Photo By Tech. Sgt. Rana Franklin | A group of employers tour a KC-135R Stratotanker from the 434th Air Refueling Wing,...... read more read more
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Joining the 122nd FW on 'Team Indiana Bosslift' were the 434th Air Refueling Wing, Grissom, and the 181st Intelligence Wing, Terre Haute, Ind.
"I want to thank each and every one of you for your support," Col. Patrick Renwick, 122nd FW commander, told the employers. "Our Airmen make great employees. They are college educated, with on-the-job training, leadership skills and a positive attitude."
The employers nominated by airmen from the 122nd FW were treated to a tour of the base, received a hands-on experience with the weapons and equipment, and sat in on a panel discussion with the wing command staff. Employers from the 434th ARW and the 181st Intelligence Wing kicked off the event with a tour of the Marine Corps Reserve to learn about their mission. A total of 46 employers attended the two-day event.
In addition to learning more about the guard and reserve force mission, another goal of the event was to educate employers about the rules and responsibilities both they and their military component employees have.
To do that the units joined together for a special dinner and briefings at Grissom’s dinning facility.
“Educating employers is a proactive approach that helps foster positive relations and promotes a supportive work environment for the reservists,” explained Leeanne Munger, ESGR Boss Lift coordinator. “These events give us the opportunity to educate employers about applicable laws and also provide them recognition for the support they provide their service members.”
Employers also received a certificate of support from the ESGR that could be displayed at their business.
To wrap up the event, employers took a flight onboard three KC-135R Stratotankers. The three-ship formation headed to an air refueling track in the Midwest where employers were able to witness aerial refueling in action.
“This has been a thing on my bucket list for years,” said Cindy Pintgen, owner of Premier Avionics and employer participating in the event. “I’ve always wanted to fly a military mission.”
During the mission employers witnessed A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 122nd FW being refueled. One of the fighters was flown by Col. Renwick, who also attended the dinner the night before.
"Their efforts help support the state and nation's defense and you'll see during the tours and each service works together in order to accomplish this goal," Renwick said.
Following the flights, employers were each presented honorary aircrew certificates.
The 122nd FW received its third Carl S. Spaatz trophy on Sept. 13, 2015. The wing was also the recipient of the 2015 Air Force Outstanding Unit Award. Airmen from the Hoosier Wing routinely deploy around the world in support of the Air Force mission.
(Information from a 434th ARW release published by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Mota was used in this story)
| Date Taken: | 08.24.2016 |
| Date Posted: | 08.25.2016 13:30 |
| Story ID: | 208032 |
| Location: | FORT WAYNE, IN, US |
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