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CRW Airmen Aid in Fight Against … CHECKLIST Folios OK NO Headlines OK NO Cutlines OK NO NA Mugs OK NO NA Graphics OK NO NA Stories end OK NO Jumplines OK NO NA Ads OK NO NA NO=Not OK; NA=Not applicable Reprint Y N Initials CRW Airmen aid in fight against … COVID-19PAGES 10-11 TAILWIND Tailwind | Travis AFB, Calif. Friday, June 5, 2020 | Vol. 45, Number 22 z Travis reopening enters phase two PAGE 2 z Course connects captain to Silicon Valley PAGE 3 CHECKLIST CHECKLIST Folios OK NO Folios OK NO Headlines OK NO Headlines OK NO Cutlines OK NO NA Cutlines OK NO NA Mugs OK NO NA Mugs OK NO NA Graphics OK NO NA Graphics OK NO NA Stories end OK NO Stories end OK NO Jumplines OK NO NA Jumplines OK NO NA Ads OK NO NA Ads OK NO NA NO=Not OK; NA=Not applicable NO=Not OK; NA=Not applicable Reprint Y N Reprint Y N Initials Initials 2 TAILWIND COMMENTARIES JUNE 5, 2020 JUNE 5, 2020 TRAVIS TAILWIND 3 Travis begins Travis captain forges connection to Silicon Valley AFWERX Public Affairs SAN FRANCISCO — In early 2020, the inaugural AFVentures Fellowship phase two brought together 21 Airmen for a six- week immersion with technology and venture capital firms in San Francisco. Among the group was Capt. Justin Poole, director of staff and C-17 evalua- of reopening tor pilot at Travis Air Force Base, Cali- fornia. 60th Air Mobility Wing they meet state and county re- The fellows were trained in invest- Public Affairs quirements. ment and risk management to strength- HPCON BRAVO is a mod- en their ability to develop and deliver On June 1, the 60th Air Mo- erate health protection con- essential capabilities to the Air Force’s bility Wing commander imple- dition in response to public mission from Feb. 10 to March 20. mented phase two of a three- health risks in the local com- “In addition to the government, ven- phase approach to reopen the munity. All Travis AFB person- ture capitalists and investors are a key base. nel should continue to practice component of accelerating innovation Col. Jeffrey W. Nelson, 60th strict hygiene measures such in sectors we rely on to accomplish our AMW commander, alsod de- as frequently washing and/or mission,” said Maj. Tony Perez, AFW- crease the base’s Health Pro- sanitizing hands, wiping com- ERX Spark Cell lead and the fellow- tection Condition to BRAVO mon-use items with disinfec- ship’s brainchild. “To better collaborate to continue protecting Travis tant, covering mouths and nos- and understand the different roles we while allowing some base ser- es with a tissue or sleeve when play, we need Airmen who understand vices and facilities to reopen. coughing or sneezing and stay- the world of startups, investing and Travis’ three-phase ap- ing home when sick. Addition- technological advancement.” proach, designed by medical ally, base members should To meet this growing need for Airmen U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Stacie N. Shafran experts and base leadership, is continue to practice social dis- who speak the language of entrepreneur- Air Force AFVentures fellows take part in a meeting with Brian O’Malley, a partner at Forerunner Ventures March 4 in San Francisco. The in alignment with California tancing, remaining 6 feet apart ship, Perez enlisted the help of Shift, a tal- fellows learned about the firm’s portfolio and how to make successful investment and risk management decisions, so as to better deliver Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recov- from others at all times, refrain ent development company that supports essential capabilities to the Air Force’s mission. ery plan. from physical contact such as career shifts for military veterans. “I am incredibly apprecia- hand shaking, fist bumps, etc. Through a Small Business Innova- Fellowship is built upon Shift’s propri- variety of Air Force mission sets includ- Air Force Personnel Center public af- tive of our Airmen, civilian em- When members cannot prac- tion Research contract and in coordina- ing cyber, space, intelligence, special fairs officer who spent her fellowship ployees, contractors, retirees tice social distancing, they are tion with AFWERX, the company de- etary matching technology, which we with Offline Ventures and Brit + Co, and family members being so required to wear appropriate veloped a fellowship that would expose initially developed to help transitioning operations, legislative affairs, and soft- patient and flexible during this face coverings. For updated in- Airmen to concepts including design veterans find private-sector jobs. For ware development. learning how a venture capital firm and unprecedented time,” Nelson formation on base facility open- thinking, leadership, innovation and en- the fellowship, it powered our selection The fellows were then embedded venture capital-backed company op- said. “We are ready and eager ings, visit https://www.travis. trepreneurship. and matching process with venture cap- with an organization to receive first- erate, make investment decisions, and to begin the long transition to af.mil/Coronavirus/. “As a small business owner and Navy ital hosts, and I couldn’t be happier with hand experience in the private sector, manage risk. “I also fostered conver- normal operations.” For more information, con- veteran, a major benefit from the SBIR the results.” which was augmented by weekly edu- sations with venture capitalists at the The change in HPCON lev- tact 60th Air Mobility Wing program is its focus on developing du- The fellows were competitively se- cational sessions, group projects, and cutting edge of healthcare innovation el and implementation of phase Public Affairs at 707-424-2011 al-use technologies that serve a need lected and comprised a diverse mix of reading assignments. – specifically mental health care – so for the private sector and defense com- officers, enlisted and civilians, across “I’ve long been intrigued by the op- as to improve the quality of life for our U.S. Air Force photo/Heide Couch two will allow some base facili- or email [email protected]. The air traffic control tower is seen Oct 19, 2017, at Travis Air Force Base, California. ties and services to reopen once mil. munity,” said Mike Slagh, Shift chief the active duty, Air Force Reserve, and timism and ambition Silicon Valley is executive officer. “The AFVentures Air National Guard, and came from a known for,” said Maj. Stacie Shafran, See FORGES Page 18 The Tailwind is published by the Daily Republic, Fair- tus, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other Table of contents field, California, a private firm in no way connected with nonmerit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. Tailwind the U.S. Air Force. Correspondence can be sent to the 60th Air Mobili- Puzzles 9 Travis AFB, Calif. | 60th Air Mobility Wing While most of the editorial content of the Tailwind is pre- ty Wing Public Affairs staff, Tailwind, 400 Brennan Cir- Cover story 10-11 pared by the 60th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs office cle, Bldg. 51, Travis AFB, CA 94535-2150 or emailed to Worship services 13-14 Classifieds 16-17 Air Force for its Web-based product, the content for the Tailwind is [email protected]. edited and prepared for print by the Daily Republic staff. Deadline for copy is 4:30 p.m. Friday for the following Parting Shots 19 Name: Hometown: What are your hobbies? Col. Jeffrey Nelson Senior Airman Content of the Tailwind is not necessarily the official Friday’s issue. Swap ads must be brought to Bldg. 51 Staff Sgt. Clover, South Carolina Target practice, outdoor adventure, 60th Air Mobility Wing Christian Conrad view of, nor is it endorsed by the U.S. Government, the by noon Monday for possible print in that Friday’s issue. On the cover commander Will Johnson motorcycle Airman 1st Class Department of Defense or the Department of the Air Emailed or faxed Swap Ads are not accepted. Members assigned to the 44th Time in service: Force. Those on base wishing to receive home delivery of the Medical Brigade, line in forma- Unit: Seven years Capt. Erica Feehan Cameron Otte What is your greatest Chief of command The appearance of advertising in the publication, in- Tailwind can call 427-6975 today. tion to receive an award cer- 60th Air Mobility Wing Nicholas Pilch Family: achievement? information cluding inserts or supplements, does not constitute en- For information on paid advertising and on base circula- tificate at the Javits Center in Occupational Safety Tailwind staff dorsement by the Department of Defense, the Depart- tion, call 425-4646. Correspondence can be sent to: Dai- New York City, before their de- Single Operating in CENTCOM ment of the Air Force or the Daily Republic, of the ly Republic, 1250 Texas St., Fairfield, CA 94533 or faxed to parture ceremony, May 24. Courtesy photo Duty title: in a master sergeant capacity products or services advertised. 425-5924. What are your goals? 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