SERE Specialists Maintain Readiness at Tyndall

Gulf Defender Friday, February 16, 2018 tyndall.af.mil gulfdefender.com 325FWTyndall SERE Specialists maintain readiness at Tyndall

By Senior Airman Cody R. Miller 325th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE — As one thinks about the hundreds of careers in the U.S. Air Force, from aircraft maintainer to security forces specialist to critical care nurse, one vital job may elude them, Air Force Sur- vival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape specialist. Staff Sgt. Jonathan Buchanan, 325th Operations Support Squadron NCO in- charge of SERE operations and training, is one of two SERE specialists stationed at Tyndall Air Force Base. “The main role of a SERE specialist is to train personnel that are deemed as a high risk of isolation,” said Buchanan. “High risk of isolation personnel are usually individuals such as pilots or aircrew; really anyone that flies in an aircraft for their regular duties. Special operations personnel are Staff Sgt. Jonathan Buchanan, 325th Operations Support Squadron NCO in-charge of SERE operations and training, surveys a potential on this list as well and often training area around Tyndall Air Force Base for Tyndall’s SERE program, Jan. 17, 2018. The SERE specialists at Tyndall have the special duty of receive the training prior to a ensuring that all qualifying personnel keep their training up-to-date and refreshed. [U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO BY SENIOR AIRMAN CODY R. MILLER] deployment.” The SERE specialists at Tyndall,” said Buchanan. pilots and aircrew. what to do in case of high Tyndall have the special duty “We make sure they remem- “If something were to go winds and even how to live in of ensuring that all qualifying ber their training if they were wrong with any mission and their life raft for an extended Dental ...... 2 personnel keep their training ever put in a situation where they have to eject over water, amount of time.” Reaper ...... 4 up-to-date and refreshed. they’d need to utilize it.” our goal is for the aircrew’s Tyndall’s SERE specialist Education...... 5 This includes making sure Because much of the air- water survival training to also take a large role in orga- Budget ...... 6 that pilots are qualified to craft training that takes place kick-in like muscle memory,” nizing special survival and Voting ...... 12 deploy. on Tyndall occurs over the said Buchanan. “We train evasion exercises. Classifieds ...... 16 “We support pilots and Gulf of Mexico, water sur- them to be ready to know how flyers from all the units on vival can be a big concern for to land with their parachute, See SERE, 2 2 Friday, February 16, 2018 | Gulf Defender Prevention is the Name of the Game

By Airman 1st Class According to National Matthew Ford Institute of Dental and 325th Aerospace Craniofacial Research, Medicine Squadron fl uoride helps to repair and strengthen enamel TYNDALL AIR FORCE due to demineralization BASE — According to the and even decreases Center for Disease Control the bacteria’s ability and Prevention, cavities to produce decay. It is are one of the most com- important to expose mon conditions effect- children as early as ing children in the United 6 months to fl uoride. States. Approximately one Children living in areas in five children, ages 5 to with fl uoridated tap water 11, have at least one decay- have historically had fewer ing tooth. Cavities form cavities than those who do when the plaque in your not. child’s mouth, gums and tongue feed off sugars and starches that create an acid acids in the mouth rise. and attack their teeth. Thoughtful planning of The good news is that meals and snacks can reduce cavities are extremely pre- the acidity in your child’s ventable. Brushing and mouth and allow for the flossing, nutritional adjust- remineralization of enamel. ments and regular dental For dental tips, visit www.cdc.gov/oralhealth. [U.S. AIR FORCE GRAPHIC BY SENIOR AIRMAN DUSTIN MULLEN AND The NIDCR advises against visits can all hugely impact PHOTO BY AIRMAN 1ST CLASS TYBEE HURST] providing your child with your child’s overall oral anything that contains health. Tooth decay can toothpaste. The ADA recom- plaque between your child’s decay. It is important to sugar or starch after bed- begin as soon as their first mends if the child is under 3 teeth that brushing misses, expose children as early as 6 time brushing as the pro- tooth appears so you can years of age to use a smear, you should begin flossing for months to fluoride. Children tective saliva production never start too soon teach- or rice-grain sized amount your child once daily as soon living in areas with fluori- is decreased during sleep. ing good oral hygiene habits. on a soft-bristled toothbrush as teeth that touch erupt. dated tap water have histori- The American Academy of Brushing and flossing are and gently rotate in small According to National cally had fewer cavities than Pediatrics suggests having the simplest actions that can circles along the gum line. If Institute of Dental and Cra- those who do not. A dentist or your child’s first dental visit be taken to secure your child the child is under 6, monitor niofacial Research, fluoride doctor should be consulted to by the age of 1. Along with with a healthy mouth. Twice them and make sure they spit helps to repair and strengthen discuss your child’s specific home care, regular dental daily, use a pea-sized amount out the toothpaste rather than enamel due to demineraliza- needs for fluoride treatment. checkups and cleanings of American Dental Asso- swallowing it. Since floss- tion and even decreases the Whenever food or drink you’re ensuring your child has ciation approved fluoride ing removes food debris and bacteria’s ability to produce is consumed, teeth eroding a lifetime of healthy smiles.

with other units during large payoff for keeping our guys “One of my favorite things are willing to help us out. SERE scale exercises such as Stealth ready for anything.” about SERE is the latitude at The bottom line is that we’re Guardian and we have a role Buchanan commented on which we’re able to operate,” only two guys and we can’t From Page 1 during events such as Check- what it was like to work on he said. make a lot of these exercises ered Flag,” said Buchanan. Tyndall with other Airmen “We’re able to work with and training happen without “These can take months of from varying Air Force Spe- anyone and usually all the the help of other agencies on “We’re able to coordinate coordination, but have a huge cialty Codes. supporting agencies on base Tyndall.”

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By Airman 1st Class operations with aircraft at reconnaissance) capabilities Kathryn R.C. Reaves different locations, includ- and, in different campaigns 20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs ing those deployed overseas. or in different scenarios, “The way we operate the the balance of attack and SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, aircraft from here at Shaw ISR shifts,” said David. S.C. — MQ-9 Reaper sup- will be entirely remote,” said “What’s really amazing port Airmen recently began David. “We connect to them about the MQ-9 Reaper is arriving at Shaw Air Force by different means depend- that its missions can shift Base, South Carolina, in ing on what phase of flight over the course of a sor- line with Secretary of the they’re in. For the take-off tie, minute by minute.” Air Force Heather Wilson’s and landing phase, that’s Once all Airmen are in Jan. 10 announcement conducted downrange via place, the group will con- that the base will be home direct links with the aircraft. sist of MQ-9 Reaper pilots, to a new MQ-9 group. For the type of (com- sensor operators, intel- This comes less than one bat) operations we do ligence specialists, squad- year after Shaw AFB was here, we will connect to ron aircrew records teams identified as the preferred them via satellite.” and other support staff. location to expand the Due to the need to sup- As new Team Shaw mem- remotely piloted aircraft port deployed missions in bers begin their journey at enterprise after the comple- real-time, MQ-9 Reaper Approximately 400 Airmen are expected to arrive at Shaw Air Force Shaw and integrate into tion of suitability studies. aircrew and support Air- Base, S.C., in support of new MQ-9 Reaper group following Secretary the local community, they The studies evaluated fac- men maintain opera- of the Air Force Heather Wilson’s approval, Jan. 10, 2018. The group are also bringing a unique tors including available tions all day, every day. is expected to consist of MQ-9 pilots, sensor operators, intelligence mission and adding to the space, community support These Airmen have a specialists, squadron aircrew records teams and other support installation’s environment. and environmental impact. mission to achieve com- staff. [U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO BY SENIOR AIRMAN BREEANN SACHS] Although they may not More than 400 Airmen are batant commanders’ be assigned to the 20th expected to be assigned to objectives by executing introduced in 2007, said Lt. aircrew are able to support Fighter Wing, their sup- the new group, said Lt. Col dominant persistent attack Col. Andre, 432nd OG Det. a variety of missions. port downrange aids the David, 432nd Operations and reconnaissance. 1 director of operations. “We’re flying these as Air Force’s overall mis- Group Det. 1 commander. This non-stop pace has With constant avail- attack platforms with sion to fly, fight and win. These Airmen will be continued to grow since ability and communi- some phenomenal (intel- *Written in conjunc- responsible for conducting the first MQ-9 Reaper was cation, MQ-9 Reaper ligence, surveillance and tion with 432nd Wing.

Air Force seeks 2018 nominations for 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year Award

By Staff Sgt. Alexx Pons duty who epitomize the Nominees must maintain extension requests sent from Nominations are due to Air Force’s Personnel whole Airman concept retainability through Sept. the MPS for OAY nominees. AFPC by April 4, 2018. Center Public Affairs across three categories: 30, 2019. Any nominee with Any nominees who extend Specific eligibility and Airman, noncommissioned a projected separation date their enlistment for the award application procedures are JOINT BASE SAN ANTO- officer and senior NCO. prior to that date must take program and are not selected available via myPers. Select NIO-RANDOLPH, Texas Major commands and the immediate action to extend may cancel their extensions “any” from the dropdown (AFNS) — Air Force officials Air Force District of Wash- or reenlist. Local military through their local MPS. menu and search “12 OAY.” are seeking 2018 nomina- ington may each nominate personnel section officials Organization and base- For more information tions for the 12 Outstanding three candidates (one per cat- may approve or disap- level personnel must con- about Air Force personnel Airmen of the Year Award. egory) to the Air Force OAY prove extensions for the tact their major command, programs, go to myPers. The award recognizes selection board, which will purpose of the program. forward operating agency, Individuals who do not 12 enlisted Airmen for select the final winners. The The Air Force’s Personnel direct-reporting unit or have a myPers account exceptional job perfor- period of service for the award Center will make the final MAJCOM equivalent for can request one by follow- mance in their primary is Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2017. approval determination for applicable suspense dates. ing these instructions. Gulf Defender | Friday, February 16, 2018 5

Developing the force through education

Airman 1st Class Isaiah J. Soliz Activity for Non-Tradi- offer two classes “C” 325th Fighter Wing tional Education Support English Composition II Public Affairs Subject Standardized March 1 - May 4 and a Tests, commissioning Power Week End West- TYNDALL AIR FORCE programs, Career Skills ern Civilization II, March BASE — The Air Force Program, EPME, career 10, 11, Apr 7, 8, 28, 29. relies on Airmen as the development courses and Summer 2018, GCSC will driving force behind weighted Airman pro- be offering courses in the providing responsive and motion system testing, [325th] Logistics Readi- effective Global Vigilance, financial aid, Associate to ness Squadron room Global Reach, and Global Baccalaureate Coopera- 116 on the flightline.” Power. Successfully tive program, and much Matera continued, doing so is made pos- more,” Matera said. Embry-Riddle Aeronau- sible by having a highly The Air Force is com- tical University-World- specialized and compe- mitted to developing wide is known for more tent workforce through Airmen both as indi- than just world-class training, education, and viduals as well as future aviation and aerospace leadership experiences. leaders. Enlisted Airmen programs. ERAU offers Fulfilling the Air Force are introduced to EPME bachelor and master priority of developing periodically through- degree options ranging the force, The Tyndall’s out their career through from Project Manage- Education office, in con- institutions like Airman ment to Engineering. junction with the Air Force Leadership School and Terms are offered every Virtual Education Center, Non-Commissioned month and each term is is designed to support Officer Academy. EPME 9 weeks in length. ERAU Airmen in their efforts to introduces Airmen to offers five Category I AU/ further their education. appropriate institu- ABC degrees (aeronau- “Our mission is to serve tional competencies tics, technical manage- [active duty] members, at specific milestones ment, logistics and supply civilians and depen- throughout their career. chain management, dents with their educa- “There are many interdisciplinary studies tion needs,” said Dawn studies which talk about and emergency services), Matera, 325th Force the benefits of higher select CCAF degrees will Support Squadron Force education; increased guarantee 60 transfer Development Center opportunities, healthier credits into these spe- education services spe- practices, economic cific AU/ABC options. cialist. “We are here to stability, greater knowl- Along with Category promote, inform and edge, more security, and I AU/ABC programs, assist with many aspects longer life spans,” said ERAU offers new pro- of education, both pro- Master Sgt. Nicholas grams in engineering, fessional and personal.” Kehoe, 325th Force Sup- homeland security, and The Tyndall Education port Squadron Airman programs partnered office is home to an array Leadership School com- with Microsoft with of services and programs mandant. “The pursuit specializations in cloud ranging from counseling of education should be applications developer, services on both Com- a lifelong venture.” server and cloud admin- munity College of the Air The Tyndall Education istrator and cyberse- Force degrees and civilian office is partnered with curity administrator. degrees, to commission- Gulf Coast State College, “Troy University at ing programs and Enlisted Embry-Riddle Aeronau- Tyndall specializes in Professional Military tical University and Troy 9-week class terms Education testing. University by offering through their online “The education office on-base programs to bet- delivery format,” Matera provides counseling ter aid Airmen in pursuing said. “Among popular services on CCAF and their education desires. offerings is the TROY civilian degrees, tuition “GCSC has some Masters in One Year assistance, the Mont- exciting things that are program which features gomery GI Bill, College taking place during the a master of science in Level Examination Pro- 2018 spring semester,” management with a lead- gram tests and Defense Matera said. “GCSC will ership concentration. 6 Friday, February 16, 2018 | Gulf Defender

Air Force Fiscal Year 2019 budget addresses great power competition

By Secretary of the Air well-trained, resilient command and control, expands pilot training education, training and Modernization Force Public Affairs and competent Airmen and science and tech- and addresses experi- experience for Air Force steeped in the business nology development. ence shortfalls, con- leaders and teams. Wilson said the budget The Air Force budget of joint and combined tinues incentive pay proposal funds the Air request of $156.3 bil- warfare,” said Wilson. Readiness and bonuses, improves Nuclear Deterrence Force’s priority mod- lion for fiscal year 2019 Air Force Chief of administrative support ernization initiatives to builds on the prog- Staff Gen. David Gold- According to Wilson at the squadron level, The FY19 budget increase the lethality ress made in 2018 to fein said the budget also and Goldfein, restor- and funds flying hours to proposal supports the of the force. The FY19 restore the readiness moves the Air Force in ing readiness to win executable levels. It also Department of Defense’s request supports the of the force, increase the direction of multi- any fight, any time addresses gaps in space, principal priority to purchase of 48 F-35A lethality, and cost- domain operations. remains a primary nuclear, cyber, and maintain a safe, secure, Lightning II fighters, 15 effectively modernize. “Future wars will objective in FY19. intelligence career fields. and effective nuclear KC-46 Pegasus tankers, Secretary of the Air be won by those who It funds 1.5 million Additionally, the deterrent that safe- and continued develop- Force Dr. Heather Wil- observe, orient, decide flying hours at a cost of budget funds aircraft guards the homeland, ment of the B-21 Raider. son said the budget and act faster than $8.7 billion. The budget depot maintenance, assures allies, and “We have to acceler- request is aligned with adversaries in an inte- proposes the purchase of parts, logistics sup- deters adversaries. ate programs and get the National Defense grated way across 54,443 preferred muni- port, training ranges, The Air Force stewards good value for every Strategy, prioritizing domains—land, sea, tions to reverse previous simulators, instructors two legs of the nuclear dollar we spend. There long-term competition air, space and cyber- declining inventories at and key infrastructure triad and operates 75 is a bow wave of mod- with China and Russia. space,” said Goldfein. a cost of $1.8 billion. required to improve percent of the Defense ernization over the next “The Air Force needs Key areas addressed by The budget request the quality of train- Department’s nuclear 10 years. It’s bombers, the right size and mix this budget include read- continues to address ing in alignment with command, control, and fighters, tankers, satel- of capabilities to com- iness, people, nuclear the aircrew short- the National Defense communication capabil- lites, helicopters and our pete, deter and win deterrence, moderniza- age through a multi- Strategy prioritization ities. The budget pro- nuclear deterrent – they in this environment, tion, space and air supe- pronged approach. It of peer competition posal improves nuclear are all going to be mod- brought to bear by riority, multi-domain boosts pipeline capacity, command, control and ernized,” she said. “At People communication sys- the same time, we are tems as directed in the driving forward with The FY19 budget Nuclear Posture Review. the next generation of proposal represents an “Deterrence works if technology focused on increase in the size of our adversaries know families of systems that the Air Force by 4,700 that we can hold at risk connect and communi- Active Duty, Guard things they value. cate across all domains: and Reserve Airmen. It We must concur- air, land, sea, space, funds important sup- rently modernize the cyber and subsurface.” port to Airmen and entire nuclear triad their families with a 2.6 and the command and Space Superiority percent military pay control systems that raise, increased hous- enable its effective- Wilson and Goldfein ing and subsistence ness,” said Wilson. explained the FY19 budget allowances and fam- The FY19 proposal represents a 33 percent ily support programs. initiates development increase in the research, “The Air Force recruits of B-52 replacement development, test, and Airmen, but we retain engines and continues experimentation bud- families,” Goldfein said. development of the Long get for Air Force Space, He explained that the Range Stand Off mis- a substantial increase FY19 proposal funds siles and the replace- to meet the threat from expanded childcare ment of the Minuteman China and Russia. hours, increases off- III intercontinental “The nation expects base child care sup- ballistic missile. us to own the ultimate port, and funds more The budget also tar- high ground,” Goldfein respite care and sup- gets investments to said. “Our space capa- port coordinators for modernize the integrated bilities must be resil- special needs families. land, air, and space- ient and defendable. Goldfein also said the based systems to ensure This budget moves Air Force will invest in secure, survivable us forward as space purposeful development connectivity with the becomes more con- of Airmen to strengthen President and national tested in the future.” joint warfighting excel- command leadership. lence by integrating See BUDGET, 7 Gulf Defender | Friday, February 16, 2018 7

budget request reflects networked capabilities, Deterrence Initia- long-term dominance fielded, will increase the need to address how and control of the elec- tive and Indo-Pacific in air and space power. lethality and provide BUDGET technological advances tromagnetic spectrum. security initiatives. Focus areas will be the joint force a tech- are changing the char- further refined follow- nological advantage. From Page 6 acter of warfare. Light Attack Science and ing the review of the Wilson pointed out The FY19 budget pro- Technology Air Force’s science and sustaining the efforts poses the modernization Retaining irregular technology strategy later laid out in FY17, FY18 Foregoing the contin- of seven E-3 Airborne warfare as a core com- The budget proposal this year. The budget and FY19 requires pre- ued buy of today’s Space Warning Command petency at a lower cost increases emphasis continues to invest in dictable, sufficient Based Infrared System and Control aircraft and strengthening alli- on basic and applied game-changing tech- and flexible budgets. satellites 7 and 8, the (AWACS) and keeps the ances is a key element research to drive nologies that, when Air Force is transition- current E-8C Joint Sur- of the National Defense ing to rapidly develop- veillance Target Attack Strategy. The Air Force ing the next-generation Radar Systems (JSTARS) proposes to continue Overhead Persistent operational through the the FY18 light attack Infrared System, which mid-2020s as the service experiment by develop- will detect and report develops and transitions ing concepts of opera- on current, emerging, to an advanced battle tion and further defining and anticipated threats, management system. requirements for field- and will be designed “This approach will ing a force of U.S. light for survivability. integrate space, air, attack aircraft across the Additionally, the space and ground based sen- five-year budget plan. budget focuses on build- sors on manned and Goldfein said the ing more jam-resistant unmanned platforms service is focusing on GPS satellites, improv- and satellites to meet rapid procurement and ing missile warning, more combatant com- fielding strategies for the improving space situ- mander requirements light attack experiment ational awareness and in both contested and that leverage existing increasing the nation’s non-contested environ- capabilities with little ability to defend its most ments,” said Goldfein. or no development. He vital assets on orbit. It said it is designed to be adds additional resilience Air Superiority coalition at the core, features and user protec- affording the Air Force tion to existing satellite Central to the Air a chance to invite and communication systems. Force’s lethality is lead allies and partners “We are taking the ability to gain and to train in the U.S., buy advantage of Congres- maintain air superior- common equipment for sional authorities to ity when and where their own affordable return program decision needed against poten- light attack squadrons, authorities back to the tial adversaries in and build those inter- Air Force, including 14 2030 and beyond. national squadrons on of the 19 Major Defense Wilson highlighted a network that shares. Acquisition Programs that over the next five within the space portfo- years the Air Force will Strengthening lio,” said Wilson. “Using develop an integrated Alliances tools such as the Defense family of systems that Acquisition Workforce can establish and main- Also aligned with Development Fund, tain air superiority in the National Defense we are investing in our a contested environ- Strategy’s emphasis people, ensuring they ment. The FY19 budget on fostering mutually have the right skills and includes $11 billion as beneficial alliances and training to succeed.” part of a $63.8 billion partnerships, the FY19 effort over the cur- budget request rein- Multi-Domain rent five-year plan. She forces the Air Force’s Command and emphasized this will be commitment to our allies Control a multi-domain effort and international part- with a renewed emphasis ners through programs The Air Force FY19 on electronic warfare, such as the European GULFDEFENDER.COM 8 Friday, February 16, 2018 | Gulf Defender Gulf Defender | Friday, February 16, 2018 9 Meet Chief Master Sgt. Craig Deatherage

By Senior Airman Tyndall was to, through com- Air Force Base, Ala. There during Operation Desert for a kid from Iowa to see.” Cody R. Miller munication with the enlisted he was in charge of training Storm and Operation Endur- After his retirement, 325th Fighter Wing Public Affairs corps, ensure the command- of the technical sergeants ing Freedom and served in Deatherage’s passion for er’s policies were known and in their next level of pro- various combat leadership the military and for those TYNDALL AIR FORCE understood, and significant fession military educa- roles including deployed first who serve did not wane. He BASE — Achieving the rank of problems, concerns and issues tion. He ensured they were sergeant in Operation Allied started a job as the military chief master sergeant is quite are elevated to senior leader- taught advanced leadership Force, and squadron super- and Veterans Affairs liaison the accomplishment in the ship. As a chief he carried techniques and policies. intendent during Opera- for the U.S. House of Repre- Air Force, these top enlisted with him years of experience “One of my favorite jobs I tion Enduring Freedom. sentatives in Florida’s Second leaders serve as liaisons in leading troops and getting ever had was the comman- “I originally joined the Air District. Then, in 2015, he between the enlisted and the Air Force mission done. dant of Gunter NCO Acad- Force because it provided became the chief operations officer force relating to readi- “I spent 9 years as a chief emy,” said Deatherage. “I felt me with a sense of purpose deputy for the Bay County ness, welfare and effective and learned a lot in that like a square peg in a square and belonging,” Deatherage supervisor of elections. utilization of enlisted forces. time,” said Deatherage. “As hole. It was a great experi- said. “The Air Force became “The experience and skills Craig Deatherage retired a chief your word matters ence for me and I loved the a family for me very fast. I received from the Air Force from the Air Force as a chief and the chances to make a job and would have stayed The first time I ever got on equipped me for my current master sergeant in 2010 after difference for the better are longer if they had let me.” a plane was when I went to job working for Congressman serving for over 20 years. tremendous. If you’re will- Deatherage was raised in basic training so for me the Neal Dunn,” said Deather- During his service, he was the ing to own your decisions Newton, Iowa and entered Air Force offered a lot of age. “As a chief you have to command chief for the 325th and follow them through you the Air Force in 1982. He is a personal development. It be accessible to the Airmen Fighter Wing at Tyndall Air can really do some good.” career enlisted aviator with allowed me to go to both Ice- while also being comfortable Force Base. He would later Before coming to Tyndall, more than 3,900 hours total land and Saudi Arabia within around general officers. This move to Yokota Air Base, he was the commandant of flying time in the E-3A/B/C the first few years of my full spectrum experience is Japan before his retirement. Gunter Non-Commissioned and the E-8A/C. He flew enlistment. Saudi Arabia was useful to have when working Deatherage’s main role at Officer Academy at Maxwell over 200 combat flying hours such a different experience for a member of Congress.” 10 Friday, February 16, 2018 | Gulf Defender AIR FORCE WEEK IN PHOTOS This week’s photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expe- ditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.

Airmen assigned to the 732nd Air Mobility Squadron de-ice a C-17 Globemaster III out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., while conducting ﬂ ight operations at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. During the harsh Alaskan winters de-icing keeps aircraft operational by removing layers of snow, ice and frost that could adversely affect ﬂ ights. [ALEJANDRO PENA/U.S. AIR FORCE]

Airman 1st Class Kaylon Thomas fi res at a target with an M249 squad automatic weapon during a machine gun qualifi cation at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. Thomas is a security forces offi cer assigned to the 673rd Security Forces Squadron. [JUSTIN CONNAHER/U.S. AIR FORCE]

Senior Airman Adam Jurek, from the 122nd hydraulic shop, 122nd Fighter Wing, Fort Wayne, Ind., installs a panel after completing a bleed of the engine hydraulic system on an A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft during the recent Operation Guardian Blitz at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. [STAFF SGT. WILLIAM HOPPER/U.S. AIR NATIONAL GUARD]

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle from California Air National Guard’s 144th Fighter Wing approaches the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker from Iowa ANG’s 185th Air Refueling Wing during Sentry Aloha 18-01 above Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. Sentry Aloha The Thunderbirds Diamond formation pilots transition during a Line Break Loop maneuver over the provides tailored, cost effective and realistic combat training for Nevada Test and Training Range during a training ﬂ ight. The Diamond formation exhibits the precision U.S. forces. [SENIOR MASTER SGT. CHRIS DRUDGE/U.S. AIR NATIONAL GUARD] and skill to ﬂ y in close formation. [TECH. SGT. CHRISTOPHER BOITZ/U.S. AIR FORCE] Gulf Defender | Friday, February 16, 2018 11 12 Friday, February 16, 2018 | Gulf Defender Air Force streamlines voting program

By Richard Salomon Air Force Personnel eligible family members Center Public Affairs and overseas U.S. citi- zens are aware of their JOINT BASE SAN right to vote and have ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, the necessary tools and Texas (AFNS) — Air Force resources to do so world- officials recently released wide. Program repre- guidance that stream- sentatives assist with lines the organizational voter registration and structure and functions absentee ballots, coor- of the Air Force Voting dinate voting awareness Assistance Program. campaigns and answer A November 2017 Air various voting questions. Force guidance memo- “Having the Vot- randum realigned the ing Assistance Program program under installa- knowledge base located tion Airman and Fam- at the Airman and Family ily Readiness Centers, Readiness Centers makes thereby eliminating vot- it more convenient for ing assistance officers as Airmen to get the infor- an additional duty at Air mation they need since Force units. The move is they already attend man- part of an Air Force-wide datory arrival and depar- effort to reduce Airmen’s ture briefings there,” said additional duties so they Kelly Weakly, Air Force The Air Force Voting Assistance Program recently realigned under installation Airman and Family Readiness Centers. can more effectively focus Voting Assistance Oper- The move is part of an Air Force-wide effort to reduce Airmen’s additional duties so they can more effectively focus on on their core missions. ations Program man- their core missions. [U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO] The Air Force Vot- ager at the Air Force’s ing Assistance Program Personnel Center. required to attend pre- receive a Federal Post deployments, active-duty their right to vote.” ensures Airmen, their Airmen are also and post-deployment Card Application that can Airmen are also required Visit AFPC’s Air briefings at their instal- be used to register to vote, to check into the centers Force Voting Assistance lation Airman and Fam- request an absentee ballot when separating from page or go to the Fed- ily Readiness Centers and submit a change of the service or retiring. eral Voting Assistance if they are deploying address to local election “During each of these Program’s web site at for six months or more. officials. During their touchpoints, we provide https://www.fvap.gov/ Before deploying, vot- reintegration brief, voting Airmen voting forms and for more information. ing assistance officers assistance representa- an information sheet to For more information remind Airmen to update tives remind Airmen to make the voting process about Air Force per- their temporary address change their address back as easy and convenient as sonnel programs, go to (deployed location) and to their home address possible,” Weakly said. myPers. Eligible indi- obtain an absentee ballot to ensure they receive “Our goal is to ensure our viduals who do not have in case there is an elec- their absentee ballots at active-duty members a myPers account can tion while deployed. the correct location. and their families are fully request one by follow- Deploying Airmen also In addition to informed and can exercise ing these instructions. Gulf Defender | Friday, February 16, 2018 13 Air Force to institute Air Force outlines future of bomber force By Secretary of the Air new method to protect Force Public Affairs Once sufficient B-21 Chief of Staff of the Air integral component of aircraft are operational, Force Gen. David L. the nation’s strategic personal information WASHINGTON the B-1s and B-2s will be Goldfein. “Our bomber deterrence and global (AFNS) — The Air Force incrementally retired. force allows the com- strike capabilities. Secretary of the Air Force outlined plans for its Delivery and retirement mander in chief to hold The nation requires Public Affairs Office confidentiality of every bomber fleet in its Fis- timelines are dependent targets at risk anywhere that the bomber force Airman’s personal cal Year 2019 Presi- on the B-21 production on the globe with unpar- remain a potent and deci- WASHINGTON information is part and dent’s Budget Request and delivery schedules. alleled range and our sive asset throughout the (AFNS) — Air Force offi- parcel for maintaining earlier this month. “If the force structure most diverse payloads.” spectrum of conflict in cials announced Feb. 6, operational security, as In line with the ser- we have proposed is The decision to main- the modern battlespace. 2018, emails containing well as an inherent com- vice’s bomber vector, the supported by the Con- tain the B-52 is based “At the end of Desert personally identifiable mand responsibility.” budget request detailed gress, bases that have on numerous factors Storm in 1991 we had information, and similar Users will be notified the Air Force plan to bombers now will have including maintenance 290 total bombers,” said numeric constructs, will via a dialogue pop-up update the B-52 Strato- bombers in the future,” and sustainment metrics, Rand. “Today that force be blocked from trans- box or email response fortress fleet and con- Wilson said. “They will such as aircraft avail- has dropped to 157 bomb- mission unless the email and provided with the tinue modifications to the be B-52s and B-21s.” ability, mission capabil- ers at five bomb wings is encrypted. For mem- option to either remove B-1 Lancer and B-2 Spirit The B-21, which the ity, supply, maintenance and 15 total force bomb bers unable to send or PII content, encrypt fleets while continuing Air Force plans to start hours per flying hour and squadrons. That’s a 46 receive encrypted emails, or send via AMRDEC to acquire B-21 Raiders. fielding in the mid- total cost perspectives. percent decrease in our members will be directed SAFE. There are no user “As part of our deci- 2020s, will eventually “With an adequate bomber force while we to utilize the AMRDEC accounts for AMRDEC sions presented in the become the backbone of sustainment and mod- have conducted continu- SAFE application. SAFE and authentica- FY19 President’s Budget, the U.S. strategic bomber ernization focus, includ- ous combat operations This is not a change in tion is handled via email the Air Force will update fleet and serve as a vis- ing new engines, the such as Allied Force, policy, but a new method and password. Everyone the B-52 bomber fleet ible, flexible deterrent to B-52 has a projected Enduring Freedom, to halt PII breaches via has access to AMRDEC and fund development of adversaries and assure service life through 2050, Iraqi Freedom, Odys- email. PII is informa- SAFE. The applica- replacement engines,” U.S. partners and allies. remaining a key part of sey Dawn, Inherent tion about an individual tion is convenient and said Secretary of the Air “Modernizing and the bomber enterprise Resolve and Freedom’s that identifies, links, intuitive to utilize. Force Heather A. Wilson. recapitalizing our bomber well into the future,” Sentinel, in addition relates, or is unique to, If users send an email “We will also continue force is absolutely central said Gen. Robin Rand, to continuous bomber or describes a member. that contains a series of necessary B-1 and B-2 to the recently released Air Force Global Strike rotations in the (U.S. For example – social numbers that resemble modifications to keep National Defense Strat- Command commander. Central Command) and security numbers (full PII information, the them relevant until the egy and the Nuclear The Air Force’s (U.S. Pacific Command) or partial), age, mari- system will also block B-21s come on line.” Posture Review,” said bombers are an areas of responsibility.” tal status, race, salary, the email transmittal. home/personal cell In order for the email to phone numbers, other transmit, the user will demographic biometric, need to treat the email as personnel, medical and if it does contain PII by financial information. encrypting the email or “The Air Force using AMRDEC SAFE. depends on reliable, Feedback to the Help secure communica- Desk in these instances tions to operate,” said will aid in changing the Under Secretary of blocking tool “sniffers” the Air Force Matthew to differentiate non- Donovan. “Ensuring PII data in the future. 14 Friday, February 16, 2018 | Gulf Defender Gulf Defender | Friday, February 16, 2018 15

MILITARY UPDATE Falling commissary sales increase risks to shopping benefi t

competition for customers pricing to replace the tradi- expenses, allow us to still offer secretary of defense for man- from commercial grocers. tion of selling base groceries the benefit at the prescribed power and reserve affairs. The Defense Department’s at cost-plus-a-five-percent level (of savings) Congress is “Any drop, particularly a top two executives oversee- surcharge; offering commis- looking for and, hopefully, drop of the magnitude you’re ing commissaries — one sary label goods to deepen dis- offset those expenses by run- just described, there’s not a responsible for all military counts; and, in time, adopting ning the commissary more day that goes by that we’re resale policies and the other at least for new hires the more like a business,” said Bianchi. not talking about ‘How Tom Philpott for day-to-day operation flexible wage schedule used The first obstacle in his do we counter that?’ ” of 237 commissaries world- in military exchanges, which way, he suggested, is a “sig- It was Barna who per- ales at on-base gro- wide — have conceded in run on-base department and nificant” drop in commis- suaded Bianchi to take on his cery stores have fallen separate interviews that convenience stores at a profit. sary sales, from $6.1 billion demanding dual-hat assign- S 6 percent in the past falling sales are alarming Leading commissary opera- in fiscal 2012 to $4.8 billion ment during the most chal- year and 21.3 percent since and must be reversed. tions since November has in 2017. The sales slide has lenging period commissaries 2012, putting the shopping But both also said they are been retired Navy Rear Adm. continued into fiscal 2018, have faced. The special hiring benefit at greater risk, say confident current actions to Robert J. Bianchi. He is interim although at a slower rate. authority she used so Bianchi commissary executives. transform commissaries into director of the Defense Com- Resale experts agree it’s a could apply to commissaries The worry is that fall- “business-like” operations missary Agency (DeCA) while worrisome trend, particularly his profit-and-lost acumen ing sales leave commissar- can succeed in preserving cur- remaining chief executive in an industry that keeps profit from years’ running exchanges ies open to criticism that rent patron savings, lowering officer of the Navy Exchange margins razor thin in their will expire in early June. they’re losing relevancy as taxpayer support and improv- Service Command (NexCom). battle to keep customers. So sometime sooner than a military perk or becom- ing shopper satisfaction. “I have been charged with “I’m very concerned” with that, Barna said, Bianchi or a ing too costly for taxpayers The transformative steps instituting reforms and falling sales, said Stepha- “Bianchi clone” will become to support, given the fierce include: phasing in variable procedures (to) drive down nie Barna, acting assistant full-time DeCA director. 16 Friday, February 16, 2018 | Gulf Defender

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