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Team Macdill Helps Move a Fortune in Gold - Page 10 Vol. 41, No. 9 Thursday, March 1, 2012 Team MacDill helps move a fortune in gold - page 10 Photo by Airman Basic David Tracy Staff Sgt. Benjamin Woods, 6th Logistics Readiness Squadron air freight supervisor, places a pallet of Spanish coins in a line, Feb. 23, at MacDill Air Force Base. The coins, which were lost at sea in the 19th century, were palletized in preparation for their return back to Spain. COMMANDER’s CORNER Boundary Spanning Leadership by Col. James Hodges Planning for this complex project started in 6th Mission Support Group commander earnest about six months ago and included all of the 6th Air Mobility Wing’s groups and staff A topic that has recently garnered a lot of agencies, our base mission partners, 18th Air attention in leadership development literature Force, Air Mobility Command, Tampa Interna- is the concept of “boundary spanning leader- tional Airport, and the other bases to which we ship.” In the progression from developing indi- deployed our aircraft during the closure. The vidual and team skills to developing capabili- project team, leaders and followers alike, pro- ties for leading large organizations, boundaries actively mobilized shared goals and resources between individuals, teams, and organizations to weave together a plan that would meet the are major challenges that can impede suc- needs of the various stakeholders. The end cess. These boundaries require leadership product was a series of integrated and synchro- and teamwork to span the gaps. I would like nized actions that set a new standard for Air to take this opportunity to highlight two re- Mobility Command runway repairs and air- cent examples on MacDill AFB that exemplify field closures. It helped that we had the great boundary spanning abilities. The examples in- fortune of sunny weather and a very good clude the recent runway repair and the return contractor, but our boundary spanning team of over $500 million gold and silver treasure to also did their very best to make their own good the Spanish government. These situations re- luck! quired great leadership and teamwork to span Those of you that watched the Tampa Bay boundaries in order to accomplish difficult yet area news late last week might have seen that Col. James Hodges meaningful missions. the Spanish government won a court settle- The MacDill AFB runway recently closed for ment for the return of a treasure worth over abilities. Consider the challenges: a foreign repairs and then reopened two weeks ahead $500 million in gold and silver that had been government needed to accept and transport of schedule. Something as complex as closing previously recovered by a U.S. company and its treasure worth over $500 million; this ef- the airfield, completing the required repairs, stored in the local area. Team MacDill was fort had high-level international political and dispersing aircraft, deploying aircrews and quickly enlisted to help facilitate the return media interest; there were potential language support personnel, and diverting our mis- of the Spanish treasure using our airfield, lo- barriers; it had to be planned with a high level sion partners’ distinguished visitor air traffic gistical capabilities, flight line facilities, and of secrecy and discretion; there was less than required one of the most difficult boundary security on very short notice. This situation a week to plan and execute the mission; and spanning leadership challenges I’ve seen in my provided another great opportunity for Team many details frequently changed. The bot- career. Fortunately, Team MacDill stepped up. MacDill to showcase its boundary spanning See CORNER, Page 9 COMMANDER’S ACTION LINE The Action Line provides a two-way communication between the 6th Air Mobility Wing commander and the MacDill community. A 24-hour recording service is provided so personnel may submit questions, concerns or com- ments. Call the Action Line at 828-INFO (4636) or e-mail macdillwingcom- [email protected] fense, the Department of the Air Force or the 6th Air Mobil- may be obtained by calling 259-7455. MacDill Thunderbolt ity Wing. News items for the MacDill Thunderbolt can be submit- Publisher: Terry Jamerson The appearance of advertising in this publication, in- ted to the 6th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs office, Bldg. Editor: Nick Stubbs cluding inserts or supplements, does not constitute en- 25, MacDill AFB, FL 33621, or call the MacDill Thunderbolt dorsement by the Department of Defense, the Department staff at 828-2215. 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New Airmen welcomed The nationwide theme for this year’s Wom- en’s History Month is Women’s Education, Women’s Empowerment. Women in this coun- News/Features: page 4 try have long fought against inequalities in the education system and opportunities avail- Enlisted call able to them. While today co-ed classrooms may be the norm, women throughout history have strug- News/Features: page 10 gled to obtain the same educational opportuni- ties as men. In fact, Harvard University was Moving a fortune founded in 1636; however, it was not until 1833 that the first college to admit women- Oberlin College in Ohio- was founded. Remarkable Sports: page 12 developments have since been made to propel women forward in education, and today wom- en now outnumber men in American colleges Sports Talk Marie Currie, winner of two Nobel Prizes and nationwide! a symbol of for Women’s History Month 2012, To recognize these ongoing achievements, the theme of which is women’s education and the Women’s History Month Committee will empowerment. Diamond Sharp: page 14 be hosting a panel March 23 at 10 a.m. in the chapel annex. A number of military and local History Month Military/Civilian Achievement/ This week’s standout community women who have made substantial Role Model of the Year in conjunction with strides in advancing women in education and the City of Tampa. We are proud to announce the workplace will lead a discussion promot- this year’s MacDill winners - Capt. Jessica A. MacDill Community: page 17 ing women’s empowerment through education. Guarini, 6th Operations Group, and Staci Vile- Light refreshments will be served. Please join ta, 6th Air Mobility Wing director of staff. All us to celebrate the advancements in women’s are welcome! education and its continued importance! If you would like to be involved in Women’s Also, please join us on March 6 at 10:30 a.m. History Month activities, please contact Capt. at the Tampa Convention Center, Ballroom D, Kathryn Boucher at [email protected]. Settlement of estate to honor this year’s winners of the Women’s mil. Army Maj. Jason Scott has been ap- Women in Black History: The entertainers pointed as the Summary Court Officer by Airman 1st Class Katherine Ogletree phine Baker was truly a world class enter- (SCO) to handle the disposition of personal 6th Communications Squadron tainer. Born as Freda Josephine McDonald in property of Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael J. St. Louis, Miss., Josephine Baker was a dancer, Wieczorek. “You can dance anywhere, even if only in singer, and actress who acclaimed fame in her Anyone indebted to or having a claim your heart” – anonymous adopted homeland of France. against the estate of Wieczorek should con- Josephine Baker became the first African tact Scott at 813-529-3329 or jason.scott@ Josephine Baker American woman to star in a major motion centcom.mil. Ernest Hemingway called her “the most sensational woman anyone ever saw,” Jose- See BLACK HISTORY, Page 9 NEWS/FEATURES Teen seminar series designed to prepare youths for life ahead by Nick Stubbs Among the skills teens will learn are a “True Colors” session to help Thunderbolt editor them identify their own personality types and to identify the types of teens they are best suited to associate with. They will also learn what Readiness is a concept every service member at MacDill Air Force Base types of jobs best suit them, resume writing skills, dressing for a job inter- understands, but it’s also key for the teenage sons and daughters of those view and other social and professional skills.
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