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4 September 2007 The Flyover News McChord AFB hosts Air Mobility Rodeo Local airmen take part in multi-force exercise Senioir Airman Tamara Cario Public Affairs Office Three members of the 911th Security Forces competed at the Air Mo bility Rodeo 2007 held July 22 to July 27 at McChord Air Force Base, Wash. Tech. Sgt. Michael Boehning, team chief for the 2007 Pittsburgh Security Forces team, led Staff Sgt. Raymon Bouyer and Senior Airman Shannon Hilderbrand in three competitions designed to test security, endurance and weapons skills. Rodeo, which is sponsored by Air Mobility Command, is a competition in different areas that focuses on improving international and domestic air mobility skills and abilities. There are competitions for special tactics, security forces, aerial port operations, aeromedical evacuation and maintenance team members, as well as flight and ground skills of aircrews. Tech. Sgt. Boehning’s team competed in three events: combat tactics, combat endurance course and combat weapons. “The hardest part was running with 75 pounds of gear,” Tech. Sgt. Boehning said. “It was all the gear we had to wear; the plates, vest and weapons.” The competitions involved field stripping an M4, running with a protective mask, then engaging “enemy (photo by Tech. Sgt. Maria J. Bare) Rodeo 2007 officials welcome the team from the Netherlands’ to McChord Air Force Base, Wash., July 16. Rodeo 2007, hosted by Air Mobility Command, is a readiness competition of U.S. and international mobility forces. It focuses on targets” while wearing the mask. Combat tactics simulated a typical scenario that security forces might be part of in a deployed environment. “We had to escort two medical supply personnel,” said Tech. Sgt. Boehning. The simulation had them being attacked by drug lords. His team provided security as well as emergency medical care for the personnel. Preparation for the competition began six weeks prior, when the team utilized the gym to work out, doing cardio and running. Tech. Sgt. Boehning and Staff Sgt. Bouyer were both trained as combat lifesavers. “The purpose of Rodeo is to take our air mobility forces to the next level,” said Gen. Duncan J. McNabb, commander of AMC. “The spirit of competition allows everybody to learn from each other, and competition pushes you to figure out ways to make yourself better.”* Air Mobility Rodeo 2007 is also part of the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Air Force’s founding on Sep. 18, 1947. *quote taken from an article by Michael Tolzmann, published on the Air Force Link www.af.mil 911th online www.pittsburgh.afrc.af.mil
The Flyover September 2007 News Celebrate diversity: National Hispanic Heritage Month Maj. Benjamin Rivera 911 MXG/DC What is National Hispanic Heritage Month Why should we learn about Hispanic heritage Or, for that matter, why learn about any heritage In 1968 Congress deemed the week including September 15 and 16 as Hispanic Heritage Week. Since then, that week had been dedicated, by presidential proclamation, to honor the culture, heritage and contributions of Hispanic Americans each year. In 1989, Congress, realizing that a week was not long enough to recognize Hispanic achievements and contributions, lengthened the celebration to a month now known as National Hispanic Heritage Month. Civilian of the Quarter award winners Ms. LuAnne Smail 911th Maintenance Group Secretary Coleen Czachowski 911th Services Squadron Marketing Director 5 September 15 marks the beginning of the celebration and it lasts through October 15. The dates chosen were based on several significant historical events; (September. 15, 1821) Independence Day, honoring the formal signing of the Act of Independence for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua, and (September 16, 1810) Mexico’s Independence Day; (October 12, or the nearest Monday to it) Columbus day or Dia de la Raza (Day of the Race) which celebrates the influences of the people who came after Christopher Columbus and the multicultural/multiethnic society created as a result. A new theme is chosen annually, by the National Council of Hispanic Employment Program Managers (HEPM), which adds focus to the month long event. This year’s theme, Making a Positive Impact on Today’s Society, chosen by the HEPM, was submitted by a gentleman who works for the Government Printing office in Washington. D.C., David Ware. “This theme is the result of my involvement with the Hispanic community since 1991. The past 16 years have been nothing but a positive experience for me. Consequently, my interest in the Hispanic segment of American society has become even stronger with each passing year. The outstanding qualities that all Hispanics bring to this country are impressive as well as necessary to the future of America,” wrote Mr. Ware. Clearly, Mr. Ware’s close special and unique association with the Hispanic community has given him opportunities to learn about America’s Hispanic populous and has helped formulate his opinion stated above. But why should we educate ourselves about Hispanic heritage or, any ethnic heritage, for that matter Have you ever tried to watch and enjoy, or even participate, in a sport where you didn’t understand the rules of the game The same thing applies. In my experience, I have found that learning about the contributions of Hispanic Americans or any ethnic group, and the cultures from which they come, proved to be essential to understanding the ethnic diversity that is our country. I’ve recently read that “developing ethnic literacy fosters pride in one’s own culture and a respect and appreciation for the uniqueness of others.” People of many cultures have joined together to make this country great. The old saying holds true; knowledge is power. And it is through education we attain this knowledge. Only then will we be able to understand, appreciate and even enjoy the contributions of the many races, cultures, and individuals that encompass this great and wonderful place we call “America”.
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