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BULLSEYE Feature 5April 15, 2016

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Command chief spends day with 22nd RS Airmen

By Senior Airman Christian Clausen

432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing
Public Affairs

CREECH AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christian Clausen
Chief Master Sgt. Michael Ditore, 432nd
Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing Chief Master Sgt. Michael Ditore, 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing command chief poses for a photo with Airmen from the
command chief, spent a day with enlist- 22nd Reconnaissance Squadron March 23, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The 22nd Reconnaissance Squadron employs Total Force
ed Airmen of the 22nd Reconnaissance MQ-1/B Predator and MQ-9 Reaper aircrew, and supporting Overseas Contingency Operations worldwide.
Squadron March 23, 2016, at Creech Air
Force Base, Nevada. explained to Ditore how the SARM office learn about the ‘nitty gritty’ details of the and really cared about what we do and
ensures aircrew are ready to fly and cur- Airmen’s jobs while ensuring the Airmen how we’re doing.”
The 22nd RS aircrew and support rent on training requirements by man- truly understand how important they are
personnel employ the remotely piloted aging training records, mission records, to the mission and the nation’s security. For one Airman this gesture made
MQ-1 Predator and the MQ-9 Reaper currency taskings, go/no-go currencies, a difference. Staff Sgt. Andrew, 22nd
to support overseas contingency opera- number of gaining handovers, number of The visit not only helped the chief get RS geospatial intelligence targeteer, ex-
tions worldwide. losing handovers, and number of aircraft a better understanding, but also provided pressed that it’s always great to see lead-
sorties. benefits to the Airmen involved as well. ership come out to remind the Airmen
Ditore met with a sensor operator, that they are on their minds.
geospatial intelligence targeteer, mis- “As a crew chief, I’m familiar with “Not only did chief ask us things about
sion support analysts (MSA), and a working with the SARM office but it was our jobs, but he also checked to see how “I just love to get out and spend some
squadron aviation resource manager awesome to see behind the scenes of how we were doing on a personal level,” said time with these great American Airmen
(SARM) during his visit and each Air- Creech is different,” Ditore said. “These Senior Airman Nicole, 22nd RS MSA. and see the amazing things they do each
man explained the ins and outs of their Airmen make sure the aircrew can fly to “He actively listened, asked questions and every day,” Ditore said.
daily duties. support the downrange mission.”

“Visiting the squadrons gives me The chief went on to say he wants to
an opportunity to get to know these
outstanding Airmen and really see up
close and personal what it is they need
to get their jobs done so I can serve them
better in my capacity,” the chief said.

To gain a better understanding of
the 22nd RS responsibilities, Airmen
briefed the chief on job tasks, squadron
unique methods, and how each career
field plays into accomplishing the mis-
sion.

“We all showed the chief how we do
our jobs on a daily basis,” said Senior
Airman Jacob, 22nd RS MQ-9 sensor op-
erator. “For me, I showed him the area of
responsibility [for RPA mission] and the
unique tools that we use specific to our
squadron apart from some of the others.”

Senior Airman John, 22nd RS SARM,

U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christian Clausen U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christian Clausen

Senior Airman Jacob, 22nd Reconnaissance Squadron sensor operator, explains his job to Senior Airman John, 22nd Reconnaissance Squadron squadron aviation resource
Chief Master Sgt. Michael Ditore, 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing command management (SARM), explains SARM procedures to Chief Master Sgt. Michael Ditore, 432nd
chief April 1 at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Jacob showed the chief how a sensor operator Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing command chief, March 23 at Creech Air Force Base,
completes the mission by operating the multi-spectral targeting system. Nev. The chief learned about the ‘nitty gritty’ details of the Airmen’s jobs while ensuring
the Airmen understood how important they are to the mission and the nation’s security.