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(FY 12) - Slowly Getting the Troop Quarters Up To 100%

     By now many students attending LFA have had the opportunity to stay in the new ANG Schoolhouse Troop Quarters. Since we began placing personnel into the facility last January (FY 11), we have been actively seeking feedback from the students.
     For the most part, the feedback has been extremely positive: "The rooms are really nice", "The bathrooms are great (but, sharing can be crowded)", and "The site, itself, is very relaxing". Further, everyone appreciates the elevator, breakrooms, and laundry units.
     We appreciate all of the kind comments and all of your efforts to keep the facility clean and serviceable, in addition to what only be described as "respectful appreciation of the building" (that means no one is breaking anything, by the way).

The good news is that we have been working hard to fix the things that were missing or critiqued poorly: the new flat screen TVs and cable are 'good to go' and the new gym equipment was recently installed in the fitness room.
Further, our people are currently working on the WIFI issue and hopefully this will be resolved soon. The biggest complaint is cell service and, while a repeater tower has been authorized, we're not sure on the timeline for that. Nevertheless, things are coming together and helps everyone.

LFA Instructor News

(FY 12) - Updates on the LFA Staff

The LFA welcomes it newest instructor, TSgt Bill Shaner. Sergeant Shaner comes to the Schoolhouse from the 201 REDHORSE. He is a Ground Radio troop and will manage the RDF (radio direction finding) course and Electronic SIPT. He will also find classroom time in the Giant Voice course.

Bivouac Site Prepares for Stage 2

(FY 12) - Update on New Training Facilities

     Shelter City is 100% operation and was christened earlier this year when the site was successfully utilized by the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) for the Joint Lightning exercise, '11. In fact, they even came up with a name for the site, Gapahstan.
     We're not absolutely sure that the name will stick around, but all of the participants commented on how well the bare base-like site and AOR deployed-style amenities worked to put some superior realism into the exercise.
     As participants, representative of numerous AF and ANG MAJCOMs, units , and agencies, carried on the exercise, LFA was conducting classes. One of the classes during that timeframe was the Giant Voice/Mass notification course.


    It was very interesting, from an exercise perspective, to hear the huge speaker stacks pipe warnings, alarms, and all types of digital messaging - the realism of the exercise only increased. In short, conducting both operations, simultaneously, had a synergistic affect on both activities.
     As a note to all readers, this site is available for AF and ANG training activities. While the Schoolhouse can't always promise to be active participants in the event, we will facilitate and be gracious hosts. If you have questions about the site, please give us a call.

Proessionalism

Tips for your journey to becoming a more effective professional
By Col. Dave Funk

PRIORITIES
In any endeavor, we all must pull in the same direction to move our organization forward in exceeding the expectations of our customers. That means, first and foremost, the priorities of our leaders must be our priorities as well.

LEADERSHIP
We must always step up to take charge when needed and to share the "leadership load."

MANAGEMENT
Strive for excellence! Our mission is critical and impacts the entire Air Force.

IMPROVEMENT
Continuously look for opportunities to make things better and don't accept the premise we are too busy to make improvements.

TEAMWORK
We are all in this together.

BALANCE
Our personal lives and duty must be in harmony. Remember your family, friends and your health and happiness as you accomplish the mission.

Note: Excerpt from Col Funk's article. Click here for full article.