PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID TULLAHOMA TN Vol. 67, No. 21 Arnold AFB, Tenn. PERMIT NO. 29 November 2, 2020 Upgrades bring the AEDC 16-foot supersonic wind tunnel nozzle back to life By Deidre Moon The contract to upgrade the AEDC Public Affairs nozzle was awarded in Janu- ary of 2018, and members of A $13 million dollar project the Propulsion Wind Tunnel, or to upgrade the nozzle drive mo- PWT, team at Arnold are now tors for the Arnold Engineering able to finally close this chapter. Development Complex 16-foot “A total of 108 new motors supersonic wind tunnel, or 16S, had to be installed on 108 jacks at Arnold Air Force Base is com- that move the flex nozzle,” said plete as of early October. Will Layne, PWT electrical sys- While the last customer test tem engineer. “That’s 54 motors in 16S was completed in 1997, on each side – 27 motors on the a new investment of $60 million top jacks and 27 motors on the dollars is expected to relaunch bottom jacks. The checkout pro- the tunnel as an active testbed cess has been complicated.” this winter after four years of res- Davy Ruehling, PWT instru- toration and modernization. mentation, data and controls en- “One of the key efforts to gineer, agreed that this project making this happen is success- has at times proved difficult. fully completing the nozzle drive “A lot of the equipment motor installation,” said Tyler we’re working with is what McCamey, Future Capabilities drove the original motors that Kirk Boykin, an electrical systems engineer, left, and Davy Ruehling, an instrumentation, data Program manager for 16S proj- were installed in the late 1950s,” and controls engineer, work in the control room of the Arnold Engineering Development Com- ects. “The nozzle is one of the Ruehling said. “While they for- plex 16-foot supersonic wind tunnel Sept. 25 at Arnold Air Force Base in preparation for check- main features needed to operate ing out the nozzle for the test cell. The 16S nozzle was last active in 1997. (U.S. Air Force photo any wind tunnel test facility.” See WIND TUNNEL, page 3 by Deidre Moon) 586th FLTS supporting Test Pilot School, advancement of flight testing

By Jill Pickett spiring the pursuit of DevOps ex- AEDC Public Affairs perimentation. This DevOps experiment will HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE place the AFFTRAC flight test BASE, N.M. –The 586th Flight within a simulated air war, creat- Test Squadron at Holloman Air ing a material test inside a Tactics, Force Base, N.M., a unit of Ar- Development and Evaluation nold Engineering Development event. The aircraft carrying AF- Complex, is helping forge new FTRAC will represent a future flight test opportunities with a test weapon system to the fighter pi- conducted in September. lots playing the adversary in the “They coordinated a never-be- exercise. The friendly forces in fore-done test using relationships exercise will attempt to keep the that never existed before – the test aircraft from being engaged. 49th Wing and AFTC (Air Force “We were less interested in Test Center) flying together on The 586th Flight Test Squadron at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., a unit of Arnold Engineer- whether or not the test aircraft, a test,” said Tom Hill, technical ing Development Complex, supported the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School Test Management standing in for a future expendable director for the 586th Flight Test Project AFFTRAC (Automated Find, Fix and Track) with a C-12J Huron with a Sniper Advanced system, survived the simulated air Targeting Pod, such as the aircraft pictured, during testing in September. (Courtesy photo) Squadron. “Also, they are pav- battle and more interested in how ing the way for future 49th Wing School, the Air Force Institute test. DevOps can address tensions promise,” said Maj. Mike Byrnes, many times it was destroyed and experiments by using AFFTRAC of Technology (AFIT), the 49th between “technology push” and assistant deputy of operations how the presence of the new asset (Automated Find, Fix and Track) WG, the 586th FLTS and the 54th “requirements pull.” for Test/Training Range Integra- changed friendly force and enemy as an example to showcase how Fighter Group. “When a technology like AF- tion, 54th Operations Support behaviors in battle,” Byrnes said. they could do these things for The flight test is an example of FTRAC moves from the white- Squadron. “But, because it’s new, “We’re linking the ways the tech- their own purposes.” DevOps, or development and op- board to computer simulations nobody on the operations side nology designers envision their AFFTRAC will bring togeth- erations, which helps bridge de- to flight test, it’s very exciting knows to ask for it.” er the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot velopmental test and operational because the concept holds great Byrnes credited Hill with in- See TEST PILOT, page 4 Arnold AFB Carroll Building hits the big 3-0

By Bradley Hicks Engineering Analysis Facility, or AEDC Public Affairs EAF, was marked with a “ribbon” cutting ceremony on Nov. 29, For a time, those at Arnold Air 1990. Rather than a traditional Force Base responsible for engi- ribbon, a large computer printout neering analysis and computer bearing the name of the facility operations were spread far and was snipped during the celebra- wide across the installation. tion. They either worked out of one Construction on the EAF be- of the dozens of “fish camp” trail- gan in March 1988. The $14.7 ers, as they were then described, million, 126,000 square foot, set up across the base or occu- three-story complex was built to pied available space in buildings provide office space for 600 oper- throughout Arnold. ating contractor personnel. Eventually, however, work The opening helped empty would begin to bring these groups more than 30 trailers located together under one roof. across Arnold AFB and opened The result of this effort – the up office workspace in 10 other structure now known as the Car- buildings on base. roll Building – has for the past 30 On June 21, 1991, Gen. Ron- years provided Arnold AFB with ald W. Yates, commander of the a centralized location for engi- then-active Air Force Systems The Carroll Building at Arnold Air Force Base, pictured here Oct. 9, officially opened 30 years ago neering analysis and computer Command, was present at Arnold this month. The facility was constructed to provide a centralized location for engineering analysis operations. to dedicate the EAF in the name and computer operations personnel at Arnold. The building is named for Maj. Gen. Franklin O. Car- The official completion of roll II, the first commander of Arnold Engineering Development Complex, which is headquartered what was initially known as the See CARROLL, page 4 at Arnold AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bradley Hicks)

AEDC Turkey Trot returns Flu shots administered at Technical Advisory Board to offer respite in a Arnold AFB meeting held to discuss efforts COVID-19 world and opportunities at Arnold AFB …Page 2 …Page 3 …Page 9 2 • November 2, 2020

Arnold AEDC Turkey Trot returns to offer Air Force Base respite in a COVID-19 world By Bradley Hicks interaction going again.” AEDC Public Affairs Participation in the Turkey Trot is free with the donation of Despite the current chaotic a nonperishable food item at the times, an Arnold Engineering De- time of sign-up or on race day. All velopment Complex tradition lives donations collected by the GCOC Col. Jeffrey Geraghty on. will be provided to the Storehouse Commander The 35th annual AEDC Tur- Food Pantry in Manchester. key Trot 5K Fun Run at Arnold Jason Austin For those wishing to receive a Air Force Base will take place Chief, commemorative T-shirt, the entry Public Affairs this year on Nov. 13 beginning at fee to participate in the race is $10. 4:30 p.m. at the Arnold Lakeside Registration on the day of the Complex, or ALC. The Company race will also be available, but Grade Officers’ Council at Arnold commemorative T-shirts will not Richard Tighe is once again hosting the event. be guaranteed to day-of regis- General Manager, Registration for the race will trants. National Aerospace be Nov. 4-6 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Turkey Trot will be held Solutions in Café 100. Those interested can rain or shine. High Mach Staff: also email CGOCTurkeyTrot@ This year’s race route will once Kathy Jacobsen, gmail.com by Nov. 6 to register. again take runners from the front NAS Executive Editor The Turkey Trot is open to of the ALC, around the back of the military personnel, Department of building and along Woods Reser- Jill Pickett Defense civilians, contractors and voir. The trail will then take partic- NAS Editor their families in accordance with ipants through the Arnold Village High Mach is published by company policy and supervisor community and back to the ALC. Lakeway Publishers, Inc. a pri- approval. Runners of all ages and Runners will complete this loop vate firm in no way connected skill levels are invited to take part. with the U.S. Air Force, Arnold twice to finish the race. Air Force Base, Arnold Engi- Those looking to take things a There will be prizes for the top neering Development Complex little slower can opt to participate three male and top three female 5K (AEDC) or National Aerospace in a 2.5K walk by indicating this at finishers. As is tradition, the first- Solutions (NAS), under exclu- the time of registration. sive written contract with NAS place winners will receive a frozen at Arnold AFB, Tenn., 37389. Capt. Elizabeth Sewell, a mem- turkey just in time for the Thanks- once the participant is done with need to be followed.” Everything advertised in ber of the CGOC who worked with giving holiday. the race, they will need to put their While the turnout for last year’s this publication will be made 2nd Lt. Mason Lucas to organize The 2.5K walk will allow par- mask back on. If a runner is passing Turkey Trot drew more than three available for purchase, use the race, said the Turkey Trot is be- someone on the course, they need dozen participants, organizers of or patronage without regard ticipants to complete the loop once to race, color, religion, sex, ing held to not only keep the pre- at their own pace. to ensure they maintain a 6-foot dis- this year’s event are hopeful that a national origin, age, marital sta- Thanksgiving tradition going but Although the AEDC Turkey tance or put their mask back on. Be- later start time will encourage more tus, physical handicap, political also to give folks who have likely Trot is on again this year, steps have cause this event is outside, we have members of Team AEDC and their affiliation or any other non- been cooped up over the past few been taken to mitigate risks brought the ability to have everyone social families to sign up. merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. months a reason to put on their on by the COVID-19 pandemic. distance at the start and finish line.” “With the holidays coming, The High Mach office is running shoes and get outside with Masks will be required of runners Like last year, participants are I think it is important that we can located at 100 Kindel Drive, friends and colleagues. and walkers while gathered at the invited to go inside the ALC for come together as a community, Suite A236, Arnold AFB, Tenn. “I think people have been a lit- starting line, and participants are drinks and fellowship following the especially during these difficult 37389-1236. Editorial content is edited and prepared by NAS. tle stir crazy with so many events asked to follow social distancing conclusion of the race. times,” Sewell said. “We pushed Deadline for copy is Wednes- going virtual or being canceled, guidelines during the event. “With teleworking and social back the start time hoping we would day at close of business one that if we could have an in-person “The biggest changes are run- distancing, I think it is important have more family involvement.” week before publication. race, it would get people excited ners will be required to wear masks that we still try and have some so- Disclaimer: The CGOC is a pri- This commercial enterprise newspaper is an allowable again,” she said. “It also brings at the start of the race, but once cial interaction, especially when we vate organization which is not part NAS contractor publication people together for a good cause. the race starts and they have the can do it safely right now,” Sewell of the Department of Defense or for personnel at Arnold AFB. We can hold the event safely, so ability to spread out, they can take said. “All the safety guidelines for any of its components and has no The content of High Mach it’s a good way to get a little social them off,” Sewell said. “However, the Lakeside Complex will still governmental status. does not necessarily reflect the views of the Air Force, Arnold AFB, AEDC or NAS. The ap- pearance of advertising in this AFCEC awarded patent for new runway repair technology publication does not constitute endorsement of the products or services advertised by the By Natausha Bly major step toward equipping RADR Department of Defense, the AFIMSC Public Affairs teams with this mission-critical tool. Department of the Air Force, “Whether it’s damage from an Arnold AFB, AEDC, NAS or Lakeway Publishers, Inc. TYNDALL AIR FORCE attack or natural disaster, an out- For general information BASE, Fla. – The U.S. Patent and of-commission airfield in a remote about High Mach, call (931) Trademark Office recently granted location presents a huge risk to 454-5655 or visit www. the Air Force a patent for an inno- mission and Airmen,” said AFCEC arnold.af.mil. vative runway repair solution devel- Expeditionary Engineering Division Use High Mach to mar- oped at the Air Force Civil Engineer Chief Maj. Khary Davis. “You can’t ket your products and services. Contact Joe at Center. get supplies if you have a blocked 931-455-4545 or jmartin@ The formula, developed by transportation path. Providing an tullahomanews.com members of AFCEC’s laboratory option to increase the use of in-situ at Tyndall AFB, Florida, will al- materials allows additional options low Rapid Airfield Damage Repair, to civil engineers and can help re- or RADR, teams to quickly repair duce the time to reopen airfields and runways using materials that can be The Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s Readiness Directorate re- logistic chains.” gathered locally, like sand and clay. search team fills craters using K-Concrete. The innovative run- With supplies at the ready, Additionally, the Air Force ex- way repair solution was developed by members of AFCEC’s Lab- RADR teams can fill and set con- pects a significant cost savings, said oratory at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. The solution allows rapid crete in just over an hour, bringing airfield damage repair teams to quickly repair runways using ma- Craig Mellerski, AFCEC Require- airfields back online quickly and at a terials that can be gathered locally, like sand and clay. (U. S. Air cost savings to taxpayers. Core Values ments and Acquisition Division Force photo by Andrea Kennington) chief. Using locally sourced mate- Five years after starting this • Integrity first rials for three quarters of the mix- The AFCEC research team set does not stand for Kara Griffith, the journey with now-retired lab mem- • Service before self out to create an adjustable, rapid- last remaining member of the origi- bers Dr. Derek Lovingood, Michael • Excellence in all ture will save the Air Force around setting concrete solution, clocking nal research team. Henley and Jeffery Eichler, Griffith we do $1,140 per cubic yard. The road to inventing cementi- in four K-Fill field evaluations and “Potassium Silicate Powder is is grateful she was able to take the tious material began in 2015, said three K-Concrete field evaluations, the preferred ingredient in the acti- project over the finish line for her Mellerski. and testing different combinations vator solution,” said Griffith. “’K’ is team. “The Air Force needed an al- of sand, soil, clay and gravel mixed the chemical symbol for Potassium “It means a lot to me that I was ternate backfill solution that can be in with fly ash and an activator solu- — but I’m flattered people think it’s able to finish this work, and that I was Vision used in remote areas to patch dam- tion. named after me.” able to complete the goals we had “NAS delivers the best aged runways allowing critical mis- Eventually, they landed on a While K-Fill won’t be in the field originally set out to complete when aerospace testing sion operations to resume quickly,” formulation they dubbed “K-Fill.” for operational use for about two all of us were here,” Griffith said. capabilities today and in Mellerski said. Contrary to popular belief, the K more years, securing the patent is a “I’m glad I didn’t fail my team.” the future.” Values • Ethics. We are uncompromising in our Action Line integrity, honesty, and fairness. Smoking Policy • Safety & Health. We are relentless in Team AEDC, keeping people safe from harm, and 1. The following revised Arnold AFB smoking policy is effective immediately and applies to all individuals on I believe in free and open communications we provide a safe and healthy work Arnold AFB. with our Team AEDC employees, and that’s why environment. we have the Action Line available. People can • Security. We are disciplined and vigilant 2. Traditional Tobacco products (e.g. cigars and cigarettes): in protecting sensitive AEDC information a. Smoking is permitted solely in Designated Tobacco Areas (DTAs) identified by designated signage. 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Electronic Cigarettes (also known as “e-cigs”): the situation isn’t made right, give us a chance. continually improve. Pursuant to Air Force Instruction (AFI) 40-102, Tobacco Free Living, e-cigs are considered to be equivalent to • Sustainability. We plan and act for the tobacco products; however, e-cigs are not restricted to DTAs and are allowed to be used outdoors at a minimum Col. Jeffrey Geraghty long term benefit of our communities and distance of 25 feet from building entry/egress points. (This policy is dated July 27, 2016) AEDC Commander our environment. November 2, 2020 • 3 AEDC Turkey Trot returns to offer Flu shots administered at Arnold AFB respite in a COVID-19 world

Master Sgt. Lashonda Morehead, flight chief of Medical Operations at Arnold Air Force Base, directs traffic during a flu shot clinic Oct. 21 at Arnold AFB, as Tammie Raline, an office supervisor for the Coffee County Health Department, completes paperwork for an individual seeking to be vaccinated. The Coffee County Health Department held the clinic for all who could access the base. The shots were provided free of charge. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention acknowledge that some whom receive the vaccine may still get sick, but that studies have shown the vaccination can reduce the severity of the illness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett)

Tina Bond, a registered nurse with the Tennessee Department of Health, ad- Darla Sain, a registered nurse with the Tennessee Department of Health, ad- ministers a flu shot to Capt. Marc Green, an Arnold Engineering Development ministers a flu shot to Peggy Proffitt, an Arnold Engineering Development AFCEC awarded patent for new runway repair technology Complex team member, Oct. 21 at Arnold Air Force Base. The Coffee County Complex team member, Oct. 21 at Arnold Air Force Base. The Coffee County Health Department, which operates under the Tenn. Dept. of Health, held the Health Department, which operates under the Tenn. Dept. of Health, held the clinic for all who could access the base. The shots were provided free of clinic for all who could access the base. The shots were provided free of charge. The flu shot is mandatory for active duty members of the military. charge. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention state it is more im- (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett) portant to receive the flu vaccine this year to protect the individual and those around them, and to help reduce strain on healthcare systems during the COVID-19 pandemic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett)

WIND TUNNEL from page 1

The team working to reactive the Arnold Engineering Development Complex 16-foot supersonic wind tunnel nozzle at Arnold Air Force Base stands in the nozzle of the test cell Sept. 25. The nozzle which has not been operational since a test in 1997 is now active. (U.S. Air Force photo by Deidre Moon) (This photo has been altered by obscuring badges for security purposes.)

merly had no way to know McCamey said. “It is like tape reels to measure dis- “The old hydraulic Outside machinists Todd Robison, top, and Troy the torque required to turn a huge robotic transform- tances within thousandths power piping has been re- Jernigan inspect a ball screw for one of the jacks a ball screw, short of feel- er that can shapeshift to of an inch, using an ar- purposed to now become on the plenum side of the nozzle of the Arnold ing the push back from a provide the correct con- chaic control computer by the cooling lines for the Engineering Development Complex 16-foot su- manual hand crank, we striction and expansion today’s standards,” Mc- new motors,” he said. personic wind tunnel Sept. 25 at Arnold Air Force can now control and view of air to create supersonic Camey said. “One of the Another challenge for Base. These jacks are driven to precise locations by the nozzle motors to set correct contours for that and much more data flow. It is the largest tun- technical challenges was the 16S team has been creating supersonic flow on the air side of the noz- on a screen.” nel in the world for these identifying replacement learning how to get the zle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Deidre Moon) (This These motors flex the air speeds, making it a electric drive motors that nozzle to move in such a photo has been altered by obscuring a badge for nozzle to generate super- critical national asset for can survive the harsh en- way that the metal wall security purposes.) sonic speeds in 16S. programs that want to test vironment of temperature doesn’t become over- The nozzle walls are up to Mach 3.7.” and partial vacuum inside stressed. From a comput- planned to be replaced as commissioning phase, the 16 feet tall, over 100 feet Previously, one of the the tunnel and that would ing technology stand- part of a follow-on proj- team has witnessed the long and are made of steel biggest technical chal- fit a space not designed point, it was a significant ect. most efficient and reli- that is an inch thick. They lenges for 16S was get- for them.” technical challenge to get “This project has been able nozzle movements were originally designed ting the nozzle to flex and Layne added that now over 100 motors to simul- an exercise in laying the facility has ever ac- to provide variable Mach achieve the desired shapes that the goal is to operate taneously interface with a new technology on top of complished. It is a dem- number flow. efficiently. the tunnel at even higher central control computer 70-year-old hardware that onstration by AEDC that “To do this requires “Though state-of-the- temperatures than it had from the 1980s. This same is still capable of providing we can keep our assets on the ability to reshape the art when it was designed, once ran, part of the proj- computer will be used test conditions for state-of- the cutting edge by wisely nozzle walls into different the nozzle used hydraulic ect included installing a for the initial relaunch of the-art aeronautics,” Mc- leveraging upgrades to the mathematical contours,” motors for movement and cooler system. the facility, though it is Camey said. “During the historical investments.” 4 • November 2, 2020

TEST PILOT from page 1 product being used with re- Test Pilot School students. test MQ-9. The wing flies alistic simulations of what A TMP is the Test Pilot multiple MQ-9 flights daily those applications would School equivalent of a the- and was able to build an look like in practice. It sis for its students. agreement with the Test Pi- gives the developers better Olson explained that the lot School for the TMP. feedback on what worked, defining characteristic of As an RPA pilot, Olson and what didn’t, when their an RPA is that the pilot is developed the AFFTRAC nascent technologies were physically separated from idea to address an RPA put to use. Simultaneously, the aircraft. This control problem, but recognized the it lets experienced combat- methodology creates an value for manned aircraft ants participate in the de- opportunity to graft on ad- as well. That is where the velopment of tomorrow’s ditional capability purely C-12J and the 586th FLTS capabilities.” through software. became involved. AFFTRAC is an effort “AFFTRAC is attempt- “I realized during de- to determine the effective- ing to give an RPA added velopment that it was ness of a computer algo- capability by allowing something you could turn rithm to enable a camera to some level of tactical ex- on as a workload-saving find a potential target, fix or ecution without direct input device for pretty much any determine that it is an actual from the pilot,” Olson said. aircraft that has a high-res- The 49th Wing at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., supported the U.S. Air Force target, and then track that “This might happen when olution imagery sensor,” Test Pilot School test program AFFTRAC (Automated Find, Fix and Track) with target. The flight testing is the aircraft is sent into a sig- Olson said. “The C-12J a MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft, such as the one pictured, during test- focused on the ability of the nal-contested environment, also offers the benefit of ing in September. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks) algorithm to use aircraft- or the pilot might choose to a pilot physically being in Sniper Advanced Target- Army training range, and The AFFTRAC TMP based-camera imagery and engage a system like AF- the aircraft. This is good ing Pod to allow the C-12J training usage of airspace has helped forge connec- aircraft location to provide FTRAC so that they can for development because to act as a manned version is routine while testing us- tions of units across Hol- directional commands to focus more on collecting we can use things like al- of a MQ-9, and the C-12J age is not. According to loman AFB to the benefit a human pilot in order to and disseminating informa- ternative GPS receivers aircraft scheduled to return 2nd Lt. Chase Bilyou, the of the U.S. Air Force and maintain visual contact tion.” that are outside the aircraft from the maintenance de- 586th FLTS has previously national defense. with a target. This represents another systems.” pot just a week prior to the conducted test flights in “These kinds of partner- Capt. Aubrey Olson, a first accomplished by this In addition to C-12J scheduled test. Fort Bliss airspace, but a ship provide mutual sup- remotely piloted aircraft test flight – the first opera- aircraft, the 586th FLTS “Of course, if getting all formal scheduling process port between organizations (RPA) pilot is the lead de- tional RPA used in a Test provided logistical support the pieces together wasn’t had not been established. pursuing different pieces of veloper for AFFTRAC. Ol- Pilot School TMP. and flying experience to challenging enough, we “Working through the same overall puzzle in son developed the idea and The 586th FLTS and the TMP team. were executing AFFTRAC 586th Flight Test Squad- national defense,” Byrnes the code for the software. the 49th WG are both “The equipment neces- while ensuring COVID-19 ron, Detachment 1 at said. “Both in terms of hu- He then pitched it to the supplying aircraft for the sary for AFFTRAC alone mitigation,” Servis said. WSMR, the Range Sched- man capital development Test Pilot School. Olson is Test Management Project posed a few challenges,” The 586th FLTS also uling Office at WSMR and material test, Hollo- a student in the joint AFIT/ (TMP) AFFTRAC, C-12J said 2nd Lt. Andrew Ser- overcame an airspace lo- and the Fort Bliss Sched- man is deeply engaged in Test Pilot School program Huron test aircraft and vis, a flight test engineer gistics challenge with a so- uling Office, we were building America’s combat and will earn two master MQ-9 Reaper unmanned with the 586th FLTS. lution offering a long-term able to create a procedure airpower. The more ef- degrees upon completion of aerial vehicle, respectively. These challenges in- benefit. The AFFTRAC that was successful for fectively test and training the program. He is also the The 586th FLTS regu- cluded a malfunction on mission called for the use scheduling AFFTRAC’s missions can support one project manager and a Test larly supports TMPs. The a key piece of equipment of both White Sands Mis- airspace as well as poten- another and the more effi- RPA pilot for AFFTRAC, a 49th WG was approached requiring a three-month sile Range (WSMR) and tial future testing across ciently they can use scarce Test Management Program as a cost-effective alterna- repair by the manufacturer, Fort Bliss airspace. The the two Army ranges,” resources to mutual ben- (TMP) for Olson and other tive to using a dedicated obtaining and installing a Fort Bliss airspace is an Bilyou said. efit, the better.”

CARROLL from page 1 of Maj. Gen. Franklin O. neering Analysis Facility. within the Air Force,” Yates here today. We’re here to- Section of the Signal Re- he served as an assistant Carroll II, the first com- “Gen. Carroll personi- said during the dedication day only because he fought serve and was assigned to military attaché in London, mander of AEDC. The fied the vision and tenacity ceremony. “Without his for AEDC in the Pentagon, Kelly Field as an instruc- England, Carroll returned building was officially it took to make technology foresight and commitment, on Capitol Hill and in every tor, teaching students to to Wright Field as chief of renamed the Carroll Engi- and testing a central focus we might not be standing other corner of government fly planes as World War I the experimental engineer- that he thought could make continued. ing section, remaining in this become a reality.” In June 1919, Carroll that capacity until the end Carroll was born on was assigned to the Office of World War II. There, he Feb. 10, 1893, in Washing- of the Chief of Air Services was at the center of every ton, Indiana. He attended in Washington, D.C. The major experimental and the University of Illinois, following year, he entered engineering project during earning his Bachelor of the Massachusetts Insti- World War II. Science in electrical engi- tute of Technology and According to his Air neering in June 1916. He completed the Air Service Force biography, Carroll began his career that same Course in June 1921. approved the creation of month with the Illinois Na- After assignments at the world’s most advanced tional Guard Horse Cav- McCook Field, Ohio, Kel- wind tunnels and labora- alry and served with Gen. ly Field and Wright Field, tories for aeromedical re- John Pershing’s Expedi- Ohio, among others, and search, communications, tionary Force that searched his graduation from the navigation and radar. He for Pancho Villa. Air Corps Tactical School also oversaw the introduc- In May of the follow- at Maxwell Field, Ala- tion of the first jet engine to ing year, he entered Offi- bama, Carroll was again Wright Field. cers Training Camp at Fort assigned to Wright Field Other assignments fol- Sheridan, Illinois, and, that in 1939 as chief of the lowed and, in October August, began flight train- experimental engineering 1949, Carroll became as- ing at Kelly Field, Texas. section’s research and de- sistant deputy chief of He was commissioned as velopment branch. After a staff for materiel at the a first lieutenant in -Janu three-month stint the fol- Air Force Headquarters in ary 1918 in the Aviation lowing year during which Washington, D.C. He soon assumed command of the Air Engineering Devel- opment Division of Air Materiel Command. This division was established to oversee the creation of AEDC. In November 1950, Carroll moved the Air En- gineering Development Division to Tullahoma, Tennessee. The site was re-designated the Arnold Engineering Development Center by President Harry S. Truman on June 25, 1951. Carroll retired from the U.S. Air Force in ear- ly 1954. Among his many medals, Carroll held the Distinguished Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, the World War I Victory Medal, the Mexi- can Border Service Med- al, the American Defense Service Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, the Asian-Pacific Theater Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal (Ja- Maj. Gen. Franklin O. Carroll II stands at the Arnold pan). Engineering Development Complex construction He died on Sept. 13, site at Arnold Air Force Base, in 1950. Carroll was 1988, at the age of 95. the first AEDC commander and is credited with help- ing to bring the installation to fruition. The facility Carroll was posthu- now known as the Carroll Building at Arnold AFB mously selected earlier this was completed 30 years ago and dedicated in Car- year to be honored as an roll’s honor in June 1991. (U.S. Air Force photo) AEDC Honorary Fellow. November 2, 2020 • 5 Fall is more than a season that’s upon us

By Tech. Sgt. Gary ground while walking; Lund and beware of slippery 960th Cyberspace Wing surfaces from wet condi- tions. Also, always report JOINT BASE SAN mishaps regarding slips, ANTONIO-CHAPMAN trips and falls; even if TRAINING ANNEX, they’re minor. Texas – Falls can hap- The fourth A is to ask pen in several different yourself, before begin- ways and there are four ning work, the following A’s we can practice in or- questions: Are you us- der to prevent slips, trips ing handrails when going and falls in the future. up and down stairwells? Fall prevention can be Where are you going to practiced; not just for the be standing on the lad- upcoming fall season, but der? Do you have a spot- also year round. ter for jobs that require The first A is aware, you to climb a ladder? Is because we must be aware your footwear adequate? of our surroundings at These are just a few all times in order to pre- questions to ask yourself vent slips, trips and falls. in order to avoid slips, Some hazards to look out trips and falls. This list is for are carpet tears, flood not all inclusive. spills, walkway obstacles, Slip, trip and fall pre- stairway clutter and cords vention can be practiced in the middle of the floor. whether you’re in your The second A is ad- workplace, or if you’re dress, because we must working virtually during Falls can happen in several different ways and prevention can be practiced. Not just for the upcoming address any hazard we this timeframe. Always fall season, but also year round. (U.S. Air Force courtesy image from Air Force Safety Center) identify, whether it’s at remember that risk man- our workplace or homes. if needed, call for help in and homes safe from a ladder; don’t obstruct texting or talking on cell agement should be prac- Ways to address the haz- order to fix the hazard. tripping hazards. Ways your view by carrying phones while walking; ticed, not just in your ev- ard include adequate The third A is to al- to keep safety in mind items that hinder your wear proper footwear; ery day job, but also with lighting, spill cleanup, ways keep safety on your would be to: Take your vision; be aware of your use a spotter when climb- extracurricular activities reporting issues that can’t mind when it comes to time when walking down surroundings, even in ing up and down ladders; you participate in off-du- be fixed on the spot, and, keeping your work area steps of either stairs or familiar territory; avoid look out for slopes in the ty, as well. AFCEC begins rollout of high-tech EOD robots to installations

By Breanne Humphreys Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Public Affairs

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFNS) – The Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s Readiness Directorate made its first delivery of the new medium-size ex- plosive ordnance disposal robot to the field Oct. 15, to Tyndall Air Force Base. Over the next 16-18 months, AFCEC will de- liver 333 high-tech robots to every EOD flight Air Force-wide, said Master Sgt. Justin Frewin, AFCEC EOD equipment program manager. Each active-duty, Guard and Reserve flight will receive 3-5 robots. The Man Transportable Robot System Increment II, or MTRS II, is a remotely Two Man Transportable Robotic System – Increment II robots are pictured during a demonstration at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., operated, medium-sized Oct. 15. The 325th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight was the first unit within the Air Force to receive the robotic system that enables MTRS II. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Kayla Fitzgerald) EOD units to detect, con- new robots to the 325th firm, identify and dispose Civil Engineer Squadron of unexploded explosive and three to the 823rd Rap- ordnance and other hazards id Engineer Deployable from a safe distance. The Heavy Operational Repair MTRS II replaces the de- Squadron, Detachment 1. cade-old Air Force Medium “Over the next 16-18 Sized Robot, or AFMSR, months, every EOD flight and provides a more intui- can expect to receive 3-5 tive and user-friendly expe- new robots and an Op- rience, Frewin said. erational New Equipment “Much like iPhones Training course,” Frewin and laptops, this technol- said. ogy moves at such a rapid Among the first group speed; the difference in to complete the 16-hour- capabilities between the long OPNET course was MTRS II and the AFMSR 325th CES’s Senior Air- are significant,” he said. man Kaelob King, who “The MTRS II controller is said the user-friendly na- comparable to an Xbox or ture of the new system PlayStation-style controller greatly enhances EOD ca- – something the younger pabilities. generation can pick up “The new camera is and immediately use with much more efficient,” King ease.” said. “Our last camera While the AFMSR tech- was like looking through nology was already outdat- a fuzzy screen versus this ed, the need to replace it be- one with multiple cameras Senior Airman Jacob Runfola, Airman 1st Class Aaron Talton, and Senior Airman Matthew Kale, all with came more dire after Hurri- up to 1080p with optical the 325th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight, operate a Man Transportable Ro- cane Michael destroyed all and digital zoom.” botic System – Increment II, or MTRS II, robot during a demonstration at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. robots in the repair facility In addition to improved 15. The 325th CES EOD flight was the first unit within the Air Force to receive the new system. (U.S. Air at Tyndall AFB in October optics, King is also pleased Force photo by 2nd Lt. Kayla Fitzgerald) 2018. With support from with the adaptability and attachments, whereas the reer field, said Chief Mas- related incidents, enable to be safer and more effi- the Air Force Installation flexibility of the new sys- old model required hard- ter Sgt. Van Hood, EOD air superiority and quickly cient.” and Mission Support Cen- tem. ware updates,” King said. career field manager. resume airbase mission In addition to the $43 ter, AFCEC was able to de- “Being able to update “In our field, having a flex- “The biggest thing activities,” the chief said. million MTRS II acquisi- velop and field the new sys- or rewrite the software ible, autonomous robot is a these new robots provide “The cameras, the con- tion, AFCEC also plans tem in less than two years. means the Air Force can really good thing.” for CE is an enhanced trols, the communication to complete a large robot On Oct. 15, AFCEC easily expand our capabili- The new equipment force protection capabil- systems – we’re able to get acquisition in the coming completed the first of sever- ties down the road by add- also provides a competi- ity to protect people and a lot more into a smaller months to replace the ag- al planned deliveries – four ing tools, sensors and other tive edge to the EOD ca- resources from explosive- package and we’re able ing Remotec F6A. 6 • November 2, 2020 AFMC successfully navigates 2020 challenges

By Marisa key funding successes this Alia-Novobilski year include the award of Air Force Materiel a $600,000 contract to sup- Command port the Edwards Air Force Base Military Personnel WRIGHT-PAT- Facility and the resourcing TERSON AIR FORCE of $142 million dollars to BASE, Ohio – With a fo- fund a Second Destination cus rooted in the ability Transportation shortfall. to sustain the mission and A new fire station mili- an eye towards long-term tary construction project expansion and growth, the is nearing completion at Air Force Materiel Com- Eglin Air Force Base, and mand successfully execut- $768,000 will ensure a the ed a $67 billion portfolio in facility is equipped with a Fiscal Year 2020, ensuring full communications suite, operational mission suc- ready to operate on day cess for our warfighters. one. “Our approach to this Other critical funding year was to build and ex- efforts included the award ecute a plan that would of a $300,000 contract help us to strategically ad- for Wright-Patterson Air dress challenges related to Force Base Weather Op- key requirements includ- erations and $100,000 to ing the funding of civilian fund the Multi-Spectral pay increases, execution Test and Training Envi- U.S. Air Force Col. Greg Moseley, 325th Fighter Wing commander, speaks at a groundbreaking ceremony of $39 billion in expiring ronment. Anti-terrorism for the new Air Battle Manager Simulator building at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 13. The ground- investment portfolio funds Force Protection require- breaking marks the start of the first new construction on base after the destruction of Hurricane Michael and helping the Air Force ments at several AFMC in 2018. The AFIMSC executed more than $531 million for natural disaster relief activities during FY20. to resolve $7.8 billion in bases received more than (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tiffany Price) enterprise-level bills while $200,000 in funding, and ensuring continued opera- $400,000 funded Air Force tions through the end of the Life Cycle Management fiscal year with minimal Center’s Propulsion Direc- impact to the warfighter,” torate requirements. Work- said Col. Jason Holcomb, ing closely with the Air director, AFMC Budget. Force Installation and Mis- “Leveraging the tremen- sion Support Center teams, dous teamwork of all AFMC also executed $9.1 AFMC stakeholders, our million for new female solvency strategy worked, body armor and $6 million and we successfully closed for next-generation ballis- the books on fiscal year tic helmets for Air Force 2020, conducting most of defenders. our processes in a telework More than $2.4 million environment without skip- of this year’s budget was ping a beat.” allocated towards a num- AFMC manages more ber of squadron innovation than one-third of the total requirements, and $18 mil- Air Force budget, dispers- lion of funding supported ing funds across six cen- AFMC We Need initia- ters, multiple platforms tives. This included $7.3 and installations, in sup- million for facility im- port of missions ranging provements, $9.7 million from research and devel- in information technology opment, to test, acquisi- requirements, to include tion, life cycle manage- the purchase of more than Airman Alex Orquiza, 71st Security Forces Squadron, wears the next generation of ballistic helmet during ment, sustainment, instal- 7,000 improved laptops for a door breaching exercise at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Sept. 15. The Air Force Security Forces lation support and more. AFMC Airmen, and fund- Center is delivering the helmets to security forces units as part of its effort to standardize and modernize More than $8.2 billion ing to support a RAND Defender equipment across the Air Force. The new helmets are lighter, cooler, have better padding, and supports readiness, infra- Study focused on Cross- come with a built-in railing to fit accessories, such as night vision goggles and tactical communication structure, installation and Functional Authorities. equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Taylor Crul) mission support activities, A cross-functional Lo- $617 million mission- tions across the Air Force, $402 million towards CO- that by focusing resources and quality of life enhance- gistics, Civil Engineering, critical UFRs, including ensuring continuity of VID-19 requirements and on supporting the warfight- ments for Airmen across Force Protection and Nu- F-22 supply services and support for mission readi- $531 million for natural er and looking at resourc- the service. The command clear Integration Director- engine overhauls, RC-135 ness. disaster relief activities. ing processes through an also manages the $18.4 ate and AFMC Financial and KC-135 engine over- On the installation and Teams also ensured $4.7 innovative lens, the com- billion Centralized As- Management CAM team hauls, B-1 fatigue testing infrastructure side, the billion in facilities, sustain- mand is well postured to set Management (CAM) leveraged innovation and and fuselage repairs, F- AFIMSC mitigated chal- ment, restoration and mod- execute its critical mis- portfolio that streamline collaboration in the ex- 15E programmed depot lenges from ongoing storm ernization requirements sions in fiscal year 2021. the programming, budget- ecution of its portfolio this maintenance, Eglin radar damage requirements at were resourced, including “The AFMC financial ing and sustainment of Air year, particularly when receiver replacements, multiple locations, Defense $1.6 billion for nearly 600 management profession- Force platforms and muni- faced with $1.1 billion in and more. Enterprise Accounting and facility projects. als are already working tions at an enterprise, fleet- unfunded requirements The CAM team also Management System up- Holcomb expects some strategies to ensure the wide level. and minimal funding less processed more than $400 dates and the coronavirus of the fiscal year 2020 Fiscal Year 2021 execu- This year’s strategy fo- than six months ago. By million in reimbursements pandemic, among others, challenges to impact the tion plans meet the needs cused on ensuring AFMC’s reallocating funding to for fuel, flight line main- ensuring that installations resourcing environment as of our Airmen,” said Hol- most critical requirements ensure readiness of the tenance and weapons sys- and Airmen were able to the command enters the comb “We’re looking were addressed, regardless highest priority weapons tem support for dozens of remain mission-ready. The new fiscal year; however forward to all that comes of the dollar value. Among systems, the team sourced customers and organiza- center executed more than AFMC leadership expects with a new year.” AFMC begins phased COVID-19 surveillance testing

By Air Force Materiel above locations include the people without symptoms gency-use authorization. If an aggregated result care workers tested. The Command Public Affairs following: for COVID-19 to determine The test collects saliva with is positive, the local Pub- following 14 days will add Period 1: Healthcare if additional public health a cotton swab and examines lic Health Office can pro- 10 randomly selected host WRIGHT-PATTER- workers actions are needed in work it for the COVID-19 virus. vide tailored guidance for wing personnel to Airmen SON AIR FORCE BASE, Period 2: Dorm resi- areas. Ultimately, the Air Four to six individual the unit that might include selected from the other Ohio (AFNS) – Air Force dents Force wants to ensure Air- samples will be grouped individuals in the group two groups. The next 14 Materiel Command began Period 3: Host wing men and the Air Force com- together (also called aggre- receiving a medical evalu- days will add 10 randomly a phased roll-out of CO- personnel munity remain healthy and gated testing). The aggre- ation and being directed to selected Airmen from the VID-19 surveillance testing Period 4: Installation able to fly, fight and win in gated sample will receive self-isolate until a clinical installation workforce. Oct. 1. workforce air, space, and cyberspace. an identification number test result is received (or The testing effort will The surveillance testing As testing efforts are Individuals selected for and then be tested for the potentially a full 10 days if be continually evaluated will begin with active-duty fine-tuned and streamlined, testing will be notified via presence of the COVID-19 they are not tested). Public and refined with each populations at four AFMC testing will expand farther an email message from their virus. Due to the rules for Health Office actions may round of testing, as may bases: Edwards Air Force to other AFMC installations local Military Treatment using this test to identify also include a site visit to be needed. At the end of Base, California; Eglin and among other base popu- Facility. Any selected per- COVID-19 activity in popu- evaluate the work area and the two month roll-out AFB, Florida; Hanscom lations. At this point in time, sonnel with a positive con- lations of people without work practices, and possi- phase, and once the test- AFB, Massachusetts; and testing will begin only with- firmed case of COVID-19 symptoms, tests will not be bly thorough cleaning of ing is further streamlined, Hill AFB, Utah. Participa- in these active-duty popula- within the last 90 days will ordered through the medical the work area. AFMC leadership will tion in this testing effort is tions. not be tested. system and results will not At AFMC installa- evaluate and possibly be- voluntary. The testing effort is part These four bases will use be placed in health records. tions, testing begins with gin an expansion of the The testing will be con- of a larger Department of the oral fluid coronavirus Aggregated sample a randomized selection surveillance testing. ducted in 14-day periods, the Air Force sentinel sur- test provided by Curative, results will be provided of 10 active-duty Airmen More information for eventually testing 100 to- veillance strategy to ran- Inc., with whom the Air to commanders to allow every 14 days to be tested, Airmen affected by the tal active-duty personnel domly test Air and Space Force signed an agreement them to take public health beginning with 10 health surveillance testing can at each location within the Force military and civilian in April to deploy and scale actions in response to the care workers. The next 14 be found in the AFMC first two months of testing. personnel to identify and an oral fluid coronavirus test presence of COVID-19 in days will see 10 randomly COVID-19 Tier 4 Sur- The active-duty populations contain pockets of the coro- that received a Food and the work area, even if peo- selected dorm residents, veillance Testing FAQ or selected for testing at the navirus. The goal is to test Drug Administration emer- ple seem healthy. added to the 10 health via their local MTF. November 2, 2020 • 7

AFMC begins phased COVID-19 surveillance testing 8 • November 2, 2020 AFWERX announces record response, $38 million for “Flying Car” topic

By AFWERX Public The STTR Open force of the future and Affairs Topic aims to help small propel research and de- businesses commercial- velopment in the electric ARLINGTON, Va. ize emerging research in vertical takeoff and land- (AFNS) – AFWERX is partnership with a quali- ing, or eVTOL, market, recommending more than fying non-profit organi- we are even more excited 250 proposals as part of zation, academic institu- to see what other ‘Prime its X20D Small Business tion, or federally funded programs’ might spring Technology Transfer, or research and develop- from these partnerships.” STTR, Open Topic so- ment center, or FFRDC. The Open Topic does licitation, a record in the Different from the tra- not limit proposals based program’s nearly three- ditional STTR program, on technology or applica- decade history. the Open Topic provides tion, but this cohort was “After successfully an opportunity for small an out-of-cycle solicita- completing weeks of businesses to highlight tion highlighting a single evaluations, selectees are any technology or solu- focus area, the AFWERX undergoing final due dili- tion to the Air Force. Agility Prime initiative. gence activities prior to “This unprecedented Agility Prime is a non-tra- proceeding to contract interest demonstrates ditional program seeking Matt Chasen, LIFT Aircraft chief executive officer, pilots the electric vertical award,” said Maj. Jared the value of the STTR to operationalize “flying Evans, AFVentures’ STTR program and the energy takeoff and landing Hexa over Camp Mabry, Texas, Aug. 20. During the visit, cars” for government Col. Nathan Diller, AFWERX director, spoke about Agility Prime, a non-tradi- Open Topic program man- created when academia, missions in a way that tional program seeking to accelerate the commercial market for advanced air ager. “While this is only industry, investors and accelerates the emerging mobility vehicles. (Air National Guard photo by Staff. Sgt. Sean Kornegay) the fourth STTR Open government unite to ac- commercial market. Topic, the X20D cohort is celerate commercializa- The objective of this organic resupply bus, gies such as autonomy, generation and charging. on track to be the largest tion of transformative Open Topic Focus Area or ORBs, for disaster advanced aircraft mate- For more information single cohort in the STTR technologies,” said Col. was to explore potential response, humanitarian rials and manufacturing, about the Small Busi- program’s history – repre- Nathan P. Diller, AFW- commercial technolo- aid and logistics mis- rapid planning for dense ness Technology Transfer senting a collective Phase ERX director. “While we gies being developed in sions. The sub-topic is air environments and lo- (STTR) and Agility Prime 1 effort worth over $38 are pleased to use this as the emerging eVTOL intended to survey a gistics efficiencies, and programs visit https:// million.” a tool to bolster the work- market to field flying large scope of technolo- electrical power storage, www.afwerx.af.mil. Operationalizing History: Lessons from the past guide the Air Force future

By Darrius Parker The AFMC program is four museums and 21 his- to say that if a historian Air Force Materiel comprised of historians, torical property accounts, does not write history to- Command archivists and curators. which include 10,000 arti- day, we will not have heri- These individuals gather facts and 278 aircraft. tage or lessons learned 25 WRIGHT-PAT- critical documents to pre- “Most people believe years from now. If the his- TERSON AIR FORCE serve in the command’s we work in a museum, torian fails to do their job, BASE, Ohio – Edmund archive and write the com- when in fact that is a total- we will not be able to work Burke, a 1700s philoso- mand’s annual history, ly different job. A historian with museum personnel to pher, once said, “Those along with classified and focuses on living current inspire and educate Air- who do not know history unclassified special stud- history and making sure men.” are destined to repeat it.” ies, books, and briefings. those efforts and lessons Just as history has It is Burke’s tenet that un- Yancy Mailes, Func- learned are stored in a cen- played a role in guiding derlies the activities of the tional Manager, AFMC tral archive. Museum per- leaders from the past, his- AFMC History and Heri- History and Heritage Pro- sonnel build interpretative tory continues to influence tage Program office, which gram, manages 14 histori- displays and focus on the the decisions of our lead- Jack Waid, Air Force Materiel Command Historian, plays a vital role in guiding ans, eight museum special- distant past,” said Mailes. ers today. sets up one of the information screens on the his- leaders as they work to- ists and two archivists. He “However, our two disci- “One of the big lessons tory display at the AFMC Headquarters, Wright-Pat- wards the future. also provides oversight for plines are connected. I like we have learned is that terson Air Force Base, Ohio. (U.S. Air Force photo leadership does not want by Darrius Parker) to know what happened, but rather what did not happen,” said Mailes. “On a regular basis, they ask us for the courses of action that leaders did not choose when bedding down a new weapons system or how the Air Force handled a particular personnel is- sue.” Not only can historians influence the decision pro- cess as well as inspire and educate Airmen, but they can also become the “voice Tony Landis, Air Force Materiel Command Histo- of reason” for leaders. rian, checks for an archive within the History and “During my five years at Heritage Program office at the AFMC Headquarters, Eglin Air Force Base I was Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. (U.S. Air able to document many fas- Force photo by Darrius Parker) cinating technology leaps, housing privatization, we “We revived a book including the Joint Direct decided to write a special program that had to be Attack Munition and the study on that subject. That closed. I wanted to come Small Diameter Bomb,” study went all the way up up with a way to create an said Mailes. “At this time, to Headquarters Air Force.” agreement between civil- the Air Force really wanted The history office took ian book writers that would to shorten the time it took it upon themselves to find have them write for us, and to identify a threat, send a new ways to teach the per- in return they would have fighter or bomber to destroy sonnel of AFMC while access to archives at public the threat, and then send in- bridging the gap between affairs level as well as our telligence assets to survey generations. They accom- assistance as researchers,” the area for bomb damage plished this by creating the said Mailes. “Although the assessment. I was a witness AFMC History Display, writers wouldn’t get paid, to history as I watched sev- which resides in the head- we had about 10 authors eral joint exercises where quarters building. that loved the idea.” testers and warfighters “We need to understand By taking an innova- came together and short- that we have to appeal to tive, forward-leaning ap- ened that chain.” a different demographic, proach to historical activ- The history and heritage which is younger people. ity, the AFMC History program played a key role We came up with this ex- and Heritage Program has when the AFMC We Need hibit so that personnel can proven that they are inte- initiative launched in 2019. both read on one side, and gral to the mission success The AFMC historians watch videos with a touch of AFMC and the Air Force brought wisdom from the screen on the other,” said of the future. study of leadership deci- Mailes. “We want to bridge “AFMC wants and sions of the past and helped the gap between the older needs historians, and the guide field teams as they generation and the younger reason for that is because gathered data to coordinate generation, and be able to we have proven that we the roadmap for the future. educate them all at once.” can be neutral, have great “We found that person- Not only is the history research skills and that we nel and the commander was office able to reach- per can take large amounts more interested in read- sonnel within AFMC and of information and distill ing special studies rather the Air Force, they have it down into a workable than annual history,” said also found a way to reach course of action,” said Mailes. “Since Gen. Bunch people outside the organi- Mailes. “Our leaders can was highly interested in zation as well. look to us for guidance.” November 2, 2020 • 9 Technical Advisory Board meeting held to discuss efforts and opportunities at Arnold AFB

By Deidre Moon an opportunity to go over AEDC Public Affairs what we have been doing in the test world at AEDC, Leadership with the and at the same time, pro- Test Operations and vide the professors from Sustainment (TOS) con- these universities the tractor for Arnold En- chance to let us know what gineering Development type of research they’re Complex at Arnold Air working on and how it Force Base, Tenn., led a could benefit what we are teleconference Oct. 13 doing,” said Chris Crum- and 14 with members of bly, AEDC TOS technical the Technical Advisory director. “It also allows us Board (TAB) of its Uni- a chance to explore our in- versity Consortium made novative efforts here and up of senior professors see how they are able to from universities across assist.” the nation. Not only do the uni- Among the topics dis- versities collaborate with cussed was the need to AEDC on research proj- advance test and evalu- ects, but the meetings are ation capabilities and beneficial in helping to the current efforts taking promote career opportuni- place at Arnold, as well as ties at Arnold. the AEDC geographically “The professors advo- separated units. cate to their students to “As the Air Force join our internship pro- Dr. Rich Tighe, right, general manager of the Test Operations and Sustainment (TOS) contractor for Ar- steps up to grow and im- gram,” Crumbly said. “We nold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC), speaks during a University Consortium and Technical prove our facilities, we have had several students Advisory Board meeting held virtually Oct. 13 at Arnold Air Force Base. Also in attendance, from left, must grow and advance from these universities in- AEDC TOS Deputy General Manager Mike Belzil and Technology Innovations Branch Manager Mark Bran- the people part of the tern with us over the last don. (U.S. Air Force photo by Deidre Moon) equation,” said Mark By- few years, and some of master, director of AEDC these students have gone future direction based on Space Forces’ number one we must also beat them in are able to better under- TOS Performance Assur- on to later join our team as my recent experience as priority of a safe and se- development and fielding stand AEDC and U.S. na- ance. full-time employees.” a strategist at Headquar- cure nuclear deterrent. of capability.” tional defense challenges,” The TAB meetings are A member of Air Force ters U.S. Air Force,” Bon- “Lastly, I discussed the Bonner added that he said. “I greatly appreci- held three times a year. leadership is also invited ner said. “I highlighted Chief of Staff of the Air meetings such as these are ated the opportunity to ad- The board consists of pro- to the meetings to provide the four capability devel- Force’s Accelerate Change mutually beneficial. dress the group. Success in fessors appointed from the insight on recent AEDC opment focus areas for Or Lose message, and “It is a beneficial -ex long-term strategic com- member universities of accomplishments and ef- the Air and Space Forc- some of its implications change because AEDC is petition with China and the TOS contractor Uni- forts. Col. Lincoln Bon- es – Joint All-Domain for AEDC, in particular the able to maintain a pulse Russia cannot be achieved versity Consortium, which ner, AEDC Test Division Command and Control imperative that, ‘Capabili- on emerging research at without support from includes Georgia Tech, chief, represented the Air (JADC2), Dominate ties must be conceived, de- some of America’s most America’s STEM research Massachusetts Institute of Force at the October meet- Space, Generate Combat veloped, and fielded inside prestigious universities, community.” Technology, Purdue and ing. Power, and Sustaining Lo- competitors’ fielding time- and some of the leading The next TAB meeting Texas A&M. “I discussed my per- gistics Under Attack – that lines. …If we are to beat science and engineering is tentatively scheduled for “The meetings provide spective on the Air Force’s complement the Air and our competitors in conflict, minds at these institutions early March 2021. Department of the Air Force to conduct focus groups on interpersonal violence

By Secretary of the Air pants who volunteered to violence,” said Brig. data, survey data and data time is very valuable. The task force stood Force Public Affairs take part in small-group Gen. April Vogel, direc- gathered from reviewing We explored multiple up in July with the goal discussions. tor for manpower, per- past cases involving in- avenues to gather data of exploring processes, ARLINGTON, Va. Interpersonal violence sonnel, recruiting and terpersonal violence will and this survey was the programs and leader- (AFNS) – The Depart- ranges from stalking and services at the National be used to identify any most comprehensive way ship actions associated ment of the Air Force bullying to domestic vio- Guard Bureau, and the themes or proposed areas to initially reach the To- with keeping Airmen and will soon conduct focus lence, sexual assault and interpersonal violence for improvement. tal Force,” Vogel said. Space Professionals safe groups with Total Force abuse. task force lead. “Their The survey portion “Currently, the collected when faced with inter- Airmen and Space Pro- “Within the interper- voices are an imperative concluded Oct. 9, and survey data is being ana- personal violence situa- fessionals about their sonal violence survey, piece to determine if we approximately 68,000 lyzed by our experts, and tions. The task force will experiences surrounding members could opt-in are keeping our Airmen Total Force Airmen and we will begin to compile ultimately be developing interpersonal violence. to take part in a limited and Space Professionals Space Professionals par- our findings.” recommendations for se- The focus groups amount of focus groups. safe when they face in- ticipated, including civil- A comprehensive re- nior leadership review were scheduled to begin These groups will help terpersonal violence.” ians. view of the findings, to focused on improving the week of Oct. 26 and us understand our mem- The focus groups are “Thank you to every- include both the focus Department of the Air consist of interpersonal bers’ perspectives sur- part of an approach in one who took part in the group and survey data, is Force policies, processes violence survey partici- rounding interpersonal which the focus-group survey. We know your scheduled for early 2021. and actions in this area. 10 • November 2, 2020 Arnold AFB Milestones

35 YEARS Todd Altaffer, TOS Christopher Stevens, TOS David Compton, TOS Peng Huang, TOS Jeffrey Johnson, TOS Mark Brown, TOS William Crutchfield, FSS Ryne Knuckles, AF Timothy McNeese, TOS Nathan Crocker, TOS INBOUND MILITARY Scott Darlington, TOS James Lance, AF Robert D. Porter, TOS Darrell Hargrove, TOS Tech. Sgt. Ethan Cross, AF Kelsey Kim, TOS Thomas Starling, AF Tech. Sgt. Mark Friskel, AF Robert Schwer, TOS Steven Lampley, TOS 25 YEARS Tech. Sgt. Theresa Morgan, Dakin Seligman, TOS PROMOTIONS Christoper Harter, TOS William McPhatter, TOS AF Edward Sexton, TOS Christopher Fernandez, AF, promoted to captain 15 YEARS 10 YEARS RETIREMENTS NEW HIRES John Adams, TOS David Ansley, TOS Maj. Christopher Brunelle, AF Daniel Brookbank, TOS Brown articulates vision for Air Force’s future in Mitchell Institute appearance By Charles Pope reaucracy. released in August entitled to a world where speed is reshaped. “Redundancy” mands a deep and precise Secretary of the Air Force Tying them together “Accelerate Change or necessary. must be eliminated where knowledge of each adver- Public Affairs was Brown’s insistence that Lose,” an 8-page docu- “We can’t always wait possible and lines of com- sary and successfully in- the Air Force move fast and ment capturing his priori- and ask for permission. I munication “must be flat- corporating new mindsets ARLINGTON, Va. that its policies and prac- ties and the culture needed want our younger leaders to tened,” he said. that embrace joint opera- (AFNS) – Air Force Chief tices conform to a time of to accomplish them. That be empowered to make de- “I hate bureaucracy. It’s tions and the value of “ca- of Staff Gen. Charles Q. great power competition document was followed cisions on a lower level that just something I’ve always pabilities” rather than indi- Brown, Jr., said Oct. 21 that and the value of joint op- by “action orders” focused we trust them to do their job dealt with. I like cutting to vidual “platforms.” the service must “fully un- erations. on four specific areas - Air- at the same time they trust the chase and getting things “We’ve got to get our derstand our adversary,” it “Our peer competitors men, bureaucracy, competi- the leadership; it goes both done,” he said. “... But I also house in order to talk more must successfully adapt to ... are challenging us in tion, and finally, design and ways,” he said. think there are things inter- about capabilities and less information-age warfare different ways and chal- implementation. For that approach to nal to the United States Air about platform,” he said. while moving with speed lenging how we are able For the “Airmen” cat- work, he said, Air Force Force that we can do things “We need to take a hard and certainty in order to to generate combat power egory, “I’m thinking about leaders must ensure the a bit faster. I’m looking at look at each platform, each fulfill missions and protect now and into the future,” those who wear the uni- proper conditions are pres- ourselves in the mirror as a capability we buy and look national security. he said, adding that how form or are Department of ent. “Do they have all the United States Air Force; I at it through the lens of In his first appearance the threats are defined must the Air Force civilians, they tools? Have we helped think there are things inter- what the threat is and not at the influential Mitch- also be recalibrated. ought to appreciate coming them through the path? Or nal to us that we’ve got to just blindly continuing to ell Institute for Aerospace “We’re in contested to work each day,” echoing do we throw them in the do a bit better.” buy the same thing because Studies since becoming the space right now when you a sentiment expressed by deep end and say, ‘Call if On competition, Brown it’s available,” he said. Air Force’s highest ranking think about cyber,” he said. previous Chiefs of Staff. you need help?’ How do said the Air Force, like the Brown offered two ex- officer, Brown offered his “We need to be thinking “We must provide them the we work with all the lead- U.S. military as a whole, amples. One is further de- prescription during the vir- about how we deal in the resources, the training and ership chains to make sure is moving with dispatch velopment and field tests tual event for maintaining homeland as well at the the guidance and the intent they have what they need?” to reconfigure its policies, of the advancement of the the service’s excellence, his same time we think about and the authority to do their he said. practices and doctrine to Advanced Battle Manage- approach on leadership and how we might fight what I jobs and enjoy coming to Likewise, Brown said confront peer powers such ment System (ABMS). insights on an array of top- call an ‘away game.’” work.” he is determined to ensure as Russia and China after That system links sensors, ics ranging from the status Brown spoke at length But in a departure, that leaders and Airmen decades focusing on com- weapons and hardware of the nuclear triad to the during the hour-long ses- Brown also said a different know bureaucracy must batting terrorism. from multiple services that value of war games and bu- sion about a document he culture is needed to adapt be streamlined and even Succeeding, he said, de- provides unprecedented speed and information to joint commanders pro- cessed by artificial intelli- gence and machine learn- ing. To date there have been three field tests of the evolving ABMS system, with two occurring in re- cent weeks. “Demonstra- KE͛dD^^hWzKhZZd/ZDEd͊͊ tions are important because you can see what’s in the realm of the possible rather /ŶǀĞƐƟŶŐĨŽƌƌĞƟƌĞŵĞŶƚƐŚŽƵůĚŶŽƚďĞĐŽŶĨƵƐŝŶŐĂŶĚ than just talking about it,” Brown said. ŽǁŶŝŶŐůŽƚƐŽĨŵƵƚƵĂůĨƵŶĚƐĚŽĞƐŶŽƚŵĞĂŶLJŽƵ͛ƌĞĚŝǀĞƌƐŝĮĞĚ Second, Brown said in response to a question, is clarity on what the Air Force means when it says ƚWĂƵůtŝŶŬůĞƌ/ŶĐ͘ǁĞǁŽƌŬĨŽƌLJŽƵ it needs to increase to 386 squadrons. tĞĂƌĞĂĨĞĞͲŽŶůLJZĞŐŝƐƚĞƌĞĚ/ŶǀĞƐƚŵĞŶƚĚǀŝƐŽƌLJ&ŝƌŵ͘ “The number 386 was in response to a specific ƐĮĚƵĐŝĂƌŝĞƐǁĞĂƌĞůĞŐĂůůLJďŽƵŶĚƚŽƉƵƚLJŽƵƌďĞƐƚŝŶƚĞƌĞƐƚĮƌƐƚ͘ question - how big does the Air Force need to be to ex- ecute the National Defense Strategy?” Brown said. “It tŽƌŬŝŶŐŝŶLJŽƵƌďĞƐƚŝŶƚĞƌĞƐƚĂůƐŽŵĞĂŶƐǁĞǁŝůůŶĞǀĞƌĂĐĐĞƉƚ wasn’t how big of an Air Force can you afford? ĐŽŵŵŝƐƐŝŽŶƐĨƌŽŵĂŶLJŵƵƚƵĂůĨƵŶĚĂŶĚͬŽƌŝŶƐƵƌĂŶĐĞĐŽŵƉĂŶŝĞƐ͘ “I think more so what’s the capability that would give me the equivalent of 386? It may be informa- dŽůĞĂƌŶŵŽƌĞĂďŽƵƚŚŽǁǁĞǁŽƌŬ͕ĐĂůůĨŽƌĂĨƌĞĞĐŽŶƐƵůƚĂƟŽŶ͘ tion, moving data that in- tĞǁŝůůƌĞǀŝĞǁLJŽƵƌĐƵƌƌĞŶƚ͕ŽƌƉƌŽƉŽƐĞĚ͕ƉŽƌƞŽůŝŽ creases our capability. … Anything less, capability- ĂŶĚƐŚŽǁLJŽƵǁŚĂƚLJŽƵƌĞĂůůLJŽǁŶ͘ wise, incurs some level of risk,” he said. Brown acknowledged that modernizing the land- zŽƵĚĞƐĞƌǀĞƚŽďĞĂĐŽŶĮĚĞŶƚŝŶǀĞƐƚŽƌĞƐƉĞĐŝĂůůLJŝŶƌĞƟƌĞŵĞŶƚ͘ based and bomber-based nuclear deterrent that the ^ĐŚĞĚƵůĞLJŽƵƌĨƌĞĞ͕ŶŽŽďůŝŐĂƟŽŶĐŽŶƐƵůƚĂƟŽŶďLJĐĂůůŝŶŐϲϭϱͲϴϱϭͲϭϵϱϬ Air Force operates is need- ed. That the air, land, sea triad is critical to the na- tion’s security is without question, Brown said, call- ing it “a bedrock of deter- rence since the Cold War.” “As we think about the modernization aspect of this we also have to under- stand where our adversar- ies are and what they are doing. That should factor into the decision making as we go forward. “We’ve got great sys- tems but our two legs of ϯϬϭE:ĂĐŬƐŽŶ^ƚ͕͘dƵůůĂŚŽŵĂdE the nuclear triad are up in age and modernization will ǁǁǁ͘ƉĂƵůǁŝŶŬůĞƌ͘ĐŽŵͲtdEϵϵ͘ϳ&DͲ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂLJƐϯͲϲWD be important,” Brown said. November 2, 2020 • 11 Travis AFB hosts clinical research for NASA’s newly developed medical technology

By Senior Airman Medical Group clinical Christian Conrad research administrator. 60th Air Mobility Wing “As with past tech- Public Affairs nology that has been developed by the Air TRAVIS AIR Force at DGMC, NASA FORCE BASE, Calif. medical research can (AFNS) – NASA rep- improve civilian care resentatives presented throughout the coun- new medical diagnostic try,” Williams said. technology, the E-Nose “The Air Force and Breathalyzer, to mem- NASA share the same bers of David Grant altruistic medical re- USAF Medical Center search mission. Togeth- Oct. 21, 2020, at Travis er, we seek to develop Air Force Base. the future medical care The E-Nose Breath- which will be needed analyzer, under de- by the U.S. Space Force velopment at NASA’s and which will also be Ames Research Center very useful to the rest in Silicon Valley, will of the nation’s hospi- have the capability of tals.” analyzing compounds In his comments dur- found within a person’s ing the event, Loftus breath to diagnose a made sure to give praise battery of illnesses and to those who were abnormalities includ- chiefly responsible for ing respiratory illness- the device’s develop- es, infectious diseases Dr. David Loftus, NASA Ames Research Center medical officer and principal investigator of the ment. and cardiovascular Space Biosciences Research Branch, NASA Ames Research Center, Silicon Valley, Calif., meets “Dr. Jing Li, the conditions. As the sci- with members of the 60th Medical Group at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., June 1, 2018. Loftus pre- project lead, and Dr. ence continues to be sented the first working prototype of the E-Nose Breathalyzer, a handheld device developed by Tore Straume, both at explored, the breath NASA at a symposium at David Grant USAF Medical Center, Oct. 21. Travis Airmen are hosting the NASA Ames Research analyzer may one day NASA technology and collaborative research at the DGMC clinical investigation facility. (U.S. Air Center, are important be used to diagnose Force photo by Louis Briscese) members of the group, cancer. Travis AFB and potential space far from medical cen- ties of the E-Nose to- tissue that allowed it to along with Dr. Matthew Airmen are hosting the travelers,” said Dr. ters on Earth. Human ward its eventual clini- go from an idea to a us- Coleman and Dr. Mat- NASA technology and David Loftus, NASA exploration of space, cal application, cites able device, capable of thias Frank at Lawrence collaborative research Ames Research Cen- to the Moon and Mars, the base’s robust test- improving the lives of Livermore National at the DGMC clinical ter medical officer and will require compact ing capabilities as the countless people.” Laboratory. This is very investigation facility. principal investigator medical diagnostics reason it was chosen. The mission of im- much a team effort.” “The technology is of the Space Bioscienc- technologies that can “We like to think proving lives is one The future of the designed to make rapid es Research Branch. be ruggedized for field of Travis (AFB) as the that both NASA and relationship between measurements, in less “The technology it- use. The Air Force and bridge between bench- DGMC have in com- DGMC and NASA than 5 minutes, at the self is handheld,” Lof- other branches of the top and bedside,” Lof- mon. looks bright, with plans point of care, in a way tus said. “This makes it military share this re- tus said. “Its ability This new technology for future collaborative that is completely non- valuable not only to the quirement.” to perform the neces- not only has the poten- medical research be- invasive. When fully U.S. Air Force during Loftus, who visited sary tests needed to tial to improve care for tween the two institu- realized, the NASA E- aeromedical evacua- Travis AFB two years ensure the feasibil- warfighters, but for the tions currently in talks, Nose will open a new tion, but also to NASA, ago on a search for fa- ity and practical use of nation’s civilian popu- particularly in the fields realm of medical care as a tool for monitoring cilities that would best this technology really lation as well, said Dr. of nutritional medicine to both the warfighter the health of astronauts advance the capabili- formed the connective Bradley Williams, 60th and blood analysis. 12 • November 2, 2020