{"id":99229,"date":"2024-01-21T23:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-22T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=99229"},"modified":"2024-01-25T15:09:30","modified_gmt":"2024-01-25T15:09:30","slug":"elevating-airmen-voices-stories-of-resilience-unfold-during-cmsaf-bass-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=99229","title":{"rendered":"Elevating Airmen voices: stories of resilience unfold during CMSAF Bass visit"},"content":{"rendered":"
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CREECH AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. (AFNS) — \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Airmen assigned to the Creech Air Force Base<\/a><\/strong> shared their stories of resilience and dedication during Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Joanne S. Bass<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s visit to the base, Jan. 9.\u00a0
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Bass represents the highest enlisted leadership level in the Air Force, providing direction for the enlisted force and representing their interests. By traveling to military installations, Bass can fulfill this vital duty, sparking dialogue between herself and the Airmen.<\/p>\n

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\u201cHosting CMSAF Bass was a great experience for the entire 432nd Wing family,\u201d said Chief Master Sgt. Cory L. Shipp, 432nd Wing\/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing command chief. \u201cHer visit provided a unique opportunity for our teammates to engage with our most senior enlisted leader, to showcase our mission, and to gain perspectives that will inspire and fortify our force.\u201d<\/p>\n

The visit commenced with the wing\u2019s mission brief explaining its indispensable role within the broader Air Force landscape, gaining a comprehensive understanding of its pivotal contributions to its overarching objectives.\u00a0
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Afterward, Bass visited the dedicated men and women of the 432nd Security Forces Squadron and witnessed their crucial role in safeguarding the installation. Bass learned about the Augmentee Program, the solution to combating manning issues within the squadron. The program provides training such as instructing suspects, handcuffing, combative techniques, and more to Airmen from different Air Force specialty codes, who then become a security forces Airman for approximately 60-120 days.\u00a0
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\u201cThe Augmentee Program has given our defenders the opportunity to provide an even better scope of base defense without having to stretch their resources,\u201d said Senior Airman Ariel O\u2019Shea, 432nd SFS augmentee. \u201cI\u2019ve appreciated the opportunity to work with them and get a behind-the-scenes understanding of the amazing job they do to keep us operating smoothly 24\/7\/365. Gaining insight into the security forces career field has been humbling, and I will forever treasure the sacrifices they and their families make to serve our mission.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Bass then visited the 11th Attack Squadron where they demonstrated their role in the new developments in Satellite Launch and Recovery<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0
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The base\u2019s senior enlisted leaders and first sergeants then got the opportunity to sit down and have lunch with Bass to discuss the issues surfacing among Airmen. Topics discussed were Airmen readiness and welfare, leadership development and mentorship, quality of life initiatives, and operational challenges and mission support.<\/p>\n

\u201cBeing the first sergeant for our defenders, I\u2019m responsible for safeguarding the well-being and effectiveness of every Airman under my charge,\u201d said Master Sgt. Jacob L. Brown, 432nd SFS first sergeant. \u201cAfter speaking with Chief Bass, I was able to amplify the voices of my Airmen, while also getting the chance to receive mentorship from our senior enlisted leader.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bass then immersed herself in the intricacies of MQ-9 Reaper<\/a><\/strong> operations by taking a seat in a simulator, gaining firsthand insights into the collaborative efforts of remotely piloted aircraft pilots and sensor operators as they work in tandem to execute missions.\u00a0
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\u201cI really enjoyed getting to meet Chief Bass,\u201d said Senior Airman Brittany Posner, 867th Attack Squadron sensor operator. \u201cI was able to explain my Air Force specialty code and she had several good questions to ask further about what sensor operators do day-to-day. I also appreciated her asking us what changes we would like to see implemented across the Air Force which was very appreciated.\u201d\u00a0
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Bass then saw an MQ-9 static display and a portable aircraft control station demonstration.\u00a0
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The visit concluded with a base-wide all-call, an open dialogue between Bass and Airmen, providing an opportunity for the enlisted force to be heard and addressed. She also took the time to recognize the outstanding contributions of some exceptional Airmen.\n<\/p>\n

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