PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID TULLAHOMA TN Vol. 68, No. 13 Arnold AFB, Tenn. PERMIT NO. 29 July 6, 2021 AEDC celebrates 70 years with open house

By Jill Pickett AEDC Public Affairs

The AEDC “Hap Arnold Day” 70th Anniversary Celebration Open House on June 26 afforded members of the com- munity a rare opportunity to see behind the fence and learn about the contribu- tions the men and women of Arnold En- gineering Development Complex have made to national defense and the ad- vancement of technology. AEDC, headquartered at , Tenn., was dedicated on June 25, 1951, by President Harry Tru- man and named after five-star General of the Air Force Henry ‘Hap’ Arnold. Since then, organizations and loca- tions have been added to AEDC bring- ing the total number of test cells, fa- cilities and offices operated nationwide Lt. Col. Justin Tolliver, director of operations, Space Test Branch, Test Division, Arnold Engineering Development by AEDC personnel to 68, with more Complex, talks about the J-6 Large Rocket Motor Test Facility to an attendee of the AEDC “Hap Arnold Day” 70th An- niversary Celebration Open House, June 26 at Arnold Air Force Base. In the background is the test cell of J-6, used to See OPEN HOUSE, page 2 test solid rocket motors, such as those in the Minuteman III ICBMs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett) Flyover debuts new paint scheme for 586 FLTS jet Six selected to be AEDC Fellows

By Arnold Community Council

TULLAHOMA, Tenn. - The Arnold Community Council AEDC Fellows Committee is pleased to announce that six individuals who have made exceptionally significant long-term contributions to the advancement of aerospace ground test- ing technology and capabilities at the Ar- nold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC), headquartered at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., have been selected as 2021 AEDC Fellows. Dr. Ralph Jones, Alan Milhoan and the late Maj. Gen. Leif Sverdrup have been selected to be honored as AEDC Techni- cal Fellows. Ron Wood has been selected to be honored as an AEDC Craft Fellow. Maurice May and the late Hugh Hor- A T-38 Talon is flown over Arnold Air Force Base by Airmen of the 586th Flight Test Squadron, 704th Test Group, rocks have been selected as AEDC Life- Arnold Engineering Development Complex, during a flag retreat ceremony after the AEDC “Hap Arnold Day” 70th time Achievement Fellows. Anniversary June 26. The aircraft was flown by Lt. Col. Alex “Cuda” Wolfard and Maj. Ali “Axle” Hamidani. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett) Maj. Gen. Leif Sverdrup By Bradley Hicks headquarters at Arnold Air Force Base while showing our pride,” said Lt. Col. Maj. Gen. Sverdrup’s original leader- AEDC Public Affairs during a retreat ceremony June 26. Scott Pontzer, 586 FLTS director of op- ship regarding the fabrication of the in- The new paint scheme for the 586 erations. “With it being the 70th anniver- frastructure at AEDC was not limited to The timing couldn’t have been better. FLTS jet commemorates the 70th anni- sary, it seems appropriate to leverage this the utilities, facilities and modalities of It just so happened that one of the versary of the AFTC, which was estab- timing and opportunity and make a con- the then Center. He also established the T-38 jets flown by the 586th Flight Test lished on June 25, 1951, the same date nection between the two.” pay and benefits structure to attract and Squadron at , President Harry Truman visited Arnold The 586 FLTS is part of the Holloman retain high-tech talent to (at that time) a , was in need of a new paint AFB to dedicate the AEDC. AFB-headquartered 704th Test Group, more remote location in Tennessee which job as the 70th anniversary of both the Air “I thought this would be a great time which is a unit of AEDC. AEDC is a unit proved enormously successful. He was Force Test Center and Arnold Engineer- to get the jet painted in a unique way to of the AFTC. personally involved in quickly mediat- ing Development Complex approached. celebrate our mission, improve morale The dark and light grey paint that pre- It also happened that this aircraft was and spark conversation with our custom- See FELLOWS, page 3 set to take to the skies over the AEDC ers about our capabilities and heritage See FLYOVER, page 11 AEDC Commander applauds community STEM event By Bradley Hicks with top prizes going to those The event also featured a AEDC Public Affairs whose planes flew the farthest digital flight simulator, provid- from the launch line. Students ing attendees a risk-free way to To coincide with the Ar- taking part were allowed prac- take a crack at navigating an RC nold Engineering Development tice throws before making of- plane. Those present also had Complex 70th anniversary cel- ficial tosses, allowing them the opportunity to take control ebration at Arnold Air Force to do a little problem-solving of an actual RC plane with as- Base, the Coffee Airfoilers and make modifications to sistance from Coffee Airfoilers Model RC Club invited young- their planes in the pursuit of Club instructors. sters in the community to come maximum distance. On hand for the event was out and try their hand at flight. Don Cleveland, Coffee Air- 16-year-old Nicholas Amelang, The club hosted a children’s foilers president, said the event who cut his teeth at the Coffee airplane toss competition June was intended to boost interest in Airfoilers Field and is now a 26 at Coffee Airfoilers Field. the remote control, or RC, hob- national RC champion. The lo- This event was held to pro- by and introduce the children to cal teen recently took first place Miland Bonner, left, Bryce Spencer, center and Brandon Prince mote science, technology, en- fields they could potentially pur- in the intermediate division at give their balsa wood planes a toss during a June 26 event gineering and mathematics, or sue as careers. hosted by the Coffee Airfoilers Model RC Club to coincide with STEM, among its participants. “We hope that the kids get See STEM, page 3 the Arnold Engineering Development Complex 70th anniver- The competitors assembled awareness of not only RC but of sary celebration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bradley Hicks) small balsa wood airplanes, aeronautics in general,” he said.

Prahl charged with leading Allen undertakes 26.3-mile Space Test Branch hike to fulfill a wish

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Arnold Air Force Base

Col. Jeffrey Geraghty Commander Jason Austin Chief, Public Affairs

Richard Tighe General Manager, National Aerospace Solutions High Mach Staff: Kathy Jacobsen, NAS Executive Editor

Jill Pickett NAS Editor High Mach is published by Lakeway Publishers, Inc. a pri- 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 Solutions (NAS), under exclu- Prahl charged with leading Space Test Branch sive written contract with NAS at Arnold AFB, Tenn., 37389. Col. Lincoln Bonner, left, chief of the Arnold Engineering Development Complex Test Division, passes the guidon to incoming Everything advertised in Space Test Branch chief, Lt. Col. Dayvid Prahl, after leadership of the Branch was relinquished by Lt. Col. Adam Quick, right, this publication will be made during a Change of Leadership ceremony June 24 at Arnold Lakeside Complex at Arnold Air Force Base. 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Contact Joe at 931-455-4545 or jmartin@ the ones who provide for all of tullahomanews.com this; and they should know just how valuable it really is and ev- erything that it’s done to support our national defense.” During the open house, at- Kirk Butler, right, director of operations, Ground Test Team, Hypersonic Systems Test Branch, Test Division, tendees drove along a pre- Arnold Engineering Development Complex, and Maj. Scott Burrows, left, deputy branch chief, Hypersonic planned route to see the test fa- Systems Test Branch, speak about the branch to attendees of the AEDC “Hap Arnold Day” 70th Anniversary Celebration Open House June 26 at Arnold Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett) cilities at Arnold AFB. An esti- mated 1,075 people attended the bers of Team AEDC to share Commander Col. Jeffrey Ger- I think a lot of times we forget Core Values event. COVID-19 pandemic pol- with their families where they aghty held a retreat ceremony, what we’re here for,” Hibdon icies necessitated the open house work. with two flyovers, for AEDC said. “We’re making sure that • Integrity first be a drive-thru event. Along the “It’s not every day that we military and Department of De- pilots are safe, that our weap- • Service before self route, members of Team AEDC get to bring our families out,” fense personnel. The first flyover onry systems are safe; and I • Excellence in all eagerly shared information about said Nick Hibdon, program- was a T-38 Talon of the 586th just wanted my kids to get to we do the test capabilities. Attendees ming chief, Test Engineer- Flight Test Squadron, 704th Test see that and feel that a little could also scan QR codes on a ing Section, Civil Engineer- Group, AEDC, out of Holloman bit. And, of course, they’re re- provided map to watch videos ing Branch, AEDC. “Getting Air Force Base, New Mexico. ally young, so the excitement about select facilities. Those to actually bring them out and The second flyover was a pair of getting to see jets fly over videos can be viewed at https:// let them see the size of what of F-15 Eagles of the 96th Test is something they’ll probably Vision www.dvidshub.net/tags/video/ we’re dealing with and some of Wing out of Eglin Air Force remember for a long time.” “NAS delivers the best hap-arnold-day. the capacities that we have is Base, . aerospace testing The open house was also really the goal for today.” “Since we at Arnold aren’t See more OPEN HOUSE capabilities today and in an opportunity for mem- At the end of the day, AEDC on the front lines of our defense, photos on page 9 the future.” Values • Ethics. We are uncompromising in our Action Line integrity, honesty, and fairness. Smoking Policy • Safety & Health. We are relentless in Team AEDC, keeping people safe from harm, and 1. The following revised Arnold AFB smoking policy is effective immediately and applies to all individuals on I believe in free and open communications we provide a safe and healthy work Arnold AFB. with our Team AEDC employees, and that’s why environment. we have the Action Line available. People can • Security. We are disciplined and vigilant 2. Traditional Tobacco products (e.g. cigars and cigarettes): in protecting sensitive AEDC information a. Smoking is permitted solely in Designated Tobacco Areas (DTAs) identified by designated signage. If no use the Action Line to clear up rumors, ask ques- and ensuring system integrity to support signage exists, smoking is not permitted in that area. It is the responsibility of all smokers to keep DTAs tions, suggest ideas on improvements, enter national security and our customers. clean of cigarette butts. complaints or get other issues off their chests. • Excellence. We thrive on challenge, b. Tobacco use on the Arnold AFB Golf Course is permitted, but discouraged based on the health hazards The Action Line has been expanded to in- accomplishment, and mission success. • Quality. We are passionate about doing of tobacco use and secondhand smoke. No smoking is permitted within 50 feet of golf course buildings clude an option for your ideas, comments, or our work right the first time. except in the approved DTA. suggestions on the AcqDemo personnel sys- • People. We have a mission-focused, c. Smoking in government-owned/leased vehicles is strictly prohibited. Personnel are allowed to smoke in their tem. Simply call the normal x6000 commander’s inclusive workforce who have a diverse personal vehicles at any time; however, at no time will personnel discard cigarette butts outside their vehicle. action line. You will then be prompted to select skill set, are committed to success, option 1 for the Commander’s Action Line or Op- demonstrate innovation and have a can d. For government employees, the fact that a person smokes has no bearing on the number of breaks they do attitude. may take. Breaks should be taken in accordance with the current supervisory and personnel policies that tion 2 for the AcqDemo line. They can access the • Culture. Our team is proud of our diver- afford all employees the same break opportunities consistent with good work practices and accomplish- Action Line via the AEDC intranet home page sity, inclusiveness, and collaborative work ment of the mission. and by calling 931-454-6000. environment. We are proud of what we do Although the Action Line is always available, and how we do it. 3. Smokeless Tobacco products (e.g. snuff and dip): • Relationships. We build positive, long- Smokeless tobacco products are not to be restricted to DTAs. Smokeless tobacco use will be permitted in all the best and fastest way to get things resolved term business relationships through trust, workplace areas (inside and out) subject to reasonable safety and sanitary conditions. Specifically, containers is by using your chain of command or by con- respect, and collaboration. of tobacco waste product, including sealed containers, must not be left unattended or disposed of in trash tacting the organization directly involved. I en- • Innovation. We overcome challenges courage everyone to go that route first, then if through creativity, perseverance, technol- receptacles. Users of smokeless tobacco must flush tobacco waste down the toilet. ogy, and flexibility. We actively seek to 4. Electronic Cigarettes (also known as “e-cigs”): the situation isn’t made right, give us a chance. continually improve. Pursuant to Air Force Instruction (AFI) 40-102, Tobacco Free Living, e-cigs are considered to be equivalent to • Sustainability. We plan and act for the tobacco products; however, e-cigs are not restricted to DTAs and are allowed to be used outdoors at a minimum Col. Jeffrey Geraghty long term benefit of our communities and distance of 25 feet from building entry/egress points. (This policy is dated July 27, 2016) AEDC Commander our environment. July 6, 2021 • 3

FELLOWS from page 1

Hugh Horrocks Dr. Ralph Jones Maurice May Alan Milhoan ing and fixing any deficien- quired to test systems that op- cies identified by the Air Force erate in a dynamic mode. He while he was the head of Sver- has expanded the world-class drup Corporation. His reputa- capabilities provided by the tion as someone who could get Aeropropulsion Systems Test tough things done for the Army Facility and greatly improved Corps of Engineers was likely usability and performance capa- one of the reasons his company bilities of the Aerodynamic and was selected to be the original Propulsion Test Unit, providing architect and builder of AEDC. unparalleled simulation of a hy- He was the seminal positive personic vehicle and propulsion influence on bringing AEDC systems test environment. facilities and personnel into ex- istence. Ron Wood

Dr. Ralph Jones Wood is an instrumentation specialist whose technical skills Maj. Gen. Leif Sverdrup Ron Wood Dr. Jones made extensive have significantly contributed and substantial contributions to the success of the aerospace ing to reducing engine mount interface with airframe and The AEDC Fellows program to the advancement of engi- test community at AEDC and time from weeks to days. His weapon systems manufactures. was established in 1989 as AE- neering development and test beyond. His expertise in analog focus helped initiate major He was later involved in the DC’s top award to honor those techniques at AEDC. He was an circuitry was a key asset in the standardization efforts across F119 engine and was the princi- who have made exceptionally early adopter of Computational transition to digital electron- the AEDC Engine Test Facil- pal lead engineer for the P&W significant long-term contri- Fluid Dynamics (CFD) model- ics from the mid-1980s to the ity with respect to engine han- F135 test programs at AEDC. butions to advance aerospace ing. His mastery in simulating mid-1990s. He focused on de- dling carts, engine thrust stand He helped P&W achieve ISO ground flight-simulation tech- test conditions in CFD led to veloping small form-factor cir- mounting systems, instrumen- certification and after returning nology and capabilities. the resolution of many perplex- cuit boards and surface mount tation and service systems in- to AEDC as an Air Force civil- To date, 107 people have ing issues with ground testing soldering techniques that pro- terfaces and instrumentation ian employee used this experi- been inducted as AEDC Fel- of various systems. Some of the vided engineers with oppor- database interfaces. He often ence to help support AEDC ISO lows. issues he contributed to include tunities to design and develop dealt with a dynamic test load certification efforts. In late 2016, the Arnold a broad suite of propulsion test novel approaches to ultraviolet with four to five P&W engines Community Council, a 501(c) activities, including solid rock- and infrared sensing equipment in AEDC test cells at the same Induction Ceremony (6) Tennessee nonprofit corpo- ets, thrust vector control system which ultimately put AEDC at time. He also led the effort to The new AEDC Fellows ration formed in 2000 to sup- performance, design support the forefront of missile systems bring P&W commercial engine will be honored and inducted as for a horizontal ground-level plume detection and propul- testing to AEDC starting in the port AEDC, took over respon- AEDC Fellows at an event to be sibility for the AEDC Fellows rocket test stand, and altitude sion systems health monitor- late-1980s to the early-1990s scheduled later this year. Program. test facility modifications to ing. These systems supported with the PW4000 series of large The annual Fellows banquet Changes to Air Force policy accommodate testing of jet en- NASA in the development of engines. is usually on the closest avail- in mid-2016 prevent the Air gines equipped with thrust vec- health monitoring systems for able date to the birthday of Maurice May Force from giving awards to toring/reversing nozzles. tests on the Space Shuttle’s General of the Air Force Henry main engines. May provided exception- Harley “Hap” Arnold, who was contractor personnel. Alan Milhoan ally valuable contributions to born on June 25, 1886, but has The ACC AEDC Fellows Hugh Horrocks Milhoan made extensive and AEDC during a nearly half-cen- been delayed this year due to committee, headed up by for- substantial contributions to the Horrocks made significant tury career. Originally working uncertainties of the COVID mer AEDC Commander, re- advancement of engineering de- and exceptionally valuable con- for ARO as test engineer on the pandemic. tired Maj. Gen. Mike Wiedemer velopment and test techniques tributions throughout his ca- P&W F100 engine, he became a President Harry S. Truman (Lifetime Achievement AEDC at AEDC. His improvements reer as a test engineer and site pioneer in the use of computer dedicated AEDC 70 years ago Fellow), made the selection of to provide faster and more ac- manager for Pratt & Whitney at math models at AEDC. In 1977, in Gen. Arnold’s memory on the 2021 AEDC Fellows from curate controllability to process AEDC. He continually pushed he accepted a position with Pratt June 25, 1951, saying in his nominations submitted by past air and other fluid systems has AEDC to improve how they & Whitney where he continued speech, “Here men will test and present AEDC personnel resulted in significant advances handled and installed turbine supporting F100 engine testing what lies on the other side of and current AEDC Fellows. in repeatability and stability re- engines in test cells, contribut- at Arnold. He was a key P&W the speed of sound.”

STEM from page 1 an RC aerobatics competition held at the Academy of Model Aeronautics head- quarters in Muncie, Indiana. That com- petition was designed to mimic full-scale aerobatics, and participants were judged on how well they completed a flight pat- tern developed by the organizers. Those in attendance looked on as Amelang displayed the RC prowess that earned him national recognition, putting on an aerobatics demonstration during which he made his RC plane loop, twirl and soar at various speeds and altitudes above Airfoilers Field. Amelang, was around the same age of several airplane toss participants when he took up the hobby of RC flying after being introduced to the pastime by his grandfa- ther about six years ago. “It’s awesome,” Amelang said of the event. “I love seeing the kids getting into this. It’s good to see new people.” Cleveland said club involvement among youth is already fairly strong, as many of the younger flyers were intro- duced to the world of RC by family mem- bers. “We have a lot of third- and fourth- generation flyers here,” he said. AEDC Commander Col. Jeffrey Ger- aghty was in attendance to congratulate the airplane toss winners and present them with their medals. Geraghty expressed his appreciation to those who came together to make the event happen. “We’re extremely thankful that the Coffee County Airfoilers put this event on Col. Lincoln Bonner, chief of the Arnold Engineering Development Complex Test Division, helps his son Solomon, right, ready his balsa wood airplane for a practice toss during a June 26 event hosted by the Coffee Airfoilers Model RC to get our youth connected to a really tan- Club to coincide with the AEDC 70th anniversary celebration. Also pictured is Bonner’s son Romal. Youth participating gible aspect of airpower,” he said. “This in the event were tasked with assembling small balsa wood airplanes, with top prizes going to those whose planes flew is the type of thing that gets the kids ex- the farthest from the launch line. The event was intended to promote science, technology, engineering and mathemat- cited about things that could connect them ics, or STEM, interest among students taking part. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bradley Hicks) to the mission we do at AEDC. It was a beautiful day to come out and throw air- There were two first-place and two were Brandon Prince, with a flight of 125 hosted, Cleveland said it won’t be the planes or try to practice flying remote second-place winners. Those earning sec- feet, and Bryce Spencer, with a flight of last. The club is planning to hold a control airplanes, and we’re thankful to ond-place honors were Will Jenkins, with 129.5 feet. similar event in the fall. have so much support from the commu- a flight of 41 feet, and Milad Bonner, with While this was the first STEM- nity to help put this on.” a flight of 44 feet. The first-place winners focused event the Coffee Airfoilers See more STEM photos on page 9 4 • July 6, 2021 Allen undertakes 26.3-mile hike to fulfill a wish

By Jill Pickett ity. He also is a wildlife biologist, so AEDC Public Affairs seeing new plants and animals was just as much a treat for him as it was A beautiful vista or a crashing wa- for me.” terfall is often the reward sought by Allen and a couple of friends she hikers, but Shannon Allen undertook met while pursuing a master’s degree a recent hike to grant a wish for a learned about the challenge through child. Facebook a few years ago, but at the Celebrate National Grilling Month Allen, the National Environmen- time, the length of the hike and train- tal Policy Act, Natural and Cultural ing schedule seemed daunting. Resources planner for Arnold Air “Those of us with young children Force Base, and hundreds of oth- thought it would be better to wait a few ers trained for months to be able to years so that we would have enough complete the Make-A-Wish Founda- time to train and ensure a successful with safe grilling practices tion Alabama Trailblaze Challenge, a hike,” Allen said. “Our kids are old 26.3-mile hike on the Pinhoti Trail in enough now that we have been able to Alabama in a single day. As part of adequately train this spring and have the challenge, hikers commit to rais- often included them on our hikes.” ing a minimum of $2,500 to be able The Make-A-Wish Foundation Al- to guarantee a wish for a child. abama Trailblaze Challenge program As a cancer survivor, Allen can provides a months-long training pro- attest to the spirit-lifting power of gram of hikes on trails in Alabama to having a dream fulfilled during a dif- help participants with novice to ad- ficult time. She and her husband took vanced skill levels succeed in com- a trip to the West Coast after her sur- pleting the hike. Some other Make- gery to remove breast cancer before A-Wish chapters also hold Trailblaze undergoing the rest of her treatment. Challenge events of varying lengths. “I only had short stays in the hospi- Hiking is nothing new to Allen. She tal, but so many doctor and treatment started hiking as a child, is a former appointments I can’t count them,” trail runner and has spent many days Allen said. “It just fills up your life. in the woods as a wildlife biologist. Anything to break the monotony is a “I love the solitude, the unexpect- welcome distraction, even just for a edness, the exercise and not being in- little while. Some of these children side at my desk,” Allen said. are in the hospital for years! I think To prepare for the challenge hike, granting them their special wish can Allen increased the length and fre- make a huge difference in their treat- quency of her hikes. Her training in- ment success and their happiness.” cluded a hike of the University of the Just like a granted wish for a child South Perimeter Trail, a 20-mile loop. can also lift the spirits of their par- She completed that hike in 7.5 hours. ents, Allen said it benefited her hus- Allen completed the challenge with band as well. her two friends, who are also wildlife “We were both so stressed out af- biologists. ter my breast cancer diagnosis, with “Getting together has always been the uncertainly behind treatment suc- difficult since we are so spread out, cess and just the physical pain of sur- but we have been hiking together for gery and treatment,” she said. “Even 15 years and are familiar with each Shannon Allen, the National Environmental Policy Act, Natural and Cultural Re- though the trip was my idea to help other’s strengths and weaknesses,” sources Planner for Arnold Air Force Base, crosses the Chinnabee Creek while me mentally prepare for treatment, he Allen said. “We also keep each other hiking part of the Pinhoti Trail in Alabama during the Make-A-Wish Foundation was happy for the escape from real- laughing - essential on this long hike.” Alabama Trailblaze Challenge, May 1. (Courtesy photo)

Air Force rethinks Position, Navigation and Timing July 6, 2021 • 5 Around Arnold Celebrate National Grilling Month with safe grilling practices

By Rick Fleming got a grill that is a charcoal/gas combo o Your house. grill and call the fire department. AEDC Safety unit that can grill and/or smoke food us- Do not move the grill. If the ing charcoal or gas for heat and prepared o Deck railings. flame goes out, turn the grill and July, more than half way through the chips or pellets of flavor makers. gas off and wait at least 5 minutes Out from under eaves and year and right in the middle of summer, Grilling technology has come a long o before re-lighting it. overhanging branches. is celebrated as National Grilling Month. way, but most of how to safely use a grill Here is a brief history of grilling. really hasn’t. • Keep children and pets at least 3 feet o Always make sure your gas grill Indigenous tribes, the Arawak people Between 2014 – 2018 fire depart- away from the grill area. lid is open before lighting it. of South America, were cooking meat ments went to an annual average of • Do not allow grease to build up; it • Thermal burn examples: over an indirect flame before Christo- 10,600 home fires involving grills, hi- can catch fire. A man was burned trying to re- pher Columbus encountered them on the bachis or barbecues per year, including • Never leave the grill unattended. o light a grill with lighter fluid and island of Hispaniola. They roasted meat 3,900 structure fires and 4,900 outside or • Charcoal Grills on a wooden structure called barbacoa, it exploded in his face. unclassified fires. July is the peak month When starting your charcoal, but the word was eventually modified to for grill fires, an average of 19,700 pa- o “barbecue.” using a charcoal chimney o A woman was lighting a grill tients per year went to emergency rooms and paper, starter fluid or an when the gas line disconnected, In 1919, Edward G. Kingsford devel- because of injuries involving grills, ac- oped charcoal briquettes into what many electric starter; be sure to follow shooting flames into her face and cording to Consumer Product Safety manufacturer’s instructions. hair. use today. Kingsford, noticed that Ford’s Commission’s National Electronic Inju- Model T production lines were generat- ry Surveillance System, queried in April Never add starter fluid or any ing a large amount of wood scraps that o o A man suffered burns to his face 2016. Children under five accounted for other flammable liquids to a fire. were being discarded. He suggested to and arm when, at first, a gas grill an average of 2,000 or 39 percent, of the Ford that a charcoal manufacturing fa- would not ignite, but then burst contact-type burns per year, according to Keep Starter fluid out of the reach cility be established to process and sell o into flames. National Fire Protection Association’s of children and away from heat charcoal under the Ford name at Ford Applied Research. These burns typically sources. A father had his 7-month-old dealerships, according to https://www. o occurred when someone, often a child, daughter in a chest carrier when kingsford.com/country/about-us/. bumped into, touched or fell on the grill, o Let coals cool completely before he got too close to a grill. The girl In 1952, George Stephen, a welder at disposing of in a metal container. a metal fabrication shop primarily con- grill part or hot coals. was burned on her foot and knee. cerned with making steel buoys, was Most grilling accidents are caused by • Gas Grills grills that haven’t been properly main- A girl ran over a hot coal that had tired of the wind blowing ash onto his Check the gas tank hose for leaks o tained. With gas grills, which account o just been poured out of a grill and food when he grilled. He took the lower before using it for the first time for about 80 percent of these fires, a leak burned her foot. half of a buoy, welded three steel legs each year. or break is most often to blame. Whether onto it and fabricated a shallower hemi- A boy was playing football at gas- or charcoal-fed, grills that are not o sphere for use as a lid, creating the kettle o Apply a light soap and water home and ran into a hot grill. grill, according to https://www.weber. cleaned often trigger fires because of a solution to the hose. A propane com/US/en/our-history.html. Before buildup of grease and fat from previous leak will release bubbles. If your If you use your grill once or twice this, people occasionally cooked outside, cooking. grill has a gas leak, by smell or a summer for hot dogs and burgers or but it was done by burning charcoal in To grill safely, first, follow the manu- the soapy bubble test, and there if you use one every day for elaborate a shallow, sheet-metal pan that stood on facturer’s instructions. Not all grills are is no flame, turn off both the meals like stuffed pork loin and veg- thin legs. created equal. Whether you are on team gas tank and the grill. If the leak etable kabobs, grills are a great tool for Grilling always seems to bring up charcoal or team gas some things are the stops, get the grill serviced by a the quintessential summer get together. memories of summer gatherings with same. professional before using it again. So get your grill warming, food prepped family and friends when taking advan- • All grills are only to be used out- If the leak does not stop, call the and take the cooking outside. It will cre- tage of the weather and moving the doors with proper ventilation. fire department. ate memories and help keep the house cooking outside. Move ahead to 2021, • All grills should be placed at least cooler too. Just always remember safety seven out of 10 adults in the U.S. have a 10 feet away from anything combus- o If you smell gas while cooking, first. grill or smoker. For example my son, just tible: immediately get away from the Take care of each other. Air Force rethinks Position, Navigation and Timing

By Mark Ingram Air Force Strategic Development Planning and Experimentation Office

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) – The Air Force Stra- tegic Development Planning & Experimentation Office, along- side the Naval Surface Warfare Center took steps forward in April toward making the Air Force’s new Precision, Naviga- tion and Timing (PNT) concept of operations a reality as it dem- onstrated fused PNT technolo- gies within an AgilePod during six successful Phase I sorties on an airborne testbed in Centen- nial, Colorado, and successfully fit-tested the configuration on a T-38 at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, ahead of planned Phase II flight tests in August. According to Maj. Andy Cottle, SDPE’s Operational Ex- perimentation Lead for Comple- The Air Force Strategic Development Planning and Experimentation office took steps forward in April in making the Air mentary-PNT, the Centennial Force’s new Precision, Navigation and Timing concept of operations a reality as it demonstrated fused PNT technologies sorties explored a concept of op- within an AgilePod during six successful Phase I sorties on an airborne testbed in Centennial, Colorado, and successfully fit-tested the configuration on a T-38 at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, ahead of planned Phase II flight tests in- Au erations developed by Air Force gust. (Courtesy photo) Futures aimed to rethink the Services’ approach to PNT by wide range of aircraft and envi- ditional GPS sources; we need NAV technology for potential tion & Prototyping Division adapting open software archi- ronmental conditions. to think differently about ways incorporation in future tests. He Chief. “We’re bringing together tectures with existing PNT tech- “PNT isn’t a new challenge to employ those technologies added that in another important planners, scientists, engineers, nologies like Vision Navigation for the Air Force, but we know together to achieve our desired milestone, the team completed a and operators to rapidly – and for (VisNav), Signals of Opportuni- uncontested Air Force domi- effects.” successful fit-check of the Agi- relatively small investments – ty (SoOP) and magnetic anom- nance isn’t assured and we can’t Cottle stated that the Cen- lePod on a T-38 to prepare for explore competitive advantages, aly navigation (MAGNAV). be complacent,” Cottle said. tennial tests were just the first Phase II flight testing at Edwards understand operational utility, He explained that the sorties “This concept recognizes that a phase in a series of flight tests Air Force Base with the 586th develop CONOPS, and help the successfully demonstrated that single alternative-PNT technol- aimed to rapidly explore the op- Flight Test Squadron in August. Air Force pivot as needed to en- a fused VisNav/SoOP system ogy isn’t going to give us the erational utility of this concept, “This is what experimenta- sure capabilities being developed could perform within the recon- edge against our adversaries adding that during the tests, the tion is about,” said Rudy Klos- meet the ever changing demands figurable AgilePod throughout a as they attempt to disrupt tra- team will also assess the MAG- terman, SDPE’s Experimenta- of the battlefield.” 6 • July 6, 2021 ACC activates 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing

The Honor Guard presents the colors during the 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing activation ceremony June 25. The 350th SWW is respon- sible for delivering electromagnetic spectrum capabilities to 69 United States and foreign partner electromagnetic warfare systems. Additionally, the wing is responsible for electromagnetic warfare reprogramming, modeling and simulation and assessments. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Karissa Rodriguez)

By Tech. Sgt. Emili Koonce the Combat Air Forces. thing from radio waves to visible light ing our warfighters can continue to fight Public Affairs “The competition in the electromag- and affects almost every aspect of life and win in the EMS.” netic spectrum is more important than from personal cellular phones and Wi-Fi The standup also ensures all Air JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, ever before. The joint force is connected to advanced technology used in military Force electronic warfare and EMS capa- Va. (AFNS) – Recognizing an operation- by and delivers effects in and through the applications. bilities are consolidated at one location. al need to dominate the electromagnetic EMS,” said Col. William Young, 350th The EMS as a warfighting battlespace The 53rd Electronic Warfare Group will spectrum, Air Combat Command acti- Spectrum Warfare Wing commander. “If is not a new concept, but according to move from the to the 350th vated the 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing we lose the fight in the EMS, we will lose Young, advances in technology have cre- SWW. June 25, which is temporarily located at the fights in all other domains. We’re here ated a critical need for Airmen to better In order to remain competitive and in Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, while the to help make sure that doesn’t happen. understand their role within this intan- line with the National Defense Strategy, Air Force conducts an environmental re- Standing up this unit emphasizes the Air gible domain. the 350th SWW will help the Air Force view for the permanent location. Force’s commitment to consolidating “The activation of the 350th Spec- rethink its EW capabilities and plan for A first of its kind, the 350th SWW and modernizing our entire enterprise so trum Warfare Wing is the latest step the future requirements. Over time, the wing will enable, equip and optimize fielding that joint warfighters have freedom to at- Air Force has taken to maintain our com- will mature, evolve and expand its EMS capabilities to give the U.S. and its al- tack, maneuver and protect themselves petitive advantage in electromagnetic capabilities to provide spectrum warfare lies a sustainable, competitive advantage at the time, place and parameters of our warfare,” said Maj. Gen. Case Cunning- capabilities. over adversaries in the electromagnetic choosing.” , Warfare The Air Force will conduct fur- spectrum. The EMS is a sovereign national re- Center commander. “Placing this critical ther environmental analysis be- The new wing will provide mainte- source that exists as part of an intangible mission under a wing commander dedi- fore making a final basing decision nance, operational and technical exper- world, yet manifests itself through ev- cated to this mission set is fundamental for the wing’s permanent location, tise for electronic warfare in support of eryday items. The EMS includes every- to accelerating needed change and ensur- expected in spring 2022. New data sharing tech to augment warfighters in contested environments

By K. Houston Waters tested operational environment 66th Air Base Group and we were able to do just Public Affairs that,” said McAuliffe. “During these demonstrations, we put HANSCOM AIR FORCE our technology through a wide BASE, Mass. – A Hanscom range of scenarios, against mul- team recently completed dem- tiple categories of threats, and onstrations that tested new Heimdall performed success- techniques on tactical data fully across the board.” links to increase data sharing Prior to the month and a half in contested environments and of integration and testing, the improve warfighter readiness. team collaborated with over The Tactical Data Link a dozen organizations to con- Enhancements Team, formed struct what McAuliffe believes through a partnership between was the most comprehensive the Aerial Networks Division, Members of the Tactical Data Link Enhancements Team, located at Hanscom Air Force Base and robust threat environment Mass., pose in front of an F-15 at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, in May. The team was and the Institute of its type, to date. conducting tests of their Heimdall tactical data link technology, which improves real-time infor- of Technology Lincoln Labo- mation sharing and overall fighter performance in highly contested, near-peer environments. Speaking on the installa- ratory, a federally funded re- (Courtesy photo) tion of the hardware, McAuliffe search and development center, believes it to be a relatively traveled to Eielson Air Force Branch. “What our system does to field, and you can’t just flip to Holloman Air Force Base, straightforward process, tak- Base and Joint Base Elmen- is provide the Air Force with an a switch and get everyone on New Mexico. There, it joined ing only three days to outfit the dorf-Richardson, Alaska, to test advanced capability not only a new system,” said Dr. Bow- a C-12J Huron, also equipped F-15C. If the system is fielded, out their new Heimdall tactical for the aircraft of the future but Nan Cheng, associate group with the new technology, to fly this will ensure downtime for data link system. the aircraft of today. We have leader, MIT LL. “With Heim- test missions over the White modification is kept to a mini- The system uses innovative to keep these current platforms dall, we were able to develop Sands Missile Range, New mum, he said. techniques to improve overall relevant for the modern fight, the technology in a way that Mexico. The team and aircraft The team is planning addi- fighter performance in highly and that’s our objective with enables a phased rollout. This then joined hundreds of other tional testing and development, contested, near-peer environ- Heimdall.” not only provides immediate aircraft participating in exercise but no future dates have been ments. The U.S., NATO, and co- gains, but also increased perfor- Northern Edge 21, based out set. “Heimdall provides a criti- alition forces use TDLs for mance for platforms willing to of Eielson and Joint Base El- The TDL Enhancements cal capability to existing tac- transmitting and exchanging make long-term enhance- mendorf-Richardson, and flew Team is part of the Aerial tical data links that ensures real-time data among allies for ments.” test and exercise missions over Networks Division of the continued operation in future shared situational awareness. The team demonstrated the the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Command, Control, Com- fights,” said Michael -McAu “The problem with TDL new capability on an F-15C Complex. munications, Intelligence liffe, program manager, Tacti- technologies is that they often Eagle, modified at Eglin Air “We wanted to test this criti- and Networks directorate, cal Datalinks and Gateways take years to integrate, decades Force Base, Florida, and flown cal capability in a live, con- headquartered here. July 6, 2021 • 7 8 • July 6, 2021 UOTT pushes boundaries of F-35 operational testing

By 2nd Lt. Cameron B. Greer requirements. The emphasis is on analyz- Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation ing what the jet can actually do rather than Center Detachment 6 what it was designed to do.” The UOTT is also working to broad- , Nev. en the scope of operational (testing) as it (AFNS) – A team of engineers, analysts, relates to domain-agnostic warfare,” Ja- and pilots are pushing the boundaries of vorsek said. “Contemporary operational F-35 combat aircraft operational testing. test events are extremely domain-specific The United States Operational Test Team whereby the focus is exclusively on how is partnered with Air Force Operational the F-35 (or any aircraft) handles problems Test and Evaluation Center Detachment 6. on its own, from the air domain with no The UOTT, successor to the Joint consideration of contributions from the Strike Fighter Operational Test Team, other warfighting domains. In contrast, was established in December 2019. It is a we want to shift to the delivery of domain- multi-service operational test organization agnostic effects because it is important to responsible for ensuring the interoperabili- assess how the F-35 integrates into a more ty of the three F-35 variants across the U.S. holistic force complete with maritime, Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps and in- ground, cyber, and space suppliers. An F-35A Lightning II flies with an F-22 Raptor to test interoperability between ternational partners. “Rather than examining only how the the two aircraft platforms. A team of engineers, analysts, and pilots from the Team members from Edwards Air jet maneuvers in the airspace, UOTT engi- United States Operational Test Team, or UOTT, and Air Force Operational Test Force Base, , and Marine Corps neers and analysts adopted an all-domain and Evaluation Center Detachment 6 are pushing the boundaries of F-35 com- Air Station Yuma, , bring a broad approach to both the F-35 and the future bat aircraft operational testing. (U.S. Air Force photo) range of Department of Defense experi- of warfare,” Javorsek said. “In a software foreseeable future.” said Jamal Quinnert, is ideally suited to handle the future of air ence from research laboratories, develop- defined combat system like the F-35, cyber UOTT cyberspace operational test ana- combat,” Javorsek said. “With auto-throt- mental test programs, and program man- defense is far more important than it was lyst. “As operational testers, our responsi- tle, voice recognition, advanced sensors, agement offices. Through the planning in legacy aircraft to include the F-22 (Rap- bility is to continue to test in operationally and a low signature, it can rapidly adapt and execution of high-fidelity testing, the tor).” realistic environments while supporting to a changing world.” team evaluates the F-35’s performance in For Javorsek and his team, communi- the warfighter. We have to remain vigilant Putting these capabilities through the operationally realistic, combat-like envi- cating the importance of cyber defense has and be change agents in cybersecurity.” rigors of operational testing ensures the ronments while providing a unified and been a top priority. UOTT cyber test engi- The UOTT also contains analysts fo- jet remains effective for the duration of comprehensive multi-service evaluation of neers recently briefed the Air Force chief cused on increasing the fidelity of F-35 its life cycle. “Much of the UOTT’s effec- all F-35 variants. of staff, Marine deputy commandant for test events. “Missions that mimic the re- tiveness comes from the flexibility to fo- “This is only part of what makes the information, and naval operation informa- alities of war are critical for making sure cus on what the aircraft can actually do,” UOTT unique,” said Marine Lt. Col. tion warfare deputy chief. These engineers the jet outperforms all enemies it encoun- Javorsek said. “This affords us a unique David A. Merritt, UOTT deputy direc- recommended viable solutions to software ters,” said Capt. James Deitschel, UOTT perspective that no one else has. While tor. “The UOTT stands out because of its and network security for the lifecycle of operational test analyst. “I evaluate mis- the UOTT is unique in its structure, at its focus on joint operations. The UOTT re- the F-35 platform. The briefing team, led sion events to determine how effectively root is a joint organization with the entire cently participated in the joint, Pacific Air by the UOTT’s Cyber Test deputy chief, the jet performs under the pressures of test enterprise in mind.” Forces Northern Edge training exercise 1st Lt. Alexandra Horstman, generated combat. The more hours we put on the “The UOTT is unfettered from the that allowed the team to shift from a fixed, seven action items the CSAF took with airframe, the more data we collect. This limitations associated with the origi- requirements-driven approach to an all- him into present-day discussions on the kind of evaluation is essential for inform- nal requirements for the aircraft in the domain, integrated testing approach.” future viability of the F-35 program. This ing the release of new software iterations. beginning,” Merritt said. “Couple that “The UOTT is driving the test enter- brief propelled Horstman and her group The goal is to equip the fleet with soft- with team members possessing experi- prise toward the future,” said Col. Dan forward in their efforts to critically analyze ware upgrades that offer the best combat ence in aerospace, cyber, space, land, Javorsek, AFOTEC Detachment 6 com- F-35 cyber system architecture. capability.” sea, and undersea domains and the result mander and UOTT director. “The work “The military must continue investing “From cyberspace operations to mis- is a test team well equipped to drive the the UOTT performs is an integral part of in evolving cyber threat identification and sion analysis, the UOTT performs the future of operational (tests), especially the acquisitions life cycle of the F-35. The mitigation along with improving recovery breadth of testing needed to ensure the the next phase of operational testing team focuses on capabilities rather than capabilities while remaining agile for the success of the F-35 program. “The F-35 for the F-35 in fall 2021.” Software innovation drives ‘revolutionary’ zero trust effort

By Jessica Casserly zero trust capabilities also im- 66th Air Base Group pose greater costs on any ad- Public Affairs versaries trying to disrupt these efforts. The inventive approach HANSCOM AIR FORCE the Hanscom and ACC teams BASE, Mass. – Personnel from bring to this project is exactly the AFNet Sustainment and Op- the mindset we need to succeed erations Branch here are partner- in a future fight.” ing with the Air Combat Com- The project is currently in mand Directorate of Cyberspace the research and development and Information Dominance phase, with many collabora- to develop a modern software- tors helping to move the effort based perimeter that will deliver forward, including the 16th Air zero trust capabilities to applica- Force, the Air Force Systems tions across the Air Force. Networking office, the Cyber Defined by the Air Force as a Capability Center, MITRE and “data or application access strat- others. egy that assumes all resource Haselhorst said the project’s requests originate from an un- proof of concept test is expected trusted source,” zero trust net- to conclude later this summer works grant access for individual and two bases will serve as pilot requests only after establishing locations for the boundary stack confidence in both the user and this fall. Air Force-wide deploy- the device through identity veri- Raju Ranjan, an engineer from the AFNet Sustainment and Operations Branch discusses plans ment is targeted for Fiscal Year fication and connection context for a modern software-based perimeter with Capt. Christopher Kodama, a Branch engineer, at 23. attributes. Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., June 3. HNIB personnel are partnering with the Air Combat Maguire said ACC’s timeline Command Directorate of Cyberspace and Information Dominance to develop the perimeter, “The concept of zero trust for Air Force-wide deployment which will deliver zero trust capability to applications across the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force has been around for many years, photo by Mark Herlihy) aligns perfectly with the AFNet but recent cyberattacks and the Sustainment and Operations heightened cyber threat land- cause we don’t start off with the this concept could reduce those DOD, that we know of,” he said. Branch’s five-year roadmap, scape have elevated the need to premise of trust. We establish costs by as much as two or three “It’s embracing a lot of modern which also targets FY23 for a implement zero trust architec- trust at the time of a transaction times less than the current price,” concepts of DevSecOps, such zero trust Air Force network. tures,” said Raju Ranjan, an AF- and we build different levels of he said. as automation and orchestration The project is currently un- Net Sustainment and Operations trust depending on how healthy The Massachusetts National necessary for zero trust to exist. funded, but ACC has an FY23 Branch engineer. “Last year’s the machine is and the user’s Guard’s 126th Cyber Protection The work that Raju is leading at budget submission that should National Institute of Standards identity.” Battalion recently spent a week Hanscom is pretty groundbreak- provide the funds needed to and Technology special publi- ACC is developing the con- at the Lantern, also known as ing.” move forward. cation and the Department of cept and strategy for the Air the Hanscom Collaboration and Lauren Knausenberger, the Haselhorst said the com- Defense’s reference architecture Force to move forward on zero Innovation Center, proving the Air Force’s chief information bined efforts of the AFNet helped us better understand this trust, the AFNet Sustainment and value proposition for micro seg- officer, agreed that innovative Sustainment and Operations strategy, and it’s now a DOD Operations Branch is leading the mentation work designed to help projects like this one are key Branch’s perimeter work and mandate for all agencies to use integration efforts and the Plat- increase the project’s security, to accelerating our warfighting the Lantern’s micro segmen- a zero trust architecture model.” form One team is tackling the said Lt. Col. Darren Edmonds, advantage, by simplifying digi- tation work will give the Air Vincent Maguire, the branch’s development, security, and op- the Lantern’s director. tal access for our Airmen and Force a solid foundational start lead engineer, said the zero trust erations piece, Maguire said. Stephen Haselhorst, chief Guardians, without sacrificing in the zero trust journey. concept is a paradigm shift in “Based on the strategy ACC’s technology officer for the ACC security. “The team at Hanscom is how the Air Force secures its ap- provided, Raju is leading a team Directorate of Cyberspace and “Zero trust safely unlocks helping transition zero trust plications. of engineers that is building a Information Dominance, empha- access to next-generation Joint from a buzzword to reality,” “With the architecture we software-based zero trust bound- sized how “revolutionary” this All-Domain Command and Haselhorst said. “The truly in- have now, we’ve focused on ary,” he said. project is for the DOD. Control warfighting capabili- novative solutions they’re help- hardening our network and then Ranjan added that the con- “It’s an architecture adapted ties by enabling seamless data ing us develop will increase trusting users connected to it cept also offers consistency, agil- from cloud-based technologies sharing with our partners and the security posture of the Air with a CAC card,” he said. “But ity and savings. used by the Air Force Platform allies, and greater freedom of Force, while enabling Air- with zero trust, users can be on “Currently, our boundary One team that have never been maneuver for our warfighters,” men to execute their mission any network in the world, be- stack drives significant cost, and used on legacy networks in the she said. “At the same time, anywhere, anytime.” July 6, 2021 • 9

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Giant birthday cards celebrating the 70th anniversary of the dedication of Arnold Engineering De- A detail of Airmen of the Arnold Engineering Development velopment Complex sit on display June 26 during the AEDC “Hap Arnold Day” 70th Anniversary Complex fold the U.S. flag during a retreat ceremony after Celebration Open House at Arnold Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photos by Jill Pickett) the AEDC “Hap Arnold Day” 70th Anniversary Celebration Open House June 26 at Arnold AFB.

A detail of uniformed Airmen of Arnold Engineering Development Complex salute during a retreat ceremony after the AEDC “Hap Arnold Day” 70th Anniversary Celebration Open House June 26 at Arnold AFB.

Software innovation drives ‘revolutionary’ zero trust effort

Col. Jeffrey Geraghty, commander, AEDC, address- 2nd Lt. Paul McCormack hands out information about the Propulsion Test Branch, Test Division, AEDC, es AEDC military and Department of Defense per- during the AEDC “Hap Arnold Day” 70th Anniversary Celebration Open House June 26 at Arnold AFB. sonnel gathered for a retreat ceremony.

Col. Lincoln Bonner, right, chief, Test Division, Arnold Engineering Development Complex, and other A pair of F-15 Eagles from the out of members of Team AEDC share information about the Aerodynamics Test Branch of the Test Division dur- Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, fly over Arnold AFB ing the AEDC “Hap Arnold Day” 70th Anniversary Celebration Open House June 26 at Arnold AFB. during a retreat ceremony.

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Bryce Spencer, center, was a first-place winner in Will Jenkins, center, was a second-place winner in Miland Bonner, center, was a second-place winner the Coffee Airfoilers Model RC Club June 26 air- the Coffee Airfoilers Model RC Club June 26 air- in the Coffee Airfoilers Model RC Club June 26 air- plane toss competition hosted by the club to co- plane toss competition hosted by the club to co- plane toss competition hosted by the club to co- incide with the Arnold Engineering Development incide with the Arnold Engineering Development incide with the Arnold Engineering Development Complex 70th anniversary. Also pictured are AEDC Complex 70th anniversary. Also pictured are AEDC Complex 70th anniversary. Also pictured are AEDC Commander Col. Jeffrey Geraghty, right, and AEDC Commander Col. Jeffrey Geraghty, right, and AEDC Commander Col. Jeffrey Geraghty, right, and AEDC Vice Director Jason Coker. (U.S. Air Force photos by Vice Director Jason Coker. Vice Director Jason Coker. Bradley Hicks) Photo unavailable of first-place winner Brandon Prince 10 • July 6, 2021 Enhanced online ordering/curbside delivery service moving to all stores

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Gill, Vaught promoted Blount promoted to to first lieutenant first lieutenant

Lt. Col. John McShane, right, materiel leader of the Arnold Engineering Devel- Lt. Col. Michael Knauf, left, administers the oath of office to newly-promot- opment Complex Aerodynamics Test Branch, administers the oath of office to ed 1st Lt. Ryan Blount during a promotion ceremony May 25 in Manchester. newly-promoted first lieutenants Ryan Gill and Riley Vaught during a promotion (Courtesy photo) ceremony May 25 at Arnold Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett)

FLYOVER from page 1 viously adorned the body of the jet was out of depot maintenance. Center. The similar scheme on the T-38 will most likely remain on the jet for the replaced with a uniform chrome color- “When these jets return from depot is intended to remind current and future duration of its lifespan, to be removed ing. White paint was used to decorate maintenance, they are covered in a ragged members of the 586 FLTS of its pioneer- only if mission or regulation dictates. the wings. The U.S. Air Force roundels pattern as many of the panels are replaced ing legacy. He also expressed his appreciation to and the 586 FLTS patch gracing the jet and devoid of paint,” Pontzer said. Work on the jet’s makeover began those who helped take the new scheme have a little more “pop,” as they now To develop the new scheme, those around a year ago and was completed from proposal to reality, with a special feature their official colors, a stark con- in the 586 FLTS, with help from Capt. around the beginning of June, just in time “thank you” to all the paint shop person- trast to the indistinct markings previously Preston Spaulding of the 40th Flight Test for its reveal at the ceremony. nel who brought the project to fruition. found on the aircraft. Test orange striping Squadron at Eglin Air Force Base, Flor- “As we are a unit under the command “Thank to our maintenance folks was applied to the front and tail of the ida, rendered and drafted a model based of the Arnold AFB, it just so happens that and crew chiefs who keep our jets fly- jet. The AFTC insignia, embedded in a on a scheme adorning an F-104 aircraft the paint was finished in time, and this is ing,” Pontzer said. “And thanks to the black chevron, now bedecks the tail of on display in the Holloman AFB heri- a great opportunity to share our story and leadership for making this possible and the jet. tage park. The F-104s were used as chase promote the 586th Flight Test Squadron supporting the grassroots efforts of the It was an opportune time to give the aircraft in the early years of the AFTC, mission and heritage,” Pontzer said. squadron to honor our heritage, promote aircraft a fresh coat, as it was just coming then known as the Air Force Flight Test Pontzer added the new paint scheme the mission and increase morale.” 12 • July 6, 2021