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PLANE TALK   167TH AIRLIFT WING
                     APRIL 2020
               Next UTA 2-3 May 2020
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PLANE TALK is an authorized
   Air Force publication for the              IN THIS ISSUE
members of the 167th Airlift Wing,
 West Virginia Air National Guard.
  Contents of PLANE TALK are not
necessarily the official views of, or
endorsed by the U.S. Government,              Command Comments .................................................................................................3
  Department of Defense, or the
   Department of the Air Force.               Wing sustaining operations through COVID-19 pandemic........................................4
 The editorial content is prepared,
                                              COVID-19 response photo page...................................................................................5
edited and provided by the Public
Affairs Office, 167th AW, WVANG,              COVID-19 information.....................................................................................................6
   Martinsburg, WV 25405-0204.
        Email comments to:                    Personal Financial Counselor, Finances and COVID-19.............................................7
   usaf.wv.167-aw.list.PA-Public-
          Affairs@mail.mi                     167th supports Patriot South and Arctic Eagle exercises............................................8

                                              Safe and Secure..............................................................................................................9

                                              Accolades........................................................................................................................10

                                              Announcements..............................................................................................................11

  Col. Marty Timko
         Wing Commander

  Capt. Stacy Gault
         Public Affairs Officer

  Senior Master Sgt. Emily Beightol-Deyerle
         Public Affairs Superintendent

  Staff Sgt. Timothy Sencindiver
          PA Specialist

  Staff Sgt. Mallory Coleman
          PA Specialist
                                               The 167th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Office is always looking for story ideas and original content.
  Senior Airman Edward Michon                  PLEASE SEND ALL PLANE TALK SUBMISSIONS, INCLUDING STORIES, COLUMNS, AND PHOTOS TO:
          PA Specialist                        usaf.wv.167-aw.list.PA-Public-Affairs@mail.mil

  Airman 1st Class Steven Sechler
        PA Specialist                         ON THE COVER
  		                                          A C-17 Globemaster III aircraft launches from Shepherd Field, Martinsburg, W.Va., March 24, 2020, the first of two aircraft launched that day
                                              to Puerto Rico to load two Disaster Relief Bed-Down Sets. The DRBS’s were transported to Mansfield, Ohio the same day. (U.S. Air National
                                              Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Emily Beightol-Deyerle)

                                              ON THE BACK COVER
                                              Pallets containing Disaster Relief Bed-Down Sets are loaded onto a 167th Airlift Wing C-17 Globemaster III aircraft at the 156th Airlift Wing,
                                              Puerto Rico Air National Guard unit, March 24, 2017. The DRBS’s were transported to the 200th RED HORSE Squadron in Mansfield, Ohio. The
                                              DRBS’s were deployed to Puerto Rico after an earthquake there in January. (photo courtesy of Capt. Kevin Rudisill)

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COMMAND COMMENTS
                                                                                                        Vision
                                                                                         The Premier Airlift Wing
                                                                           Mission Ready, Devoted to Airmen and Community,
                                                                                 Dedicated to Continuous Improvement

                  Col. Marty Timko                                                                                                          Command Chief Master Sgt. Troy Brawner
                 167AW WING COMMANDER                                                                                                                          167AW WING COMMAND CHIEF
     Mighty Airlift Wing!
                                                                                                                  Like many of you my life and daily routines have changed significantly since our last UTA in
     Surreal (/səˈrēəl/ adjective) - having the qualities of surrealism; bizarre.
                                                                                                             March. Make no mistake about it we have an enormous challenge right now and for many
     I start with this definition as I write to your from my dispersed telework location because I truly
                                                                                                             months ahead. It is tough. It has put a strain on our families. Some of you are now or could soon
think that it is the most appropriate word to describe how I perceive our daily routine in light of
                                                                                                             be unemployed. If you are a student your “on campus” life has come to an abrupt ending. If
the COVID-19 Pandemic. Never would I have predicted that a tiny entity as a Novel Coronavirus
                                                                                                             you have children all of the spring sporting seasons/events never really had a chance to get
would cause such tragic consequences or disrupt our daily lives to such an impactful degree.
                                                                                                             started. Our movement to come and go wherever we want is now very limited. None of this is
     All of that said, let me also express how extremely proud I am of our wing personnel in your
                                                                                                             easy. It came upon us almost overnight and we don’t know exactly when it will end.
daily demonstrations of resiliency and determination. Many shortfalls are abundantly apparent in
                                                                                                                  However, I believe we as military members are more ready for this than the average Ameri-
our processes and infrastructure to pivot and suddenly execute our mission remotely. However,
                                                                                                             can. We know what it’s like to go without. Over the last 20+ years most of you have deployed.
the 167th Airlift Wing is still making it happen, and both the state and nation are grateful for your
                                                                                                             You’ve gone without seeing your family for days at a time. You willingly took time away from
efforts.
                                                                                                             your schooling. You’ve balanced a career in the Guard while at the same time a civilian career
     We continue to support the critical worldwide Aeromedical Evacuation mission as well as
                                                                                                             or even two jobs in the civilian sector. You know what it means to go without and you know
additional contingency missions for Air Mobility Command. Additionally, we have airlifted critical
                                                                                                             what it means to sacrifice.
supplies for the National Guard Bureau, providing support for fellow ANG units. Most importantly,
                                                                                                                  We need to lean on these strengths now more than ever before. Our families and communi-
we have mobilized unit members to serve in various capacities throughout the State of West Vir-
                                                                                                             ties are looking to us to be the light that leads us through these difficult challenges. I ask that you
ginia in vital local support for COVID-19 responses in our communities during these anxious times.
                                                                                                             carry that torch with pride and purpose. Be that person that promotes calm. Once again this
     The most important point I want to emphasize to all of our members is communication both up
                                                                                                             is our time to shine and show our states and our country not only what the 167th AW is all about
and down the chain of command. Weekly, I am having supervisors at all levels reach out to their
                                                                                                             but what the American military is all about. Be that leader. Help your communities get through
Airmen to see how they are doing and if any issues have arisen that they may need assistance to
                                                                                                             this. Leaders are born in times such as this.
handle. We all may be practicing good physical distancing from one another but know that your
                                                                                                                  I’d like to share a quote from earlier this week. I hope you find it energizing…
fellow guard members are just a text, call, or Zoom away – don’t be on a mental island, feeling
                                                                                                                  ”It is time for battlefield promotions. Whether you’re a frustrated leader-in-waiting, or a re-
alone in this present reality.
                                                                                                             luctant leader who needs to be catalyzed by events, this is your time. Dandelion seeds go no-
     While April UTA has been postponed, I am working with group leadership to come up with spe-
                                                                                                             where without wind. Our next generation of leaders will emerge in these few weeks.”
cific ways in which training can still be accomplished in a remote format. Some items just cannot
                                                                                                                  Craig R. Smith, MD / Chair, Department of Surgery / Surgeon-in-Chief, NYP/CUMC (March
be done without being physically present at the training event but there may be other items that
                                                                                                             31, 2020)
can be accomplished, while getting some credit for the training while away from base. My best
                                                                                                                  Please take care of yourself. Stay mentally and physically fit. Don’t hesitate to reach out to
method to fight this virus is to limit the daily population on-base to the maximum extent possible
                                                                                                             your leadership if you need anything.
while still accomplishing the mission.
                                                                                                                  I am grateful and proud to be your Chief. I can’t wait for us all to be back together. We
     In closing, the reality of our situation is still impacting all of our members in different ways, and
                                                                                                             have lots of work to do!
different levels of severity. We continue to serve our state in this crisis but our primary mission is
                                                                                                                  My very best regards,
serving our members, especially those most in need at this time.
                                                                                                                  Chief Brawner
     Stay healthy, stay safe, and above all: STAY MIGHTY!
     --Marty
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Wing sustaining operations through COVID-19 pandemic
by Senior Master Sgt. Emily Beightol-Deyerle

    As COVID-19 continues to change our daily lives at home and work, the 167th Airlift Wing contin-           “We are going to begin self-help operations in the medical group for locally manufactured cloth
ues their federal and state missions with a dispersed workforce and commitment to Airmen’s safety.        masks. The wing is in the process of obtaining cloth masks for issue. Until then, these ‘home-made’
    The wing is maintaining its regularly scheduled overseas flights in support of aeromedical and con-   masks will be used,” said Chief Master Sgt. Tracie Darby, the 167th Medical Group superintendent.
tingency missions while more than 40 Airmen currently support the State of West Virginia’s COVID-19            While dedicated to the health and safety of our members, the wing hasn’t lost focus of the air-
response efforts in locations throughout the state.                                                       lift mission. Recently, two aircraft transported Disaster Relief Bed-Down Sets from Puerto Rico to the
    The wing began transitioning Airmen to telework, especially those with certain medical con-           200th RED HORSE Squadron in Mansfield, Ohio, March 24. The DRBS’s were deployed to Puerto Rico
cerns, in mid-March and within a week only mission essential personnel were working on the base.          from Ohio after an earthquake in January.
    Airmen have mobilized to serve in a variety of roles supporting the state’s COVID-19 response              For now, local flying training missions and flight simulator training has been cancelled and will
including:                                                                                                be reassessed every two weeks according to Col. Christopher Sigler, 167th Operations Group com-
    • Conducting medical screening and taking temperatures at the main gate for all individuals           mander.
requesting access to the base                                                                                  “We are continuing with our contract with the Tanker Airlift Control Center to have crews on ac-
    • Compiling data on unit members performing official travel or reporting potential exposure           tive duty to fly missions for the active duty Air Force,” Sigler said.
    • Serving as drivers and security guards for sustainment functions                                         To avoid virus spread, aircrew receive 14 days to self-quarantine after returning from flying mis-
    • Assisting Workforce West Virginia with unemployment claims processing                               sions and the wing’s C-17 Globemaster III aircraft also undergo quarantine after returning from a
    • Establishing a supply system activity for personal protective equipment at the wing                 mission.
    • Augmenting local health departments                                                                      Senior Master Sgt. Bobby Souders, flight chief for the 167th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, said
    Staff Sgt. Erin Engle, an aerospace medical technician for the 167th Medical Group currently          aircraft are sealed upon returning from a mission for three days. Maintainers cannot begin aircraft
augmenting the Jefferson County Health Department, reported that her team made 177 patient                inspections or work discrepancies until the aircraft comes off of the three-day quarantine, he ex-
contacts in one week, including one that resulted in alerting Emergency Medical Services on behalf        plained. Additionally, an aircraft decontamination team has been established in case an aircraft is
of a COVID-19 positive patient who declined between well checks.                                          suspected have come in contact with the virus.
    “The patient ended up on a ventilator and is now doing better, however, reports from hospital              The 167th Fire Department has maintained its normal staffing level but is limiting the number of
staff said this patient had hours left to live if we had not intervened,” she said.                       off-base calls to incidents that have the highest potential for loss of life, property, or major injury,
    Tech. Sgt. Jennifer Cooper, the 167th Medical Group’s public health NCOCIC, said communica-           according to Master Sgt. Chris Taylor, the 167th fire chief. The fire department is limiting the number
ble disease prevention is her office’s core function and she is focused on preventing and controlling     of personnel responding to off-base calls and only one crew member makes patient contact on the
COVID-19 transmission through education of unit members and advising wing leadership on consid-           calls.
erable measures to protect base personnel.                                                                     The firefighters are responsible for self-decontamination after each call and the fire department
    Cooper, who recently completed her technical training in December, said the public health of-         and fire apparatus are disinfected at least twice daily.
fice and other members of the 167th Medical Group, are following local epidemiological investiga-              “If one member of the department is potentially exposed to COVID or is showing any signs or
tions, conducting patient interviews and gathering data on unit members who meet specific criteria        symptoms, there is a chance to have an entire shift or two quarantined,” Taylor said.
that put them at greater risk of contracting COVID-19.                                                         Col. Marty Timko, 167th Airlift Wing commander, said he is extremely proud of wing personnel
     The 167th MG is responsible for medically clearing all wing Airmen before they transition onto       who have demonstrated resilience and determination.
State Active Duty or Title 32 status to support COVID-19 response efforts.                                     “Many shortfalls are abundantly apparent in our processes and infrastructure to pivot and sud-
    Additionally, the 167th MG began manufacturing cloth masks just days after the Department of          denly execute our mission remotely. However, the 167th Airlift Wing is still making it happen, and
Defense issued guidance for individuals on DoD installations to wear cloth face masks when six feet       both the state and nation are grateful for your efforts,” he said.
of physical distance cannot be maintained in work centers or public areas.
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Med Group makes cloth face masks
                                                                                                                                                Chief Master Sgt. Tracie Darby, 167th Medical Group superintendent, demonstrates how to
                                                                                                                                                make cloth face masks from t-shirts to 167th personnel, April 7, 2020. The face mask con-
Airmen help process unemployment claims in response to COVID-19                                                                                 tained three layers of fabric and included a pocket to hold a filter of the wearer’s choice.
                                                                                                                                                The Department of Defense issued guidance April 5, calling for all individuals on military
Senior Master Sgt. Robert Fluharty, far left, and Staff Sgt. Jeremy Ryder assist Workforce WV with unemployment claims in Charleston,
                                                                                                                                                installations to wear cloth face coverings when six feet of physical distance cannot be
W.Va., April 4, 2020. West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice directed the West Virginia National Guard to assist after 90,000 workers filed claims in
                                                                                                                                                maintained in work centers and public spaces. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior
just more than two weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
                                                                                                                                                Master Sgt. Emily Beightol-Deyerle)

Resilience trainer offers webinar to help                                 Personnel screened for COVID-19
manage stress                                                             at gate
Master Sgt. Anthony Faiano, the 167th Airlift Wing’s Master Resil-        Airman 1st Class Whitney Potts, conducts a medical screening at
ience Trainer, talks about the unique challenges we’re confront-          the main gate of the 167th Airlift Wing March 24, 2020, to prevent
ed with during the COVID-19 pandemic, how to meet them in a               the spread of COVID-19. Those entering the base were asked a
healthy way, and long term strategies to stay ahead of negative           series of questions to determine if they could have potentially
outcomes during an online discussion April 1, 2020. Faiano also of-       been contaminated. Several days later the base implemented
fered a second webinar April 2 for dependents of Airmen. Anyone           temperature checks at the gate as well.                               Wing transports disaster relief equipment
wanting tips on resilience can contact Faiano at anthony.j.faiano.                                                                              Disaster Relief Bed-Down Sets are loaded on to a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft at the
mil@mail.mil.                                                                                                                                   156th Airlift Wing, Puerto Rico Air National Guard unit, March 24, 2017. The wing flew
                                                                                                                                                two C-17’s to Puerto Rico to load and transport two DRBS’s to the 200th RED HORSE
                                                                                                                                                Squadron in Mansfield, Ohio. The DRBS’s were deployed to Puerto Rico after an earth-
                                                                                                                                                quake there in January. (photos courtesy of Capt. Kevin Rudisill)
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PREVENT THE SPREAD OF COVID-19                       COVID-19 PHONE NUMBERS
                                                     167 AW Public Health Office: 304-616-5107
     - Practice Social Distancing; keep 6 feet
                                                     167 AW Medical Group: 304-616-5344
    between yourself and others at all times
                                                     COVID-19 WV State Hotline: 1-800-887-4304
      -Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth
    face cover when around others                    Berkeley County Respiratory Clinic COVID-19 Hotline (local):
                                                     304-596-2890, Open M-F, 0800-1630 with after hour support
      - Avoid touching your face (eyes, nose,        (operates 24/7)
    mouth)
                                                     Berkeley County Health Department: 304-263-5131
      - Wash your hands often w/soap and wa-         WVU Medicine COVID-19 Triage Line: 304-598-6000 option 4
    ter for AT LEAST 20 seconds – especially after
    being in a public place or after blowing your    *Hotlines are available for any questions or concerns any
    nose, coughing, or sneezing                      individuals may have
                                                     *Hotlines are utilized as screening tools to determine individual
                                                     risk levels for further testing
       - Avoid close contact w/people who are
    sick REMEMBER- Up to 25% of people are as-       *If symptomatic – utilize Berkeley County Respiratory Clinic
                                                     Hotline for further direction
    ymptomatic carriers of COVID-19
       - Stay home if you are sick                   *Report any service member who meets the COVID-19 criteria
                                                     listed in the COVID-19 Protocols Memorandum to PH
                                                     *Report ALL confirmed cases of COVID-19 to PH within 72
      - Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue
                                                     hours
    or use the inside of your elbow – immediately
    wash your hands

      - Clean and disinfect frequently touched
    surfaces DAILY
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PERSONAL FINANCIAL COUNSELOR

    Finances and COVID-19
     by Jerry Zeigler, AFC, 167th Airlift Wing Personal Financial Counselor

                              This is certainly a weird time for us and for our finances. In this       Stimulus Checks
                           discussion are several important topic areas with factual informa-           Anyone who is not a dependent of someone else and who has a social security num-
                           tion and a bit of advice.                                                ber is eligible to get an economic impact payment. This is not taxable and there is no
                              If you have lost income:                                              claw back, meaning you won’t have to pay it back and it won’t impact your 2020 tax
                              The basic rules of personal finance still apply during this COVID     return. There are phase outs, starting at an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) $150K for MFJ,
                           crisis. Ideally you have a 6 month emergency fund to draw on,            $112K for head of household, and $75K for single. This means the amount gets reduced
                           but many of us don’t have that. Regardless, you will want to cut         as your income reaches and goes above those numbers. At $100K for single and $200K
                           unnecessary expenses quickly. Generally pay for food, shelter,           for MFJ there will not be a stimulus check. The amounts are $1200 for individuals, $2400
                           and transportation first and in that order. However, during this         for married couples. There is an additional $500 for each child under age 17. The initial
                            crisis we have some other options if you are struggling with pay-       checks will be sent based on 2018 tax returns or 2019 if you have filed 2019. The payment
                            ments. In many cases mortgage lenders and other lenders are             will be sent based on your direct deposit info from either your 2018 or 2019 tax return. If
    Jerry Zeigler, AFC
                            offering assistance. Typically this is in the form of allowing missed   the IRS doesn’t have that, the IRS says they are setting up a method for you to update
    Personal Financial
    Counselor
                            payments. But make sure you understand the terms and long               them at irs.gov. If they aren’t able to find an account for you, they will mail you a check.
                            term repercussions of missing payments through any of these of-         If they don’t have the right address and you may not get a check and may have to
  fers. Often what is offered for mortgages in particular is simply adding payments and in-         claim it later. If you are a social security recipient and don’t file a tax return, you are
  terest to the end of the loan. But for some loans you may be expected to pay the missed           eligible for the payment.
  payments within a certain period of time – so make sure you understand what is being                  Unemployment
  offered. In the case of federally backed mortgage – and many of them are- you can                     Each state may have their own new provisions due to this virus. But the CARES act
  get a 180 day forbearance and possibly another 180 day forbearance if needed. This is             provides some extra provisions. The act extends benefits 13 weeks longer than the state
  CARES act provision and requires no documentation on your part, although the reason               already has available. The CARES act provides an additional $600 a week of unem-
  for not making payments has to be due to the COVID crisis.                                        ployment- on top of what the state pays. This payment is currently through July of 2020.
     For renters, the CARES act started a 120 day moratorium on evictions and assessing             Another important point is that the act opens up unemployment to people who might
  late fees for payment. This only applies to for properties that the owner(s) have a federal       not receive it under the regular rules. So some of those people are individual contrac-
  backed loan or that is Public Housing or Section 8 housing. This only applies to the pay-         tors, self-employed, and people with just a little work history. I would expect some states
  ments – so if there are other reasons for eviction that is not covered. Additionally, some        to have difficulty processing the volume of unemployment applications right now, so
  states and localities may have even more lenient programs. If a landlord gives you a              expect delays.
  verbal offer or agreement to adjust your payment make sure you get the agreement in                   Coming out of this
  writing.                                                                                              I’m sure we are all looking forward to coming out of this. There may be decisions you
     Student Loans                                                                                  need to make then or make now for which you may need assistance. One provision of
     Payments for student loans which are Direct Loans or FFEL loans held by the Depart-            the CARES Act we didn’t discuss yet is one that allows you to access your retirement
  ment of Education have been automatically suspended through September 30th. Inter-                funds without a tax penalty. If you are looking at that it is best to consult your financial
  est will not accrue. If you are interested in making payments still, you can do so but you        advisor or a financial counselor first. As usual, I am available to answer questions and
  may want to consult a financial counselor first due to some provisions in the act and to          provide assistance-just not in person right now. Please feel free to contact me.
  help you determine the best path.                                                                     If it is financial, the Personal Financial Counselor can assist.

                                                                                                      Jerry Zeigler, AFC®
                                                                                                      304-543-6452
                                                                                                      PFC2.WV.NG@zeiders.com

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167th Airmen participate in Patriot South 2020 and Arctic Eagle 2020

 Above: Nearly 30 167th Airlift Wing Airmen supported or participated in the Patriot South 2020 exercise
 at the end of February and early March in Gulfport, Miss. Fifteen Airmen assigned to the 167th Medi-
 cal Group were players in the domestic operations disaster-response training exercise conducted by
 National Guard units working with federal, state and local emergency management agencies, and
 first responders. Other 167th Airmen served as exercise staff members supporting security forces, air
 operations, logistics and other exercise functions.

Right: 167th Airlift Wing assigned to operations, maintenance and the small air terminal supported Arctic Eagle
2020, a joint-training exercise, Feb. 20 to March 6, 2020 held throughout Alaska, including Joint Base Elmen-
dorf-Richardson, Eielson Air Force Base, Fort Wainwright, the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta and as far north as Teshek-
puk Lake. As a homeland security and emergency response exercise, Arctic Eagle 20 is designed to increase
the National Guard’s ability and effectiveness to operate in the extreme cold-weather conditions found in Arctic
environments. (photos courtesy of Senior Master Sgt. Michael Zittle)

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SAFE AND SECURE

        Antiterrorism & Force Protection: Surveillance Operations
        submitted by Lt. Col. Tim Rice, Wing Antiterrorism Officer

          These Antiterrorism tips deal with suspicious packages/mail.
                                                                                           If you think something is suspicious, then it is suspicious!
           Delivering an explosive or incendiary devise through the mail is an
        anonymous and relatively risk-free way for a terrorist to hit a target. Fortu-     REMEMBER: Antiterrorism and Force Protection is EVERYONE’S job.
        nately, we can counteract this threat by identifying suspicious packages
        or envelopes and then safely dealing with them. What makes a package                These tips, and other important information are located in the CJCS
        suspicious?                                                                      Guide 5260, Service Member’s Personal Protection Guide: A Self-Help
                                                                                         Handbook to Combating Terrorism, which can be found on the base in-
          - An unusual or unknown point of origin.                                       tranet.
          - No return address.
          - Return address doesn’t match postmark.                                         REMEMBER: Antiterrorism and Force Protection is EVERYONE’S job.
          - Incorrect spelling on package label.                                           The 167th Airlift Wing Antiterrorism Officer is Lt. Col. Tim Rice, 242-5084.
          - An excessive amount of postage.
          - An abnormal or unusual size.
          - An uneven balance or shape.
          - Oily stains on the package.
          - Wires or strings protruding from the package.
          - Peculiar odor.

            Of course any of these identifiers could just mean a relative, friend, or
        fellow Air Force member didn’t do a good job of packaging a gift or part,
        but just the same you should be a little extra cautious. Usually after further
        investigation and examination of the exterior of the package or envelope
        there is enough evidence to indicate a package is safe to open. Howev-
        er, if you are still not certain of a package’s safety after an examination of
        it, don’t open it. Notify the Security Forces Desk at 5300. They will advise
        you on what to do and notify the personnel who need to deal with the
        situation.

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ACCOLADES
                                        Welcome                                          Promotions                 Promotions
                               AB Mackenzie Daniels, MXS                                  To Airman             To Technical Sergeant
                                A1C Charlize Snyder, OSS                              Joseph Gallman, CF            Alvin Knight, CF
                                  A1C Ryan Yates, MXS                                                             Timothy Larsen, AS
                               SrA Jacob Matthew, AMXS                                To Airman First Class     Julian Cespedes, OSS
                                TSgt Kristen Ganley, MDG                             Jacquelyn Cloud, MSG
                               TSgt Robert Maloney, AMXS                                                         To Master Sergeant
                              Capt Alexander Harrison, MXS                              To Senior Airman         Devin Faircoth, MOF
                                                                                      Braden Stutzman, SFS       Glenn Macher, SFS
                                                                                        Albert Nunez, MXS
                                                                                       Michael Nasuti, AS      To Senior Master Sergeant
                                                                                      Amber Crigger, MDG           Ryan Bohem, OG

                                                                                        To Staff Sergeant
                                                                                      Terry Whittington, LRS

BASH team maintains airfield safety
Senior Airman Katlyn Valencia, who is temporarily assisting the 167th Airlift
Wing’s safety office, holds a red-shouldered hawk that was captured on the
airfield at the Martinsburg air base, March 19, 2020. Travis Flanagan and Chad
Neil, wildlife biologists for the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal
and Plant Health Inspection Service’s Wildlife Services-West Virginia and part
of the 167th AW’s Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) team captured
the hawk on the approach end of the runway at the airfield and relocated it
to Hampshire County, W.Va. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master
Sgt. Emily Beightol-Deyerle)

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H er e t o h e l p
                A Guide To 167th Airlift Wing Resources

AIRMAN & FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMS

    Airman & Family Readiness Programs                WVNG Child & Youth Coordinator
    Sherry Lewis                                      Donna Truman
    304-616-5590                                      304-201-3754
    sherry.a.lewis2.civ@mail.mil
                                                                                           WHO: Military dependents and families. *While this is a MOMC event, geared
                                                                                          toward military children, it is definitely appropriate for the entire family!

    Chaplain                                          167AW Family Readiness Group        WHAT: In response to the Coronavirus Pandemic and having to
    Maj. Ronald Faith                                 FRG Officers                        cancel several events, we are excited to host this LIVE VIRTUAL
    301-991-1718                                      Ron Glazer                          MOMC event with Timothy Alexander (TA) on Facing Adversity:
                                                      Dan Duckwall                        Helping You Flourish, Not Flounder in the Midst of Uncertainty.
                                                      Iris Jean Duckwall                          TA, former NFL hopeful, saw his life change before his
                                                      Florence Wolford                           eyes after a car accident left him paralyzed at just seventeen years old. With an
     Personal Financial Counselor                     167awfrg@gmail.com                            unwavering confidence and positive attitude, TA became the first and only
     Jerry Zeigler                                                                               college athlete to receive a full ride football scholarship without ever setting foot
     304-543-6452                                                                                on the field. His ability to inspire and connect with his audience is remarkable.
     PFC2.WV.NG@zeiders.com
                                                      Yellow Ribbon Support Specialist                   WHERE: In the comfort of your own home! This is a virtual event!
                                                      John Phillips
                                                                                                     The link to access event will be sent out 2 days (48 hours) prior to event.
                                                      304-839-9159
    Wing First Sergeant                                                                                                     WHEN: 25 April, 2020 from 1500-1545
    SMSgt Jacki Weddle                                                                           WHY: To honor military youth in celebration of the Month of the Military Child
    jacki.l.weddle.mil@mail.mil
                                                                                                       For more information about our speaker, Timothy Alexander
                                                                                                      (TA) please visit: https://growingleaders.com/about/keynote-
                                                                                                                        speakers/timothy-alexander/
INTERVENTION SERVICES                                                                                                          Register on Eventbrite at
                                                                                                     https://pngmomcfacingadversityvirtualevent.eventbrite.com
         Director of Psychological Health           Sexual Assault Response Coordinator                                     PASSWORD: MOMCVirtualEvent
         Cristina Firescu-Williams                  Anthony Johnson                                                          DEADLINE: 23 APRIL 2020
         304-596-3129                               304-839-9157
                                                                                                  Lauren Gerhart                                                  Rachel Fox-Johnson
         cristina.t.firescu-williams.civ@mail.mil   anthony.a.johnson1.civ@mail.mil             Lead Child and Youth                                                Child and Youth
                                                                                                Program Coordinator                                               Program Coordinator
                                                                                            lauren.b.gerhart.ctr@mail.mil                                  rachel.n.fox-johnson.ctr@mail.mil
                                                                                                  C: 717-383-8680                                                   C: 717-708-8364
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