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U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO | SENIOR AIRMEN J.T. ARMSTRONG 2 FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 2017 NORTHERN SENTRY Seeking higher education part one For some AIRMAN 1ST CLASS ALYSSA M. AKERS classes, if less than MINOT AIR FORCE BASE PUBLIC AFFAIRS five people sign up, an education specialist can go through the class in a INOT AIR make sure they’re picking one-on-one session. FORCE what’s right for them. When there are BASE, N.D. There are a lot of options enough people from M -- out there for people and one location on Education is often a our main thing is to let base interested door left unopened by them know what they many who have been are.” provided the chance. At the Education Center, Some with this there are four colleges opportunity may make on location: a decision on their Central Michigan education based on their University, Embry- location or a recent fad, Riddle Aeronautical but that may not be the University, Minot best for them. State University and Park The Education Center University. on Minot Air Force Base, CMU primarily offers N.D., is here to help base classes for graduate in a class inform base personnel degrees, PU and ERAU taught by about the different primarily offer base one of these opportunities they classes for undergraduate schools have to seek a higher degrees, and MSU or by the education and assist primarily offers base and Education them in choosing the best on-campus classes for Center, the opportunity. bachelor’s degrees, said class can “Our primary purpose, Filkins. CMU also offers be taught provided to both undergraduate courses on location to save time, to the base to talk with be set for a specific day our active duty and online and PU and ERAU Filkins said. Everybody current students of their and time. Due to this, they dependents, is to make offer graduate courses would still get credit for school, said Filkins. have computer labs open sure they get the most online. the course. Emails would go out to Monday to Friday during bank for their buck,” said There are also other Every year, the the students and Filkins business hours. Ron Filkins, 5th Force courses not taught Education Center hosts would coordinate a time For more information Support Squadron base by the colleges at the an Education Fair. This and location for these on the Education Center, training and education Education Center, such year’s is scheduled to meetings. check out the related link section chief. “If they’re as an Accessing Higher occur July 19. The Education Center above titled ‘Education thinking about taking Education Course, “We go in and look at also holds testing for all Center’ or call the front classes or they want to Winter Driving Safety the top 20 schools people Air Force tests. Every desk at 723-2772. get into a specific degree Class, Tuition Assistance at Minot (AFB) are taking test is scheduled Tuesday, Next time: how to pay program, we try to give Briefings, Resiliency classes through,” said Wednesday or Thursday at for college. them the guidance to Training among others. Filkins. “We extend an either 8 a.m. or 1 p.m. invitation to them. Reps Although there are come in from the schools selected test days and The Education Center on Minot Air Force Base, N.D., helps inform base and set up an information times, there are a few personnel about the different oppor- station.” exceptions, Filkins said. tunities they have to seek a higher Schools will also call Most tests in the Air Force education. to ask if a rep can come have due dates or need to COURTESY PHOTO NORTHERN SENTRY FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 2017 3 USSTRATCOM Commander Announces CONTACTUS Tonya Stuart-Melland Sales Manager | Ad Designer 2016 Omaha Trophy Winners [email protected] USSTRATCOM PUBLIC AFFAIRS Beth Duchsherer Ad Designer | Sales Representative [email protected] OFFUTT AIR FORCE their dedication to providing global operations (space/ Force Base, Wyoming BASE, Neb. -- In recognition a safe, secure, eff ective and cyberspace) unit. Last - Ballistic Missile of outstanding support to ready deterrent force. year, a new category Submarine: USS MINOT AIR FORCE BASE U.S. Strategic Command’s “Every one of these was added to include the Alaska (SSBN 732), PUBLIC AFFAIRS (USSTRATCOM) strategic nominees is a winner and an combatant command’s top Naval Submarine Base Chief of Public Affairs deterrence, space and outstanding representative strategic aircraft . Kings Bay, Georgia Maj. Jamie Humphries cyberspace missions, U.S. of their task force, joint Those receiving - Strategic Bomber: Public Affairs Offi cer Air Force Gen. John E. task force, or functional awards represent 5th Bomb Wing, Lt. Danielle Lucero Hyten, commander of component,” Hyten organizations throughout Minot Air Force Base, Chief Editor USSTRATCOM, announced said. “This command’s USSTRATCOM that are Senior Airman Kristoffer R. Kaubisch the winners of the 2016 leadership staff and I are critical to fulfi lling the - Strategic Aircraft: Staff Photojournalists Omaha Trophies at the extremely proud of each combatant command’s 92nd Air Refueling Tech. Sgt. Evelyn Chavez command’s headquarters and every one of them for vision of fi ghting and Wing, Fairchild Feb. 16, 2017. their contributions towards delivering integrated Air Force Base, Staff Sgt. Chad B. Trujillo “These awards are a preserving peace.” multi-domain combat Staff Sgt. Kristine MacDonald direct refl ection of the hard The Omaha Trophy, eff ects across the globe, - Global Operations: Senior Airman Apryl L. Hall work and tireless eff ort dating back to the U.S. wherever and whenever 21st Space Wing, Senior Airman Sahara Fales demonstrated by the men Air Force’s Strategic Air needed. Peterson Air Force Senior Airman Izabella Sullivan and women, in and out Command, was originally “On behalf of the great Base, Colorado Senior Airman Justin Armstrong of uniform, who support created by the Strategic people of Omaha and One of nine DoD Senior Airman Christian Sullivan the command,” Hyten Command Consultation the surrounding area, we unifi ed combatant Airman 1st Class Matthew Rauschnot said. “USSTRATCOM (SCC) Committee – an are proud to recognize commands, Airman 1st Class Jessica Weissman is a powerful, dominant advisory comprised the 2016 Omaha Trophy USSTRATCOM Airman 1st Class Jonathan McElderry warfi ghting command of business leaders in the winners,” said Ken has global strategic Airman 1st Class Alyssa Akers whose ultimate strength is Omaha area – in 1971. At Stinson, chairman of the missions assigned Airman 1st Class Dalton Shank its people, joint and allied the time, a single trophy SCC. “Congratulations through the Unifi ed warfi ghters – offi cers, was presented annually as a and thank you for your Command Plan that Media Relations enlisted and civilians.” token of appreciation to the hard work and the many include strategic Marissa Howard Hyten added that the command’s best wing. sacrifi ces you and your deterrence; space COMMANDERS winning organizations Since then, the tradition families make in service operations; cyberspace “distinguished themselves has evolved to unit-level to this great nation.” operations; joint 5th Bomb Wing Commander: as the top performers in awards that recognize The 2016 Omaha electronic warfare; Col. Matthew R. Brooks a fi eld of extraordinary USSTRATCOM’s premier Trophy recipient global strike; missile 5th Bomb Wing Vice Commander: competition.” intercontinental ballistic organizations are listed by defense; intelligence, Col. David Ballew He also lauded the eff orts missile (ICBM) wing, category below: surveillance and Commander: and achievements of the ballistic missile submarine, - ICBM: 90th Missile reconnaissance; and Col Colin J. Connor other nominated units for strategic bomber wing and Wing, F.E. Warren Air analysis and targeting. 91st Missile Wing Vice Commander: Col. Kelvin Townsend NEWSSUBMISSIONS Northern Sentry Offi ce [email protected] | 701.839.0946 MAFB Public Affairs Offi ce [email protected] 701.723.6212 MAIL&FAX 315 South Main Street, Suite 202 PO Box 2183 U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO | SAMUEL KING JR. Minot, ND 58701 | 701.839.1867 A line of 96th Security Forces Squadron Airmen walk by security vehicles during a boat-dedication ceremony Feb. 24 at , Fla. The boat was dedicated to Senior Airman Nathan Sartain, a security forces Airman from Pensacola, died in an aircraft crash while deployed in 2015. The VIEWONLINE newest patrol boat in the Eglin fl eet bears his name to honor his service and sacrifi ce. www.northernsentry.com www.minot.af.mil Fallen Defender honored with boat dedication FACEBOOK CHERYL SAWYERS | TEAM EGLIN PUBLIC AFFAIRS Minot Air Force Base - Northern Sentry. The Northern Sentry is pub- EGLIN AIR FORCE The 96th Security Forces patrol vessel in honor of a part of this ceremony lished by BHG, Inc., a private fi rm BASE, Fla. (AFNS) -- Squadron christened a new Senior Airman Nathan and to be stationed operating independently of the U.S. Sartain, a fallen defender at a base that found a Air Force. Contents of the Northern Sentry are not necessarily the of- at Eglin Air Force Base, way to honor a fellow fi cial views of, or endorsed by, the Florida, February 24, 2017. defender,” Jones said. U.S. government, the Department Sartain, a Pensacola “From here on out, of Defense or the Department of the native, was a member of when I hear the call Air Force. The offi cial newssource the 66th Security Forces sign Sartain-20, it will for Minot Air Force Base is www. Squadron, from Hanscom always remind me of minot.af.mil. The appearance of AFB, Massachusetts, and Nathan.” advertising in this publication, includ- died October 2, 2015, The new marine ing inserts or supplements, doesn’t when a C-130J Hercules vessel will provide constitute endorsements by the DoD, crashed shortly after takeoff waterborne deterrence, the Department of the Air Force or BHG Inc., of the products or services from Jalalabad Airfi eld in detection and response advertised. Everything advertised in Afghanistan. to any threat against this publication shall be made avail- The new patrol vessel, the base. Its area of able for purchase, use or patron- Sartain-20 was christened by responsibility will age without regard to race, color, his mother, Janice Sartain, be the 153 miles of religion, sex, national origin, age, while his father unveiled the shoreline that make marital status, physical handicap, name on the side of it. up Eglin Main, Camp political affi liation, or any other non- “I am so honored to have Pinchot, Weekly merit factor of the purchasers, users been a part of this ceremony Bayou and Ben’s Lake or patrons. We welcome your stories and that Nathan’s Air Force Marina. and photos of interest to the reader- family thought to honor him It joins another ship of the Northern Sentry. Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs reserves the in this way,” she said. security forces vessel, right to not authorize publication.The Also in attendance was the Nathan-25, also Northern Sentry deadline for sub- Sartain’s friend, Staff Sgt. named after a fallen mission of materials is at noon the Travis Jones, a 96th SFS defender, Senior Tuesday before publication date. member, whom was stationed Airman Jason Nathan, with Sartain before his who died in Iraq in death.“I am privileged to be 2007. 4 FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 2017 NORTHERN SENTRY WASHING THE WARBIRD Airmen from the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron wash a B-52H Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Feb. 14, 2017. It takes the nine-Airman team two days and approximately 10 gallons of soap to wash each jet when it comes in for its routine wash every 120 days. U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTOS | SENIOR AIRMAN J.T. ARMSTRONG HEALTH & OUTDOORS NORTHERN SENTRY FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 2017 5

PRAIRIE ADVENTURES BY PATRICIA STOCKDILL

“Once the snow is gone, they’re not out of the woods yet.”

– N.D. Game and Fish Department big game biologist Bill Jensen discussing the 2017 winter and its wildlife impact.

My how things can cover even in nice weather. change: With December’s It’s hard on all deer weather looking about as when pushed away from North Dakota’s Kindergarten bleak as bleak can get and winter cover, Jensen add- January only somewhat bet- ed, especially if pushed off ter, a February snow melt established trails where it’s Vaccination Rates Increase meant all is good for North easier walking with less ex- Dakota’s wildlife, after all. penditure of energy. NORTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Well, kind of, sort of, but Here’s the bottom line: not really. It’s still a little Jensen is optimistic that de- BISMARCK, N.D. – Data previous years, the NDDoH Before entering school in too early to be giddy about spite the bitter December from the 2016-2017 school partnered with North Dakota North Dakota, children must spring and how wildlife weather, the January and immunization assessment State University’s Center for have fi ve doses of DTaP, four fared over the winter. February break was enough indicate that North Dakota’s Immunization Research and doses of IPV (polio), three As December rolled in so overall mortality might kindergarten immunization Education to communicate doses of HBV (hepatitis B), January, N.D. Game and not be as bad as it could rates have increased from with key stakeholders two doses of MMR, and two Fish Dept. big game bi- have been. last year. The school across the state to better doses of varicella vaccine. ologist Bill Jensen admitted The key is what March of- immunization assessment is understand the attitudes, There also are vaccines that the state’s deer popula- fers up in terms of weather. conducted annually by the opinions, practices, and that are required for tion was off to rough start “The winter we do have left North Dakota Department policies surrounding school adolescents when entering to winter. The saving grace is crucial,” Jensen stressed. of Health (NDDoH). Results immunization requirements, seventh grade. Seventh- was November was extraor- Jensen knows of situa- from this year’s assessment and exemptions to those grade requirements include dinarily mild. tions in past years where show kindergarten vaccine requirements, in North an immunization against Couple that with the deer managed to survive rates have increased from Dakota. tetanus, diphtheria, and February reprieve and brutal winter weather only to about 91 percent last year to Thanks to hard work pertussis (Tdap), and things are a tad more op- succumb as grass greened about 94 percent this year in from North Dakota schools, meningococcal disease timistic than they were even in the spring. North Dakota. health care providers, local (MCV4). a month ago. Sadly, in some cases Measles, mumps, and public health units, NDSU, Children can be vaccinated But, no, don’t get too humans could unintention- rubella (MMR), diphtheria, the NDDoH, and the North at local public health units or giddy that all with be well ally compound the stress tetanus, and pertussis Dakota Department of private health care providers. with wildlife. on deer and other wildlife (DTaP) and chickenpox Public Instruction, school Parents of children who will March still looms and, – even after the weather (varicella) vaccination immunization rates have be attending kindergarten or quite honestly, March is as reprieve – by partaking coverage is important for improved dramatically in seventh grade this upcoming critical – if not more so – for too soon in the seemingly kindergarteners. “Low North Dakota. “This is fall are encouraged not to wildlife than whatever De- harmless and enjoyable ac- vaccination rates leave great news for the state of wait until the last minute to cember and January may tivity of antler shed hunting. North Dakota schools North Dakota, but there is get their child vaccinated; dish out on any particular Undoubtedly, it’s a great vulnerable to outbreaks still room for improvement. make an appointment now. year. pastime and wonderful ex- caused by vaccine- It is necessary to reach For more information Because March is when cuse for some outside exer- preventable diseases, immunization coverage on school immunization North Dakota typically re- cise. such as measles, mumps, of 95 percent or higher to requirements, contact Lexie ceives its greatest snowfall Normally, it’s an activity or pertussis,” said Lexie maintain adequate immunity Barber, North Dakota amounts - not there ever one should embrace with Barber, an epide-miologist to prevent disease and Department of Health, at is anything typical or nor- wholehearted glee. with the NDDoH. ensure schools are a safe 701.328.2335, or visit our mal about North Dakota But the truth is that for Because of low and healthy environment for website at www.ndhealth. weather. this winter at least, those immunization rates in students,” said Barber. gov/immunize. Generally, though, not sheds can wait a few weeks. only is it the month for the “It’s not like they’re going to most snow, it tends to be rot,” Jensen said. True, a ro- wet, heavy snow with more dent may munch on an ant- Kenneth Osiezagha, MD moisture content compared ler tip but generally a shed to dry December and Janu- dropped this winter will be BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - PSYCHIATRY ary snows. in just fi ne of a condition in March is also the time April or May as it will be in A member of our Behavioral Health team and a when white-tailed and mule early March. board-certified psychiatrist with the American Board deer does are in their third Get out and embrace of Psychiatry and Neurology, Dr. Osiezagha is a trimester for carrying fawns. shed hunting – just be pa- psychiatrist dedicated to helping people improve And the third trimester tient. Give the deer a few their mental and emotional well-being. He cares for of March, April, and May is weeks for them to conserve adults of all ages, with interests that include when 75 percent of a fawn’s what energy reserves they fetal growth occurs. may have left. substance abuse and addiction medicine. If stressed, especially It could mean the dif- • Board-Certified by ABPN during those last three ference between a healthy months, fawns potentially or dead fawn and a dead • Doctor of Medicine and Psychiatry/Behavioral have lower survival rates, adult deer tipped over as Sciences residency, Meharry Medical College, Jensen explained. grass greens. Nashville, TN, where he served as Chief Resident Not only is March weath- An antler really isn’t in his final year er critical, but extra move- worth it. • Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery degrees, ment can cause stress on Be patient, good things University of Port Harcourt College of Health does – and that includes if come to those who wait. Sciences, Rivers State, Nigeria they’re pushed from winter • Born and raised in Nigeria • Enjoys travel, scrabble, chess and lawn tennis Appointments and Consultations: Call 701-857-5998 or 1-800-707-1546 NORTHERN SENTRY Health Center – Riverside 1900 8th Avenue SE • Minot, ND 58701 839.0946 | [email protected] Have a question? Download our app today: trinityhealth.org/mobile 6 FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 2017 NORTHERN SENTRY THE LIGHTER SIDE CROSSWORD PUZZLE

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164The story of Ray Kroc, a salesman who turned two brothers’ innova- 5 41 tive fast food eatery, McDonald’s, into one of the biggest restaurant 47923 businesses in the world with a combination of ambition, persis- 8 tence, and ruthlessness. Solution to last week’s Crossword puzzle. DINING, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT NORTHERN SENTRY FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 2017 7 Spin United Fundraiser Strawberry Sweet Rolls UNITED WAY inot, ND - team name, best team card. M The YMCA is costumes and name Registration is located teaming up with the drawings throughout on Souris Valley United Souris Valley United the event. No Way’s website www. Way to host the 4th experience necessary - svunitedway.com and Annual Spin United just spin! don’t forget to check event on March, 25th at For a chance at extra out their Facebook 9am. Check-in begins at prizes, participants Page. 8:30am. Proceeds from will create online For more information the event will support fundraising pages to on how you can Backpack Buddies. share on social media participate, donate Each team consists to raise funds for prizes, be an event of 6 members and Backpack Buddies. sponsor or donate to one spin bike. Each Every $50 raised enters Backpack Buddies, team member will ride the team member in a email svuwcampaign@ INGREDIENTS: for 20 minutes while drawing for a $100, srt.com or call 701- winning prizes for best $75, and $50 dollar gift 839-2994. FOR THE DOUGH: FOR THE FILLING AND GLAZE: 1 cup scalded whole milk 15 ounce can premium strawberry 1/2 cup unsalted butter pie fi lling 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened 2 1/2 teaspoons dry active yeast 1 tablespoon butter 2 large eggs 3/4 cup powdered sugar How music and singing benefits children 4+ cups all purpose fl our 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 teaspoons salt Zest of one lemon METRO CREATIVE

INSTRUCTIONS: Music is everywhere: Don Campbell, tests than students with Set the butter, eggs and cream cheese out to warm to room tempera- on the radio, in movies internationally known little to no musical ture. Place the milk in a small sauce pan. Bring to a boil. The moment it reaches a boil, remove from heat. (This process is called scalding, and television shows educator and author involvement. and it ensures the milk doesn’t effect the yeast’s ability to rise. Don’t and as a backdrop when of “The Mozart Effect In addition, singing skip!) Pour the hot milk into the bowl of an electric mixer and add 1/2 shopping or celebrating for Children,” music and engaging in cup butter, to bring the temperature down. Stir and allow the butter to melt completely. Then stir in the sugar. Touch the milk mixture to milestones. enhances intelligence, musical appreciation test the temperature. It should be close to luke warm. If it is not, add Music is an integral coordination, emotional sharpens one’s ability 1/2 cup fl our and test again. Once it is just above room temperature, part of cultures all expression, creativity, to communicate. stir in the yeast and let it foam for approximately 10 minutes. (Hot liquid can kill yeast.) Place the bread hook on the mixer and turn on over the world. Music and socialization skills. Learning a piece of low. Add the eggs, salt, and remaining fl our up to 4 cups. Allow the can express emotions Studies have suggested information attached mixer to “knead” the dough until it pulls away from the sides. Run the not easily conveyed that music and to a tune will more mixer for approximately 10 minutes to allow the dough to stretch and develop the gluten. If the dough seems too sticky after the fi rst 2-3 otherwise. It also movement affect all readily embed that minutes add an additional 1/4 cup fl our. After 10 minutes, turn the provides a sense areas of development. information in the mixer off. Cover the top with plastic, and allow the dough to rise until of community and Music can bolster brain. For example, double in size, approximately 60-90 minutes in a warm kitchen. Dump the infl ated dough out on a well-fl oured work surface. Fold into thirds belonging and can help listening skills, many children learn and press fl at. Then turn and fold into thirds again and press into a unite the divided. improve motor skills, the alphabet via song. rectangle. Roll the rectangle out into a large 12 X 20 inch sheet. Playing musical assist with problem Pairing lessons with Using a large fl at spreader, spread the strawberry pie fi lling (or fresh strawberries) over the sheet into a thin layer. Leave 1 1/2 inches bare instruments or singing solving, and promote song can help anyone on one long edge. Be careful not to gouge holes in the dough. Start- has a number of spatial-temporal retain information more ing at the covered long edge, roll the dough sheet tightly toward the benefits. From the reasoning. Many others easily. uncovered edge to form a long tight log. Place a piece of parchment paper in a 9 X 13 inch baking dish. Then cut the log into 12 equal earliest days after their say that music can Music also is fun, rolls, and place them in the baking dish to rise. This is a messy pro- birth, children can calm and focus the so much so that kids cess. If strawberries fall out, just tuck them back in the rolls once cut. be calmed by music. mind, which is why it may not realize they’re Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Allow the rolls to rise for at least 30 minutes while the oven heats. Then bake for 20-25 minutes, until the Music helps people so often employed by actually learning while edges are barely golden and the centers of each roll are puffed up. work out their feelings therapists. singing. Matthew For the Lemon Cream Cheese Glaze: While the rolls are in the oven, and can be uplifting In the book, “The Freeman, development beat the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla and lemon zest together until completely smooth. The moment the rolls come out of and comforting when Importance of Music,” manager of “Sing up,” the oven, gently spread the glaze over the tops and allow it to seep people need a boost. author Ellen Judson a national singing down into the cracks. Serve warm or at room temperature. While many people are cites a 10-year study project to help enhance familiar with the mood- that tracked more than music in children’s enhancing benefits of 25,000 middle and education, states that music, they may not high school students. children don’t think of know that music also The study showed singing as work and has developmental that students in music may be more willing to benefits. classes receive higher participate. Song can According to scores on standardized be used to reinforce all different subjects, from language arts to mathematics. Children or adults who are apprehensive about meeting new people can use music as a means to open the door to new friendships. Joining a choral group will immediately introduce people to others who enjoy music as well. Group singing is less intimidating than singing alone, so it takes some of the pressure off of a person and can staunch performance anxiety. Music is beneficial throughout one’s life and can be an enjoyable way to make learning more fun. 8 FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 2017 NORTHERN SENTRY

Swim Lessons Registration Scheduled For March 10 At ODR Arts & Crafts Center Hosting

Registration for Swim Lessons will be held on Wine & Paint Class On Mar. 10 Friday, March 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Outdoor Recreation. The classes are for children ages 3-5 years old. Classes will be held at the Indoor Pool located in the McAdoo Fitness Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 a.m. or 10 a.m. Class dates are March 14, 16, 21, and 23. Cost for the March swim lessons are $45/class. Class size is limited. For questions or additional information, please contact Outdoor Recreation at 723-3648. FREE Admission For Club Members To UFC Fight Night Club members receive FREE admission to the The Arts and Crafts Center invites you to their UFC Fight Frenzy At Rockers Bar & Grill UFC 209 pay-per-view event at Rockers Bar & Grill Wine & Paint class on Friday, March 10 from 6-8 on Saturday, March 4. Non-members price is only p.m. Cost is $26 per person for a two-hour excit- $7. ing painting experience. Step-by-step instruction The action features the UFC Welterweight will be provided. Pre-registration is required at the Championship rematch between current champion Arts & Crafts Center from now to March 9. Tyron Woodley and fi ve-time kickboxing world There is limited seating available so be sure to champion Stephen Thompson. Other events register early. Class is open to adults 21 years of include a interim UFC Lightweight Championship age and older only. Wine is not included in cost. bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony You must provide your own wine if desired. For Ferguson, Lando Vannata challenging David Tey- more details, call 723-3640. mur, and more. Preliminaries begin at 7 p.m. with the main card Register Now For Indoor Sprint starting at 9 p.m. The UFC Fight Night is an adults only event - no children. For more details, call 727-ROCK. Duathlon At Fitness Center

The Fitness Center is hosting a Indoor Sprint Duathlon on Saturday, March 10 at 12 p.m. Run 1 mile on the upstairs track, bike 5 miles on a spin bike, and then run an additional 1 mile on the up- stairs track. This FREE event is open to all DoD I.D. card holders 16 years of age and older. Visit the front desk of the Fitness Center from now through March 9 to register. For more information, contact the McAdoo Sports & Fitness Center at 723-2145. CLUB MEMBER DRAWING ON FRIDAY, MARCH 3rd WILL BE FOR $2,000. Rockers’ Family Dinner Night You must be present to win. Become a club Tuesday, March 21 - 5-8 p.m. member today to qualif y. Simply visit Rockers Bar & Grill or the Jimmy Doolittle Center to Enjoy a delicious family meal and see Dizzy the Clown obtain your application. The next weekly Menu: Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Veggies, and a Roll club member drawing will be held on Friday, Mar. 3 at Rockers Bar & Grill and the Jimmy Cost: Club Members (ages 6+) $5, Non-Members (ages 6+) $7 Doolittle Center. Drawing time varies each Children Age 5 and under $3 week between 5:30-6:30 p.m. NORTHERN SENTRY FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 2017 9

Mar 6 Federal Résumé Workshop Get a jump start on your Federal Job search with Mar 11 Dr Seuss Day this interactive workshop. The Airman & Family The Base Library invites you to their annual cel- Readiness Center is hosting the Federal Résumé ebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday on March 11 at 1 Workshop on Monday, March 6 from 10-11:30 a.m. p.m. Enjoy stories, crafts, and games all related to The workshop will help you create an account in the world famous works of this most infl uential of the USAJOBS website, search for jobs, create a ré- children’s authors. Children of all ages are invited sumé and more! Open to all AD, retirees, AAFES/ to attend. Call 723-3344 for additional details. NAF, DoD civilians, and eligible family members. Kick Butts Tobacco Free Week Seating is limited - call the Airman & Family Readi- Youth Center members ages 5-18 years old are ness Center at 723-3950 to sign up today. invited to participate in the Kick Butts Tobacco Mar 15 Bundles For Babies Free Week at the Youth Center from March 13-17 Expectant mothers are invited to attend Bundles at 4 p.m. Youth will learn why tobacco is bad and For Babies at the Airmen and Family Readiness pledge to be drug free. Week-long activities in- Center on March 15 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The Mar 6 clude Tobacco Jeopardy, Advocate Against Youth Family Child Care Pre-Orientation class is open to all ranks and not limited to a fi rst Targeting, Tobacco Dirty Laundry, and more. For Would you like to work in your home, make a dif- pregnancy. Attendees will learn how to budget for additional information, call the Youth Center at ference on Minot AFB, and in the life of a child? your growing family and about many of the support 723-2838. Then attend the FCC Pre-Orientation at the Family programs that are available. Meet other expectant Child Care offi ce on Monday, March 6 from 6-8 Family Fun Night parents and receive a free gift for your new baby p.m. to see if it is for you! All persons providing Take the whole family out for a delicious meal. courtesy of the Air Force Aid Society. Please care in their homes for more than 10 hours per Rough Riders invites you to enjoy their Family register by noon on March 14. For additional week must be licensed. People who become af- Fun Night every Tuesday from 5-9 p.m. Club information, call the Airman and Family Readiness fi liated providers living downtown have the same members can enjoy 2 large one topping pizzas, 12 Center at 723-3950. opportunities as base providers. For details, call breadsticks, and 2 pitchers of soda for only $25. Mar 16 Creative Kids Class the Family Child Care offi ce at 723-6662. Non-members can join the fun for only $32. Plus Spend the morning with your preschooler having children are sure to enjoy spending time in the Lil’ For 5th Force Support Job Opportunities, fun decorating a T-shirt that you get to take home Rider Indoor Playland. For additional information, during the Creative Kids class at the Arts & Crafts visit www.nafjobs.org call Rough Riders Pizza at 727-4377. Center on Thursday, March 16 from 10:30-11 a.m. Age appropriate projects are offered for children ages 3-5. Cost for the class is $5. Please call at least one day prior to class to sign up for the class. Please contact the Arts & Crafts Center at 723-3640 for more information.

Mar 3 Friday Night Karaoke Mar 17 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Come and show off your talent during Friday Night Join the fun at Rockers Bar & Grill on Friday, March Karaoke at Rockers Bar & Grill on Mar. 3 from 17 from 4:30-8 p.m. during their St. Patrick’s Day 8 p.m. to close. Sing solo, do a duet, or grab a Celebration. Enjoy traditional Irish cuisine includ- group! Rockers has a great karaoke selection for ing corned beef & cabbage, bangers & mash, your enjoyment. Gather up your friends and enjoy Dublin coddle, and Irish cream cake. Then wash it all of the fun. For additional information, contact down with a tall green beer or Irish coffee. Cost is Rockers Bar & Grill at 727-ROCK. FREE for club members and $7 for non-members. Mar 6 Off-Base Budget Class For more information, call Rockers Bar & Grill at Planning to move off base? Are you ready to 727-ROCK. manage the costs? The Airman & Family Readi- Mar 18 Green Dance Fitness Party ness Center is hosting an Off-Base Budget Class The Fitness Center invites you to their Green on March 6 from 2:30-4 p.m. Airmen will obtain Dance Fitness Party event on Saturday, March important information on leases, military clauses, 18 from 10 a.m. to noon. Enjoy a FREE 2 hour renters insurance, and complete a budget work- extravaganza of group fi tness classes featuring sheet. Attendees should bring their current LESs various instructors and class formats. The event and have knowledge of their bills. Call the Airman is open to all active duty and dependents 16 years & Family Readiness Center at 723-3950 to register of age and older. Call the Fitness Center at 723- or for details. 2145 for more information. Visit our website at www.5thforcesupport.com 10 FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 2017 NORTHERN SENTRY

U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO | 1ST LT. VERONICA PEREZ The 20th Air Force Olympic Sword team pose for a group photo at , Utah., Feb. 17, 2017. The team of missile combat operators, missile maintainers and Technical Order Man- agement Agency offi ce members spent three weeks improving the two main technical orders used by missileers who operate the Minuteman III weapon system. Olympic Sword: 20th Air Force conducts fi rst joint technical order rewrite 1ST LT. VERONICA PEREZ | 20TH AIR FORCE PUBLIC AFFAIRS

harged with employing Order Management Agency better product for the end paint a picture for why we at the wings as the missileers Cthe world's fi nest offi ce and the 532d Training user," said Capt. Shane should make certain changes and maintainers in attendance nuclear deterrent force in Squadron from Vandenberg Powell, 20th AF ICBM or why they do things a plan to share what they've defense of U.S. interests, AFB, California, are on the Emergency War Orders plans certain way." learned with their units. 20th Air Force remains team to effi ciently update and programs chief. "This Throughout the project, "This experience has focused on sustaining and the 21M-LGM30G-1-24 and is a stepping block where participants also considered helped me see the bigger enhancing the integrated 21M-LGM30F-1-23, or dash we can build continuity, so the training impact and picture of our mission, nuclear operations capability 24 and dash 23. future rewrites become more ramifi cations the large-scale while learning the operator's of the Minuteman III weapon The dash 23 deals with effi cient to the point where rewrite would have at the perspective," said Senior system. the NC2 communication we have not just a quality missile wings and the training Airman Sterling Perry, Drawing on examples of equipment inside the launch product, but an excellent schoolhouse at Vandenberg 341st Missile Maintenance past Guardian Sword events, control center, while the product that is going to help AFB. Squadron missile the fi rst combined technical dash 24 involves the weapon everyone do their job better." Once the new TOs are communications team chief. order rewrite in 20th Air system itself, to include Missileers agree the cross- published, the 532nd TS "I now understand why we Force history is convening at the LCC console and other talk with skilled maintenance will review and update get some of the questions Hill Air Force Base, Utah, to components. Airmen was an invaluable every single product used to we do, and I can now take vastly improve the two main During their short time part of the process and are train incoming missileers to that information back to my TOs used by missileers who together, they've been able excited for the changes to integrate the new information fellow maintainers. Once operate the weapon system. to streamline processes, impact current and future in their course material, said these TOs are published, both The colossal three-week reorganize checklists, missileers. Capt. Ryan Hepler, 532nd missileers and maintainers project, known as Olympic create procedures, cut "Having the maintainers TS curriculum development will be able to do our jobs Sword, is a 20th AF endeavor out redundancies and help us streamline procedures chief. more effi ciently." that brings junior and senior signifi cantly enhance the and align maintainer and While the new TOs won't missile combat operators and usability of each 800-plus operator language has been be published until later this missile maintainers together page TO. extremely helpful," said year, their impact will be felt Continued on page 16 from the command's three "At times there is a Capt. Benjamin May, 341st missile wings. Additionally, tendency to make change Operations Support Squadron Air Force Nuclear Weapons for change sake, but I can ICBM commander evaluator. Center engineers, contractors, honestly say the changes "They are extremely members from the Technical we've made will make a knowledgeable and helped

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TODAY • Yoga, 1830, Fitness Center • Members 2 for 1 Appetizers, 1700-1900, • Last day to register for the Dog Sledding Trip Rockers Bar & Grill at Outdoor Rec TUESDAY • Craft Club, 1800, Base Library • Last day to register for the Lake Metigoshe Ice • Youth Center Dance Classes, Every Tues, • Jiu Jitsu Training, 1800, Fitness Center (18 & Fishing Trip at Outdoor Rec Various Times, Youth Center Older) • Youth Dance Classes, Every Fri, Various • Pre-Separation Counseling, 0800-1130, • Hard Core Strength Muscle Pump, 1830, Times, Youth Center A&FRC Fitness Center • VA Benefi ts Briefi ng, 0800-1430, A&FRC • Game Day, Every Tues, 1000-1930, Library • Fun 9 Pin No Tap Mixed League, 1830, • Fit Family Boot Camp, 0930, Fitness Center • Yoga, 1130, Fitness Center Bowling Center • Fit to Fight, 1100, Fitness Center • Family Fun Night, Every Tues, 1700-2100, • Mixed Couples League, 1830, Bowling Center • St. Paddy’s First Friday, 1600-1900, Buff et Rough Riders Pizza • Cycle/Core, 1930, Fitness Center 1600-1800, Jimmy Doolittle Center • Jiu Jitsu Training, 1800, Fitness Center (18 & • Friday Fun Members Buff et, 1630, Rockers Older) UPCOMING EVENTS - MARCH 10 Bar & Grill • Urban Boot Camp, 1830, Fitness Center • Dog Sledding Trip, Outdoor Rec • Torch Club, 1700-1800, Youth Center • Cycle, 1930, Fitness Center • Youth Dance Classes, Every Fri, Various • Club Member Cash Drawing, 1730-1830, Times, Youth Center Rockers Bar & Grill and Jimmy Doolittle Center WEDNESDAY • Fit Family Boot Camp, 0930, Fitness Center • First Friday Kid’s Night Out, 1800-2200, • Youth Karate Classes, Every Wed, Various • Swim Lesson Registration, 1000-1700, Youth Center Times, Youth Center Outdoor Rec • Keystone Club, 1830-1930, Youth Center • Right Start, 0730-1200, A&FRC, Held at the • Indoor Sprint Dualthon, 1200, Fitness Center • Mixed Fun League, 1830, Bowling Center Jimmy Doolittle Center • Friday Fun Members Buff et, 1630, Rockers • Karaoke, 2000, Rockers Bar & Grill • Club Member Benefi t, Every Wed, 0900-2000, Bar & Grill • Lights & Strikes Bowling, Every Fri, Bowling Center • Torch Club, 1700-1800, Youth Center 2100-Midnight, Bowling Center • Story Time, Every Wed, 1030, Base Library • Club Member Cash Drawing, 1730-1830, • Fit to Fight Cycle/Core, 1100, Fitness Center Rockers Bar & Grill SATURDAY • New Parent Orientation, 1200, Child • Wine & Paint Class, 1800-2000, Arts & Crafts • Youth Dance Classes, Various Times, Youth Development Center • Keystone Club, 1830-1930, Youth Center Center • Pre-Deployment Readiness Training, Every • Mixed Fun League, 1830, Bowling Center • Youth Leagues, 1000, Bowling Center Wed, 1400-1500, A&FRC • Karaoke, 2000, Rockers Bar & Grill • Jiu Jitsu Training, 1100, Fitness Center • 4-H Club, 1600-1700, Youth Center • Lights & Strikes Bowling, Every Fri, • Base Skate, Every Sat, 1600-1800, Youth • Members Wind Down Wednesday, Every Wed, 2100-Midnight, Bowling Center Center 1630, Rockers Bar & Grill • UFC Fight Night: UFC #209 – Woodley vs • Boss and Buddy Draft Special, 1630, Rockers UPOMING EVENTS - MARCH 11 Thompson 2, Prelims 1900, Rockers Bar & Grill Bar& Grill • Youth Dance Classes, Various Times, Youth • Super Saturday Family Activity, 1800-2000, • H2O Fitness, 1645, Indoor Pool Center Youth Center • Wednesday Night Fun Open Bowl, Every • Metigoshe Ice Fishing Trip, 0800, Outdoor • Saturday “Bowl the Night Away” with Lights Wed, 1700, Bowling Center Rec & Strikes, 2000-Midnight, Bowling Center • Zumba, 1730, Fitness Center • Youth Leagues, 1000, Bowling Center • Jiu Jitsu Training, 1800, Fitness Center (18 & • Chess Club, 1100, Base Library SUNDAY Older) • Jiu Jitsu Training, 1100, Fitness Center • Zumba, 1400, Fitness Center • Squadron Extramural League, 1800, Bowling • Dr Seuss Day, 1300, Base Library • Yoga, 1500, Fitness Center Center • Give Parents A Break, 1300-1700, School Age • Yoga, 1830, Fitness Center Program/Child Development Center MONDAY • Base Skate, Every Sat, 1600-1800, Youth • Youth Tumbling Classes have been cancelled THURSDAY Center until May, Contact YC for details • Last day to register for the Indoor Sprint • Super Saturday Family Activity, 1800-2000, • Fit Family Boot Camp, 0930, Fitness Center Duathlon at the Fitness Center Youth Center • Federal Resume Workshop, 1000-1130, • Last day to register for the Wine & Paint Class • Saturday “Bowl the Night Away” with Lights A&FRC at Arts & Crafts & Strikes, 2000-Midnight, Bowling Center • Fit to Fight, 1100, Fitness Center • Youth Dance Classes, Every Thurs, Various • Reintegration Briefi ng, 1300-1400, A&FRC Times, Youth Center ONGOING EVENTS • Off -Base Budget Class, 1430-1600, A&FRC • Interview Skills Workshop, 0900-1000, • 2017 Club Member Scholarship Contest, Need • H2O Fitness, 1645, Indoor Pool A&FRC money for college? Enter to win a scholarship from • FCC Pre-Orientation, 1800-2000, FCC Offi ce- • Hard Core Strength Muscle Pump, 1130, the Air Force Clubs. Create an essay or video and Inside Rough Riders Fitness Center submit it starting March 1st. Visit MyAirForceLife. • Key Spouse Monthly Meeting, 1800-1900, • Reintegration Briefi ng, Every Thurs, 1300- com/Clubs for eligibility, essay/video topics, A&FRC, Held at the Jimmy Doolittle Center 1400, A&FRC instructions, & rules. PAINT YOUR WORLD PURPLE ON 6-9-17!

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• Air Force Marathon MAJCOM Challenge, to-face at Minot AFB, starts January 13 to Febru- second of the 2017 Home and Garden Show! The Represent your command! Run in a Full or ary 25, 2017 (only meeting two weekends) Classes doors will be open on Friday, March 3rd from 12 Half Marathon on September 16th, 2017. Go to will meet Fridays, 5-10pm and Saturdays 8:00am- PM to 7 PM and Saturday, March 4th from 10 usafmarathon.com/majcom-challenge to apply. 3:30pm. Online classes starts January 9 to March AM to 5 PM. Come out and shop from over 100 • Rough Riders Monthly Pizza Special. March 3, 2017. We are always looking for local instructors booths of home builders, contractors, real estate Special – Chicken Parmesan Pizza. A delicious in the Minot area. The candidates must have a companies, decor, garden, fl owers and much much breaded cubed chicken on top of our famous Ph.D. or a terminal degree. If you have any ques- more all under one roof! Tickets: Tickets are marinara, seasoned with oregano, tomatoes, tions or want more information about our programs available at the door the day of the event only! Parmesan, mozzarella, and garlic. Baked to or faculty opportunities, please stop by the offi ce $4.00 for adults, 12 and under are free! perfection and topped with fresh basil straight M-F: 8am-4:30pm located at the Education Build- SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: 100+ Home and Garden out of the oven. Small: $11 Med: $15 Large: ing, 156 Missile Ave. #219, or call us at 701-727- Exhibits Parade of Homes Passes—NEW $17- Members receive $2 off any pizza. Try it on a 5535 or email [email protected] . ADDITION! The Youngster Yard—NEW Panino! $8.25 meal – includes side & drink ADDITION! Pub in the Park Presented by Lowe’s • B-Fifty Brew Drink Special. Lucky Coff ee MINOT OFFICER SPOUSES CLUB Garden Center—NEW ADDITION! Ready Builders Vanilla Frappuccino March Special - A delicious Are you an offi cer spouse? Please join the Minot Lego Competition ford Kids—NEW ADDITION! Frappuccino coff ee fl avored with vanilla topped Air Force Base Offi cer Spouses’ Club (OSC)! We Belt Sander Races —NEW ADDITION! with an espresso infused whipped cream. Don’t are an organization designated to provide and fos- Preview Night—NEW ADDITION! forget our green clover sprinkles for good luck! ter a welcoming environment, committed to meet- Adult Classes Presented by the Market on 4th— Tall $4.50 Grande $5.00 Venti $5.50 ing social and philanthropic needs of all members NEW ADDITION! 2017 Show Dates: March 3rd - • Auto Hobby Monthly Special. March Oil by encouraging growth, friendship and a sense of 12 PM to 7 PM March 4th - 10 AM to 5 PM Parade Change Special - The entire month of March, when community. OSC board positions now open! Please of Home Passes - Want to learn more about the you purchase oil and a fi lter from Auto Hobby you visit our website to join or for more information at 2017 Parade of Homes? The Home and Garden will get the fl at stall FREE for 1 HOUR! Save www.minotosc.org Like us on Facebook at Minot Show is the perfect place to get the fi rst details $3.50 OSC. Many little clubs to include Bunko, Social- of next year’s Parade and be the fi rst to pre-buy ite, Bowling, and much more at www.minotosc.org/ tickets! The Youngster Yard - Do you want to keep EXPECTANT AND BREASTFEEDING little-clubs.html shopping but the kids are ready to go home? Let MOTHERS We meet the 2nd Thursday of each them play at the Youngster Yard! month at 10AM at the Rough Rider’s Golf Course EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL The Pub in the Park - The Pub in the Park Meeting Room. Please check our facebook page UNIVERSITY AT MINOT AFB is now presented by Lowe’s Garden Center will welcome LLL of Minot for last minute meeting updates registering for the Spring 2017 term (20 Mar-21 you into the Home and Garden Show. It’s an and changes. Our mission is to help mothers to May). To sign up for Undergraduate and Graduate indoor park that will feature landscaping, plants, breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, courses, please stop by the ERAU offi ce, located fl owers and even grass INSIDE the Magic Place encouragement and education. Babies and children inside the Base Education Center Bldg, Room 223 room! Visit the Pub to rest your feet after a long welcome. It’s free to attend! Please contact us at or email your request to [email protected] . If you day of planning your future! Lego Home Building (701) 409-0292, [email protected] or on have any questions, please call 701-727-9007. Competition - Do you have a junior builder in your Facebook at www.facebook.com/LLLofMinot. house? The Minot Association of Builders is hosting EMMA! MUSICAL 3/03/2017 9:30 PM it’s fi rst annual Lego home building competition at MINOT ENLISTED SPOUSES CLUB Central Campus School / 215 1st St SE Minot, the Home and Garden Show on March 4th, 2017. Come and join the MESC! You can meet a lot of North Dakota. Central Campus Playmakers Children ages 5-12 will compete in building houses fun ladies. Join us for a much of different socials Present: “Emma!” A Musical In Two Acts Mar. 2, out of Legos. Belt Sander Races - Is your belt plus playing BUNCO!!! We also have mini clubs 3, & 4 @ 7:30pm Central High School Auditorium sander bad to the bone? We won’t believe it unless for everyone to enjoy. We are open to all enlisted Admission: $8 - Adults $6 - Students *MPS we see it! Dress your sander up or bring it as is to spouses of all military branches. you can also check Staff Free With I.D. -Tickets are not purchased compete against others! The fastest one wins! Adult out our Facebook page at Minot Enlisted Spouses in advance. Payments are made via the counter Classes - Have trouble getting into those sold out Club or/and our website at http://www.mesc.org/ outside the stage doors during performance nights. Market on 4th classes? You’re in luck! The Market -Please arrive at 7:00 pm to pay and enter the on 4th is coming to us! Join us Friday, March 3rd PARK UNIVERSITY SPRING 2016 theater before we begin the show. and Saturday, March 4th for two classes a day! REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!! Don’t let the Holidays get your side tracked!! BABY PLAY 03-03-2017 10:00 AM - MINOT FLEA MARKET Park University’s Spring 1 (Jan 16-Mar 12, 2017) 03-03-2017 11:00 AM 3/04/2017 8:00 AM registration is now open. Contact our offi ce for Minot Public Library. Baby Play is a story time and North Dakota State Fair Event Center. The Minot more details. A variety of classes are available for sensory play activity for children ages 12 months Flea Market is the biggest of its kind in the entire CCAF and Undergraduate degrees. Classes are to 3 years of age and their caregivers. There will state of North Dakota. Many people come to sell held onsite in the evening or online. Signing up for be stories with an opportunity for children to play their antiques, collectibles, or other valuable items, classes is easy: stop by our offi ce at the Education after the story time. while others sell their homemade crafts, products, Center-156 Missile Ave Minot AFB or email us at and foods. There is something for everyone at the [email protected]. If you have any questions you can MINOT ASSOCIATION OF BUILDERS Minot Flea Market! Admission is ONLY $1.00 (ages call us (727-0469), stop by and see us or send us an HOME & GARDEN SHOW 10 and under FREE) To inquire about vendor booth email. Stop in and see us!!!! 3/03/2017 12:00 PM - 3/04/2017 space please contact Fabian Zeltinger at (701)340- 5:00 PM 7930. CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY NDSF Center AT MINOT AFB - Magic Place CMU specializes in master level degrees. CMU Room. Mark your offers a military discount to active duty, spouses, calendars for March and federal employees. 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OWN IT AWARD Col. Matthew Brooks, 5th Bomb Wing commander, presents an award to 5th Operations Group members at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Feb. 24, 2017. The Chill33 in-fl ight emergency response team was awarded for their rapid actions in saving an $84 million national asset when an engine departed a B-52H Stratofortress in January.

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DWARDS AIR with the 370th Flight Test improved and the systems offi cers to fl y in the second Rhode Island and at Peterson FORCE BASE, Squadron. in the airplane have gone seat of OH-6s. Air Force Base, Colorado,” ECalif. (AFNS) -- With 34-and-a-half years to computers, so they He then became an Air Self said. (This feature is part of the of military service, 26 on have taken engineers and Force Reserve C-5 Galaxy Unfortunately for Self, "Through Airmen's Eyes" active duty, Self has had a navigators out.” mechanic at Hickam every time he changed series. These stories focus diverse set of assignments. He fi rst became interested AFB, Hawaii, which had a units he had to lose a rank on individual Airmen, He said the love of fl ying is in aviation in the Marines sister unit at Travis AFB, in order for his new unit to highlighting their Air Force what has kept him going, but when he was a helicopter California, that had C-5 administratively accept him. story.) with advances in technology, crew chief stationed in fl ight engineers. He trained “I’ve had four stripes taken After a career that has the role of fl ight engineer has Hawaii. After a four-year to be a C-5 fl ight engineer off . So, after all these units spanned almost four decades, been decreasing over several term, he returned to his and managed to stay in closed down, I would apply the last Air Force fl ight aircraft platforms. birthplace of Rhode Island Hawaii. But after some to a new unit. They would engineer for the KC-135 “The fl ight engineer runs to complete college. But the time, his unit at Travis say, ‘Oh we can’t take you Stratotanker is set to retire at the fuel panel, watches the urge to fl y brought him back AFB wanted him to come unless you take a stripe off .’ . systems and is a technical to the military. He joined the to California. To remain in I loved fl ying that much, that Master Sgt. Robert Self advisor to all the pilots,” Self Rhode Island Army National Hawaii, he took a part-time I don’t mind taking a stripe joined the U.S. Marine Corps said. “Maybe 15 years ago Guard where he served as position off .” in November of 1978 and they had a fl ight engineer an aeroscout observer and at a unit that had C-130s at While deployed overseas, will wrap up his military on the KC-135 and even helicopter mechanic. He Hickam. He became a trained Self received a message that career next month as a full- a navigator. But over the would fl y in OH-6 Hughes fl ight engineer in the C-130 would ultimately bring him to time Air Force reservist years the technology has Cayuse Light Observation Hercules. Edwards AFB in November, Helicopters as a “fl ying “Then that unit went away 2013. Since he was qualifi ed sergeant.” and got C-17s, and they don’t to be a fl ight engineer in the “We would fl y really low have fl ight engineers,” Self C-130 and KC-135, he would OLYMPIC SWORD with the doors off . We would said. “After that, I started a have a job working on the pop up, radio coordinates to new life and became a full- Speckled Trout program, from page 10 artillery and pop back down. time reservist with the Big which used KC-135s. That’s beautiful fl ying, I Crow program at Kirtland Air “The Air Force called me The next step is for the improve the procedures loved it,” Self said. Force Base, New Mexico, and said you have all these Systems Program Offi ce that will be used by all the But as Self would see – working as a KC-135 fl ight qualifi cations, we can use to validate and verify the missile operators within the and what would become a engineer.” you here,” Self said. “When changes to ensure they work Air Force,” said Master Sgt. common theme in his career Big Crow is the name I got here the (Speckled operationally by testing Dan Sutton, 20th AF ICBM – changes in the military of two NKC-135 test-bed Trout) program closed down them in the Strategic Missile Communications manager. every few years would aircraft, which are heavily- and there was no testing for Integration Complex at Hill. “Very few Airmen get to have change his role, too. The modifi ed KC-135s used for the C-130 anymore, so they The Numbered Air Force that opportunity and see that unit in Rhode Island was electronic warfare testing. made me a KC-135 tanker plans to host more Olympic their inputs have such a big deactivated, so Self went These planes were also used fl ight engineer.” Swords to bring Airmen impact.” back to Hawaii to continue as a target simulator for Self has reached his high together to continually This rewrite refl ects the fl ying in OH-6s. testing the Boeing YAL-1 tenure of service, and it’s improve the TO processes 20th AF's commitment “But then special Airborne Laser. time for him to retire. He had and in turn, ensure safe, to continuous process operations took them – took “Every time I switched his fi nal fl ight Jan. 18, 2017, secure and eff ective ICBM improvement, and many all the OH-6s and painted aircraft I had to go back to and is taking the rest of his operations. more task forces like this them black, so I’m out of a school for training. I went leave before offi cially retiring “One of the highlights was one will continue to leverage job,” Self said. to school for the NKC-135. in March. Self said he plans seeing the Senior Airmen Airmen's experience and The Army also eliminated Then they closed down the on staying in the local area team chiefs apply all their innovation to improve the the fl ying-sergeant career Big Crow program, and I and may continue to work at fi eld experience to help nuclear enterprise. fi eld to make way for junior had to go back to C-130s at Edwards AFB as a civilian.

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