Vol. 75, No. 32 Tinker Air Force Base, Okla. Friday, August 11, 2017

INSIDE Refreshing Art of the Possible efforts Jillian Coleman Staff Writer

A group of five Art of the Possible subject matter experts and several senior leaders from across the Air Force Sustainment Center gathered for an Advanced Level Workshop and to discuss the implementation of Art of the Possible. Tinker lands “The intent of this session is to further E-3 test emphasize how Art of the Possible is our squadron way of doing business,” said Steven Alsup, director of Logistics for the AFSC. “We Page 3 are not just applying these principles to production, this is a leadership model that applies to all business done within AFSC Faces behind and how we approach improving that the places business. “We have come a long way with AoP, but Page 6-7 it is time to take the model’s application to the next level,” he added. The Center AoP team, which includes the 76th SMXG AoP SMEs along with members of AFSC/ interns learn LG and AFSC Directorate of Personnel, the ropes focuses its efforts through a four-element Page 8 cycle comprised of doctrine, training, operations and knowledge. This cycle is: implementing AoP down to the squadron and AoP familiarization. It is comprised of 1. Explaining what AoP is, 2. AoP training division level. AFSCH 60-101 is a handbook the New Employee Orientation-level and is the keystone AoP document. It is pamphlet training, which pertains to all new Partnerships 3. Operationalizing it, and 4. Continually gaining knowledge to further improve it. instructive in nature and can be thought of as employees. lead to healthier The AoP team has drafted two publications, the AoP “how to” publication. Intermediate-level introduces the science vending options AFSCI 60-101 and AFSCH 60-101, to AoP training is broken down into four behind the philosophy and is provided on base provide doctrine on AoP. AFSCI 60-101 tiers, each focusing on training for a specific through a four-hour block of instruction. Page 1A is an instruction and is directive in nature. level of the workforce. It defines the inspectable requirements for Basic-level training consists of elemental See Possible page 9.

Softball fields to get upgrades Page 2A Civilian Mentoring Council Visit us online at Jillian Coleman www.tinker.af.mil Staff Writer

Four of Tinker Air Force Base’s senior leaders gave their own insights on mentorship advice at the Civilian Mentoring Council’s July 26 event in the base theater. Each of the leaders had the same goal in mind: take the Like us on Facebook time to help that next generation of leaders www.facebook.com/ and innovators. tinkerairforcebase The Air Force’s most valuable resource is its people. Take care of them, and they will take care of the mission. That was the Air Force photo by Kelly White common theme pressed by the panel. 72nd Air Base Wing Vice Commander Col. Thomas Brown speaks to members of the The hour-long session was about being Civilian Mentoring Council July 26. Other panel members included, from left, 72nd ABW adaptable and pushing yourself to go out Follow us on Twitter Director of Staff Bob Sandlin, 72nd ABW Command Chief Master Sgt. Melissa Erb and Dr. @Team_Tinker Keith Hardiman, with the 72nd ABW’s Communications Directorate. See Mentoring page 5. 2 — www.TinkerTakeOff.com — August 11, 2017 Tinker Air Force Base

Commentary: The Court-Martial of ‘Billy’ Mitchell

Howard E. Halvorsen Courtesy photo/Tinker Air Force Base History office Air Force Sustainment Center Historian An all-black P-61A Black Widow captured in-flight William Lendrum “Billy” Mitchell (Dec. 28, shows the design features of the aircraft type during service with the Army Air Corps. Early P-61As had 1879–Feb. 19, 1936) was a United States Army a four-gun turret mounted on the top of the aircraft, general who is regarded as the father of the United but was subsequently deleted after the 37th aircraft States Air Force. He is also one of the most built. controversial figures in American airpower history whose famous court-martial began on Oct. 25, 1925. He first enlisted as a private during the Spanish- Northrop P-61 American War. Later, he gained a commission and joined the Signal Corps. Records show him to have been an outstanding junior officer who became Black Widow excited about aviation, which was then assigned to the Signal Corps. Thus, in 1916 at age 38, he took Photos courtesy of Tinker History office aircraft profile private flying lessons. The North American B-25 bomber, which Lt. Col. Mitchell served in France during World War I Jimmy Doolittle and his raiders used to bomb Tokyo Greg L. Davis and, by conflict’s end, commanded all American and four other Japanese targets in April 1942, was 72nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs air combat units in that country. Recognized as named the “Mitchell.” The B-25 is the only American the top American combat airman of the war (he aircraft ever named for a specific individual. The Northrop P-61 Black Widow was the first was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, the American aircraft specifically designed as a night- Distinguished Service Medal, and several foreign Not content to remain quiet, when the Navy dirigible “Shenandoah” crashed in a storm and fighter optimized to use on-board radar systems to decorations), Mitchell nevertheless managed detect enemy aircraft for engagement. The aircraft to alienate himself from most of his superiors killed 14 of the crew, Mitchell issued his famous statement accusing senior leaders in the Army and sat on robust, retractable tricycle landing gear and — both flying and non-flying — during his 18 featured a single main wing, which met the fuselage Navy of incompetence and “almost treasonable months in France. After the war, he was appointed half-way up. One engine was placed on each side administration of the national defense.” He was deputy director of the Air Service, retaining his of the fuselage ahead of the wings’ leading edge. court-martialed, found guilty of insubordination one-star rank and began advocating for increased This structure also formed the root for the twin- and suspended from active duty for five years investment in air power, believing it would prove booms and rudders connected by a single, long-span without pay. Mitchell elected to resign instead as of vital in future wars. elevator. An air-interception radar was fitted in the Feb. 1, 1926, and spent the next decade continuing His relations with superiors continued to sour bulbous nose of mission configured Black Widow to write and preach the gospel of airpower to all as he began to attack both the War and Navy aircraft. who would listen. Mitchell died of a variety of Departments for being insufficiently farsighted Tinker’s role with the P-61 was fleeting. Only regarding airpower. His fight with the Navy ailments, including a bad heart and influenza, in 17 aircraft are shown to have been processed climaxed with the dramatic bombing tests of 1921 1936. through the facilities here between January- and 1923 that sank several battleships, proving Among Mitchell’s published works were “Our June 1947. These aircraft were likely here for the effectiveness of air power. Within the Army, Air Force, the Keystone of National Defense,” 1921; modification to F-15A “Reporter” reconnaissance he also experienced difficulties and in early 1925 “Winged Defense,” 1925; and “Skyways, a Book configuration. he reverted to his permanent rank of colonel and of Modern Aeronautics,” 1930. Subsequent events, The P-61 arrived in both the Pacific and European was transferred to Texas. Although such demotions including the Japanese air attack on Pearl Harbor in theater late in the war (first half of 1944). Despite the were not an unusual occurrence at the time, the December 1941, proved the validity of many of his late arrival, the aircraft had notable success with the move was nonetheless widely seen as punishment prophesies, and many of his ideas were adopted by downing of its first enemy aircraft on July 7 of that and exile. the Army Air Force in World War II. year. In the same month, Black Widows shot down four German bombers in their first aerial engagement over Europe. This week in Tinker history Dual engines, long range and multiple crewmembers made the P-61 ideal for long-range reconnaissance missions and 37 P-61Cs were Aug. 8, 1947 - Tinker Oklahoma City during 1964. becomes the repair center Aug. 10, 1965 - Col. R. A. Stevenson becomes for B-36 bombers. Tinker base commander. See Black Widow page 5. Aug. 6, 1965 - The 2854th Aug. 8, 1966 - Oklahoma City Air Materiel Area Air Base Group receives the gains responsibility for most of the North American Air Force Outstanding Unit Air Defense Command Cheyenne Mountain Manufacturer: Northrop Award for exceptionally meritorious Complex Communication/Electronic System. Aircraft type: P-61 service in support of the Federal Aviation Aug. 6, 1968 - The Pacer Fin project, to strengthen Nickname: Black Widow Agency’s sonic boom program conducted in the vertical fin of the entire -135 fleet, begins. Crew: 3 Power plant: Two Pratt & Whitney R2800 radial engines producing 2,000 horsepower each In-service dates: 1941-1952 2017 Key events: Sept. 16: Air Force Ball Oct. 13: Capstone Event Number produced: 740 Tinker connection: Maintenance and repair. August 11, 2017 — www.TinkerTakeOff.com — 3 Tinker lands

The guidon for the E-3 test 605th Test and Eval- uation Squadron, De- tachment 1, is officially unfurled during a Flag squadron Uncasing Ceremony in Fannin Hall Aug. 7. From left, 605th Direc- John Parker tor of Operations Lt. Staff Writer Col. Tyler Wickham, guidon bearer Tech. A detachment of a test squadron that works Sgt. Kamanu Fernan- closely with Tinker Air Force Base’s 552nd Air dez and Master Sgt. Control Wing has moved from far-off Seattle to Trevelle Harris perform Tinker AFB. the unfurling in front of their squadron mem- The 605th Test and Evaluation Squadron, bers and guests. Detachment 1, unfurled its guidon Monday Air Force photos by Kelly White at the 552nd ACW’s Fannin Hall. The 22-member detachment tests new systems, equipment, processes and emerging changes in tactics to ensure they will be effective when approved for field use in E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System You pick aircraft. Co-location with the 552nd ACW, which oversees 28 E-3s on worldwide battle control your summer missions, will create unique opportunities and synergy for organizations that rely on the work of adventure. the 605th TES, said Lt. Col. Elizabeth Oldham, deputy commander of the 505th Test and Evaluation Group. “It has the potential to improve upon testing results, timelines, as well as enhance training and, We’ll help you ultimately, operations,” she said. “This is how we get to the future faster.” get going. Col. Sean Choquette, commander of the 505th Command and Control Wing over the 605th TES, said the co-location is expected to increase the availability of E-3s for testing and evaluation. “I think that the arrival of Detachment 1 here on this base is just as important as the arrival of that first

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Good wingmen make a difference Dave Smith – and the mitral valve was repaired. “Repaired” is Day, and I was about to experience the benefits of 21st Space Wing Public Affairs a highly technological cardiology term, probably this process first hand. Latin, meaning “scraped clean.” Maybe even wire A knock at my door started it all. The familiar faces COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — I cracked a brushed. of my 21st Space Wing Public Affairs teammates couple of puns with a masked man I assumed to be They reconnected my sternum with something filled the door frame and many of my coworkers filed a doctor. He said he was sorry, but I knew it wasn’t like baling wire, stitched my chest and left a 9-inch, in to the room. My heart swelled at the show of care about the puns. He showed genuine regret. zipper-looking wound behind. Add that to the 10- and camaraderie, a risky thing in my position if you About seven hours later, I woke up disoriented in a inch scar on my forearm and I was set to terrorize recall. But nonetheless, there they were. We talked a room full of people I couldn’t really see. Loud beeps small children and the squeamish. After a night of little and goofed off a little. It was not a long visit, but seemed to come from everywhere, each signifying excruciating pain in the intensive care unit, I went to the impact was amazing. various degrees of urgency. the room that would be my home for the next eight At the risk of sounding very cheesy, I say that show The first clue I remained amongst the living was days. of solidarity, friendship and yes, wingmanship had a gagging on what felt like a large piece of drain pipe Nights stretched on, pain visited regularly, and I profound impact on my frame of mind and resiliency stuck down my throat. admit there were powerful waves of hopelessness to push through pain and things out of my control. I heard my wife’s voice, sweet, comforting washing over me. I wondered if I would die soon. They may not know how much it meant; they will and worried. Right about that time pain began I wondered if I would ever again do things I loved after reading this. approaching from the fringes of my upper body, doing. Simple thoughts like wondering if I could The message I want to convey is simple, yet within like a big blanket of searing, sharp hurt engulfing ever drink my beloved coffee or eat my favorite the power and ability of anyone reading these words. my torso. Memory rushed in along with the pain things haunted me. Would I walk more than 10 It is just this: the support you give to your wingman and I recalled now: I just received double bypass feet without rest? It was really pathetic at times, in a time of need – be it a visit, a text message, or heart surgery and a valve replacement. They called but nonetheless, between pain medicine and long, note – is powerful stuff. It is the stuff that bolsters it cabbage (Cardiac Atrial Bypass Graft - CABG) dark nights alone with the beeps and the glow of resiliency and the stuff that lifts a person to press and because of the reference I will never look at the vital signs monitors, I was not in a great state forward and not give up. coleslaw the same way again. of mind. It felt like I would be there the rest of my To my public affairs family, I and my family My sternum was cracked open. They said it was life. thank you deeply. To the rest of the 21st Space Wing surgically cut, but I knew better. My heart was lifted, My wife spent time with me and that was always Knights, the airmen, civilians and contractors making scraped and had two arteries replaced using the wonderful but, due to life continuing outside of my up Team Pete, the few moments you give to support radial artery from my left arm. A replacement atrial misery, she couldn’t be there around the clock. Things your wingman is going to make a difference. No, it valve was put into my heart – yes, inside of my heart turned positive on Friday, May 12. It was Wingman will make the difference.

primarily based on industry-partner Boeing’s miles away from the operational location,” he relocation of its AWACS testing facilities, said. E-3 including its Systems Integration Lab and “But the ultimate goal was to be at the very continued from page 3 simulators, to Oklahoma City. forefront — that tip of the spear in emerging E-3 jet (at Tinker AFB) back in March of 1977,” he Wickham said moving to the 552nd capability — so that we don’t field something on said. “The availability of jets to get your business ACW campus will be “much better” for an airplane that the warfighter can’t use to destroy done is incredibly important.” the detachment’s work and for the AWACS the bad guy. That’s kind of why we’re here and Lt. Col. Tyler Wickham, who presided over community. what we do.” the ceremony for detachment Commander Lt. “The benefit is not only do we get todo The detachment is temporarily housed in Bldg. Col. Mary Ellington, is the unit’s director of everything we did in Washington, but we decrease 1, but will move to a permanent location in Bldg. operations. The decision to move to Tinker was that fog and friction that you see by being 1,500 240.

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Free classified ads can be placed online at www.tinkertakeoff.com. www.tinkertakeoff.com • www.tinker.af.mil August 11, 2017 — www.TinkerTakeOff.com — 5 vice commander said. “But where you really see it’s the lowest level Airman or her boss, 72nd Air the benefits of having a mentor is in the one-on- Base Wing Commander Col. Kenyon Bell, the Mentoring one, closed-door, phones-off situations. Those are chief discussed how critical candid feedback can continued from page 1 the relationships that thrive. You must be open and be to improve. honest and pure.” Lastly, Dr. Keith Hardiman, director of the 72nd of your comfort zone. The range of topics included Echoing those sentiments, Bob Sandlin, 72nd ABW Communications Directorate, encouraged the everything from how to be a good mentor and mentee ABW director of staff, discussed the importance of audience to pay it forward. to ribbon charts of success. education and going above and beyond to progress in “No one in this room is here by themselves. Col. Thomas Brown, 72nd Air Base Wing vice commander, kicked things off, giving the room full a job series, career and life. He urged the audience to People have helped you get to where you are, and of military and civilian Airmen a brief background find ways to make a supervisor’s job easier, as well now it’s your turn to give back,” said Hardiman, on his life experiences. As a third-generation military as find ways to volunteer and further qualify for other who started his career with the Jumpstart Program, officer and ROTC graduate of Tuskegee University, jobs and opportunities. a variation of what is now the Tinker Internship the colonel said he felt enormous pressure to live Chief Erb stressed the importance of having a Program. up to the expectation and high bar that had been passion for people and investing in them. Hardiman has worked his way up the proverbial set before him. What helped him stay the course “I had a lot of people invest in me and see potential ladder from a GS-4. Not only is it about who you was having the resource of a mentor, committing to in me,” Erb said. “I’ve been blessed to have been have supporting you, he said, but being eager to regular engagements and honing in skill sets to reach surrounded by incredible people who invested learn and having a good attitude will also help you those lofty goals before him. their time to take care of me and take me out of my succeed. He emphasized the importance of “sit-down comfort zone. Those people have helped put me in The Civilian Mentoring Council is a program mentoring,” a form he considers essential in being a the position I’m in today.” developed to pair mentors and mentees together, successful mentor or mentee. In addition to investing in people, Erb based on hobbies, interests, backgrounds and “What you say to someone or what someone encouraged her mentees to not shy away from career fields. To apply for the program or for more says to you in passing may stick with you,” the asking questions and seeking feedback. Whether information, contact Eb Bauer at 739-5078.

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P-61s lined-up continuedWidow from page 2 on what is be- lieved to be the extensively modified to remove Northrop man- armament, radar and guns to lower ufacturing plant the aircrafts’ weight while installing ramp in Cali- six cameras in a modified nose. fornia wear an After the war, the now redesignated air-superiority F-61 Black Widow was withdrawn grey/blue paint scheme during from service by 1950 along with the the acceptance reconnaissance version, the RF-61, process circa which was formerly called the F-15A 1943. ‘Reporter,’ by 1952. Courtesy photo/Tinker Air Force Base History Office

The Commander’s Action Line serves as a direct link for Tinker personnel to bring questions or concerns to the 72nd Air Base Wing commander’s attention, in the case that a timely resolution of issues through facility management or unit chain of command doesn’t occur. Items of interest to the installation overall will be published in the Tinker Take Off to effect positive change across Tinker and lead to improvements in safety, working conditions, quality of life and a better understand- ing of base programs and processes. Below are some helpful telephone numbers to assist you in trying to resolve an issue. To submit an Action Line, visit the Commander’s Action Line tab on Tinker’s internal home page. Those who don’t have access to the home page can send an email directly to [email protected] and a response should be received in a timely manner. Col. Kenyon K. Bell 72nd Air Base Wing Commander

Suicide Prevention Assistance Key Numbers Base Chapel...... 734-2111 Base Legal Office...... 739-5811 IG Complaints (for appt.)...... 739-2051 Suicide Prevention - Lifeline...... 1-800-273-8255 Base Safety Office...... 739-3511 Military Equal Opportunity...... 739-2104 Military Mental Health...... 582-6603 Civilian Health Promotion Services...... 582-6817 Base Restaurants...... 734-3161 Military Pay...... 739-5768 Civil Engineering...... 734-3451 Public Affairs...... 739-2026 Sexual Assault Response Civilian Personnel...... 739-3334 Retirement (civilian)...... 1-800-525-0102 Sexual Assault 24-hr line...... 734-7272 DOD Fraud, Waste and Abuse Hotline...... 800-424-9098 Security Forces...... 734-2878 Military Family Life Counselors...... 432-6311 Equal Employment Office...... 739-7889 Force Support...... 734-3566 Domestic Abuse Hotline & Services...... 256-2825 Fraud, Waste and Abuse...... 739-3922 Alternate Dispute Resolution...... 736-2151 6 — www.TinkerTakeOff.com — August 11, 2017

Have you ever wondered how certain buildings, streets and rooms across base got their names? Wonder no more. As we continue to celebrate Tinker Air Force Base’s 75th anniversary, here are a few Oklahomans who gave their lives in Facesbehind the places: service of the United States and whose legacies continue to live on here.

Paula Loop 1st Lt. Paula Ruth Loop died in July 1944 as a member of the Women’s Airforce Donald Gott Service Pilots (WASP). Loop was born near Wakita, in Grant The first Congressional Medal of County, on Aug. 25, 1916; the eldest of Honor ever presented in Oklahoma four children born to Elton Amos and was posthumously awarded to 1st Nettie A. Bartlett Loop. She attended Lt. Donald J. Gott during a special school at Mount Olive, Gore and ceremony at Fargo High School on Manchester and graduated from high program under the Civil Aeronautics Authority June 17, 1945. Today, Gott Gate school at age 16. She was a talented pianist, in 1940. In the fall of 1942, she became a Link stands as a memorial to his courage organist and Bible teacher at her church. She trainer instructor for British cadets at the Ponca and sacrifice. worked her way through college, first attending City airport. Then, in November 1942, she The nation’s highest military Northwestern State Teacher’s College in Alva joined the second WASP class for training in award was presented to the parents for two years, then finishing at Oklahoma Houston. She received her wings in May 1943 College for Women in Chickasha. and entered the Ferrying Command. During After receiving her bachelor’s degree in 1937, the next year, she logged approximately 1,000 Loop began working on a master’s degree at hours of solo flying time and flew all manner Oklahoma A&M in Stillwater; but she left the of military aircraft to points of embarkation, to university in the fall to accept a public teaching training fields, to maintenance depots and from assignment in the public schools of Arnett. She base to base. Sgt. Gary Midkiff was a business and English instructor and helped Although she flew all across the United coach high school drama. In 1939, the future States and Canada, she was assigned to the aviatrix became Third Ferrying Group at Romulus Army Air a stenographer Base near Beloit, Michigan. In the spring of for an insurance 1944, she attended the Army Air Forces School company in of Applied Tactics and was then assigned to Ponca City, and the 33rd Ferrying Group at Fairfax Field in it was there that Kansas City, Kansas. Loop was scheduled she began her to begin pursuit aircraft training on July 13, flight career. 1944. On her fatal mission, she was flying a Loop was BT-13 from Enid, to Seattle, Washington. Her the first woman plane crashed and burned in the mountainous in Oklahoma region near Medford, Oregon. Loop was one to win a flight of 38 WASP pilots who died in the line of duty scholarship during World War II. in the non- Loop Hall, Bldg. 5913, was dedicated in her trainingcollege training honor on April 14, 1980.

Airman 2nd Class Horace Vanwey Airman 2nd Class Horace Vanwey, a Air Force on Sept. 6, 1951. Among his native of Ponca City, died while serving awards and decorations are the Air Medal, as a gunner with the 37th Bomb Squadron, Purple Heart, United Nations Service 17th Bomb Group, in Korea on Dec. 31, Medal and the Korean Service Medal. 1953. Vanwey Dining Hall in Bldg. 5905 was Airman Vanwey enlisted in the U.S. dedicated in his honor on June 4, 1977. August 11, 2017 — www.TinkerTakeOff.com — 7

Buttler Hall Cpl. Leland Louis Buttler, a native of Byars, died while serving as a flight engineer for the 19th Bomb Group during the Korean War. He was killed in action over the China Sea, northwest of Okinawa on March 29, 1951. Corporal Buttler enlisted in the Army Air Corps on June 13, 1945. Among his many awards and decorations are the Air Medal, Purple Heart, German Occupation with Berlin Air Lift Devise, and the Korean Service Medal. Buttler Hall, Bldg. 5904, was dedicated in his honor on June 4, 1977.

of the 21-year-old bomber pilot in 1941 and enlisted in the Reserve After graduating who was killed on Nov. 9, 1944. Corps for service with the Air Corps from the transition In an attempt to save the life of on Sept. 21, 1942. training course for 1st Lt. a badly injured crewman, Gott and When he reported for active duty B-17s at Hobbs his co-pilot tried to return their in March 1943, he was appointed Army Air Field, Donald Gott crippled B-17 to allied territory after an aviation cadet and was assigned New Mexico, he receiving enemy flak during a raid on to the pre-flight school at the Santa was sent to the The first Congressional Medal of Saarbruecken, Germany. When the Ana Army Air Base in California. European Theater of Honor ever presented in Oklahoma able crew members had parachuted Later he transferred to the Primary Operations, arriving was posthumously awarded to 1st to safety, the young airmen brought Flight School in Glendale, Arizona, on July 31, 1944. death, 1st Lt. Gott successfully Lt. Donald J. Gott during a special their plane in for a landing. Just 100 and the base flying training center He joined the 729th Bombardment completed 27 combat missions ceremony at Fargo High School on feet above the ground, the aircraft at Garner Field, California. Cadet Squadron, 452nd Bombardment against the Axis Powers in northern June 17, 1945. Today, Gott Gate exploded, crashed, exploded again Gott completed his advanced flying Group (Heavy) on Aug. 17, 1944, France and Germany. He had been a stands as a memorial to his courage and disintegrated. school training at Fort Stockton, and participated in his first combat first lieutenant for a month and three and sacrifice. Gott was born in Arnett, in California, in January 1944 and mission on Aug. 25 – a strike days. The nation’s highest military Ellis County, on June 3, 1923. He received his commission as a second against enemy installations at Politz, Gott Gate was named in his award was presented to the parents graduated from Fargo High School lieutenant with a pilot rating. Germany. From that time until his honor on May 9, 1997.

Sgt. Gary Midkiff Codding Road Sgt. Gary Bruce A native Oklahoman, Lt. Col. Ray E. Codding Midkiff, a native of was aboard a C-47 transport that crashed in the Miami, Oklahoma, died central highlands of South Vietnam on Oct. 21, while serving as an 1968. The aircraft which departed from Tan Son air policeman with the Nhut Air Base was en route to Hong Kong when 632nd Security Police the pilot reported engine failure. Squadron at Phong Dinh Colonel Codding was a graduate of Capitol Province, Vietnam, on Hill School in Oklahoma City and had completed Feb. 4, 1968. three years of college, taking night courses Sergeant Midkiff with the University of Maryland, Florida State Colonel Codding distinguished himself enlisted in the United States Air Force on March 17, University and Colorado State University. by meritorious service as a senior duty 1966. Among his decorations are the Purple Heart, He entered service in October 1942 and earned officer, Aircraft Control Center, 834th Air the National Defense Service Medal and the Vietnam his pilot wings at Pampa Army Airfield, Texas. Division, Vietnam, which engaged in ground Service Medal. During his 26-year career in the Air Force, he operations against an opposing armed force from Midkiff Hall, Bldg. 5903, was dedicated in his was stationed in Panama, Greece and Germany, November 1967 to September 1968. During this honor on June 4, 1977. as well as many locations in the United States, period, Colonel Codding’s extensive professional including the Pentagon. knowledge made a significant contribution to Before his Vietnam assignment, Colonel Codding tactical airlift in support of Free World Forces. was stationed at Tinker Frequently airlift was the only possible method Air Force Base, where of providing vitally needed logistics to remote he worked for Base outposts. The quality of his numerous command Operations and Train- and control decisions, made under extreme ing. Accordingly, the pressure, enhanced mission effectiveness during posthumous presentation three major enemy offenses, specifically Khe of the Bronze Star was Sahn, the A Shau Valley and Kham Due. The conducted in the base exemplary leadership, personal endeavor and commander’s office at devotion to duty displayed by Colonel Codding Tinker. in this responsible position reflect great credit The citation that upon himself and the United States Air Force. accompanied the Bronze Codding Road was dedicated in his honor on Star read in part: Nov. 9, 1990.

(This information comes from the book “Tinker Air Force Base Place Names and Memorializations,” written by James L. Crowder, Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center historian, in July 1993.) 8 — www.TinkerTakeOff.com — August 11, 2017 76th SMXG interns learn the ropes

John Parker Staff Writer

Thirty-six university students are wrapping up summer internships with the 76th Software Maintenance Group. The eight- to 10-week paid internships engaged mostly computer science and engineering students and immersed them in small projects, tours across base and the SMXG’s work on aircraft, missile, jet engine and other weapons systems. It ends today. Now in its third year, the program rotates interns through the SMXG’s five squadrons to give them a chance to demonstrate their skills and abilities to each squadron, said Darla LeBlanc, SMXG electronics engineer and internship coordinator. Tinker Air Force Base’s largest engineering organization benefits by watching interns’ skills and aptitudes over time. The internships also give the growing enterprise an edge in the strong competition for top graduates, LeBlanc said. Some interns already have job offers. “We are hiring a lot of engineers in the Software Maintenance Group, and this is a way to grab those good candidates early on in their college Air Force photos by John Parker careers and grow them into Tinker Intern Michael Fleagle eyeballs the trajectory of an air cannon that fires practice golf balls at targets in a competition set up engineers,” LeBlanc said. “The by the 555th Software Maintenance Squadron in Bldg. 9001. To aim the cannon, the interns used control system software strategic goal is to offset attrition the squadron routinely uses. “It’s what we use in engine testing to control the engines, so it gives them a nice little introduc- with the number of interns that tion to that and really shows them that the 555th is a nice balance between hardware and software,” said Kyle Hodges, a we’re bringing in, on top of the large 555th engineer. Intern Tyler Cannon is sitting at the software controls while 555th SMXS Montell Wright observes. numbers of engineers we want to hire. Luckily, we have great support from The interns also participated all of our squadrons. I think everyone in tours across base, met senior sees that there’s value in this - that leaders, attended a series of lectures we’re growing employees.” and workshops, and participated in Robert Hunt, a University of local STEM (Science, technology, Oklahoma senior majoring in electrical engineering and mathematics) engineering, is in his second internship outreach activities. year. With his instructors’ permission, Kehinde Ogunwemimo, a software he was allowed to work with SMXG engineering senior at Oklahoma part-time during the school year. Christian University, said she was “I love it here,” Hunt said. “Since thankful for the internship. I was fortunate enough to work “My goal is to be a better software part-time, I’ve been able to get with developer so I can help Tinker professional engineers and learn more develop useful applications for our about what they do and get integrated warfighters,” she said. “I want to be in their day-to-day jobs. I’m working better and helpful.” alongside my superiors now, working Leo Reges, a computer science for them and completing projects and junior at Oklahoma State University, everything associated with that.” said exposure to different types of The SMXG hosted 17 new interns squadron work was valuable. and 19 who are in their second, third “I would like to have the best idea or fourth years. This year’s class Interns, facing camera left to right, Kehinde Ogunwemimo, Triet Nguyen, Leo that I possibly can of what to expect included students from North Carolina Reges and Viet Pham, talk with other interns July 14 at the offices of the 555th when I’ll be working here full-time,” Agricultural and Technical State Software Maintenance Squadron in Bldg. 9001, Tinker Air Force Base. The 76th he said. “Ideally I want to be able to University, the University of Texas, Software Maintenance Group invited 36 college students, most majoring in engi- do something that I both enjoy and can Oklahoma’s three largest universities neering and computer science, for summer internships. learn from, but is also the best-suited and Oklahoma Christian University. place for me within the Software The majority of the interns are part small air cannon and control its aim user interface for weapons Maintenance Group.” of the federal Pathways and SMART with actual software the squadron loading within the mission Giving interns a big-picture (Science, Mathematics and Research frequently uses. Other projects by planning software overview of engineering work at for Transformation) internship and squadrons included: • Exposure to JAVA, ADA, Tinker AFB is one of the aims of the employment programs. • Completing a test program set LabView, and C++ while doing program. Each squadron prepared learning which includes hardware testing, several projects in each subsystem “By the end of the rotational opportunities and short projects to electronic testing strategy, and of the E-3 Airborne Warning and training program, the interns probably highlight the specialized work they fault isolation Control System enterprise have a better idea of the scope of work do. The 555th squadron challenged • Learning the Agile with Scrum • Utilizing Linux and C++ to in SMXG than an employee who has students to combine hardware, software development process develop a low-observable radar worked here for years but always in software and firmware to operate a and using it to build a graphical cross section simulation. the same area,” LeBlanc said. August 11, 2017 — www.TinkerTakeOff.com — 9 Possible continued from page 1 Advanced-level provides in-depth methodology exploration coupled with practical application exercises and practical wall walk examples. It is delivered through a two-day Advanced Level Workshop and targets first-line supervisors up to commanders who have not received expert level training. ALWs rotate across AFSC locations and take place four times a year. The expert-level incorporates robust analysis of foundational concepts and leadership’s role in enterprise implementation. It is delivered through a three-day Senior Leader Course that is given annually at Tinker Air Force Base and targets incoming commanders and directors. Doug Keene, an AoP SME from the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, said these training tools were not in place prior to the reworking of AoP. “There was training, but it wasn’t standard,” Keene said. “There was a Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kelly Goonan book, but not a formal publication or Art of the Possible isn’t just for aircraft groups; the program works just the same for administrative areas as well. The secu- directive document. We’ve taken the rity section team at Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex, Georgia, recently made AoP a reality in their area. In this photo, last year to create and implement the Dana Stanley, WR-ALC director of Staff, and Chris Welchel, WR-ALC Readiness chief, listen to Virginia Dyer, WR-ALC training, as well as put the AFSCI and Personnel Security lead, as she discusses some of the charted process review within a “Walk the Wall” review. AFSCH in place.” The instruction and the handbook AoP. They are the deciding authority expanded on the power of demanding there was less consideration for have been approved by leadership and for AoP and assist organizations that one system. In a constraint-based administrative applications and more are currently in the publication process, are implementing AoP. management system, she said, you assumptions that readers understood which is estimated to take 30 days. Every AFSC complex, wing and staff focus on one constraint at a time. flow days, work in progress and other The AoP SMEs described how directorate has an aligned AoP SME to Of all the problems you could have, elements of the science of throughput. AoP is operationalized around units’ coach and mentor all levels of AFSC there’s one constraint you devote your Though the goals have remained the Mission Essential Task Lists. This leadership on the implementation and resources and energy into resolving – same, AFSC senior leaders have said concept is used to help identify the institutionalizing of AoP within their that’s where you focus your continued there needed to be a more inclusive most important tasks an organization respective organizations. process improvement. approach to allow for areas beyond executes. What does the organization Together, the AoP SMEs established “The problem over the years has maintenance to fully comprehend and have to do to accomplish the mission? one system with one common approach. been trying to attack all the problems digest. In order to be compliant with the new “Over all the years with Air Force at once,” Wood said. “We’ve now Maintaining a culture that creates AFSCI, organizations have to identify Materiel Command, we’ve had a developed a methodology to focus solutions for constraints affecting the their METL and develop a plan to myriad of different technology and resources on one area of constraint critical path during execution, AoP has implement AoP on all their Mission production processes we used, and at a time. That constraint represents demonstrated its value in shrinking Essential Tasks. really each organization picked the highest return on the investment aircraft overhaul, engine repair and Simply put, workers pick something whichever one they wanted to use,” efforts.” supply component turn times, while upon which to implement AoP; then Keene said. “If you look at world- Though AoP SMEs are in place to simultaneously experiencing cost they implement AoP and move on to class organizations, they have a single help institutionalize AoP throughout reductions. Now it is being successfully the next Mission Essential Task. process. So, that’s what we did.” the entire AFSC, its origin is not employed in administrative areas. According to Keene, there has to be The goal is to stay with one system organic to the U.S. Air Force. Rather, Military and civilian Airmen a semblance of a plan and there has to and continue to improve. With one it’s based off the Theory of Constraints. will continue to be guided by the be commitment and signs of progress. common approach and common According to David Mann, an AoP principles of AoP, but now will do so As for the knowledge aspect of the language, the constraint-based system SME from the Ogden Air Logistics with a sharpened sense of how to best cycle, the five AoP SMEs were named was designed to create the environment Complex at Hill AFB, Utah, the theory institutionalize the content taken from by AFSC Executive Director Jeff for success. was then standardized uniquely to the the doctrine, strengthened through Allen. The AoP SMEs are also in place Oklahoma City Air Logistics AFSC. training, and providing the feedback to to determine what is and what is not Complex AoP SME Janis Wood When AoP was first introduced, further the knowledge to improve.

Download the Air Force Sustainment Center’s Art of the Possible book at www.afsc.af.mil 10 — www.TinkerTakeOff.com — August 11, 2017 OC-ALC calls for nominees for Production and Operations Management program The Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex byproduct of completing POM coursework. GS and FWS employees are highly encouraged to apply. announces the call for nominees for the educational The OC-ALC POM Program pays 100 percent Program in Production and Operations Management. tuition costs to competitively selected individuals who Additional selection criteria include: The call for nominees to attend Southeastern agree to continue Air Force service by completing • Degree Review from SEOSU Oklahoma State University’s OC-ALC Production a planned, systematic, coordinated program of and Operations Management (POM) training coursework that may lead to a bachelor’s degree. • Points for GPA program is open until Aug. 18. Classes are slated to The training program addresses current and/or future • Employee written statement; supervisor rating begin January 2018. corporate shaping and development strategies and on competencies (teamwork, communications, In its second year being offered to complex goals. organizational skills, customer focus, initiative, employees, the two-year POM Program is a Participants selected for the program will be required problem solving) voluntary, competitive training program that allows to have an associate’s of science or arts degree or • Organizational recommendation OC-ALC maintenance professionals to acquire equivalent hours of college credit (approximately 62- • Finalist interview knowledge and skills that emphasize Production 64 transferrable credit hours); be a full-time employee Interested employees are encouraged to contact their and Operational management, including operations of Tinker AFB, assigned to OC-ALC in a CSAG-M Group Training Managers or Dr. Wynell Neece, POM research; expertise that leads to more efficient work funded position. This program is not open to personnel Program POC, at 734-3300 for additional information and output. A bachelor’s degree may be attained as a who have already earned a bachelor’s degree. OC-ALC to obtain application packet information and instructions. Getting a handle on IRA distributions If you’ll be age 70½ or older by Dec. 31, 2017. If you reached 70½ years beneficiary and is 10 or more years amount not distributed as required. the end of 2017, you must withdraw of age in 2017, you can delay taking younger than you. You can use these a minimum amount — a required your 2017 RMD until April 1, 2018. worksheets to calculate your RMDs. • To report the excise tax, you must minimum distribution (RMD) — file Form 5329, Additional Taxes from your non-Roth IRAs for 2017. RMD amount Failure to take full amount of a on Qualified Plans (Including RMD Withdrawals are not required from Roth Your 2017 RMD is your account IRAs) and Other Tax-Favored IRAs until after the owner’s death. balance as of the end of 2016 divided If you fail to take the full amount of Accounts. by a distribution period from the IRS’s your RMD (you can always withdraw • See the Form 5329 instructions for RMD deadline “Uniform Lifetime Table.” A separate more than the required amount), you may additional information about this You must take your 2017 RMD by table is used if your spouse is your sole have to pay a 50 percent excise tax on the tax. August 11, 2017 — www.TinkerTakeOff.com — 11

CURRENT TRAFFIC ADVISORIES 62542 SEE MAP A AT RIGHT 62540 Lane/Road Closure: Phase 2 of work on East Drive from EAST DRIVE A Bradley to Turbine is under way until 6 a.m. Nov. 18. During CLOSURE 62543 this phase, the east half of East Drive between Bradley and GATE 20 Entrance Road “A” and the northeast corner of intersection are PHASE 2 LANCER GATE closed. Two-way traffic will be maintained throughout Phase 15 JUL 2017 2. Phase 3 will be from 6 a.m. Nov. 18 until 6 a.m. Jan. 18. THRU 3535 During Phase 3, drivers will have to detour around Bldg. 3705 because East Drive between Entrance Road “A” and Turbine 18 NOV 2017 and the south half of the intersection will be closed. (See map)

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3610 Road/Lane Closure: Phase 2 construction continues on 3001 Bradley Dr. Arnold Avenue from “A” to “F” until 4 p.m. Aug. 19. During B3001 this phase, Arnold Avenue is closed from “C” Avenue to “B” FLAGPOLE Avenue. There are seven total phases in this project. Phase 3 is from 6 a.m. Aug. 20 until 4 p.m. Sept. 10, Phase 4 is from 6 a.m. Oct. 1 until 4 p.m. Dec. 2, Phase 5 begins at 6 a.m. Dec. 3 EAST DRIVE NORTH BOUND LANES until 4 p.m. Feb. 3, Phase 6 is 6 a.m. Feb. 4 until 4 p.m. March BECOME TWO-WAY TRAFFIC 1 and Phase 7 will be 6 a.m. March 11 until 4 p.m. March BETWEEN BRADLEY AND ENTRANCE ROAD "A" 31. The closure is needed for so the contractor can perform a full depth repair and replacement of roadway. Detours will be posted during each phase. (See map)

CONFIRMED UTILITY OUTAGES 3305 SEE MAP B AT BOTTOM RIGHT Electrical Outage: Bldgs. 5702 and 5715 from 7 to 11 a.m. 3308 Aug. 12 for OG&E to replace cross arms 3334 Domestic & Fire Water Outage: Bldg. 240 (entire facility) and Bldgs. 214 and 230 (fire sprinkler only) from 7 a.m. Aug. 26 to 5 p.m. Aug. 27 so the contractor can tie in new Fire Water Line to the Sprinkler System in four locations NEW ELECTRICAL SUBSTATION GATE 21 LIBERATOR GATE Electrical Outage: Bldgs. 1001, 1014, 7005, 7007 and 7013 HOURS: 0530-1730 DURING EAST DRIVE from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 19 for OG&E to replace cross arms CONSTRUCTION 43609

3604 Gas and Steam Outage: Bldg. 3907 until 2:30 a.m. Aug. 16 Entrance Road "A" so the contractor can tie in gas, steam and condensate lines to new boilers ENTRANCE ROAD "A" EAST BOUND LANES BECOME TWO-WAY SOUTH OF CONSTRUCTION

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Courtesy photo The Tinker Thrift Shop reopened its doors Aug. 1 after undergoing renovations. From left, Tinker Thrift Shop Manager Ali Hinckley and Tinker Spouses’ Club President Kat Kosmala and far right, Tinker Spouses’ Club Honorary President Rhonda Levy welcomed the first shopper of the day, Amanda Anderson. In- cluded in the renovations, Cinderella’s Closet, a formal attire/evening wear loan closet, relocated from the Airman and Family Readiness Center to the Thrift Shop. The Tinker Thrift Shop is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations and consignments are welcome on the same days from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Thrift Shop is located on Arnold Street in front of the Gerrity Gym and next to the Auto Hobby Shop in Bldg. 6002.

Partnerships lead to healthier vending options on base Jillian Coleman nutritional environment assessment percent or greater of military members, sugar and sodium. More commonly Staff Writer tools. The tool is designed to help created a master contract, which referred to as “35-10-35,” the numbers Department of Defense communities required 15 percent of its content meet signify that in order for a product to A multitude of joint partnerships measure accessibility to healthy a “FitPick” criteria. That mandate meet FitPick standards, it must contain in various capacities have resulted in food options. Further, the appraisals would gradually increase over time, less than 35 percent caloric content positive change on Tinker Air Force assess environmental factors and moving to 30 percent in 2013 and in total fat, less than 10 percent of Base. One most recent success was policies at the community level that pushing to 35 percent the following calories from saturated fat and less than achieved through a Health and Wellness support healthy eating. M-NEAT was year. Established in 2005, FitPick was 35 percent by weight of total sugars Center channel, linking AAFES, developed to help health promotion created as a healthy vending and micro- (excluding fruits, vegetables and milk). Aramark and Imperial Vending through In 2009, Tinker’s original score professionals, commanding officers market labeling program seeking to a grant championed by the American was 39 percent on vending options Heart Association. The positive change and others in the DOD community more easily identify products that meet and has since increased its score to 83 implemented a variety of healthy snack in measuring accessibility to healthy recognized nutrition standards. percent. Nutrition Program Manager options for vending machines across alternatives. Empowering consumers to make Wendi Knowles expressed the long- the installation. Effective March 2011, AAFES, more informed snack choices, FitPick term goal, of course, would be to Tinker’s move to healthier vending which oversees vending operations uses stickers, which denote items that was driven by m-NEAT, military- for installation buildings hosting a 50 feature specific values for calories, fat, See Healthy page 4a. 2a — www.TinkerTakeOff.com — August 11, 2017 FOR the LOA

U.S. Air Force photo by John Parker Lt. Gen. Lee K. Levy II delivered some brief remarks Aug. 4 to kick off the 2017 Crossroads Logistics Officer Association Golf Tournament at the Tinker Golf Club. The Air Force Sustainment Center commander thanked sponsors and participants for supporting logisticians and their scholarship fund. “Have a great time. Enjoy the golf tournament. Hit ‘em long, hit ‘em straight and hit ‘em well,” he said.

Softball fields to get upgrades John Parker Staff Writer

The base’s softball diamonds are getting a ton of work done – as in 75 tons of sand for one field alone. The approximately $16,000 project will improve all four softball fields north of the dorms, fitness coordinator Ira Anderson said. They include the most used fields, Champ and Field 1, along with Fields 2 and 3 to the east of them. AIr Force photo by John Parker “Each infield is going to have one and a half tons of debris-free dirt mixed with Turface, which Manny Sandoval, with the A VQ-7 Rough Necks, sets his sights on the ball Aug. 8 as his team battled back through the losers bracket to win the 2017 Rec League softball championship on base. Read next is the stuff that soaks up the water,” Anderson week’s Take Off for more details. Meanwhile, as the softball season ends, all four fields will be getting said. “The field crew will come out here and level makeovers to improve ease of play and player safety. The approximately $16,000 project will smooth it off where it’s nice and even.” out uneven turf and grass and fill in divots, among other improvements. Player safety is a big factor in the work, he said. Outfield divots will be filled in and the Infield work will also include tilling and laser “Better late than never, but we’ll have all the soil leveled. The plan also calls for leveling the grading to maximize drainage. infields and the outfields looking sharp,” Anderson fields’ lips where the borders of the infield dirt and Due to funding delays, the improvements will said. “We’ll have it all squared up so that when the outfield grass meets. Evening them up will reduce begin in late August or early September after the spring rolls back around we’ll be ready to rock ‘n’ trip hazards, he said. softball season ends. roll.” August 11, 2017 — www.TinkerTakeOff.com — 3a Healing from invisible wounds: The other side of the story

Tech. Sgt. Robert Barnett Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — Chanda D’Angelo was in a frenzy; she quickly washed all the clothes in her home, zoomed the vacuum across every floor, wiped down every surface, cleaned out the refrigerator and stove and scrubbed the windows and mirrors until they were spotless. Exhausted, she had just enough time to get her hair and nails done – everything had to be perfect for her husband’s return. The last time then-Senior Airman Chris D’Angelo, a heavy equipment operator with the 819th Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineer squadron, or RED HORSE, returned from deployment, she’d experienced the fairy tale homecoming welcoming her husband back. The first time had been amazing, she recalled. There had been smiles and tears, hugs and kisses. She looked forward to experiencing that feeling again after having to live without him for another several months. Like before, she waited at the squadron building as the hangar doors U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Chad Thompson opened and busses pulled up and Tech. Sgt. Christopher D’Angelo, right, a 490th Missile Squadron missile alert facility manager at Malmstrom Air Force unloaded. Base, Mont., poses for a photo with his wife, Chanda, son, Jace and daughter, Brittyn at their home in Great Falls, Mont., This time, her world came to a June 7, 2017. D’Angelo was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder after he was injured by an improvised explosive screeching halt, as the happy-go-lucky device Jan. 15, 2008. He said his wife has been very supportive with helping him cope with his PTSD. husband who’d left wasn’t the same man who returned. broke down while he was away, when dependents who may be going through include a medical facility focused on “He held back and wasn’t quick to he found himself incapable of doing similar situations. invisible wounds, modeled as a clinical come up,” she remembered. “He did his job and putting others at risk. This “Hang in there,” she said. “We need center of excellence, to better serve the come find me and we did hug and time when he came back, she went with to be their rock, because they’ve gone unique treatment and support needs for kiss, but he was almost melancholy, him to Walter Reed National Military through things and seen things we can’t Airmen. Also, health care providers reserved. He didn’t want to be intimate Medical Center, Maryland. even comprehend. Through all of this, have been embedded in some high- with me. I could tell immediately he “When I first learned about it at it truly has given me the best husband risk units, such as special forces, to wasn’t right. I just knew – red flags Walter Reed, I still didn’t understand — we have the best marriage. He’s my increase awareness and accessibility of started popping up everywhere right the severity of [post-traumatic stress best friend.” resources. away.” disorder],” she said. “In my mind, In February 2016, the Air Force According to Michelle Padgett, the She asked him what happened, but everybody kind of went through chartered an office focused on invisible Air Force Invisible Wounds of War he didn’t want to talk about it, leaving something traumatic, and [it’s] mind wounds to identify and implement Policy chief, “It’s never too early her feeling left out and disconnected. over matter. I know that sounds so ways to more effectively support to seek assistance.” She explained “I didn’t know if this was normal, if insensitive but I remember that’s how Airmen and their families. Leaders are that the Air Force is working to he just needed time,” Chanda recalled. I was feeling.” currently working to integrate efforts educate spouses, chaplains, Airman “I didn’t understand the severity of She was able to tour the facility, to improve processes associated with and Family Readiness Centers and what had happened to him. So, in a learn about PTSD and other invisible identification, diagnosis, treatment and health providers to ensure that no way I knew to suck it up and move on, wounds. The more she learned, the reintegration/transition of Airmen with matter where one turns, help for post- we can’t let this define us. But that was angrier she became. She was mad invisible wounds. traumatic symptoms, and traumatic me being ignorant to the fact that my at “the bad guys,” about the war, but “The first step to recovery from brain injuries is available. husband was really hurt over there.” mostly heartbroken for her husband. invisible wounds is to acknowledge that Chanda and her husband have since Weeks turned into months with little Meeting other wounded warriors, there is a problem and be willing to take become involved with the Wounded improvement. He was distant, short- her husband began swapping stories. the steps to get help,” said Maj. Gen. Warrior Program, joining others trying tempered with the kids, and paranoid. That’s when she first heard what he had Kimberly Crider, the special assistant to heal. Her husband has since been It was clear her husband was more been through. for the Invisible Wounds Initiative. promoted to technical sergeant and comfortable at work than at home. Over the years, Chanda heard several “This can be the hardest step, we know. taken a special duty assignment as a At her breaking point, she pleaded versions, sometimes in watered-down Anyone can get ready access to expert nuclear facility manager at Malmstrom with him to get help. Fortunately, summary, sometimes in pieces, but mental health professionals, chaplains, Air Force Base, Montana. Chris listened. But little did she know small bits would come out that she family life counselors and informed They might not have been able to he wasn’t ready to admit something hadn’t heard before. She was in shock leaders at every installation to assist heal and move on without seeking help was wrong, and lied to the medical the first time she heard it, but impressed them in early recovery. [Counselors] at and learning about invisible wounds. professionals so they would let him get and proud of him. every base are a good first place to start “That’s what saved him, that’s what back with his unit. “I actually did tear up; it made me to get help.” brought my husband back.” “He went to get some help and it got love him even more,” she said with As part of this initiative, the For more information on getting a little bit better,” she said. “He wasn’t pride. “What a strong man I’m married Air Force identified a number of help, visit https://www.ptsd.va.gov/ great.” to.” opportunities for growth in treatment Roughly a year later, her husband With her story, Chanda hopes to options across the total force, several (Editor’s note: This is the second of a deployed again. He later told her he encourage other spouses and military of which are currently underway. These two-part series.) 4a — www.TinkerTakeOff.com — August 11, 2017 that there are approximately 90 consumable machines filtered Healthy across the installation and each one continued from page 1a maintains the 35 percent standard, with at least two columns on the right reach 100 percent. However, in order of every machine containing FitPick to receive the full 100 percent marks options. He indicated that monthly for m-NEAT, a vending machine sales vary from building to building must contain at least 50 percent of its and can be dependent on the number contents to meet FitPick standards. of inhabitants, as well as products in After a few different trials with the machines. vendors, Tinker was able to find its As the push for healthier options current operator, Imperial Vending. surged forward, the requirements and Imperial sealed the deal because they accountability shifted, as well. In were able to provide the healthier implementing any new change, there products that met the criteria. were set stages of gradual progression. With contracts in place, the next Initially setting a 10 percent task became ensuring the healthy requirement of healthier options, alternatives were going to sell. standards continued to increase thus Through a grant authorized by the meeting the demands for more and Accelerating National Community more nutritious snacks. Angela Gray, Health Outcomes through Reinforcing AAFES service business manager, Partnerships program and pushed explained that unlike other bases across by the American Heart Association, the nation, Tinker was already a step or Tinker was able to conduct two taste two ahead of the curve, consistently. testing surveys in commonly trafficked “When requirements upped from areas, Bldg. 3001 on May 28 and the 10 percent to 20 percent, [Tinker] 72nd Medical Group on June 16. was already at 25 percent,” she said. The ANCHOR program is a national “When another increase was made, grant whose central mission is to reduce our machines here were already at 35 chronic disease through nutrition, percent.” physical activity and smoke-free There has been a high demand initiatives. Each market was assigned for healthier machines, and through one “issue area,” and Oklahoma was steadfast efforts from multiple tasked with nutrition, specifically, parties, demands were able to be met. healthy vending. Although, there is no intention of According to Kasey Volpe, regional campaign manager for the American stopping there. Ms. Knowles hopes Heart Association, the grant was aimed that eventually there will be even more at running an educational drive to nutrient-rich options in the future and raise awareness and promote healthier is optimistic about positive feedback options, while simultaneously to help simultaneously improve the healthy lifestyle push, as well as implementing environmental, systems Air Force photo by Kelly White delivering the demands. However, for and policy changes. Airman 1st Class Silly Diabira with the 72nd Force Support Squadron, makes a “Environmental change would be selection from a healthy vending machine at the Tinker Base Exchange. Approx- now the goal is to make people aware putting healthier options in a machine imately 90 machines across Tinker comply with FitPick standards, following the of the alternatives that are currently at a specific location. Systems change “35-10-35” requirements. available. would be the vendor implementing “We want people to utilize the these new items at all locations, thus In Tinker’s case, a systems change was machines without hurting the volume of healthy options, but the key is to creating a change in the entire business applied, as the vendor is increasing sales, the AHA, AAFES, Aramark and inform people and let them know that management system. Policy change healthier selections throughout all Imperial conducted surveys with seven those healthy options are available,” would be a formal policy being enacted machines. sample items. The samples included Knowles expressed. at an organization,” Volpe explained. To put the right products in the everything from KIND, KASHI and Through partnerships – military and Special K bars to pop chips, popcorn civilian, on and off the installation – and Annie’s gluten free cookies. Tinker leads the pack with the highest With an assortment of options and an percentage of healthy alternatives estimated 550 responses, surveyors offered in vending machines. Striving were able to determine not only the to achieve maximum points through snacks that were the most popular in m-NEAT, Tinker’s health and wellness taste, but which healthy options would continues to strive for improvement generate the best sales. in our military and civilian Airmen by Route manager for Imperial joining forces and tackling challenges Vending, Jeremy Wilhite explained that others deem “impossible.” Chess anyone?

Did you get checkmate in three moves? If not, here’s the solution: Courtesy photo 1. Rf4+….Kh5 Championed by the American Heart Association, Tinker Health Promotions part- nered with Imperial Vending, Aramark and AAFES to conduct taste testings at 2. g3!....Rhf8 Bldg. 3001 and the 72nd Medical Group. Numerous options were offered as free 3. Rh4# 1-0 mate samples to survey which healthy alternatives should be installed into the vending machines across the base. August 11, 2017 — www.TinkerTakeOff.com — 5a

Celebrating AAFES The Tinker Exchange cele- brated Army and Air Force Exchange Services’ 122nd birthday July 25 with games, giveaways, goodies and dis- counted merchandise. Car- la McDowell, center, Tinker Exchange store manager, serves birthday cake to Ex- change patrons during the festivities. In 1895, the War Department issued Gener- al Order 46, directing com- manders to establish an ex- change at every post. Since then, exchanges have faith- fully served alongside ser- vice members wherever they are called to serve.

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The “College 101” briefing is offers an AACSB-accredited program page 9a. 6a — www.TinkerTakeOff.com — August 11, 2017 Tinker Calendar Recurring Events Above the Belt Class: Every Monday, 11:30 a.m. to 12 Better Body. Better Life. This eight-week healthy eating/ with a color pin in the head position and win one free game p.m. This free class works on tone, sculpt, and building weight management program meets once per week for coupon. Limit three per bowler. Information: Tinker Lanes, strong lean muscles. A variety of equipment will be used one hour. BBBL is designed to help individuals seeking Bldg. 5703, 734-3484. including your own body resistance. Information: Fitness to lose and maintain their weight and enjoy an overall Communications Basics: Learn how your personality Center 3705, Bldg. 3705, 734-4664. healthy lifestyle. Participants will identify personal goals, impacts your communication style. For more information, AB–Tastic: Every Monday, 3:30 to 4 p.m. This free class understand behavior change, and gain knowledge on call 582-6604. is the perfect core strengthening solution. Use your body nutrition while working to achieve their personal goals. Dollar Mondays at Tinker Lanes: Every Monday, All weight and a variety of equipment to build a strong core. Minimum of six classes must be completed to receive a day Monday’s are dollar days at Tinker Lanes. That means Information: Fitness Center 3705, Bldg. 3705, 734- 4664. Form 108 certificate. dollar games and shoes. Information: Tinker Lanes, Bldg. Active Parenting of Teens Class: Learn how to establish Bootcamp Fitness: Every Monday, 6:15 to 7:15 a.m. This 5703, 734-3484. mutual respect and cooperation, decrease power struggles adrenaline-pumping cardio and strength session couples Family Day Bowling: Every Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. The cost and mold values. 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Basic Auto Maintenance: Thursdays, 3:45 p.m. The Basic maximum calories, and firm your entire body. Information: Example Schedule: Tuesday - Strength Conditioning; Auto Maintenance Course is required to be certified at Fitness Center 3705, Bldg. 3705, 734-4664. Wednesday - Nutrition Education; Thursday - Core/Yoga Tinker Auto Hobby. Individual times can be arranged as Cholesterol and Glucose Screenings: Free cholesterol Stretching. necessary. Information: Auto Hobby, Bldg. 6002, 734-5616. and glucose screenings open to all Department of Defense FIT — Health & Human Performance: This eight- Beginning Crochet: Every Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 civilians available. Bring an up-to-date Health Risk week progressive program that meets 5 days a week Mon- p.m. and Every Thursday, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Come learn the Assessment from AFMCwellness.com. For details, call Fri for one hour. This program will enhance Active Duty basics of crochet. Each student will be given one on one CHPS at 582-6817. instruction. Cost of the class is $20 per person. Information: Color Pin Day at Tinker Lanes: Every Tuesday, 10 a.m. to member’s human performance through fitness, nutrition Tinker Arts & Crafts, Bldg. 478, 734-5615. 3 p.m. Join Tinker Lanes for Color Pin Day! Make a strike See more recurring events on page 7a.

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Classes include run, strength, core, Fitness Center 3705, Bldg. 3705, 734-4664. situations, self-esteem, recovery, healthy relationships, flexibility, cardio and functional movement conditioning; Open Revolving Senior League Bowling: Every healthy boundaries, assertiveness, safety, red flags and more. in addition, one day each week will be dedicated to Wednesday, 12 p.m. Seniors can bowl three games 9 pin The class is currently open to females with base access. A nutrition/behavior modification. Pre/Post health and fitness no tap for $6 per bowler. Information: Tinker Lanes, Bldg. men’s class will be offered upon request. Classes are held assessments conducted. All participants must sign program 5703, 734-3484. Wednesday afternoons from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the Chapel’s memorandum prior to the program start date. Members Overcoming Gym Intimidation: See the benefits of Religious Education Bldg. Library. (Alternate class days/ cannot be on a profile. Example Schedule: Monday - Run being active, the components of an exercise program and times could be available by request.) Call Family Advocacy Conditioning; Tuesday - Nutrition Education; Wednesday how often to exercise, plus learn ways to overcome gym - Strength Training; Thursday - Run Conditioning; Friday intimidation and overcoming barriers to being physically at 582-6604 to sign up or to request a men’s class. - Bootcamp. active. For more information, call 582-6817. Pre-Deployment: Every Tuesday, 8 to 10 a.m. and Every Goal Setting: This workshop is designed to help participants Panini Thursdays at the Tinker Club: Every Thursday, Friday, 1 to 3 p.m. The A&FRC provides individual and establish goal setting habits, remove mental roadblocks and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you’re in the mood for a delicious group briefings to ensure military members and their families get on the road to achieving goals. For more information, sandwich made panini style, you’re in luck. Stop by every have completed necessary preparations for deployment. call the Airman and Family Readiness Center at 739-2747. Thursday for some delicious panini favorites. Information: Information: Airman & Family Readiness Center, Bldg. Health and Happiness: Is being happy something that we Tinker Club, Bldg. 5603, 405-734-3418. 6001, 739-2747. can practice and get better at? Can being happy help us be Performance Run Class: This interactive eight-week Pregnancy Resource Briefing: The information presented healthier? Come explore the relationship between emotions program meets two days a week for one hour. This class is in this briefing includes prenatal fitness and nutrition, dental and health. For more information, call 582-6817. designed to improve running technique and performance. care while pregnant, the New Parent Support Program, Healthy Thinking, Anger, Stress (H.A.S.) Class: This The course will review running fundamentals and will TRICARE and community resources. Spouses or partners four-session class teaches better ways of expressing and implement a progressive running program. Workout attire are encouraged to attend with the expectant mother. For reducing feelings of anger. Practice techniques to help deal and running shoes required. more information or to sign up, call 582-6604. with stress, and learn how unproductive thinking patterns Personal Goal Setting for a Healthy Lifestyle: In this class PREP Class: The Prevention and Relationship may have been causing problems in your life. Remind we’ll discuss health-related goals that people commonly Enhancement Program class is for any couple wanting to yourself how to create more balance in your life and practice make, how good and bad habits can make or break our improve communication, learn problem solving as a team better self-care. For more information, call 582-6604. success of reaching our goal, and learn several tips and and start having fun together again. Importance of Sleep: Come learn about the health benefits tactics for keeping our goal. For information, call Civilian Pre-Separation: Every Wednesday, 1:30 to 4 p.m. This of sleep, tips for getting enough sleep, and when to see a Health Promotions Services at 582-6817. mandatory counseling is to ensure all active duty separating doctor about your sleep concerns. For more information, Pilates at 3705: Every Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. service members have the opportunity to be made aware call CHPS at 582-6817. The class is free to all participants. Information: Fitness of the transition services and benefits available to them. Lunch Break Bowling: Every Tuesday through Friday, Center 3705, Bldg. 3705, 734-4664. Information: Airman & Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come in during your lunch break for Pilates at the Gerrity: Every Thursday, 6 to 7 p.m. The 6001, 739-2747. $1.50 games. Information: Tinker Lanes, Bldg. 5703, 734- Pilates class will be every Tuesday and Thursday starting Reintegration Briefing: Every Thursday, 8 to 10 a.m. 3484. at 6 p.m. The class is free to all participants. Information: The A&FRC provides group briefings ensuring military Lunch Specials at the Tinker Club: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Gerrity Fitness Center, Bldg. 6004, 734-5607. members and their families have necessary information for Tuesdays through Fridays at the Tinker Club. The club Portion Distortion: In this Civilian Health Promotions a smooth reunion. Tapes and handouts available for all on serves up a buffet and a soup and salad bar. Themed lunches Class, participants will discuss how the amount of food tips for a successful reunion. Information: Airman & Family are offered on Wednesdays. Themes include Mongolian, people eat has changed over time, and how eating bigger Readiness Center, Bldg. 6001, 739-2747. Mexican and ‘A Taste of Italy’ pasta lunch. portion sizes affects their health. For more information, call Résumé Writing Workshop participants will learn Memory Loss: We all misplace our keys, but how can we 582-6817. valuable information on private industry résumé writing tell normal forgetfulness from something more serious? Power Pump: Every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday, techniques, formats and guidelines, cover letters and more. We will discuss what affects memory loss, how to reduce 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. The Power Pump class is free to all The second half of the workshop goes into more detail on the risk of developing memory loss, and tips to remember participants and starts at 9:15 a.m. each Mon., Wed., and federal résumés. For more information, call the Airman everyday things like new names or where we left those Fri. Information: Gerrity Fitness Center, Bldg. 6004, and Family Readiness Center at 739-2747. keys. For information, call CHPS at 582-6817. 734-5607. 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