PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID TULLAHOMA TN Vol. 66, No. 19 Arnold AFB, Tenn. PERMIT NO. 29 October 7, 2019 NFAC tests next-generation military By Bradley Hicks AEDC Public Affairs

The U.S. Army is looking to improve its technology and recently called upon the AEDC National Full-Scale Aerodynamics Complex at Moffett Field in Mountain View, California, to advance this effort. Engineers from Sikorsky Aircraft Cor- poration and The Company, in partnership with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Avi- ation & Missile Center Army Aviation De- velopment Directorate, recently conduct- ed a series of tests at NFAC to support the development of the SB>1 DEFIANT™, a being developed for the Army’s Joint Multi-Role Technology Demonstrator (JMR TD) program. The goal of this wind tunnel test was to validate the aerodynamic performance and flight mechanics of Sikorsky’s X2 Technology™ aircraft. These configu- rations, which are being utilized on the SB>1 DEFIANT™, include a lift-offset coaxial rotor system, composite fuselage and rear-mounted pusher propulsor that provides increased speed. The Sikorsky-Boeing SB>1 DEFIANT™ is shown during its first flight in March. The military helicopter, being developed for the Army’s Joint Multi-Role Technology Demonstrator program, was tested earlier this year at the AEDC National See HELICOPTER, page 5 Full-Scale Aerodynamics Complex at Moffett Field in Mountain View, California.(Courtesy photo) October marks 35th anniversary of ASTF at Arnold AFB

By Bradley Hicks AFB. “The endless hours that AEDC Public Affairs they have spent working and the professionalism they have The Aeropropulsion Sys- shown is impressive. The team tems Test Facility at Arnold members’ diligence, self-moti- Air Force Base was completed vation, as well as dedication, just over 35 years ago, mark- have been a source of inspira- ing the end of construction on tion for us all. I would like to a project decades in the mak- take this opportunity to thank ing and the beginning of what all of you for everything you then-Arnold Engineering De- have done to make this a suc- velopment Center Commander cessful, terrific place to work.” Col. Philip Conran called “a ASTF, which is part of the new era of turbine engine and Engine Test Facility and is airplane testing.” comprised of altitude test cells ASTF was dedicated on C-1 and C-2, is designed to test Oct. 2, 1984. large military and commercial “I would like to extend our engines in true mission envi- appreciation for the amazing ronments. It allows data which work done by the Aeropro- was previously only available pulsion men and women over after extensive flight testing the last 35-plus years,” said to be acquired through ground A 1977 groundbreaking ceremony for the Aeropropulsion Systems Test Facility at Arnold Air Melissa Tate, deputy director testing. Force Base is attended by Air Force and industry officials, national, state and area representa- of the Aeropropulsion Com- tives, and AEDC personnel. Construction on ASTF was completed around seven years later, bined Test Force at Arnold See ASTF, page 6 and the facility was dedicated on Oct. 2, 1984. (U.S. Air Force photo) Ayer looks forward to new role while reflecting on time at Arnold

By Bradley Hicks the National Defense Strategy weapon system was fielded. He expertise, is second to none,” AEDC Public Affairs in terms of the ground develop- later ran production operations Ayer said. “I honestly haven’t mental test and evaluation that for the C-17 Globemaster III been part of an organization After serving as the AEDC we do. It’s been exciting to be a as a production manager in the that has displayed as high a vice director for the past year, part of that next generation tech- Depot Maintenance Program at level of engagement and ex- Edward Ayer will soon depart nology and developmental test- Robins. citement about what they do. Arnold Air Force Base to begin ing at a pace similar to what we From there, Ayer moved You see that glimmer, that the next phase of his Air Force saw back in the 1960s. The pace on to serve as the technical gleam, in the eyes of the en- career by returning to where it of tests, the diversity of the test- director at the Air Force Sus- gineers who are working these began. ing we’re doing here, it’s really tainment Center in the Engi- projects. They get it. They un- Ayer has been appointed as a been awesome to be a part of neering and Technical Man- derstand what they’re doing, member of the Air Force Senior that over the last year and under- agement Directorate at Tinker why they’re doing it, why it’s Executive Service to the post of stand where we’re going as an Air Force Base, Oklahoma. important. It’s always a joy to Associate Director of Engineer- Air Force with our technology. After two-and-a-half years be around folks like that and ing and Technical Management “As an engineer, this is really Edward W. Ayer there, Ayer served as the direc- be part of an organization that for the Air Force Sustainment an awesome place to work.” sensors before moving into pro- tor of engineering for the Air truly understands that at its Center at Robins Air Force Ayer began his career with gram management and acquisi- Force Research Laboratory at core.” Base, Georgia. His last day at the Air Force in 1985, starting tions logistics management. He Wright-Patterson Air Force In his new job, Ayer will Arnold will be Oct. 11. out as a co-op student working advised acquisitions at Robins Base, Ohio. support the more than 1,500 As he prepares for his new in the Warner Robins Air Logis- within the Acquisitions Center After approximately two scientists, engineers and tech- role, Ayer said he will look back tics Center at Robins AFB. He of Excellence. years, on Oct. 1, 2018, Ayer nicians executing the $2 bil- fondly on his time at Arnold. was hired as an aerospace en- Ayer went on to work acqui- began his stint at Arnold AFB. lion workload at Robins. “It’s been a phenomenal op- gineer following his graduation sition logistics management for He said he was impressed from portunity to lead,” Ayer said. from Auburn University. Early the C130J Super Hercules and day one with what he observed See AYER, page 8 “It’s such an important mission. on, Ayer worked on rotary-wing setup the worldwide sustain- of the wing. We are on the cutting edge of platforms and special mission ment for the aircraft as the new “The professionalism, the

Facilities, IT top themes AEDC program manager connects New training benefits Arnold in AFMC We Need study to the past through collecting lead operations engineers

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Arnold Facilities, IT top themes in AFMC We Need study Air Force

Base By Marisa Alia-Novobi- lski Air Force Materiel Com- mand Public Affairs

WRIGHT-PATTER- SON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Facil- ity quality and informa- tion technology infra- Col. Jeffrey Geraghty Commander structure topped the list of concerns identified Jason Austin through the Air Force Chief, Materiel Command’s Public Affairs AFMC We Need initia- tive, now in the survey analysis and implemen- tation stage. Richard Tighe General Manager, The command-wide National Aerospace study launched by Gen. Solutions Arnold W. Bunch, Jr. High Mach Staff: shortly after he took command in May, aims Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, Jr., commander, Air Force Materiel Command, discusses the initial results of the Kathy Gattis, to identify ways to best AFMC We Need initiative launched in July. The goal of the study is to identify ways to best posture the NAS Executive Editor posture the command to command to meet the requirements of the National Defense Strategy and the Air Force of the Future. meet the demands of the (Video screenshot) Watch the video at: www.afmc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1969624/facilities-it- Jill Pickett top-themes-in-afmc-we-need-study/. NAS Editor National Defense Strat- High Mach is published by egy and the Air Force of While facility quality berly Norman, AFMC Force and each other is mander, to facilitate and Lakeway Publishers, Inc. a pri- the future. and the reliability of IT We Need strategy lead. critical, said Bunch. track changes across vate firm in no way connected “I truly believe that infrastructure are at the “Going forward, as we “It is crucial that the organization. The with the U.S. Air Force, Arnold our Airmen are our most top of the list of concerns continue to review the every AFMC Airman headquarters team, the Air Force Base, Arnold Engi- neering Development Complex precious resource, and regardless of AFMC lo- inputs, we hope to do understands just how Commander’s Acceler- (AEDC) or National Aerospace their candid feedback cation, the remaining re- more of that.” important our mission ated Initiatives Office Solutions (NAS), under exclu- will drive the changes sults can be categorized Though solving fa- is to the Air Force and (AFMC/CDX), will con- sive written contract with NAS we need to make in this under the following fo- cilities and IT issues will how each of us impacts tinue to analyze survey at Arnold AFB, Tenn., 37389. Everything advertised in command in order to op- cus areas: require a longer-term so- national security,” said data, identify and priori- erate at the speed of rel- lution, said Bunch, there Bunch. “We do our war- tize areas for command this publication will be made • Communication available for purchase, use evance for the Air Force are some areas where the time mission every day focus, and facilitate or patronage without regard we need,” said Bunch. • Training command has already and we need to build a rapid implementation of to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital sta- “I have personally spent • Resources taken steps towards im- strategy to make sure recommendations. tus, physical handicap, political several days reviewing provement. One of these that everyone inside and “The new AFMC/ • Culture/Morale/ affiliation or any other non- the survey comments areas is manpower and outside of the command CDX office will con- merit factor of the purchaser, and know we can shape Resiliency hiring. knows this.” tinue to grow the strong user or patron. Since the implemen- Survey results also partnerships with the The High Mach office is our future together.” • Manpower/Staffing tation of the AFMC ci- revealed that in order to field that we started dur- located at 100 Kindel Drive, More than 88,000 in- • Authorities Suite A236, Arnold AFB, Tenn. puts were received from vilian hiring pilot pro- support Air Force needs ing the initial AFMC We 37389-1236. Editorial content command-wide online • Personnel gram in October 2018, in the near-peer competi- Need phase. This is in- is edited and prepared by NAS. questionnaires, and in- Management/ the command improved tor environment as iden- tegral to making needed Deadline for copy is Wednes- Appraisal Systems day at close of business one person focus groups. Ad- the civilian hiring time- tified by the National changes as we move for- week before publication. ditional interviews with • Incentives line by 11%. Widespread Defense Strategy, AFMC ward towards the AFMC This commercial enterprise senior Air Force leaders use of Congressional needs to be more agile the Air Force needs,” newspaper is an allowable and key AFMC custom- • Administrative hiring authorities has and innovative, rather said Norman, who will NAS contractor publication Burden for personnel at Arnold AFB. ers offered external per- brought new, skilled tal- than fixed on delivering lead the new office. The content of High Mach spectives on AFMC op- • Organizational ent to AFMC organiza- limited, predictable so- As the changes begin does not necessarily reflect the erations. Every AFMC Structure tions. Streamlined pro- lutions. Organizational to be rolled out across views of the Air Force, Arnold Airman, civilian and The surveys revealed cesses at AFMC centers stovepipes and incon- the command, Bunch ex- AFB, AEDC or NAS. The ap- military, had an oppor- that a number of orga- has also led to manpower sistent delegation of au- pects Airmen to contin- pearance of advertising in this publication does not constitute tunity to participate and nizations were already improvements. thorities were perceived ue to be supportive and endorsement of the products provide ideas for im- coming up with inno- “We are seeing im- as limiting factors in open-minded to transfor- or services advertised by the provement and change vative solutions to lo- provements in this area, this area, in addition to mation. Department of Defense, the across the mission foot- cal issues, but findings and I recognize we still a need to better model “A ‘no’ attitude is not Department of the Air Force, Arnold AFB, AEDC, NAS or print. showed some of those have a ways to go,” said industry and promote going to support our ef- Lakeway Publishers, Inc. “Capturing both the local issues were actual- Bunch. “We need to do cross-enterprise collabo- forts to drive to the AFMC For general information internal and external ly across the command. a better job of commu- ration for problem solv- We Need,” said Bunch. “I about High Mach, call (931) perceptions of AFMC “Some of the prob- nicating these to you ing. expect everyone’s help 454-5655 or visit www. arnold.af.mil. was key to this initia- lems they were solving so you can understand “Some of the changes in looking at things dif- tive,” said Col. Patrick locally were actually where we are going.” we need to make will not ferently to help the com- Use High Mach to market McDonnell, AFMC We more widespread. The Communication was happen overnight,” said mand move forward. It’s your products and servic- es. Contact Renee at 931- Need team lead. “We solutions had the poten- another broadly com- Bunch. “But we are al- the power behind the 455-4545 or tnadvmgr@ not only wanted to know tial to help Airmen not mented on area in the ready moving, and I will 80,000 innovative and lcs.net. what our people were only at their installation, study. Better communi- keep you apprised of our committed AFMC Air- seeing, but also how we but also across centers cation across all levels of efforts as we continue to men that will get us to our are perceived by those and even the whole com- AFMC and with external move forward.” destination, the AFMC outside AFMC who we mand. When possible, stakeholders was identi- Bunch has estab- We Need, to meet the work with on a daily ba- our Field Working Group fied as an acute need. lished a new office under demands of the National sis in support of the Air members made those How we communicate Maj. Gen. Carl Schae- Defense Strategy and the Force mission.” connections,” said Kim- our mission to the Air fer, AFMC deputy com- Air Force of the future.”

Core Values • Integrity first • Service before self Trail closures announced for Arnold Air Force Base • Excellence in all we do Security Area deer hunting season, holidays

By AEDC Natural Resources 28 through Jan. 12, 2020, for the vance of federal holidays oc- Christmas; and Jan. 1 for New Vision Arnold AFB Security Area deer curring within this period: Oct. Year’s Day. The Arnold Air Force Base hunts. 14 for Columbus Day; Nov. For more information, con- “NAS delivers the best Fitness Trail will be closed Sat- The trail will also be closed 11 for Veterans Day; Nov. 28 tact the AEDC Natural Resourc- aerospace testing capabilities today and in urdays and Sundays from Sept. on the following dates in obser- for Thanksgiving; Dec. 25 for es Manager at 931-454-3230. the future.” Values • Ethics. We are uncompromising in our Action Line integrity, honesty, and fairness. Smoking Policy • Safety & Health. We are relentless in Team AEDC, keeping people safe from harm, and 1. The following revised Arnold AFB smoking policy is effective immediately and applies to all individuals on I believe in free and open communications we provide a safe and healthy work Arnold AFB. with our Team AEDC employees, and that’s why environment. we have the Action Line available. People can • Security. We are disciplined and vigilant 2. Traditional Tobacco products (e.g. cigars and cigarettes): in protecting sensitive AEDC information a. Smoking is permitted solely in Designated Tobacco Areas (DTAs) identified by designated signage. If no use the Action Line to clear up rumors, ask ques- and ensuring system integrity to support signage exists, smoking is not permitted in that area. It is the responsibility of all smokers to keep DTAs tions, suggest ideas on improvements, enter national security and our customers. clean of cigarette butts. complaints or get other issues off their chests. • Excellence. We thrive on challenge, b. Tobacco use on the Arnold AFB Golf Course is permitted, but discouraged based on the health hazards The Action Line has been expanded to in- accomplishment, and mission success. • Quality. We are passionate about doing of tobacco use and secondhand smoke. No smoking is permitted within 50 feet of golf course buildings clude an option for your ideas, comments, or our work right the first time. except in the approved DTA. suggestions on the AcqDemo personnel sys- • People. We have a mission-focused, c. Smoking in government-owned/leased vehicles is strictly prohibited. Personnel are allowed to smoke in their tem. Simply call the normal x6000 commander’s inclusive workforce who have a diverse personal vehicles at any time; however, at no time will personnel discard cigarette butts outside their vehicle. action line. You will then be prompted to select skill set, are committed to success, option 1 for the Commander’s Action Line or Op- demonstrate innovation and have a can d. For government employees, the fact that a person smokes has no bearing on the number of breaks they do attitude. may take. Breaks should be taken in accordance with the current supervisory and personnel policies that tion 2 for the AcqDemo line. They can access the • Culture. Our team is proud of our diver- afford all employees the same break opportunities consistent with good work practices and accomplish- Action Line via the AEDC intranet home page sity, inclusiveness, and collaborative work ment of the mission. and by calling 454-6000. environment. We are proud of what we do Although the Action Line is always available, and how we do it. 3. Smokeless Tobacco products (e.g. snuff and dip): • Relationships. We build positive, long- Smokeless tobacco products are not to be restricted to DTAs. Smokeless tobacco use will be permitted in all the best and fastest way to get things resolved term business relationships through trust, workplace areas (inside and out) subject to reasonable safety and sanitary conditions. Specifically, containers is by using your chain of command or by con- respect, and collaboration. of tobacco waste product, including sealed containers, must not be left unattended or disposed of in trash tacting the organization directly involved. I en- • Innovation. We overcome challenges courage everyone to go that route first, then if through creativity, perseverance, technol- receptacles. Users of smokeless tobacco must flush tobacco waste down the toilet. ogy, and flexibility. We actively seek to 4. Electronic Cigarettes (also known as “e-cigs”): the situation isn’t made right, give us a chance. continually improve. Pursuant to Air Force Instruction (AFI) 40-102, Tobacco Free Living, e-cigs are considered to be equivalent to • Sustainability. We plan and act for the tobacco products; however, e-cigs are not restricted to DTAs and are allowed to be used outdoors at a minimum Col. Jeffrey Geraghty long term benefit of our communities and distance of 25 feet from building entry/egress points. (This policy is dated July 27, 2016) AEDC Commander our environment. October 7, 2019 • 3 AEDC program manager connects to the past through collecting

By Bradley Hicks War era. He also owns some AEDC Public Affairs Camp Forrest and early AEDC collectibles. The cola wars have no place Raabe said his collection is in Jim Raabe’s home. fluid, as he hangs onto items There, vintage signs adver- he finds especially interesting tising Coca-Cola share the same while selling others when the wall space as classic displays for profit is acceptable. Pepsi. Hanging alongside sig- “For the collector, what’s the nage for these rivals are colorful thrill is not just finding a rare ads once used by now-defunct item, but finding something and soft drink companies to catch then reselling it for a hundred the eyes of potential customers. times more, sometimes, than These signs surround shelves what you buy it for,” Raabe said. and cases containing toys and As an example, Raabe re- trinkets from decades past. called the time he purchased Along with the sights, there a pair of 42-inch signs for $75 are sounds. With just a few each. The porcelain signs were cents, one can spin a record mostly covered with paint. from the swing era on Raabe’s However, the few uncoated still-operational 1936 Rock-Ola areas revealed to Raabe what jukebox. was originally displayed on Raabe likened entering his the signs. With some chemi- Coffee County house to step- cals and a little elbow grease, ping into a museum, and that’s Raabe was able to remove the just the way he likes it. most-recently applied layers of For nearly 40 years, Raabe paint to uncover the NASA logo Capital Improvements Branch Systems Safety Program manager at Arnold Air Force Base, has searched shops, markets on each sign. These signs were stands by an Air Force recruitment sign from the 1940s he acquired while antiquing, which has and sheds throughout the land originally hung around NASA been an interest of his for nearly 40 years. The sign has been displayed in every office Raabe in search of antiques and, dur- buildings. has had since purchasing it. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bradley Hicks) ing that time, he has managed to Within a week of acquiring thought, it has also led to sig- amass a considerable collection. them for a total of $150, Raabe nificant increases in the prices Raabe, who has been em- was able to sell the signs for of other antiques. Raabe said ployed at Arnold Air Force $3,000 apiece. this is especially true of vintage Base for almost 15 years and “It’s those kinds of deals that signs, which have continued to currently serves as the Capital keep people going,” Raabe said. increase in popularity since he Improvements Branch Systems “Sometimes it takes work to began the hobby. Safety Program manager, was discover the value beneath the “Stuff I used to be able to buy first introduced to antiquing in surface.” for $100 or $200 is now $3,000 1981. Raabe said the people he or $4,000,” he said. “Nowadays, “A friend of mine turned me has bought from over the years auctions can sell signs for more on to it, and I quickly fell in love have, overall, been accommo- than retail. It’s crazy.” with old things and associated dating and easy to work with. Despite these higher costs, The two 42-inch NASA signs purchased several years ago by myself with them, to the fact He said sellers are a big part of Raabe said he would recom- Jim Raabe, Capital Improvements Branch Systems Safety Pro- where my wife and I have a Vic- the appeal of the hobby, as they mend antique collecting to any- gram manager at Arnold Air Force Base, are pictured. Raabe torian house now and it’s full,” often share the story of how one looking to pick up a new bought the signs for $150 and later sold them for $3,000 each. Raabe said. “It looks like a mu- they came into possession of the hobby. He said not only has col- (Courtesy photo) seum inside.” antique they’re now looking to lecting been an investment for Raabe added his wife Beth part with. him, but it is also a great way to has supported his hobby, came “It’s the people and the story establish friendships. to enjoy the search and has since that make it interesting, as well,” “It is fun to share your col- amassed collections of her own. Raabe said. “I can remember al- lection with someone who un- Raabe was initially interested most where I got every single derstands what you have and in collecting classic Coca-Cola sign. I’ve got that kind of mem- appreciates the effort that was signs and other antique Coca- ory when it comes to that kind taken to find it,” Raabe said. Cola memorabilia. Coca-Cola of stuff because I can associate Raabe does encourage those was first introduced in 1886. it with people, places and expe- thinking about taking up the Raabe said this longevity, cou- riences.” hobby to do their homework pled with the prolific advertising And Raabe has shared a story and learn about the items they for the soda, meant that there or two himself over the years. wish to collect. He said there was plenty of Coke collectibles From 2005-09, he owned a store are resources such as books and for him to get his hands on. called Tullahoma Antiques. He websites that will help prevent To get the cash for some of has also maintained booths in buyers from purchasing items the rarer items he wanted, Raabe several antique stores. designed to deceive collectors. would often purchase antiques Raabe said he still occa- Raabe is soon departing unrelated to the pop and later sionally goes out scoping for AEDC and the area for another sell them. a deal but added the antiquing position so he can help with aging “To help pay for my collec- hobby has changed, as modern parents, who have also supported tion, I bought other things and advancements have affected his hobby over the decades. sold them for profit so I could the hobby of collecting the old. “I loved the mission, the op- This rare Dr. Pepper tip tray which dates back to around 1900 was previously part of the antique collection of Jim Raabe, buy what I wanted,” he said. “So While the internet has driven portunities and the people at most of the hobby has paid for Capital Improvements Branch Systems Safety Program man- down the costs of some items, AEDC,” he said, “but it’s time ager at Arnold Air Force Base. Raabe sold the tray, which is itself.” as it has been discovered such to make a sacrifice for those who one of two known to exist, for several thousand dollars. (Cour- Eventually, Raabe expanded items are not as rare as once mean so much to me.” tesy photo) the breadth of his collecting to include any and all antiques he found interesting, with a par- ticular focus on acquiring old signs advertising a wide variety of products. Much like the crew on the “American Pickers” TV show, Raabe has spent time rummag- ing through homes and barns throughout the country in his search for interesting items and classic curios. Raabe has “picked” in South Dakota, Mis- souri, Maryland, Nevada, Ten- nessee and throughout the east coast of the U.S. “I just knocked on doors when I saw something hanging on fences or garages and made offers,” he said. Along with his bevy of signs advertising soft drinks and gaso- line, Raabe is particularly proud of an Air Force recruitment sign from the 1940s. Raabe has dis- played the sign in every office in which he has worked since pur- chasing it. Also included in his gamut-running antique collec- tion are furniture, gumball and peanut machines, pinball ma- This 1936 Rock-Ola jukebox is part of the antique collection Classic signs advertising various soft drinks are displayed in chines from the 1930s and other of Jim Raabe, Capital Improvements Branch Systems Safety the home of Jim Raabe, Capital Improvements Branch Sys- coin-operated devices, and other Program manager at Arnold Air Force Base. The jukebox still tems Safety Program manager at Arnold Air Force Base. (Cour- items that date back to the Civil works. (Courtesy photo) tesy photo) 4 • October 7, 2019 New training benefits Arnold lead operations engineers

By Deidre Ortiz ership skills. A lot of them com- AEDC Public Affairs ing into the training didn’t know how to train or mentor their A weeklong course for a peers, so we provided them with group of lead Operations Engi- a lot of tips on how to do that.” neers (OE) within the Aeropro- A total of 12 people com- pulsion Combined Test Force at pleted this inaugural OE lead Arnold Air Force Base was held training. Instruction was led by in September to support their Julius Lockett III, senior systems leadership development. engineer, with support by guest According to Jeffrey Sapach, speakers Jeff Henderson, Mis- the C-1/C-2 Group Plant Super- sion Execution director; David visor for National Aerospace Hurst, Asset Health Assurance Solutions, the Test Operations Branch manager; Kenneth Sim- and Sustainment contractor at mons, Aeropropulsion Senior Arnold, the OE leads are the in- Plant Test Operations engineer; dividuals who help run the plant Hunter Beavers, Senior Sys- during testing. tems engineer; David Milleville, “There are operational quali- Aeropropulsion Branch manag- fications that each OE lead has er; and Jennifer Edmonston, Hu- to meet in order to oversee the man Resources Branch manager. different sections of the plant,” In addition to classroom he said. “As part of that process, training, the group also had the the OE leads are learning about opportunity for hands-on learn- AEDC team members, from the equipment, but they aren’t ing within the industrial area. left, Kenny Seale, Robby Carr, learning necessarily the ‘whys’ “They would take their en- Josh Keith, Matt Meacham and and ‘hows’ of the operating sys- gineers and walk through the others look at an Engine Test tems.” work instructions with them,” Facility turbine lube oil sys- tem during a walkthrough of a Sapach said it was this and Sapach said. “We also had the work instruction Sept. 3, dur- the fact that there was a need for trainees put together notebooks ing lead operations engineer leadership training that led to the as they trained and took notes, training at Arnold Air Force development of this pilot train- so they would have these bind- Base. (U.S. Air Force photos ing geared specifically toward ers they could refer back to by Jill Pickett) (Images were OE leads. later.” altered by obscuring badges “We had several NAS manag- Not only did the OE leads for security purposes) ers and leaders come to speak to learn new skills as part of the their continued education, pro- the group, and we used materi- training, but Sapach believes fessional growth and the work als from GPiLearn, Ground Test it was a big morale booster for they are doing,” he said. University, and other training the group overall. Sapach said he hopes this Julius Lockett III, an AEDC senior systems engineer, explains websites,” he said. “We wanted “It gave them a sense of training will be implemented the use of a venturi to measure flow to fellow AEDC team to teach them not only how to ownership and shows them as a standard part of OE leads’ members participating in lead operations engineer training train their teams, but also lead- management does care about job requirements. Sept. 3 at Arnold Air Force Base. Arnold AFB Fire and Emergency Services reminds team members: Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape! ™

By Arnold AFB Fire & Emergency giving everyone enough time to get out. Services While NFPA and the Arnold AFB Fire and Emergency Services are focus- The Arnold Air Force Base Fire and ing on home fires, these messages apply Emergency Services is teaming up with to virtually any location. the National Fire Protection Associa- “Situational awareness is a skill tion® (NFPA®) – the official sponsor people need to use wherever they go,” of Fire Prevention Week for more than said Assistant Fire Chief Jim Evans. 90 years – to promote this year’s Fire “No matter where you are, look for Prevention Week campaign, “Not Every available exits. If the alarm system Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice sounds, take it seriously and exit the Your Escape!” The campaign works to building immediately.” educate everyone about the small but (Courtesy graphic) To find out more about Fire Preven- important actions they can take to keep injuries. On average, seven people died president of Outreach and Advocacy. “In tion Week, please contact the Arnold themselves and those around them safe. in a fire in a home per day during 2012 a typical home fire, you may have as lit- AFB Fire and Emergency Services at NFPA statistics show that in 2017 to 2016. tle as one to two minutes to escape safely 931-454-5648 or 931-454-5569. For U.S. fire departments responded to “These numbers show that home fires from the time the smoke alarm sounds. more general information about Fire 357,000 home structure fires. These fires continue to pose a significant threat to Escape planning and practice can help Prevention Week and home escape caused 2,630 fire deaths and 10,600 fire safety,” said Lorraine Carli, NFPA’s vice you make the most of the time you have, planning, visit www.fpw.org. October 7, 2019 • 5

HELICOPTER from page 1 The SB>1 DEFIANT™, which made its first flight in March, is a technology demon- strator for a medium-lift utility helicopter. Future uses of this type of air vehicle could include attack and assault, troop trans- port or MEDEVAC. The testing was conducted throughout the first half of 2019 and concluded in mid-June. To accomplish the tests, a 1/5 scale model of the SB>1 DEFIANT™ airframe with powered coaxial main rotors was placed in the NFAC 40- by 80-foot wind tun- nel. Measurements included forces and moments on the vari- ous components, as well as fu- selage, empennage and blade surface pressures. David Wang, NFAC test en- gineer, said the recent tests ex- The Sikorsky-Boeing SB>1 DEFIANT™ military helicopter is photographed in late 2018, several months before it would make panded on data collected from a its first flight. The helicopter, which is being developed for the Army’s Joint Multi-Role Technology Demonstrator program was JMR wind tunnel entry conduct- tested earlier this year at the AEDC National Full-Scale Aerodynamics Complex at Moffett Field in Mountain View, California. ed at NFAC in 2016 by gather- (Courtesy photo) ing data at faster speed ranges. currently undergoing ground range, survivability and vertical Army Aviation’s S&T with the and 80- by 120- foot wind tun- “From the NFAC perspec- and flight tests at Sikorsky’s lift are required to meet future initiative, nels. These tunnels, which share tive, the wind tunnel test was flight test facility. According needs. It was determined this which seeks to develop a new a common drive system, are pri- successful,” Wang said. “The to the Sikorsky-Boeing JMR improvement could be achieved family of system to modernize marily used for aerodynamic and test customer was able to col- Team, data from SB>1 DEFI- through application of new tech- and replace the government’s acoustic tests of rotorcraft and lect performance and handling ANT™ will help the Army de- nologies and designs. current fleet of rotorcraft.- Ac fixed wing, powered-lift V/STOL qualities data for their subscale velop requirements for new util- To accomplish its goal, the cording to the Army, the intent of aircraft and developing advanced model up to their maximum de- ity expected to enter Army has been executing a sci- the JMR TD is to mitigate risk for technologies for these vehicles. sign flight speed.” service in the early 2030s. ence & technology (S&T) effort the Future Vertical Lift program Both subscale and full-scale Data collected during the re- A previous DOD study con- to mitigate risk associated with through means that include the models are tested at NFAC. The cent tests is undergoing review cluded that upgrades to the ag- maturity of critical technologies, testing of advanced technologies speed range of the 40- by 80-foot and analysis. It is unknown ing DOD rotary wing aviation feasibility of desired capabilities and efficient vehicle configura- wind tunnel test section is con- at this time if there will be fu- fleet would not provide the ca- and cost of a technical solution. tions. tinuously variable from 0 to 300 ture testing of the SB>1 DEFI- pabilities required for future An aspect of this effort is the air NFAC, managed and operated knots, while the speed range in ANT™ model at NFAC. operations. Significant improve- vehicle development associated by AEDC, is the largest wind tun- the 80- by 120-foot wind tunnel The full-scale SB>1 DEFI- ment in several attributes of fleet with the JMR TD program. nel complex in the world. It con- section is continuously variable ANT™ flight demonstrator is aircraft, such as speed, payload, JMR TD is the alignment of sists of both the 40- by 80-foot from 0 to 100 knots. Water update: Arnold Air Force Base water is safe to drink

By AEDC Bioenvironmental the water) For further protection of our lems if too much enters your hot water for preparing baby Engineering 2. Evaluation of source water drinking water, installation of body from drinking water or formula. treatment (ensuring that lead equipment for corrosion control other sources, and will affect (III) Please note that boiling During routine potable wa- concentration in Arnold Air treatment is complete. Optimal individuals differently. Lead can water does not reduce lead ter sampling on base in June Force Base drinking water is Corrosion Control Treatment cause damage to the brain and levels. 2017, AEDC Bioenvironmental below the EPA action level) includes pH adjustment and the kidneys, and can interfere with Lead is a common metal Engineering discovered drink- 3. Institute a public educa- addition of corrosion inhibitors the production of red blood cells found in the environment. Lead ing water sources which had tion program. to promote the formation of in- that carry oxygen to all parts can also enter drinking water elevated levels of lead in the It is common for facilities soluble scales to prevent lead of your body. The greatest risk when service pipes that contain potable drinking water. The En- built before 1986 to have detect- and copper from leaching from of lead exposure is to infants, lead corrode, especially where vironmental Protection Agency able levels of lead because they pipes into the drinking water. young children, and pregnant the water has high acidity or low action level is any detection are more likely to have been We expect to see results of this women. Scientists have linked mineral content that corrodes above 15 parts per billion (ppb), built using lead pipes. The Ar- treatment in future lead testing. the effects of lead on the brain pipes and fixtures. The most or 0.015 milligrams of lead per nold AFB water chemistry lab is The Tennessee Department with lowered IQ in children. common problem is with brass liter of water (mg/L). These EPA certified to analyze drink- of Environment and Conserva- Adults with kidney problems or chrome-plated brass faucets sources have been labeled, the ing water. Immediately follow- tion has assigned 20 specific and high blood pressure can be and fixtures with lead solder, water fountains have been dis- ing the high results, a technical sampling sites which will be affected by low levels of lead from which significant amounts connected and personnel in team sampled 100 percent of tested every six months until Ar- more than healthy adults. Lead of lead can enter into the water, those buildings have been noti- all drinking fountains, ice ma- nold AFB can demonstrate re- is stored in the bones, and it can especially hot water. fied of this issue. chines and food preparation peatable results below the estab- be released later in life. During The MCLG, or maximum Any detectable level of lead sinks for lead. Sources with high lished action levels. Bi-weekly pregnancy, the child receives contaminant level goal for lead, in the water is of concern, but lead rates were immediately re- water quality parameter samples lead from the mother’s bones, is zero mg/L. It is the level of a the limits that were detected, do moved from service. Addition- (pH, alkalinity, calcium, con- which may affect brain develop- contaminant in drinking water not pose an immediate health ally, water coolers identified for ductivity, temperature, and in ment. The consumer can reduce below which there is no known risk to the base population. The having lead components and the future corrosion inhibitors) their exposure to lead in drink- or expected risk to health. Bioenvironmental Engineering those in industrial areas were re- continue every two weeks. Re- ing water by the following: MCLGs allow for a margin of team’s priority is to protect the moved from service. All of the sults are submitted to the TDEC. (I) Run the cold water 15 safety. The action level for lead health and safety of the consum- replacement coolers have been For more information call the to 30 seconds to flush out the is 0.015 mg/L. It is the concen- ers of drinking water on base. installed. If you are concerned water utility at 931-454-6066 or water in the faucet body and tration of a contaminant which, This plan includes: about lead in water sources at Bioenvironmental Engineering, home plumbing. This is the if exceeded, triggers treatment 1. Installation of an opti- your home, contact your local at 931-454-5351. source of lead in almost all or other requirements which a mized corrosion control water provider or visit EPA’s drinking water from a home water system must follow. treatment system (treating website at www.epa.gov/lead For Your Information tap. For media related questions the water to make it less like- to find out how to get tested for According to the EPA, lead (II) Drink and cook with contact AEDC Public Affairs at ly that lead will dissolve into lead. can cause serious health prob- cold water only, do not use 931-454-4204. Following requirements for HazMat management is essential to safety

By AEDC Safety poisonous, carcinogenic, assigned responsibility for manufacturer’s Safety Data for forwarding manufacturer’s infectious, or any combination overall management of HazMat. Sheet (SDS) and approved Air SDSs for outside contractors’ For the month of October, of these characteristics. Individual organizations are Force Form 3952 before use of HazMats to the HazMat Cell for the safety focus is on being Safety, Health and required to take responsibility a hazardous material to ensure filing and review. safety-minded when working Environmental (SHE) Standard for HazMat stored and/ proper usage, proper personal Members of the HazMat with hazardous chemicals on E6 lists the requirements and or used in their areas. This protection equipment, and Cell are to periodically the job, how to handle these responsibilities of working with responsibility includes proper storage. inspect HazMat storage areas substances, and how to dispose Hazardous Materials. assigning points of contact All persons receiving for regulatory compliance of them properly. No on-base contractor, (POC), receiving HazMat from hazardous material must be and provide feedback to the Hazardous materials, known outside contractor or other the HAZMART, proper HazMat knowledgeable of established HAZMART Manager and the as HazMats, are substances persons may bring HazMat storage and usage, and ensuring Arnold Air Force Base HazMat POC. whose characteristics present a on base, or use HazMat on that all HazMat users receive procedures and shall ensure that For more information, potential risk to human health base, without authorization of appropriate training as described all hazardous materials received refer to SHE Standard E6, and/or the environment. HazMat the HazMat Cell, which is an in the HazCom Standard (A9). are stored in accordance with which can be found on the may be flammable, corrosive, integrated group of specialists HazMat users are required Section 4.5 of the SHE Standard. AEDC Team site via the reactive, toxic, radioactive, from several base organizations to review the appropriate Job monitors are responsible AEDC Safety Site link. 6 • October 7, 2019

ASTF from page 1 Each test cell within ASTF is more than 25 feet in diam- eter and just under 50 feet long. The facility is capable of simulating flight conditions at altitudes up to 75,000 feet and at speeds up to Mach 2.3. Either cell can provide en- gine inlet temperatures of up to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and accommodate engines produc- ing up to 100,000 pounds of thrust. The C-1 test cell is typically used to conduct performance testing of large augmented tur- bine engines that power su- personic military fighters and bombers. While C-2 can also be used for testing these engines, the test cell has more recently been used for performance test- ing of large turbofan engines that power large commercial airliners. Aeromechanical testing, vec- tored-thrust testing, icing testing and inlet pressure distortion test- ing may also be accomplished in ASTF. It took around two decades of planning and more than a half- billion dollars to bring ASTF to Arnold AFB. In the 1960s, A Pratt & Whitney YF119 Prototype Engine for the F-22 Rap- NASA and the Department of This construction photo taken in 1980 shows a crane hoisting tor with a demonstrator nozzle is tested in the Aeropropulsion Defense Aeronautics and As- more than 1 million pounds to move a cooler assembly struc- Systems Test Facility at Arnold Air Force Base in 1989. This tronautics Coordinating Board ture to its permanent position at the site of the Aeropropulsion month marked the 35th anniversary of the dedication of ASTF. identified ASTF as essential to Systems Test Facility at Arnold Air Force Base. Construction Over the years, the facility has been used to test large military and commercial engines in true mission environments. (U.S. the nation, as a facility designed was completed several years later, and ASTF was dedicated on Oct. 2, 1984. (U.S. Air Force photo) Air Force photo) for testing integrated, full-scale propulsion systems under more involved around 700 different been used to test F119 engines Boeing 787, the XF7-10 for the mains an extremely capable test realistic simulated flight condi- companies. for the F-22A Raptor aircraft Kawasaki P-1, and the BR725 facility and is the centerpiece of tions was needed. The integration and acti- and F135 engines for the F-35 for the Gulfstream G650 have advanced turbine altitude test- Construction on ASTF be- vation of ASTF followed its Lightning II aircraft. Turbofan been tested in ASTF. ing for the nation. The task in gan in 1977, took seven years to dedication. The facility reached engines such as the Rolls-Royce “We are the beneficiaries front of us now is sustaining this complete and cost $625 million initial operational capability in Trent 800 for the Boeing 777, of our predecessors’ foresight, world-class test capability while to build. The conception of the September 1985, a little under the Trent 900 and GP7200 for technical skill and dedication,” investing to keep ASTF the fa- facility involved numerous gov- a year after the dedication cer- the Airbus A380, the Pratt & said Lt. Col. Lane Haubelt, di- cility of choice for propulsion ernment agencies and aerospace emony. Whitney 6000 for the Airbus rector of the Aeropropulsion system test and evaluation over companies, and the construction In recent years, ASTF has A318, the Trent 1000 for the CTF at Arnold AFB. “ASTF re- the next 35-plus years.”

This month marks the 35th anniversary of the dedication of the Aeropropulsion Systems Test Facility at Arnold Air Force Base. ASTF is a unique national facil- ity designed to test aircraft propulsion systems in true mission environments without leaving the ground. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Outside machinists inspect a Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine prior to testing several years ago in the Aeropropulsion Systems Test Facility C-2 Test Cell. Eric Brumley inspects a Rolls-Royce Trent 1000-TEN engine prior to testing Over the years, the facility has been used to test large military and commercial several years ago at Arnold Air Force Base in the Aeropropulsion Systems engines in true mission environments. (U.S. Air Force photo) Test Facility C-2 Test Cell. (U.S. Air Force photo) October 7, 2019 • 7 8 • October 7, 2019

AYER from page 1 Along with oversee- is also responsible for will be to significantly prove the sheer numbers enthusiasm and applied he said his time at the base ing Science, Technology, providing subject mat- reduce the hiring time- of S&Es that we’re able his vast expertise to help was one of his best duty Engineering and Math ter expertise in non-de- line for bringing in new to hire in a fiscal year.” solve some of our tough- assignments and that he outreach at Robins, Ayer structive inspection tech- scientists and engineers AEDC Commander est problems. will continue to sing the will also perform much niques and technologies and meeting the hiring Col. Jeffrey Geraghty “Nora and I will miss praises of Arnold AFB. of the annual recruiting that support all of the targets for the center. said Ayer made a sig- Wayne and his wife, Pam, “It’s a hidden gem, as and hiring for entry-level Sustainment Weapons “The mission growth nificant contribution to as they move back to far as I’m concerned, of and journeymen engi- Systems offices at Rob- at Robins has been fairly AEDC during his time at Georgia, but we’re glad to the Air Force as far as as- neers in support of the ins, as well as the five steep over the last few Arnold. have made new friends in signments go,” Ayer said. mission set. He also has platforms in the Depot years, just like here at “He is a true servant- the Ayers. We’re proud of “If anyone ever wanted to functional management Maintenance Program Arnold where we strug- leader who worked tire- him for his promotion to ask me, ‘Hey, I’m think- responsibilities for all – the C-17 Globemaster gle to hit our hiring tar- lessly to make AEDC the Senior Execution Ser- ing about going to Arnold. scientists and engineers III, C-5 Galaxy, F-15 Ea- gets, they do at Robins as better every day,” Ger- vice. The Air Force got What do you think?’ I’d be at Robins to include mil- gle, C-130 Hercules and well,” Ayer said. “So one aghty said. “Right up to this one right.” like, ‘You’d be crazy not itary personnel. RQ4A Global Hawk. of my primary goals is his very last minute on Ayer said he will not to go there. What an awe- The directorate of Ayer said one of his going to be to reduce the the job, he took on every work directly with Arnold some place to work. What which Ayer will be a part primary goals at Robins hiring timelines and im- new responsibility with in his new role. However, a fantastic place to live.’” Enemy drone operators may soon face the power of THOR

By Bryan Ripple ia, September 16-18. 88th Air Base Wing Public Although AFRL’s Affairs THOR is not a hammer- wielding god associated NATIONAL HARBOR, with thunder and light- Md. – With small un- ning, it is a counter- manned aircraft sys- swarm electromagnetic tems – frequently called weapon that AFRL de- drones – becoming more veloped for airbase de- common every day, fense. The system pro- the Air Force Research vides non-kinetic defeat Laboratory Directed of multiple targets. It Energy Directorate at operates from ground Kirtland Air Force Base, power and uses energy New Mexico, has devel- to disable drones. oped a counter-swarm “THOR is essentially high power weapon that a high-powered elec- should cause those with tromagnetic source that nefarious intentions of we put together to spe- using drones against cifically defeat drones,” United States forces at said Stephen Langdon, U.S. military installa- chief of the High-Pow- tions at home or over- ered Microwave Tech- seas to think twice about nologies Branch of AF- such actions. RL’s Directed Energy AFRL exhibited the Directorate. technology, called the A demonstration sys- Tactical High-power tem has been built and Operational Responder tested on military test The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Tactical High Power Operational Responder developed for airbase (THOR), at the 2019 ranges near Kirtland defense. (Courtesy photo from AFRL Directed Energy Directorate) Air Force Association AFB where it has suc- pletely in a 20-foot trans- training. The technology, they become more com- cluding guns, nets and la- Air, Space, and Cyber cessfully engaged multi- port container, which can which cost roughly $15 mon and technically ma- ser systems, THOR looks Conference at the Gay- ple targets. Further test- easily be transported in a million to develop, uses ture, it is important that to extend the engagement lord National Resort and ing against a larger set of C-130 aircraft. The sys- high power electromag- there be a safe way to pro- range to effect and - de Convention Center, lo- drone types in swarming tem can be set up within netics to counter electron- tect air bases against these crease the engagement cated just across the Po- configurations is being three hours and has a ic effect. When a target is threats. time over these other de- tomac River from Wash- planned. user interface designed identified, the silent weap- With much of the terrent devices. ington, D.C. and Virgin- THOR stores com- to require very little user on discharges with nearly necessary basic research Langdon said the instantaneous impact. previously completed at THOR team hopes to Rather than being used AFRL, THOR was rap- transfer the technology just as harmless hobby idly developed and tested to a System Program Of- systems, drones can also in 18 months. fice soon in order to get be employed as weapons Although there are it into the hands of U.S. intended to cause harm at other drone defensive warfighters as soon as long standoff ranges. As systems available, in- possible. October 7, 2019 • 9 Local PMI branch accepting nominations for Project Manager, Project of the Year

By Sherry Stovall awarding a Project Manager of the Year mation and to register for the event. Chattanooga areas. Chattanooga PMI Southern Middle Ten- award and a Project of the Year award. Nominations are being accepted The chapter is comprised of a group of nessee Branch The banquet will be Nov. 14 starting through Oct. 15 for the Project Manager professionals from diverse disciplines and with a social at 5:30 p.m. at the Manches- of the Year and Project of the Year awards. industries who share the common goal to The Southern Middle Tennessee Branch ter/Coffee County Conference Center. Please contact SMTB at PMI_SMTB@ practice project management based on (SMTB) of the Chattanooga Project Man- Project management professionals who gmail.com to request a nomination form. standards set forth by the PMI. The SMTB agement Institute (PMI) Chapter is host- are interested in attending are encouraged The Chattanooga PMI Chapter and is local to southern middle Tennessee and ing the first annual Project Management to contact SMTB board members at PMI_ SMTB represent the project management provides training and networking opportu- Awards Banquet. The organization will be [email protected] for additional infor- profession in the Middle Tennessee and nities for this area. 100-year-old WWII Veteran from Tullahoma participates in Honor Flight

By Claude Morse Memorial and the Pentagon. Honor Flight of Middle Tennessee During a visit to Arlington National Cemetery, they watched the Changing TULLAHOMA, Tenn. – The Honor of the Guard at the Tomb of the Un- Flight of Middle Tennessee made its fall known Soldier. 2019 flight to Washington D.C. Sept. 17. After a full day of visiting memo- World War II, Korean War and Viet- rials, the Joint Base Myer-Henderson nam veterans participated in the trip. Hall Commander and her staff hosted David Lowhorn, a 100-year-old, the group for dinner. World War II Navy veteran from Tul- At the post, members of the Army’s lahoma, was on the flight, along with Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps in Navy Korean War veteran Betty Jo Cyr. Revolutionary War uniforms greeted Veterans on this flight had served in the veterans and performed for them. the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Air Corps, The Honor Flight of Middle Ten- U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the nessee is part of a national network U.S. Air Force. of Honor Flights that takes World War While visiting the World War II Me- II, Korean War and other veterans to morial, the five World War II veterans Washington D.C., at no cost to the vet- on the flight were honored during a erans, to see their war memorials. ceremony commemorating Operation The Honor Flight of Middle Tennes- Market Garden that occurred 75 years see, established in 2008, has flown al- before. most 700 veterans to date. The organi- The veterans also visited the Kore- zation is a 501c3 Tennessee non-profit an War Veterans and Vietnam Veterans corporation. Lt. Gen. Leslie C. Smith, Inspector General of the Army, speaks with 100-year- Memorials. They saw the U.S. Marine For more information call 931-247- old World War II Navy Veteran David Lowhorn, from Tullahoma, at Reagan Na- Corps War Memorial, the U.S. Air Force 5151. tional Airport Sept. 17. (Photo provided)

Members of the U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps and Honor Flight of Middle Tennessee stand with veterans at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall on Sept. 17. (Photo by Claude Morse) 10 • October 7, 2019 Arnold AFB Air Force announces newest Milestones Red Tail: ‘T-7A Red Hawk’

By Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (AFNS) – The Air Force’s all-new advanced trainer aircraft, the T-X, has officially been named the T-7A Red Hawk. Acting Secretary of the Air Force Matthew Donovan made the an- nouncement during his speech at the 2019 Air Vickie Swickard, AF Force Association’s Air, The Air Force’s all-new advanced trainer aircraft, the T-X, has officially been 40 years Space and Cyber Confer- named the T-7A Red Hawk. Watch a video about name of the aircraft at: https:// 45 YEARS Russell Tabler, TOS ence in National Harbor, www.dvidshub.net/video/709205/asecaf-announces-t-7a-red-hawk-during-air- space-and-cyber-conference. (Courtesy image) Thomas Jones, TOS Sept. 16. INBOUND MILITARY Donovan was joined Fighter Squadron, the Along with updated “But with the T-7A the 40 YEARS 2nd Lt. Michael Hareld, on stage by one of the U.S. Army Air Forces’ technology and perfor- distance is much, much Kenneth Keen, AF AF original Tuskegee Air- first African American mance capabilities, the smaller, and that’s im- Vickie Swickard, AF men, Col. Charles Mc- fighter squadron.” T-7A will be accompa- portant because it means RETIREMENTS Gee, who flew more than The Tuskegee Air- nied by enhanced simu- the pilots trained on it 35 YEARS Terrence Kearney, TOS 400 combat missions in men subsequently painted lators and the ability to will be that much better, Richard Sells, TOS World War II, Korea and their Republic P-47 Thun- update system software that much faster at a time NEW HIRES Vietnam. Also seated in derbolts and North Amer- faster and more seam- when we must be able to 25 YEARS James Akins, TMAS the audience were mem- ican P-51 Mustangs with lessly. The plane was also train to the speed of the Darbie Sizemore, TOS Randall Berry, TOS bers of the East Coast a red-tailed paint scheme. designed with maintain- threat.” Paul Taylor, TOS Carol Carr, AF Chapter of the Tuskegee The T-7A Red Hawk, ers in mind by utilizing A $9.2 billion con- Clare Cunningham, Airmen. manufactured by Boe- easy-to-reach and open tract awarded to Boeing 20 YEARS TOS After a short video ing, introduces capabili- access panels. in September 2018 calls Joseph Sheeley, TMAS Janet Cunningham, TOS highlighting the aircraft’s ties that prepare pilots for The T-7A features for 351 T-7A aircraft, 46 Eric Dargo, AF lineage, Donovan said, fifth generation fighters, twin tails, slats and big simulators and associated 15 YEARS Anthony Etheridge, TOS “ladies and gentlemen, I including high-G envi- leading-edge root exten- ground equipment to be Julius Lockett, TOS Garrett Feldman, TOS present to you the new- ronment, information and sions that provide deft delivered and installed, Russell Montandon, TOS Nathaniel Franklin, est Red Tail!” A drape sensor management, high handling at low speeds, replacing Air Education Russell Roosa, TOS TMAS was then lifted to reveal angle of attack flight char- allowing it to fly in a way and Training Command’s Darrell Townsend, TOS Terry Jones Jr., TOS a quarter-scale model of acteristics, night opera- that better approximates 57-year-old fleet of T- Dennis Waggoner, TOS Ryan Keith, TMAS a T-7A Red Hawk painted tions and transferable air- real world demands and 38C Talons. Paul King, TOS in a distinct, red-tailed to-air and air-to-ground is specifically designed The first T-7A aircraft 10 YEARS James Laney, AF color scheme. skills. to prepare pilots for fifth- and simulators are sched- Taylor Swanson, AF Kyle Lukacovic, TOS “The name Red Hawk “The T-7A will be generation aircraft. The uled to arrive at Joint Brianne McManamen, honors the legacy of the staple of a new gen- aircraft’s single engine Base San Antonio-Ran- 5 YEARS AF Tuskegee Airmen and eration of aircraft,” generates nearly three dolph, Texas, in 2023. All Brian Blevins, TOS Melodee Moreland, TOS pays homage to their sig- Donovan said. “The Red times more thrust than undergraduate pilot train- Darren Carroll, TOS Manuel Payne, TOS nature red-tailed aircraft Hawk offers advanced the dual engines of the ing bases will eventually David Faucett, TOS Paul Payne Jr., TOS from World War II,” Don- capabilities for train- T-38C Talon which it is transition from the T-38C Steven Garner, TOS Janet Roth, TOS ovan said. “The name is ing tomorrow’s pilots on replacing. to the T-7A. Those bases Eli Johnson, FSS Dustin Samples, TOS also a tribute to the Cur- data links, simulated ra- “The distance between include Columbus Air Terry Rader, TOS Grant Santilli, TMAS tiss P-40 Warhawk, an dar, smart weapons, de- the T-38 and an F-35 is Force Base, Mississippi; Whit Ross, FSS Tanner Schmitt, TMAS American fighter aircraft fensive management sys- night and day,” said Air Laughlin AFB and Shep- Kayrath Sayarath, TOS Brandon Wilhoit, TOS that first flew in 1938 and tems, as well as synthetic Force Chief of Staff Gen- pard AFB, Texas; and was flown by the 99th training capabilities.” eral David L. Goldfein. Vance AFB, Oklahoma. October 7, 2019 • 11 Acting SecAF Donovan announces B-21 manufacturing, testing locations

By Secretary of the Air Force California, as its predecessor, Public Affairs the B-2. The first flight of the Raider will take it from Palm- NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. dale to Edwards AFB, where (AFNS) – Acting Secretary the legacy of excellence will of the Air Force Matthew continue with the reactiva- Donovan announced Sept. 16 tion of the 420th Flight Test that the B-21 Raider is being Squadron.” produced in Northrop Grum- The B-21 will be a highly man’s Palmdale, California, survivable, next-generation facility - the same location as bomber with the ability to pen- the B-2 Spirit. In addition, the etrate modern air defenses and 420th Flight Test Squadron hold any target at risk globally. at Edwards Air Force Base, The program has a mature and California, will be reactivated stable design and is transition- to support testing of the B-21 ing to manufacturing develop- Raider, as it did for the B-2. ment of the first test aircraft While speaking at the in Palmdale. The Air Force Air Force Association’s Air, Rapid Capabilities Office Space and Cyber Conference, along with the 420th Flight Donovan remarked on the Air Test Squadron at Edwards B-21 Raider (Courtesy graphic) Force’s B-21 program noting, AFB will ensure delivery of souri, and Dyess AFB, Texas. arrival of the next generation and is committed to maximiz- “the development of the B-21 this asymmetric capability to These three bomber bases will bomber. ing transparency of key pro- Raider is on schedule and the warfighter at the preferred continue their long heritage The Air Force continuously gram information while bal- the first test aircraft is under main operating base locations of equipping and supporting evaluates the B-21 program se- ancing the need to protect vital production at the same pro- of Ellsworth AFB, South Da- Air Force Global Strike Com- curity posture with input from technologies and capabilities duction facility in Palmdale, kota, Whiteman AFB, Mis- mand as they prepare for the the intelligence community from adversary exploitation. 38th CEIG hosts airspace security drone demonstration By Ron Mullan ron on new gate construction for 72nd Air Base Wing Public the Hope Gate at the 38th CEIG Affairs and in that capacity, I attended a security symposium in Las Ve- TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, gas, Nevada, where there were Okla. – A small drone is flying presentations on various types over a military installation, when of drones used for heavy-lift and suddenly, like a bird of prey, an airspace security,” said Alcorn. X-3 Drone Hunter swoops down The demonstrations piqued and shoots a net at the drone, his interest in showing this tech- ensnaring it in the webbing and nology to Tinker organizations. carries it back to the control- “The purpose in having this ler on the ground. Sound like a type of demonstration is to pro- scene out of the latest spy thriller vide education and awareness of movie? the various types of capability of- No. fered by drone technology,” said It was part of a demonstration Alcorn. of drone technology for airspace In addition to the airspace se- security and heavy-lift operations curity drone, a demonstration of for representatives from Security heavy-lift capability by X-Fold Forces, Airfield Management, Corporation was also scheduled, Base Safety, Air Logistics Com- but due to technical difficulties plex and members of the Tinker in delivering the drone to Tinker, flying community, hosted by the the demo didn’t take place. 38th Cyberspace Engineering In- Alcorn described some of A technician with Fortem Technologies secures an X-3 Hunter Drone following a demonstration stallation Group Aug. 28. the characteristics of a heavy-lift at the 38th Cyberspace Engineering Installation Group Aug. 28. Representatives from Security Thanh Alcorn, a civil engi- drone. Forces, Airfield Management, Base Safety, Air Logistics Complex and members of the Tinker neer with the 38th CEIG, ex- “The heavy-lift drone can lift flying community were on hand to watch the demonstration. The X-3 is used primarily in air- plained how the demonstration around 200 pounds, but when space security and captures unauthorized drones in flight by ensnaring them in a net.(U.S. Air came about. four heavy-lift drones are syn- Force photo by Ron Mullan) “I am currently working with chronized, they could lift up to a “I could see a lot of benefits to and Tinker. Drone technology way to move large-sized parts the 72nd Security Forces Squad- ton of equipment,” Alcorn said. Air Force Materiel Command could provide a faster and safer and engines around the base.” Air Force releases unique new call to action for ideas

By 88th Air Base Wing tablish partnerships that reach of disruption and path to a level playing Although AFRL and ter contact with simpler Public Affairs develop capability ideas lethality. The challenge field for large industry, other government labs submission inputs and and mature them into op- statements pertain to in- small business, startups, may participate in this op- face-to-face communica- WRIGHT-PATTER- portunity spaces for the flight re-arming and refu- academia and govern- portunity, the Air Force’s tion during the selection SON AIR FORCE Air Force,” said Dr. Reid eling, personnel recovery ment labs to promote so- intent is to find the best process. BASE, Ohio – The Air Melville, AFRL’s lead for kit delivery, and vehicle lution-oriented thinking ideas from any source. Submissions are due Force today unveiled AF Air Force Explore. tracking in commercial and free competition for The Air Force is also Nov. 11 with funding in- Explore, a new opportuni- Air Force stakeholders imagery. resources.” committed to enhanc- vitations distributed by ty call for capability ideas will consider each capa- Timothy Sakulich, “This is a new ap- ing its front door policies March 2020. For more that advance the trans- bility idea and advance a AFRL’s executive lead proach in the history of the by incorporating easier information, visit www. formational component select number for priori- for AF 2030 implementa- Air Force,” Sakulich said. communication and bet- AFResearchLab.com. of the AF Science and tization. Partnerships are tion, said that the “goal Technology (S&T) 2030 encouraged, and teams is to build a portfolio of strategy. With this nation- may include a mixture of ideas that could enable wide call, the Air Force is government, industry and new warfighting concepts seeking disruptive ideas academic organizations. providing leap-ahead ca- that can create remark- The Air Force an- pabilities.” able new capabilities for ticipates four to seven This call is unique the future force. awards, each in the $1mil- since the Air Force is “This call is intended lion to $2 million range. totally shifting the way as a catalyst to transform To be competitive in this it engages the nation in our capabilities to become process, parties must sub- technology through a the Air Force we need,” mit ideas that have trans- number of new business said Maj. Gen. William formational potential, practices. Agreements Cooley, Air Force Re- operational viability, cost will be custom tailored search Laboratory com- and technical feasibility. to each partner, includ- mander. “We will focus Transformational idea ing the choice of award first on transformational submission should ad- vehicle. capabilities and then dress one of three func- “This is a shift in the identify how technology tional challenges and ad- way we do business,” fuels them,” Cooley said. vance one or more of the Sakulich said. With this Air Force Explore is a strategic capability areas opportunity, “the Air product of collaboration identified in the AF S&T Force is open to all ave- between the Air Force 2030 strategy including nues and we’re letting the Acquisition Executive, global persistent aware- unlimited national market Air Force Warfighter Inte- ness; resilient information show us where the best gration Capability and the sharing; rapid, effective ideas are.” He explained Air Force Research Labo- decision-making; com- that this approach is ratory (AFRL). plexity, unpredictability, unique because “the Air “Our goal is to es- and mass; and speed and Force has created a single 12 • October 7, 2019