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Vol. 16, No. 4
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THE LIBERTY PRESS April 2006
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PeRSPectiVeS
Col. Ronald A. Rutland
512th AW commander
This funded Air Force Reservenewspaper is an authorized publicationfor members of the U.S. military services.Contents of the “Liberty Press” are not
necessarily the ofcial views of the
Government, the Department of Defenseor the Department of the Air Force.The editorial content is edited,prepared and provided by the 512th
Airlift Wing Public Affairs Ofce (Air Force
Reserve Command) Dover Air Force Base,Del. All photographs are U.S. Air Forcephotographs unless otherwise noted
.
512th Airlift Wing Editorial Staff
Senior Airman JennieChamberlin
Wing Commander: Chief, Public Affairs: Editor: Staff Writer:
Col. Ronald A. Rutland1st Lt. Marnee A.C.LosurdoTech. Sgt. VeronicaA. Aceveda
202 Liberty WayDover Air Force Base, Del.19902-5202(302) 677-3485e-mail: liberty.press@dover.af.mil
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Tech. Sgt. Matthew Prott,
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Squadron, checks a pressuretester, used to inspect the C-5’sight instruments that measureaircraft speed and altitude. In2003, his leg was amputatedwhen he was diagnosed with
cancer.
Photo by 1st Lt. Marnee A.C. Losurdo
ur wing has experienced aterrible loss. Two of our ownwing members have passed away because they made the decision that the
hand life had dealt them was too difcult
to bear.Our Airmen maintain high standardsand for many reservists it’s becomingmore challenging to balance theresponsibilities of their families,employers and the Air Force Reserve. As
reservists, we are sacricing more than
ever before to get the job done. We do this because our country needs us.This demand not only creates a stresson the reservists but on their families aswell. For many of us, our families are our foundations. We wouldn’t be here withouttheir support.Sometimes that family is a person’sco-workers. That’s how I think of theReserve; a big family. We all care abouteach other and rely on each other for strength to keep on going.This concept of caring for one another is what’s known as having a “wingman.”It’s Airmen helping Airmen. The wingmanconcept involves supporting each other
during difcult times and helps the Air
Force succeed in its mission. A wingmancan see how the stress in a person’s liferelates to his personalwell-being.Many of us may be asking why wedidn’t see it coming,or why we didn’tdo something aboutit. It’s not alwayseasy to know whatis going on in a co-worker’s life whenwe only see themtwo to three days amonth.We will never beable to replace our folks, and they will be dearly missed. I beseech you to tellyour loved ones and co-workers how youfeel about them, that you care, and thatyou are there if they ever need you. Look out for your partner, buddy and wingman.Keeping an eye on one another is veryimportant to each and every one of us.
If you’re having difculties in your life,
seek help from our chaplains or life skillsspecialists. Don’t feel that you’re facing battles alone. Help is available. Reach outfor it.Mrs. Rutland and I are proud andhumbled to be part of this wing. I’m stilltruly amazed at whatyou are able to doand accomplish,which is what makesyou the best wing inthe command.We will make itthrough this hardtime at the 512thAW just as we havein the past and willin the future. Weare the greatest Air Force in the world, because we recognizethe critical assetthat makes us the best: the men and women who wear theuniform. Always remember to take care of that person who stands beside you.
The wingmanconcept involvessupporting eachother during
difcult times and
helps the Air Forcesucceed in itsmission.”
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Col. Ronald A. Rutland
512th Airlift Wing commander
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over’s annual Chiefs’Induction Ceremonyhonored the base’snewest chief master sergeantsMarch 10 at The Landings Club.The ceremony celebratedthe accomplishments of 16Dover chief master sergeantsand chief selects from both the436th and 512th Airlift Wings.“Tonight is about tradition,and this ceremony is similar to ones being conducted at bases all around the world,”said Chief Master Sgt. LarenceKirby, 436th Medical Groupsuperintendent and master of ceremonies for the night.Each chief entered the roomescorted by family or friendswhile walking under sixcordons in a sword arch heldabove their heads by fellowchief master sergeants.Chief Master Sgt. MarlandJonas, 373rd TrainingSquadron superintendent andDover’s newest chief, parkedthe “Chief’s Jeep,” a toyJeep the newest chief master sergeant in the wing carriesas a part of their initiation, to begin the nights festivities.Shortly afterward, Lt. Col.Thomas Kauth, 436th AircraftMaintenance Squadroncommander, sang the nationalanthem.A Prisoner of War and Missingin Action service followed,acknowledging the heroes whocouldn’t join the ceremony.While dinner was beingserved, a slide show presentationof the inductees was played, andthe cake was cut.“(Senior Master SergeantBiondo), we acknowledge youas the junior chief by virtueof having the highest linenumber,” said Chief Kirby.“We ask that you cut the cake
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Airman 1st ClassJames Bolinger
436th AW Public Affairs
for this evening’s event.”With those words,Sergeant Biondo cut the cake,symbolizing the bond betweennew and present chief master sergeants.After dinner, Chief Master Sgt. Lewis Monroe III, Air Force District of Washingtonand 11th Wing command chief,shared some of his experienceswith the inductees.“To our newest chiefs, thenight may belong to you, butremember your family,” saidChief Monroe. “This night may be yours, but they built it.”Chief Monroe compiled alist of things a new chief mustknow to succeed.“When they tell you you’rea chief, suddenly everybodyis listening to what you haveto say,” said Chief Monroe.“However, more importantly,more people are watching;everybody is watching;watching to see if you are whatyou say you are.”After Chief Monroe steppeddown from the lectern, all thechiefs to be inducted lined upin preparation for the candlelighting ceremony.There is one candle for every tier in the enlisted rank structure; airman basic throughchief master sergeant.“Just as these eight candleswere lit on behalf of theenlisted ranks that representthe journey to chief, eachof you, as new chief master sergeants must light your hearts and minds to inspireyour troops,” said Chief Master Sgt. Donna Lehmann,512th Operations Groupsuperintendent and master of ceremonies.As the senior rankingchief in attendance, Chief Master Sgt. David Burke was
the “keeper of the ame.”He lit the nal candle, which
symbolizes the rank of chief.Finally, Chief Master Sergeants Bruce Blodgett andCaroline Vennell, the 436thand 512th AW command chief master sergeants, gave theChief’s Charge.Then, Chiefs Blodgett andVennell stood on stage with theinductees and all chiefs retiredand active in the audiencestood as the Chief’s Creed wasrecited.After the creed, presentations were made, eachinductee received a plaque presented by Chief Blodgett
and a gurine of a Native
American Chief presented byChief Monroe.After the presentations, Col.Chad Mankse and Col. DavidWuest, 436th and 512th AWvice commanders respectively,gave their compliments tothe new inductees, and Chief Master Sgt. Angela Williamsonconcluded the ceremony withthe rap of a gavel.
Photo by Doug Curran
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Just as these eight candles were liton behalf of the enlisted ranks thatrepresent the journey to chief, eachof you, as new chief master sergeantsmust light your hearts and minds toinspire your troops.”
Chief Master Sgt. Donna Lehmann
512th Operations Group superintendent and master of ceremonies
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Chief Master Sgt. David Burke, 326th Airlift Squadron, lightsthe last candle in the candle lighting ceremony during theChiefs’ Induction Ceremony March 10 at The Landings Club.
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