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Change. It is the constant in life. We loath it or love it;welcome it or avoid it; either seek it or hide from it. Change isinevitable: and something we can embrace if we think theoutcome will be positive. If we think the outcome is negative,change can be really difficult. But it is what it is, and we allhave an opinion about it. (Heck, if the weather didn’t change,some of us wouldn’t ever get a conversation started).

During the past several months, you’ve almost certainlyheard about the many changes the military will undergo – andspecifically changes the Air Force Reserve will experience. Forexample, our MAJCOM, AFRC, has been tasked to ensurethere is a 10% reduction in force strength over the next fewyears, and that 10% reduction will change the way we dobusiness. How will we reduce those 10%? Primarily byattrition in the form of more retirements, fewer high year tenurewaivers, fewer PEP quotas, more rank structure reviews, smallerunit sizes and more. Combine this with the transition toelectronic customer service, and we have what feels like arevolution on our hands. Actually, this has all been predictedfor years and is now coming to fruition.

I know some of you are asking, “What does this mean forme?” It means you will need to incorporate flexible thinkinginto your approach and view change as a positive, but mostimportantly; it means you need to stay relevant. I ask you tomake every effort to see these changes as an opportunity togrow, and I also ask you to become the ambassadors forchange. (Change your thoughts and you change your world –Norman Vincent Peale). I know this is not always easy. It isjust as challenging for me sometimes to put a positive spin onchanges that don’t necessarily “feel” right. We do what we dobecause we honor and love our country – and this next seriesof multi-layered changes won’t ever change that. As we evolveinto a leaner force, it will become increasingly important for ourmilitary- you and I - to be smarter, stronger, faster (read fit andin good mental and physical shape) so that we continue ourmission of guarding and ensuring the freedom of our country.How does one get smarter and stronger and at the same time“leaner”? First of all, commit to giving your best effort witheach endeavor. Challenge yourself to the 100%/100% rule. Onehundred percent effort, one hundred percent of the time. Beaggressive about seeking the training you need and thenbecome the best at what you do. Be fit. Work out. Get someexercise. The new fitness program is here to stay, and yourscore (“does not meet standards”) can now negatively impactyour EPR or OPR. Don’t let that happen to you! Exercise canbe a good thing: it’s like a retirement account. For each minute

you spend exercising, you save on health benefits. There is asignificant return on your investment, and the gratification isnot only immediate, it’s also deferred. Exercise helps you now;it helps you later in your career and life. It’s part of the wholeperson package. Echoing the CSAF, “personal fitness is avital component of the Air Force culture, increasing quality oflife and readiness.”

Some of the other ways you can stay relevant is to takeadvantage of the many programs and organizations we offerright here at the wing. For instance, one of the best moves youcan make is to complete your Professional Military Education(PME) at the earliest opportunity, whether you go in-residenceor complete it by correspondence. And PME is not your onlyresource. Our wing training and base education office do anawesome job of providing information about classes to improveyour skills. There’s the two-week NCO Leadership Develop-ment (NCOLDP) for SSgts and TSgts, a mid-level course toimprove leadership potential, as well as the Senior NCOLeadership two-day course designed to reenergize the leader-ship skills of our top three enlisted ranks. There are alsonumerous computer classes offered by the Wing SoftwareTrainer (Paul Salkowski, x1260) that are free. Don’t forget aboutthe Community College of the Air Force (a CCAF degree willbecome increasingly important for our enlisted). Check intoCLEP or DANTES, both an opportunity to test out and receivecredit for college courses. (Check with your unit trainingmanagers for more information.)

Don’t just let change be something that happens to you;use it as a springboard for more greatness. Change is anopportunity. How you respond is essential. Be the one totake it on and amaze yourself as to what you can achieve.When you focus on the positive aspects of change and use itas a vehicle, every area of your life will benefit. “It is not thestrongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent,but the one most responsive to change” (Charles Darwin). Aseach of us takes these steps to greatness, we ensure that ournation has the best and brightest defending our freedom.Improve yourself and you improve the world.

Ambassadorsof change

By Chief Master Sgt. Jan Dalton934 AW Command Chief

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EDITORIAL STAFF934th Airlift Wing CommanderCol. Timothy E. Tarchick

Chief of Public AffairsLt. Col. Margaret McGlinn

NCOIC/EditorMaster Sgt. Paul Zadach

PA SpecialistsMaster Sgt. Darrell HabischMaster Sgt. Kerry BartlettTech. Sgt. Jeffrey Williams

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On the cover

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Staff Sgt. Dan Zimlich, 934thSecurity Forces Squadron, holdshis twin daughters Natalie (left)and Stephanie at this year’sFamily Day.

CHAPLAIN’S CORNER

Remember the base chapel staffis on-call for UTA weekends. Begin-ning Friday evening through sign-outon Sunday afternoon a chaplain canbe reached round the clock on UTAweekends by calling x1227. Pleasestop in or call.

On Friday, Nov. 30 at 7:30 p.m.come to the chapel for pizza and amovie. The plan is to gather in aninformal, after hours setting to start theweekend off right – with free food anda film. If you are here – stop bybuilding 725 (it’s the house behind CEby the old main gate). Come as you are– rank will be left at the door.

Can’t make it to chapel? Letchapel come to you! This is areminder that chaplains are availablefor brief religious observances at atime and place that is convenient foryour group. Please call ahead toschedule and we will come to you!Regular service times are: UTASundays – Protestant 9 a.m.; RomanCatholic 7 a.m. and 3 p.m.; otherobservances by prior arrangement.

By Chaplain (Capt) Steve Svoboda934 AW Chaplain

General visitsCol. Tim Tarchick, (left) talks withGen. Norton A. Schwartz,Commander, U.S. TransportationCommand, Scott AFB, Illinois.General Schwartz is a commandpilot with more than 4,200 flyinghours in a variety of aircraft. Heparticipated as a crewmember inthe 1975 airlift evacuation ofSaigon, and in 1991 served asChief of Staff of the Joint SpecialOperations Task Force forNorthern Iraq in operations DesertShield and Desert Storm.The general was in town to meetwith local business leaders.

Photo by Tech. Sgt. Jeff Williams

Photo by Master Sgt. Paul Zadach

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New fitness center wows visitorsFirst users give rave reviews

By Cristina Oxtra934th Services Squadron

Since it opened its doors forbusiness Sept. 4, the new and im-proved fitness center has left all whoset foot in it simply awe struck.

Dale Prell, assistant chief of AirForce Reserve Command Services,along with other AFRC representa-tives, local civic leaders and wingmembers attended the center’s ribboncutting ceremony Sept. 6.

“The new fitness center is a greatfacility, one of the best in the com-mand,” Prell said. He added that thecenter gives those who work on base“the facility they deserve.”

At an Open House Sept. 7, anestimated 135 visitors toured thefacility, received giveaways and

enjoyed free drinks and snacks. Some even got a freemassage from the center’s masseuse. The fitness center staffand a company representative were on hand to show visitorshow to use the new equipment.

Everyone marveled at whatthey saw.

“The new fitness center isbeautiful! The machines are greatand the new treadmills havefans. I know that sounds silly, butthey’re really nice when you’reworking out!” said Janell Harwell,934th Communication Flight. “Ilove the new gymnasium andthe large locker rooms.”

The fitness center, located inBldg. 777, the same site as the oldone, is more than three times itsprevious size. At 24,000 squarefeet and a cost of $4.7 million, itnow houses state-of-the-artcardio and weight trainingmachines, flat-screen TVs in thecardio/weight room, free weights,an NCAA-sized basketball courtwith bleachers, a resurfacedracquetball court, more lockerroom space and additionalshowers.

For Harwell, the old fitness center is now just a fadedmemory. “The old gym, wow. That seems so long ago,” shesaid. “I did use it and I didn’t mind it, but it’s nice to have allthe new equipment and it’s so much bigger now. It’s really

Col. Tim Tarchick and Margo Leslie cut the ribbon for the newFitness Center.



Margo Leslie talks with Military Legislative Assistants Martin Luddenand Margaret Cavanaugh. Ludden is MLA for Sen. Amy Klobuchar andCavanaugh represents Congressman Jim Ramstad.

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nice to have the room and not have towait to get on a machine.”

Known formally as the 934th AirliftWing Joint Forces Physical FitnessFacility, the fitnesscenter is open tomembers of all militarybranches.

After seeing thecenter, Army Staff Sgt.William Cook, 644thRegional Support Group,and his friends startedplanning fitness activi-ties for their unit.

“I think the newfitness center is equiva-lent or better than that ofmembership gyms. I likethe new equipment themost and the manydifferent varieties the center offered,”Cook said. “I have visited the old gym,and the new gym is far superior inevery aspect, especially the basketballcourt. Me and a couple buddies did goto the Open House. We all were veryimpressed and are working on doing aunit activity there such as basketball.”

Army Sgt.1st Class Michelle Clark,88th Regional Readiness Command,said she loves the fitness center.

“I like everything about it,especially the basketball court and the

weight room. I sometimes went to theold gym, just to play basketball, butcompared to now, there really isn’t acomparison. The improvement is

phenomenal!” Clark said. “I’ve heardother people say how they really likethe new gym, especially the privatearea where you can stretch, and usethe weight balls.”

She added that everyone involvedin creating the new center did a greatjob. “It’s really appreciated! Thankyou,” she said.

Fitness center manager RonnaPuck said the fitness facility has comea long way and she and her staff areproud of what it has become today.

“I have been working inMWR, then Services as areservist and as a civiliansince 1985. Back then, we hada small office space, twosoftball fields, a tennis courtand played volleyball in ahangar when there weren’tany planes in it. We only hadMWR events on theUTAs. We didn’t have anactual fitness facility of ourown until 1999, and becauseof funding, it was limited insize. But our customers stillappreciated what we accom-plished, with what we had tooffer,” Puck said. “It is reallysatisfying to me to finallygive our military members andtheir families, retirees, andcivilians a facility that canmeet their needs, and for meand my staff to be able towork in a facility that has

everything we need to utilize our skillsand training.”

The fitness center staff plans tooffer indoor cyclingalso known asspinning, group circuittraining, aerobics,martial arts, coreexercise, basketball,volleyball and racquet-ball competitions andintramural sports. Amultipurpose room willbe used to conducthealth and wellnessclasses, such asweight loss, smokingcessation, and trainingfor the Air Force Fit toFight program.

Personal fitness training as well asSwedish, sports and rehabilitativemassage will be available by appoint-ment.

The fitness center is open from 6a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday,11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on wing UTA Saturdayand 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on wing UTASunday.

The center’s hours of operationwill be expanded as additional appropri-ated funded staff positions are ac-quired.



State of the art fitness machines provide a variety of workout options.

The new logo adorns the basketball floor.


A $5.2 million dollar, thirtythousand square foot new building willbring together Security Forcespersonnel under one roof for the firsttime in the history of the 934 AW. Foryears, the 934th Security ForcesSquadron has operated out of multiplefacilities. That provoked many

different challenges for employees andvisitors alike. Due to the multiplefacilities, it was not uncommon forpersonnel to show up at the wrongbuilding. It also served to sustainnuances that kept personnel in the unitfrom ever feeling fully integrated. Thatall changed this spring with theopening of the new consolidatedsecurity forces facility. Now, a new erabegins with traditional reserve, full-time, and Combat Arms personnel alloperating out of the same facility,according to Lt. Col. Ted Ruminsky,Commander, 934th Security ForcesSquadron. “My goal was to ‘unite theclans’ and provide an environment thatwould enhance security for the baseand all the tenants,” he said.

Base civil engineering designated

the new facility building 709. It islocated where the old 711 Lodgingfacility used to be. The design forbuilding 709 started in November 2005,with a groundbreaking ceremony inJune 2006. A combined ribbon cuttingceremony took place September 6, withServices and their new Joint ForcesFitness Center Facility.

Building 709 is the culmination ofyears of effort by Ruminsky, and much

of his fulltime staff, notably, SeniorMaster Sgt. Steve Anderson, Superin-tendent, Security Forces Resources andTraining, and Master Sgt. JohnPeterson, Security Forces Administra-tion. “This project was actually ourthird attempt; the first two projects fellthrough,” he said. Three was the charm,as their persistence paid off. “It was acollaborative effort involving manypeople, not all from security forces,including CE, Communications,Contracting, Army Corps of Engineers,and AFRC. Our experience from thefirst two projects and from our ownexperiences as cops was instrumental.We were able to put years of experienceinto designing the best and most cost-efficient facility possible,” Ruminskyexplained. “We received valuable

suggestions from other security forcespersonnel and others that recently hadcompleted building projects, such asthe 934th Aeromedical EvacuationSquadron.” Many suggestions onboth what to do and as important,what not to do, found their way intothe building. “It is best when a facilityreflects its function rather than forcingthe unit to adapt to inadequatebuildings,” he said.

Having occupied Buildings 865, (awooden pre-World War II building,originally designed to be a temporarystructure) 862 and 750, the unitexperienced very little interactionbetween fulltime security forces andtraditional reservists. “It was just amindset,” according to Ruminsky.“Getting them to feel as they were partof the same unit was tough whileworking out of different buildings.”

Working together was not theonly challenge. In the post-September11 world, enhanced security capabili-ties became a priority. “For manyyears security forces made due withhand me-downs,” Ruminsky said. “Wehad old buildings, old furniture, oldvehicles and inadequate facilities to doour job.” These included interviewingsuspects in a break room, not having aholding area, not meeting facilitystandards for force protection (noballistic glass) and a substandardControl Center.

The spacious facility boasts a newSecurity Forces Control Center (SFCC),for monitoring all alarms, recordingactivities on base with an enhancedvideo surveillance system and iscompliant with the new Unified FacilityCriteria. The upgrades in the newSFCC vastly improve capability andsurvivability. Building 709 has cipherlocks, ballistic glass and blast resistantwindow frames. The old facility had aPlexiglas customer service window,poor internal circulation control andwas an easy target, according to

By Master Sgt. Darrell Habisch934 AW Public Affairs

Third time a charmSecurity Forces unite in new facility


Lt. Col. Ted Ruminsky narrates at the SFS building ribbon cuttingceremony.

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Ruminsky. As the only continuouslystaffed 24/7 control center on base, theSFCC also covers for the wing com-mand post during their non-dutyhours.

The new building also has twoholding cells situated in a secureroom. The cells are designed toprotect security personnel as much asthe suspect. “It is not a local confine-ment issue,” Ruminsky explained. “It’san officer safety issue.” Gone are thedays when security personnel had towatch an inebriated or belligerentsuspect in a waiting room, wonderingif he or she will have to call for help atany moment. Suspects are confinedfor many reasons, primarily outstand-ing warrants (eight so far in 2007),trespassing and other local transgres-sions. “We want to keep everyonesafe until the next step is taken, suchas turning the suspect over to local orfederal authorities.”

Weapons, including thosedesignated for traditional reservists,weapons carried daily by shiftpersonnel, and combat arms trainingweapons will be stored in a new securearmory, divided into three securestorage areas for ease of accountabil-

ity. Combat Arms training weapons willbe wheeled between the armory and anearby classroom for M16/M9 Train-

ing. Previously, Combat Arms instruc-tors had to transport training weaponsfrom the base supply Armory in Bldg803, across base to the classroom inBldg 862. The new set up is much moreefficient. There is also a weaponscleaning area that contains stainlesssteel benches, a safety eyewash basin,

an air compressor and dedicatedlighting above the workbenches.

Another plus to the facility is atiered auditorium seating up to 96

people. “In our old building, I had topeer around wooden columns to see

people. Not very conducive totraining,” said Ruminsky. “This is agreat auditorium for training andmeetings.”

An example of this is an upcomingElectronic Fingerprinting Class.Security Forces planned to send twopersonnel to attend the event in

Washington DC. “We decided to ask ifwe could host the class,” explainedRuminsky. “We have everything here;a new auditorium and great lodging andServices facilities. In addition, the localarea is known for its shopping andentertainment. They agreed. We savedthousands of dollars of unit funds andthis will put some money into our localbase Services from the visitingattendees.”

In the past, the prevailing thoughtwas that “as long as the cops have gasand ammo, they were ‘good to go,’”said Ruminsky. Funding was tight forequipment and facilities.

There is now more emphasis onForce Protection. “We have benefitedfrom the change in tide. We have agreat new building, new camerasystems, new vehicles, new SFCC, newmain gate and a new firing rangecoming in the spring. The end result isthat this unit is well-positioned tosupport the mission, now and into thefuture.”

The tiered classroom provides outstanding visibility for speakerand audience.


Lt. Col. Ted Ruminsky (left) and Capt. Leo Moreno point out somefeatures of the new building to Military Legislative Assitants JoshStraka and Margaret Cavanaugh. Straka is the MLA forCongresswoman Betty McCollom and Cavanaugh is MLA forCongressman Jim Ramstad.

Photo by Master Sgt. Darrell Habisch

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invite family members out for a day of fun, food andfestivities. A picnic lunch was provided and therewere plenty of informative exhibits for adults aswell as fun activities for the kids. Members of theMilitary Affairs Council and local businessesteamed up the the Services Squaron and volunteersfrom the 934th to help make the event possible.

Balloon sculptures were popular with the children.Staff Sgt. Justin Guggisberg is protected by Red Man traininggear from the blows of Bailey McArthur.

Gunnar Green, son of Tech Sgt. Derek Green, 934 MXS,examines his project for proper alignment.

Hannah Harwell, daughter of Janell Harwell, checks out the co-pilot position in a 934 AW C-130 on static display.

Photos by Tech. Sgt. Jeff Williams

Photo by Janell Harwell


Around thepattern

From left, Tech. Sgts. Scott Inwards, Christian Krug and JonSchmidt, 934th Communications Flight, are welcomed back aftera 120 day deployment to Balad AB, Iraq.

Photo by Master Sgt. Darrell Habisch

Retiree appreciationCol. Tim Tarchick talks with retirees from the 5-state area during Retiree Appreciation Day. The eventfeatured briefings on retiree benefits and programs and meals provided by the Services Club.

Senior Master Sgt. Larry Schymareceives his retirement plaque from Col.Tim Tarchick. Schyma retired with morethan 37 years of service.

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Employers get a close up look at 934thThis year’s Employers Day offered Reservist

civilian employees a chance to learn about the 934thmission and what their Reservist does at the 934thwhen performing a UTA or deploying to anotherlocation. Employers received briefings, flew on a C-130 and had a chance to visit their Reservist’s workcenters. Employers Day is held annually and all934th Reservists are encouraged to nominate theiremployers to participate.

Tom Vail, Pipefitters Local Union455, takes a look through the C-130cockpit bubble.

Photo by Tech. Sgt. Jeff Williams



Clockwise from left: Brig. Gen. (ret) DennisSchulstad, state ESGR chairman, talks withemployers about Employer Support of theGuard and Reserve programs. Employersvisit the C-130 mock up for a demonstrationby the Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron onAeromed operations. Master Sgt. PatrickHaley talks with Stephen Bianchi, UnitedStates Postal Service, during the C-130 flight.


Team DayTeam day pitted teams from Maintenance, Operations, Airlift Wing/ASTS and Mission Support Group in

head to head competition. Member battled for bragging rights in volleyball, horseshoes, goofy golf, softball andtug-o-war. After the dust settled, it was the MSG who again emerged victorious winning the Commander’sTrophy for the second year in a row.

Ted Ruminsky offers up some evidence ofbeing “safe” as third baseman Anthony Trezzalooks for the umpire’s call.

Steve Anderson (left) and Clarence Garrison dig in for the MSG teamduring the tug-o-war.

The MSG team poses with the Commander’s Trophy.

Photos by Master Sgt. Paul Zadach

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Club MembershipClub MembershipClub MembershipClub MembershipClub MembershipDriveDriveDriveDriveDrive

Join the club Oct. 31 through Dec.31 and get a gift, free 6-month member-ship and a chance to win a $250 BestBuy gift card.

Current club members whoencourage an eligible individual to jointhe club receive a gift (one-time) and achance to win free one-year member-ship.

The military branch with the mosteligible people who join the club gets$500 off an official function at eitherthe Services Club or Officers’ Club.

For more information, call (612)767-1960 ext. 200.

New at the O’ClubNew at the O’ClubNew at the O’ClubNew at the O’ClubNew at the O’ClubCheck out the Wines of the Month

at the Officers’ Club lounge.This month, enjoy Build-You-Own

Burger and Beer Nights at the loungeevery Tuesday and Comfort FoodSpecials at the dining room Wednesdaynights.

TTTTTeeeeexas Hold xas Hold xas Hold xas Hold xas Hold ‘Em‘Em‘Em‘Em‘EmThe Services Club will host a Texas

Hold ‘Em Tournament Oct. 13. Theevent starts at 6:30 p.m. Prizes forwinners. No fees to play. No pre-registration needed. No money played;chips only.

DJ & KDJ & KDJ & KDJ & KDJ & KarararararaokaokaokaokaokeeeeeIt’s DJ and Karaoke Night Oct. 13

at the Services Club. Bring yourfriends, and have a great time singingand dancing to all your favorite tunes.

HalloweenHalloweenHalloweenHalloweenHalloweenEnjoy creepy cocktails at the

Officers’ Club lounge Oct. 31. SocialHour snacks for club members. Bringyour mummy and have a howling goodtime!

Sweetest DaySweetest DaySweetest DaySweetest DaySweetest DayCelebrate Sweetest Day Oct. 20 at

the Officers’ Club! Play the NewlywedGame from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and enjoyappetizers, champagne specials, freewedding cakes and punch. Be part ofthe studio audience or call (612) 767-1960 ext. 200 to register as contestants.

TTTTTrrrrrail Rideail Rideail Rideail Rideail RideSaddle up and go on the Dreamy

Hills Trail Ride Oct. 13. Showtime is at3:45 p.m. Ride starts 4 p.m. No ridingexperience necessary. Children must beat least 6 years old. Younger childrencan ride a horse and enjoy a walk-around. The ride will be at the Minne-sota Harvest Apple Orchard in Jordan,Minn. After the ride, dine on all-you-can-eat burgers, hotdogs, cowboystew, baked beans, grilled potatoes androlls. Cost for the ride is $12 and thefood is $7. Sign-up at the fitness centerby Sept. 28.

RRRRRenaissance ticenaissance ticenaissance ticenaissance ticenaissance tickkkkketsetsetsetsetsDiscounted for the annual Renais-

sance Festival in Shakopee, Minn., areavailable at the base Information,Tickets and Travel office. ITT islocated at the fitness center in Bldg.777. The festival is going on now andends Sept. 30. For more informationabout the event, go towww.renaissancefest.com. For dis-counted tickets, call ITT at (612) 713-1496. Discounted prices are $14.75 foradults (you save $4.20), $6.75 (yousave $3.20) for children ages 5 through12, and food books are $5 (you save$1).

NeNeNeNeNew w w w w YYYYYear’ear’ear’ear’ear’s Evs Evs Evs Evs Eve Plane Plane Plane Plane PlanDo you have ideas on how to

make the annual New Year’s Party atthe Officers’ Club even better? E-mailto [email protected].

Lodging shuttleLodging shuttleLodging shuttleLodging shuttleLodging shuttleNorth Country Lodge offers

shuttle transportation to and fromlodging to the Mall of America, VAHospital, Humphrey Terminal, Minne-apolis-St. Paul International Airport,Officers’ Club, Light Rail Station, 88thRegional Readiness Center and 133rdAir National Guard Monday throughFriday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shuttle will dropoff and pick up at main entrances. Costis $5 per person for drop off & $5 perperson for pick up. Arrangements mustbe made at the front desk or by calling(612) 726-9440. This service is availableto everyone on base, not just lodgingguests.

Space ASpace ASpace ASpace ASpace AA reminder for guests who want to

use Space A at North Country Lodge,reservations must be made 30 days inadvance if there is low occupancy for athree-day period. Reservations can beextended if space is available.

OSC luncheonOSC luncheonOSC luncheonOSC luncheonOSC luncheonThe Officers’ Spouses Club will

host a luncheon Oct. 18 at 11:30 a.m. atthe Officers’ Club. Cost is $12. Thespeaker will be Minnesota Hall of Fameaviator Elizabeth Strofus. She will betalking about her aviation career, whichbegan in the 1940s. For reservations,call Jan Olson at (952) 831-2438 orRoberta Gronemann at (763) 559-5286.

CateringCateringCateringCateringCateringThe Officers’ Club and Services

Club offer catering services for specialevents, such as birthday parties,graduation parties, bridal showers,weddings, anniversaries, baby show-ers, promotions, retirements, awardsbanquets, workshops and conferences.

Both clubs are open to all ranksand military branches. Various room


sizes are available to accommodate upto 200 guests. Call the clubs’ cateringprofessionals at the Officers’ Club at(612) 767-1960 ext. 202 or the ServicesClub at (612) 713-1674.

RentalsRentalsRentalsRentalsRentalsRent camping gear, sports equip-

ment for all seasons, trailers, canoes,kayaks, boats, party canopies, tables,chairs, lawn games and more at thebase Outdoor Recreation Center. Thecenter is located at Bldg. 778. Clubmembers get a 10-percent discount.Military units get a 20-percent dis-

count. Call (612) 919-5134.

Fitness center hoursFitness center hoursFitness center hoursFitness center hoursFitness center hoursThe new hours of operation for the

fitness center are Monday throughFriday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., wing UTASaturday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and wingUTA Sunday 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

MOFMOFMOFMOFMOF We are happy to be part of the

long term MPA team now! The MOChas been approved to support oneperson on orders for all trips andmissions!

Staff Sgt. Amanda Kvamme wasawarded her CCAF degree in HealthCare Management!

Congratulations to our newpromotees Staff Sgt. Lori Sorn andStaff Sgt. Amanda Kvamme, they havejoined the NCO ranks!

Master Sgt. Betsy Johnston hasdecided to stay with us for the next sixyears; this was her last re-enlistment ofher career and we are excited to keepher with us for a little while longer!

The Orderly Room has a newNCOIC and new ARTS! Master Sgt.Laurie Konz has stepped up to theplate and transferred to us from MPF tobecome a fantastic NCOIC. Staff Sgt.Lori Sorn and Senior Airman MirandaJoyce have been hired as the newOrderly Room ARTS. If you see thesethree around give them a congratula-tory clap on the back!

Master Sgt. Frank Coddington hasjoined us from Milwaukee as a Reserv-ist and as an ART. He is the new ARTin the Plans and Scheduling office, ifyou see him give him a high five forjoining our team!

The 934 Services squadron wouldlike to welcome Airman Basic MichaelBerish, Airman Basic Ricardo Rivera;both arrived from the Services 3-leveltech school, Staff Sgt. Nelson fromIRR, and finally Tech. Sgt. Kruger fromthe ANG. We would also like towelcome back four troops who were

Congrats to all of the unit’s medalwinners this weekend: Senior MasterSgt. Dave Cormier of the Avionicssection and Senior Master Sgt. AaronMikonowicz of the Fabrication Branchwere awarded well earned MeritoriousService Medals and Tech. Sgt. Clint

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temporarily assigned to Grand ForksAFB under the Seasoning TrainingProgram (STP) Senior Airman Deal,Airmen 1st Class Quist and Williams,and Airman Grant. The servicessquadron would like to congratulateStaff Sgt. Harrington and SSG Regalwho recently graduated from 7-levelschool, and also Staff Sgt. Harringtonand Senior Airman Egan who com-pleted the Fitness Specialist Course.Both schools were held at LacklandAFB in San Antonio, TX. Congratula-tions also goes out to Tech. Sgt. Graywho received an Achievement Medaland Master Sgt. Taormina, Capt.Uselding, and Chief Master Sgt.Traxler-Siehndel, all of whom receivedthe Meritorious Service Medal. The934th Services squadron will be intraining next month and food will beserved at the Services Club.

Hamann and Staff Sgt. Del Deatherageboth of the Avionics section chipped inwith a Commendation Medal each. Oneof Sheet Metal’s finest, Senior AirmanHeather Olson, was deservedlyrecognized as Airman of the Quarter.

Many newcomers this month:Desormey, Heikkila, & Morgan from theHydraulics Shop, Gutierrez fromElectro/Environmental, Brian Smithfrom Metals Technology, and Helppi inNDI. Congrats to Staff Sgt. Tim“Meat” Hunter of the Iso Dock on hismarriage to Karen. Last but certainlynot least, Chad Dauwalter of the FuelCell reports he is the proud papa ofmiss Emily Mae born 29 Aug andweighing in at 7lb. 12 oz

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flight nurse, will run in her third MarineCorps Marathon Oct. 28.

Captain Jones said she wanted todo more than just get in shape for theFit to Fight test. By running themarathon the captain will help to raisefunds for medical care and healtheducation for children and communitiesworldwide.

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Lt. Col. Michael Erickson 96 ASSenior Master Sgt. Christopher Reese 934 AESMaster Sgt. John Siemieniec 27 APSTech. Sgt. Andrea Burnett 934 LRSTech. Sgt. Mathew Weber 27 APSTech. Sgt. Quentin Will 96 ASStaff Sgt. Lori Lynn Sorn 934 MOFSenior Airman Scott Salzman 934 CESSenior Airman Geraldine Williams 934 OSFAirman 1st Class Danielle Wilson 934 ASTS

DecorationsMeritorious Service MedalLt. Col. Jeffrey W. HigginsCapt. Justin P. KiefferSenior Master Sgt. David M. CormierSenior Master Sgt. Hilary W. SchymaMaster Sgt. Orin H. JohnosnMaster Sgt. Aaron A. MikonowiczMaster Sgt. Anthony R. Poliseno

Air MedalMaj. Michael S. JohnsonStaff Sgt. William E. LohseStaff Sgt. Charles J. Walosin II

Aerial Achievement MedalMaj. Patricia RautiolaTech. Sgt. Peter M. SirnaStaff Sgt. Melissa G. JoplinSenior Airman Winter J. Shaler

Commendation MedalSenior Master Sgt. Christopher H. KnowlesTech. Sgt. David J. CadryTech. Sgt. Christy L. FirmTech. Sgt. Clint M. HamannTech. Sgt. Dennis H. ShawStaff Sgt. Del E. DeatherageStaff Sgt. Kathleen L. Maldonado

Achievement MedalTech. Sgt. Steven R. GrayStaff Sgt. Scott D. InwardsSenior Airman Jennifer E. Griffith

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Does this sound familiar? Your family just went onvacation and the grandparents are bugging you to seepictures of little Jimmy in Disneyland. Or maybe, you justcame back from skiing in Colorado and your friend Tedwants to see the extreme vertical jump you were talking upso much. Fill in the event and the interested party butwhatever the case, you post your pictures to your web pageon a site such as MySpace or Facebook. Better yet, it hasbeen awhile since you caught up with a lot of family andfriends. So you decide to post some more pictures and writea little something to let everyone know what has been goingon. Aunt Edna will finally get to see pictures of Christmasthat she missed while having her hernia surgery and you canfinally show off your picture from your last deployment. Is itconvenient? Yes. Is it safe? Maybe not.

OPSEC is about putting the pieces of the puzzle togetherto get an accurate picture. While these look like simple andinnocent actions, they really could be clues left behind foran adversary to learn valuable information about you andyour family. A simple word search could expose your webpage linking an adversary to a host of information about yousuch as the name of your kids, places of work, school and

anything else you have chosen to write or show on yourweb page.

You might ask yourself, who would want to know aboutme? This might have been the same question some Armysoldiers asked themselves before deploying. However, inrecent months there have been cases of Army spousesgetting death threats when their spouse is deployed. This isknown as a “soft kill.” No one was killed, but it takes thesoldier out of the fight psychologically and another soldieris sent to replace them on the front lines. How did theperson making the call know so much? Remember anythingthat is put on the web is vulnerable. Once something isposted on the internet, it is out there for good.

If you decide to have a web page, think OPSEC and usecommon sense when creating your web page. Do passwordprotect the page while realizing it is not completely fool-proof. Be cautions of what links you have on your webpage.

The links could reveal information you do not want theadversary to know. Know the DoD policy directive on Webblogs. Your unit OPSEC coordinator will be able to provideyou a copy of this. So think twice before posting picturesand information. Remember that the little pieces can add upto something bigger then you intended to reveal.

OPSEC--It’s A family affairBy Maj. Carrie Parrish934 OSF

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CalendarTime Activity Location POCSATURDAY0730 to 1600 Newcomers Flight Per schedule MSgt Besser, x17550800 to 1200 AFOQT/AFCT Testing Bldg 852, room 206 SMSgt Lunde, x15010800 to 1430 MPF ID Cards Open Bldg 852, room 105 TSgt Jorgensen, x10850830 to 1200 Disaster Prep, CONOPS Refresher Bldg 760, room 130 SMSgt Johnson, x19340845 to 1130 Physical Exams Bldg 840 SMSgt Hanson, x16420845 to 1130 Sick Call Bldg 840 MSgt Rebholtz, x1612 ?0845 to 1130 ASTS Laboratory Draws (All lab draws) Bldg 840 MSgt Kaufmann, 16330845 to 1115 Hearing Exams Bldg 840 MSgt Rebholtz, x16120900 to 1000 Documenting TQT Bldg 760 room 130 SMSgt. Johnson x19340900 to 1130 Immunizations Bldg 840 SMSgt Brausen, x16170900 to 1000 First Sergeants Council Meeting Wing CC Conf Room CMSgt Dalton, x12110900 to 1000 Unit Deployment Meeting Bldg 760, room 194 TSgt Rice, x17880930 to 1130 Medical Outprocessing Bldg 840 SMSgt Goetz, x16421215 to 1615 Certifying HAZMAT Bldg 745, room 108 TSgt Rice, x17881230 to 1600 Physical Exams Bldg 840 SMSgt Hanson, x16421230 to 1500 Immunizations Bldg 840 SMSgt Brausen, x16171230 to 1330 Enlisted Advisory Council Wing CC Conf Room CMSgt Dalton, x12111230 to 1600 Hearing Exams Bldg 840 MSgt Rebholtz, x16121300 to 1600 Medical Outprocessing Bldg 840 SMSgt Goetz, x16421300 to 1600 ASTS Labatory Draws (HIV only) Bldg 840 MSgt Kaufmann, 16331300 to 1600 Sick Call Bldg 840 MSgt Rebholtz, x1612

SUNDAY0700 to 0730 Catholic Services Bldg 725, Chapel Chaplain Svoboda x 12260830 to 1130 AF testing Appt. Only Bldg 852 Rm 206 Gary Hayda, x15150830 to 0930 HRDC Meeting Wing CC Conf Room Col. DeWerff x 12040900 to 0930 Protestant Services Bldg 725, Chapel Chaplain Svoboda x 12261000 to 1100 Chief’s Council Meeting Wing CC Conf Room CMSgt Dalton s 12110730 to 1600 Newcomers Flight Per schedule MSgt Besser, x17551215 to 1615 Increment Manager Training Bldg 745, room 108 TSgt. Rice x17881300 to 1400 Facility Manager/PAR Team training Bldg 760, room 130 SMSgt. Johnson x19341400 to 1500 Facility Manager/PAR Team training Bldg 760, room 130 SMSgt. Johnson x19341300 to 1400 LOD Review Meeting Bldg 760, CC Conf Room SMSgt Atchley x16071500 to 1530 Catholic Services Bldg 725, Chapel Chaplain Svoboda x 1226

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