briefed

U.S. Air Force Col. Scott Kindsvater, 93rd Air Ground Operations Wing commander (left), Col. Randall Richert, 820th Base Defense Group commander (center), and Chief Master Sgt. Atticus Smith, 93rd AGOW command chief, listen in during a briefing at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., July 20, 2011. The brief covered the specifics of how Airmen would operate during a military operations in urban terrain demo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paul Francis/Released)

Repelling

U.S. Air Force Capt. Nicholas Kuc, 820th Combat Operations Squadron chief of communications, repels down a seven-story wall during a demonstration at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., July 20, 2011. The demonstration’s purpose was to show the repelling and fast-roping capabilities of the 93rd Air Ground Operations Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paul Francis/Released)

Speech

U.S. Air Force Col. Scott Kindsvater, 93rd Air Ground Operations Wing commander, gives a closing speech to participants of an urban terrain demo at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., July 20, 2011. Kindsvater recently took over command of the wing and spent part of the day viewing the capabilities of his Airmen and becoming familiar with what they do. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paul Francis/Released)

93rd AGOW commander views part of wing's abilities

Published July 20, 2011
By Airman 1st Class Nicholas Benroth
23rd Wing Public Affairs

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Everyday Airmen are on the job training. But an elite unit of Airmen train by rappelling from towers and parachuting out the back of aircraft. These battlefield Airmen from the 820th Base Defense Group constantly sharpen their skills.

However, for their new wing commander, an F-15E Strike Eagle pilot who is more familiar to flight line operations than inserting into an enemy village, this is a new experience.
Col. Scott Kindsvater, 93rd Air Ground Operations Wing commander, spent his fifth day on the job learning about the 820th BDG's unique mission, one of a kind in the Air Force.

"There is no better way to show someone the effects of what we can do than by doing it firsthand," said Lt. Paul Dinkins, 823rd Base Defense Squadron operations officer. "You can tell someone about all the stuff we can do but in the end, seeing is believing."

The day began with Airmen at the top of the rappel tower descending towards their new wing commander while another group of Airmen fast roped down to demonstrate jumping out the side of a helicopter.

The demonstration then took Kindsvater to the military operations in urban terrain training village. This was where the 823rd Base Defense Squadron showed off their ability to successfully take down a village .

After the colonel watched the 823 BDS secure the village he discussed how his focus has changed from aircraft to people.

"My job is no longer to get up in that cockpit and fly anymore," said Kindsvater while speaking to his Airmen. "Now my job is to take care of all of you and ensure you get all the tools you need to complete the mission."

Kindsvater spoke with all the members who participated in the demonstration and explained his expectations for them.

"I want all of you to try and make the best decisions possible because you are the ones protecting our country and wearing the cloth of our nation every day," Kindsvater added.

The combat Airmen of the 820th are one of three groups totaling 2,800 Airmen across the U.S. These multiple units work together to accomplish the mission of 93rd AGOW.