WINGSPAN USHERING IN 2021 - 132d Wing
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WINGSPAN JANUARY 2021
WINGSPAN
132D WING MONTHLY REPORT
USHERING IN 2021
by Col. Travis Crawmer
Incoming Commander, 132d Wing
As we close the year 2020 and usher in 2021, I hope These principles will continue to be the priorities
everyone had time to relax and enjoy the holidays as we look forward into 2021, and if required, we
and celebrate the onset of a New Year. As we reflect will make adjustments and communicate the
on 2020 as an unprecedented year in all of the changes. In addition, Recruiting and Retention
challenges we faced as a Wing, I can truly say that it will be my #1 task with the goal of this Wing being
is the resiliency of the Airmen of the 132d Wing that 100% manned by September 30th, 2021! I cannot
has truly shined in 2020! I am honored to be on the do this alone. It will take everyone’s focused effort
team serving alongside you. to tell our story to recruit and retain the best and
brightest individuals.
As I prepare to take command on Saturday, I
The Wing has done a fantastic job executing our
wanted to share some initial thoughts/insight.
missions during the COVID-19 pandemic and we
are turning the corner; in a marathon analogy, we
I can tell you that I never imagined when I joined
are hitting mile 17, with the end in sight. As the
this Wing on May 6th, 1989, as a 17 year old
vaccines are distributed, we will be one step closer
teenager, that I would have the opportunity to
to mitigating the spread of the virus. However, it
become the Wing’s 17th Commander. It is a truly
is not the silver bullet in defeating the virus. I still
humbling opportunity that I will not take for
need all of you to act and abide by the social
granted. As I look back at my time as an enlisted distancing guidelines to keep this base a safe and
airmen, that experience laid the foundation for me virus-free environment.
to remember where I came from as I moved
throughout the Wing in many leadership capacities. Finally, as we look forward into 2021, I am honored
It has been one of the factors that has defined me to take the helm and lead this outstanding
as a leader, but not the only one. I must thank past organization. Thank you for what you do and how
commanders, leaders and mentors for providing me you positively impact the 132d Wing each and
the leadership opportunities. Their trust and every day. Have an outstanding drill weekend!
confidence in me has afforded me the chance to
lead at all levels throughout the Wing.
In November, Col Chidley briefed the Wing on his
top 3 priorities, which are Connection - Make sure
our community values what we do; Cultivation -
Promote, improve, and grow our mission credibility
and ourselves; and Culture – Create a climate that
allows all airmen to be their best selves.
Make Habits, Not Goals
By Ch Tim Frasher
132d Wing chaplain
Some day my daughter will want to date and my goal is For example, a person trains for their PT test only to
to be a form of deterrence for her future boyfriends. stop training once the test is over (you know who you
(Deterrence is the action of discouraging an action or are). Or a person may set out to lose 20 pounds only to
instilling fear of consequences). In order to reach find they are still not happy once they hit their target
maximum deterrence I have gained muscle mass by weight. When we make the goal a means to an end will
creating healthy habits such as lifting and eating right. be let down.
After a few years of training I reached my goal; I had
the muscle mass and strength I wanted… unfortunately I So make habits not goals. Habits persist and the process
am not intimidating. Yet while I was working toward of making them is enjoyable. As you move into 2021 I
becoming a swole beast who intimates my daughter’s would encourage you to: Create daily spiritual habits
prospective boyfriends I developed a love for lifting. that fit your beliefs (reading scripture, praying, and
attending worship). Begin financial habits through a
This taught me a valuable lesson for life, make habits trusted resource like Financial Peace University. Make
not goals. Goals are important but once we reach them eating right and exercising a priority. Read to expand
we may quit or not find the happiness we expected. your knowledge base. For more information read
“Atomic Habits” by James Clear. Have a great 2021!
Social Security Deferral
By Lt. Col. April Marmon
132d Comptroller Flight
Many personnel should have noticed the increase in Below is the plan of action per DFAS:
their pay check over the last couple of months.
This was entirely due to the deferral of the social Military pay on the active component side (AGR’s),
security program. This was decided by legislation to collection will begin with mid-month January and
help stimulated the economy, along with putting a few collected in even amounts over 24 increments.
extra dollars in members take home pay. With
that being said, 2021 brings in the collection of the Military pay on the reserve component (DSG’s),
deferral. Depending on your status (AGR, Drill Status collection will begin with mid-month distribution.
Guardsman) will determine how the collection will take DFAS
place. will collect at a 2% of pay until the full deferral has
been collected from the member.
Unit wins 15th "Outstanding Unit Award"
By Amn Victoria Johnson
132d Wing Public Affairs
The Iowa Air National Guard's 132d Wing has been hours of analysis, 8,100 products, and 2,000 hours
awarded its fifth consecutive and 15th overall Air of quality control.
Force Outstanding Unit Award for its efforts during
2019. Furthermore, as a force-multiplier, the RC-26
managed exceptional Southwest Border
The Air Force Outstanding Unit Award is given to operations leading to 60 sorties, 130 flight hours,
units that have distinguished themselves by and prevention of 100 undocumented aliens from
exceptionally meritorious service or outstanding illegally crossing.
achievement that clearly sets the unit above and
As an invaluable resource to the Department of
apart from other Air National Guard units.
Defense, the Distributed Training Operations
Center provided effective live, virtual and
““The 132d Wing is an exceptional unit and the
constructive training providing a cost avoidance of
string of consecutive AFOUA’s demonstrates just
over $1.3 billion; an unprecedented feat.
how good it is,” said Col. Mark Chidley, 132d Wing
commander. “Thank you to all the Airmen who
Throughout it all, the 132d Wing ensured the
continue to do the great work that results in these
professional growth of airmen by hosting crucial
awards.”
College Level Examinations. This directly
contributed to being nationally recognized for
During this period, the 132d Wing continued a awarding the most Community College of the Air
legacy of excellence through lethality and Force degrees in the Air National Guard in a five
readiness. In support of the Global War on year period.
Terrorism, the 124th Attack Squadron flew the MQ-9
REAPER over 5,900 combat hours, 329 sorties and The wing was number one in the Air Force by
delivered 2 kinetic strikes, meeting 100 percent of awarding 108 Community College of the Air Force
combatant commander intent. degrees to its members.
In support of Operation INHERENT RESOLVE, the
Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance
Group provided premier targeting with over 12,000
The Iowa Air National Guard's 132d Wing has been awarded its fifth
consecutive and 15th overall Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for
its efforts during 2019.ARRIVALS
Maj Dayton, Bradley MDG 22-Dec-20
Capt Van Maanen, Ryan MDG 29-Dec-20
SSgt Bailey, Antowarren LRS 11-Dec-20
SSgt Brosamie, Daniel SFS 11-Dec-20
A1C Vongphandy, Sabrina 132 ISS 16-Dec-20
AB Benson, Jaryd 233 IS 3-Dec-20
AB Winters, Josh DTOC 2-Dec-20
AB Castello, Marcus WG 9-Dec-20
AB Zurmuehlen, Drew 232 IS 11-Dec-20
DEPARTURES
Maj Wittkamper, Darren 132 IS 30-Dec-20
Capt McCauley, Alex Ops 17-Dec-20
Maj Johnson, Bradley FSS 30-Dec-20
CMSgt Streets, David 233 IS 8-Dec-20
MSgt Stiles, Todd OSS 18-Dec-20
PROMOTIONS
CMSgt Kibling, Paul 15-Jan-21
SMSgt Rosado, Edwin 1-Jan-21
MSgt Morse, Rodney 15-Dec-20
MSgt Overton, Danielle 1-Jan-21
MSgt Waechter, Matthew 1-Jan-21
MSgt Goins, Marcus 1-Jan-21
MSgt Kifer, Angel 15-Jan-21
MSgt Riedel, Matthew 15-Jan-21
TSgt Stout, Andrew 1-Jan-21
TSgt Pinon, Nathan 15-Jan-21
TSgt Isaman, Sanda 1-Jan-21
SSgt Mejia-Perez, Victor 1-Jan-21
SSgt Sutten, Austin 1-Jan-21
SSgt Demello, Taylor 1-Jan-21
SSgt Ulczycki, Sean 1-Jan-21
SSgt McMahon, Matthew 15-Jan-21
SrA Streets, Christopher 1-Jan-20
SrA Amador, Mohammed 15-Jan-21
A1C Edwards, Ad 1-Jan-21
Amn Larsen, Jayden 1-Jan-21
Amn Wilson, Brady 15-Jan-21
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