Chief Master Sgt. Ron Redding, 188th Civil Engineer Squadron, speaks to area company human resource professionals at the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce March 10. The objective of the meeting was to educate local companies on a partnership initiative between the 188th and the Chamber of Commerce. The strategy focuses on linking drill-status Guardsmen with full-time employment opportunities in the River Valley. The meeting educated local employers on specific training and education 188th members receive and how those specialties can benefit the local civilian workforce. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Maj. Heath Allen/Released)