May 2007

Wing Famil ies Have a Li t t le Easter Fun

Wing Commander Col. Al Aimar leads the pack in an Easter egg hunt held in the Black Forest on March 24. Over 100 Wingmembers, familes and friends attended the “Spring Fling”.

photo by Senior Airman Diane Ducat

by Maj. Brenda Hendricksen

Over 100 grizzlies, families andfriends gathered March 24 at theBlack Forest, behind bldg 2270, forthe fifth annual “Spring Fling”.

Among the festivities were anEaster egg hunt, face painting,

jumpers, food, a cupcake decoratingcontest, a firetruck, a falcon withtrainer and of course the EasterBunny. "Our granddaughter (Ariana)remembered before we did that thisevent was coming up," said WingCommand Chief Master Sgt. EdClarke (HQ). “She’s excited to be

here.”A falcon was brought out from

452nd AMW Wing Safety(Environmental Services). The bird isone of five that the office cares for."The kids look forward to this every

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CHARLES W. MANLEY, COL, CA ANGMXG Commander

It is great to be back in Californiaand at the 163d, as I have been TDYat the Pentagon for much of the lastyear. It is unbelievable to see howmuch has taken place within the Wingsince the BRAC announcement inMay 2005. The recent standup of theoperational Predator CAP (CombatAir Patrol) at March is trulyphenomenal considering all themoving parts that had to fall intoplace in a short period of time. Thisachievement is definitely a credit tothe highly qualified professionals thatmake up this Wing. I saw first handthat the Grizzlies have people inWashington taking notice, as wecontinue to build on an alreadyoutstanding reputation as a first classorganization up to any challenge.

In Washington, I worked in theOffice of Total Force Integration(TFI) within A8, the plans andprogramming directorate in the AirStaff. The TFI office is responsiblefor the planning and budgetingprocesses of all new Total Forceinitiatives as the Air Force transitionsinto the 21st Century. As the AirForce changes, one of the main goalsof Total Force Integration is toincrease USAF combat capabilitiesby capitalizing on the strengthsinherent in the Air ReserveComponent (ARC). TFI initiativesspan the entire Air Force missionspectrum from unmanned aerialsystems, intelligence, logistics, civilsupport, training, space andcyberspace. As the Air Force investsin these new emerging missions, suchas Predator, the 163d RW can beproud of the fact that our unit is oneof the very first units to becomeoperational in a new TFI mission.

With the ongoing Predatorconversion, I'm sure many of you arewondering what has been going on inmaintenance with no aircraft tomaintain. Well, during the first weekof April, our first MQ-1 aircraft wasdelivered by the Air Force. This MQ-1 Predator will be a maintenancetrainer and an integral part to ourstanding up a Field TrainingDetachment (FTD) sometime withinthe next year. The FTD will be a MQ-1 maintenance schoolhouse that willtrain ANG and Active Duty personnelin all maintenance aspects of thePredator mission including; Aircraft,Ground Control Station (GCS), andSatellite Comm. The MaintenanceGroup (MXG) has ten fully trainedFTD instructors doing an outstandingjob, augmenting the active duty,teaching the MQ-1 curriculum atCreech and Nellis AFBs. In addition,the MXG has approximately 30maintainers trained in the Predator

and over the next year the rest of theMXG will receive their training. Ifeverything stays on track, includingaccelerated equipment flow, theirmaintenance training will be righthere at March ARB. As far as localflying training, the Wing is looking atbasing the aircraft out of SouthernCalifornia Logistics Airport (SCLA)near Victorville. SCLA, the formerGeorge AFB, meets the Predatorbasing requirements because ofairspace and location. Because ofFAA restrictions on flyingPredators/Unmanned Aerial Systemsin heavily populated areas, flying thePredators out of March ARB is notfeasible. With SCLA being only anhour away, the MXG is planning asplit operation between March andSCLA that will maintain continuitywith the Wing.

The past year has seen the Wingstand up a 24/7 operational combatcapability, which is having a dailyimpact on the Global War on Terror.Over the next year, the Wing willstandup Predator schoolhouses inoperations and maintenance that willsignificantly increase combatcapability of the Air Force. These arejust a few examples of why themission oriented men and women ofthe 163d RW continue to set thestandard and will for many years tocome. Keep up the great work and Iwill see you at drill.

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Master Sgt. Silvia Aceves face paints Elaina Lucio at the Wing’s “Spring Fling” heldMarch 24.

Above Falcon Trainer Rebecca Rosen, 2nd Lt. Kristy Houska and her son Shaunpose with the falcon. Right, Timmy Simpson (Master Sgt. Matt Simpon’s son) checksout a fire truck.

year. My son (Shaun) is scared of theEaster Bunny but not afraid of thefalcon," said 2nd Lt. Kristy Houska(LG) as her son pet the bird.

Even the Easter Bunny had fun.“My daughter asked me why I like tobe the Easter Bunny and I said thatthere are one or two children whokeep me coming back each year. Oneboy sat on my lap and when hismother tried to pull him away heturned to me and hugged me.Another little girl walked me aroundthe picnic area introducing me toeveryone,” said Chief Master Sgt.Patricia Horner (OSF) who hasplayed the Easter Bunny since theevent’s inception.

The event had a little bit ofsomething for everyone. Tech. Sgt.Crystal Rossman (MXS) said with asmile "since we have a blendedfamily with his, hers and our kids thisallows us to have an Easter every yearno matter what." The Rossmanfamily has attended every "SpringFling" to date.

Boy Scouts from troop 214

Moreno Valley for the second year ina row helped with setup andbreakdown. "There was about thesame amount of work as last year butthis year was far more entertaining,"said Joseph (Master Sgt. MattSimpson's son, MSF). The hours thatthe troop put in count as communityservice hours for rank advancement.

The event was organized byFamily Readiness Coordinator

Debbie Hambrick. “The ‘SpringFling’ was a big success. It was abeautiful day and everyone whoattended seemed to enjoy themselves.The kids had so much fun with theEaster Bunny and the egg hunt. It isso nice to see our families cometogether and enjoy the festivities,”said Hambrick. “Thanks so much toeveryone who contributed to thesuccess of this years event.”

photos by Senior Airman Diane Ducat

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Grizzl ies run Los Angeles MarathonFor the fifth year in a row, Wing

members ran and finished the grueling 26.2mile Los Angeles Marathon March 4. Theteam consisted of three Wing members andthree civilians.

Everyone on the team completed therace. Team Captain 1st Lt. John Gunty ranhis third LA Marathon this year. Four-timeLA Marathon finisher Tech. Sgt. Joe Prousewas another Grizzly who raced. He alsotalked his brother into running with him.“Wearing a shirt with the Wing name, it wasnice to get support from the crowd. It waskind of like a mobile billboard,” said Sgt.Prouse.

The third Grizzly was Tech. Sgt. EdUribe. “My experience was a long time inthe making and I finally earned my medal,”

Tech. Sgt. Joe Prouse, Greg Prouse, 1st Lt. John Gunty, ChrisNapolitano and Gilbert Cardoza pose for a picture prior to running theLA Marathon. Also running but not shown Tech Sgt. Ed Uribe.

by 1st Lt. Connery Lee

Pain in the heel is a commonproblem for runners. Following issome information on how to detectthe problem and how it can be treated.

The classic symptom of thesyndrome is that pain begins in thefoot within the first few steps of themorning. The distress usuallydiminishes with continued standingor walking but then recurs withexercise. Running in particular willagravate the condition. The problemoccurs when the heel strikes theground and increases when the footpushes off the ground. Some patientsbecome so effected by the problemthat the pain is too great to run.

What causes this? It is caused byrepetitive micro-tears of the plantarfascia and collagen degeneration at

the medial tubercle of the calcaneus.Some relief is brought with rest(especially sleep) because the foot isin a a dorsiflexed (upward flexion ofthe foot) position that is conducive tohealing. As soon as weight bearingbegins (as with walking) the plantarfascia lengthens, and the micro-tearsrecur.

Relief from this condition dependon the severity. In most patients, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugssuch as Motrin, Advil, Aleve, Aspirinor Naproxen help. Also, relative rest,a stretching routine, and prevention ofplantar flexion (downward flexion ofthe foot) as during sleep constitute themost effective treatment. To enhancerecovery, night splints (used toinhibite plantar flexion) can help bymaintaining the foot in a neutralposition which in turn will decreasepain on standing the next morning.The above mentioned drugs will

reduce discomfort and inflammation. If you are a runner it is ok to still

exercise just choose non-impactactivities. Biking, swimming or othernon-impact sports can keep you incardio-vascular shape while you waitfor your injury to heal.

An appropriate stretching routineis also an important part of therapyfor plantar fasciitis.

Stretching the plantar fascia byrolling a cold water bottle with thesole of the foot is also helpful.Injections of corticosteroids aresomewhat controversial in plantarfasciitis. In any event, keep in mindthat in most patients, plantar fasciitistakes 6 to 18 months to heal. Promptinitiation of treatment and adherenceto the regimen can shorten the healingtime.

For more information or questionsplease contact Lt. Lee during UTAweekends at extension 2373.

Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Spur Syndrome)

photo by Irving Perez

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Staff Sgt. Saly Lamby Senior Airman Paul Duquette

A Predator sits idle in a hanger inIraq waiting for scheduled repairs.The maintenance crew shows up at10:30 a.m. on the dot. The Predator isfixed and later that day it flies areconnaissance mission. Responsiblefor scheduling the repairs is BattleSpace Flight Services (BSFS)Maintenance Planner and Schedulerand 163d MOF member Staff Sgt.Saly Lam.

Sergeant Lam has many years ofexperience in maintenance plans andscheduling for both the military andthe civilian world. She joined the AirForce August 1997 and throughouther entire military career Sgt. Lamhas worked in this field, achieving a 7level in her AFSC.

Currently Sgt. Lam is transitioningfrom one government contractor,CAE, to another, BSFS and will takethe same position as maintenanceplans and scheduling for the Wing.

Working with CAE at Creech AFB,Nev. Sgt. Lam schedules Predatorflights for Wing pilots and sensoroperators going through training.

During drills Sgt. Lam keeps hertraining up-to-date on the latesttechnologies. "When you are at homestation you're training, and when youare actually deployed, you are doing

the job you were trained for," saidSgt. Lam.

At the young age of 27, Sgt. Lamhas visited over 20 countries. She hasbeen deployed twice, once with theactive duty Air Force to Al Udeid,Qatar and then to Balad, Iraq with theNev. ANG, and has anotherdeployment in the near future toBalad, Iraq with her new employerBSFS.

"When I complete a deployment Ifeel that I have accomplishedsomething and I take greatsatisfaction from knowing I was apart of something greater thanmyself," said Sgt. Lam.

Nearing the end of the day, abattered Predator returns from areconnaissance mission and fliesslowly in for a landing at an air basein Iraq. Sgt. Lam is notified of thedamage and completes her shift byscheduling a maintenance team to fixthe battle-torn aircraft the nextmorning.

The recruiters had their first job fair April 14. inthe ANG hanger. Featured was a mannedbooth from every squadron giving possiblerecruits information regarding positionsavailable in the Wing. Pictured left, a potentialrecruit handles an M4 carbine rifle at theSecruity Forces Squadron booth while SeniorAirman Thomas Perez explains parts of therifle and how it works. Events like the job fairare good to have because it gives Wingmembers a chance to explain to potentialrecruits exactly what they do, said Sgt.Rodriguez. Among the Wing membersmanning a booth was Aircraft Mechanic StaffSgt. Rebecca Hatfield who spoke for themaintainers when she said, "After attendingtraining for the predator, we were excited tohave the opportunity to inform potentialmembers of the significance of our roles in thepredator mission."

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photo by Staff Sgt. Eduardo Cervantes

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by Maj. Sotera Anderson

As you know, there have beenseveral incidents over the last severalyears where our information, personaland financial, have been stolen or lostby outside agencies. While we may nothave much control over securing ourinformation from being stolen fromoutside agencies, we can do our part tostop freely giving our personal andfinancial information to others.

There is a new credit card scam.They give you all of the information andyou only need to give them the finalmissing piece. By understanding howthe scam works, you'll be betterprepared to protect yourself.

Following is how the scam works.Person calling says, "This is (name), andI'm calling from the Security and FraudDepartment at VISA. Your card hasbeen flagged for an unusual purchasepattern, and I'm calling to verify. Thiswould be on your VISA card which wasissued by (name of bank). Did youpurchase an Anti-Telemarketing Devicefor $497.99 from a Marketing companybased in Arizona?" When you say"No", the caller continues with, "Thenwe will be issuing a credit to youraccount. This is a company we havebeen watching and the charges rangefrom $297 to $497, just under the $500purchase pattern that flags most cards.Before your next statement, the creditwill be sent to (gives you your address),is that correct?" You say "yes". Thecaller continues - "I will be starting aFraud investigation. If you have anyquestions, you should call the 1- 800number listed on the back of your cardand ask for Security. You will need torefer to this Control Number. The caller

then gives you a 6 digit number. "Doyou need me to read it again?"

Here's the important part on how thescam works. The caller then says, "Ineed to verify you are in possession ofyour card". He'll ask you to "turn yourcard over and look for some numbers".There are 7 numbers. The first 4 are partof your card number, the next 3 are thesecurity numbers that verify you are thepossessor of the card. These are thenumbers you sometimes use to makeInternet purchases to prove you have thecard. The caller will ask you to read the3 numbers to him. After you tell thecaller the 3 numbers, he'll say, "That iscorrect, I just needed to verify that thecard has not been lost or stolen, and thatyou still have your card. These peoplecalled a friend of mine. After she hungup she had a question and called back.She glad she did. The “real” VISASecurity Department told her it was ascam and in the last 15 minutes a newpurchase of $497.99 was charged to hercard!

What the scammers want is the 3-digit PIN number on the back of thecard. Don't give it to them. Instead, tellthem you'll call VISA or Master carddirectly for verification of theirconversation. The real VISA shouldnever ask for anything on the card asthey already know the information sincethey issued the card! If you give thescammers your 3 Digit PIN Number,you think you're receiving a credit.However, by the time you get yourstatement you'll see charges forpurchases you didn't make. Do all youcan do to protect yourself from scamslike this. If you did not initiate the callby calling the number on your creditcard, do not give any information out.

L e g a l Wa r n s o f N e w C r e d i t C a r d S c a m by Master Sgt. Michael Shacklett

Did you know that the fitnessstandards for the ANG have changedslightly? This is good news for some.The changes are as follows: If yourBMI or Body Mass Index is lessthan 25, then a maximum bodyscore of 30 is awarded. There arenew cardio score charts for the 3minute step test. Lastly, if youperform the 1.5 mile run at alocation above 5,000 feet, your runtime will be adjusted.

Some of you may ask what yourBMI or Body Mass Index is, well, BMIis simply a measure of your weight inrelation to your height. Seeangfitness.com for the calculation. Ifyou take the step test, your recoveryheart rate will be based off of the newscore charts for this test. The scorecharts for all other tests remain thesame. The last change regarding baseelevation does not apply to the Wing.Currently ANGI 10-248 has not beenupdated to reflect these changes. Thesupplement to AFI 10-248 is underrevision and will be released and postedonline as soon as it is ready. Go to thewebsite to see the new score charts.

Two more questions you might ask,do these changes apply to theassessments already done this year?Yes, the assessments done this yearsince Jan. 1 are likely to have a newfitness score. This could changesomeone from a good to excellent or amarginal to good, or even poor tomarginal. Do I need to recalculate myscore? No, the system has automaticallyupdated all 2007 assessments with anew score, if warranted. You can checkto see if your score has changed atANGfitness.com at Member Access.

NewFitnessGuidelines

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Wing Formation Honors Guardsmen

Wing members formed in front of the pride hanger Saturday April 14 to recognize ten individuals who received Air Force Awards.Also present for the ceremony was California State Air National Guard Inspector General Lt. Col. Cynthia Kepple, State SeniorEnlisted Advisor Command Chief Master Sgt. Henry Fernandez and California ANG Command Chief Deborah Lott. Left to right,front to back. Among the honorees were Maintenance Group Commander Col. Charles Manley, Civil Engineering SquadronCommander Lt. Col. Mark Moritz, Lt. Col. Hong Baker (MDG), Lt. Col. Michael Lenahan (196 RS), Maj. James Sumners (LRS),Maintenance Squadron Commander Maj. John Keen, Maj. Roberta Lucas (MDG), Capt. James Scott (MDG), Senior Master Sgt.Joseph Grimes and Staff Sgt. Eduardo Cervantes (CF). The short ceremony ended with remarks from the above guests in additionto the Wing Commander. "We have a long way to go with the FTD (Field Training Detachment), FTU (Field Training Unit), LRE(Launch and Recovery Element) and mission training. It's all moving in the right direction. It's all because of you," said Col. Aimar.

photo by Senior Airman Diane Ducat

Submitted bySenior Master Sgt. Zimmers

National Tire Safety Week takesplace the last week of April. Thenationwide event is to raiseconsumer awareness about tire safety.

Highway fatality numbers arehuge. The number of fatalitiescacused by under inflated tires is 660.Following is information that cansave you. The best place to find therecommended tire pressure for mostvehicle tires is in the vehicle's ownersmanual or tire information placard.The tire information placard is a decalposted on the vehicle doorframe,glove box door or fuel door. Like theowner's manual, it tells therecommended tire pressure for the

specific vehicle. The tire sidewalldoes not provide this information;instead it lists the maximumallowable pressure for that specifictire.

As a general guideline, tiresshould be rotated every 6,000 to8,000 miles unless otherwiserecommended by your vehiclemanufacturer. Shifting the position ofthe tires on a vehicle, following thepattern recommended in the owner'smanual, can provide more uniformtread wear. Insert a penny upsidedown into your tire tread. If you cansee all of President Lincoln's head,your tire is bald and you need a newtire. Under-inflation results inincreased heat buildup in the tire,which can cause internal damage and

lead to tire failure. You should always check the air

pressure of a vehicle's tire when thetires are cold. Driving even a shortdistance causes tires to become warm,which increases the air pressure andcan give you an inaccurate airpressure reading. Make sure youvisually check your tires for signs ofuneven wear. If you suspect tires arewearing unevenly, consult aknowledgeable tire dealer. Built-intread wear indicators, or "wear bars,"which look like narrow strips ofsmooth rubber across the tread willappear on the tire when the tread isworn down to one-sixteenth of aninch. When you see these "wearbars," the tire is worn out and shouldbe replaced.

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May UTAMeal Schedule

If you qualify, all meals this UTAwill be at the Hap Arnold Club.

Dental Work BargainRiverside Community College has

a dental hygiene clinic open for veryreasonable prices. All clinic servicesare provided by dental hygienestudents under the direct supervisionof licensed dental hygienists anddentists, and are three hours in length.Please call 951-571-6435 for pricesor to schedule an appointment.

UPT BoardThe 196 RS will be convening a

selection board June UTA to selectcandidates for pilot training withfollow-on training for the predator.Minimum requirements are abachelors degree, AFOQT scores ofV>15, Q>10, P>25, N>10 and(P+10)>50. Also, individuals musthave passing depth perception andvision of 20/70 (corrected 20/20). Formore information on package

submission requirements contact Lt.Col. Kirby Colas at 951-655-7747 orkirby.colas@camarc.ang.af.mil.

Sensor Operators NeededThe Wing is currently hiring

traditional guardsmen SensorOperators. To apply you must meetthe following qualifications. Youmust have a general ASVAB score of66, normal color vision, unrestricteduse of fingers, stereoscopic acuityequivalent to depth perceptionstandards for flying Class I or ClassIA with or without correctionaccording to AFI 48-123, no record ofemotional instability, eligible for aTop Secret clearance and completionof a current single scope backgroundinvestigation (SSBI) according to AFI31-501, Personnel Security ProgramManagement. The technical school is24 weeks at Goodfellow AFB, TX.Following is approximately sixmonths at Nellis AFB, then seasoningdays. If you are interested pleasecontact Lt. Col. Michael Lane or theWing recruiters.

Billeting Hotline - NewIn an effort to make it easier for the

member to voice issues and concerns inregards to billeting, The First SergeantsCouncil offers the following help andinformation. If you have any issues,complaints or concerns regarding yourbilleting or contracted room, or if youneed to make a last minute cancellationof a reservation, please notify the FirstSergeants on-call hotline number at(951) 453-5433. A 163d First Sergeantwill have this phone starting on theFriday evening and continuing throughthe Sunday morning of each drillweekend. If you need to cancel areservation during the month, pleasecontact your lodging POC.

Family Program CoordinatorThe Wing has a non-dual status GS-

9 position (Family ProgramCoordinator) vacancy announcementposted on www.usajobs.gov. For moreinformation, please contact 2nd Lt. ReyTanuwidjaja at extension 4793.

Main Gate ConstructionThe Main Gate (Cactus) is scheduled

to be complete in August. The project isahead of schedule.

G-RAPHiring is under for the Guard

Recruiting Assistance Program (G-RAP), a contracted Program to serveas part time Recruiter Assistant (RA).If hired, you would act as anindependent contractor, not in amilitary capacity. You would promotethe Air National Guard while tryingto recruit new members. Up to $2000can be earned per person recruited.For additional information regardingthe G-RAP please visitwww.guardrecruiting assistant.comor call 1-888-291-6004. Flyers arealso located in the Recruiting Officefor your convince.

Wing Recruiters Master Sgt. Gloria Dumas and Tech. Sgt. Vance Jackson handout information at the Riverside Airshow held Mar. 31. “There were manyinterested in our new mission,” said Sgt. Dumas. Over six leads resulted fromthe event.

photo by Senior Airman Diane Ducat

NewsMEO Specialist

The Military Equal OpportunityOffice (MEO) is looking to fill atraditional enlisted position as a MilitaryEqual Opportunity Specialists (3S100).This position will have varyingresponsibilities covering the DrugTesting Program, Human RelationsEducation, Sexual Harassmentprevention, Unit Climate AssessmentProgram, Discrimination Complaintprocessing and administrative supportto the MEO office. A person seekingthis position should have experience inhuman relations, public speaking andperforming administrative functions.Computer knowledge is a must. Pleaseprovide a letter of intent explaining whyyou want this position as well as yourqualifications for this position to theChief of MEO no later than May 6.

Virtual Retirement ProcessMembers of the Air National Guard

now apply for retirement by logging onto the vPC-GR.

The new process attempts to aprroveand streamline how personnel servicesare delivered across the Air Force.Previously, Air National Guard Airmenhad to visit their local MilitaryPersonnel Flight, complete the requiredretirement application package, submitit to their supervisor or commander, andsend it to ARPC.

Now, no matter the time of day,those expecting to retire can log on tothe vPC-GR. It is highly recommendedthat all members create a vPC-GRaccount as soon as possible.

Camp Pendleton ActivitiesDid you know Camp Pendleton

offers trail rides, pony rides, ponyparties and riding lessons? Stableoperation hours are Wednesday throughSunday 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Location isbuilding 1516. For prices and moreinformation call 760-725-5094.

Congratulations to Fuel Specialist Tech. Sgt. Kevin Welch (LRS) who retiredafter 21 years of honorable service with the military, 9 of which were with theWing. Sgt. Welch stands above with Maj. Jim Sumners (LRS). One of thehighlights of his military career was deploying with marines to Saudi Arabia forDesert Storm. "I would like to thank everyone here at the 163d for the hard workand dedication in making this unit one of the best I have ever served in," saidSgt. Welch. Plans for the future include continuing his law enforcement career.

photo by Staff Sgt. Eduardo Cervantes

Photo by Col. Albert AimarCongratulations to Lt. Col. Dana Hessheimer and Maj. Keith Ward whograduated from Predator pilot training April 9 in a hanger at Creech AFB, Nev.The two are the fifth class of grizzlies to graduate.

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Salutes

Congratulations to AircraftMaintenance Night ShiftSupervisor Senior Master Sgt.Dennis Kowalewski (AMXS)who retired April 15 after 36years of honorable service tothe Air Force, 27 of whichwere with the Wing. AircraftMaintenance SquadronCommander Maj. John Keenpresented Sgt. Kowalewskiwith a retirement certificate."I've had an enjoyable careerwith the ANG and will miss thepeople and experiences,” saidSgt. Kowalewski. He has beendeployed to several countries,to include Korea, Turkey,France and Spain. Sgt.Kowalewski l ikes restoringairplanes and boats in hisspare time. In his retirementhe will continue to be anaircraft mechanic.

Master Sgt. James Hartman

MXS

W e l c o m e N e w c o m e r s

Tech. Sgt. Stefan Dunn

LRS

Tech. Sgt. Januari Chapman

OSF

Staff Sgt. Salvador Rincon

CES

Staff Sgt. Grant Cera

OSF

Staff Sgt.Eric Storrie

CES

Staff Sgt.Carlos Proano

LRS

Staff Sgt. BrandonMusgrove

CF

Senior AirmanVeronica

Canaba-Pearson SFS

Senior Airman Reuben Deal

HQ

Senior AirmanMichele Garcia

OSF

Senior AirmanJuan Hernandez

SFS

Senior AirmanIvan Zupdfsca

OSF

Senior AirmanDouglas

Witherspoon OSF

Senior AirmanClint Woods

OSF

Senior AirmanChristopher

Dudley OSF

Senior AirmanAndres Castrejon

SVF

Airman 1st ClassRolan Ong

CES

Photo by Staff Sgt. Edardo Cervantes

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Promotions

Timothy Cheatwood (CF)

Roberto Macias (SFS)Thomas Bryant (CF)

Michael Esquivias (LRS)Joseph Prouse (CF)

Steven Gronbach (LRS)Ernest Majiachavez (SVS)

Eduardo Cervantes (CF)Craig Paul (OSF)Eric Kao (AMXS)

Timithoy Tchon (AMXS)Al Dupont (SVS)

Travis Monks (CES)Jason Mabon (SFS)

Joey Gatbonton (LRS)Armen Hovasapian (CF)

Congratulations to Capt. Michael Gerndt (210WF) who completed theSquadron Officers Course by correspondence, also to Master Sgt.'s AndreKreil (CES) and Michael Shacklett (HQ) who completed Senior NCOAcademy by correspondence. Way to go to Senior Airmen Melissa Crowe(CF), Matthew Laumer (SFS), Jason Mabon (SFS), Andrew Musselman(SFS), Byron Simpson (SG) and Dung Ton (MSF) who all completed AirmenLeadership School by correspondence.

A job well done to Tech. Sgt. Marcy Newbern (MSF) who completed thePersonnel Apprentice Course in residence. Also to Tech. Sgt. Jason Young(CES) who completed Supply Management Apprentice Course in residenceand Senior Airman Juniko Izumi (LRS) who completed the ManagementApprentice Course in residence.

Congratulations to Major Robert Patterson (196RS) who scored a 93% onCourse 30D, the fourth test of Air Command and Staff College and to Capt.Michael Gerndt (210WF) who scored a 90% on Course 28E, the 5th test forSquadron Officers School. Also to Staff Sgt. Jason Minich (MXS) who scoreda 90% on Course 2AX7X of the Aircraft Maintenance Craftsman Course andSenior Airmen Byron Simpson (MXG) and Matthew Laumer (SFS) who bothscored a 92% on Course 1, Airmen Leadership Course.

Senior AirmanGregory Walters

Congratulations to Medical Technician Tech. Sgt. Bruce Martin (MDG) who retiredafter 24 years of military service, 12 of which were with the Wing. Deanie Mena,Jessica Martin, Denise Evans and Ray Evans stand with Sgt. Martin after theretirement ceremony. Sgt. Martin prides himself on having made the transition fromthe Marine Corps to the Air National Guard. During Sgt. Martin's career he was giventhe distinct honor of earning a Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal and an Air ForceAchievement Medal. His civilian occupation is a computer systems analyst and helikes to restore antiques in his spare time.

photo by Senior Airman Diane Ducat

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The ON GUARD is proudlypublished for members of the 163dReconnaissance Wing, and theirfamilies.

CommanderCol. Al Aimar

Public Affairs OfficeMaj. Brenda HendricksenSenior Airman Reuben DealSenior Airman Paul Duquette

Visual Information DepartmentMaster Sgt. Stan ThompsonTech. Sgt. Joe ProuseStaff Sgt. Eduardo CervantesSenior Airman Diane Ducat

The ON GUARD is the officialnewsletter published by and for themembers of the 163dReconnaissance Wing, March AirReserve Base, CA. The contents ofthe ON GUARD are notnecessarily the official views of, orendorsed by, the US government,DoD, Department of the Air Force,or the 163d RW.

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Congratulations Wing Volleyball Team

Senior Airman Renee Barrett (MOF), Lt. Col. Michael Lenahan(196RS), 2nd Lt. Reynold Tanuwidjaja. (MSF), Master Sgt.Matthew Simpson (MSF), Master Sgt. Cesar Jurilla (CF), Airman1st Class Joseph Rafferty (CF) and Maj. Greg Gonzalez(Former 196 RS) won the seasonal intramural base volleyballchampionships with a record of 15-2. The Wing had two teamswho played in the league.

photo by Senior Airman Diane Ducat