Vol. 44, No. 39 Thursday, September 29, 2016

Fueling the fight - page 8 News/Features: page 3 Fallen Airman honored

Week in photos: page 4 Images from the week

News/Features: page 10 Tanker gets a new tail

News/Features: page 12 6th Bomb Group vets visit

Photo by Airman 1st Class Mariette Adams

Community: page 14 Airman Raymond Randall, a distribution truck operator with the 6th Logistics Readiness Squadron, performs a fuel test at Events, Chapel, more... MacDill Air Force Base Sept. 21. Fuel testing is performed daily to ensure fuel quality is at its best. COMMENTARY NEWS/FEATURES Kuwait R&R center renamed in honor of MacDill Airman 310th Airlift Squadronleagues before continuesmoving on to the Tanker Airlift a proud heritage by Lt. Col. Carol Mitchell by Capt. Jessica Brown Control Center at Scott AFB. 310th Airlift Squadron commander 6th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs

The 310th Airlift Squadron, which provides Heritage, or the collection of an organiza- safe, comfortable and reliable airlift to the na- A fallen Airman’s memory will forever live on as the American Red tion’s traditions, is what makes us proud to be tion’s senior leaders, has a rich heritage and Cross will rename a center in his honor. part of that organization. Celebrating our heri- illustrious history of its own. It was originally As a special tribute, the Kuwait Rest and Recovery center will be tage and honoring our traditions sets the U.S. constituted as the 310th Troop Carrier Squad- named after 2nd Lt. Travis Jordan, who was an active volunteer at the military apart from its civilian counterparts ron in 1943, flying the Douglas C-47 “Skytrain” Red Cross during his youth and adulthood. and reminds us that we are part of a unique to transport U.S. ground forces in Europe dur- team with a distinguished history. ing WWII. It flew airborne assaults on Norman- “Travis was a special man who answered a call to serve, and was a One of our Air Force traditions is called the dy, Holland and Germany, winning a Distin- member of our Red Cross Family in many ways throughout his youth and Final Flight or “Fini” flight. It celebrates an guished Unit Citation for its actions on D-Day. into his early adulthood,” said Koby Langley, senior vice president of the aircrew member’s last flight, and is marked by The 310th went on to fly C-46 “Commandos” in American Red Cross. a celebration upon returning to his or her base, the Korean Conflict, as well as Sikorsky H-19 The center is frequented by more than 40,000 service members a year, where family and friends await to hose him “Chickasaw” helicopters in Operation Redwing and is intended to provide a “home-away-from-home” for visitors. After or her down and enjoy a celebratory bottle of in the Marshall Islands as a 1950s-era nuclear more than 15 years of use, the center has had few renovations, but this champagne. testing platform. year that is expected to change. The refurbished center is expected to be The “Fini” flight tradition can be traced The 310th Troop Carrier Squadron partici- renamed following restoration next spring. back to the Vietnam War when aircrew would pated in the Vietnam War, flying the C-123K “Since Travis was the ‘man of the house’ during my Marine Corps com- commemorate the completion of 100 combat “Provider” and the C-7 “Caribou.” It was inac- bat deployments, taking care of his mom and little brother, he developed missions. The 100th safe landing was truly a tivated in 1972 as the last tactical airlift unit a real heart towards troops transitioning, recovering and returning home reason to celebrate. Keeping with Air Force tra- in South Vietnam. The 310th was reactivated from deployment,” said Michael Jordan, Travis’ father. “When I returned dition, the superintendent of the 310th Airlift in 1984 at Howard AFB, Panama, flying the C- from Ramadi, Iraq, in 2005, I transitioned through the Red Cross Kuwait Squadron, Senior Master Sgt. Forin Hernandez, 21A, C-22A, C-27, CT-43A, and C-130 (E and H) Rest and Recovery Center – the dedication of this center in honor of Tra- Courtesy photo celebrated his “Fini” flight on July 19, return- to provide aerial detection and monitoring over vis’ memory is beyond words.” Public Affairs Qualification Course Class 020-16 graduate 2nd Lt. Travis ing to MacDill Air Force Base (AFB) to be hosed the Panama Canal Zone. According to his father, Travis wanted to join the military ever since Jordan, right, is pictured here at the Defense Information School, Fort down by his family and honored by his col- See COMMENTARY, Page 6 Lt. Col. Carol Mitchell he was a young boy; he saw service to his country as a rite of passage, Meade, Md., March 9. as military service within his family can be dated back to the American continue to provide support for deployed service members who are away Revolution. from their families,” said his father. Our apologies “The renaming of the center cannot bring Travis back, but there is Travis is survived by his parents, Michael and Lynn, and his younger The Thunderbolt published an advertisement in the Sept. 22 edi- on producing high-quality articles that feature military members ex- comfort in knowing that the Travis Jordan Rest and Recovery Center will brother, Connor. tion that looked like an actual story. ecuting the mission. Moving forward, advertisements will be clearly It was an error in judgment by the Thunderbolt staff to allow such identifiable and will not be confused with actual stories. We sincerely an advertisement to be published. The Thunderbolt staff prides itself apologize if you were misled. Childhood dream becomes reality for MacDill sergeant by Senior Airman Tori Schultz 6th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs

For information about base operations during emergencies or natural disasters, call the Straight Talk Line at 828-4163 “It’s been a pretty long journey for me,” said Tech. Sgt. Jessica Grogan, contracting officer and team lead with the 6th Contracting Squadron. “I COMMANDER’S ACTION LINE MacDill on the web have been going to school for the last 10 years and have often been dis- Website: www.macdill.af.mil couraged thinking about all the school I’ve completed without earning The Action Line provides two-way communication between the Facebook: www.facebook.com/ that piece of paper.” 6th Air Mobility Wing commander and the MacDill community. Per- From a young age, Grogan, a native of Waukesha, Wisconsin, had MacDillAirForceBase sonnel may submit questions, concerns or comments via email to dreams of becoming a doctor. She got closer to that dream when was noti- [email protected]. Instagram: macdill_afb fied April 8 that she was accepted into the Interservice Physician Assis- Twitter: @macdill_afb tant Program (IPAP) through the Air Force. “The 29-month program is open to enlisted, officer, academy and re- MacDill Thunderbolt U.S. government, the Department of Defense, the Department factor of the purchaser, user, or patron. serve officer training corps cadets,” said Kevin Smith, Air Force Personnel of the Air Force or the 6th Air Mobility Wing. News items for the MacDill Thunderbolt can be submitted Center biomedical sciences corps education manager. Publisher: Joe DeLuca The appearance of advertising in this publication, including to the 6th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs office, 8208 Hangar inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by Loop Dr., suite 14, MacDill AFB, FL 33621. Call the Thunderbolt During her first enlistment, Grogan was a weather forecaster. While Editor: Nick Stubbs the Department of Defense, the Department of the Air Force, at 828-2215. Email: [email protected]. she enjoyed the weather career field, she eventually decided to retrain 6th Air Mobility Wing or the TImes Publishing Company of the Deadline for article submissions is noon, Wednesdays to into contracting for more stable work hours and to experience something The MacDill Thunderbolt is published by the Times Publish- products or service advertised. appear in the next week’s publication. Articles received after Photo by Senior Airman Tori Schultz ing Company, a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. For retail advertising, call (813) 226-3318. deadline may be considered for future use. All submissions are new. Air Force. This commercial enterprise newspaper is an autho- Everything advertised in this publication shall be made considered for publication based on news value and timeliness. “With weather, there is a lot of shift work,” said Grogan. “Trying to bal- Tech. Sgt. Jessica Grogan, contracting officer and team lead with the 6th rized publication for distribution to members of the U.S. mili- available for purchase, use, or patronage without regard to Every article and photograph is edited for accuracy, clar- ance school and an ever-changing schedule can get pretty tough.” Contracting Squadron, pauses for a photo at MacDill Air Force Base Sept. tary services on MacDill. Contents of the MacDill Thunderbolt race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, ity, brevity, conformance with the “Associated Press Stylebook 22. Grogan was notified April 8 that she was accepted into the Interservice 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. See DREAM, Page 15 Physician Assistant Program through the Air Force. WEEK IN PHOTOS

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Photo by Airman Adam R. Shanks From left to right, Col. April Vogel, commander of the 6th Air Mobility Wing (AMW); Col. Jennifer Crossman, vice commander of the 6th AMW; and Chief Master Sgt. Melanie Noel, command chief of the 6th AMW, sign their pledges to the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) Sept. 20 at MacDill Air Force Base. The CFC is a campaign for service members to donate to a charity of their choice, which kicked off at MacDill Sept. 21.

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Tech. said “lot of fun,” but also a a lot of work, It’s locations, at deployed or challenges normally hold fire musters “We - in the chal 15 to 20 teams competing Morris said he is hoping to have a bucket a fire hose advance, course, an obstacle Events will include Ti First-ever Firefighter’s Challenge event coming to MacDill event coming Challenge Firefighter’s First-ever Stubbs by Nick Thunderbolt is really blaze of battling a scorching can only imagine what the job Joe 14 in the first-ever find out Oct. to will get their chance The Joes like. Challenge. MacDill Firefighter’s functions. that simulate firefighting riety of challenges is He added that the goal and organizer of the event. MacDill firefighter with a lesson in what the job of firefight- to combine competition and fun ing entails. United to bring them CONUS (continental but we decided we wanted for everyone involved.” a really good time “It’s said Morris. 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NEWS/FEATURES - Finally, in 2001, the 310th Airlift Squadron (AS) moved Airlift Squadron (AS) moved the 310th in 2001, Finally, affectionately known as Airlift Squadron, The 310th makes you but heritage “History makes you smarter, COMMENTARY From Page 2 Page From to MacDill AFB and joined the 6th Air Mobility Wing, Wing, Air Mobility AFB and joined the 6th to MacDill visi- and EC-135N for distinguished using the CT-43A aircraft it traded in its aging 2003, In airlift. tor (DV) jets (modified Gulf- for three C-37A executive transport AS cur The 310th it still flies today. which stream G-V’s), airlift in support of U.S. rently provides worldwide DV senior leaders. combatant commanders and other not only observes Air Mission Flamingos, the Special also cel- but it flight, “Fini” like the traditions Air Force It takes pride in accom- ebrates its own unique heritage. just as it has for more than plishing its no-fail mission, members of the Friday, every As a result, seven decades. to AS meet in their Heritage Room at 3:10 p.m. 310th and reflect on build camaraderie, honor their forefathers, their accomplishments. 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A message from the Retiree Activities Office Activities the Retiree from A message NEWS/FEATURES Fueling the mission: One tank at a time story and photos by Airman 1st Class Mariette Adams 6th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs

t’s early morning and the sun is just rising over the horizon. Petroleum, oil, lubricants (POL) Airmen are Ialready hard at work inspecting, testing fuel and fuel- ing aircraft. These Airmen never stop; with 24-hour opera- tions that handle up to 2 million gallons of fuel, they are mission-ready at all times. “POL’s job is to safely receive, store, quality check, and issue all fuel and cryogenic products on MacDill Air Force Base,” explained Senior Master Sgt. Jonathan Northing- ton, the fuels management flight superintendent with the 6th Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS). From controlling their own accounting section to man- aging their own lab testing operation, POL Airmen per- Staff Sgt. Kenya Drake, a refueling supervisor with the 94th Logistics Readiness Squadron, inspects form a wide range of tasks to accomplish their mission. a vehicle at MacDill Air Force Base Sept. 21. Each vehicle has approximately 101 different items that “A typical day in POL consists of performing the refuel- are checked during the vehicle inspection. ing fleet ‘checkpoint’ inspection, inspecting all of our facili- ties, ordering fuel, receiving fuel, sampling fuel, process- ing all fuel transactions, issuing fuel and maintaining our readiness,” said Northington. POL Airmen must be ready at a moment’s notice when called to fuel. “When we get a call requesting fuel, we have up to 15 minutes to get to them, but our average response time for our shop here is roughly seven or eight minutes,” said Se- nior Airman Ernest Friedrichsen, a preventative mainte- Airman Raymond Randall, a distribution truck operator with the 6th Logistics Readiness Squadron, pours excess fuel into a container during a fuel nance supervisor with the 6th LRS. test at MacDill Air Force Base Sept. 21. Fuel testing is performed daily to ensure the quality of the fuel is at its peak. The fuel provided reaches MacDill’s KC-135 Stratotank- ers, C-37A Gulfstreams, any aircraft that comes to Mac- Dill, as well as aircraft around the world during refueling missions. “Our main goal is to make sure the fuel is in good qual- ity, accounted for and that the fuel gets to the aircraft in a timely manner,” said Airman Raymond Randall, a dis- tribution truck operator with the 6th LRS. “The fuel we provide doesn’t just go to our aircraft, it goes to aircraft around the world so they can complete their mission.” On top of maintaining fuel readiness for aircraft, these Airmen provide fuel throughout MacDill. “We provide the fuel needed to power the base, whether it is Jet-A for the aircraft, ground products for the vehicle fleet, or emergency diesel for generators; we provide it all,” said Northington. On average, POL Airmen move more than 95,000 gal- Senior Airman Joshua Hill, a fuel service center lons of fuel daily throughout MacDill. Their efforts allow controller with the 6th Logistics Readiness the Air Force to be mission-ready to rapidly project airlift Squadron, performs administrative tasks at MacDill and air refueling across the globe. Air Force Base Sept. 22. Petroleum, oil, lubricants Airman Raymond Randall, a distribution truck operator with the 6th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Airmen perform a wide range of tasks to Fuel pumps distribute fuel to respective locations at MacDill Air Force Base Sept. 21. Petroleum, oil, performs a fuel test at MacDill Air Force Base Sept. 21. Petroleum, oil, lubricants Airmen are accomplish the mission including their own lubricants Airmen issue and receive on average over 95,000 gallons of fuel throughout MacDill daily. responsible for providing fuel throughout MacDill. administrative and accounting sections. NEWS/FEATURES tail From Page 3 “Our main focus was to do it safe and do it right to get it done,” said De Jesus. “We had the guidance from leadership, Pin the tail on the KC-135: MacDill maintainers tackle rare opportunity so we were confident from day one that we could complete by Airman 1st Class Rito Smith our mission.” 6th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs The critical role that maintainers play in the mission al- lows them to see firsthand how their jobs affect the base as Airmen from the 6th Maintenance Squadron (MXS) at well as the Air Force. MacDill Air Force Base had the rare opportunity of replac- “When we see the aircraft take off and then come back ing a broken rudder on a KC-135 Stratotanker Sept. 16. with no issues, it feels great,” said De Jesus. “We know that The task was no easy feat, though MacDill’s maintenance we did the work; we made that flight happen and we are Airmen proved up to the challenge. proud of that.” They began their task by folding and removing the jet’s fin, allowing them to replace the rudder attached to the fin. This task requires at a minimum one crane operator, one ŕöùÿŕöôõú spotter, and two additional maintainers to remove the fin. In addition to the personnel required for the fin fold, 10 

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The visit was a part of the group’s 30th an- WALK-INS nual reunion, which started in Treasure Island, bomb group From Page 12 • Root Canals Florida. Dentures While not active today, the 6th Bomb Group display in the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum at Dulles International • (BG) lives on as the parent organization of the Airport.” • Extractions 6th Operations Group, which operates with the Although it is the successor of an Air Force bomb group, the 6th Operations Group fo- • Fillings 91st Air Refueling Squadron, the 310th Airlift cuses on air refueling, and the memory of the 6th BG lives on at MacDill. 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