14th FTW/CC holds civilian call

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  • By Airman 1st Class Chase Hedrick
  • 14th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs
COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE, Miss --  Col. Roger Watkins, commander of the 14th Flying Training Wing, hosted a civilian call on June 1 at the Kaye Auditorium to tell civilian employees about topics that will affect them.

The unit compliance inspection, active shooter exercise, civilian personnel services and nonappropriated fund information were some of the topics discussed during the civilian call.

Colonel Watkins started off the civilian call by presenting awards to two civilians for time in service. Richard Douglas, 14th Mission Support Group Logistics Readiness, and Richard Martin, who also works in the 14th MSG/LGR both received rewards for their 30 years in service. The following individuals were also recognized for their time in service.

20 years in service: Alan Cardenas, 14th Force Support Squadron, Eddie Williams, 14th Civil Engineering Squadron, John Lewis, 14th CES, Leroy Gregory, 14th MSG, Mattie Headd, 14th Comptroller Squadron, Linc Weinrich, 14th CES.

10 years in service: John Enyart, 14th CES, Beverly Grimm, 37th Flying Training Squadron, Steven Grimm, 14th MSG, Calvin Harris,14th CES, Alicia McMillian,14th CES, Elizabeth Rivers, 14th FSS, Michael Robertson, 14th CES, Shirley Rush, 14th MSG, Margaret Sherman, 14th Medical Group, Ernest Smith, 14th MSG.

Colonel Watkins continued the civilian call with information and encouragement concerning the upcoming unit compliance inspection. He then passed the stage to Maj. Ervin Powers, 14th FTW Air Force Smart Operations 21. Major Powers then gave a presentation on how he can help in process improvement, stressing on the point that he does not make changes, only suggestions.

Another topic discussed at the civilian call concerned the upcoming active shooter exercise on June 17. Tech. Sgt. Patrick J. Lombardo, 14th Security Forces Squadron, gave a brief on the subject. Sergeant Lombardo gave the attendees information on what to expect and how to react to different situations. Sergeant Lombardo also advised attendees to tell friends and family who visit the base about the exercise and how to respond.

After the briefing, Benny Brock, chief civilian personnel officer here at Columbus Air Force Base, spoke about different services his office can help with, as well as answering some frequently asked questions. Mr. Brock also noted that the secretary of the Air Force has started an initiative to help develop civilians in a deliberate manner in order to help build leaders.

Mr. Brock then transitioned to information concerning nonappropriated funds. Mr. Brock informed the attendees that there has been a change to Sunday premium pay and some civilian members may receive back pay because of it.

Colonel Watkins closed the call with questions and dismissed the attendants.