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Contents of Freedom Flyer are not necessarily the official views of the U.S. government, the Depart- ment of Defense, or the Department of the Air Force. All photos are Air Force photos unless otherwise indicated. The editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the 514th Air Mobility Wing public affairs office, 2217 W. Arnold Ave., Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. 08641. 2 F F reedom lyer www.514amw.afrc.af.mil From left, Col. Steven Fulaytar, Lt. Col. Ephod Shang and Lt. Col. Jerome Williams pump their fists while singing The Air Force Song during a change of command ceremony in which Shang took command of the Northern Recruiting Squadron, which is based here. Fulaytar is the commander of the Air Force Reserve Recruiting Service. Photo by Shawn J. Jones F F 3 www.facebook.com/514thairmobilitywing reedom lyer V P iew oints Squadron commander: Airmen are greatest asset The following is an excerpt from a speech ron is able to accomplish, and I am extremely some seemingly insurmountable demands, delivered by Maj. Joseph Zackaricz during proud to be a part of it. there is no doubt in my mind we will once the ceremony in which he took command of As a wing, it is our mission to train for again succeed. We possess a critical strategic the 714th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. active duty in order to enhance our nation’s capability that touches all of the enduring air mobility capability and to be combat- contributions such as air superiority and rapid Ever since the KC-10 arrived here at ready so we can augment our active-duty global mobility, that when combined makes McGuire, the 714th Aircraft Mainte- counterparts and ensure that our air- us the greatest Air Force in the world. nance Squadron has been involved craft are fully utilized. Our Air Force’s mission is clear – to fly, in nearly every single contingency It is my goal to provide a highly to fight and win. And its greatest strength is and humanitarian mission the trained and fully qualified aircraft our Airmen. So it will be my charter to ensure Air Force has successfully accom- maintenance workforce capable of our squadron’s men and women, our greatest plished. performing anywhere in the world asset, are provided with the best I can give, Whether it was an operation at any time. We will continue to so that they can be what they are – our future. such as Restore Hope, Enduring strengthen the relationship with The road ahead is not easy, but through our Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom, or fly- active-duty maintainers and our air- conviction, hard work and integrity, the way ing refugees out of a war-torn Kosovo, craft operators. ahead will always be clear. The demands on or supporting relief efforts to provide aid to Following another highly successful year, everyone will be difficult. However, we are victims of natural disasters, we have had and we find ourselves once again facing numer- all accountable for our success, and as team, continue to have aircraft in the fight. These ous challenges. We just sent another team we will succeed through personnel account- aircraft were made mission-capable through overseas. We are looking at another deploy- ability, selfless dedication and trust. the blood, sweat and tears of the 714 AMXS, ment in the near future. We are continuing You are all expert craftsman, and that collec- the back bone that has worked hand in hand to prepare for multiple inspections. Not to tive expertise and innovation will provide the with our active-duty brethren to enable this mention the turbulent times we are in with an tools we need to travel along the road before wing to successfully fly a complex and aging ever-changing threat to our nation and com- us. As always, I ask for your best, your integrity weapons system to its fullest capability. plex fiscal challenges. and your service, and you should expect the I am amazed every day at what this squad- Yet despite numerous uncertainties and same from me. Y - ear round exercise program paYs dividends By senior Airman Johandy martinez The 1.5-mile run is often cited as the most challenging component 514th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron of the Air Force fitness test, so here are a few tips to help you prepare. Train for speed – Long, slow jogging is useful for overall fitness, Do you ever look at the calendar and realize that your fit-to-fight but since our test is timed, speed is very important. Improving stride test is coming up and think, “Oh, no! I have to start working out?” rate, more so than stride length, is the best way to improve speed over Airmen who fall into this category, but who want to avoid sabo- longer distances. See how many times your right foot hits the ground taging their careers with a failed fit-to-fight test, should not wait to during a 30 second run at your usual pace, and then set a reachable start a regular year-round exercise program. goal to increase that rate each time you run. Incremental improve- A key component to improving your test score is being active all ments over time will lead to great rewards. year. Instead of rushing into a new fitness regimen a few months Peddle power – Join a spin class, bike some hills or climb some prior to the test, you could get better results by intensifying the work- stairs once or twice a week, especially if your muscles are sore from outs that you’ve already been performing. running. These low-impact workouts will boost your level of fitness A year-round exercise program helps you with more than your while adding leg strength to make a difference in your running times. fight-to-fight test. The test occurs just once or twice per year, but Hard work with no extra pounding! your overall fitness affects your quality of life every single day. A Take a dip – Adding swim sessions to your exercise regime helps physically active lifestyle helps in many ways by: work many of the body’s smaller muscles which contribute to a more • controlling weight, balanced running stride. Swimming also helps with breathing con- • combating diseases and other health conditions, trol, which can translate into a more efficient running pace. • improving mood, Trial training – Running regular 1.5 mile trial tests throughout • promoting better sleep, the year helps you gauge where you stand. Performing well on a trial • maintaining healthy bones, muscles and joints, test is a source for positive motivation, while performing poorly may • enhancing work, recreation and sport performance, and reveal the need to increase your exercise program’s intensity. Fre- • improving sex drive. quent trial runs help you adapt to the run, which can reduce mental For those who aren’t sure where to start, I recommend trying and physical stress during the test. some of the many group exercise sessions available at most fitness Finish strong – Finish your runs with a burst of near-maximum centers. When you participate, pay attention to what the instructors speed. Over time, increase the distance of the burst. You should be are saying because not only are they pushing you to break a sweat, gasping for air at the end. Pushing your body to its threshold will lead but they are also teaching you how to exercise properly so that you to overall running improvement. may take it home with you. They are certified instructors, so do not (Senior Airman Martinez is a certified personal trainer who works feel embarrassed to pick their brains about anything. as a fitness manager at New York Sports Club.) 4 F F reedom lyer www.514amw.afrc.af.mil Photos by Master Sgt. Donna T. Jeffries Lt. Col. Michael Cruff (right of trophy), 78th Air Refueling Squadron commander, accepts a Freedom Award for his squadron at the 514th Air Mobility Wing’s awards banquet March 9. F w A 2012 reedom ing wArds Airman of the Year senior Airman sean Barrett, 514th civil engineer squadron Noncommissioned Officer of the Year master sgt. shawn J. Jones, 514th Air mobility wing Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year senior master sgt. constantine Karamargin, 714th Aircraft maintenance squadron First Sergeant of the Year master sgt. Joseph gentile, 76th Air refueling squadron Company Grade Officer of the Year capt. christopher mazzey, 35th Aerial port squadron Chief Master Sgt. Chryl Ruff, 514th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, received a mentorship award which is named Category I Civilian of the Year in honor of recently retired Chief Master Sgt. Antoinette Kolesnikov. ms. linda cherubini, 514th Force support squadron Category II Civilian of the Year ms. Kassandra Keitt, 514th Air mobility wing John Purroy Mitchel Cup Award Winner lt. col. samuel irvin, 514th operations support squadron Chief Master Sgt. Antoinette Kolesnikov Mentorship Award chief master sgt. chryl ruff, 514th Aerospace medicine squadron Joseph A. McNeil Award col. paulette schank, 514th Aerospace medicine squadron Freedom Wing Award: Group Category 514th maintenance group Freedom Wing Award: Squadron Category Kris Keitt (left) and Senior Master Sgt. Constantine Kara- 78th Air refueling squadron margin earned awards in their respective categories. F F 5 www.facebook.com/514thairmobilitywing reedom lyer getting cargo off the ground 6 Freedom Flyer www.514amw.afrc.af.mil getting cargo off the ground Photos by Shawn J. Jones top left: Airmen of the 35th Aerial Port Squadron load cargo into a C-17 Globemaster III on the flightline here April 6. During most weekend training drills, aerial porters practice loading various cargo into C-17 and KC-10 Extender aircraft. top center: Staff Sgt. David Dasilva chains a Humvee to the C-17’s cargo bay. top right: Senior Airman Paul Smith preps the C-17 so that cargo can roll along the floor. Bottom left: A K-loader full of cargo drives toward the rear of the C-17. Bottom right: Senior Airman Jose Galera guides the k-loader as it approaches the jet. F F 7 www.facebook.com/514thairmobilitywing reedom lyer Maj. Blaine Howell (left) and Lt. Col. Andrew Solleder recently returned from a deployment to the 603rd Air and Space Operations Center at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, where they helped conduct air mobility operations over Europe and Africa. Photo by Senior Airman Chelsea Smith Air mobility experts conduct air operations orchestra By senior Airman chelsea smith to any emerging situation,” said Maj. Blaine idly, Howell said. 514th Air Mobility Wing public affairs Howell, “Due to on-going contingency And they’re just as quick to shift gears to operations, the 603rd requested us, and we an off-duty mindset when appropriate. Fre- The flight of a single aircraft is just one landed on-site within three days.” quent tours to Germany come with perks, instrument in the orchestra known as air That type of readiness is the hallmark of as the Airmen have learned to balance operations. And just as some reservists spe- the squadron’s Airmen. work with play. They said they enjoy vis- cialize in playing a particular instrument, “There is a volunteer spirit within the iting many of the country’s attractions and such as the KC-10 Extender or the C-17 people of the 514th AMOS,” said Col. the ever-present eateries that serve Turkish Globemaster III, some specialize in con- Michael Underkofler, 514th Air Mobility Kebabs, which are pita bread sandwiches ducting the overall orchestra. Wing commander. “They essentially have stuffed with slow-cooked sliced chicken, These conductors plan, schedule and their bags packed, ready to leave, and they vegetables and Turkish dressings. control every sortie from air and space are willing to stay until the mission is com- Overall the relationship between the operations centers located in specific geo- pleted.” squadron’s Airmen and the operations cen- graphic regions across the globe. The ease with which squadron’s Airmen ter appears to be a win-win. The Airmen are While the reservists from the 514th Air are able to plug into the 603rd AOC’s air able to perform important work in a favor- Mobility Operations Squadron perform mobility positions within the center is due able destination, and the operations center their training here, when it comes to the real to their training, which combines home-sta- receives well-trained augmentation from thing, they typically deploy to the 603rd Air tion planning exercises with regular visits ever-ready reservists. and Space Operations Center at Ramstein to the center. Other winners in the arrangement are the Air Base, Germany. From there, they help “We acquire on-the-job training across Airmen’s colleagues at the wing who work conduct air mobility operations over a giant multiple positions that enables maximum in other areas of the air mobility trade landmass encompassing Europe and Africa. flexibility and interoperability,” said Lt. “One of the fundamental mantras of the Three of the squadron’s air mobility Col. Andrew Solleder, a senior controller. military is to pass on lessons learned,” said experts just returned here from a tour of “The close cooperation we enjoy between Underkofler. “I anticipate that our Airmen duty at the center. They were initially called our squadron and the 603rd means we can will come back and tell their squadron com- to duty from their civilian jobs duty with provide Airmen who are fully trained and mander or operations officer about proce- little time to prepare. ready to execute the mission at a moment’s dural changes, technological advances and “Because the 603rd Air and Space Oper- notice.” new systems training as well as the fun ations Center is manned solely to support This swinging door allows the reservists things to do while they are off duty, because daily operations, augmentation from the to shift gears from the training environment that’s an important part of the experience as Guard and Reserve is necessary in response to the real mission environment very rap- well.” 8 F F reedom lyer www.514amw.afrc.af.mil combat Dining in Theme: World War II, Celebrating the World’s Greatest Generation June 1 5-10 p.m. $15 for e-5 and below; $20 for e-6 to e-8 $25 for e-9s & officers • A trophy goes to the unit displaying the most enthusiasm while embracing the event’s theme. • Attire: work uniforms, with liberal combinations and additions permitted. • water-based weapons are encouraged. • Volunteers needed. contact senior master sgt. luisita Jordan at 609-754-9634. F F 9 reedom lyer A F l A The following enlisted Airmen ir orce eVel wArds were recently promoted. Best Integrated Communications Award Airman maj. Kelly Ann charland, 514th Air mobility wing public Affairs master sgt. donna t. Jeffries, 514th Air mobility wing public Affairs Nicholas Gaboda, 514 MXS Sports Story of the Year shawn J. Jones, 514th Air mobility wing public Affairs Airman 1st class c l A Tracy Adams, 514 AMXS ommAnd eVel wArds Outstanding Noncommissioned Officer of the Year senior Airman master sgt. shawn J. Jones, 514th Air mobility wing public Affairs Benjamin Adelman, 714 AMXS Lieutenant General Leo Marquez Award for Aircraft Maintenance, Technician Supervisor: Ainsley Brimm, 714 AMXS tech. sgt. sean marshall, 514th maintenance squadron Timothy Dunning, 714 AMXS Lieutenant General Leo Marquez Award for Aircraft Maintenance, Civilian Technician: ryan miller, 514th maintenance squadron Georgette Kyriacou, 88 APS Outstanding Air Reserve Technician SNCO Assigned to an Aeromedical Evacuation Unit Cristian Ramirez, 714 AMXS senior master sgt. lavar m. Jordan, 514th Aeromedical evacuation squadron David Robinson, 514 MXS Outstanding Public Affairs Senior Noncommissioned Officer Jonathan Siersema, 714 AMXS master sgt. donna t. Jeffries, 514th Air mobility wing public Affairs Carlos Suarez, 714 AMXS Civilian Journalist of the Year Julio Vallejo, 88 APS shawn J. Jones, 514th Air mobility wing public Affairs Jessica Walker, 88 APS Best Printed Publication Brenndan Williams, 88 APS Freedom Flyer magazine w Q A , 1 Q 2013 staff sergeant ing uArterly wArds st uArter Amanda Dykens, 514 AMDS Airman Gary Melendezcrespo, 514 MOF senior Airman Johandy martinez, 514 Aircraft maintenance squadron Noncommissioned Officer tech. sgt. Jason Browning, 514th Aircraft maintenance squadron technical sergeant Senior Noncommissioned Officer Bobbie Bassett, 514 AMDS senior master sgt. Jose castro-cortez, 35th Aerial port squadron Thomas Frattone, 714 AMXS Robert Roach, 88 APS o A ther wArds Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Volunteer of the Quarter master sergeant Brenda wetzel, 514th Aircraft maintenance squadron Key spouse James Meehan Jr., 514 MXS Federal Aviation Administration, Regional Administrators Award for Safety col. Jonathan w. spare, 514th Air mobility wing senior master sergeant lt. col. dean owens, 514th Air mobility wing lt. col. mark ustaszewski, 514th operations group Joseph Gentile, 514 MXS 10 Freedom Flyer www.514amw.afrc.af.mil