Reservists go west to lend helping hand

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  • By Staff Sgt. Ted Daigle
  • 307th Bomb Wing Public Affairs
Barksdale AFB, La. --  Go west! It's a common old phrase 18 members of the 307th Force Support Squadron from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., took to heart as they headed to support the 60th Force Support Squadron at Travis Air Force Base, Calif. Due to recent deployments of its own Airmen, the 60th FSS was in need of some assistance.

Led by Senior Master Sgt. Laraine Warren-Dawn, the 307th FSS services superintendent, members of the 307th FSS were challenged by unfamiliar conditions, long days and extreme temperatures," said Lt. Col. Corey Brunson, the commander of the 60th FSS.

"After only the second day here, they helped work in 90 plus degree heat during the day and until 2:30 in the morning to help set up for a Tops in Blue show we had," he said.

Tops in Blue is an active duty U.S. Air Force special unit made up of vocalists and musicians selected for their entertainment abilities.

In addition to helping with special projects like the Tops in Blue performance, the 307th FSS also covered shortage areas in the base fitness center, dining facility and flight kitchen, said Warren-Dawn.

Brunson was so impressed with the efforts of the 307th FSS he awarded the group a plaque at the end of their deployment.

"I have heard nothing but rave reviews about their enthusiasm and performance. They stepped in as though they were part of our team and performed magnificently," said Brunson. "They are welcome back anytime."

Lt. Col. Kenneth Ratliff, the commander of the 307th FSS, also had a positive view of the efforts of the Airmen.

"Senior Master Sgt. Warren-Dawn and all of the troops who went to Travis Air Force Base did a great job," said Ratliff.