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Staff Sgt. Victor Mendez, 9th Healthcare Operations Squadron lab technician, works in the lab on Beale Air Force Base, California, April 20, 2020. The lab provides doctors with accurate information to decide upon treatment plans. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman Jason W. Cochran)
Airman 1st Class Miranda Bateman, 9th Healthcare Operations Squadron lab technician, prepares a rapid strep test on Beale Air Force Base, California, April 20, 2020. Results from this test generally take 20 minutes. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman Jason W. Cochran)
Vials of blood sit in a centrifuge in the lab on Beale Air Force Base, California, April 20, 2020. A centrifuge separates blood into its components so that it can be read. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman Jason W. Cochran)
Staff Sgt. Victor Mendez, 9th Healthcare Operations Squadron lab technician, reads a blood slide on Beale Air Force Base, California, April 20, 2020. Reading a blood slide is looking for abnormalities in the blood. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman Jason W. Cochran)
Airmen from the 9th Medical Operations Squadron Mental Health Clinic pose for a picture, April 15, 2020, at Beale Air Force Base California. These Airmen provide mental healthcare to patients, making sure they are mentally fit and mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis A. Ruiz-Vazquez)
An Airman navigates Leave Web on Beale Air Force Base, California 17 April, 2020. Due to COVID-19 the policies concerning use or lose leave were changed. ((U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman Jason W. Cochran)
Airman 1st Class Franklin Aldan, 9th Civil Engineering Squadron emergency management technician, right, hands the delivery list back to Airman 1st Class Marika Hayes, 9th Medical Support Squadron medical logistics technician, after signing it and loading the truck with personal protective equipment (PPE) April 15, 2020 at Beale Air Force Base, California. The PPE will be distributed to first responders fighting COVID-19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis A. Ruiz-Vazquez)
Senior Airman Jace Zook, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician, reviews the face shield design on a computer at Beale Air Force Base, California, April 10, 2020. Each face shield takes an hour to print. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman Jason W. Cochran)
Senior Airman Jace Zook, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician, poses for a photo on Beale Air Force Base, California, April 10, 2020. Zook discovered that the EOD Flight had the capability to create face shields. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman Jason W. Cochran)
Senior Airman Jace Zook, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician, cuts a piece of plastic at Beale Air Force Base, California, April 10, 2020. Zook was making face shields for Beale’s health care professionals. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman Jason W. Cochran)

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Chief's Corner

I am an American Airman

Too often I hear the statement, “The Air Force has no tradition…certainly not like the other services.” Or there’s the comment, “The Air Force changes everything all the time.  New uniforms, AFI’s, etc….how can we expect to maintain any heritage or tradition?”
I submit there is one decisive, deliberate, and motivating action each of us can take.  No matter the position you hold, the grade you wear, or if you are active duty, guard, reserve, retired, every single one of us can implement this small, yet powerful change today.  The change refers to a facet of our current culture.
Malcolm Gladwell speaks about culture change in his book, ‘Tipping Point’.  In his book, the author posits that even the smallest adjustments to habits, routines, or attitudes can have a significant impact on the culture or perception of an organization, population, or product.
Therefore, I challenge everyone to stop referring to members of our Air Force as ‘TROOPS’. 
According to Merriam-Webster, the primary definition of the word troop is:
a. A group of soldiers
b. A cavalry unit corresponding to an infantry company
c. A flock of mammals or birds
I understand a definition is literal, however, there are two problems with the way we throw this term around to refer to our Airmen.  First, the word troop is actually plural…referring to a group of soldiers.  Lastly, and most poignantly, the word troop is actually rooted in a tradition and heritage of another service.  And before we start the “But Chief, we were born out of the Army” conversation, I would ask you to consider a few points. 
We were born out of the Army for a reason.  We fulfill several needs that no other organization can: to keep up with advancing technology and to take warfighting to an entirely different level, both geographically and mentally.  The Army and Navy were long-time competitors for military leadership and neither service thought that the other should take on the new tasks of strategic deterrence missions associated with the advent of the atomic bomb.  This, along with many other great reasons, is why our Air Force, and our AIRMEN were created.
Think about it.  The United States Air Force was created for some of the most sophisticated warfare challenges of the time. 
So, let’s continue the tradition born in 1947 and call each other what we truly are.  Please, call me Airman.

Chief Hall

 

 

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  • How Recce Town’s Laboratory professionals are helping in the fight against COVID-19

    The impact that Recce Laboratory professionals provide to Beale and its communities cannot be understated, especially during a pandemic where rapid test results can directly impact the spread. It takes a lot to get an Airman trained in all of the functions within the Lab, said Tech. Sgt. Michael LaMonica, 9th Healthcare Operations Squadron (HCOS) Diagnostics and Therapeutics flight chief.
  • Doctor's Orders

    Other than washing your hands, maintaining 6 feet of physical distance, and wearing a face covering, the most important thing that everyone can do to help stop the spread of COVID-19 is to stay informed as new information becomes available. It is vital that Airmen understand some key differences in some of the various degrees of protective measures that can be put in place if there is a concern of exposure.
  • Don’t Let COVID-19 Attack Your Mental Health

    Physical distancing and isolation in conjunction with fear and anxiety about the disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in people. Many services are available to Airmen who might be struggling, making sure they are mentally fit and mission ready in these trying times.
  • Your Command Team Has You Covered

    Col. Andy Clark, Commander 9th Reconnaissance Wing, is working diligently to ensure members of Recce Town receive proper PPE as soon as possible and while the type of mask does matter, the color is not nearly as important. 
  • Recce Town Airman using EOD capabilities to make PPE

    During normal operations the 9th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) flight disposes of unexploded munitions that pose a danger to Beale or the surrounding community. Senior Airman Jace Zook, 9th CES EOD technician, has found a way to use EOD Flight’s capabilities to help Recce Town’s medical health professionals.
  • National Public Health Week Really Resonates This Year

    National Public Health Week is the first full week of April every year. This week is a time to recognize the contributions made by public health professionals to keep the community healthy, and their services are needed now more than ever. Here at Beale, the team of public health professionals working within the 9th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron (OMRS), work daily to keep all of Recce Town healthy.
  • Key Spouses keeping Airmen safe

    From Commissary personnel to Security Forces Defenders, the Recce Community is doing their part to keep each other safe. The Key Spouses are another group going the extra mile, they organized a program that recycles old uniforms into masks that can be used by Airmen to fight the spread of COVID-19.
  • 9th Reconnaissance Wing Ramps Up COVID-19 Preparedness Efforts

    The 9th Reconnaissance Wing continues to take additional steps to ensure Airmen are prepared to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. Airmen from the 9th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron (OMRS) provided personal protective equipment (PPE) training to Airmen across Beale.
  • Clogging the system, Please avoid flushing wipes

    With the COVID-19 pandemic quarantining Airmen and families, a rise of pipe clogging due to flushable wipes has risen.
  • Chapel Provides Virtual Services to Airmen

    The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how everyday Air Force operations are approached. In an effort to prevent the pandemic from spreading, while still providing Airmen and their families the abilities to practice their faith, the chapel at Beale is providing virtual worship services.
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