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Snow removal team aids in Air Force training

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  • By Staff Sgt. Kristian Carter
  • 92nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs
FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. --  The Air Force Civil Engineer Support Agency finished documenting practices and procedures with the snow removal team here this week.

The agency is working to update a 20-year-old snow and ice control training video.

In addition to having updated material, this new training product will also have a more modern format. It will be Web-based training when complete.

By using this format, the producers will be able to reach a wider audience and future updates will be easier to make, said Senior Master Sgt. Kevin Monkman, career field manager for pavements and heavy equipment.

Sergeant Monkman said AFCESA chose Fairchild as one of the filming locations because of the reputation of the snow removal team here. Filming for the new product was conducted both here and at Minot AFB, N.D.

"It's easier to work with an experienced crew," he said.

The team consists of both military personnel and civilian contractors. The Airmen provide guidance and the contractors are handling the technical aspects of the production.

The snow removal team's winter mission includes ensuring aircraft can take off and land, and providing clear road conditions for base customers and occupants.

The role of the snow removal team in this effort is to escort the production team while on the flightline and to perform snow removal actions for filming, said Jerry Adameitz, 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron heavy repair superintendent.

The production team is also getting to see some of the administrative aspects of the process, to include meetings with the wing commander and planning sessions.

Another way the snow removal folks here work with AFCESA involves assisting with the testing and evaluation of vehicles and equipment.

Based on the projected timeline, once the team returns to their home base, the training module should be ready to deploy to units in approximately four to six months.