Annual Report 2022

139th Airlift Wing

Annual Report

2022

Table of Contents

Wing Commander .....................................................................................................3

Economic Impact .......................................................................................................4

Command Chief .........................................................................................................5

139th Operations Group ......................................................................................... 6

241st Air Trac Control Squadron ......................................................................8

139th Maintenance Group .................................................................................. 10

139th Medical Group ............................................................................................ 12

139th Logistics Readiness Squadron .............................................................. 14

139th Civil Engineer Squadron .......................................................................... 16

139th Force Support Squadron ......................................................................... 18

139th Security Forces Squadron ....................................................................... 20

139th Communications Flight ........................................................................... 21

Military & Family Readiness ................................................................................ 22

Chaplain ..................................................................................................................... 23

Inspector General ................................................................................................... 24

Safety .......................................................................................................................... 25

Public Aairs ............................................................................................................ 26

Advanced Airlift Tactics Training Center ........................................................ 27

AATTC - Training Division .................................................................................... 29

AATTC - Development Division ......................................................................... 30

Weapons Instructor Course ................................................................................ 31

Cover: Airmen assigned to the 139th Operations and Maintenance Groups, load a cargo pallet onto a

C-130 Hercules aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 28, 2022. The 139th Airlift Wing was the

lead unit for Task Force Iron Herk II providing airlift for European Command’s area of responsibility.

The 139 Airlift Wing has continued its mission

of answering our nation’s call. During this last

year, the men and women of the 139th deployed

across the globe in support of missions like Oper-

ations Inherent Resolve, Spartan Shield, and Task

Force Iron Herk II. This wing truly delivered on

our mission of “First in Global Response, Tactical

Airlift, and Homeland Support,” while forever

being “Always Ready, Ever Willing!”

These accomplishments do not go unnoticed.

The beacon of freedom shines brighter because of

our Airmen’s work, day in and day out, at home or

abroad. We will continue to stand ready to answer

any and all calls, protecting our nation, state, and

local community. I could not be prouder of this

wing, and the men and women who represent it,

for their hard work, dedication, and professional-

ism.

Some of the big achievements for 2022 began

right here at home with the continued advance-

ment of our north sight development plan. We

moved into our brand new, state-of-the-art com-

munications building and look forward to the

completion of our new simulator building in 2023.

Progress is still moving forward for other projects

to include a new aircraft parking apron and gener-

al-purpose maintenance hangar, both vital to our

next and most important priority, the C-130J mod-

el recapitalization. This strategic initiative would

cement the 139th and St. Joseph into tactical

airlift for generations to come. We are condent

that we will be successful in getting the J model,

but until then will continue to y and maintain

our current eet of 10 C-130H2.5 to support our

airlift mission as well as the AATTC and C-130H

Weapons Instructor Course which graduated two

classes of weapons ofcers in 2022.

On the local front, 2022 also saw the 139th

host our rst ever Community Leadership Acade-

my, bringing 30+ leaders from the business world

to engage with Airmen at the wing and learn a

little more about what we do. This event was a

huge success, and we look forward to hosting it

again in 2023. On top of the Leadership Academy,

the 139th also hosted a military career fair that

brought in 500 local high school students and ad-

ministrators to the wing over a three-day period,

highlighting the organization as we look to attract

and retain mission-ready Airmen. This was wildly

successful as an opportunity to highlight what the

139th and the military as a whole can offer these

students and ways to brighten their futures.

Finally, as we move into 2023, we will look

to continue to build upon the successes we have

had. Missions will continue and the operations

tempo will not slow down, but I know the men

and women of the 139th will meet any challenge

head-on and succeed as they always have. I am

proud to continue to serve this wing and the men

and women that make it the best wing in the Air

National Guard. The future is bright for the 139th,

and I look forward to what lies ahead.

Faithfully yours,

Wing Commander

Col. John Cluck

Wing Commander

Economic Impact

Fiscal Year 2022

Salaries, Wages, and Monetary Benets $ 85,793,900.00

Education Benets* $ 5,920,000.00

Construction and Capital Investment $ 3,744,161.00

Operations and Maintenance Expenditures $ 29,565,162.00

Military Personel (MilPers) Expenditures $ 1,745,484.00

AVPOL (Aviation Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricants) $ 2,881,800.00

Weapon System Sustainment $ 1,021,935.68

Total Expenitures $ 130,672,442.68

Economic Impact Multiplier ** 1.8

Total Impact $ 235,210,396.82

* Education benets are based on enlisted personnel pursuing undergraduate education.

The total four year process for a bachelor’s degree was then broke down annually and

based on 60% of the total enlisted personnel utilizing their benets.

Construction of a C-130 aircraft simulator facility continues at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, St.

Joseph, Missouri, Sept. 20, 2022. Once complete, the facility will house a C-130H aircraft simulator.

As I reect on 2022, I could not be prouder to be a member of the 139th

Airlift Wing! Our members were deployed at home and abroad throughout

the year supporting Operation Allies Welcome, RCP 7/8 and Task Force Iron

Herc. Our Wing hosted two career days, welcoming over 600 local students

and school administrators to showcase what our Wing has to offer. A large-

scale readiness exercise was conducted to hone our warghting skills. We

hosted our rst ever Additional Duty First Sergeant symposium. Welcoming

technical sergeants and above from Missouri, Kansas, and Maryland to train

on issues relating to Airman morale, welfare, and conduct. We were honored

to receive a visit from ANG Command Chief Master Sgt. Maurice Williams.

During his visit, Chief Williams conducted an enlisted town hall and attended

the junior and senior enlisted and the chiefs council meetings. He spent the

day speaking with our enlisted force on issues concerning the Air National

Guard. Chief Williams thoroughly enjoyed his visit and had only great things

to say about the pride and professionalism of our enlisted force. In December

we had our rst ever quarterly drill. Using the rst 5 days to focus on AFSC

and readiness training and capping it off with an annual awards ceremony and family/Christmas celebration.

These are just a few highlights of another incredibly busy year! In the words of Gen. George Patton: Every sin-

gle member plays a vital role. Don’t ever let up. Don’t ever think that your job is unimportant. Everyone has a

job to do, and they must do it. Every member is a vital link in the great chain. As always, the continued team-

work, dedication, and professionalism from every member of the 139th Airlift Wing demonstrates our motto

“Always Ready…. Ever Willing!”

Command Chief

Command Chief Master Sgt.

Thomas Triplett

A C-130H Hercules aircraft assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, sits on a

runway at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, St. Joseph, Missouri, Oct. 20, 2022.

139th Operations Group

The 139th Operations Group (OG) started FY21

by answering our nation’s call with a successful

deployment in support of Operation Iron Herk;

ultimately supporting EUCOM’s Request for Forces

ISO the European theater by executing 319 sorties

which transported 1,511 troops, and 1,082 tons of

cargo. Our members remained actively involved

in local, state, and national operations. OG crews

executed multiple real-world JA/ATT, exercise support

missions, and had members facilitate an Afghan

refugee camp at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst

in support of Operation Allies Welcome. We executed

real-world airlift missions in the Middle East, Europe,

and all over the CONUS.

The discovery of a eet-wide barrel assembly

crack in the propeller presented challenges for the

139th OG in FY22. The OG used ingenuity and

exibility to send numerous crews to Little Rock to

participate in “Queen Bee” ying and get trained on

NP2000 propellers. In addition, the training shop

worked feverishly to obtain simulator time for crews

to stay current during this eet-wide crisis.

The 139th OG is continually looking to the future

and has answered the CSAF’s call of “accelerate,

change, or lose” by conduiting multi-capable airman

training with ight crew members covering launch and

recovery, towing, fueling, and refueling of aircraft.

Intel and Tactics successfully deployed aircrew

and ground personnel across four months during the

middle of last year; during of which: theater threat

assessments, aircraft defensive system training,

tactical datalink capabilities and day of departure

updates on the missions being own by the deployed

units were being completed. This contributed to the

execution of 319 sorties, 900 ight hours, and the safe

movement of 1,511 troops and 1083 tons of cargo ISO

Task Force Iron Herk: providing relief to Ukrainian

war effort.

The sections also supported and attended several

exercise planning conferences to include Mobility

Guardian And Air Defender 23, with plans to

attend and participate in each exercise. They also

successfully assigned and installed Stratus systems

into each aircraft, providing better accountability and

easing aircrew workload.

The 139OSS Tactics division provided essential,

local personnel airdrop training opportunities using

our established relationship with the NE NG via

Lincoln JAATTs. Personnel airdrop opportunities

were also delivered through relationships with JTACs

out of Ft Riley, Kansas, who coordinated personnel

drops along with the opportunity for dirt landing zone

airland training near Ft Smith, AR.

The 139OSS Intel Division had one troop

deployed ISO Operation Iron Herk, Ramstein DE.

Provided threat briengs to crews while on mission

to various EU locations providing relief to Ukrainian

refugees. Giving AMC key intel product for Russian

‘Start Treaty’ talks

Intel also ran an AMC Weapons and Tactics

Conference with pacing threats for emerging

advisories, supported AATTC by providing briefs to

AMIC, Data Link, CATS/MECOC, WIC and TDY

to Ft. Huachuca. Including a wing wide unclassied

brieng program to ensure members are aware of the

capabilities of peer advisories and are ready to meet

the challenges of possible future engagements.

New HHQ training requirements were added to

the intel career eld which secured a Mobile Training

Team for multi-base effort for AMC units to train to

new Intel standards. This included a partial rebuild of

UTC 1 to better prepare for new in-eld challenges.

Internal positions in two ights were revamped for this

new requirement and ve new members were recruited

to intel.

The 139th Airlift Wing was the lead unit for Task

Force Iron Herk II providing airlift support for

European Command’s area of responsibility.

Aireld Management accomplished many things

through diligent coordination, teamwork, and strict

adherence to health & safety compliance standards,

ensuring a safe operational aireld environment.

Aireld Management started the year working

through a few minor weather events affecting ying

operations, ultimately resulting in zero mission

cancellations due to snow related weather events.

Aireld Management continually works directly

with base Civil Engineering and the FAA, ensuring

safety of ight through the issuance of multiple Form

7460’s throughout the year which authorized multiple

construction activities on or near the aireld without

interruption of mission requirements. Through a

diligent Aireld inspection process, zero mission

cancellations occurred due to aireld inoperability.

Additionally, Aireld Management annually les 600+

ight plans, publishes 80+ NOTAMS and issues 70+

PPR’s.

Aviation Resource Management maintained

aircrew prociency as Primary COMSEC Responsible

Ofcers for the entire group, AATTC and WIC

missions. Received a Satisfactory on the COMSEC

Audit. The efforts of ARMS provided 44 AO’s, 602

Flight Authorizations, 1,991.0 local ying hours,

437.4+ deployment ying hours, 889 local sorties,

156+ deployment sorties and 3,500+ training events

logged for the year. One member deployed in support

of Iron Herk for 90 days.

Aircrew Flight Equipment deployed four

members in two rotations for Operation Iron Herc. The

shop conducted 60+ events; 125+ members trained to

remain current. They programmed 18 handheld radios

(HHR) for contingent ight operations. AFE members

performed preight/mission termination inspections

for 55 tactical airlift missions, operating across

23 countries in support of Ukrainian Contingency

operations. Provided daily AFE support for 133

sorties, 405 ight hours, and successful movement of

667 passengers, 159 pallets, and 477 tons of cargo,

yielding a 98 percent mission effectiveness rating.

Multiple AFE member participated in recruitment and

retention via career day, high schools, and the Kansas

City Chief’s training camp, culminating in over 500+

civilian outreach. Converted 65 new style quick dons

to replace aging equipment. During the large-scale

readiness exercise (LRE) 10 members practiced new

ACCA methods and processed six aircrew members

in a more streamlined decontamination line. One

member went to Alpina to survey the area for future

LREs and successfully identied an area for AFE

ops. One member participated in the McGhee-Tyson

Instructor course and is newly certied. We provided

one member for the WIC trip to San Diego supporting

Navy Seals instructors getting re-certied. Two

AFE troops participated in the WIC trip to Alaska,

conducting Red Flag exercises. One member is still

an active participant in the Junior Enlisted Council

as Vice President, and two members are both active

senior enlisted council members and members of the

Professional Development Guide (PDG) council. AFE

has secured over $3.75K+ worth of vital assets and

gear in FY22. Lastly, one member received their 5-lvl

upgrade.

An aircrew from the 139th Airlift Wing stopped by Portugal as part of an

airlift mission for Task Force Iron Herk II. (Photo by Portuguese Air Force)

241st Air Traffic Control Squadron

Over the course of CY 22, the 241 ATCS tackled

numerous challenges. From safeguarding Missouri

citizens operating in the National Aerospace System,

to deployments, enabling the operational testing and

evaluation (OT&E) and modernization of a new de-

ployable air trafc control approach landing systems

(DATCALS) equipment, to suffering from the wrath

of mother nature. No matter the problem, the Unit’s

tenacity to persevere was on display.

In January, the men, and women of the 241 ATCS

travelled to Hawaii to conduct joint and MPN-14K

radar training with our sister squadron, the 297 ATCS.

After getting the Unit in-place, the people immediately

conducted multiple radar tear down and builds, trained

in the realm Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS)

and Site Survey, conducted preventative maintenance

inspections, whilst assisting with the 297 ATCS with

their Wing’s LRE TACAN exercise addressing TERPS

and equipment placement issues. Additional opportu-

nities to meet Higher Headquarters directives provided

scenarios for the IG Team to perform a limited LRE

on the Unit, accomplishing Tactical Combat Casualty

Care, along with Public Affairs conducting broadening

training for one of its members. Despite the trials that

COVID procedures placed on the Unit, they demon-

strated that the mission can be done, despite of the

COVID environment.

Meeting the 139 AW Commander’s intent for the

June LRE, maintenance personnel placed and oper-

ated the TACAN UTC at Rosecrans Memorial Air-

port while our operations personnel created TACAN

approaches for 139 AW C-130 aircrews to execute.

Coordination efforts conducted by our emerging

leaders allowed the operations to be conducted effort-

lessly. Additionally, Operations, Maintenance, and

Support personnel covering 12 AFSCs performed their

jobs even as they reacted to various permissive and

non-permissive exercise environments scenarios.

In July, building 100 site suffered electrical surges

damaging computers, phones, and the mobile ra-

dar due to a thunderstorm passing through the area.

Maintenance personnel worked vigorously replacing

indicators, ASR transmitters and receivers, and the

communications system brining the equipment back

online despite the lack of parts in the inventory. Simul-

taneously, operations personnel reimaged the IDS-5

system. Moreover, the Mobile Tower UTC supported

Domestics Operations back home by deploying 23

personnel to the Tarkio Airport in support of Congres-

sional Fly-In and Airshow, while assisting the 139th

Communications Flight in support of the newly cre-

ated Joint Incident Site Communications Capability

UTC. Coordination efforts were accomplished with

the Federal Aviation Administration, National Guard

Bureau, and local authorities for the Mobile Tower

team to establish controlled airspace that enhanced

aviation safety for 368 civilian and military aircraft

operations.

On the local front, the Airmen assisted Air Force

Flight Standards Agency (AFFSA) on the site survey

of the ILS approach system at Offutt AFB, aided the

FAA’s Domestic Events Network during a presiden-

tial temporary ight restriction and helped the City of

Saint Joseph in designing of a proposed new Tower

construction project. Furthermore, our Airmen were

able to secure excess STARS radar equipment from

AFFSA, saving the 139th and the ANG $200K with

this modernized system while executing 24,600+ Air

Trafc Control operations at Rosecrans Memorial

Airport. Two members also deployed to Qatar and the

United Arab Emirates in support of overseas contin-

gency operations. No matter the hurdles, the men and

women of the organization overcame the trials placed

before them.

241st Airmen work on a MPN-14K Mobile Ground

Approach System in Kapolei, Hawaii.

A C-130 Hercules aircraft assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing sits on the ramp at Ramstein Air Base,

Germany, June 28, 2022. The 139th Airlift Wing was the lead unit for Task Force Iron Herk II provid-

ing airlift support for European Command’s area of responsibility. The Airmen, primarily made up of

aircrew and maintainers, were part of a short notice deployment in response to the Ukrainian conict.

Their mission has been to provide C-130 Hercules airlift throughout the region. “The fact that we’re

here is a show of presence,” said Lt. Col. James Pate, commander of Task Force Iron Herk II, who also

said his group arrived in the Spring time. “That demonstrates to the world that we can rapidly deploy

and execute mobility airlift missions on short notice around the world.”

An aircrew from the 139th Airlift Wing stopped

by Portugal for an airlift mission for Task Force

Iron Herk II. (Photo by Portuguese Air Force)

Airmen from the 139th Airlift Wing load a cargo

pallet onto a C-130 Hercules aircraft at Ramstein

Air Base, Germany, June 28, 2022.

139th Maintenance Group

The 139th Maintenance Group continues to set

the standard as it became one of the rst Air National

Guard units to deploy in support of Ukrainian forces.

63 maintainers were activated on Title 10 orders and

sent to Europe in support of Task Force Iron Herk in

cooperation with Air Force Reserve Component units.

Over the summer months these Airmen supported

330 sorties, 837.7 ying hours, 1,511 passengers in

addition to 22 patients and 1,083 tons of cargo with

a 92.01% Mission Capable rate. Our Airmen assisted

in Exercise Poseidon Rage, based in Souda Air Base,

Greece, providing four aircraft and bolstering Hel-

lenic Air Superiority. MO ANG maintainers enabled

Sky Soldier operations allowing 120 HALO Troops

to jump out of two different aircraft and increased

Latvian defensive capabilities. The MO ANG helped

execute the Ukrainian Assistance Initiative providing

HIMARS, Phoenix Ghost Systems and 36,000 rounds

to help curb Russian invasive forces. The 139th helped

to sustain the VMFA 323rd Marine Death Rattlers

operations. While stationed in the European theater

our Airmen also participated in Exercise Real Tha,

a multinational exercise based out of Beja Air Base,

Portugal. These events continued to demonstrate how

the 139th Mainenance Group is willing to answer the

call on short notice and operate in uncertain conditions

in support of NATO troops.

Despite having a large number of personnel and

multiple Full Mission Capable aircraft deployed to

Europe, the 139th MXS maintained an efcient pace

on the domestic front. The unit began Fiscal Year 22

having just recovered from a recent Covid-19 outbreak

in Buchanan County that left maintainers operating

at 50% of their staffed capability. With a full comple-

ment of Airmen, the unit had many signicant accom-

plishments throughout the year.

In January, the 139th generated an aircraft to trans-

port the 241st Air Trafc Control unit to Honolulu,

Hawaii for their Annual Training. Additional maintain-

ers were tasked with forming a Maintenance Response

Team on short notice to perform emergency repairs

and returning that aircraft to fully mission capable.

A 139th Airman performs a preight check on a

C-130 Hercules aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Ger-

many, June 28, 2022. The 139th Airlift Wing was

the lead unit for Task Force Iron Herk II.

The 139th Maintenance Group deployed to Ramstein Air Base for Task Force Iron Herk.

These maintainers answered the call and efciently

repaired the aircraft while subjecting themselves to a

grueling 48 hours of ight time over a 5-day period.

The unit had the ALR-69 Radar Mod accom-

plished on eight aircraft, while one aircraft continues

to receive the AMP mod by L3Harris in Waco, Texas.

The group received one aircraft back from depot level

maintenance while prepping another to incur the same

treatment. As the wing’s aircraft age, maintainers

have had to rise to new challenges that develop on the

airframe. The unit’s Inspection Section repaired newly

discovered corrosion on two aircraft and performed a

signicant repair to the ap track of another. They also

accomplished a signicant 48-month fuselage inspec-

tion in addition to repairing a cracked rib on two other

aircraft. The unit received a loaner aircraft from Little

Rock Air Force Base that was used to y 69 sorties

for 116 ying hours with a 87% Mission Capable

rate. The unit was tasked with transporting multiple

VIP’s, including transporting the Missouri State TAG

to Savannah, Georgia, to visit the Lockheed facility

used to manufacture C-130J Super Hercules. The unit

also provided an aircraft to satisfy an AATTC tasking

for Air Mobility Command’s commander, Gen. Mike

Minihan. The Propulsion Section dealt with multiple

signicant propeller defects and performed 30 pro-

peller changes over the course of the year, including

one complete engine change. They were also provid-

ed with a new Spyder Crane to assist in performing

maintenance recovery operations in an off-station

environment. In summary, the unit accomplished 17

cross-country missions to various locations, satised

two Weekend Dedicated taskings, ve Home Station

Checks and three Isochronal Inspections and generated

1,045 sorties for an impressive total of 2,428 ying

hours.

The 139th Munitions Flight proudly represented

the Wing this year as it answered the call on short no-

tice to provide two aircraft with full mobility standard

conguration loads in support of the Iron Herc deploy-

ment. They oversaw 5,478 transactions using Theater

Integrated Combat Munitions system, stockpiled

$1.7 million in assets for transfer and organized chaff

and are training for the 180th Operations Squadron

to demonstrate munitions capabilities for the AMC

commander. The Munitions section also collaborated

with multiple other sections to provide a critical time

change item to a depot aircraft to prevent the aircraft

from being grounded. The 139th is thankful for strong

support from the St. Joseph Area. The unit hosted two

career fairs for local high school students, showcasing

potential job opportunities and benets of joining the

unit, providing static displays and demonstrations of

the unit’s capabilities, including an event hosted by

the wing at the downtown Civic Center. These visi-

tors, as well as visitors from the local technical school

were guided by wing members to different areas of the

base to enhance the wing’s community support and to

assist in recruiting and retention. The unit furnished an

aircraft for orientation ights for high schoolers and

JROTC units, also providing four days of orientation

ights for the Civil Air Patrol in Columbia, MO.

• Isochronal Inspections - 3

• Home Station Checks - 5

• Transfer/Acceptance Inspections - 1

• Special Inspections - 551

• Time Changes - 74

• Aircraft Document Reviews - 28

• Aircraft Wash - 13

• Time Compliance Technical Order - 78

• Engine Changes - 1

• Propeller Changes - 30

Other Maintenance Actions

Airmen assigned to the 139th Maintenance

Group work under the radome of a C-130 Hercu-

les aircraft at Ramstein Air Base.

139th Medical Group

The 139th MDG Detachment 1 successfully com-

pleted its Standardization Evaluation and Assistance

Team (SEAT) inspection scoring a 97% in Medical

and 92% overall for the entire Missouri Homeland

Response Force (HRF). The Detachment, as part of

the NG-CBRN Response Enterprise (CRE), receives

one of these eld evaluations every 24 to 36 months.

SEAT Inspectors assess the degree of compliance with

law and policies and audit the disposition of allocat-

ed resources. The Detachment is part of the Missouri

HRF, a joint force comprised of Missouri Army and

Air National Guard members. SEAT inspectors grade

the entire HRF, including the medical element, in the

following areas: Budget, Logistics, Medical, Opera-

tions and Training Management.

All medical personnel from the 139th Medical

Group Detachment 1 attended the Combined Train-

ing Exercise in Nevada, Missouri. During the ve-

day training event, all detachment personnel were

involved in the setting up and tearing down of the

footprint and partnered with the Army’s Homeland

Response Force elements in a simulated mass casualty

exercise. All medics, nurses, and doctors participated

in a trauma skills rodeo ensuring skills requirements

were being met. Several nurses took part in the admin-

istration of Anthrax vaccines and Staff Sgt. Hickey

conducted PAPR t tests for the Army. The Search and

Extraction medics conducted a class with the Army

on proper patient packaging for air evacuation. The

Army provided UH-60 Black Hawks where medics

had the opportunity to test their skills and assemble a

rescue line to lift their packaged patients for evacua-

Airmen from the 139th Medical Group Detachment 1 pose for a photo in front of a UH-60 Black Hawk.

The Airmen taught Soliders from the MO NG how to prepare patients for airlift.

tion. There were several team building events, and all

team members had the opportunity to ride in the Black

Hawk.

In August, the 139th Medical Group (MDG) sent

19 support staff Airmen to Farmington, Missouri, to

complete Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Tier

2 training. Over the course of this week long training,

these non-clinical MDG members learned and prac-

ticed advanced TCCC skills and many other medical

interventions. This training included classroom and

hands on learning with several realistic mass casualty

exercises where skills were put to the test.

After completing TCCC T2 training, the 139th

MDG hosted a 3 day TCCC Tier 2 training event for

the 139th Security Forces squadron (SFS). Aerospace

Medical Technician, Airman 1st Class Benjamin Walk-

er collaborated with Army Counterparts, Sgt. Jacob

Williams and Private 1st Class Duane Avila of the

70th Troop Command to execute the new Air Force

training requirements. The training was split between

classroom instruction and practical/hands-on appli-

cation in an outdoor eld environment. The training

evolution focused on (medium stress) combat casualty

care scenarios. SFS members gained knowledge and

prociency in areas including tourniquets, sucking

chest wounds, needle decompressions, and wound

packing.

Two 4N0’s from the 139th Medical Group Detach-

ment 1 took part in Security Forces annual training

as the range medics. During security forces weapons

qualication at Fort Riley, Kansas, these medics were

responsible for implementing an emergency transport

plan. While in attendance of this training two SFS per-

sonnel suffered minor injuries including a minor burn

on the elbow and a blister on the hand due to improper

wearing of gear during shooting exercise. Our 4N0’s

responded swiftly by assessing the wound, identifying

the severity, and the best course of treatment for the

personnel to continue training after the injuries oc-

curred.

The 139th MDG Det 1 accomplished their fourth

TCCC Tier 3 course over the November super RSD

with 22 members from the Missouri, Kansas, and

Nebraska ANG. This was the rst time the detach-

ment has hosted outside units for the course. The goal

of TCCC Tier 3 is to prepare Medics for trauma life

support in prehospital combat medicine environment,

designed to reduce preventable deaths while maintain-

ing operation success.

Airmen conduct Tactical Combat Casualty Care.

The 139th Medical Group Detachment 1 and the

735th Search and Extraction Recon Team partici-

pated in MedEvac training in Nevada, Missouri.

139th Logistics Readiness Squadron

Vehicle Maintenance (VM) continues long, storied

tradition of excellent service. Our mechanics supported the

Advanced Airlift Tactics Training Center (AATTC) and

139th Operations Group throughout nine training classes

and a winter training event. Support was also rendered to

the Blue Angels during their winter training event at Fort

Huachuca, AZ for two weeks. In total, VM completed 817

work orders, including 1,746 sub-orders, which culminated

in a 94% Vehicle-in-Commission rate. This bested the

ANG benchmark of 90%, all while maintaining a eet with

an average age of 18.28 years per vehicle. Other high-

water marks for the year included receiving funding to

repair a crew bus severely damaged by a thunderstorm and

repairing an Emergency Management domestic operation

trailer, saving the wing and state thousands of dollars.

Finally, this scal year brought with it six new vehicles for

the wing, as well as two new mechanics.

Ground Transportation (GT) Airmen supported

operations around the globe this year. Two Rhinos

supported Operation Allies Welcome, providing

transportation for 50,000 plus refugees in 2 locations late

February and April while another supported Operations

Inherent Resolve and Freedom’s Sentinel at an undisclosed

location in Southwest Asia. GT also supported our

aircraft maintainers at MXU in Savannah, GA, providing

transportation for 200+ pax and loading/unloading of

aircraft. GT personnel also attended manual tractor-trailer

and heavy-duty wrecker training, as both trainers and lead

instructor roles. Senior Master Sgt. Rob Ward also served

as Chair on the Ground Transportation Advisory Group

as a representative for the 2T1 community with the LRS

Executive Council and National Guard Bureau (NGB). GT

moved over 800 PAX, 383k cargo lbs., over 39k miles.

Lastly, GT supported nine distinguished visitors and over

50 Saint Joseph Civic Leaders.

Trafc Management Operations (TMO) personnel

deployed to Al Udeid, Qatar, serving as the Distribution

Section Superintendent and Ali Al Salem AB, Kuwait,

where they single-handedly organized the closing and

cargo redeployment of all Al Jabber UTCs back to Al

Udeid. At home station, TMO members expertly completed

their Hazardous Materials Preparers refresher course and

maintained TMO’s ever ready mission capability. TMO

completed multiple bi-annual technical specialist refresher

classes for MXS, AFE, LRS, 241st and SFS allowing

them to certify their hazardous material increments. TMO

also assisted multiple UTMs, log plans and other wing

personnel with commercial plane tickets for deployers

departing from multiple points of debarkation. Senior

Master Sgt. Ziph conducted TMO SAVs for the 185th

ARW in Sioux City, IA and 190th ARW in Topeka,

KS. He also augmented the AMC IG for the 123rd AW

inspection as a TMO SME and brought back useful

information for the wing to utilize.

Air Transportation Flight (ATF) facilitated the

execution of ten Advanced Tactics Aircrew Courses, in

support of the Advanced Airlift Tactics Training Center.

In addition, during the second quarter they provided air

load support for the 130th Field Artillery, by loading six

High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems along with 30

Army pax, onto two C-130H, and one C-17 aircraft. This

event generated and enhanced real-world joint capabilities

for 24 aircrew members and 30 soldiers, fostering future

relationships for years to come. During the third quarter

ATF participated in the rst ever Port Dawg Memorial

Run. The 139th ATF paid honor to six fallen Port Dawgs

from the previous year as well as one of our own retirees

that passed away during the same time frame. The event

fostered comradery and esprit de corps throughout the unit-

-morale was high! In the fourth quarter we again assisted

the AATTC with welcoming our allied partner France and

their state-of-the-art A400M on its maiden voyage as the

rst ever to participate in the ATAC. In all, three allied

nations successfully completed the September ATAC.

Throughout the FY ATF had four members deployed to

Chief Master Sgt. Maurice L. Williams, command

chief, Air National Guard, speaks with Airman 1st

Class Angela McCormick, fuels specialist,139th

Logistic Readiness Squadron, during a base visit.

support our deployment cycle as well as volunteered to

support outside of our cycle for other units struggling to

fulll their taskings. Additional stats: PAX: 1854, Cargo:

418.7 sTons, Aerial Delivery: 132.6 sTons.

Logistics Plans (LP) processed and deployed 112

members from across the Wing to support RCP07 and

RCP08. LPs coordinated with the Unit Deployment

Managers (UDMs) on multiple processes regarding

COVID-19 and how this would impact our ability to

deploy personnel. The shop aided in the planning/

execution of the generate phase for the wing Large-Scale

Readiness Exercise (LRE) in June to include writing all

the orders necessary for the exercise. As the lead for the

wing’s involvement in OAW, LPs deployed 17 members

to two different locations. Personnel conducted our

annual DCAPES training which included 35 monitors

and approvers. LPs also coordinated with AMC and the

Air Force Reserve Command for the deployment of 112

members from across the wing supporting Operation Iron

Herk. Furthermore, we closed out our biennial review of

the Base Support Plan (BaS&E). Remodeling of the new

LP in bldg 51 was also completed and LP ofcially moved.

During the last quarter of FY22, LPs worked heavily on

returning all of our deployed members. Capt Ribbens

attended the IDO/XP conference at NGB to gain better

understanding of the Air Forces new deployment apparatus

(AFFORGEN/ACE/MCA/RAT). She also attended FEAT

training virtually and is currently the wing’s assessor.

Lastly, LP had a traditional member deploy during RCP07

whose performance down range went so well that the unit

received a personal email from his deployed supervisor

with a decoration and LOE attached expressing his

gratitude for the superior performance.

Material Management (MM) continues to

aggressively train and standardize processes for the new

Airmen and returning deployers. Providing support to three

distinct missions is a challenge that is faced head on in MM

consistently adjusting for mission success.

MM inventoried 39,359 line items with a cost of

$3.5M. They completed Repair Cycle Turn-Ins, veried

and cleared 7,910 1348’s, and pulled 7,432 Issues, 7,562

Shipments, processed 156 Condition Code changes,

created, changed or deleted 8,610 storage locations,

inspected 1,674 warehouse assets, processed 225 MSI’s

issuing parts to aircraft, received 315 assets for put-

away, and processed 1,856 Consumable RSP turn-ins to

the shelf worth $315K, placed 4,353 clothing orders for

10,886 assets worth $553K, HAZMAT processed 215

receipts and 181 ISU/DOR’s, re-labeled and re-organized

1.2K+ personnel clothing les. Mobility completed

100% inventory of 39K assets worth $3.4M, built and

broke down 700+ bags in support of the RCP/Germany

missions and 16 CBRNE training classes, washed 600+

gas masks and 1000+ chemical training gloves, tested

270+ M50 gas masks for deploying members, assisted

270+ deployers issuing 3302 assets worth $1.4M deployed

mobility gear, cleared 2K assets off of the Mobility ILS-S

Put Away Dashboard, EAE has completed 30 inventories

and performed Equipment Organizational Visits on

20 equipment accounts valued at $4M. MM personnel

deployed in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel; eight

personnel deployed for six plus months. Two personnel

also deployed rotated during the Iron Herk mission to

Germany over the summer.

Petroleum, Oils, and Lubricants (POL) has worked

with DLA-Energy and Tetra Tech as part of the reverse-

manway program to allocate and update over $300K in

repairs and maintenance to the fuel’s facility at no cost

to the 139 AW. The fulltime fuels ight worked over an

additional 100 hours supporting the 139th, AATTC, and

WIC. POL also participated in and supported our aircraft

maintainers during MXU at Air Dominance Center in

Savannah, GA. POL provided support to performers of

the Greatest Little Airshow in Tarkio, MO as well as LOX

equipment support to the Downtown KC Airshow from

home station. POL participated in training and certication

for wet wing defuels. New AFI driven compliance was

instituted, increasing the number of inspections required by

the LRS QA program from three per month to an average

of 77 per month. Airman 1st Class Angela McCormick was

hand selected to act as escort to the Air National Guard

Command Chief during his visit to the 139 AW. POL

moved over 2.5 million gallons of fuel, made over 650 trips

to the ight line, drew and analyzed over 5100 Laboratory

samples, and reconciled over 3400 lines of accounting.

POL performed a ‘wet wing’ defuel of a C-130 Her-

cules aircraft for the rst time at Rosecrans.

139th Civil Engineer Squadron

For the majority of 2022, the 139th Civil Engineer

Squadron was focused on deployment. CES had a

total of 44 members that deployed. The deployment

preparations, that took place before these members

departed and continued until all the CE members were

in country, took an enormous amount of effort by the

deploying members as well as the support staff that

ensured our members were ready to deploy. For many

of our members this was their rst deployment and

it was extremely important that those members were

taken care of through the entire process.

CES deployers began departing in early Octo-

ber 2021. The remaining members deployed around

January. These members were deployed to several

different countries in the CENTCOM AOR as well as

CENTCOM rear headquarters. Our members per-

formed extremely well during these deployments with

several members earning awards for their time. In

addition to the normal training requirements for the

non-deploying members, the base also prepared for a

large-scale readiness exercise (LRE). Squadron mem-

bers conducted several training sessions to include

Damage Assessment Response Teams (DART), Post

Attack Reconnaissance (PAR) and Unit Control Cen-

ter (UCC) Operations to get everyone prepared for the

readiness requirements that were needed to complete

a successful LRE. The exercise took place in June and

was a culmination of several different planning events.

During scal year 2022 CE had several ongoing

construction projects as well as some new projects.

The completion of the new communications facility

and the ongoing construction of the full motion sim-

ulator facility were ones that had the most impact on

the north development plan. These facilities are both

MILCON projects and are vital to the future of the

139th. The engineering department, led by Mr. Randy

Mendenhall, were also able to receive approval and

funding for the full depth replacement of runway 17-

35. This project will start around April 2023 and is a

cooperative effort between the City of St. Joseph, the

FAA, and the ANG. This project will ensure that the

runway will be in operation for multiple generations of

guardsmen at Rosecrans. The engineering department

was also busy programming future projects to not

only continue the development on the north end of the

aireld, but also to ensure our facilities on the south

are in good working order until we are ready to move.

Among these projects is a new roof for the aerial port

facility, improvements to our main entry control point,

and renovations to our maintenance hangar ofces.

While the engineering department was busy

managing, programming, and planning large construc-

tion projects, it was up to operations to ensure that

our existing facilities maintained operational through

both unscheduled repairs and scheduled preventative

maintenance. Our state personnel manage the difcult

task of maintaining all 398,314 square feet of facili-

ties valued at close to $305 million. During FY2022

our personnel completed over 1,900 work orders for

various repairs and scheduled maintenance. While

our personnel are primarly focused on the facility and

grounds, another important part of their job is up-

dating the Builder database. In this department they

also surpassed expectations and were able to assess

through 50% of our total square footage. Through the

hard work and dedication of these members and their

supervisors the 139th did not experience any mission

failures due to facility issues.

Due to the many different pots of money, CES

is one of the most complicated to manage nancial-

ly. Sarah Caraway ensures all of the resources are

managed responsibly. For 2022 over $4 million were

utilized for the cooperative agreements, which is

essentially a contract with the State of Missouri. These

agreements encompass expenditures for ANG Facil-

Master Sgt. Brice Martin ran a 5k in a gas mask

with other ANG Airmen while deployed to Jordan.

ity Operations & Maintenance Agreement (FOMA),

Environmental, and the Fire Protection Agreement.

In addition to the agreements over $22 million were

executed across MCA/SRM/MCCA & O&M funding.

Our members were able to ensure the base operates as

efciently as possible.

FY 22 was also a busy year for Emergency Man-

agement. Senior Master Sgt. Mears deployed to AL

Udeid as the Installation Emergency Manager guiding

a shop of 14 Emergency Managers with 4 elements.

Master Sgt. Martin deployed to MSAB as the NCOIC

of Emergency Management leading 10 Emergency

Mangers with 3 elements and Staff Sgt. Bertrand

deployed to Ali Al Salem doing Plans and Operations.

Bertrand was selected for Marauder of the Week and

got coined by the wing CC. Tech. Sgt. Kloepping

backlled the Emergency Management shop and

executed $75,000 for the Wing’s new Emergency

Operations Center. Ninety-Nine Wing personnel were

trained in CBRN defense keeping the Wing at a rate of

85% current. Next year will be another busy year for

EM especially in regard to CRBN Defense training.

The 139th Fire Emergency Services Flight began

FY 2022 by deploying 19 personnel in support of RCP

7. Initially 139th reghters were deployed to support

three out of the six AOR installations. However, six

personnel were then forward deployed to Saudi Arabia

to provide re protection during the buildup of Prince

Sultan Air Base. Chief Master Sgt. Richard O’Dell

served as the 9th AF AFCENT A7 Fire Emergency

Services Functional Manager (Fire Chief) at Shaw Air

Force Base, South Carolina and was accountable for

over 375 reghters and $18 billion of critical infra-

structure throughout the AOR. Several of the deployed

reghters were recognized for their contributions to

their mission and were awarded the Team of the Quar-

ter award at their installation.

While military members were deployed, State

reghters continued to provide emergency response

coverage to the installation and local community.

The department responded to six mutual aid res to

include commercial and residential structures. They

also responded to 10 aircraft emergencies. The Fire

Prevention ofce conducted 57 facility re inspections

ensuring work area safety on the installation. We also

celebrated the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention

Week by assisting the cities of Elwood and Wathena’s

Fire Department’s in providing re safety education to

approximately 300 Riverside School District students.

The department also assisted the Wing in recruitment

and retention efforts by displaying vehicles and our

specialized equipment in multiple Career Day events.

Fireghter Kimberly Rauch received the Senior

Master Sgt. Robert A. McAlister Award for Heroism

in recognition of her lifesaving rescue of a local house

re victim. Kim’s seless efforts saved an elderly gen-

tleman from certain death and due to quick action, he

has recovered from his injuries. Kim was recognized

by the ANG Command Fire Chief Charles Loveday

and her ANG reghter peers at the ANG Fire Chiefs

Association annual awards ceremony in San Antonio.

The end of 2022 also brought changes to key

leadership positions within the squadron. Chief Master

Sergeant Mearl O’Dell was selected as the group chief

for the Mission Support Group and moved into this

role upon his return from his deployment. The vacancy

created by the loss of Chief Master Sgt. O’Dell in the

re department was lled by Senior Master Sgt. Kieser

as he assumed the role of senior enlisted leader in the

Fire and Emergency Services ight. Maj Matthew Neil

assumed command of the 139th CES in an assumption

of command ceremony in September. This role was

vacated by Lt. Col. Kris Bockting as he moved to the

Deputy Commander position of the 139th Mission

Support Group.

While the primary focus of 2022 for the 139th

CES was the deployment activities, the traditional

members and full-time employees were able to accom-

plish several other impressive feats.

Kimberly Rauch was recognized by the ANG Fire

Chiefs Association for her life-saving actions

while o-duty.

139th Force Support Squadron

In 2022 the FSS team witnessed a change of

command ceremony where Maj. Michael Seebeck

assumed command of the FSS squadron from Lt. Col.

Michael Donaldson during the August drill, which

was led by Col. Mark Ruehter, MSG Commander.

The team also welcomed Maj. Ben Hedley as the new

Director of Personnel/Operations Ofcer in January

replacing Maj. Rob Payeur, and 1st Lt. Adam Miller

joined the team in September where he will be work-

ing with Capt. Jessica Coleman on the services and

FSRT teams. They welcomed Senior Master Sgt. Ed

Sollars as the new FSS Superintendent in October

replacing Chief Master Sgt. Lora Noble.

The 139th Force Support Squadron takes our mot-

to “Cradle to Grave” very seriously as we continually

demonstrate by our actions. Our mission is to provide

continual support to members of the 139 Airlift Wing

covering all aspects of service to members from their

initial enlistment through retirement and even beyond.

The past year has certainly brought some new chal-

lenges as well as some recurring ones. The FSS team

demonstrated our resilient spirit throughout the post

pandemic era, the unrest in Europe, Operations Allies

Welcome/Rescue and Iron Herc. These proved to be

unique and ever changing times, but we continued to

accomplish our core functions to ensure the members

of the 139th Airlift Wing were ready and able to meet

the state and nation’s call.

Our goal is to provide excellent service to the wing

members through multiple capacities. The squadron

conducts personnel actions including accessions,

re-enlistments, promotions, demotions, separations,

retirements, DEERS, Passport, and ID card operations.

The squadron also supports the force by providing

meals, tness, FSRT, lodging, systems access, IPR

functions to include AFPAAS, compliance training,

formal school training, testing, bonuses. Even with

the high operations tempo, FSS prepared several

members, and alternates, for multiple deployments by

ensuring all readiness training was completed.

Senior Master Sgt. Lynn Henderson and Staff Sgt.

Jill Morgan have revamped the base's Color and Hon-

or Guard programs. Morgan recently returned from

training where she has been certied in the Honor

Guard protocols and procedures, and the FSS plans to

have a full team in place by this spring. This team will

be able to present our nation and state ags at events

as well as honor veterans at funeral services.

The services team led by Master Sgt. Kevin Smith

provided 5,975 meals through the DFAC, processed

over $148,450 worth of lodging expenses for unit

UTA’s, and oversaw 927 tness tests for the wing.

The Fatality Search and Recovery Team (FSRT)

Maj. Michael Seebeck, right, assumes command

of the 139th Force Support Squadron.

Sta Sgt. Demi Turner, right, a personnel spe-

cialist assigned to the 139th Force Support

Squadron, and Airman 1st Class Rachel Sweet, an

administration specialist assigned to the 139th

Mission Support Group, conduct commander

support sta operations at Ramstein Air Base,

Germany, June 28, 2022. The 139th Airlift Wing

was the lead unit for Task Force Iron Herk II pro-

viding airlift support for European Command’s

area of responsibility.

spent a grueling week of classes, studying and test-

ing in September to attain the prestigious Pro-Board

certication in Haz-Mat response. Through continued

training and exercises, the FSRT team ensures to be

ready to respond when called upon.

The personnel team led by Senior Master Sgts.

Bernadine Eastridge and Lynn Henderson had a busy

year as well as they processed 394 awards, in-pro-

cessed 85 ofcer and enlisted airmen, out- processed

149 members through separation or retirement. The

team also processed 227 ofcer and enlisted promo-

tions.

The base education and training team led by

Senior Master Sgt. Paul Jackson had another year

helping the base maintain its readiness through the

education and training requirements. The team execut-

ed 1,969 MEST days and 4,655 school training days

for both our ofcer and enlisted members. This team is

responsible for the student ight program where they

manage the wing's newest members. They prepare

these members for success at basic training and techni-

cal training schools.

Master Sgts. Krystalyn Coy and Jason Jones’s

recruiting and retention teams were realigned to be

part of the FSS team this year. Their teams have done

a tremendous job with recruiting and retention for the

wing during these trying times post COVID. In 2022

the team gained 84 recruits, putting the wing at 90.5%

manning, and Jones reported that the wings retention

rate for FY22 holds at 99.1%. The team held a three

day career fair for high schoolers in September at the

base, where more than 450 students attended, over 300

contact cards were received from students, garnering

46 leads for possible recruitments so far. They also

held a career fair in April where they spoke with 230

potential members and received 146 lead cards. The

entire recruiting team worked hard to keep new mem-

bers coming into the Wing, and with those efforts our

very own Tech. Sgt. James Brando was recognized as

the “Air National Guard Recruiter of the Year” for the

state of Missouri. 2022 was another great year for the

FSS team, and we look forward to continuing to serve

and improve in 2023, and all the opportunities that

await for the wing and team.

The recruiting oce led a career fair for high

school students in the spring and fall.

FSS’s mortuary aairs practice moving simulated

casualties during an active shooter dill.

139th Security Forces Squadron

While preparing for their rotational deployment

to the AFCENT theater, four Defenders responded

on short notice to support Operation Allied Refuge

and Operation Allies Welcome. Maj. William Sarti

deployed to Fort Dix, New Jersey is support of Op-

eration Allies Welcome. Tech. Sgts. Jennifer West

and Curtis deployed to Fort Dix and Capt. Paul Day,

deployed to Volk Field, WI in support of Operation

Allied Refuge. Their efforts helped ensure the success

of the resettlement of Afghan refugees.

In January, 25 Defenders deployed to Al Udied,

AB in Qatar in support of Operations Inherent Resolve

and Enduring Sentinel. They provided security for

AFCENTs largest aerial port, vetting 107,000 OCNs,

searching 31,000 vehicles, and responded to over 250

incidents. Their efforts enabled continuous air opera-

tions for over 4,000 sorties and ensured the safety of

8,200 joint personnel and $10 Billion in combat assets.

While deployed, seven members forward deployed

twice to an undisclosed location in support of Agile

Combat Employment operations. These defenders

aided in establishing security operations for defense of

13 aircraft and 280 USAF personnel. Airman 1st Class

Emily Rempel achieved Fly Away Security Team

(FAST) certication while deployed and successful

accomplished a FAST mission to an undisclosed loca-

tion. In July all 25 Defenders from the 139th Security

Forces Squadron re-deployed back to Rosecrans after

successfully accomplishing their six-month deploy-

ment and continuing the legacy of excellence for our

Squadron and Wing.

In June, SFS Commander, Maj. Jeremy Funk,

deployed to Ramstein AB as the Deputy Branch

Director of Antiterrorism for EUCOMM. Maj. Funk

utilized his experience to provide valuable direction

and leadership for the joint forces operating in the area

under heightened tensions. Maj. William Sarti as-

sumed command of the squadron during Maj. Funk’s

deployment, leading our home station and state side

security operations. With 26 members of the squadron

deployed, our Defenders did not slow or rest. Seven

members, Master Sgts. Cody Root, Craig Windmeyer,

Tech. Sgts. Parker Jones, Michael Swindler, Lucin

MacBride, Staff Sgts. Amber Murphy and Sam Henry

developed and executed domestic operations training

for the 110th MEB MO NG. Our defenders provided

instruction covering topics of defense support of civil

authorities, crowd behavior and tactics, use of force,

riot formation, baton strikes, and riot shield use. The

efforts of these defenders helped bolster the capabil-

ities of Ready Response Force Bravo, demonstrating

effective integration MO NG units to be a ready and

capable force for service to the State.

As proud members of our local community, 20

Defenders volunteered for community service during

an Adopt a Highway event. Staff Sgt. Amber Murphy

orchestrated efforts for highway cleanup and in to-

tal, members of the 139th Security Forces Squadron

dedicated 80 hours towards area beautication. During

their deployment, Capt. Paul Day and Tech. Sgt. Bryce

Sato participated in an international shooting competi-

tion with their host nation partners. Both received sil-

ver medals in the 25-meter pistol plate competition. In

addition to supporting our local community and host

nation partners, Defenders supported two base career

day events. Defenders showcaseed our domestic and

contingency operations capability through equipment

displays and rearms training simulator demonstra-

tions.

Defenders awlessly executed both our domestic

and federal missions simultaneously, all while ensur-

ing the continued safety and security for the personnel

and aircraft assigned to Rosecrans.

Command Chief Thomas Triplett speaks during

Chief Matt Martindell’s promotion ceremony.

139th Communications Flight

In the beginning of 2022, the 139th Communi-

cations Flight knew there was a busy year ahead. As

support efforts were focused to the Middle East and

Ukrainian war, we were challenged with the train-

ing and logistic manpower that would go into these

taskings. We can happily report that each of the four

members who were sprinkled through various areas of

operations (AOR) have successfully completed their

missions and have returned home safely.

Home station missions did not stop without our

four deployed members. The Communications Flight

banded together to upgrade the Wings IT Resources

while keeping up with the Wing’s largest weapon sys-

tem, the base network. The ight issued 527 laptops,

134 IPDs, six iPhones and two printers throughout the

wing and prepared nearly the same number of expired

devices for disposal. In addition, we had a large-scale

readiness exercise (LRE) to plan and execute during

the June 2022 super regularly scheduled drill (RSD).

The Communications Flight was able to evaluate

various aspects of personnel readiness and tested the

network resiliency capabilities during the exercise.

The sense of urgency and positive attitude of the

Flight were noted by the evaluation team which came

as no surprise to leadership.

Our newest mission set, the Joint Incident Site

Communication Capability (JISCC) Team, provides

command and control communications support to

Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN),

Homeland Response Force (HRF), and High-Yield

Explosive Enhances Response Force Package (CER-

FP). Through this mission the team attended training

in Ft. Leonard Wood, observed an exercise in Ha-

waii, and deployed in support of the 241st Air Trafc

Control for the Tarkio Air show. The JISCC Team was

instrumental as a recruiting tool during base job fair

events, using a display as well as talking with potential

high school recruits about what an exciting opportuni-

ty the Communications Flight brings to the Wing and

national defense.

July of 2022 brought on a new level of excitement,

as well as new challenges. Even with ofce furniture

backordered and the installation date being unknown,

we decided to move into our brand-new state of the

art $7.4 million communication facility. Although the

Communications Flight has been housed in several

facilities on base throughout the history of the 139th,

this is the rst time we’ve had a facility specically

designed and built to meet stringent communications

standards. Just as we had wrapped up our move, our

furniture order was scheduled for delivery. The Base

Information Transfer Infrastructure (BITI Ban) respon-

sible for upgrading the 139th AW cyber infrastructure

for both hard-wired and wireless networks entered

the nal planning stages with the project expected to

start in FY23. We were back to normal operations by

September RSD.

As we wrap up our year, we want to thank Lt. Col.

Patrick Shelton, who retired from the Air National

Guard after 32 years of exceptional service. His dedi-

cation to the Communications Flight was very impact-

ful. We now welcome Lt. Col. Aaron Larimore, who

assumed command of the ight in September 2022.

His IT experience, leadership, and guidance will be a

huge benet to the 139th Communications ight.

Lt. Col Aaron Larimore, right, assumed command

of the 139th Communications Flight.

Military & Family Readiness

“Resiliency is all about being able to overcome the unexpected. The goal...isn’t to just survive but thrive.” – Jamais Cascio

Our Resiliency Team chose our strategic goals to

aid the Airman in reduction of emotional battles by

focusing on the 4 Pillars of Comprehensive Airman

Fitness and building resiliency through social and

environmental efforts. Our Resiliency Team planned

small events monthly for our airman to attend called,

“Triple “D” Day, De-Stress, Decompress & Drop the

Rock. These events were put in place to help Airmen

reduce tension that comes with being a part of the mil-

itary lifestyle. Even though these events were not well

attended, those that did attend the events were able to

get away from their desk during a lunch hour and paint

rocks, help their children Easter Egg hunt and throw

paper airplanes to let the stress oat away.

Airman and Family Readiness Program (A&FRP),

has a new name, we are now called Military and Fam-

ily Readiness Program (M&FRP). This name change

was done to be inclusive of the Space Force and other

military entities that utilize our services. Even though

the name has changed our mission is still to provide

tools to assist military members with resources and

referrals. Operation Gratitude assisted our wing in

giving over 60 Battle Buddy Bears to children of de-

ployed family member and over 50 boxes of goodies

that were sent to deployed service members overseas.

Operation Homefront gave out over $5,000 of school

supplies to our Airman’s children as well and the Beef

Battalion served steak and potatoes to over 500 Air-

man at the wing.

This year we continued to provide services to

include: 29 Coordination and Outreach events serving

over 2,300 individuals with over 65 hours spent; 182

Pre/Post deployment workshop briefs, 109 Financial

Touchpoints Trainings; 60 TAP Initial counseling

Sessions & Pre-Separation briengs; 57 Informal

Contacts and Services; 78 Leadership Consultations;

20 Personal & Work Life workshops; 1,212 Individual

tracked visits; 2 in-person Retire Ready workshops

were held with over 50 in attendance and nally 3

Newcomers briengs completed with 56 in atten-

dance. The Resiliency Team presented 10 RSD virtual

Specialized Topic groups for the wing.

Our Personal Financial Counselor which meets

with Airmen and their families, completed over 651

client contacts, and had 116 Briengs/Presentations

with a total of 2165 participants making contact this

past year. The Yellow Ribbon program which is for

rst-time deployers and those who have not deployed

since 2008, this program helps transitions the service

members to deployment and back from deployment to

their families and community. This past year they held

a pre and post-event with several other Air National

Guard units in St. Louis, Missouri, and the 139th had

a total of 118 attendees.

Our Key Spouse Volunteers supported our de-

ployed members and their families by making over

135 hours of contact calls to each family member and

supplying resource and assistance to deployed fami-

lies. They provided over 465 hours of volunteer time

for our wing. If you or someone you know is interest-

ed in volunteering or becoming a Key Spouse, please

contact the Resiliency Center at (816) 236-3939.

The Air Force Chaplain Corps’ mission and vision

is to inspire the readiness of Airmen and their families

by “Caring for Airmen more than anyone thinks pos-

sible.” The 139th Chaplain ofce has strived to meet

this by providing creative/consistent unit engagement,

offering vibrant worship opportunities, providing qual-

ity strong bonds events and helping build strong and

resilient character in our Airmen.

Our current staff consists of 3 Protestant Chap-

lains and 3 Religious Affairs Airmen. Lt. Col. Thomas

Ludwig (Retired) continues to provide Mass for our

Catholic community; however, we are looking for a

Catholic Priest who could join our Unit on a Tradition-

al status.

Our Chaplain Corp staff strives to provide the best

spiritual support to our Military members and, seeks at

all times, to be a visible reminder of the Holy wherev-

er we are called to minister. During the last scal year,

Staff Sgt. Vivian Wharton returned from a 6-month

PCS to Eielson, AFB and then deployed to Al Udeid,

AFB to work at the Base Chapel. Chaplain Clary went

on a 3-month TDY to Langley, AFB, where he helped

the Air Combatant Command, Command Chaplain’s

ofce with their Religious Accommodation requests.

We attempted 3 Strong Bonds events in this scal

year, but due to Covid restrictions we were only able

to complete 1 event. The Laugh Your Way to a Better

Marriage event was held in Kansas City at the Sher-

aton Suites hotel on the Country Club Plaza. We had

18 couples in attendance. This included members of

the 139th AW and the 155th ARW (Lincoln, NE).

Several of our enlisted members completed up-

grade training in an effort to better serve our ofce and

the Airmen of the 139th.

Chaplain

Unit Engagement

• 699.75 hours of visitation

• 6,582 members visited

Leadership Engagement/Advisement

• 172 hours provided

Religious Services

• 69 services provided

• 720 members attended

Invocations - 18

Counseling

• 159 sessions;138.25 hours to 133 members

Other Accomplishments

The 139th Chaplain's Oce hosted a Brazilian Jiu

Jitsu community building event.

In early 2022, and after several impactful years as

our wing's IG, Lt. Col. Lembke transitioned into the

next chapter of his career. He was selected to become

the next executive ofcer for our Wing Commander,

leaving the ofce with Maj. Rob Payeur (Director

of Inspections), Maj. Rhonda Brown (Complaints &

Resolutions), and Senior Master Sgt.. Chris Blake (IG

Superintendent). At the time of transition, the two Ma-

jors had less than 6 months IG experience combined.

As a result the ofce relied heavily on the years of

experience held by Blake. Thanks to Blake's technical

expertise, strong training skillset, and most important-

ly his patience, the IG team was able to keep running

on all cylinders. In addition to successfully coordinat-

ing and executing all required annual exercises and

inspections the ofce led the successful planning and

execution of our wing's Large Scale Readiness Exer-

cise.

The 139 AW Inspector General ofce is committed

to maintaining a culture of consistent, continual com-

pliance. Our inspection battle rhythm covers mission

assurance exercises, vertical, and By-Law inspections

to ensure compliance and learn ways to improve. We

will continue to keep the Wing ready to answer the

call of our state and our nation. And nally we will be

the on the leading edge for the MAF community.

Inspector General

Airmen assigned to the 139th Communications

Flight conduct post-attack reconnaissance at

Rosecrans on June 4, 2022. The wing was con-

ducting a large-scale readiness exercise to test

Airmen’s ability to perform in a degraded and

contested environment.

Maj. Rob Payeur

Director of Inspections

Maj. Rhonda Brown

Complaints & Resolutions

Senior Master Sgt. Chris Blake

IG Superintendent

2022 was a year focused on education and training

in the Safety Ofce. The base Occupational Safety

Manager (OSM), Senior Master Sgt. Aaron Cluck,

deployed as part of the RCP in late 2021. Tech. Sgt.

Ray Wheeler lled in the OSM role in his absence.

Wheeler had spent most of 2021 in the safety ofce

on orders completing much of his upgrade training

in preparation for his tenure in charge of OSM duties

from January-September of 2022. He did an excellent

job lling Cluck’s shoes during his time here. The

wing also sent multiple members through safety train-

ing throughout the year. Master Sgt. Steven Miller,

the wing Weapons Safety Manager (WSM), complet-

ed Explosive Safety Siting course early in the year.

Wheeler attended the OSM 7-level course, Mishap

Investigation Non-Aircrew (MINA) course, and the

Air Force Risk Management course. The 139th Opera-

tions Group sent two members through the Air Re-

serve Component Chief of Safety (ARCCOS) course

and one to the Aircraft Mishap Investigation Course

(AMIC).

The wing had a very successful year in the realm

of safety. In ight safety, there were no mishaps above

a class E in the year. In addition, close collaboration

with the wing USDA biologist, Abby Voglewede,

ensured that for the rst time the wing had no un-

identied wildlife strikes despite an a total increase in

strikes compared to previous years. In occupational

safety, the wing experienced one of the lowest mishap

rates in the last ve years. Additionally, the total num-

ber of lost work days due to mishaps was the lowest

the wing has experienced in ve years. As has been

the trend, the wing continues to excel in Weapons

Safety and experienced zero weapons safety incidents

just as it has for the last ve years.

Safety

The Wing Safety Oce conducted safety inspections at the AATTC sites in Fort Huachuca, Arizona.

This included observing munition systems specialists load and launch a surface-to-air rocket simula-

tor known as a “Smokey Sam” during the Advanced Tactics Aircrew Course.

Public Affairs

Emerging from COVID-19 pandemic, 2022

brought many bright spots and changes for the public

affairs ofce. While we started the year still lives-

treaming wing events to enable virtual attendance, the

rapid transition into an endemic state of operations

allowed for more opportunities to highlight the great

work from across the 139th Airlift Wing while sup-

porting national and international missions.

From January to July, Tech. Sgt Patrick Evenson

served on a six-month overseas deployment in support

of Operations Spartan Shield and Inherent Resolve.

While on this mission, he was initially stationed in

Kuwait and moved Saudi Arabia where he served

as the senior PA NCO. Upon his return to the states,

Evenson accepted a position in the AATTC as their

public affairs specialist.

In January, Staff Sgt. Andy Rivera and Senior Air-

man Janae Masoner traveled with the 241st Air Trafc

Control Squadron to Hawaii as they performed annual

AFSC training, to include developing multi-capable

Airman capabilities.

Capt. Adam Miller deployed in support of Oper-

ation Allies Welcome in early 2022, providing public

affairs support to the mission as Afghan nationals

were relocated into the U.S. In September of this year,

Miller accepted a new position in the 139th Logistics

Readiness Squadron.

In support of the AATTC’s training, Staff Sgt.

Audrey Chappell travelled with their training class in

April to Ft. Huachuca as U.S. and coalition partners

learned various C-130 combat maneuvers.

In June, Senior Master Sgt. Crane ew to Germany

with Task Force Iron Herk II, which provided critical

air mobility in Europe. In addition to providing full-

time PA support for the wing, Crane facilitated the

ofce’s relocation from building 4 back into 51.

In coordination with the 131st Bomb Wing head-

quarters elements, Crane and Capt. Sean Navarro rep-

resented the 139th PA at a joint off-site training event

in San Diego, CA. This allowed ofce functions to

share best practices with our sister wing to learn from

each other and improve efciencies across organiza-

tions.

The work of our PA professionals continues to be

picked up by state and national social/traditional me-

dia platforms, including through NGB, ANG, AMC,

MO NG, and US Transportation Command. These

products include videos, photos, and articles about the

events listed above, as well as content about retired

Chief Master Sgt. Hank Hendrix, a World War II vet-

eran and former member of the 180th Bombardment

Squadron, turning 100 years old; and Kimberly Rauch,

a civilian reghter with the 139th Fire Department

who rushed into a burning house while off duty in St.

Joseph to rescue the inhabitants while waiting for the

local emergency services to arrive.

U.S. Air Force Gen. Mike Minihan, commander of

Air Mobility Command, takes a sele with Airman

1st Class Janae Masoner, aboard a C-17 Globe-

master III, at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri, Aug. 18,

2022. Masoner provided PA support as the AATTC

showchased its curriculum to Minihan.

PA escorted local media to interview U.S. Air

Force Capt. Aimee “Rebel” Fiedler, who is a pilot

for the F-16 Viper Demonstration Team.

The Advanced Airlift Tactics

Training Center had an incredibly

productive 2022 calendar year.

The Training Division executed

six different advanced tacti-

cal courses, training hundreds

of students from AMC, ANG,

AFRC, USMC and the U.S. Space Force. A highlight

of training also included the historic training participa-

tion of France and the continued training of allies such

as Japan and the Republic of South Korea. The De-

velopment Division and AMC’s Det 5 where incred-

ibly busy supporting the AMC Tactics Improvement

Proposal (TIP) process, consulting at AMC’s Weapons

and Tactics Conference (WEPTAC) and the ARC

WEPTAC, as well as a very robust schedule training

MAF Forces in datalink at AATTC and many Mobile

Training Team (MTT) TDY’s. The C-130H Weap-

ons Instructor Course graduated a total of 7 Weapons

Undergraduates (WUGs) adding signicant combat

capability to the Air Reserve Component.

More highlighted successes of the AATTC in-

cluded numerous strategic level engagements with all

MAF components (AMC, ANG, AFRC) to include

two different engagements with AMC/CC, General

Michael Minihan. General Minihan and many DV’s

from AMC came to the AATTC in March. The AAT-

TC staff were able to give him an AATTC mission

brief and facility tour. His staff was able to observe the

campus, engage with students from CATS/MECOC,

view tactical development projects like Datalink and

Space Jam to Go and engage with the WIC students

and Cadre. A byproduct of that engagement sparked

General Minihan’s interest for further engagement.

In May, the AATTC was able to execute an Ad-

vanced Tactics Aircrew Course at Scott AFB. During

this event, we performed an Engine Running Onload

for General Minihan and staff during a demanding

Slingshot defensive sortie. Furthermore, ATAC stu-

dents and staff where able to demonstrate Mobility

Electronic Training Environment (METE), Agile

Combat Employment (ACE) concepts, and Datalink.

The conclusion of these engagements included, Gen-

eral Minihan inviting the AATTC to assist and consult

for his upcoming Mobility Guardian Exercise in 2023.

General Minihan also noted, “I wish I could take

AATTC in a box” to all of his Mobility Wings across

the MAF.

In April, the AATTC hosted an Additional Duty

First Sergeant Symposium. The AATTC continues to

Advanced Airlift Tactics Training Center

Col. Barrett Golden

AATTC Commandant

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Levon Compton, right, adju-

tant general of the Missouri National Guard, and

U.S. Air Force Col. Barrett Golden, left, comman-

dant of the Advanced Airlift Tactics Training Cen-

ter pose for a photo with a member of the French

Air Force, during a ag ceremony at Rosecrans

Air National Guard Base, in St. Joseph, Missouri,

September 21, 2022. The ceremony honored the

rst aircrew from France to attend the AATTC.

advocate for the need of a First Sergeant at the AAT-

TC and hosting this symposium furthered continued

emphasis that the AATTC needs a full-time First Ser-

geant on staff. The Symposium was deemed a success

and was participated by many First Sergeants from the

MAF and surrounding organizations.

In November, the 22nd Air Force Command-

er, Maj. General Brett Larson also came to visit the

AATTC. Maj. Gen. Larson and staff received a tour

similar as General Minhan and participated in a CATS/

MECOC out-brief. This was an historic out-brief high-

lighting our newest INDOPACOM scenario and some

very complex MAF challenges. These challenges

will be faced if we must operate in that AOR during a

prospective conict. During the visit Maj. Gen. Larson

noted his continued need and support of the C-130H

WIC as well as the advanced tactics and procedures

that the AATTC teaches.

In conclusion, the AATTC had begun a signicant

strategic shift in the year of 2022. With the release

of the National Security Strategy and National De-

fense Strategy 2022, the AATTC is making guidance

in those strategic documents to maintain tactical

relevance. Our training division is shifting all of our

courses emphasizing on components of ACE, Multi

Capable Airmen (MCA), INDOPACOM Scenarios,

and potential Peer-to-Peer conict with China. The

Development Division and AMC Det 5 are working

hard on technologies to aid in training MAF Aircrew

to successfully operate in the rst island chain of

INDOPACOM. The C-130H WIC is also posturing its

syllabus to all things ACE. The Mission of the AAT-

TC is to “Increase the warghting effectiveness and

survivability of Mobility Forces.” In 2022, the AATTC

epitomized that mission.

A French Air Force A400M Atlas aircraft takes-o at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, while attending the Ad-

vanced Tactics Aircrew Course at the Advanced Airlift Tactics Training Center, Sept. 27, 2022.

Aircrew from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force at-

tend the Advanced Tactics Aircrew Course in Fort

Huachuca, Arizona, Nov. 10, 2022.

AATTC - Training Division

This scal year, the AATTC Training Division

executed 33 separate courses as directed by AMCI

11-207, providing exceptional, “one of a kind,” train-

ing for over 511 U.S. and allied students, to include

the countries of Belgium, Netherlands, South Korea,

Denmark, France, New Zealand, and Japan.

Advanced Tactics Aircrew Course (ATAC):

There were 10 AATTC ying courses this scal year

featuring 2.5 days of academics and 9 ying sorties.

We trained a total of 183 MAF crewmembers, broken

down as follows: AMC – 45, ACC – 0, ANG – 58,

AFRC – 20, USMC – 17, PACAF – 6, and Allied – 37.

POC: Maj. Kyle Kellett | DSN: 356-3508

Advanced Airlift Mobility Intelligence Course

(AAMIC): This three-week course, held in conjunc-

tion with the ATAC and CATS-MECOC, affords intel-

ligence and aircrew personnel the opportunity to brief,

mission plan, and y together, fostering improved

interoperability and increased combat capability. We

had a total of 6 AAMIC classes this scal year with 44

AAMIC students broken down as follows: AMC – 14,

ANG – 22, AFRC – 2, ACC – 0, USMC – 1, USAFE –

4, AETC – 0, and PACAF – 1. POC: Capt. Matt Cotter

| DSN 356-3546

International Mobility Intelligence Course

(IMIC): This two-week course, held in conjunction

with the ATAC, affords intelligence and aircrew per-

sonnel the opportunity to brief, mission plan, and y

together, fostering improved Allied interoperability

and increased combat capability. This course is based

on the original AAMIC. There was a total of 1 IMIC

class held this scal year, with 6 students trained.

POC: Capt. Matt Cotter | DSN 356-3546

Mobility Commanders Tactics Course (MCTC):

The AATTC instructors provided a two-day tactics

refresher for squadron and group commanders, squad-

ron operations ofcers, and intelligence commanders.

MCTC better prepares these ofcers for their leader-

ship duties and responsibilityes while deployed to an

area of operations. There were 4 MCTC classes held

this scal year. A total of 32 leaders were trained bro-

ken down as follows: AMC – 7, AFRC – 9, AETC – 1,

USAFE – 2, and ANG – 13. POC: Lt. Col. Mike Gard

| DSN 356-3732

Mobility Datalink Manager’s Course (MDMC):

As unites across the MAF continue to be outtted

with Real Time Information in the Cockpit (RTIC),

we have seen an exponential increase in requests for

training. This course focus on developing unit level

subject matter experts to establish and maintain wing

datalink infrastructures and training programs. All

MAF datalink systems are taught with emphasis on

the Situational Awareness Datalink (SADL) that is

being installed on the ARC C-130H eet, as well as

the regular Air Force C-130J and C-17 eets. MDMC

was offered 6 times this scal year with 32 attendees

broken down as follows: ANG – 9, AMC – 19, AFRC

– 1, USAFE/PACAF – 0, other – 3. POC: Capt. Justin

Bigham | DSN 356-3455

Combat Aircrew Tactics Studies/Mobility

Electronic Combat Ofcer Course (CATS/ME-

COC): This two-week academic course is an AMCI

11-207 requisite for Tactics Chiefs. There were 6

CATS/MECOC class held this year with a total of

179 CATS-MECOC students trained broken down as

follows: AMC – 89, ACC – 6, ANG – 40, AFRC – 23,

PACAF – 10, USAFE – 8, AETC – 3, and USMC – 0.

POC: Lt. Col. Kevin Ehresman | DSN 356-3735

Members of the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s

No. 40 Squadron, conduct a sortie over St. Jo-

seph, Missouri, while attending the Advanced

Tactics Aircrew Course at the Advanced Airlift

Tactics Training Center, Sept. 21, 2022.

AATTC - Development Division

AATTC’s Development Division is focused

on supporting AMC, AFRC, and ANG efforts in

developing, testing, and training relevant tactics based

on currently installed equipment, operator needs, and

adversary TTPs.

Tactics Development: AATTC Development

Team supported exploration of Tactical Targeting

Network Technology (TTNT) with the U.S. Navy

early in 2022. Lt. Col. Dawn Teufel supported Rally

in the Swamp for Datalink training and employment.

Lt. Col Haugsven attended MAF WEPTAC as a

SME and to provide guidance to AMC staff for all

represented MDS. Additional support was given to

Master Sgt. Scott Stueven in running the AMC Tactics

Review Board (TRB) and adjudication of more than

56 Tactics Improvement Proposals (TIPs) covering

new and emerging tactics for all AMC airframes.

Lt. Col. Teufel and Senior Master Sgt. Ryan Blake

supported ARC WEPTAC helping the ARC C-130H/J

and Tanker force prioritize NGREA funding for

acquisition of COTS/GOTS equipment. Senior Master

Sgt. Blake has been AATTCs primary POC for the

AMP modication as well as maintaining his role

as lead in developing SFO procedures and ABFDS

methods. Multiple Development Team members have

worked to advance Space Jam to Go, an onboard

GPS jammer to help simulate GPS jamming in any

environment. Space Jam has been requested by

AATTC for development on other platforms and by

AMC for C-17. Additionally, all of Development

Division gave maximum support to every signicant

MAF conference this year.

Electronic Warfare Systems: All of Development

Division provided EW expertise to CATS-MECOC

to ensure the course continues to be the preeminent

source of knowledge for MAF tacticians around the

globe. Lt. Col. Haugsven, as lead for the C-130H

Mission Data File (MDF) for the ARL-69A, assisted

AATC in testing Advanced Integrated Electronic

Combat System (AIECS).

Datalink: The Datalink team continued to be

on the cutting edge of Datalink development for the

MAF. The Mobility Datalink Managers Course has

increased student numbers to meet the need for the

command. Capt. Bigham and Warner have supported

AMC and ARC in all aspects of Tactical Datalink

Training encompassing Dynamic Retasking Capability

and Real Time Information in Cockpit as well as being

heavily involved in shaping the direction of future

Datalinks. Mobility Electronic Training Environment

(METE) has advanced due to collaboration between

both Training and Development Divisions. METE

is integrated within ATAC and was successfully

demonstrated and well received by AMC/CC,

USTRANSCOM/CC and 618th/CC.

Tactics Analysis: TA championed multiple

GUNSLINGER SMOKE intelligence products

supporting Tactics Development initiatives and test

efforts for both the active duty and ARC, providing

expert classied analysis on a variety of topics. Lt.

Lauren Sides authored in depth analysis to leverage

mobility air forces support for lethal operations and

enhanced electronic protection understanding in the

contested EM spectrum. This support is critical in the

advancement of items on both the AMC Test Priority

List (TPL) and the ARC Modernization Book that

allocates funding to future integration of capabilities

for the MAF.

Aircrew members with the Royal Danish Air

Force’s 721 Squadron, conduct pre-ight plan-

ning prior to a sortie as part of the Advanced

Tactics Aircrew Course in Fort Huachuca, Arizona,

Sept. 28, 2022.

Weapons Instructor Course

The U.S. Air Force Weapons School trains tactical

experts and leaders to control and exploit air, space

and cyber on behalf of the joint force. Every six

months, the Weapons School graduates approximately

150 Weapons Ofcers and enlisted tacticians who

are system experts, Weapons Instructors, Advanced

Instructors, and leaders of Airmen.

Weapons Ofcers and Advanced Instructors

serve as advisors to military leaders at all levels, both

those in uniform or in civilian government positions.

Weapons School Graduates are the instructors of the

Air Force's instructors and the service's institutional

reservoir of tactical and operational knowledge.

Taking the mantra, "humble, approachable and

credible" as their creed, they form a band of trusted

advisors and problem-solvers that lead the Department

of the Air Force and enables it to integrate its combat

power seamlessly alongside those of other military

services.

The C-130H Weapons Instructor Course (WIC)

graduated 7 Weapons Ofcers in 2022: 4 in class

22A and 3 in 22B. This is the most graduates the

C-130H WIC has graduated in a year since 2016.

These Weapons Undergraduate Students (WUGS),

led by their Weapons Ofcer (WO) cadre out of the

AATTC at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, over a

period of ve and a half months per class, undertook

334 hours of in class academics, 17 written tests, 23

ights, 3 formal briengs and 1 master’s level paper.

The ights started with single ship threat reactions in

the Kansas plains culminating in the Pacic Ocean

with a 100 plus aircraft package integrating ghter,

bomber, tanker, airlift, space, cyber, and Intelligence,

Surveillance, and Reconnaissance capabilities to

execute defense of Taiwan and South China Sea

scenarios against an array of air, naval, and ground

threats. During the middle of the syllabus, the students

ew integrated missions in Colorado with C-130Js

training in a Russian advance into the Baltic states

scenario. Then in southern California we integrated

with SEAL Team 5, F-16s, U-2s, UV-22s, and A-10s

in other Pacic/China scenarios. Class 22B graduated

4 pilots with Maj. Mike “Smash” Hall, from the

Colorado Springs Reserves, graduating as the overall

C-130H/J Distinguished Graduate. Maj. Robby

“Stone” Walling IV, from AATTC, received the best

paper and the C-130 WIC academic award. Class 22B

graduated 2 pilots and one navigator with Maj. Charlie

“Shadow” Moore, from the Minnesota Air National

Guard, receiving the Top Flyer award. Class 22B and

the WO cadre overcame adversity when, halfway

through the course, 100% of the MOANG C-130Hs

were grounded along with 69 percent of the C-130H

eet around the Air Force due to propeller and engine

issues. Through tenacious planning and coordination,

we were able to secure aircraft and qualify cadre and

WUGS on the new engines and systems to assure all

students met and acceded syllabus requirements by

graduation. These 7 new Weapons Ofcers are now

prepared to lead their squadrons in future conicts

against peer adversaries requiring innovative problem

solvers that are experts in advanced tactics and

integrated operations.

Rosecrans Air National Guard Base

705 Memorial Dr.

St. Joseph, MO 64503

816-236-3300

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