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FIGHTER LINEJULY 2012301st Fighter Wing, AFRCNAS Fort Worth JRB, Texas
From the TopAir Force Reserve: Proud Partner in the Total ForceFighter LineAre you a patriot?Col. Kurt J. Gallegos301st Operations Group CommanderI was asked to write an article andwas trying to think of a topic thatwould be somewhat interesting to ourwarriors of the 301st Fighter Wing. Ihad been mulling around with different ideas, such as leadership, integrity,courage and other things of a military nature when it reached out andsmacked me right in the cranium thispast 4th of July.It was the first time I have spentJuly 4th in Fort Worth and I wasattending the “Willie Nelson 4th ofJuly Family and Friends” event in theStockyards in downtown Fort Worth.I was thrilled to see the excitementand enthusiasm from all the peopleattending this event with red, whiteand blue clothing, hats, banners, andflags flown and posted all over town.I swelled with pride knowing I wasa military professional and patriotdefending the freedom we have foughtfor and defended for 236 years! Patriotism!About 25 years ago, Lee Greenwood wrote a song that became a rallycry for renewed pride in our countryand recognition of the principles offreedom that the United States epitomizes to the rest of the world. Thatsong, “God Bless the USA” immediately came to mind as I began thinking about the subject of my article:patriotism.According to the dictionary, patriotism is a love for and devotion to one’scountry. There was a time long agowhen patriotism was not vogue. Thewar in Vietnam made many Americansquestion the role of the United Statesin relation to the rest of the world.Some Americans lost faith in ourcountry’s leadership. Individuals wereso concerned with their daily lives thatthey didn’t have time for their country.Even in the armed forces we seemedto drift away from the idea of serviceto our country. Recruiting focusedon education, a great way of life, andseeing the world, not defense of ournation. Of course all that changed after9/11.It was a rude shock to many in thiscountry, and even some in our rank’s,when we were sent into harm’s way inplaces like Granada, Panama, Bosnia,Iraq and Afghanistan. Many politicalleaders, remembering the divisiveness of Vietnam, feared there wouldagain be civil turmoil throughout thecountry. But the willingness of Airmenlike you to put yourselves in mortaldanger in the defense of the countryspurred not only renewed respect forthe armed forces, but also a renewedappreciation for our country and thefreedom it stands for.A patriot is someone who loveshis country and is willing to give hisor her life for it. Each of us swearto support and defend the constitution against all enemies, foreign anddomestic. We also swear to obey theorders of the president of the UnitedStates and the officers appointed overus. Many of us have put our lives injeopardy more than once to upholdthis sacred obligation. More than once,members of Congress have questionedthe fitness of some of our presidentsFighter LineFighter 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 areAir Force 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 submittedvia email to the public affairs office at 301fw.pa@carswell.af.mil.For more information about the Fighter Line, call the 301stFighter Wing public affairs office at 817-782-7170.Col . Kurt J. Gallegosto be commander in chief but that theyand every Soldier, Sailor, Airmen andMarine would of course follow thepresident’s orders.At those times, I remember thinking how foolish those congressmenwere to think that we, who had givenour oath ,would not follow our commander.I want to close this commentarywith some thoughts on the freedomswe as patriots have obligated ourselvesto protect. When listening once againto Lee Greenwood, whose song wasplayed by a band in the Fort WorthStockyards, I knew he had said it farbetter than I.“.I’m proud to be an American,where at least I know I’m free. I won’tforget the men who died, who gavethat right to me. And I gladly stand upnext to you and defend her still today.Cause there ain’t no doubt I love thisland. God Bless the USA!”Fighter Line Editorial StaffBrig. Gen. Ronald B. Miller.CommanderTSgt. Chris Bolen.Staff WriterSrA Melissa Harvey.EditorSrA Jeremy Roman.Combat Correspondent
July 2012Air Force Reserve: Proud Partner in the Total ForceFeatureMore than just a gameSrA Melissa Harvey301st Fighter Wing Public AffairsA coach has skills players needto be successful, but he also has theopportunity to impart life lessons tohis team.Master Sgt. Jose Guajardo,301st Civil Engineering Squadronemergency management noncommissioned officer in charge, tookthe opportunity to do this when acoach was needed two days beforethe Spring T-ball season started forRylan, his 6 year old son.Guajardo decided to coach because of his passion for baseball andlove of kids, he said.“It allows me to pass on myknowledge and love for the game,and assist kids in developing theirown skills for future use.”He coached the Astros, a LakeWorth Youth Association T-ballteam, consisting of boys and girlsages 4 to 6 years old.During the season, players learnthe primary skills of hitting, running, fielding and throwing.In order to learn these skills, theteam practiced twice a week for onehour and 15 minutes for three weeksbefore our season began, he said.The reward for all of their hardwork was a winning season.“The team scored an average of17 runs a game,” Guajardo said.“They won the T-ball Championshipin Lake Worth and stayed undefeated 14-0.”Coaching his son’s team has hada positive impact on their relationship.“It allows us to bond and growwith each other, both on and offMaster Sgt. Jose Guajardo, 301st Civil Engineering Squadron emergency management noncommissioned officer in charge, teaches his T-ball team, the Astros, the importance of the ready position todefense Tuesday, May 8. (Courtesy photo)the field,” said Guajardo. “It givesus the opportunity to talk and learnfrom each other.”Rylan shares his dad’s sentiment,only from a 6 year old point ofview.“It was a good thing,” he said. “Iliked it.”Guajardo’s most memorablemoments from the season werewatching his team “take a knee foran injured player, seeing them allstand together during the NationalAnthem, scoring 25 runs in less thanan hour, taking them to the Rangervs. Angels ball game, and most ofall just watching them be kids,” hesaid.Rylan’s favorite memories fromthe season were when he was batting, because he sometimes hit it inthe outfield, he said.Guajardo’s coaching career isn’tover, he plans to move up to CoachPitch with his son next year.Rylan wants his dad to coachhim next year because “he coachesgood.”Guajardo’s advice to adults issimple: “Anytime you have theopportunity to influence childrenwith lifelong lessons, you should beproud to take advantage of it understanding, listening and teachingare a much more valuable approachthan forcing them to learn based onwhat an adult needs.”“It was truly an honor to coachsuch wonderful kids,” he said.On the Cover: October of this year willmark the 40th anniversary of the 301st(Tactical) Fighter Wing. In honor of this occasion, 301st FW members designed tail artrepresenting the wing’s heritage by including all three aircraft that have been flownby the wing. Tail art includes silhouettesof the F-105 Thunderchief, F-4 PhantomII, the F-16 Fighting Falcon, the years thewing has been activated, and lettering whichrepresents the wing’s role as the first AirForce Reserve fighter wing. (U.S. Air ForceIllustration/SrA Jeremy Roman)
40 years.Air Force Reserve: Proud Partner in the Total ForceFighter LineEditor’s Note: “As part of the nationalrealignment of reserve forces, May 1972through March 1973, a tactical fighter wingwill be activated at Carswell AFB. The newwing will be designated the 301st Tactical Fighter Wing, Reserve, and will controlthree F - 105 equipped Groups based atCarswell; Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, and HillAFB, Utah,”Excerpt from the Tiger newspaper,Carswell, AFB, Texas, May 1972.
July 2012Air Force Reserve: Proud Partner in the Total Force40 Years.
40 Years.Air Force Reserve: Proud Partner in the Total ForceFighter LineFour of the first five 301st Tactical Fighter Wing commanders attended the 40 Year Reunion held at the Lone Star Center Friday, July 6. Pictured left toright: the founder and godfather Maj. Gen. John E. Taylor JR., Brig. Gen. Bob Efferson, Maj. Gen. Dean Erwin and Brig. Gen. Bill Lawson. (Photo byLarry Patterson)301st Figher Wing 40th annivesary partyIt’s a done deal!Well troops, after planning it for over a year, the 301stFighter Wing 40th Anniversary Party has been relegated tothe annals of history.Over 160 of us attended the wing-ding and everyonehad a good time. The first arrivals hit the door early - alittle past 6:00 pm, Friday, July 6 and the last of us rolledout of the Club (Lone Star Center) well after 11:00 pm. Although the previous three reunions were held at the GreenOaks (now also history), the Club seemed to be the perfectvenue for this party.Four of the first five 301st Tactical Fighter Wing commanders showed up: our founder and godfather Maj. Gen.John E. Taylor JR., Maj. Gen. Dean Erwin, Brig. Gen. BillLawson and Brig. Gen. Bob Efferson. The current 301stFW Commander Brig Gen. Ronald B. Miller also attended.There were quite a few familiar faces we haven’t seenfor many years, as well as the usual suspects from themonthly Restin’ Crew lunches. Overall, it was a superbgathering of men and women who served in the 301st overthe past 40 years, especially during the first 20.People circulated around the room from group to group,table to table, renewing old friendships. It felt much morelike a close family reunion than a gathering of formerworkmates. Our favorite war stories were swapped, a fewnew ones told, many spurred to memory by Jim Chambers’four-hour slide presentation running continuously in thebackground. The word “Thud” was oft heard and therewere a lot of “flying” hands.Retired Air Force Col. Larry Patteron301st Maintenance Control OfficerEditor’s Note: The Restin’ Crew is a group of retired 301stFighter Wing members, who meet monthly. For more information, please email restincrew@verizon.net.
July 2012CommentaryAir Force Reserve: Proud Partner in the Total ForceStrive for zero motor vehicle accidents in AugustBrig. Gen. William B. Binger10th Air Force CommanderAs we finish the 101 Critical Daysof Summer, I’d like to ask that eachone of us use just a little bit more caution than we normally do from Augustto mid-September in the final days ofthe CDOS.Last year during this period, weexperienced eight ground mishapsacross the Numbered Air Force, a 60percent increase over the normal rate– four involved a motor vehicle witha driver 39-46 years old; one resultedin coma/multiple injuries/amputationswhile another was fatal. We just can’thave that this year. This year, let’shave zero accidents involving motorvehicles.In the four 2011 mishaps involvingmotor vehicles, all involved distracteddriving. Interestingly, none of the 10thAir Force personnel were distracted –all were hit by a distracted driver. Additionally, no 10th Air Force personnelwere legally at fault.“Well, there’s no way to preventthose kinds of accidents from happening,” some might say.Really?Actually, there is: maneuver yourmotor vehicle and your body in a manner that does not allow others to hityou – create miss-distance. By puttingmore distance between you and thingsthat can hit you, you increase the timeallowed to avoid a mishap. It’s thatsimple.Scenario: You’re in the car andthe light turns green. Do you just gothrough the intersection because youhave the “right-of-way” or do youlook both ways before going into theintersection because distracted drivers (who are busy texting, jabberingwith their friends, changing the radiostation, etc.) don’t really care whetheror not you have the “right-of-way”?If they hit you . yes, they are legallyat fault. But, if you’re in the hospitalwith non-recoverable injuries, doesit really matter whether you had the“right-of-way?”There is only one way to nearly assure that others don’t hit you: maneuver your motor vehicle and your bodyin a manner that does not allow othersto hit you – create miss-distance. Ifyou elect not to drive through theintersection when the light is greenbecause you see a car that looks likethey are not going to stop, then youmake it almost impossible for them tohit you. You’ve created miss-distance.When they go through that red lightwithout you in the intersection, youhave maneuvered your motor vehicleand your body in a manner that didnot allow others to hit you. You created miss-distance.Creating miss-distance can be applied throughout all phases of gettingfrom point A to point B, not just whentrying to avoid a distracted driverthat barrels through a red light. Thinkabout it . just a little. It will make adifference.During 2012’s 101 CDOS, 10th AirForce had a great first month in avoiding ground mishaps; unfortunately, therest of the Air Force had six motorvehicle fatalities. A few weeks ago,our luck ran out: One of our 10AFAirmen was critically injured in amotor-vehicle accident.We can prevent motor-vehicle accidents. We can prevent our families,friends and co-workers from being inmotor vehicle accidents. We can prevent, pain, tragedy and heartache.We must understand that drivingBrig. Gen. William B. Bingertoday is not the same as it was yearsago. Just a few years ago, we had toactively avoid the inexperienced teenage driver. Today, we have to avoidthe inexperienced teenage driver onhis cell phone. And we also have toavoid the other drivers who are sobusy tweeting that they are runningred lights.You may not be a distracted driver.None of our 10th Air Force Airmen involved in mishaps with motor vehicleswas guilty of distraction — they werehit by distracted drivers.I believe we can have zero motor vehicle mishaps during our 10thAir Force CDOS if we maneuver ourmotor vehicles and our bodies in amanner that does not allow others tohit us.Create miss-distance . please.Good Hunting Blaze
ProgramsAir Force Reserve: Proud Partner in the Total ForceFighter LineCreate emotional connections with your family that cross any distanceUnited Through Reading isthe nation’s first nonprofit program to promotethe read aloud experience for separatedmilitary families providing deployedparents the opportunity to be video-recordedreading storybooks to their children.Prior to deploying,you can choose from their libraryor bring your own book.Record up to a 30 minute message.Walk out the same day with your DVD.When deployed,you can continue the programthrough your assigned military installation.Stay connected with your loved ones.Contact Jay Evans at the 301st Fighter Wing Airmanand Family Readiness Office at 817-782-7435or email jay.evans.1@us.af.mil andparticipate in this program.
July 2012Air Force Reserve: Proud Partner in the Total ForceCommentaryThink before you click: the pitfalls of social networkingKjersti Mackubbin & James Pettus301st Office of Special InvestigationsFor most, social networking hasbecome the primary way to communicate with family and friends, findlost friends, and to stay up-to-datewith school or special events.A 2011 Pew Research Centerstudy indicated that 65 percentof adult internet users visit socialnetworking sites, while 9 percentuse Facebook’s and Twitter’s tagfunctions that post their location.Socialbackers, a company that statistically tracks social media trends,noted that over 155 million Facebook users are located in the UnitedStates alone. This Facebook population consists of 55 percent femaleand 45 percent male. The top twoage groups are the 18-24 age groupat 24 percent and the 25-34 agegroup at 23 percent.With the market explosion ofsocial media, posting informationbecomes second nature, even addictive. How many have posted apicture of a cool restaurant, travelpictures, or just friends in differentplaces? In 2010, police officers inNashua, N.H., captured a burglaryring that involved criminals usingsocial networking. The criminalslogged on to the network site,determined through postings whichhomes were unoccupied and conducted break-ins.How many have posted of a deployment or temporary duty? Howmany family members, children,spouses, parents, have posted ofupcoming travel? How many haveposted pictures of base locations?What’s in those pictures and postings that others can use?Not only locations are revealed,U.S. Air Force Graphicbut people have lost their jobs,families have fallen apart, friendships have been dissolved and somehave been victims of crimes such asscams and manipulation.Someones’ life can instantly bechanged, for better or worse, by asingle post. The Rutgers Universitystudent, for example, posted sexualstatements and a video of a roommate. The roommate seen in thevideo became the topic of tweets,and eventually committed suicide,while the one that posted the information faced a criminal trial.An article written by Shea Bennett, “Why Social Media is Goodfor Business,” July 2, 2012, statedthat “75 percent of people feel thattheir company is behind the curvewhen it comes to the use of socialmedia”.The article further states, that approximately half of employers blockthe use of Facebook and Twitter;for example, Porsche blocked socialmedia sites for fear of espionage.Numerous companies have alsodenied workers from accessing thenetworking sites because 91 percentof recruiters use social networkingfor hiring.Another popular professional andsocial networking site is LinkedIn.This is a site that offers profession-als a conduit to network with otherprofessionals, stay in touch withcolleagues, classmates, upload theirresume or follow specific companies for potential vacancies. The siteoffers job opportunities and chattingwith other professionals and it is agold mine for intelligence. Memberscan enter their career field, graduation date, work history, etc., for allto see.This is a great tool for intelligence gathering used by a person toconduct what we call a cold contact.This is when a member tries to extract valuable information by actingas a professional with the sameinterest as you, to earn your trust.Be careful what type of personal information is freely disseminated toavoid becoming a potential victimof foreign contacts attempting toelicit classified information.If a company is interested, havethe company provide contact information outside the social mediasite. For personal protection, verifythe intent of the contact. Ask thecompany questions. If suspiciousonline activity is experienced, reportit! Contact the local Air Force Office of Special Investigations, NavalCriminal Investigative Services orAnti-terrorism officer.This article is not meant to turnyou against social media, but tomake you aware of the pitfalls andremember the personal and professional vulnerabilities that socialnetworking can develop. Thinkabout what information you want todivulge about yourself and others;and specifically, how it can adversely affect you, your family, friendsand country. Remember the consequences before you elect to enterinto the world of social networking.Slow down and think before youclick.
NewsAir Force Reserve: Proud Partner in the Total ForceFighter LineCivilian employers to see wing in actionThe 301st Fighter Wing will conduct a Civilian Employer Day, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012.Civilian employers will have the opportunity to see firsthand the unique ability of the301st Fighter Wing to fly, fight and win.Several events planned for the day will emphasize the importance of their support, particularly during your extended tours of duty.Employer support is a key component in the success of this wing. Allow your employerthe opportunity to understand your contribution to the wing’s mission, especially all thehard work that goes into an operational readiness inspection.Deadline to provide employer information is Aug. 15, 2012 so that we can allowenough time to send personal invitations to employers.All employer information must be submitted through e-invitations, to ensure data-entryaccuracy and Privacy Act Information security.Click on the “Invite My Employer” button below and fill in the requested information.R.s.v.p. by August 15, 2012POC: 301st Public Affairs817-782-7170InviteMyEmployerMilitary: UODCivilian: Casual
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July 2012Air Force Reserve: Proud Partner in the Total ForceWelcome to the 301st Fighter Wing .Punch OutPromotionsMaintenanceJulyStaff Sgt. Chris S. CastleStaff Sgt. Kyle C. LivelyStaff Sgt. Jeremy C. Richardson SrA James G. BruncatiSrA Stephen T. CartasSrA Alexandra N. CastilloAir Force Reserve: Proud Partner in the Total Force2012SrAJames J. LottSrA Joshua A. PearsonSrA Emmanuael A. RandleAB Michael R. McNallyAB Olivia R. TurnerPunchOutTimothy W. Coykendall,610 SFSJason D. Fowler, 301 LRSJoel H. Harding, 301 AMXSRegina W. Hudson, 301 CSLogistics ReadinessStaff Sgt. Tyler L. LybargerAB Steven A. SmallA1C David T. Howell (73 APS)AB Tajah R. Bolden (73 APS)Steven Ashworth, 301 LRSTheresa C. Pierce, 73 APSTiara M. Smith, 301 CESMedicalCapt. James D. KeelCapt. Brittany N. Lanier1st Lt. Lisa M. TsangCivil EngineersStaff Sgt. Josephine M. ClayStaff Sgt. Mark A. JonesMajor T. Berry III, 457 FSJoseph M. Herbert, 301 AMXSOperations GroupCapt. Maggie R. RipleyCommunicationsSecurity ForcesStaff Sgt. Zachary R. HummelStaff Sgt. Ricardo SalasHelpful LinksDress and AppearanceRetroactive Stop Loss PayPost - 9/11 GI BillFitness ProgramRobert M. Adams, 301 AMXSJose L. Dominguez Jr., 301 AMXSRyan L. Gossett, 301 AMXSJake H. Herrera, 301 MXSJose L. Mateo, 610 SFSKaneasha S. Mayo, 301 LRSBrandon L. Mitchell, 301 AMXS
business Monday after the "A" schedule unit training assembly. Articles should be typed, single-spaced, and submitted via email to the public affairs office at 301fw.pa@carswell. af.mil. For more information about the Fighter Line, call the 301st Fighter Wing public affairs office at 817-782-7170. Fighter Line Fighter Line Editorial Staff
