Vol. 48, No. 10 Thursday, March 5, 2020

News/Features: page 2 6th MDG lab accredited

News/Features: page 3 Retirees celebrated at clinic

Week in photos: page 4 Images from the week

News/Features: page 7 Refueling crew honor history 6th ARW tanker fuels student pilots - page 8

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Michal An F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 182nd Fighter Squadron, at Kelly Field, Texas, conducts training Community: page 15 with a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft from the 6th Air Refueling , MacDill Air Force Base, over Texas Jan. 27-31. Work- Events, Chapel, more... ing closely with the instructor pilots of the 182nd FS, the KC-135 crew supported the completion of aerial refueling training for 18 F-16 students and the re-qualification of 15 F-16 instructor pilots. NEWS/FEATURES 6th MDG laboratory receives civilian accreditation by Airman 1st Class David D. McLoney Public Affairs

The 6th Medical laboratory recently achieved their civilian accreditation by passing a no-notice inspection by the College of American Pathologists. Master Sgt. Kelly Adler, the 6th MDG labo- ratory flight chief explained, by passing this in- spection and receiving the civilian accreditation, the group demonstrated the ability to turn out accurate, reliable results comparable to its civil- ian peers and even surpassed the standards of the CAP. The CAP inspection includes a checklist of 4,000 items and a no-notice, on-site review of the medical processes to verify how the medical clin- ic is performing. The inspection varies from base to base, and includes individual requirements for testing, training requirements before reporting patient results, laboratory safety, control tests and criti- cal value procedures. Failing the inspection can result in the labora- tory being shut down due to not being licensed, which would affect the entire community in a negative way. “This is not an inspection that we can prepare for,” said Staff Sgt. Edward Thompson Jr., the 6th Photo by Airman 1st Class David D. McLoney MDG NCO in charge of hematology and urinaly- Senior Airman Sydney Daugherty, a laboratory technician at the 6th Medical Group, streaks an agar sis. “Passing such strict accreditation standards plate at MacDill Air Force Base Feb. 18,. These samples are allowed time to grow and then tested reaffirms our overall teamwork and attention to for different bacteria. If bacteria are found, tests are run to determine what antibiotics work on dif- detail.” ferent types of bacteria. See LAB, Page 12

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2 u WWW.MACDILLTHUNDERBOLT.COM u Thursday, March 5, 2020 u MACDILL THUNDERBOLT NEWS/FEATURES MacDill Clinic celebrates Retiree Appreciation Day

by Airman 1st Class David D. McLoney 6th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

The 6th Medical Group provides support to more than 500,000 retirees within 100 miles of MacDill Air Force Base, but those benefits aren’t always known. MacDill hosted Retiree Appreciation Day, Feb. 22, at the 6th MDG, as a way to show support for retirees and their fami- lies in the area. “Holding these events are important,” said Christopher D. Pecenka, the Tricare contract liaison at the 6th Medical Support Squadron. “This event is a great way for the retirees in the community to come in and get up to date on some of the things that are going on with their health care.” Retirees who attended the event were pro- vided with information, free gifts and clinic up- dates from multiple sections – including dental, dermatology, referral management and many more. The 6th MDG supports patrons from all over the South Florida region, and an event such as this helps bridge the gap between retir- ees and the medical services provided for them. The event opens up the opportunity for retir- Photo by Airman 1st Class David D. McLoney ees to learn where the clinic is, and helps inform U.S. Air Force Col. Christine Berberick, the 6th Medical Group commander, cuts a ceremonial the public of what resources are available and cake with retired Col. William Graham, the MacDill Retiree Activities Office director, at the Re- See RETIREE, Page 11 tiree Appreciation Day event at MacDill Air Force Base Feb. 22.

Two teams tie to win Spark Tank 2020

Air Force News Service

ORLANDO, Fla. (AFNS)—For the first time, two teams tied as win- ners of the Spark Tank 2020 competition at the Air Force Association’s Air Warfare Symposium in Orlando, Feb. 28. The winning ideas were the Low Cost Threat Emitter Replication sub- mitted by 1st Lt. Daniel A. Treece, assigned to , Arizo- na, and the Weapons Loading Smart Checklist submitted by Chief Master Sgt. Gabriel L. Flagg, Master Sgt. Gabrial A. Valenzuela and Tech. Sgt. Benjamin E. Angley, assigned to Spangdahlem , Germany. Spark Tank, which began in 2017, is an annual competition in which Airmen are encouraged to submit their innovative ideas to improve Air Force processes and products. The program is part of the Air Force’s effort to build and further its culture of innovation and intrepreneurship. Air- men submit their ideas through the Ideascale website, and finalists are chosen to present their ideas to Air Force senior leaders at the Air War- Photo by Staff Sgt. James Richardson fare Symposium. The finalists compete for the funding, personnel or other necessary resources to implement their ideas. Airmen share the Spark Tank trophy after Air Force and industry leaders Each team had three minutes to present their ideas to the judging declared a two-way tie at the Air Force Association’s Air Warfare Sym- panel, which included Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett, Air posium, in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 28. The three-day event is a professional development forum that offers the opportunity for Department of Defense Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein, Chief Master Sergeant of the personnel to participate in forums, speeches, seminars and workshops See SPARK TANK, Page 14 with defense industry professionals.

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Photo by Senior Airman Mary Begy Photo by Wayne Clark A KC-135R Stratotanker assigned to the refuels Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett delivers remarks during the an E-3 Sentry from the 552nd Air Control Wing during an orientation flight Air Force Association’s Air Warfare Symposium in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 27. at , Okla., Feb. 25. The flight gave the Air Force Life The three-day event is a professional development forum that offers the Cycle Management Center logistics community and interns from the Pre- opportunity for Department of Defense personnel to participate in forums, mier College Intern Program and PALACE Acquire Logistics Trainee Pro- speeches, seminars and workshops with defense industry professionals. gram an opportunity to learn about the 507th Air Refueling Wing’s mission.

4 u WWW.MACDILLTHUNDERBOLT.COM u Thursday, March 5, 2020 u MACDILL THUNDERBOLT MACDILL THUNDERBOLT u Thursday, March 5, 2020 u WWW.MACDILLTHUNDERBOLT.COM u 5 NEWS/FEATURES Air Force to consider military family support measures in future basing decisions Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs bers and their families.” rules and the ability for an area to accommodate Military members report that local public ed- licenses earned from other locations. The Air Force approved criteria Feb. 24 to as- ucation aspects and support for their children While mission requirements remain the top pri- sess states’ policies for accepting professional, and the ability of their spouses to sustain ca- ority for where a mission is based, the Air Force career licenses and a community’s public educa- reers move after move influence their decisions has developed a process to include the support tion system support of military children as part to remain on active duty. military families. The methodology for these cri- of its strategic basing process. To address these concerns, the Air Force col- teria will be used for future basing decisions as The addition of these criteria aims to ensure laborated with policy professionals and subject the Air Force continues to collaborate with policy locations under consideration have sufficient matter experts to develop two types of analytic professionals and subject matter experts. support for the unique needs of military fami- frameworks. The public education framework “We know improving schools and changing lies who relocate frequently. will evaluate public school districts’ educational licensure regulations take time, but efforts to “The communities where service members aspects and ability to support transferring mili- meet the unique needs of military families are live and work impact readiness, retention and tary children in prekindergarten through 12th vital,” Barrett said. “States that have improved the satisfaction of families,” said Secretary of grade near Air Force installations. services for military families should be com- the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett. “Future bas- The licensure portability framework will be mended and emulated.” ing decisions made with a consistent framework used to assess state laws, governors’ executive The criteria will be incorporated into the bas- will ensure optimal conditions for service mem- orders, state Supreme Court or bar association ing process in the spring.

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6 u WWW.MACDILLTHUNDERBOLT.COM u Thursday, March 5, 2020 u MACDILL THUNDERBOLT NEWS/FEATURES All-black Fairchild aircrew refuel Red Tail Squadron, honor Black History by Airman 1st Class Kiaundra Miller Public Affairs

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash.— An all African-American KC-135 crew from undertook a mission to refuel historic Red Tail Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 187th Fighter Wing, , , Feb. 18, in honor of Black History Month. The flight took place to represent black mili- tary heritage and provide tribute to the WWII Tuskegee Airmen, who played a significant war- time role and paved the way for minority repre- sentation in today’s Air Force. “I thought about how [Team Fairchild] should do something in regards to aviation and black history month,” said Capt. Jazmind Roberts, 93rd Air Refueling Squadron pilot. “I wanted to do something inspired by the Tuskegee Airmen, something that represents our heritage. We’ve made it from being enslaved to gaining civil Photo by Airman 1st Class Kiaundra Miller rights; look how far we have come now.”Roberts Fairchild Air Force Base Airmen pose for a photo with Red Tail Squadron members of 187th Fighter Wing in Montgomery, Alabama, Feb. 18. Team Fairchild Airmen refueled F-16 Fighting See BLACK HISTORY, Page 13 Falcons piloted by the Airmen from the Red Tail Squadron in honor of Black History Month.

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by Marvin Krause After refueling the second wave of F-16s, the KC-135 6th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs would land at Kelly Field and debrief the day’s sortie with the crew and plan for the next day of flying op- our turbofans, mounted under 35-degree swept erations. Three aircraft maintenance Airmen from the wings, power a MacDill KC-135 Stratotanker air- 6th AMXS were part of crew DREW211 to repair any Fcraft to takeoff in support of aerial refueling train- deficiencies with the aircraft and prepare it for each ing for the U.S. Air Force’s next generation of Airmen. day’s sortie. Fourteen Mobility Airmen from the 6th Operations “As flying crew chiefs, we inspect the aircraft and Group and 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron pro- provide maintenance support while it’s on the road,” vided aerial refueling support to F-16 Fighting Falcon said Tech. Sgt. Patrick Balu, a flying crew chief from aircraft from the 182nd Fighter Squadron, Kelly Field, the 6th AMXS. “Sometimes, we have minor issues Texas, Jan. 27-31. with the aircraft and when these systems go bad, we “We flew one KC-135R, call sign DREW211, to Kel- fix them by referencing our technical orders or calling ly Field for a week-long training and operations sup- back to home station and following through.” port for the 182nd Fighter Squadron,” said Capt. Craig Working closely with the instructor pilots of the Wojtkiewicz, mission commander pilot from the 6th 182nd FS, DREW211 supported the completion of OG. “The crew consisted of two instructor pilots, one aerial refueling training for 18 F-16 students and the copilot, two aircraft commander upgrade students, two requalification of 15 F-16 instructor pilots. instructor boom operators and four mission certifica- “We were also able to accomplish fighter air refu- tion training boom operators.” eling qualifications for our four mission certification The 182nd Fighter Squadron is an Air National training boom operators and qualify one of our aircraft Guard unit that belongs to the 149th Fighter Wing. commander upgrade candidates for his check ride,” The unit traces back to 1943 when the 396th Fighter said Wojtkiewicz. “During normal operations, this Squadron was activated during World War II. amount of training would take up to two months to ac- Today, the 182nd develops and trains the next gen- complish.” eration of F-16C fighter pilots, both active, guard and Before departing Kelly Field to return to MacDill reserve. One facet of training is learning how to in-air AFB, the crew invited eleven students from the Career refuel from the various tanker aircraft. Enlisted Aviator Center of Excellence at Joint Base Boom Fundamentals Class 20-006 Airmen fr “Each day, we would plan our mission, brief and San Antonio-Lackland to tour the KC-135 aircraft. Stratotanker aircraft from the 6th Air Refueling Wing, MacDill Air For launch our KC-135 for a five to six hour-long sortie,” These Airmen graduated the Enlisted Aircrew Under- Course and begun their Basic Boom Operator Course. added Wojtkiewicz. “We would meet the first wave of graduate Course and begun their Basic Boom Operator F-16s in the air refueling track and refuel each F-16 Course where they will soon be flying on KC-135s as piloted by student and instructor pilots.” boom operators. After completing the first wave of refueling, the “We were able to mentor these students, answer Stratotanker returned to Kelly Field and for two-hours, their questions and impress upon them the responsi- the crew of DREW211 practiced aircraft landings, also bilities they would soon hold as boom operators and known as, “touch-and-go’s” for their own training and generally grow their excitement for the jobs they were proficiency. about to learn,” added Wojtkiewicz. “The inspiration it “During this time, we would also practice emergency instilled in them clearly showed as all eleven students procedures including manually extending the aircraft’s passed their final test the following week with flying landing gear and wing flaps—important procedures colors.” which are critical training items for the younger boom The KC-135 Stratotanker provides the core aerial operators,” Wojtkiewicz said. refueling capability for the U.S. Air Force and has ex- Once the appropriate time came, the KC-135 would celled in this role for more than 60 years. This unique depart Kelly Field again and return to the air refuel- asset enhances the Air Force’s capability to accomplish ing track where a second wave of F-16s would arrive to its primary mission of global reach. practice aerial refueling during nighttime conditions. “The crew of DREW211 demonstrated how much “We refueled six to eight fighters during the day training can be accomplished with a determined tank- and six to eight at night,” said Staff Sgt. Michael Jor- er crew and instructor force,” said Lt. Col. Jeffrey Os- dan, an instructor boom operator from the 6th OG. “We good, 6th OG chief of training. “The 6th OG training were able to maximize our training, completing tasks section remains ready for the next opportunity to train 50 percent faster than we normally do.” the next generation of pilots and Airmen!”

8 u WWW.MACDILLTHUNDERBOLT.COM u Thursday, March 5, 2020 u MACDILL THUNDERBOLT Photo by Staff Sgt. Tyler Williams Boom Fundamentals Class 20-006 Airmen from the Career Enlisted Aviator Center of Excellence, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, pause for a group photo with the crew of a KC-135 om the 6th Air Refueling Wing, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, at Kelly Field, Texas, Jan. 27-31, 2020. These Airmen had just graduated the Enlisted Aircrew Undergraduate Course and begun their Basic Boom Operator Course.

(Far left) U.S. Air Force Capt. Scott Cronin, a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot assigned to the , MacDill Air Force Base, looks out the window of a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft from the 6th Air Refu- eling Wing, during aerial refueling training supporting the 182nd Fighter Squadron, at Kelly Field, Texas, Jan. 27-31.

(Left) F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 182nd Fighter Squadron, at Kelly Field, Texas, fly alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft from the 6th Air Refueling Wing, MacDill Air Force Base, over Texas Jan. 27- 31, 2020. Working closely with the instruc- tor pilots of the 182nd FS, the KC-135 crew supported the completion of aerial refuel- ing training for 18 F-16 students and the re-qualification of 15 F-16 instructor pilots.

Photo by Capt. Craig Wojtkiewicz) Photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Jordan

MACDILL THUNDERBOLT u Thursday, March 5, 2020 u WWW.MACDILLTHUNDERBOLT.COM u 9 10 u WWW.MACDILLTHUNDERBOLT.COM u Thursday, March 5, 2020 u MACDILL THUNDERBOLT RETIREE From Page 3 when they are available, including more frequent- ly used resources like the pharmacy, retired Col. Wil- liam Graham, the MacDill Retiree Activities Office di- rector, mentioned. Making sure resources provided to retirees and family members of Team MacDill is important to our mission, and hosting events such as the Retiree Appre- ciation Day gives the oppor- tunity to not only connect with retirees but also show what can be given back for their dedication while serv- ing in the military. For more information about benefits and entitle- ments for retirees, as well as future retiree events go- Photo by Airman 1st Class David D. McLoney ing on at MacDill Air Force A retiree at MacDill Air Force Base asks a question about preventive screening during the annual Retirement Appre- Base, please contact the ciation Day event at MacDill Air Force Base Feb. 22. The MacDill Retiree Activities Office provided multiple services Retiree Activities Office at during a mini-health fair including immunizations, veterans’ service organizations, legal assistance and renewal of 828-4555. ID cards.

MACDILL THUNDERBOLT u Thursday, March 5, 2020 u WWW.MACDILLTHUNDERBOLT.COM u 11 LAB From Page 2 Along with the civilian ac- creditation being an important factor to proving the laborato- ry’s reliability, it also shows how much teamwork is required to provide support for the mission. “The College of American Pa- thologists is the world’s largest association composed of certi- fied pathologists leading in lab- oratory quality assurance,” said Thompson. “Being 100 percent compliant requires everyone to do their part every day to pro- vide outstanding care to our pa- tient population at MacDill.” Whether it be on or off base, the MacDill clinic strives to provide the best care to all of its patrons. Passing the CAP inspection and receiving the civilian ac- creditation is another accom- Photo by Airman 1st Class David D. McLoney plishment showing the 6th Staff Sgt. Edward Thompson, NCO in charge of Hematology and Urinalysis at the 6th Medical Group, looks at a sam- MDG’s continuous commitment ple through a microscope, at MacDill Air Force Base Feb. 18. Using the microscope, Thompson looks at red blood to support the mission and the cells, white blood cells, and platelets checking for abnormalities, which allows him to determine if a patient has a surrounding community. disease such as Malaria or Lukemia.

12 u WWW.MACDILLTHUNDERBOLT.COM u Thursday, March 5, 2020 u MACDILL THUNDERBOLT BLACK HISTORY From Page 7 used this flight to show everyone it’s possible to achieve greatness and maintain your culture while serving as a U.S. Armed Forces member. “Fairchild’s a super-tanker base but we don’t have much [African- American] representation here right now,” Roberts said. “I am the only black female pilot. This flight is to show we also have represen- tation on [the KC-135]. We’re always with other people and never get the chance to be in a crew where everyone has the same culture and bond.” The Fairchild crew attended an event hosted by the Red Tail Squad- ron to meet the pilots of the aircraft they had earlier refueled. The famous Tuskegee Airmen helped lead the way for black Air- men by proving themselves as equal, with more than 1,500 combat missions. They were bestowed with hundreds of decorations for out- standing achievements during WWII. In a time where the capability of black Airmen was viewed with skepticism, the Tuskegee Airmen succeeded in exceeding all expectations. “The amazing thing about the Red Tails was in that time, fighter pilots only cared about their kill; they would lose all the time,” said Tech. Sgt. Jonathon Rogers, 93rd Air Refueling Squadron boom operator. “The Red Tail squadron came with a different mental- ity, a mentality [many people] didn’t think black people were capable of. It wasn’t about them or their numbers, it was about escorting their bombers where they needed to go without casualties.” The Air Force and Team Fairchild believe black history and diver- sity of the force makes everyone faster, better and stronger. Team Fairchild aircrew members honored these values while showcasing all Airmen serve a higher cause, no matter their race, gender, beliefs or background.

MACDILL THUNDERBOLT u Thursday, March 5, 2020 u WWW.MACDILLTHUNDERBOLT.COM u 13 SPARK TANK From Page 3 Air Force Kaleth Wright, Toni Townes-Whitley, president, U.S. Regulated Industries, Microsoft, and Gene Kim, Tripwire founder and author of “The Unicorn Project.” The judges had four min- utes to ask questions about each idea after it was presented. The audience had access to a live poll to cast their votes during the event. Dr. Will Roper, as- sistant secretary of the Air Force for acquisition, technology and logistics, was brought up to the stage to serve as the tie breaker, but he deter- mined that both teams had winning ideas. “I am so energized by the creativity you bring,” Roper said. “I truly believe innovation is a bat- tlefield and you guys are winning it. You crushed it today.” Though only six finalists were chosen to pres- ent their ideas at Spark Tank, more than 200 ideas were submitted. Major commands host competitions throughout the year for those ideas Photo by Staff Sgt. James Richardson that aren’t chosen but may still be appropriate Airmen share the Spark Tank trophy after Air Force and industry leaders declared a two-way tie for development. at the Air Force Association’s Air Warfare Symposium, in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 28.

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14 u WWW.MACDILLTHUNDERBOLT.COM u Thursday, March 5, 2020 u MACDILL THUNDERBOLT COMMUNITY EVENTS Youth Co-Ed Basketball Registration through March 31. Call the Youth Center at 828-7956.

Friday Surf’s Edge Club Membership Breakfast from 6:30-9 a.m. All American breakfast featuring an omelet station and more. Great place for a staff meet- ing. For more info call 840-2020.

MacDill Lanes & Family Fun Center Rockin’ Rodeo Family Fun Night from 5-9 p.m. Everyone welcome. Wear your western wear. Fifty- cent games for all bowlers under the age of 15. DJ, with country western music. Cowboy Buffet. For more info and buffet pricing call 828-4005.

Saturday MacDill Lanes Photo by Airman 1st Class Shannon Bowman UFC #248: Adesanya vs. Rome- Unmanned flight ro. Watch the fight at MacDill U.S. Air Force Gen. Maryanne Miller, commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Lanes. Free entry; fights begin at Greene, AMC command chief, witness an Unmanned Aerial System demonstration provided by the 6th 10 p.m. “Smack Down Chow Down” Security Forces Squadron at MacDill Air Force Base Feb. 13. food specials and club member ex- clusive deals. #AFClubFrenzy@ MyAirForceLife CHAPEL SCHEDULE Protestant service Catholic Mass ITT Sunday - 11 a.m. - combined worship (Information, Tickets & Trav- Saturday - 5:30 p.m. - Mass 6 p.m. Thrive (contemporary worship) el) has temporarily relocated to Sunday - 9:30 a.m. - Mass MacDill Lanes due to BX renova- Islamic service Monday-Thursday - 12:10 p.m. tions. The Lanes are at 8216 Han- Friday - 1:30 p.m. Prayer (Blessed Sacrament Room) gar Loop Dr., Bldg. 298 (Hangar 6 lounge area). Call 828-2478. For all other faith groups or for any questions, please contact the Chapel by visiting Get the AirFest app http://www.macdill.af.mil/macdillchapel or calling 828-3621 Search for “Tampa Bay AirFest 2020” in your favorite App Store. March 28-29 gates open at 8 a.m. Show and parking are free and open to the public.

March events • 13 – Gladiator 2.0 • 13 – Gator Ball Tournament • 13 – Bowling Club Member Appreciation • 14 – Military Long Drive Qualifier • 17 – St. Patrick’s Day 5K Fun Run Be sure to visit the official 6th Air Refueling Wing website at www.macdill.af.mil

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