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April 2010Air Force Reserve: Proud Partner in the Total Force

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ONE AIR FORCE, SAME FIGHT....... AN UNRIVALED WINGMANVol. 36, No. 1 January 2010Volume 36, Number 4 April 2010

Fighter LineAir Force Reserve: Proud Partner in the Total Force

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Fighter Line Editorial StaffCol. Richard W. Scobee........................................Commander

Major Karl Lewis.......................................Chief, Public Affairs

Laura Dermarderosian-Smith...Asst Director, Public Affairs

TSgt. Shawn David McCowan............NCOIC, Public Affairs

SSgt. Chris Bolen.....................................................Staff Writer

SSgt. Laura Spurling.................................................PA Admin

SrA Jeremy Roman.............................Combat Correspondent

Fighter Line is an Air Force Reserve funded publication formembers of the U.S. military services.

Contents of the Fighter Line are not necessarily the officialview of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Departmentof Defense or the Department of the Air Force.

Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the301st Fighter Wing public affairs office, NAS Fort Worth JRBCarswell Field, Texas. All photographs in the Fighter Line are AirForce photographs unless otherwise indicated.

Deadline for unsolicited submissions is close ofbusiness Monday after the "A" schedule unit trainingassembly.

Articles should be typed, single-spaced, and, if possible,submitted via email to the public affairs office [email protected].

For more information about the Fighter Line, call the 301stFighter Wing public affairs office at 817-782-7170.

FIGHTER LINE

Col Richard Scobee

In a season of change, the missionremains the same

I know rumor season is upon us andwith everything going on I wanted toannounce some great moves that willbe happening in the Wing. Althoughwe don’t have exact dates for some ofthese moves I would rather give asmuch information as possible as soonas possible.

Col. Bob Mortensen, our vice wingcommander has been offered a job ofincreased breadth and responsibility ashis talent has caught the attention ofour Command. He is one of the finestofficers I’ve worked with and I lookforward to his continued contributionsto the Reserve. Colonel Mortensen’sfarewell will be announced once theplans have been finalized.

It is also my pleasure to announcethat Col. (Select) Keith Knudson willbe filling the position of vice wingcommander. Colonel Knudson has hadenormous impact in our organizationand we look forward to expanding hisexpertise across the entire wing.

As you already know, theOperations Group Commander, Col.Bruce Cox, has been selected to moveto the Numbered Air Force. Hisexpertise and knowledge will be agreat help with the many and diversemissions of the 10th Air Force

operations division. This is adevelopmental position foradvancement in the Reserve and thereis no one more deserving or capable.

Our new operations groupcommander will be Lt. Col. KurtGallegos from the 419th Fighter Wingat Hill Air Force Base, Utah. ColGallegos is a long-time F-16 instructorwith significant combat experience.He has just returned from combatoperations in Afghanistan and is aperfect choice to continue the legacythat Colonel Cox will be handing over.

As previously announced, Col.Linda McCourt, from the 944th atLuke AFB, Ariz., will be our newMission Support Group commander.Colonel McCourt’s resume isextensive, having previouslycommanded both an F-16 maintenancegroup and support group.

We continue to produce and gainworld class Airmen in the 301st.Please help me welcome our incomingcommanders and commend ouroutgoing warriors.

Since I already have your attention,I also want to assure you all, no matterwhat the rumor mill has you worriedabout, if you are in the 301st FighterWing, life is good. Our sustained unitgrowth and mission has us contributingto our nation’s strength, in the same or

greater numbers as we are now, foras long as anyone is tracking. Ourcontinued contributions andinclusiveness with other units don’t gounnoticed. Our reputation is peerlessand every commander from the Chiefdown speaks of our greatness.

The easiest job in the world is towork with such great Airmen andwatch what you do everyday...I amhumbled — and that is saying a lot!Keep doing great for America...and ifyou’re not, I got my eye on you.

Col Richard Scobee301st Fighter Wing Commander

ON THE COVER: Families from threebases gathered for the third YellowRibbon Program event hosted by the301st Fighter Wing. Details of theevent can be found on page 5. (U.S.Air Force Photo/Tracey Harris)


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The resilient wingmanChaplain (Maj) Mark McDaniel301st Fighter Wing Chaplain

Chaplain Mark McDaniel

Force protection, maintenance,readiness and redundancy areconcepts we military members arevery familiar with. Our Wing spendshundreds of thousands of dollars eachyear to ensure prosecution of anymission that it is tasked to do. Whilewe do a great job of taking care of ourequipment, facilities and aircraft,attention to self-care can be lacking.

Regardless of many perspectives,personnel and supportive family andfriends are key to successfulimplementation of the wing’s mission.

Resiliency is an essentialcomponent to individual and corporatewellness. It fuels successful missionimplementation. This little-discussedcharacteristic allows for the Air Forcemember to bounce back from stresswhich could debilitate or hamperindividuals in completion of theirduties.

Gaining skills and competency inresilience is critical. In the near future,the 301st Fighter Wing will beginoffering classes providing sucheducation and training. These classeswill deal with definitions of traumaticand combat-related stress responses

as well as education on PostTraumatic Stress Disorder.

There will also be discussion of AirForce Reserve Command-uniquestressors, risk and resilience factors,combat operational stress, mental andemotional reactions to stress, individualresiliency characteristics, coping skillsand danger signs.

While these classes areinstrumental for individual wellness, amore important factor should beconsidered. Each individual in thiswing has a singular responsibility towatch out for their co-worker, orwingman.

Understanding stressors andreactions can help encourage thosemembers in our wing who remainsilent and resistant to help.

The United States military isfamous for its mantra, “We will leaveno one behind!” Tragically, many areleft behind emotionally.

Let us all take that one step furtherand apply it to the emotional,psychological and spiritual aspects ofeach person.

Building this unit’s resilience will bea challenge to implement. Eachperson must take those skills learnedand begin applying it to their own lives.

The 301st Fighter Wing has nevershied away from a challenge, so I amoptimistic for our future.

Throughout this year, I will bedelving much deeper into the topic ofresiliency. I want you to know that Iam in prayer for you and yourfamilies.

As of now I am on orders throughthe end of the calendar year. If youneed any help or know of anyonestruggling, please contact me at 817-782-7980.

And remember that you have afriend at the Chaplain’s Office.


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Mr Jose Jasso, Jr.301st Fighter Wing Sexual AssaultResponse Coordinator

April is Sexual Assault AwarenessMonth throughout the nation. Thisprovides an opportunity for theDepartment of Defense (DoD) and allthe Military Services to highlight theircommitment to addressing sexualassault prevention and response at allorganizational levels.

This year’s theme, “Hurts one,Affects all,” focuses on the effectsthat sexual assault has on individualsand also on mission readiness. Thoseeffects include a unit’s ability to worktogether and deploy quickly andefficiently.

The negative consequences ofsexual assault are often described ashaving a ripple effect. That ripple startswith the victim and expands outward toinclude families, friends, workcolleagues, neighbors, and increasinglylarger parts of the population.

The same is true within our militarycommunity. The crime of sexual assaultsignificantly diminishes the militaryservices’ ability to function proficientlyat all levels. If one servicememberhurts, it really does affect everyonefrom the victim, through the unit level,and up to command. Its impact is bothimmediate and long-lasting; and inparticular, it diminishes a unit’s missionreadiness.

How does it impact missionreadiness?

The alleged perpetrators are oftenplaced on administrative hold andtherefore cannot deploy with their units

Victims may not be able to fulfilltheir duties or may otherwise have theirability to perform the missioncompromised as a result of thetraumatic events.

The attention of the unit leadershipshifts from the normal duties involved inmaintaining readiness to addressing a

victim’s needs, investigating the allegedperpetration, and restoring the unit’scohesion and trust.

If the victim is a family member, theservicemember’s attention must nowshift completely from normal familyresponsibilities to taking care of notonly the victimized family member’sneeds (medical, psychological, legal,etc.) but also the family as a unit

It can create divisiveness not onlywithin a unit but also between units ifan alleged perpetrator is in one unit andthe victim is in another.

All of us have a role in stoppingsexual assault. In fact, it is our duty.The theme of “Hurts one, affects all,”not only conveys that sexual assaultdirectly affects the victim, but that italso affects the bystanders. This is whythe DoD has now put special emphasison teaching servicemembers aboutActive Bystander Intervention—theidea that every servicemember needsto be ready to step in and intervene insituations that may lead to sexualassault.

Unfortunately, the reality of sexualassault is alive and well inside andoutside NAS Fort Worth JRB.Therefore, it is important for everyoneto be reminded about the reportingoptions available under DoD policy:Restricted and Unrestricted.

· Restricted Reporting: Thisallows victims to receive advocacysupport, medical treatment, counseling,and a sexual assault forensicexamination without triggering acriminal investigation or beingpersonally identified in subsequentcommand notification.

With Restricted Reporting, victimscan access resources and care whileweighing their option to participate in acriminal investigation at a later time.

· Unrestricted Reporting: If avictim chooses Unrestricted Reporting,he/she can also access resources

available under the Restricted option;however, a report is filed throughnormal reporting channels including thevictim’s chain of command, lawenforcement, and legal personnel tomaximize accountability of sexualassault perpetrators.

In addition to the reporting options,the 301st Fighter Wing recentlyhighlighted and strengthened itscommitment to the Sexual AssaultPrevention and Response program bybringing me aboard as the Wing’sSexual Assault Response Coordinator(SARC) and Behavioral Health SupportCoordinator.

I have a Master’s Degree in SocialWork, as well as being a LicensedClinical Social Worker.

I am also a Traditional Reservistassigned to the 932nd MedicalSquadron at Scott AFB, Ill.

The SARC is a key channel ofsupport for the victim and ensuresoptimal care for the victim as well as allthe necessary training for all militaryand civilian members.

The SARC office is located in the301st Medical Squadron building on1780 Doolittle Ave, Room 106. I canbe reached at DSN 739-3827, 817-782-3827 or by email at [email protected].

The 24/7 SARC Hotline is 817-401-5046.

Hurts one, affects all

Mr Jose Jasso, Jr.


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Local Yellow Ribbon Program grows toreach sister services, regional basesTSgt Shawn David McCowan301st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

Guests at the 301st Fighter Wing’sthird Yellow Ribbon ReintegrationProgram confirmed that each eventimproves over its predecessor.

Over a hundred guests and stafffrom the Air Force Reserve, Marinesand Navy attended the March 19-21event held at the American AirlinesTraining and Conference Center inFort Worth, Texas.

Members from three Air Forcebases attended this event, and furtherexpansion may be on the horizon.

MSgt Thomas Blair, chiefcoordinator and member of 301stAirman and Family Readiness, said hewas happy with positive feedback, butwanted to keep improving each event.

“Based on our attendance andcritiques people filled out at the end ofthe event, people said they enjoyedtheir weekend, and looked forward tothe next event,” said MSgt Blair.

Sergeant Blair said he was ready tobegin planning for the next date, andwas looking at opportunites in July.Yellow Ribbon Program coordinatorsmay announce the official dates andlocation in the upcoming weeks.

Mr. Randy Ray, 301st FighterWing Chemical, Biological,Radiological and Nuclear Readi-ness instructor, provided ahands-on experience for thechildren and teens during thewing’s March 2010 Yellow RibbonProgram. (U.S. Air Force Photo/CMSgt Samantha Boswell)

Wing leadership and Yellow Ribbon staff held manysmall group sessions for men, women, singles andcouples. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tracy Harris)

Dozens ofmilitary supportagencies hadrepresentativeswith displaysand handoutsduring theYellow Ribbonevent , (U.S. AirForce Photo/Tracy Harris)


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Local Airmen hit ‘home run’ at Rangers openerTSgt Shawn David McCowan301st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

Members of the 301st FighterWing took the center stage as partof the Texas Rangers professionalbaseball team’s season opener.

301st Fighter Wing members andguests unfurled a huge 100-by-300-foot American flag in the outfield.Other volunteers unfurled a largeTexas state flag behind the centerfield wall. Meanwhile, the 301stColor Guard presented the colors forthe National Anthem. Finally, at the last note of theNational Anthem, members of the457th Fighter Squadron provided afour-ship flyover that broughtuproarous applause throughout thestadium.

Fort Worth Mayor Mike Moncriefwas on the field during the pre-gamefestivities. He said that he is gratefulfor the servicemembers’participation as well as their serviceto America.

“I just want to say thank you to allof you for what you do. It’s great tosee so many servicemembers heretoday,” said Mayor Moncrief.

(U.S. Air Force Photos/TSgt Shawn David McCowan)


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Team Holloman recruiters, 44th Fighter Group reservistsand Reserve recruiters from Texas, Georgia and Nevadabrought a spotlight to the Reserve during a recent MonsterJam event at the Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso, Texas.

The Air Force Reserve sponsored the sold-out eventbringing together more than 50,000 spectators each day.

Monster Jam is a four-wheel drive event with a varietyof specialty events including hot wheels monster trucks,pro-stadium trucks, quad wars, demolition derby andspecialty thrill acts. Monster trucks go head-to-head andtake on the jumps, ditches, water hazards and ramps thatmake up the obstacle course.

One vehicle that could not go unnoticed was Eli, the AirForce Reserve motor coach. Thousands of fans visited theReserve recruiting information table in front of Eli. Recruit-ers and Reservists gave away near 20,000 logo-brandedkey chains, pens, bags and other Reserve material.

“Sponsoring this type of events provides the best avenuefor advertising to the masses,” said Chief Master Sgt.Robert Starkey, Robins AFB Ga., recruiter. “The recruitersbring awareness to the Reserves. People begin talkingabout the possibilities, and they also learn about Reserve

programs in their hometown and surrounding areas. Wewant to keep the Reserves fresh in their minds.”

Many people just showed up to say thanks to the uni-formed servicemembers. There was a constant buzz ofpeople around the Air Force table. In three hours, recruitersgained 70 names of people interested in joining the Reserve.

“This was a superior effort by our entire team of recruit-ers,” said Tech. Sgt. John Venable, Holloman in-servicerecruiter. “As an in-service recruiter, I am limited to recruit-ing active duty folks, but these types of events open thedoor to full throttle recruiting. I truly believe in the Air ForceReserve recruiting program.”

Reserve recruiterssponsor Monster Jam

Monster Jam announcer, Mr. Scott Douglas (rt), interviewsSMSgt. Christina Emmett (center), senior Reserve recruiter,Arlington, TX, during an Air Force Reserve-sponsoredMonster Jam event in El Paso, TX March 6. (U.S. Air ForcePhoto by Martha Whipple)

Martha Whipple746th Test Squadron

Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base is honoring National Crime Victims’Rights Week April 18-24 with a series of events to honor victims of all crimes. The Navy, AirForce Reserve, Air National Guard and Marines are joining forces throughout the week tobring awareness to treating victims of crime with fairness, dignity and respect.

On Apr. 21 at 11:00 a.m., there will be a Candlelite Service at the base chapel whereindividuals may light a candle or pray in memory of a victim.

In addition, there will be a 5K Fun Run/Walk Apr. 20 at 8:30 a.m. beginning at the FitnessCenter. Community organizations will be available with literature and to answer questionsabout victim’s rights, supporting victims of crime and handing out promotional items. T-shirtsfor participants will be available the day of the race.

Before 1984, victims of crime received little public support. The President’s Task Forceon Victims of Crime, formed by President Ronald W. Reagan in 1982, found widespreadpoor treatment of victims by a criminal justice system indifferent to their needs. Althoughmost states had some form of victim compensation, most programs were poorly fundeddespite the few victim assistance programs available in some states and the federal effort tofund victim/witness programs throughout the nation. Most communities relied on a fewgrassroots organizations — funded by sporadic private donations and bake sales — to helpvictims of crime.

Please support the NAS Fort Worth JRB Victims’ Rights Week. For more information,contact Navy LNC Jordan at 817.781.7991, Connie Dye at 817.782.5287 or Evelyn Micklesat 817.782.7620.

NAS Fort Worth JRB honors Crime Victims’ Rights Week


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Air Force Academy class of 70-04 reunitesat base conference center

Nearly 100 Academy graduates from class 70-04 and their guests kicked off the three-day reunion with a barbeque icebreaker (U.S. Air Force photo/SrA Jeremy Roman)

The three-day reunion event included a tour of the 301st FighterWing maintenance hangar and a hands-on encounter with301st F-16s. (U.S. Air Force photo/SrA Jeremy Roman)

Navy Captain T.D. Smyers, commander of Naval Air Station FortWorth Joint Reserve Base, Texas, welcomed reunion attend-ees during the opening night barbecue dinner (U.S. Air Forcephoto/SrA Jeremy Roman)

Atle Langlo (lt), and Arne Avang (rt), members of the Norwe-gian Air Force, received a warm greeting from the DesertStorm Conference Center Director, Natalie Herndon-Bullock.(U.S. Air Force photo/SrA Jeremy Roman)

Colonel Richard Scobee, 301st Fighter Wing commander, gavethe attendees a wing briefing just prior to a tour of the 301stFighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/SrA Jeremy Roman)

TSgt Shawn David McCowan301st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

After 40 years, the Air ForceAcademy class of 70-04 reunited for amajor three-day event here.

The attendees, who graduated fromMoody Air Force Base, Ga., weretreated to rides in the LockheedMartin F-35 flight simulator and achance to meet each commander fromNaval Air Station Fort Worth JointReserve Base.

The guests also toured the 301stFighter Wing, and got to be up closeand personal for an afternoon launch.

The events wrapped up with asemi-formal dinner and dance.


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