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By Airman 1st Class Shiyan Chen sion by, for example, throwing things at the shooter’s head and other weak spots. An
UG$WWDFN:LQJ(PHUJHQF\0DQDJHPHQW active shooter may be a current or former employee. Alert your human resources de-
partment if you believe an employee exhibits potentially violent behavior. Indicators
Remember these three steps when faced with an active shooter: may include: increased use of alcohol and/or illegal drugs; unexplained increase in
EVACUATE: Have an escape route, and an emergency action plan, in mind. absenteeism, and/or vague physical complaints; depression or withdrawal; increased
Leave your belongings behind. When law enforcement arrives, keep your hands or severe mood swings, and noticeably unstable or emotional responses; increasing
raised. talk of problems at home; and an increase in unsolicited comments concerning vio-
HIDE: Hide in an area out of the shooter’s view. Block entry to your hiding lence, firearms and other dangerous weapons, and violent crime.
place, and lock the doors. Silence your cell phone and/or pager.
ACT: Move against the shooter only a last resort, and only when your life is in Follow these links to Air Force Emergency Management training videos:
imminent danger. Attempt to incapacitate the shooter. Use relentless physical aggres- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7guiwn0IpE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VcSwejU2D0

Civilian employers recognized for reserve support

by Megan Crusher
452 AMW public affairs

The Air Force Reserve is comprised of

over 65,000 reservists, with the majority

of those reservists being citizen Airmen,

who along with their reserve career also

have civilian careers that demand their

time and attention.

It takes dedication and determination

for reservists to successfully manage their

civilian career alongside their reserve ca-

reer. In order to successfully balance the

two, reservists need the support of their

civilian employers.

“Having the support of employers is

a must in the Air Force Reserve,” said

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tojournalist, 452nd AMW public Affairs, be able to make it to work the next day “This is one small token to say thank tirely on the military mission without
understands that necessity and presented and that was all I could say and she under- you to both of you because when the having to worry about his civilian job,”
two of his employers, Dr. Steven Jacob- stood,” said McMillan. “When I received time did come you were there for me,” Covington said. “That security and
sen, senior director of research, Kaiser that type of support from both my em- McMillan said. support is crucial, thank you.”
Permanente and Annie Chen, director of ployers, it spoke to me.”
research operations, Kaiser Permanente, Covington was in attendance along The ESGR Patriot Award is given to
with an Employer Support of the Guard McMillan went on to add how a year with McMillan and expressed how grate- employers for the high level of support
and Reserve, Patriot Award, at Kaiser Per- and a half prior he talked to his employers ful he was for the support they gave and they have shown their employee serving
manente in Pasadena, Dec. 8, because of about how there will be a time when he what an impact it had on accomplishing in the Guard and Reserve. For more infor-

their strong support for him when an un- won’t be able to go into work because of the mission. mation on the Patriot Award please visit

expected military mission came. his military obligation and how much he “The support they provided enabled http://www.esgr.mil/Employer-Awards/

“I called Annie, explained I wouldn’t appreciated their support. Senior Airman McMillan to focus en- Patriot-Award.aspx.