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PERMIT NO. 29 August 7, 2017 Test facility resurrected for AFRL- testing of high-efficiency, diesel engine By Deidre Ortiz control systems available, as opposed to AEDC Public Affairs traditionally flawed approaches, which involves automotive conversions,” Gue- Testing for the Graflight V-8, a high- zlow said. “This engine is meant for sin- efficiency, diesel engine designed and gle and twin-engine aircraft applications produced by Engineered Propulsion and will offer dramatically reduced fuel Systems (EPS), has brought about the consumption.” reopening of the AEDC T-11 engine test He added that the EPS team “feels cell at Arnold Air Force Base. very fortunate” to have the opportunity to Prior to this, T-11 had not been testing test at Arnold AFB, as AEDC test facili- in at least a decade. ties are able to reach higher altitudes than EPS project manager Tom Guelzow any previous tests of the engine. explained that the testing at T-11 was “Here [at Arnold AFB] we can hit any sponsored by the Air Force Research altitude we want to relatively quickly,” Laboratory (AFRL), Advanced Power Guezlow said. “Start to finish, it has been Technology Office (APTO), Broad Area great working with the AEDC team. Ev- Announcement (BAA), which focuses on erything we have been doing out here is the research and development of engines brand new for us.” that use a variety of fuels more efficiently. One huge milestone for EPS was hav- “EPS submitted a successful propos- ing the engine operating successfully at al and subsequent award as part of the conditions of 30,000 feet altitude. AFRL Alternative Energy BAA which “We ramped up from level or sea level provided funding for testing at Arnold to 30,000 feet in T-11 and back down, AFB,” he said. which was groundbreaking for us,” he EPS, founded by Michael Fuchs and said. Steve Weinzierl, is a small start-up com- Capt. Randall Hodkin, the APTO pro- pany based out of New Richmond, Wis- gram manager, commented that, “Testing consin. conducted in T-11 was an important step Guezlow said getting this far in test- in collecting data to clear this innovative ing the engine is part of a 27-month ef- engine for future flight tests and was also fort, and the goal for EPS is to validate a critical step in showing the engines ca- engine performance of the Graflight V-8 pabilities at altitudes previously unattain- prior to flight testing it later this year. able to the team.” “After flight testing, we would then John Kelly, AEDC test project man- conduct complete accelerated mission ager, stated that the EPS engine test has testing of the engine,” he said. also included a lot of firsts for AEDC. The EPS engine Graflight V-8 is “The facility hasn’t been running in unique in that it’s a clean sheet design. at least 10 years and this test has been a “The EPS Graflight engine is unique learning process for us too in that it’s a The recent testing for the Graflight V-8, a high-efficiency, diesel engine de- to aero applications and incorporates small, diesel engine, and instead of taking signed and produced by Engineered Propulsion Systems, has brought about the most advanced mechanical design, the reopening of the AEDC T-11 engine test cell at Arnold Air Force Base. Prior to this test, T-11 had not been air-on in about a decade. Pictured here is the EPS combustion technology and electronic See TESTING, page 2 Graflight V-8 engine in the T-11 test cell. (AEDC photo) AEDC Commander Col. Scott Cain introduces himself, outlines his plans By Deidre Ortiz AEDC Public Affairs hat we do July was a busy month at Arnold Wat AEDC is Air Force Base, with Col. Rodney To- so important to daro passing the AEDC guidon over to new Commander, Col. Scott Cain. the nation and our As a way to introduce himself to the commitment to that workforce at Arnold, Col. Cain pro- ” mission is vital. vided information through a “Who am I?” presentation during a recent Com- mander’s Call meeting. test pilot One of Cain’s first comments - em school phasized the importance of colleagues and con- interacting and knowing each other. ducted “We need to be connected,” he said. flight “ “We need to know each other as Air- tests with men.” the F-16 He went on to clarify that his defini- and the tion of “big A, Airman” includes uni- F-35 Joint formed members, civilians and con- Strike tractors alike. Fighter. Born and raised in Michigan, Col. He has Lt. Col. Hoffman becomes Cain said he was a big fan of Univer- served at Col. Scott Cain, sity of Michigan sports teams. Edwards AEDC Commander “I was born in Michigan and I Air Force director of the Flight Systems still have family there,” he said. “But Base twice, Holloman Air Force Base, I didn’t actually go to University of and the Pentagon, before landing at Ar- Combined Test Force Michigan. I went to the Air Force nold. Lt. Col. David Hoffman, right, becomes director of the Flight Systems Combined Academy and was an operational F-16 “I love it here so far,” he said. And while he’s served in many Test Force (TSTW) during a Change of Directorship ceremony July 21 inside the [Fighting Falcon] and F-117 [Night- Model Installation Building, part of the Propulsion Wind Tunnel Test Facility, at hawk] pilot.” places across the Air Force, Cain stated the most important aspect of his life is Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee. Col. Timothy West, (left) chief of the AEDC “I had some time flying those weap- Test Operations Division, passes the TSTW guidon to Hoffman as 1st Lt. Roy on systems before I moved on to flight his family, which consists of his wife Fisher, looks on. The Flight Systems CTF provides aerodynamic ground-test test.” capabilities from low subsonic to hypersonic speeds in various wind tunnels Cain also mentioned he went into See COMMANDER, page 2 and supports Department of Defense, U.S. industry and international aerospace programs. (U.S. Air Force photo/Rick Goodfriend)

Cadets take flight as part of Glider AEDC quarterly award Academy held in Tullahoma winners announced …Page 3 …Page 9 2 • August 7, 2017

Arnold Air Force Team members receive Base opportunity to innovate By AEDC Innovation Grant Program vation is defined using existing knowledge, and contractors, including Air Force Research technologies, and tools to create or deliver Laboratory partners. All team members shall Over the past few years the Complex has something new in terms of product or process seek approval for participation from their su- operated a successful innovation grant pro- for improving some element of AEDC’s per- pervision and include the approval with the Col. Scott Cain gram, in various forms, that contributes to the formance. proposal. Commander investment in the future of AEDC. This is not a program where studies, pa- Time charges for AF team members is to The Complex will continue with the spirit pers or opinions are likely to be the products. be charged to an AF cost account specified by Jason Austin and intent of that program in order to main- There should be a unique product or process their supervision and is not normally charge- Chief, tain momentum, grow the knowledge and demonstration as the intended deliverable for able to the project. Public Affairs skills of the workforce, and of course to capi- each proposal. This is not simply a different Individual employees or employee teams talize on any expected improvements in effec- source of funds to procure what we already may submit proposals for innovation proj- tiveness or efficiency as a result of successful have as requirements, but rather a source of ects to address specific emphasis areas. In innovations. funds to exert some effort to find out if there some cases proposals may address more than Cynthia Rivera This does not imply that all innovation are better, faster, or cheaper ways to satisfy one area. In each area, the proposal does not General Manager, projects are expected to be successful in a tra- requirements, or maybe even prove that they have to identify the solution, but rather clearly National Aerospace ditional sense; as a rule, we most often learn Solutions could be eliminated with minimal impact. define the problem or challenge and the ap- the most from our failures. The goal of this High Mach Staff: All government, Test, Operations and Sus- proach to developing or delivering a proto- program is to create an environment that al- tainment Contract and Eglin Operations and type solution. It is expected that significant ef- Kathy Gattis, lows the workforce to pursue significant tech- Maintenance Services Contract, non-manag- fort will be required in each case to fully char- NAS Executive Editor nical risk on small scales to evaluate the ef- er, full-time employees working at any AEDC acterize the challenge and the plausible range Raquel March, ficacy of substantial changes in the processes, site – including Hypervelocity Wind Tunnel 9, of solutions for pursuit and development. It is NAS Editor tools, and technology used to conduct work Hypersonic Combined Test Force, Holloman expected that proposals will reflect the desires High Mach is published by across AEDC. 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Inno- Teams may include any mix of government tion_Program_Rev_0.2.docx. at Arnold AFB, Tenn., 37389. Everything advertised in this publication will be made COMMANDER from page 1 available for purchase, use Michelle and two children. or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, “Family is my number one pri- national origin, age, marital sta- ority, both personally and profes- tus, physical handicap, political sionally,” he said. affiliation or any other non- Cain noted that his fam- merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. ily enjoys being outdoors, “which The High Mach office is makes Tennessee a nice place for located at 100 Kindel Drive, us to be.” Suite A236, Arnold AFB, Tenn. He further added that in their 37389-1236. Editorial content is edited and prepared by NAS. down time they also like to ex- Deadline for copy is Wednes- plore, going to the beach, fishing, day at close of business one hunting and camping. week before publication. “We’ve already been catching This commercial enterprise fish near Arnold Village,” Cain newspaper is an allowable NAS contractor publication said, showing a photograph of his for personnel at Arnold AFB. son with a bluegill. The content of High Mach After his personal introduc- does not necessarily reflect the tion, the Commander commented views of the Air Force, Arnold on the individual choice of the AFB, AEDC or NAS. The ap- pearance of advertising in this members of Team AEDC. publication does not constitute “First, whether you’re in a endorsement of the products uniform or not, I want to thank or services advertised by the you all for your commitment to Department of Defense, the Department of the Air Force, the Air Force and your nation,” he Arnold AFB, AEDC, NAS or said. “You had a choice in what to Lakeway Publishers, Inc. do and you chose to serve. I sin- Col. Scott Cain, new Commander of AEDC at Arnold Air Force Base, is pictured here with his wife For general information cerely thank you for that.” and two children. (Courtesy photo) about High Mach, call (931) “What we do at AEDC is so operate the mission as a wing but ing as a Combined Test Force. aerospace and defense systems,’” 454-5655 or visit www. arnold.af.mil. important to the nation and our also preserve our cultures and ca- “I will fully support the CTF Cain said. “I believe this is a good commitment to that mission is vi- pabilities across the Complex.” but also want to synchronize the vision and I definitely want pro- Use High Mach to market Cain explained the sustain- efforts of the military, DOD and grams to come here because of your products and servic- tal.” es. Contact Renee at 931- He also stated that he expects ment portion incorporates the contractors so that we continue to our test and analysis capabilities, 455-4545 or tnadvmgr@ the AEDC team to perform the people and the infrastructure of get the job done for our custom- but also for our product, which lcs.net. mission with integrity. AEDC. ers.” is our people and processes. We According to Cain, his plans “We have an Infrastructure and Cain also plans to capitalize need to invest in our people too.” can be broken down into three Modernization program already in on the talent in the region but also For now, the Commander is main categories: mission, sustain- place and I want us to continue to would like to attract talent to Mid- trying to take in his new surround- ment and transformation. concentrate on that,” he said. “On dle Tennessee and AEDC. ings, but at the same time, is keep- “As for the mission aspect, I the people side of that, I want peo- Lastly, as part of his transfor- ing an eye on the future. want us to focus on how AEDC ple to be connected to the mission mation focus, he envisions the de- “I’m thinking in terms of de- enables the future of the Depart- and ensure all of AEDC, whether velopment of a “long view of the cades, and developing AEDC for ment of Defense and the industry, government or contractor, under- Complex” regarding the future of the 100-year Air Force and the Core Values all while ensuring that we execute stands how their role is tied to na- AEDC. 100-year Arnold. We need to be • Integrity first the mission safely,” he said. “We tional defense.” “Our vision currently states investing in a way that keeps the • Service before self have a lot of unique organizations Another point he mentioned we will ‘Be the Nation’s best Complex viable and effective for • Excellence in all across AEDC, and I want us to was the AEDC workforce work- value test and analysis source for decades to come.” we do TESTING from page 1 150 pounds of air per sec- In addition, Kelly men- “As far as I can tell, this duce our on-air hour costs “This could end up be- ond or more, it needs less tioned that this is the first has never been achieved significantly.” ing a very busy test cell Vision than 2 pounds of air per time he knows of that any T- before,” he said. “And the With the success of the for small businesses that “NAS will be integral to the success of AEDC, the U. S. Air second,” he said. “So, we side test facility has run con- capability, being able to EPS testing, AEDC test haven’t been given these Force’s premier aerospace testing had to create a new inlet currently with the AEDC run these engine test cells teams are gearing up for type of testing opportuni- facilities, while applying the highest standards of ethics, innovation, system in order to do this.” J-2 engine test facility. at the same time, will re- more testing in T-11. ties before,” Kelly said. safety, security, and quality to daily operations.” Values • Ethics. We are uncompromising in our Action Line integrity, honesty, and fairness. Smoking Policy • Safety & Health. We are relentless in keeping people safe from harm, and 1. The following revised Arnold AFB smoking policy is effective immediately and applies to all individuals on Team AEDC we provide a safe and healthy work Arnold AFB. I believe in free and open communications environment. 2. Traditional Tobacco products (e.g. cigars and cigarettes): with our Team AEDC employees, and that’s • Security. We are disciplined and vigilant a. Smoking is permitted solely in Designated Tobacco Areas (DTAs) identified by designated signage. If no in protecting sensitive AEDC information why we have the Action Line available. and ensuring system integrity to support signage exists, smoking is not permitted in that area. It is the responsibility of all smokers to keep DTAs People can use the Action Line to clear national security and our customers. clean of cigarette butts. • Excellence. We thrive on challenge, b. Tobacco use on the Arnold AFB Golf Course is permitted, but discouraged based on the health hazards up rumors, ask questions, suggest ideas accomplishment, and mission success. of tobacco use and secondhand smoke. No smoking is permitted within 50 feet of golf course buildings on improvements, enter complaints or • Quality. We are passionate about doing our work right the first time. except in the approved DTA. get other issues off their chests. They • People. We have a mission-focused, c. Smoking in government-owned/leased vehicles is strictly prohibited. Personnel are allowed to smoke in their can access the Action Line via the AEDC inclusive workforce who have a diverse personal vehicles at any time; however, at no time will personnel discard cigarette butts outside their vehicle. intranet home page and by calling 454-6000. skill set, are committed to success, d. For government employees, the fact that a person smokes has no bearing on the number of breaks they demonstrate innovation and have a can Although the Action Line is always do attitude. may take. Breaks should be taken in accordance with the current supervisory and personnel policies that available, the best and fastest way to get • Culture. Our team is proud of our diver- afford all employees the same break opportunities consistent with good work practices and accomplish- things resolved is by using your chain of sity, inclusiveness, and collaborative work ment of the mission. environment. We are proud of what we do 3. Smokeless Tobacco products (e.g. snuff and dip): command or by contacting the organization and how we do it. directly involved. I encourage everyone to • Relationships. We build positive, long- Smokeless tobacco products are not to be restricted to DTAs. Smokeless tobacco use will be permitted in all term business relationships through trust, workplace areas (inside and out) subject to reasonable safety and sanitary conditions. Specifically, containers go that route first, then if the situation isn’t respect, and collaboration. of tobacco waste product, including sealed containers, must not be left unattended or disposed of in trash made right, give us a chance. • Innovation. We overcome challenges receptacles. Users of smokeless tobacco must flush tobacco waste down the toilet. through creativity, perseverance, technol- 4. Electronic Cigarettes (also known as “e-cigs”): ogy, and flexibility. We actively seek to Col. Scott Cain continually improve. Pursuant to Air Force Instruction (AFI) 40-102, Tobacco Free Living, e-cigs are considered to be equivalent to AEDC Commander • 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 long term benefit of our communities and distance of 25 feet from building entry/egress points. (This policy is dated July 27, 2016) our environment. August 7, 2017• 3 Team members receive Deer-vehicle collisions declining at Arnold By John W. Lamb and Stephen Farrington AEDC Facility Support Services

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) opportunity to innovate estimates that 1.3 million deer-vehicle collisions (DVCs) occur each year in the U.S. resulting in approx- and contractors, including Air Force Researc imately $1 billion in vehicle damage. Laboratory partners. All team members shal Nationwide there are an average of around 200 fa- seek approval for participation from their su talities annually. pervision and include the approval with th While the annual rate of DVCs is highly variable at proposal. Arnold Air Force Base, there has been a declining trend Time charges for AF team members is t over the past 30 years. be charged to an AF cost account specified b According to the Deer-Vehicle Crash Information their supervision and is not normally charge Clearinghouse (DVCIC), many factors appear to impact able to the project. the number of DVCs at a particular roadway location. Individual employees or employee team These factors are generally related to the characteristics may submit proposals for innovation proj of the roadway and traffic flow, the deer population and ects to address specific emphasis areas. Ithe adjacent land use and cover. some cases proposals may address more tha At Arnold, always assume you are driving through one area. In each area, the proposal does no deer habitat, but based on analysis of the locations of have to identify the solution, but rather clearl DVCs since 2002, there do appear to be areas where define the problem or challenge and the ap they are more concentrated and pose higher risk. proach to developing or delivering a prototyp The following tips for avoiding DVCs were com- solution. It is expected that significant efforpiled from a number of sources such as IIHS, Tennessee will be required in each case to fully charac Department of Safety, Tennessee Wildlife Resources terize the challenge and the plausible range o Agency, Highway Loss Data Institute, DVCIC and (AEDC graphic) solutions for pursuit and development. It i Michigan Deer Crash Coalition, all of which offer simi- • Do not rely on devices such as deer whistles to deter leave your car. expected that proposals will reflect the desirlar advice: deer. These devices have not been proven to reduce • Don’t attempt to remove a deer from the roadway and emphasis of the proposer, and that thi • Use extreme caution during the months of October DVCs. unless you’re convinced it’s dead. A deer can inflict may not align with the emphasis of supervi through January – this holds true on the base. • Avoid the use of cell phones and other distractions serious injuries. sors or managers. • If you see one deer, you should expect others. while driving. • Contact law enforcement to report the incident. At • Be attentive from sunset to midnight and hours • Make sure you buckle up. Arnold, be sure to report it to Arnold Protective Ser- site at shortly before and after sunrise. These are the high- • Scan both the roadway and roadsides. vices so that we can continue to track and evaluate Innovation%20Proposals/AEDC_Innova est risk periods for DVCs. Be especially careful in the rain – deer can be harder the problem. tion_Program_Rev_0.2.docx. • When driving at night, reduce your speed and also to see and they slip easily on the pavement. • Contact your insurance agent or company represen- use high beam headlights when there is no oncom- If a DVC is unavoidable, the same sources offer this tative to report any damage to your car. Collision COMMANDER from page 1 ing traffic. The high-beams will better illuminate the advice: with a deer is usually covered under the comprehen- eyes of deer on or near the roadway. • Don’t swerve, brake firmly, stay in your lane, hold sive portion of your automobile policy. • Brake firmly when you notice a deer in or near your onto the steering wheel, and bring your vehicle to a Tennessee law allows deer killed in a collision to be path, but stay in your lane. Many serious crashes oc- controlled stop. taken and used as food as long as you contact the near- cur when drivers swerve to avoid a deer and hit an- • Pull off the roadway. Turn on the vehicle hazard est TWRA regional office to report the accident within other vehicle or lose control of their cars. flashers, and be careful of other traffic whenyou 48 hours. Cadets take flight as part of Glider Academy held in Tullahoma

By Deidre Ortiz One of the 20 cadets AEDC Public Affairs who participated in the South East Region Twenty cadets from (SER) National Civil 12 different states par- Air Patrol (CAP) Glider ticipated in the week-long Academy prepares for takeoff at the Tullaho- South East Region (SER) ma Municipal Airport. National Civil Air Patrol The academy, hosted (CAP) Glider Academy by Beechcraft Heritage from July 8-14 at the Tul- Museum, was held July lahoma Municipal Airport. 8-14. Pictured in back The academy, hosted instructing the flight is by the Beechcraft Heri- Jere Matty, Arnold Air tage Museum, was sup- Force Base Science, ported by the Arnold Air Technology, Engineer- ing and Mathematics Force Base Science, En- Education Outreach Col. Scott Cain, new Commander of AEDC at Arnold Air Force Base, is pictured here with his gineering, Technology Specialist. (Courtesy and two children. (Courtesy photo) and Mathematics (STEM) photos) aerospace and defense systems,’” Program, which provided Cain said. “I believe this is a good volunteers and materials Glider Flight Academy stated its appreciation for vision and I definitely want pro for the cadets. thanks the Beechcraft Her- Baymont Inn and Suites, In addition to the 20 itage Museum for the use Seminole-Lake Glider- our test and analysis capabilities, CAP students, the acad- of their facilities and Tul- port, Tullahoma Area but also for our product, which emy included four Federal lahoma Municipal Airport Chamber of Commerce, is our people and processes. We Aviation Administration for their work in support of Air Force STEM Program, need to invest in our people too.” rated glider instructors, air and ground operations. D6 and Blue Lizard Aus- For now, the Commander is four tow planes and four The academy staff also tralian Sunscreen. trying to take in his new surround gliders. ings, but at the same time, is keep “These young people ing an eye on the future. had an experienced group “I’m thinking in terms of de of instructors and support cades, and developing staff to assist them in their the 100-year goals of becoming young 100-year Arnold. W aviators,” Jere Matty, Ar- investing in a way that keeps nold STEM Education Complex viable and effective Outreach Specialist, said. To the Airmen of the United States Air Force: decades to come.” “It was a great week for all involved.” For more than 70 years, our fellow Americans have asked you to be the sen- Approximately 335 tinels of air and space for the nation, delivering unmatched capabilities every flights were conducted day. The demand for what you, as American Airmen, bring to the fight will only during the academy, and increase. We will continue to lead and support the Joint Force in defending our five cadets earned their homeland, owning the high ground, and projecting power with our allies. As the Solo Wings. They were most dominant air force in the world, we will continue to face serious and ever- cadets 2nd Lt. Levi Eudy changing threats. In order to ensure our Air Force remains lethal and ready when and Chief Master Sgt. the nation calls, we have established the following Air Force priorities: Payton Mercer from the South Carolina Wing, 2nd • Lt. Alan Arnesen from the Restore readiness … to win any fight, any time. Virginia Wing, Maj. Gen- • Cost-effectively modernize … to increase the lethality of the force. esis Middlebos from the • Drive innovation … to secure our future. Idaho Wing, and 2nd Lt. Phillip Norton from the Il- • Develop exceptional leaders … to lead the world’s most powerful teams. linois Wing. • Strengthen our alliances … because we are stronger together. Matty personally con- gratulated Middlebos, one Everything we do as a team should advance or augment these priorities. Each of five cadets in his group, and every one of our Total Force Airmen has a role to play in making us success- on her achievement. ful in this endeavor. We will prevail through the power of our Airmen. “She was first to earn You and your families represent our nation’s absolute best. We are humbled her Solo Wings at the to lead this great Air Force and honored to serve with you every day. academy this year,” he said. Many other cadets Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson earned their Pre-Solo Jere Matty, pictured right, Arnold AFB STEM Educa- Wings, showing that they tion Outreach Specialist, congratulates his student, Chief of Staff of the Air Force can handle a glider with- cadet Maj. Genesis Middlebos, on being first to per- Gen. David L. Goldfein out assistance but accom- form a solo flight at the South East Region National panied by an instructor per Civil Air Patrol Glider Academy held July 8-14 at Tul- Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force lahoma Municipal Airport. Approximately 335 flights FAA or CAP regulations. Kaleth O. Wright The SER National were conducted during the week, and Middlebos was one of five cadets to earn Solo Wings. 4 • August 7, 2017 Protect yourself when using scaffolding

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Our monthly Safety Condition Campaign is meant to help identify conditions that make compliance with safety requirements a challenge and ensure we are in compliance with the Air Force safety standards, and to establish consistency across work locations. The Safety Condition Campaign focus for the month of August is on how to protect yourself when using temporary structures or scaffolding when performing work at Arnold Air Force Base. Guidance in Safety, Health and Environmental Standard D10 must be followed when using scaffolds. The most common causes of injuries associated with scaffolds include: plank slippage, support collapse, personnel slips/trips and falls, or personnel being struck by a falling object. Before any work is performed from a scaffold the employee shall ensure that a current inspection tag is attached to the scaffold. If an inspection tag as defined in section 4.10 is not attached, the scaffold shall not be used and supervision shall be notified. A scaffold inspection is required each (AEDC photo) shift before using. The inspection shall be associated with the type of scaffold being 4. The maximum intended load and repairing, inspecting and maintaining performed by a competent person and the used and to understand the procedures to the load-carrying capacities of the the type of scaffold in question. inspection tag shall be signed and dated control or minimize those hazards. scaffolds used. 3. The design criteria, maximum where noted on the tag. The training shall include the 5. Any other pertinent site specific intended load-carrying capacity and Personnel shall inspect a scaffold for following areas, as applicable: hazards. intended use of the scaffold. obvious defects or damage before each 1. The nature of any electrical hazards, Each employee who is involved 4. Current rules and regulations use. fall hazards and falling object hazards in erecting, disassembling, moving, pertaining to the subject matter. When working using scaffolding in the work area; operating, repairing, maintaining or Any changes in the types of scaffolds outdoors, discontinue work during 2. The correct procedures for dealing inspecting a scaffold shall be trained by a used, fall protection requirements or other electrical storms or high winds. with electrical hazards and for erecting, qualified person to recognize any hazards requirements may necessitate training on As outlined in section 5.0 of SHE maintaining, and disassembling the associated with the work in question. a more frequent basis. Standard D10 Scaffolding, using fall protection systems and falling This training includes the following, For more information on scaffolding scaffolds requires special training. object protection systems being used. as applicable: or other safety topics, refer to the SHE Each employee who performs work 3. The proper use of the scaffold, and the 1. The nature of scaffold hazards. Standards, available on the AEDC Safety while on a scaffold shall be trained by a proper handling of materials on the 2. The correct procedures for erecting, Site, which can be found on the Team qualified person to recognize the hazards scaffold. disassembling, moving, operating, AEDC webpage. Holloman AFB flies toward future By Senior Airman high definition video,” Chase Cannon said Maj. Jay, a 6th ATKS Maj. Jay, MQ-9 pilot with 49th Wing Public Affairs MQ-9 pilot. “On the pilot’s the 6th Attack Squadron, side, the aircraft now has a flies the squadron’s first HOLLOMAN AIR generator and alternator Block 5 MQ-9 Reaper from inside a new Block FORCE BASE, N.M. that charges the batteries 30 ground control sta- (AFNS) – The Air Force in flight which we previ- tion at Holloman Air provides day and night ously did not have.” Force Base, N.M., July support to troops all Along with a more ad- 10. Holloman began fly- around the world, and Hol- vanced camera and elec- ing the new Block 5 and loman Air Force Base’s trical system, the Block 5 Block 30 technology to remotely piloted aircraft and Block 30 are accom- ease the transition that training mission is at the panied with an advanced student pilots and sen- forefront. communications system sor operators will experience when joining “We are making the and streamlined payload a combat unit. (U.S. Air transition from the Block capabilities. Force photo/Senior Air- 1 MQ-9 Reaper and Block “The Block 30 GCS has man Chase Cannon) 15 Ground Control Sta- been made better for the tion to the Block 5 MQ-9 crew, improving resource Reaper and the Block 30 management and how we GCS,” said Lt. Col. Alfred communicate with each Rosales, the 6th Attack other,” said Rosales. “We Squadron commander. even upgraded the posi- “Quite frankly it is a step tions of where our radio in the right direction to- antennas are, they are now ward the innovation piece on the wings as opposed to that the RPA community the fuselage.” has been founded on.” Improvements made Holloman AFB’s step for the Block 5 and Block forward with introducing 30 were influenced by the an upgraded Block 5 and needs of military mem- Block 30 to its training ar- bers. senal represents a constant “Those weren’t just strive for innovation. requests from our RPA “We are at the cutting warfighters, but also the edge of technology when it guys on the ground saying comes to the MQ-9,” said they would like to have Staff Sgt. Anthony, a 6th stronger communication ATKS sensor operator. links with the radios,” said The introduction of the Rosales. “We went back Block 5 and Block 30 tech- to the drawing board and nology onto the battlefield looked at the ways we called for an update to the could fix it.” Air Force’s RPA training Technology enhances program. every day, and the Air “The goal is to make Force has made part of the transition not so shock- its job to always improve. ing when you go to a unit Providing new and bet- with these technologies,” ter capabilities is inherent said Rosales. “We do not to that mission, making want this transition to be the upgrades to Holloman a big jump from a school- AFB’s MQ-9s paramount. house like this to the Com- “The Air force is always bat Air Forces.” getting better,” said Jay. The previous Block 1 “Its implementation and MQ-9 and Block 15 GCS evolution in technology in have been replaced with the RPA community is just greater software and cam- another step in that direc- era capabilities by their tion. It is all about provid- newer counterparts. ing value to our Airmen “The Block 5 is dif- downrange and making the ferent on the sensor side RPA enterprise more ben- because they now have eficial as a whole.” August 7, 2017• 5 AF opens doors to universities, small businesses and entrepreneurs to boost innovation

By Secretary of the Air Force Air Force doors to highly innovative slated to open by early 2018 with “open next generation of innovators and entre- Public Affairs problem solvers with small amounts of to the public” hours for individuals and preneurs to help the Air Force increase money in ways that strip out bureaucra- groups to present ideas. lethality at a lower cost, Wilson said. WASHINGTON (AFNS) – Air Force cy. “We’re changing the way we do “We have to move faster and be Secretary Heather Wilson announced the The first AFwerX location will be business with innovators,” Wilson said. smarter,” she added. “We know there are launch of AFwerX July 21 during her near the University of Nevada, Las Ve- “Bringing an AFwerX storefront to Ve- people out there with answers to prob- visit to Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. gas, so students and faculty, small busi- gas allows us to take advantage of Ne- lems, with ideas and innovations, and we Based on a model used by Special nesses and entrepreneurs can connect vada’s emerging idea marketplace.” are going to look at what they have and Operations Command, AFwerX opens easily to the Air Force. The storefront is This site is intended to engage the help them help us.” Innovation challenge brings possible advancement in F-22 test capabilities By Kenji Thuloweit 412th Test Wing Public Affairs

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AFNS) – The 412th Test Wing’s Experimentation Center for Ideas/Technol- ogy Exploration team, known as XCITE, hosted a one-day innovation challenge July 10. Several engineers from around Edwards Air Force Base partnered with members of the Desert High School Robotics team to come up with a solution to a real-world test problem. The one-day competition consisted of three teams that brainstormed ideas and designed proposals during the morning session and in the after- noon presented their solutions to a panel of leaders from various organizations on base. “The goal of the day A panel of leaders from various Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., organizations decide which one of three design proposals to pursue was for 412th TW partici- following presentations during a July 10 innovation challenge. Pictured from left are Dan Osburn, 412th Test Engineering Group; Peter pants to gain training and Burke, 412th Electronic Warfare Group; Lt. Col. Jeffrey Kwok, 412th Operations Group; Kyle Schaller, 771st Test Squadron; and Tony experience working on a Rubino, 412th Range Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kenji Thuloweit) rapid development inno- teams developed design Team #2 narrowly vation project team, brief- concepts by analyzing in- beat out Team #1 whose ing leadership and then formation on the RVR and concept was to build a selling their idea; while the F-22 Raptor. Visual track – similar to a cam- robotics team students models of mobile plat- era track that professional gained experience work- forms to move the RVR film makers use – so that ing with professionals on were rapidly constructed the RVR can move around a real-world problem with out of Lego robotics kits the F-22 as needed. The real constraints,” said T.J. and specifications of the judges viewed Team #2’s Wuth, an XCITE member. different designs were proposal as a little more of “The students also had documented on poster pa- a practical and realistic ap- the opportunity to apply per. The teams also came proach to fielding rapidly. science, technology, en- up with how much their The engineers at the gineering, and mathemat- perspective designs would F-22 Combined Test Force ics principals and to learn cost to implement. The will now examine Team about federal acquisition.” proposed costs ranged #2’s concept further and The three teams were from $13,000 to almost see about implementing put together to come $30,000, a fraction of the the project. up with a way to gather cost of the test equipment Brig. Gen. Carl Schae- ground-based radio fre- and man hours currently fer, the 412th TW com- quency imagery of an F-22 required to perform the mander, has challenged Raptor more effectively. measurements, according the Edwards AFB work- At the F-22 Combined to Wuth. force to foster a culture Test Force, engineers rou- In the end, the judg- of innovation to improve tinely use a repair veri- ing panel chose Team #2’s processes and products for fication radar to collect idea of having a mobile the future. ground-based images of platform with omnidirec- “The RVR challenge an F-22 Raptor. The RVR tional wheels that can also gives leadership the op- system uses radar technol- enable the RVR to pan portunity to see grassroots ogy to measure the signa- and tilt. The team’s design innovation efforts in ac- ture of an F-22, which is would also use lasers to tion and empower partici- essential to the fifth-gen- calibrate the accuracy of pants to move forward,” eration fighter’s stealth ca- the RVR’s locations. Wuth said. pabilities. However, at 500 pounds, the RVR is cum- bersome to maneuver, and for a full 360-degree analysis, the RVR is required to be moved to 25 locations around the jet. The RVR also has a tight tolerance with regard to where it is positioned at each location. These time- consuming procedures can be costly, as F-22s from around the Air Force come to Edwards AFB for low observability analysis. The task for the three innovation teams was simple – develop and present a solution to more effectively maneuver the RVR around the aircraft to collect RF imagery. The 6 • August 7, 2017 A-10 pilot spits fire in fight against ISIS

Lt. Col. Ben Rudolphi, the 407th Expeditionary Operation Support Squadron commander, conducts a preflight munitions check on an A-10 Thunderbolt II July 11 at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Rudolphi has provided a dual role in Operation Inherent Resolve as the commander of the 407th EOSS in Southwest Asia and being directly in the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria conducting A-10 flying missions with the 477th Air Expeditionary Group. The A-10 supports ground forces with rapid employment close air and contact support. It utilizes a variety of bombs, missiles and a 30mm GAU-8 seven-barrel Gatling gun. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ramon A. Adelan) By Senior Airman Ramon Adelan ing takes over with subconscious adjust- relaying information to my wingman. My porting functions are prepared for these 407th Air Expeditionary Group ments on the controls. heart is beating out of my chest at this types of circumstances. Public Affairs Then with the target in his sights, he point as I’m waiting for the JTAC to say, Though his focus lies with the mission deploys the carefully selected weapon ‘cleared hot.’ Once I hear those words my and Airmen under his command, the as- INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey system onto an enemy position. nerves go away. I roll in, make my pass signment has not kept Rudolphi from the (AFNS) – The darkness of a desert night This is how Lt. Col. Ben Rudolphi, the and then we are on to the next target.” battlefield. When given the opportunity, surrounds his aircraft. The wind rushes 407th Expeditionary Operation Support Even as an experienced A-10 pilot, he quickly transitions to take the famil- past his cockpit. Squadron commander, describes flying Rudolphi still feels his nerves standing on iar aircraft controls and has flown A-10 As the target approaches, nervousness combat missions in the A-10 Thunderbolt edge each time he goes out on a mission. combat missions with the 447th AEG in builds deep within his core and his heart II. “My mind is going a hundred miles the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq races at extraordinary speeds. “You’re constantly locating the tar- per hour before I make my first pass on a and Syria. Locking in on the tasks at hand, the get, checking, rechecking and adjusting mission,” Rudolphi said. “All I’m think- “The A-10 is an inimitable platform, pilot’s eyes glow as he focuses through for your pass,” Rudolphi said. “The Joint ing about is ‘Don’t mess this up!’ At the bringing an unmatched ability to the night vision goggles to locate targets be- Terminal Attack Controller is communi- same time, I‘m pushing buttons, twisting fight,” Rudolphi said. “With its low air- low. Muscle memory from years of train- cating with me; I’m responding back and knobs, speeding up or slowing down, and speed, it can quickly change directions continually checking where my target is and deliver precise firepower.” without even thinking about it. All I know The A-10 supports ground forces with is that I need to make a direct hit to help rapid employment close air and contact our troops on the ground.” support. It utilizes a variety of bombs, Originally tasked to deploy as an A-10 missiles and a 30 mm GAU-8 seven-bar- pilot in support of Operation Inherent Re- rel Gatling gun. solve, Rudolphi saw his mission change “When you think about jets you think before even leaving the U.S. of these roaring fast planes,” Rudolphi Instead of manning his aircraft, he said. “Well the A-10 isn’t that, it’s what was given the opportunity to lead others we call a walker. The best way to explain as the commander of the 407th Expedi- how it’s a walker in relation to other jets; tionary Operation Support Squadron and is to image going by a baseball game. accepted the position. If you were to walk by, you can see the “I immediately took this opportunity,” entire play happening. If you were driv- Rudolphi said. “This is a new experience ing by you can kind of see the action, but and an achievement, which many people you’re going too fast to see what is really don’t get the opportunity (to have). I have happening.” always been behind the yoke controlling Rudolphi continued, imagine that but the airspace. But now I’m at the forefront now as if your voice is your weapon. ensuring operations can continue.” Driving by you can cheer, but it’ll be this At the 407th Air Expeditionary Group, jumbled not understood noise. But the Rudolphi leads his unit in the essential walker can slow down, redirect toward buildup of a strategic operating loca- the action and cheer. This time you would tion for the Air Force, joint and coalition be heard. People can understand you. forces operations. As the 407th EOSS “In a sense, you can say I quickly re- commander, he plans and evaluates the directed my path to be the 407th EOSS installation for expansion, future and commander,” Rudolphi said. “Now, I’m short notice operations, while enabling in close contact with the entire spectrum the mission to continue around the clock. of operations, which provides the mis- Meaning such things like airfield op- sion to continue, including those in direct erations, dining facilities and other sup- combat.”

Lt. Col. Ben Rudolphi, the 407th Expeditionary Operation Support Squadron commander, takes off in an A-10 Thunderbolt II July 11 at Incirlik Air Base, Tur- key. Rudolphi has provided a dual role in Operation Inherent Resolve as the commander of the 407th EOSS in Southwest Asia and being directly in the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria conducting A-10 flying missions with the 447th Air Expeditionary Group. The A-10 supports ground forces with rapid employment close air and contact support. It utilizes a variety of bombs, missiles and a 30mm GAU-8 seven-barrel Gatling gun. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ramon A. Adelan) August 7, 2017• 7 8 • August 7, 2017 It’s all downhill for upbeat Air Force bobsledder

By Carole Chiles Fuller 21st Space Wing/AFCEC Public Affairs

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACK- LAND, Texas (AFNS) – Capt. David Simon, an elite bobsled athlete, is a stellar example of resiliency and upholding the four pillars of Comprehensive Airman Fitness: mental, physical, social and spiritual. Mental: Nothing stops Simon. Not injuries, not being dropped from the Air Force World Class Athlete Program. “With resiliency, you keep press- ing forward until you go to the next thing,” he said. Physical: Bobsled is a demanding sport. “Every- body on the team can run 60 meters in under 7 sec- onds. Everybody is squat- ting 400-plus pounds. You’re not just fast, but you have to be pretty strong and explosive. You’re an interesting hy- brid of an athlete,” Simon Col. Donna Turner, the Air Force Services Activity commander, greets Capt. David Simon, after he was selected as an Air Force World said. Class Athlete Program bobsled pusher in August 2016. Simon is still aiming for a spot on the U.S. Bobsled Team that will compete in Social: The support of the 2018 Winter Olympics in Peyongchang, South Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo/Carole Chiles Fuller) family, friends and fel- looked at the details. They low Air Force athletes had a combine (a test that helps fuel Simon’s drive includes sprints, broad and motivation. “My fam- jumps and tosses with a ily have made sacrifices in 16-pound shot), and pretty terms of my time away to much everything took off train and compete and re- from there,” said Simon, mained very supportive,” now assigned to the 16th Simon said. He also has Space Control Squadron at forged bonds with other Peterson Air Force Base, elite Air Force athletes and Colorado, as a crew com- members of the bobsled mander. team. As an Air Force World Spiritual: Simon en- Class Athlete Program courages all Airmen to member last fall, Simon always be ready and resil- tried for a spot on the USA ient, and he draws on faith Bobsled team. Unfortu- to keep him strong. “Stay nately, an injury led to his positive and have faith release from the program. that God knows best, even However, in his typi- if it doesn’t feel like it at cal fashion, he bounced that moment. He has you back and, with faith and exactly where he wants resiliency, is fired up to try you, and it might be that’s again, aiming for the 2018 where he can get the very Winter Olympic Games in best out of you!” Pyeongchang, South Ko- Simon’s path to slid- rea. Simon appreciates the Capt. David Simon (right) pushes the bobsled before hopping in for a run at the U.S. Bobsled Team Trials ing down an icy track, honor of representing Air in Park City, Utah, on Nov. 2, 2016. (Courtesy photo) which he describes as be- Force Sports, as part of the Skeleton National Teams U.S. military,” Simon said. mature than most of the this competition. It’s not ing stuffed in a trash can Air Force Services Activ- are reset before every sea- Competition for the other athletes. He’s always so much the results; it’s and being kicked down a ity. son and athletes compete team is tough. going to be doing the right how you react. Are you hill, was the result of fail- “Just to know that you for spots every fall. Simon “A lot of these guys thing and making the right going to train harder? Are ing to qualify for a U.S. are representing the Air aims to be among them I compete with are great choices,” she said. you going to work harder Air Forces in Europe and Force in such a program during the summer com- athletes,” he said. Being an Airman helps to get to your goals? That’s Air Forces Africa track- that still today provides bine events, which begin But most of them Simon overcome adver- how athleticism can lead and-field event in 2015. me with a tremendous in June. don’t have the Air Force sity, and being an athlete to being a better Airman,” He turned that experience amount of support fuels “To make the Olym- advantage. Sgt. Shauna helps him be a better Air- he said. into an opportunity to try a me. To represent all Air- pics and represent God, Rohbock, a USA Bobsled man. “Just know that we are new sport. men, past, present and country and the Air Force Skeleton coach and mem- “On duty or off duty, all wired to be greater than “I was trying to become future, deployed and in would be such an honor ber of the Army’s WCAP you’re going to have we were yesterday, it’s just a better sprinter at my size. garrison, and to those who and privilege. to make the for 17 years, said Simon is bumps in the road, and it’s a choice that only a few Typically, you’re not go- paid the ultimate sacrifice, Games next year would an exceptional team mem- how you respond to those will take charge of and be ing to see a lot of guys motivates me to continue also have another special ber. bumps that make you a a shining light for others to 200-plus pounds sprinting. to train hard and compete meaning to me as I am half “Captain Simon, being champion. With sports, see and motivate. We are I was trying to find better at such a high level,” he Korean (maternal) and in the military, holds him- you’re going to get hurt not just here to live life in B-52 testers complete and smarter ways to train. explained. half African-American self to a higher standard,” or maybe things don’t go mediocrity but to live out Bobsled came up, and I The U.S. Bobsled and (paternal); a product of the Rohbock said. “He’s more your way or you don’t win our lives as champions.” leaflet bomb drops

KC-10s fuel the OIR fight An A-10 Thunderbolt II departs after receiving fuel from a 908th Expedi- tionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender during a flight in support of Operation Inherent Resolve May 31.The aircraft can loiter near battle areas for extended periods of time and operate in low ceiling and visibility conditions. The wide combat radius and short takeoff and landing capability permit operations in and out of locations near front lines. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Michael Battles) August 7, 2017• 9 AEDC quarterly award winners announced

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A B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 419th Flight Test Squadron is loaded with eight PDU-5/B leaflet bombs underneath the left wing June 21. The PDU-5/B is a repurposed Cluster Bomb Unit used to release leaflets (paper cut into a specific size). Leaflets are generally dropped during U.S. military psychological operations overseas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Christopher Okula) B-52 testers complete leaflet bomb drops By Kenji Thuloweit The PDU-5/B is a new-use or variant of 412th Test Wing Public Affairs an older Cluster Bomb Unit. The original designation for the weapon was the MK- EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Ca- 20 Rockeye II, SUU-76B/B, and/or CBU- lif. (AFNS) – An important part of U.S. 99/100. The designator changes depending military operations overseas is communi- on the type of filler used in the bomb, said cating with the local population. This can Thorn. Having leaflets as a filler designates be done in a number of ways including the bomb as a PDU-5/B. something as simple as distributing leaflets. According to the Air Force, PDU-5/B In psychological operations, leaflets canisters can deliver about 60,000 leaflets with messages are often dropped from air- and were deployed in Operation Iraqi Free- craft in order to reach a wide area. dom before any Air Force munitions began Testers from the 419th Flight Test hitting targets in Baghdad. Squadron are looking to see if B-52 Strato- The dispenser bomb can be dropped fortress bombers can accomplish this task. from helicopters and fighter jets, and now The squadron recently completed two the 419th FTS is trying to see if the B-52 successful sorties where a B-52 released fleet can be used as well. eight PDU-5/B leaflet bombs over the Point “The PDU-5/B is just another tool that Mugu Sea Test Range and eight more over the B-52 uses in its vast and reliable tool the Precision Impact Range Area on Ed- box,” said Earl Johnson, the B-52 PDU-5/B wards Air Force Base. project manager. “Without the capability “We are primarily looking to see safe to carry PDU-5s on the B-52 aircraft, the separation from the external Heavy Stores impending shortfall on leaflet dispersal ca- Adapter Beam,” said Kevin Thorn, a 419th pability will jeopardize Air Force Central FLTS B-52 Stratofortress air vehicle man- Command information operations.” ager. “We are ensuring that the bombs do Johnson said testing the PDU-5/B on not contact the aircraft, and/or each other, the B-52 is complete for now. The program creating an unsafe condition. Additionally is forecasted to return at a future date to test we are tracking the reliability of the bomb PDU-5/B releases from the B-52’s internal functioning.” weapons bay. 10 • August 7, 2017 Arnold AFB STEM Summer Camp 2017

Children of Arnold Air Force Base team members participated in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Summer Camp at the Base, July 24-26. The three-day camp was conducted by the Arnold AFB STEM Center and the University of Tennessee Space Institute. Children in grades five through eight participated in hands-on-demonstrations like a bottle rocket build and launch. The camp also included a trip to the Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. For more photos see https://www.facebook.com/ArnoldAirForceBase/.

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