Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz rides in the 115th Cheyenne Frontier Days parade as the Grand Marshal July 23, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo/Matt Bilden)
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz greets Maj. Gen. C. Donald Alston July 22, 2011, after arriving at Cheyenne Regional Airport, Wyo. Alston is the 20th Air Force commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Matt Bilden)
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz thanks Andy W. Patterson for his participation in a military reenactment during Fort D. A. Russell Days July 23, 2011, held at F. E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Matt Bilden)
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz talks with Spencer Hicklin about his participation in a World War II reenactment during Fort D. A. Russell Days July 23, 2011, held at F. E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Matt Bilden)
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz rides with Rep. Cynthia Lummis and Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead July 23, 2011, at the 115th “Daddy of ‘Em All” rodeo grand entry at Frontier Park. Schwartz was the Cheyenne Frontier Days parade Grand Marshal. (U.S. Air Force photo/Matt Bilden)
by Staff Sgt. Torri Ingalsbe
90th Missile Wing Public Affairs
7/25/2011 - F. E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, Wyo. (AFNS) -- Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and his wife Suzie spent July 22 and 23 here meeting with area Airmen and the Cheyenne community to celebrate Cheyenne Frontier Days
During the visit, the general visited members of the 153rd Airlift Wing of the Wyoming Air National Guard and their active associate unit, the 30th Airlift Squadron, in Cheyenne. Schwartz took the opportunity to address the Airmen stationed there during an all-call July 22, focusing his comments on teamwork, excellence and the total force.
"Individual excellence doesn't win championships, nor does it win wars," Schwartz said. "No one skill outweighs another. Success is determined by the team, or in our case, the total force."
The general and his wife ended their first day in Cheyenne at dinner with the Wyoming Governor Matthew Mead and his wife Carol. Also in attendance were Maj. Gen. C. Donald Alston, the 20th Air Force commander, and his wife Ana; and Col. Christopher Coffelt, the 90th Missile Wing commander, and his wife Colleen.
"The men and women who serve in our military are the best in the world," said the governor during remarks before the dinner.
Schwartz donned a new hat, both figuratively and literally, July 23 as the grand marshal for the 115th Cheyenne Frontier Days parade. The general and his wife led the parade through downtown Cheyenne on horseback.
"Cheyenne Frontier Days is an opportunity for the base and local community to celebrate their rich, intertwined heritage that began over a century ago," Schwartz said.
Following the parade, the general and his wife spent time at the Mighty Ninety's Fort D. A. Russell Days, which depicts the base's roots with living historical reenactments, period-style dancing, home tours and many other events and displays.
Schwartz also attended the first day of the rodeo, where he rode in the grand entry and received a behind-the-chutes tour. He said his experience here was a career memory, and commended the community and 90th MW Airmen on their involvement.
"This base and this town have grown up together, sharing in each other's triumphs and challenges," Schwartz said. "I know Cheyenne and the Mighty Ninety will continue to cultivate this great relationship to respond to any future challenges, making this one of the best places to live, work and play."
Comments
7/27/2011 12:40:16 PM ET Funny how Cheyenne expects the military to run all the booths etc for CFD, but the rest of the year we are treated like criminals etc by the locals.
matt, fe warren
7/26/2011 11:25:51 AM ET Cheyenne Frontier Days is where this AFA brat learned to love the tune Garryowen and wanted to be in the Cavalry until I grew up and the Army ordered me to drive a tank. Garryowen is still my favorite tune but the Air Force is still my favorite service.
Steven Streets, Columbus
7/26/2011 11:02:05 AM ET Easy there Bronco Bob....the article does not try to associate the 153rd and 30th with the 90th. As you know they are co-located in Cheyenne and they do work toghther more than you may think and they BOTH support CFD each year. After all who do you think supports the Thunderbirds It's not the 90th. CFD is the only performance that the Thunderbirds commit to every year.
D. Heffernan, Queens NY
7/26/2011 10:38:26 AM ET Bronco Bob - Where in this article does it say that the 153d or the 30th are part of the 90th MW? Your point is moot.
Bronco Bill, Cheyenne WY
7/26/2011 6:26:50 AM ET Total Force...Bronco Bob...we are all on the same team and the relationship developed by the associate flying wing demonstrates that principle as well as supporting the community. I believe that a number of the Rodeo Committee chairs in past years have included commanders from the flying wing.
Smokey, JBA
7/25/2011 10:15:47 PM ET Cheyenne does not need FE Warren to survive as a town. This isn't Altus OK or Clovis NM. It's a capital city of a state and a richer state than most due to the lower population and natural resources. TSgt SCheyenne Native
TSgt S, OK
7/25/2011 11:23:48 AM ET The 153rd and 30th are not part of the 90th MW. You should make that distinction, especially since most of the voluntoldees working CFD are from the 90th. The 90th is the reason Cheyenne survives as a town. If you spend any amount of time there you know that.
