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934th Airlift Wing (AFRC) Minneapolis-St. Paul IAP Air Reserve Station, Minn. September 2005 Vol. 27, No. 9

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EDITORIAL STAFF934th Airlift Wing commanderCol. James J. Muscatell Jr.

Chief of Public AffairsLt. Col. Margaret McGlinn

NCOICTech. Sgt. Jeffrey S. Williams

EditorStaff Sgt. Nicholas Olson

Staff writersStaff Sgt. Jennifer A. JohnsonSenior Airman Curtis Holden

PhotographersStaff Sgt. Josh Nason

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Aerial PortSecond Lt. Eric J. Bredemus

received a letter of appreciation forexceptionally motivating speaking at theUniversity of St. Thomas, Detachment410 AFROTC. Lieutenant Bredemusspoke regarding the logistics career fieldand officership, relating what it’s like tobe a second lieutenant.

27th APS is proud of SeniorAirman Matthew Heck and SeniorAirman Matthew Russell for bothbeing named “Top Tunner.”

“Top Tunner Driver” is the topgraduate distinction of the 60K class atthe Transportation Proficiency Center,Dobbins ARB, Ga.

The “Tunner” is a $1.8 million aircargo loader named in honor of Lt. Gen.William H. Tunner.

Two consecutive top graduates ofthe 60K class are from 27th APS. AirmanRussell graduated as Top Tunner Driverof the July class and Airman Heckgraduated Top Tunner Driver of theAugust class.

The squadron welcomes newcomersMaster Sgt. Cleyson Plank, who hasaccepted the active reserve technicianvacancy, Airman 1st Class ValleriePeichel, Airman 1st Class DavidMontanez, Senior Airman MaceoGates, Senior Airman Roy Beutler,Staff Sgt. Michael Rabe and Staff Sgt.Eric Amidon.

The squadron is saying goodbye todeparting members Senior Master Sgt.Charles Nelson and Master Sgt. JonJuliot, both retiring, and Master Sgt.Patricia Sahr who has accepted aposition with the 934th Communica-tions Flight and will be greatly missed.

Congratulations to the newlypromoted Staff Sgt. Kayla Bultinck,Staff Sgt. Mathew Weber, Master Sgt.Brian Barclay and Master Sgt. Timo-thy Thompson.

Aeromedical EvacuationThe squadron welcomes new

members Capt. Mary Dones, flightnurse, Capt. Jennifer Aasland, medicalservices corps, and Capt. Kristina Jones,flight nurse.

Maj. Lynn Rydberg was awardedan Air Force Commendation Medal forher service as the chief nurse at 791thEAES, Ramstein AB, Germany.

The squadron would like to saygoodbye to two recent retirees: SeniorMaster Sgt. Ann Hawkins retires after20 years of service, and Tech. Sgt.Donald Schlinsog retires after 22 yearsof service.

Maj. Anthony Trezza, SeniorAirman Jeanne Zellner, Master Sgt.Anthony Staut, Senior Airman JesseIngersoll, Captain Aasland, SeniorAirman Christina Perrault, SeniorAirman Michael Armesto and MasterSgt. Dale Cody participated in JointReadiness Training at Ft. Polk, La.Airman Zellmer and Senior AirmanAllison Fieseler graduated from a six-week AET flight school to becomeAeromedical Evacuation Technicians.

Logistics934th LRS has received the 2004

Reserve Officers Association Outstand-ing Non-Flying Unit Award.

Chief Master Sgt. Gary Smith hasretired after serving 38 years in the AirForce.

The squadron would like towelcome newcomer Airman 1st ClassLevi Howery.

Senior Airman Kelly Jabasreturned from temporary duty atMountain Home AFB, Idaho.

Senior Airman Diane Daniels,Tech. Sgt. Roxanne Daggins, andSenior Airman Breon Gibson arecurrently deployed to Mountain HomeAFB, Idaho

On the Cover

Lt. Col. Barbara Dock, 934th Anti-Terrorism Office, puts thehandcuffs on Chief Master Sgt. David Provo, 934th SecurityForces Squadron, during the annual “Jail and Bail” fundraiser.Colonel Dock is the former commander of the 934th SFS.

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President Theodore Roosevelt once said “It is not the critic who counts: not the man who

points out how the strong man stumblesor where the doer of deeds could havedone better.The credit belongs to the manwho is actually in the arena, whose face ismarred by dust and sweat and blood, whostrives valiantly, who errs and comes upshort again and again, because there is noeffort without error or shortcoming, butwho knows the great enthusiasms, thegreat devotions, who spends himself for aworthy cause; who, at the best knows, inthe end, the triumph of high achievement,and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least hefails while daring greatly, so that his placeshall never be with those cold and timidsouls who knew neither victory nor defeat.”

President Roosevelt wasn’t specificallytalking about the military profession, buthe might as well have been. By putting onthe uniform, you have chosen to engage inyour nation’s call to service. To paraphrasePresident Roosevelt, you are actually in thearena. You are spending yourselves for aworthy cause. For that willingness to be outfront, you have my and your nation’sdeepest gratitude.

Foss’ poem (see sidebar) is referring toAmerica’s expansion westward to the PacificOcean, but it has a deeper, more timelessmeaning as well. Mankind will always havenew frontiers to explore, whether they begeographic, scientific or concepts we havenot thought of yet. In 2005, the Air ForceReserve is right in the middle of thatexploration. Whether it is Airmen control-ling satellites from bases in Colorado oraircrews flying missions into Antarctica, weare involved in America’s explorations of21st Century frontiers.

How do these two pieces relate andwhat relevance do they have to your work asa Flying Viking? It is all about change. Ittook me quite some time to realize thestatus quo of the Air Force is transforma-tion. Since the first day I put on a uniformback in 1982, the Air Force has always been

Lt. Col. Stan SheleyMaintenance Group Commander

The constancy of changeThe Coming American by Samuel Walter Foss

Bring me men to match my moun-tains, Bring me men to match myplains;Men to chart a starry empire, Mento make celestial claims.Bring me men to match my prairies,Men to match my inland seas;Men to sail beyond my oceans,Reaching for the galaxies.These are men to build a nation,Join the mountains to the sky;Men of faith and inspiration, Bringme men, bring me men, bring memen!Bring me men to match my forests,Bring me men to match my shore;Men to guard the mighty ramparts,Men to stand at freedom’s door.Bring me men to match my moun-tains, Men to match their majesty;Men to climb beyond their summits,Searching for their destiny.These are men to build a nation,Join the mountains to the sky,Men of faith and inspiration, Bringme men, bring me men, bring memen!

changing something to make it moreefficient, more lethal, more whatever.

For the better part of my career Ithought I was special because I was a partof a major overhaul that was going torevolutionize the modern warfare. Little didI know that transformation has alwaysbeen around and will be around long after Iam gone.

Change is inconvenient. It’s mostlypainful. It’s sometimes a bad idea and it’ssure to drive you crazy but, overall, changeis good. I have heard the followingthought several times and I believe it to betrue: Organizations either get better or theyget worse; there is no such thing asremaining static. Change is the mechanismwe use to get better and it also keeps usfrom getting worse. But who makes changehappen? It is the people who are in thegame or the ones sitting on the sidelinesbeing critical of the players? When you arein the game, you are making things happenand you facilitate change. The improvementbrought on by this ever-changing environ-ment is what allows your Air Force to leadthe exploration and tame the new frontiers.For those who missed it, that is the linkbetween the quote and the poem: Changeis brought about by people like you, i.e.people of action, and this change allowsAmerica to evolve by discovering newfrontiers.

Always remember, if you haven’tfailed, you aren’t trying hard enough.Failure is a by-product of living for thosewho are active players in life. Learn fromyour failures and you will grow as a person.

The C-119 Flying Boxcar was thesecond cargo aircraft assigned tothe 934th. It first arrived in 1958.

Two different models of the C-130Hercules have been in service withthe 934th since 1970.

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What started out as an ordinarypatrol for a 934th Security ForcesSquadron reservist ended with thecapture of two civilians at 2:30 a.m. July23.

Staff Sgt. Kevin Klefsaas, a full-timeActive Guard and Reserve member,stopped his patrol car, shined a spotlightand discovered two people laying flat onthe ground. The intruders used a pair ofwire cutters to enter the Minneapolis-St.Paul International Airport Air ReserveStation.

“I did what the Air Force has trainedme to do – be constantly observant –and it helped me detect these people,”Sergeant Klefsaas said. “I was concernedbecause I didn’t know what these peoplewere capable of, what they had done orwhat they could do.”

The sergeant challenged the suspectsand called for backup. Tech. Sgt. BrianWahlstedt helped him handcuff the menand transport them to the Security ForcesControl Center to await the arrival ofdeputies from the Hennepin CountySheriff ’s Department. The incident is stillunder investigation so the suspects’motives are unknown, said Maj.Theodore Ruminsky, 934th SFS com-mander.

A search in the immediate arearevealed wire cutters. About 50 yardsaway, in the civil engineering salvage area,the searchers found a hole in the fence.

As of Aug. 4, Hennepin County hasnot officially charged the suspects, but thecharges could include destruction of

Security forces sergeant apprehends intrudersBy Staff Sgt. Jennifer GregoireAir Force Reserve CommandPublic Affairs

government property, trespassing andrestitution for damages to the fence.

“We were extremely happy with thecapture of the intruders. We swept therest of the base, and the Air NationalGuard’s 133rd Airlift Wing searched theirarea of responsibility to ensure the entirebase was secure,” said Major Ruminsky.

Officer Shawn McMahon, the desksergeant on duty, used a state-of-the-artcamera system installed in May tomonitor the nearby areas as well as therest of the installation.

“We’re certainly excited about thenew technology,” said Major Ruminsky.“In the past, we were limited by the

manpower factor; the patrolman had tobe at the right place at the right time inorder to observe and react to something.

“These surveillance cameras andthermal imagers greatly increase ourability to detect and observe situations,”he added. “It’s a force multiplier. We nowhave coverage throughout much of theinstallation. This technology reallyenhances our situational awareness, and itwill only get better in the future with theaddition of new sensor systems.”

The major expects the base to installa sophisticated ground radar system laterthis year. (AFRC News Service)

Staff Sgt. Kevin Klefsaas checks the identification card of Senior AirmanTom Flermoen. The sergeant nabbed two intruders at Minneapolis-St.Paul International Airport Air Reserve Station, Minn., July 23.

Photo by Master Sgt. Nicolette Shegstad

The hotline provides wing members with a direct link to the wingcommander to relay kudos, concerns or suggestions on wing matters.

To reach the hotline, call (612) 713-4685. Remember to leave yourname and telephone number.

Before calling, be sure to always use your chain of command or callthe responsible agency first so it can have the chance to help you.

Wing Commander’s Hotline

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Did you know?The ability of the C-130 Hercules to

operate on almost any surface, includingsand and ice, has kept the aircraft in servicefor nearly 50 years.

Pictured: A C-130 reverses its engines toslow it down on a dirt runway.

Six members of 934th SecurityForces Squadron participated in the CoonRapids Fire Department Safety Campheld at Cross Creek Park July 26-27. Thecamp is designed for 9 and 10 year-oldCoon Rapids elementary school childrenin an effort to teach them about and howto avoid safety hazards.

SFS members who participated were:Senior Master Sgt. Steven G. Anderson,Staff Sgt. Mike Bier, Staff Sgt. JamielynnShelite, Staff Sgt. Andy Halldin, SeniorAirman Chad Howard, and SeniorAirman Kristofer Geiger.

The 934th AW SFS volunteersjoined with paramedics from AllinaClinics, Coon Rapids Firefighters andCoon Rapids Police Departmentrepresentatives as camp counselors.

“It’s a good program and covers alot of things kids need to know to keepthemselves safe,” said Sergeant Ander-son. “The camp taught them that it’simportant to follow safety procedures,not just because their parents tell themto, but we actually explained why safetyprocedures are important.”

Camp organizers taught the thirdand fourth grade students the subjects ofelectrical safety, railroad safety, weathersafety, water safety, bicycle safety, how toprevent brain injuries, burn prevention,and how to properly use 911, saidSergeant Anderson.

The kids also enjoyed a UH-60Blackhawk helicopter demonstrationprovided by the Minnesota Air NationalGuard D.A.R.E program, he added.

The children were split into six

groups and each led by a firefighter, policeofficer, paramedic and an SFS member,said Sergeant Anderson.

The SFS volunteers’ primarypurpose at the camp was to assist eventorganizers and befriend and encouragethe kids.

“Kids tend to receive more negativethan positive reinforcement when theyare acknowledged by adults,” saidSergeant Shelite. “The camp serves as achance to have a positive influence onkids and help kids learn about safetyhazards. It was rewarding to let the kidsknow that people in positions ofauthority can also be their friends.”

The camp also served as an opportu-

nity for the SFS volunteers to becomemore involved with the community andfor personal growth.

“It gave me a wider horizon of whoI was as a person and gave me experiencedealing with kids of that age because Ireally had not been around that agegroup before,” said Airman Howard.

Even though the camp counselorswore civilian clothes throughout the twodays, they put on their uniforms for theGraduation Ceremony at the end of thelast day.

“The kids were amazed to learn theyhad been working with paramedics,firefighters, police officers and Air Forcepersonnel,” said Sergeant Anderson.

By Senior Airman Curtis HoldenStaff Writer

934th SFS teach safety at youth camp

Staff Sgt. Andrew Halldin briefs his group of Safety Campers on abicycle safety drill where they ride their bikes through a type of“Obstacle Course” and have to navigate around an obstacle in theirpath without plunging into traffic and getting hit from behind.

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Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Steven Anderson

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Senior AirmanJohn Kupka 934th LRS

Meritorious Service MedalMaj. Paul Peterson 96th ASMaj. David Edwards 934th OSFMaster Sgt. Richard Klick 934th AMXSMaster Sgt. Gary Smith 934th LRS

Achievement MedalMaster Sgt. Diane Johnson 96th ASTech. Sgt. Darrel Knox 96th ASAirman 1st Class Aaron Palmer 96th AS

Why is Family Day important to you?

In the SpotlightPhotos by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Olson

“It allows my family tosee what I do. The family isa big part of the military.They help me keep mysanity.”

“It’s a great way to letyour family know howmuch you appreciate themand thank them for theirsupport.”

“It gives us theopportunity to showthem what we do and tomeet the families of othermilitary members.”1st Lt. Pat McDonald,934th MEO

Lt. Col. Maureen Banavige,934th Maintenance SquadronCommander

Staff Sgt. Scott Frazer,934th Security ForcesSquadron

Promotions and Decorations

“It’s important foryour two families- yourcivilian and your military-to get together.”

Senior AirmanKatie Hagemeier,934th ASTS

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Air ForceAchievement Medal

The Air Force AchievementMedal may be awarded tomembers of the Armed Forcesof the United States (and toforeign military personnel)below the grade of colonelwho, while serving in anycapacity with the Air Force,distinguish themselves byoutstanding achievement ormeritorious service but not tothe extent that would warrantthe award of a CommendationMedal.

RetirementsLt. Col. Douglas KveeneSept. 10 at 2 p.m. at the Naval Auditorium. ContactLt. Col. Selina Petaros at ext. 1075.

Lt. Col. Dennis SmithSept. 11 at 7:30 a.m. at the ASTS. Contact Col. JorgeLlambes at ext. 1607.

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Carissa Ott gets some assistance on the “1/6th chair” where sheexperienced what it feels like to move in an environment with only 1/6ththe gravity of Earth during space camp in Huntsville. Ala.

Base youth first at wing to attend Space CampBy Cristina Oxtra934th Services Squadron

Going to camp this summer hasproven to be a memorable experience forone youth at the Minneapolis-St. PaulInternational Airport Air Reserve Station,Minn.

Carissa Ott, 15, is the daughter ofTech. Sgt. Greg Ott, 27th Aerial PortSquadron member, and his wife Becky.She was one of several youths across theAir Force who received a scholarship toattend Space Camp in Huntsville, Ala.

Carissa is the first person ever fromthe 934th AW to be selected for the week-long camp and she is proud of herachievement.

“It was a great opportunity. It wasdefinitely worth it. The information Ilearned was amazing and I met so manyinteresting people,” she said.

The scholarship Carissa received wasoffered by the Air Force Family MemberPrograms. The 934th Services Squadronoversees the program at the 934th AW.Each year, the squadron advertises thescholarship, accepts applications, conductsinterviews with applicants and nominatesthe wing’s best applicant.

Carissa, who is passionate aboutastronomy, returned from space campAug. 5 with many memories.

Carissa enjoyed the camp schedule,which was packed with all kinds ofexciting activities from listening tofascinating speakers to seeing first-handsome of the training that astronauts gothrough.

One of her favorite activities wastaking a spin on the G-force accelerator.

“I did about five Gs and it waspretty cool,” Carissa said. “You feelimmense pressure. You can’t move evenyour hands. It was kind of scary at first,feeling immobilized. I thought I’d getsick since I sometimes get motionsickness, but I didn’t.”

But her most unforgettable memory

of Space Camp is when she and herfellow campers participated in a six-hoursimulated shuttle launch. Carissa was the“cap comm,” the person at the mockmission control room tasked withcommunicating with the astronauts in ashuttle.

“We had all kinds of problems andanomalies to deal with. It was reallyhard,” she said. “I had to relay problemsthat were happening with the crew to thepeople at mission control while they weredealing with other problems of theirown. It was frustrating, but it was fun,and I learned to have patience and thinkoutside the box.”

Carissa said she also gained a greaterrespect for astronauts.

“I was stressed in the flight simula-tor alone. They have to learn so muchmore and perform under pressure. It’samazing!” she said.

Carissa was particularly impressed

when she learned that the commander ofthe crew aboard the Space ShuttleDiscovery voyage in July was a woman,Eileen Collins.

“That’s great! It shows that it’s notjust the men who can take it. Women canbe just as tough,” she said.

Carissa and her parents encourageother youths to apply for the scholarshipnext year.

“It was an awesome experience forher. I would highly recommend it toother parents and their children,”Sergeant Ott said.

Carissa is not sure yet whether shewants to be an astronaut one day.

“I don’t know if I can do it, but Iknow I do want to join the Air Force andbe a pilot,” she said.

Carissa said she wants to take to theskies first and see how she does beforeshe tries to reach for the stars.

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Story and photos byStaff Sgt. Jennifer Johnson

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Your boss will not have to wonderanymore what you do on your drill weekend.

Thirty four employers from the local areasaw first hand how their Air Force and Navyreservists contribute to the nation’s defenseAug. 13, when they took part in the 934thAirlift Wing’s annual Employers’ Day.

The event has the dual mission ofinforming employers about the military’s

mission and to thank them for all theirsupport. The group attended numerousbriefings, went through a simulated mobilityline and flew aboard one of the wing’s aircraft.

During the welcome briefing, Col. JamesMuscatell Jr., 934th AW commander, thankedthe employers for their support, which allowsthe reservists to focus on the mission and toremain essential to the military.

“My hat goes off to you,” he said. “Thesupport you give is so phenomenal and is anindication of what you mean to the military

and the defense of the nRetired Brig. Gen. D

Minnesota Employer Suand Reserve state chair, commander’s motion anhas changed. Guardsmenow frontline national dcalled up they make manaware that when they gosacrifices as well.”

Employers got a tago through when they w

Melody Finley looks out the port hole of the C-130HHercules before the Employer’s Day flight.

Fred Buck, one of the employers invited to EmployersDay on Aug. 13, listens in on the aircrew’s

Senior AirmanElisabeth Devin, 934th

AeromedicalEvacuation Squadron

flight medic, showsemployers how she

would stabilize apatient, who is in

cardiac arrest, whileaboard an aircraft.

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mobility line. The employers had roll call,received dog tags and shot records. They alsohad medical and intelligence briefings on theirdeployed location, a fictitious base in Germany.

When the employers were ready to“deploy,” they boarded a C-130 for an hour-long flight above Minnesota and Wisconsin.

“That was the best sightseeing trip I’veever been on,” said Thomas Roth-Yousey,who works at the United States Postal Service.

“I was surprised to see the scope theguard and the reserve has in the military. When

they talk about the best of the best in themilitary, they are not kidding.”

Once the plane touched the ground, thereservists wrapped up the day when they tooktheir employers to lunch and showed themtheir individual work areas.

“It was a very informative day,” said FredBuck, from the Minnesota Department ofTransportation. “Everything was new for meand now I have a better understanding ofwhat [Tech. Sgt. Douglas Schaller] does whenhe is on duty.”

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nation.”Dennis Schulstad,upport of the Guardseconded thend said, “The militaryen and reservists aredefense. When they areny sacrifices, but we areo, you have to make

aste of what reservistswent through the mock

Mr. Fred Buck, an employer, gets the tour of a 25K aircraftloader from Tech. Sgt. Randy Gottschalk, 27th Aerial PortSquadron. Sergeant Gottschalk was filling in for Mr.Buck’s employee, Tech. Sgt. Douglas Schaller.

communication during the orientation flight. In all, 34employers attended the annual event.

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Lt. Col. Kveene, on the eve of hisretirement, reflects on his career.

Deputy MSG commander recalls‘great journey’ in Air ForceBy Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey S. WilliamsNCOIC

After a distinguished career spanning27 years, the September unit trainingassembly will mark the end of an era whenLt. Col. Doug Kveene, 934th MissionSupport Group deputy commander, retires.

“Everything I set out to do has beendone,” he said while reflecting on hisimpending departure. “I always said I’dretire when I’m at the top of my game. Idon’t want to be one of those peoplecritical of my service because I stayed toolong.”

“As deputy commander of the

Mission Support Group, everything that’shappened in my career helped me in thisjob,” he said. “We had seven different unitsactivated since Sept. 11, 2001. We’ve had tohelp families with various issues and ensurethat people are ready to function in their jobin a deployment status. Yet we have highlytrained and equipped people with a goodattitude. They’ve made everyone on thisbase proud. This is a top-notch base to beat.”

Lt. Col. Kveene began his career in1978 as an Airman Basic administrativespecialist with assignments at RAFMildenhall, England. He served in thesame capacity at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb.,and the 934th Tactical Airlift Group, theprecursor to today’s 934th Airlift Wing.

Then Staff Sgt. Kveene attendedOfficers Training School at Lackland AFB,Texas, earning his commission in 1985.

Instead of returning to the 934th, 2ndLt. Kveene spent seven years on active dutyat various locations before returning to the934th AW in 1992 when, followingpromotion to Captain, he assumedcommand of the 934th CommunicationsFlight.

In the 13 years since he returned to theWing, he was promoted to Lt. Col., andserved as the executive officer beforeassuming his current position in June 2000.

Lt. Col. Kveene lists working for thewing staff, assisting with six Presidentialvisits and numerous visits of dignitariesfrom around the world as some of thehighlights of his career. But the time spentas Communications Flight commanderranks at the top.

UTA Schedule FY 06Oct. 1-2Nov. 5-6Dec. 3-4Jan. 7-8

June 3-4July 15-16Aug. 5-6Sep. 9-10

Feb. 4-5Mar. 4-5Apr. 1-2May 6-7

Airman Basic Kveene aftergraduating from Basic MilitaryTraining in1978.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Olson

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“At Comm Flight, we accomplishedeverything we set out to do,” he said. “Wewere an award-winning flight, havingreceived an Air Force Reserve Commandaward after the Operational ReadinessInspection in 1996. The whole unit did wellas a result of good people who know theirjobs.”

When asked as to whether he had anyregrets in his career, Lt. Col. Kveene replied,“I have no regrets but I do have a wish list.I would have liked to have been deployedduring Desert Storm, Operation EnduringFreedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom justto experience the same things that peopleare trained to go through, but the Air Forcehad other plans. Other than that, it’s been agreat journey.”

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Story and photo bySenior Airman Curtis HoldenStaff Writer

Being deployed to a combat zoneand possibly being killed or injured is arisk every servicemember must face,especially with the ongoing Global Waron Terrorism. Such uncertain times makeit imperative that servicemembers takecare of their personal matters before theydepart to their deployment location.

The base Judge Advocate General’soffice staff is available to assist 934thAirlift Wing members and their familiesto get their legal affairs in order before adeployment.

The office also provides legal adviceto the wing commander and all thesquadron commanders.

Capt. Robert Stolzman, assistantstaff judge advocate, is the newestmember to join the office, arriving in Julyafter serving five years on active duty.

“I’ve got a lot of experience in civillaw and military justice that I am able touse in this office in this position,” saidCaptain Stolzman. “As a newcomer Iwant to be able to fit in seamlessly withthe office staff.”

Maj. Reese Phillips, deputy staffjudge advocate, joined the base JAGoffice in June and has extensive militaryjustice experience that he is able to use fora multitude of disciplinary matters.

“My goals are to assist the base toimprove all aspects of law enforcementand force protection issues and providesolid legal services to the Wing,” MajorPhillips said.

The JAG office staff also canprovide Wing members and their familieswith a 934 AW/JA Deployment Card

that includes information regardingpowers of attorney, life insurancecoverage through Servicemembers GroupLife Insurance, health insurance coverage,the Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act,and the Uniformed Services Employ-ment and Reemployment Rights Act,said Master Sgt. Shannon Bauer, parale-gal.

“We’re here to provide legal assis-tance and help with paperwork for Wingmembers and their families so they candeploy and feel better about things backhome,” said Sergeant Bauer. Theseservices include living wills, powers ofattorney, dependant care, and employerissues.

Although JAG office staff are notallowed to legally represent Wingmembers, members may talk to JAGpersonnel about getting power ofattorney authorization for their spousesto access their information regardingmilitary pay, bill payments, taxes, sellinghouses and cars, and other financialconcerns as prescribed under the Soldiersand Sailors Relief Act, she added.

Bauer strongly recommends thatWing members take care of theirpersonal and legal matters, especiallywills, as early as possible, even if they arenot being deployed.

“We’re a traditional Reserve officeand do not have a lot of people here full-time,” she said. “You have to call or stopby the office and make an appointmentto talk to an attorney to complete a will.Do not wait until you are on the plane toget a will done because it takes time.”

Wing members can visit the office inBldg. 760 or call (612) 713-1230 to takecare of their legal matters.

Getting legal advice from JAG

“We’re here to provide legalassistance and help with thepaperwork for Wing membersand their families so they candeploy and feel better aboutthings back home.”

-Master Sgt. Shannon Bauer934th JAG Paralegal

SEPTEMBER 2005

F.Y.I.The power of attorney is a document that establishes the right forone person to act on the behalf of another in matters involvingbusiness transactions, legal disputes and financial transactions. Itcan either be general or specific to a certain detail.

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Health and Fitness

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Sean Capik demonstrates the proper form for aquadraceps stretch. Physical therapists adviseAirmen to stretch before and after exercise to preventinjuries caused by running and other activity.

EGLIN AIR FORCEBASE, Fla. (AFPN) — Withthe inception of the Air ForceFit to Fight program, Airmenhad to adjust to a regular

regimen of running, sit-ups,push-ups and other physicalactivities.

Some Airmen experi-enced injuries while adjustingto the new standards,resulting in a need to see aphysical therapist.

“We saw a lot of knee,

back and shoulder injuries atfirst,” said Capt. Bryan Bonzo,a 96th Surgical OperationsSquadron physical therapisthere who was stationed atShaw Air Force Base, S.C.,when the fitness program wasintroduced about two yearsago.

Those injuries, he said,resulted mainly from therunning portion of the newfitness program. The captainattributed the injuries toAirmen’s age and lack ofphysical fitness.

“The majority of thepeople who came in fortreatment were in the 35- to45-year-old age bracket,”Captain Bonzo said. “Aspeople mature, their joints getstiffer, and many peoplesuffered inflammation due tothe impact of their feet againstthe ground. And youngerfolks just heal more quickly, sowe don’t see them as often.”

In addition, the captainsaid the fitness level for manywas not high because Airmenwere not running as muchwhen the program began.The good news is these typesof injuries can be easilyprevented, Captain Bonzosaid. All it takes is a fewsimple steps.

First, he said, a warm-upshould be performed beforebeginning an exercise. Simplethings such as a five-minutebrisk walk, running in place or

jumping jacks will allow themuscles to warm slowly,decreasing the chance for aninjury.

“A warm muscle willperform better than a coldone,” he said.

Next, people shouldwork on their flexibility bystretching the muscles. Thisloosens the muscles slightlyand takes the pressure off thejoints.

“This allows the joints tomove properly,” he said.Regular stretching alsochanges tissue, makingmuscles longer and strongerover time.

“Sometimes it’s notabout flexibility, just weakmuscles,” he said.It is important to note thatthe warm-up exercise shouldbe performed before stretch-ing, he said, because it doesnot help to stretch a coldmuscle.

A cool-down should takeplace after the exercise, whichlowers the intensity of theexercise to allow the heart toslow down and the musclesto calm.The last part of injuryprevention is to stretchafterward.

“People should stretch atleast once a day, even if notexercising, to maintain theirflexibility,” Captain Bonzosaid.

Simple exercise steps keepforce fit and mission-readyStory and photo by SeniorAirman LuCelia Nagel96th Air Base WingPublic Affairs

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By Senior Master Sgt. Doug Johnson

SEPTEMBER 2005

F.Y.I.Dealing with stress? Trying to

cope with life’s little or not solittle issues? Help is availablethrough Air Force One Source.Counseling sessions areavailable through referrals on theWeb site or by calling (800) 707-5784. The first six visits are freeof charge.

Logon to the Web site atwww.airforceonesource.com.Use login “airforce,” password“ready.”

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Viking VibesViking VibesViking VibesViking VibesViking VibesServices clubJoin the fun at the

Margaritaville Party and ClubMembership Drive Sept. 9.

Enjoy a build-your-owntaco bar, drink specials and doorprizeswill be given away!

Food will be served from7 to 9 p.m. A D.J. will play mu-sic from 8 p.m. until midnight.

The event is free for clubmembers. Guests and non-members are $10/person.

Spouses’ clubThere will be a luncheon

held at the Officers’ Club Sept.15 at 11:30 a.m.

Marion Hvistendahl willbe performing the character ofa fur trader’s wife. Cost is $12/person. For reservations, call JanOlson at (952) 831-2438.

To join the Officers’Spouses’ Club, call Lee Claar at(952) 831-5252.

LodgingThe North Country

Lodge’s Business Center, lo-cated in the East MeetingRoom, is now open. It was es-tablished for guests to usewhile staying at base lodging.

The center provides a com-puter, printer, fax machine, tele-phone, 32-inch TV with VCRand conference tables. Guestscan use the Internet and checktheir e-mail at no cost.

Local faxes are free. Long-distance faxes are assessed acharge through lodging’s tele-phone carrier. Charges will beposted to the guests’s portfo-lio. Use of the copy machinecosts 10 cents per copy.

For more information, calllodging at (612) 713-1983.

Lodging also sells gifts,souvenirs, including polo shirts,T-shits, hats, knick-knacks andmore. Visit lodging to see thewide selection.

RecreationHaving a party, moving,

going camping or need topower wash a deck? Call Out-door Recreation at (612) 713-1496 to rent the equipment youneed.

Club members get a 10percent discount for rentals.

BirthdayAll club members receive a

$15 certificate to celebrate theirbirthday at the base clubs.

The offer is valid only onthe month of the member’sbirthday.

Call the Services Club at(612) 713-1655 or the Officers’Club at (612) 713-3678.

ESGRThe Employer Support of

the Guard and Reserve’s Website has been updated.

To better serve Web sitevisitors, changes have beenmade to the reports section,state policies section, and thebasic and advanced employer re-lations section.

Pre- and demobilizationbriefings have also been added.

Visit the ESGR Web siteat www.esgr.com.

RetireesRetiree Appreciation Day is

Sept. 17.To show its appreciation to

retired military members,SatoTravel will offer retirees theopportunity to register for a

Briefs

Courtesy of Master Sgt. Russ Funaro934th Airlift Wing historian

This month in Flying Viking history

chance to win one of threeprizes: $100 rental car vouchers,a hotel voucher at the FloridaMall Hotel in Orlando, Fla., anda Hawaiian vacation for two.

Only retired U.S. militarymembers are eligible to registerfor these prizes.

No purchase or other con-sideration is necessary to enteror win.

For more information, callSatoTravel at (877) 304-8456.

Family DayFamily Day will be held on

Sunday, September 11th from10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Unit members are encour-aged to bring the whole family.There will be food, entertain-ment and lots of fun and gamesfor the kids.

This year’s rides and activi-ties include a ferris wheel, ob-stacle course, sumo suits, mon-ster trikes, book sale, garage saleand antique car display.

Book sale and kid’s gamesstart at 10 a.m. Door prize draw-ing will be at 3 p.m.

1974Members of the 934th

Tactical Airlift Group flewhumanitarian missions to aidhurricane victims in Honduras.

1984The wing reached the

107,000 hours milestone ofsafe flying.

Meal tickets will be avail-able the day of the event for $3for non-military members.

Recreational SportsA volleyball league and 4-

on-4 tournament will run fromSept. 9 to 29

Games will played everyTuesday and Thursday from 11a.m. to 1 p.m.

The league and tourna-ment are open to all civilians andmilitary members of allbranches of service.

Teams must have at leastfour players and two reserves.Call the fitness center at (612)713-1496 for more information.

The flag football leagueruns from Sept. 19 to Oct. 28

Games will be played onMondays and Wednesdays 4and 5 p.m.

Open to all civilians andmilitary members of allbranches of service.

Teams must have at leastfive starters and two reserve play-ers. To sign up, call the FitnessCenter at (612) 713-1496.

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“Leave a Legacy” Contest“If you don’t know where you are going, you’ll end up someplace else.”

- Yogi Berra, Baseball Hall of Fame

Col. James Muscatell Jr., 934th Airlift Wing commander, believes the wing mission statementneeds revision. He would like to revise it and establish new goals for the wing, and is encouragingeveryone to participate in the “Leave a Legacy” contest.

Through this contest, entrants can submit ideas for a wing mission statement or two or three goalstatements. If your mission statement and/or goals are selected, not only will you receive a prize, but moreimportantly, you will leave your fingerprint on the wing- a legacy.

Rules of engagement:* Mission statements should articulate the day-to-day mission of the wing.* Characterize who we are, our business and how we get it done.* Goals should be where we want to be five to10 years down the road.* Goals should focus on what really matters.* Be brief and creative. Keep it short and to the point.* Distinguish the 934th AW as a unique, outstanding wing. Make it easy to remember.* If entrants use other wing’s mission statements for guidance, the source must be provided.* Entrants can submit just the mission statement, just the goal statements or both.* All entries must be sent to Maj. C.J. Lupo by e-mail to cj.lupo@minneapolis.af.mil by Sunday of theSeptember UTA.* “Leave a Legacy” winners will be announced during the October UTA.

E-mail submission should include:* Mission statement and/or identify two or three long-term goals, separate from mission statement.* Your full name, rank, unit, shop function and phone number.

934th AW’s current mission statement:Provides command, control and operational guidance for an eight primary assigned aircraft C-130

squadron and associated support functions. The wing operates an Air Force Reserve Station. Directs tacticalairlift operations in the worldwide theater. Functions include command and control, operations, finance, safetyand information.

Examples of other mission statements:Youngstown Air Reserve Station:

“To support national objectives by providing mission-ready C-130 airlift forces with accompanyingexpeditionary combat forces to a combatant commander. To provide a state-of-the-art C-130 aerialspray capability that is responsive, flexible, and highly effective. To provide a premier air reserve stationwith modern facilities to support the wing’s mission and a variety of joint service tenants.”

McGuire Air Force Base Operations Group:“Fueling, Hauling, Healing, Defending Freedom”

For more information, call Maj. C. J. Lupo at (612) 713- 1560 or 1st Lt. Julie Hamiel at (612) 713-1202.

SEPTEMBER 2005

934th Airlift WingPublic Affairs Office760 Military HighwayMinneapolis, MN 55450-2100

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To the family of:

Bicycling - Riding Vikings Bicycle ClubJoin the bicycle club for a ride on Sept. 17 at 9 a.m. at Elm Creek Park ReserveArea. Call Ronna Puck at (612) 713-1665 to sign up.

Discount tickets/couponsTo purchase tickets for Camp Snoopy, Underwater Adventures, Minnesota Zoo,Minnesota Children’s Museum and Chanhassen Dinner Theater, call the fitnesscenter at (612) 713-1496. Discount cards for the zoo and IMAX theater are alsoavailable.Renaissance Festival tickets available now through Sept. 25. Tickets are $14.75for adult, $6.75 for children. A food book is available for $5.

Fit to Fight - Ready to Win fitness programParticipate in UTA fitness activities for incentive awards.For more information, call the fitness center at (612) 713-1496.

Fitness center hours5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays5 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays8 a.m. to 4 p.m. SundaysClosed on federal holidays

TravelArmed Forces Vacation Club offers time share units. Cost is $264 per week.Go to www.afvclub.com.Air Force Travel - www.aftravelonline.comShades of Green Resort, Disney World - www.armymwr.com

Fright Night Oct. 1!The Services Club will be holding acostume contest on Saturday of theOctober UTA.Food will be served from 7 to 9 p.m.A D.J. will provide music from 8 p.m tomidnight.Door prizes, drink specials and horsd’oeuvres will be served.Prizes will be awarded for the bestcostume!

For more information, call Margo Leslieat (612) 713-1119.