MISSION:
To create, protect, and sustain Airpower…Everyday, by enhancing readiness, force management/development, productivity, and QoL
VISION:
To be the best FSS in the Air Force…finding a way to “Yes” and providing unequaled programs and services
PRIORITIES
Mission…People…Service –– world-class customer service
Contact Us
ADMIN TEAM
Email: kaori.meaders.jp@us.af.mil
FSS MARKETING
Email: 374fss.fsk.1@us.af.mil
The Force Support Squadron provides leadership with force management/shaping/development; 13 feeding operations; personnel readiness and accountability; lodgment of forces; fit to fight activities; airmen regeneration and resiliency activities; infant to teenager development; airmen and family reunification activities; hosting of official functions; community building; casualty/mortuary affairs and adaptive flexibility to meet the mission.
Of special note in 2015:
– MPS/IPR: Deployed 107 Airmen to support 12 missions.
– MPS/CPO: 15.5K military and civilian personnel actions completed.
– Honor Guard: 31 members, 105 details and 1.2K hours.
– NEO: Regional focal point for Evacuation/Reception; four exercises.
– PACAF Regional Mortuary: Ensured dignified honors for 12 fallen members.
– Professional Development: Trained148 ALS/277 FTAC and held 74 bilateral
events.
– Education and Training: Certified $1.5M Tuition Assistance, 6.4K college
credits, tested 1.4K Amn.
– Earned 20 program/individual awards across the base, Pacific, and MAJCOM.
Commander: Lt. Col. Jennifer Chang
Deputy Commander: Mr. Raymond Magby
Operations Officer:
Squadron Superintendent: CMSgt Jason Caros
Squadron First Sergeant: MSgt Teresa Tyler
Chief, Civilian Personnel Flight: Ms. Renee Cooper
Chief, Manpower & Organization: Mr. Shawn Gilmore
Military Personnel Flight Commander: Capt Chantel Wilmot
Sustainment Services Flight Commander: Capt Jesse Salgado
Chief, Child & Youth Flight: Ms. Michelle Crawford
Chief, Airman & Family Readiness Flight: Ms. Carla Tyson (interim)
Chief, Force Development Flight: Mr. Rupert Harmon
Chief, Community Services Flight: Ms. Wendy McCollum
Chief, Business Operations Flight: Mr. Joseph Heinrichs
Chief, Resource Management Flight: Mr. Michael Solberg
Chief, Marketing:
Chief, Unit Training: Mr. Joshua Dunn
Civilian Personnel Flight
Manpower/Organization Flight
Military Personnel Flight
Sustainment Services Flight
Airman & Family Services Flight
Force Development Flight
Community Services Flight
Resource Management Flight
Marketing
Unit training
Mortuary
Readiness & Plans
– The FSS is comprised of eight flights, 49 business/service activities, 159 facilities, $460M in assets, and $7.2M NAF personnel/contractor annual payroll back into the YAB community.
– The FSS has 1025 members: 80 military, 80 appropriated fund civilians, 270 non-appropriated fund civilians, 465 local nationals, and 130 contractors.
– Through 29K programs/activities/services and 2.7M customer contacts/year the FSS provides enhanced quality of life, facilities, and programs for 11.5K Yokota Air Base community members, and over 150K transient personnel per year. MWRF is 4th largest in the AF: $33.8M
Pacific Air Forces A1 Awards, 2016
Dr. Beverly L. Schmalzried Award, Mr. Robert Glassheim
Arts & Crafts Program of the Year
Marketing Program of the Year
Air Force Association (PACAF) Awards, 2015
Outstanding Air Force Senior Civilian Manager (GS14-15), Mr. Paul Keenan
Outstanding Air Force Civilian Program Manager (GS12-13), Mr. Jonathan Boyd
Air Force A1 Awards, 2015
Civilian Personnel Program of the Year
Pacific Air Forces A1 Awards, 2015
Aero Club Program of the Year
Arts & Crafts Program of the Year
Outdoor Recreation Program of the Year
Professional Development Program of the Year
Resource Management Program of the Year
Roger M. Blanchard Memorial Award, Mr. Jonathan Boyd
General Billy J. Boles Mentorship Award, MSgt Brad Claypool
Force Support Squadron Section Chief of the Year, Mr. Patrick Coleman
Air Force A1 Awards, 2014
Force Support Squadron Section Chief of the Year, Mr. Claude Bryant
Force Support Squadron Specialist of the Year, Mr. Derrick Royster
Pacific Air Forces A1 Awards, 2014
Major General Eugene L. Eubank Award
2015 John L. Hennessy Food Service Excellence Award
Arts & Crafts Program of the Year
Enlisted Professional Military Education Team of the Year
Human Resources Program of the Year
Manpower & Organization Program of the Year
Youth Program of the Year
Lieutenant General Norm Lezy Award, Capt Douglas Hickey
Unit Funds
Yokota Air Base Morale Welfare and Recreation Fund budgets non-appropriated funds to support organizational parties, picnics or similar activities. After allowances for base-wide and group level events, the FY19 approved budget provides funds not to exceed $7.00 per military and U.S. civilian employee for squadron level events.
Special Morale Welfare
Yokota Air Base limits funds allocated to contribute to the overall morale and welfare of military community.
For example: Promotion Ceremonies, Retirement Ceremonies, Change of Command, Assumption of Duty, Annual Awards Ceremony, and etc.