Vision of unrivaled Wing presented at commander's call Published Jan. 8, 2018 By Senior Airman Jeffrey Grossi 910th Airlift Wing Public Affairs YOUNGSTOWN AIR RESERVE STATION, Ohio -- Members of the 910th Airlift Wing (AW) gathered in Hanger 305 for a commander’s call, here, Jan. 6, 2018. The commander’s call included award and medal presentations and various briefings. The event began with three medal presentations and recognition of the Steel Valley Chapter’s Outstanding Airmen of the Year, 23 Airmen who earned a 100 percent on their Fit to Fight and seven who scored 90 percent and above on Career Development Course exams and the presentation of the 2017 Espirit De Corps Trophy to the 910th Security Forces Squadron. The 910th AW received briefings from Chapel staff, the Wing Safety Office and Operational Security (OPSEC) and a briefing concerning traffic on unit training assembly (UTA) weekends. Col. Dan Sarachene, commander of the 910th AW, opened with remarks on training, readiness and teamwork. “There’s a lot being asked of us and we need to be ready to do that,” said Sarachene. “We need everybody on the boat and everybody rowing together. We need to know our jobs and to do our job. We can’t be one-trick ponies. We must have cross functional capabilities so we can back each other up. We need to work hard and that is going to be our key to success. Quite often things that we see seem impossible, it’s our job to make them possible. There are a lot of people relying on us on and off the installation.” Sarachene also took the opportunity to introduce the 910th’s new vice commander, Col. Joseph Janik. Janik previously served as the Director of Operations and Readiness at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, GA. Prior to that, Janik served around the world both as an enlisted Airman and commissioned officer who has worn a variety of hats. “We hit the lottery with him coming to our Wing,” said Sarachene. Sarachene closed the call saying his vision is for YARS to become unrivaled. Sarachene believes that the upcoming challenges the Wing will face are opportunities for the 910th to achieve that vision. “Our mission is our purpose,” said Sarachene. “Our decisions are made upon either our values or our vices. We need to make values-based decisions from our core values of integrity, service before self and excellence in all we do. If we do that then that means our foundation is strong.”