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By Jill Pickett ety of capabilities and servic- AEDC Public Affairs es that directly support every person, every organization From mowing grass to op- and every test capability on erating test utility systems, Arnold AFB,” said John Lavi- the Arnold Engineering De- olette, TSDC chief. “Many velopment Complex Civil En- of these services are founda- gineering Branch, or TSDC, tional to successfully accom- ensures the readiness of the plishing the installation’s test grounds, facilities and utility mission.” systems at Arnold Air Force A team of DOD and con- Base, headquarters of AEDC. tractor personnel work to- “The Test Support Di- gether to sustain, restore and Garry Sudberry, an Arnold Engineering Development Complex fuel farm machinist, sets up vision’s Civil Engineering the A Plant Fuel System, Sept. 10, at Arnold Air Force Base. The AEDC Base Civil Engineering Branch oversees utilities at Arnold AFB, including jet fuel for testing needs. (U.S. Air Force Branch provides a wide vari- See SUCCESS, page 4 photo by Jill Pickett) AEDC hypersonic tests to benefit from improvements to emissivity measurement accuracy

By Jill Pickett but there are limitations on the AEDC Public Affairs number and locations these can be placed. Infrared cameras al- As hypersonic vehicle de- low for continuous measure- velopment heats up, the Ar- ment of the surface tempera- nold Engineering Development tures of a model under test, but Complex Aerothermal Measure- the infrared camera measure- ments Laboratory (ATML) is ments must be verified first. preparing to help test engineers That’s where the emissometer know just how hot it is getting. comes into the picture. When a vehicle travels at “The emissivity of the sur- high rates of speed, friction of face of a material relates to its the air against the vehicle gen- effectiveness in emitting energy erates heat that can threaten as thermal radiation, both vis- the integrity of the vehicle’s ible radiation and infrared radia- surface. Aerothermal tests in tion,” said Dr. Robert Howard, AEDC ground test cells, or AEDC subject matter expert wind tunnels, analyze this effect for Instrumentation and Diag- on transonic, supersonic and hy- nostics. “The emissivity var- personic flight systems. ies from zero, for a shiny mir- “Most high-speed flight ve- Annette Painter, AEDC Fellow and instrument technician specialist, operates the legacy emis- rored surface, to one for an ideal hicle programs have required someter in the calibration laboratory of the Arnold Engineering Development Complex Aero- black surface. For any particular aerothermal capabilities pro- thermal Measurements Laboratory at Arnold Air Force Base. An acetylene torch is positioned to wavelength and temperature, vided by the AEDC test facili- heat a sample before measuring the emissivity when bombarded by a blackbody simulator. The the amount of thermal radiation ties and the technical services of enhanced emissometer being developed for the ATML will include a built-in heat source and al- emitted depends on the emis- low for measurements at additional angles. (U.S. Air Force photo) the ATML,” said Nick Galyen, sivity of the object’s surface. AEDC program manager for the flight systems and vehicles dur- pulsion Test Unit,” he said. with a new spectral emissometer Thus, the surface temperature ATML. ing test and evaluation, science In order to improve measure- with enhanced capabilities to re- can be deduced from a measure “Surface temperature and and technology applications in ment accuracy, a Small Busi- place an older legacy system. of the radiation at a particular heat flux are necessary to un- AEDC Tunnels A, B, C, 16T ness Innovation Research effort The ATML fabricates and in- spectral region and knowledge derstand boundary layer transi- (transonic), 16S (supersonic) by Advanced Fuel Research is stalls temperature and heat flux tion, especially for hypersonic and the Aerodynamic and Pro- underway to provide the ATML sensors in flight system models, See HYPERSONIC, page 3 Former USAF crew chief puts knowledge to use as test engineer at AEDC engine test facilities By Deidre Moon changed out almost every part AEDC Public Affairs possible while the engine is still installed on the aircraft. From Bryon Harrington, a test en- my experience, I am quite fa- gineer for the Propulsion Test miliar with the integration of Branch at Arnold Air Force the engine into the aircraft and Base, Tenn., served previously the current engine configuration as a crew chief in the U.S. Air used.” Force from 2007 to 2017. After separating from the While serving in the Air Air Force in 2017, he headed Force, Harrington worked to Tennessee Technological hands-on with several of the air- University where he earned a craft and the engines that AEDC bachelor’s degree in mechanical teams test and evaluate. engineering. During his studies, “I worked the F-15 Eagle, he started interning at Arnold, F-22 Raptor and MQ-1B Preda- which later landed him a full- tor aircraft over my career and time position with Arnold Engi- reached the rank of Tech Ser- neering Development Complex geant,” he said. “I became En- in June 2020. gine Run-qualified on the F-22 Using all he learned from his Bryon Harrington, then an Airman 1st Class, is shown here in January 2009 reviewing aircraft data in 2010 as a Senior Airman, and time spent as crew chief, along as F-22 Raptors deployed from Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, arrive at Andersen Air Force my last engine run was in 2016. with the help of the experienced Base, Guam. Harrington now works as a test engineer for the Arnold Engineering Development “I have troubleshot the F119 Complex Propulsion Test Branch at Arnold Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald) engine for numerous faults and See CHIEF, page 3

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HYPERSONIC from page 1 of the emissivity. In gen- simulator excites the at- advisor for Test Technol- angles as opposed to the with other hardware, your transmittance to decrease eral, the surface emis- oms of the sample caus- ogy. “These temperature legacy instrument which thermal camera can only measurement time,” sivity of materials can ing it to emit radiation. maps can subsequently be can only take measure- be mounted at a 45-de- Galyen said. “All of these change with wavelength, The optical spectrometer transformed into surface ments at a single angle. gree angle to the target are vast improvements to temperature and viewing within the emissometer heat transfer information, Both variables can influ- surface, it is possible that the older emissometer de- angle, making it is nec- then detects and records all of which is important ence spectral emissivity the emissivity value from veloped and delivered by essary to characterize the the energy emitted from to characterize a hyper- and the resulting confi- the original angle is not Advanced Fuel Research emissivity for materials the material at specific sonic vehicle’s thermal dence in the accuracy of accurate, thus increasing in 1993.” of interest over a wide wavelengths. Comparing protection systems.” temperatures deduced your temperature mea- The new emissometer range conditions that these results to those of The enhanced emis- from an infrared camera surement error in the test has been designed, parts might be encountered an infrared camera allows someter will be able to image. cell.” have been ordered and during test programs.” technicians to verify the heat samples above 3,000 “Spectral directional Adding capabilities is fabrication of the new The emissometer accuracy of the camera. degrees Rankine, with a emissivity can be angle also in the plans for the system is underway. De- bombards a sample with “High-temperature stretch goal of achieving dependent, so the best new instrument. livery of the completed electromagnetic radia- surface emissivity data is 5,000 degrees Rankine. condition in your test cell “The new emissometer instrument is expected in tion from a blackbody critical to the transforma- The legacy instrument is to have your thermal will maintain the capabil- 12 to 18 months. Keely simulator. A true black- tion of infrared images was limited to 3,000 de- camera mounted to mea- ity to optically determine Beale, who heads up the body would perfectly into temperature maps grees Rankine or below. sure at the same angle as the sample’s temperature ATML, is excited for the emit radiation of all across a hypersonic test It will also be able to take used in the emissometer,” with the additional goal new capabilities that the wavelengths. The radia- article,” said Dr. Joe Weh- spectral measurements Galyen said. “But, for of simultaneous measure- technology will bring to tion from the blackbody rmeyer, AEDC technical at four different viewing example, if due to clash ments of reflectance and the lab and to AEDC.

CHIEF from page 1 test analysts and engi- neers at Arnold, Har- rington said he hopes he can provide some insight into different projects being worked in the engine test facili- ties. “I have been able to use my knowledge of the engine components and their operation to help the modeling en- gineers develop an ac- curate representation of the current engine configuration,” he said. “Working with the Technical and Manage- ment Advisory Services experts, I have assisted in providing past test information to validate those models.” Harrington also noted that his previ- ous experience work- ing and operating the Bryon Harrington, a test engineer for the Propulsion Test Branch, Test Division, Arnold Engineering Development Complex, stands engine has made it easy in front of an F100 engine outside of the Engine Test Facility at Arnold Air Force Base, Dec. 4. When Harrington was an enlisted to relate operating and Airman in the U.S. Air Force he serviced and removed F100 engines. He now works as a civilian for an organization which has per- emergency procedures formed ground testing on the engine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett) in the test cell to flight line procedures. Having run the engine engine into the test technology projects Technical advisor oughly enjoying his job “Many of the test from the cockpit, I am cell, which includes and provide engine Steve Arnold said he con- and AEDC. objectives include sim- familiar with monitor- contributing to the expertise to those,” siders Harrington’s expe- “The working envi- ulating an engine in- ing key engine param- Safety Review Board, he said. “The ops (op- rience a unique asset for ronment here is great as stalled in an aircraft to eters and what to watch Test Review Board and erations) tempo can the branch. everyone tries to con- include power extrac- on the engine to detect Test Readiness Review; be much slower on the “We’ve already taken tribute and share their tion and bleed extrac- an emergency condi- monitoring and record- test as there are still a advantage of Bryon’s knowledge to achieve tion,” he said. “Know- tion and take action to ing data during the test; lot of unknowns. In the hands-on experience to testing goals,” he said. ing all the components prevent damage or fail- and contributing to the operational Air Force provide rapid support to “There is a real focus on of the aircraft that ure.” Technical Report after the aircraft and engine customers for some of the maintaining a cohesive make up the Accessory In his new position the test. have already been thor- engines he maintained as a work environment, which Drive and Environmen- as test engineer, Har- “In addition to en- oughly tested and the crew chief,” Arnold said. sometimes gets lost in the tal Controls System rington is responsible gine test programs, test focus is on delivering Though Harrington operational world due to a helps me understand for safely and effec- engineers contribute aircraft to the warfight- hasn’t been at Arnold a faster ops tempo and mis- what we are simulating. tively integrating the to many of the AEDC er daily.” year yet, he said he is thor- sion requirements.” Preventing seasonal flu

By Greg Chadwick risk of serious flu com- Air Force Materiel plications that can result Command Health & in hospitalization or even Wellness Team death. Flu viruses are constantly changing, so WRIGHT-PAT- flu vaccines may be- up TERSON AIR FORCE dated from one season to BASE, Ohio – The flu the next to protect against is a contagious respira- the viruses that research tory illness caused by suggests will be common the influenza viruses that during the upcoming flu infect the nose, throat, season. Your protection and sometimes the lungs. from a flu vaccine de- Most infectious disease clines over time. Yearly experts believe that flu vaccination is needed for viruses spread mainly the best protection. by droplets made when Vaccination of high people with the flu cough, risk persons is especially sneeze or talk. These important to decrease droplets can land in the their risk of severe flu mouths or noses of people illness. People at high who are nearby or possi- risk of serious flu com- bly be inhaled into the plications include young Master Sgt. Chad Hardesty, 412th Security Forces Squadron, receives the flu vaccine from Senior Airman lungs. A person might children, pregnant wom- Natalie Avalos, 412th Medical Group, at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Nov. 13. (Air Force photo by also get the flu by touch- en, people with certain Giancarlo Casem) ing a surface or object chronic health conditions gible for flu shots through cause respiratory illness- Avoid touching your com or contact your local that has the flu virus on it like asthma, diabetes, or immunization clinics es, like flu. Healthy habits eyes, nose or mouth. Civilian Health Promo- and then touch their own heart and lung disease, on base, or at no cost at to help prevent flu include: Clean and disinfect tion Services team. Com- mouth, nose, or eyes. and people 65 years and Tricare eligible pharma- Avoid close contact frequently touched sur- prehensive information The Centers for Dis- older. cies. For the civilian with people who are sick. faces and objects like on healthy habits to help ease Control and Preven- Influenza vaccina- workforce, all Federal Stay home when you phones and doorknobs. prevent the flu can be tion (CDC) states that the tions for all military Employee Health Benefit are sick to help prevent Practice other good found at the Centers for best way to protect your- members are a manda- plans cover flu shots at no the spreading of your ill- health habits. Get plenty Disease Control and Pre- self and your loved ones tory requirement, and cost for members and are ness to others. of sleep, be physically ac- vention website at: cdc. against influenza is to get available through mobile available at local retail Cover your mouth and tive, manage your stress, gov. a flu vaccine every flu immunization clinics at pharmacies. nose with a tissue when drink plenty of fluids, and Active duty Airmen season. Flu vaccine has each installation or at any The CDC also recom- coughing or sneezing. eat nutritious foods. are advised to consult been shown in research participating Tricare eli- mends everyday preven- Wash your hands often For more information their base’s medical ser- studies to reduce flu -re gible pharmacies. Tricare tive actions to help slow to help protect yourself on preventing seasonal vices to check the avail- lated illnesses and the beneficiaries are also eli- the spread of germs that from germs. flu, visit USAFwellness. ability of the flu vaccine. 4 • December 21, 2020

SUCCESS from page 1

A member of Team AEDC mows grass Sept. 10 at Arnold Air Force Base. Arnold Air Force Base Fire and Emergency Ser­vices personnel attack a ground Grounds maintenance is one of the responsibilities of the Arnold Engineering fire near an ­craft air with a hand line while training March 5 using a propane- Development Complex Base Civil Engineering Branch. (U.S. Air Force photos fueled trainer brought to the base. Fire and Emergency Services is one sec­tion of by Jill Pickett) the Arnold Engineering Development Complex­ Base Civil Engineering Branch.

Joshua Cooke, an Arnold Engineering Development Complex senior utility manager, inspects a water pumping station Sept. 10 at Arnold Air Force Base. The AEDC Base Civil Engineering Branch oversees utilities at Arnold AFB. modernize facilities and the Operations Section, tion of buildings. saw improvements at 100,000 gallons of jet resources, including 187 transportation systems. the Installation Manage- “Our projects sup- the Main Gate and the fuel each day. Fuels man- archaeological sites. To They also operate the ment Section and the port all test capabilities, Visitor Control Center. agers coordinate fuel de- facilitate understanding test utility systems, en- Emergency Management as well as mission sup- They also were respon- livery with the Defense and management of tra- abling their fellow mem- Section – comprise the port functions across sible for comprehensive Logistics Agency. ditional cultural proper- bers of Team AEDC to Base Civil Engineering the installation,” said renovations for the Base “We also have one ties, they consult with 15 execute a critical nation- Branch. Jon Paul Wallace, chief Civil Engineer Building of the most complex in- federally-recognized Na- al defense mission. And, The Engineering of the Section. and the Water Treatment dustrial cooling water tive American tribes. if something should go Section has cradle-to- These projects range Plant. systems in the world,” “Installation Man- wrong, the Branch is grave oversight of the in scale from concrete “These renovations Cooke said. agement balances the tasked with providing design and construction slabs and roof replace- greatly enhanced the The Section has the stewardship of various emergency response. of all test utilities, and ments to renovation of quality of life for per- capability of flowing up resources entrusted to the Four sections – the the sustainment, resto- an entire facility. Re- sonnel working in these to 600 million gallons Air Force with the cur- Engineering Section, ration and moderniza- cently, the team over- facilities, as well as the of cooling water through rent and future needs of operations,” Wallace the pumping station in a the Air Force mission,” said. day. The Woods Reser- said David Carlon, chief The team also has voir is the source of the of the Section. a suite of contract ve- water. The Section oper- The Emergency Man- hicles that has increased ates the Elk River Dam to agement Section watch- the efficiency of the pro- manage the reservoir. es and prepares for cri- curement process, sig- “The Utility program ses. When one strikes, nificantly reducing the that we have here is very the Emergency Opera- time required to award unique and very large,” tions Center is stood up construction contracts Cooke said. “That’s why to provide support to and advance the AEDC we’re very fortunate to the incident commander mission. have a team of profes- from subject matter ex- The Operations Sec- sionals that have a wealth perts across the installa- tion is responsible for of knowledge and work tion. operation and mainte- hard. We need that every “We focus on an ‘all nance of the utility sys- day to continue to sup- hazards’ approach and tems on base, and main- port our mission.” plan for a worst case tenance of buildings and The Installation Man- scenario,” said J.D. grounds. agement Section is re- Dill, chief of the Sec- The utility systems sponsible for ensuring tion. “Anything less include the traditional Arnold AFB is in com- than worst case is al- systems which provide pliance with all state ways a great thing.” the basic utility servic- and federal regulations Preparation is key. es to the personnel on concerning environmen- The group develops ac- base similar to a public tal, natural and cultural tion plans to mitigate utility company, such resources. In order to and recover from inci- as potable water treat- maintain compliance dents, both natural and ment, sewage collec- with water quality and man-made. They also tion and treatment, and air emissions standards, help Arnold AFB per- electrical distribution. the team interacts with sonnel prepare through The team also operates the Environmental Pro- trainings, conducting and maintains non-tradi- tection Agency and the “all hazard” threat as- tional utility systems in Tennessee Department sessments and holding support of the test mis- of Environment and Con- base-wide exercises, sion, such as test power, servation to coordinate amongst other activi- cooling water, petroleum inspections and obtain ties. fuel and nitrogen. permit renewals. The Section is also “All of our utilities Hazardous materials tasked with monitoring are critical to accom- management and dispos- severe weather. They plishing the mission,” al is coordinated with the receive briefings from said Joshua Cooke, a se- Defense Logistics Agen- National Weather Ser- nior utility manager. cy. The handling of haz- vice offices and the 26th The testing mission ardous materials requires Operational Weather at Arnold AFB creates a the training of base per- Squadron in Shreveport, high demand for utility sonnel on proper labeling Louisiana. If there is a support. and packaging. threat of severe weather, Daily electrical pow- A partnership with an alert is pushed out to er requirements can at the Tennessee Wildlife Arnold AFB personnel times equal that of a Resource Agency aids to enable them to take city the size of Chatta- Arnold AFB in manag- precautions. nooga. To meet this de- ing 40,000 acres of for- “As Emergency mand, system engineers ests and wildlife habitat, Mangers, we work very and operators maintain many of which is open to closely with many part- communication with the the public for recreation- ners here on Arnold Air power provider, Tennes- al use. The Base is home Force Base and the local see Valley Authority. to 137 species of plants, community,” Dill said. Running engines for animals and invertebrates “From security and po- testing requires fuel identified by the state for lice officers, Operations and the infrastructure protection and three spe- Center personnel, or to store and deliver it to cies of bats under federal firefighters, we must all the test cells. The Opera- protection. work together as a team tions Section is capable The team also takes in order to be successful of pumping more than special care with cultural in any situation.” December 21, 2020 • 5 Air Force partners with universities in next-generation minority leaders research collaboration program

By Donna Lindner proposals for AFRL and other Air Force Research DOD research projects. The Laboratory consortium will also subcon- tract awards to the participat- WRIGHT-PATTERSON ing members: The consortium AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio leadership (OSU, WSU and (AFNS) – The objective of AFRL) will review propos- the Air Force Research Labo- als, select projects for funding ratory Research Collaboration and offer technical support to Program II (also known as the MSI teams that receive fund- Minority Leaders – RCP) is to ing through the consortium enable collaborative research for research. And, the AFRL partnerships between AFRL will work with researchers and academia that engages a throughout the lab to identify diverse pool of scientists and projects that would benefit engineers in addressing foun- from outside help. dational research challenges The environment at AFRL in support of the nation’s air, is unique. It enables students space and cyberspace technol- to truly experience the culture ogy needs. and research with strong per- The new effort, co-led by sonal experiences. AFRL, Ohio State University, “I felt very relaxed and Wright State University and comfortable from the first day North Carolina A&T State I arrived for work, and the en- University, will create a na- vironment is very friendly,” tional consortium to increase Cristian Orozco, a University of Texas El Paso graduate student, works in the Materials and said Cristian Orozco, graduate opportunities in the Air Force Manufacturing Directorate over the summer. One of his duties includes working with a vacuum student from the University for minority science technolo- chamber for thin film coatings for optics.(U.S. Air Force photo by Donna Lindner) of Texas El Paso. “My men- gy engineering and mathemat- concert with that mentor. facturing technology, radio scientifically diverse sources.” tor introduced me to a slew of ics students and graduates. “This funding provides an frequency sensing, electro- AFRL has previously fund- people that were always will- Diverse perspectives from exciting opportunity for OSU optical sensing and spectrum ed individual graduate student ing and eager to help me learn. across the nation help con- to partner with minority insti- warfare. research projects. This effort I was empowered to indepen- quer Air Force research and tutions from across the nation Layered sensing exploita- is specifically designed to cre- dently perform hands-on work development challenges. Es- to develop creative approach- tion and enabling sensor de- ate a national infrastructure in the lab.” tablishing AFRL-led cutting es to cultivating a prepared, vices/components, high speed that will build a lasting pipe- Maintaining contact with edge research projects at his- diverse research workforce systems, thermal management line that brings science and each other is a great network- torically black colleges and for the next generation of sci- systems, rocket propulsion, engineering students from ing opportunity. Making new universities, minority serving entists for the U.S. Air Force,” turbine engines, aerospace minority-serving institutions friends and learning a lot is institutions and other partner- said Morley Stone, senior vice vehicles, human-centered in- to the AFRL and strengthens priceless, Orozco commented. ing foundations is encourag- president of research at OSU. telligence surveillance and re- research connections between This program permits stu- ing growth competencies at “In addition, through this connaissance, bio effect, and the AFRL and MSIs. dents and faculty to be part of these universities for support- work, these organizations will training and decision making, “Our fundamental goal is the cutting edge technologies ing aerospace technologies. be better positioned to pro- are other topic areas of inter- to develop the kind of commu- developed in AFRL as well The six-year, $40 million pose and perform on AFRL est. nity network that not only de- as leaving a strong technical project, funded by AFRL, research opportunities and the “There are many benefits velops students’ skills, but also footprint through collabora- develops and trains the next larger U.S. Department of De- to this program,” said Ashe- builds a meaningful relation- tions. Research institutions generation of STEM leaders. fense enterprise.” ley Blackford, AFRL RCP ship for the long haul between have incorporated new com- Students work with AFRL The scope of the research program manager. “It creates the institutions we’re working petencies and curriculum to research mentors on proj- projects encompass a broad a new source of quality uni- with,” said Michael Groeber, not only advance the institu- ects throughout the academic range of evolutionary and versity research with a highly associate professor in inte- tions but the expertise of stu- school year and are employed revolutionary technology ad- trained pool of excellent stu- grated systems engineering at dents across the nation. Stu- by AFRL under summer in- vances within varied AFRL dent and engineering gradu- OSU and research director for dents are grown into interdis- ternship programs with access research topic areas, includ- ates. It also increases diversity the project. ciplinary researchers who are to specialized research equip- ing structural and functional of the workforce along with The consortium will help trained across multiple disci- ment and laboratory space to materials and applications, allowing access to innovative member institutions identify plines as the new workforce continue on-going research in support for operations, manu- thoughts from culturally and potential projects and develop of the future. C-130J refuels F-22s using Aerial Bulk Fuel Delivery System

By Kelley J. Stewart tingency location. It has Pacific Air Forces Public the capability to refuel Affairs aircraft and always has, but we’ve stepped that JOINT BASE up with (agile combat PEARL HARBOR- employment).” HICKAM, Hawaii According to Mc- (AFNS) – A C-130J Su- Clure, the 374th Air- per Hercules conducted lift Wing developed the a hot-pit refuel of a pair checklist to use ABFDS of F-22 Raptors Nov. 24 to refuel other aircraft, at Koror Palau Interna- and this is the second time tional Airport using an C-130s from the 36th Aerial Bulk Fuel Deliv- Airlift Squadron, 374th ery System. Airlift Wing, Yokota Air This mission was one Base, Japan, have hot- of a series of operations pit refueled F-22 Raptors associated with Westpac, using ABFDS. The first a dynamic force employ- time was during exercise ment of the 94th Expedi- Valiant Shield 20, a bien- tionary Fighter Squadron nial, U.S.-only, joint field to the U.S. Indo-Pacific training exercise at An- Command’s area of re- dersen Air Force Base, sponsibility. Guam, in September. According to the Air “They’ve been phe- Expeditionary Force Fu- nomenal and worked a els Management Pocket lot on getting us to where Guide, ABFDS is an aer- we’re at,” he said. An Airman prepares to provide fuel to a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift ial, fuels-delivery system ABFDS supports PA- Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, during a Dynamic Force Employment on Palau, Nov. 24. DFE is an op- that enables aircraft to CAF’s ACE concept, erational platform that allows our forces to be strategically predictable and operationally unpredictable. transport fuel rapidly to which envisions the use The United States security presence, along with its allies and partners, underpins the peace and stability locations close to or be- of agile operations to that has enabled the Indo-Pacific region to develop and prosper for more than seven decades. (U.S. Air hind enemy lines. This generate resilient airpow- Force courtesy photo) system is normally in- er in a contested environ- it’s under attack or has mand’s area of responsi- going to land, and you ABFDS has been used stalled on C-130s but can ment. The system con- battle damage, the pilots bility is more than 100 never know when we’re in other USINDOPA- be used on C-5 Galaxies sists of two, 3,000-gallon can divert to a different million square miles, or going to need support. It COM exercises and used and C-17 Globemaster aerial bladder tanks, two location knowing they roughly 52 percent of the offers us the opportunity to rotate U-2 Dragon La- IIIs. pumping modules, a me- can get refueled. Earth’s surface, stretch- to put fuel at a location in dies in and out of South “Hot-pit refueling op- ter and hoses. It is also “If that location ing from the west coast a relatively short amount Korea. The system was erations using ABFDS capable of delivering doesn’t have fuel sup- of the United States, the of time as opposed to also loaded onto Royal are relatively new,” said 600 gallons per minute port, we can generate a west coast of India, and moving it via maritime. Australian Air Force C- Chief Master Sgt. Steve with one pump or 1,200 mission to fly in and off from the Arctic to the “We have the capabil- 17s and used to refuel a McClure, Pacific Air gallons per minute with load fuel to the aircraft,” Antarctic, making this an ity to load fuel on an air- C-130 during Arctic Ace Forces command fu- both pumps. McClure said. important capability. craft. Take that aircraft 2018. els functional manager. Should pilots find Being able to get fuel “There are more air- and land somewhere, re- The 94th EFS is de- “The primary design of themselves running out to places in the USIN- fields than there is capa- fuel and get back out of ployed to Andersen AFB the ABFDS system is of fuel and they cannot DOPACOM theater of bility at those airfields,” there. Once all aircraft from the 1st Fighter to refuel or to take bulk land at the airfield they operations is important McClure said. “You are gone, it’s like we’ve Wing, Joint Base Lang- fuel to bladders in a con- departed from because due to its size. The com- never know when we’re never been there.” ley-Eustis, Virginia. 6 • December 21, 2020 Competencies lay foundation for success

By Christa D’Andrea and research process over number one and teamwork Air Education and the past three years. was number two. Training Command “We opened the ap- “I think if we applied erture to listen to what resources to those two JOINT BASE SAN Airmen say matters most competencies, we could ANTONIO-RAN- to them to be successful get a pretty good return on DOLPH, Texas (AFNS) in the service,” said Col. our investment,” he added. – In today’s competency- Mark Coggins, AETC To help Airmen gain based approach to Force Competencies Division a better understanding of Development, the Air chief. “We faithfully wrote their competency profi- Force will now be able down what we learned and ciency level, an Air Force to capture an Airman’s now we know what makes Competencies section was knowledge and capabil- up the ‘average’ success- recently added to MyVec- ity through the newly re- ful Airman.” tor. On this page, Airmen leased Airman’s Founda- These competencies, will be able to take self- tional Competencies. along with occupational assessments and review A competency is a competencies currently resources to further their combination of knowl- in development, are part personal and professional edge, skills, abilities and of the service’s system- development. other characteristics that atic competency-based These assessment tools manifest in an observable approach to develop the can assist an Airman, or and measurable pattern of force. It is an outcomes- their supervisor, in deter- behaviors. based approach that ties a mining if they have met The Airman’s Founda- task together with specific expected behaviors as- tional Competencies are behaviors to not only iden- sociated with a specific categorized into four ma- tify what success looks competency. Additionally, jor groups: Developing like, but to create a path- they are designed to give Self, Developing Others, way that deliberately de- Airmen a clear descrip- Developing Ideas and De- velops Airmen to become tion of what’s expected of veloping Organizations. top performers. them as a member of the The Airman’s Foundational Competencies are categorized into four major Twenty-two competen- Coggins added that Profession of Arms. groups: Developing Self, Developing Others, Developing Ideas and Develop- cies were approved last competency-based devel- “Competencies get to ing Organizations. Twenty-two competencies were approved last summer, two summer, two more were opment allows Airmen to the heart of making the more were approved last month with others on the way. To help Airmen gain a approved last month and understand their proficien- force ready and lay the better understanding of their competency proficiency level, an Air Force Com- there are more competen- cy level and gives super- foundation for ‘Devel- petencies section was recently added to MyVector. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Christa D’Andrea) cies on the horizon. visors greater insight into oping the Airmen We The Air Education and what their Airmen need to Need’,” Coggins said. operational environ- Airman’s competencies to use as a pathway to suc- Training Command Direc- be more successful. “We are passionate about ments, the Department of out-think and out-perform cess,” Coggins said. torate of Operations and When conducting teaching Airmen some- the Air Force is moving adversaries. For more informa- Communications Compe- large-group studies to de- thing about themselves, toward a more competi- “They (competen- tion about Foundational tencies Division has been termine what competen- and pointing them to re- tive approach to devel- cies) are the common and Occupational Com- methodically developing cies were important to sources they can use for oping Airmen that links currency of Force Devel- petencies, visit https:// the competencies through Airmen, Coggins stated self-improvement.” training, education and opment and are a power- www.aetc.af.mil/Force- a comprehensive study that accountability was With ever-changing experiences to develop an ful tool for Airmen to Development/. JB Charleston teams up with local charity to airlift humanitarian aid to Honduras By Lt. Col. Wayne Capps mated to support the lives be flown on existing U.S. 315th Airlift Wing Public of 35,000 people living in Air Force missions, on Affairs Honduras. a space-available basis. “Right now, the quick- These missions are flown JOINT BASE est way to get supplies at no additional cost to the CHARLESTON, S.C. into Honduras is with the U.S. taxpayers. (AFNS) – The 16th Airlift Air Force because some “Thousands of Hon- Squadron at Joint Base places are inundated with durans miss work and Charleston delivered wa- as much as eight to nine school daily because of ter purification systems feet of water,” said Mark water-borne illness,” ac- to Honduras following Baker, director of disaster cording to Water Mis- the devastation caused by response for Water Mis- sion’s Denton applica- Hurricanes Eta and Iota. sions. “Safe water is the tion. “The ability to have The water purification most critical thing a per- safe water available and systems were donated by son can have in the after- local allows families to Water Missions, a local Charleston charity. math of a disaster.” spend the hours they nor- Airmen assigned to the 16th Airlift Squadron load water purification systems at Joint The donated cargo The cargo was do- mal spend collecting wa- Base Charleston, S.C., Nov. 25. The equipment was donated by Water Missions, a lo- totaled nearly 22,000 nated in conjunction with ter or sick from drinking the Denton Amendment, contaminated water to cal Charleston charity, to be delivered to Hondurans affected by Hurricanes Eta and pounds and is valued at Iota. The cargo was donated in conjunction with the Denton Amendment, a State De- a State Department and have much fuller, more $81,140. According to partment and USAID program that allows humanitarian aid to be flown on existing donating organizations, USAID program that al- successful lives and break U.S. Air Force missions, on a space-available basis. These missions are flown at no the aid supplies are esti- lows humanitarian aid to cyclical poverty.” additional cost to the U.S. taxpayers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Wayne Capps) Airmen respond to distressed teen on overpass, potentially saving life

By Amy Rollins young man peering down and kept a hand on his master sergeant, so he has “We appreciate them was the cool-headedness Skywrighter Staff over the railing and look- shoulder while I called probably had to deal with remaining observant of of the technical sergeant,” ing at the railroad tracks the police. That’s when some situations of calm- their surroundings and Briden said. “He did re- WRIGHT-PAT- below. Senior Master Sgt. (Da- ing people down.” recognizing someone in markably well, kept his TERSON AIR FORCE The Airman pulled vid) Briden came along.” The truck’s tailgate need of help and making composure and was talk- BASE, Ohio – On Nov. over his car in one of the Briden, expeditionary served as a convenient this a positive outcome.” ing to authorities until 18, Tech. Sgt. Anthony lanes, slowly walked to operations manager for seat for the teen after the Staton said the Air they arrived and helped Staton was headed to the distressed teen and the Air Force Installa- Airmen escorted him to Force suicide awareness de-escalate the situation. Wright-Patterson Air began a conversation. tion Contracting Center, safety and while a 911 and prevention training He definitely didn’t have Force Base to begin his The teen spoke softly, also was driving to work dispatcher spoke with was a factor in how the to jump out or do any- workday at the National was hesitant and seemed when he saw Staton’s uni- him. Soon several Fair- incident was resolved. thing like that. He could Air and Space Intelli- to have a lot on his mind, form, parked his pickup born Police Department As a supervisor, he’s had have just driven by like gence Center. Little did he Staton said. behind the Airman’s car units arrived and took to worry about his troops others had, but Tech. Sgt. know the actions he took “I stopped because of and turned on his hazard charge, eventually taking once or twice and head Staton decided he was before reaching the base’s his body language – he lights. the individual to medical over to their home, he going to get out there and gate would mean he po- looked sad. He didn’t “When he pulled up, care and discussing avail- said, but this was a bit take care of this.” tentially saved someone’s look like he was in the I needed another person able resources with him. different. Col. Maurizio Ca- life. Little did he know best place,” he said. “You because I was afraid (the “We certainly appre- “I’m glad I was there labrese, NASIC com- a wingman would soon can tell when your friends teen) would go back on ciate them stopping and at the right time. I feel mander, commended the come along to assist. are down; you notice his decision while I was helping that young man in like I didn’t do anything two Airmen. Staton was driv- body language, especially on the phone,” Staton crisis and we are thankful that anyone else could “These are caring and ing on a South Maple with everything going on said. “Sgt. Briden also they were able to assist have done. I’m thankful quick-thinking Airmen Drive overpass in Fair- this year. You want ev- talked to him and knew us,” said Fairborn Police it ended the way it did,” who literally didn’t think born when he saw a fig- erybody to be OK. I was to put our bodies between Department Sgt. Ben Ro- he said. twice about who they ure hanging onto a light worried for him. the railing and him and man. “We value Wright- He plans to reach out protect and defend on a pole outside the railing. “I asked him to come make sure he couldn’t Patterson Air Force Base to the Fairborn Police De- daily basis,” he said. “It’s At first, he thought it was over to me and he eventu- choose another way. as a member of our com- partment for a wellness really humbling, and I’m a child, but then real- ally did. I put myself be- (Briden) was very calm munity. They are always check on the teen. proud to serve with such ized the individual was a tween the railing and him himself. He’s a senior willing to assist us. “What stood out to me selfless NCOs.” December 21, 2020 • 7 8 • December 21, 2020 Indian immigrant living the American dream, shooting for the stars in Air Force Reserve

By Master Sgt. Chance experiences made me a Within 19 days of ar- Babin strong and successful per- riving in the U.S., Basu Air Force Recruiting son today.” Roy began flight train- Service Public Affairs Unlike his teacher, ing. Having spent end- Basu Roy’s parents sup- less hours on a comput- HOMESTEAD AIR ported his dreams. er-based flight simulator RESERVE BASE, Fla. “I remember my par- growing up in India, he (AFNS) – Airman 1st ents said, ‘if you dream was well prepared for the Class Sourav Basu Roy, big over here, people will actual training. an air transportation spe- think you are crazy. We “My instructor was cialist assigned to the will work very hard and so happy that I already 482nd Fighter Wing at save money so we can knew so much about the Homestead Air Reserve send you to the only land aircraft,” he said. “On top Base and a commercial of opportunity, which is of that, I was able to do all airline pilot, is living the the United States of Amer- the maneuvers by myself American dream. ica. Nobody will judge without his intervention. Born and raised in the you there. You will have In my first entry in my pi- small, mountainous and enormous opportunities lot logbook, he wrote ‘Ex- underdeveloped city of and freedom.’” cellent Job.’” Agartala, India, Basu Roy Basu Roy continued to Basu Roy did his first had big dreams as a little do well in school and he solo flight when he was boy, and, thankfully, par- never lost his passion for 19 and he passed his first ents who encouraged him aviation and space. exam for his private pi- Airman 1st Class Sourav Basu Roy, 482nd Fighter Wing air transportation spe- to shoot for the stars. “I remember myself lot’s license with flying cialist, Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., and his co-pilot, Nicholas Emery, “My childhood dream playing with paper air- colors. He received his a warrant officer serving in the Army National Guard. sit in the cockpit of a Bombardier Canadair Regional Jet, Nov. 16. Basu Roy, also a commercial air- was to be an astronaut planes and pretending instrument rating and his line pilot, enlisted in the Air Force Reserve with hopes of becoming a pilot and someday,” he said. “But, to be a pilot as a child. commercial pilot’s license ultimately a NASA astronaut. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo) in my society, there was Many of my friends did in only six months. so much prejudice that not the same,” he said. “Our With his pilot certifi- Roy accepted a job with said. “I told him that before moving to another many people supported paper aircrafts competed, cates in hand, he enrolled Air Wisconsin Airlines, a was a great civilian op- one, but he hasn’t reached me, except my parents.” formed flying squadrons, at Miami Dade College regional partner of United portunity and to not pass his final goal yet. He recalled writing and participated in impor- to work on his associate’s Airlines. it up. He appreciated “I must say this has not an essay on his life goals tant air missions. Years degree and began working “I joined them as a the honesty and said he been a comfortable jour- when he was just 6 years passed by, and while my toward his certified flight first officer about three would definitely stay in ney for me. I achieved so old and receiving an un- friends moved on with instructor rating. years ago and accumulat- touch and continue the much in such a short pe- usual reaction from his their dreams and changed He earned an Associate ed more than 3,000 hours process someday. To be riod only because of my teacher about his future the love for the games in of Science degree in pilot in total flight time. I now honest, I wasn’t sure if I dedication,” he said. “I aspirations. the air for other interests, technology and a Bach- have more than 1,500 would ever hear from him have to sacrifice so many “I wrote an essay say- I realized that my passion elor of Science degree in hours in jet time,” he said. again.” things in my life so that I ing I would like to be an for aviation and space is a information technology He became an airline When the COVID-19 can stay on track. It gets astronaut and how I would lifetime crush.” as a distinguished gradu- captain at age 24, then pandemic hit and the tough and sometimes chal- start by being a pilot,” he When he was 18, his ate while simultaneously Basu Roy turned his at- commercial aviation in- lenging to work and study said. “But my teacher got parents decided it was pursuing his aviation ca- tention to reaching his dustry suffered a major simultaneously. I will use mad at me. She thought I time to send Basu Roy to reer. lifelong dream of becom- slowdown, Basu Roy’s one of the Air Force core was being a daydreamer the United States. “Four years ago, when ing an astronaut. position at United was put values, which is ‘Excel- even though I was a good “We had many family I started flying as a flight “I applied for the U.S. on hold and he thought it lence in All We Do.’ Hard student at the time. She members and friends liv- instructor, I trained many Navy in 2016, thinking would be the perfect time work and dedication will spanked my hands with ing in the U.S.,” he said. new pilots who passed that someday it will open to begin his military ca- always pay you back.” a bamboo stick until my “For my parents, it was with flying colors and a pathway for me to ap- reer. While he continues to palms got red. She even the best place they could now work for airlines ply for Test Pilot School, “I saw that the avia- chase his dreams, Basu made fun of me with a send their only child. I worldwide,” he said. which will make it easier tion industry would take Roy gives a lot of credit few other teachers. But think that decision forever An accomplished for me to one day be a at least another year to for his values and the suc- I believe those kinds of changed my life.” flight instructor, Basu NASA astronaut,” he recover completely,” he cess he has achieved so far said. said. “I decided to com- to his parents. During his applica- plete my process for en- “I believe I am a pho- tion process, the Navy listment and training with tocopy of my father,” he stopped recruiting people the Air Force Reserve.” said. “He was a highly without a residency card While he is excited respected and now-retired due to a government di- about serving as an Air- police officer and a presi- rective. Undeterred, Basu man, he still has some dent medal awardee. My Roy continued to look for loftier goals in mind. mom was a housewife. a way to chase his dreams “My job for now will They taught me early in of becoming an astronaut be air transportation,” he life how important it is and serve his country. said. “My immediate next to have high moral and Since he is not an Ameri- goal is to get selected by ethical values. Watch- can citizen yet, he is not any pilot board within the ing them, I learned how eligible to be an Air Force Air Force Reserve, any- to value an organization pilot. But he talked to an where in the continental and have high respect for Air Force recruiter who United States for an un- people in uniform or peo- explained that he could dergraduate pilot train- ple in general. We should enlist. He set his sights ing slot and eventually make sure we do our best on joining the Air Force make it to the Test Pilot to make our employer suc- Reserve. School.” ceed. I inherited that kind “When I first met Basu With his sight set on of strong work and life Roy, I was impressed be- still becoming an astro- ethics from them.” cause he was a 24-year- naut one day, he has al- His story resonated old airline pilot,” said ready been accepted for with Rodriguez since both Tech. Sgt. Reynaldo Ro- a doctoral degree in un- of his parents immigrated driguez, 351st Recruiting manned aerial systems to the U.S. for a better life. Squadron line recruiter. once he completes his “His story is special “He was willing to join as master’s degree. to me,” Rodriguez said. an enlisted member, with “I chose unmanned “When I hear his story hopes of becoming a pilot systems because I be- and what he went through, later. He did whatever we lieve that is the future as I remember my family go- asked of him. He has al- everything will go pilot- ing through similar situ- ways been motivated. He less with artificial intelli- ations. As his recruiter, has always been active gence,” he said. “Having it gave me a greater pur- and confident in every- my Ph.D. in unmanned pose to help him fulfill his thing he does. I never had systems, I will be future dream,” an issue with him.” ready.” Basu Roy also gives a Basu Roy was all set As he continues to lot of credit to the people to join the Reserve in late build his resume Basu who have helped him in 2019, when an opportu- Roy set his sights on his his new country. nity he couldn’t refuse ultimate dream. “I am so grateful to the came up. He received an “This year, for the first United States of America offer from United Air- time, I applied for NASA’s and its people,” he said. lines to transfer from the astronaut program as a ci- “Today, whatever I am, a regional carrier to the vilian,” he said. “I know lot of credit goes to those main airline. nobody gets selected as who came into my life and “So, I stopped the en- an astronaut on the first left a positive impact on listment process for some attempt, so I will keep on me. I can succeed in my time,” he said. “My plan trying until I fulfill this life life because of the help was to start with United goal from my childhood. I I got from so many kind and then eventually enlist will be an Air Force Re- people. I would like to in the Reserve.” serve pilot and then, soon thank the United States of “Back around Novem- enough, a NASA astro- America for giving me so ber of 2019, he told me naut. That day will be my many enormous opportu- he had to take a break dream come true.” nities. This is and will for- because he was trans- Basu Roy realizes he ever be a land of opportu- ferring airline positions doesn’t slow down even to nity. Dreams do come true with United,” Rodriguez enjoy an accomplishment here. God bless America!” December 21, 2020 • 9 Arnold AFB Fire and Emergency Services encourages safety while celebrating this season

By Bradley Hicks Slightly more than AEDC Public Affairs half of December home decoration fires were Members of the Ar- started by candles, com- nold Air Force Base Fire pared to 32 percent from and Emergency Services January to November. team visited the Ar- “While the fire de- nold Village community partment is here for ahead of the Christmas emergency response and holiday to deliver to the to help people out, we residents ornaments that definitely do not want could help save property our residents or base and lives. personnel to have a bad These “ornaments” day,” Lyle said. “I think were actually cards a little bit of preven- that could be hung on tion on everybody’s part a Christmas tree or by can definitely go a long stockings. The cards way.” contained Christmas tree While live Christmas safety tips aimed at pre- trees can enhance the venting holiday residen- holiday atmosphere, they tial fires. can pose hazards. While Arnold FES wishes not considered common, to share this advice with Christmas tree fires are the entire Arnold Engi- more likely to be serious neering Development when they occur. Below Complex workforce. are tips contained on “Obviously, 2020 the cards distributed by has been a crazy year, Arnold FES, as well as I think for everybody,” additional guidance, to said Christian Lyle, Ar- guard against Christmas nold FES fire preven- tree fires: tion/communications • Choose a tree with officer. “We’d just like fresh, green needles for the residents and that do not fall off people at AEDC to have when touched. a good Christmas season • Make sure the Christ- and one that’s fire-safe mas tree is at least 3 so that after the first of feet away from any the year, everybody can heat source such as come back to work and fireplaces, radiators, continue to support the candles, heat vents mission.” and lights. According to the Na- • Always turn off tional Fire Protection Christmas tree lights Association, from 2014 before leaving the to 2018, fire depart- home or going to bed. ments across the U.S. re- • Use lights that have sponded to an average of the label of a recog- 160 home fires per year nized testing labo- that started with Christ- ratory, such as UL. mas trees. U.S. fire de- Pictured is the ornament that members of the Arnold Air Force Base Fire and Emergency Services team Be aware that some partments responded to distributed to residents of the Arnold Village community ahead of the Christmas holiday. Arnold FES is lights are only for in- offering this advice, along with other tips, to help members of the Arnold Engineering Development Com- an estimated average of door or outdoor use. plex workforce have a fire-safe holiday season. (Courtesy graphic) 770 home structure fires • Do not overload pow- per year that began with tree in its stand, cut ter of home fires that Choose decorations pets away from lit decorations, excluding er strips or electrical 1 to 2 inches from the begin with Christmas that are flame resistant candles. Christmas trees. outlets. base of the trunk. trees occur in Janu- or flame retardant. • Blow out lit candles Electrical distribution • Replace any string • Add water to the tree ary. • Keep lit candles away when leaving the room or lighting equipment of lights with worn stand. Be sure to add • Properly dispose of from decorations and or going to bed. was involved in almost or broken cords or water daily. Christmas trees. Ask other things that can • Keep matches and light- half of home Christmas loose bulb connec- • Make sure the tree is local recycling centers burn. ers up high in a locked tree fires. tions. 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As of 23 Nov 20 FOOD TRUCKS: M-F 10am-1pm 10 • December 21, 2020 AEDC team member spends free time Maxwell AFB memorializes Rosa Parks, tending to tiny farm animals SecAF pays tribute to civil rights leader

By Deidre Moon AEDC Public Affairs

Marcy Releford works as an adminis- trative assistant for the Base Operations and Support Branch at Ar- nold Air Force Base during the day, but be- fore getting to her office in the morning and after she leaves for the day, she can be found work- ing on her farm. On her 7.5-acre farm in Morrison that she manages with her two children, Releford rais- es Nigerian dwarf goats and bantam Cochin chickens. “Bantam means tiny, and of course, the dwarf goats are tiny as well,” she explained. “I cur- rently have 20 adult breeding stock goats and around 30 adult chick- ens. However, at times, I Skylar and Savannah Releford, pictured here, help have had up to 45 goats their mom Marcy Releford with daily farming duties, and 60 chickens.” which includes caring for the bantam Cochin chick- Around Arnold AFB, ens and Nigerian dwarf goats. Marcy, who works as an administrative assistant for the Base Operations Releford is sometimes and Support Branch at Arnold Air Force Base, and referred to as the “Crazy her two children live on a 7.5-acre farm in Morrison. Goat Lady,” and it’s a (Courtesy photo) title she laughingly ac- cepts. Releford added that easily, are excellent Releford grew up on some farmers prefer mothers and are friendly a farm and instead of bantam hens due to their little pets with lots of having toys as children, feed intake being a mere personality.” she and her sibling were fraction of the amount Releford stated most tasked with taking care required to feed larger of her goats go to homes of the family’s animals. chickens. where they will become “We had horses, “My children have pets and a few are sold cows, goats, guineas, successfully incubated for milk production. dogs and cats,” she said. many fertile eggs to re- “Raising the goats “It was a great life. My produce Bantam Cochin and chickens is also a parents provided years chicks with the aid of a very valuable tool for of wonderful experience $75 incubator purchased teaching my children on the farm, which I feel online,” she said. adult responsibilities,” prepared me well for my As for her Nigerian she said. “They learn future.” dwarf goats, Releford all aspects of running a Releford has been mentioned they’re an- farm, from purchasing around goats her entire other type of farm ani- hay and grain, admin- life. She just started rais- mal that is easy to tend istering dewormer and to without breaking the vaccinations, providing Marcy Releford, an administrative assistant for the Base Operations and Sup- ing chickens four years port Branch at Arnold Air Force Base, holds one of the 20 Nigerian dwarf goats bank. animal care and mainte- ago, but she’s quickly she cares for on her 7.5-acre farm in Morrison. In addition to goats, Releford become knowledgeable “Nigerian dwarf nance, record keeping, also raises bantam Cochin chickens. (Courtesy photo) about the bantam Cochin goats are extremely ef- cost savings on inputs, breed. ficient browsers, which breeding pair selection, “Bantam Cochin means they can thrive and sales and market- chickens are beautiful, on weedy plant material, ing.” friendly and are excel- and subsequently there Though the farm is AEDC team members share lent foragers helping is little input cost for Releford’s “home busi- to rid farms of ticks, feed,” she said. “They ness,” she says that tak- flies, grubs and other are highly sought after ing care of her animals nuisance insects,” she for clearing land that is first and foremost her their special holiday traditions said. “Bantam breeds might not be fit for graz- passion. also possess excellent ing cows or horses be- “I strive to create a By Deidre Moon maternal instincts, often cause goats will eat the home on our farm that AEDC Public Affairs hatching chicks from up weed fodder that cows my kids and I do not to 10 full-size eggs from and horses will not eat. need a vacation from,” Question: What is large hens.” “They also give birth she said. your favorite Christmas, or other holiday, tradition? “It’s hard to narrow it down to a single tradition. I love taking my three sons to Opryland Hotel every year to see the lights, and reading their ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Brian Casey Tracey Shepherd pop-up book to them on you will enjoy it, too. You Christmas Eve is always a can find the short 18-min- favorite, too. Also, I have ute comedy on YouTube.” a small tree that is dedi- – Tracey Shepherd, cated to my grandparents, Project Controls Sched- who have all passed. It uler, TOS has ornaments with their pictures, as well as orna- “Our family traditions ments that they made or start on the fourth Sunday that belonged to them. I before Christmas, when love having a part of them we begin nightly Advent still spending Christmas readings. Since we are with us.” – Brian Casey, a large family, we draw Jason Austin ENOVIA Administra- names for gift exchanges. our gifts for each other. tor/Developer, BCITS During the month, we Christmas morning the “Every New Year’s make Lebkuchen (a tra- kids join us downstairs for Eve, my husband and I ditional German holiday gifts then a huge break- watch the short comedy cookie) to gift our neigh- fast. The rest of the day is called ‘Dinner for One.’ bors and friends. We also playing and experiencing It was originally recorded enjoy making and deco- all our new gifts together. in 1963, in English, by a rating traditional ginger- If the weather is nice, we German TV station, and bread men. Christmas enjoy a family hike then has become a tradition to Eve is very special. We return home to lamb stew watch on New Year’s Eve attend a local church can- and fresh baked bread for in Germany. It has now dlelit cantata and a bed- dinner. This is an Austin become a tradition for time reading from Luke 2. Family Christmas.” – Ja- us, and we love sharing After the kids are in bed, son Austin, Chief of Pub- it with others. Hopefully, my wife and I exchange lic Affairs, Air Force December 21, 2020 • 11 Maxwell AFB memorializes Rosa Parks, SecAF pays tribute to civil rights leader

By Senior Airman Charles Welty Air University Public Affairs

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. (AFNS) – Air Force and Montgomery lead- ers honored Rosa Parks with a memorialization ceremony on Maxwell Air Force Base, Dec. 1, the 65th anniversary of Parks’ arrest for refusing to give up her seat on a Montgom- ery bus. Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett; Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed; Col. Eries Mentzer, 42nd Air Base Wing commander; Bryan Stevenson, Equal Justice Initiative found- er and director; and several other dignitaries were on hand for the unveiling of the Rosa Parks sculpture, created by Ian Mangum, a 42nd Force Sup- port Squadron team member. “Sixty-five years ago today, a woman about my age refused to give up her seat on a city bus in protest of segregated transportation in Montgomery. That woman was Mrs. Rosa Col. Eries Mentzer, 42nd Air Base Wing commander, Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed and Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett join other distinguished visitors Dec. 1 for the unveiling of a Rosa Parks memorial sculpture at Maxwell Air Force Base, L. Parks,” Mentzer said. “She Ala. Many people may know of the work Rosa Parks did during the Civil Rights Movement, but less may know she worked on was not tired, she was tired of Maxwell AFB in the 1940s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Charles Welty) giving in. Her moral courage in that moment sparked a move- old Rosa Parks took a stand by Maxwell AFB and the city of ing with Maxwell Air Force history,” said Lt. Gen. Brad ment that changed our nation keeping her seat. Her simple Montgomery. The partnership’s Base for the next 382 days, Webb, commander of Air for the better.” ‘no’ sparked a movement for aim is to focus on diversity and we can share in ways that we Education and Training Com- Parks’ arrest for refusing equanimity in America.” inclusion so everyone can “rise can all be more inclusive and mand, who watched the event to give up her seat sparked During her time on Maxwell to their best,” Mentzer said. To we can all do things to match via live stream. “Her courage the Montgomery Bus Boycott, Field, Parks and her husband, make this possible, she formed … to live up to…the legacy and conviction were an inspi- which is a well-known part of Raymond, who worked at the the Freedom to Serve Initiative, and responsibility of Ms. Rosa ration to us all, and remind me American history; however, military barbershop, experi- a team of Airmen whose goal is Parks.” how important it is for lead- lesser-known is that she worked enced integrated public spaces to identify and find solutions to Beyond Maxwell AFB and ership to continue having dif- as a seamstress in lodging on and transportation while suf- obstacles that may impede Air- Montgomery, Parks’ legacy ficult conversations that lead Maxwell Field in the 1940s. fering segregation in the local men’s success. has served as an inspiration for to lasting change in our orga- “Today, we salute Ms. Rosa community. In her memoir, “It’s an honor to commemo- Airmen worldwide, and the Air nization. History will judge Parks, once as a civilian mem- Parks stated, “You might just rate such a courageous woman Force is proud to consider her a how we respond to current ber of the United States Army say Maxwell opened my eyes whose act of courage and life of part of the family. events, and I can’t think of a Air Corps and forever a civil up. It was an alternative to the activism led to many of the ac- “Rosa Parks began the better role model than Rosa rights icon,” Barrett said. “On ugly policies of Jim Crow.” complishments and things we modern civil rights movement Parks to help us improve. This that cold December 1st, the di- The event marks the start of take for granted today,” Reed in the United States in 1955, memorial is a fitting tribute to minutive, bespeckled, 42-year- a 382-day partnership between said. “We hope that by partner- and she changed the course of her American legacy.” COVID-related telework accelerates DISA’s Zero-Trust adoption

By C. Todd Lopez Nancy A. Norton during a thing DISA and Joint Force and your mission is assured,” will always assume a breach of DOD News keynote address Dec. 1 at the Headquarters Department of Norton said. “In a traditional security and will intentionally Armed Forces Communica- Defense information networks perimeter defense model to net- operate and defend as if an ad- FORT MEADE, Md. – The tions and Electronics Asso- are working on. work defense, if an adversary versary is already present inside incredible increase in telework ciation’s virtual TechNetCyber “We are moving towards got through the perimeter, they the IT environment. within the Defense Depart- 2020 conference. more micro-segmentation in would have free rein through- “We will scrutinize each re- ment as a result of COVID- Under the “zero trust” mod- this cybersecurity model with out the network. We wouldn’t quest for access, users, devices 19-related social distancing el, Norton said, DISA makes zero trust,” she said. “It will want a [similar] ship design that and data flows using a deny by requirements has provided U.S. the assumption that the DOD’s apply to our data and critical would allow one flooded com- default approach and logging adversaries more attack sur- internal networks are as hostile resources from our data centers partment to sink a warship.” and inspecting all traffic,” she face to cause harm to defense as external networks. to our mobile devices.” Norton said the paradigm said. networks. This, among other “We are being attacked in As a naval officer, Norton change for zero trust comes Finally, the third principle is factors, has increased the de- the cyber domain constantly, used the compartmentalization through three principles. to verify explicitly, she said. partment’s focus on zero trust with state and non-state actors within a ship or submarine to The first of those is to never “All resources must be con- architecture, the director of the generating more than a billion prevent flooding as an example trust, but always verify. sistently accessed in a secure Defense Information Systems cyber events a month on our of how a network can be pro- “It ensures that all users and manner using multiple attributes Agency said. networks across every DOD tected against attack from ad- devices are treated as untrusted to build confidence levels for “The move to maximum component around the world,” versaries. and everything is authenticated appropriate access to resourc- telework has also accelerated Norton said. “Segmenting critical assets and explicitly authorized to the es,” she said. “With zero trust, a cybersecurity paradigm shift To defend against that, Nor- ensures that when — not if, but least privilege required using we will affect every arena of our that we will outline in our up- ton said, the defense depart- when — your network is com- dynamic security policies,” she cyber domain, allowing us to coming ‘zero trust’ reference ment must get better at defend- promised, the damage is lim- said. shield our data better by closing architecture,” said Vice Adm. ing its network. That’s some- ited, the loss of data is limited Second, she said, that users every compartment in the ship.” 12 • December 21, 2020