Thunderbolt 6/13/2024

Vol. 52, No. 24

Thursday, June 13, 2024

News/Features: page 3 Adopt a high school

News/Features: page 3

Two generations, one mission

Week in photos: page 4 Images from the week

Photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cook

Community: page 15 Events, Chapel, more...

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Kendrick Brown, 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron First Sergeant, provides remarks during a candlelight vigil held for Senior Airman Roger Fortson, May 31 at MacDill Air Force Base. During his speech, Brown reflected on Fortson’s life and service as a special missions aviator while stationed at Hurlburt Field, Florida.

NEWS/FEATURES

Honoring 80th Anniversary of D-Day, 93d AGOW heritage

by Capt. Christian Little 93rd Air Ground Operations Wing In observance of the 80th Anniversary of World War II’s Operation Overlord, D-Day, the 93d Air Ground Operations Wing sent 30 jumpers to parachute in a June 9, in a display of the U.S. Air Force’s commitment to its international partnerships at Normandy, France.

The 93d AGOW heritage traces back to the historical 93rd Bombardment Group which served in World War II from 1942 until the end of the war. Members of the 93rd BG contributed to the Allied D-Day invasion by providing bombing support before, during and following the invasion.

A 93rd BG historian wrote the following in June 1944 regarding D-Day, “If tomorrow is the day, I want to go was the expression of nearly everyone. It wasn’t that they were eager to get in combat, but now at last, they can project themselves right into battle, and they wanted to do their bit for comrades on the ground. It’s better to die than to miss the greatest emotional event of one’s generation.”

One squadron within the 93rd BG conducted four missions providing bombing support on DSee D-Day, Page 12

U.S. Air Force courtesy photo

U.S. Army Air Forces 93rd Bombardment Group aircraft fly above Europe at an estimated date of Apr. 16, 1943. The 93d BG provided bombing support throughout World War II and Operation Overlord, D-Day. The U.S. remains indebted to the service members who fought for peace, stability and order in World War II.

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NEWS/FEATURES

The 165th AW launches Adopt A High School program

by Senior Airman Christa Ross 165th Airlift Wing

SAVANNAH, Ga. — The 165th Airlift Wing launched the Adopt A High School program for schools in the Greater Savannah and Brunswick area spring 2024.

The program dispatches Airmen to local campuses to engage with students one-onone and share their experience serving in the military. By establishing a consistent presence with local students, the 165th is cultivating a personalized approach to building strong community relationships.

“The Adopt A High School program aims to forge enduring partnerships between our squadrons and local high schools, significantly increasing awareness of the 165th and Georgia Air National Guard mission,” said U.S. Air Force Col. Sheldon B. Wilson, 165th AW commander.

Senior Airman Ariyana A. Rosado, a personnel specialist at the 165th AW, reflected on her See HIGH SCHOOL Page 14

Courtesy photo

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ariyana A. Rosado, left, personnel specialist, 165th Airlift Wing (AW), Georgia Air National Guard (GA ANG), and Chief Master Sgt. Eric L. Rideaux, right, command chief, 165 AW, pose for a photo during an Adopt A High School event at Woodville Tompkins High School in Savannah, Georgia, May 8.

Two generations, one mission

by Senior Airman Olivia Gibson 406th Air Expeditionary Wing Born into a family with a long line of military service, from a young age, Senior Airman Tyler Fasig was immersed in an environment shaped by the military, with both his father and grandfather serving in the U.S. Air Force. This influence instilled a respect for aviation for as long as he can remember.

Tyler’s decision to enlist in the Air National Guard’s 182nd Airlift Wing at the age of 17 was influenced by his upbringing and the honorable reputation of the 182nd Airlift Wing. With the full support of his parents, Tyler became a C-130 crew chief.

Tyler’s father, Lt. Col. Randy Fasig, has been See ONE MISSION, Page 14

Photo by Senior Airman Olivia Gibson

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Randy Fasig, 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron commander, and his son Senior Airman Tyler Fasig, 75th EAS C-130 Crew Chief, pose for a photo at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 20. The father and son are deployed together as part of the 75th EAS which serves as U.S. Air Forces Africa’s sole airlift unit.

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WEEK IN PHOTOS

Photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cook

An F-15 Strike Eagle assigned to the 96th Test Wing, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker during an air refueling mission May 23 over Florida. Air refueling provided by tanker aircraft enables the F-15 and other aircraft to stay in the air longer and avoid landing in combat contested areas.

Photo by Senior Airman Lauren Cobin

Photo by Airman Monique Stober

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Gregory Gaudet, 6th Operations Group commander, passes the 91st Air Refueling Squadron guidon to the squadron’s newest commander, Lt. Col. Raymond Roe, during a change of command ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base May 31. As part of the 6th Air Refueling Wing, the 91st ARS operates KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft worldwide to conduct air refueling missions.

Certificates of promotion selection are displayed on a table during the Master Sergeant Release Party at MacDill Air Force Base June 3. The release party celebrated MacDill’s master sergeant selectees before they pin on their new rank.

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NEWS/FEATURES Peruvian, US firefighters train for aircraft fire evacuations

by Airman 1st Class Sir Wyrick 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern)

Peruvian and U.S. Airmen engaged in joint training for aircraft structural fire rescue June 3, 2024, in Lima, Peru, as part of the relationshipbuilding exercise Resolute Sentinel 2024.

Peruvian Airmen shared techniques and best practices for handling and extinguishing aircraft fires and rescuing trapped personnel with the U.S. Airmen, who likewise shared their tactics. The fire rescue training was coordinated by the Combined Joint Task Force – RS24 and aimed to prepare the U.S. and partner nations for effective emergency response in areas with limited resources and treatment options.

“This exercise was to familiarize ourselves with host nation helicopters and collaborate on the way to most effectively operate with them,” said U.S. Master Sgt. Gustavo Claudio, 103rd Airlift Wing firefighter from the Connecticut Air National Guard. “With the help of Peruvian Airmen, we established a command post and executed a three-man rescue operation with primary and secondary attack lines. We swiftly deployed the crash truck and communicated with the Peruvian pilot regarding the shutdown procedure. The firefighters executed the rescue, See PERUVIAN, Page 6

Photo by Airman 1st Class Sir Wyrick

U.S. Air Force firefighters simulate evacuating a pilot for a fire rescue evacuation training during Resolute Sentinel 2024 in Lima, Peru, June 3.

RS24 is a multinational training opportunity that improves the readiness of U.S. and partner nation militaries through humanitarian assistance and disaster response.

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successfully retrieving the pilot.”

The Peruvian Air Force operates different airframes compared to the U.S., including the Mil Mi-17 and the Mi-25. This variation in aircraft provided U.S. Airmen with an opportunity to enhance their combat interoperability.

“Back in the U.S., we have a different set of helicopters we own,” said U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Vanessa Schoening, 106th Rescue Wing firefighter from New York Air National Guard. “It’s nice to learn about and work with various helicopters, and explore the differences. On our Whiskeys back home, we are usually putting out fires and entering on the left side of the aircraft, but here everything is reversed, so getting that hands on training is most beneficial. Also, our Peruvian counterparts are getting to see how we do things, and it’s really a feed of information for everybody.”

The Airmen participating in the training staged a fire rescue scenario and jointly walked through the steps of putting out a fire and evacuating trapped airmen.

“The most important thing out of this training is demonstrating how we would execute our procedures,” Schoening said. “Even in situations where we don’t have some of our preferred resources, we’re still going to train and execute in a way that is still faithful to how we would do it back in the States. This is important because we aren’t just putting out fires, but we are also evacuating Airmen and getting them to the medics. This training will potentially help those emergency responses and help save lives down the line.”

Peruvian service members participating in the training were able to also take away a sense of partnership and collaboration.

“I think it was an excellent training,” said Peruvian Air Force Lt. Col. Mandolo Poblete, CJTF-RS24 deputy of helicopter operations. “We always have a good intent from the U.S. Airmen, and they have the best attitude, approaches and success. Not only do they integrate with our air crews, but also with our firefighters from which they are also sharing their tactics, techniques and procedures. So, it helps a lot to improve the expertise of fire firefighters.”

Through facilitating information sharing and enhancing communication with allied nations, there is optimism that the deterrent force of both the U.S. and its allies will be bolstered.

“During our day, we spent training and relationship building,” said Claudio. “It’s a dynamic exchange where we’re continuously supporting each other. Undoubtedly, it’s mutually beneficial for all parties and will help the overall goal of building a stronger and more collaborative allied nation force.”

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Photo by Airman 1st Class Sir Wyrick

A Peruvian Air Force pilot gives a familiarization tour of a MIL Mi - 17 helicopter during Resolute Sentinel 2024 in Lima, Peru, June 3. RS24 is a three-week exercise that will integrate combat interoperability and disaster response training.

Photo by Airman 1st Class Sir Wyrick

U.S. Air Force firefighters simulate putting out an aircraft fire for a fire rescue evacuation training during Resolute Sentinel 2024 in Lima, Peru, June 3,. One of RS24’s goals is to prepare the U.S. and partnered nations to effectively give proper aid during emergency responses with limited resources.

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World War II Heritage: generational service

by Capt. Christian Little 93rd Air Ground Operations Wing Servicemembers leave a lasting impact on their family members who choose to follow in their footsteps. Their service lives on and is often embodied in a legacy of military service from their children, grandchildren and even great grandchildren.

Capt. Elizabeth Read and Senior Airman Trevor Reece are two examples of service that spans generations. Read and Reece are participating in the 80th Anniversary of Operation Overlord, D-Day, and will participate in an international parachute display as U.S. Air Force jumpers in Normandy, France, on June 9, 2024.

Read’s grandfather, Lester Read, served as a marine in the Pacific theater during World War II, and Reece’s great grandfather, Nathan Reece, served as a medic in multiple areas of the war and was part of the invasion force at Omaha Beach.

Their contributions to the war were significant, but they also carried on inspiring their descendants to serve as they had.

“I think it’s extremely important to remember those who came before us, especially when you’re here and you see the amount of sacrifice See WWII, Page 11

U.S. Air Force courtesy photo

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Trevor Reece, 10th Air Support Operations Squadron Tactical Air Control Party Airman, left, and Capt. Elizabeth Read, 18th Air Support Operations Group intelligence officer, stand near an 80th Anniversary of D-Day ceremony at Picauville, France, June 4, 2024. These Airmen are direct descendants of U.S. Armed Forces World War II veterans. The U.S. remains indebted to the more than 4 million U.S. service members who fought for peace, stability and order in Europe.

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In the fight against hunger, the Alamo Wing delivers a C-5 sized punch

by Julian Hernandez 433rd Airlift Wing

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or years, Pastor Ron Spradlin has worked with brothers Francisco and Josue Chavez to fight hunger in Panama. On June 1, they gained new allies in their effort: a 68th Airlift Squadron aircrew, call sign “Reach 2087”, and a 433rd Airlift Wing C-5M Super Galaxy.

The Reserve Citizen Airmen crew used the Air Force’s largest airframe to move 166,000 pounds of food from Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma to Panama Pacifico International Airport, just outside Panama City, as part of a humanitarian relief mission.

The mission falls under the Department of Defense’s Denton Humanitarian Assistance Program, which moves humanitarian cargo, donated by U.S. based Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), to developing nations to ease human suffering. Approved cargo is transported by DOD land, air or sea assets on a space-available basis.

Spradlin heads up Abundant Rain Ministries in Coweta, Oklahoma, and spent months collecting donations from across the country to put this shipment together. He’s spent more than two decades working to feed those in need at home and abroad in places like Panama.

“The poverty there just hit me so hard,” Spradlin said. “In the United States we have hunger, but here they have starvation. There’s a great difference between missing one or two meals a week, and actually starving to death.”

“It does something to you when you walk into an area and they show you a baby dying of starvation,” Spradlin said. “You just can’t shake it. Most people either try to forget about it because they’re traumatized by it, or we can try to do something about it.”

According to the Central Intelligence Agency World Factbook, at least 21.5% percent of people in Panama were living below the poverty line as of 2019.

Conditions significantly worsened during the COVID 19 Pandemic.

“Ten years ago, we didn’t have widespread death from starvation and children starving,” said Josue Chavez, who’s been working with Spradlin since 2009 to distribute the food brought in to the communities in need. “We do after the pandemic,” Chavez said. “It’s a blessing to have an entire plane full of food arrive.

Hopefully we can continue doing this, because we can get the food faster. The faster we get it, the faster we can take it to the next level.”

Josue and his brother Francisco help get the food to where it is needed through an organization called King’s Castle Foundation (Fundación Castillo Del Rey).

“We go anywhere that is in need,” Josue Chavez said. “Children’s outreach centers, soup kitchens, schools, churches. We mostly work with churches all over the country, especially in very rural areas.”

“People probably just don’t know the little they can give makes a huge difference when you are in need,” Francisco Chavez said. “One pound of rice for a family that doesn’t have anything to eat gives them six meals.”

The Chavez brothers estimate the 166,000 pounds of aid the Alamo Wing See C-5, Page 13

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The 68th Airlift Squadron crew, call sign “Reach 2087”, which delivere King’s Castle Foundation (Fundación Castillo Del Rey), a Panamanian n Pacifico International Airport June 1. The crew of Reach 2087 moved t Denton Humanitarian Assistance Program using a 433rd Airlift Wing C-

ed 166,000 pounds of humanitarian aid to Panama pose for a group photo with members of non-governmental organization distributing the aid to those in need, on the tarmac at Panama the aid from Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma to Panama under the Department of Defense’s -5M Super Galaxy.

Master Sgt. Matthew Legendre, Master Sgt. Brent Bolin, and Senior Airman Ali Gundogdu, 68th Airlift Squadron loadmasters, position a pallet of humanitarian aid being offloaded from a 433rd Airlift Wing C-5M Super Galaxy at Panama Pacifico International Airport June 1. The 68th Airlift Squadron crew moved 166,000 pounds of food from Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma to Panama under the Department of Defense’s Denton Humanitarian Assistance Program.

Lt. Col. Matt Menendez, 68th Airlift Squadron chief pilot and Reach 2087 aircraft commander, pilots a 433rd Airlift Wing C-5M Super Galaxy on final approach to Panama Pacifico International Airport, just outside Panama City, Panama June 1. The 68th Airlift Squadron aircrew delivered 166,000 pounds of humanitarian aid as part of the Department of Defense’s Denton Humanitarian Assistance Program.

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WWII

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they made,” said Senior Airman Trevor Reece, 10th Air Support Operations Squadron Tactical Air Control Party Airman. “I’ll never be able to understand what they went through, but I can honor the unbelievable things they did for this country.”

These Airmen recognize the sacrifices made by all servicemembers, and they use it to guide them in their path of military service.

“The main thing I want to say to those who have served before me is thank you,” said Capt. Elizabeth Read, 18th Air Support Operations Group intelligence officer. “They laid such a solid foundation for us to follow in their footsteps. And now, we get to carry on the torch that they gave us, and hopefully give another solid foundation for the people that will come after us.”

However brief a military member’s service is, it provides a foundation of selfless service that is required to protect others from harm.

“He was everything I aspired to be, someone who was loving, put other’s needs before his own, and that’s something I wanted to do for my family members and now for my country too,” Read said. “He served his country, and we’re really proud of that, but my respect for my grandpa came from who he was as a person. He was a great Marine as well as a great husband, father, and grandfather.”

These members served in their military capacity but also as inspirational figures who motivated others to carry on their legacy of service.

“It just keeps living on, from generation to generation, I think it’s something that family members can be very proud of,” Reece said. “His legacy lived far beyond him.”

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U.S. Air Force courtesy photo

U.S. Army Pfc. Nathan Reece, 614th Medical Clearing Company, poses for a photo at some time between 1942 and 1945. Reece served as a medic during World War II in multiple areas of the war to include assisting in the invasion of Omaha Beach on D-Day. The U.S. remains indebted to the more than 4 million U.S. service members who fought for peace, stability and order in Europe.

U.S. Marine Corps member Lester Read, 28th Marine Regiment tank liaison and radio operator, poses for a photo at some time between 1942 and 1945. Read served as a radio operator in the Pacific theater during World War II and was present for the conflict at Iwo Jima. The U.S. remains indebted to the service members who fought for peace, stability and order in World War II.

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Day and continued to fly an estimated 1,121 hours and lost four aircraft in motion against the enemy in the following month.

They mourned their losses, but they continued to fight on for the remainder of the war, providing air effects against the enemy whenever called upon.

“I’m proud of the 93rd, not only of the flying personnel but of the ground personnel as well,” said Col. Flegel of the 93rd BG, June 1944. “Those boys out on the line deserve a lot of the credit; they’ve worked without thought of self.”

The mission of the organization has transitioned to providing austere air base defense, front line combat weather capabilities, and groundbased command and control in support of forward air operations, but the spirit of the 93rd BG lives on in the Airman serving in today’s 93d AGOW. “We strive every day to uphold the heritage of the 93rd Bombardment Group,” said Col. Timothy Hood, 93d AGOW commander. “Their contributions to World War II inspire us to be at our best every day and follow in their footsteps to provide critical air effects in the battlespace.”

Continuing to honor the sacrifice and dedication of these World War II international servicemembers is a reminder of how our military forces are stronger together.

“It’s important to continue to honor our heritage, and it’s something we should never forget,” Hood said. “The fact that the United States and our international partners continue to remember gives us all hope of lasting partnerships to allow us to be ready for whatever challenges or competition lies ahead.”

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U.S. Air Force courtesy photo

U.S. Army Air Forces 93rd Bombardment Group aircraft sit on a flightline in Europe at an estimated date of Sept. 18, 1944. The 93d BG provided bombing support throughout World War II and Operation Overlord, D-Day. The U.S. remains indebted to the service members who fought for peace, stability and order in World War II.

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crew delivered could help feed up to 1.1 million people.

Meals consist of fortified rice, protein-packed soybeans, and dehydrated vegetables for additional vitamins and minerals.

The brothers, along with Spradlin, his wife Terry, and a few dozen other foundation supporters, were on hand to see the crew of Reach 2087 unload the aid at the airport.

“In my 19 and a half years in the Air Force, I’ve never flown a mission quite like this,” said Lt. Col. Matt Menendez, 68th Airlift Squadron chief pilot and aircraft commander for Reach 2087.

“Working so closely with the folks who are delivering the local impact of what we’re transporting was special,” Menendez said. “I could tell all the aid we were bringing and providing was going to make an immediate positive impact to those in need. That brings a lot of satisfaction to all of us who are on this mission.”

For Staff Sgt. Thomas Riojas, a 68th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, handling cargo that can tangibly improve the lives of so many people was particularly fulfilling.

“It was better than a normal mission, because it was rewarding to see their excitement firsthand,” Riojas said. “It felt good to meet the aid workers, show them the aircraft, and give them a chance to see how the aid comes in.”

Master Sgt. Daniel Parsons, a 68th Airlift Squadron flight engineer, also recognized this mission rose above the aircrew’s normal battle rhythm.

“This may look like just another weekend trip on the Air Force Reserve Command scheduling board,” Parsons said. “But it was an extremely rewarding mission. We moved 20 pallets of food more than 2,000 miles, and it really makes you proud to know you helped get this food to the people who need it.”

Within 48 hours of delivery, King’s Castle Foundation had already started distributing the food to people in need.

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experience volunteering for an Adopt A High School event at Woodville Tompkins High School on May 8.

“It feels really good being able to shed light on all of the unique opportunities offered by the Georgia Air National Guard and our wing,” said Rosado. “It’s even better being able to connect with the younger generation and offer them guidance on the different paths to achieving their goals.”

The successful execution of the Adopt A High School program reaf-

firms the 165th AW’s commitment to supporting community awareness and recruiting for the wing, the Air National Guard and U.S. Air Force.

“Grassroots recruiting is crucial as it helps identify and nurture potential talent from within our community,” said Wilson. “Programs like this help us accomplish our ultimate goal, which is ensuring a ready and diverse military force today and for generations to come.”

For information on the program or how to get involved next school year, please contact the 165th Public Affairs Office at 912-966-8290.

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a part of the 182nd Airlift Wing for more than 20 years, originally joining as enlisted and then commissioning seven years later.

“After enlisting in the Illinois Air National Guard in March of 2001, the tragic 9-11 events unfolded sending me on my first six-month deployment while Tyler was merely three months old,” said Lt. Col. Randy Fasig, 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron commander. “You can imagine how hard this was for my wife as we were very young at the time.”

Little did he know that years down the road he would then find himself deployed alongside his son in the United States Africa Command, contributing to the mission of the 182nd Airlift Wing. While Tyler focuses on his duties as a crew chief, his father assumes command of the 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron.

“It is a strange dynamic having your commander also be your dad,” said Tyler. “He has supported me throughout my career offering advice that I

may not have known. Being in the maintenance field, I may not see him much on the daily, but he is always there when I have questions.”

Outside of their military responsibilities, Tyler and his father maintain a strong familial bond by participating in regular dinners together. These moments serve as a reminder of their bond that keeps them connected, even amidst the challenges of military life.

As Tyler navigates his military career and has aspirations of one day following in his fathers footsteps of becoming an aviator, his father appreciates the time he’s gotten to spend leading his team and son during what will be his last of seven deployments.

“This by far is one of the greatest opportunities of my life and I will cherish it for the rest of my life,” said Randy. “What a way to finish!”

Together, they embody a legacy of service and commitment to the 75th EAS that transcends generations.

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Medal awarded

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Lt. Col. Mike Vilven, outgoing commander of the 91st Air Refueling Squadron, is awarded a meritorious service medal during a change of command ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base May 31. The Meritorious Service Medal is a military award presented to members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguished themselves by outstanding meritorious achievement or service to the United States.

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