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Gen. Stephen W. Wilson, Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force, visits Airmen at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, March 29, 2019. During his visit, Wilson toured a Missile Alert Facility, a Launch Facility and the Weapons Storage Area. He talked about the essentialness of Airmen and rewarded some with a commanders coin. General U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO | SENIOR AIRMAN DILLON J. AUDIT Wilson visit 2 FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 2019 NORTHERN SENTRY RAF partners with PTN to innovate pilot training pipeline

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AUSTIN, Texas (AFNS) -- at PTN into the curriculum at t’s been said that “seeing the same time we are standing is believing” and after a up vice incorporating them visit last May to the Pilot in later on,” said RAF Wing ITraining Next facility Commander Christopher Pote, in Austin and facing a pilot Headquarters 22 Group. “We are shortage, the United Kingdom’s looking at what we can do with Royal Air Force is taking the resources we have and use innovation to the next level with lessons from PTN to fi ll in the the inclusion of a student and gaps that allow us to accomplish an instructor pilot in the second milestones like earlier solo iteration of the class. fl ights, or fewer sorties to Pilot Training Next 2.0 is achieve competencies, while at the continuation of the Air the same time maintaining our Force’s experimental training standards and quality.” environment that integrates Another aspect of the PTN various technologies to produce program that has stood out to the aviators in an accelerated, cost RAF is the human performance Virginia ANG effi cient and learning-focused element. manner. “The integrated approach to “The RAF needs to reduce sleep, fi tness, health, and diet Airmen recognized the time it takes to train a pilot, together is what we should as well as increase our overall be doing,” Logan said. “We pilot numbers because we are treating them like high- for saving lives have pilots leaving faster than end athletes, which shows our STAFF SGT. JOHNISA B. ROBERTS | 192ND WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS we can produce them,” said Airmen how much we value British Army Col. Paddy Logan, what they are doing and in turn JOINT BASE LANGLEY- Tech. Sgt. Keona Newsom, 192nd Operations Group Commander’s Support assistant director for fl ying can help with retention.” EUSTIS, Va.(AFNS) -- Staff noncommissioned offi cer in charge, poses for a portrait in front of a han- training of the Headquarters For the PTN 2.0 team, gar, March 26, 2019, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. She received recognition 22 Group. “Our (RAF) chief the opportunity to have an arch is Women’s from Command Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Amburn, 192nd Wing Com- History Month, a mand Chief, for providing lifesaving care in a situation that occurred while she of the air staff has given us the international student and time when many was off duty. go–ahead to push the envelope instructor pilot in the class aim to highlight Senior Airman Noel Cullen is promoted to staff sergeant on October 13th, and innovate our pilot-training has opened the aperture on M 2018, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. Her new rank was “sewed” on by her and recognize women who have pipeline. We don’t have the learning even further as both made signifi cant contributions son and mother. U.S. AIR NATIONAL GUARD PHOTO | SENIOR AIRMAN BRYAN MYHR capacity to experiment this way, countries face some of the same at various points in time. The so having this partnership and challenges in terms of pilot 192nd Wing, Virginia Air National could not deny that her military waters when his raft fl ipped over. having people here to learn what production and retention. Guard, is not an exception when background also played a factor in Without a second thought, the (U.S. Air Force) is doing is “We’re excited to have RAF it comes to service and excellence knowing what to do in a crisis. Cullen rushed to the boy and invaluable.” participation in this class,” among female leaders and service “My military background pulled him out of the water by his As the RAF transitions from said Lt. Col. Paul Vicars, PTN members. Women in the Virginia helped a lot with the (Self-Aid and feet, hit his back a couple of times the A-29 Super Tucano to the director. “This strengthens the ANG work hard with their teams Buddy Care) training we receive,” until he coughed up water, and T-6 Texan II as their primary partnership with one of our to fulfi ll their missions and Newsom said. “I was able to tied him to a rope she had in order trainer aircraft, their goal is closest allies by continuing to understand that they are Airmen utilize those principles in the to take him safely to his father. to incorporate PTN lessons share best practices, and tackling both on and off duty. situation as well as (remaining) “My decision to go into the Tech. Sgt. Keona Newsom, learned into their undergraduate diffi cult problems together.” calm under that pressure. The water was more of a maternal pilot training program almost 192nd Operations Group training that we get when we instinct, but coming from a commander’s support staff , immediately as they transition deploy, mobilize, everything like military standpoint, I just couldn’t this fall. did not hesitate to react while that - it really played a role and leave anybody behind,” Cullen shopping at a Target with her “We are just now about to was crucial to us helping that said. “If it were my kids, I would introduce the Texan II into our noncommissioned offi cer woman in Target.” want somebody to do [the same].” academy classmates in Maryville, fl ying training program, so this According to Air Force Newsom and Cullen received is the ideal opportunity to begin Tennessee. She heard the panicked Instruction 36-2644, “Self- recognition Jan. 9, 2019, during a cries of a child coming from one Aid and Buddy Care training ceremony at Joint Base Langley- weaving things learned here of the public restrooms in the fulfi lls an Expeditionary Skills Eustis, Virginia, for their eff orts. store and immediately sprang into Training requirement to produce There are many sacrifi ces that &57.1Ȱ | Ȯ ȉȉ52 | SEATS START AT $ȶȍ action. deployment-ready Airman; it all Airmen perform day to day, on “We heard a little girl scream provides knowledge and skills and off duty. Newsom and Cullen from the bathroom, and at fi rst we BOXING NIGHT to minimize injury and prevent were both surprised to receive didn’t know what was going on... death or disability in deployed recognition for the incredible Ring in for LIVE men’s professional boxing action in our event center. so we dropped everything and ran environments or home station deeds they accomplished in World Combat Federation main and co-main fights to the bathroom,” said Newsom. emergencies.” rescuing the injured woman and and multiple under card fights. “When we got there, we saw a “When something happens off the boy in danger. woman lying on the ground.” duty and you realize you have to “I was very appreciative of the Newsom and her classmates take action and put your military award, [although] the woman’s stumbled on to a scene they did skills to work, that’s when it hits safety and well-being was my not expect. The woman on the home,” said Newsom. “You’re main concern,” Newsom said. “I APRIL 11-14 ground was bleeding from her on duty 24/7, and you’re here to was very shocked to receive an head. Thinking quickly, they protect people and do everything award because I felt we did what 2828thh AnnualAnnual worked together to clear out and you can, so that’s our job.” any decent (person) should do; secure the bathroom, call 911 and In addition to human instinct if a little girl is screaming and a administer fi rst aid for the woman and utilizing military training, woman is in trouble, you go help.” 8-Ball Classic until paramedics arrived. Staff Sgt. Noel Cullen, 192nd “The award was completely “When we arrived, there was so Support Squadron Base Services, unexpected (for me),” Cullen much blood that there was really said it was also her maternal said. “It was a great feeling to be nothing else we could use but instinct that ensured she did not recognized by people you don’t our jackets, so we took them off hesitate when she rescued a young even think always necessarily see WIN A and put them under her head and boy while white-water rafting you. It was really nice to have my secured them,” Newsom said. “We during the summer of 2018. The peers know that it’s more than kept her stable until paramedics young boy had found himself just the uniform every day, the arrived.” trapped upside-down in rough mission, and then go home.” Newsom said that although it was mostly instinct that compelled her and her classmates to react and intervene in the situation, she Ɖ~)X
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FIRE Staff Photojournalists 723-2461 Master Sgt. Jarad Denton New direction for female- Staff Sgt. Benjamin Smith ROAD CONDITIONS Staff Sgt. Michael Kantack 723-1190 specific flight equipment Staff Sgt. Steven Adkins AIRMAN 1ST CLASS BAILEE A. DARBASIE | 99TH AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS Senior Airman Jessica Weissman SAFE RIDE Senior Airman Jonathan McElderry 723-7233 (Safe) NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Participants of the Female Flight Equipment Workshop demonstrate is- Senior Airman Ashley Boster Nev. (AFNS) -- sues women face with the current survival vests at AFWERX Vegas, Las Vegas, Jan. 30, 2019. Female Airmen stationed across the globe traveled Senior Airman Alyssa Akers We’re he Air Force is to attend the workshop to explore areas of opportunity and come up with Senior Airman Dillon Audit getting working to redesign solutions for their issues. Airman 1st Class Heather Ley the gear used by U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO | AIRMAN 1ST CLASS BAILEE A. DARBASIE Airman Jesse Jenny Personal Tfemale pilots across the force after facing challenges and availability of our fl ight everyone continues, Ellis with you! with current fl ight equipment. equipment,” said Capt. Lauren said. COMMANDERS Let everyone “We have women performing Ellis, 57th Adversary Tactics “In certain situations, 5th Bomb Wing Commander: at the in every combat mission, and Group executive offi cer. having ill-fi tting gear, such Col. Bradley Cochran Minot AFB we owe it to them to have gear Limited sizes and accessibility as harnesses and survival 5th Bomb Wing Vice Commander: that fi ts, is suited for a woman’s and surrounding often force aircrew to order vests, can result in a loss Col. Sloan Hollis frame and (one) can be in for the wrong size and have of life,” Ellis said. “If an areas know 91st Missile Wing Commander: your news! hours on end,” said Air Force it extensively altered to fi t aircrew member ejects from Chief of Staff Gen. David L. properly, taking time and money the aircraft with equipment Col. Glenn Harris The Goldfein at a Defense Writers away from the mission, Ellis that doesn’t fi t, they can be 91st Missile Wing Vice Commander: Group breakfast, March 2018 in said. severely injured or lose their Col. Craig Ramsey Northern Washington, D.C. “All of the bladders on my life.” NEWSSUBMISSIONS Sentry The majority of the equipment G-suit need to be modifi ed,” The Air Force and Air currently worn by pilots was Ellis said. “It’s a lot of work for Combat Command are Northern Sentry Offi ce would like to [email protected] | 701.839.0946 share what’s built off anthropometric data the Aircrew Flight Equipment, or working to fi nd a feasible from the 1960s, a time when important news AFE, Airmen. Even after they’re solution for aircrew only men were in aviator roles. modifi ed, the proportions don’t members. to you. The lack of variety and fi t.” Part of the strategy to MAFB Public Affairs Offi ce [email protected] • Engagements representation in the current G-suits are vital anti-gravity correct the uniform problem 701.723.6212 • Weddings designs have caused multiple gear for aviators. The bladders was to take part in several issues for women, said • Babies in the suit fi ll with air and collaborative Female Flight Col. Samantha Weeks, the apply pressure to the pilot’s Equipment Workshops at • Anniversaries MAIL&FAX 14th Flying Training Wing body to prevent a loss of AFWERX Vegas. Female 315 South Main Street, Suite 202 • Birthday Ads commander, assigned to consciousness during high levels Airmen stationed across Minot, ND 58701 | 701.839.1867 • Obituaries Columbus Air Force Base, of acceleration. Not having a the globe traveled to the Mississippi. properly fi tted G-suit could innovation hub and attended Call Many of the uniform issues lead to hypoxia followed by the workshops to explore VIEWONLINE 701.839.0946 circulate around G-suits, fl ight unconsciousness. areas of opportunity and www.northernsentry.com or email suits, urinary devices and Ellis said ill-fi tting fl ight suits come up with proposed www.minot.af.mil [email protected] survival vests. are a common problem for men solutions. for more info! “The challenges other female and women. Aircrew who are “The purpose of the aviators and I face are the fi t signifi cantly above or below workshops is to bring FIND US ON FACEBOOK average height have a hard time together female aviators, Minot Air Force Base - Northern fi nding suits that fi t their body Aircrew Flight Equipment, Sentry. The Northern Sentry is pub- type. Human Systems Program lished by BAG, LLC., a private fi rm Even if a woman found a Offi ce personnel and subject operating independently of the U.S. fl ight suit close to her size, the matter experts to understand Air Force. Contents of the Northern fl ight-suit zipper is designed the current products, the Sentry are not necessarily the offi cial for men—not women. Female acquisition process and the views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. aircrew struggle with relieving actual needs from the fi eld,” government, the Department of themselves during fl ights Weeks said. Defense or the Department of the because the fl ight-suit zipper Throughout the Air Force. The offi cial news source isn’t designed low enough workshops, aviators for Minot Air Force Base is www. for them to properly use their participated in briefi ngs, minot.af.mil. The appearance urinary devices. as well as discussions and of advertising in this publication, “There are fl ight suits that exercises with the agencies including inserts or supplements, were designed with longer involved in the design and doesn’t constitute endorsements by zippers for women, but they’re distribution of their gear. the DoD, the Department of the Air almost never available,” Ellis “The Human Systems Force or BAG LLC., of the products said. “It’s common for females Program Offi ce acquires and or services advertised. Everything to have to wait months to receive sustains all equipment for advertised in this publication shall the fl ight suit they’ve ordered male and female Airmen,” be made available for purchase, which causes them to have to said Lt. Col. Elaine Bryant use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national wear the male one.” Human Systems Program origin, age, marital status, physi- Along with the possibility of Offi ce deputy chief, assigned cal handicap, political affi liation, injury and discomfort associated to Wright-Patterson Air or any other nonmerit factor of the with G-suits and fl ight suits, Force Base, Ohio. “We are purchasers, users or patrons. We women struggle to get their life- committed to hearing our welcome your stories and photos saving gear to fi t accordingly. consumers’ voices, and of interest to the readership of the The process of ejecting is so we will make the changes Northern Sentry. Minot Air Force powerful, even pilots with necessary to our current Base Public Affairs reserves the right well-fi tting gear are at a serious process to meet their needs.” to not authorize publication.The risk of injury. It’s important The workshops established Northern Sentry deadline for sub- for aviators to be heard and the mission of materials is at noon the modernization of equipment for Continued on page 7 Tuesday before publication date. 4 FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 2019 NORTHERN SENTRY THE LIGHTER SIDE CROSSWORD PUZZLE

CAPTAIN MARVEL (PG-13) SUDOKU Solution to puzzle on page 10 FRIDAY, APRIL 5 • 1800 1 2 Carol Danvers becomes one of the universe’s most powerful heroes when Earth is caught in the middle of 34 5 a galactic war between two alien races. 67 8 DUMBO (PG) 2 1 SATURDAY, APRIL 6 • 1700 Struggling circus owner Max Medici enlists a 96 former star and his two children to care for Dumbo, a baby elephant born with oversized ears. When the family discovers that the ani- 48 mal can fl y, it soon becomes the main attrac- tion -- bringing in huge audiences and revi- 64 talizing the run-down circus. The elephant’s 8 magical ability also draws the attention of V.A. Vandevere, an entrepreneur who wants to 719showcase Dumbo in his latest, larger-than-life entertainment venture. 53

© 2009 Hometown Content Medium CAPTAIN MARVEL (PG-13) Solution to last week’s Crossword puzzle. SUNDAY, APRIL 7 • 1500 Carol Danvers becomes one of the universe’s most powerful heroes when Earth is caught in the middle of a galac- tic war between two alien races. DINING, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT NORTHERN SENTRY FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 2019 5 Coconut Mango Chicken UUPCOMINGUUPCOMINGPPCCOOMMIINNGG MEAL PREP BOWLS EEVENTSEEVENTSVVEENNTTSS

FOR MORE EVENTS GO TO VISITMINOT.ORG 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Location: 5 Bones BBQ Smokehouse & APRIL Grill 1412 2nd Recipe courtesy of: www.thegirlonbloor.com/coconut-mango-chicken-meal-prep-bowls Recipe Ave SW, Minot. INGREDIENTS: Join the MSU Alumni Association for our third annual Beavers and • 4 chicken breasts, sliced in half • 1 tbsp honey Brew event. National Beaver lengthwise • 1 tbsp Sriracha Day and National Beer day just • 2 cups cooked basmati or jasmine • 2 cloves garlic minced rice • 1 tsp salt happen to fall on the same day door prizes and event branded any questions at 701-858-3373. • 1 avocado, sliced Corn salsa and we feel its cause to celebrate! meat claws! This exclusive event For more information check • 1/4 cup shredded sweetened • 1 cups Corn Ticket Price includes 2 delicious has limited tickets available. Please out: Facebook event/Beavers, coconut • 1/2 can black beans, drained meat choices, sides, a beer, trivia, contact the MSU alumni offi ce with Brew and BBQ • Extra cilantro, for garnish • 1/2 red pepper, diced Mango marinade • 1 small red onion, diced • 1 mango • 1 tbsp lime juice 5:30 PM - 7:30 • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro • 2 tbsp lime juice • 3/4 tsp salt PM 5 Location: INSTRUCTIONS: Taube Museum Preheat BBQ to med-high heat (alternatively, preheat oven to 425 F). Cook rice in a of Art 2 Main St rice cooker according to package directions. APRIL N, Minot. Blend ingredients for mango sauce together, then marinate chicken (each breast sliced in half lengthwise) in half of mixture for 10 min. Who’s hungry for pasta?! AND IMPORTANT: when saving half your marinade, you want to make sure to mix the marinade ingredients in a bowl separate from the chicken FIRST so as to avoid a night out to help raise funds contamination. Divide the mixture in half, save the uncontaminated version for after for the Taube Museum of Art? you’re done cooking everything, and the other half for marinading the chicken. Join us for a Buffet Style Lasagna Safety fi rst! Dinner prepared by the Board of Meanwhile, mix together ingredients for corn salsa. Add chicken to grill and cook for 4 min per side. Remove from heat. Divide rice Directors and volunteers! among four glass meal prep bowls. Add 2 pieces of chicken to each bowl (there Your ticket will include: Active Lasagna (with vegetarian option) should have been 8 slices total) and top with extra reserved mango sauce, corn participation with the Student Art For more information salsa, shredded coconut and extra cilantro. Add slices of avocado and refridgerate Salad, Bread, and for dessert Cake check out: Facebook event/ Show by giving recommendations by Doris Walter, Wine, coffee and up to 5 days in the fridge. for the judges for the People’s Sneak Peek Art Show & water, Music by Rick Watson Dinner Choice Awards! Homemade Mini Buy It Now & Silent Auction

6:00 PM - 11:59 PM MAFB Location: 6 Grand Hotel 1505 MILITARY N Broadway, APRIL Minot. The 31st Annual International Military Ball will be an enjoyable evening for everyone! The event features Ba the Bagpipers from the 26th Field Regiment RCA Pipes and Drums, the Minot Air Force Base course meal. This evening is set of Minot and our military. For Honor Guard, and the Heartland aside to recognize the outstanding more information check out: of America Band, Raptor, not relationship between the U.S. and Facebook event/International to mention a delicious seven Canada and between the City Military Ball 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: 9 Main Street APRIL Books 8 Main St S, Minot. We are celebrating the mythological horses with horns on their heads! We will be having a special storytime centered around unicorns! Please For more information check out: Facebook event/ join us as we celebrate National Unicorn Day unicorns!

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Location: 11 Minot AFB Homes Neighborhood APRIL Center, MAFB To enlighten military member and family the importance of energy work for everyone. Military life can be very very stressful, when we keep that stress in, it different types of energy work and For More information: Facebook can effect you, others and the intuitive ability that could help you event/ Energy Enlightenment for environment we live or work in. understand some of the things you Military families Please come join us as we explain experience in your everyday life. 6 FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 2019 NORTHERN SENTRY AROUND THE AREA

new features. Guests will fi nd a theater room industry dedicated to streaming Anime from icon David Barclay Funimation and a Wizarding World to iMagicon,” said Jared Adams, escape room. Friday night will ACADEMY AWARDMINOT FINALISTevent co-conspirator. DAVID “His panels BARCLAY on feature a Rave TOparty forAPPEAR guests 18 – Comic and bringing Yoda and Jabba the Hutt to and older, and Saturday night will gaming convention life will be sessions you’ll want to be a 21 and older fansuite event iMagicon is back for its 5th year be sure to attend.” at iMagicon’s offi cial hotel - The in the Magic City (April 26-28, Another special guest in Hampton Inn & Suites. 2019) with a new location – the attendance is Marvel comics artist iMagicon will also see the Minot Municipal Auditorium. Bob Hall. At one time or another, return of other fan favorite events Featuring icons like Star Wars’ Hall drew most of the major books such as Draw Off s Competitions, David Barclay and Marvel Comics’ and characters such as Spiderman, LARPing (live action role playing) Bob Hall in attendance, it is gearing Dr. Doom, Thor, The Fantastic and JellyBean Street kids painting up to be a spectacular event. From Four, Captain America, and The workshops. No matter your interest, video gaming to fresh new talent Avengers. Other guests include iMagicon has a bit of something for like BBDesigns Cosplay, iMagicon professional cosplayers and everyone! celebrates all fandoms. costume makers Jem Kadetchy and In honor of our incredible BBDesign Cosplay. Special Guests MORE INFORMATION military volunteers, the event will will host booths showcasing their VOLUNTEER: iMagicon is kick off Friday, April 26, with work and conduct informational seeking volunteers to help make the Military Day. Active Duty and panels for guests. event happen. To learn more, visit Retired Military will receive $5 imagiconnd.com/volunteer.html. off Friday adult general admission ATTRACTIONS HOTEL: The Hampton Inn & One of the many attractions at for themselves and dependents by Suites (Minot) is hosting iMagicon iMagicon is cosplay – the chance showing military ID. guests this year with special room to dress and portray your favorite blocks set aside for fans. To reserve SPECIAL GUESTS characters. Widely popular, cosplay a room, call 701-838-1400 and This year’s special guests have contests are held every day of the mention “iMagicon”. decades of experience in the pop convention. Friday will feature a TICKETS: Tickets to iMagicon culture industry. Master puppeteer store-bought and handmade cosplay run $20/day Friday & Saturday and animatronic designer David contest for adults that focuses on and $15 Sunday for adults; kids are Barclay will be visiting the upper acting abilities. Saturday brings $5/day. Guests looking to attend Midwest for his fi rst time. One the Youth Cosplay Contest where the full weekend can get major of the most sought-after children under the age of 14 can discounts by purchasing tickets puppeteers in Hollywood and compete with their handmade and in advance of the event. 3-Day England, Barclay has worked store-bought creations; later in Convention Passes are being sold on the Star Wars build the night is the Individual Adult for $35 and 3-Day Family Passes crew for Yoda and had the Handcrafted Cosplay Contest. for two individuals (14 and older) opportunity to fully operate Finally, Sunday will feature a Group and two youth (13 and younger) the puppet. He later was Handcrafted Cosplay Contest. are being sold for $50. Advanced chosen as chief puppeteer for While cosplay may be one of Tickets can be purchased at www. Star Wars’ Jabba The Hutt. the main features of the event, imagiconnd.com or by visiting An Academy Award Finalist gaming is a close competition in participating ticket outlets at for his work in Cats and popularity. Video and table top Original Comics & Collectibles, Dogs, Barclay has also worked tournaments will dominate the Budget Music, Chaos Games, Visit on dozens of other fi lms gaming experience. Tournaments Minot and Papa Johns in Minot and including The Muppets, throughout the weekend will feature on Base. Snow Dogs, and Magic The Gathering War On iMagicon is made possible Where The Wild The Spark Pre-Release, Dungeons through the support of sponsors Things Are. & Dragons, Smash Ultimate, like KMOT, SRT Communications, “We are Hearthstone, Ultimate Marvel Hampton Inn & Suites, Papa extremely vs Capcom, Tekken and Mortal Johns (Minot), Dakota Outdoor excited Combat II, to name a few. Advertising, Dirty Girls Car to bring Not only is the event in a new Wash (Bottineau) and Northwest animatronics location this year, but it has many Projector. COSPLAY - COMICS - GAMING - PANELS AAPRILPRIL 26-28,26-28, 20192019 IIMAGICONND.COMMAGICONND.COM AROUND THE AREA NORTHERN SENTRY FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 2019 7

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the communication needed adoption of the Battlefi eld between the consumer, designers Airmen Rapid Resource and suppliers to reach a mutual Replenishment System, a goal of understanding and centrally managed equipment development. facility. BARS is capable of “We now have some pretty shipping needed resources clear actions coming out of directly to female aircrew. Using the Female Flight Equipment this system will allow women Workshops,” Bryant said. to acquire the proper fi tting “We’ve heard the feedback, equipment they need within an and we want to make sure we acceptable timeline. have actionable things we’re “BARS is a step in the right accomplishing within specifi c direction,” Ellis said. “Everyone time frames for our consumers.” deserves to have equipment that The Human Systems Program fi ts them. There are certain things Offi ce will strive to make we have to adapt to, but as long progressive changes within as we’re trying to improve and their operations and better their modernize our gear, we can be a acquisition process, explained more ready and lethal force.” Bryant. “The Air Force has evolved Dates to OUTDOOR NOTES: “We will take the fi eld up on over the years and continues to their off ers of coming out to the evolve,” Weeks echoed. “Female Know: 1,448.36 MSL. plains runoff coming in and no units and meeting the aircrew for aviators entering the Air Force Fort Stevenson State Park *N.D. Game & Fish Dept. access onto the ice with water whom we supply,” Bryant said. now will not have the same Flickertail and North Pine game wardens: Little activity along the shoreline. “We’ll ensure we maintain the issues I had over the last 21 Loop fat tire bike trails open on area lakes with anglers *Lake Sakakawea/Missouri lines of communication needed years.” with bike rentals available at generally waiting for open River, Scott’s Bait & Tackle, Pick Information from an ACC news the park. water fi shing. No Devils Lake or City: Missouri River continues to better our program.” • April 6: Coteau Hills Missouri River System reports. producing walleye down river Another major improvement feature was used in this story. Rocky Mtn. Elk Foundation *Devils Lake, Ed’s Bait Shop, using jigs and minnows. Use for female aviators is the Banquet, Minot Moose Club, Devils Lake: Improving perch caution, however, with low 5 p.m. success with continued pike releases creating low water • April 6: Badlands and walleye activity. Try Lake situations. Try 3-way swivels in Toms Nat’l. Wild Turkey Alice or Lake Irvine for pike and the chutes. Also try the wing Federation banquet, Outlaw walleye. walls or from shore. Bar & Grill, Watford City, 5:30 p.m. *Devils Lake, Woodland *Lake Sakakawea/northwest • April 8: N.D. Game & Resort, Devils Lake: Improving N.D. lakes, Scenic Sports, Fish Dept. public advisory late ice walleye, pike, and Williston: Little Muddy River meeting, Game & Fish Dept. perch success. Access and producing walleye. Try minnows offi ce, 100 N. Bismarck mobility on the ice varies and jigs or plastics. Missouri Expressway, Bismarck, 7 throughout the lake so check and Yellowstone rivers dropped p.m. conditions in advance and use and back within their banks but • April 9: N.D. Game & caution. Try jigging spoons with muddy and unfi shable. Lake Fish Dept. public advisory minnow heads for walleye and Sakakawea has open water meeting, Velva, Verendrye small jigs for perch. shorelines with no activity. Try Elect. Coop., 615 Hwy. 52 *Lake Darling, Karma local rivers. W, 7 p.m. C-Store, Ruthville: Not much *Lonetree WMA area lakes, • April 13: Spring turkey activity on Lake Darling or other Harvey: Some anglers walking season opens. area lakes. onto Goose Lake off the • April 13: Fort Stevenson *Lake Metigoshe, Four highway but no reports on State Park Maple Sugaring Seasons, Bottineau: Not many success. Look for open water Day, 10 a.m., Garrison. pike or walleye reports but shorelines on area lakes and anglers fi nding nice bluegill water on top of the ice. success. Ice remains OK for *North-central/central N.D. accessing with tracked vehicles. lakes, Towner Hdwe. Hank, OUTDOOR *Lake Sakakawea/Lake Towner: No new reports with Audubon, Cenex Bait & Tackle, anglers waiting for open water NOTES: Garrison: Shorelines opening shorelines. *Ice is never completely safe. up along Lake Sakakawea *Lake Darling, Upper Souris Avoid areas with vegetation, with ice rapidly deteriorating. Nat’l. Wildlife Refuge, Foxholm: moving water, pressure ridges, Look for some open water Ice conditions extremely and springs. Check conditions shore-fi shing for pike soon. questionable and marginal. as you go along on the ice. Missouri River tailrace continues N.D. rivers: *Remember to keep any fi sh producing walleye from shore, *Des Lace River, Foxholm: caught in 20 feet of water and honey hole and chutes from River stage, 6.67 feet. deeper because they don’t boats, and wing walls. Moving *Little Missouri River, Watford survive coming up from those around down river is tricky with City: 8.8 feet. depths. low water due to low Garrison *Missouri River, Washburn: *3 grouse observation blinds Dam releases. River stage, 8.51 feet. available at Upper Souris *Lake Sakakawea/Lake *Pembina River, Walhalla: Nat’l. Wildlife Refuge. Call Audubon, 6-Mile Bait & Tackle, River stage: 2.41 feet. headquarters, (701) 468-5467, Garrison: Lake Sakakawea *Souris River, Foxholm: 6.68 for free reservations. doesn’t have enough shoreline feet. yet for open water pike fi shing *Souris River, Minot: 4.87 Fishing: Lake Sakakawea but look for activity soon. feet. elevation, April 2, 1,842.62 Lake Audubon producing nice *Yellowstone River, Sidney, feet above mean sea level walleye bite with fair access. Mont.: River stage, 7.24 feet. (MSL); 13,100 cubic feet per Try 20 to 25 feet with jigs and second (CFS) Garrison Dam minnows. Missouri River spotty *N.D. Game and Fish Dept., average daily releases. but anglers can still launch main Bismarck offi ce: (701) Devils Lake elevation: boats even with low releases. 328-6300, website: (http:// 1,448.40 feet above mean sea Occasional walleye. gf.nd.gov). level (MSL). *Lake Sakakawea, Scenic *Report All Poachers: (800) Stump Lake elevation: 23, New Town: No activity with 472-2121 or (701) 328-9921. THIS SPECIAL FEATURE IS SPONSORED BY:

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other dreams, such as her dream Capt. Jennifer Trewett, 43rd Flying Training Squadron executive of being a private fi tness trainer. offi cer at Columbus AFB, Miss., competes at the San Antonio With a full gym in the garage, Alpha Warrior proving grounds during the November 2018 she now guides clients on their Alpha Warrior Final Battle, the fi rst-ever interservice competi- health and fi tness journey - a tion between Airmen, Sailors and Soldiers. Trewett has trained career that fi ts well with her other aggressively for several years to compete in the Alpha Warrior roles of wife, mom and Airman. state-of-the-art obstacle course. That would be plenty for many, U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO | DEBBIE GILDEA but Jennifer was compelled to take on one more challenge - she would be an Alpha Warrior. It’s not about a couple of hours a week at the gym doing some cardio and a few free weights. Alpha Warrior is a state-of-the- art obstacle course, similar to the equipment seen on NBC’s American Ninja Warrior, designed to test competitors’ abilities, strength, mental determination and tenacity. Competitors, like Jennifer, train aggressively for months - even years - to develop the strength, Airman trains for Alpha balance, speed and mental discipline necessary just to qualify to compete. And that’s Warrior competition when it gets really hard. For DEBBIE GILDEA | 340TH FLYING TRAINING GROUP PUBLIC AFFAIRS Jennifer, who taught CrossFit and started training for Alpha JOINT-BASE SAN ANTONIO- police, pursued a military law With six years of active duty long-term plan. Warrior while she was pregnant, Randolph, Texas (AFNS) -- enforcement career, accepting under her belt, Jennifer faced “The transition from active duty that’s when it gets awesome. arenting three an Air Force Offi ce of Special a diffi cult decision. The only to Reserve couldn’t have been “Becoming a reservist gave me preschoolers, supporting Investigation opportunity, while Reserve option that would help any smoother thanks to the hard the freedom to balance pursuing a spouse in pilot Domenic developed his skills as her family remain together was work of the 43rd (FTS) staff ,” my fi tness goals and being an Ptraining, teaching a special operations weather team traditional Reserve, or TR, but Jennifer said. “I’ve also gained offi cer,” she said. crossfi t classes and serving as offi cer and Army weather support there are no OSI TR positions. a whole new perspective for Things will soon change, an executive offi cer for a fl ying as an airborne qualifi ed weather She could stay on active duty how important executive offi cers again, for the Trewetts. Domenic training squadron is a lot to offi cer. and hope for the best, accept are to a squadron functioning will fi nish pilot training this manage for one person. But Capt. Things got busy, though, after another career fi eld and hope for appropriately. (Maj. Kelly Hook) summer and then it will be Jennifer Trewett of the 43rd Domenic was selected for pilot job satisfaction, or separate from and (Maj. Kristine Brunshidle) did time for a permanent change of Flying Training Squadron is still training, and the Trewetts could service and hope she didn’t regret an amazing job teaching me the station. able to squeeze in time to train see that raising a family while it. ropes and being patient with me “PCS moves are always and compete in a demanding, engaged in two high-stress, It isn’t in her nature to quit, as I asked a slew of questions.” stressful,” Jennifer said. “You world-class sport - the Alpha demanding career fi elds would though, so she forged ahead, Jennifer has enjoyed other leave friends and favorite Warrior competition. take a toll. accepting a Reserve position. unanticipated benefi ts in the places behind, and it’s sad. But, After the Fort Leonard Wood, It was while Jennifer was Fortunately, fate often rewards Reserve. it’s exciting too, and we look Missouri, native graduated from teaching Reserve Offi cer Training pluck in unexpected ways. Active and athletic, Jennifer forward to new adventures. the University of Missouri, Corps in Fayetteville, North For Jennifer, whose husband played sports in junior high, Wherever the Air Force takes she married her high school Carolina, that a possible solution is a fl ying training student at high school and college. Her us, there will be new active duty sweetheart, Domenic (also an Air to their challenge presented itself. Columbus Air Force Base, bachelor’s degree was in nutrition and Reserve friends, and new Force captain) and they embarked “My commander at the time, Mississippi, an open executive and fi tness. As a military member challenges. I’ll miss the people on their journey, committed to Col. Jay Miller, was (Voluntary offi cer position with the 43rd and crossfi t enthusiast/certifi ed and the atmosphere of the 43rd each other and to serving their Limited Period of Active Flying Training Squadron was instructor, she even volunteered (FTS) the most.” country. Duty program) - a reservist on providence. Those positions don’t to teach crossfi t classes at the Whatever their next Jennifer, with support and temporary active duty - and require specifi c career fi elds, so base gym. When she joined the assignment brings, rest assured guidance from her father, who he suggested I consider the serving as a 43rd executive offi cer Reserve, she suddenly had the this part-time Airman/part-time retired from the Army military Reserves,” she explained. would give her time to develop a time and fl exibility to pursue ninja will continue to thrive.