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Vol. 65, No. 27 , Fla. Training Expeditionary Airpower Experts July 14, 2006

In Brief

Commissioning brief A commissioning briefing will be held 9 a.m. July 25 at the Education Center. The briefing will cover the Air Force Academy and Prep School, Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps, Officer Training School, the Airman Education and Commissioning Program and the Physician Assistant Program. For more infor- mation, call 283-4285.

325th CES CoC Lt. Col. Curt Van De Walle, 325th Civil Engi- neer Squadron command- er, will relinquish com- mand to Lt. Col. F. Susan Grumbach 9 a.m. July 26 at the Officers’ Club. All are invited to attend. For more information, call Master Sgt. Bradly Coon

at 283-3072, or Judy Baker Steve Wallace at 283-3283. The squadron will be closed for this func- Teamwork tion from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets work together to finish the leadership response course during training. The officers-in-training also spent the day learning leadership skills on the confidence course. OSI brief For more on ROTC training, and to see how they spend their time at Tyndall, see Pages 10-11. Report suspicious activi- ties to the 325th Security Forces Squadron at 283- 2254, or the Air Force Of- British pilot finishes Raptor training here fice of Special Investiga- Capt. J. Elaine Hunnicutt an American fighter pilot will the United Kingdom in battle nessman and we traveled a lot tions at 283-3261. Public Affairs be trained and fly side-by-side providing better results and on planes while I was grow- The first British pilot to with the RAF on the new EF- minimizing collateral damage ing up,” he said. Inside complete F-22 Raptor training 2000 Eurofighter Typhoon. and loss of coalition life. He comes from a family of graduated this week at Tyndall For the coalition, the ben- Lieutenant Robinson is warriors; both of his grand- Dietary supplements AFB. efit of the exchange program a combat veteran who has fathers served in the military explained... Flight Lt. Dan Robinson, is the implementation of the served in the RAF since during World War II. Lieutenant Robinson was Page 4 from the Royal Air Force, is aircraft capabilities into the 1996. assigned to Langley AFB, Va. multi-national planning pro- “I have been fascinated flying F-3 Tornados with the Airmen train for ‘in- He has completed two months cess. Both fighters’ – Raptor with aircraft since I was a RAF 25th Fighter Squadron in lieu-of’ taskings ... of training with the 43rd and Typhoon – potential and child; I was that kid who al- England prior to the exchange Page 8 Fighter Squadron as part of an capabilities will be better un- ways wanted to talk to the exchange program. In return, derstood by both America and pilot. My father was a busi- • See PILOT Page 8

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REDHORSE Squadron Focus: What does your squadron do to raise morale?

Senior Airman Sarah McDowell Aim high Senior Airman Jesse Kilgore, Tech Sgt. Brian Head and Senior Airman Stephen Jordan, all 325th Maintenance Group Weap- ons Standardization weapons loaders, carry an AIM-9 Side- winder missile after a recent load competition here. The Muni- tions Storage Area will be closed to all customers from July 31 to Aug. 4. All munitions customers should project their needs accordingly and plan ahead for this closure. Only valid emer- “We have a spouses’ club and “We use ‘Pau Hana,’ (a Ha- gency issues will be processed during this period. For more booster club that provide meals waiin saying) which means we information, call 283-4010/2374. to the troops and family members get to go home when our work is during our extended work hours.” done.”

Master Sgt. Michael Crow Staff Sgt. Stephanie Nelsen Can you identify this Readiness Contingency Instructor Superintendent Readiness Contingency Instructor Identify this ... object? If so, send an e-mail to editor@ tyndall.af.mil with “Identify this” in the subject line. Three correct entries will be chosen at random and drawn from a hat to select the final win- ner. The prize can be claimed at the Public Affairs office. Staff Sgt. Steven Alexson from the 2nd Aircraft “During non-training weeks, we “We have fishing trips and our Maintenance Unit have sports and family activities.” Top Three sponsors different correctly guessed events for the squadron.” the July 7 “Identify Staff Sgt. Sean Scavetta Prime Readiness in Base Services Instructor this” as a gumball. Master Sgt. Kim Yancey Congratulations! Manpower Contingency Instructor

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Stacey Haga...... staff writer use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, the Gulf Defender to Tyndall base housing sections is provided by the Panama marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other non-merit factor of City News Herald. the purchaser, user or patron. For more information, or to advertise in the newspaper, call (850) 747-5000. July 14, 2006 Gulf Defender Page  Commentary View from the top: General reflects on past year General William Looney III Air Education and Training Command commander , Texas (AETCNS) – Recently, I celebrated my first anniversary as a member of the Air Education and Training Com- mand team. During this time, we’ve faced a number of challenges and achieved tremendous success fulfilling our mission to develop America’s Airmen today for to- morrow. Shortly after I arrived, Hurricanes Katrina and Rita devastated Keesler and a large portion of the Gulf Coast region. Instantly, I was amazed by your willingness to roll up your sleeves, jump in and help those overpowered by these destructive storms. From performing heroic res- cues to delivering emergency medical care to providing safety and security, First Command Airmen made a dif- ference. Despite heavy damage to its infrastructure, the arduous task of rebuilding Keesler was quickly underway, thanks again to your efforts. In fact, just days after Katrina wrought unspeakable destruction on the Biloxi and Gulf- port areas, Keesler was back in business, training Airmen Master Sgt. Efrain Gonzalez in critical career fields to keep our Air Force strong in the Senior Airman Aidaliz Lagueux, 305th Mission Support Squadron, McGuire Air Force Global War on Terrorism. Base, N.J., takes a moment from her volunteer work to offer 11-month-old Nasier Dixon Even through our recovery efforts, First Command a lollipop at a donation center. Airman Lagueux was deployed to nearby Keesler AFB, Airmen remained focused on our mission, taking AETC Miss., supporting the base’s hurricane recovery operation. to new heights in the process. Our recruiters smoothly shifted efforts to help the Air crew members. Additionally, the modernized avionics Marilyn and I have had the opportunity to visit all Force meet our congressionally mandated end-strength, and glass cockpits in the T-6A and T-38C, combined with of our installations and meet the magnificent men and bringing in more than 20,000 new enlisted and officer the stand-up of the F-22 Raptor training program at Tyn- women who make up AETC. At each and every stop, we personnel in the process. In addition, Basic Military dall AFB, allowed AETC-trained pilots to become com- are awed and overwhelmed with the dedication, commit- Training graduated more than 22,000 enlisted person- bat ready and continue our tradition of air dominance. ment and performance of our Airmen and their families. nel and restructured the course to match a typical AEF All along, Air University continued to be a recognized It is so obvious that the strength and foundation of AETC cycle in order to provide our new recruits more readiness pillar of excellence, providing educational opportunities is our people. Your commitment to integrity, service and and combat skills instruction. Along with their BMT ac- to more than 179,000 graduates via residence and dis- excellence keep us the recognized world center of excel- complishments, in the arena of initial and advanced skills tance learning programs. lence for training and education. And you – the Airmen training, 2nd Air Force and their technical training units All total, AETC recruited, trained, and educated more of the First Command – are the key in making AETC a graduated nearly 190,000 students. than 432,000 Airmen for our Air Force and the joint com- “command of choice.” Let me also take this opportunity Execution of the flying mission was outstanding! The manders during our first year together. And you accom- to thank all our family members for their unwavering organizations of the 19th Air Force flew nearly 560,000 plished all of this while deploying 3,822 AETC Airmen support and sacrifice. Without you, we would not be the hours, graduated 1,259 pilots and almost 20,000 new air- to fight the GWOT. world’s greatest Air and Space Force.

Action Line The Action Line is your direct line to call me at 283-2255. MPF 283-2276 Call 283-2255 me. It is one way to make Tyndall a better For fraud, waste and abuse calls, SFS Desk Sgt. 283-2254 place to work and live. you should talk to the 325th Fighter Services 283-2501 The goal is to provide you with an ac- Wing Inspector General’s Office, Legal 283-4681 curate, timely response. You must leave 283-4646. Housing 283-2036 your name, phone number or address to Calls concerning energy abuse CDC 283-4747 receive a response. should be referred to the energy hot Wing Safety 283-4231 Questions or comments of general line, 283-3995. ADC 283-2911 interest will be published in this forum. Below are more phone numbers Finance 283-4117 This avenue should only be used after that help you in resolving any issues Civil Engineer 283-4949 coordinating problems or concerns with with a base agency. Civilian Personnel 283-3203 supervisors, commanders, first sergeants Commissary 283-4825 Base Information 283-1113 or facility managers. Pass and I.D. 283-4191 Thank you for helping me improve If you’re not satisfied with the response Medical and Dental 283-7515 Tyndall and I look forward to hearing Col. Tod Wolters 325th Fighter Wing commander or you are unable to resolve the problem, MEO 283-2739 from you. Page  Gulf Defender July14, 2006 Dietary supplements – a blessing or curse? Col. George Nicolas Today’s marketing of these products can for Airmen who use them, even short term, 325th Medical Group commander be very seductive, which is why they are so in hopes of increasing their physical perfor- In our new air expeditionary force cul- popular. mance, whether to help pass their physical ture, an increasing number of duties and The supplements industry is more than a fitness test or prepare for deployment. decreasing number of Airmen demand $1 trillion a year business that is es- “These products are dangerous new-found levels of excellence in all ar- sentially unregulated due to the 1994 and will often cause severe medical eas life. Dietary Supplement Health and problems such as liver failure, kidney Technical ability, time management, Education Act. Manufacturers of failure, heart damage, stroke, and hor- critical thinking and physical stamina are these products are not held to monal imbalances within a month but a few areas we must constantly work content, concentration, or purity of their use,” said Capt. Richard on to operate at peak performance levels. standards. Just because some- Greco, 325th Medical Group Fam- Being overzealous to be the best, we all thing is deemed natural or organic ily Practice physician. “They can also look for ways to enhance ourselves. does not automatically make it good cause sleep disturbance and even sexual One of the areas some concentrate on for you. dysfunction.” most is increasing physical stamina. There has been a recent increase in Airmen One $50 bottle of a performance en- Even though a solid exercise routine, purchasing performance enhancing supple- hancing supplement taken more than a one a nutritionally balanced diet, and a rest- ments online. It is very important that all month period can easily result in $16,000 cycle plan is key to any physical train- Airmen realize these products are not regu- in medical bills and lost duty time, not to ing endeavor, and the nutritional balance lated by the FDA or any government entity, mention the possibility of a liver transplant portion of any plan is not real difficult for and many of these products are banned by to save a life. the average person, those who want that Air Force regulations. They can contain Airmen interested in improving their per- edge, can be attracted to nutritional or ephedrine, hemp extract or even anabolic ste- performance-enhancing supplements. roids which really carry a serious safety risk • See SUPPLEMENTS Page 7 July 14, 2006 Gulf Defender Page  Page  Gulf Defender July14, 2006 Survey says: Ask, and you shall receive Staff Sgt. Stacey Haga on housing privatization, better pest and stray pet con- 325th Fighter Wing Public Affairs trol, better ground maintenance and yard appearance, Do you wish you could change things about Tyn- and better customer service, she added. dall’s housing or do you think everything is perfect as To fix those issues, housing has made several it is? changes. Whatever your opinion is about on-base housing at “We changed our yard inspection procedures and Tyndall, residents have a chance to let their voices be we established a stray-pet program,” said Mrs. Brab- heard in the 2006 Family Housing Resident Satisfac- ham. “We also provide more pest control products in tion Survey. the self-help store for the residents to use.” “Surveys were sent to 848 residents at Tyndall The staff also received in-house customer-service June 9,” said Yvonne Brabham, 325th Civil Engineer- training to better focus on meeting the needs of their ing Squadron housing flight chief. “So far, the response customers. rate is 11.7 percent and the housing office hopes to “As funds permit, we are trimming more trees to have a response rate of more than 20 percent.” help improve yard appearance,” she added. The survey, mandated by the Office of the Under The housing office will also provide more timely in- Secretary of Defense, was sent by a private contractor formation on privatization by holding town hall meet- to base housing residents to be filled out and returned ings and news articles. voluntarily by the resident. Once the results of this year’s survey are in, the The survey asks the resident to rate nine categories housing office will focus on meeting the needs ad- such as property appearance and condition, quality of dressed in the survey. management services and maintenance, property rat- “It is important that residents complete the survey,” ing and renewal intention on a scale from one-to-five. said Mrs. Brabham. “The Air Force wants to know “The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete. It what is important to them, what can be done to make will give the residents an opportunity for their voice to living on base more enjoyable.” be heard by the people responsible for the future direc- The survey will not only provide input to current tion of military housing,” said Mrs. Brabham. housing situations. It will provide guidance for the fu- Last year, the housing office had a survey return rate ture privatized communities. of 23 percent and an overall satisfaction score of 66 “The results will provide a baseline for measuring percent. privatized projects’ performance in the future,” said “The residents were pleased with the response and Col. Leonard Patrick, AETC civil engineer, in a mem- repair of their housing maintenance issues,” said Mrs. orandum concerning the survey. “As the privatization Brabham. program matures, project owners will be required to However, some residents wanted more information continue the periodic resident surveys.” July 14, 2006 Gulf Defender Page 

• From SUPPLEMENTS Page 4 formance should make an appointment with their primary care manager and visit our experts at the Health and Wellness Center. Many of these supplements have me- Airman 1st Class Amber Atherton dicinal properties that can and do interact Duty title: Logistics Planner negatively with prescribed medication as well as directly affect critical organs like Time on station: One year the heart, liver and kidney. Most impor- Time in service: 19 months tantly, all Airmen should avoid commer- Hometown: Clinton, Wis. cially available performance enhancing Hobbies: Family, motorcycles and music supplements. They are marketed under various names and often contain ingredi- Goals: To make senior airman below-the- ents that are in violation of USAF regula- zone and complete my CCAF degree tions and could ruin a career or a life. Favorite thing about Tyndall: The beach While not all supplements are bad, get as much information as you can from the Staff Sgt. Stacey Haga Favorite movie: “Legends of the Fall” professionals. Research the product. A Airman Atherton receives the Checkertail Sa- Favorite book: Anything by J.A. Jance good place to start is www.fda.gov. A lute Warrior of the Week award from Col. Tod Pet peeves: Liars product that sounds too good to be true, Wolters, 325th Fighter Wing commander. Proudest moment in the military: Getting probably is. Airman Atherton, 325th Logistics Readiness Divi- coined by the former 325th Fighter Wing If you know a fellow Airman who is sion logistics planner, recently managed three Dissimi- taking one of these products, especially lar Aircraft Combat Training fighter unit receptions. She commander, Brig. Gen. Jack Egginton the performance enhancers, be a good received and redeployed 292 personnel, 30 tons of cargo The Checkertail Salute is a 325th Fighter Wing commander program de- Wingman and advise them to stop using and 18 F-16s. Airman Atherton is the head of the mem- signed to recognize Tyndall’s Warrior of the Week. Supervisors can nomi- them and see their PCM. They may be nate individuals via their squadron and group commanders. Award recipi- bership board for Tyndall’s Active Airmen Association. ents receive a certificate, letter from the commander and a one-day pass. endangering their life. Page  Gulf Defender July14, 2006 Airmen train to prepare for ‘in-lieu-of’ taskings Master Sgt. Roger Drinnon General Gould emphasized Airmen Public Affairs deploying in support of Army mission , requirements must maintain an Air Force Miss. (AFPN) – More than 800 Air- chain-of-command. men are attending Army ground com- “Airmen will continue to have read- bat skills training, preparing them for ily available Air Force leadership eager operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi to address any concerns,” the general Freedom deployments. The Airmen re- said. “I’m grateful that we have such quire the training because they will be high-caliber Airmen in our Air Force assigned duties outside their normal Air who can step up to these challenges, and Force specialties. In the near-term, these their continuous feedback is essential for numbers are expected to increase sub- leadership to be able to respond to any stantially training or personnel issues that might Commonly referred to as “in-lieu-of,” arise. will ensure all or ILO, taskings, Airmen, Sailors, Sol- Airmen have an Air Force chain-of- diers and Marines from a cross-section command throughout their time in ILO of all military specialties are performing training.” nontraditional missions to provide tem- Courtesy photo ILO training is designed to develop a porary augmentation. Military members participate in the joint force ILO training. Airmen population of Airmen who are combat- The 2nd Air Force staff was tasked by have recently been tasked with this training. ready and able to fulfill duties outside Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. T. Michael chael C. Gould, 2nd AF commander. ronments in support of the combatant their normal Air Force specialty. Before Moseley to add to its technical training “We want to ensure Airmen can perform commanders’ requirements where Air- deploying, Airmen tasked to augment responsibilities oversight of Airmen safely and effectively in combat along- men are deployed to assist Army person- certain Army missions receive combat throughout their ILO training cycle. side our sister services while maintain- nel. Second Air Force wants to support skills training at one of 14 Army train- “Our goal is to take care of our people ing their Air Force identity.” all Airmen engaged in this enhanced, re- ing locations now designated as Power as our Air Force mission requirements The aim of ILO training is to prepare alistic training and address their current continue to evolve,” said Maj. Gen. Mi- Airmen for nontraditional combat envi- and future service needs. • See ILO Page 16

• From PILOT Page 1 multiple sources of data chief of weapons and program. The 29-year- collection, allowing the tactics. “But, once we old pilot arrived in the pilot to gain a much got him his decoder ring U.S. in March. more detailed and larg- for U.S. speak, he was He originally applied er picture of the battle- good to go. Fighter pi- for the F/A-18 Super field. “It is the leading lots are fighter pilots.” Hornet exchange pro- edge for fifth-genera- “The fact that we were gram and was given tion aircraft,” he said. to train a British pilot the disappointing news Lieutenant Robinson came as no surprise; it in front of his peers will train, exercise and is a natural progression that he was not select- even deploy with the to integrate our coali- ed. As he stood there Langley squadron that tion partners into this dumbfounded and dis- he is assigned to fol- process,” said Major appointed, his com- lowing graduation. Cabral. “With his com- mander announced that “I will be like any bat skill set, it was a he was going to the other front-line pilot in seamless transition. He F-22 Raptor exchange the squadron,” he said. has coalition operations program instead. Other than a few and weapons instructor “I didn’t even know phraseology challenges, experience; he will be that it existed or that I his instructors said he a force multiplier,” he was up for it. I couldn’t did outstanding in the continued. believe it,” he said. program and will return “When Raptors go He said his biggest to Langley a true asset into combat, it is high- challenge in the pro- for the Raptor program. ly likely that someone gram was taking all of Little things like from the U.K. will go the information that is “flight pattern vs. cir- with us,” said the ma- made available in this cuit” can cause confu- jor. weapon system and us- sion between pilots and Approximately 70 ing it. air traffic controllers, pilots have graduated Capt. J. Elaine Hunnicutt The F-22 has the said Maj. Mike Cabral, from the Raptor train- Lieutenant Robinson ability to pull from 43rd Fighter Squadron ing program to date.

July 14, 2006 Gulf Defender Page  Training Spotlight Who’s driving? Sim pilots vital part of ABM training Training Spotlight lated scenarios. But while they are at the scope managing the aircraft, the simulator pilots are behind the scenes talking to them and “flying” the aircraft. “The students start with simu- lated close control scenarios and finish up with simulated tactical intercepts during the Introduction to Weapons Control block of train- ing,” said Airman 1st Class Chris Route, 325th ACS simulator driver. “The trainees go through a total of 27 scenarios to prepare them for live control,” said Airman 1st Class Tiffany Moore, 325th ACS simula- tor pilot. “During close control, the stu- dents have total control of the fighter,” said Airman 1st Class Tra- van McGhee, 325th ACS simulator What part of the First Term pilot. “We work with sterns (roll- Airman Course are you ing the fighter behind the target), looking forward to? cutoffs, basic tactical intercept, and Photos by Senior Airman Sarah McDowell simulated air refueling.” “I’m looking forward to the Senior Airman Jennifer Aker, 325th Air Control Squadron simulator pi- The next block is large-force em- base tour and getting to meet new lot, controls aircraft for students who use these scenarios for training. ployment. people.” “The students must be well pre- 2nd Lt. Lucas Westerman control on various command and pared when they get to this block,” 325th Fighter Wing Public Affairs control platforms so they can ID, Airman 1st Class said Airman McGhee. Who is behind the scenes? intercept and engage targets in ac- Evan Oehlbeck In this block scenarios usually 83rd Fighter Weapons Squadron The simulator drivers of the cordance with the rules of engage- last an hour and 15 minutes, but in ammunitions technician 325th Air Control Squadron can ment.” another part of the curriculum, sce- answer this question. These Air- Simulator pilots, also known narios can last up to five hours. men “drive” the simulator for all air as sim drivers, prepare air battle The last simulation training be- battle manager trainees. managers to execute complex com- fore live control of high perfor- “We simulate fighter pilots,” said mand and control in the combat Air mance aircraft, high-performance Senior Airman Jennifer Aker, 325th Force. The students spend three simulation, the students apply all Air Control Squadron simulator out of their five blocks of instruc- the techniques they have learned in pilot. “We train ABMs for live tion learning this through simu- earlier blocks. “HP sim is the final training be- fore live control of F-15 aircraft,” said Airman 1st Class Jessica Breedlove, 325th ACS simulator pilot. “Sometimes it’s even done in conjunction with live control.” The schoolhouse sees 160 to 200 rated officer students go through its doors each year, including interna- tional students. The international students are in- troduced to the basics of weapons control and battle management in a multi-national environment. This highly trained team uses To learn about becoming a simulation to develop fundamental member of the skills for students, and gets them Second Lt. Renee Powell, 325th Air Control Squadron air battle manag- Tyndall Honor Guard, ready for the real world air battle er student, manages aircraft during a scenario in the simulator room. call 283-4405 management duties. Page 10 Gulf Defender July14,F 2006eature Welcome to the Air Force: ROTC cadets train, military style

Christine Hackworth, Air Force Reserve Of- ficer Training Corps cadet training assistant, commands cadets during physical training.

Staff Sgt. Stacey Haga 325th Fighter Wing Public Affairs About 600. That’s the number of cadets from the Air Force Re- serve Officer Training Corps who will have descended A bus of new cadets arrive at Tyndall and are promptly instructed to read the officer’s manual while waiting. Each cadet will spend 28 days here training. upon Tyndall this summer for field training. The most common way they do this is by putting a course; and a leadership reaction course. The training provides ROTC evaluators a measure cadet with limited leadership skills in a role where they “The fitness training is a big aspect. We teach them the of active-duty officer compatibility for the cadets. Each are in charge of their peers. importance of being physically fit and how it helps them cadet is evaluated in the areas of communications skills, “We then evaluate them against Air Force standards handle stressful situations,” said Major Maceachern. duty performance, judgment and decision-making skills, and give them feedback,” said Capt. Jarod Suire, AF- In order to give the best training to the cadets, the professional qualities, leadership skills and field training ROTC Field Training Officer. FTOs rely on the help of cadets who have already been adaptability. The cadets have a very busy schedule. Their training through field training and showed exceptional leadership “We force them into leadership roles they have not day lasts from 4:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. During the 28-day qualities. They are called cadet training assistants. experienced before,” said Maj. Jim Maceachern, AF- encampment, they will go through physical fitness train- ROTC Field Training Officer. “It’s an introduction to ing; drill and ceremonies training; combat and small arms basic military leadership for them.” training; dynamic development programs; the confidence

Cadet Axel Zengotita, ca- det training assistant, in- terrupts a cadet in a dining facility line before allowing

Capt. Donald Hutchinson, ROTC field training officer, inspects a cadet during open ranks. FeatureJuly 14, 2006 Gulf Defender Page 11 Welcome to the Air Force: ROTC cadets train, military style

Photos by 2nd Lt. Matthew Perry A bus of new cadets arrive at Tyndall and are promptly instructed to read the officer’s manual while waiting. Each cadet will spend 28 days here training. ROTC cadets march to their next appointment. “It’s much better coming back as a CTA, I have a said Cadet Larson. “It’s tough but a lot of fun.” “I look forward to learning what leadership skills work different perspective than before,” said Matt Larson, AF- Fun, however, doesn’t seem to be on the mind of the best with different people and situations,” said Cadet ROTC CTA. “I want to better the future of the cadets.” cadets in field training. Walsh. “I believe field training prepares the cadets for Being a CTA also helps the cadets further their leader- “It has its ups and downs,” said Wesley Walsh an active duty.” ship training. AFROTC cadet. “When I first got here, I was my group’s “It helps you look at your leadership traits. I also get commander. It was pretty stressful, but I was thankful for extra training and constant feedback on how I am doing,” the opportunity.” That opportunity to lead is what the training is about.

Capt. Donald Hutchinson, ROTC field training officer, inspects a cadet during open ranks. ROTC cadets rest after an early-morning physical training session. Page 12 Gulf Defender Gulf Guide July14, 2006 Briefs

New Thrift Shop hours New hours are: Tuesdays and Thurs- days only from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. No consignments will be accepted unless you are permanently changing station in or out. For details or appointments, call 286-5888.

Satellite pharmacy re-opening The Satellite Refill Pharmacy at the Base Exchange has been renovated and will be open for business July 24. All re- fill operations at the Main Clinic will be terminated at that time. The Refill Pharmacy operating hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday – Friday. The automated refill call-in number is 283-7177 or (800) 356-5273

Troy University The Troy University registration Chrissy Cuttita for term one 2006 continues through July 28. The term runs from Aug. 1 to School physicals offered Oct. 8. Learn more about the 10 under- Michael Fowler, 12, a seventh-grade student at Merritt Brown Middle School, gets his height graduate- and eight graduate-level pro- checked by Maj. Tamara Hall, 325th Medical Group pediatric nurse practitioner and flight com- grams available in traditional or online mander. School and sport physicals are by appointment only at Tyndall. Call the appointment formats by visiting the local Troy Uni- line 283-2778 to schedule. If a child’s medical record does not reside at the Tyndall clinic, the versity office in Room 44-A of the Base child must bring a copy to the appointment, or reschedule. Families with records in transit due Education Center, or call 283-4449. to PCS are exempt from this rule and will receive a review upon the record’s arrival. Any child who is new to Bay County schools needs a physical within 30 days of entry into school. Any Air Force Marathon child who will be playing sports for the Tyndall Youth Center, Bay County Middle or High Schools The Air Force Marathon is open to needs a current physical (past 12 months). In both cases, the provider may be able to sign the runners who would like to self-nominate. forms without a physical exam if the parent can show proof of a wellness visit or physical in the Tyndall members may submit a Form past 12 months, and the child has no change in their health status. 303 to unit commanders or the base Fit- ness Center for consideration. For more information, call 283-2631. quest Program. For more information or Base lawn watering schedule to donate books, contact Troi Reppart at The following is the lawn watering Limited space at the marina 651-1386 or [email protected] schedule for military family housing. There is limited parking at the Beacon Base Housing: Catholic services Beach Marina due to pavement of ERAU brief Redfish Point, Shoal Point, Bay View, Daily Mass, 11:30 a.m. the parking area. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Wood Manor, and Felix Lake - Odd- Monday–Friday, The public boat launch is closed; Fall 2006 Term begins Aug. 7. Regis- numbered buildings may run sprinklers Chapel Two Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Reconciliation, before Saturday however, the private boat launch tration is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m July 31 to Mass or by appointment will be available for usage for all Aug. 4 at the Tyndall Education Center The even-numbered buildings may Saturday Mass, 5 p.m., Tyndall patronage. The Marina in Room 48. For more information, call run sprinklers Wednesdays, Fridays and Chapel Two Grill is open. The estimated comple- 283-4557. Sundays. The times sprinklers may run Sunday Mass, 9:30 a.m., tion date of construction is July 28. from 6:30–8:30 a.m. if they are manual Chapel Two Religious Education, 11 a.m., For any further questions or con- Dining facility limitations systems and 6:30–8 p.m. if they are auto- Bldg. 1476 cerns, please feel free to call the Due to limited space and increased matic systems. marina at 283-3059. temporary duty commitments, the Other than base-housing: Protestant services Traditional worship service, facility will be limited to meal-card Odd-numbered buildings on Mondays, 9:30 a.m., Chapel One Used Book Sale holders, on-duty security police Thursdays and Saturdays. Contemporary worship The Eglin Officers Spouses’ Club will (weapons carrying), firemen, and Even-numbered buildings on Sundays, service, 11 a.m., Chapel Two be conducting a used book sale 10 a.m. temporary duty personnel during Tuesdays and Fridays. Wednesday Fellowship, 5 p.m., Chapel Two to 7 p.m. July 25 at the Eglin Library. lunch meal until Aug. 1. The Eagle Manual systems are allowed from Funds raised at the book sale will be Quick Turn (flight kitchen) will be 7–9 a.m. Automatic systems are allowed (For more information on other from 8–10 p.m. services in the local area, call the used to benefit the Eglin Library and the limited to personnel with flight line Chaplain’s office at 283-2925.) EOSC Scholarship and Charitable Re- badges for all meals until Aug. 1. No more than 30 minutes per zone. July 14, 2006 Gulf Defender Page 13 Tyndall rounds playoff, championship season

Photos by Senior Airman Sarah McDowell Frank Muirhead, from the 325th Security Forces Team, rounds second base and is told to run home by the third-base coach. The team played against the Southeast Air Defense Sector during the playoffs.

Harold Bostian and Isaac Gibson, from the 325th Communications SEADS takes its turn at bat. The team won 16-6 during the playoff game Squadron Tennis Team, practice on a court here. The tennis dou- against 325th SFS. The final championship game is today. bles championship is today.

Softball Standings Golf Standings American National Won Lost Won Lost Team Points Team Points SEADS 12 0 MXS 11 0 COMM 1 57 SFS 32 AMXS 10 2 CES 10 2 CES 56.5 SVS 31 AMXS 3 8 4 OSS 9 2 372 TRS 54 601 1 28 MSS 7 5 MDG 8 4 AFCESA 46 83 FWS 25.5 SFS 7 5 AFCESA 7 5 RHS 44 601 2 25 ACS 5 7 SEADS 2 5 6 AF NOR 1 41 TEST 22.5 83 FWS 5 7 LRD 4 8 53 WEG 38 OSS 20 COMM 4 8 RHS 3 8 MSS 37.5 ACS 15 CONS 4 8 372 TRS 2 10 MXS 1 35.5 CONS 13.5 WEG 1 10 ACS 2 0 12 MOS 1 35.5 MXS 2 5.5 SVS 1 10 MDG 32 COMM 2 3 TEST 0 0 Page 14 Gulf Defender July14, 2006 Deployed Airmen and families ‘stay connected’ Staff Sgt. Stacey Haga “I think the pen is really neat,” 325th Fighter Wing Public Affairs said Staff Sgt. Mike Zarate, 325th Air Force Services recently Services Squadron NCO in charge launched a trial program called Stay of readiness operation, who will be Connected, which gives a backpack deploying soon. “It’s has a 10-sec- filled with various communication ond recording and you have their tools to deploying Airmen and their voice there even when you can’t families. call.” Tyndall’s 325th Services Squad- The Stay Connected program also ron received the backpacks late offers advice to the deployed Airmen June and plans to give them out to and his family on developing better the deploying Airmen in the next communication through their acro- AEF cycle at the Warrior Farewell nym CONNECT: converse, open up, in September. notice, nurture, encourage, create new “The backpack has a lot of cre- memories and try new things ative ways for the family mem- “I think it’s a great program. Any- bers to keep in touch,” said Randy thing the Air Force does to better the Shircel, 325th Services Squadron deployment process for the family deputy commander. “The program and military member is great,” said tries to cover every type of commu- Sergeant Zarate. nication a family can have during Feedback on the backpack will be deployments.” important in the development of Stay The backpack includes two digi- Connected. tal recorder ink pens that can record “We definitely want feedback on the and store a voice message, two jour- program to forward to the Air Force nals, two disposable cameras, two Services agency,” said Mr. Shircel. picture frames, mouse pad, baseball To give feedback on the Stay cap, teddy bear and several other Connected program, log onto items. It also includes an instruc- www.325thservices.com, go to the Staff Sgt. Stacey Haga tional compact disc that explains ICE logo, and leave the feedback Staff Sgt. Mike Zarate, 325th Services Squadron, checks out the Stay which items go to each family mem- under the family and youth open Connected back pack. The back pack will provide deployed Airmen ber and how to use them. recreation section. and their families different ways to keep in touch while apart. Comic to take stage at E’Club

Senior Airman Sarah McDowell Bowles, 325th Services Squadron Clubs Manager. 325th Fighter Wing Public Affairs “I suggest people get their tickets fast for this The Enlisted Club will feature a comedian July 21 event.” who is ready to take the stage. Tickets are selling at $15 for Club members, Michael Alcott, also known as “Redbone,” will be $18 for non-Club members, and $20 for those who showcasing his high-energy stage show at 8 p.m. in purchase them at the door. the Enlisted Club Ballroom. For more information, call at 283-4357. The comedian has been featured on Black En- tertainment Television and Comedy Central, and according to his biography, “‘Redbone’ has been rip- ping up clubs and colleges all across the country with his quick wit and unpredictable physical comedy.” He hails from Savannah, Ga., where he started his comedic career in 1998 at Comedian Aukentunda’s Comedy Bash at age 24 as a bet from a friend, and has been doing shows ever since. He performs a steady schedule of comedy shows around the country. The Tyndall Clubs are getting ready for this big event, and are sure that it will be attracting a large crowd. “The last event we had at the Club, Tyndall Idol, attracted more than 450 people,” said Sylvia July 14, 2006 Gulf Defender Page 15

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2nd Lt. Lucas Westley Senior Airman Ryan Mahoney, 325th Civil Engineer Squadron readiness chemical warfare instructor, prepares a hurricane emergency kit. See below for kit suggestions. A hurricane kit is a valuable tool during a severe storm: Ensure you have the proper materials on-hand The following checklist can help:  Foods: Nonperishable and canned foods that do not require cooking. Also, special dietary foods as required.  Drinking water: At least two quarts per person per day contained in plastic containers.  Important personal property: Identification, cash, valuable papers, insurance policies and photos. Store these items in a waterproof container.  Battery-operated all-weather radio with extra batteries. A National Oceanic and Atmo- spheric Administration-capable radio is recommended.  Personal hygiene items: Soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, aspirin, ant- acid, towels and washcloths.  Utensils: Manual can opener, disposable plates, cups, forks, knives, spoons, napkins.  Personal aids: Eyeglasses, hearing aids and batteries, prosthetic devices.  Leisure items: Books, games, cards, toys.  Infant care items, such as disposable diapers, wipes, formula, baby food.  Flashlight with extra batteries.  Fire extinguisher.  First aid kit: Prescription medications (two-week supply), bandages, gauze, adhesive tape, sterile pads, band aids, triangular bandages, safety scissors, non-prescription medi- cine, sun screen, insect repellent, rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide.  Bedding: Sleeping bags, blankets and sheets, pillows, etc. These items should be stored in a waterproof container.  Clothing: At least one change of clothing including an extra pair of rugged shoes.  Tools: Screwdrivers (slotted and Phillips), hammer, nails, utility knife, axe, scissors, hand- saw, pliers, rope, plastic tarp, drop cloths, tape.  Camping accessories: Lantern, portable stove, matches, portable cooler.  Wood to secure broken windows. Page 16 Gulf Defender July14, 2006 • From ILO Page 8 Second Air Force officials said the training initiatives team,” the colonel said. “They’re centered around com- Projection Platforms. will be fully implemented by Sept. 30. A team from 2nd petencies and warrior skills like shooting, communicat- Typical skill sets taught during ILO training include AF and an element from the U.S. Central Command Air ing, taking care of your buddy and surviving, dealing enhanced combat weapons proficiency training, land Forces received and prepared 183 Airmen beginning and negotiating in the culture you’re going to be in.” navigation and Global Positioning Satellite training, training at Camp Shelby. Colonel Hadjis said the training exemplifies the con- expanded self-aid and buddy-care called “combat life- “When you get down here, things are a little hectic, cept of taking care of people, as servicemembers face saver” training, detecting and responding to improvised but as time moves on, you’re getting into the training,” non-traditional combat environments with “no front explosive devices and a host of other relevant tactics. said Staff Sgt. Matt Leas, a marketing information man- lines.” Theater-specific training might vary. ager for the 364th Recruiting Squadron in Sacramento, “I think it’s the best possible example of taking care of “What we are trying to do here is train Airmen to do Calif. folks,” he said. “Because we’re making them as ready missions and roles they weren’t traditionally used to, be- “Some of it is intense -- a lot of time (in small arms as they possibly can be to succeed at their mission, safe- cause they’re helping their buddies in another service,” training) -- which is good,” he said. “It’s good to work guard their people and come home in good shape.” said Army Col. John Hadjis, commander of 3rd Brigade, with the Army to find out what we’ll be doing down- General Gould said he applauds the adaptability of 87th Division Training Support, at Camp Shelby, Miss. range. The instructors are good. They really know their today’s Airmen in overcoming the challenges of ever- “We developed this training out of what is commonly stuff, and that’s really what we’re looking for down changing combat environments. called ‘theater immersion,’ which is a philosophy of here.” “Today, more than ever, our Airmen are warriors,” the take the Soldier, take the Sailor, take the Airman, and Colonel Hadjis said the training was designed to im- general said. “I am proud to be associated with Air Force train him or her to fight in the same conditions and same prove competencies in essential combat skills. people who are so devoted to defending our great nation missions as they would expect to see in-theater,” Colo- “The training is built on 41 individual tasks and nine while being true team players, even when it means step- nel Hadjis said. collective tasks -- tasks an Airman would do as part of a ping outside their normal duties and specialties.” July 14, 2006 Gulf Defender Page 17 Page 18 Gulf Defender July14, 2006 Air Force seeks physician assistant candidates Active-duty enlisted airmen who want of Phase II training. to enroll in Physician Assistant Phase I • Take the Scholastic Aptitude Test training classes scheduled for January, within four years of the board date, April and August 2008 must apply no earning a minimum math score of 450 later than Jan. 26, 2007, according to and a composite score of no less than the Air Force Personnel Center, Ran- 950, in the test’s old version, or a mini- dolph Air Force Base, Texas. The selec- mum composite score of 1,425 in the tion board is scheduled to convene in test’s newer version. March. • Have a minimum general score of Send completed applications to: 80 points on the Armed Services Vo- HQ AFPC/DPAMW, 550 C St. West, cational Aptitude Battery or Air Force Suite 27, Randolph Air Force Base, TX Classification Test. 78150-4729. • Possess 60 semester hours of trans- Incomplete applications or those ferable college credits and a grade- received after the deadline won’t be point average of 2.5 or better — 29 considered, according to the Personnel hours must be in-classroom courses Center. at an accredited college or university Eligible applicants must: and a combined minimum 3.0 GPA • Be on active duty in the grade of is required in the math and science E-3 through E-8 with a minimum of two courses. years and a maximum of 14 years active To learn more, check with the local military service as of Aug. 31, 2008. military personnel flight, education • Meet age limitations for appoint- office or the Personnel Center’s Web Chrissy Cuttita ment as a second lieutenants in the Bio- site. First Lt. William Schultz, 325th Medical Operations Squadron physician medical Sciences Corps — that is, 41 (Courtesy of Air Force Personnel assistant, checks the heartbeat of Airman 1st Class Christopher Mor- years old or younger upon completion Center.) gan, 372nd Training Squadron/Detachment 2 Mission Ready Airman. July 14, 2006 Gulf Defender Page 19 Page 20 Gulf Defender July14, 2006