349th Wing Hosts Human Resource Development Council Training

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  • By Capt. Torri Crosby
  • 349th Public Affairs
TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. --  Twenty-three Airmen from the 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif., and the 940th Wing, Beale Air Force Base, Calif., attended Human Resource Development Council training February 23-24. The course was taught to educate wing members on HRDC basics, and explain how each wing can utilize the program to capitalize on their own unique and diverse human resources.

The class was led by Maj. Bradley Bair, Air Force Reserve Command's Chief of Human Resources Development Council, Master Sgt. Felipe Nuno, 349th Medical Group Career Assistance Advisor, and Master Sgt. Kathleen Covert, 940th Wing Equal Opportunity.

"The purpose of AFRC's HRDC is to advise and make recommendations to the AFRC commander on any and all matters pertaining to human resources within the command," said Major Bair. "The ultimate goal is to create and maintain a fully-developed, skilled, motivated, enthusiastic and diverse workplace."

At the wing level, HRDC addresses unit-specific issues and targets areas of interest for the wing commander. It is a forum for ideas to help Airmen, and provides a voice directly to the wing commander. Interest items include diversity, force development, mentoring, retention, community outreach, leadership opportunities and recruiting.

"Our wing HRDC will work to maximize the potential of each Airman for the betterment of the individual and organization," said Col. John Williams, 349th AMW vice commander and HRDC Chairperson. "In dealing with current fiscal constraints, it's important to utilize the unique gifts of each of our talented Reservists. We can't afford not to."

The 349th HRDC mission is to promote a wing environment where advancement and recognition opportunities are equitable. They monitor diversity demographics, address issues that impact diversity in all career fields, and identify possible ways to overcome barriers. Another focus area of HRDC is retention, development and recognition. This includes promoting leadership opportunities, mentoring and improving morale and unit cohesion.

"Our wing HRDC program is all about taking care of our Airmen and giving them a voice," said Capt. Melissa Hueman, 349th AMW HRDC facilitator. "It will be our job to tackle real issues that affect the warfighter and up-channel that information straight to the wing commander."

HRDC is not just for leadership, but for Airmen at every level. If you are interested in joining the council or learning more, contact Capt. Hueman at 837-1607 or email melissa.hueman.1@us.af.mil.
Capt. Hueman at 837-1607 or email melissa.hueman.1@us.af.mil.