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Vol. 66 No. 15
April 15, 2016

99th SFS captures Air Force level award again

By Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum
99th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum
For the second time in three years, the
99th Security Forces Squadron at Nel- Senior Airman Anthony Flynn, 99th Security Forces Squadron security forces leader, is one of many airmen that helped the squadron
lis AFB has been recognized with the win the 2015 Outstanding Active Duty Large Security Forces Unit Award at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., April 11. Recognizing the 99th SFS,
Air Force Outstanding Large Security this award showcases the squadrons numerous contributions to protecting, defending, and fighting at Nellis AFB in 2015.
Forces Unit Award. Previously in 2013,
and once again in 2015.

“The award showcases and high-
lights the accomplishments of the unit
throughout the year,” said Senior Air-
man Anthony Flynn, a security forces
leader. “The award recognizes our dili-
gence and efficiency at performing day
to day operations. Our job is to ensure
our force is safe to perform their duties
in order to enable airpower. Without a
dedicated defense force, planes can’t fly
and the functions of the military can’t
be carried out.”

“This award is a reflection of what
we have done collectively,” said Staff Sgt.
Brian Zarrella, 99th SFS NCO in charge
of confinement. “Everyone in the unit
has their own specialties and section.
Regardless, we manage to come together
as one to accomplish the mission. This
award is the result of our work as one
solid unit”

________ See AWARD, on page 3

757th AMU OIC challenges status quo

By Airman 1st Class Rachel Loftis of the Comprehensive Airman Fitness, notes on what she needs to ask or task to Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, F-15E
Spiritual, Mental, Social and Physical others, so that the unit can run as effi- Strike Aircraft Maintenance Unit officer
99th Air Base Wing Public Affairs pillars; her daily routine begins with ciently as possible. She then meets with in charge, or Strike AMU OIC for short.
imagining what the day will entail as she her unit to go over the current status In this job, she is responsible for 16, F-15E
NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. privately prays for her unit. and priorities, as well as the daily flying Strike Eagle aircraft and 170 maintainers.
— Every day, Palm Springs, California schedule, inspection results, and any
native, Madison Gilbert is a woman of She then arrives to work early to fur- other pertinent information for the day. “These maintainers are from six
faith. ther prepare for the day. She reviews all
that was done the day prior and writes Capt. Madison Gilbert is the 757th ____See CHALLENGES, on page 3
A true believer in the importance

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