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BULLSEYE News 5June 12, 2015

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CMC luncheon U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jake Carter

brings Airmen,

community

leaders together

Col. Ross Anderson, 926th Wing commander, gives a speech
to local community leaders during a quarterly Civilian
Military Council luncheon at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.,
June 9. Local community leaders came to Nellis AFB to gain
a better understanding of the activities the base supports
as well as celebrate Airmen and their accomplishments.

Creech NCO, Filipino-American’s passion: Helping others

By Airman 1st Class Christian Clausen U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Adarius Petty Test and Training Range’s Life of a Warrior
campaign, Quino has helped elevate the
432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing The Asian Pacific American Association dance team completes a tinikling dance May 29 campaign to base-wide involvement and
at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The team, led by Staff Sgt. Richard Quino, 799th Air Base added more workout groups. In return for
Public Affairs Squadron vehicle management NCO in charge, front left, performed as part of the APAA his efforts, he was coined by the 99th Air
luau in honor of Asian American heritage month. Base Wing commander.
CREECH AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. —
Everyonehassomething theyarepassionate Quino’s efforts have doubled the amount in APAA as well as being a council member LOAW is focused on improving the
about. No matter what lights their internal of members and doubled the amount of of the Airman’s Council,” Ricardo said. physical, mental, social and spiritual pillars
fire, it’s an essential part of human life to funds than in previous years and that merely of resiliency for participating Airmen.
need something to believe in and live by. scratches the surface of how Quino has Perhaps another reason the group is so
impacted the group. tight-knit is their ability to share a culture Quino’s ability to lead began to grow
Staff Sgt. Richard Quino, 799th Air Base that may have been previously lost after when he was a Senior Airman. He became
Squadron vehicle management NCO in- “Quino has created an atmosphere where joining the military. an Airman’s council president and later
charge, has many passions. Strongly believ- everybody is equal regardless of rank. They became a vice president in an organization
ing in professional progression is something have the opportunity to shine, to lead, and to “This is the first time I’ve been able to be while deployed.
that helps him to be the best Airman, leader become a better Airman,” said Senior Mas- around people who know what it’s like to
and family man he can be. ter Sgt. Cecilio Ricardo, 432nd Wing/432nd misplace our heritage while in the military. Recognizing the importance of being a
Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs With APAA, we bring the two together, well-rounded Airman, Quino realized he no
But pushing himself isn’t his only con- superintendent. “He has made APAA into culture and the Air Force while still being longer wanted to do things just for himself,
cern, as he grows he also fulfills his need a family away from home, which helps our an individual and contributing to the Air he genuinely wanted to do things for others.
to help other Airmen along the way. The people be more resilient and provides an Force. It’s a beautiful thing,” Ricardo said.
outgoing and outspoken native of the Phil- outlet for people to show their triumphs or “I’ve learned how to lead and how to
ippines doesn’t just have many passions, he share their tribulations while being able to Quino’s heritage isn’t his only passion. interact with different people, deal with
has complimented them with many titles. grow.” For him fitness is a way of life and a mind- stress, and how to manage myself at work
set. He has taken the opportunities to help and at home,” Quino said. “As I started to
As the unit fitness program manager The easy-going nature of APAA has Airmen around the base by using his love do more, I realized I loved doing it. Now, I
for the 799th ABS Vehicle Management helped mold its members into more confi- for and knowledge of fitness. do it for fun.”
section, the 799th ABS sports representa- dent Airmen by allowing them to step out
tive, the Life of a Warrior point of contact of their comfort zone. “I’m all about fitness so I jumped on the Quino attributes his success to the men-
for Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, and opportunities to lead,” Quino said. “You tors he had along the way who helped guide
the Asian Pacific American Association “There’s an Airman who started just as a might as well do something if you love him. And just like the mentors that aided
president, Quino keeps quite busy. He dancer for the group, and I’ve seen her grow doing it.” him, he lends a hand to those in need.
also served as the Team Creech NCO from that to becoming a non-stop volunteer
Council fitness coordinator. Serving as the Creech AFB point of Even with a passion for helping others,
contact for the Nellis, Creech and Nevada beinginvolved withso many thingswithout
To Quino the most impactful of all his becoming overwhelmed can be a daunting
positions is his presidency of the APAA. task.
His immense pride for his heritage gave him
many ideas for ways to expand the organiza- For the usually calm and collected
tion’s impact, bringing individuals together Quino, he is no exception to being stressed,
through diversity. however, he’s always on top of it and never
lets it get to him.
He genuinely wanted to and sought
out the necessary actions to improve the “When I’m feeling overwhelmed or
organization. strained I go for a run to get the stress
out, or I’ll talk to my family and mentors,”
“Staff Sgt. Quino has definitely brought Quino said.
our organization to a level I have never
seen for a base private org,” said Tech. Sgt. Quino continues to impress his leader-
Jake Quinories, 99th Civil Engineering ship at work and his family in his home life.
Squadron NCO in charge of pavements and
equipment. “He has tied us in closer with “My family is proud of my accomplish-
the community and we have been more ments and of what I do,” Quino said. “My
involved with downtown organizations that mom always brags about me with every-
have benefited both parties.” thing I do especially when I’m always in the
spotlight for a good cause. Everything I do
always benefits others.”