WEBVTT 00:00.708 --> 00:03.291 (upbeat music) 00:12.084 --> 00:14.622 - Hello and welcome to this month's Flying Razorback Report, 00:14.622 --> 00:16.577 I'm Senior Airman Matthew Matlock. 00:16.577 --> 00:19.457 On this edition we talk to Western Arkansas Military 00:19.457 --> 00:22.031 Community Council, team work, and more, 00:22.031 --> 00:24.567 but first we would like to thank Colonel Misty Zelk 00:24.567 --> 00:26.920 for her dedicated service to the wing. 00:26.920 --> 00:29.922 Zelk commissioned in the Army National Guard in 1995 00:29.922 --> 00:33.152 and would serve vital roles such as Battalion Surgeon 00:33.152 --> 00:36.125 for more than 800 soldiers while deployed to Baghdad 00:36.125 --> 00:38.601 during Operation Iraqi Freedom. 00:38.601 --> 00:42.287 In 2013 she transferred to the Air Guard and took role 00:42.287 --> 00:44.652 and 188th Med Group Commander. 00:44.652 --> 00:46.981 She will be be succeeded by Colonel Bret Fehrle, 00:46.981 --> 00:50.233 an Oklahoma City native, who started his military career 00:50.233 --> 00:52.566 in the Marine Corps in 1985. 00:52.717 --> 00:55.574 He also served in the Navy Reserves until commissioning 00:55.574 --> 00:57.915 in the Air Guard 10 years later. 00:57.915 --> 01:00.415 He's served many positions on various deployments, 01:00.415 --> 01:03.656 domestic operations, and in various medical groups. 01:03.656 --> 01:06.310 Colonel Fehrle, we would like to welcome you to the 188th 01:06.310 --> 01:08.063 and we look forward to what you have to offer 01:08.063 --> 01:10.988 to the medical group and to the wing. 01:10.988 --> 01:15.155 And now WOANCC stands for more than just an acronym, 01:15.174 --> 01:17.424 A1C Joni Jennings has more. 01:18.131 --> 01:20.147 - [Joni Jennings] The Western Arkansas Military Community 01:20.147 --> 01:24.265 Council or WAMCC recently held its inaugural relaunch 01:24.265 --> 01:27.245 during a luncheon at the dining facility. 01:27.245 --> 01:30.234 The council consists of a network of business leaders, 01:30.234 --> 01:33.465 community activists, government officials, and veterans 01:33.465 --> 01:35.944 who support important base initiatives, mission sets, 01:35.944 --> 01:39.258 and military members and their families. 01:39.258 --> 01:42.329 During the luncheon council members had a unique opportunity 01:42.329 --> 01:45.960 to meet with base leadership and learn about the vital roles 01:45.960 --> 01:49.306 the 188th plays in operations around the world 01:49.306 --> 01:52.306 as well as its impact on the local community. 01:52.306 --> 01:54.435 ^- We want to make sure that all of our communities 01:54.435 --> 01:57.015 ^are fully aware of the importance the military plays 01:57.015 --> 01:58.213 ^within our communities, 01:58.213 --> 02:00.514 ^not only from a community identity standpoint, 02:00.514 --> 02:03.417 ^but also the economic impact that the military provides. 02:03.417 --> 02:07.390 - Barr says the WAMCC successfully defended base closure 02:07.390 --> 02:09.950 twice during the BRAC Commission hearings in the past 02:09.950 --> 02:13.235 but would like to see the council take proactive approaches 02:13.235 --> 02:15.953 to help improve the base's capabilities. 02:15.953 --> 02:18.826 For more information on the committee visit their website 02:18.826 --> 02:19.909 at WAMCC.org. 02:21.539 --> 02:24.734 From the 188th Wing, I'm A1C Joni Jennings. 02:24.734 --> 02:27.585 - And now, a message from Chaplain Tom Smith. 02:27.585 --> 02:30.793 - 2018, what's gonna happen in the new year? 02:30.793 --> 02:32.833 No one knows, a lot of people speculate 02:32.833 --> 02:35.160 and we can come to our own conclusions, 02:35.160 --> 02:37.359 but it leaves a lot of uncertainties. 02:37.359 --> 02:39.278 But what I would say to you for a New Years resolution 02:39.278 --> 02:40.445 is to do this. 02:40.639 --> 02:44.050 In Proverbs 3:5-6, it says trust in the lord with all your 02:44.050 --> 02:47.301 heart and lean not unto your own understanding. 02:47.301 --> 02:49.406 In all your ways acknowledge him 02:49.406 --> 02:51.652 and he will direct your path. 02:51.652 --> 02:55.239 So during 2018 if you will simply follow him, 02:55.239 --> 02:58.800 put him first, trust him to lead you and to guide you 02:58.800 --> 03:02.442 and to sustain you then it doesn't matter what happens 03:02.442 --> 03:03.275 around you. 03:03.275 --> 03:05.746 So that's my prayer for you for this new year. 03:05.746 --> 03:09.663 Trust the Lord, follow Him, obey Him, love Him. 03:09.953 --> 03:11.120 God bless you. 03:11.315 --> 03:14.958 - Recently the 188th hosted the Technician Christmas Lunch. 03:14.958 --> 03:17.563 The lunch is part of a fellowship program that promotes 03:17.563 --> 03:20.446 relationships between past and current members. 03:20.446 --> 03:23.891 The wing provided over 350 meals with help of 35 03:23.891 --> 03:25.996 volunteers from around the wing. 03:25.996 --> 03:28.957 And now, the 188th Wing Commander's emphasis on teamwork 03:28.957 --> 03:31.201 extends beyond just the mission. 03:31.201 --> 03:33.324 A1C Joni Jennings tells us 03:33.324 --> 03:35.392 how he's getting the families involved. 03:35.392 --> 03:37.244 - [Joni Jennings] The Wing Commander has set his focus 03:37.244 --> 03:40.827 on the 188th mission, Airmen, and teamwork. 03:41.457 --> 03:43.518 During December drill, businesses and vendors 03:43.518 --> 03:46.101 from around the community were invited to showcase 03:46.101 --> 03:49.587 their services to not only Airmen of the 188th 03:49.587 --> 03:51.736 but to their families as well. 03:51.736 --> 03:55.363 - So this is where you come in is the Airmen aspect of this 03:55.363 --> 03:59.057 as well as the teamwork aspect of this with family members 03:59.057 --> 04:00.729 will be coming out today as well as the Airmen 04:00.729 --> 04:03.343 that are on the base to see what you have to offer 04:03.343 --> 04:05.422 and the different services that you may have to offer. 04:05.422 --> 04:07.124 This is something that we're trying to bring to them 04:07.124 --> 04:09.841 as part of those last two pillars. 04:09.841 --> 04:11.449 - [Joni Jennings] A Christmas lunch was also provided 04:11.449 --> 04:14.871 by the 188th Services Flight as a part of the Commander's 04:14.871 --> 04:16.621 goal to foster opportunities 04:16.621 --> 04:19.580 that bring members and their families closer together 04:19.580 --> 04:22.580 as work, play, and commune together. 04:22.581 --> 04:26.164 From the 188th Wing, I'm A1C Joni Jennings. 04:26.794 --> 04:29.852 - And that brings us to this month's spotlight. 04:29.852 --> 04:31.361 - My name is Michelle Pike. 04:31.361 --> 04:33.991 I am the Airman and Family Readiness Program Manager 04:33.991 --> 04:35.491 here at the 188th. 04:35.953 --> 04:38.286 I have been here since 2012. 04:39.504 --> 04:43.263 (speaking in foreign language) 04:43.263 --> 04:46.930 My dad was in the Army and I'm and Army Brat 04:47.233 --> 04:50.306 so we lived all over but my mom is German 04:50.306 --> 04:53.769 and I spent most of my formative years in Germany. 04:53.769 --> 04:57.102 I have been in Arkansas for 20 years now 04:58.853 --> 05:00.560 which is hard to believe. 05:00.560 --> 05:03.475 I have a daughter, here name is Stephanie. 05:03.475 --> 05:07.528 She is in her 30's so a lot of the Airmen will say 05:07.528 --> 05:10.445 Miss Pike, you remind me of my mom. 05:11.745 --> 05:14.854 So I have cousins who live in Germany and when they 05:14.854 --> 05:18.401 come to visit I love to show them around Arkansas. 05:18.401 --> 05:21.984 I am a very proud member of the 188th Wing. 05:23.049 --> 05:25.549 So, it is an honor to be here. 05:26.270 --> 05:28.148 ^- Hey there everyone, I'm Airman Marcus Williams 05:28.148 --> 05:30.359 ^with your look around the Air Force. 05:30.359 --> 05:33.663 ^Air Force Chief of Staff General David Goldfein announced 05:33.663 --> 05:36.200 ^that Airmen will now deploy in teams of three. 05:36.200 --> 05:38.651 ^This concept will be made up of Airmen from the same duty 05:38.651 --> 05:42.526 ^location deploying to the same place during the same cycle. 05:42.526 --> 05:45.799 ^General Goldfein says team deployments are part of his focus 05:45.799 --> 05:49.220 ^on reinforcing and strengthening joint war fighters. 05:49.220 --> 05:51.218 To follow General Goldfein on Twitter, 05:51.218 --> 05:53.135 search @GenDavGoldfein. 05:53.175 --> 05:55.092 That's @GenDavGoldfein. 05:56.777 --> 05:59.472 ^Airmen should review and update their Virtual Record 05:59.472 --> 06:02.849 ^of Emergency Data or VRED and their Service Members 06:02.849 --> 06:05.831 ^Online Election System information annually. 06:05.831 --> 06:08.736 ^Recent data shows that more than 35% of Airmen 06:08.736 --> 06:11.231 ^haven't reviewed or updated their VRED info 06:11.231 --> 06:12.849 ^within the last year. 06:12.849 --> 06:16.674 Find more information by searching VRED and SOES 06:16.674 --> 06:18.355 on the myPers website. 06:18.355 --> 06:21.570 ^Joint Terminal Attack Controllers or JTACs 06:21.570 --> 06:23.640 ^from the United Kingdom's Royal Air Force 06:23.640 --> 06:26.475 ^train with air crews from Ellsworth and F E Warren 06:26.475 --> 06:29.001 ^Air Force Base during a joint training exercise 06:29.001 --> 06:31.697 in western South Dakota last week. 06:31.697 --> 06:34.309 The JTACs provided tactical information on the targets 06:34.309 --> 06:38.339 in the field for B-1B Lancer and UH-1N Huey helicopter 06:38.339 --> 06:39.172 crews. 06:39.407 --> 06:42.316 ^The real world scenarios gave participants the opportunity 06:42.316 --> 06:44.192 ^to integrate different air frames 06:44.192 --> 06:46.182 ^and improve their capabilities. 06:46.182 --> 06:49.715 ^The MQ-9 Reaper has been selected as the feature aircraft 06:49.715 --> 06:52.382 ^for the 2018 Air Force Marathon. 06:52.499 --> 06:55.025 ^The RPA will be featured on the event's race shirts, 06:55.025 --> 06:57.314 ^medals, and other marketing materials. 06:57.314 --> 07:01.236 ^To learn more about the race visit usafmarathon.com. 07:01.236 --> 07:04.950 ^And as always, for more Air Force news and stories, 07:04.950 --> 07:06.584 ^head over to af.mil. 07:06.584 --> 07:09.260 ^Also, if you haven't already, subscribe to our 07:09.260 --> 07:13.260 ^YouTube page at Youtube.com/AFTVRadio 07:13.802 --> 07:17.302 and that's your look around the Air Force. 07:22.835 --> 07:25.044 - That's all for this month's Flying Razorback Report. 07:25.044 --> 07:26.728 Head over to the wing's Facebook page, 07:26.728 --> 07:28.048 like, comment, and share. 07:28.048 --> 07:29.686 I'm Senior Airman Matthew Matlock, 07:29.686 --> 07:31.186 see you next time.