21 Mar 2014

Swamp Fox History - Operation Iraqi Freedom

Wednesday, March 19 marked the eleventh anniversary of the start of Operation Iraqi Freedom.  On that day, 15 Swamp Fox tails, we were 15 PAA in 2003, and the aviation package were forward deployed to Al Udeid AB, Qatar. Our pilots were the "first in" providing Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD) for the first strikes of the war including

4 Mar 2014

March Commander's Corner

How would you define the difference between good and great customer service? Some of the more common answers are:·Good customer service is treating customers with a friendly, helpful attitude.·Good customer service means having thorough knowledge of your skills, experience with your products and services, and the ability to help customers make

4 Mar 2014

March Chief's Concerns

This will be my last article in the SCANG News. I will focus this article on leadership. I am writing on this subject because all airmen will become a leader during their career within the military. We have schools that we send our airmen to in order to develop leadership skills and enhance the skills they have obtained. In order for an

4 Mar 2014

March Chaplain's Reflection

If you're reading this, then statistically you have long since broken your New Year's Resolutions, if you even tried to make them this year. Most people who make resolutions for the New Year tend to give up about January 16th. While most New Year's Resolutions are positive goals and would usually change someone's life in a healthy direction, most

4 Mar 2014

March Retiree's Corner

We had another cold winter day for our Luncheon, but we had about 55 warm hearted people show. Our first timers were a bit different. We were 'invaded' by three of our outstanding Chiefs from the base; State Command Chief Larry Crowson, future Wing Command Chief Stephen Shepherd and my old 240th buddy, Chief Pete Weidel. It was indeed an honor and

4 Mar 2014

Women's History Month

Women have been an integral part of combat since the beginning of war. We may not have always been on the front lines, but we have always assisted the fight in many ways. As barriers are torn down in the fight for equality, it's important to examine our history to see how far we've come. As a Swamp Fox, I was interested in what this looks like for

4 Mar 2014

March Fitness Tips

Cable Incline Pushdown 1. Lie on incline bench facing away from a high pulley machine that has a straight-flat bar attachment. 2. Grasp the flat bar attachment overhead with palms pronated (overhand or palms down), shoulder width grip and extend arms out in front of you. The bar should be around 2-3 inches away from your upper thighs. 3. Keeping

30 Jan 2014

February Commander's Corner

Combat air power-- Global vigilance and forward presence--A sovereign option for our Combatant Commanders around the world. What an appropriate way to kick off 2014 for our Swamp Foxes, demonstrating our combat capability through external validation of our ability to position the force and establish a forward combat capability. One that is trained

30 Jan 2014

February Retiree's Corner

We had right at 50 folks show up on a cold winter day, but there was a lot of warmth at our Luncheon. We only had one first timer, Ralph Yoho's wife Debbie, good to have her and any other spouse or family that would like to join us in the future. Gen. Calvin Elam did a fantastic job updating us with the McEntire story. He also presented me with a

30 Jan 2014

February Fitness Tips

Stay fuller longer with high fiber foods!The Mayo Clinic recommends women have 21 to 25 grams of fiber a day, while men should aim for 30 to 38 grams a day. Fiber has weight loss superpowers! It helps you feel full and slows sugar absorption in your bloodstream. Naturally occurring fiber is better than added 'functional fiber' because it's paired