Photo By Tech. Sgt. Sara Kolinski | The 104th Fighter Wing leadership spoke to the unit's Airmen at a State of the Wing...... read more read more
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During the drill, Airmen from shops across the base heard the wing commander, vice commander, command chief, and group commanders discuss expectations for the present and future of the wing.
“We’re going to tell you where we are, where we are going, and what that means for you,” said Col. Peter T. Green III, 104th FW commander.
Green emphasized the importance of the people to the existence of the 104 FW and to achieving the goals discussed.
“Without you we cannot be successful. We need each one of you every day working on the mission,” said Green.
Leadership went over the value of each group, recognized achievements of the members, and thanked the Airmen for their hard work in helping to achieve the wing’s vision, and mission.
“I would like to thank each and every one of you for what you do. I know every time you put on the uniform it is a sacrifice,” said Chief Master Sgt. Maryanne Walts, 104 FW command chief.
Colonel Andrew ‘Bishop’ Jacob, 104th Operations Group commander, expressed how important it is to get the F-15 Eagles flying and how much effort it takes.
“We need to keep doing exercises and we need to keep doing the training and we need to keep doing it the Barnes waythe right way,” said Jacob.
Throughout the State of the Wing, the commanders emphasized the importance of the Airmen to the existence of the wing and achievement of the mission.
“We are ready for the future and we will succeed as a team together,” said Col. Tom ‘Sling’ Bladen, 104 FW vice commander.
After an open forum for questions and answers, Green asked Senior Airman Stephanie Walker, 2018 Airman of the Year to come forward and unveil the unit’s most recent achievement. The 104th Fighter Wing received its 10th Air Force Outstanding Unit Award.
The Wing was awarded its 10th Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for its distinguished and exceptionally meritorious service from Nov. 1, 2016 to Oct. 31, 2018. During this period the highly motivated and professional members of the 104th Fighter Wing, continued their fine tradition of excellence and exemplary mission accomplishments by deploying over 250 personnel and aircraft to the European theater in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve for three months as part of a theater security package to Campia Turzii, Romania.
“I am extremely proud of all of our dedicated and hardworking Airmen who work every day to make the 104th Fighter Wing the most respected fighter wing in the Combat Air Force,” said Col Peter T. Green III, Wing Commander, 104th Fighter Wing. “This is their award and it is a fitting tribute to their accomplishments while deployed and while accomplishing the missions at home. Go Barnestormers!”
| Date Taken: | 12.08.2019 |
| Date Posted: | 12.10.2019 15:51 |
| Story ID: | 355085 |
| Location: | WESTFIELD, MA, US |
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