Vol. 76, No. 27 Tinker Air Force Base, Okla. Friday, July 6, 2018

A Douglas Aircraft Corporation C-47 “Skytrain”, built in Oklahoma City in 1942, is illuminated by fi reworks during INSIDE Tribute to Liberty Midwest City’s Tribute to Liberty at the Joe B. Barnes Re- gional Park on July 4. The aircraft served for many years and after retirement, was on display at Will Rogers World Airport. While there, it signifi cantly deteriorated before being rescued from the elements, restored and displayed in the community with close ties to what is now Tinker Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Greg L. Davis)

Col. David Hardy takes command of 72nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron Page 3 Tinker’s email migration to CHES continues Page 9 Air Force seeks 2018 national public service nominations Page 9

567th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron wins DOD award

Root canal gets canine warrior’s bite back Pages 12-13

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Like us on Facebook Senior leaders from the Department of Defense and Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex stand near the Robert T. Mason trophy along with workers, following the www.facebook.com/ formal presentation to the 567th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron on June 27 at Tinker Air Force Base. The 567th was recognized for their work on the ongoing B-1B tinkerairforcebase Integrated Battle Station upgrades. See story on page 7. (U.S. Air Force photo/Greg L. Davis) 2 — www.TinkerTakeOff.com — July 6, 2018 Federal agency embarks on TAFB to expedite background investigations 72nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs investigations. issues, a cellphone or address book with contact The backlog, Blackmore said, is due in part to information for contact sources and copies of any of Tinker Air Force Base will soon be a temporary an increase in jobs at Tinker requiring background their updated Standard Form 86 certifi cations. home to investigators responsible for performing investigations. Tinker AFB employs more than NBIB offi cials said one advantage of setting up background checks on federal personnel. 31,000 military and civilian workers. surge operations like this is investigators do not The National Background Investigations Bureau, Offi ce space in several base locations, support have to travel long distances to conduct interviews. will establish a “surge” offi ce on the installation items for investigators as well as administrative The intent is to close out as many fi eld interviews as as part of a federal government initiative to shrink personnel to help schedule interviews will be possible during their time at Tinker. the number of backlogged personnel security provided by Tinker AFB, Blackmore said. Tinker is just one of many bases to host NBIB investigations across the Air Force. He added that it is very important that interviewees teams. In May, Hill and Robins AF bases hosted the NBIB is an agency within the Offi ce of Personnel be ready and available for their appointment. Management responsible for conducting the Supervisors will be notifying interviewees of their NBIB team and NBIB hubs were set up last year at background checks. appointment time. Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, in October and again at Ron Blackmore, Chief of Information Protection at Interviewees will be contacted by NBIB agents and Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, in December. Tinker AFB, said a 15-person NBIB team will stand asked to bring their common access card, passport and Tinker AFB completes the Air Force Sustainment up the operation July 10-28. They will be followed other items to the interview to expedite the interview Center. Similar operations are planned at other by an additional team in August. process. Other items to bring include fi nancial installations with large numbers of backlogged Tinker AFB currently has approximately 800 open information related to fi nancial delinquencies or personnel security investigations.

Sound the Alarm award recognition

An award was presented to Tech. Sgt. Katie Speer, 72nd Force Support Squadron executive assistant, by Richard Unda, American Red Cross regional director, for work done by volunteers from Tinker Air Force Base in support of the Sound the Alarm initiative May 5. Volunteers from Tinker Air Force Base were paired with members from com- munity organizations, businesses and personnel from the Oklahoma City Fire Department for Sound the Alarm, a part of the Red Cross’ Home Fire Campaign. Volunteers were armed with maps, step ladders, tools and smoke alarms and were given sections of at-risk neighborhoods to knock on doors, replace batteries of existing alarms or install new ones and provide fi re and safety education to community members. Approximately 118 Airmen from Tinker volunteered at the event and 599 smoke alarms were installed across at-risk Oklahoma City neighborhoods. (U.S. Air Force photo/Greg L. Davis)

The Commander’s Action Line serves as a direct link for Tinker personnel to bring questions or concerns to the 72nd Air Base Wing commander’s attention, in the case that a timely resolution of issues through facility management or unit chain of command doesn’t occur. Items of interest to the installation overall will be published in the Tinker Take Off to effect positive change across Tinker and lead to improvements in safety, working conditions, quality of life and a better understand- ing of base programs and processes. Below are some helpful telephone numbers to assist you in trying to resolve an issue. To submit an Action Line, send an email directly to [email protected] and a response should be received in a timely manner. Col. Kenyon K. Bell 72nd Air Base Wing Commander

Suicide Prevention Assistance Key Numbers Base Chapel ...... 734-2111 Base Legal Offi ce ...... 739-5811 IG Complaints (for appt.) ...... 739-2051 Suicide Prevention - Lifeline ...... 1-800-273-8255 Base Safety Offi ce ...... 739-3511 Military Equal Opportunity ...... 739-2104 Military Mental Health ...... 582-6603 Civilian Health Promotion Services ...... 582-6817 Base Restaurants ...... 734-3161 Military Pay ...... 739-5768 Civil Engineering ...... 734-3451 Public Affairs ...... 739-2026 Sexual Assault Response Civilian Personnel ...... 739-3334 Retirement (civilian) ...... 1-800-525-0102 Sexual Assault 24-hr line ...... 734-7272 DOD Fraud, Waste and Abuse Hotline ...... 800-424-9098 Security Forces ...... 734-2878 Military Family Life Counselors ...... 432-6311 Equal Employment Offi ce ...... 739-7889 Force Support ...... 734-3566 Domestic Abuse Hotline & Services ...... 256-2825 Fraud, Waste and Abuse ...... 739-3922 Alternate Dispute Resolution ...... 736-2151 July 6, 2018 — www.TinkerTakeOff.com — 3 Col. David Hardy takes command of 72nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron Daisy Grant Hardy said he is excited to be at Staff Writer Tinker AFB and looks forward to the challenge and chance to work with the Col. David Hardy took over as team. commander of the 72nd Aerospace Col. Jennifer L. Trinkle, commander Medicine Squadron in a change of of 72nd Medical Group, said she command ceremony on June 22. believes Hardy will be “a tremendous Immediately before coming to asset” in supporting the wing mission Tinker Air Force Base for the position, and leading the squadron. Hardy was the exchange medical “As one chapter in the 72nd AMDS officer for the U.S. Air Force/Royal ends, another chapter begins. We do Australian Air Force, where he served not rebuild in the military, we simply since 2016. reload,” Trinkle said. He received his doctorate in “(Dave) you are unquestionably osteopathic medicine from the the right leader at the right time to University of Health Sciences in guide, mentor and command the best 2000. He has been awarded a NATO aerospace medicine squadron in the medal, campaign medals from Iraq and Air Force.” Afghanistan, an Air Medal and several Col. Chris Matthews, outgoing Col. David A. Hardy, right, takes the guidon of the 72nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron from Col. other recognitions. commander of the 72nd AMDS, Jennifer Trinkle, 72nd Medical Group commander during a change of command ceremony June The 72nd AMDS includes about discussed the efforts and hard work 22 at Tinker Air Force Base. Hardy took over for Col. Christopher Matthews who retired after the 164 healthcare professionals focused the aerospace medicine team does, change of command ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Greg L. Davis) on medical intervention, health comparing it to the importance of care programs and more, serving a different parts of the body in making justice, and we’re avengers and (the in this room. So thank you for letting population of nearly 42,000 military, it function. squadron is) a piece of that. None of me be a part of what you’ve done,” family and base employees. “We’re part of that freedom and that stuff happens without what we do Matthews said. Tinker Library cuts ribbon on renovations 72nd Air Base Wing Commander Col. Kenyon Bell and Supervisory Librarian Peter Nardin cut the ceremonial ribbon June 27, officially marking the reopening of the Tinker Library after extensive renovations. As one of seven Air Force libraries to receive permission for the upgrades, the $217,000 self-help project led by the 72nd Force Support Squadron was able to give them new carpeting, new shelving and furniture, computer carrels and an overall new layout, making the library as a whole feel more bright and open. The library features a collection of more than 20,000 adult, teen and children’s books, as well as multimedia including CDs, DVDs and audio books. There are 18 computers that are free to use, with high-speed internet and Microsoft Office software. CLEP, DANTES and CSAF study and reading material are available, along with two quiet rooms and a children’s reading area. For more information about the Tinker Library, call 734-2626 or visit TinkerLiving.com/library. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Kelly White)

72nd Air Base Wing Commander Col. Kenyon Bell thanked the Tinker librarians, from left, Carla Tonya Mitchell, library technician, helps a library patron check out several books for her Tubby, senior library technician; Tonya Mitchell, library technician; Becky Green, 72nd Force children during the summer break.. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kelly White) Development Flight Chief and Peter Nardin, supervisory librarian for their hard work and patience in helping get the library operational after extensive renovations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kelly White) 4 — www.TinkerTakeOff.com — July 6, 2018

Mentoring Viewpoints: Do I need a mentor?

Don Kendrick AFMC Senior Financial Advisor

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Do I need a mentor? Well, the short answer is, you already have one, or more, whether you know it or not! We all have a boss, and that boss should be providing mentorship. But, that’s not the primary focus of this message. Have you ever wondered how to get funded for that training class you’ve been wanting to take, or the best route to that next reassignment or promotion? Maybe you have a difficult situation to deal with. Whether you are happy remaining in your present positon or are looking for that next step in your career, you are probably asking yourself, ‘what if,’ or, ‘who should I talk to’ questions. Well, the best people to provide relevant information and explain options are those of us who have been through the process. Ask us! We won’t make the decisions for you, (Deposit Photos graphic) but we will provide actionable information so you can move forward. direct and sometimes will contain information they know how you are doing. That way, when As I write this article, I’m entering my 30th you might not want to hear, but you need to hear a difficult decision or issue comes up, you will year of service with the world’s greatest Air it. I can still hear one of my mentors giving it have already built a relationship with someone Force. I’ve seen many changes and worked to me straight between the eyes, but I grew, and who knows you and your goals. through many issues in all of the categories now I’m a better person for the experience. I have had mentors from day one of my listed above. Like my peers, my career has The best time to seek a mentor is before you career. Some mentor relationships just develop been unique. I’ve routinely sought out mentors need one. Certainly, if you have a question now naturally, like that with my first supervisor who have experience in areas matching my and don’t have a mentor yet, start the process by who I kept in touch with throughout my career, questions. I recommend you do the same asking someone you respect if you can meet with to senior people I came in contact with along by seeking mentors outside your chain of them. Don’t let the question go unanswered. If the way. Most mentors are honored to share command, and even in different career fields. you don’t have a burning question, now is still a experiences with others. We know we wouldn’t These individuals can give you objective advice great time to ask someone you respect to review be where we are today without others sharing and breadth of knowledge to help you make a your career goals and provide advice. After their experiences with us! decision. Some of the best advice will be very that, check in with your mentor periodically so Good luck, from a 30-year mentee and mentor.

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Air Force Widow vows to bring awareness to invisible wounds Maj. Cathleen Snow 920th Rescue Wing Public Affairs

PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — Air Force veteran Stacey Pavenski, 46, of Palm Bay, Florida, has post traumatic stress disorder, but she didn’t get it from serving in combat. It came from her husband’s combat struggles that drove him to take his own life in their bedroom, Sept. 18, 2017, while she was in the kitchen. He was 45. That fateful day has led her on a journey to bring awareness to PTSD and traumatic brain injury disorders that contributes to the 22 veterans a day who take their own lives. During PTSD awareness month, she has joined forces with several non-profit organizations that provide assistance to those suffering with PTSD and has vowed to share her story and get the resources out there to help others. Wearing shorts and a T-shirt with the words ‘Not All Wounds are Visible’ broadcasting her new mantra, she shares glimpses into her life as a military spouse and living with PTSD. She met her husband, Master Sgt. With 10 years serving on active duty and another 10 serving in the Air Force Reserve as an aerial gunner, Master Sgt. Pete Pavenski saw a lot of Pete Pavenski, at Moron Air Base, action. He performed duties in the back of a combat-search-and-rescue helicopter where he took part in dangerous rescue missions on the battlefield, Spain, where she was stationed in saving the lives of an untold amount of injured servicemembers. But the missions got to him. He took his own life Sept. 18, 2017. (Courtesy photo) 2002. They fell in love and she left the service to be with him. They were a seemingly normal argument, Pete mission that really got to Pete when irritable,” Stacey said. married in 2010. calmly walked past Stacey. A few he and his crew were flying in the “Even though it was difficult for “He was such a good man,” said minutes later he yelled to Stacey, “hotly contested” Helmand Province, me, living with it as the spouse, I was Stacey describing her husband “This is going to be loud!” He then Afghanistan, Oct. 31, 2011. “While not going to be a statistic. Meaning, as her best friend and a selfless pulled the trigger and shot himself. on the ground performing casualty I wasn’t going to divorce him. I servicemember who saved lives as “What I heard, what I saw and evacuations, bullets from an enemy was going to stick through it, thick part of an Air Force Reserve rescue what I continue to relive in my head sniper entered the cabin area narrowly and thin. But it became a statistic in unit. daily is why I have PTSD. It never missing him.” another way,” she said. With 10 years serving on active goes away.” Stacey hails her husband as a hero. Now Stacey’s mission is to get duty and another 10 serving in “Pete got rid of his pain, but now As a veteran herself, she describes the resources out about PTSD and to the Air Force Reserve as an aerial everyone has pain,” said Stacey, being an Air Force spouse as “way “talk about it.” For Stacey, PTSD came with gunner, Pete saw a lot of action. He referring to the couple’s entire family. more difficult” than serving. myriad symptoms, one of them performed duties in the back of a “I don’t want anyone else to have to “When you have to function in being nightmares that continued to combat-search-and-rescue helicopter die.” everyday life and worry about your haunt her until relief finally came in where he took part in dangerous Pete’s death also came as a shock spouse; when they call from afar you have to be upbeat. You have to put the form of a 67-pound service dog rescue missions on the battlefield, to his squadron members, a very that face on for them.” named Memphis Belle who rests at saving the lives of an untold amount tight-knit group of helicopter aircrew “When he came back, I started her feet while she talks nervously in of injured service members. But the personnel. Known as the unit jokester, no one saw Pete’s suicide coming. to notice the irritability. I noticed a soft voice that reveals her fragility. missions got to him. “We had no idea and that’s what was the isolation. He was always tired. Midnight Sun Service Dogs in He was plagued with PTSD and unnerving for us,” said Chief Master He didn’t want to play his guitar Alaska learned about Stacey’s sought help. Stacey even went with Sgt. Randolph Wells, 301st RQS anymore. There was a little more difficulties through Pete’s squadron, him to counseling to try to understand chief enlisted manager. drinking than normal. And he woke his plight. The chief recalls one particular up with nightmares, just agitated, That dark September night after See PTSD page 14. July 6, 2018 — www.TinkerTakeOff.com — 7 567th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron wins DOD award Carter Daisy Grant dock 4, on June 27. Carter Staff Writer “When it comes to warfi ghting capability and increasing readiness, Members of the 567th Aircraft material availability of this jet and SampsonSampson Maintenance Squadron at Tinker other jets out there, you’re making it Air Force Base were congratulated happen,” Watson said. recently for the work that earned them The teardrop-shaped award sat on a WATCH ONLINE the Robert T. Mason Award for depot podium in the hangar dock as Watson PLAYITLOUDSHOW.COM maintenance excellence. told the team their work is being The award, presented in December, noticed. to the squadron’s director, William “Be proud of that trophy. Hopefully episode 3 Bauman, recognized the 567th AMXS’ we’re going to take away some lessons maintenance on 25 B-1 aircraft in fi scal learned about some of the things you june 25 year 2016 doubling the previous year’s guys have done so we can exploit that AN ORIGINAL MUSIC SERIES Integrated Battle Station production out amongst the rest of the DOD,” rate with 12 aircraft. Watson said. Additionally, the team decreased the The award is part of the Secretary aircraft fl owdays by 21 percent, cost of Defense Maintenance Awards effi ciency improved by $2.2 million Program, recognizing the DOD most between fi scal years 2015 and 2016. outstanding military maintenance Ken Watson, assistant secretary of units. It was also received in 2011 by defense for maintenance policy and Tinker AFB’s KC-135 Program Depot programs, spoke in Bldg. 2122, hangar Maintenance team.

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The icon should be the rest during the evenings of July white with a blue shield. 18 and July 23. “If you have a blue icon with a white The Communications Directorate’s shield, call the First Response Service Michael Valentine, chief technology Center at 734-HELP (4357) for officer for the 72nd Air Base Wing, assistance to install the proper client. said the migration to CHES will If you have a government cell phone, ensure that Tinker AFB’s users’ email ensure that you have the BlackBerry boxes have greatly expanded storage Unified Endpoint Management client capabilities. loaded for email. If you are not sure, “In order to enhance the United contact the FRSC to open a Personal State Air Force’s cyber-security Wireless Communication Services posture, the Air Force Space Commercial Mobile Device trouble Command has directed a phased ticket. migration to CHES,” Valentine said. Users should become familiar with “Due to population, Tinker AFB (Adobe Stock) the End-User Migration Guide that users have been divided into two will be distributed in notification groups. Group One users will begin services to the cloud environment. email profile. emails. to migrate at approximately 8 p.m. on The enhanced email capabilities “We ask that users be patient and Be a good Wingman — if your July 18. Group Two users will migrate users will receive through the CHES help to prepare for the move by co-worker is out of the office on at approximately 8 p.m. on July 23. migration include a larger e-mail saving instructions to their desktops the migration date, remind them to Users will receive email notifications inbox and online storage – 100 or to print them out for reference,” follow the instructions when they that will identify which group they Gigabytes each.” Valentine said. “Look for a ‘Tinker return to work.” belong to prior to migration. He said email boxes will be System Administrator’ generated For any computer/network related “This is the first phase of the switched one at a time until each email outlining any schedule changes problems or questions about the Microsoft Office 365 initiative that group is finished and it may take and specific user instructions and migration, users should call the will migrate all our users’ e-mail several hours dependent upon users actions.” FRSC at 734-HELP (4357). Air Force seeks 2018 national public service nominations Richard Salomon will review nominations and select up to organization operates so that it better must contact their major commands, Air Force’s Personnel Center Public five award recipients who have spent a achieves its goals combatant commands, field operating Affairs significant portion of their career as public - Achieved substantial savings in agencies, direct reporting units or major service practitioners at the federal, state, government operations command equivalent agency for applicable JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO- local or international levels of government, - Developed a cadre of other government suspense dates and additional information RANDOLPH, Texas — Air Force officials or in nonprofit organizations that provided leaders regarding nomination procedures. Each are accepting submissions for the 2018 direct public service. - Contributed to the communities in MAJCOM, COCOM, FOA and DRU may National Public Service Award. NPSA winners are those who have, on which they live submit one nomination. All nomination The American Society for Public Administration and the National a sustained basis, done some or all of the Those considering nomination or packages are due to the Air Force Personnel Academy of Public Administration following: nominating another are highly encouraged Center by Aug. 3, 2018. established the award to honor individuals - Made a profound difference to improve to review past winners and submit Specific eligibility and application whose outstanding contributions and service to the public nominees who have similar credentials. procedures for the NPSA award are accomplishments serve as models of public - Been willing to take risks to achieve For a full description of the award and to available via myPers. Select “Any” from service in and out of the work environment. change review information on previous winners, the dropdown menu and search “NPSA” This award is open to both military and - Fostered a more democratic society visit the American Society for Public from a CAC-enabled, .mil computer. For Defense Department civilian employees. - Served as champions of social equity Administration website. more information about Air Force awards, A committee from ASPA and NAPA - Changed the way a governmental Organizations and base-level personnel visit http://www.afpc.af.mil/Recognition/ Discovering the superhero within

Wendi Knowles, registered dietician with Tinker Health Promotions, briefed about 35 members of the 72nd Air Base Wing on resiliency skills relating to discovering the true superhero in all of us. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kelly White) 10 — www.TinkerTakeOff.com — July 6, 2018 Around Tinker Pfeifer earns 72nd Air Base Wing Wildcatter award

72nd Air Base Wing fi le reviews in less than two months, and gathered evidence - posturing both including a $3.5 million supply chain cases for success. Capt. Thomas Pfeifer, an acquisition contract to procure critical components Additionally, he represented the law attorney with the 72nd Air Base for the B-2 bomber weapon system. Installation Law Division on the Tinker Wing Judge Advocate Offi ce, was His efforts, performed at the level of AFB Central Registry Board, injecting recently honored with a Wildcatter a GS-13 civilian attorney, enabled the essential legal counsel to the process award from 72nd Air Base Wing Acquisition Law Division to maintain of protecting the base community Commander Col. Kenyon K. Bell. a three-day turnaround time, even from domestic abuse or maltreatment. Capt. Thomas Pfeifer Pfeifer has conducted 20 contract while the workload doubled during the Completely mission focused, Pfeifer fi scal year closeout. volunteered to fi ll a last minute reclama Pfeifer was also a key advisor on deployment tasking on extremely short NOW product of the Air Force’s defense of a $150,000 notice. He successfully pushed to the month: 20% bid protest fi led against the OC-ALC’s earn fi rearms qualifi cation, complete off one bottle, purchase of aircraft weight scales. required computer based hands- or 25% off two or Pfeifer led the coordination with on training and obtain all required more bottles Five Naturopathic Doctors; contracting, maintenance and business equipment to depart to Field Craft Call to schedule YOUR private consultation! offi ce personnel to deliver timely and Hostile Readiness Training within thorough legal opinions to the Air three days of notifi cation. His efforts Force Legal Operations Agency and drew specifi c praise from the Deputy WEEKLY SPECIALS OPEN MON – SAT Government Accountability Offi ce. His Judge Advocate General of the Air efforts directly resulted in a dismissal Force, our functional chain’s two- AM PM FIND US ON cdf 10 –6 of the protest within weeks of its star general. He now carries AFMC fi ling. Pfeifer managed his acquisition quality acquisition law expertise to a Check our website for our weekly health blog! workload while maintaining a high-demand contingency contracting 10% off entire purchase every day to military and senior citizens signifi cant trial counsel caseload. He environment in Kabul, Afghanistan. operated as lead counsel on a sexual Pfeifer has alleviated manpower 1024 S Douglas Blvd., Midwest City, OK 73130 assault general courts martial and a defi ciencies across three JA divisions 405-736-1030 • TheHealthPatch.com drug use special courts martial. Pfeifer and now lends direct support to the developed strategy, prepared witnesses, contingency mission.

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Kevan Goff-Parker discovered Aruba needed a root canal. She then might get the opportunity to do this. I really reconvened and inserted Staff Writer called U.S. Air Force Comprehensive Dentist studied up!” Aruba’s new crown. It is silver Maj. (Dr.) Heather Brooks with the 72nd Brooks said the biggest difference between and made of high noble metal One of Tinker Air Force Base’s 72nd Security Dental Squadron, to see if she was interested in dog and human teeth is that dog’s teeth, alloy. Forces Squadron K9 team members, Aruba, a performing the procedure especially canine teeth, are significantly longer Brooks described Aruba as German shepherd, age 4, recently suffered a “We don’t usually do root canals or crowns, and the curvature is different. Cameron, Brooks “adorable” and said she enjoyed chipped tooth during a Military Working Dog but we discovered we could save a good chunk and both vet clinic and 72nd DS staff assisted watching him do laps with Arroyo. demonstration after he was commanded to of the root — the actual part of the tooth that with the root canal. Aruba received a kiss from She and the team also took photos of attack a man wearing a bite suit on May 29. sits on the gum line,” Cameron said. “That’s Arroyo, then anesthesia and Brooks got busy. Aruba and his handler. Aruba’s handler, Airman 1st Class Marco always a better option for a Military Working The operation lasted more than two hours. Arroyo said he found the root canal Arroyo, said he and Aruba were doing bite Dog because it helps him maintain that bone “Aruba had a deep break, so we had to do a process interesting and felt confident that work on controlled aggression training when as he ages, and Aruba’s only 4 and has a good, little bit of dental heroics,” Brooks said. “We Aruba was in good hands. one of his dog’s canine teeth broke off. Despite long working life ahead of him in the future. don’t have dental trays for dogs, so we created “It was cool watching the root canal and his injury, Aruba kept working. We’ve worked with Maj. Brooks and the 72nd an impression tray and made a putty mold of going through the process and learning how “I heard a break, like a stick snapping, and saw his tooth fly in the air, but he didn’t give Dental Squadron before and they’ve been very his teeth. Aruba’s canine teeth are huge at 3.5 everything works,” he said. “It was pretty up,” Arroyo said. “I had to take him off because helpful and willing to help us out. centimeters long, so we had some MacGyver exciting and the best thing I got out of that was he was still biting. He’s one of the youngest “Dr. Brooks has a lot more experience on root moments, because while they had some of when he woke up and was dogs, very energetic and hungry to learn, but I canals than I do because they do them every the equipment we needed, human dental fine. It felt nice was very concerned.” day. The last one I did was four years ago, so instruments aren’t large enough for a dog’s seeing him getting Fortunately, Veterinarian Dr. Heather if she was willing to do it, I’d rather have that tooth. fixed up like that Cameron was in the audience along with quality of care for my Military Working Dogs.” “In a perfect world I would have post drills because he’s like visiting U.S. Army Lt. Col. Sidney M. Cobb Brooks said she was thrilled to have the for dogs, but we just had human drills so we my child.” Jr. Once Arroyo saw that his MWD’s tooth opportunity. She had actually saved a lecture she did the best we could. We took out the nerve, Arroyo said on was bleeding, they immediately took Aruba had heard five years before about performing cleaned it out and disinfected the tooth, put the June 26 that Aruba to the vet clinic so Cameron could examine root canals on the military’s canine warriors. filler in and sealed it and irrigated the area.” is doing great after his him. She provided pain management to make “It’s a good thing I’m a hoarder,” Brooks said, Because of the way Aruba’s tooth broke, follow-up visit. him comfortable for the night, and took X-ray laughing. “I kept all those lectures. The irony Brooks decided to create a crown with a post, “He’s ready to rock and images the next day. was, I was briefed during my first residency at primarily because she didn’t want the dog to roll, he’s good to bite and to Upon examining the X-rays, Cameron Travis Air Force Base and you never know you be sedated three times. On June 18, the team get back to work,” he said.

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1. During a Military Working Dog demonstration on May 29 at Tinker Air 2. After anesthetizing MWD Aruba for his crown procedure, Tinker Veterinarian veterinarian, work together to prepare MWD Aruba’s tooth for his new Force Base, a 72nd Security Forces Squadron K9 team member, Aruba, Dr. Heather Cameron watches the machines monitoring his vitals to assure crown. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kelly White) was injured while doing bite work on controlled aggression training. An he handles the anesthesia well. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kelly White) exam and X-rays revealed he needed a root canal. Aruba’s handler, 4. MWD Aruba is fully sedated and prepped for a root canal. Airman 1st Class Marco Arroyo, comforts the German shepherd prior 3. Maj. (Dr.) Heather Brooks and Airman 1st Class Eliza Patton, with Tinker Air Force Base Veterinarian Dr. Heather Cameron assisted to being sedated. (U.S. Air Force photo/Amy Schiess) the 72nd Dental Squadron, along with Dr. Heather Cameron, Tinker Comprehensive Dentist Maj. (Dr.) Heather Brooks from the 72nd July 6, 2018 — www.TinkerTakeOff.com — 13

Military Working Dog Aruba, a four-year-old German shepherd, relaxes outside of the surgery suite in the vet clinic before his procedure to have a new crown fi tted to one of his canine teeth. Root canal gets canine warrior’s bite back (U.S. Air Force photo/Kelly White) reconvened and inserted Aruba’s new crown. It is silver and made of high noble metal alloy. Brooks described Aruba as “adorable” and said she enjoyed watching him do laps with Arroyo. She and the team also took photos of Aruba and his handler. Arroyo said he found the root canal process interesting and felt confi dent that Aruba was in good hands. “It was cool watching the root canal and going through the process and learning how everything works,” he said. “It was pretty exciting and the best thing I got out of that was when he woke up and was fi ne. It felt nice seeing him getting fi xed up like that because he’s like my child.” Arroyo said on June 26 that Aruba is doing great after his follow-up visit. “He’s ready to rock and roll, he’s good to bite and to get back to work,” he said.

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veterinarian, work together to prepare MWD Aruba’s tooth for his new Dental Squadron in performing oral surgery after the German crown. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kelly White) shepherd’s tooth broke off during a MWD demonstration. (U.S. Air Force photo/Amy Schiess) 4. MWD Aruba is fully sedated and prepped for a root canal. Tinker Air Force Base Veterinarian Dr. Heather Cameron assisted 5. MWD Aruba’s new silver alloy crown is prepped and ready to be 5. Comprehensive Dentist Maj. (Dr.) Heather Brooks from the 72nd affi xed to his tooth. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kelly White) 14 — www.TinkerTakeOff.com — July 6, 2018

of her symptoms, and shields Stacey by leaning my mom doesn’t answer the phone, I call someone PTSD against her legs to let her know ‘she’s got this.’ else.” continued from page 6 Not only does Memphis Belle protect her from Stacey says her life is not about that one single moment. the 301st Rescue Squadron, and gifted her the jet potentially stressful situations, but she soothes her “When you feel like life is so hard and you’re black Labradoodle two months ago. They train and when she detects Stacey’s emotions heightening ready to end your pain, realize that there are a lot place service dogs with wounded military members by placing her heart-shaped, velvety, football- sized head on Stacey’s lap. of people who love you and you are putting it all and veterans, and pride themselves on specializing on the people who love and care about you.” “Suicide does not discriminate,” said Stacey in PTSD therapy dogs. “If I can talk about it (suicide) and get other pointing to the recent news of celebrity suicides, Now when Stacey experiences nightmares, people on board, they might have the knowledge, Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade. Memphis Belle’s training kicks in and Stacey finds the know how to get themselves out of it.” “PTSD sucks. Suicide is real.” herself face-to-face with a wet nose and tongue She explains that the color teal is for PTSD nudging her awake. Memphis Belle is trained to She explained that you have to have a support awareness; and the color purple represents suicide. detect when her handler is struggling with difficult system. When she gets to a tipping point, she has a “Not all wounds are visible,” she emphasizes, but emotions that erupt unforeseen. list of loved ones she calls. the colors help make them easier to see. Stacey explains that Memphis Belle can also “I called my mom to tell her I didn’t want to be “As difficult as it is to talk about it, we have to detect her uneasiness with crowds, another one here anymore. We talk through it. I’m still here. If deal with it.” She said she’s working on her grief. “Time is the hard part, being alone. You have to find reasons to ARTS & CRAFTS laugh. It doesn’t mean you ever forget.” Since Memphis Belle came into the picture she gets out more. Her new furry companion with gray bushy eyebrows is a welcome sight. “She’s a big dog, she needs exercise. I have to play with her, take her out. She makes me laugh. She’s perfect.” Not only does Memphis Belle help Stacey, but Stacey regularly sees a therapist at the local Veterans Administration, takes medication and leans on her tight circle of friends and family for support. “My focus is my purpose,” she said deliberately. She wants those who are hurting and may be contemplating suicide to have access to the resources and she wants them to know they are not alone. She said PTSD does not have to mean suicide. “The epidemic has to stop.” National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800- Cork 273-8255 & Midnight Sun Service Dogs – 100 percent volunteer 501©3 nonprofit organization that trains and places service dogs, therapy dogs, facility dogs and companion dogs with our wounded military members and veterans specializing in PTSD service dogs www.midnightsunservicedogs.com. The Elk Institute - The Elk Institute is a non- profit that was established to provide mental health CANVAS education, consultation, treatment, and clinical JULY 13 & 27 | 6-9 PM | $30 research service to our military and veteran communities. Specializing in the treatment of psychological trauma (PTS, PTSD, shell shock, battle fatigue, etc.), services are provided at no cost to the individual warfighter. http://elkinstitute.us/ That Others May Live - That Others May Live Foundation provides immediate tragedy assistance critical support, and scholarships for the families of U.S. Air Force Rescue Heroes who are killed or severely wounded in operational or training July 13 July 27 missions. TOMLF also provides advocacy, Register Friday prior to class date | Limited to the first 25 people | Wine/Food is not included in the price guidance, and support to U.S. Air Force Rescue service members, veterans, and families affected by visible and invisible wounds. http://www. 405.734.5615 72 thatothersmaylive.org/ TINKERLIVING.COM/ARTS FSS The Veteran’s Administration: www.va.gov Local Veteran’s Centers: www.vetcenter.va.gov July 6, 2018 — www.TinkerTakeOff.com — 15 EXCHANGE

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Shelly Young, 734-2493 (POC for all: Chayvon Jones, 736-7365) July 6, 2018 — www.TinkerTakeOff.com — 17 TINKER July Events 2018 Monday, July 9 Thursday, July 19 Young students are taught how 20 participants. Advocacy offi ce, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Community Community to identify a “stranger” and who See description on page 17-21. 1-2-3 Magic parenting class (1 of 4) Storytime/Playgroup in their community they should Women’s Self Defense (Ages 16 to 18) 72nd Medical Group, Family Tinker AFB Homes (Balfour trust. They will learn the tricks 6 to 8:30 p.m. Advocacy offi ce, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Beatty) Community Center, 10 a.m. that are meant to trick them into (Permission slip is required Baby Basics class (1 of 4) See description on page 17-21. See description on page 17-21. going along with a stranger. because they will be talking 72nd Medical Group, Heritage about sexual assault, and may be They are then taught what to Hall, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 12 Friday, July 20 do when a stranger tries to grab opened up to 13- to 15-year-olds). Classes are free and are limited to See description on page 17-21. Community Community them and an escape technique if they are grabbed. Parents 20 participants. Rhythm Kids/Playgroup 1-2-3 magic parenting class (4 of 4) are encouraged to watch and Friday, August 3 Tinker AFB Homes (Balfour 72nd Medical Group, Family learn so they can practice with Women’s Self Defense Course Beatty) Community Center, 10 a.m. Advocacy offi ce, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Women’s Self Defense (Ages 18+) See description on page 17-21. their young children. Classes Basic-level: Female students are See description on page 17-21. are free and are limited to 20 taught how to be better situation- 6 to 8:30 p.m. participants. ally aware of their environment Female students are taught Friday, July 13 Thursday, July 26 and themselves to avoid danger. how to be better situationally 1-2-3 Magic parenting class Community Rhythm Kids/Playgroup Bully-proofi ng (Ages 9-18) Then they are instructed on how 72nd Medical Group, Family aware of their environment and Tinker AFB Homes (Balfour 3 to 5 p.m. to defend their personal space, Advocacy offi ce, 9:30 to Beatty) Community Center, 10 a.m. Based on the famous bully- defense against frontal attacks themselves to avoid danger. 11:30 a.m. See description on page 17-21. proofi ng program developed including hand strikes and kicks, Then they are instructed on how See description on page 17-21. use of improvised weapons and by Gracie JuJutsu. Students are to defend their personal space, Power to Change (1 of 5) taught the difference between the proper use of pepper spray. defense against frontal attacks Monday, July 16 Base Chapel Religious Education verbal attacks and physical Classes are free and are limited to Community Bldg. library, 2 to 3:30 p.m. attacks, and then what to do to 20 participants. including hand strikes and kicks, 1-2-3 Magic parenting class (3 of 4) See description on page 17-21. defend against each of them. use of improvised weapons and 72nd Medical Group, Family Tuesday, July 31 Both ground and standing the proper use of pepper spray. Advocacy offi ce, 9:30 to Friday, July 27 defenses are taught based on Community 11:30 a.m. Stranger Danger (Ages 4 to 8) common physical attacks. H.A.S. class (1 of 4) Classes are free and are limited to See description on page 17-21. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Classes are free and are limited to 72nd Medical Group, Family 20 participants. Tinker Calendar Recurring Events Above the Belt Class: Every Monday, Basic Auto Maintenance: Thursdays, training designed to maintain optimal goal setting habits, remove mental 11:05 to 11:45 a.m. This free class works 3:45 p.m. The Basic Auto Maintenance heart-rate levels, burn maximum calories roadblocks and get on the road to on tone, sculpt and building strong lean Course is required to be certifi ed at and fi rm your entire body. Information: achieving goals. For more information, muscles. A variety of equipment will be Tinker Auto Hobby. Individual times can Fitness Center 3705, Bldg. 3705, 734- call the Airman and Family Readiness used including your own body resistance. be arranged as necessary. Information: 4664. Center at 739-2747. Information: Fitness Center 3705, Bldg. Auto Hobby, Bldg. 6002, 734-5616. Cholesterol and Glucose Screenings: Health and Happiness: Is being 3705, 734-4664. Better Body. Better Life. This eight- Free cholesterol and glucose screenings happy something that we can practice and Active Parenting of Teens Class: Learn week healthy eating/weight management open to all Department of Defense get better at? Can being happy help us be how to establish mutual respect and program meets once per week for one hour. civilians are available. Bring an up- healthier? Come explore the relationship cooperation, decrease power struggles BBBL is designed to help individuals to-date Health Risk Assessment from between emotions and health. For more and mold values. Parents will also fi nd seeking to lose and maintain their weight AFMCwellness.com. For details, call information, call 582-6817. out how to help their children make and enjoy an overall healthy lifestyle. CHPS at 582-6817. Healthy Thinking, Anger, Stress positive choices in life to prevent risky Participants will identify personal goals, Color Pin Day at Tinker Lanes: (H.A.S.) Class: This four-session class behavior, as well as how to guide them to understand behavior change and gain Every Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join teaches better ways of expressing and develop skills and character they need as knowledge on nutrition while working to Tinker Lanes for Color Pin Day! Make a reducing feelings of anger. Practice achieve their personal goals. Minimum of they gain independence. For details, call strike with a color pin in the head position techniques to help deal with stress, and six classes must be completed to receive 582-6604. and win one free game coupon. Limit learn how unproductive thinking patterns a Form 108 certifi cate. Baby Basics Class: This four-session three per bowler. Information: Tinker may have been causing problems in your class is for new and expectant parents. Bootcamp Fitness: Every Monday, Lanes, Bldg. 5703, 734-3484. life. Remind yourself how to create more 6:15 to 7:15 a.m. This adrenaline- Topics include infant health care, labor Communications Basics: Learn balance in your life and practice better pumping cardio and strength session and delivery and coping with crying, how your personality impacts your self-care. For more information, call 582- couples plyometrics with high volume 6604. “How to Budget for a Baby,” baby/child communication style. For more safety, breastfeeding, infant nutrition, resistance training for an aerobic information, call 582-6604. Hip-Hop: This high energy class bathing and swaddling your baby, post- workout to challenge any fi tness level. teaches rhythm, coordination, and balance Dollar Mondays at Tinker Lanes: partum depression and a special break- Information: Gerrity Fitness Center, through age-appropriate movements set Every Monday. $1 Games & $1 Shoe out session for dads. For more details, Bldg. 6004, 734-5607. to fun upbeat music. This style is great Rentals. That means dollar games and call 582-6604. BodPod Assessment Appointments: for girls and boys of all ages that like shoes. Information: Tinker Lanes, Bldg. Ballet/Tap: Students are taught a The BodPod is the premier system for to dance. Children ages fi ve to eight 5703, 734-3484. curriculum of basic dance skills and measuring body fat and lean mass using air years old meet Mondays from 6 to 6:50 coordination exercise in each discipline. displacement technology. Testing requires Family Day Bowling: Every Saturday, p.m.; children ages nine and over meet A variety of music is used to express appropriate attire and appointments take 1 to 5 p.m. The cost is $30 per lane and Mondays from 7 to 7:50 p.m. includes two hours of bowling. Up to six ballet and tap. Children ages three to fi ve approximately 30 minutes. The BodPod Importance of Sleep: Learn about the people are allowed per lane with shoe years old meet on Mondays from 4 to 4:50 is located at the Gerrity Gym. Call 734- health benefi ts of sleep, tips for getting rentals. Information: Tinker Lanes, Bldg. p.m.; children ages fi ve to eight years old 5607 for an appointment. enough sleep and when to see a doctor meet on Mondays from 5 to 5:50 p.m.; Cardio Sculpt: Every Monday, 4:10 5703, 734-3484. about your sleep concerns. For more children ages nine to 14 years old meet on to 5 p.m. This free class is an infusion Goal Setting: This workshop is Mondays from 6 to 6:50 p.m. of cardio intervals, strength and core designed to help participants establish See more recurring events on page 18. 18 — www.TinkerTakeOff.com — July 6, 2018

Recurring Events continued from page 17 safety, red fl ags and more. The class is currently open to information, call CHPS at 582-6817. week program meets two days a week for one hour. females with base access. A men’s class will be offered Lunch Break Bowling: Every Tuesday through Friday, This class is designed to improve running technique upon request. Classes are held Wednesday afternoons 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come in during your lunch break and performance. The course will review running from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the Chapel’s Religious Education for $1.50 games. Information: Tinker Lanes, Bldg. 5703, fundamentals and will implement a progressive running Bldg. Library. (Alternate class days/times could be 734-3484. program. Workout attire and running shoes required. Contact your UFPM to enroll. available by request.) Call Family Advocacy at 582- Martial Arts: Kuk Sool Won is a Korean system 6604 to sign up or to request a men’s class. of highly effective fi ghting techniques that teaches Personal Goal Setting for a Healthy Lifestyle: In Pre-Deployment: Every Tuesday, 8 to 10 a.m. and body throws, joint locks, break falls and pressure this class we’ll discuss health-related goals that people every Friday, 1 to 3 p.m. The A&FRC provides individual point exploitation as well as hand- and foot-striking commonly make, how good and bad habits can make or and group briefi ngs to ensure military members and techniques. Kuk Sool Won is a well-rounded martial break our success of reaching our goal and learn several their families have completed necessary preparations for art that increases fi tness, fl exibility, balance and mental tips and tactics for keeping our goal. For information, deployment. Information: Airman & Family Readiness focus while learning self-defense. Kuk Sool Won call Civilian Health Promotions Services at 582-6817. Center, Bldg. 6001, 739-2747. curriculum is the same in all schools, which means those Pilates at 3705: Every Wednesday, 11:05 to 11:45 who PCS, can take their membership and rank with them a.m. The class is free to all participants. Information: Pregnancy Resource Briefi ng: The information and resume training. Children ages fi ve to eleven years Fitness Center 3705, Bldg. 3705, 734-4664. presented in this briefi ng includes prenatal fi tness and nutrition, dental care while pregnant, the New Parent old meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 to 6 p.m.; Pilates at the Gerrity: Every Thursday, 6 to 7 p.m. Support Program, TRICARE and community resources. children ages 12 and over meet Tuesdays and Thursdays The Pilates class will be every Tuesday and Thursday Spouses or partners are encouraged to attend with the from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. starting at 6 p.m. The class is free to all participants. expectant mother. For more information or to sign up, Memory Loss: We all misplace our keys, but how Information: Gerrity Fitness Center, Bldg. 6004, call 582-6604. can we tell normal forgetfulness from something more 734-5607. PREP Class: The Prevention and Relationship serious? We will discuss what affects memory loss, how Portion Distortion: In this Civilian Health Enhancement Program class is for any couple wanting to reduce the risk of developing memory loss, and tips to Promotions Class, participants will discuss how the to improve communication, learn problem-solving as a remember everyday things like new names or where we amount of food people eat has changed over time, and left those keys. For information, call CHPS at 582-6817. how eating bigger portion sizes affects their health. For team and start having fun together again. Muscle Make-Over Class: Every Wednesday, more information, call 582-6817. Pre-Separation: Every Wednesday, 1:30 to 4 p.m. 4:10 to 5 p.m. This free class is a head-to-toe muscle Power Pump: Every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday, This mandatory counseling is to ensure all active duty condition workout to tone, sculpt and build strong lean 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. The Power Pump class is free to all separating service members have the opportunity to muscles. Information: Fitness Center 3705, Bldg. 3705, participants and starts at 9:15 a.m. each Mon., Wed. and be made aware of the transition services and benefi ts 734-4664. Fri. Information: Gerrity Fitness Center, Bldg. 6004, available to them.Information: Airman & Family Open Revolving Senior League Bowling: Every 734-5607. Readiness Center, Bldg. 6001, 739-2747. Wednesday, 12 p.m. Seniors can bowl three games 9 Power to Change Class: Power to Change is a Reintegration Briefi ng: Every Thursday, 8 to 10 a.m. pin no tap for $6 per bowler. Information: Tinker Lanes, 5-week educational class facilitated by the Tinker The A&FRC provides group briefi ngs ensuring military Bldg. 5703, 734-3484. Family Advocacy Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate. It members and their families have necessary information Overcoming Gym Intimidation: See the benefi ts of is designed to provide domestic violence education in a for a smooth reunion. Tapes and handouts available for being active, the components of an exercise program and group setting. Topics include an overview of domestic all on tips for a successful reunion. Information: Airman how often to exercise, plus learn ways to overcome gym violence, effects of the violence on self and other family & Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 6001, 739-2747. intimidation and overcoming barriers to being physically members, coping with the effects, why it is diffi cult for Resumé Writing Workshop participants will learn active. 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