Vol. 48, No. 5 Thursday, January 30, 2020

Pitch Day - page 8

News/Features: page 2 Full-spectrum readiness

News/Features: page 3 First refueling accomplished

News/Features: page 3 Virtual reality training

Week in photos: page 4 Images from the week

Photo by Airman 1st Class Shannon Bowman Dan Rini, the Rini Technologies president, presents a proposal for a personal cooling system to 6th Air Refueling Community: page 15 leadership, during MacDill Pitch Day in Tampa Jan. 22. MacDill Pitch Day provides an opportunity for MacDill Air Force Events, Chapel, more... Base to partner with small businesses to find solutions to challenges on base. NEWS/FEATURES Financially prepared: emphasizing full-spectrum readiness

by Airman 1st Class David McLone Public Affairs

Staying mission ready is essential for service members across all branches, and being finan- cially prepared for any circumstance is just an- other step in a continuous process to achieve mission success. The Military and Family Readiness Center at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, provides brief- ings throughout the year about different aspects of finances to include topics such as Thrift Sav- ings Plans, first duty station financial readi- ness, promotions, permanent change of station, and leaving the dorms as an Airman. If a briefing doesn’t answer a specific ques- tion, the MFRC provides one-on-one counseling for service members to dive deep into under- standing their finances. “Setting goals for yourself can help you see where you are financially, whether it be on a year-to-year basis or a six-month basis,” said Angie Fields, a community readiness consultant at the MFRC. “It can help you plan ahead to en- sure you are able to save up for things.” Along with the MFRC, there are multiple re- sources for financial advice and services, includ- ing Military OneSource and the base legal of- Photo by Airman First Class David D. McLoney fice, who recently opened their doors to provide free counseling for military members to get a Angie Fields, a community readiness consultant at the Military and Family Readiness Center more in-depth look at their tax refunds. (MFRC) assists a U.S. Marine Sergeant Federico Garciacruz, an admin specialist at Special Op- erations Command Central, Jan. 22 at MacDill Air Force Base. The MFRC offers military mem- See FINANCIAL, Page 13 bers assistance with a large variety of financial and career-based guidance.

For information about base operations during emergencies or natural disasters, call the Straight Talk Line at 828-4163

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2 u WWW.MACDILLTHUNDERBOLT.COM u Thursday, January 30, 2020 u MACDILL THUNDERBOLT NEWS/FEATURES Fairchild’s newest squadron completes first mission by Senior Airman Lawrence Sena Public Affairs

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash.— Team Fairchild’s 97th Air Refueling Squadron successfully completed its first mission by sup- porting a 97th Air Lift Squadron C-17 Globe- master III from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Jan. 14. The 97th ARS reactivated in October 2019, in order to support 12 additional KC-135 Stra- totankers and an estimated 1,000 Airmen and families being transferred to Fairchild. “We are the center of excellence for the KC- 135 here at Fairchild,” said Master Sgt. Dillon Poole, 97th ARS operations superintendent and boom operator. “With the activation of the 97th ARS, we now have more capability here at Fair- child to extend the reach of our receivers and effectively enable them to complete their mis- sion.” Refueling JBLM’s C-17 served as a training mission for Airmen aboard both aircraft to prac- tice air refueling connections, simulated emer- Photo by Senior Airman Lawrence Sena gency separation procedures and low-visibility A KC-135 Stratotanker from the 92nd Air Refueling Wing performs an air refueling mission with landings in icy weather. The aircraft was com- a 97th Airlift Squadron C-17 Globemaster III during the 97th Air Refueling Squadron’s first mis- manded by Capt. Steven Suhrie and was also sion over the skies of , Jan. 13. Refueling the C-17 served as a training mission for crewed by the squadron commander and super- aircrew Airmen from both aircraft, and included air refueling training contacts as well as simu- See MISSION, Page 10 lated emergency separation procedures, ensuring mission readiness.

VR: Modern solutions for modern training

by Airman 1st Class Aaron Irvin Public Affairs

LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark.—With technology con- stantly changing, the Air Force is actively seeking innovative methods to train today’s Airmen with tomorrow’s technology. The Air Force is committed to world-class training for Airmen by pre- venting stagnation in education through constant innovation to meet the needs of a new generation through a continuum of learning. Headquarters Air Force, , and Air Education and Training Command have been working on a virtual reality platform for maintenance training through Mass Virtual, a contractor that scans real world objects to create virtual environments. The C-130 enterprise established a working with airlift wings from Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas; Dyess AFB, Texas; Yokota , ; and , Germany; in order to collabo-

rate and eliminate duplication of effort while crafting a VR platform fo- Photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Irvin cused on visualizing the ins-and-outs of the C-130H and C-130J to benefit U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kenneth Renfro, 19th Maintenance Group main- maintenance Airmen. tenance qualifications training instructor, uses a virtual reality headset “We pulled together with other wings to develop work tasks that would at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Dec. 19. Initially, each VR unit be most beneficial to invest in for Airmen – allowing us to establish a will have a virtual hangar where the trainee can complete one of five VR platform with a focus on the C-130,” said U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. tasks. Among the tasks, which are based on necessities and pre-estab- See VR, Page 14 lished training opportunities, are propeller, tire, and brake replacement.

MACDILL THUNDERBOLT u Thursday, January 30, 2020 u WWW.MACDILLTHUNDERBOLT.COM u 3 WEEK IN PHOTOS

Photo by Samuel King Jr. Airmen take the Polar Bear Plunge into Choctawhatchee Bay, Jan. 17, at , Fla. Nearly 100 “plungers” completed the annual Reso- lution Run prior to their quick dip in the bay.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider Photo by Terry L. Atwell A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 28th Ten A-10 Thunderbolt II fighter aircraft, flown by pilots of the 107th Fighter Squadron, Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron refuels a U.S. Air depart from Selfridge Base, Mich., Jan. 21, during the Snowbird Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 34th Expedition- exercise. ary Fighter Squadron in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.

4 u WWW.MACDILLTHUNDERBOLT.COM u Thursday, January 30, 2020 u MACDILL THUNDERBOLT NEWS/FEATURES Military OneSource offers free tax prep by Terri Moon Cronk Defense.gov

WASHINGTON (AFNS)—Tax season can be a dreaded time of year for many people, but the Defense Department’s Military OneSource offers the MilTax program to ease fil- ing stress for service members and their families. There is no need to worry about costs in tax preparation because the services are free. MilTax kicks off on Military OneSource Jan. 22, offering electronic filing via do-it-your- self software and personalized support from a tax consultant. Those who qualify to use the free MilTax program are active duty service members and their families, National Guard members and Reservists, survivors and veterans who have left the service in the last 365 days, said Kelly Smith, DoD’s Military Community and Family Policy program analyst. Smith emphasized that whether filing on one’s own or seeking out assistance from a tax consultant, MilTax services are available year-round for extensions and circumstanc- es unique to the military community. ‘’It is important for service members and families to know that they have options when it comes to support during tax-filing season,’’ she said. ‘’Services are offered well past the tax deadline,’’ she said, noting that some service members may file extensions, have additional properties, are looking to sell their homes and other situations that are unique to military members. ‘’Tax consultants can let families know how to maximize their refund,’’ she added.

See TAX PREP, Page 14

MACDILL THUNDERBOLT u Thursday, January 30, 2020 u WWW.MACDILLTHUNDERBOLT.COM u 5 NEWS/FEATURES Air Force beta-tests adaptive learning platform in basic military training by Dan Hawkins Air Education and Training Command Public Af- fairs

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACK- LAND, Texas (AFNS)—Air Education and Training Command’s emphasis on the use of technology to aggressively and cost-effectively modernize education and training took another step forward at Joint Base San Antonio-Lack- land with the issuance of personal tablets to two in-processing flights at basic military training. On Dec. 11 about 110 trainees with the 321st Training Squadron received the computers as part of a six-month Cooperative Research and Development Agreement beta test designed to test adaptive and personalized learning in the BMT setting. “Our intent in conducting this pilot is to as-

sess learning outcomes, value and return on Photo by Sarayuth Pinthong investment to the overall BMT mission,” said Air Force basic military training trainees are issued personal computers during in-processing as part Capt. Tyler Hoff, 321st TRS and project man- of a pilot test under a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement partnership at Joint Base ager for the initiative. “This pilot really has the San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Dec. 11, 2019. The computers replace all hard copy textbooks BMT potential to be the future of BMT.” trainees currently use with the intent to help BMT assess learning outcomes, value and return on in See LEARNING, Page 11 vestment.

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story and photos by Airman 1st Class Shannon Bowman 6th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

he willingness to implement innovative thinking, has Tkept the U.S. Air Force ahead of near-peer competitors for over 70 years. Innovation is often driven by neces- sity, and recently the Air Force has found solutions to some of its challenges by partnering with and employing the ideas of small businesses. Keeping with the innovation initiatives set by the Air Force, the 6th Contracting Squadron at MacDill Air Force Base host- ed its second pitch day event Jan. 22, in Tampa. At MacDill Pitch Day, small business vendors presented proposals to help fulfill requirements, close capability gaps or provide potential technology advancements at the 6th Air Refueling Wing. “We set up the pitch day events to expedite the process of securing solutions to some of the difficulties we face at Mac- Dill,” said Jace Anders, the 6th CONS flight chief. “We cut down on the time of the acquisition significantly because pay- ments are made to small business owners immediately, and in turn we are able to obtain goods and services much faster.” During Pitch Day, proposals that were selected by MacDill leadership went on to sign contracts and received a 50% ini- tial payment on the spot, with the remaining balance to be paid upon contract fulfilment. One of the vendors that was awarded a contract for his personal cooling system was Dan Rini, the Rini Technologies Adil Khan, an Accentz Inc. engineer, presents a proposal for a maximum power transfer system to 6th Air Refueling leadership during MacDill Pitch Day Jan. 22, 2020, in T president. awarded a contract by 6th ARW leadership during MacDill Pitch Day. “It’s always exciting to get a contract award, but what’s most exciting about this process was the speed,” said Rini. “Usually these deals can take a year, but today the deal was completed in under an hour.” The 6th CONS has remained at the forefront of Air Force contracting, and has prioritized USAF initiatives to bridge the gap for small businesses to enter the world of Department of Defense contract work. According to the Air Force’s vision of 2020, “We want to make partnering with the Air Force easy and energizing, we created a new mechanism to get dollars into the hands of small businesses faster than before.” The Jan. 22, pitch day event resulted in $325,000 worth of contracts awarded to small business owners. “It is really important for the government to interact with small businesses,” said Anders. “We want to make sure that small business owners get a fair opportunity to get on board with government acquisitions.” As MacDill Pitch Day continues to garner national interest from small businesses, 6th CONS will continue to host pitch day events, and set the tone as one of the leading contracting units in the Air Force.

8 u WWW.MACDILLTHUNDERBOLT.COM u Thursday, January 30, 2020 u MACDILL THUNDERBOLT oposal for a maximum power transfer system to 6th Air Refueling leadership during MacDill Pitch Day Jan. 22, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. Accentz Inc. was one of three small business to be

Dan Rini, the Rini Technologies president, presents a proposal for a personal cooling system to 6th Air Refueling Wing leadership, during MacDill Pitch Day Jan. 22, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. MacDill Pitch Day provides an opportunity for Mac- Dill Air Force Base to partner with small businesses to find solutions to chal- lenges on base.

MACDILL THUNDERBOLT u Thursday, January 30, 2020 u WWW.MACDILLTHUNDERBOLT.COM u 9 MISSION From Page 3 intendent. “These air refueling missions are critical to our training and making sure we are ready to perform the mission at a moment’s notice, sup- port our Total Force partners and enable us to work together to execute the mission,” Poole said. The successful completion of its most recent mission marks the latest addition to the 97th ARS’s 70 years of history. It started out as one of the original KC-135 refueling squadrons in 1949, deactivated in 2004, and is now revived as part of Team Fairchild. “It was really exciting to be part of the squad- ron’s first mission,” Poole said. “This was just the beginning for the unit and was a great way to set the tone for a culture of success in the squadron, its Airmen and future missions of the 97th [ARS].” Team Fairchild can expand its mission capac- ity with the successful completion of the 97th ARS’s maiden mission. The squadron will add additional capability for the wing’s lethality and support as the world’s largest air refueling in- stallation. “Having four air refueling squadrons here at Fairchild, as well as our Total Force partners in the , we are the larg- est air refueling wing in history,” said Lt. Col. Cindy Dawson, 97th ARS commander. “With our tanker fleet being more than double the size of any other worldwide, we are proud to have the 97th ARS Astra play a key role in expanding the Photo by Senior Airman Lawrence Sena Rapid Global Mobility mission.” U.S. Air Force Capt. Steve Suhrie, 97th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, initiates take-off in a KC- Team Fairchild is known for being ready to 135 Stratotanker for the 97th ARS’s first mission at , Washington, Jan. Compete, Deter and Win, and with the addition 13. The 97th ARS has over 70 years of history that includes it serving as one of the of the 97th ARS, Fairchild can continue to be the air refueling units in 1949, its deactivation in 2004, and now the successful completion of its first world’s premier air refueling team. mission since its reactivation in October 2019.

Be sure to visit the official 6th Air Refueling Wing website at www.macdill.af.mil

10 u WWW.MACDILLTHUNDERBOLT.COM u Thursday, January 30, 2020 u MACDILL THUNDERBOLT LEARNING From Page 6 The CRADA partnership with the 737th Training Group includes A major piece of the effort to get the initiative up and running was Cerego, an online adaptive learning platform, and Microsoft, which pro- done by the BMT content development team, who had to transfer all of vided the computers being used in the beta test. Integration Technolo- the BMT curriculum to the tablets, Thio said. gies Group is on-site as well to provide information technology solutions “The content team finished up about four weeks ahead of schedule, needed as part of the trial run. which really allowed us to accelerate our timeline,” Thio said. “Every text- The adaptive learning platform instigates study time when it’s most book, lecture and video currently in use in the BMT curriculum has been beneficial, aimed at increasing knowledge retention and gives instructors transferred to the computers, allowing trainees to digitally access the real-time feedback data and analysis of student progress. content at any time.” “The software is designed to help students learn material more effi- The BMT trainees also have access to AETC’s Learning Wi-Fi service ciently and retain knowledge longer through an adaptive, personalized in the classroom and via wireless pucks in the dorms. learning tool that provides real-time feedback to optimize the learning The two flights are scheduled to graduate in early February, at which experience instead of the way we have always done it – through paper time the AETC Studies and Analysis Squadron will analyze data from the textbooks,” said Staff Sgt. Samudra Thio, BMT Pilot Project lead, who class and recommend a way forward. came up with the idea to introduce technology into BMT. “The technology “Our Airmen join the Air Force already possessing tons of experience in being used will help focus instruction in academic areas identified as po- using mobile technology in the learning environment,” said Chief Master tentially weak for individual Airmen, really tailoring the experience in a Sgt. Julie Gudgel, AETC command chief. “The use of technology is go- learner-centric way where the knowledge gap is. This hopefully will help ing to transform the way we learn and how our Airmen experience BMT. Airmen learn more efficiently.” Today’s Airman learns differently, and we need to ensure we are doing Another potential benefit is in terms of time savings for military train- everything we can to deliver that learning in ways that enable them to be ing instructors. excited about it.” “Looking at the amount of time that can potentially be given back to our The 737th Training Group, part of the 37th Training Wing, is head- MTI’s is also going to be extremely valuable,” Thio said. “Tasks that have quartered at JB San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, is responsible for been done previously in a manual manner, such as grading academic tests, Air Force Basic Military Training and is the only enlisted basic train- can be graded electronically and in real time with the use of technology.” ing location in the Air Force.The 737th Training group turns more than Changes to the BMT curriculum happen instantly so the students see 35,000 civilians into Airmen each year. Each Friday, with the exception the new material in their next review, instead of waiting months because of about three non-accession weeks, an average of 650 Airmen graduate of the need to reprint textbooks, Thio said. from BMT.

MACDILL THUNDERBOLT u Thursday, January 30, 2020 u WWW.MACDILLTHUNDERBOLT.COM u 11 12 u WWW.MACDILLTHUNDERBOLT.COM u Thursday, January 30, 2020 u MACDILL THUNDERBOLT FINANCIAL From Page 2 “We address every stage that a military mem- ber, civilian, or retiree can go through in their lifetime,” said Fields. “We are here to help any- one in need of financial assistance by providing briefings on a more regular basis.” Finances can be a big stressor, so learning about it early on can remove it from a service member’s lifestyle. “If you make smart decisions with your mon- ey, it gives you the freedom to focus on your career and achieve your financial goals,” said Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright. Financial readiness is a life-long commitment, no matter where you are in your career. You are bound to run into financial obstacles along the way, but service members can use these resourc- es to recover from financial hardship. “Prepare yourself now to be financially resil- ient, so you will be able to bounce back and over- come any financial challenges,” said Wright. For more information about the MFRC, con- tact 813-828-0145 or email [email protected]. Photo by Airman First Class David D. McLoney mil. The Military and Family Readiness Center at MacDill Air Force Base provides briefings through- To get in contact with the legal office to setup out the year about different aspects of finances. These include topics such as Thrift Savings up a tax counseling appointment, call 813-546- Plans, first duty station financial readiness, promotions, permanent change of station, and leav- 6217. ing the dorms as an Airman.

MACDILL THUNDERBOLT u Thursday, January 30, 2020 u WWW.MACDILLTHUNDERBOLT.COM u 13 VR From Page 3 Nicholas Massingill, 19th Maintenance Group development and instruc- tor section chief. With a tentative completion date of summer 2020, Massingill hopes VR maintenance training will bridge the gap for new Airmen joining the AF in a technology-oriented system and speed up training while controlling the environment to safely and effectively train on mission-essential tasks. “The new generation learns using technology, so incorporating VR will appeal to their learning styles,” said U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Gary Arm- strong, 19th MXG maintenance training management section chief. “VR will help Airmen learn tasks quicker by transitioning to the 21st century of mainstream technology.” The current training system requires constant preparation and coor- dination to ensure a C-130 is available on the flight line the day training occurs. VR will replace the need to coordinate for weeks, or even months in advance, to get a small window of time with an aircraft for mandatory maintenance training. “We request an aircraft to be down three days a week in order to train our students,” Massingill said. “When we do that, we are taking aircraft away from the mission. While VR will never replace hands-on training, it will help bring familiarization to the task, so the instructors can speed up the process when conducting hands-on training.” Initially, each VR unit will have a virtual hangar where the trainee can complete one of five tasks. Among the tasks, which are based on neces- sities and pre-established training opportunities, are propeller, tire, and brake replacement. Team Little Rock mission partners from the and 189th Airlift Wing were also included in the working group, scanning, and establishing a virtual hangar with tasks for the for the C-130H. Nearly 230 maintenance Airmen across the 19th MXG will receive training through the new VR system annually — empowering Airmen by removing barriers, accepting risk and rapidly learning from productive challenges in a cost-effective manner. The VR workspace will initially be located in the 19th MXG mainte- nance training section, which will also be utilized by mission partners at the 314th AW, with plans to eventually have dedicated rooms in the work centers as well. “We could potentially see this in the work centers, providing Airmen who are feeling a bit rusty with an opportunity to run through the pro- gram a couple times before going out to perform the job,” Massingill said. This use of technology emphasizes AMC’s objective to reinforce the Courtesy photo value of maintenance Airmen and efforts to improve efficiency in training Jesse Matos, a Mass Virtual team member, left, and Thomas Torbert, while retaining our technological edge to prevail in high-end combat. Air Mobility Command A4/A4M logistic management specialist, scan “When we are teaching tasks, we are teaching proficiency,” Armstrong the flight deck of a C-130J Super Hercules to design a virtual reality said. “The only way you gain proficiency is by doing it over and over, that’s environment to train C-130 maintainers at Little Rock Air Force Base, how you get instinctual mechanical skills. Being able to use this virtual Arkansas, Nov. 7. Nearly 230 maintenance Airmen across the 19th AW environment shows the possibilities are limitless.” will receive training through the new VR system annually.

TAX PREP From Page 5 A particular advantage of using MilTax is the military tax expertise that ‘’Something we’re constantly working on and striving to do within mili- the Military OneSource tax consultants bring with them to each session. tary community and family policy is to raise awareness about the services They are certified public accountants or enrolled IRS agents, she said. that are offered through Military OneSource, so we’re constantly letting They are knowledgeable about costs incurred during permanent changes people know what’s available, and that support is essentially an entitle- of station, living in more than one state during the year, how to navigate ment to them to help them live their best military life,’’ Smith said. benefits survivors may be entitled to and other military-specific issues. To use MilTax beginning Jan. 22, visit the MilTax website, call 800- The tax consultants are up to date on tax-law changes that would af- 342-9647 or live chat to schedule an appointment with a Military One- fect service members. Source tax consultant.

14 u WWW.MACDILLTHUNDERBOLT.COM u Thursday, January 30, 2020 u MACDILL THUNDERBOLT COMMUNITY EVENTS Friday Outdoor Recreation Valentine’s Craft Bazaar Hours are 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Bldg. 2017. Come see the wonder- ful crafts you can purchase for family and friends just in time for Valentine’s Day. There will be a large assortment of different vendors with various homemade goods. For more information, call 515-3704.

Sunday The Big Game Football Party At SeaScapes Beach House. Doors open at 4 p.m. Kick-off at 6:30 p.m. An all-you-can-eat buf- fet features wings, hot dogs, load- ed nachos, pulled pork sandwich- es and tossed salad. There will be drink specials. For more informa- tion and pricing call 840-1451

Courtesy photo Wednesday Quarterly dinner Wednesday Bash Bingo U.S. Central Command Commander Gen. Frank McKenzie, Jr., hosts civic leaders for dinner at his resi- Boomers Bar & Grill bingo dence aboard MacDill Air Force Base. This quarterly dinner is designed to build relationships and teach the starts at 5 p.m. Win up to $1,000. Tampa Bay community members about our mission. Organizations represented this quarter were the Tam- For more information, call 512- pa Bay Buccaneers, Strategic Property Partners, A.R. Savage & Son Shipping, and the Sheraton Sand Key. 8441.

New Year New Job CHAPEL SCHEDULE Join the NAF Team. Check cur- Protestant service Catholic Mass rent vacancies and apply online Sunday - 11 a.m. - combined worship Saturday - 5:30 p.m. - Mass by visiting 6 p.m. Thrive (contemporary worship) Sunday - 9:30 a.m. - Mass USAjobs.gov Islamic service Monday-Thursday - 12:10 p.m. “Keywords Search” with “Air Friday - 1:30 p.m. Prayer (Blessed Sacrament Room) Force Services” and “MacDill”. For more info, call 828-2911 For all other faith groups or for any questions, please contact the Chapel by visiting http://www.macdill.af.mil/macdillchapel or calling 828-3621 Mark your calendar • Feb. 7– Membership Breakfast • Feb. 7 – Family Fun Night Mardi Gras Glow Party • Feb. 8 – Give Parents a Break • Feb. 8 – UFC Fight Night #247: Jones vs. Reyes • Feb. 9 – Sweetheart Golf Scram- ble • Feb. 14 – Run Your Heats Out 5K Fun Run • Feb. 14 – Valentine’s Dinner

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