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TAILWIND
Tailwind | Travis AFB, Calif.
Friday, April 9, 2021 | Vol. 46, Number 14 z COVID-19 vaccine availability widens PAGE 2 z Travis Airmen help airlift virus patient to Texas PAGE 3
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Vaccine open to all beneficiaries
60th Air Mobility Wing
AFRC honors
349th civilian Travis part of airlifting patient to Texas
Airman 1st Class Mikayla Heineck
Public Affairs 62ND AIRLIFT WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
The COVID-19 vaccine dis- JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD,
tribution is now open for all Wash. — The 62nd Airlift Wing’s quick
Phase 2 beneficiaries at Tra- action enabled a COVID-19 patient to be
vis Air Force Base. This means airlifted from JBLM to San Antonio Mil-
those who are Department of itary Medical Center, Texas, March 31.
Defense ID cardholders with The individual was a patient at Ma-
access to Travis AFB are eligi- digan Army Medical Center here. The
ble to register for the vaccine. individual was in severe respiratory
Beneficiaries must be 18 years
distress and had undergone surgery ear-
or older for the Moderna vac-
lier to be hooked up to an extracorpore-
cine.
al membrane oxygenation (ECMO) sys-
To schedule a first or sec-
tem. The system pumps and oxygenates
ond COVID-19 vaccination at
a patient’s blood outside the body, allow-
David Grant USAF Medi-
ing the heart and lungs to rest.
cal Center, please visit the fol-
Earlier that day, an aircrew made
lowing web link to access
up of Airmen from the 4th and 7th Air-
the Defense Health Agency
lift Squadrons picked up an aeromedical
Appointing Portal: https://in- U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brady Penn evacuation team from the 775th Expedi-
formatics-stage.health.mil/CO- Kimberly Blue, 349th Force Support tionary Aeromedical Evacuation flight at
VAX/ or scan the QR code in Squadron has been named the Travis Air Force Base, California. The
the graphic at right with your 2020 Air Force Reserve Command evacuation team are experts in and car-
smartphone’s camera to sched- A1 Civilian Technician of the Year ing for patients during flights.
ule a COVID-19 vaccination in the GS-1-8 nonsupervisory/ “The timing [of loading and takeoff]
dose. The code will take users
Installation category. Blue led is a little more flexible [with an aero-
to the DHA Appointing Por-
the 349th FSS customer support medical flight] than it normally is just
tal scheduling app.
section in the largest tenant AFRC based on the needs of the mission,” said
Individuals should schedule
military personnel flight. “She Maj. Ian Scott, 4th Airlift Squadron pilot.
their first dose only and wait to
led her team by herself for three “The biggest thing we have to be mind-
schedule their second dose follow-
months during a lapse in leadership ful of [with mission planning for an AE
ing the initial appointment. There
due to a retirement this past year,” flight] is what type of restrictions the pa-
is a mandatory, 28-day waiting
said Maj. Robert Bruce, 349th FSS tient’s condition would have on the envi- U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Mikayla Heineck
period between the doses.
commander. “She is an absolute ronment in the airplane.” U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 775th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation flight from Travis Air Force Base, California, don personal
Open eligibility does not
pleasure to work with, and embodies The patient was being transport- protective equipment March 31 aboard a C-17 Globemaster III on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Aeromedical evacuation
guarantee an appointment.
one of the core 349th FSS strategic ed to SAMMC, where there are more personnel are responsible for caring for medical patients in-flight and preparing a safe environment for them as well as the aircrew.
These are booked on first-come
objectives by providing world-class available people who are experts on the
basis and the number available their arrival, the AE crew covered their and safely,” said Maj. Paul Blycheck, The patient was hooked up to a full
customer service to our wing and ECMO system and will be readily able
are determined by the supply luggage and equipment in plastic bags 775th EAEF medical crew director. “We ventilator, in addition to the ECMO sys-
mission partners.” Bruce said it was maintain or repair it if something went
chain flow of vaccines. to lessen the risk of cross-contamination have to consider the safety of the patient, tem, so anything they were breathing out
no surprise to him when Blue was also wrong.
To learn more about the and everyone on the aircraft wore the ap- and everyone involved – the AE crew, was contained, Blycheck said.
selected as the 349th Air Mobility The patient arrived at the aircraft
DOD’s vaccine distribution propriate personal protective equipment. the pilots, and loadmasters – especially The crew successfully took off later
Wing’s Civilian Category 1 Civilian of with several additional medical profes-
plan please visit: https://bit. “What we do is to make sure that the when it’s something contagious, like CO- that night and transported the patient to
the Year for 2020 earlier this month. sionals from Madigan trained in keep-
ly/2Rbn3fr. U.S. Air Force graphic
patient’s transportation goes smoothly VID-19.” SAMMC where they were evaluated.
ing the ECMO system running. Before
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field, California, a private firm in no way connected with nonmerit factor of the purchaser, user or patron.
Puzzles 8
the U.S. Air Force. Correspondence can be sent to the 60th Air Mobili-
While most of the editorial content of the Tailwind is pre- ty Wing Public Affairs staff, Tailwind, 400 Brennan Cir- Cover story 10-11
Travis AFB, Calif. | 60th Air Mobility Wing
pared by the 60th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs office cle, Bldg. 51, Travis AFB, CA 94535-2150 or emailed to Worship services 16-17
for its Web-based product, the content for the Tailwind is 60amwpa@us.af.mil. Classifieds 18
Air Force Name: Time in service: What are your hobbies?
edited and prepared for print by the Daily Republic staff. Deadline for copy is 4:30 p.m. Friday for the following Parting Shots 19
Col. Corey A. Simmons Airman 1st Class One year. Gardening, hiking, working out and
Content of the Tailwind is not necessarily the official Friday’s issue. Swap ads must be brought to Bldg. 51
60th Air Mobility Wing commander view of, nor is it endorsed by the U.S. Government, the by noon Monday for possible print in that Friday’s issue. On the cover Patricia Blockmoore. reading.
Department of Defense or the Department of the Air Emailed or faxed Swap Ads are not accepted. Family:
1st Lt. Jasmine Jacobs U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Unit: What is your greatest
Force. Those on base wishing to receive home delivery of the Chelsea Boehme, 22nd Air- None.
Chief of command information 60th Surgical Operations Squadron. achievement?
The appearance of advertising in the publication, in- Tailwind can call 427-6975 today. lift Squadron flight engineer, What are your goals? Completing my Bachelor of
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Tailwind staff
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Everything advertised in the publication shall be made Visit the Travis public web site at http://www.travis. Agawam, Massachusetts. nurse. as receiving my citizenship.
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Airman Contest honors
dies in Travis children
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“Military kids face unique
challenges, including fre-
off base
quent moves and having par-
TRAVIS AIR FORCE ents deploy,” said Travis AFB
BASE, Calif. — Family fun Exchange General Manag-
creates lifelong memories— er Phonda Bishop. “This con-
and now it can help military test celebrates family time
60th Air Mobility Wing families win, too. The Army & and the resiliency of military
Public Affairs Air Force Exchange Service kids.”
is hosting a worldwide on- Military families can vis-
TRAVIS AIR FORCE line contest celebrating fami- it ShopMyExchange.com/
ly game night in honor of the momc for contest details and
BASE, Calif. — An Airman
Month of the Military Child. Month of the Military Child
assigned to the 22nd Airlift
From April 9 through April activities, including sweep-
Squadron, Travis AFB, Califor- 15, military kids can take a stakes, coloring pages and
nia, was killed April 3 during photo of their family enjoy- more. Month of the Mili-
an off-base motorcycle crash in ing a game night and sub- tary Child contests are open
San Mateo County. mit it at ShopMyExchange. to kids 17 years and young-
The deceased Airman has com/sweepstakes. One world- er, but a parent or authorized
been identified as Staff Sgt. U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Chad Kotce wide grand-prize winner will shopper 18 years or older
Zachary Pyle, 28, of Shawnee, Airmen from various units within the 621st Contingency Response Wing play a prototype military strategy receive a $50 Exchange gift must submit the contest pho-
Oklahoma. Pyle entered the game March 25 at Travis Air Force Base, California. The game, called “Kingfish ACE” focuses on a hypothetical card, while three runners- to at ShopMyExchange.com/
Air Force April 3, 2012, and ar- situation in the Western Pacific and is a strategy game similar to “Risk” and “Dungeons & Dragons.” up will each receive a Rubiks sweepstakes.
rived at Travis AFB Nov. 28,
Base boosts military gaming
U.S. Army photo
2018. Pyle served as a flight en-
gineer for the C-5M Super Gal-
Lt. Col. (Dr.) Christopher Colombo, the director of Virtual Health and Telecritical Care and intensive care physician, and Kristina
Ieronimakis, a registered nurse, provide overwatch for a joint exercise with the Navy for Fleet Week in Madigan Army Medical Center in
axy.
October 2018. Virtual health care has increased exponentially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“I am completely heartbro- Senior Airman Chad Kotce Dragons.” Depending on the decision-makers, Pierce hopes
Pandemic puts telemedicine to test
ken over the sudden and trag-
ic death of one of our own, and
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est condolences go out to family COVID-19 has led to the belief systems. For exam- the potential use of a telec- new invention that may be com- cept for his final project at the the overall mission,” Pierce Family owned and operated.
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lege, introduced a game of his ticed that this would be a great To help bring the game to
those in need. develop technology that in- cians discovered how tele- not. ety of care contexts includ-
own invention, called “King- tool to help Airmen understand life, Pierce teamed with Master
creases medical capabilities medicine can enhance com- Pamplin described how ing large-scale combat sit-
Information on Travis AFB fish ACE” to members from the ACE concepts.” Sgt. Brad Johannes, 921st Con-
and provides rapid, flexible munication efforts, reduce he and his colleagues stud- uations or natural disasters
support services can be found 821st Contingency Response While the primary tar- tingency Response Squadron
critical care expertise at the exposure and personal pro- ied the implementation of that rely on military aid.
at www.travis.af.mil. Group at Travis Air Force Base, get audience is mid-level See GAMING Page 20
point of need. tective equipment consump- telemedicine in a military Partnering with the ci-
California, March 25-26.
During a recent Medical tion, improve efficiency and environment. vilian sector, Pamplin and
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Colors crucial to Air Force looks to
nutritious diet future on energy
Kathy Milley and are lowest in sodium. Don’t AFWERX Public Affairs crowdsourcing initiative, sought
DEFENSE COMMISSARY AGENCY forget to use the recipe resourc- solutions to innovatively shape
CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS es on commissaries.com to help ARLINGTON, Va. — The the future of resilient energy
you incorporate these foods into Department of Defense is one of production, transmission, use
FORT LEE, Va. — Colorful your weekly menu plan.” the largest single consumers of and storage, thereby reducing
fruits and vegetables are packed Aim to build at least half of energy and relies heavily on fos- demand and reliance on fossil
with vitamins, minerals, fiber your meal with colorful vege- sil fuels to meet national securi- fuels, while modernizing the en-
and other key compounds that tables, fruit or a combination of ty objectives. ergy infrastructure.
help our bodies to function prop- both helping to keep the overall The way energy is generated, Solutions ranged from those
erly, facilitate the development daily caloric intake down while transmitted, stored, and used, that could be implemented im-
of a strong immune system, and helping to meet your fiber needs. energy today is both a para- mediately, some that required
lower the risk of illness from im- The following is a list of the mount combat enabler, and a po- further development, while oth-
mediate and chronic disease. most common foods in each col- tentially crippling vulnerabili- ers were ‘moonshot’ ideas that
“While shopping the com- or category and a sample of di- ty. History leads us to conclude may or may not be implement-
missary, make it a point to fill etitian-approved recipes using that future wars will likely be ed until 2045. “The disruption
your basket with each of the col- those foods will help you get the fuel-limited environments. of the energy sector is already
ors of fruits and vegetables from most from your nutritious eat- Critical infrastructure such happening. There’s unbeliev-
the fresh, frozen or canned sec- ing plan: as refineries, storage tanks, and able innovation occurring in
U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kristine Legate
tions of the store as this will help distribution networks present how we produce, transmit and
Green U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Kenneth P. Ekman, deputy commander of operations, Combined Joint Task Force-
you get the nutrients you need,” lucrative targets to an adver- store energy,” said Col. Charles
Bok Choy, asparagus, cab- Operation Inherent Resolve, and commander, 9th Air Force Expeditionary Task Force-Levant, U.S. Air
said Deborah Harris, regis- sary. Bris-Bois, Air Force Disruptive
bage, collard greens, Brussels Technology Team. “The DoD
Forces Central, and Chief Master Sergeant James Fitch, command chief, 9 AETF-L, case the unit’s colors
tered dietitian and the Defense Yet, the Air Force’s ener-
Commissary Agency’s health sprouts, Swiss chard, avocado, must partner with those lead- during an inactivation ceremony, April 1 at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait.
gy needs continue to grow. The
artichokes, broccoli, celery, cu- ing this disruption in both in-
Unit inactivates in Kuwait
and wellness program manager. reliance on fossil fuels lead to
“When choosing fresh or frozen cumbers, green beans, green on- physical and geopolitical chal- dustry and academia, to ensure
foods, the key is to choose items ions, green peppers, kale, kiwi, lenges in the security land- we maintain our competitive ad-
that have no added fat or sugar See COLORS Page 14 scape, while alternative energy vantage.”
sources pose other challenges of The opportunity to part-
their own. ner with other Air Force orga- Senior Airman Kristine Legate April 1 during a ceremony at – Operation Inherent Resolve]
As the Air Force continues nizations in the energy space 386TH AIR EXPEDITIONARY WING Ali Al Salem Air Base, Ku- and the fight against Dae-
to reorient itself for great-pow- grew with the inclusion of the wait. sh,” said Maj. Gen. Michael
er competition, the need to build Air Force Research Laborato- ALI AL SALEM AIR “For the past six years, the G. Koscheski, U.S. Air Forces
more resilient energy infra- ry Transformational Capabil- BASE, Kuwait — The 9th Air 9th AETF-L has led U.S. Air Central Deputy Commander
structure and supply chains has ities Office, AFRL Advanced Expeditionary Task Force- Forces Central’s support to
become increasingly urgent. Power Technology Office and Levant officially inactivated [Combined Joint Task Force See KUWAIT Page 15
The time has come to SAF/IE (Installations, Environ-
reimagine usage, generation, ment, & Energy). This proved to
transportation and storage of be an excellent partnership ad-
energy. dition, consisting of the primary
To address these challenges, Air Force organizations that are
the Air Force Warfighting Inte- focused on reshaping and iden-
gration Capability, or AFWIC tifying energy technologies for
– now AF Futures – Disruptive the future.
Technology Team, in partner- The Energy Challenge’s
24/7/365 TOWING SERVICE ship with AFWERX, launched open call for topics garnered
903 submissions of which 179 fi-
the Reimagining Energy for the
DoD Challenge Sept. 2, 2020. nalists were invited to present
The Energy Challenge, an open See ENERGY Page 14
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STR8TS
Puzzles
Airmen complete FTAC 821st CRS part of training exercise in Idaho
Senior Airman Aaron Irvin between austere locations, we
No. 536 Medium Previous solution - Tough
19TH AIRLIFT WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS have to bring our own support
equipment and personnel with
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8 9 4 5 3 2 LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE us,” Pichkur said. “By training
2 4 9 5 6 8 7 2 3
4 BASK, Ark. — As part of a Airmen to be multi-capable, we
7 9 3 8 6 4 5
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5 1 3 6 7 8 9 4
5 multi-week off-station training are able to move between loca-
2 1 6 8 9 7 3 event, the 61st Airlift Squad- tions more quickly, and do not
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ron alongside Airmen from have to rely on pre-established
the 19th Aircraft Maintenance forward operating bases.
2 6 5 How to beat Str8ts –
Like Sudoku, no single number can Squadron, 19th Operations Sup- Furthermore, by having Air-
9 3 repeat in any row or column. But...
rows and columns are divided by black port Squadron and 19th Logis- men that are trained to a limit-
squares into compartments. These tics Readiness Squadron put the ed proficiency in other duties,
6 1 3 2 need to be filled in with numbers that
Multi-Capable Airmen concept we are able to have better in-
© 2021 Syndicated Puzzles
complete a ‘straight’. A straight is a set
6 of numbers with no gaps but can be in to the test in Boise, Idaho and sight of what other AFSCs do,
Key West, Florida, March 8-28. allowing for greater under-
any order, eg [4,2,3,5]. Clues in black
cells remove that number as an option
8 2 in that row and column, and are not part The MCA concept enhances standing and better communi-
of any straight. Glance at the solution to
You can find more help, tips and hints at www.str8ts.com see how ‘straights’ are formed. the Air Force’s ability to rapid- cation.”
ly deploy forces to austere and While in Boise, the 61st AS
SUDOKU U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jonathon Carnell
Congratulations to the latest Airmen to complete the First Term Airman Center course. contested locations by ensur- trained with the 821st Con-
No. 536 Medium Previous solution - Easy
Alphabetically: Airman Maria Alonso, 60th Air Mobility Wing Command Post; Airman Karem ing more Airmen are trained tingency Response Squadron
9 2 4 5 8 7 1 6 3
Casiano-Julian, 60th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron; Airman 1st Class Jeffrey Coates, and qualified to perform duties out of Travis AFB, California,
6 5 8 7 5 3 6 1 4 2 9 outside of their specific job de- where pilots, loadmasters and
3 1 6 2 4 9 8 5 7 60th Civil Engineer Squadron; Airman Basic Najea Godwin, 60th AMW/CP; Airman 1st
8 1 2 7 scription or Air Force Special- maintainers learned basic set-
1 6 3 4 9 2 7 8 5 Class Tairiq Gordon, 60th Surgical Operations Squadron; Airman 1st Class Joseph Langlais,
2 5 7 6 3 8 9 4 1 ty Code. up and teardown operations of a
2 4 8 60th SGCS; Airman 1st Class Christopher Martin, 860th AMXS; Airman Devon Peirick, 60th
4 8 9 1 7 5 6 3 2 Echoing Air Force Chief of bare bones FOB.
6 9 2 8 1 3 5 7 4 Operations Support Squadron; Airman Tyler Perez, 60th AMXS; Airman Martin Perleberg,
8 5 3 9 2 Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Over the span of two weeks,
5 4 1 7 2 6 3 9 8
60th Maintenance Squadron; Airman 1st Class Sean Pruitt, 860th AMXS; Airman 1st Class
7 3 8 9 5 4 2 1 6 Jr.’s “Accelerate Change or nearly 50 Airmen were trained
To complete Sudoku, fill the board
Konner Saxon, 60th Logistics Readiness Squadron; Airman 1st Class Lilian Scarborough, Lose” strategy, Capt. Dmytro on building and setting up tents U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Aaron Irvin
by entering numbers 1 to 9 such 60th Inpatient Squadron; Airman 1st Class Lishaun Shelby, 60th Medical Support Squadron; Pichkur, 61st AS pilot and OST as well as receiving training An Airman from the 821st Contingency Response Squadron at Travis Air Force Base, California, trains Airmen
1 4 9 6 7 that each row, column and 3x3 box
contains every number uniquely.
Airman Mingyo Son, 60th IPTS; Airman 1st Class Nasier Thomas, 60th MDSS; and Airman 1st mission commander, said adap- from the 19th LRS on forklift from Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, on how to set up a tent March 10 at Travis AFB. Airmen from the
6 4 7 Class Norman Vanderhorst, 60th SGCS. tive and agile Airmen, capable training operations, allowing 61st Airlift Squadron trained with the 821st CRS to showcase the Multi-Capable Airmen concept by training
© 2021 Syndicated Puzzles
For many strategies, hints and tips,
visit www.sudokuwiki.org of accomplishing tasks outside loadmasters and pilots to load them on how to perform duties outside of their specific job description.
2 5 1 4 If you like Str8ts, Sudoku and their AFSC, are vital to deliver- the aircraft themselves.
3 7 ing agile combat airlift. “The forklift certification
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us to greatly reduce our foot- Miller, 61st AS commander. Fulfilling the dream of Homeownership for our Veterans since 1994
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more agile,” said Pichkur. ations of forklift operations, this
ployees are approved as leave • Dina Patterson-Steward, bat, the F-15 Eagle epitomized ic new fighter aircraft. This pro- till the end, Let’s Talk.
As the Air Force continues experience provided a perspec-
recipients through the Volun- 60th Aerial Port Squadron; EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, air superiority in the minds cess began several years ago, as
to refine and expand upon ACE, tive I never had before.”
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the 19th Airlift Wing has ag- Miller said that while it’s not a Short Sale, Foreclosure or Bankruptcy AND we can do
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All-female flight crew delivers 120,000 pounds of cargo to Hawaii
Story and photos by Senior Airman Jonathon Carnell
1 60TH AIR MOBILITY WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS 2
TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Super Galaxy with 18 industrial-
Calif. — The 22nd Airlift Squad- sized containers that nearly filled
ron from Travis Air Force Base, the cargo bay of the aircraft.
California, and the 312th AS part- Denny explained how this mis-
nered to load and deliver 120,000 sion was unique compared to oth-
pounds of cargo from Joint Base ers.
Lewis-McChord AFB, Washing- “When the C-5M Galaxy was
ton, to Joint Base Pearl Harbor- first introduced to the Air Force
Hickam, Hawaii, March 31 to (1970), I doubt there were enough
April 2. female aircrew members to meet
The cargo mission provided an the flight requirements to com-
opportunity for 12 aircrew mem- plete a mission,” said Master Sgt.
bers and two flying crew chiefs to Kristen Lewis, 312th AS instruc-
enhance their capabilities for the tor loadmaster. “Today, though, we
Air Mobility Command mission. can man this aircraft and train our
“The equipment shipped will younger airmen who will carry on
be assisting training programs and further our legacy of being fe-
for units at Hickam,” said Capt. male aviators.”
Heather Denny, 22nd Airlift Denny further explained just
Squadron instructor pilot and air- how rare it is to have an all-female
craft commander. “When we get crew and what the experience
to fill a C-5 with as much as we did meant to her.
for this mission, we challenge our “I’ve been in the squadron for
aircrew.” four years and I’ve never been
Three Air Force Reserve load- part of an all-female crew before,”
masters assigned to the 312th Air- said Denny. “This is a mission I
lift Squadron accompanied the will remember for the rest of my
22nd AS and loaded the C-5M life.”
3 5
4
1) A women’s heritage flight patch is displayed on the uniform of Airman 1st Class Summer Thomas, 312th Airlift Squadron loadmaster
student, April 1 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. An all-female crew assigned to Travis AFB flew the C-5M Super Galaxy that
delivered 120,000 pounds of cargo from JBLM to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. 2) Thomas tests an oxygen mask and tank in a
C-5M April 2 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. 3) U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Chelsea Boehme, 22nd Airlift Squadron flight engineer,
calculates aircraft logistics in a C-5M April 2 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. 4) A K loader holding six ISU-90 containers moves
toward a C-5M March 31 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. 5) U.S. Air Force Capt. Heather Denny, 22nd AS C-5M instructor pilot
and aircraft commander, works on a preflight checklist April 2 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii.
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ment of Defense Annual Tenant tions, Environment and Energy
Satisfaction Survey for trends acting assistant secretary.
and ways to improve the enter- “We expected the improved
prise’s privatized and govern- survey to yield more accurate
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and tenant experience. pend on honest feedback from
A private contractor distrib- the tenants to help us assess
uted the survey to the DAF’s the performance of the proj-
68 privatized housing locations ects and to understand where
with an overall response rate adjustments are needed to im-
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From Page 7 age the research and interest
their ideas to expert reviewers community built by the Ener-
Annette Crawford “Some of our flight com- AFB, and while they may seem from across the government— gy Challenge to select a spe-
37TH TRAINING WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS manders didn’t want us there,” small, they showed La Sauce the largest AFWERX chal- cific concept or technology to
she said. “And some of them paid attention to the needs not lenge to date. The culminating drive to commercialization, in
JOINT BASE SAN ANTO- even said, ‘Well, if I had my way, only of the distinguished vis- event was a virtual showcase partnership with private capi-
NIO-LACKLAND, Texas — none of you would graduate’.” itors, but her Airmen as well. held Feb. 9. The event was in- tal and industry. Concepts cur-
Kathy La Sauce didn’t blaze Despite the negativity, La One of the changes was adding troduced by Deputy Chief of rently under consideration are
trails during her 20-year Air Sauce didn’t let it stop her items to the supply list specifi- Staff for Strategy, Integration highly efficient airframes and
Force career. She scorched from achieving her goals. She cally for women. Even though and Requirements Lt. Gen. S. propulsion to reduce overall
them. thought of what it would mean if there were many Congress- Clinton Hinote, who highlight- aviation fuel burn, as well as
She joined the Air Force in she didn’t succeed. women who came through as ed the importance of the Ener- concepts for drop-in replace-
1972, after receiving one of only “I realized that opportuni- passengers, there wasn’t a sin- gy Challenge, noting, “we need ment liquid fuels that can be
two Officer Training School ties for women in the Air Force gle item on either the aircraft a mind-shift of the way we produced at forward operat-
slots for the Long Island, New might have been limited,” she or in the DV lounge that could are thinking about alternative ing bases for both jet fuel and
York area. said. “They might not have accommodate their needs. She forms of energy” and that “en- installations. Though still in
“When I graduated from col- opened up and removed the also obtained funding to re- ergy is a limiting factor to our the conceptual phase, Ener-
lege, I wanted my life to mat- combat exclusion laws, so wom- place a 25-year-old pallet scale operations and the options we gy Prime holds the promise
ter so I looked at joining the Air en wouldn’t be flying fighter air- with a digital one. can [effectively] provide to our to accelerate critical, dual-use
Force,” La Sauce said. “Fortu- craft, women wouldn’t be flying “I could make a difference leadership.” technologies to commercial-
nately, the Air Force had just in- combat missions, nor be test pi- in cutting out a lot of the unnec- The showcase included ization within an approximate-
creased the number of women lots or astronauts.” essary regulations, and letting 1,895 participants from in- ly 36-month timeframe.
that would be allowed to serve, “We were considered a test the young people give me their Courtesy photo/Kathy La Sauce
dustry, government, academia The two initiatives, Rei-
and it opened up some of the program – a test program be- ideas on how they would like to Capt. Kathy La Sauce is shown in her Undergraduate Pilot Training Class and advocacy groups, and a magining Energy Challenge
nontraditional career fields.” cause there were political and do things better,” La Sauce said. 77-08 graduation photo. In October 2020, the National Museum of the program that included six and Energy Prime, align with
Her next stop was Chanute military leaders who did not “My personality was just right U.S. Air Force debuted an exhibit dedicated to the 10 women of UPT keynote speakers, 10 techni- President Joe Biden’s Climate
Air Force Base, Illinois, where want us to succeed,” La Sauce for that squadron.” Class 77-08, the UPT class that included women. cal panels, and multiple net- Plan to “make a historic in- U.S. Army photo/Capt. Joshua Springer
she became part of the first said. “I knew that my success as working sessions. The breadth vestment in clean energy and U.S. Army Capt. Stephanie Meno shows her daughter, 1-year-old Imogene, an orange at commissary at Joint
maintenance officer class to in- a pilot and my career progres- and depth of the proposed so- innovation” and “accelerate Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.
clude women. sion was extremely important lutions provided by industry the deployment of clean tech-
You Served. You Save. Colors
“I spent seven months learn- to future generations of women covered a wide range of topics nology throughout our econo- Cooker Beef Roast Dinner; Fresh Basil Salad; Roasted
ing about all the systems of an who would follow after me.” to include: fixed and mobile en- my ... by reducing the carbon Troy’s Sweet Potato Breakfast; Pork Loin with Stewed Apples;
aircraft – engines, hydraulics, She trained on T-37 and T-38 ergy generation and storage, footprint.” The timing of these Twice Baked Loaded Sweet Po- Watermelon Chicken Tacos;
efforts proved insightful, pro-
From Page 6 tato; Chicken, Sweet Potato and Stuffed Peppers; Lemon Pepper
electronics, aerodynamics – and Talon aircraft during UPT, and energy transmission and dis-
I loved it!” La Sauce said. chose to fly the C-141 cargo air- tribution, new warfighting and viding an incredible oppor- leeks, limes, okra, pears, peas, Wild Rice Casserole; Chick- Chicken with Braised Beets and
Supervising maintenance craft after graduating, giv- operational equipment, data tunity for the DoD to partner lettuce, spinach and zucchini en Tacos with Peach Salsa; Beans; Strawberry Mango Sal-
personnel and coordinating the ing her the ability to fly around availability for improved plan- with forward-thinking indus- Navy Chief’s Bean Peach Salsa; sa; Chicken Stuffed Tomatoes;
Try these recipes from com-
recovery, repair and launch of the world. While stationed at CAL ROOFING SYSTEMS DIXON LANDSCAPE ning and decision making, and tries and academia to identi-
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and Harvest Stew with a Touch
of Moroccan Flair.
C-141 Starlifters, C-5 Galax-
ies and WC-130 Hercules “Ty-
Norton AFB, California, she
achieved three more “firsts” –
MATERIALS energy culture, policy and ed-
ucation. the box energy strategies and
Bok Choy with a Garlicky Gin-
ie; Sweet and Spicy Chicken;
ger Drizzle; Strawberry and
phoon Chasers” was a great life. first woman to be a C-141 air- Vacaville, CA 95688 150 E. H St. The AFRL TCO saw a opportunities. and Refreshing Pineapple and Blue and purple
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Air Force announcing a ground- the first female pilot to fly in the contracts in the areas of wire- Cauliflower, mushrooms, po- bage
security concerns stemming Brussels Sprouts and Apples; tatoes, bananas, garlic, onions, Try these recipes from com-
breaking test program. So it 89th Airlift Wing at Andrews less power distribution, flexi-
was her next “first” that set the AFB, Maryland. She flew the
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in 1977 as a member of the first
Undergraduate Pilot Training
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ter a staff tour at the Pentagon, NORTH BAY TRUCK MITCHELL’S solutions, and innovative elec-
trical equipment. This is part
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Try these recipes from com-
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Reduction for Grilled Chicken
Tenderloins; No-Cook 48 Hour
class to include women. she returned to Andrews AFB, CENTER HAULING, CLEANING, ORGANIZING, of a $6 million campaign that Challenge and Energy Prime Chocolate Avocado Pudding;
and Curried Cabbage Sautee.
liflower “Rice”; Shepherd’s Steel Cut Oats; Cabbage and
“When I learned that they where she became the first PACKING, & HOUSE CLEANING Chris Ristich, TCO director, campaigns, are critical com- Pie with Cauliflower Topping; Sweet Cilantro Slaw; and Pan-
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possibility of the opportunity to ported the president of the Unit- 94533 CA 94585 challenges of expeditionary ture, with an eye on reduc- Mandarin oranges, carrots, prising Twist; Chef Robert Ir- “Make the most of your ben-
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La Sauce said she found pi- “While I was there, there was '2
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Kuwait Iraqi partners in ensuring the
enduring defeat of Daesh in the
region. Portions of Air Force
F-15EX and fielded through combined
developmental and operational
test efforts.
The 96th TW and the 53rd
Wing are set to begin test and
evaluation efforts. The 85th
From Page 7 support to CJTF-OIR that pre-
From Page 8
The official role of the EX is Test and Evaluation Squadron
and Deputy Combined Forc- viously reported to 9th AETF- The EX provides a unique to meet capacity requirements will work closely with the 40th
es Air Component Command- L will now realign under to the opportunity for the test enter- while bringing diverse technol- Flight Test Squadron to inte-
er. “They have done a phenom- 386th Air Expeditionary Wing. prise as it is the first Air Force ogy ensuring the platform’s rel- grate testing, from start to fin-
enal job ensuring air power’s “The success of this cam- aircraft to be completely tested evance for decades to come. ish.
daily contribution to this effort, paign, along with the grow-
and though we are honoring the ing requirement to focus U.S.
inactivation of this organization Air Forces Central units on re-
today, AFCENT remains fully
committed to continuing to sup-
gional threats, promoted this
change in command and con-
trol of U.S. Air Force forces in
Records one area identified was the
amount of physical time that it
took to handle hard-copy mail,
Instead, a unique e-applica-
tion number will be provided
to track each case.
port our OIR partners.” From Page 8
Each of the 9th AETF-L the U.S Central Command area so the idea of having an elec- Despite the launch of the
commanders, ranging from of responsibility,” said Maj. tronic way that people can ap- website, members can still sub-
Disability Board of Review.
the first, USAF Maj. Gen. Pe- Gen. Kenneth P. Ekman, 9th ply, made sense.v” mit applications via mail; how-
“Across the Air Force,
ter Gersten, to the last, USAF AETF-L commander and dep- The Air Force Review ever, processing times may be
our workload kept increasing
Maj. Gen. Kenneth P. Ekman, uty commander for Operations, Boards Agency has worked on slower. Members can use their
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flight chief. Johannes was selected to
work on this due to his extensive contin-
gency response background, familiarity
with ACE, and experience creating chal-
lenging tabletop exercises with his flight.
He and his team brainstormed to provide
input on making the game more realistic.
“When my leadership reached out to
see if I could help support this endeavor,
I was definitely excited,” Johannes said.
“I viewed the project as a creative way
to grow future leaders of the Air Force
by exposing them to real-world concerns
and training in an enjoyable way.”
Since Pierce began working on “King-
fish ACE” in December of 2020, he has
been able to play with other classmates,
former colleagues and family members,
making improvements to the game along
the way. Now he wants to get feedback
from Airmen at the unit level.
“I have learned the key to game de- U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Chad Kotce
sign is to get an early prototype out there Airmen from various units within the 621st Contingency Response Wing play a prototype military strategy game March 26, 2021, at Travis
and then continually test it, so each time Air Force Base, California. The game is called “Kingfish ACE” and focuses on real-world responses for Air Force leadership.
I see the game played, I can make it bet- planning that goes into CRW operations,” few challenges ahead. we speak.”
ter,” Pierce said. said Senior Airman John Paul Salazar, “I am not a game or graphic design- During the next couple of weeks,
Like most games, hearing the rules 921st CRS security forces specialist. “It’s er, so those are skills I have had to learn Pierce will test Kingfish ACE at the
left the new players a little skeptical at awesome to get to see the big picture and along the way,” he said. “Also, I’m devel- U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center,
first, but as soon as they started playing, how much effort goes into allocating re- oping a game that deals with the ACE 621st Contingency Response Wing at
the appeal of “Kingfish ACE” was seen sources for our missions.” concept that is not completely codified, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, and
immediately. Although reviews from the 821st CRG so it’s difficult to make a relevant game Headquarters Air Force. He hopes to
“It gives a ginormous overview of the were positive, Pierce says he still faces a when potential variables are shifting as have a finalized product by mid-May.
DARKNESS
Metals craftsman delivers light in …
U.S. Air Force photos by Chustine Minoda
1) U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Christine
2 3 Desrochers, 60th Maintenance Squadron
aircraft metals craftsman, repairs aerospace
ground equipment March 15 at Travis Air Force
Base, California. Aircraft metals technology
specialists are the Air Force’s machinists and
welders; they are responsible for repairing
and creating essential aircraft parts. From
troubleshooting to final fitting, these skilled
professionals weld, fabricate and custom-
make the metal components critical to the
functioning of an aircraft. 2) Desrochers poses
March 15 at Travis AFB. 3) Desrochers sands
down excess material March 15 at Travis AFB.You can also read
