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Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Tech. Sgt Bryan Albrecht Master Sgt. Joshua Matias 1st Lt. Scott Guerin Maj. Eric Chase Capt. Stephen Caple Achuff 14th Operations Group 14th Operations Group 14th Mission Support Group 14th Medical Group 14th Mission Support Group 14th Medical Group *Also 19th Air Force and AETC level *Also 19th Air Force and AETC level *Also 19th Air Force level winner winner winner Honor Guardsman First Sergeant Category I (NS) Category II (SUP) Category II (NS) Instructor Pilot of the Year of the Year of the Year Civilian of the Year Civilian of the Year Civilian of the Year News Briefs

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SUPT 18-06 Assignment Night Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Doublin 18-06 will have assignment night at 5:30 p.m. Fourteenth Flying Training Wing annual award winners stand with Col. Douglas Gosney, 14th FTW commander, and Chief Feb. 23 at the Columbus Club. Master Sgt. Johnathan Hover, 14th FTW command chief, during the 2017 Annual Awards Banquet, Feb. 9, 2017, on Co- lumbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Fifty-five members and two flights, which represented 20 categories, were recognized Enlisted Dorm Dinner during the evening and competed for 20 wing level awards. A Dorm Dinner for enlisted Airmen living in the dorms is scheduled for 5 p.m., March 2 at the Mont- Maj. Joseph Butters Staff Sgt. Tremaine Jones Master Sgt. Noe Torres Jason Ebbert Michael Nelson Margaret Guenther gomery Village. 81st Fighter Squadron 14th Medical Group 14th Operations Group 14th Mission Support Group 14th Medical Group 14th Operations Group Awards show Columbus

Category III (SUP) Category III (NS) Innovation Team NAF Category I NAF Category II Volunteer of the Year Inside Civilian of the Year Civilian of the Year of the Year Employee of the Year Employee of the Year AFB Airmen’s excellence Feature 8 Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb Fifty-five members and two flights, which represented 20 categories, were recognized and competed for 20 wing level SUPT Class 18-05 14th Flying Training Wing Public affairs awards. graduates today at 10 a.m. Team BLAZE celebrated the hard work of Airmen through- After social hour, the nominees were formally introduced as at the Kaye Auditorium. out the wing during the 2017 Annual Awards Banquet Feb. 9, on Columbus Air Force Base. See AWARDS, Page 3 C o l u m b u s A F B T r a i n i n g T i m e l i n e Phase II Phase III IFF Wing Sortie Board Senior Squadron Senior Squadron Senior Squadron Aircraft Required Flown Annual Squadron Class Overall Track Select Squadron Class Overall Graduation Squadron Class Overall Graduation T-6 1,346 0 10,235 37th (18-15) -0.93 days -2.60 days Mar. 30 48th (18-06) -0.67 days 2.02 days Feb. 23 49th (18-EBC) -5.10 days -1.02 days Mar. 2 T-1 454 377 3,053 41st (18-14) -3.61 days 0.19 days Mar. 7 50th (18-06) -1.77 days -0.89 days Feb. 23 Danny Adams Michael Counihan Staff Sgt. Whitney Felder 14th Student Squadron Zenikia Curtis Caleb White * Mission numbers provided by 14 FTW Wing Scheduling. T-38 476 454 4,319 14th Mission Support Group 14th Operations Group 14th Wing Staff Agencies Transition Office 14th Force Support Squadron 14th Force Support Squadron Maj. Gen. James Scanlan, Mobilization Assistant to the Commander, Air Force Special Operations Command, Hurlburt Field, Florida, is the guest speaker for Special- IFF 178 192 1,627 ized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 18-05’s graduation at 10 a.m. Feb. 16 in the Kaye Auditorium. SILVER WINGS SILVER WINGS 2 Feb. 16, 2018 News Produce Pilots, Advance Airmen, Feed the Fight Feb. 16, 2018 15 14TH FLYING Tax Center Hours Silver Wings Finding cures. Saving children.® TRAINING How to reach us The Columbus Air Force Base Tax Center will be open 14th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs WING DEPLOYED Feb. 13-April 6 in building 926 to prepare taxes for retirees, active-duty 555 Seventh Street, Suite 210, military, and their dependents. Hours are from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays Columbus AFB, MS, 39710 800-822-6344 As of press time, 18 TEAM BLAZE members and Wednesdays, and from noon-5 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays. are deployed worldwide. 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Hunt will begin enforcing this restriction on Mr. Sonic Johnson l Returns for 2016 or amended returns March 30, 2018. 14th Flying Training Wing lead- Chief of Public Affairs ership is utilizing the Dispute Resolution process To schedule an appointment, please call the Columbus AFB legal with the Air Force Civil Engineer Center and Hunt office at Comm. 662-434-7030. 2nd Lt. Kara Crennan Corporation in an attempt to allow outdoor fire pits Quality Assurance New Salem and chimineas. If we cannot reach a resolution by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Gross Baptist March 30, 2018, residents are asked to comply with NCOIC, Command Information the current resident guidelines that prohibit the use Volunteers needed for tax season Church of fire pits and chimineas and allow the resolution Airman 1st Class Beaux Hebert welcomes The 14th Flying Training Wing Legal Office is seeking volunteers process additional time to work a solution favorable Editor you! for both residents and Hunt. 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Texas — The Air Force recently selected the first two “(These two candidates are) a shining example of the candidates for a newly created cyberspace officer direct appointment pilot program, authorized by the 2017 Na- caliber of enlisted Airmen we have among our ranks,” tional Defense Authorization Act. said Chief Master Sgt. Robert Agard, cyberspace career Master Sgts. Anthony Bustamante, 92nd Cyber- field manager. “Their trek through this process will help space Operations Squadron flight chief, and Micheal lay the foundation for the future of this initiative.” Locke, 91st Cyberspace Operations Squadron super- If the pilot program is successful, it will be used to intendent, will soon attend officer training school and recruit additional personnel with advanced cyberspace return to the cyberspace career field as cyberspace oper- education and skills directly into the Air Force cyber- ations lieutenants. space officer corps. “These two candidates exhibit adversarial think- “I think it’s awesome,” said Locke regarding the new initiative. “It shows how committed the Air Force is to U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb Master Sgt. Joshua Matias, 14th Operations Group control tower chief controller is con- ing and a high degree of technical aptitude,” said Maj. Team BLAZE members greet each other before the 2017 Annual Awards Banquet Gen. Patrick Higby, Office of Information Dominance, recruiting cyberspace professionals.” gratulated by Chief Master Sgt. Bradley Reilly, 14th Operations Group superintendent, Locke and Bustamante will retain their master ser- Feb. 9, 2018, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Fifty-five Team BLAZE members Feb. 9, 2018, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi after winning the Senior NCO of Cyberspace Strategy and Policy director, and Office of and two flights competed in 20 categories for wing level awards. The banquet recog- geant rank until they complete OTS. Upon graduation, Courtesy photo the Year. Nominees were introduced at the beginning of the event, highlighting every- the Secretary of the Air Force chief information officer. nized multiple 19th Air Force level awards during the award presentations. one’s accomplishments before the winners were announced. “(They’re) a perfect fit for defensive and offensive cy- and based on their advanced education and experience, Col. Eric Delange, 688th Cyberspace Wing commander (left), and Bustamante will assume the rank of first lieutenant with Chief Master Sgt. Emilio Avila, 688th CW command chief (right), er, and Chief Master Sgt. Jonathan Hover, 14th Flying Training mances this year.” berspace operations mission sets, and leading our cyber congratulate Master Sgt. Anthony Bustamante, 92nd Cyberspace AWARDS two years of constructive service credit, while Locke teams into the future.” Operations Squadron flight chief, on being selected as one of the (Continued from page 1) Wing command chief, presented the awards and left the ban- During the awards presentation, the following Team BLAZE The direct appointing process is already established will be commissioned as a second lieutenant with one first Airmen to undergo direct appointment into the Air Forcecy- quet with closing remarks. members were recognized for winning 19th Air Force level they made their way through a saber arch. in other career fields, such as chaplains, attorneys and year’s credit. berspace officer corps. Direct appointment for cyberspace officers “We can’t do what we do without the support or sacrifices awards: Senior Master Sgt. Garrick Christian, 14th Operations Sup- physicians, as a method of acquiring individuals in pos- “I am extremely grateful and I look forward to pav- was authorized under the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act. the family members make every day, whether they’re a nominee Honor Guard Program Manager: Staff Sgt. Janessa D. port Squadron chief of air traffic control, created a video high- session of advanced skills and degrees. The decision to ing the path for future cyberspace warriors to take ad- The candidates’ experience will be used to develop policies and or a winner, you had a piece in that as well,” Gosney said. “To Ebbert choose Bustamante and Locke was made based on their vantage of this opportunity,” Bustamante said. procedures for future applicants. lighting the history of Columbus AFB, showed the importance and impact of the current mission and nominees in a unique the supervisors, I know you’re out there; thanks for putting the Training Support Civilian Cat I: Michael W. Keasler interview format. The attendees were treated to a video in con- time and effort to mentor these Airmen year round. … Award The 19th Air Force winners will go on to compete this week trast to a traditional guest speaker. winners and nominees; congratulations the competition was at the Air Force Association Warfare Symposium in Orlando, News Around Town Col. Douglas Gosney, 14th Flying Training Wing command- tough, really tough, so congratulations on the amazing perfor- Florida. Feb. 23 Fairview Baptist Church is scheduled to host a Wild Game Feast Feb. 23, with guest speaker, Clay Dyer, to share his inspirational story of hope and deter- mination. The meal begins at 5:30 p.m. and Dyer will speak at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children (6th grade and under) and must be purchased READY TO SERVE YOU. Thunderbirds, let’s run ‘em up! in advance of the event. Tickets and information available from Fairview Bap- CALL ME. Lt. Col. Christopher Harris as Maj. Stephen Del Bagno immediately separation between, as they loop and roll at Burst” maneuver, all four aircraft splitting tist Church, 127 Airline Rd., or by calling (662) 328-2924. Wings Over Columbus 2018 slides his No. 4 jet into position behind Lt. speeds of over 450 mph. off into separate directions, solos going Airshow Director Col. Kevin Walsh, Thunderbird command- Before you know what’s happening, the straight through the maneuver into rolls March 2-3 er and leader, to create the Thunderbird’s solos, Maj. Whit Collins and Capt. Matt reaching miles upon miles into the sky Cabela’s Crappie USA 2018 Tournament Trail runs through Columbus as With over 12,200 flight hours between signature Diamond Formation. Flanked Kimmel, will join in on the action execut- … six other officers and over 120 enlisted anglers compete for cash and prizes! Anglers may fish Aberdeen, Columbus, them, of which almost 2,000 hours were by Capt. Will Graeff on the left and Maj. ing single ship maneuvers that approach personnel, representing nearly 30 different and Aliceville Lakes on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway on Saturday, flown executing Air Force combat oper- Nathaniel Hofmann on the right, Walsh the speed of sound. Eventually, they’ll join career fields from across the Air Force, will March 3, from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Weigh-in takes place at the Columbus East ations across the globe, “America’s Am- will power the formation’s mighty Block 52 forces for one of the Thunderbird’s most also look on knowingly representing the Boat Ramp on Wilkins-Wise Rd. Those not in line by 4 p.m. will be disqualified. bassadors in Blue” get set to tear through F-16C Fighting Falcons straight into the famous and recognizable maneuvers … as pride, professionalism and dedication of Late sign-in is Friday, March 2, 5-7 p.m., at the Columbus-Lowndes Convention the air over Columbus Air Force Base, sky and over the top in their first of many Collins turn his jet’s (and uniform’s) num- hundreds of thousands of Airmen serving & Visitors Bureau Office, 117 3rd St. S. Seminar Begins at 7 p.m. Seminar is Mississippi, during Wings Over Columbus open to the public. exhilarating maneuvers … the “Diamond ber right side up to execute the “Calypso every day at home and abroad. April 21-22. Loop.” Walsh will continue to champion Pass”. Join us as the Thunderbirds inspire yet As the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds his formation through a variety of maneu- As the Diamond Formation nears com- another generation during Wings Over Co- take flight over Columbus AFB watch 13 MILLION ACRES…AND COUNTING vers, at times with as little as 18 inches of pletion, performing the signature “Bomb lumbus 2018. For more information, go to www.ducks.org 1-800-45-DUCKS Visit us online! www.columbus.af.mil | Follow us on Twitter! www.twitter.com/Columbus_AFB SILVER WINGS SILVER WINGS 4 Feb. 16, 2018 Produce Pilots, Advance Airmen, Feed the Fight AF News Feb. 16, 2018 13 14th MDSS Radiology Department keeps Columbus AFB ready Air Force to institute new Medal of Honor recipient, Airman 1st Class Beaux Hebert 14th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs method to protect PII Radiology is probably something people don’t think about Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs Office former POW laid to rest until they need their services, for either a potential broken Staff Sgt. Alyssa C. Gibson WASHINGTON — Air Force officials announced Feb. 6, 2018, bone or other internal injury, and last year the radiology de- Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs partment on Columbus Air Force Base served about 900 peo- emails containing personally identifiable information, and similar nu- meric constructs, will be blocked from transmission unless the email ple. WASHINGTON — As a Medal of Honor recipient is encrypted. and former Prisoner of War, retired Col. Leo Thors- The Kortiz Clinic radiology department’s primary mission For members ness’s life mantra after returning home from the Viet- is patient care which saves the Airmen time and trouble by unable to send nam War was “Faith, Family, Friends and Fun.” getting quicker results. or receive en- With the support of Air Force senior leaders, his The team starts its day by warming up the X-ray machines crypted emails, wife, Gaylee, and daughter, Dawn, kept those words and checking the wiring around it, which may not sound members will close as they said their final goodbye to Thorsness like much but it crucial to the patient’s safety. Master Sgt. be directed during his interment at Arlington National Cemetery Eric Severs, 14th MDSS’s Diagnostics and Therapeutic flight to utilize the Feb. 14, 2018. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Beaux Hebert U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Beaux Hebert Thorsness was awarded the Medal of Honor for his chief, said that if they are not careful the machine could po- Airman 1st Class Michael Mannarino, 14th Medical Oper- Torrie Gates, 14th Medical Support Squadron radiologic AMRDEC ations Squadron bioenvironmental engineer apprentice, technologist, stands behind a wall while Airman 1st Class SAFE applica- actions on April 19, 1967. That day, Thorsness, an tentially electrocute the patient. The X-ray machine works F-105 Thunderchief pilot, was on a surface-to-air mis- simulates getting an X-ray Feb. 14, 2018, on Columbus Michael Mannarino, 14th Medical Operations Squadron tion. by taking 220 volts from the wall outlet and then amplify it sile suppression mission over North Vietnam. Accord- Air Force Base, Mississippi. The X-ray machine works by bioenvironmental engineer apprentice, simulates get- This is not to 100,000-140,000 volts by utilizing a transformer like ma- Courtesy Graphic ing to his citation, the pilot and his wingman attacked taking 220 volts from the wall outlet and then amplify it to ting an X-ray Feb. 14, 2018, on Columbus Air Force Base, a change in U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rusty Frank chine. 100,000-140,000 volts by utilizing a transformer like ma- Mississippi. The Kortiz Clinic radiology department’s pri- and silenced a SAM site with air-to-ground missiles, policy, but a new method to halt PII breaches via email. PII is infor- then destroyed a second SAM site with bombs. In the Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Stephen Wilson If not for the department here, Airmen would have to get chine. mary mission is patient care which saves the Airmen presents the American flag to the next of kin during mation about an individual that identifies, links, relates, or is unique attack on the second missile site, Thorsness’ wingman an off-base referral to another radiology department for their place the minds at ease.” time and trouble by getting quicker results. the full honors funeral ceremony for retired Col. to, or describes a member. For example – social security numbers (full was shot down and the two crewmembers abandoned X-rays, bring them back to base and get looked at by the base that it is a tele-radiologist office. Once the department has Leo Thorsness at Arlington National Cemetery, Ar- Torrie Gates, 14th MDSS radiologic technologist, said or partial), age, marital status, race, salary, home/personal cell phone their aircraft. doctor again. In other words, the base radiology department is lington, Va., Feb. 14, 2018. Thorsness received the that the most challenging this is adjusting to each patient. taken an X-ray, one of the team members sends it all the way numbers, other demographic biometric, personnel, medical and finan- Thorsness kept the crewmembers in sight while si- crucial to the wing mission because they ensure Airmen don’t The department has set techniques in order to do their job to the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colora- Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during the cial information. multaneously destroying an MIG-17 aircraft. Despite . miss work for longer periods of time than they need. but they have to tweak them to make sure they do their job do, where a radiologist will read the X-ray, write a report, and “The Air Force depends on reliable, secure communications to op- being dangerously low on fuel, he went on to deter “It is a great job, I wouldn’t have picked another one,” and get the patient what they need. send it back to Columbus. This saves the Air Force money by erate,” said Under Secretary of the Air Force Matthew Donovan. “En- four more MIGs from the scene while allowing another in 1973, he made the conscious effort to often remind Severs said. “It’s our job to take care of [the patients] and One unique thing about the radiology department here is not having to hire a radiologist. suring confidentiality of every Airman’s personal information is part friendly aircraft to refuel from a nearby tanker, prevent- people of how daily freedoms can be taken for granted. and parcel for maintaining operational security, as well as an inherent ing further loss of life and aircraft. “Leo’s life mantra after coming home from Vietnam command responsibility”. “During combat, when faced with life-defying deci- was ‘Faith, Family, Friends, and Fun,’” his wife said. “He Users will be notified via a dialogue pop-up box or email response sions, he thought, ‘If not me, who? And if not now, said no one in prison ever said they wished they had and provided with the option to either remove PII content, encrypt or when?’ This is what he was thinking during his F-105 spent more time at the office. He often talked about Simmons awarded BLAZE 5/6 Leadership Highlight send via AMRDEC SAFE. There are no user accounts for AMRDEC Wild Weasel missions, and explains his decisions how lucky he was to be born an American – where peo- SAFE and authentication is handled via email and password. Every- during the mission for which he received the Medal of ple are free.” Name: Senior Airman Glen Simmons Honor,” Dawn said. After 23 years of service and more than 5,000 flying Hometown: Cheboygan, Michigan one has access to AMRDEC SAFE. The application is convenient and intuitive to utilize. Just 11 days after this mission, Thorsness was shot hours, Thorsness retired from defending those freedoms Unit: 14th Operations Support Squadron down and captured by the North Vietnamese. There as an Airman and immediately ran for political office. If users send an email that contains a series of numbers that resem- Duty Title: Air Traffic Controller was an 11-month span where his family didn’t know if He served as a Washington State Senator from 1988 to ble PII information, the system will also block the email transmittal. In he was dead or alive; his daughter was only 11 years old. 1992 and went on to serve on the board of directors for Simmons exemplified leadership by assuming extra duties without order for the email to transmit, the user will need to treat the email as if “Every morning I listened to the radio for news about the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation. prompting, therefore alleviating the workload of his peers. He spent it does contain PII by encrypting the email or using AMRDEC SAFE. the war,” Dawn remembered. “I would look at a world “Leo was always willing to work hard,” Gaylee said. eight hours rewriting 58 ready reference files for three control positions, Feedback to the Help Desk in these instances will aid in changing the globe and trace where we lived over to North Vietnam. “He carried great responsibility for his country and he ensuring the facility’s compliance with local and federal regulations. blocking tool “sniffers” to differentiate non-PII data in the future. It didn’t seem so far on the globe. I wondered why we did his job extremely well.” His dedication resulted in him being appointed as the air traffic control “Ideally, email would be the last medium used to transmit PII infor- could not communicate with him. I could see where he As a civilian, Thorsness fought for the release of in- simulator administrator responsible for building and instructing train- mation,” said Col. Patrick Ryan, reserve advisor to the chief, informa- was on the map but we were helpless to communicate.” formation on 30,000 Soldiers listed as either Prisoners ing scenarios for 28 members. tion dominance and chief information officer. “However, if you have Back at home, the anti-war movement was gaining of War or missing in action from conflicts dating back Additionally, he identified and replaced two defective pieces of sim- to send PII via email for mission accomplishment, then either encrypt momentum, and for many military families, like the to World War II. Though no longer in the Air Force, he ulation hardware eliminating a three-month outage on a $900,000 sys- or use AMRDEC SAFE.” Thorsness, it was a difficult time. continued to serve as an ambassador for servicemember tem. He remains steadfast in the community with programs like the AMRDEC SAFE can be accessed through the following website: “We had a husband and father fighting the war and recognition. “Boys and Girls Club” where he worked concessions for four hours rais- https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/safe/Guide.aspx we supported him, so it was very difficult,” Gaylee said. Thorsness died May 2, 2017, and at the family’s re- ing $5,000. Additional Air Force CISO PII resources can be found under “Data “We had reason to hate war more than the people pro- quest, was laid to rest amongst his brothers and sisters Also, he assisted the “United Way” by adopting a family and provid- Privacy Day 2018” testing, but our country had made a decision to engage in arms. ing $1,000 worth of gifts and necessities. http://www.safcioa6.af.mil/Organizations/CISO-Homepage/ so we supported. It was a shock that people hated us for “Leo had no bitterness and did not carry a grudge,” U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb supporting the Vietnam War. It was a horrible time.” Gaylee said. “His values were right. How he carried out Finally, he leads by example by pursuing a higher education result- Senior Airman Glen Simmons, 14th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, is awarded the Resources/ his life was right. He really was one of a kind. He was a ing in the accomplishment of his Community College of the Air Force January BLAZE 5/6 Leadership Highlight Award Feb. 9, 2018, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Sim- For more information, please contact the PII Program Lead at (571) Thorsness spent the next six years in captivity degree. mons assumed extra duties without prompting, therefore alleviating the workload of his peers. 256-2515 or DSN: 260-2515. at several POW camps including Hanoi Hilton and great guy. My husband lived his life truthfully, honestly Heartbreak Hotel. After his release and return home and honorably.” SILVER WINGS SILVER WINGS 12 Feb. 16, 2018 FSS Services Produce Pilots, Advance Airmen, Feed the Fight Feb. 16, 2018 5 Columbus Air Force Base Information and Events space available. For pricing and more information, contact Out- Join our Facebook page at Columbus AFB Living, Twitter at door Recreation at 434-2505. Following the Drinking Gourd; A pathway to freedom @columbusafbliving, Instagram at columbus_afb_living, or visit our website at www.columbusafbliving.com to keep up to date Free Mango Languages Rufus Ward music. with all the great events happening around base. Check out the Learn a new language today! Free Mango Languages available Retired lawyer and Whether or not the song’s calendar on the website for important Airman and Family Readi- at the Base Library; real-life conversations in over 70 languages. lyrics provide a verbal road ness Center events. For more information, contact 434-2337. local historian For more information, contact 434-2934. map is open to interpretation Within the narratives of Lunch Buffets at the Overrun but it sure fits the Tombigbee Play Paintball the Underground Railroad River. In Park’s early version Buffets are back! Enjoy daily lunch buffets Tuesday thru Friday Outdoor Recreation offers paintball for groups or individuals. as a pathway to freedom for at the Columbus Club. Daily buffets include: Tuesday–taco and verses could easily lay out a You must book twenty-four hours in advance; 17 years old and un- slaves in the antebellum nacho $9, Wednesday–chicken wings and pasta $11, Thursday– der must be accompanied by an adult. The cost is $15 per person route to freedom: southern style $11 and Friday-fried catfish $11. Club members for party of 10 or more; $20 per person for party of nine or less. You south, one story merges into The song begins; receive a $2 discount. For more information, contact 434-2489. must purchase paint balls at Outdoor Recreation for $50 per case local history. It is a story that “When the sun come back of 2,000. For more information, contact 434-2505. began in song and has been When the firs Quail call Tasty Thursday enlarged by sources ranging Then the time is come Stop by and grab lunch from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Thursdays at The Overrun Open Friday Nights from the National Geographic Foller the drinkin’ gou’d” the OG area between buildings 268 and 230! Enjoy buffalo-in- The Overrun is open Fridays 4:30 p.m. until midnight. For to NASA to popular litera- fused grilled chicken wings with Jack Daniels barbeque beans This verse seems to say that more information, contact 434-2419. ture. It is a song whose origin in the spring when the quail Feb. 22. Cost is $6 for members and $8 for non-members. In the “The riva’s bank am a very good road.” Thus is the Tombig- event of inclement weather, this event will be moved to the Co- and veracity are uncertain but start to nest it is the time to Library Hours of Operation bee River described as a path way to freedom for escap- lumbus Club. For more information, contact 434-2489. whose story illustrates a deep- leave and to follow the drink- The Base Library hours of operation are Monday, Tuesday, er truth. The song is “Follow ing slaves in the old spiritual “Follow the Drinking Gourd”. Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; ing gourd or North Star. If you Storytime with Mother Goose the Drinking Gourd”. The Tombigbee River at Waverly in 1922. Near the river here Saturday 8 a.m.-noon. For more information, contact 434-2934. head north then there will be there is a 170 year old slave cemetery. Special guest, Mother Goose, will attend Storytime at the Did a branch of the Un- help along the way. Base Library at 11 a.m. Feb. 16. For more information, contact derground Railroad reach The verses continue: ly matters as the song has be- 434-2934. Lawn Mower and Bicycle Repair Outdoor Recreation is now offering lawn mower repair and into the Columbus area? In “The riva’s bank am a very come a part of the lore of peo- self-help bicycle repair. For more information, contact 434-2507. pre-Civil War Lowndes Coun- ple seeking their freedom and BLAZE Teen Book Club good road ty there were a few people The dead trees show the as such it help tells their story. Stop by the Base Library beginning Feb. 20 and pick up “The who were openly opposed to Dog Days of Charlotte Hayes” by Marlane Kennedy. Book dis- Hobby and Craft Instructors Needed way...” The Adventure Cycling cussion will be held at 4 p.m. March 21. For more information, Do you have a hobby or craft project you can share with others? slavery but there is no record The banks of the Tom- Association promotes a 2,100- contact 434-2934. ter and jelly fusion burger, french fries and choice of peanut but- Arts & Crafts is looking for craft instructors. For more informa- of any of them actively par- bigbee River will be the road mile bicycle trail from Mo- tion, contact 434-7836. ter cookies or Reese’s peanut butter pie. The cost is $8 for mem- ticipating or having a station and dead trees along the river bile, Alabama, to Ontario, Lunch and Learn bers and $10 for non-members. For more information, contact on the Underground Railroad. Canada, following the route Referees Needed bank will be marked to show The Base Library is offering a free Lunch and Learn at noon 434-2489. “Follow the Drinking Gourd”, the way. One of the legends is of the Underground Railroad Feb. 22. You provide your lunch and we will provide the infor- Referees needed for various sports at the Fitness Center. For more information or to sign up, contact 434-2772. however, provides musical that the route was marked by a as described in “Follow the mation on universal class continuing education credits. For more Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration folklore that might provide a man called “Peg Leg” Joe. Drinking Gourd.” Among the information, contact 434-2934. Celebrate Dr. Seuss with the Base Library! Create Dr. Se- connection. uss crafts and read his books from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 2 and RV Storage Lot The final directions are: not-to-miss historic highlights “Follow the Drinking Mardi Gras at the Columbus Club 8 a.m.-noon March 3. Bring your family and friends and watch Don’t clutter your home space, park with us. Outdoor Recre- “The riva ends a-tween two listed along the trail are three Celebrate Mardi Gras at the Columbus Club from “The Lorax” movie at 10 a.m. March 3. For more information, ation offers a great place to store your RV year around. You will Gourd” is an African-Ameri- hills Lowndes County sites. 7 p.m.-midnight Feb. 24. The cost is $8 for members and $10 for contact 434-2934. have 24-hour access and can pay monthly or yearly. For more in- can spiritual that is said to be Foller the drinkin’ gou’d They are “the Mission- non-members. Menu includes red beans and rice, gumbo with formation, call 434-2505. a verbal road map for slaves ‘Nuther riva on the other ary Union Baptist Church, rice and king cake. Must be 18 years old to attend. Drink specials Glow in the Dark 5K Run/Walk escaping from the Tombigbee side... Concord Christian Method- available. For more information, contact 434-2489. The Youth Center is offering a Glow in the Dark 5K Run/Walk Instructors Needed River Valley north of Mobile, Wha the little riva ist Episcopal Church and the A rare photograph, c. 1860, at 5:30 p.m. March 3 at the Youth Center parking lot. This is a The Youth Center is seeking instructors for tumbling classes, Alabama. Although, there is meet the grea’ big un archives of the Columbus Li- free event and open to all ages and fitness levels. Sign up no later dance classes, piano and guitar lessons. For more information, of a slave in Columbus. Baseball, Tee Ball and Girls Softball Registration some question as to whether or The ole man waits...” brary.” Several times a year cy- Registration begins Feb. 26 for youth 3–18 years of age. The than Feb. 28 at the Youth Center. For more information, contact contact the Youth Center. “Aunt” Kinzie was a slave 434-2504. not the song actually was asso- The headwaters of the clist riding the trail show up at who was the cook for Dr. cost is $35 for ages 3–4 years and $40 for ages 5–18 years. Reg- ciated with the Underground ister by March 2 and save $5 per registration. Volunteer coaches Fitness on Request Tombigbee are in the hills of the Billups-Garth Archives of Cornelius Hardy at Magno- needed. Sports physical required. For more information, contact Free Breakfast for Club Members The Fitness Center offers a truly comprehensive group fitness Railroad, it has through re- southern Tishomingo Coun- the Columbus Lowndes Public lia Hill, his Columbus home. 434-2504. The Columbus Club is offering free breakfast from 6:30-9 a.m. platform that is available all day and completely customizable to cordings, books and tradition ty. Across those hills still Library seeking more informa- Magnolia Hill was later the March 6, for club members; $8 for non-members. For more infor- meet your needs with 119 different classes on the Fitness on Re- become a part of the story. traveling north one finds the tion on the community. “Fol- residence of Col. Joseph Tennis Registration mation, contact 434-2489. quest system. For more information, call 434-2772. The oldest surviving ver- Tennessee River. The “road” low the Drinking Gourd” tells Duckworth while stationed Registration begins Feb. 26 for youth 8–18 years of age. The sion of the song was reported continued north along that another often over-looked sto- at Columbus Army Air Field cost is $40 per participant. Register by March 2 and save $5 per Game Night at the Library Space A Lodging by H. B. Parks in 1912 and river. At Paducah, Kentucky, ry of the African-Americans during World War II. Col. registration. Volunteer coaches needed. Sports physical required. The Base Library is offering a free game night at 5 p.m. the The Magnolia Inn usually has openings for Space A family and published by him in 1928. the Tennessee River flows into who helped shape and build Duckworth was very active For more information, contact 434-2504. second Thursday of each month. For more information, contact single units. Contact the lodging desk at 434-2548. The oldest reference to the the Ohio River. Across the Columbus in its earliest days. in community affairs and 434-2934. song was in Mary Austin’s au- Ohio River was freedom and The story of “Following was known by his civilian Peanut Butter Lovers Day Ride in Style tobiography, written in 1934, the Drinking Gourd, A Path- friends as “Joe Duck”. The Columbus Club is celebrating Peanut Butter Lovers Day Horse Boarding Available Information Tickets and Travel offers a shuttle service to the there would be someone there from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. March 1. Enjoy a hand packed peanut but- The Columbus Air Force Base Riding Stables usually has stall airport of your choice. For more information, contact 434-7861. which recalled her hearing the to help the escaping slaves to way to Freedom,” is one of sity, mark your calendars for song as a child around 1873. safety. countless that acknowledges Columbus AFB’s first annual A slightly more refined ver- Is “Follow the Drinking the impact of African-Ameri- Diversity Day. The cultural sion of the song was arranged Gourd” actually a verbal road can contributions in securing celebration will be held at the Visit www.columbus.af.mil to learn about Columbus AFB agencies and other important information. by Lee Hays in 1947 and it map for the Underground our Nation. To further the Walker Center, July 19th at entered the realm of popular Railroad? I don’t think it real- discovery of America’s diver- 1000.” SILVER WINGS SILVER WINGS 6 Feb. 16, 2018 Produce Pilots, Advance Airmen, Feed the Fight Community Feb. 16, 2018 11 gram is designed for active duty Air Force mem- A personal message Air Force AF Junior ROTC members tour bers and/or their spouses who are pregnant or Readiness Programs have a child 4 months old or less. Attendees will Medical Corner learn about finances, labor and delivery, and in- from your health (Editor’s note: All activities are offered at the Columbus Air Force Base fant care. A $50 gift card sponsored by the Air Airman & Family Readiness Center unless other- Force Aid Society will be provided for each qual- promotion Health wise specified. For more information about any of Sleep and your weight ifying child. To register or for more information, the activities listed, call 434-2790.) please call A&FRC at (662) 434-2790. It might be your weight that is causing those Myth Busting Team Pre-separation Counseling Employment Workshop sleepless nights This counseling is a mandatory briefing for An employment workshop on local and Being that we live in a 24-hr society where work and Dear Health Myth Busters, personnel separating or retiring, to be complet- base employment opportunities is held every sleep schedules are rotating day, evening and night-time ed at least 90 days prior to separation. It may be I’ve been gaining weight lately and according to my BMI I’m Wednesday, 1-2 p.m. This program provides work along with leisure activities leads to a sacrifice of considered obese. I’ve noticed I get less and less sleep, is there a completed up to 12 months prior to separation hours available for sleep. or retirement. The counseling is held daily at military families and DOD civilian member’s correlation between my weight and the amount of sleep I get? 8:30 a.m. It takes approximately 60 minutes. individual assessment and career counseling to This modern day way of life has resulted in later bed- Sincerely, assist with local employment, preparation for fu- times, reduced total sleep time, and eating instead of sleep- not maintained at the proper levels, your body will also Please contact A&FRC, 434-2790 for more in- Heavy Sleeper formation. ture endeavors via education, job search, or self- ing during the night-time hours. lose its charge if the parts within the body that maintain owned business objectives in the local area. For the charge are not allowed to do so. The best thing to do more information, please call A&FRC at (662) Dear Heavy Sleeper, Pre- and Post-Deployment Tour Sleep deprivation, obesity, and diabetes is get the recommended amount of sleep every night. Look 434-2790. below to see how much sleep you and your family should Sleep can be contributing to your weight gain but keep Briefing Although the connection between sleep and weight is These briefings are mandatory for active-duty becoming clearer, the exact mechanisms involved are still be getting each night. in mind that obesity is a multifactorial condition influenced Sponsorship Training by genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. Studies personnel who are either deploying or returning being studied. Because insufficient sleep cause changes in Sleep “is a restorative process of the brain, by the brain, from deployment or a remote tour. The briefings An electronic version of sponsorship hormones, this results in sleepy people feeling hungrier and and for the brain” as well as being important for health have found a relationship between the quantity and quality are held daily at the A&FRC. Pre-deployment is training called eSponsorship Application & consuming more energy than those who are well rested. of the entire body. For anyone who lives a busy lifestyle of one’s sleep and many health problems, including obesity. at 9:30 a.m., and post-deployment is at 1:30 p.m. Training (eSAT) is now available. It can be found on the Military Installations homepage Studies suggest that when people are sleep deprived, their such as most adults today, sleep is an important modulator For example, insufficient sleep affects growth hormone se- Please contact A&FRC, 434-2839/434-2790 for of the neuroendocrine function and glucose metabolism. cretion that is linked to obesity; as the amount of hormone more information. militaryinstallations.dod.mil, under “Are You A brains respond differently to un-healthy foods and are less U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Beaux Hebert Sponsor?” For additional information, please con- likely to resist eating them. Sleep loss has been shown to result in metabolic and en- secretion decreases, the chance for weight gain increases. Heart Link Members of the Lafayette High School Air Force Junior ROTC stand in front of a T-6A tact the A&FRC Relocation Manager at (662) Not sleeping enough is also known to lower a person’s docrine alterations including de-creased glucose tolerance, The association between genetic risk of obesity and phe- Texan II after viewing a static display Feb. 15, 2018, on Columbus Air Force Base, 434-2701/2790. decreased insulin sensitivity, in-creased evening concen- notypic measures (BMI, abdominal circumference) are in- The next Heart Link is from 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. metabolic rate and affect the production of insulin. A study Feb. 21 in the A&FRC. This half-day program is Mississippi. Members of the Junior ROTC toured several facilities and saw several conducted by the NIH showed that when your body is sub- trations of cortisol, increased levels of ghrelin (which in- tensified by poor sleep quality. Sleep is a powerful regulator open to all spouses of active duty military mem- static displays of various aircraft during their visit. Chapel Schedule jected to a sustained wakefulness, it undergoes a process creases appetite) , decreased levels of leptin (which tells of appetite, energy use, and weight control. During sleep, bers assigned to Columbus AFB. Attendees will where the glucose metabolism is slowed and absorption is us we’re full), and increased hunger and appetite. These the body’s production of the appetite suppressor leptin in- receive information about life in the Air Force, in and how to go about obtaining skills required Military Pay, Lodging, Tri-Care, School Liaison Whether you are new to Columbus Air Force lowered. Unfortunately, these changes extend to younger neuro-chemical actions are what helps the body during creases, and the appetite stimulant ghrelin decreases. The the local area, and at Columbus AFB from local to make better decisions about your technical Officer and A&FRC. To register or for more in- Base or have been around for a while, our parish people as well and have shown to increase the risk of obesi- specific periods of the sleep cycle to metabolize the foods less you sleep, the more likely you are to be overweight or subject matter experts including spouse leaders. goals. To register or for more information, please formation, please call the A&FRC Relocation communities welcome you to join us as we wor- that we eat for storing into energy in preparation for use To register or for more information, please call call A&FRC at (662) 434-2790. Manager at (662) 434-2701/2790. ship, fellowship, and encourage one another. For ty in children. Because childhood obesity rates have tripled obese and prefer eating foods that are higher in calories and A&FRC at (662) 434-2790. in the last 30 years, doctors and researchers are starting to once awake. more information, please call 434-2500. carbohydrates. Wing Newcomers Orientation Bundles of Joy focus on the role of sleep in weight control. According to recent estimates, the worldwide preva- Another contributing factor to your weight gain could lence of obesity has doubled since 1980 and can be tied Hearts Apart This brief is from 8 a.m.-12:15 p.m. March 6 The next Bundles of Joy workshop is from Catholic Community be a sleep disorder. One sleep-related disorder often associ- The next Hearts Apart is from 5-7 p.m. 1-3:30 p.m. May 17, in the A&FRC. This pro- Sundays: to a person’s sleep duration. Poor sleep quality, which is at the Columbus Club. The orientation is man- Sleep recharges you ated with people who are overweight is sleep apnea, which Feb. 22, in the A&FRC. This monthly social datory for newly arrived active-duty and civilian gram is designed for active duty Air Force mem- 3:45 p.m. – Religious Education, grades K-9 associated with overall sleep loss, has become a frequent By not getting the recommended hours of sleep, your is a breathing disorder that leads individuals to repeatedly event is for family members whose sponsor is de- personnel. Spouses are encouraged to attend. For bers and/or their spouses who are pregnant or (Chapel Annex) Start date TBA body be-gins to wear down. Much in the same way that a complaint and epidemic as the majority of complaints stem 4 p.m. – Choir Practice (Chapel Sanctuary) stop breathing during sleep. Weight gain leads to compro- ployed, on a remote tour, or TDY for more than more information, call 434-2790. have a child four-months old or less. Attendees car battery over a period of time begins to lose its ability to from those who fall into the category of being overweight 30 days. To register or for more information, will learn about finances, labor and delivery, and 4 p.m. – Confession (or by appointment) mised respiratory function when an individual’s trunk and retain a full charge if the alkaline fluid levels inside it are or obese. please call A&FRC at (662) 434-2790. Military Life Cycle infant care. A $50 gift card sponsored by the Air 5 p.m. – Mass neck area increase from weight gain. These interacting The next Military Life Cycle will be Force Aid Society will be provided for each qual- Fellowship Dinner after Mass on 1st and 3rd Noon problems of weight gain and sleep apnea make it difficult Transition Assistance Program GPS ifying child. To register or for more information, Sundays of every month High alertness 12:00 March 6, 1-2 p.m. VA contractors explain to to help oneself off the slippery slope of health problems. If service members (whether first term, separating, please call A&FRC at (662) 434-2790. Tuesdays: 10:00 Best coordination (Goals, Plans, Success) Workshop 11:30 a.m. – Daily Mass Highest testosterone secretion 14:30 you suspect you may have sleep apnea, the first thing to do This workshop is from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. retiring or a veteran) what services the VA offers 09:00 Wednesdays: Fastest reaction time is see your doctor. Feb. 26-March 2, at the Airman and Family and what they are able to provide throughout Entrepreneurship Track Transition Bowel movement likely 08:30 11:30-12:30 p.m. – Adoration 15:30 There are a number of things you can do to lose weight Readiness Center. The Transition Assistance the member’s military career and how to apply Workshop for benefits. To register or for more information, Melatonin secretion stops Greatest cardiovascular efficiency Program (TAP) Workshop has seminars on: This workshop is from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. 07:30 and improve your sleep. The foods you eat are related to Protestant Community and muscle strength transition, military occupational code cross- please call A&FRC at (662) 434-2790. May 10-11. The entrepreneurship workshop is Sundays: Sharpest rise 17:00 sleep by appetite and metabolism so make healthy choices in blood pressure 06:45 walk, financial planning, health benefits, Mis- conducted by the Small Business Administra- 9 a.m. – Adult Sunday School (Chapel Library) for your meals by avoiding fast foods and foods high in car- sissippi Department of Employment Security, Federal USAJobs Workshop tion for veterans and all base personnel interest- 10:45 a.m. – Traditional Worship Service Veterans Affairs, Disabled TAP, Department of ed starting up and operating their own business. 06:00 18:00 bohydrates and fat. Incorporate more fish, fresh fruits and This workshop is from 9-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays: vegetables into your diet. Start getting consistent exercise, Labor (TAP portion). Preseparation counseling March 7, This is a workshop on writing resumes, To register and more information call 434-2790. 4 p.m. - Music Rehearsal 18:30 Highest blood pressure which will improve the quality of your sleep. Avoid exer- is required before attending. Recommend atten- applications and job search, using USAJobs. Call Thursdays: 19:00 Highest body temperature dance eight to 12 months prior to separation/re- cising less than 3 hours before bedtime, because exercise 434-2790 to register. Linked-In Workshop 5:30 p.m. – Student Pilot Bible Study (Chapel Lowest body temperature 04:30 tirement. Spouses are encouraged to attend with The Linked-In workshop is from 2-5 p.m. Library) is alerting and can make it harder to fall asleep. The more their sponsor. To register, call 434-2631. Smooth Move May. 14-15. This workshop will teach you how caffeine you consume, the harder it’ll be to fall asleep at The next Smooth Move workshop is from to establish and use a Linked-In account. To reg- Ecumenical services 21:00 Melatonin secretion starts night so try replacing caffeinated beverages with a healthy Career Technical Training Track 10-11 a.m. March 13, in the A&FRC. This ister and more information, please call 434-2790. Wednesdays:

02:00 snack such as carrots, fresh whole fruit or a fruit and nut Workshop monthly venue provides information for relocat- 6 p.m. – AWANA, a religious education program Deepest sleep 22:30 granola bar. The next Career Technical Training Track ing members and families. Here you’ll learn what Bundles of Joy for children ages three years old to 6th grade 00:00 Bowel movements suppressed Midnight Sincerely, Health Myth Busters Workshop is from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. March 5-6 in the to expect before you move from agencies such as The next Bundles of Joy workshop is from 6 p.m. – Adult Bible study on the Gospel of John A&FRC. This workshop covers the importance Traffic Management Office (TMO), Housing, 1-3:30 p.m. May 17, at the A&FRC. This pro- 6 p.m. – Youth Group SILVER WINGS SILVER WINGS 10 Feb. 16, 2018 Produce Pilots, Advance Airmen, Feed the Fight Produce Pilots, Advance Airmen, Feed the Fight Feb. 16, 2018 7 CAFB youth basketball victorious at tournament in Alabama BLAZE Hangar Tails: KC-135 Stratotanker Tech. Sgt. Christopher Gross worthwhile and he hopes they now see the Maximum Takeoff Weight: 322,500 pounds (146,285 ki- KC-135A Stratotanker. In 1954, the Air Force purchased the results of what good teamwork looks like. Mission 14th Flying Training Wing lograms) first 29 of its future 732-plane fleet. The first aircraft flew in “If you really go after a goal as a team it’s The KC-135 Stratotanker provides the core aerial refuel- Public Affairs Maximum Transfer Fuel Load: 200,000 pounds (90,719 August 1956 and the initial production Stratotanker was de- so rewarding to actually reach that pinna- ing capability for the and has ex- kilograms) livered to , Calif., in June 1957. The last The Columbus Blazers, Columbus Air cle,” Sansano said. celled in this role for more than 50 years. This unique asset Maximum Cargo Capability: 83,000 pounds (37,648 kilo- KC-135 was delivered to the Air Force in 1965. Force Base’s traveling youth basketball team, Jensen echoed Sansano’s sentiments, and enhances the Air Force’s capability to accomplish its primary grams), 37 passengers Of the original KC-135As, more than 415 have been won the Joint Forces Annual Basketball said their hard work has been very evident. mission of global reach. It also provides aerial refueling sup- Pallet Positions: six modified with new CFM-56 engines produced by CFM-Inter- Tournament for the second year in a row “[I’m] very, very proud of the kids, they port to Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and allied nation air- Crew: Three: pilot, co-pilot and boom operator. Some national. The re-engined tanker, designated either the KC- Feb. 10 at Maxwell AFB, Alabama. did a great job,” Jensen said. “Their work craft. The KC-135 is also capable of transporting litter and Nineteen children between the ages of 11- ambulatory patients using patient support pallets during aero- KC-135 missions require the addition of a navigator. The Air 135R or KC-135T, can offload 50 percent more fuel, is 25 out here in practice as well as in the games Force has a limited number of navigator suites that can be percent more fuel efficient, costs 25 percent less to operate 15, played a total of seven games throughout [makes this] very well deserved.” medical evacuations. the day against teams from Maxwell AFB; installed for unique missions. and is 96 percent quieter than the KC-135A. Sansano also said programs like the Aeromedical Evacuation Crew: A basic crew of five (two Under another modification program, a re-engined tanker Keesler AFB, Mississippi; Fort Rucker, Ala- traveling youth basketball team wouldn’t General Characteristics bama; and Fort Benning, Georgia. flight nurses and three medical technicians) is added for aero- with the TF-33-PW-102 engine was designated the KC-135E. be capable if not for the hard work of Ty- Primary Function: Aerial refueling and airlift medical evacuation missions. Medical crew may be altered as The team was coached by head coach Lt. In 2009, the last KC-135E retired from the inventory. ler Marsh, the Columbus AFB Director of Prime Contractor: The Boeing Company required by the needs of patients. Col. Benjamin Jensen, 41st Flying Training Through the years, the KC-135 has been altered to do oth- Youth Sports. Sansano said it’s easy to see Power Plant: CFM International CFM-56 turbofan en- Unit Cost: $39.6 million (fiscal 98 constant dollars) er jobs ranging from flying command post missions to recon- Squadron director of operations, and assis- the passion Marsh has for encouraging youth gines Date Deployed: August 1956 naissance. RC-135s are used for special reconnaissance and tant coach Col. Anthony Sansano, 14th to be involved in athletics and various other Thrust: 21,634 pounds each engine Inventory: Active duty, 167; Air National Guard, 180; Air Force Materiel Command’s NKC-135As are flown in test Mission Support Group commander. programs. Wingspan: 130 feet, 10 inches (39.88 meters) Air Force Reserve, 67 programs. operates the OC-135 as Sansano said the team’s success could be “I ask myself two questions every day, Length: 136 feet, 3 inches (41.53 meters) an observation platform in compliance with the Open Skies attributed to “a lot of teamwork … we had ‘If my kid was in this program, what would Height: 41 feet, 8 inches (12.7 meters) Background Treaty. some highs and lows during the day and we I want the director doing?’ and the second Speed: 530 miles per hour at 30,000 feet (9,144 meters) Air Mobility Command manages an inventory of 414 The KC-135RT aircraft continue to undergo life-cycle made sure we kept encouraging each other question I ask myself is ‘What have I done Photo by Jennifer Gilliam Ceiling: 50,000 feet (15,240 meters) Stratotankers, of which the Air Force Reserve and Air Na- upgrades to expand their capabilities and improve reliabili- and that everybody stayed positive through- today or what will I do today to positively Members of the Columbus Air Force Blazers stand with their trophy after winning the Range: 1,500 miles (2,419 kilometers) with 150,000 tional Guard fly 247 aircraft in support of AMC’s mission. ty. Among these are improved communications, navigation, out the day.” affect somebody’s else’s’ life?’” Marsh said. “I Joint Forces Annual Basketball Tournament for a second year in a row Feb. 10, 2018, pounds (68,039 kilograms) of transfer fuel; ferry mission, up The Boeing Company’s model 367-80 was the basic de- autopilot and surveillance equipment to meet future civil air Sansano said seeing the smiles on the fac- try to answer those questions every day, I’m at Maxwell AFB, Alabama. The group went 6-1 for the day and played against teams to 11,015 miles (17,766 kilometers) sign for the commercial 707 passenger plane as well as the traffic control needs. es of his players after bringing home a cham- not saying that I do it. I’m just saying that I from Maxwell AFB; Keesler AFB, Mississippi; Fort Rucker, Alabama; and Fort Benning, pionship makes all the hard work they put in try to.” Georgia.

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To participate in CSPs eligible Career Skills Program enlisted and officers must complete Lashon Webb To participate in CSPs eligible enlisted and officers must 180 days on active duty and expect Columbus Air Force Base Education Office complete 180 days on active duty and expect to be discharged to be discharged or released from or released from active duty within 180 days of starting the Over the past several years, the Air Force objective has CSP as well as identify a qualifying program. The unit com- active duty within 180 days of changed on preparing our Airmen to transition to civilian mander’s will determine the Airman is not mission essential, starting the CSP as well as identify life. served honorably or under honorable conditions to approve a qualifying program. Previously you attended a transition assistance program CSP participation. CSPs will normally be located within and received valuable information at the end of military ser- 50 miles of the Airman’s installation or duty station, or 50 their participation in the CSP. The memorandum includes vice. Now, the Air Force has implemented the Military Life miles of the Airman’s residence. However, unit or squadron U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Rob Wieland the requirement to report accountability, comply with mili- Cycle program. The program assist members from accession commander may allow participation in a program beyond A KC-135 Stratotanker descends before landing at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, A KC-135 Stratotanker refuels an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a past Northern Edge ex- through transition from service and reintegration back into the 50-mile limit if the commander is satisfied that adequate tary training requirements, and maintain military standards. Jan. 18, 2018. Air Mobility Command’s tanker fleet, which is primarily made up of KC- ercise. Northern Edge ‘08, a joint training exercise hosted by the Alaskan Command, civilian life by providing key touch points throughout the measures exist to ensure accountability and safety given the Applications are processed and forwarded to the Educa- 135s, offloaded 1.177 billion pounds of fuel to U.S. and allied aircraft in 2017. involved more than 120 Air Force, Army, Air National Guard, Navy and Marine aircraft. Airman’s career. One element of MLC is the Career Skills Airman’s unique circumstances. tion Service Officer at the education center to verify the em- programs. CSPs prepare Airmen for a post-military career up Airmen may apply to participate through self-nomina- ployer or program is an eligible provider per DODI, 1322.29. to six months prior to retirement or separation. The CSPs al- tions while attending the transition assistance program and If the application is approved by the ESO it is forwarded to low transitioning Air Force and Air Force Reserve personnel complete their application via the Air Force Virtual Educa- the Unit Commander for denial or approval. Visit www.columbus.af.mil to learn about Columbus AFB agencies and other important information. to participate in apprenticeships, on-the-job training and job tion Center 30 days prior to the start date of the CSP. Air- For more information contact your Transition GPS Coun- shadowing opportunities that lead to civilian employment. men must sign a Memorandum of Participation outlining selor at 434-2561. SILVER WINGS SILVER WINGS 8 Feb. 16, 2018 Feature Feb. 16, 2018 9 SUPT Class 18-05 earns silver wings T-1A Jayhawk T-38C Talon

Twenty officers have prevailed during a year of training, earning the right to be- Primary training takes approximately 23 weeks and includes 254.4 hours of ground come Air Force pilots. training, 27.3 hours in the flight simulator and 89 hours in the T-6A aircraft. Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 18-05 graduates at 10 a.m. today After primary training, students select, by order of merit, advanced training in the during a ceremony at the Kaye Auditorium. Maj. Gen. James P. Scanlan, Mobiliza- fighter-bomber or airlift-tanker track. tion Assistant to the Commander, Air Force Special Operations Command, Hurlburt Both tracks are designed to best train pilots for successful transition to their fol- Field, Florida is the graduation guest speaker. low-on aircraft and mission. Students will receive their silver pilot’s wings at the ceremony, and students who Advanced training for the fighter track is done in the T-38C Talon, a tandem-seat, excelled in their respective training tracks are recognized. twin-engine supersonic jet. T-38 training emphasizes formation, ad- Second Lt. Garrett McElligott, T-38C Talon, and Capt. vanced aerobatics and navigation. Training takes approximate- William Cox, T-1A Jayhawk, received the Air Education ly 26 weeks and includes 381 hours of ground training, and Training Command Commander’s Trophy for being 31.6 hours in the flight simulator and 118.7 hours in the the most outstanding students overall in their classes. T-38C aircraft. The Air Force Association Award was presented to The airlift-tanker track uses the T-1A Jayhawk, the Capt. William Cox Capt. Leesa Froelich Capt. Steven Trochlil McElligott and Capt. Leesa Froelich, T-1A. The award military version of a multi-place Beech Jet 400 busi- 2nd Lt. Waleed Alhusaini 2nd Lt. Jamel Boukhemis 2nd Lt. Brandon Cruz San Antonio Tarpon Springs, Fla. Rhinelander, Wis. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Huntington, W.V. Windsor, Calif. C-130J Ramstein AB, Germany C-130J, Keesler AFB, Miss. KC-10 JB, McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. is presented to a graduate in each flight who excelled ness jet. Instruction centers on crew coordination and F-15SA, Royal Saudi Air Force C-130H, 130th Air Wing ANG, W. V. C-17, Dover AFB, Del. in training and typified the tenets of the management, instrument training, association; promoting aerospace power cross-country flying and simulated re- and a strong national defense. fueling and airdrop missions. Training McElligott and Cox were named the takes about 26 weeks and includes 185 distinguished graduates of SUPT Class hours of ground training, 53.6 hours in 18-05. the flight simulator and 76.4 hours in the The 52-week pilot training program T-1A. begins with a six-week preflight phase of Each class is partnered with business academics and physiological training to or civic organizations during their year prepare students for flight. The second of training. This program is designed to phase, primary training, is conducted in the sin- foster closer ties between the community gle-engine, turboprop T-6A Texan II at Columbus and Columbus AFB. Today, each student will be AFB, Miss. Students learn aircraft flight characteristics, emergency given a set of pilot wings with their names engraved on the back as a procedures, takeoff and landing procedures, aerobatics and formation token of good luck from their partners. SUPT Class 18-05 pilot part- 2nd Lt. Ella Curcic 2nd Lt. Nathaniel Heldreth 2nd Lt. Michael Hyde flying. Students also practice night, instrument and cross country nav- ners are Angela Laster, Crye-Leike Properties Unlimited, and Sheri 2nd Lt. Andrew Leach 2nd Lt. Cameron Lindsey 2nd Lt. Garrett McElligott Renton, Wash. Charlottesville, Va. Santa Fe, N.M. igation flying. Lipsey, Real Living Reality. Cheyenne, Wyo. Simpsonville, S.C. Milwaukee C-17, JB Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska KC-135, McConnell AFB, Kan. C-146, Duke Field, Fla. C-5M, Dover AFB, Del. C-17, JB Lewis-McChord, Wash. F-16, TBD

2nd Lt. Kevin Mitchell 2nd Lt. William Mott 2nd Lt. Marika Nemeth 2nd Lt. Samuel Pearce 2nd Lt. Nicholas Reisch 2nd Lt. Andrew Shelton 2nd Lt. Richard Sutedjo 2nd Lt. Christopher Towns Philadelphia San Antonio Palmdale, Calif. Noblesville, Ind. Denver Jonesboro, Ark. Westlake Village, Calif. Chester, Va. F-16, TBD C-130J, Yokoto, Japan EC-130, Davis Monthan AFB, Ariz. AC-130J, Hurlburt Field, Fla. T-6A, Columbus AFB, Miss. C-130J, Little Rock AFB, Ark. KC-135, Scott AFB, Ill. F-22, Tyndall, Fla.