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Citizen Airmen give civilian bosses behind-scenes look
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BARBARA PLANTE and supportive of my military commitment
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The Patriot Award, given by the Em-
The 944th Fighter Wing Air Force Re- so knowledgeable. The convoy training was day’s events also included several squadron ployer Support for the Guard and Reserve,
serve unit at Luke Air Force Base hosted a whole new experience for me.” exhibitions and demonstrations to include UHÁHFWVWKHHIIRUWVPDGHE\FLYLOLDQHPSOR\-
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than 85 employers a peek into the military Wing members showcased their combat and A-10 Thunderbolt II static display. D ZLGHUDQJH RI DFWLRQV LQFOXGLQJ ÁH[LEOH
service of their employees. skills, talked about personal experiences, schedules, time off prior to and after de-
discussed how they train on programs 7HFK 6JW %ULDQ 0LOOHU WK /RJLV- ployment, caring for families and granting
In an action-packed day designed to show such as the emergency medical systems, tics Readiness Squadron fuels technician leaves of absence if needed.
local and out-of-state civilian employers a and explained how improvised explosive nominated his boss for a Patriot Award and
day in the life of citizen Airmen, the guest devices are discovered and de-armed. The asked her to attend the Boss’s Day event. ´7KH ÁLJKW ZDV VR IXQ WKLV ZKROH WRXU
employers observed wing members training was an eye-opening experience for sure,”
in combat and support skills used during said Rebecca Keefer, CB Richard Ellis/
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supervisor. “I really had no idea what Brian
Opening comments and a wing mission did on a [unit training assembly] weekend.
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944th FW commander. customer service skills that probably come
from serving in the military.”
“We have two goals here today -- show-
case the 944th and have some fun,” he said. Before the day ended, the participants
gathered for closing comments and presen-
From taking to the sky to observe a tation of ESGR Patriot Awards.
refueling mission from the belly of a KC-
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Wing from Grissom Air Reserve Base, better understanding of what their Air
Indiana, to participating in a military Force Reserve employees do when they are
convoy exercise, employers were given a DZD\IURPWKHRIÀFHIXOÀOOLQJWKHLUPLOLWDU\
behind-the-scenes look not many civilians commitment.
get to experience.
“Balancing family, a civilian and military
“This was just fabulous, well worth the career is not easy,” Gallegos said. “The sup-
trip,” said Bobbie Gibbons, an insurance port given by a civilian employer is invalu-
agent who traveled from Salt Lake City to able. If it were not for all of you, we could
attend the event. “It was so educational, not do our job. I truly believe we exceeded
and I have to say I am really impressed with that goal here today.”
the staff. Everyone is prepared, friendly and
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