Team Kadena operators honor ultimate sacrifice

U.S. Airmen and family members with the 320th Special Tactics Squadron and the 31st Rescue Squadron conduct a memorial ruck march at Kadena Air Base, Oct. 25. The ruck featured over 1,000 lbs. of equipment and water hauled across five miles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft) By Staff Sgt. Peter Reft get together, do these workouts, and we “Our community is pretty small, espe- Tech. Sgt. Sean Barton was a certified 18th Wing Public Affairs share the sweat and camaraderie in mem- cially the pararescue community,” O’Brien paramedic, static line jump master, mil- 10/30/2019 - KADENA AIR BASE — ory of our brothers.” added. “You feel like you know people itary free fall jump master, combat dive Airmen and family members with the The memorial ruck featured a pair of better, you know what their families went supervisor and recovery team leader. 320th Special Tactics Squadron and the 200-lb. litters and several 50-lb. water through, and any loss hits pretty hard.” His decorations include seven Air 31st Rescue Squadron conducted a five- cans, totaling 800 lbs., in addition to load- The kinship, brotherhood and family Medals, an Aerial Achievement Medal, mile memorial ruck in honor of two fallen ed ruck packs worn by Airmen. bond of special operations forces mem- two Air Force Commendation Medals, pararescuemen. “We make these rucks difficult so you bers are key parts of life for the men and an Air Force Achievement Medal and an U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sean Barton, actually have to push through and think women of the Air Force who volunteer Army Achievement Medal. from the 320th STS, and Tech. Sgt. Peter about why you’re doing this,” said O’Brien. for the most dangerous assignments. Tech. Sgt. Peter Kraines was a certified Kraines, from the 24th Special Operations “Remember that the sacrifice they made is The 320th STS and 31st RQS conduct paramedic, static-line jumper, military Wing, died from injuries sustained in much worse than anything you’re going memorial ruck marches every couple of freefall jumper and Air Force combat training incidents in 2014 and 2019, through during the memorial.” months for PJs and Combat Controllers, scuba diver. respectively. Spouses and children showed their according to O’Brien. His awards and decorations include “We do these memorial rucks and support for the fallen as well, running Intense training required of parares- two Air Medals, an Aerial Achievement memorial workouts to remember the alongside the Airmen. cueman is not without risk, but the hard Medal, an Air Force Commendation fallen and their families and to educate “This was the first time in my expe- work and struggle result in some of the Medal, an Air Force Achievement Medal, others who may not have known them to rience we did a memorial workout with world’s most capable and determined an Afghanistan Campaign Medal, a learn about those who made the ultimate spouses, and my wife actually suggested Airmen ready to aid anybody else in need, Meritorious Unit Award, an Air Force sacrifice,” said Tech. Sgt. Kenneth O’Brien, it,” said O’Brien. “We do not suffer alone. whether they’re in a combat zone, jungle Expeditionary Service Ribbon with gold a pararescueman with the 320th STS. “We They share this burden with us.” or sea. border, and a NATO Medal.

U.S. Marines with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242 prepare to take off in the F/A-18D Hornet at Kadena Air Base, Oct. 23. Marines with VMFA(AW)-242 conduct a training event to hone their skills and increase unit readiness while being forward-postured within the Indo-Pacific.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Madeline Jones) 2 SAMURAI GATE NOVEMBER 1, 2019 By Tech. Sgt. Rainer Largo mand Surgeon, described what he felt made 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron this engagement a success, “These exchanges Pacific, Philippine Air Forces 10/24/2019 - CLARK, Philippines — U.S. are the best ways to learn from each other from medical personnel from across Pacific Air partnership and interoperability.” Forces held an Aeromedical Evacuation Subject The exchange was structured and designed partner during Aeromedical Matter Expert Exchange with the Philippine to provide the PAF with concepts that will Air Force at Clark AB, Pampanga, Philippines, strengthen their protocol and procedures, and September 9-11. to share information as effectively as possible. Evacuation Exchange U.S. Air Force aeromedical evacuation While it was titled an aeromedical evacua- subject matter experts from Joint Base Pearl tion SMEE, personnel from other fields also Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii and Kadena Air Base, participated in the exchange. Other aircrew Japan joined with their PAF counterparts members, such as PAF fixed-wing and rotary to conduct the SMEE. Participants shared pilots participated in the event to have a better real-world tactics, techniques, and procedures, understanding of patient movement and how it demonstrated AE medical equipment and con- relates to their flying operation. ducted exercises to stress on how to enhance The bulk of this three-day SMEE was aeromedical evacuation operations within the presented in Tagalog. PACAF facilitators were area of responsibility. selected due to their primary specialty, skillsets, Following the success of the 2018 AE and Pa- language capability, and International Health tient Movement SMEE, this event advances the Specialist special experience identifier. An series by focusing on exchanging AE concepts overwhelming amount of positive feedback to support interoperability with coalition part- was received from the PAF audience, facilita- ners, assisting with military contingencies, and tors, and leadership in regards to utilizing host Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Response in nation language into practice for this event. the AOR. The exchange aimed to help fill the PAF Maj. Gen. Allen T. Paredes, Air Logistics A Philippine air force Flight Nurse gaps on procedures to assist and improve PAF’s Command commander, stated, “Exchanges like demonstrates assessment of Tech. Sgt. Rainer contingency response to disasters and conflicts. these deepen the understanding of aeromedical Largo 18 Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, a simulated critically injured U.S. Air Force According to U.S. Air Force Col. Robert evacuation, as well as deepen the understand- patient, Clark Air Base, Philippines, Sept. 11. Craig-Gray, Aerospace Medicine Division ing of the culture of the United States and the (Courtesy photo) chief, Headquarters PACAF Office of Com- Philippines.” Naha Port undergoes first dredging in 30 years By Donna Klapakis Walters, director of MSC Okinawa. 2018, preconstruction surveys were started Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Walters said he recommended that they this February, and dredging began in April. Command dredge to 38 feet so that they could accom- “The biggest challenge of the project 10/30 /2019 - NAHA — Naha Military modate more ships. for the USACE was at the start: getting the Port here is currently undergoing its first “If the depth had been 38 feet, 67 vessels, permits and finding the right people,” said dredging operation since 1989. roll-on, roll-off (RO/RO), prepositioned Barrett. Home to the 835th Transportation cargo fleet, and surge fleet for sealift could “The Japanese Coast Guard, Pilots Battalion, one of 599th Transportation all come in,” he said. Association, Ferry Captains, Tourism Brigade’s three forward battalions in the “However, they are dredging to 34 feet, Industry, Department of Education Ar- Pacific, and Military Sealift Command which will accommodate 26 ships; this will chaeological Office, Naha Port Authority, Okinawa, this major hub in shipping for work for most contingencies,” Walters said. and the Okinawa Defense Bureau all had to (U.S. Army photo by Donna Klapakis) military and other government service car- “At the end of the day, we will still be come together and agree on the dredging,” ^A view of dredging at Naha Military Port from across go is currently unable to support medium limited in what we can bring in, 26 of the Barrett said. the harbor. draft vessels for unit moves. medium RO/RO fleet,” said Simmons. “But Mud that is hauled out of the harbor is “We have a great team here with Military 26 is a lot better than what we can bring in treated to form a type of concrete. away. They took it three miles out past the Sealift Command and U.S. Army Corps of now, which is zero.” “They are using a system that adds a airport.” Engineers,” said Lt. Col. Kelvin Simmons, Not only is the channel being dredged hardening agent and makes it into a type of Simmons appreciates the added capacity 835th commander. “They are the experts for depth, it is also being widened to ac- concrete at almost the same time it is dug the dredging project will bring to the port. on dredging. As far as I am concerned they commodate longer vessels. out,” said Barrett. “They haul out 1,200 cu- “Dredging expands the capability to sus- are part of the team. “The requirement for the width of the bic meters a day, and they are turning that tain the force throughout the Indo-Pacific “We make sure we keep them informed channel must be 50 percent of the length of 1,200 around in a day. They have 45 dump Command area of operations, Simmons of vessel operations, so they can de-conflict the vessel,” said Walters. “A 720-foot vessel trucks that are taking the finished product said. “We will be able to load more cargo the ship ops and dredging operations,” can come in at 110 meters if the channel is down to a landfill after it is processed.” out of Naha Military Port as a strategic port. Simmons added. “When we have ships straight. However, the channel at Naha has The project had some excitement in To bring larger vessels in will be a boon to in, they just move the dredging. We have two doglegs, so we need it wider there.” June. the command and to our customers. never had any issues or slowed down any “The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers did “They found unexploded ordnance “The dredging of Naha Military Port operations because of the dredging.” the environmental survey and awarded the in the form of a 1,100-pound bomb, and is a strategic platform for humanitarian “The powers that be argued for four contract,” said David Barrett, construction removed it the next day,” Barrett said. assistance as well as operations,” Simmons years on whether the harbor would be control representative for the Corps of En- “The Japanese explosive ordnance disposal added. “It will give us extra resources when dredged to 34 or 38 feet,” said Thomas gineers. “The contract was awarded in May team floated it, put it in water, and towed it an earthquake or tsunami hits.”

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Kyle Rollins, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron assistant chief of operations, gives a safety brief during a fuel spill exercise at Kadena Air Base, Oct. 25. This exercise gave Airmen the opportunity to hone emergency response and informed base leadership on the importance of developing and implementing a solid fuel spill prevention plan.

^Kadena firefighters from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron check a multiRAE device during a fuel spill exercise at Kadena Air Base, Oct. 25. The multiRAE is the most advanced portable chemical detector with the flexibility of up to six gas sensors and the convenience of wireless portability. (U.S. Air Force photos by Naoto Anazawa)

^Christopher Barnett, Defense Logistics Agency contractor terminal ^A member of Japan Air Self Defense Force, 9th Air Wing Base Supply ^Airmen from the 18th Security Forces Squadron review the location of a superintendent, talks to Master Sgt. Roger Halle, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Squadron, equips a level-A suit during a fuel spill exercise. The 18th Logistics fuel spill during an exercise at Kadena Air Base, Oct. 25. The exercise was assistant chief of operations, during a fuel spill exercise. DLA Energy provides Readiness Squadron commander invited more than 10 JASDF members from designed to prepare and train Airmen for a fuel spill due to the weather or military installations with the training necessary to prevent and react to the 9th AW to observe the U.S. Armed Forces methods responding simulated earthquakes in the region. disasters, such as the simulated fuel spill, while adhering to federal regulations. fuel spill. 4 SAMURAI GATE NOVEMBER 1, 2019

^U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division and Airmen with 31st and 33rd Rescue Squadron, 352nd Special Operations Wing, 320th Special Tactics Squadron, 17th Special Operations Squadron and 623rd U.S. Airmen with 31st and Aircraft Control Squadron, conduct integrated 33rd Rescue Squadron, logistics, communications, medical and maritime off-load equipment from rescue training during exercise Beverly High 20-1 a C-130J Super Hercules at Ie Shima airfield on Oct. 21. The exercise was during exercise Beverly an integration of Marines and Airmen designed to High 20-1 at Ie Shima rehearse combat employment of rescue forces to airfield on Oct. 21. an austere location and establish communications in any environment. A U.S. Air Force Pararescuemen with 31st ^ Rescue Squadron, performs medical aid during a simulated training scenario as part of exercise Beverly High 20-1 at Ie Shima airfield on Oct. 22.

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules with the 18th Wing, lands on Ie Shima airfield to pick up U.S. Airmen with the 31st Rescue Squadron during exercise Beverly High 20-1 at Ie Shima airfield on Oct. 23.

A U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pave Hawk with 31st and 33rd Rescue Squadron, lands on the airfield to deliver gear during exercise Beverly High 20-1 at Ie Shima airfield on Oct. 21.

(U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Kallahan Morris)

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warns users to be aware of products con- taining THC mixtures in vape juices as they investigate vaping products and the correlation between illness and inhalation of THC. Although the FDA can’t conclude THC oil as the leading cause in the respiratory diseases, they suggest consumers to stay away from street vaping products or add- ing THC to modify vape juices. Not only does this affect Airmen’s health, it can endanger their careers due to Air Force regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice banning the inges- tion of hemp products outlined in AFMAN 44-197, Military Drug Demand Reduction Program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert) “Ensuring our Airmen are fit to fight is By Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert 1,479 lung injury cases associated with the a priority for Team Whiteman,” said Col. 509th Bomb Wing Public Affairs use of e-cigarette, or vaping, products from Jeffrey Schreiner, 509th Bomb Wing com- 10/23/2019 - WHITEMAN AIR FORCE 49 states, except Alaska, the District of Co- mander. “Airmen using e-cigarettes should BASE, Mo. — With the use of electronic lumbia, and one U.S. territory. know the dangers and risks they accept by cigarettes on the rise, concerned Air Force “The nicotine itself thins the lungs’ and vaping and research vendors they’re pur- health officials warn of the possible side ef- airways’ linings,” Ferris-Dannenberg said. chasing from, or quit vaping or smoking fects of these devices. “In addition to the respiratory risks, service altogether—we have resources to assist According to Alicia Ferris-Dannenberg, members who smoke or vape experience Airmen making this step.” the 509th Operational Medical Readiness poor wound healing.” The CDC recommends adults who quit Squadron health promotion coordinator, She said negative side effects could jeop- vaping nicotine, avoid returning to ciga- vape use at Team Whiteman increased ardize our workforce and Air Force Global rettes. from 5.2 to 9.5 percent from 2017 to 2019. Strike Command’s mission to be always “The 509th Medical Group hosts nico- “Many people believe there isn’t any ready. tine cessation classes,” she said. “Members harm with vaping because they can control Hidden tetrahydrocannabinol — THC can also request the help of the Behavior- their nicotine intake and tar doesn’t build — found in vape juice al and Health Optimization Program or up in their lungs,” Ferris-Dannenberg In two states, 53 cases of respiratory ill- schedule a visit with their provider to ob- said. “What they don’t realize is they take nesses hospitalized 50 patients, according tain medication to help fight nicotine ad- in heavy metals from other components to the New England Journal of Medicine. dictions.” caused by the chemical reaction creating Hospital researchers found THC products To learn more about alternatives to the vapor.” in 84 percent of cases. e-cigarettes or general smoking, visit the As of October 15, the Centers for Dis- Due to the reports of respiratory ill- Smoking and Tobacco Use section on the ease Control and Prevention reported nesses, the Food and Drug Administration CDC website. 6 SAMURAI GATE NOVEMBER 1, 2019 “Replacing our old tools with new ones would be amazing,” he said. “These tools have capabilities we don’t currently have. Many of them can automate a decent por- tion of what we do, allowing us to spend more time investigating more malicious activities.” By Tech. Sgt. R.J. Biermann Within the cybersecurity arena, time is Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) Public Affairs one factor that separates winners from los- 10/25/2019 - JOINT BASE SAN ANTO- ers. NIO-LACKLAND, Texas — Sixteenth “In 18 minutes, 49 seconds a foreign na- Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) leaders re- tion-state actor can gain initial access into cently launched an initiative to streamline a victim’s computer before moving later- its cyber weapon systems tools. ally throughout its network,” said Kern. “12N12,” which launched July 1, aims to “That is our operational urgency, and if we replace, reduce and consolidate the tools, don’t get cybersecurity and defense right, systems and applications operators and we will lose.” analysts employ within the cyberspace se- Some operators process upwards of curity and defense mission area to approx- eight million alerts per day using common imately 12 by July 1, 2020. computer programs, when newer, auto- “The goal is to reduce the number of Airmen from the 33rd Network mated applications are available. applications in our cyber weapon systems, Warfare Squadron conduct “We look at an insane amount of data which in some cases are as many as 70, to cyber operations at Joint from across the Air Force to determine if about a dozen, and do so in 12 months or Base San Antonio-Lackland, something is malicious or not,” said Daher. Texas, Aug. 27, 2019. less,” said Col. Sean Kern, 26th Cyberspace “We have seen what cyber attacks can do, Operations Group commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. R.J. Biermann) and the goal is to stop those types of things “But this is absolutely not just a tech- The end state calls for replacing act to individual alerts in different ways. from happening. To do that, we have to nology initiative,” Kern continued. “It is aged, single-purpose tools with newer, You tell it what to do – it sees an alert and monitor our entire network. These new about our Airmen and our ability to pro- multi-purpose ones. executes a checklist for you.” tools could change everything. Being able duce a highly trained and ready cyber One antiquated tool among many is the For the aviation enthusiast, an aircraft to better see data enables other Air Force force that possesses the appropriate tactics, Security Information and Event Manage- analogy may help to better understand an missions to do what they need to do with- techniques, procedures and tools, to gain ment tool. operator’s current workspace. out cyber interruption.” and maintain operational access for core “The SIEM scrubs through all the data “Think of this from a pilot perspective,” To keep pace with the goal date, a proj- missions, and generate desired effects in we receive and presents it to the operator said Chief Master Sgt. Michael Clutz, 26th ect team meets weekly to share updates and through cyberspace.” in a way that is easier to view,” said Staff COG superintendent. “If I had to press 40 and discuss obstacles and how to mitigate According to Steve Barker, Sixteenth Sgt. Trevor Daher, 33rd Network Warfare different buttons to fire a missile, nobody them. Additionally, Air Combat Com- Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) director of Squadron cyber operator. “It only allows would think that was ok. Our cyber Air- mand has adopted a new approach to cy- requirements, “12N12” aligns with strate- us to manage the stream of information, men currently have to carry that burden. ber weapon systems development. gic initiatives focused on simplifying and and it was put in place in 1999. Of course We are trying to make life better for them “The status quo will not work,” said improving full-spectrum weapon systems it has been updated, but it is still a 20-year- through this initiative while taking it to Kern. “Air Combat Command’s efforts to using agile methodologies to best prepare old product.” the adversary. The number of applications implement agile methods will be critical for future peer-adversary threats. Some newer tools both manage infor- a weapon system employs is the number to achieving our desired July 1, 2020 end “‘12N12’ will reduce the complexity mation and respond to alerts. of things the operators must be familiar state. “By next year, you can expect to see of our systems, allowing Airmen to gain “There is a tool called a SOAR, a Securi- w it h .” an Airman sitting at a single console, con- deeper expertise in the tools they use as ty Orchestration and Automated Response The prospect of having to master fewer ducting cybersecurity and defense, and well as posture our enterprise for future tool,” said Daher. “This tool reviews data weapon systems tools is an encouraging not having to move from system to system change,” he said. and can be programmed to respond or re- future for Daher. to do their job,” said Kern. NOVEMBER 1, 2019 SAMURAI GATE 7

A Dutch bioenvironmental By Gina Marie Giardina able to operate when they arrive at these engineer attaches Air Force Research Laboratory various air bases, so they are asking for our microphones to an F-35 10/25/2019 - WRIGHT-PATTERSON help.” maintainer prior to a AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Acoustics Wall went on to explain that there are a testing session, led by researchers in the Air Force Research Lab- number of stakeholders involved in the pro- acoustics experts in the Air Force Research oratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing cess of collecting the necessary data that will Laboratory’s 711th Human are collecting and delivering acoustics data then be used for certification. While Wall’s Performance Wing. from hardened aircraft shelters around the team gathered acoustics data, other inter- world—data that customers can then use to national partners gathered air quality and (Photo courtesy of Royal Netherlands Air Force) certify that F-35 fast-jet airframes and the other data. al-time evaluation is a team effort where can do these things inside the shelter, or no, personnel working inside are safe. “There are structural engineers, who they predict the acoustics levels in stages of these things we can not do.’ And those an- Hardened aircraft shelters are reinforced need our data to make decisions about if the engine run-up. swers are going to be different for each type hangars that store and protect military F-35 is safe to fly after it’s been worked on in “We all work together and ask ‘okay, so of shelter,” Wall said. fighter aircraft. Many of these shelters are in a hardened aircraft shelter. There are safety do we think the next point is going to ex- Wall explained that his team is working Europe and date back to the Cold War. The and occupational health experts, who need ceed those criteria’—and if not, we keep towards a solution to these differing shel- earlier shelters were three to six feet thick, this data to determine if personnel work- increasing the engine power at various in- ters and their wide array of sound profiles. but during World War II, stronger, thick- ing inside the shelters have proper hearing crements until we predict we’re going to ex- Not only is the work for each request time er shelters were built to protect German protection and safe breathing air. There are ceed it. The structural folks, who tell us the consuming, it requires a great deal of man- U-boats, explained John Stillion in his arti- base operations specialists, who need to be criteria, are the authority though, and make power. It’s also expensive. While the team cle Fighting Under Missile Attack. able to execute missions inside these shel- those decisions—if the levels are going to be gathers data for their customers, they are These shelters today, with their differ- ters. They let us know what they plan to do safe for the aircraft or not.” also collecting data that they can leverage ences in wall thickness as well as their di- inside, and that tells us what to measure.” “In the end, we take all that data that we for a future modeling and simulation effort verse shapes and sizes, still provide a hiding Also, similar to sound inside different gathered from the microphones, clean it up in hopes that in a few years, they won’t have place for fighter aircraft. They still provide stadiums or playhouses, there are many and do the statistics, and turn it into a full to travel to and measure every shelter. protection for personnel inside to perform variables, including wall thickness men- report. The customer can then use this of- “Our goal is to be able to predict the necessary maintenance. But the next-gen tioned earlier, that come in to play with the ficial document for their certification pro- answers based off information about the fighters like the F-35 have very different sounds inside these shelters. cesses. The F-35 structural experts sign off HAS that can be sent to us, which equates sound profiles. This creates the need for “From one shelter to the next, the noise on it. Whoever the aircraft owner is – so to a large long-term cost saver for the De- acoustics testing to ensure safety of the air- levels can vary,” explained Wall. “This has in the Netherlands, the Royal Air Force in partment of Defense and each Partner and craft and crew. to do with the geometry of the shelter; the our first data collection – they sign off on it. Foreign Military Sales country receiving the “These hardened aircraft shelters, or composition of the walls, ceiling, floors; and Once the report is signed, the customer has F-35.” HAS, are very common in Europe,” ex- perhaps the most critical—the interaction to go through a follow-on process to certify So not only is this AFRL team keeping plained Dr. Alan Wall, a physical acoustics with the jet itself to what’s called the jet-blast aircraft for operational use in that shelter.” F-35s and their pilots safe from sound, they researcher with the 711HPW. “Before crews deflector, a concrete structure at the back of “So essentially, we measure and provide are also developing the measurement stan- can perform any engine run-ups, mainte- the shelter that takes the flow off the jet en- all the data to the requesting organization dards so they can deliver HAS acoustics nance operations or load weapons—before gine and diverts it away from the shelter.” or country, and then they take that infor- data smarter, cheaper and faster for future the F-35 can taxi out and take off, there is a And to complicate matters, not only mation and go make decisions—‘Yes, we customers. need to certify that the personnel working is every shelter different, but there are no on or around that aircraft inside these shel- guidelines, no manuals. ters are provided the recommended hearing “There’s no standard—no set way of do- protection. Also, crews have to ensure that ing this,” said Wall. “Now we have experi- the sound vibrations inside the shelter that ence gathering this for the Netherlands, and are bouncing all around are not going to we worked with the Navy in their enclosed damage the aircraft itself.” shelters called hush houses—so we’re work- The team’s first foray into this work came ing to leverage that experience as we receive from a request back in 2016 from the Roy- additional requests for data.” al Netherlands Air Force. The 711HPW So how exactly are these measurements acoustics team, led by Wall and now-retired recorded? Rich McKinley, traveled to the allied coun- “We go to the site, bring an F-35 with try to help. After about a week of gathering us to park inside the shelter, and we cover data and a year of analysis, the team deliv- the aircraft with microphones,” Wall said. ered its final report, and the country com- “These microphones are acoustics sensors pleted its HAS certifications. directly on the panels, or skin, of the air- But that work attracted attention. Other craft. They could be in 30 different locations countries, including the U.S., are reaching – wherever the structural experts tell us that out to AFRL for help with additional acous- the acoustic pressures can’t exceed a certain tics testing and analyses of HAS for their level. Then the aircraft is run up from low certifications for next-gen fighters. engine powers, and the acoustic data is re- “The requests are coming from high-lev- corded in real time—evaluated on the spot.” el leadership, who need their F-35s to be Wall went on to explain that this re- 8 SAMURAI GATE NOVEMBER 1, 2019

By Lance Cpl. Ryan tor Squadron 262; CH-53s Sea ronment demands agility, le- Persinger Stallions from Marine Heavy thality, and adaptability. Being 1st Marine Aircraft Wing Helicopter Squadron 462; and able to deploy rapidly makes 10/29/2019 - MCAS FUT- UH-1Y Venoms and AH-1Z 1st MAW a persistent force ENMA — 1st Marine Aircraft Vipers from Marine Light At- that is difficult to target, swift Wing rapidly deployed more tack Helicopter Squadron 169. and inherently resilient. As the than 25 aircraft to austere, ex- Marine Wing Support only forward deployed Marine peditionary locations and then Squadron 172 and various el- expeditionary force, III MEF is returned those aircraft and ements of Marine Air Control strategically located to quickly forces to Marine Corps Air Sta- Group 18 supported the air- and effectively respond to cri- tion Futenma from October 24 craft throughout the evolution. ses using this method, and the to 25. “The MWSS provides the MAW plays an integral role in Rapid deployment exercises expeditionary capability and that mission. like this are essential to main- sustainability that is required “This operation demon- taining the readiness needed to for our aviation combat ele- strates our ability to rapidly uphold commitments to U.S. ment to operate in an expe- displace expeditionary forces allies and partner nations in ditionary and distributed en- and our ability to mass forces,” Two AH-1Z Vipers from the Indo-Pacific and highlight vironment,” said U.S. Marine said U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Marine Light Attack the MAW’s active posture in Corps Lt. Col. James S. Pryor, Mark E. Woodard, command- Helicopter Squadron 169 depart from MCAS the region. commanding officer of Marine ing officer of Marine Medium Futenma, Oct. 23. “This operation was for one Wing Support Squadron 172. Tiltrotor Squadron 265. “Our purpose; to demonstrate III “We provide a wide range of ca- V-22s bring range, speed and (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Madeline Jones) MEF’s ability to rapidly deploy pabilities that provide fuel for payload, providing the MEF Six MV-22 Osprey from combat power anywhere in the aircraft, power generation, wa- commander significant flex- Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 prepare for Indo-Pacific within a moment’s ter purification, flight line and/ ibility in moving his ground departure. notice, sustain those forces, or air point security, and other combat element. Our H-1s and rapidly redeploy them” functions of aviation ground provide lethal offensive air sup- said U.S. Marine Corps Brig. support that are only found in port and our CH-53s provide Gen. Chris McPhillips, com- the MWSS.” unmatched heavy lift to move manding general of 1st Marine The movement of a high troops and heavy cargo weap- Aircraft Wing. volume of aircraft within a on s .” During this exercise, 1st small time frame is a complex Rapid deployment opera- MAW deployed every variant process, requiring deliberate tions highlight a core capability of aircraft from Marine Air- planning and strategically pos- of the Marine Corps: operating craft Group 36, including MV- tured forces. During this train- anywhere at any time. III MEF 22 Ospreys from Marine Me- ing evolution, Marines with is positioned to rapidly deploy dium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, 1st MAW refined their ability at a moment’s notice in support currently attached to the 31st to plan, rehearse and execute of our allies and partners to Marine Expeditionary Unit, complex operations. keep a free and open Indo-Pa- and Marine Medium Tiltro- The modern threat envi- cific.

U.S. Navy Lt. Burnetta ^ Fears and Petty Officer 2nd Class Johnny Novotny treat a simulated patient during the Joint Enroute Care Course at Camp Foster, Oct. 14. The purpose of the JECC is to prepare 3rd Medical Battalion corpsmen and nurses to conduct aeromedical evacuation in rotary wing platforms from the point of injury to a higher echelon of care by ensuring optimal enroute patient outcomes.

(U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Terry Wong)

^U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Michelle Ramirez ^U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Vittorio Garcia prepares to lift up a simulated patient during the Joint treats a simulated patient during the Joint Enroute Care Enroute Care Course at Marine Corps Air Station Course at Ie Shima, Oct. 17. Futenma, Oct. 16. NOVEMBER 1, 2019 SAMURAI GATE 9

first time was a stressful experience, and ble young captain. That captain would Arakaki mistakenly asked to see the later be known as Maj. Gen. Michael C. wrong individual when checking in. The Wehr (former USACE Deputy Com- TRO Resident Engineer at the time, Mr. manding General).” Yoshimoto responded “What? You don’t Eventually, Arakaki joined the Engi- know the name of your boss!” neering Division to support communica- Being the youngest member of his tions design. team at TRO created additional challeng- “Mr. Asato and I were the team,” said es. Most of his coworkers were not famil- Arakaki. “The work was surprisingly busy, iar with a new technology introduced in and I worked from early in the morning to the office, computers. late in the evening.” At that time, telephone lines were Their office was located next to the shared by modems and voice communi- U.S. Consulate General Naha in Urasoe cation. Transferring project information City and was later demolished to become via modem during the day would fre- a shopping mall. The USACE office was quently be interrupted by high priority later relocated to its current location at calls initiated at the switch. Consequently, Camp Foster. Arakaki would be the one to update the Through the years, Arakaki became host nation database early in the morning very familiar with U.S. construction stan- or late in the evening. He also remembers dards and requirements especially for the tedious task of completing the daily communications and hospital facilities. quality assurance reports by hand. “There were no (Army Civilians) Those times were not without some working in the OAO communications humorous moments. Arakaki recalls an section, so I had to work on both military incident with a colleague. Mr. Yamada. construction and Host Nation projects,” (Photo by Anthony Mayne) Yamada was curious about the differences Arakaki explained. ^Hiromitsu Arakaki sits at his desk at Okinawa Area Office, Japan Engineer District. in the food at the different dining facilities Arakaki has received numerous awards at Kadena Air Base. Yamada was able to and recognition during his time with the By Anthony Mayne sneak into the U.S. chow hall and grab a Corps. The most memorable for Arakaki U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Japan District plate of food before being grabbed by the was receiving the Chief of Engineers coin 10/25/2019 - OKINAWA — Hiromit- collar. from Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Bostick at Kade- su Arakaki received a 30 year Length of “With fork still in hand, he continued na Air Base. Service Award during the Master Labor to eat while being dragged out of the facil- As a valued member of the Okinawa Contract Award Ceremony in Okinawa ity,” laughed Arakaki. Design Branch, Arakaki continues to con- on October 16. In 1996, because of the declining work- tribute his communications engineering Arakaki began his lengthy career with load, many of the Okinawa Area Office knowledge and expertise, along with team the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Japan employees relocated to the mainland to members Tsukasa Oshiro and Yukiya Engineer District in 1988, after trans- support projects there. Arakaki was sent Uezato. ferring from the 18th Civil Engineering to help with the Ikego Housing Project in “I am very thankful for the mentors, Group to the Tengan Resident Office on Yokosuka. colleagues, and many training opportu- Kadena Air Base. “I enjoyed working at Yokosuka,” said nities I had while working at JED,” said Reporting for duty at TRO for the Arakaki. “Especially working with a hum- Arakaki. 10 SAMURAI GATE NOVEMBER 1, 2019

To submit an announcement for the base bulletin, please visit www.kadena.af.mil NOTICE 8) / Panda Taxi (off base) 098-937-8989. / Daiko Participants must be age 16 or older as of Feb. Free Interactive Workshops AFSA Chapter 1553 General 098-932-4035. 16, 2020. Entry fees are in YEN ONLY and are There will be two free interactive workshops Nov. Membership Meeting NON-REFUNDABLE. Fees for the full marathon 5 at the Rocker Enlisted Club starting at 5:30 The Air Force Sergeant’s Association (AFSA) INFORMATION are 7,000 yen for ages 19-64, and 6,000 yen for p.m., and Nov. 8 at Keystone theater starting at Chapter 1553 is holding its monthly general TRICARE Corner ages 16-18, and 65 or older. Fees for the 10K noon, presented by Amy Lang, who is an award- membership meeting Nov. 21, at 11 a.m. in the Nov. 11, 2019 until Dec. 9, 2019, TRICARE is race are 4,700 yen for ages 19-64, and 3,200 yen winning author / speaker, on “why you need to Kuba Room at the Rocker NCO Club. All ranks having the open season. This allows eligible for ages 16-18, and ages 65 or older. For more start the conversation earlier than you think” and services are welcome to attend. Click here beneficiaries to make changes to their health information, call the Risner at 634-5128 / 5129. plus tips for making the talks easy & fun. Learn to view current and historical agendas. For more and dental plans, as well as enroll into FEDVIP. about Amy at https://birdsandbeesandkids. information, contact Donald Fisher at 632-5085. However, if you decide to not change your How to File a Complaint with IG com. For more information, contact the Child dependents health plans, they will be locked in If you believe you are unable to resolve your and Youth Services at 634-2775. FMO Relocation until the next enrollment season or until a QLE complaint through supervisory channels, you Effective Nov. 6, the Furnishings Management occurs. QLEs are any change in a beneficiary’s may seek IG assistance to determine if the CEGAO 9-Pin No-Tap Bowling Accompanied Self-help Customer Service status, such as PCS, separation, retirement, complaint should be filed with the IG. You Tournament will be relocated to Bldg. 54413 in Chibana. new baby, college age dependents, or death can file a complaint if you reasonably believe The CEGAO bowling tournament will be held For more information, contact Military Family in the family. You can contact the TRICARE inappropriate conduct has occurred or a Nov. 8 from 12:30 to 16:30 at Emery Lanes. Housing at 634-4008. Operations Office at DSN: 630-4310/4026, or violation of law, policy, procedures, or regulation Showtime for sign-in is noon. $20 per Bowler / come into the MDG, Mon-Fri 0730-1630, we are has been committed. Complete the personnel 2-4 Bowlers per team. (Includes 3 games and National Anthem Courtesy Reminder located across from the Pharmacy on the Main data information on an AF Form 102 and briefly shoe rental) Prize for top team, top male, top Friendly reminder, military members in uniform Floor. outline the facts and relevant information related female and most spares. For more information, will render the same customs and courtesies to the issue or complaint. List the allegations of contact Senior Master Sgt. Ochshalay Davis at afforded to the American national anthem to the Kadena and Camp Foster wrongdoing briefly, in general terms and provide 632-8967 or Tech. Sgt. Tommy Hwang at 634- Japanese national anthem. Emergency Numbers supporting narrative detail and documents later, 7293. Discussion: Some questions have been asked Kadena Fire Emergency Services reminds when interviewed by an IG person. Allegations with regards to the etiquette to render customs everyone to program their cell phones with the should be written as bullets and should answer Love & Logic and courtesies to the Japanese national anthem. emergency numbers. To report an emergency who committed the violation; what violation was The Family Advocacy Clinic will hold a Love & According to AFI 34-1201, Protocol, “during the on Kadena via cell, dial 098-934-5911, and from committed; what law, regulation, procedures, Logic class Nov. 5, 12, 19, and 26 from 11 a.m. playing of national anthems of friendly nations, an office phone, dial 911. For Camp Foster via or policy was violated; when did the violation to 1 p.m. at Family Advocacy Clinic (Bldg. 90). military members and civilians should render cell, dial 098-911-1911, or from an office phone, occur. Help is available: Call your Kadena IG Your child doesn’t listen to you? Having difficulty the same customs and courtesies as those dial 911. office at 634-7622 for Maj Sarabia, 634-2768 disciplining them? This 4 part series class will given during the playing of the United States for SMSgt Aguirre, or leave a message on the help parents learn ways to allow their children national anthem.” AADD: We Get You Home Safe Kadena Fraud, Waste, & Abuse (FWA) Hotline at to make smart choices and be responsible. For Guidance: When Retreat is played as a prelude Did you drink tonight? Made a plan but it’s 634-0404. more information, contact Nora Kohri at 634- to the national anthem at the end of the duty falling through? Can’t catch a cab? If any of 0433 or email [email protected] day, face the flag (or the music if the flag is not this applies to you, call AADD. Don’t risk it DoD School Information visible) assume the position of parade rest and all, when you can get a ride home for free. To The Department of Defense school information 5th Annual Veteran’s Day Parade upon the first note of the Japanese national contact AADD from a cell phone number, dial is now on the Kadena Connect app. For more The Kadena Top 3 Heritage Committee will hold anthem, assume the position of attention and (1) 098-961-1110 and ask for the USO, or dial DSN: information, visit the Kadena Connect App the 5th Annual Veteran’s Day Parade Nov. 10, render a salute when in uniform or (2) place your 634-3889. We’re open Fridays and Saturdays at Homepage, Coming to Kadena, Newcomers starting at 9 a.m. on Douglas Blvd. We have right hand over your heart when not in uniform, the USO (gate 2) from 2200 to 0100 and we’re and then Child/Youth/School Info. several organizations signed up, music and or civilian personnel, until the final note of the here to help. If you have any questions and/or entertainment will also be provided, and lots of American national anthem. concerns, please email our Org Box or contact UPCOMING EVENTS candy for the children. Please direct questions regarding this matter to us on Facebook: Kadena AB A2D2 Teens and Tweens If you are interested in signing up to participate the 18th Wing Protocol Office at DSN 634-1808 The Family Advocacy Clinic will hold a Teens and in the parade or volunteering, please contact or [email protected] 2020 Okinawa Marathon registration Tweens class Nov. 1, 8, and 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 below. Registration application forms for the 2020 p.m. at Family Advocacy Clinic (Bldg. 90). Trying To march in the parade Think Before You Drink Okinawa Marathon and 10K Road Race to get respect from teenagers is a tough job for POCs: Master Sgt. Aaron Ottmo / Tech. Sgt. Did you know there have 15 SOFA members scheduled for February 16, 2020 will be parents. This 3 part series class will help parents Tyler Pillmore caught drinking and driving in 2019. Don’t available at the Risner Fitness Center, until develop positive and healthy relationships with To volunteer to assist with the parade become a statistic. Think before you drink. Don’t December 9th for all interested SOFA status their teens. For more information, contact Nora POCs: Master Sgt. Nicholas Gagne / Tech. Sgt. drive – call a ride. For a safe ride home call these personnel. Registration will close when the Kohri at 634-0433 or email nora.kohri.ctr@mail. David Vazquez / Tech. Sgt. Vitold Rybicki numbers: Kadena Taxi at 098-970-8888(option prescribed number of applicants is reached. mil We hope to see you out there as we honor the NOVEMBER 1, 2019 SAMURAI GATE 11 selfless dedication and sacrifice of generations civilians, and retirees in their most crucial time part of FSS’s Month of Magic, which will be support middle school students in academics of war fighters from all branches who secured of need. It is walk-in only so please plan for the held the evening of Feb. 28, 2020. Volunteer and age-appropriate social interactions. “The our continuing freedom. For more information, donation process to take about 45 minutes. positions range from creating decorations to intent of the Military Mentor Monday Program contact Master Sgt. Patricia VanBeek at 634- For more information / signing up, email Senior cosplaying and running activities the night or (MMMP) is to build an on-going relationship 2877. Airman Mekenzie Mazur at mekenzie.k.mazur. of the event. There will be an initial planning between our local military community and [email protected]. meeting Nov. 3, at 10:30 a.m. at the Kadena DoDEA schools as well as provide positive Armed Service Blood Bank Drive Base Library. For more information, email Holly role models to the students” (Pacific South The 18th Dental Squadron is hosting a blood VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES May at [email protected] Continuous School Improvement, 2019). This drive on behalf of the Armed Services Blood Library volunteers needed for Month will take place at KDMS in various locations Bank Center Nov. 13 at Kadena USO. Help of Magic event Kadena Middle School Military on the campus. Volunteers are needed every support the military community in the PACOM The Kadena Base Library needs adult volunteers Mentor Monday Monday to assist from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. To area of operation by donating blood on behalf of to plan and participate in our second annual The Kadena Middle School is looking for volunteer, please contact Ms. Traci Cooper at service members, dependent family members, Nighttime Academy for Witches and Wizards, mentors who are willing and able to assist / [email protected] or call 632-0217. 12 SAMURAI GATE NOVEMBER 1, 2019