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AFTERBURNER
Vol. 11, Issue 1 A Publication of the 144th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office January 2020
Commander ’s Corner
Pa ge 2
Sentry Aloha
Pa ge 5
Year in Review
Pa ge 6
Wing Commander
Col. Jeremiah Cruz
Wing Vice Commander
Col. Christopher Austin
C om man d er ’s
Command Chief
Chief Master Sgt. Lorene Kitzmiller
C om m en ts
Address:
5323 E. McKinley Ave. Fresno, CA 93727-2199 By Col. Jeremiah Cruz
559-454-5246 FAX: 559-453-5472
EMAIL: usaf.ca.144-fw.mbx.hq-public-affairs@mail.mil
144th Fighter Wing Commander
Website:www.144fw.ang.af.mil/
Facebook:www.facebook.com/144thFighterWing
144FW Warriors, it is an incredible honor This is my Vision:
to be a part of this team! It is a privilege
Maj. Jennifer Piggott Capt. Jason Sanchez Senior Master Sgt. Chris Drudge
Chief of Public Affairs Public Affairs Officer Public Affairs Superintendent
Master Sgt. Charles Vaughn
Photojournalist / Staff Writer / Editor
Tech. Sgt. Christian Jadot
Photojournalist / Staff Writer
to command and I take this responsibility Provide the Finest Disaster and Combat
seriously. The purpose of this article is to Ready Forces to our Civilian Leaders and
Cover Photograph
discuss my Vision and Priorities for our Combatant Commanders.
amazing Wing.
Every Group, Squadron, and Flight
When I think of success, I always begin Commander works with their Supervisors
with an image of what I think success to create understandable, measurable, and
looks like. In the case of our Wing, I picture achievable Objectives for their Airmen to
something I already see today; excited, meet my Vision and accomplish our Federal,
dedicated, hardworking Airmen filled with State, and Alert Missions. Just like any other
pride in what they do and why they do it. organization, to include family life, it is not
I picture our Airmen coming together to uncommon to find that there is more to do
ensure we meet our Federal, State, and in a day then there is time to do it. That is
Alert missions. Quite literally, I have an where priorities come in. I use priorities to
Crew chiefs assigned to the 144th Fighter Wing prep an F-15C Eagle for a morning
image in my mind of our Airmen working help me decide what must be done today vs.
mission Jan. 9, 2020, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during exercise Sentry Aloha proudly to ensure our personnel, aircraft, what I’d like to get done today.
20-1. The routine exercise is held several times each year to provide dissimilar aircraft
combat training amongst participating flying units. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by
and equipment are ready to deploy to any
Master Sgt. Charles Vaughn) combat theater at a moment’s notice. I see My Priorities for this Wing are:
our Airmen supporting and protecting the
This funded monthly newsletter is an authorized publication for members of the United States military
services. Contents of this newsletter are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Govt., members of our great state during natural 1. People
Dept. of Defense, Dept. of the Air Force, the National Guard Bureau, or the 144th Fighter Wing.
disasters while simultaneously ensuring 2. Mission: Federal, State, Alert
This newsletter may use materials supplied by the Armed Forces Press Service, the Air Force News Service
and the Air Combat Command News Service. our Alert F-15s are ready to launch within 3. Mentorship
The editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the Public Affairs office, 144th Fighter Wing.
Submissions are subject to editing. Full names, rank, titles and contact phone number must accompany
minutes. 4. Internal Controls
all submissions. (continued on pg.4)
C hie f ’s
C or ne r
By Chief Master Sgt. Dawn Gillaspy
144th Maintenance Group Superintendent
Even Me
How many of you have had those days, help for stress, depression, or other issues I’ve also, at times, just sat and stared at the
weeks, or months when everything just seems that we may have. We talked about seeking sky or a wall and tried to sort things out, but I
to be going wrong? Have you ever felt like help without feeling that there would be will say that I have been much more successful
everything was falling apart? I know I have repercussions, and we talked about how that at feeling better by just talking to someone and
had many of those days. Stressors at work, help may be desperately needed. My hope getting it off my chest.
stressors at home — sometimes it seems like is that those small group discussions have
they will never stop and will never go away. opened doors for many of you. It’s okay to Now, I know I am a Chief, and sometimes
seek advice or help for yourself, and you having feelings is not always associated with
Whenever I feel that way, I find it’s important should not worry that your military career will the rank, but I will admit, I do have feelings —
to ask myself some questions. So now, I’m be negatively affected. it’s true — and sometimes I get overwhelmed
going to ask you. What have you done to or stressed, and I have to seek help. As I
reduce stress? Have you talked to someone? I often seek help by venting to either my family mentioned, my tools are my family and my
your significant other? a friend? a Chaplin? or my friends, (which, by the way, are usually friends. Your tools may be completely different,
a coworker? or a counselor? Did you try my coworkers). I will walk straight into their but as long as they are healthy tools, and they
exercising or changing your diet? Did you feel office, plop down on a chair, and just start help you overcome your stress, that is all that
better once you vented or talked to someone? babbling. There are times when I just need matters. I share this with you because I want
What have you tried? What has worked? to get something off my chest, and it may not all of you to know that it does not matter what
even be work related. If I do not vent it out, it rank you may wear. We all at some time need
Over the past several months during our sometimes will just sit there, burning inside, a little help, even me.
Tactical Pause sessions, we sat in small which doesn’t help anything. It usually causes
groups and talked about how we can get me more grief, and then I don’t act like myself.
www.144fw.ang.af.mil 3
(continued from pg. 2)
Commander ’s Comments: His Vision and His Priorities for the Wing
People & Mission: Taking care of consider both the prospective Internal Controls help ensure utilize my Vision and Priorities to
our people means a lot of things; career of the individual as well continuous improvement in both take care of you and execute our
pay, promotions, training, using as the future of our Wing, the ourselves and our Wing. We mission.
discipline to make corrections, California Guard, and the United must regularly take a step back
expectation management, mental States Military. Where do our to evaluate what we are doing Being a Warrior for America is
health, and family matters to individual futures fit in with the and how we can do it better. We more than a job, it’s a calling. As
name a few. Placing our people organization at large and how can have several shops on base who members of the 144FW we are
first has always made sense we best serve the Guard while are responsible for helping us do a part of something remarkable,
to me throughout my Military simultaneously taking care of this; Quality Assurance, Standards we are a part of something much
career because it is the people ourselves and our families? When and Evaluations, the Inspectors larger than ourselves. We are
who execute the mission, not our filling leadership and supervisor General … but it is ultimately the members of the California National
equipment. There are of course, positions I want our leaders to responsibility of each of us to Guard and the United States
rare moments when the Mission not only take into consideration ensure we continually improve Military. We are responsible for the
will trump everything else and we the candidate’s past performance ourselves, our training, and our security of our State, our Nation,
are excited for those moments, and achievements, but also how organizations’ processes. It is and the defense of its freedom.
they are what we train for. If The their career goals and values extremely important to me that
Adjutant General, MG David strengthen the culture of this each of you feel comfortable I am honored to share this calling
Baldwin, ordered us to “Take that Wing and our ability to execute approaching your supervisors with with fellow Americans who have
Hill!” We would take the hill, secure our mission. I have directed that suggestions for improvement. My stepped-up and volunteered to
it, name it Griffin Hill, and then get our Commanders take a holistic recommendation, when you walk be a part of this Amazing Team.
back to making sure our people approach to hiring leaders rather into your Boss’ office, tell them A team that has been given the
are being cared for. Taking care of than considering “who’s next what you think the problem is or greatest of responsibilities. The
our people would be the only way in line.” At this Wing we select what we could be doing better, People of the 144th Fighter Wing
to ensure the long-term success of leaders who will most benefit both then have at least one suggested are:
Griffin Hill, which would of course, our Wing and our Mission. We also course of action for them.
be our Mission. work hard to mentor our members The Shield of this State and the
so they are ready to compete for In closing I want to thank each and Sword of our Nation
My third priority, Mentorship, is high-level positions within their every one of you for what you do.
not simply the mentorship of an organizations and across the The purpose of this article was to It is an incredible honor to serve
individual Airman, it requires we Nation. help you understand how I with each and every one of you!
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Sentry Aloha
B y M aster S gt. Cha r les Va ughn, 144t h Publ i c Aff ai r s O ff i c e
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, HI- “This is one of the best training events that
F-15’s assigned to the California Air National we can do,” said Lt. Col. Russ Piggott, 194th
Guard’s 144th Fighter Wing arrived in Hawaii Fighter Squadron commander.
Jan. 6 to participate in a Sentry Aloha fighter
exercise. The exercise began Wednesday, The 144th Fighter Wing’s F-15’s are
Jan. 8, and will run through Jan. 22. participating in the exercise along with
KC-135 Stratotanker air refueling support
Sentry Aloha is an ongoing series of exercises from the Wisconsin Air National Guard, F-16
hosted by the HIANG’s 154th Wing enabling Fighting Falcons from Alaska and radar aircraft The F-15C heritage jet from the 144th Wing takes off from the Fresno
tailored, cost effective and realistic combat from Oklahoma. The visiting aircraft will take Yosemite International Airport to participate in Orange Flag Dec. 10,
training for Air National Guard, U.S. Air Force, part in simulated combat exercises with the 2019. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Capt. Jason Sanchez)
and other Department of Defense services. 199th and 19th Fighter Squadrons’ Hickam
It provides U.S. war fighters with the skill based “Hawaiian Raptors.” Griffins First Time at Orange Flag
sets necessary to perform B y C a pt . J a s on Sa nc he z
homeland defense and F-15C Eagles from the 144th Fighter Wing’s
overseas combat missions. 194th Fighter Squadron participated for the
first time in an Orange Flag exercise along
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Robert with multiple airframes to test communication
Swertfager, 144th Operations interoperability in air space over California’s
Group commander, said, Mojave Desert Dec. 10, 2019. The evaluation
“The combination of F-15s is a quarterly large-force exercise hosted by
and F-22s is one of the most the 412th Test Wing at Edwards Air Force
lethal forces in the world.” Base, California. Its primary purpose is to test
air-to-air and air-to-ground communication
Sentry Aloha exercises systems between multiple aircraft and
have been conducted by the platforms.
HIANG for over twenty years.
This iteration of the exercise U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jeremy Vanderhal,
will involve approximately 194th Fighter Squadron pilot, flew one of
1000 personnel and 35 the two F-15Cs involved in the exercise. He
aircraft from eight states. A rainbow is seen over an F-15C Eagle from the 144th Fighter Wing while parked on the flightline
of the Hawaii Air National Guard’s 154th Wing. Sentry Aloha is an ongoing series of exercises explained why this mission was unique.
designed to provide tailored, cost effective and realistic combat training for National Guard and
DOD counterparts. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Charles Vaughn) (continued on pg.8)
www.144fw.ang.af.mil 5
2019: Year in Review
By C ap t. Jas on Sa nc he z, 1 44t h Publ i c Aff ai r s O ff i ce
force employment exercise hosted by the
Royal Australian Air Force.
Over 120 Airmen from the 144th FW deployed
to conduct overseas missions in seven
countries for the U.S. African Command,
the U.S. European Command, and the U.S.
Central Command as part of the Reserve 194th Fighter Squadron pilots flew Ukrainian pilots on familiarization
flights Sept. 6 - 8, 2019. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt.
Component Period cycle. Even before Christian Jadot)
Pilots assigned to the 194th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, California everyone had returned from the TSP, the
Air National Guard, step to their F-15C Eagles during Exercise Diamond
Wing had already begun the deployments for a familiarization flight in the F-15 Eagle to
experience U.S. Air Force flying procedures
Storm at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Northern Territory,
May 13, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Edwards)
RCP2, and our Airmen have been recognized
on numerous occasions for their superior work and techniques. It was the first time that
During 2019, the 144th Fighter Wing continued
the Wing was able to host the pilots as we
to demonstrate that it is a premier fighter performance.
continue to support Ukraine and their military
Wing by completing both its federal and state
Even while conducting these demanding infrastructure.
missions with overwhelming success. (continued on pg.7)
deployments, our Wing continued
The Wing participated in two major federal to maintain its alert air superiority
deployments. From March 11 to June 15, more mission and defense of the western
than 225 144th FW Airmen and a dozen F-15C United States.
Eagles deployed as part of a Theater Security
Package to the Indo-Pacific Command. While As part of the State Partnership
deployed there, the 144th FW simultaneously Program, the 144th FW hosted
supported both the Korean Theater of six Ukrainian pilots from Sept.
Operations and the PACOM Theater of 3 to Sept. 9, strengthening our
Operations. Additionally, the Wing participated interoperability with partner
in Exercise Diamond Storm from May 6-26, nations and our NATO allies. Members of the 144th Operations Group stand with Ukrainian pilots in the 144th
2019. Diamond Storm is a multinational large Each Ukrainian pilot was given Maintenance Hangar Sept. 8, 2019. The visit is part of the State Partnership Program
between Ukraine and the California Air National Guard. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by
www.144fw.ang.af.mil 6 Capt. Jason Sanchez)
(continued from pg. 6)
While the 2019 fire season was much less The 144th Airfield Management office
severe that previous years, our Airmen were won the 2019 Ronald B. McCarthy Airfield
ready to provide assistance. As part of our Management Facility of the Year Award for
Defense Support to Civil Authorities mission, the Air National Guard. The Maintenance
the 144th Civil Engineering Squadron quickly Squadrons were repeatedly recognized for
deployed a group of Airmen to set up camp for their superior numbers and their ability to
over 300 Guardsmen in Santa Rosa, California, fix jets quickly. Airman 1st Class Kimberly
who supported firefighter response efforts Self, Comptroller Flight finance management
and assisted local law enforcement during the specialist, was chosen as Airman of the Year Col. Jeremiah Cruz, 144th Fighter Wing commander, welcomes
Kincade Fire in late October. for the California Air National Guard and went Chief Master Sgt. Lorene Kitzmiller, 144th FW command chief, at her
Assumption of Authority Ceremony, Dec. 8, 2020. (U.S. Air National Guard
on to compete nationally. Tech Sgts. Matthew Photo by Master Sgt. Charles Vaughn)
Both individual Airmen and offices were Steht and Cory Snyder, 144th Maintenance
recognized for their outstanding performances. Group maintainers, were 2019 Spark Tank Nehring and Ukrainian Pilot Col. Ivan Petrenko
finalists and presented who were killed in a plane crash on Oct. 16,
their idea for an adaptive 2018. At the memorial, a monument was
basing platform to the unveiled with both pilots’ names, which was
Air Force Association Air built by the men and women of the Ukrainian
Warfare Symposium. To Air Force to honor the fallen pilots.
top off the year, Tech Sgt.
Moneshia Washington This past year we also welcomed new
was selected as the ANG leadership, including Col. Jeremiah Cruz, 144th
Recruiter of the Year for Fighter Wing commander, Col. Christopher
2019. Austin 144th Fighter Wing vice commander,
Col. Robert Swertfager, 144th Operations
Our members then paused Group commander, Lt. Col. Christopher Ridlon,
to attend a memorial 144th Maintenance Group commander, Lt.
ceremony in Ukraine, Col. Russ Piggott, 194th Fighter Squadron
Senior Maser Sgt. Ramiro Abad reviews the splint that Senior Airman Eric Ortega and Airman 1st
Class Cisco Amezua applied to the leg of Airman 1st Class Joshua Gomez Castro, Sept. 8, 2019, in honoring both U.S. Air commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Lorene
a medical tent at the Fresno Air National Guard Base, Calif. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Capt
Force Pilot Lt. Col. Seth Kitzmiller, 144th Fighter Wing command chief.
Jason Sanchez)
www.144fw.ang.af.mil 7 (continued on pg.8)
(continued from pg. 7)
These leaders are charged with creating a culture Community activities included participation in the
of mutual respect throughout the Wing in addition annual Fresno Veterans Parade, the unveiling
to leading their individual sections. of the City of Fresno Veterans Memorial, local
sporting event fly-overs, base tours, and Silent
During the midpoint of the Unit Effectiveness Sleigh, which is a holiday event for Central Valley
Inspection, which took place Sept. 5-9, our children who are deaf or hard-of hearing. Our
Wing scored well in all four Major Graded Areas F-15C Eagles and Airmen also supported multiple
including, Executing the Mission, Managing airshows and provided military funeral honors.
Resources, Leading People and Improving the
Unit. A smooth UEI cycle is expected as we Our outreach events this year included Central U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Cesar Gonzalez, 144th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
continue conducting operations and addressing Valley Education Forum and a maintenance Job commander, leads a tour of the 144th Fighter Wing for a group of students
from Sanger High School. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Capt. Jason
any deficiencies that are found. and Career Fair. For the Airmen of the wing, Sanchez)
events included family day, a Halloween trunk or
The 144th FW showed its commitment to the treat event, a children’s Christmas party, and the and improving communication infrastructure along
community. We hosted and participated in many annual Airmen of the Year Banquet. with the 144th Communications Flight.
events to support our local community and Airmen.
Among the most unique events, our Wing’s 2019 was a busy year with a high operations
jets were featured in Marvel Studios’ movie, tempo. While the mission must always get done,
Captain Marvel. A group of Airmen were Wing leadership has placed a renewed emphasis
able to attend the March 4th Red Carpet on taking care of our people. Our people, after all,
movie premier in Hollywood, California, and are the ones who make the mission happen.
a promotional event at Disney California
Adventure Park. Our F-15 Eagles were
also able to conduct a rare flyover over the
Disney California Adventure Park.
As the state and federal missions pushed
forward, the 144th Civil Engineering
Squadron lead numerous construction
The 144th Fighter Wing supported the California Capital Airshow at projects throughout the year to include
Mather Airfield by providing two F-15Cs Oct. 5 - 6, 2020. (U.S. Air Actress Brie Larson, who portrays Captain Marvel, interacts with Airmen
National Guard Photo by Capt Jason Sanchez) upgrading fencing, resurfacing floors, and family members of the 144th Fighter Wing during the Hollywood
www.144fw.ang.af.mil 8 upgrading gate security, replacing roofing, premiere of Captain Marvel March 4, 2019. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo
by Master Sgt. Charles Vaughn)
(continued from pg. 5)
Volunteer to Serve as a Victim Advocate
Griffins First Time at Orange Flag
The Wing is seeking By Capt. Jason Sanchez
volunteers to serve as “The sorties that we fly regularly focus on 144th FW’s involvement in Orange Flag.
Victim Advocates from tactical execution and training for how we As a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Test
the Groups. To begin would employ the Eagle in combat,” said Pilot School, he pushed for the 144th FW
your application process, Vanderhal. “Orange Flag did not focus on to participate in Orange Flag, ensuring that
please contact Mr. James tactics at all, but rather the systems that Griffin pilots directly experience enhanced
Sowers, the 144th Fighter can support us in combat.” communication systems for the F-15C
Wing Sexual Assault and related airframes. To participate in the
Response Coordinator. Vanderhal continued, “Often in a exercise, the fighter jets were equipped
Mr. Sowers can be reached at james.d.sowers.civ@mail.mil, tactical sortie, there isn’t enough time to with state-of-the-art avionics and radar
his office (559) 454-5152, or a 24-hour cell number (559) concentrate solely on our displays and all equipment.
285-3667. His office is located in the bldg. Rm 25. the information they provide. OFE allowed
us the time to focus exclusively on those “These missions verified the path for
To serve as a Volunteer Victim Advocate, Air National Guard displays and really dig in to the various improved lethality and survivability
personnel must have no patient-related duties, and they options that are available.” amongst our early look developmental
must be an E-4 or above who is at least 21 years of age for In addition to the F-15Cs, other aircraft programs,” said Allamandola. “The future
enlisted members. The minimum rank for officers is O-2; involved in the exercise included growth capabilities they tested were the
however, officers in the grade of O-1 that were prior enlisted F-16C/Ds, F-35s, F-18E/Fs, F-18Gs, finer points of interoperability between
are eligible to become VVAs. F-22s, and a B-2. For many pilots, an airborne assets across fourth and fifth
exercise, which includes so many aircrafts generation aircraft, enhancing capabilities.”
Eligible personnel who are interested in volunteering must at one time, is a rarity.
schedule an interview with their SARC, complete DD Lt. Col. Allamandola also praised the
Form 2950, “For me personally, it was the first time I’d maintainers for making the F-15Cs ready.
complete worked alongside F-35s,” said Vanderhal.
the VVA “Staff Sgt. Jamie Mabry Rairigh along
application As participants in this modernization with Capt. Ben Martin successfully
and screening exercise, the Griffins flew with aircraft and prepared unique test avionics, ensuring
criteria, and aircrew from America’s premiere Navy and electronic interoperability objectives were
complete a Air Force test centers based out of China met,” said Allamandola. “Additionally, the
40-hour Lake Naval Air Station and Edwards AFB. 144th maintainers flawlessly readied the
training aircraft with special radars to meet all the
course. Lt. Col. Kees Allamandola, 144th Fighter objectives for this event.”
U.S. Air Force courtesy photo
Wing Program Manager, coordinated the
www.144fw.ang.af.mil 9
Helpful Ways to Make Your New Year ’s Resolutions Stick
By D r. S tep hanie Gr a nt, Dir ect or of Psychol ogi cal Heal t h
It is often said that we are creatures of habit. Change Your Routines –
The new year is a great time to take inventory of Habits and routines generally go
our habits and consider which habits are worth hand in hand. Therefore, when
keeping and which ones help us live our best lives. we disrupt our routines it can
Sometimes we get in the routine of engaging in prompt us to develop new habits.
habits that do not promote our wellbeing. We know Routines can be useful boosting
that bad habits can negatively impact our health, our productivity and stability but
overall happiness, and bottom line. should be chosen carefully. The
new year is a great time to take
Research varies on exactly how long it takes to inventory of your day to day
form a habit. Studies indicate that only changing routines and decide which ones
goals and intentions are not effective at changing are worth keeping.
how a person behaves. We know that education
alone does not promote sustained behavior Monitor Your Behavior –
change. Most would agree that behavioral change Regularly take an inventory of
is much harder than self-help books suggest. your successes and failures as
In fact, only 30% of new year’s resolutions are you work to decrease unwanted
sustained after six months. There are some things habits. Give yourself multiple
you can do to make your new year’s resolutions options and flexibility as you Set Goals and Deadlines – Foster Support–
stick. learn to adapt to various temptations. Actively Establishing self-defined timelines with our goals
monitoring your goals and regulate your actions can help us reinforce behavior changes to develop
Prioritize Your Goals – Make sure that your goals in response to different situations. This provides new habits. It also helps for us to foster peer
are realistic and something you can sustain over valuable feedback as you seek to reinforce the support. Don’t be afraid to share your goals with
time. Willpower is a finite resource. When we resist behaviors you want to establish. your support system. Accountability goes a long
temptation, it can quickly drain our willpower. This way in helping us reinforce our commitments of
leaves us vulnerable to actions that reinforce our Imagine Your Future Self – In order to make sustained change, and can add motivation when
impulsive behaviors. A common mistake with new better decisions in the present, we need to we are tempted to quit.
year’s resolutions is to be overly ambitious. It is challenge our tendency to prefer rewards now
wise to identify one behavior you’d like to target rather than later. Psychologists call this our As you consider 2020 and the beginning of a new
and prioritize your goals. The best approach is to “present bias.” Intentionally keep your future goals year, take inventory of your habits. Which habits
focus on small, incremental changes that replace in sight and planning ahead to help reinforce are limiting your ability to live your best life? Which
the habit with a behavior that produces a similar behaviors that will move your toward your goals. It habits are moving you to your goals? Which habits
reward. will mitigate our tendency to regress to old habits reinforce your own health and wellness?
when we are under pressure.
www.144fw.ang.af.mil 10Jan 12
Airfield Management Awarded
The 144th Airfield Management shop was
chosen for the 2019 Ronald B. McCarthy
Airfield Management Facility of the Year
Award for the Air National Guard. The
UTA Menu announcement was shared on behalf of
Dining Facility open 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Lt. Gen. L. Scott Rice, Air National Guard
Regular Meals are $5.60 for AGR, officers, and members on orders. director, Dec. 4, 2019. The 144th Airfield
Saturday Management shop was chosen for the
Soup of the Day: Bacon Potato
Main Line: Pot Roast, Lemon Herb Chicken, Cubed Potatoes, Wild Rice, Green
award for their superb management of
Fresno Air National Guard Base’s airfield
For more information about the campaign, contact Capt. Jason Sanchez
Beans, Peas and Carrots, Full-Service Salad Bar
Desserts: Cookies, Carrot Cake
Short Line: Hamburgers, Turkey Burgers, Veggie Burgers, Seasoned French
and their expert coordination and liaison
Fries, Beer-Battered Onion Rings, Personal-Sized, Pizza, Bacon, Mixed with the Fresno Yosemite International
Veggies
Sunday
Airport. They have overseen local and
Soup of the Day: Clam Chowder international infrastructure projects to,
Main Line: BBQ Ribs, Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Rice Pilaf, Green
Beans, Corn, Brown Gravy, Full-Service Salad bar
impacting USAF and FAA policy and
Dessert: Cookies, Apple Pie improving safety and efficiency. The period
Short Line: Hamburgers, Turkey Burgers, Veggie Burgers, Chicken Strips,
Seasoned French Fries, Beer-Battered Onion Rings, Personal-Sized Pizza,
of service for the award was from Oct. 1,
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Bacon, Mixed Veggies 2018 - Sept. 30, 2020.Upcoming Events & Announcements
Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020 2019 Service Member of the Year Banquet Legal Public Affairs Shared Image Drive
--Hosted by the California Military Department
Family Readiness Farewell Celebration --Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020 in San Diego, CA Legal assistance available UTA weekends and the --Images taken by Public Affairs are now available
--10 a.m. in the Wing Conference Room --RSVP by Dec. 19, 2019, Tickets are $75 each Friday prior to UTA on base through a shared drive. Any one
--Thank Mr. and Mrs. Gann for serving as --https://californianationalguard.regfox.com/2019- --Walk-ins available Sun. 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. interested in these images can map your base
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--Deploying before next UTA? - Come in anytime
Dining Facility Other Announcements --Call 454-5153 to ensure someone is available Event Listings in the Afterburner
--Lunch Served from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m --For additional assistance visit: https://
Calling 911 for On-Base Emergencies aflegalassistance.law.af.mil/lass/lass.html --If you would like your UTA event to be listed in the
Top Three Meeting --If 911 is called from a landline, the on-base next Afterburner, please send the information to
--1 p.m. in the Maintenance Conference Room authority and first responders will be contacted Airman and Family Readiness Capt. Jason Sanchez at:
--All E-7 and E-8 welcome to attend --If 911 is called from a cell phone, the caller will -- jason.a.sanchez30.mil@mail.mil
need to tell the 911 operator its an “Air Guard” --Please let your family and friends know that --Please use “UTA Event” in the subject line of the
Catholic Mass emergency so on-base authorities can respond the 144th Airman and Family Readiness Office email, and please include the date, location, and
--2 p.m. in the Headquarters Classroom is here for them upon your absence! If there is time of the event
Scheduled Munitions Inventory anything they need or have questions about,
--IAW AFMAN 21- 201 A3.2.1.7, the Munitions please refer them to our office.
Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020 Flight will be conducting a 10% inventory of
munitions from Jan. 10-17, 2019 --Ms. Dorene Vierra, 144th Fighter Wing Airman
Protestant Worship Service and Family Readiness Program manager:
--11 a.m. in the Headquarters Classroom Customer Service --Work: (559) 454-5383 Cell: (559) 530-7807.
Please call me any time!
Dining Facility DEERS/ ID Cards --Command Post’s 24/7 number: (559) 454-5155.
--Lunch served from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. --Mon. to Fri. 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Walk in Hours Contact to relay information to commanders,
--Mon. to Thurs. 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. chaplains or anyone else at the Wing.
Latter Day Saints Worship Service Appointments Only
--2:30 p.m. in the Headquarters Classroom --UTA Saturday: 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Medical Group
--UTA Sunday: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Upcoming Events and 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. UTA Weekends Hours
--ID card actions over UTA weekends are limited to --Saturday: 6 a.m. to 6:45 a.m. for physical training During the Kincade Fire in early October, Airmen from
CGO Council Meeting wing members only. exemptions
the 144th Civil Engineering Squadron quickly deployed
to set up camp for over 300 Guardsmen, securing a base
--The Friday before each UTA --Sunday: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. for due or overdue of operations for fire response efforts.
--12 noon in the wing conference room Reenlistments, Extensions, Separations PHA items
--Mon., Tue., Thu, Fri: 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 12
p.m. to 3 p.m; Wed 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Customer Service Hours: ANG Prevention Services
2019 Federal Giving Campaign --Mon., Tue., Thu, Fri: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
--Hosted by the 144th FW --To schedule ID card appointments visit RAPIDS to 3 p.m.
at: https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil/ ANG Prevention, Education and Outreach
--From Oct. 18 to Jan. 12 Provider Schedule and Audiograms: --https://www.ang.af.mil/prevention/
--Close out date extended! appointment/building.aspx?BuildingId=605 --Tue. 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
--Please direct any questions to Customer Service ANG Sexual Assault Response and Prevention
--Weekly emails sent with updates --Thur. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. --https://www.ang.af.mil/SAPR/
--Donate to the many worthy charities at 454-5274 --By appointment only ANG Suicide Prevention
--Contact Capt. Jason Sanchez for information --MGD Appointment Line: (559) 454-5247 --https://www.ang.af.mil/suicideprevention/
--Closed every Wed.
www.144fw.ang.af.mil 12AFTERBURNER
Vision
Provide disaster and combat ready forces to our civilian and combatant commanders
Mission Statement Wing Priorities
1. Be Ready to Deploy at a Moment’s
Federal Mission - The 144th Fighter Wing Notice.
is to provide Air Superiority in support of All 144th Fighter Wing Airmen will be combat ready
worldwide joint operations as well as Air Defense whenever the Combatant Commander calls or a
of the United States. Additionally, the Wing deployment tasking is assigned.
provides agile combat support, and intelligence,
surveillance and reconnaissance to combatant 2. Be Ready to Perform our State Mission.
commanders around the globe. The Wing All Airmen must be ready when the Governor calls
also provides a variety of homeland defense and needs the support of the 144th Fighter Wing.
capabilities to U.S. NORTHCOM.
3. Continue Alert Operations.
We have a 24/7/365 alert mission -- we must
State Mission - The 144th Fighter Wing flawlessly continue to execute that mission.
provides a variety of Defense Support of Civil
Authorities (DSCA) capabilities to the Governor Tech. Sgt. Moneshia Washington, a production recruiter for the 144th
of California. Primary contributions include Ready Fighter Wing, was recognized as the top recruiter for the Air National Guard.
Along with being named the top ANG recruiter, she was also the ANG Blue
manpower, reconnaissance assets, response Suit winner for fiscal year 2019. Each year Air Force Recruiting Service Commander’s Priorities
to chemical, biological and radiological attacks, selects its most outstanding Airmen to be recognized as Operation Blue
security, medical, civil engineering and command Suit recipients. Winners are nominated and selected from more than 2,000
recruiting personnel, recognizing them for their outstanding contributions to 1. People
and control. the Air Force recruiting mission. This year was the first year the Air National
Guard recruiters were included in the selection process for the prestigious
2. Mission: Federal, State, Alert
award. The 144th Fighter Wing’s very own Tech. Sgt. Moneshia Washington 3. Mentorship
was the first ever Air National Guard recruiter to win the Blue Suit award.
(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Christopher Drudge)
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