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Jet48SpotlightAirman ZOTWhat is your philosophy ondrinking alcohol?I like to have a good time, but I like iteven more when it’s on my terms. Zeroalcohol related incidents is the goal, whichis achieved through consuming no morethan one unit of alcohol per hour and nomore than three units of alcohol per night.How do you feel about drivingunder the influence of alcohol?One year ago there was confusion aboutwhat I am here to do. Airmen took the oneunit of alcohol and three per night as a formulato gauge their intoxication beforethey got behind the wheel. I assure you it isnever alright to drink and drive. In fact, ifyou’ve had any alcohol it’s not wise todrive.What has been your best AirForce experience?The best experience was when the 48thFighter Wing hit the 120-day mark at thebeginning of the year; four months withouta DUI. I can’t say it was all me, but just thethought of people drinking responsibly isexciting.[ the basics ]Hometown: F.E. Warren Air Force Base, WyomingTime at RAF Lakenheath: 1 yearBirthdate: May 13, 2005Hobbies: Saving the lives and careers of Airmen.Where is your next assignment?I have an indefinate assignment atRAF Lakenheath. I will stay as long aswing leadership allows me to. Though, inone form or another I will always bearound because it’s not about the numbersor the statistics. The reason I’m here is tocreate a safe environment for everyAirman, civilian and family member atthe Liberty Wing.PAGE 16 JET 48 MAGAZINEMAY 12, 2006
Jet48NewsCapt. Robert Gable, 48th Fighter Wing excecutive officer, uses two pens to continue his typing during a simulated chemical attack Tuesday.Liberty Warriors prepare for attackStory by Senior Airman Eric Donner48th Fighter Wing Public AffairsThe 48th Fighter Wing spent the week training for almost anysituation that could arise during peace or war including vehicleaccidents and chemical attacks. Airmen with office jobs to crewchiefs, who prepare aircraft for missions, suited up for the training.Exercises provide a realistic contingency environment to familiarizeoperation forces with the capabilities needed to execute a mission.The exercise also fulfilled a requirement for RAF Lakenheathchemical warfare trainingg this year.“This exercise lets us meet our annual chemical warfare requirementswith a 48-hour chemical warfare exercise,” said Master Sgt.Brad Bliss, 48th Fighter Wing plans and programs.During the exercise, Liberty Warriors tested their ability torespond to different scenariors without prior warning of where, whator when.Photo by Senior Airman Eric DonnerAirman who participated in the exercise wore mission orientedprotective posture gear for several hours at a time.Though, the exercise also focused on other situations that servicemembersmay run into during in a career including mass casualties.“Mass casualty exercises judge the response time of the emergencycrew and medical staff here,” said Sergeant Bliss.48th Security Forces Squadron also had an opportunity to testtheir skills and work with their civilian British counterparts.During the exercise, security forces and the British constiblesresponded to a terrorist occupation of a building on RAFLakenheath, which helps the two departments understnad how eachreact to the same situation. At the conclusion of the exercise, thebuilding was stormed and the terror suspects neutralized.“The exercise knocked off the dust,” said Sergeant Bliss.48th FW plans and programs will compile the results of the exerciseinto a report, which they will brief to senior leadership with anoverall performance grade.MAY 12, 2006JET 48 MAGAZINE PAGE 17
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