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Vol. 47, No. 17 Thursday,April 25, 2019 Commentary: page 2 Innovation recognized News/Features: page 3 DoD takes on sexual assault Week in photos: page 4 Images from the week News/Features: page 8 KC-135 fills KC-46A Last Doolittle Raider laid to rest - page 3 Photo by Tristin English Attendees bow their heads during the invocation at a memorial service for retired Lt. Col. Richard “Dick” E. Cole at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, April 18. Cole, the last surviving Doolittle Raider, was the copilot on a B-25 Mitchell Community: page 15 for then-Col. Jimmy Doolittle during the storied World War II Doolittle Tokyo Raid and was a founding Airman of the USAF Events, Chapel, more... Special Operations community. MACDILL THUNDERBOLT u Thursday, April 25, 2019 u WWW.MACDILLTHUNDERBOLT.COM u 1 COMMENTARY AMC commander: unleash Airman innovation by Gen. Maryanne Miller Air Mobility Command I have had the privilege of working for the men and women of Air Mo- bility Command for 7 months now. I quickly came to appreciate the in- credible capacity of this exceptionally talented force – the force necessary to ensure we continue achieving mobility objectives in any environment. Before I took command of AMC, I reflected on the heritage of the many incredible mobility leaders who came before me. I researched their focus areas, their visions, and their many accomplishments.The foundation of their legacy was built on readiness, mission emphasis, moderniza- tion and, most importantly, taking care of people.These priorities make up the core of what we do in AMC, and I’m honored to lead our mobility enterprise – enabling a ready, capable, lethal force – now and into the future. Although our mission doesn’t change, the ways and means of execut- ing it will. We can anticipate change in our varying areas of operation, enemy capabilities and the nature of warfare across domains.We must adapt to overcome these challenges – and quickly.We must innovate. Photo by Tech. Sgt. Jodi Martinez As a Mobility Airman for 30 years, I first flew Military Airlift Com- mand (MAC) missions writing clearances on the aircraft windshield with Gen. Maryanne Miller, Air Mobility Command commander, congratulates a grease pencil. Now, I marvel at our electronic flight bags, advanced the winner of the 2018 AMC Phoenix Spark Tank competition, Staff Sgt. Travis Alton from the 19th Logistics Readiness Squadron, during the Air- avionics systems, and the unstoppable team of Airmen who embrace new lift/Tanker Association Symposium in Grapevine, Texas, Oct. 27, 2018. A/ processes and technology with gusto.When I visit with our Airmen, I TA, AMC’s premier professional development event, provides mobility Air- meet the most extraordinary young warfighters who embody innovation men an opportunity to learn about and discuss mobility priorities, issues, both at work and in their homes.Their ability to solve problems while challenges, and successes. taking calculated risks is truly inspirational. A few concrete innovation examples across the command include: u Tech. Sgt. Eric Holton from MacDill AFB designed a time-saving u Tech. Sgt. Alex Aguayo from Joint Base Charleston completed a KC-135 Engine-specific Maintenance Stand that just completed initial fit C-17 Wheel Paint Stand project aiming to save maintenance man-hours. testing before fielding. His project is being shared with other major commands. 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Contents of the MacDill Thunderbolt race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, ity, brevity, conformance with the “Associated Press Stylebook are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by the physical handicap, political affiliation or any other non-merit and Libel Manual” and Air Force Instruction 35-101. 2 u WWW.MACDILLTHUNDERBOLT.COM u Thursday, April 25, 2019 u MACDILL THUNDERBOLT NEWS/FEATURES Final Doolittle Raider’s tradition of honor by Dan Hawkins Air Education and Training Command Public Af- fairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RAN- DOLPH, Texas (AFNS)—The tradition of honor and legacy of valor that defined the life of retired Lt. Col. Richard “Dick” E. Cole were celebrated during a memorial service at Joint Base San An- tonio-Randolph April 18. On the day marking the 77th anniversary of the storied World War II Doolittle Tokyo raid and in a hangar surrounded by vintage aircraft linked to the Doolittle Raider’s career, Cole’s family and friends,Air Force senior leaders, and Airmen of all ranks gathered to recognize the ac- complishments of the humble warrior from Ohio who answered his nation’s call in America’s dark- est days. After a stirring rendition of the national an- them by Cole’s grandson Aaron, Rich Cole, Lt. Col. Cole’s son and a retired U.S. Air Force lieu- tenant colonel like his father, spoke passionately about his father and his willingness to be a wing- man and leader, defending his country with his Photo by Sean Worrell life. “All the (Doolittle Raiders) thought they were Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein and me- doing their job and they didn’t expect the ado- morial attendees watch flyover during a memorial service celebrating the life of retired Lt. Col. ration they got when they returned home,” Rich Richard “Dick” E. Cole at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, April 18. Cole, the last surviv- ing Doolittle Raider, was the copilot on a B-25 Mitchell for then-Col. Jimmy Doolittle during the See DOOLITTLE, Page 14 storied World War II Doolittle Tokyo Raid. DoD task force will address military sexual assault by David Vergun What the task force will do tice process,” Shanahan said, “the The task force “will review and [DoD] will continue its steadfast ef- Acting Defense Secretary Patrick make recommendations that will forts to prevent this crime and sup- M. Shanahan released a memoran- improve existing processes to ad- port our victims.” dum to all of the military services dress sexual assault, while ensur- Importance of stamping out announcing the establishment of a ing our formations, our communi- sexual assault Sexual Assault Accountability and ties,the rights of the victim and “The importance of this work Investigation Task Force. the accused, and the integrity of cannot be overstated,” the acting Why a task force is needed the legal process are protected,” secretary wrote. “Sexual assault impacts the en- Shanahan wrote. “We have an opportunity to un- tire force. … None of us are im- The Defense Department will derscore the integrity of our mili- mune to this crime, and all of us take a holistic approach to elimi- tary justice system and advance are responsible,” Shanahan said in nate sexual assault, he said, which our capability to address sexual the memo.“I am resolved that we includes efforts to prevent sexual misconduct against the men and will do all we can … to address sex- assaults, support and care for vic- women of our armed forces, while ual assault in our military.” tims, and ensure a robust and com- improving the readiness and le- The acting secretary noted that “the prehensive military justice process. thality of the DoD,” he said. “Only results of the 2018 Report on Sexual While the immediate focus of the through diligence and innovation Assault and Harassment in the mili- task force “will be on reforms and will we eliminate this reprehensi- tary academies are unacceptable.” improvements to the military jus- ble crime from our ranks.” U.S. Air Force graphic MACDILL THUNDERBOLT u Thursday, April 25, 2019 u WWW.MACDILLTHUNDERBOLT.COM u 3 WEEK IN PHOTOS Children scramble for eggs during an Easter egg hunt at the Easter Fest event host- ed by the 6th Force Support Squadron at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., April 13. Children of all ages participated in Eas- ter-themed games such as an egg balancing walk, scaven- ger hunts and outdoor games.