191103F-XG228-567. Senior Airman Myah Periman, 311th Special Operations Intelligence Squadron geospatial imagery analyst, was recognized as the 2022 Outstanding Airman of the Year award for the Air Force Reserve Command at Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 22, 2022. . The Group carries out global special operations tasks as an Air Force . Lt. Col. Magdalena Sunderhaus, commander of the 311th Special Operations Intelligence Squadron, delivers remarks during the activation ceremony of the 311th SOIS, Sept. 3, 2019, Duke Field, Fla. Sunderhaus spoke about the American Dream and the importance of tenacity in every facet of the unit's dynamic global mission. This work saves lives it prosecutes and eliminates terrorism. Yellow refers to the sun and the excellence required of Air Force personnel. Marvin Pritchett, 311th Special Operations Intelligence Squadron superintendent, and Lt. Col. Magdalena Sunderhaus, 311th SOIS commander, hold the unit's guideon, Oct. 24, 2019, Hurlburt Field, Fla. Sunderhaus and Pritchett have worked tirelessly to stand up the new unit's mission at Hurlburt Field, Fla., the first Air Force Reserve unit of its kind. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dylan M. Gentile) Reserve activates special ops intel squadron Published Nov. 4, 2019 By Airman 1st Class Dylan Gentile 919th Special Operations Wing Master Sgt. Lt. Col. Magdalena Sunderhaus, commander of the 311th Special Operations Intelligence Squadron, delivers remarks during the activation ceremony of the 311th SOIS, Sept. 3, 2019, Duke Field, Fla. Sunderhaus spoke about the American Dream and the importance of tenacity in every facet of the unit's dynamic global mission. In the summer of 2006, the consolidated squadron was redesignated the 11th Intelligence Squadron and assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command for activation. Theres only one other squadron in the Air Force thats performing this mission, said Sunderhaus. U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mikayla Marthiens, 17th Training Support Squadron cyber systems operator, poses for a photo, at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Feb. 28, 2023. Some of the tactics she incorporates with the fitness plans focus on mobility stretches. Eric Leirer, 352nd Special Operations, Staff Sgt. The mission set extends into humanitarian efforts as well. The unit first sergeant is probably the last person that youd peg as an introvert, especially when they wear a Christmas tree tutu to the holiday party, but I am. 447 Bombardment Group, 1 May 1943-7 Nov 1945. This isnt a spy movie, this is the future of warfare. The lightning flash denotes speed in accomplishing the mission. In her civilian capacity, Colonel Sunderhaus has served as an Defense Intelligence Agency government civilian since 2013, first as MASINT Collection Architectures Manager at the National Air and Space Intelligence Center, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH, and later as collection manager at the Americas Regional Center, DIA Headquarters, Joint Base AnacostiaBolling, Washington D.C. (U.S. Air Force photo my Michelle Gigante). Most employees couldnt be identified in an article without it posing a threat to national security. One example of the positive impact first sergeants are having around the 919th Special Operations Wing is the recent Greet at the Gate event where the 919th SOW First Sergeants Council handed out customized fortune cookies packed with Happy New Years messages and prizes for free breakfast items. This comes by making sure squadron members feel welcomed and appreciated, ensuring they have what they need to perform their jobs, working with internal and external organizations to promote resiliency and create professional development opportunities, and including their families in the organizations consideration and support. Ultramarine blue and Air Force yellow are the Air Force colors. It covers aerial units assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command in the United States Air Force . First sergeants advise commanders on the readiness, health, morale, welfare, and quality of life of Airmen and families to ensure a mission-ready force. 2022. A: There is no mold of a perfect first sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dylan M. Gentile), From left, CHief Master Sgt. There are approximately 10 billion pages of textual records; 12 million maps, charts, and architectural and engineering drawings; 25 million still photographs and graphics; 24 million aerial photographs; 300,000 reels of motion picture film; 400,000 video and sound recordings; and 133 terabytes of electronic data. Assignments. 448 Bombardment Group, 27 Jun 1949-21 Mar 1951. https://www.picryl.com. For example, in 2018 and 2019 I faced some mental health challenges and suffered from my own perceived stigmas towards seeking mental health help. Goldenses role is unique to the flying unit, because she is the only athletic trainer embedded in the squadron and yet she supports her organization and two others. Marvin Pritchett, superintendent of the 311th Special Operations Intelligence Squadron, and Lt. Col. Magdalena Sunderhaus, commander of the 311th SOIS, unsheathe their guideon at the 311th SOIS activation ceremony , Nov. 3, 2019, Duke Field AFS, Florida. "We started standing up the squadron in January of 2019, and have already won three [Major Command level] awards, logged over 7,000 flying hours, supported over 900 missions, generated over 700 products, and haven't even been activated yet," said Sunderhaus. The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) was established in 1934 by President Franklin Roosevelt. Recently, the team received new cubicle walls to provide greater privacy in the sleep pods. Senior Airman Myah Periman, 311th Special Operations Intelligence Squadron geospatial imagery analyst, received recognition for her contributions to the Reserve's global mission, April 22 during the 2022 Virtual Announcement Event broadcasted on AFRC Facebook Live. Six months later she deployed to the Air Force Special Operations Detachment-South in Jacobabad, Pakistan and later Kandahar, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom MH-53 Pave Low operations. Following V-J Day, the squadron returned to the Philippines, where it was inactivated in 1946. A: Im an introvert! Chief Master Sgt. Learn About Our History. Saw Blut poses for a portrait following graduation, Col. Lavetta Bennett: Protecting those who serve during Michigan National Guards COVID-19 response, Master Sgt. [1], The squadron was activated in the reserves at Long Beach Airport in August 1949, although it is not clear to what extent the unit was manned or equipped. In its place, Strategic Air Command (SAC) activated the regular 99th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. It was the first imagery and full-motion video intelligence unit to be specifically assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command. The decision to activate the unit came from [United States] Special Operations Command requirements for full motion video processing, said Sunderhaus. The group is stationed at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico . Blue alludes to the sky, the primary theater of Air Force operations. Assignments. Senior Airman Myah Periman, 311th Special Operations Intelligence Squadron geospatial imagery analyst, received recognition for her contributions to the Reserve's global mission, April 22 during the 2022 Virtual Announcement Event broadcasted on AFRC Facebook Live. Fort Lesley J. McNair This is a list of United States Air Force special operations squadrons. [6], In October 1984, the 5th Photographic Technical Squadron and the 99th Reconnaissance Technical Squadron were consolidated as the 11th Reconnaissance Technical Squadron, but were never active under that name. In January 1953, the 111th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, a Pennsylvania Air National Guard unit that had been mobilized for the Korean War was returned to state control. 8 Photographic Group, 20 Oct 1943; III Reconnaissance Command, 15 Jan 1944; 91 Photographic (later, 91 Reconnaissance) Wing (later, 91 Air Division), 15 Apr 1944-29 Apr 1946. 448 Fighter-Bomber Group, 18 May 1955-16 Nov 1957. 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The 99th Reconnaissance Technical Squadron was inactivated in April 1955, and its assets were transferred to the 4199th Reconnaissance Technical Squadron, which was assigned to the 57th Air Division, but attached to the 99th Bombardment Wing until the wing left Fairchild in September 1956. President Truman's reduced 1949 defense budget required reductions in the number of units in the Air Force,[3] Combined with the conversion of reserve units to the wing/base organization, this resulted in the inactivation of the 5th in June 1949.[1]. The 311th Troop Carrier Squadron trained in the United States from 1943 to 1944 and later flew cargo and personnel missions. That has allowed me to view my introverted nature as a strength and be able to use it to create a positive impact. She is a graduate of the University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain, and has two masters degrees from Marquette University, Milwaukee WI, and the Inter-American Defense College, where she graduated with distinction and attended War College. Q: What is something you want your Airmen to know about you that might surprise them? Part of the World's largest public domain source PICRYL.com. The Headquarters for the 311th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) is adjacent to the grounds of the West Los Angeles Veterans Medical Center at 1250 Federal Avenue in Los Angeles, California. Marvin Pritchett, 311th Special Operations Intelligence Squadron superintendent, and Lt. Col. Magdalena Sunderhaus, 311th SOIS commander, hold the unit's guideon, Oct. 24, 2019, Hurlburt Field, Fla. Sunderhaus and Pritchett have worked tirelessly to stand up the new unit's mission at Hurlburt Field, Fla., the first Air Force Reserve unit of its kind. After her graduation from the Intelligence Officer Course on 11 September 2001, she immediately departed for Hurlburt Field, FL, where she served as Intelligence Flight Commander at the 14th Weapons Squadron. The technology the squadron is using isnt brand new, but the mission is.