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Wright-Patterson AFB, OH Volume 60, No. 7 July 2021
445th medical units provide health care to Georgia residents
Total Force members provide nearly $1 million in medical care
By Senior Airman Erin Zimpfer
445th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
More than 160 Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Ma- medical and medical support personnel, while simul-
rines arrived in Georgia June 6 for the 2021 East Cen- taneously providing valuable services to the communi-
tral Georgia Medical Innovative Readiness Training ties. The event yielded 14,019 training hours for the
(IRT) with a mission to provide no cost health care ser- military members.
vices to four counties in rural Georgia. “A lot of us need our proficiencies maintained and
The teams provided 10 days of medical exams; den- it is a great way for us to achieve that, while serv-
tal services including exams, fillings and extractions; ing the community,” said U.S. Air Force Reserve Maj.
eye care services consisting of screenings, prescrip- Kim Ebel, mission officer in charge, 445th Aeromedi-
tions, and single vision eyeglass fabrication; and vet- cal Staging Squadron.
erinary services including screenings, dental exams, Approximately 18 medical and support personnel
vaccines, and spays and neuters for small animals. from the 445th ASTS, Aeromedical Evacuation and
The team performed 30,587 medical procedures Aerospace Medicine Squadrons, and Airlift Wing par-
for 1,561 patients. The estimated fair market medical ticipated in the IRT. The training mission was filled
value of the care was $858,869. with doctors, nurses, optometrists, dentists, veteri-
The Georgia event was part of a Department of De- narians and the many ‘behind the scenes’ positions
fense initiative. The Innovative Readiness Training de- it takes to support these fields. While their roles are
livers joint training opportunities to increase deploy- diverse, the joint services group, both enlisted and offi-
ment readiness, approved by a team from the Office of cers, all share common goals – honing their individual
the Secretary of Defense. The scope of these readiness skills, being part of a team, and serving the people of
trainings for reservists and guardsmen includes health the community.
care, construction, cybersecurity, and transportation. Accomplishing the training in concert with commu-
The IRT mission in east central Georgia provided
hands-on training to Reserve and National Guard See HEALTH CARE, page 5
Photos by Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly
(left) Capt. Adam Fannin, 445th Aerospace Medicine Squadron optometrist, assesses a patient at Jenkins County
High School, Georgia as part of East Central Georgia Medical Innovative Readiness Training, June 9, 2021.
(right) Tech. Sgt. Caitlin Donnelly, 445th Aeromedical Staging Squadron medical technician, talks to a young patient
prior to receiving care at Hancock County Health Department, Hancock, Georgia, June 10, 2021. The IRT mission
provided no-cost health services and opportunities for military medical, engineering, and support personnel to
receive training while making an impact in local communities throughout the state of Georgia.
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445th firefighter earns world champion title for 2nd time
By Capt. Rachel Ingram
445th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Photos by Capt. Rachel Ingram
(left) Master Sgt. Sean Sullivan, 445th Civil Engineer firefighter, takes to the podium at the FireFit Europe
Championships in Hannover, Germany, representing the United States with a first-place win in the over-40 age
category, June 20, 2021. (center) Sullivan sprays a charged fire hose at a target before moving on to the next
component of the race. (right) The CES assistant chief of training puts on gear before competing, June 20, 2021.
Sean Sullivan, a 445th Civil Engineer Squadron weighted block until it moves to its designated posi-
firefighter, secured first place in the over-40 age cat- tion, simulating forcible entry in an emergency situa-
egory at the FireFit Europe Championships in Han- tion, Sullivan explained. Next, the competitors sprint
nover, Germany, amid sweltering heat June 20, 2021. about 40 yards, navigating around fire hydrants, drag
The multinational competition started with 400 a charged hose, and spray it at a target. The last el-
pre-qualification contenders at the beginning of the ement involves dragging a 175-pound, 6-feet victim
week. By the final rounds on Saturday and Sunday, simulator 100 feet backwards across the finish line.
120 competitors were still in the running. On Sunday The entire course must be completed in full protec-
evening, Sullivan was named the fittest firefighter in tive equipment, including an oxygen tank and mask.
his age category, and he placed eighth overall. The most competitive firefighters in the world com-
Following his performance in the 2019 FireFit plete this course in just over one minute.
World Championships in Oshawa, Canada, Sullivan The inaugural FireFit competition occurred in
received an invitation to compete in the FireFit Eu- Canada in 1994, following a few years behind the 3M
rope Championships, originally scheduled for sum- Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge. Sullivan regularly
mer 2020, but postponed due to COVID-19. competes in iterations of both competitions, which he
He and his wife, MJ Sullivan, travelled more than says are only slightly nuanced. Both emphasize real,
4,000 miles from their home in Frankfort, Kentucky, technical skills routinely employed by professional
for the championship competition, which was open to firefighters.
adult firefighters from around the world. While nations “My original goal was just to improve,” said the now
like the Czech Republic, Germany, Iran and Poland 47-year-old, who became a firefighter in the Air Force
sent full teams to compete in the obstacle course-style Reserve in 1994 as part of the 445th CES. A few years
race, Sullivan was the only competitor to travel from later, he also joined Frankfort Fire Department in Ken-
the United States for the event. tucky.
FireFit competitions are standardized to feature five He first began competing in firefighter challenges in
flights of stairs, which competitors climb while carry- 2007, completing a few races that year.
ing a 45-pound hose pack. Once there, they hoist a “I was terrible,” he said, “and I didn’t like that. I was
45-pound rolled hose to the top of the tower, by hand, exhausted by the time I got to the top of the tower, and
from the ground below. Then they run back down the
steps, pick up a sledgehammer and use it against a See FIREFIT CHAMP, page 6
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Meet your wing Yellow Ribbon rep
Master Sgt. Angela Airmen and their guests are put on orders to at-
Potchik is the new point tend the event. Flights are booked centrally at no cost
of contact for the Yel- to the guest. Meals are reimbursed up to the allotted
low Ribbon Reintegra- amount depending on location. The hotel cost is reim-
tion Program. Potchik bursed for the event dates through voucher submittal.
is a long-time member Potchik said pre-COVID members had one year to
of the 445th Airlift Wing complete post one and two. However it has been ex-
and 445th Maintenance tended to two years from last March 2020 to June 2021.
Group commander sup- During the COVID pandemic, all in-person events
port staff superintendent. were cancelled. In-person events are set to begin in
She volunteered for July. The event spans over three days over a weekend,
the extended tour to lead starting on Friday night and ending on a Sunday after-
the newly revised program noon. Members will attend lectures, breakout sessions
and implemented new and other informational events throughout the week-
changes to the program. end, but they also have time to explore the city as well.
The Yellow Ribbon Pro- “There are three reasons why you should at-
gram is designed to help educate Airmen, families and tend a Yellow Ribbon Event as a Reserve family.
friends on potential and immediate problems and pro- One, you may not feel like you are part of the mili-
vide resources. tary, attending an event will help the family receive
Overall, the program prepares Airmen and families step-by-step information about the deployment
for deployment as well as reintegration upon return. cycle. Attending an event is about reducing the
The events typically occur every month. Because of stress in and out of each phase of the deployment.
the COVID-19 pandemic, Potchik modifed the curricu- “Two, Yellow Ribbon events are great plac-
lum to provide a virtual course for outgoing Airmen. es to meet other military families. You will be able
“This vital program promotes the well-being of the to meet other families that you may have some-
Reservist and their loved ones by connecting them thing in common with. It is also important to con-
with the vital resources they will need before and af- nect with others who share the same experiences.
ter their deployments. Most deployments are stress- “Three, Yellow Ribbon events provide numerous
ful enough and Airmen shouldn’t have to stress resources from federal, state and local levels. They
over how to handle financial, legal or interpersonal all are there to support your family every step of the
matters while preparing to deploy,” said Potchik. way before and after the deployment,” Potchik said.
The Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program began In closing, Potchik has expressed excitement
in 2008, following a Congressional mandate by the about her new role and looks forward to serving the
Department of Defense to assist Reserve and Nation- 445th deployers and their loved ones.
al Guard members in maintaining resiliency as they “If you are a pre-deployer or a post-deployer and
transition between their military and civilian roles. you are not on my distro email list that I send out
Each member is eligible for one pre-deployment and monthly or you have eligibility, please reach out
two post deployment events. Members are eligible to me at angela.potchik@us.af.mil or 937-257-
120 days prior and must have a deployment date. 0381 and I would be more than happy to add you.”
445th AW Inspector General Tidbits How does AFIS work?
AFIS uses Risk Based Sampling
Strategies to identify potential areas
of concern. It also uses complimen-
tary inspections (Horizontal, Vertical,
By-Law and Readiness) for maxi-
mum effectiveness.
Why do we need AFIS?
AFIS is designed to continuously
improve the inspection construct so
there is an ever-shrinking difference
between mission readiness and in-
spection readiness. It allows Airmen
and commanders to focus on the
mission, not on the inspection.
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Around the world in 5 days, cargo flown to multiple time zones
By Ms. Stacy Vaughn
445th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
A 445th Airlift Wing C-17 Globemaster III air- ternational date line.
crew recently earned several stamps in their pass- “When we’d fly to the west, we were chasing
ports when they participated in a contingency mis- the sun. We actually saw the sunset for 8 hours.
sion that took them around the world in five days. Also there was a time when you’d see the sun-
Over the course of five days that began May 19, rise then set then rise then set, etc.” Helregel said.
2021 and accrued 60 hours of flying time, the C-17 Helregel said toward the end of the trip, it was like
and it’s aircrew visited and transited military bases he was reliving another day.
and locales to include Creech Air Force Base, Ne- “It was Sunday in Japan then at our next location,
vada; Portsmouth International Airport at Pease, we went backwards in time to Saturday the day before!”
New Hampshire; Ramstein Air Base, Germany; Al Part of the aircrew included a flying crew chief
Udeid Air Base, Qatar; Naval Support Facility Di- (FCC) from the 445th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron.
ego-Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory; Kadena The FCC is responsible for the overall airworthiness
Air Base, Japan; Andersen AFB, Guam; Joint Base of an aircraft while out in the system and are respon-
Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii; Barksdale AFB, Loui- sible for all servicing required while out on the road.
siana; and back home to Wright-Patterson AFB. Master Sgt. Rodney McElfresh, 445th AMXS pro-
The trip was broken up into two missions. The pulsion element chief, is a former flying crew chief
first mission transported unmanned aerial ve- with his fair share of stories of flying such a mission
hicles to Southwest Asia and the second mis- Helregel was on.
sion transported ground equipment to Barksdale. “On a mission like this, working with other mili-
Maj. Cassidy Helregel, 89th Airlift Squadron tary members is mostly the same as if you were at
C-17 pilot, said the trip was unique and appreci- home station. There are various differences in some
ated the support at each location that made for of the verbiage between the Air Force and sister
a smooth transition at each stop along the way. branches and the equipment can be a bit frustrating
“It was amazing how all this came together. Each as theirs is designed for different kinds of aircraft,”
stop along the way had to be just right to keep go- said McElfresh. “The same can be said if in a foreign
ing and the support was phenomenal,” Helregel said. country; the equipment may be different and also the
The aircrew flew across all time zones and the in- language barrier is often an obstacle to overcome.”
Photos by Maj. Cassidy Helregel
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HEALTH CARE from page 1
nity partnerships is another unique aspect of the IRT. here and serve the community. It’s very rewarding.”
This Georgia mission was sponsored by the Central Regardless of planning efforts, it is essential to be
Savannah River Area Regional Commission, a non- resilient in the face of adversity as obstacles to mission
profit planning and development agency based in Au- execution arise, as no amount of planning can totally
gusta. CSRA-RC applied to the program after having eliminate unforeseen events. This mission was no ex-
successfully coop- ception. From shipments of equipment not arriving as
erated with IRT in scheduled, to manning dropouts, flat tires, water advi-
2019. sories in the area, being able to roll with the punches
“We are hon- is a sign of great leadership and another training ben-
ored to partner efit of a real life mission.
with the U.S. “As a team we have been able to adapt on a dime
Armed Forces, lo- and make sure the mission happens in spite of all the
cal county and hiccups,” said Ebel. “At the end of the mission, it actu-
city governments, ally feels even more satisfying knowing that everyone
and local pub- here went above and beyond, and rose to the occasion
lic health depart- when called upon, that is what matters.”
ments to bring this Planning, overcoming the obstacles, and mission
health-care oppor- execution are all a big part of the training for the offi-
tunity to members cers selected to be in charge of the mission. In addition
of our communi- to the applicable job and leadership training, all of the
ties,” said Andy participating service members also received the DOD’s
Crosson, executive new Tactical Combat Casualty Care training, or TCCC.
director of CSRA- The course introduces life-saving techniques more
RC. “The service applicable to the situations faced by the joint services
members are often in the new deployed environment. The training team
deeply impacted also planned useful and practical professional devel-
because they don’t opment training opportunities for all of the service
realize the unmet members, such as bullet writing, completing perfor-
An Army Reserve veterinarian
needs of the peo- mance reports and using the Defense Travel System.
performs sterlization surgery at the ple who have nev-
With all of the diverse training, real world impact
Warren County Career Academy, er had the medical
and benefit to the community, Ebel said she believes
Hancock, Georgia, June 17, 2021. services they are
that everyone who has the opportunity to participate
providing.” in an IRT should do so.
The community partners welcomed the military “It’s life changing,” she added.
medical services and the four counties where the clin-
ics were located were grateful, because these commu-
nities are separated from larger cities making it diffi-
cult to access health care.
Georgia Sen. Max Burns, 23rd District, visited the
Jenkins County location to tour the operations and ex-
pressed his gratitude to those who came to the district
to improve the quality of life for the residents.
“This is a unique and challenging community. This
is a rural area of Georgia that is dramatically under-
served,” said Burns. “We have a population that often
does not get the medical support that they need, either
through lack of education, or knowledge, or opportu-
nity. We try hard to provide health services access to
our top tier medical capacity in the state. We have
some great ones in Augusta, Savannah, Macon and
Atlanta, but sometimes when you’re out in the rural Photos by Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly
areas you don’t have access to them.”
Maj. Michelle Setliff, 445th Aeromedical Staging
Ebel, who participated in an IRT in 2018, felt called
to lead a mission and applied for the position. The of- Squadron, and Lt. Col. Amelia Morgan, 445th Aerospace
ficer in charge has a lot of passion for helping people Medicine Squadron, apply a tourniquet to a training
and it shines through in the tireless way she serves. dummy during Tactical Combat Casualty Care training
“We love it,” she said, “We are just so happy to be at Burke County High School, June 8, 2021.
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Unit: 87th Aerial Port Squadron Force degree and Senior NCO
professional military education,
Duty Title: Air Transportation while continuing to lead and
Craftsman, 87 APS Safety and mentor our next generation of
Security Manager Airmen.
Hometown: New Albany, Ohio What do you like about work-
ing at the 445th?: The people.
Civilian Job: Lyft Inc. - General The men and women in uniform
Liability Claims Advocate who push and mentor you to be
better. The wingman who is there
Education: Bachelor of Science in to celebrate with you, to listen
Business Administration, Otter- and lift you up. It’s the people.
bein University
Why did you join the Air
Hobbies: Spending time with fam- Force?: I joined to serve oth-
ily and friends, coaching youth ers and to serve a mission that
baseball and playing guitar/sing- is bigger than myself. I identify
ing. most with the Service Before Self
Rank/Name: Master Sgt. Zach- Career Goal: I want to complete core value and strive to live within
ary Loechler my Community College of the Air that framework everyday.
FIREFIT CHAMP, from page 2
that part is at the beginning of the opportunities, family time always course, the other firefighters are
course.” comes first. “It matters more to Sullivan’s direct competitors, the
While the FireFit competition me what my kids think of me than spirit of camaraderie is what initial-
is a visibly physical challenge, it’s any other person on this planet.” ly drew Sullivan to the competition.
also a mental feat, Sullivan noted. As part of his professional- “Yes, we’re trying to win, but
“Early on, I would have these development and self-improve- more than that, we’re sharing best
thoughts mid-race where I was ment strategy, he trains with practices and motivating each oth-
questioning whether to even con- current Combat Challenge individ- er to improve,” he said.
tinue,” he recalled. “I felt like I had ual world champion, Jared John- In the fire service, perfor-
failed—physically and mentally.” son, who lives in Austin, Texas. mance and efficiency translate
Despite this, Sullivan continued “We touch base every week,” to lives saved and mishaps pre-
registering for firefighter competi- emphasized Sullivan, who serves vented. Through firefighter fit-
tions, and he’s competed in nearly as the assistant chief of training in ness challenges like these, agen-
80 such events, in a wide range of the 445th CES. cies across the world can share
states and countries, since 2007. Sullivan said his coach, John- and learn, ultimately benefit-
At the beginning of his com- son, provides nutrition tips, tailored ing the communities they serve.
petitive career, his goals included workouts to accommodate previous His dedication and ambition
bringing his course run-time to injuries and goal-setting assistance, were recognized by his state’s
sub-2:30. Later, he set his sights along with general mentorship. governor, as well as local media
on winning a medal in any category. “He helps me spot my weak- outlets on site at the FireFit Eu-
“Each time I reached a goal, I ad- nesses and pinpoint the areas I rope Championships. Gov. Andy
justed and set a new one,” Sullivan need to improve on, because I won’t Beshear officially named Sulli-
said. “I don’t want to ever stop mov- always see that for myself,” he said. van a Kentucky Colonel in May.
ing forward, or to stop living life.” “It’s priceless to have somebody “Next up, I’m training for the
He credits his family with moti- else who can see those things and Firefighter Combat Challenge’s 30
vating him to be his best, in all as- will tell me.” year anniversary competition next
pects. He retired from the Frankfort This concept of mentorship ex- month in Bismarck, North Dakota,”
FD in 2017, after 20 years of ser- tends to fellow course competitors he said.
vice to the agency, so that he could as well. As for Sullivan’s early goal of run-
spend more time with his three chil- “You race against the same ning a sub-2:30 course completion?
dren, Jaiden, Kaleb and Maddie. people at various competitions His official run-time at the Europe-
“That’s my fuel,” he said, noting throughout the years, and you an finals on June 20 was 1:29.46.
that when it comes to scheduling get to know them,” Sullivan said.
potential training and competition Despite the fact that, on the
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Around the wing...
Capt. Wilson Wise Senior Airman Angela Jackson
(left) Master Sgt. Shawn McKellop, 445th Airlift Wing Inspector General Inspections, inspections coordinator,
teaches the 445th Development and Training Flight marching maneuvers, June 13, 2021. (right) Col. Raymond
A. Smith Jr., 445th Airlift Wing commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Edward W. Hale, III, incoming 445th
Maintenance Group commander, during the 445th MXG Assumption of Command ceremony, June 6, 2021.
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D&TF prepares future Airmen for service
By Capt. Wilson Wise
445th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Have you ever wondered what purview of the 445th AW com- America from Nigeria in 2018 and
happens to Airmen after being re- mand chief, Chief Master Sgt. are both college students at Indi-
cruited and before they enter ba- Christopher Williams, and is ana University – Purdue Univer-
sic military training? New incom- run by Staff Sgt. Paula Newman, sity Indianapolis. They will be the
ing Airmen to the 445th Airlift 445th Security Forces Squadron. first in their family to serve in the
Wing have the opportunity to de- “We have found that our train- military. Kehinde will serve in the
velop their skills in the Develop- ees are better prepared for ba- force support squadron and Tai-
ment and Training Flight (D&TF). sic training after going through wo in the civil engineer squadron.
the program. We’ve had several
distinguished graduates at BMT
from the 445th,” Newman said.
Newman relies on others in the
wing to lend a hand in the training
process. Master Sgt. Shawn McKel-
lop, inspections coordinator with the
Inspector General’s office, is a for-
mer military training instructor and
honor guard leader and works with
the flight on marching maneuvers.
“When I returned to the 445th in
2014, there was an opportunity to
assist with the development flight.
Sisters Katherine and Olivia Pietras I have enjoyed working with them Twins Taiwo and Kehinde Olaware
over the last seven plus years and
The mission of the D&TF is to will continue to do so as long as Sisters Olivia and Katherine
mentally and physically prepare they will have me,” McKellop said. Pietras are originally from Whea-
Air Force Reserve trainees for the Newman lauds her colleague. ton, Illinois. Their father was in
transition from civilian to military “Sergeant McKellop’s assistance the Army and encouraged them
life. The flight provides structured with the trainees is top-notch. to consider military service. Both
academic and physical train- You can see the level of respect sisters will serve in the aeromedi-
ing programs during the period of our trainees have for his leader- cal staging squadron. “We are ex-
time from enlistment through de- ship and we are fortunate to have cited about our chance to serve
parture to formal training schools his help in the program,” she said. here in the future,” the sisters said.
for non-prior service members. It The current flight is unique in The program demonstrates the
is similar to a delayed entry pro- that there are two sets of siblings flexibility of the 445th and its people
gram for active-duty personnel. in the program. Twin brothers Ke- to carry on the mission of adding ex-
The program falls under the hinde and Taiwo Olaware moved to cellent Airmen to the 445th family.
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