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Corey Boltz, Air Force Research Laboratory electrical engineer, makes fi nal adjustments before conducting a proof-of-concept arc test in prep- aration for follow-up testing to support a NASA research effort. U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO | HOLLY JORDAN

AFRL aids NASA in lofty endeavor HOLLY JORDAN, AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING DIRECTORATE

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR AFRL began by determining the AFRL team performed a of the chamber’s design, its technical lead. “The AFRL FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFNS) how to build fi xtures for a low- series of 35 tests in the low- pressure could be lowered to pathfi nder tests enabled us to -- Ingenuity and collaboration pressure test and performing pressure chamber. Each test the necessary test conditions properly plan resources in this were the keys to success as a proof-of-concept testing to run was a careful exercise in about half the time it takes study.” group of Air Force Research determine the best method in control and precision. For a typical chamber to achieve Jordan added that since Laboratory engineers took a to reliably create an arc in each individual test, the team the same conditions. As a these tests were the fi rst space series of tests to new heights. the planned lab setting. This followed a rigorous process result, more test runs could be vacuum work the group had At the request of NASA, initial series of tests helped that involved precise placement completed in a shorter period performed, the testing event AFRL rapid-response systems the researchers understand of the test fi xture, calibration of time. benefi ted AFRL as well support researchers delved the materials, positioning and of multiple high-speed data “For us, it was all part of our by expanding the base of into the realm of space to current needed to successfully capture cameras and pumping rapid-response mission, and the knowledge for electrical arcing help determine the eff ects of generate the arc, as well as the chamber down to extreme customer appreciated that quick in low-pressure environments. unintended electrical arcing the proper test setup to use low-pressure atmospheric turnaround,” Boltz said. He said the data and processes on astronaut space suits during for an Earth-orbit vacuum conditions. The data gathered from the established will be useful for extravehicular maintenance. environment. The team completed the tests testing provided important data the project researchers and NASA researchers came With this initial data in quickly, despite the complex that NASA is using to structure other AFRL teams as they to the AFRL team with a hand, the team then began setup required between each their own set of tests. tackle future endeavors. simple question. How does to prepare for low-pressure test run. From start to fi nish, “This data-rich testing “As the systems support an electrical arc behave in a testing. Reaching out to fellow the low-pressure test runs enabled the optimization of rapid reaction team, that’s what vacuum? Although this may AFRL materials and electronics were completed in nine days. tests being performed at three we do,” said Jordan. “We’re seem like a fairly simple researchers, the team acquired Jordan says this was possible other facilities, which are proud of our mission. We take question, it was a concept that a low-pressure chamber because the AFRL test chamber adding various other factors it seriously, we enjoy it, and had not been explored fully and secured a laboratory for off ered capabilities that were related to the extra vehicular when we need to come up with before. conducting the tests. not immediately available activity scenario,” said Amri good answers quickly, we make “What was not understood “It really was a team eff ort,” to the NASA team. Because Hernandez-Pellerano, NASA it happen quickly.” were the ramifi cations of an arc said Corey Boltz, electrical in space,” said Brett Jordan, engineer and project lead. “We electrical and electronic received assistance from many materials evaluation team diff erent teams throughout lead. “What are the mass AFRL to make this happen.” and velocity of the particles After another round of produced by the arcing, and experimental tests and setup, what would be the eff ects of the team was ready to begin those metal particles fl ying off the fi nal round of testing the arc in that environment?” and data collection. With the To answer this question, assistance of NASA engineers, NORTHERN SENTRY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2018 3 CONTACTUS MAFB EMERGENCY Beth Duchsherer PHONE NUMBERS Manager | Advertising Director [email protected] BASE EMERGENCY or [email protected] 911 or Cell 727-1911 MINOT AIR FORCE BASE BASE CRIME STOP PUBLIC AFFAIRS 723-7867 (STOP) Chief of Public Affairs Maj. 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Minot Air Force Secretary of the Air Force Heather fl ies in the backseat of an F-15D Base Public Affairs reserves the right Eagle piloted by U.S. Air Force Col. Jeff Smith, 173rd Fighter Wing to not authorize publication.The commander, during a familiarization fl ight Nov. 4, 2018, at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Ore. This visit provided her a fi rst-hand look at Northern Sentry deadline for sub- the wing’s mission as the sole provider of F-15C air superiority pilots to mission of materials is at noon the the U.S. Air Force. Tuesday before publication date. U.S. AIR NATIONAL GUARD PHOTO | COLONEL JEFF SMITH 4 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2018 NORTHERN SENTRY

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers with the 1st Airborne Brigade prepare to board a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron at Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Nov. 4, 2018, during exercise Keen Sword 19. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules’ with the 36 AS became the fi rst U.S. aircraft to drop Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers on Hiju-dai drop zone, Oita prefecture, Japan. U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO | YASUO OSAKABE

Keen Sword 19: Historic first JGSDF jump from USAF Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade confi rm their delivery procedures over Hiju-dai drop zone, Oita prefecture, Japan, Nov. 4, 2018, during exercise Keen Sword 19. Ap- C-130Js in Japan proximately 280 JGSDF personnel conducted jump training from U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules’ for the fi rst time in Japan. YASUO OSAKABE | 374TH AIRLIFT WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO | YASUO OSAKABE

YOKOTA AIR BASE, of the strategic value of both “The scenario gave us the Japan (AFNS) -- airborne communities,” said opportunity to practice tactical 36th Airlift Army Master Sgt. Nathan airlift to deliver supplies Squadron C-130J Greer, U.S. Army Alaska jump and personnel at a moment’s Super Hercules master. notice.” said Air Force Staff A became the fi rst The jump highlighted the Sgt. Brian Gates, 36th Airlift U.S. aircraft to drop Japan strong commitment of the U.S. Squadron C-130J loadmaster. Ground Self-Defense Force and Japan to a free and open “Any joint training provides soldiers on Hiju-dai drop Indo-Pacifi c region, but the greater awareness of how zone, Oita prefecture, Japan, aircraft was just one moving U.S. military and JSDF Nov. 4, during exercise Keen piece in a large-scale area train to prepare for future Sword 2019. seizure scenario during Keen contingencies and it help us The JGSDF’s 1st Airborne Sword 19. stay ready to provide joint Brigade soldiers, observed by “We delivered service support when we are called U.S. Army Alaska Soldiers, members, between U.S. and upon.” jumped from the C-130J Japan Self-Defense Forces, A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldier assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade, calls boarding to a U.S. Air Super Hercules, showcasing from Okinawa to Misawa,” Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron at Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tsuiki Air the exercise’s capability to said Larkin. “Also we Base, Japan, Nov. 4, 2018, during exercise Keen Sword 19. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules’ with the 36 AS bring military power together conducted mass Container became the fi rst U.S. aircraft to drop JGSDF soldiers on Hiju-dai drop zone, Oita prefecture, Japan. to train. Delivery System drops at U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO | YASUO OSAKABE “It is great that we are Hiju-dai (dropzone).” fi nally able to drop JGSDF The scenario: The 120 paratroopers from U.S. JGSDF paratroopers at the aircraft in Japan,” said Japan Air Self-Defense Force Capt. Jeff rey Larkin, 36th Tsuiki Air Base at Fukuoka AS C-130J pilot and Keen prefecture conducted airdrop Sword 19 C-130J mission training from the U.S. C-130J commander. “Also, this is the aircraft at Hiju-dai exercise fi rst time that (the 36th AS) areas, Oita prefecture, located will fl y over Hiju-dai drop approximately 810 km from zone. This is another exciting Yokota Air Base. moment for us because “Everything was excellent.” we can fl y in an atypical said Greer. “As a jump environment.” master, they jumped safely Since 2015, the 36th and accurately. This is most AS and JGSDF’s 1st important thing for jumpers, Airborne Brigade have and they were professionals been conducting joint jump during the airborne operation.” training during Red-Flag Keen Sword gives U.S. 36th Airlift Squadron crewmembers fl y over Kyushu, Japan, Nov. 4, 2018, during exercise Keen Alaska. This historic fi rst and Japanese forces an Sword 19. U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules’ with the 36th AS became the fi rst U.S. aircraft combined jump training in opportunity to practice critical to drop Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers on Hiju-dai drop zone, Oita prefecture, Japan. Japan will allow for more air, maritime and amphibious U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO | YASUO OSAKABE opportunities for future capabilities essential for training and collaboration to Japan’s defense and for strengthen bonds between the regional security. The exercise two nations. is also the latest in a series “Working with the Japanese of bilateral fi eld training Airborne community exercises that for more than 30 increases bonds and years have increased combat friendships, and it also readiness and interoperability increases the understanding between the U.S. and JSDF. NORTHERN SENTRY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2018 5

team minot brings Global thunder U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTOS | SENIOR AIRMAN ALYSSA M. AKERS Global Thunder is an annual U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) exercise designed to provide training opportunities to test and validate command, control and operational procedures. The training is based on a notional scenario developed to drive execution of USSTRATCOM and component forces’ ability to support the geographic combatant commands, deter adversaries and, if necessary, employ forces as directed by the President of the United States. 6 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2018 NORTHERN SENTRY THE LIGHTER SIDE CROSSWORD PUZZLE

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2:00 PM & 7:00 PM Location: 17-18 Minot State University Ann Nicole Nelson Hall NOV 500 University Ave W, Minot, ND Studio X presents “How the Grinch stole Xmas” Reserved seating, general admission, adult and child prices! Come see what these girls, boys and instructors work so hard for! Buy tickets online at https://events. tututix.com/Studioxdance/Events/ For More information: Facebook event/ Minot Public Library hosts Listing Harry Potter Science Activities

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Location: To be announced 22 Magic City Figure Skating Clubs NOV Synchro teams will be hosting their 5th Annual Magic City Turkey Trot, a 1 mile fun run/walk and 5k run/walk. This is an un-timed, fun run/walk. Thanksgiving Day~ Thursday,November 22nd at the fi rst 100 pre-registered entrants & of prizes for our best dressed and 9am. The location is still being selected, medals for all participants. Costumed most spirited runners! For more but we are working on securing a new runners encouraged! Let’s see those information check out: Facebook and exciting location. Free T-shirts for Turkey hats! We will have a variety event/ 2018 Magic City Turkey Trot 8 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2018 NORTHERN SENTRY FEDVIP is coming: Get to know dental and vision plans today TRICARE COMMUNICATIONS

FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AFNS) service members who are enrolled -- The TRICARE Retiree Dental in a TRICARE health plan are Program ends on Dec. 31, 2018. eligible for FEDVIP vision Beginning in 2019, dental and coverage. vision plans will be available -Children enrolled in or eligible through the Federal Employees for TRICARE Young Adult aren’t Dental and Vision Insurance eligible to enroll in FEDVIP. Program. Now is a good time to become familiar with FEDVIP When do you enroll? options. FEDVIP 2019 plans and -You can enroll in FEDVIP rates will be online in the fall, but during the Federal Benefi ts Open you can look at 2018 plans and Season. This year’s open season rates now. runs from Nov. 12 through Dec. FEDVIP off ers a choice 10, 2018. Your coverage will between 10 dental and 4 vision begin on Jan. 1, 2019. options. This fall will be your -If you currently have TRDP, fi rst chance to enroll in a FEDVIP you must enroll in a FEDVIP dental or vision plan for 2019 plan during the Federal Benefi ts C-130 crew chief coverage. If you’re eligible, you Open Season to continue dental can enroll in FEDVIP during coverage for 2019. the 2018 Federal Benefi ts Open -The Federal Benefi ts Open course gets rolling Season. It runs from Nov. 12 to Season is your annual opportunity Dec. 10. to enroll in, change, or cancel a FEDVIP dental or vision plan. with new GITA Who is eligible? For more information, visit -Retired service members the FEDVIP website at https:// JOHN INGLE | 82ND TRAINING WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS and their families who were tricare.benefeds.com/. You can eligible for TRDP are eligible see if you’re eligible for FEDVIP for FEDVIP dental coverage. in 2019. You can also compare SHEPPARD AIR FORCE Staff Sgt. Joseph Martinez, center, 362nd Training Squadron C-130 crew They’re also eligible for FEDVIP FEDVIP plans, look up frequently BASE, Texas (AFNS) -- chief apprentice course instructor, talks about the wheel assembly of a MC- vision coverage if enrolled in a asked questions, and sign up for he Air Force and 130P Combat Shadow during training at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, TRICARE health plan. updates. Air Education and Nov. 5, 2018. The squadron received the MC-130P, the newest ground -Family members of active duty instructional training aircraft in the inventory, in October from the California Training Command Air National Guard. This variation provides updated components such as Tseeks to improve the the carbon fi ber-style braking system that replaced the obsolete multi-disc quality, speed and relevance system on older C-130s. of the training enterprise U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTOS | JOHN INGLE by introducing virtual and augmented reality technology with new ground instructional 362nd TRS training manager, during their follow-on training. training aircraft, or GITA. said the process to get the Martinez, who has served The MC-130P Combat new GITA to Sheppard on just about every C-130 Shadow recently arrived on began in August. He said the variation ever fl own and over Sheppard Air Force Base California Air National Guard as many locales, said he enjoys and may look like the other is replacing their MC-130s training new crew chiefs on Hercules aircraft that have with updated models, which the airframe and imparting his been serving for more than half meant tail number 0216 was knowledge he has amassed a century, but it brings several available. over the years. After all, he advancements to the training “It was pretty quick,” he said, he knows he is training arena. said of the acquisition process. his eventual replacement and Staff Sgt. Joseph Martinez, “Within a month it was ready he wants to train and inspire a 362nd Training Squadron to fl y from Moff ett Field.” them. C-130 crew chief instructor, Acosta-Rivera said many of “These Airmen need to said the aircraft, brought in the aircraft used for training know that what they are doing from the California National by the crew chiefs were older here is vital for our Air Force,” Guard in October, has a few E models. Now when Airmen he said. “If we cannot get key diff erences that give go to a 15-day course at Little these aircraft up in the air and Airmen experience more in Rock AFB, Arkansas, after maintain them correctly, then line with operational realities, their 69-academic-day course the mission doesn’t happen as well as a insight to the here, they’ll be familiar with and it actually can fail and diff erent missions the cargo components they will see people’s lives are at risk.” plane conducts. For example, the braking system on the MC-130P allows Airmen to learn on equipment that is currently being used in the fi eld, the instructor said. He said the majority of the C-130 training aircraft used at Sheppard have the obsolete multi-disk braking system, whereas C-130s in the fi eld use a new carbon-style system. “This allows our Airmen to come in, get the training they need on this new-style brake and then utilize that at their home stations,” he said, having graduated the fi rst class Nov. 6 of C-130 crew chiefs to learn on the carbon brakes. Martinez said when the Air Force changed the type of braking system on the airframe, that meant changes to technical orders, or maintenance manuals, as well as the types of tools used to remove wheels and tires and work on the brakes. He said they are making due, but the NORTHERN SENTRY important part is the Airmen are being exposed to the equipment before they get to 839.0946 | [email protected] their fi rst assignment. Ernesto Acosta-Rivera, AROUND THE AREA NORTHERN SENTRY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2018 9

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Gen. Mike Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Frank Batten, ACC command chief, commends Airmen while at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 7, 2018. Their visit to Tyndall AFB helped the major command get a fi rsthand update at the progress Tyndall AFB is making in its post- Hurricane Michael recovery efforts. U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTOS | SENIOR AIRMAN ISAIAH J. SOLIZ

here and 28 at Eglin “THE PROGRESS WE Air Force Base at the HAVE MADE IN THE LAST Tyndall Reception Center,” Laidlaw COUPLE WEEKS HAS BEEN said. “The center has ENCOURAGING AND HAS answered over 2,000 calls, completed EXCEEDED ANY EXPECTATIONS 600 Transportation THAT WE HAD,” Management Offi ce - COL. BRIAN LAIDLAW, 325TH transactions, assisted FIGHTER WING COMMANDER 100 families with legal issues and over 300 families with Task Force Phoenix, schools.” Air Combat Command comprised heavily of civil The relentless dedication engineers, is concentrating on of everyone has not gone infrastructure and debris. unnoticed by higher leadership. proud of Tyndall “They have completed “We are really proud of 100 percent of their initial what you guys have done as a progress assessment of 693 buildings,” team,” Holmes said. “It’ll be TECH. SGT. RACHELLE BLAKE | 325TH FIGHTER WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS Laidlaw said. “They have something you can look back removed about 40 percent of on. You can be proud of the TYNDALL AIR FORCE Task Force Raptor, comprised “With the jets almost the debris from the support and way you ran at the sound of BASE, Fla. (AFNS) -- of more than 40 maintainers all gone, we would like to fl ightline side.” the guns to help your fellow he commander from Langley Air Force Base, downsize the Task Force Finally, Task Force Harp is Airmen and your families when of Air Combat Virginia, have been working Raptor team down to 13 focused on the base’s most they were in need. I think the Command and 24-hour operations to make all maintainers, so they can return important asset – its people. Air Force is really proud of you Tcommand chief the F-22 Raptors fl yable. to Langley,” Laidlaw said. “They have nine personnel and I want you to know I am.” visited Tyndall Air Force Base Nov. 7 for the second time since Hurricane Michael caused catastrophic damage four weeks ago. Nearly 2,000 military members are currently working alongside civilians and contractors to recover and reconstitute. “The progress we have made in the last couple weeks has been encouraging and has exceeded any expectations that we had,” said Col. Brian Laidlaw, 325th Fighter Wing commander. Gen. Mike Holmes, ACC commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Frank Batten, ACC command chief, spent a majority of their time with the service members and thanking them for their hard work and perseverance. “The recovery eff orts, these things you have done, these three task force teams, the mission support group, the medical group and the commander’s action team – I don’t think you could have done it any better,” Holmes said. “I really don’t.” Since a number of missions, to include the 601st Air Force Operations Center, the 337th Air Control Squadron, the Air Force Medical Agency Support team, Air Force Offi ce of Special Investigations, the 53rd Air- to-Air Weapons Evaluation Group, the Air Force Legal Operations Agency, the 823rd RED HORSE Squadron, Detachment 1, and the Air Force Civil Engineer Center, will remain at Tyndall AFB, recovery eff orts have shifted. “The announcement that the secretary of The Air Force made last week became a forcing function for some of our timelines and how we prioritize our resources,” Laidlaw said. “Based on those timelines, we would like to have the mission support group and the medical group up and running in December.” However, the three tasks forces stood up since the storm are still working hard on their initial goals and some are close to completion. NORTHERN SENTRY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2018 11 Reservists credit teamwork in life- saving mission MAJ. WAYNE CAPPS | 315TH AIRLIFT WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

JOINT BASE broken his femur,” said Pál CHARLESTON, S.C. (AFNS) Győrfy, spokesperson for the -- organization. s if by fate, a “It was an unbelievable weather delay in eff ort. No other country in the Germany allowed a world would go to the extent Agroup of reservists we did to help one of our to embark on a challenging warfi ghters,” said Capt. Bryan 22-and-a-half-hour mission Chianella, one of the 701 AS to help save a fellow service pilots on the mission. “We do member. what we can to take care of our When severe weather delayed own.” a C-17 aircrew from the 315th During the fl ight, the C-17 Airlift Wing heading home was scheduled to do an aerial to Joint Base Charleston, refueling so it could continue to South Carolina was delayed in San Antonio without stopping, Germany Nov. 3, the crew was said Conner. asked to take on an emergency “It was chaos,” he said. “Ten mission transporting a burn minutes before our AR, the Royal Thai AF, PACAF patient to Brooke Army tanker lost one of their engines Medical Center in Texas. and had to turn around. We build upon strong “When our mission was did a lot of planning for this delayed, everyone was a little mission… We had several partnership frustrated because they had backup plans in place. We to get back to their civilian could only land in Boston STAFF SGT. HAILEY HAUX | PACIFIC AIR FORCES PUBLIC AFFAIRS jobs,” said Capt. Dennis or (Joint Base Andrews, Conner, the mission’s aircraft Maryland) because if our jet JOINT BASE PEARL between the two countries’ the U.S. co-hosted the 37th commander from the 701st broke down, he needed to be HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii air forces, the F-16 Fighting iteration of Cobra Gold in Airlift Squadron. “Then I close to a burn center. Since (AFNS) -- Falcon midlife upgrade, the February, which was the get a call asking if we would we had strong headwinds, we en. CQ Brown, Jr., Washington Air National largest multilateral military stay out and take a medical didn’t have enough gas to get Pacifi c Air Forces Guard – Thailand’s National exercise in the Indo-Pacifi c evacuation mission because us to Andrews; we had to try to commander, hosted Guard state partner – and the region, comprised of more there was a Soldier who was make it to Boston.” GAir Chief Marshal importance of a free and open than two dozen participating pretty badly burned. There was “It was pretty stressful,” Chaiyapruk Didyasarin Royal Indo-Pacifi c. nations. While it emphasized not one hesitation, the entire said Chianella. “They only Thai air force commander in “We also talked about space, humanitarian assistance and crew stepped up. They put their had enough pain meds for our chief, to build upon the strong cyber capabilities, how we disaster relief, the overall civilian lives on hold to do this; original fl ight time plus two U.S. – Thailand partnership, at look at a free and open Indo- mission was to expand they missed work and school to hours and we landed in Boston Headquarters PACAF at Joint Pacifi c, and continue to work regional cooperation and get him home.” with our emergency fuel.” Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, together for the security of the collaboration at all levels. The Soldier was transported With the quick stop in Boston Oct. 29. region,” Brown said. “I think the real value is from Hungary to Ramstein for fuel, the crew took off for This trip was Chaiyapruk’s The two countries celebrated not just the relationship I Air Base, Germany, by an Air San Antonio and landed at fi rst offi cial visit outside of 200 years since initial contact personally have with my Force aeromedical evacuation Lackland AFB, Texas then Thailand since taking offi ce in between the King of Siam counterparts within the region; team and was destined for returned to home to Charleston early October. and the U.S. president, and it’s how all of our Airmen have the U.S. Army Institute for with no further incidents. “It’s great to have Air Chief two centuries of friendship relationships with our partners Surgical Research Burn Center “This was one of those Marshal Chaiyapruk and the between the two nations, in the region,” Brown said. at Brooke Army Medical missions where you make a rest of his delegation visit making Thailand the United “The relationships our Airmen Center in San Antonio. diff erence helping a brother in PACAF,” Brown said. “It’s States’ oldest ally in Asia. The build with the Royal Thai air According to the Daily arms,” said Master Sgt. Glenn very important that he was two air forces continue to build force are just as important as News Hungary, “an American Walker, the fl ying crew chief able to come here as a key on that long-term relationship the relationship I have with Air soldier was electrocuted at the on the mission from the 315th partner within the region.” through exercises like Cope Chief Marshal Chaiyapruk.” Ferencváros railway station Maintenance Squadron. “We While on the island, the Tiger and Cobra Gold. when he climbed up to a cargo all came together as a team and ACM and his delegation “It’s part of our readiness, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal train transporting combat worked like a fl awless Swiss received a barge tour of Pearl it’s part of how we strengthen Thai air force Chief Air Marshal Chai- vehicles.” The article states watch,” he said. Harbor and visited Indo- our allies and partners across yapruk Didyasarin, and U.S. Air Force there was an electrical line Both Conner and Chianella Pacifi c Command where they the region … we’ve had Commander of Pacifi c Air Forces (PA- carrying 25,000 volts above also credited the crew’s had discussions with Adm. relative peace for the past CAF), Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., salute the honor cordon during a visit to Head- the train’s cargo, potentially teamwork in making the Phil Davidson, INDOPACOM 70 years, the goal is to have quarters PACAF, Joint Base Pearl Har- causing the incident. The mission a success. commander. relative peace for the next 70 bor-Hickam, Hawaii, Oct. 29, 2018. Hungarian National Health “I was very proud of the Brown hosted an offi ce call years, and you can’t do that This trip was Chaiyapruk’s fi rst offi cial Service also gave details of entire crew. I didn’t do with Chaiyapruk in which by just thinking about today,” visit outside of Thailand since taking the incident, “40 percent of the anything special, the crew just they discussed opportunities emphasized Brown. command. man’s body suff ered second did what they do and made this to enhance the relationship This year, Thailand and U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO | STAFF SGT. HAILEY HAUX and third degree burns. What mission happen,” explained is more, he seemed to have Connor. 12 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2018 NORTHERN SENTRY NORTHERN SENTRY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2018 13 14 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2018 NORTHERN SENTRYCLASSIFIEDS www.northernsentry.com | [email protected] | 701.839.0946 | 315 S. Main Ste 202 | PO Box 2183 | Minot, North Dakota FLEA MARKET HELP WANTED REAL ESTATE RENTALS BASE Find ALL listed homes ANNOUNCEMENTS MOVING NEED CASH? Sell THE NORTH DAKOTA AVAILABLE NOW! 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