1st ABG Unit Achivement & Best Practices Report 05sept16 Facebook

Puerto Rico National Guard
State Guard Command

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1 Air Base Group Headquarter
Muiz Air National Guard Base, Carolina, Puerto Rico
Airman Manual
Achievements & Best Practices Report

2013-2016
September 5, 2016
JESUS E. (Nesty) DELGADO, Colonel, PRASG
Commander, 1st Air Base Group
PRSG - 1st Air Base Group Achievements Report & Best Practices 2013-2016
Introduction:
This report include the special activities performed

by our Unit, by groups of selected personnel, and/or
by any of our airmen in individual mobilizations to
support the Puerto Rico National Guard and the
Puerto Rico Air National Guard.
We also includes data about the dollar value of our
support to the Puerto Rico Air National Guard in term
of basic military pay for each montly Unit Training
Assemblies (UTA). The calculation is made based on
the attendance of our personnel to the monthly
(UTA), their time in service and the correspondent
military pay grade.
The 1st Air Base Group-Puerto Rico Air State Guard
is a national example of efficient use of voluntary
resources, motivation and commitment in a State
Defense Force (SDF) unit. The relationship among
the 1st ABG and the 156th Airlift Wing is the national
standard to follow for integration and joint work
between a Department of Defense (DOD) component
and a SDF.
As a result of this great professional relationship, the
1st ABG capabilities and expertise are included in the
156th AW mission planning process and in the
execution phase; producing thousands of dollars in
savings for the PRANG and an increase of
productivity and mission readiness.
For more and current information you could visit
our Facebook Page at:
https://www.facebook.com/1ABGPRSG
ALWAYS READYSECOND TO NONE!
Respectfully;
JESUS E. (Nesty) DELGADO, Colonel, PRASG
Commander, 1st Air Base Group
Vision:
Become the premier Air State
Guard unit of the Nation
Mission:
Provide mission capable airmen
as a force multiplier to the Puerto
Rico Air National Guard for its
Non-Combat Mission, DOMOPS
and DSCA missions, and to operate
and maintain Muiz Air National
Guard Base and provide support to
all units operating there, upon
mobilization and deployment of the
156th Airlift Wing.
Training Goal:
Our training goal is to increase
the personnel qualifications and
preparedness
by
identifying,
motivating and enrolling them in
their required AFSC qualification,
military professional development
&
emergency
management
courses; and conduct meaningful
and realistic training.
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This is 1st Air Base Group of the Puerto Rico Air State
Guard Achievements Report for fiscal years 2013 to
2016.
Fiscal Year 2013 activities:

Retirement Ceremony and Promotion
Ceremony of a group of distinguished
airmen
On November 17, 2013, we performed the Promotion
Ceremony and the Retirement Ceremony of a group
of airmen, with the presence of their families and love
ones.
to provide quick guidance

to the customs, courtesies,
and basic knowledge of the
United States Air Force
(USAF) and life in the
PRSG Air Force. Whether
the member have prior
military experience, or no
military experience, this
guide sets forth the basic
military principles and
policies required of an airman.
The contents of this publication are a compilation of
materials from military manuals and guides and is
designed to serve as a guide to all members of the 1st
Air Base Group-Puerto Rico Air State Guard. This
manual is intended to be used as an orientation
resource for new members and a reference document
for all personnel.
The 1ABG Airman Manual includes the following
chapters:
Support to the Instituto Pscicopedaggico

On December 7-10, 2013, a group of 34 airmen went
for 4 consecutive days, to the Instituto
Pscicopedaggico, Bayamon, PR to perform
rehabilitation, painting and minor repairmen tasks.
PRSG History, Legal Definition

Capabilities
PRNG & USAF History
1ABG History & Organization
Military Uniforms & Ranks
Customs, Courtesies & Protocols
Drill & Ceremonies
Airman's Basic Skills
Military Emergency Management
&
Mission Man Hour Value: $22,323.28
Firearms Safety & Orientation Course
Publishing of the 1st Air Base Group

Airman Manual
In January 2014, the 1st Air Base Group published
the 1ABG Airman Manual establishing military
standards, qualifications, and as a mean to verify
readiness. This manual has been created to assist
1ABG airmen in their military career. It is intended
On February, 2014, a group of our Security Forces

Flight received a Firearms Safety and Orientation
Course from the PRSG Marksmanship Unit.
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Facebook Page
Support to the PR Justice Department

Witness Shelter, Buchanan, PR
On April 9, 2014, we announced the creation of the

1st ABG Facebook Page. The mission of this 1ABG
fan page is to tell our story in a professional manner.
We ask our airmen if they have a great story, photo
or video, please email it to us, we will review it and
approve for posting.
During
weekend
April 20-21 & 27-28,
2014, 6 soldiers from
the PRSG Army MP
&
Engineering
Groups and 6 Airmen
from the 1st Air Base
Group worked in the
rehabilitation of the
PR
Justice
Department Witness
Shelter.
This page was created to highlight

the activities and accomplishments
of our unity, our State Guard
Command (PRSG), the PR National
Guard and our distinguished
members. Priority will be given to publications that
show such activities or missions, bring honor and
highlight the good name of our military, publications
that have educational value and enrich the military
culture of our members. Administrators removed
publications not framed to this publishing policy and
are for personal or commercial benefit of any person
or company.
https://www.facebook.com/1ABGPRSG

Wikipedia Page
The works includes

interior and exterior
painting, electrical upgrades, changing doors and
locks, improvements to plumbing, and other
miscellaneous works.
Participation at the PRSG

Officers Leaders Course
Advance
On April 2014, four of our distinguished leaders

graduated from the Advance Officers Leaders Course
(AOLC) at the facilities of the Military Academy at
Fort Allen in Juana Diaz. Maj. Kevin Rodriguez,
Maj. Miguel Salgado, the MAj Angel Resto and Capt.
Hector Vazquez represented with excellence the 1st
Air Base Group.
Support to the Escuela Jose Celso Barbosa,

Puerta de Tierra, San Juan, PR
On August 2-4, 2014, a group of 6 airmen
went to the Escuela Jose Celso Barbosa, San
Juan, PR to perform painting and minor
repairmen tasks.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1st_Air_Base_Group
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On April 11, 2014, we announced the creation of the

1st ABG Wikipedia Page with information about the
history, composition, training and achievements of
our Unit.
Lunch
of
the
recognition
and
acknowledgment campaign Our People,
Our Greatest Resource
Creation and development of the 1st Air

Basic Orientation Course for the new
personnel
On August, 2014, we lunched on Facebook the

campaign Our People, Our Greatest Resource, in
recognition to all our citizens-airmen that voluntarily
serve our Country at the PR Air State Guard.
The Air Basic Orientation Course for Non Prior

Service personnel serves as an introduction to all
personnel that join our 1st ABG and have no prior
military experience. It will also direct their
knowledge toward the PRSG, U.S. Air Force and Air
National Guard culture. It will give all these
personnel the basic necessary knowledge to almost
immediately fit into an Air Unit combined with the
Military customs and courtesy key in this program.
The participants completed at least 64 contact hours
of Professional Military Education including the
following topics: The Legal Definition of the PR
State Guard, PR National Guard History & U.S. Air
Force History, 1st Air Base Group History, Military
Uniform, Rank & Insignias, Customs, and Courtesy
& Protocols, Basic Leadership, Drill & Ceremonies,
USAF Core Values & Military Ethics, Sexual
Harassment Orientation, and a Muiz Air National
Guard Operational & Base Briefing.
This course is focuses on team work and increase the
confidence of every airman and is based on the
PRASG Airman Manual. This experience will be
equivalent to the PRSG Non Prior Training Course
held by the PRSG Military Institute.
COURSE DURATION: Eight Days (4 weekends) a
minimum of 48 contact hours.
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We published posters with the faces of every one of

our airmen.
Representation at the National Rifle &

Pistol Championships, at Camp Perry
Joint Training Center, Ohio
Army
Driver
and
Operator
Standardization
Program (Selection,
Training, Testing, and Licensing)
The 1st Air Base Group will had an excellent

representation at the National Rifle & Pistol
Championships, at Camp Perry Joint Training Center,
Ohio. From July 6-August 15, the following 1st
ABG's airmen participated of this national event:
Capt Alexis Santiago, 1st Lt Alexander De Jesus,
SMSgt Angel Rodriguez, SMSgt Manuel
Carrasquillo, SSgt Candido Faria, SSgt Reynaldo
Rivera, and SrA Raul Portalatin.
August, 2014, at Camp Santiago Joint Maneuver

Training Center (CSJMTC), 20 of our airmen
participated in The Army Driver and Operator
Standardization Program (Selection, Training,
Testing, and Licensing). The course was offered by
SFC Rosado and other staff of the PRNG 770th MP
Company. Upon completion of this course, our Unit
maintains 20 drivers qualified and ready to meet any
mission.
Participation at the Governors Day

Parade at Camp Santiago Joint
Maneuvering Training Center, Salinas, PR
156th AW Recognition to PRASG Airmen
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On July 24, 2014, our Unit participated in the

Governor's Day Parade among the rest of the PR
National Guard troops. This activity was dedicated to
Puerto Rican veterans of the Vietnam War.
September 8. 2014: Two (2) of our airmen were

recognized by the 156th Services Squadron for their
meritorious service and commitment. A1C Felix J.
Cruzado and TSgt Edwin Lopez are great examples
of dedication and excellence.
Point of Distribution Exercise at Muiz Air

National Guard Base:
As part of the PRSG Annual Training, that was held
on October 2014, the 1st Air Base Group has the
mission of establishing and operating a Point of
Distribution Type 3 under the guidelines of FEMA
and the USACE.
To fully comply with that task, during weekend
September 21-22, 2014, a group of 60 airmen of the
1st ABG took the FEMAs IS026 course (Guide to
Point of Distribution) provided by Lt Col Miguel
Salgado and Maj Hector Vazquez.
1ABG Annual Training at Camp Santiago

Joint Maneuvering Training Center,
Salinas, PR
The PRSG Annual Training, was held on October 2225, 2014, and the 1st Air Base Group has the mission
of establishing and operating a Point of Distribution
Type 3 under the guidelines of FEMA and the
USACE.
We had a team of evaluators and observers from
PREMA & FEMA who rated the exercise as
outstanding.
In addition, the positions of each of the components

of the POD to be established and operate in Camp
Santiago in October 2014 were assigned, and we had
an Operational Practice in the facilities of the Muiz
Air National Guard Base. The whole operation was a
success thanks to commitment and dedication of each
of our airmen. We were ready and prepared for our
mission in Annual Training 2014.

LinkedIn Page.
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On April 11, 2014, we announced the lunch of the 1st

ABG LinkedIn Page.
Support to PRSG Community Medical

Clinics
Two of our medical doctors support the PRSG
Community Medical Clinics in different dates and
areas of PR.
2nd Air Basic Orientation Course

January 24-25, 2015: During UTA began the Air
Basic Orientation Course for our new personnel. The
Student Flight was composed by 18 new airmen that
took courses on Leadership, Air Force military
doctrine, Customs and Courtesy, OPSEC, Safety and
Drill and Ceremony exercises for the next 4 months.

1ABG Change of Command Ceremony at
Muiz Air National Guard Base
Col Jose E. Pico received the Puerto Rico State Guard

Distinguish Service Medal, the highest PRSG
military decoration, awarded for the completion of
more than 15 years of honorable service and for
outstanding and meritorious service while serving as
commander of the 1st Air Base Group-Puerto Rico
Air State Guard and to exceptionally benefit with all
his acts the PRSG mission. Colonel Pic record of
service reflects great credit upon himself, his family,
the 1st Air Base Group, the PRSG, and the PRNG.
Creation of the 741st Support Flight to give

support to the 141st Air Control Squadron
at Punta Borinquen Aguadilla, PR
January, 2015: As requested by the PRANG 141st Air
Control Squadron Commander, we completed the
recruiting process and the unit manning document for
the new 1st ABG 741st Support Flight. This new
flight will give direct support to the 141st ACS on
each UTA. Immediately, on January 24, 2015, the
members of the 741st Mission Support Flight took a
course in driving safety and an orientation of forklift
operations.
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January 24, 2015: In a traditional military ceremony,

Col Jose E. Pico, outgoing 1st Air Base Group
Commander, relinquished command to BG Carlos M.
Martinez, Assistant Adjutant General for State Guard
and PRSG Commander. BG Martinez hands the Unit
flag to Col Jesus E. Delgado, the incoming 1st Air
Base Group Commander on Sunday, January 25,
2015 in 1st ABG HQ at Muiz Air National Guard
Base.

February 8, 2015, during our morning formation we
had the visit of CCMSgt Wilfred Palmer, the 156AW
Command Chief Master Sergeant, and the CMS
Larregui and MSgt Cruz 156 Support Squadron.
They came to recognize the excellent work of three
of our airmen who are fully integrated into the
mission of 156 Squadron Support in Services. Our
recognized airmen were MSgt Lopez, SrA Felix
Cruzado and SrA Carlos Gonzalez.
Emergency Operations Center (EOC)

operations training under Air Forces
Incident Management System
February 7-8, 2015: A group of selected personnel
completed an EOC Operations Course under the Air
Force Incident Management System (AFIMS). This
is in preparation to our Annual Training Exercise in
August 2015.
Vehicle Maintenance Support to the 156th

Logistic Readiness Squadron
February 7-8, 2015, the 741st Support Flight

practiced Convoy Operations as part of his duties in
support to the 141st Air Defense Squadron of the PR
Air National Guard.
February 7-8, 2015:

During
this
UTA,
personnel of the 1ABG
Logistic
Squadron
worked on vehicle
maintenance as part of
their joint support to the
156LRS.
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741st Support Flight Convoy Operations

Training at Punta Borinquen Aguadilla,
PR
Visit of CCMsgt Hotaling to the 156th AW

and interacted with the PRASG airmen
March 7, 2015
Lunch of a Recruiting Campaign

On April, 2015, we lunched on Facebook an intense
recruiting campaign fot the PR Air State Guard.
Participation at Borinqueneer Response

Exercise.
March 2015: A selected group of our 11 airmen
participated of the Operation Borinqueneer Response
Exercise. Our personnel worked for 5 days, side by
side with the 156 FSS and with the 156 Emergency
Management as part of the General and Command
Staff at the Incident Command Post.
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Promotion
and
Assumption
of
Responsibilities of CCMsgt Jose Bibiloni
MiniCamp with the 156 Force Support

Squadron
April 13, 2015: Promotion and Assumption of

Responsibility Ceremony of our new Command
Chief Master Sergeant Jose Bibiloni.
April 20-25, 2015, eleven 1ABG Service Flight

airmen joined their comrades from the 156FSS to
start the 2015 Training Mini Camp. The joint training
and continuous work among the 156FSS and the 1st
ABG Service Flight is a great example of Integration,
Espirit de Corps and Excellence.
Visit of CCMsgt James A. Cody to the 156th

AW and interacted with the PRASG
airmen
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April 13, 2015, the CMSAF Chief Master Sergeant

James A. Cody, visited Muniz Air National Guard
Base. Some of our airmen had the opportunity to
interact with him and let him know about the great
job and support of the 1st ABG to the Puerto Rico Air
National Guard. The 156th Airlift Wing and the 1st
Air Base Group, a great history of success and
teamwork!! At Muniz Air National Guard Base.
Sunday 17 of May 2015, on a Traditional Military

Ceremony, we celebrated the Graduation Ceremony
of 15 Airmen from the Air Non Prior Service Basic
Orientation Course. In the same ceremony and as a
symbol of Generational Transition, we celebrated the
Retirement Ceremony of 12 Airmen with more than
15 years of honorably military service to the Puerto
Rico Military Forces. Among them, we had a special
recognition to the Fisrt Command Chief Master
Sergeant in the History of the 1st Air Base Group,
CCMsgt Nestor Hernandez. Chief Hernandez retired
with more than 38 years of military service. This was
a occasion full of emotions and joy. Thanks to all for
your great service to our Nation, our Country and our
Communities as part of the Puerto Rico National
Guard.
Support to Camp Santiago

Maneuvering Training Center
Joint
May 21, 2015, SrA Nelson Lopez, from the 1st Air
Base Group 741 Support Flight, served as the
instructor of the CPR Course for military and civilian
personnel of the Camp Santiago Joint Maneuvering
Training Center Command. Great Job!!
Mission Man Hour Value: $153.66

June 8, 2015: For their participation at the
Borinqueneers Response Exercise, a group of
excellent airmen from the 1st Air Base Group were
recognized by the 156th Civil Engineer Squadron
Commander, Maj Elemaniel Pagan, at Muiz Air
National Guard Base, Carolina PR. Lt Col Miguel
Salgado, Maj Hector Vazquez, Capt Alexis Santiago,
Capt Luis C. Maldonado, Lt Alexander De Jesus, and
Lt Jose Aponte.
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Graduation of the Air Basic Orientation

Course and Retirement Ceremony of a
group of distinguished airmen
Advance Emergency Management Course

Completion
June 26, 2015, four 1st Air Base Group airmen
completed the IC400: Complex Incidents Course
with the "Oficina de Preparacin y Coordinacin de
Respuesta en Salud Pblica, del Departamento de
Salud del Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico".
Active Shooter Training

July 18-19, 2015: 156 Security Forces Squadron and
1st ABG joint active shooter training during June 18,
2015 at Muiz Air National Guard Base.
Hazmat & WMD Awareness For First

Responders Course

July 18-19, 2015, a group of 30 airmen from the 1st

Air Base Group participated on the Hazmat & WMD
Awareness For First Responders Course. The
instructor was MSgt David De Jess, 156 Airlift
Wing.
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June 27, 2015: 1st Air Base Group participated of the

Puerto Rico National Guard Governor's Day Parade
at Camp Santiago Joint Maneuvering Training
Center.
State and Local Anti-Terrorism Training

August 25, 2015, members of the 1st Air Base Group
Security Forces Flight had the opportunity to be part
of the State and Local Anti-Terrorism Training at
Fort Buchanan, PR.
Map Reading
Training
and
Land
Navigation
September 12, 2015: A group of airmen from the

156AW and the 1st ABG Security Forces Flight
participated in a Map Reading and Land Navigation
Training at Camp Santiago Joint Maneuvering
Training Site, Salinas, PR. This joint training was
conducted by instructors of the Puerto Rico Army
National Guard.
Military
Emergency
Management
Specialist (MEMS) Training for PRSG
Army Personnel
USAF Birthday Ceremony

September 18, 2015: A group of 1st ABG airmen
participated at the 156AW formal celebration of the
68th Anniversary of the United State Air Force at
Muiz Air National Guard Base.
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September 1-4, 2015, the Operation and Training

Section of the 1st Air Base Group provided the
MEMS training to 50 PRSG Soldiers at Camp
Santiago JMTC.
August 31 - September 6, 2015: During the 1st Air

Base Group Annual Training 2015, 48 AIrmen from
the 1ABG and 1 Airman from the 156AW completed
the Incident Command System Intermediate and
Advance Courses ICS300 & ICS400. We expressed
our gratitude to the Instructors, Mrs Jessica Cabreara,
PR Department of Health and Mr. Pablo Rosa,
Director, Luquillo Municipality Emergency
Managemnt Office, and to SMSgt Evaristo Lopez,
156AW for the training cordination and constant
support.
Commanders Commendation Award

September 21, 2015: The 1st Air Base Group
Commander recognized five (5) of our airmen with
the Commanders Commendation Award for their
excellent participation as Instructors for the MEMS
Academy during the PRSG Army Annual Trining at
Camp Santiago Joint Maneuvering Traning Center
from August 31 - September 6, 2015.
Military
Emergency
Management
Specialist (MEMS) Training
Incident Response to Terrorism Bombing

Awareness Training
August 31 - September 6, 2015: Also during our 1st

ABG Annual Training 2015, 32 airmen completed
the 7 ICS courses and the Table Top Exercise
required to be certified as Military Emergency
Management Specialist (MEMS) Basic. Our
instructors, led by Maj Hector Vazquez, did an
excellent job!
September 21, 2015: Ten (10) airmen of the 1st Air

Base Group received their certification for their
completion of the Incident Response to Terrorism
Bombing Awareness Level Training Course. The
course was offered under the guidance and support of
the New Mexico Tech University by CW2 Jose
Baeza, PRSG Army on June 4, 2015 at Camp
Santiago Joint Maneuvering Training Center.
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Advance Emergency Management Course

Completion
Support to 2da
CSJMTC
Feria Artesanal at
November 7-8, 2015: Eight (8) airmen of the 1st Air

Base Group provide support to the 2da Feria
Artesanal at Camp Santiago JMTC.
Military
Emergency
Management
Army Personnel
Meeting with new 156

Commander
th
Airlift Wing
On November 15, 2015, we participated in a meeting

where we had the opportunity to present the structure
and capabilities of the 1st Air Base Group to the
156thAW new Wing Commander, Col Edward
Vaughan and to CCMS Wilfred Palmer. The
welcome, kindness and attention received from the
Col Vaughan and CCMS Palmer were exceptional.
We discussed the future plans and missions of the
156thAW and how the 1st ABG will continue to
support their mission and DMOPS.
Col Vaughan made it clear that the 1st ABG is an
integral part of the 156th AW's Total Force. The 1st
ABG is completely committed, fully engaged and
Always Ready to fulfill its missions in support of the
156th AW, the PRNG and Puerto Rico.
Graduation of the Air Basic Orientation

Course
On November 21, 2015 we celebrated the Graduation
Ceremony of ten new airmen from the Air Basic
Orientation Course (ABOC). BG Carlos M.
Martinez, PRSG CG, and CSM Magin Ruisanchez,
PRSG CSM, accompanied us during the ceremony.
The ABOC is a compulsory training of four to five
weekends that the 1ABG airmen have to compete
prior to their integration to the 156th AW units.
The ABOC is compose of several classroom courses
on the USAF Core of Values & Doctrine, Military
Customs & Courtesies, Leadership, OPSEC, Sexual
Harassment, and Drill and Ceremonies, among other
topics.
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November 8, 2015, the Operation and Training

Section of the 1st Air Base Group provided the
MEMS training to 40 PRSG Soldiers of the 400 th
PRSG Support Group at Caguas, PR.
PRSG Annual Ball
December 8, 2015: A group of distinguish airmen

from the 1st Air Base Group, and their spouses,
participated on the 2nd PRSG Annual Ball.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

January 24, 2016, Col Edward L. Vaughan,
Commander of the 156th Airlift Wing hosted a ribbon
cutting ceremony of the new 1st Air Base GroupPRASG and Civil Air Patrol joint facilities at Muiz
Air National Guard Base.
Was a historic moment for all members of the 1st Air
Base Group. We have been serving alongside the 156
Airlift Wing since the 1970's. Together we have had
multiple experiences and a lot of success. But this
action, speak more than a thousand words. We are
proud to be part of this joint venture between the Civil
Air Patrol, the 156th and our Unit.
741st Support Flight and 141st Air Control

Squadron coordination meeting
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December 11, 2015: the 741st Support Flight NCOIC

SSgt Nelson Lopez had a meeting with Lt Col Cruz,
141st ACS Commander to coordinate the joint
support and training among Units for the new year
2016. As mission partners of the PRANG, our
PRASG's airmen are fully engage on the support of
the 141st ACS operations.
Service Recognition and Honor
Aerial Port Operations
On February 21, 2016 we presented the Puerto Rico

State Guard Service Medal to more than 60 airmen
for their honorable service in our Military Forces.
The PRSGSM is awarded for each 3 years of service.
Some of our airmen received their 6th, 7th, and 8th
award for more than 18, 21, and 24 years of military
service in the PRSG.
March 5-6, 2016: The 1ABG Aerial Port Flight did a

great job on Muiz Air National Guard Base during
this weekend UTA performing aerial port ad rigging
operations.
Mass Casualty and Crime Scene Recovery
Training
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On March 5, 2016, the 1st ABG Services Flight

completed a 5 days Mass Casualty and Crime Scene
Recovery training provided by the Forensic Sciences
Institute. Congratulations to all graduates!!
On March 6, 2016 we awarded the Puerto Rico

National Guard Community Service Ribbon to a
group of 22 airmen from the 1st Air Base Group. The
great heart of service our people exemplifies the
heritage of the true citizens-airmen.
Military
Emergency
Management
Army Personnel
On April 3, 2016, we finished a four days of Military
Emergency Management Specialist Basic Training at
Camp Santiago Joint Maneuvering Training Center,
Salinas, PR. A group of 50 soldiers and airmen
completed the 7 FEMA Incident Command System
Courses and the required ICS Table Top Exercise for
the Basic MEMS Certification. Thanks to this great
group of soldiers and to the excellent group of
Instructors.
Major General Brian G. Neal, Acting

Director Air National Guard, visited the
1st Air Base Group
A weekend UTA Full of STARS for the 1st Air Base
Group: In a historic moment, on Saturday, April 9,
2016, Major General Brian G. Neal, Acting Director
Air National Guard, visited the 1st Air Base Group of
the Puerto Rico Air State Guard. Maj Gen Neal and
Col Edward L. Vaughan, Commander of the 156th
AW shared a moment with the airmen and spoke
about the importance and the significance of the
1ABG support to the 156th Airlift Wing. The
relationship and the integration among the 156AW
and the 1ABG is a national example of how should
be the joint work between the State Defense Forces
and the DOD Components.
During Sunday, April 10, 2016, Brigadier General
Carlos M. Martinez, PRSG Commanding General
and CSM Magin Ruisanchez, PRSG Command
Sergeant Major, visited the new facilities of the 1st
Air Base Group and took a tour by all the operational
areas of the 156th Airlift Wing where the Puerto Rico
Air State Guard airmen are attached and integrated.
BG Martinez also have a very significant meeting
with Col Edward L. Vaughan, Commander of the
156th AW, who shared with BG Martinez and Col
Nesty Delgado the plans that he have for a better
integration, mutual cooperation and joint work
among the 156AW and the 1ABG.
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Community Service Recognition
Aircraft and Structural Live Fire Training

In another historic benchmark for the 1st ABG, two
of our PRASG airmen, SMSgt Manuel Carrasquillo
and SrA Edgard Berrios, were invited by the 156FFS
to participate on the Aircraft and Structural Live Fire
Training from 1 to 4 April 2016 at 145th CES
Regional Training Site 38268 Prime BEEF Blvd New
London, North Carolina 28127. Our airmen were
honored and enthusiastic to be part of this training as
augmentees of the 156AW. This is the first time that
PRASG airmen participate on a training mission
outside our jurisdiction. SMSgt Carrasquillo and SrA
Berrios are true examples of our core values: Integrity
First, Service before self, and Excellence in all we
do!!
Air Transportation and other expenses: $2,000.00
April 17, 2016, the 1st Air Base Group of the Puerto
Rico Air State Guard visited the Children Home
Proyecto CASA at Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico. We
were accompanied by a group of FBI San Juan
Division Citizens Academy Alumni Association.
During the visit, we shared a few moments with the
boys and helped them with the cleaning their rooms,
the painting of doors and walls, and fixing up a
playground station. This was an extraordinary
experience for all of us. Thanks to all the Proyecto
CASA Staff for their great job and their commitment
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Support to Centro de Acogida y Sostn

Agustino (C.A.S.A.), Aguas Buenas, PR
with those boys. The Centro de Acogida y Sostn

Agustino (C.A.S.A.) is a home for transient kids at
the Municipality of Aguas Buenas. This Center is the
product of the vision and the hard work of three nuns.
State Guard Association of United States

(SGAUS) airman/soldier, NCO and
Officer of the year 2016
On May 15, 2016, we were glad, pleased and proud
to announce that the State Guard Association of
United States (SGAUS) has selected three of our 1st
Air Base Group airmen as SGAUS airman/soldier,
NCO and Officer of the year. See the official message
received today:
On behalf of the Association & Foundation Board of
Directors for the State Guard Association of the
United States, you are being notified of the selection
of SrA Felix Cruzado as SGAUS Soldier of the Year,
TSgt Hector Reyes as SGAUS NCO of the Year, and
MAJ Hector Vasquez as SGAUS Officer of the Year.
Congratulations!
They will be recognized and awarded during the
SGAUS Annual Conference to be held in Puerto Rico
on September 16-18, 2016.
On May 15, 2016, the MEMS Academy Staff

developed a Table Top Exercise for 12 soldiers of the
PRSG 400 Support Group. With the TTEx they
finished all the requisites for their Basic MEMS
Certification.
Memorial Day Ceremony at the Municipal

Cemetery of Moca, PR.
On May 30, 2016, a distinguish group of 4 airmen
from the 1st ABG 741st Support Flight of Aguadilla
joined a group of veterans and other service members
to participated of the Memorial Day Ceremony at the
Municipal Cemetery of Moca, PR. One of our airmen
played the traditional Taps!!
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Military
Emergency
Management
Army Personnel
Memorial Day Ceremony at the National

Cemetery at Bayamon, PR.
On May 30, 2016,
another
excellent
group of 11 airmen
from the 1st ABG, led
by Lt Col Miguel
Salgado, joined a
group of veterans and
other
service
members
to
participate of the
Memorial
Day
Ceremony at the
National Cemetery at
Bayamon, PR. They
supported the day operations and performed traffic
control.
National Guard security forces culture. It will give all

these personnel the basic necessary knowledge to
support the PRANG Mission.
The participants completed 73 contact hours of
Professional Military Education including the
following topics: Security Forces Concepts of
Operations, Military Law and Jurisdiction, Authority,
Communications, Counter Bloodborne & Pathogens,
Reports, Challenge (Foot & Vehicle), Handcuffing,
Individual, Areas & Vehicles Searches, ASP Baton,
Individual & Small Team Tactics, Entry Control
Procedures, AF Form 1109, AF Form 52, Sec Forces
Combative, Arming & Use of Force, Rules of
Engagement.
Thank you to Lt Col Ramon O. Cruz, MSgt Jose A.
Fontanez, SSgt Gabriel Perez and SrA Joshua Medina
for their outstanding performance, your trust and
confidence. Congratulations to all graduates!
Air State Guard Security Forces Basic

Orientation Course
The nine days Security Forces Basic Orientation

Course (SFBOC) for Air State Guard Personnel was
conducted by 156th Security Forces Squadron
Instructors, MSgt Jose A. Fontanez, SSgt Gabriel
Perez and SrA Joshua Medina.
It serves as an introduction of Security Forces
concepts of operations. It will also direct their
knowledge toward the U.S. Air Force and Air
Collective
Employee"
Exercise
"Dangerous
June 24-25, 2016: The PRASG 703 Service Flight

and Fatality Search and Recovery Team train for a
real-world event alongside the PRANG 156th Airlift
Wing.
In a two day exercise, the Fatality Search and
Recovery Team (FSRT) from Force Support
Squadron, 156th AW, trained for a real-world fatality
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On June 16, 2016, twelve (12) Airmen from the 741st

Support Flight of the 1st Air Base Group-PR Air
State Guard, graduated from the first Air State Guard
Security Forces Basic Orientation Course. This is an
initiative of Lt Col Ramon O. Cruz, Commander,
141st ACS, PRANG, as part of the integration and
better interaction among the PRANG & the PRASG.
This kind of joint training improves the operational
capabilities of the PRASG to better support the
PRANG Mission.
situation at Camp Santiago Joint Maneuvering

Training Center at Salinas, PR and also, at the
Roberto Clemente Stadium at Carolina, PR.
Forces duties at the PRANG 141st Punta Borinquen

Radar Station, Aguadilla and at the 140th Punta
Salinas Air Guard Station at Toa Baja, PR. This is the
beginning of great relationship and cooperation
among the 141st ACS, the 140th SS and the 1st ABG.
Maintenance and cleaning at Punta Salinas

Radar Station.
On June 24-25, 2016, a group of 11 airmen from the
1st Air Base Group-PRASG performed maintenance
and cleaning tasks at the PRANG 140th Support
Squadron, Punta Salinas Radar Station.
Military
Emergency
Management
Army Personnel
From June 28 to July 1st, the 1st Air Base Group of
the Puerto Rico National Guard State Command,
performed the Basic Military Emergency
Management Specialist Course (MEMS) for 39
soldiers at Camp Santiago, in Salinas PR. The MEMS
Course is part of the State Guard Association of the
United States (SGAUS) catalog and have three levels,
Basic, Senior and Master. The instructors provided
guidance on various themes like Incident Command
System, and concluded today with a Tabletop
Exercise.
Also on June 24-25, 2016, the 1st ABG Security

Forces Personnel formally began to perform Security
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Security Forces Support at 141st ACS,

Punta Borinquen, Aguadilla
On July 4, 2016, we were glad and honored to

announce the Meritorious Unit Citation awarded to
the 1st Air Base Group-Puerto Rico Air State Guard
by the State Guard Association of USA.
This national level recognition is awarded to the 1st
ABG for their achievements in the Emergency
Management and Regional Points of Distribution
Program in support to the PR Emergency
Management Agency and FEMA mission. And for
being the first State Guard Unit that qualify more than
the 90% of their personnel as Basic Military
Emergency Management Specialists.
Support to the 156th Logistic Readiness

Squadron
During week July 4-8, 2016, a selected group of six
1st ABG-PRASG airmen have been mobilized to
support to the 156th Logistic Readiness Squadron.
They performed inventory at the Mobility Warehouse
at Muiz Air National Guard Base.
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SAGUS Meritorious Unit Citation
Manatee Partners Support Mission
PRNG Hurricane Table Top Exercise 2016
On July 13, 2016, 10 airmen of our 1st ABG Security

Forces Flight supported the Manatee Partners
Support Mission. The Puerto Rico Air National
Guard in collaboration with the Army National
Guard; Puerto Rico Air Sate Guard and the Puerto
Rico Manaties Conservation Center homed in the
Interamericana University in Bayamon held the
release of the Manaties Yuisa and Aramana at
PRANG Punta Salinas Radar Site.
On July 20, 2016, we had the opportunity to represent

the PRSG and participate along with BG Carlos M.
Martinez in the 2016 Puerto Rico National Guard
Hurricane Table Top Exercise. The PRSG is an
integral and important part of the PRNG Emergency
Management Plan and a key element in the Domestic
Operations and Military Support mission of the
Puerto Rico Military Forces.
Mission Man Hour Value: $544.08

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During the last July 23, the 1st ABG participated of

the traditional Governor's Day Parade in Camp
Santiago Joint Maneuver Center in Salinas Puerto
Rico. This year, the Governor of Puerto Rico, Hon.
Alejandro Garcia Padilla and the Adjutant General of
the Puerto Rico National Guard, Mayor General
Marta Carcana dedicated the ceremony to SPC 4
Hector Santiago Colon, Vietnam War Hero and after
whom the Camp is named.
Point of Distribution Course
Las Bucaneras Lean-In Circle
August 7, 2016, at 141st Air Control Squadron Punta

Borinquen Radar Site Aguadilla, we had a Regional
Staging Area (RSA) (Point of Distribution)
refreshment course for a selected group of airmen and
soldiers from the 741st Support Flight and the 501 B
Engineering Company. This group of airmen and
soldiers will be participating on a PR Emergency
Management Agency (PREMA) RSA full scale
exercise next August 18, 2016.
August 13, 2016: For me was a great pleasure and

honor to be part of this mentoring panel Las
Bucaneras Lean-In Circle and share the table with
Maj. Gen. Marta Carcana, first female Adjutant
General in the history of the Puerto Rico National
Guard, and Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Mendez, Puerto
Rico Air National Guard Recruiting/Retention
Superintendent. Thanks to the 156AW Commander,
Col Edward Vaughan and his Staff for this unique
opportunity.
Regional Staging Area (Point

Distribution) Full Scale Exercise
1,170 American Airmen assigned, plus another 150

Air State Guard attached, comprise the 156th Airlift
Wing--recent recipient of the AF Outstanding Unit
Award. Due to scheduled mission requirements, this
photo does not include all wing members, but has
elements from each of the 15 squadrons/equivalents,
including PRASG 1st ABG.
August 18, 2016: The Puerto Rico National Guard

and the Puerto Rico Air State Guard with the Puerto
Rico Emergency Management Agency and FEMA,
conducted in Aguadilla a simulated delivery of
supplies in case of a natural disaster in Puerto Rico.
The exercise consisted of the establishment of 16
regional supply distribution points with delivery
processes around the Island, after a natural disaster.
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A Historic Photo!
of
2016 PRNG Annual Ball

The 1st Air Base Group well represented at the 2016
Puerto Rico National Guard Annual Ball at the PR
Convention Center.
156th AW recognizing excellence in a 1st

ABG Airman
August 27, 2016: MSgt Hector Rivera, 156AW
presented the Diamond Sharp Award to our SSgt
Pedro Gonzalez, PRASG, for his superior leadership
skills, professional appearance, attitude and
performance. SSgt Gonzalez is one of our finest
NCO's and mentor for the new generation of Air State
Guard Airmen.
Improving the Unit, PRASG assist 156

MXG
Squadron Officer Course & Air Basic

NCO Course
During weekend August 27-28, 2016, we
successfully started with the Squadron Officer
Course and the Basic NCO Course as part of the
Professional Military Education for our airmen,
NCOs and Officers.
We counted with the welcome of Col Edward
Vaughan, 156th Airlift Wing Commander, and the
participation of Col Jesus E. (Nesty) Delgado & Col
Jose E. Pico, PRASG, Lt Col Miguel Salgado,
PRASG, Maj Luis Gomez, PRASG, SMSgt Evaristo
Lopez, PRANG, MSgt Hector Rivera, PRANG, and
MSgt Jose Sanchez, PRANG as instructors for this
first phase.
Both courses will emphasize on Leadership, the
Profession of Arms, and Mentoring. The SOC and
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August 27, 2016: 8 members of the 1st Air Base

Group, PR Air State Guard, continue this year's
upgrade and improvements to facilities. Maintenance
and munitions areas get a thorough work over this
weekend.
This is the first time the PRASG offer this courses

and will be institutionalized for generations to come.
We have the honor to have 5 fellows soldiers from
the PRSG Army as students.
DFT Mission in support to the US Virgin

Island National Guard
As a historic milestone for our Unit, From August 13
to 17, 2016, a selected group of nine 1st Air Base
Group Civil Engineering Flight traveled and
participated in a DFT Mission in support to the US
Virgin Island National Guard. During the mission our
airmen performed rehabilitation and maintenance
task at the USVING Joint Forces Headquarters.
The group was excellently lead by 1st Lt Alexander
De Jesus, 1ABG CEF Commander. They were
received, greeted and their outstanding performance
was recognized by the USVI TAG, BG (VI) Deborah
Howell and her Senior Staff.
Air Transportation and other expenses: $3,802.30
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BNCOC have a duration of 4 weekends ending on

October 2016, and celebrating the graduation
ceremony on November 2016.
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1st ABG Support Value Calculation

UTA's Man Hour Mission Value
Value of 1ABG Support
Average of UTA's Jan

2013-Jan 2015
($26K x UTA)
650,000.00
Feb-15
23,281.50
Mar-15
27,998.58
Apr-15
32,314.90
May-15
25,275.20
Jun-15
31,692.20
Jul-15
32,952.60
Aug-15
35,555.64
Sep-15
81,950.82
10
Oct-15
31,400.26
11
Nov-15
28,554.22
12
Dec-15
24,255.96
13
Jan-16
34,798.94
14
Feb-16
37,640.91
15
Mar-16
33,465.59
16
Apr-16
34,281.80
17
May-16
31,641.60
18
Jun-16
33,630.70
19
Jul-16
28,018.12
20
Aug-16
39,030.14
TOTAL
1,297,739.68
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Month
Special Assignments Man Hour Mission Value
Support to the Instituto Pscicopedaggico

Support to the Three Kings Day Governor
Activity
Support to the PR Justice Department Witness
Shelter, Buchanan, PR
Support to the Escuela Jose Celso Barbosa,
Puerta de Tierra, San Juan, PR
Support to PRSG Community Medical Clinics
Support to the Three Kings Day Governor
Activity
Participation at Borinqueneer Response
Exercise.
MiniCamp with the 156 Force Support
Squadron
Support to Camp Santiago Joint Maneuvering
Training Center
Month
Value of 1ABG Support
Dec-13
22,323.28
Jan-14
840.20
Apr-14
14,016.48
Aug-14
7,485.42
Jan-Dec 2014 $
12,000.00
Jan-15
2,533.76
Mar-15
16,331.70
Apr-15
9,826.20
May-15
153.66
Support to 2da Feria Artesanal at CSJMTC
Nov-15
5,016.30
Aerial Port Operations
Mar-16
6,042.16
Aircraft and Structural Live Fire Training
Apr-16
3,699.92
Apr-16
3,021.08
May-16
1,208.43
May-16
3,323.19
Jun-16
4,833.73
Jun-16
6,646.38
Jul-16
9,063.24
Manatee Partners Support Mission
Jul-16
6,042.16
PRNG Hurricane Table Top Exercise 2016
Jul-16
544.08
Regional Staging Area (Point of Distribution)

Full Scale Exercise
Aug-16
7,250.59
Improving the Unit, PRASG assist 156 MXG
Aug-16
4,966.76
Aug-16
17,397.26
Jan-Dec 2016 $
15,000.00
Support to Centro de Acogida y Sostn

Agustino (C.A.S.A.), Aguas Buenas, PR
Memorial Day Ceremony at the Municipal
Cemetery of Moca, PR.
Memorial Day Ceremony at the National
Cemetery at Bayamon, PR.
Collective Exercise "Dangerous Employee"
Maintenance and cleaning at Punta Salinas
Radar Station.
Support to the 156th Logistic Readiness
Squadron
DFT Mission in support to the US Virgin Island

National Guard
Several support missions to 156CES
TOTAL
179,565.98
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State Guard Command

Achievements & Best Practices Report

This report include the special activities performed

Fiscal Year 2013 activities:

to provide quick guidance

Support to the Instituto Pscicopedaggico

PRSG History, Legal Definition

Mission Man Hour Value: $22,323.28

Firearms Safety & Orientation Course

Publishing of the 1st Air Base Group

On February, 2014, a group of our Security Forces

Fiscal Year 2014 activities:

Publishing of the 1st Air Base Group

Support to the PR Justice Department

On April 9, 2014, we announced the creation of the

This page was created to highlight

Publishing of the 1st Air Base Group

The works includes

Participation at the PRSG

On April 2014, four of our distinguished leaders

Support to the Escuela Jose Celso Barbosa,

On April 11, 2014, we announced the creation of the

Creation and development of the 1st Air

On August, 2014, we lunched on Facebook the

The Air Basic Orientation Course for Non Prior

We published posters with the faces of every one of

Representation at the National Rifle &

The 1st Air Base Group will had an excellent

August, 2014, at Camp Santiago Joint Maneuver

Participation at the Governors Day

156th AW Recognition to PRASG Airmen

On July 24, 2014, our Unit participated in the

September 8. 2014: Two (2) of our airmen were

Point of Distribution Exercise at Muiz Air

1ABG Annual Training at Camp Santiago

In addition, the positions of each of the components

Publishing of the 1st Air Base Group

On April 11, 2014, we announced the lunch of the 1st

Support to PRSG Community Medical

2nd Air Basic Orientation Course

Fiscal Year 2015 activities:

Col Jose E. Pico received the Puerto Rico State Guard

Creation of the 741st Support Flight to give

January 24, 2015: In a traditional military ceremony,

156th AW Recognition to PRASG Airmen

Emergency Operations Center (EOC)

Vehicle Maintenance Support to the 156th

February 7-8, 2015, the 741st Support Flight

February 7-8, 2015:

741st Support Flight Convoy Operations

Visit of CCMsgt Hotaling to the 156th AW

Lunch of a Recruiting Campaign

Participation at Borinqueneer Response

Mission Man Hour Value: $16,331.70

MiniCamp with the 156 Force Support

April 13, 2015: Promotion and Assumption of

April 20-25, 2015, eleven 1ABG Service Flight

Visit of CCMsgt James A. Cody to the 156th

April 13, 2015, the CMSAF Chief Master Sergeant

Sunday 17 of May 2015, on a Traditional Military

Support to Camp Santiago

156th AW Recognition to PRASG Airmen

Graduation of the Air Basic Orientation

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