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Vol. 36, No. 06 Friday, February 6, 2009

NCOs stepping up to lead - page 14 COMMENTARY Thoughts for the New Year – today by Col. William Francis deep breath and said that he had to get back 6th Mission Support Group Commander to his load as he had a ways to go before he could stop for the day. He bent down picked The other day I saw a man pulling a trail- up the trailer and strained off into the dis- er fully loaded down the slow lane of Dale tance. As I watched him slowly fade from Mabry, he was struggling mightily against sight I wondered how long it would take an unbelievable load and so I pulled over him to get where he was going and why he and approached him. As I got close, he was did not just stop, put the trailer down and breathing hard, sweat dripping from his face, leave his burdens right there on the side of his clothes drenched with sweat and I asked the road. And then I realized that I have to him if he needed help, if he was OK. He fight not to do the same thing, I do not actu- said, he was fine, that he did not need any ally pull around a heavily loaded old trailer help and in fact that he did this everyday (and thankfully there is not a man pulling throughout the year. At this point he pulled a trailer everyday down Dale Mabry) but I the trailer off of the road out of traffic, wiped will cling to things that slow me, that burden his brow and explained to me that when me, that discourage me if I am not careful. he was old enough to become aware of his Thankfully, there is a visible, noticeable be- shortfalls, failures and disappointments he ginning and end of each day. I use the sunset began to carry them around on this trailer. as a reminder to learn from the mistakes of He would add to them for an entire year and the day, and then to let them go and the sun- on Dec. 31 he would dump all of them off the rise reminds me all is new and I can run the trailer (except for a few special ones that he new day free from the burden of the past…if had decided to hold onto for his entire life). I choose to. We will achieve more of the goals He admitted he was getting older and the we set for this year if we break them down Col. William Francis number of “permanent” burdens was getting into small, specific daily goals and work to- bigger and so the trailer was heavier each day to achieve today’s goals. We are much dens of the past into the fight of the present year on Jan. 1 than in the previous year. He more inclined to discipline ourselves for a day, and each one of us will choose whether was not sure how much longer he was going day than we are for a year and we are much to focus on distant general goals or on the to be able to carry the load, but sure looked more likely to accomplish a small specific specific goals of the day. In the end we will forward to each “New Year” when he could goal than we are a large general one. Each suffer one of two types of pain, the pain of dump some of his load and start again fresh. one of us has goals this year, each one of us daily discipline or the pain of yearly regret… At this point, he stretched his back, took a will choose each day if we will carry the bur- the choice is ours today.

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NEWS/FEATURES: page 4 vocalist title at talent competition RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, New chief for CENTCOM (AFNS) — The best 13 Airmen were selected from 77 bluesuiters gath- ered for the Air Force Worldwide Talent Search Jan. 11 through 19 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. NEWS/FEATURES: page 4 The Air Force’s “top talent” were cho- sen after 10 days of auditions, rehears- Action line: solving your problems als and interviews, which culminated in three nights of competition, as the best performer took home the “Roger” award for first place, and the second place win- NEWS/FEATURES: page 6 ner received the “Wilco” award. The winners are: Deployed stories u Best Female Vocalist went to Staff Sgt. Aisha Smith from MacDill AFB, Fla., and Staff Sgt. Naomi Keen from Lackland AFB took second place. u Male Vocalist went to Staff Sgt. Rick NEWS: page 7 Rosales from Keesler AFB, Miss., and Staff Sgt. Wendell Boone from Andrews AFB, Md., took second place. 6S initiative explained u Specialty went to Staff Sgt. James Warren from Eielson AFB, Alaska, and Airman 1st Class Jamie Hull from Fairchild AFB, Wash., took second place. NEWS: page 8 u Instrumental went to Airman 1st Class Shane Jones from Hickam AFB, AF nurse commissionings , and 2nd Lt. Mara Title from Los Angeles AFB, Calif., took second place. u Dance went to Airman 1st Class NEWS: page 15 Malik Thorne from Dover AFB, Del., and Airman 1st Class Emanuel Simmons II from Malmstrom AFB, Mont., took sec- MacDill AirFest; are you ready? ond place. Air Foce Photo u Vocal Self-Accompanied went to MacDill’s own Staff Sgt. Aisha Smith won Airman 1st Class Malcolm Hudson from first place in the Female Vocalist catego- NEWS/FEATURES: page 16 Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, and Se- ry during the Air Force Worldwide Talent nior Airman Marc Hightower from Can- Search Jan. 11 through 19 held at Lack- non AFB, N.M., took second place. African American history land Air Force Base, Texas. u Technician went to Airman 1st Class Aaron Elliot from Hurlburt Field, Fla. u Best of Show went to Staff Sgt. Rick number of entertainers and the quality Rosales from Keesler AFB. of the performances this year were espe- DIAMOND SHARP: page 10 In addition to competing for World- cially high.” wide Talent Search honors, the Airmen Ms. Smith said the revamped Tops In And the winner is... also auditioned for spots on the Tops In Blue Web site, which now makes it eas- Blue roster. ier for Airmen to submit their audition “Even though the competition was videos, was one of the keys to the infu- keen, it was great to see the camaraderie sion of new talent. and sense of family that formed among “We had more participants at this COMMUNITY: page 24 the participants,” said Terri Smith, the year’s event than we’ve had in a long Air Force Entertainment’s operations co- time and a lot of that was due to the Web Events, chapel schedule, more... ordinator at the Air Force Services Agen- site,” she said. “Since launching it late cy in San Antonio. “The Air Force has last year, we’ve seen a big increase in in- always been loaded with talent, but the terest and applications.” NEWS/FEATURES U.S. CENTCOM welcomes new SEL CSM Hill takes over as USCENTCOM’s top enlisted leader by. Sgt. Rick Nelson of the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, Combat Correspondent Coast Guardsmen, civilians and families of USCENTCOM. Personnel from U.S. Central Command “He is an absolutely outstanding noncom- filled the seats of the Davis Conference Cen- missioned officer and is going to be a tre- ter with anticipation, much like NFL fans mendous command senior enlisted leader for who attended the Super Bowl at Raymond CENTCOM,” said Petraeus. “And I should James Stadium, as the commander of U. S. know because we’ve done this gig before.” Central Command Gen. David H. Petraeus Petraeus went on to tell the audience how passed on the saber to Command Sgt. Maj. they have been long time air-assault buddies Marvin L. Hill in an assumption of responsi- and Hill is the best NCO wingman he or any bility ceremony held Jan. 30 commander could have. Days prior to officially taking over as the “It is an awesome feeling to have the trust new senior enlisted leader, Hill said his in- and confidence of General Petraeus,” Hill tent was to gain an appreciation for what the said. “To have a say-so on some of the deci- personnel assigned to CENTCOM do in sup- sions made that affect the lives of our war- port of the fight, and for them to gain confi- riors is an incredible feeling. I am honored to dence in him and his commitment to them. be charged with this level of responsibility.” “First and foremost, my goal is to expand During the ceremony Hill noted he will the impact that the commander has in the promise three things. USCENTCOM area of responsibility and to “I’ll do what’s right, I’ll do the best I can ‘Give Energy’ to the force. Some of my actions and I’ll treat others the way I want to be will be in the form of assisting the staff in an- treated. I’ll do this by being available, acces- ticipating the needs of the troopers engaged sible and approachable,” he said. in the fight,” said the Memphis, Tenn. native. Hill, who is coming to USCENTCOM after “I want noncommissioned officers to use their a tour as Command Sergeant Major of Multi- experiences to make life better and increase National Force- from April 2007 to No- Photo by Sgt. Rick Nelson the likelihood of mission success for our war- vember 2008, will now take charge of a com- General David H. Petraeus, commander U.S. riors.” mand where the Area of Responsibility covers CENTCOM, hands the NCO sword to Com- As senior enlisted leader, Hill explained over 4.1 million square miles and 20 coun- mand Sgt. Maj. Marvin L. Hill during an as- how his duties would include positively in- tries, with approximately 203,600 service sumption of responsibility ceremony held at fluencing the readiness, welfare and morale members deployed throughout two warfronts. the David Conference Center Jan. 30.

ACTION LINE

Q: I like that the Commissary has new opening hours and that’s cool. However I noticed over the last couple of weeks that the people CENTCOM LOTS from CENTCOM have been parking in the Commissary parking lot. The Commissary continues to have fewer and fewer parking spaces 7 throughout the day because the CENTCOM folks are taking the spac- Rows 6-9 es. I find that bad. I’m sitting in the parking lot now just watching people just pull up and then walk across the street to CENTCOM. I just thought that it should be brought to your attention and some- thing can be done about it. 8 1 A: Thank you for your concern. The USCENTCOM Commandant’s 4 Office and 6th Security Forces Squadron identified the recent parking 2 Parking Lots problem at the Commissary parking lot and have taken immediate 1. USCENTCOM 2. LOGISTIGS READINESS SQ 4a 4. Reserved Areas action to improve commissary access. Beginning on the morning of a) Open Area 7. Commissary (Rows 6-9) 8 Jan 09, 6 SFS personnel and USCENTCOM parking wardens be- 8. BX Gravel Lot gan issuing citations to vehicles parked in that lot for purposes other Authorized Unauthorized than shopping at the Commissary. The Commissary parking lot is for spaces and restricted parking lots. Any infraction may result in a use by Commissary patrons and should be used by patrons and then parking citation. Accruing multiple parking tickets can result in the vacated. The attached map shows authorized parking areas for US- temporary revocation of base driving privileges or a monetary fine. CENTCOM personnel around the Commissary. Receipt of three parking tickets in a 12-month window can result in Parking on MacDill AFB is now more limited because of the many loss of on-base driving privileges. construction projects. However, it is imperative that all personnel only If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact the 6 use marked parking spaces, and that they honor reserved parking SFS Operations Officer, Capt Foley, at 813-828-2049.

NEWS/FEATURES MacDill Airman making a difference with smiles by Capt. Angelic Dolan ment Facility, detainees are fed, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing Public clothed, housed in climate con- Affairs trolled facilities and are offered classes taught by Iraqi educators CAMP BUCCA, Iraq (AFNS) in and English in subjects — Every day as the dawn breaks ranging from math, agriculture, over the Iraqi desert, hundreds of masonry, carpentry, their govern- Iraqis line up to visit their rela- ment to the . tives at the Theater “These are the detainees we are Facility at Camp Bucca that holds trying to reconcile and gain their more than 10,000 detainees. support for a new political system Every day before that sun rises, and new way forward,” Colonel Airmen from the 887th Expedi- Metzler said. “The detainees will tionary Security Forces Squadron come out better citizens for their prepare for the visit of the hun- country ... and what a powerful dreds of Iraqis and control their tool to be able to go back and to access to detainees. be able to read. It gives them a “Family members come from skill set to be successful when all over Iraq, and under the Ge- they get out.” neva Convention, they are autho- While the 887th ESFS Air- rized family visitation with the men’s duties include processing detainees,” said Col. Alan Met- visitors to see their family mem- zler, the 586th Air Expeditionary bers, their daily interactions with Photo by Capt. Angelic Dolan Group commander. “Our Airmen the visitors and detainees con- Tarann Earl plays with an Iraqi child while they wait for will show them the respect and tribute to the counterinsurgency transportion to the detainee visitation center Jan. 27 at Camp Bucca, dignity we give all of our citizens, efforts and are making a differ- Iraq. Members of the 887th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron and the family members get to ence in support of the strategy to provides security and transportation to the center for Iraqis who are see how we treat the detainees.” build a strong and stable Iraq. allowed to visit daily with detained family members held at the The- While in the Theater Intern- See DEPLOYED Page 12 ater Internment Facility. Airman Earl is assigned to the 887th ESFS. NEWS/FEATURES

6 AMW 6S Emphasis Week Correction: A story about protecting against identity theft in the Jan. 30 by Chief Master Sgt. Joel Tyler edition of the Thunderbolt was authored by Staff Sgt Carlo Milillo. Another writer 6th Air Mobility Wing AFSO21 was given credit for the article.

MacDill continues to build on the ‘back to basics’ fo- cus of Air Mobility Command headquarters in an effort continue the core value of excellence in all we do. That ‘back to basics’ approach focuses on the following major areas of interest.

1. Win Today’s Fight as part of the Joint / Coali- tion Force 2. Develop and Care for our Airmen and Families 3. Enhance Nuclear Mission Support 4. Optimize Mobility Partnerships 5. Prepare Mobility Forces for the Future

In the month of November 2008, the AFSO21 Office held “4” 2 hour AFSO21 Awareness training sessions for the squadron leaders that included 6S training. The week prior to the 6S week, the AFSO21 team also held “4” sessions of 6S training for any airmen available

See 6S, Page 10 AIR FORCE NEWS Nurse commissioning program seeks enlisted applicants

RANDOLPH AIR lege or university with an The Nurse Corps hopes their intent to apply no citizenship/naturalization FORCE BASE, Texas — Air Force Reserve Officer to select 40 students for later than Feb. 23; late no- is required) Officials at the Air Force Training Corps detach- the upcoming fall and tifications will not be ac- u Be commissioned by Personnel Center will ment or a college or uni- spring semesters. cepted. age 42 (non-waiverable) conduct the annual Nurse versity with a cross-town To be considered by the u Send all transcripts u Be worldwide quali- Enlisted Commissioning agreement. board, Airmen must con- for an academic evaluation fied (non-waiverable) Program board May 4-8 to A cross-town agreement tact the local base edu- no later than March 20. u Meet all the require- select candidates for fall is an agreement between cation office to review u Submit their final ap- ments for commissioning 2009 and spring 2010 se- a host school with an AF- the NECP guidelines for plication by April 20. u Meet all prerequisites mester start dates. ROTC Detachment and eligibility/academic re- Applicants must: to complete an academic The program offers ac- another school in the lo- quirements, application u Be active duty, E-4 review tive-duty enlisted person- cal area. The agreement procedures and contact in- and above (non-waiver- u Have completed 59 nel the opportunity to earn contains a clause allow- formation. able) semester hours of graded a bachelor’s degree in a ing students to attend the Interested Airman must u Be a citizen of the college coursework from a high-need academic major. school but tuition/fees are complete the following ac- (a certified regionally accredited col- NECP students will com- paid by the AFROTC De- tions: copy of birth certificate, lege or university plete their degree at a col- tachment. u Notify HQ AFPC of passport or certificate of u Have completed the following courses as part of the required 59 hours: u general psychology u anatomy and physi- ology I and II (labs re- quired) u microbiology (lab re- quired) u chemistry I and II (labs required) u nutrition u statistics (College Level Examina- tion Program coursework will be accepted, with the exception of labs) Completed application packages should be sent to HQ AFPC/DPAMN 550 C. Street West Ste 25 Ran- dolph AFB, TX 78150-4727 Students will commis- sion after passing the Na- tional Council Licensure Examination and then at- tend Commissioned Officer Training and the Nurse Transition Program. Stu- dents will be required to attend school year-round for up to 24 consecutive calendar months, to in- clude summer sessions. Reserve and Air Nation- al Guard personnel are not eligible to apply. POC for the NECP pro- gram is Calvin Baker at DSN 665-2715 or commer- cial (210) 565-2715.

6S From Page 7 to attend. MacDill Airmen are continuously day mission accomplishment. en place in a number of the areas. Colonel striving to improve in all the areas above. This week’s efforts concentrated on sort, Martin challenged MacDill’s Airmen to con- One way that is accomplished is through 6S. straighten, and shine. So far, the results in- tinue to improve and route out waste in all u Sort clude the shredding of 17,660 pounds of pa- processes. u Straighten per, including 300 cu ft of expired records in “I’m impressed by the efforts of MacDill u Shine only four hours, supply areas centralized and Airmen to improve their work spaces and u Safety streamlined, and many areas straightened their productivity,” said Colonel Martin. u Standardize and shined. MacDill Airmen also eliminated “We all have to be good stewards with our u Sustain excess items and equipment worth $60,000 resources, time and money to defend our na- 6S is a fundamental building block in the and reclaimed 400 square feet of office space. tion.” Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Cen- The 6 AMW Wing Commander, Col. Larry Any questions on the 6S process or upcom- tury initiative to increase the Air Force’s Martin, toured each group to see firsthand ing AFSO21 events can be addressed to the combat capability and effectiveness. The 6S what MacDill’s Airmen had accomplished. wing AFSO21 office at 828-2376. The points Emphasis Week is a quarterly AMC initiative He was very impressed with the Airmen’s ef- of contact are Lt. Col. Jim Ledbetter, Senior to help build momentum and establish 6S as forts thus far. He was especially pleased at Master Sgt. Janunetta Kelly and Ms. Marsha a fundamental way we operate in the day to the point of use organization that had tak- Hummel. deployed From Page 3 “The interaction with the Iraqi people is am wearing an American uniform, but I can ditionally, the Airmen do their best to ensure an experience that I wouldn’t be able to get also speak their language, and they don’t feel the detainees are not humiliated in front of anywhere else,” said Senior Airmen Cambria they are in a foreign area while visiting. Some their loved ones, their family members never Odelo, an 887th ESFS member deployed from of the visitors can speak English. For them to see the detainees handcuffed, the California Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. “It is rewarding. have taken the time to learn English and for native added. You feel like you have accomplished some- us to have taken the time to learn Arabic is The visitation program between detain- thing at the end of the day. We are showing mutual respect, so they appreciate it.” ees and their families allow Airmen at Camp the Iraqi people a different side of the U.S. As Iraqi families visiting Camp Bucca are Bucca to promote goodwill between U.S. mili- military and what we are capable of doing. processed through the visitation center, they tary and the Iraqi people -- a step forward to We are here to help them to rebuild their are put into waiting rooms before meeting rebuilding Iraq. country.” with their detained relatives. During these “I feel that I am making the Iraqi people Airmen take the necessary precautions waiting periods, the energetic Iraqi children understand that the Americans are here to to ensure there is a pleasant atmosphere play soccer with the Airmen or enjoy the play- help them,” Airman Bahadori said. “They around the visitation facilities. While the Air- ground. Many smiles are exchanged among know the task will eventually be theirs to men handle the procedures and responsibili- the Airmen and children -- a universal ges- rebuild their country, but they know we are ties, they also ensure the visitors are treated ture. Once their waiting period ends, they get their friends and we are here to help them with the utmost respect and courtesy during on a bus that takes them to meet their loved ones. just by us talking to them, being friendly and their interactions. Some even took the time to Tech. Sgt. Mark Centeno, an 887th ESFS communicating with them. We are not what learn Arabic. member deployed from Elmendorf AFB, Alas- they have been led to believe by other people “We try our best with our Arabic to speak ka, said the detainees are authorized two vis- or doctrines.” to them, make them feel comfortable to talk its per month. When the two-hour visitation The Airmen conducting the detainee family to us, make sure they have a good visit,” said begins, Iraqi families and the detainees are visitation mission at Camp Bucca are fight- Airman 1st Class Aaron Bahadori, an 887th allowed to embrace each other for the first ing the war on terrorism through a nonkinet- ESFS member deployed from MacDill AFB, five minutes. ic approach by using respect, generosity and Fla. “It makes them feel comfortable. Yes, I The visits conclude in the same way. Ad- smiles as their weapons of choice.

FEATURES Good NCO supervisors inspire teamwork

Supervisors 101: New NCOs take on leadership role by Senior Master Sgt. Miguel Espinoza tion to avoid overloading your subordinate, in 6th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs other words, know your airman’s level of task knowledge and responsibility. Give full credit So you’ve been promoted, congratulations! to the troop’s successful completion of the task You will now become a supervisor. You’re jour- at hand. ney has begun. You will discover things about When becoming a new supervisor, developing yourself that you have never known, you will assertiveness is the key. Prepare to deal with learn how to set boundaries and motivate your difficult situations and scenarios. Approach Airmen to improve their performance. You will these difficulties head on; it will build credibil- learn how to manage challenging personalities ity and trust. New supervisors often find them- and have the opportunity to proudly shape and selves out ranking someone they used to work develop new Airmen. Prepare yourself for this alongside, make a conscious effort to be fair in new and exciting role. this situation. Don’t let them get away with The Air Force relies on effective supervisors. something you wouldn’t let anyone else. To ac- Good consistent supervision is often the key to not mean they have to feel alienated; it is just complish this you must always be professional. a successful mission. It could be the difference that the relationship will be on different terms. With rank comes responsibility. New super- in completing a task or forgetting or not finish- By utilizing initial and performance feed- visors should prepare mentally and physical- ing it at all. As role models of good practice, Air backs, new supervisors have the capability to ly for the stresses that come with additional Force supervisors must possess and display the set standards for their Airmen. An initial feed- responsibility and expectations. Becoming a core values. back is used to express expectations a supervi- supervisor, though sometimes frightening, is The transition from being led to leading can sor has for his Airmen. a great thing. With every graduating class of be a difficult one. Supervisors should trust in their Airmen. Airman Leadership School comes a new pool New supervisors should accept that they no Make sure that tasks given are even-handed of supervisors ready to start their journey in longer hold the rank or the level of responsibil- and fair. Assess the mission and requirements shaping the future of the Air Force. ity of an Airman. They may not be part of ‘the and delegate responsibilities properly and ef- gang’ in the same way you once were. This does fectively. Keep an open flow of communica- (Information courtesy of personneltoday.com) Good NCO supervisors inspire teamwork Air Force celebrates African American History Month Each February, the country recognizes African Americans to highlight the struggles and triumphs of millions of American citizens for overcoming some of the most devastating obstacles in the na- tion’s history, including slavery, prejudice and pov- erty, and looks at their contributions to the nation’s cultural and political life. This has particular interest for those in the American military, as for the first time in history, the U.S. armed forces are led by an African-Ameri- can commander in chief. On June 1, 1949, Air Force officials published regulations ending segregation, thus becoming the first of all U.S. military service branches to com- plete integration of African-American personnel into all-white units. The first celebration to commemorate the con- tributions to the nation made by people of African descent occurred Feb. 12, 1926. For many years, the second week of February was set aside for this celebration to coincide with the birthdays of abo- litionist and editor Frederick Douglas, as well as President Abraham Lincoln. In 1976, as part of the nation’s bicentennial, the week was expanded into Black History Month. Since then, U.S. presidents proclaim February as National African-American Courtesy photo History Month. Members of the Tuskegee Airmen, a unit of fighter pilots, were pioneers, stand today as a (Courtesy Air Force News) symbol of the strides of African-American servicemembers since WWII.

BRIEFS MacDill Junior En- Medical Support Squadron, Operations Squadron, for event. The next JEC meet- contact the Base Training listed Council Senior Airman Catherine their participation in the ing is scheduled for Feb. 11 Office 828-2895. The JEC would like to Putnam of 6th Aerospace Wing’s Quarterly Award at 7 a.m. in the Base Din- formally recognize Tech. Medicine and A1C Shaquo- Ceremony. Their contri- ing Facility. Please come 3 rd Annual Tony Ja- Sgt. Tracy Bisarra, 6th nique Jones, 6th Medical bution led to a successful join your fellow airmen in nus Chapter of the making a difference within Airlift/Tanker Asso- the Wing and local commu- ciation Golf Tourna- nity. ment The 3rd Annual Tony Annual Human Re- Janus Chapter of the Air- lations Training lift/Tanker Association mandatory for all Golf Tournament will be military and conducted here at the Bay civilians Palms Golf Complex Fri- All military and civilian day, Feb. 13 at 1 p.m. The personnel are required to cost is $33 for enlisted and complete annual Human $40 for officers and civil- Relations Training which ians. Registration is from includes Combating Traf- noon until 12:45 p.m. Mul- ficking in Persons. This is ligans will be on sale; 1 for a Unit Compliance Inspec- $3 and 2 for $5. There will tion Special Interest Item. also be a raffle for prizes. The Air Force has a zero Best team, longest ball, and tolerance approach to traf- closest to the pin will also ficking in persons. Employ- receive prizes. This event ees need to be made aware is open to all personnel on of the far-reaching rami- base and in the communi- fications of trafficking in ty. Please help support the persons and avoid support- chapter’s fund raising with ing activities that tend to the goal of starting a schol- foster this crime. Air Force arship program. Please military and civilian per- contact Lt. Col. Jon Incerpi sonnel must complete Hu- at 828-2957 or via e-mail man Relations computer- at [email protected]. based training upon initial employment and annu- Retiree Activities ally thereafter. The CBT is Office available at ADLS through The volunteer staff at the Air Force Portal. Please the Retiree Activities Of- See BRIEFS, Page 22

Diamond Sharp BRIEFS From Page 18 Staff Sgt. Kenny, L, Silbernagel fice would like to thank the AAFES and JVS for donating 6th Contracting Squadron and installing the 32 inch Flat Screen Television. We ap- preciate everyone involved who made this possible. Job Title: Contracting Mandatory Airman’s Call Home town: Bismarck, ND There will be a mandatory Airmen’s Call on Friday, Feb. 13 at the Davis Conference Center. Shift workers Short-term goals: To make Technical are encouraged to attend the 7 a.m. call in the DCC Co- Sergeant during this cycle of WAPS rona room and all others are asked to attend the 4 p.m. testing. call in the DCC auditorium.

Long-term goals: To have a sound Estate Claim retirement fund and own my own pri- Anyone having any claims or obligations of the estate vate aircraft. of Sgt. 1st Class James Bailey Jr. of 345th Combat Sup- port Hospital, Co. B. should contact the Summary Court Advice to others: Don’t hold back. Officer Maj. Russell M. Eddy at (727) 456-2445 ext 425. If you want to achieve something in Estate Claim your life, there is always a way. You’re The 6th Security Forces Squadron regrets to announce in the driver’s seat. the death of one of our own, Senior Airman Omar J. McK- night. Capt. Jacob Foley has been appointed as the Sum- Role model(s) and why: Anyone who mary Court Officer to handle the disposition of personal can put in a better lap time on the property of Airman McKnight. Anyone indebted to or hav- track than I. ing a claim against the estate of Airman McKnight should contact Captain Foley at 828-2049 or (813) 507-3471. NEWS/FEATURES Thunderbirds perform Super Bowl flyover

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration fessionalism of all Airmen.” Squadron Thunderbirds thrilled more than For 56 years, “America’s Ambassadors in 70,000 spectators at Super Bowl XLIII by per- Blue,” have inspired American’s and captured forming a flyover at Raymond James Stadium the dreams of a nation by demonstrating the in Tampa, Fla., Feb. 1. precision and training of active duty, Air Na- The contest which pitted the National Foot- tional Guard and Air Force Reserve Airmen ball League’s Pittsburgh Steelers versus the serving around the world. Arizona Cardinals was seen by 86 million The Thunderbirds are ramping up for their viewers worldwide as the America’s Ambassa- 2009 Show season, which begins March 21 at dor’s in Blue opened the event in a six-ship Luke AFB, Ariz. A Thunderbird demonstration Delta formation flyover following the nation- consists of six Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting al anthem sung by Academy Award winning Falcons performing aerial maneuvers at more singer Jennifer Hudson. than 400 miles per hour in formation as close Photo by Staff Sgt. Bradley Lail “We are very excited to be here in Tampa as 18-inches apart. The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform a and represent the more than 700,000 men and The four-aircraft, diamond formation dem- women serving America’s Air Force at home onstrates the training and precision of Air flyover during the singing of the National An- and abroad,” said Capt. Jason McCree, Thun- Force pilots, while the two solo pilots perform them during Super Bowl XLIII Feb. 1, at Ray- derbird public affairs officer. “We appreciate maneuvers highlighting the maximum capa- mond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. the opportunity to display the pride and pro- bilities of the F-16. MACDILL COMMUNITY EVENTS Toesday 6th Force Support Squadron closure Military Personnel, Ci- vilian Personnel, Manpow- er and Organization and NAF Human Resources will close at 3 p.m. today.

Surf’s Edge Club A Texas Hold’em Tour- nament will be held to- night at the Surf’s Edge Club beginning at 7 p.m.

Monday Surf’s Edge Club Bingo Extravaganza begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Surf’s Edge Club Monday, Feb. 9.

Wednesday Fitness Center A sweetheart 5K run will be Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 7 a.m. at the Fitness Center. Registration is on site at 6:30 a.m.

Diner’s Reef The Junior Enlisted Council is holding a meet- Photo by Airman 1st Class Linzi Joseph ing Wednesday Feb. 11 at Gearing up for GENEX 7 a.m. at Diner’s Reef. Tech. Sgt. Lee Snow, 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron hydraulics craftsman, hooks up a hydraulic test stand here Jan. 22. The procedure provides hydraulic pressure for the landing gear system check, which is Thursday one of the routine checks performed on the KC-135. The 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron provides reli- Surf’s Edge Club able mobile forces to generate, launch, and recover aircraft used for air refueling, combatant commander The Airman Leadership support, and transient aircraft. School graduation will be held Thursday, Feb. 12 at 6 p.m. at the Surf’s Edge CHAPEL SCHEDULE Club. Social half hour starts at 5:30 p.m. Protestant services Catholic services Sunday - 9 a.m., Traditional Service Saturday - Mass, 5:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m., Religious Education, Noon, Gospel Service Sunday - Mass, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday -Noon, Promise Keepers Monday to Thursday: Mass, 12:10 p.m. Wednesday - 10:30 a.m., Women of the Chapel Saturday - Sacrament of Reconciliation, 4:30 p.m., (or by ap- Thursday - 11:30 a.m., Officers’ Christian Fellowship pointment) For more information regarding the Chapel or Chapel services, Jewish and Islamic services call 828-3621. Call 828-3621 for information

AT THE MOVIES Base Theater closed for renovations