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Rocket Motor Facility Remains Primary Altitude Test Support for Stage 2 and 3 Minuteman ICBM PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID TULLAHOMA TN Vol. 64, No. 11 Arnold AFB, Tenn. PERMIT NO. 29 June 5, 2017 Rocket motor facility remains primary altitude test support for Stage 2 and 3 Minuteman ICBM Test customers conduct an inspection prior to starting simulated altitude testing in the Arnold Air Force Base J-6 Large Rocket Test Facility for a Minuteman Stage III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile in 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo/Rick Goodfriend) By Deidre Ortiz Force Base is the primary alti- sion Test Operations at ployed," he said. and we are one of the few places AEDC Public Affairs tude simulation testing Arnold AFB, the most recent Migliaccio explained the that do it,” he said. “If a facility facilities for the Minuteman testing is to assist in reason J-6 is used as the primary is unable to simulate the altitude Stage 2 and 3 Intercontinental determining the service life of testing facility for the Minute- needed, the test customer isn’t Due to its unique capabili- Ballistic Missiles. the ICBM. man is its altitude capabilities. able to get the data they need.” ties, J-6 Large Rocket Motor According to Joe Migliac- “We are testing the current “These ICBMs require alti- Test Facility at Arnold Air cio, a lead for Rocket Propul- line of Minuteman missiles de- tude simulation to verify limits See ROCKET, page 3 Live Fire training keeps Maj. Gen. Harris scheduled firefighters prepared for the fight as keynote speaker at AEDC Fellows Banquet By Claude Morse Arnold Community Council TULLAHOMA, TENN. – Maj. Gen. David A. Harris, commander of the Air Force Test Center, Ed- wards Air Force Base, California, is scheduled as the keynote speaker for the 2017 AEDC Fellows Ban- quet and induction ceremony June 23 at the Arnold Lakeside Center, Arnold Air Force Base. General Harris directs a $31 bil- lion enterprise of more than 18,000 military, civilian and contrac- tor personnel across 31 locations Maj. Gen. David A. Harris within the AFTC. The Test Center provides developmental test and evaluation of experimental and research manned and unmanned air, space and cyber systems for military services, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Arnold Air Force Base paramedic/firefighters prepare to enter the Kentucky Fire Commission mobile live fire rescue simulation training structure on May 11. Forty-one base firefighters, NASA and international partners, in addition to operation of participated in the annual training experiencing high temperatures and smoke, and practicing the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School. firefighting and self-rescue techniques.(U.S. Air Force photo/Rick Goodfriend) Five current and former AEDC employees will be inducted as Fellows during the banquet. By Raquel March training is instrumental to their mission. The new AEDC Fellows are: Brent Bates of Tullahoma, cur- AEDC Public Affairs Forty-one base firefighters participated in rently employed by QuantiTech at AEDC; and the late Dr. E. a training session May 9-11 to sharpen their Eugene “Gene” Callens Jr., formerly of Tullahoma who was For Arnold Air Force Base firefighters, be- basic firefighting skills during an annual employed by the Arnold Research Organization (ARO) and ing prepared is paramount to controlling fires structural live fire training session conducted during an emergency at the base and Live Fire See FELLOWS, page 3 See FIRE, page 3 New ‘Security Now!’ Trusted Traveler Program SharePoint site implemented …Page 3 …Page 3 2 • June 5, 2017 Arnold Air Force Let’s have a cup of coffee Base By Maj. Gregory Lewis lenges we share to focus our energy on specific interjected and in no uncertain terms said he Defense Technology Security Administration individuals and the organization as a whole. As was willing to let this train wreck. (I should in- leaders, we are inherently trustful, as we utilize clude specifically, that this was not a life and ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. a cadre of personnel to carryout out our orders. death situation.) He reiterated the need to let the (AFNS) – Regardless of your profession, many However, that trust does not negate our respon- situation play out and give the individual the of us have been in positions defining the re- sibility to ensure those orders are effectively opportunity to right the ship and complete the quired leadership and management qualifica- and successfully carried out. project. He was not afraid to let this individual tions as an expectation of our ability to execute As a field grade officer, I had the oppor- fail and recognized it as a learning opportunity. our office. But like many things, no two are tunity to work alongside a commander who Nodding our heads in agreement in accor- Col. Rodney Todaro alike and not one will prevail without the help would daily reiterate the importance of the in- dance with his guidance, he then said in a very Commander of another. dividuals within his unit under his command. casual tone, “but I think it’s time to have a cup Part of our charge in these roles is not only But he would also reiterate his responsibility of coffee with him.” We all understood what he Jason Austin to lead, but to mentor, manage, challenge em- as a leader and a mentor to provide guidance, meant and that one sentence told us everything Chief, Public Affairs ployees to be better and at times accept short- expectations and accountability to ensure he we needed to hear. term failures to ensure long-term successes. maintained legitimate authority and not just au- He once told me that he was not concerned As a military officer and business professional, thority based in rank. about my ability to make important decisions. I have had the opportunity to work with great As we met daily to discuss current opera- He was not afraid of me being wrong or even Cynthia Rivera leaders, great managers and a smaller percent tions, we often discussed personnel issues and failing, but if at some point my performance General Manager, of members that require some flexibility in de- the status of ongoing projects. At one point, or judgment did not reflect the level of com- National Aerospace veloping their own abilities. while discussing a project being led by one of mitment and dedication to our service, unit or Solutions The latter is my focus. These are not indi- our junior officers, we detailed schedule delays, people then we will no doubt be drinking coffee High Mach Staff: viduals that require micromanagement. They communication errors and our general dissatis- together. Kathy Gattis, are typically our junior leaders and managers faction with the way the project was being man- So tell me, who do you need to have a cup NAS Executive Editor who bear a moderate amount of responsibility, aged. of coffee with? demonstrate an adequate amount of competen- We were obviously annoyed at this indi- (Editor’s note: Maj. Gregory Lewis is an Raquel March, cies, but require a higher level of mentorship. vidual’s performance and while we took turns individual mobilization augmentee assigned to NAS Editor suggesting ideas around the room ranging from the Defense Technology Security Administra- High Mach is published by Scenarios like these are playing out every Lakeway Publishers, Inc. a pri- day across all industries and represent the chal- admonishment to replacement, our commander tion) vate firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force, Arnold Air Force Base, Arnold Engi- neering Development Complex (AEDC) or National Aerospace Start summer plans with safety in mind Solutions (NAS), under exclu- sive written contract with NAS By Maj. Gen However, each year Sports and Recreation – stay in shape throughout the call of Route 66, the at Arnold AFB, Tenn., 37389. Andrew Mueller Airmen or members of I’m surprised by the the year so you are ready open road calls to many Everything advertised in Air Force Safety Center their family are need- number of injuries in- to win when you engage military families. No lec- this publication will be made available for purchase, use lessly injured, or worse, curred in common sports in your favorite sport. ture here, just encourage- or patronage without regard Summer weather while participating in like basketball and soft- ment. If you’re a passen- to race, color, religion, sex, brings with it the op- outdoor activities. Over ball. In 2016, the Air Water ger, maintain your situ- national origin, age, marital sta- portunity to get out and the past 10 years, an aver- Force experienced 2,031 Each summer a few ational awareness of the tus, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other non- enjoy outdoor activities age of 50 Airmen and an injuries in sports and rec- Airmen die while boating, road. Help the driver. All merit factor of the purchaser, with fellow Airmen, fam- equal number of family reation activities. Each water skiing, scuba diving of our minds wander and user or patron. ily and friends. There members died in off-duty year you get a little older and, in more cases than that’s deadly at 65 mph. The High Mach office is is nothing quite like a activities such as boating, and the speed and agility one would expect, from And make a family rule of located at 100 Kindel Drive, kayaking, swimming, you had in high school simply watching waves turning off the cell phone Suite A236, Arnold AFB, Tenn. warm afternoon on the 37389-1236. Editorial content beach, around the neigh- biking, riding an ATV, don’t magically reappear during hurricanes. In most when you’re the driver. is edited and prepared by NAS.
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