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thethe CombatCombatThe 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron salutes the final MC-130H Combat Talon II in the Pacific as it taxis to depart Kadena Air Base Dec. 4, 2019. TalonTalon IIII(U.S. Air Force photo Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton) By 1st Lt. Renee Douglas Dedicated Crew Chief (DCC). “Main- only a dedicated crew chief could!” has created in the Pacific region and the 353rd Special Operations Group taining these aircraft provided us with Lieutenant Col. Joshua Petry, Com- mission it has carried out. 12/20/2019 - KADENA AIR BASE — immense job satisfaction and made the mander of the 1st SOS, gave a nod to this “After decades in the Indo-Pacific, the After 24 years of service in the Pacific Talon II maintainers a special breed. We particular attribute in his remarks at a Talon II has enabled the United States to region the last of the Air Force Special poured our blood, sweat, and tears into ceremony before the final Talon II depar- create strong bonds with many critical, Operations Command (AFSOC) MC- the aircraft daily and worked countless ture from Kadena Air Base. regional partners through flight and 130H Combat Talon II aircraft returned hours but we loved every minute of “Admittedly, the Talon II brings with maintenance training with their H-model to Hurlburt Field, Fla. Dec. 4, 2019. it crewing this amazing aircraft! As a it a unique and unmistakable look, but C-130 counterparts, including: Royal The earliest variant of the MC-130, the MC-130H DCC, having the privilege of over the years, its presence has established New Zealand Air Force’s 40th Squadron, MC-130E Combat Talon, first flew in 1966 working with such a dedicated group of a level of respect that sends a clear signal Republic of Korea Air Force’s 255 SOS, and saw extensive service in Southeast maintainers made my years on the Talon to our adversaries,” said Petry. The Talon Royal Thai Air Force’s 601st Squadron, Asia, including the attempted rescue of II some of the most memorable in my II is distinctive in appearance but the Philippine Air Force’s 220th Squadron Americans held at the Son Tay prison- career.” character of this aircraft has much more and Royal Malaysian Air Force’s No 20 er-of-war camp in 1970. O’Donoghue has served two tours with to do with the partnerships the 1st SOS Squadron.” In 1966, the 1st Special Operations the 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Squadron (SOS) began flying the MC-130E Maintenance Squadron and has worked Combat Talon under a project known as with three variants of AFSOC C-130 STRAY GOOSE, which would later be- aircraft, the MC-130P Combat Shadow, come the call sign for its original six crews. MC-130H Combat Talon II, and now the The Talon era continued for 29 years and MC-130J Air Commando II. 99 subsequent crews, flying proudly under “The Talon II aircraft have been ab- The Talon IIs first arrived at Hurl- gyros, mission computers and integrated the STRAY call sign before transitioning solute workhorses during their lifetimes, burt Field, Fla., June 29, 1992, and after global positioning system. They can lo- to the Talon II in 1995. Over the next 24 although they have left (the U.S. Indo-Pa- acceptance testing, began official flying cate, and either land or airdrop on small, years, the 1st SOS would create 92 crews cific Command), their presence continues operations Oct. 17, 1992. Since then, the unmarked zones with precise accuracy flying under the GOOSE call sign. to be seen and their mission continues to Talon II has played a vital role in AFSOC day or night. The 1st SOS will continue the STRAY be fulfilled,” said O’Donoghue. “It’s been operations by providing infiltration, exfil- An extensive electronic warfare suite legacy as the unit transitions to the MC- bittersweet watching the Talon II’s leave tration and resupply of special operations enables the aircrew to detect and avoid 130J Air Commando II this spring. The this area of responsibility, but they will forces and equipment in hostile or denied potential threats. If engaged, the system 353rd Special Operations Group (SOG) forever live in the hearts of the crew that territory and accomplishing secondary will protect the aircraft from both radar will reorganize its two MC-130 squadrons flew them and the maintainers that kept missions including psychological opera- and infrared-guided threats. The Talon II transitioning the aircraft and personnel them airborne.” tions and air-to-air refueling. is also equipped with aerial refueling pods from the 17th SOS to the 1st SOS and The Talon II carries so much equipment The Talon II carries terrain-following to provide in-flight refueling of special standing down the 17th SOS. the design of the aircraft is a little different and terrain-avoidance radars capable of operations forces and combat search and The Airmen who fly and maintain from most variations of the C-130. The operations as low as 250 feet in adverse rescue helicopters and tilt-rotor aircraft. the Talon II are proud to be part of this nose of the aircraft juts out sharply com- weather conditions. Structural changes The 1st SOS, and the 353rd Special specialized mission. pared to other AFSOC C-130s, almost like to a basic C-130 include the addition Operations Wing, were moved to Kadena “As one of the last Air Force squadrons the bill of their namesake Stray Goose. of an in-flight refueling receptacle, and Air Base, Japan from Clark Air Base, with legacy C-130’s, we were part of a very “The Talon II is not a glamorous air- strengthening of the tail to allow high- Republic of the Philippines Feb. 5, 1992. unique mission in the (U.S. Indo-Pacific) craft, some may even say they are ugly,” speed and low-signature airdrop. Their The 1st SOS flew a mixed fleet of Combat Command area of responsibility due to said O’Donoghue. “I grew to love these navigation suites include dual ring-laser Talon I and II aircraft at Kadena until the the aircraft’s specialized capabilities,” said dirty, worn, and ugly aircraft like only READ THE TALON MISSION Page 3 Tech. Sgt. Peter O’Donoghue, MC-130H a mother could or more accurately, like 2 SAMURAI GATE JANUARY 10, 2020 By Staff Sgt. Daniel “If you’re contemplating suicide,” Fernandez said Hayner, “you don’t know 18th Wing Public Affairs how many people you’re going to 12/16/2019 - KADENA AIR be impacting when you’re gone.” BASE — U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Losing Ben to the same de- Sophia Hayner knew in her heart structive behavior she nearly fell she was struggling and didn’t victim to has given Hayner a clear want to be alive. understanding that mental illness Despite her suicidal thoughts, must not remain stigmatized. she triaged her mental state She serves a purpose to change enough to take action. that perception. She believes that Her first act toward healing despite the hardships, they have was opening up to a wingman made her stronger and who she who helped her find the support is today. she needed. However, she then “Being molested as a kid, having decided to cut off communi- an abortion, being sexually cation with her family. As an assaulted twice during my Air Airman serving her country far Force career, and getting PTSD, from home, the distance often U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sophia Hayner, 82nd depression and anxiety from the accompanying military service Reconnaissance Squadron, poses for a portrait trauma… Having dealt with all lent itself to her desired isolation. at Kadena Air Base, Dec. 3, 2019. that gives me the ability to relate Hayner didn’t know this decision (U.S. Air Force photo illustrator by Staff Sgt. Daniel E. Fernandez) to people,” she reflected. “I’m still would later haunt her. I blocked out,” Hayner said. not perfect,” Hayner said. “My family is not here,” she said. “I’m still in the Air Force.” As an aircraft maintainer, Hayner works She began therapy for the next four perfect. But while I was home, there were Hayner said this year taught her all in a career field consistently taking great years and faced down the demons lodged things that were said despite my mental she’s endured and gone through is for the strides toward preventing suicide amongst into her subconscious. condition. At the time, my siblings were my purpose of helping other people. its ranks. Cases of suicide in the armed Four years later while on the job, ‘why’ – the reason why I didn’t kill myself. I “It sucks. It’s been awful,” said Hayner. forces don’t necessarily correlate to the Hayner suffered an anxiety attack while love them so much.” “But it’s been necessary. Not just for me, but burden of serving one’s country. A study trying to service a malfunctioning aircraft. Hayner made the hardest decision she for other people.” by National Institute for Mental Health Her leadership accompanied her to mental ever had to make for the sake of her own The Air Force is well-equipped to revealed suicide rates among military health. health. She cut contact with her family after handle prevention and mitigation, offering members is comparable to civilians. Despite the mental health team’s efforts, her sister’s graduation in May 2016 until training, counseling, and so much more. Although heroes in their own right, U.S. she held back, too afraid to reopen her February 3, 2018. Hayner, however, identifies an area for forces are made up of brothers, sisters, sons Pandora’s Box. On this day, she received a phone call improvement: the postvention – or the and daughters – real people exposed to “That night, I went home and wanted from one of her three brothers. healing process following an incident hardships both in and out of the profession to kill myself,” Hayner muttered under her “Benjamin is dead,” he said. related to suicide – for friends and family of arms. breath. “I did not tell them I was suicidal; I Ben, her youngest brother who was 16, who may experience severe mental stress At the age of three, Hayner’s biological wanted to overdose and take every single went into the basement, drank an entire following a suicide or suicidal attempt. father told her he’s her father, but it didn’t pill I had in my apartment or drive as fast liter of mouthwash, and shot himself in Hayner took action and reached out make him a father. as I can into a concrete pillar or off a bridge. the head. He did so while his parents and across her community to find others who “He meant it in such a manner that any- I didn’t say that when I went to mental 11-year-old sister were home. share similar experiences with suicide. one can father a child,” Hayner whispered, health. I didn’t say I wanted to die.” “When he got baptized he said, ‘I am not Hayner partnered with the Kadena Chap- tears rolling down her cheeks. “But it takes Fortunately, Hayner had a wingman of this world; my home is in Heaven. But lain Corps and others to form the Survi- a special kind of person to be a dad. You looking out for her who reached out to I’m here for a purpose, a mission to be a vors of Suicide or SOS*, a volunteer-based can’t tell that to a three-year-old and have help. She was willing to open up to him and spokesman for God,’” Hayner remembered. group with meetings on the first and third [her] understand it.” he listened. “What happened to my brother is he broke Sundays of each month. Abandoned but still receiving the love “I told him everything,” she said. after he was sexually assaulted, and it was a Hayner believes phones, social media, to carry on from her biological mother and The next day, Hayner told her best friend downward spiral from there. I don’t blame video games and bullying are often blamed stepfather, who later adopted her, Hayner and fellow Airman what she endured the her for his suicide, but I do blame her for for the increase in suicide and suicide at- explained she bottled up the pain and night before. breaking him. He couldn’t take any of that tempts, but that it’s the lack of a strong social confusion her biological father’s rejection “She came with me again to my leader- hurt, any of that guilt, any of that shame fabric that’s really to blame. Her group aims left her to bear. ship and back I went to mental health to tell anymore. And he took his own life.” to create a dialogue among people with She joined the Air Force just three them the truth,” she said. Hayner believes if her family had been similar experiences and a social foundation weeks after graduating high school at Courses on identifying warning signs exposed to the training she’s received for others to look out for one another the the age of 17. At 18, she spoke with her are mandatory at all ranks in the military, throughout her Air Force career, they same way her wingmen looked out for her biological father and received the answers and within those ranks exists a culture of would have recognized the warning signs. when she first became suicidal. she wanted, despite it triggering her first of comradery, teamwork, and looking out “He started to right his wrongs,” she many anxiety attacks. She forgave him and for one another. This culture, evident in said. “Things like that. His behavior had *For more information on SOS, please moved on. Hayner’s wingmen’s decision to reach out changed. Little telltale signs that he had reach out to the Kadena Chaplain Corps Five years later, Hayner felt on good to her, potentially saved her life. made up his mind and was at peace with at [email protected]. *If enough terms with her biological father Strong as those bonds may be, nothing his decisions.” you are in crisis, or know someone who is, to invite him to her Airman Leadership matters more to Hayner than family. The event shook Hayner to her founda- contact the Military Crisis Line at 1-800- School graduation. Despite being on suicide watch, she was tion. It also imposed upon her the dread 273-8255, then press 1, or access online “For some reason, the interaction I had granted leave to go home and see her sister and malice she would create for her siblings chat by texting 838255. You may also call with him triggered my past to start unfold- graduate high school. if she were to succumb to her own suicidal the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline ing and I started remembering everything “Happy as the event may have been, I’m motives. phone number: 1-800-273-8255 (TALK).

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On Sept. 26, 2008, members from the 1st SOS, 320th Special Tactics Squadron (STS), and the 18th Wing’s An MC-130H Combat Talon II taxis 31st Rescue Squadron conducted a on the flight line July 28, 2016, at Kadena Air Base. complex rescue operation at night to save two mariners who were (U.S. Air Force photo Senior Airman Peter Reft) injured in a crane accident aboard a last MC-130E Combat Talon I assigned depart- cargo vessel, the Occam’s Razor. A joint team of ed Oct. 2, 1995. Nearly two weeks after the last Pararescuemen and Combat Controllers were A woman pushes a child on a snow sled E model left, the 1st SOS received their final flown to the vessel situated 750 nautical miles during the 18th Wing Tinsel Town event Combat Talon II for operational use. from Guam onboard a Talon II from the 1st at Kadena Air Base, Dec. 14, 2019. Some of the Talon II’s most notable opera- SOS. Both men were treated on board the vessel (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Seefeldt) tions include the evacuations of non-combatant until they reaching a hospital on Guam. By Senior Airman visitor, has enjoyed multiple visits to Americans and other civilians from conflicts in Operation Damayan followed the landfall Matthew Seefeldt the base. Liberia in 1996. In 1998, a Talon II aircrew was of Super Typhoon Haiyan on Nov. 8, 2013 near 18th Wing Public Affairs “I saw snow with my children, awarded the Mackay Trophy for their involve- Leyte and Samar Islands in the Republic of the 12/19/2019 - KADENA AIR BASE cheered for my son when he went ment in the evacuation of civilians from the Philippines. The 1st SOS were among the first — It doesn’t normally snow in Oki- rock climbing, and my younger son Republic of the Congo; and they participated to respond to the humanitarian relief efforts. nawa, but once a year Tinsel Town enjoyed jumping on the trampoline,” in combat operations in the Balkans during Members of the 353rd SOG arrived with four brings the magic of the holiday sea- she said. Operation Allied Force. MC-130s and three Special Tactics Assault son to Kadena Air Base. Okuma’s son, Seijuro, participated In 2001, Talon II’s were employed to seize Zone Reconnaissance teams. They established Tinsel Town, held this year, is an in many of the Tinsel Town festivities. an airfield in southern Afghanistan delivering operating locations at Clark, Mactan, Tacloban, annual event in which the local com- “I liked rock climbing,” he said. “I U.S. Army Rangers to begin ground operations Ormoc, Guiuan, and Borongan Airfields and munity and service members get to- can’t usually climb mountains, but I in Operation Enduring Freedom and later in conducted 188 sorties to deliver 721,300 pounds gether and share the holiday spirit enjoyed doing it and I had fun.” 2003, a Talon II was the first US aircraft to land of aid and evacuated 3,278 residents to safety. with music, food, theme park-style Nikoleta Day, 18th Force Support at Baghdad International airport to initiate “So, I’ll conclude by saying thank you,” said rides, and even snow. Squadron director of the Schilling missions supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Petry. “Thank you to all of the men and women “We select food vendors, book community center, oversees base- Since Oct. 2001, this aircraft has been used who’ve been a part of the Indo-Pacific Talon leg- artists, [close the roads], [provide] wide events like Tinsel Town. extensively in combat and humanitarian oper- acy. I also tip my hat and say thank you to all of the layout, kiddy land, [and coordi- “It’s so important to have a sense ations worldwide – operations Enduring Free- the Talon aircraft that have rotated through this nate] production for the event,” said of community when you are away dom and Inherent Resolve, Resolute Support, theater, served us well, and brought us and our Schuiler Crowder, 18th Force Support from your family. We try to bring the Tomodachi in Japan, Unified Response in Haiti, supported forces to their objectives and back Squadron special events coordinator. folks that are stationed here a sense and Sahayogi Haat in Nepal. home safely, via landing zone or drop zone, day “We do all of this because we have a of home,” she said. “Being able to see The day after Christmas in 2004, an or night...you’ve always done it with precision great team.” everyone de-stress and have a good earthquake measuring 9.1 on the Richter scale and style.” Hanako Okuma, a Tinsel Town time, it really makes it all worth it.” 4 SAMURAI GATE JANUARY 10, 2020 IMPORTANT 459th LRS Airman saves life during annual tour MESSAGE FROM By Staff Sgt. Cierra Presentado Senior 459th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs Airman YOUR SHOGUN Adetokunbo 12/19/2019 - JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Osibowale MEDICS Md. — “I can’t let him drown, if I panic, (left) and In order to provide better care to our patients, and we could both possibly lose our lives; fo- Tech Sgt. allow our healthcare teams to focus on readiness, the cus, breathe, and get him to shore.” Kyle Waddy- 18th Medical Group is undergoing a transition starting These thoughts that ran through Tech. Jordan, 459th Logistics November 2019 until February 2020. During this Sgt. Kyle Waddy-Jordan’s head as he transition you may see a change to your Primary Care Readiness Manager (PCM), yet the care you receive will remain fought to get his wingman safely to shore. Squadron, largely unchanged. Waddy-Jordan is a material manage- pose for a ment craftsman with the 459th Logistics photo Sept. We thank you for your patience and understanding Readiness Squadron. While on annu- 3, 2019 at during this time. If you have any comments or concerns Joint Base you can contact our TRICARE Operations office at al tour with his squadron at Kadena Air Andrews, Md. 630-4310. Base, Japan, the team decided to have In case you were wondering… a morale function at one of the nearby beaches outside the base. While the team (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cierra Presentado) Why did my PCM change? In order was on shore, one Airman ventured out to to focus on delivering specialized care to our diverse the floating obstacle course that was about ter; he started panicking and began drag- could possibly affect someone’s life. population, we are structuring our healthcare teams in way 13 feet away in the ocean. ging me under as well. I knew I needed “This situation easily could have been that allows them to dedicate their attention either on active duty readiness requirements or on the needs of our valued “I was in the water and saw that there to stay calm or else we both may end up tragic. If I would have panicked, we both family members. was an obstacle course nearby,” said Se- drowning,” Waddy-Jordan said. may have drowned,” he said. “I advise peo- nior Airman Adetokunbo Osibowale, Waddy-Jordan began yelling for help ple to always have a buddy with you when How will I know if my PCM 459th LRS material management journey- in hopes that his team will hear and come you are in an open body of water and make changed? Patients should receive an email notification letting them know of the change to their PCM. man. “I decided to go check it out.” over to help. The team jumped in the wa- sure people know exactly where you are. As Osibowale began wading out to the ter, swam over and began dragging both You never know what can happen.” Am I able to request to keep my obstacle course, suddenly, he dropped Airmen out the water to shore. Waddy-Jordan’s leadership shares how original PCM? Quality of care and patient about seven feet under water. Panicking, “We got him out the water and saw grateful they are for his actions. satisfaction are both important to us. However, requests for a PCM change will be routed through MDG leadership he came up to the top and began scream- that he went unconscious, we were get- “It does not surprise me that those and be determined on an individual basis. (All patients ing for help. ting ready to start CPR when he came to,” were the words, thoughts and actions of have the right to request an appointment for a second “I was in the water and all of a sudden Waddy-Jordan said. Tech. Sgt. Waddy-Jordan,” said 1st Lt. As- opinion with an alternate provider.) I heard a scream for help. I looked over Osibowale, who was not an experi- tin Moore, 459th Air Refueling Wing in- Is there a way to communicate and saw Airman Osibowale about 10 feet enced swimmer, gained consciousness stallation deployment officer. “While he is concerns? Our Patient and Family Partnership away going under and coming up flailing and immediately expressed his gratitude often quiet and reserved, one thing about Council (PFPC) meets the first Thursday of every month his arms, choking and screaming,” Wad- for Waddy-Jordan saving his life. him is that he is ALWAYS looking out for and allows MDG leaders to hear the voice of the patient dy-Jordan said. “I had no clue there was a drop in the his Airmen. Constantly looking for the and family. For specific details on PFPC, or concerns with At this moment, Waddy-Jordan real- water, there were no signs or anything,” best way to help and support them while your PCM change please contact our Patient Advocate at 630-4146. ized he was the only other person in the Osibowale said. “I am grateful Tech. Sgt. staying calm and ensuring not to make water and the closest to Osibowale. He Jordan was there to save life. If it wasn’t for any situation worse, because he thinks How can I communicate with my immediately began swimming over to the him being there, I may not be alive right first and acts second! In this situation it PCM team? Please check TRICARE Online’s panicking Airman while trying to stay n ow.” wasn’t PME, growth, or training but en- Patient Portal to enroll/log in to Secure Messaging at www. TRICAREOnline.com! You can communicate with your calm himself. Waddy-Jordan shares how his experi- suring his Airman has the opportunity to PCM team for questions, appointments, medication refills “I swam about 10 feet to him and ence has made him understand the im- spend more time with his friends, family and much more. grabbed him and brought him above wa- portance of staying calm in situations that and loved ones.” JANUARY 10, 2020 SAMURAI GATE 5

A 413th Flight Test Squadron HH-60W hangs in the anechoic chamber at the Joint Preflight HH-60W enters Integration of Munitions and Electronic Systems soundproof chamber for hangar at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Jan. 6. defense systems testing By Samuel King Jr. echoic chamber. The chamber is a room Eglin Air Force Base Public Affairs designed to stop reflections of sound or 1/8/2020 - EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, electromagnetic waves and is insulated Fla. — The Air Force’s newest combat res- from external noise. cue helicopter was suspended in a sound- Testing the HH-60W in J-PRIMES will proof chamber at the Joint Preflight In- characterize the performance of the heli- tegration of Munitions and Electronic copter’s systems before electronic warfare Systems facility in mid-November for de- flight-testing. The tests ensure it is capa- (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.) fense system testing. ble of defeating hostile threats while per- cility provides an environment to facili- developmental process of the new HH- The 413th Flight Test Squadron’s HH- forming its designated combat search and tate testing air-to-air and air-to-surface 60W. After J-PRIMES testing, this par- 60W spent approximately seven weeks rescue mission. munitions and electronics systems on ticular aircraft will begin flight test for its testing the defensive systems upgrades The new aircraft arrived at the 96th full-scale aircraft and land vehicles before defensive systems. from the legacy HH-60G currently flown Test Wing in early November. The Air open air testing. “Developmental test has begun in ear- by Air Combat Command. Force is contracted to purchase 113 HH- The J-PRIMES test data will be used nest,” said Joe Whiteaker, the squadron’s The J-PRIMES facility has the unique 60W aircraft to replace its aging fleet of to support specification compliance and combat rescue helicopter flight com- capability to capture high quality data on HH-60G helicopters. check for defensive system discrepancies mander. “Every new event brings us clos- defensive systems by isolating the electro- The J-PRIMES facility hosts similar or concerns. er to getting this aircraft to the warfighter, magnetic radiation inside the facility’s an- test missions throughout the year. The fa- This is an early, but critical step in the which is what we are really focused on.”

in operational settings.” Similarly, the 711th HPW is also devel- oping an application that can track current and future levels of effectiveness base on an individual’s sleep and wakefulness data. Good sleep habits are closely related to By Shireen Bedi overall health and performance. Air Force Surgeon General Public Affairs “Sleep is an essential life function that 12/26/2019 - FALLS CHURCH, Va. — many overlook,” said Regn. “Compro- The Air Force is studying sleep habits mised sleep has significant consequences. among Airmen to find ways to improve About 80 perecent of aviation accidents performance and ensure their readiness to are due to human error, and pilot fatigue support the mission. accounts for about 15 to 20 percent of Researchers with the Air Force Re- t h at .” search Laboratory’s 711th Human Per- According to Regn, many Airmen do formance Wing, Wright-Patterson Air not get enough sleep often due to behav- Force Base in Ohio, are looking for ways to ioral factors. The demands of work, family better equip Airmen and their leadership and other responsibilities make getting a with crucial data to ensure that Airmen An Airman sleeps inside a good night’s sleep a lower priority. Deploy- are getting the necessary rest and to maxi- C-17 Globemaster III during ment can also add to sleep challenges. mize mission execution. a flight over an undisclosed “Poor sleep quality can be exacerbated location in support of A team of human performance experts Operation Freedom Sentinel. by our mission tempo and demands,” said is looking at sleep and fatigue from several Regn. “In an operational setting, it can be perspectives. They are tracking sleep hab- (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Castelan) hard to adapt, making it more challenging its in pilots and other operators, while also chief for the U.S. Air Force School of Aero- This NATO working group is currently to complete long-range missions.” evaluating sleep-monitoring technology space Medicine in the 711th HPW, par- building a “sleep toolbox” for aviators and The 711th’s sleep and fatigue research to ensure its accuracy and ability to work ticipate in a NATO aircrew fatigue man- those who take care of them. The toolbox is aimed at equipping the Air Force with in an operational setting. agement working group. Regn leads the helps them identify and mitigate sub-opti- the information needed to assess effec- “It’s a multi-pronged approach to working group, which also includes Army mal sleep habits. tiveness, identify risks that may impact studying sleep and fatigue,” said Dr. Glenn and Navy researchers. The goal is to pool According to Regn, the sleep toolbox the mission, and prevent aviation errors Gunzelmann, training core technical com- their expertise and research to address will have educational resources on fatigue while improving the health and safety of petency lead for the Airman Systems Di- common issues and challenges. risk assessment with ways to mitigate this. all Airmen. rectorate in the 711th HPW. “Providing “Our current operations cross over It will also have information on insomnia, “Our research, policies and mitigation Airmen with information on their sleep multiple time zones, resulting in circadian including cognitive behavioral therapy for strategies take into account that these patterns and history helps Airmen under- rhythm issues, sleep deprivation or insuffi- insomnia and other sleep disorders. Airmen have lives outside of their oper- stand how sleep effects their operational cient sleep,” said Regn. “As partner nations “These resources will be made avail- ational responsibilities that impact their effectiveness. Giving leadership this data we all deal with similar challenges like in- able through an open source NATO web- sleep patterns and can cause fatigue,” said also helps inform policy and how to ac- creased mission tempo, long-range mis- site and secure offline application,” said Gunzelmann. “We can equip Airmen count for sleep needs in their planning.”’ sions and pilot shortages. We are working Regn. “The application allows users to with the right information to optimize Gunzelmann, along with Air Force Lt. together to optimize our pilots and bring optimize their sleep and is a resource for their sleep habits to enhance health and Col. Dara Regn, Internal Medicine Branch back the importance of sleep.” reliable advice on improving sleep quality mission performance.” 6 SAMURAI GATE JANUARY 10, 2020 U.S. and Japan Camp Naha End of conduct the Year Ceremony bilateral exercise

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan E. Gilbert) Yama ^Lt. Col. Tomotake Nagamura, center, and translator Capt. Atsushi Kawabata, right, both with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade, brief at a Rehearsal of Concept drill in order to simulate various courses of action with Sakura 77 U.S. forces and Japanese members during Exercise Yama Sakura 77 on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Dec. 7, 2019. By Staff Sgt. lateral, command post exercise vice-members from the ARDB Jordan Gilbert that allows for the exchange of supported the exercise from Oki- 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade techniques and military experi- nawa. Soldiers from the Austra- 12/15/2019 - CAMP COURT- ence while exercising simulated lian Army and Canadian Army NEY — U.S. Marines and U.S. capabilities in the defense of Ja- also participated as observers. Army Soldiers, alongside mem- pan. The exercise simulation’s fic- bers of the Japan Ground Self-De- The exercise enabled U.S. and tional defense scenario required fense Force, participated in Ex- Japanese forces to come togeth- Japanese and U.S. forces to work ercise Yama Sakura 77 on Camp er and hone bilateral planning together against a notional enemy. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Sarah Stegall) Courtney, Okinawa, Dec. 9-16, capabilities. By sharing tactics, “While the enemy may be sim- ^U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Paul Rock Jr., commanding general, 3rd Marine Expeditionary 2019, strengthening military op- techniques and procedures, both ulated, the skills we will practice Brigade, mashes sticky rice during the Camp Naha End of the Year Ceremony on Camp erations, readiness, trust and forces expanded their military and sharpen are real, and they are Naha, Okinawa, Dec. 20, 2019. A member

friendship between U.S. forces proficiency and interoperability. fundamental to any hard alliance ^ and the JGSDF. “Working with the Marines fight,” said Maj. Gen. Paul Rock of the “This training is one of the was quite impressive,” said JGSDF Jr., the Commanding General of Japanese Ground most important events for us,” Sgt. 1st Class Sousuke Mori, who 3D MEB. “I am proud to conduct Self-Defense said JGSDF Maj. Gen. Shinichi served as a Liaison Officer during this exercise together with our force, 15th Aoki, the Commanding Gener- the exercise. “I am sure the Japa- JGSDF partners in honor of our Brigade, al of the Amphibious Rapid De- nese are learning not only from shared commitment to upholding demonstrates ployment Brigade. “Through this operations, but also from how the regional security in the Pacific,” a tea ceremony training, the goal is to strengthen Marines are operating.” said Rock. during effective cooperation with the 3D Yama Sakura 77 was co-led by Both the United States and Ja- the Camp Marine Expeditionary Brigade, as the JGSDF’s Eastern Army and pan work as dedicated partners in Naha End well as to further the ARDB head- U.S. Army Pacific’s I Corps. The support of the U.S.-Japan security of the Year quarters and improve staff perfor- main events took place at Camp alliance for continued peace and Ceremony on Camp Naha, m an c e .” Asaka, Tokyo, Japan. U.S. Marines stability in the Indo-Pacific re- Dec. 20, 2019. Yama Sakura is an annual bi- from 3D MEB and Japanese ser- gion. JANUARY 10, 2020 SAMURAI GATE 7

Construction Mechanic 1st Class Edwin Jensen, deployed with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5, issues the watch bill prior to receiving simulated orders during a 48-hour Mount-Out Exercise (MOX) on board Camp Shields, Dec. 16.

(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Stephane Belcher) By Petty Officer 1st Class “We have to be ready at all times, that’s equipment getting needed repairs, thor- Stephane Belcher why we do MOX,” said Builder 2nd Class oughly cleaned, and then weighed and Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5 Patrick McDermott, a certified hazardous measured in order to transport via aircraft. 12/20/2019 - CAMP SHIELDS — Naval material preparer. “We do our exercise to Equipment Operator 1st Class Elias Bi- Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) make sure we are still up to par, because at ermann is the transportation supervisor 5 successfully completed a Major Combat a moment’s notice — because we are the for the evolution. He is in charge of the Operations Readiness Exercise, consisting forward deployed battalion — if some- Alfa Company Seabees through their em- of a 48-hour Mount-Out Exercise (MOX) thing happens we would need to mount barkation process of getting personal mil- and Communication Exercise (COMMEX) up and ship out.” itary gear together and going through the on board Camp Shields, Dec. 20, 2019. For the duration of the exercise McDer- armory. In a real scenario, he would ship Combining COMMEX and MOX mott is responsible for ensuring his fellow out with the 89 personnel to plan all the demonstrates the battalion’s ability to Seabees package hazardous materials cor- movements and make sure the CESE is rapidly deploy and operate strategic and rectly, and that they are compliant with the running. tactical systems in an operational envi- U.S. Air Force’s regulations prior to load- “This is good practice, to be ready to ronment. ing onto the aircraft. competently push out in real life,” said Bi- COMMEX asses the battalion’s abili- There are many moving parts that go ermann. “If any natural disaster occurred, ty to use communications equipment and into simultaneously completing the ex- we would need to react. We would need effectively operate command and control; ercises. The 89 Air Det Seabees will need to get out there as quickly as possible and and MOX tests the battalion’s ability to to be fully administrative and medically assist the locals, and help them out in any deploy an 89 personnel Air Detachment ready while maintaining command and way we can.” (Air Det) and 35-45 pieces of Civil Engi- control of their detail. NMCB-5’s Seabees constantly aim to neer Support Equipment (CESE) within For this training scenario, military tents have mission-ready engineering units ca- 48-hours to support major combat opera- were set up with portable electricity, radi- pable of executing MCO and HA/DR mis- tions (MCO) or humanitarian aid/disaster os and antennas were programmed for sions, and are passionate about serving relief (HA/DR). secure communication traffic, and equip- those in need. The embarkation of 89 personnel is ment operators and construction mechan- “When someone calls for help and only a small portion of the unit. Depend- ics inspected the CESE on the list to make you’re able to respond at a moment’s no- ing on the nature of the real world scenar- sure all the equipment was operation- tice, it’s just a really good feeling I guess,” io, the rest of the Battalion would poten- al, with the correct parts, and up-to-date said McDermott. “To be that person who tially prepare to deploy and join the Air on all maintenance to start the embarka- is needed to fill the mission, that’s probably Det forward once conditions had been set. tion process. The process consisted of the one of the greatest things ever.” 8 SAMURAI GATE JANUARY 10, 2020 Air Defense female command team inspires future leaders By Sgt. Raquel Villalona Lt. Col. Rosanna competence, not complacency to over- 38th Air Defense Artillery Brigade M. Clemente, come any biases. 12/20/2019 - Okinawa — In an air defense commander, 1st “You need to take the tough jobs to gain Battalion, 1st Air first, the 1st Battalion, 1st Air Defense Ar- Defense Artillery, experience and put yourself out there so tillery Regiment’s female command team and Command that people can see what you can do,” said leads their battalion to the forefront of a Sgt. Maj. Melissa Calvo. “If you don’t put yourself in posi- growing trade. Calvo, 1-1 ADA tions to showcase your commitment as a With more than 40 years of combined senior enlisted leader and how you take care of Soldiers, service, Lt. Col. Rosanna M. Clemente, air advisor, attend the no one is going to notice you or your dedi- 15th Antiaircraft and missile defense officer, and Command Artillery Regiment, cation to the Army and its Soldiers.” Sgt. Maj. Melissa Calvo, air defense artil- Japan Ground Clemente points to a cornerstone of dig- lery senior enlisted advisor, guide and train Self-Defense Force nity and respect when it comes to leader- more than 570 troops on rapid moderniza- 5th Anniversary ship – regardless of gender, ethnic, or so- tion air and missile defense capabilities to celebration at Camp cio-economic background. Yaese June 29, counter existing and future aerial threats in 2019. “I think sometimes people are caught the Indo-Pacific region. off guard when they meet Command Sgt. “It’s a unique situation to work with our (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Raquel Villalona) Maj. Calvo and me. They didn’t expect to bilateral Japan Self-Defense Force partners gender roles have created opportunities for ance throughout my career,” said Clem- meet two women to make up the com- as well as joint maritime, fires, and aviation others to pursue their passions and demon- ente. “I come from a family of immigrants mand team – and I’ve always tried to steer elements to accomplish a real-world mis- strate their capabilities to the world. that migrated from the Philippines to the people away from that observation because sion,” said Clemente, Wood-Ridge, New “Our battalion has an approximately United States, so I serve to give back to a as long as we treat each other with digni- Jersey native. “We are the first line of de- seven to 10 percent female demographic, country that has given my family so much ty and respect for what we have to offer as fense as the only Patriot Missile Battalion but amongst those, many are in leadership and to emulate my god mother.” leaders and contribute to the unit and the in the Pacific and continue to protect the positions such as battery commander, first Calvo attributes female forerunners be- Army as Soldiers – our gender should not force from air and missile threats against sergeant, platoon leaders, and squad lead- fore her as the fact that she is here. matter,” Clemente asserts. “At the end of the the U.S., our deployed forces, and our allies. ers,” said Clemente. “All of the Soldiers are “I knew coming into air defense as a Pri- day, shaping and motivating our Soldiers to It’s a tremendous responsibility and honor doing exceptionally well, but the women vate Second Class in 1996 that the profes- think creatively, demonstrating genuine that both Command Sgt. Maj. Calvo and I are definitely taking charge.” sion had recently opened up to females,” care for our Soldiers and each other, and share as a command team.” Clemente, commander of 1-1 ADA Calvo recalls. “Initially, my mindset was building efficiency into the systems of our The 1-1 ADA command team seeks to since June 2019, describes being a battalion just to survive and never imagined that I craft as air defenders will enable our suc- improve warfighting capabilities through a commander as one of the most rewarding would be where I am today. I had always cess. It’s an art and skill that constantly re- myriad of annual exercises, increasing the experiences. looked up to, Sgt. Maj. (retired) Evelyn quires honing and sharpening. Very simply, battalion’s ability to maintain its four firing “Being part of the 1-1 ADA team has Hollis, educator for the NCO Leadership I hope that the leadership style and ap- batteries. This environment also requires a been the greatest time of my career,” Cle- Center of Excellence, for becoming the first proach that Command Sgt. Maj. Calvo and certain equilibrium, which Calvo strives to mente said. “I absolutely love coming to female Command Sergeant Major in the I have adopted as a command team speaks achieve for Soldiers under her care. work every day and take every chance I Air Defense branch and leading the way to our Soldiers and encourages them to de- “The operational tempo of our unit is can to speak with the Soldiers – they are for others like myself to follow. I had aspi- velop the tools and skills they need in or- very fast-paced with many multi-domain talented, smart, and incredibly resilient. I rations of becoming the first female Com- der for them to achieve their dreams…and and bilateral training exercises. Maintain- learn something from them every day and mand Sergeant Major in the branch before along the way, become the best air and mis- ing ready-Soldiers who have a healthy life- I would not trade a minute of this awesome Sergeant Major Hollis took the title. Ob- sile defenders for our country.” work balance is important,” said Calvo, opportunity.” viously that didn’t happen, but it gave me The 1-1 ADA command team contin- Tuscon, Arizona native. “This is a three- Clemente attributes her family as one of the courage to strive for even higher posi- ues to spearhead the defense of Japan in the year tour and I’m fortunate to have my hus- her driving forces to serve. tions of responsibility within my career and Pacific Theater of operation while inspir- band, Juan, daughter, Ashley, and Soldiers “My god mother, Lt. Col. (retired) Min- I hope to be that inspiration for my Soldiers ing their Soldiers to succeed and reach for to keep me going every day.” da Casapao, served as an Army nurse as Sgt. Maj. (retired) Hollis was for me.” more. For this air defense command team, Clemente said women who have defied during the Gulf War and provided guid- Calvo advises professionals to lean on the skies are the limits.

participants through the pro- gram. Air defenders participate in Japan “The most important thing for maintaining future relationships between the JGSDF and the U.S. Army is to know each other,” said co-op program for the first time Harumoto. “Through my expe- rience these past few weeks, on in how our units function; and and off duty, I believe we have made a life-long friend.” learned a lot from each other and The U.S.-Japan alliance is can maintain this relationship for the cornerstone of efforts to en- years to come.” sure a free and open Indo-Pacif- One of the most memorable ic region. When it comes to air experiences for Harumoto during defense, working closely with his time in the program was the JGSDF counterparts becomes a brigade’s Situational Training Ex- collaborative effort to defend Ja- ercise at Camp Fuji with his spon- pan. sor. “Working closely with the 38th “My first time training with ADA Bde. these past few weeks the U.S. Army was during the allowed me to understand the STX lanes and it was a great learn- Capt. Phillip H. Le, air defense artillery fire directions control officer, and Sgt. 1st Class Galen E. Corbell, air defense battle management systems importance of knowing how each ing experience from start to fin- operator, both with 38th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, and sponsors during the 10-week U.S. Army Japan Cooperative Work Program stand with other operates in the defense of ish,” Haramoto recalls. “I learned Japan Ground Self-Defense Force program participants during the opening ceremony, signifying the first time Pacific Guardian Brigade Soldiers have participated in the unique bilateral opportunity, which allows them to sponsor Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members for several weeks our countries against real-world a lot about how the U.S. Army at work and develop a shared understanding of how each service operates at Camp Zama, Japan Oct. 1, 2019. air and missile ballistic threats,” plans and coordinates training said 1st Lt. Kenta Kita, air defense from Sgt. 1st Class Corbell and (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Raquel Villalona) officer, 7th Antiaircraft Artillery was able to compete against him By Sgt. Raquel Villalona U.S.-Japan relations and interop- “Co-op program participants Regiment, JGSDF and program during the confidence obstacle 38th Air Defense Artillery Brigade erability,” said Capt. Phillip H. Le, with JGSDF took part in Army participant. “This experience has course.” 12/13/2019 - SAGAMIHARA, air defense artillery fire directions physical training sessions; worked opened my eyes to the many sim- U.S. Army and JGSDF mem- Japan — Two air defense mem- control officer, 38th ADA Bde. with sponsors to enhance En- ilarities we have as service mem- bers took home more than a bet- bers from the Japan Ground and program participant. “This glish skills; exchanged ideas and bers despite our cultural differ- ter understanding of how each Self-Defense Force concluded a cycle was unique in the fact that techniques; and worked together ences.” operates in their respective fields, 10-week cooperative work pro- U.S. and Japan air defenders par- to accomplish shared goals, in- Sgt. 1st Class Seigo Harumo- they developed lasting ties. gram Dec. 13 alongside 38th ticipated for the first time, creat- cluding recent training exercis- to, communications noncom- “I learned so much about Air Defense Artillery Soldiers at ing a bond between partner forc- es, competitions, and knowledge missioned officer in charge, 3rd the operational side of how U.S. Camp Zama, allowing both sides es with similar capabilities and boards,” said Sgt. 1st Class Ga- Antiaircraft Artillery Regiment, Army air defense works and to gain professional and personal mission.” len E. Corbell, air defense bat- JGSDF, said that although he was gained an even better mutual development skills. Each JGSDF participant was tle management systems opera- initially anxious about coming understanding with the U.S. Sol- “The co-op work program assigned to a unit throughout tor and program participant. “As into the unfamiliar U.S. Army diers here and my sponsor, Capt. was developed by U.S. Army Ja- USARJ and had a U.S. Soldier as a sponsor, I learned many Japa- environment, he was grateful to Le,” said Kita. “I will take what I pan in 1995 as a premier bilateral a sponsor for the duration of the nese customs and courtesies first have met and worked together learned back to my unit and the engagement program to enhance program. hand; differences and similarities with Soldiers and other JGSDF lasting friendship as well.” JANUARY 10, 2020 SAMURAI GATE 9 10 SAMURAI GATE JANUARY 10, 2020

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Official Passport photos are non-delivery of mail, please enclose inside by appointment only until further notice, the mail piece the sender’s address and Mon. - Fri., and require a letter or voucher the intended addressee. Enclosing the from your UDM or the passport office. For addresses inside the package can help questions or scheduling, please call 634- the Postal Service route the mail to the 3813 / 634-4013. Photos are for official use addressee or returned to sender should the only. exterior addresses become unreadable or JANUARY 10, 2020 SAMURAI GATE 11 is separated from the mail piece. For more For more information, contact Alex Jusell information, contact Master Sgt. Robert at 080-6490-7246 or to participate, email Quinones at 634-2155 / 5098. [email protected].

UPCOMING EVENTS Volunteers needed for 2020 Okinawa Kadena ACE (E1-E4) Meeting Marathon Join Kadena ACE (Airmen Committed to Volunteers are needed to provide water Excellence) on Jan. 14 at the Wired Bean and cheer on runners at stations along the Café from 1100-1200, as we enjoy a FREE base’s route on Kadena Air Base during the LUNCH and talk about how we can make Okinawa Marathon Feb. 16, from 10 a.m. to the experience at Kadena the best it can 2 p.m. Those interested are encouraged to be! We use this time to discuss upcoming attend the sync meeting Feb. 7, at 2 p.m., events, volunteer opportunities and in the Schilling Community Center (Bldg. professional development workshops that 455). If you are going to volunteer as a we conduct on a regular basis. Please group, you can send one representative to contact our president, SrA Jhed Manalo the meeting. To sign-up for the event or for at 634-1177 or via email at jhed.manalo@ more information, please email shoko.ta- us.af.mil. [email protected] or call at DSN 634-4142.

Kadena Middle School’s “Technology Library volunteers needed for Month Day” of Magic event The KDMS Science Department is Kadena Base Library needs adult volunteers organizing a “Technology Day” with to plan and participate in our second emphasis on the progression of technology. annual Nighttime Academy for Witches and Anyone interested in assisting in holding Wizards, part of Force Support Squadron’s tech demonstrations, giving presentations, Month of Magic, which will be held Feb. or leading a hands-on exercise with the 28. Volunteer positions range from creating students, please email Allison Lewis at decorations to cosplaying and running [email protected] for more activities the night of the event. information. For more information email Holly May at [email protected] SAPR Volunteer Victim Advocate Open House Shogun Crossfit Volunteers Ever considered becoming a Volunteer Shogun Crossfit is looking for volunteers Victim Advocate? Find out more about with a Crossfit Level 1 Certification or what it takes and the application process higher and a CPR card to help lead our by attending one of our open house/info community during the scheduled training sessions on 16 and 23 January at 1130- times (05:45, 11:45, 17:30). Volunteers help 1230 or 1500-1600 at the SAPR office in keep our affiliate free for all DoD military bldg. 128. We will be conducting our next and dependents in Okinawa. Email us at 40-hour VVA course in March. [email protected] if you want to join the Shogun Crossfit Team. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Kadena High School's First Annual Active Duty Dads Wanted Wellness Day Kadena Family Advocacy Program is Operation Snowball needs adult volunteers looking for active duty dads to facilitate our to help run the First Annual Wellness Day, childbirth education class called “Newborn an event centered on students' mental 101”. We already have the curriculum you health and wellness. Operation Snowball is can follow. We want you to share your an organization focused on strengthening experience on being a dad in the military. the positive community in and around These classes are offered a couple of times Kadena High School. Your job will be to a year and are scheduled in the morning. help mentor and facilitate team-building We will train you, and offer a Letter of Ap- activities with the students. preciation for your volunteer time. Contact Training will take place on December 14, Family Advocacy 634-0433, ask for Nora or January 4, and January 11 from 10 a.m. [email protected] for more informa- to 1 p.m. at Kadena High School, and the tion. main event will be from noon to 7 p.m. on January 18. 12 SAMURAI GATE JANUARY 10, 2020