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FREE | WWW.NORTHERNSENTRY.COM | VOL. 58 • ISSUE 27 | MINOT AIR FORCE BASE | FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2020 B-1B LANCER WHATS INSIDE TOUCH THIS WEEK: AND GO AIR FORCE AWARDS CONTRACT FOR IMPROVED FEMALE BODY ARMOR A7 ALS CLASS 20-D GRADUATION A B-1B Lancer fl ies above Minot Air Force Base, N.D., June 22, 2020. The B-1 can travel faster than the speed of sound and carry a payload of 75,000 pounds. B3 U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO I AIRMAN 1ST CLASS JESSE JENNY 2 FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2020 NORTHERN SENTRY Bombers deploy, operate across multiple theaters projecting power during pandemic AIR FORCE GLOBAL STRIKE COMMAND AIR FORCES STRATEGIC-AIR RELEASE NUMBER: 010620 Air Force Global Strike Command Base, Guam, in support of Pacifi c Barksdale Air Force Base, is conducting operations globally, Air Forces’ BTF missions. Over Louisiana, returned to the Indo- demonstrating the command’s the course of the month and Pacifi c region June 14 to conduct ability to provide fl exible options into June, the B-1Bs as well as BTF operations out of Eielson and project combat power B-52H Stratofortresses conducted Air Force Base, Alaska. The while supporting all combatant bilateral training with the Koku- bombers are supporting Pacifi c command priorities. Jieitai, or Japanese Air Self- Air Forces’ training eff orts with “U.S. Strategic Command units Defense Force. allies, partners and joint forces, regularly conduct training with, Meanwhile in the European and strategic deterrence missions and in, support of all Geographic Command area of responsibility, to reinforce the rules-based Combatant Commands. In our two B-52Hs from the 5th BW, international order in the region. case, this takes the form of Minot AFB, North Dakota, The last time B-52Hs deployed Bomber Task Force missions conducted a long-range, long to Eielson AFB was July of 2017. which provide our Strikers duration strategic mission “BTF missions are routine opportunities to integrate with throughout Europe, the Arctic demonstrations of the credibility allies and partners and to become and Baltic regions, June 15, while of our forces to address a familiar with multiple forward also integrating with the Baltic diverse and uncertain security areas of operation,” said Gen. Operations exercise. environment, and particularly Tim Ray, AFGSC and Air Forces The 5th BW’s participation AFGSC’s ability to deliver lethal, Strategic-Air commander. “All of in the 49th iteration of the long-range strike options across this feeds into a larger eff ort to BALTOPS exercise follows their the globe anytime, anywhere,” assure allies and partners, and to most recent training exercise over Ray added. help maintain global stability and the Arctic Ocean and Laptev Sea, As the sole provider of bombers security.” wherein four B-52Hs conducted for the Western Alliance, AFGSC In May, B-1B Lancers from training with Norwegian F-16s Strikers train to be the premier B-52s conduct interoperability training with aircraft from the Baltic Air Policing the 9th Expeditionary Bomb and F-35s, June 3. long-range precision strike force mission during a long-range, long duration strategic Bomber Task Mission Squadron, 7th Bomb Wing, Most recently, three B-52H that provides the nation and its throughout Europe and the Baltic region, June 15, 2020. Participation in Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, bombers with the 96th Bomb allies the ability to compete, deter multinational exercises enhances our professional relationships and improves overall coordination with allies and partner militaries during times of crisis. deployed to Andersen Air Force Squadron, 2nd Bomb Wing, and win on the world stage. ESTONIAN AIR FORCE) Back Talk Can Self Esteem Be Improved With Good Posture? Posture Exercises & Chiropractic Care are key! Chiropractic adjustments help the body create better posture by reducing nervous system stress, increasing mobility, and allowing greater balance and spatial awareness. Improved posture proves to have lasting effects on many aspects of function beyond just musculoskeletal health. Science links improved posture to better breathing, sleep, hormone control, and brain health. A B-52H Stratofortress prepares to take off at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., June 2, 2020. The B-52s are conducting a Parents often ask healthcare providers about the The study involved asymptomatic fourth grade long-range, long-duration strategic Bomber Task Force mission throughout Europe and the Arctic region. effects of bad posture and slouching on their children. Improving posture for just one minute children's health. A study published in 2019 resulted in meaningful improvements in mood, U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO I SENIOR AIRMAN ALYSSA DAY explained the effects of postural health on fourth emotions and self-esteem. The findings proved grade children. One of the primary objectives of consistent with those seen in patients of all ages the study meant to find out if bad posture in Chiropractic clinics all over the world. influenced the self-esteem of fourth graders. Improvement of postural distortions through Chiropractic adjustments and postural exercises The study involved 108 students. Facilitators produce a variety of benefits for patients. This assigned each student a randomized variable of study supports Chiropractic care as a primary assuming either a ‘high power’ pose or a ‘low source of proactive health care for adults and power’ pose. Each student held the posture for children. Evidence based research continues to one minute. The children were then evaluated provide a litany of benefits experienced by people using a standard self-esteem assessment. who proactively care for their spine, posture, and High power posing consists of the non-verbal nervous system. Improving postural distortions expression of power through expansive, open represent one of many ways in which overall body postures. This stance becomes known as health improves in patients not experiencing power posing. High power posing links to immediate suffering from pain or musculoskeletal hormonal and behavioral changes. High power complaints. posing affects psychological processes, including The outcome traces back to the old adage which feelings of empowerment and other emotional speaks to an ounce of prevention being worth benefits. Students in high power posing showed more than a pound of cure. Providing the spine a higher self-esteem, better mood, and more and nervous system with regular maintenance positive feelings regarding the student-teacher radiates improved health and vitality throughout relationship. The findings show consistency with the entire health structure of the body. postural intervention effects in children and self- esteem elevation. This study revealed that good All the best to you and yours in great health, posture produced a large-scale effect on school Dr. Willy Fielhaber related self-esteem. Dr. Willy Fielhaber 1350 20th Ave SW, Minot, ND 58701 (701) 852-2800 NORTHERN SENTRY FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2020 3 CONTACTUS Ted Bolton Publisher | Advertising [email protected] Rod Wilson Business Development | Marketing [email protected] Nikki Greening Creative Services Five Minutes to Thrive: [email protected] or [email protected] Why Should Leaders Care What Others MINOT AIR FORCE BASE PUBLIC AFFAIRS Chief of Public Affairs Maj. Natassia Cherne Think About Them? Public Affairs Offi cer DR. ASHLEY KILGORE, 5TH OMRS MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC 1st Lt. Victoria Palandech 2nd Lt. Ryan Walsh MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, which include behaviors that are about their reputations and think I’m doing as a leader?”, try Superintendent N.D. -- observable by others, and which enhance their own and others’ “Would you be willing to give me Master Sgt. Jeremy Larlee Your leadership philosophy are better predictors of their job performance. Below are some feedback about my composure is an important part of your future performance than identity. suggestions regarding feedback: during today’s staff meeting?” Staff Photojournalists occupational identity, which is a Don’t misunderstand, positive • Ask for it. Feedback is usually • Timing is important. Pause, Technical Sgt. Crystal Cherriere collection of stories that you tell self-appraisals are great things to better when it’s solicited, rather and clarify that what you are Technical Sgt. Benjamin Smith yourself and others about what have, but they don’t guarantee than when given out of necessity really seeking is critical feedback, Staff Sgt. Michael Kantack it means to be you as a worker. you second dates, or home • Don’t squander it. Only ask not merely reassurance. Give These stories often include mortgages. For those, you need for feedback if you really want others time to prepare thoughtful Staff Sgt. Steven Adkins memorable experiences, both excellent social and fi nancial it, not because it seems like feedback. It will be worth the Staff Sgt. Ashley Boster positive & negative, which have capital. When you step into a new something “a good leader would wait Senior Airman Alyssa Day infl uenced your development. job, your boss and subordinates do”. Treat critical feedback like • Consider multiple sources. Senior Airman Dillon Audit However, the stories we tell about may care about what’s written gold when you receive it Subordinates, peers, and bosses Airman 1st Class Josh Strickland ourselves are less meaningful on past EPRs/OPRs, but • Be open to it. It’s up to you may have helpful insights, Airman 1st Class Caleb Kimmell to others than the behaviors they’ll certainly care about whether you accept the feedback but don’t discount non-work Airman 1st Class Jesse Jenny they see. Psychologist Robert your reputation...particularly you receive. If you reject it, be sources. Our reputations are Hogan said, “The ‘you’ that you if it’s a bad one. Leaders care thoughtful about why. Others’ more consistent across settings Airman Jan Valle know is hardly worth knowing about reputation because it willingness to give you feedback than we think. COMMANDERS because you made it up” (i.e.
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