Photos by Senior Airman Erica Rodriguez
SecurityForcesmemberssaluteawreathlaidindedicationtofallenSecurityForcesDefendersattheTomboftheUnknownSoldier,April18.
(Above)Col.EdwardKingdon,AirNationalGuardSecurityForcesdirector;Col.VictorMoncrieffe,11thSFGroupcommander;Maj.AltaCaputo,105thSFcommander;andMasterSgt.ToddLobraico,105thSFSquadronmember,participateinawreathlayingceremonyattheTomboftheUnknownSoldierinhonoroffallenSFDefenders,April18.
Capital Guardian Announcements
(Below)SecurityForcesmembersfromactiveduty,AirNationalGuardandAirReserveposefor a group photo following a wreath laying ceremony to honor their fellow Defenders who passedinthelineofduty,April18.
(Left)Col.EdwardKingdon,AirNationalGuardSecurityForcesdirector;Col.VictorMoncrieffe,11thSFGroupcommander;Maj.AltaCaputo,105thSFcommander;andMasterSgt.ToddLobraico,105thSFSquadronmem-ber,participateinawreathlayingceremonyattheTomboftheUnknownSoldierinhonoroffallenSFDefenders,April18.
Capital Guardian
The 113th OSS AFE shop is looking for augmentee support for Combat and Water Survival Training. Aug-mentee’s should have supervisor’s approval to support a full day of work off base. Members should be in Mil status (AT/ST/PT/RUTA).
Combat Survival Training (CST): Augmentee’s will be expected to assist with equipment/personnel transport, conduct simulated patrols in various terrain and climates, use radios, and engage with students.
Water Survival Training (WST): Augmentee’s will be expected to assist with equipment/personnel transport, swim in open water (with PFD), possibly assist hoist operations in water under helicopter.
Dates and spaces available are as follows:26 APR CST: 4 PAX29 APR CST: 10 PAX12 May WST: 10 PAX18 May WST: 4 PAX27 May CST: 4 PAX
Please contact Tech. Sgt. Jesse McCarley at 240-857-6817 for more information and scheduling.
SEREVolunteerOpportunity
DCANG chief induction ceremony
ParticipantsoftheD.C.AirNationalGuardChiefMasterSergeantRecognitionCeremonyposeforgroupphotoattheCoursesatAndrews,March26.(PhotobyMasterSgt.CraigClapper)
Capital Guardian AnnouncementsCapital Guardian Announcements
Capital Guardian Announcements
UTAPaydate–May6,2016
CustomerServiceHours–0830-1500
Reminders:
MilitaryPayOutstandingOrder:PleasecheckforoutstandingMilitaryPayorderbyloggingintoAROWS-clickonawaitingactionorInProg-ress.IfthereisoutstandingMilitaryPayOrderyouwillseethelinktoclickontoe-certifyyourAROWSorderforpay.
OutstandingTravelOrderinDTS:PleasecheckforoutstandingtravelorderbyloggingintoDTS:UnderReview/SignTabselectDigitalSigna-ture,Theroutingstatuswillbeseparatedintwosections:PendingAc-tions-waitingforapprovalorreviewandDocumentHistory-completed
routing.
SATODeclines:Membersmustensurenewchip+PINiscorrectinDTS.WhenbookingflightsSATOwilldeclineyourGOVCCifyourexpirationmonthandyearisincorrect.
SATO
SATOisopenandavailable24hoursaday.ForSATO24hoursadaycall1-800705-7286.Inaddition,as-sistanceisavailableatthe113thTMOoffice.PleasecallTSgtLunaorTSgtEdwardsat240-857-3211duringnormal business hours.
Purchasing Airfare
DONOTpurchaseyourairlineticketattheTICKETCOUNTER!Mostticketscostupto3timesthegovern-ment rate and the JTR prohibits the reimbursement over and beyond the cost of the government rate to fly you toyourTDYlocation.Ifyougettotheairportandfindoutyoudonothaveaatticket,callthe24-hourSATOlineat1-800-705-7286
TravelerCannotUpdateGTCCInformationinDTS
-TheTravelAssistanceCenteridentified(on21February)thattravelersarenolongerabletoupdatetheirGovernment Travel Charge Card number in DTS.
---Thislikelyoccurredasaresultofamaintenancerelease/updatewhichoccurredovertheweekendof19-20February.
-Whenattemptingtoupdateinformation,DTSisinsteadpresentingan“invalidcardnumber”error.
---Theerroroccursbothwhenattemptingtoupdatetheinformationwithinanactivetraveldocumentorfromthe traveler profile update option on the main menu.
-ThisissuehasthepotentialtoincreasethepercentageofGTCCdeclinesduelargelytomismatchesbetweentheaccountinformationinDTSandtheactual/correctaccountinformation.
-Theissueisbeingtrackedunderticketnumber160221-000193andsystemproblemreportnumberDTS457.
-Thework-aroundisforthetravelertonotifytheirDefenseTravelAdministrator(UnitDTSAdministrator),whothenmustmaketherequiredupdateusingtheDTSMaintenanceTool.
-ThePMO-DTSiscurrentlyworkingwiththeprimecontractortodetermineaviablefix.
Important financial information
Capital Guardian Announcements
Capital Guardians Bowling Extravaganza
“Each One Bring One”
New members are invited to bring family and friends out to enjoy anightofFREEbowling,foodanddrinks.The113thWingrecruiters will be available for new members and friends to discussanyquestionsorrequestanyinformationattheevent.
Goodiebagswillalsobehandedout!
RSVP’sareencouragedwiththePOCsbelow
When:May21,3p.m.-6p.m.Where:ParklandBowlingAlley
5700SilverHillRoad,Forestville,MD20747POC:SeniorAirmanTamikaWoodard240-462-1015Tech.Sgt.NicoletteMarshall202-270-1666
Silver Flag 2016RAMSTEINAIRBASE,Germany–The113thCivil
EngineeringSquadronjoinedmembersfromtheMarylandAirNationalGuard,AirForceReserveandtheactivedutyfortheSilverFlagtrainingexerciseMarch5to12here.Conductedbythe435thConstructionandTraining
Squadron,SilverFlagisrequiredtrainingtoprepareAirForcecivilengineerspecialties,services,communications,medical services and others for functionality in a deployed contingency base environment. Civil engineering specialties requirethistrainingevery36months.“It’sacapstoneeventthatweputalotofeffortinto
preparingforathome-stationtocomeouthereandgethands-ontrainingonequipmentandvehiclesfromworldclassinstructors,”saidLt.Col.EricSwanson,113thCEScommander.Participantsexercisedhands-onandclassroomtraining
foroneweek,leadinguptoafull-ondeploymentsimulationonthefinalday.Airmenexperiencedseveralattacksimula-tionstowhichtheydemonstratedtheskillstheylearnedthroughouttheweek.ForAirman1stClassJamesGreen,113thCESoperation
managementspecialist,thisSilverFlagwashisfirstandamajorlearningexperience.Inhisusualcapacityinopera-tionsmanagement,Smithhelpsmaintaintheunit’scommandcontrol,channelinginformationbetweenhighercommandandunitsections.“I’velearnedalotaboutwhatmyjobdoesatacontingency
base,”saidSmith.“Everyoneelsehadafeelforwhatwasgoingon,soitwasagoodlearningexperienceforme,learningfromothers.Icantakethatbacktohomebaseanduseit.”ForChiefMasterSgt.AndrewBaker,113thCESchiefenlisted
manager,thisSilverFlagwashissixthandlast.After30yearsofserviceintheAirNationalGuard,Bakerplanstoretiresoonafterreturning from the trip. “Thetraininghaschangedandprogressedovertheyears,”said
Baker.“Theykeepaddingnewtwists,soit’sneverexactlythesameandthatkeepsusonourtoes.Ilearnsomethingneweverytime.”BakerparticipatedintheSilverFlagexercisetohelptrainhis
replacementandtogetoutinthefieldwiththeAirmen.“Ilikegettingoutandtalkingtothetroops,theoneswhodoall
thework,”hesaid.“There’salotofgreattraininggoingonhereand the 113thCEShasalotofexperiencebutthere’salwaysnewAirmen
andofficersthathaven’tgottentheexperienceyet.I’vereallyen-joyedbeingapartofthe113thCESforthepast26years…andI’mreallygoingtomissit.”Participantsgainedimprovedskillsetsonbuildingandmaintaining
abarebaseandlearninghowtorespondtoattacksinacontingencyenvironment.Theweekculminatedwiththegraduationofthepartici-pating113thCESmembersMarch13aftersuccessfullycompletingtheexercisemission
Feature by Senior Airman Erica Rodriguez113th Wing Public Affairs
Capital Guardian Announcements
SeniorAirmanHadrainRodriguez,113thCivilEngineerSquadrontechnician,power-washesconcreteattheAquaticCenteronRamsteinAirBase,Germany,March16,2016.AftercompletingSilverFlagtraining,113thCESmembersassistedthe786thCESonRamsteinABwithcompletingworkorders.
175thFireandEmergencyServicesmembersperformasearchandrescueexerciseduringSilverFlag2016atRamsteinAirBase,March9.SilverFlagisanevery36monthsrequiredtrainingforAirForcecivilengineerspecialties.(PhotosbySeniorAirmanEricaRodriguez)
Capital Guardian Announcements
CivilEngineerstructuresspecialistsconstructfieldtentsduringSilverFlagatthefieldtrainingexercisesiteonRamsteinAirBaseMarch6.
CivilEngineerWaterandFuelsSystemsmaintainersperformchecksonfilteredwaterforchlorineorotherimpuritiesforthesimulateddeploymentsiteatSilverFlaginRamsteinAirBase,March12.
StaffSgt.PeterNketia,113thCivilEngineerSquadrontechnician,replaces an emptied drainage collection bin at the Ramstein Air Base Exchange,Germany,March16.AftercompletingSilverFlagtraining,113thCESmembersassistedthe786thCESonRamsteinABwithcompletingworkordersaheadofschedule.
175thFireandEmergencyServicesmembersputoutfiresatanair-crafttrainerduringSilverFlagonRamsteinAirBase,March11.
Civil Engineer design technicians utilize a survey instrument to conductalandsurveyfortrainingduringSilverFlagatRamsteinAirBase,March12.
Civil Engineer Emergency Management members suited in hazardousmaterialgearsearchinasimulatedchemicallab,lookingforspillsandotherchemicalhotspotstoradiobacktotheincidentcommandpostwiththeirfindings,March12.