PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID TULLAHOMA TN Vol. 67, No. 18 Arnold AFB, Tenn. PERMIT NO. 29 September 21, 2020 586 FLTS testing software management program for aircraft

By Jill Pickett AEDC Public Affairs

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. – The Arnold Engineering Develop- ment Complex 586th Flight Test Squadron at Holloman Air Force Base is conducting a test program to evaluate po- tential for the platform Kuber- netes to be used in operational aircraft. Kubernetes, according to kubernetes.io, is an “open- source system for automat- ing deployment, scaling and management of containerized Kubernetes is being implemented on the instrumentation system of T-38 aircraft for a flight test by the Arnold Engineering See 586 FLTS, page 4 Development Complex 586th Flight Test Squadron, Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. (U.S. Air Force photo) AEDC Flight Systems Branch provides data critical to weapon systems development

By Jill Pickett formation to U.S. Government, AEDC Public Affairs U.S. industry and international partners. The Flight Systems Branch, “We are at the leading edge or TSTW, within the Arnold of testing and evaluating weap- Engineering Development on systems critical to our force Complex Test Operations Di- modernization and meeting the vision, provides aerodynamic needs of the National Defense ground-test capabilities vital to Strategy,” said Lt. Col. John the advancement of U.S. mili- McShane, chief of the Flight tary weapons systems. Systems Branch. Bringing together the efforts “Because international stra- of personnel across multiple tegic competition is now the branches, TSTW operates six primary concern of U.S. na- wind tunnels at subsonic, su- Ashley Dement, an electrical technician lead, works on a rake used to characterize the flow of tional security, the develop- the Arnold Engineering Development Complex 16-foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel, March 24, at personic and hypersonic speeds See , page 4 Arnold Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett) to deliver decision-quality in- FLIGHT Holloman HSTT rainfield undergoes improvements By Marshall Polk rainfield test customers with Hypersonic Test and Evalution more options and also increase Investment Portfolio the operational efficiency at the track. HOLLOMAN AIR Bryan Sinkovec, the pro- FORCE BASE, N.M. – Mis- gram manager for the rainfield siles and other high-speed effort at the 846 TS, describes weapons systems are required the upgrade as a “giant technol- to fly through a variety of ogy leap forward for the sled weather situations. One type track.” of weather that is an impor- Prior to this project, the tant concern for system design rainfield was set up by manual- is rain. When testers need to ly adjusting valves and reading understand how missile hard- pressure gauges along thou- ware will perform in the rain sands of feet of test track. The they often turn to the Holloman initial setup could often take High-Speed Test Track. Run by days of running water to get the the 846th Test Squadron (846 system correctly set up. TS) at Holloman AFB, N.M., “We are now able to instant- the test track uses a rocket-pro- ly adjust the operating param- pelled sled to fly test hardware eters from a single computer at high speeds through an artifi- in the control room,” Sinkovec cial rainfield. said. “Both our setup time and A recent project funded by total water usage should be the Test Resource Management The rainfield at the Holloman High Speed Test Track at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. runs Center (TRMC) will provide See HOLLOMAN, page 5 prior to test. The rainfield was recently upgraded.(U.S. Air Force photo)

Inspector General – Deer management on Arnold Area students take to the Breaking free of the AFB supported historic state skies as part of Fly to Learn inspection status quo restocking efforts course this summer …Page 2 …Page 3 …Page 10 2 • September 21, 2020

Arnold Air Force Inspector General – Breaking Base free of the inspection status quo

By Vince Chapman of choice.” Without would only become tually done correctly. missions. Moreover, AEDC Inspector provocation, these in- animated if they dis- The overall view of this means the ability to General spectors could recite covered something had these inspections was adapt quickly and have Col. Jeffrey Geraghty Commander regulations that most been done incorrectly, terrible. I understand the authority to balance Many will recall had never heard of, let or not at all, then we how those negative ex- risk when necessary. A Jason Austin the Inspector General alone followed. They would often witness periences could still be fundamental responsi- Chief, (IG) inspections of the did this with as much this “cat that ate the lingering in the minds bility of the Office of Public Affairs past. You know, the ease and accuracy as canary” smirk light up of AEDC’s Airmen. Inspector General is to ones where the inspec- one could normally re- their faces. After the Following that vein, unite itself appropri- tor breezed in with the cite the alphabet. Out- gracious peppering of I would like to bring ately with the strategic standard clipboard, wardly, they showed deficiencies, everyone things into focus by of- vision and goals of the Richard Tighe which was inevitably General Manager, all the candor and zest suddenly had more cu- fering a brief look under Wing and be perfectly National Aerospace their “primary weapon of dried cement. They riosity of what was ac- the lens of today, where aligned with what the Solutions trust and transparency commander needs from High Mach Staff: coexist by means of the an inspection stand- evolving IG inspection point. Kathy Jacobsen, system. As AEDC pursues NAS Executive Editor In 2013, the Air the mission excellence Jill Pickett Force completely over- the nation demands NAS Editor hauled its compliance from us, the Office of High Mach is published by inspections and created Inspector General is Lakeway Publishers, Inc. a pri- the Air Force Inspec- committed to doing our vate firm in no way connected tion System (AFIS), part in making AEDC with the U.S. Air Force, Arnold which is still in use “Second to None.” Air Force Base, Arnold Engi- neering Development Complex today. Fortunately, in- First, our inspection (AEDC) or National Aerospace spection success is no regimen must remain Solutions (NAS), under exclu- longer based on the fair and objective. Our sive written contract with NAS number of deficiencies. inspections will al- at Arnold AFB, Tenn., 37389. Everything advertised in The IG inspectors now ways remain indepen- this publication will be made focus on numerous data dent, and the IG won’t available for purchase, use points to report on ef- ever play the “gotcha” or patronage without regard ficiency, effectiveness game. Instead, we to race, color, religion, sex, and readiness. Major will report with equal national origin, age, marital sta- tus, physical handicap, political Graded Areas include: prominence, what we affiliation or any other non- Managing Resources, believe is good, and merit factor of the purchaser, Leading People, Im- what we believe is not user or patron. proving the Unit and so good. Secondly, we The High Mach office is located at 100 Kindel Drive, Executing the Mission. will be transparent and Suite A236, Arnold AFB, Tenn. So far, acceptance of maximize opportuni- 37389-1236. Editorial content risk at the appropri- ties to communicate is edited and prepared by NAS. ate level, has served as whenever possible. We Deadline for copy is Wednes- day at close of business one the greatest contribu- will continually team week before publication. tor of AFIS’s success. with Subject Matter This commercial enterprise By virtue of becoming Experts across AEDC newspaper is an allowable so small over time, the to seek their expertise NAS contractor publication for personnel at Arnold AFB. Air Force unintention- and inputs. By using a The content of High Mach ally allowed decision team with diverse skills does not necessarily reflect the authority to migrate to and experiences, we views of the Air Force, Arnold higher levels than nec- undoubtedly produce AFB, AEDC or NAS. The ap- essary. Because of this, better results. We will pearance of advertising in this publication does not constitute today’s AFIS places also communicate at endorsement of the products more control and re- the appropriate levels or services advertised by the sponsibility at the low- the inspections we have Department of Defense, the er levels through their planned and how we Department of the Air Force, Arnold AFB, AEDC, NAS or own internal Self-As- plan to execute them. Lakeway Publishers, Inc. sessment Programs. In addition, the IG will For general information Commanders need keep leaders well-in- about High Mach, call (931) inspections which can formed of any noticed 454-5655 or visit www. be tailored to meet impacts that could po- arnold.af.mil. their specific mission tentially impede opera- Use High Mach to mar- ket your products and requirements and sup- tions. services. Contact Joe at port the development In short, AEDC’s Of- 931-455-4545 or jmartin@ of skills needed to fice of Inspector Gener- tullahomanews.com perform their mission al will continue to work tasks. To clarify, there hand-in-hand with the are parts of the Air professionals of AEDC, Force which are heav- in order to make AEDC ily compliance based superior in every way and should be, for ex- possible. Under AFIS, ample: tasks associated the holistic transforma- with the stewardship of tion of the inspection nuclear missiles. These process is unending. As Core Values tasks are standardized, we fearlessly grasp op- • Integrity first checklist oriented and portunities to improve, • Service before self leave no room for vari- we are breaking free • Excellence in all ances. The same level from the status quo of we do of compliance needed the past. Not only at in the nuclear missions AEDC, but across the is not necessary across AF and Command, com- all missions of the Air mitments to better serve Force. Therefore, the our Nation’s Defense Vision Air Force must strive to Strategy are ever-sweep- be just as agile and fluid ing, and we are humbled “NAS delivers the best with their inspections to actively contribute to aerospace testing as they are with their its success. capabilities today and in 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. September 21, 2020 • 3 Inspector General – Breaking Two AEDC Aeropropulsion team members free of the inspection status quo receive special recognition By Deidre Moon Arnold drove the analy- AEDC, AFTC and AFMC, AEDC Public Affairs sis for the unit’s first rapid and that it wouldn’t have acquisition program and di- been possible without the ef- Two Arnold Engineering rectly ensured the first flight forts of his team. Development Complex team success of a high-priority “I consider it more of an members within the Aeropro- weapon system. Addition- acknowledgement of the tal- pulsion Test Branch at Arnold ally, he made innovative ap- ented craftsmen and engi- Air Force Base have received proaches to increase test ef- neers I’ve had the fortune to special recognition by the Air ficiency through repurposing work with than any of my indi- Force. test cell acoustic instrumen- vidual contributions,” he said. Steve Arnold, technical tation to combat unexpected “I appreciate Melissa Tate advisor for Aeropropulsion, vibrations and identified and Lt. Col. Lane Haubelt for was selected as the Air Force unique methods to couple test taking the time to nominate Materiel Command Science data with computational fluid me. One of the advantages to Engineering and Engineering dynamics, preventing an ex- working on their team is they Management Senior Career pected three-month delay to go the extra mile to recognize Steve Arnold Maj. Michael Knauf Civilian Scientist/Engineer critical test schedules. everyone’s effort. of the Year. Maj. Michael Arnold also spearheaded “Out of all the people who Knauf drove test opera- Aeropropulsion and the rest Knauf, former operations technical initiatives, identi- have taught me through the tions for a United States of Arnold AFB who support officer for Aeropropulsion, fied unique solutions to pre- decades, I also want to say a Navy rapid engine test, re- our operations. I continuous- was selected as an Air Force pare AEDC for next-genera- special ‘thank you!’ to Mar- ducing cost and timeline by ly boast about the great suc- nominee for the Air Force tion engine test programs and garet Ervin. She was my first 25 percent. He also cham- cesses the team has brought Association Award Citation oversaw the technical team mentor and the person most pioned an ingenious test about and the amazing facili- of Honor. evaluating critical sustain- responsible for instilling in execution approach for the ties we have. Arnold, part of the AEDC ment improvement for the me a mix of curiosity with a Joint Strike Fighter engine, “I would like to thank ev- team for 30 years, received F135 engine test. His efforts solid dose of reality.” providing around-the-clock eryone for the opportunity to this recognition for provid- enabled the development and Haubelt also commented testing to deliver key reli- be the operations officer for ing technical leadership for analysis of a unique safety- that Knauf is another excep- ability data weeks ahead of Aeropropulsion and for all eight highly complex engine of-test metric that led to sav- tional team player, who dis- schedule. the encouragement along the development projects worth ing 45 days of test schedule. tinguished himself while in Moreover, Knauf led ex- way.” over $100 million. Additionally, Arnold was the role of Aeropropulsion tensive test cell reconfigura- Haubelt applauded the ef - “Mr. Arnold’s leadership praised by leadership for his Operations Officer. tions, overcame challenges forts and dedication of Ar- and professionalism were innovative improvements and “Maj. Knauf provided to prevent loss of a critical nold and Knauf. critical to the success of the customer-focused approach. exemplary leadership of test schedule to meet vital “Congratulations to both nation’s highest-priority en- He led a Small Business In- a 400-personnel test unit, early development mile- Steve Arnold and Maj. Mi- gine development test cam- novate Research initiative driving all aspects of test stones, and cleared the en- chael Knauf for their excel- paign,” said Lt. Col. Lane to characterize engine vi- operations for the world’s gine test envelope for top- lent representation of AEDC Haubelt, AEDC Aeropropul- brations through high-speed most advanced and dynamic priority combat systems. and the United States Air sion Test Branch Materiel camera technology, which engine test facility,” Haubelt “I am incredibly humbled Force,” he said. “Both indi- Leader. “The superior perfor- was applied directly to a mul- said. “He personally ensured by this award nomination,” viduals exemplify the high mance of Mr. Arnold reflects timillion dollar engine reli- the success of 11 extensive Knauf said. “None of this caliber of technical acumen great credit upon himself, Air ability test. test campaigns, each critical would be possible with- and leadership the nation re- Force Materiel Command and Arnold said he is hum- to the continued security of out the hard work put forth quires to maintain its aero- the United States Air Force.” bled by this recognition from our nation.” by the men and women of space edge. Well done!” Deer management on Arnold AFB supported historic state restocking efforts

By Bradley Hicks AEDC Public Affairs

The sight of white- tailed deer relinquish- ing their wooded cover to forage for flora is hardly a rarity at Ar- nold Air Force Base. Deer utilize habi- tat on almost all of the nearly 40,000 acres that make up Arnold. The animals can commonly A white-tailed deer leaps from a transport vehicle to be observed both in- make its escape into the forests at Arnold Air Force side the fence that sur- Base in 1960. This image was taken during one of rounds the mission area the initial deer stocking events at Arnold AFB. More and throughout the for- than 60 deer were brought to Arnold in 1960 as part ests located outside of of this initial restocking effort on base land. Thanks the gate. to the reintroduction of deer, populations rebound- This wasn’t always ed at Arnold to the point that base land became a the case. source of deer during statewide restocking efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo) According to the Arnold AFB Integrat- when a Deer and Tur- So successful was ed Natural Resources key Restoration Project the local endeavor that Management Plan, deer leader was hired for the the once deer-deficient were nearly wiped out Tennessee Wildlife Re- land at Arnold became in Tennessee during sources Agency. an important source of the early 1900s due to Reintroduction at deer for statewide re- overharvesting for food Arnold soon got under- stocking efforts by the and hides. It was esti- way. In 1960, 64 deer TWRA. A white-tailed doe and fawn leave the cover provided by the trees to look for mated that there were were stocked at Arnold Arnold AFB was one food at Arnold Air Force Base. Deer were once scarce on the land now occu- pied by Arnold AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo) less than 1,000 deer AFB. The deer were of three primary sources within the state. brought to the base from for the more-than-9,000 shooters would go out ed deer population at The partnership be- The land eventually Fort Campbell, which is deer restocked in Ten- at night, relying upon Arnold had grown to tween Arnold and the occupied by Arnold spread across several nessee from 1940 to the spotlighting of the eclipse 1,000. White- TWRA to restore na- AFB, headquarters of counties in Tennessee 1985, the other two be- animals and tranquiliz- tailed deer have been tive game populations the Arnold Engineer- and Kentucky. The Fort ing Fort Campbell and ers. Captured deer were hunted on Arnold AFB wasn’t limited to deer. ing Development Com- Campbell herd used in Central Peninsula, an tagged in their ears, land not used for mis- From 1954 to 1964, more plex, was no exception the restocking of Arnold area now known as the loaded and transported sion requirements since than 17,000 quail, 6,000 when it came to this and other areas of Ten- Chuck Swan Wildlife to their new locations. 1965. pheasant and 21 turkeys deer scarcity. However, nessee originated from Management Area, a The restocking of It was in 1954 that were stocked at Arnold. action would be taken Texas and Oklahoma. site located about 25 deer at Arnold was part the Tennessee Game In 1974, the stocking of throughout subsequent The efforts paid miles north of Knox- of a comprehensive and Fish Commission, giant Canada geese be- decades in an attempt off. Deer populations ville and consisting of game management plan which would later be- gan, with 53 of the birds to turn around the trend across Arnold began to more than 24,000 acres. initiated by Arnold and come the TWRA, issued stocked at Arnold that in the Tennessee deer rebound. Much of this These three areas ac- the TWRA in the 1950s a proclamation estab- year. Fifty additional populations. was attributed to the counted for more 6,600 to increase wildlife lishing the AEDC Wild- geese were stocked in Deer restocking ef- fact deer populations at deer, or more than 70 populations to allow for life Management Area. 1975. forts in the state began Arnold encountered less percent, of the deer reasonable harvests by Since then, TWRA has The statewide deer re- in the 1930s, but they outside disturbance, moved during statewide the public. acted as a partner with stocking program came would truly pick up likely and perhaps iron- restocking. Within just a few Arnold AFB in the man- to a close in 1985. Three steam and become more ically due to the activity To collect the deer years of the initial re- agement of fish and years later, all 95 coun- widespread in 1953 around the new base. from Arnold, sharp- stocking, the estimat- wildlife on Arnold land. ties had deer seasons. 4 • September 21, 2020

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applications.” The con- their T-38 Talon instru- critical to flight of the air- instrumentation system the amount of regression ence, technology, en- tainer system allows ap- mentation system for a craft. This allows for test- without worrying that it testing required,” he said. gineering and math, or plications to be isolated, flight test scheduled for ing in a safe and secure will damage or disrupt “Additionally, Kuber- STEM, outreach for the preventing failure of one Sept. 18. A portion of an environment. our instrumentation sys- netes could enable rolling Air Force. piece of software from operational flight pro- Kubernetes provides tem,” said Capt. Trevor software updates, much “Because of the in- impacting other software gram (OFP) software benefits in both the test Breau, assistant director like Google or Amazon, herent safety of software installations. The infor- was installed within the and the operational flight of operations for the 586 where the old software containers, we could po- mation passed between containers to demonstrate environments. FLTS. seamlessly hands over to tentially host programs containers can also be that Kubernetes could “These features will “In an operational set- the new software without written by high school or controlled. run on the OFP aircraft. allow us to host low TRL ting, software containers interruption.” college students in a soft- The 586 FLTS imple- The T-38 instrumentation (technology readiness could allow quicker soft- Kubernetes also ware challenge or compe- mented Kubernetes onto it was installed on is not level) experiments on our ware updates by reducing holds potential for sci- tition,” Breau said.

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ment of a more lethal force is required; TSTW does precisely this. We provide decision-quality information on tactical and strategic weapon systems for asymmetric advantage against a peer adversary.” TSTW is comprised of the Store Separation Sec- tion and the Aerodynamic Effects Section. The Store Separation Section conducts testing using a Captive Trajec- tory Support system to study the behavior of ob- jects, such as bombs or spent rocket engine stag- es, as they depart from a flight vehicle. “This capability can reduce weapon develop- ment lifecycles and help validate existing compu- tational data,” said Rich Roberts, chief of the TSTW Store Separation Section. “It continues to become more critical as the shapes and behavior of weapons change and are needed quicker in the Arnold Engineering Development Complex team members look at Tunnel B in the von Kármán Gas Dynamics Facility at Arnold Air field for use.” Force Base, March 12. The wind tunnel is used to conduct aerodynamic testing at hypersonic speeds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill The testing simulates Pickett) a variety of conditions, maneuvers. Data gath- subset of conditions dur- before it is attempted in fects Section conducts government flight vehicle including different alti- ered in the wind tunnels ing which it is deemed flight testing. a variety of wind tunnel program of the past 65 tudes, speeds and flight assists in determining a safe to release a store, “This information is tests, including stability years and are doing our critical for Program Of- and control, jet effects, part to build a more lethal fices because of the safe- force and moment, and joint force for the future.” ty risks that are inherent carriage loads in simu- Testing and analysis anytime something is re- lated subsonic, transonic, by the Aerodynamic Ef- leased from a vehicle in supersonic and hyper- fects Section allows pro- flight,” Roberts said. sonic flight environments, gram offices to validate The quality of data on aircraft, missiles and the systems tested, expand generated during testing space systems. the envelope of operations by the Store Separation “Our group is an inte- and reduce risk prior to Section is improved by gral part of development flight testing. using the 16-foot transon- and evaluation testing for “The sections of ic wind tunnel, the largest major defense acquisition TSTW provide timely, tunnel in the U.S. capable programs in support of the cost-effective, decision- of running store separa- National Defense Strat- quality information that is tion tests. The utilization egy,” said Melissa Minter, vital to the development of larger models yields chief of the TSTW Aero- and modernization of our more realistic separation dynamic Effects Section. force,” McShane said. data, by minimizing scal- “We have supported al- “The data we collect to- ability issues with data. most every major De- day will serve to field the The Aerodynamic Ef- partment of Defense and force of the future.”

Workers remove a pitch table from a test cart March 16 in the Model Installa- tion Building at Arnold Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett) (This image was altered by obscuring badges for security purposes.) September 21, 2020 • 5 Food safety month: Commissaries reinforce customers’ awareness of foodborne illnesses

Although the COVID-19 pandemic has upped our public safety awareness, consumers cannot afford to lose track of the precautions recommended to help protect against foodborne illnesses. (Courtesy graphic)

By Kevin L. Robinson and Safety. “So it’s im- The “Be Food Safe” cutting board for Parham reminds tampered with or dam- Defense Commissary portant that we continue message is the basis for fresh produce and a commissary shoppers to aged. Report a defective Agency Public Affairs paying attention to the the following safe han- separate one for raw bring a cooler during a cap to the store manager. basics of foodborne ill- dling techniques: meat, poultry and long trip to and from the Avoid buying cans

FORT LEE, Virginia – ness prevention.” seafood. store to help maintain that are deeply dented, Clean Although the COVID-19 Every year, food- proper food tempera- bulging, rusting or have • Never place cooked pandemic has upped our borne illnesses strike • Wash hands with tures. a dent on either the top food or foods that public safety awareness, an estimated 48 million warm soapy water “The trip home can or side seam. are eaten raw, like consumers cannot afford Americans, resulting in for 20 seconds before end up being a source Use plastic bags to salads, on a plate of foodborne illness if to lose track of the pre- 3,000 deaths and nearly and after handling separate raw meat, poul- that previously held you’re not careful,” Par- cautions recommended 130,000 hospitalizations, raw meat, poultry or try and seafood before raw meat, poultry or ham said. “Also, don’t to help protect against according to the CDC. seafood. placing them in your cart foodborne illnesses. That’s why military vet- seafood. forget to wash your to avoid contaminating That’s the message erinarians and store food • Wash utensils, cutting hands before, during and ready-to-eat foods like Cook​ the Defense Commis- safety specialists inspect boards, dishes and after handling food – bread or produce. sary Agency is reinforc- food sources, deliveries that will help prevent a When shopping, se- countertops with hot • Cook meats to a safe ing as it observes Food and products on the com- lot of problems.” lect perishable foods soapy water after minimum internal Safety Education Month missary shelves. A few more tips for last before checkout and preparing each food temperature as in September, joining However, that’s only handling food safely can group them together. item and before you measured with a food the Centers for Disease half the fight, Parham be found at www.home- Take groceries home go on to prepare the thermometer – 145F Control and Prevention, said. Commissary cus- foodsafety.org: immediately and store next item. for pork, 155F for the U.S. Department of tomers have a respon- Use hand sanitizer to them right away. If on beef, and 165F for Agriculture-Food Safety sibility to protect their • Food contact surfaces wipe hands and the han- an extended trip, bring poultry products and Inspection Service, the families and themselves can be sanitized with a dle of the shopping cart. a cooler with chill packs all ground or cubed Department of Health from foodborne illnesses freshly made solution Clean hands before for perishable foods. meats. and Human Services and and it starts the moment of 1 tablespoon of sampling food. Either Perishable foods must be other organizations. they exit the store. unscented, liquid bring moist towelettes refrigerated within two “Of course, we want Bacteria and virus- chlorine bleach in 1 Chill or carry a bottle of hand hours and only one hour our customers to be vigi- es remain the leading gallon of water. sanitizer to use before if it is over 90 F outside. lant in guarding against causes of food poisoning, • Chill food promptly you taste. Keep perishable the spread of COVID-19. according to FoodSafety. Separate and properly. If you use reusable foods out of the hot trunk However, we also need gov. Thanks to aware- grocery bags, wash them in summer and place in to remain aware of those ness campaigns from the • Separate raw meat, • Refrigerate or often. the air-conditioned car foodborne illnesses such CDC and USDA, such poultry and seafood freeze perishables, Check food pack- instead. as E. coli and salmonella as “Be Food Safe,” com- from other foods prepared foods and ages for holes, tears or For more on food that can also be potential- missary customers have in your grocery leftovers within two openings. Frozen foods safety awareness, go to ly harmful, even deadly,” the guidelines they need shopping cart and in hours (or one hour should be solid with no the CDC website. Infor- said Army Lt. Col. An- to help lower the risk of your refrigerator. if temperatures are signs of thawing. mation on food handling gela M. Parham, director foodborne illnesses when above 90 degree Check for a loose lid techniques is also avail- of DeCA’s Public Health they leave the store. • If possible, use one Fahrenheit). on jars whose seals seem able at Eatright.org.

HOLLOMAN from page 1 greatly reduced. The con- the globe and also talked trol system also has nu- with several test custom- merous sensors monitor- ers. That research told us ing and logging the per- that we needed to develop formance of the rainfield more options for future in real time. We can now test customers.” precisely identify any 846 TS rain lab engi- part of the system that is neer Kody Gill has been not within specifications using the research from and quickly dispatch Scott as a starting point personnel to correct the for development work in problem.” the rain lab. The TRMC project “The initial lab results team also constructed an look very promising,” on-site lab to study how Gill said. “In just a few closely the artificial Hol- short months, we have loman rain matches dif- been able to discover ferent types of natural some critical parameters rainfall. Mariana Scott, a that greatly influence the meteorologist with Inte- drop distribution. We still gration Innovation, Inc. have much to learn, but (i3), has been working we plan to continue work- A disdrometer was installed in the rainfield at the Holloman High-Speed Test Track at Holloman Air Force with the 846 TS engineer- ing in the lab over the Base, N.M. A disdrometer is an instrument used to measure drop size distributions and the velocity of falling rain. (U.S. Air Force photo) ing team to explore how course of the next year so data from the rain lab will we can fully understand drometer is an instrument “The disdrometer has rainfield and rain lab un- missile materials. The translate into improved all the sensitivities of the used to measure drop size been essential to our suc- der a Test and Evaluation checkout tests will also capabilities on the test system.” distributions and the ve- cess in the lab” Gill said. Technologies for Ranges help validate modeling track. Accurate measure- locity of falling rain. Ar- “The instrument allows Armaments and Spectrum and simulation tools that “The distribution of ments of the rain were tium has previously de- us to quickly obtain data contract. The entire proj- use the data from the rain drop sizes can vary needed in both the lab veloped instruments for that can be reviewed by ect from design to final Holloman rainfield along significantly depending and out on the track. The use on NASA atmospher- the team.” acceptance took a little with data from other (upon) atmospheric con- team partnered with Ar- ic sampling aircraft and Several organizations over a year and a half to ground test facilities to ditions,” Scott said. “The tium Technologies, Inc., in NASA wind tunnels. came together to make complete. make flight predictions. old rainfield was able to a small business special- Building a system for the this project a success. TRMC-funded veri- The end result will be a produce drop distribu- izing in atmospheric mea- unique configuration used Dynetics, Denco, Air and fication sled tests are suite of ground test tools tions representative of a surement systems, to de- at Holloman was chal- Liquid Systems Inc., and scheduled for next sum- and test facilities that en- narrow set of atmospheric velop a custom disdrome- lenging but the hardware Central Process Engineer- mer. These tests will sure U.S. weapon systems conditions. We reviewed ter to accurately measure was delivered just in time ing all worked together to validate the new rainfield remain highly capable in weather from all across the artificial rain. A -dis for use in the rain lab. design and construct the capability with realistic all types of weather. 6 • September 21, 2020 SECAF recognizes past, looks forward to future at Air, Space, Cyber Conference

Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett delivers a pre-recorded message for the Air Force Association Virtual Air, Space & Cyber Conference 2020 at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., Sept. 10. Due to COVID-19 this year will be the first virtual AFA conference.(U.S. Air Force photo by Wayne Clark)

By Tech. Sgt. Areca T. resilient families and mod- Forces will enhance future X- airplanes, we continue Barrett said. gy battlespace by enabling Wilson ernization. collaboration by expanding advancing.” Barrett said. The DAF will continue thousands, even millions, Secretary of the Air Force security cooperation agree- While the first three pri- moving into the future with of virtual iterations at ma- Public Affairs Building Space Force ments, by building new orities support the National the use of digital engineer- chine speeds to design the shared capabilities in both Defense Strategy, modern- ing to lower development best possible system – but ARLINGTON, Va. Within its first year of air and space, by increas- izing the Air and Space costs, solve problems at a only build the single, best (AFNS) – Secretary of the existence, the Space Force ing interoperability with Forces will allow the DAF faster rate and offer indus- design. The first to receive Air Force Barbara M. Bar- achieved numerous accom- the systems of our allies, to execute its mission to try startups the opportunity the new eSeries designator rett virtually addressed Air plishments, including pub- and by growing relation- defend the nation and its to contribute to national is the eT-7A Red Hawk, Force Association 2020 lishing the United States’ ships through exercises allies. defense. which was designed, built Virtual Air, Space and Cy- first authoritative space and education,” she said. Programs such as AF- Modernization will also and tested using this digi- ber conference attendees, doctrine, increasing data WERX, whose mission take another step into the tally designed approach. Sept. 14. bandwidth in support of Growing strong leaders is to foster a culture of in- future with a new weapon “The eT-7A is just the During her remarks, emergency medical servic- and resilient families novation within the DAF, system designator: The first of our vision of a long Barrett discussed the De- es to COVID-19 patients, was named one of Fast digital eSeries. Qualified line of ePlanes and eSat- partment of the Air Force’s assisting the Air National The DAF increased Company’s 100 best work- aircraft, satellites and more ellites. For 73 years, the heritage of advancing tech- Guard in fighting the fires in professional military edu- places for innovators in the which are digitally engi- entire history of the Air nology, and its impact on the western United States, cation opportunities for country. neered will receive the e- Force, X-planes have rep- modern-day readiness. She and supporting 20 launches pregnant and postpartum Additionally, the de- prefix. Unlike previous Air resented technological in- also took the time to recog- by interagency and industry women and introduced partment exercised four Force and Space Force ac- novation. Today, the ePlane nize achievements across partners--since February’s more family friendly as- new congressional authori- quisition efforts, the digital and eSat will join them in the Air and Space Forces, Air Warfare Symposium. signments for parents with ties, reducing acquisition eSeries acquisition pro- making history, and en- and provided insight on the Additionally, the X-37B child custody orders. timelines by an aggregate gram provides the Services suring Airmen and Space way ahead for Airmen and spaceplane, a direct de- Although Barrett rec- of 114 years. with a fully-connected, Professionals have modern Space Professionals. scendant of the X-planes, ognizes that there is more “Potential adversaries end-to-end virtual envi- tools to protect our nation,” “Less than a month after launched its sixth mission to be done, she also high- are investing in air, space ronment that is an almost Barrett explained. “Ladies the Air Force was estab- May 17. It was awarded the lighted the DAF’s efforts and cyber technologies perfect replica of what the and gentlemen, your Air lished, the nascent service Robert J. Collier Trophy to improve diversity and with asymmetric advantag- physical weapon system and Space Forces are on launched a tradition of for advancing technology inclusion. Some of these es, including hypersonic will be. This brings unprec- the move to make America breakthrough technological that pushes the boundaries improvements include AI-enabled weapons, mod- edented speed and agility stronger, our Homeland development with the X- of flight and space explora- updated dress and appear- ern day X-plane equiva- to the Department’s ability safer, and our alliances and planes,” she said. tion. ance regulations, modified lents, correspondingly,” to compete in the technolo- partners enduring.” The X-plane series laid “The Space Force is an grooming requirements, the groundwork for many agile and fast organization authorized diacritical of the Air Force’s aircraft with an entirely new struc- markings like accents and today. The X-1, piloted by ture, including field com- hyphens and increased Charles E. Yeager, broke mands, deltas and squad- Reserve Officers’ Training the sound barrier; the X-7 rons, removing unnecessary Corps scholarships at his- tested the viability of ram- layers,” the secretary said. torically black colleges and jet engines on anti-aircraft “America unequivocally universities, as well as His- missiles; the X-13 demon- depends upon space. The panic serving institutions. strated the first successful U.S. Space Force stands “Our Air and Space vertical takeoff based on jet ready to deter and if neces- Professionals and the fami- thrust alone; and the X-15 sary defend our interests in lies who stand by them are launched from a B-52, the this increasingly contested our greatest asset and our first crude hypersonic flight domain.” future,” Barrett said. “We vehicle. are committed to cultivat- “The X-26 contributed Strengthening relation- ing a culture of trust, re- to stealth designs as far back ships with allies and spect, and inclusivity and as 1967, and the X-36 pro- partners developing leaders to over- vided a tailless fighter jet, come the demands of the which could perform ex- Earlier this year, the future. We’re developing treme aeronautical feats and DAF unveiled its Arctic new processes that reveal influenced today’s fifth gen- Strategy which outlined and eliminate racism and eration, advancing cutting the department’s approach unconscious bias.” edge technology, breaking to ensuring the nation’s She said the DAF is unprecedented barriers and whole-of-government ap- also improving access to collaborating interagency proach in the Arctic region. childcare, upgrading the with industry,” Barrett said. Today, Air and Space Pro- quality of the Exceptional “This is the 73-year record fessionals are deploying to Family Member Program, of achievement on which multiple countries includ- and redesigning leadership we continue building.” ing Afghanistan, Iraq and development and talent Her address focused on Syria to ensure interoper- management. the four priorities she iden- ability, and to support allied tified during February’s Air and partner nations. Airmen Modernization Warfare Symposium: build- also provided humanitarian ing the U.S. Space Force, aid and medical support to “Your U.S. Air Force strengthening relationships the people of Beirut, Leba- and Space Force have been with allies and partners, non. on the move and just as growing strong leaders and “The Air and Space Airmen broke barriers with September 21, 2020 • 7 8 • September 21, 2020 Brown readies the Air Force, wants to ‘go fast’

The Air Force Association 2020 Virtual Air, Space and Cyber Conference is an annual meeting of aerospace professionals, Defense Department, industry, aca- demia and international partners. The 72nd conference and professional development event is being held remotely for the first time from Arlington, Va., Sept. 14-16. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Rosario “Charo” Gutierrez)

By Charles Pope “We have a window security,” he said at the Air Force must go He explained that he power competitors,” Secretary of the Air of opportunity, a win- AFA’S 2020 Virtual Air, fast, that it must break expects the Air Force to he said, adding that the Force Public Affairs dow of opportunity to Space & Cyber Confer- free from some past continue evaluating and Air Force must under- change and exploit the ence. practices and mindsets, adjusting as needed. He stand the challenges and ARLINGTON, Va. air domain to the stan- Brown’s comments and that the Air Force as also values effort. “If threats those adversaries (AFNS) – In his first dard our nation expects before thousands of Air- an institution must con- we fail, it won’t be for present as well as those major address since be- and requires from its Air men, industry represen- tinue collaborating with lack of trying,” he often from other nations. coming Air Force Chief Force,” Brown said in tatives, congressional Congress and military, says. “If we don’t under- of Staff, Gen. Charles his 24-minute address. officials and others at- industry and allied part- Brown said he wants stand our adversary, Q. Brown, Jr., outlined “If we don’t change, tending the virtual con- ners. to address Air Force we will show up with in remarks Sept. 14 to if we fail to adapt, we ference echoed a stra- Doing that, the bureaucracy to make it the wrong capability, at the Air Force Associa- risk losing. We risk los- tegic approach entitled 8-page document says, leaner, more efficient the wrong place, at the tion (AFA) an ambi- ing in a great power “Accelerate Change or will open the path to and focused so it can wrong time, competing tious campaign to “re- competition; we risk Lose” he released two “accelerate the transi- “outpace our competi- on the wrong field,” he shape” the service’s losing in a high-end weeks ago. That docu- tion from the force we tors’ decision cycle.” said. culture, hardware and fight; we risk losing ment captured his focus have to the force re- Achieving that, he Many of the changes practices while bluntly quality Airmen; we risk areas as the Air Force’s quired for a future high- said, requires close-in and actions Brown out- warning, “If we do not losing budget dollars senior military leader, end fight.” change. lined at AFA were al- change today, we will and our credibility and the “why” behind his in- Brown offered those “The first step is, we ready underway before lose tomorrow.” aspects of our national tent. It emphasized that same points while also have to look ourselves he became Chief. But adding additional con- in the mirror and clean Brown said there is a text and depth in his up our own house. That need for action, disci- AFA remarks. starts on the Air Staff. pline and innovative “We have two op- We need to amend our thinking as well as the tions. We can admire decision processes; we ability to make hard de- the problem and talk need to make decisions cisions. about how tough this is with an enterprise-wide “I fully realize that going to be, how hard approach versus in si- future budgets will the decisions will be to los,” he said. drive us to make some make,” he said. “Or, we “I want to make de- difficult force struc- can take action. I vote cisions for the good of ture decisions,” he said. for the latter. We must the entire Air Force, “Whatever decisions we take action. We must ac- not for just parts of the make, they need to be celerate change or lose.” Air Force. How do we affordable, defensible Achieving the goals, do that? We increase based on analysis and he said, demands collaboration and com- congressionally sup- change in four broad ar- munication across our ported.” eas that he itemized as A staff.” Brown said he wants through D. Another key is can- a change in mindset as “We must accelerate dor, he said, noting that well as one that moves change now. How do we often the important dis- from thinking solely do that? cussions take place un- about “platform” to ca- “A: Airmen. officially and in smaller pability. “B: Bureaucracy. groups after the main “I think it’s better “C: Competition. meeting ends. to have a force of qual- “And Design Imple- Brown said his goal ity than a force of quan- mentation.” is to “have ‘the meeting tity that’s missing parts, Airmen, he said, “are after the meeting’ dur- parts like manpower, our most valuable re- ing the meeting” so a sensors, command and source” and setting con- full array of viewpoints control, weapon systems ditions allowing them and knowledge can be and sustainment,” he to develop and become shared and considered. said. leaders is paramount. Brown also said that “We have to be pro- The goal, he said, is to a hard but disciplined active, not reactive. find and develop lead- analysis is needed of the And so, we’re proactive; ers at all levels who are Air Force’s structure to we’re already moving “comfortable enough weed out redundancy out,” he said, adding yet where they can delegate and inefficiency. That again, “I want to go fast, down to the lowest ca- could result in a reorga- I want to go fast, I want pable and competent nization. to go fast.” level and that we have “And if we do reor- While Brown ac- trust throughout all lev- ganize, form must fol- knowledged the chal- els of command.” low function. Any effi- lenges presented to meet Brown noted that ciency we gain we need his goals, he reminded moving to meet that to turn into opportuni- the audience of history. standard is already un- ties to repurpose man- “We’ve done this before; derway. He pointed power so we can put we can do it again.” to decisions such as that manpower against “I plan to lead eliminating “Below the emerging missions or change. And by leading Zone” promotion and under-resourced mis- change we’re going to creating Promotion De- sions,” he said. have to take some risks velopmental Catego- When the question … As you take that risk, ries that allow officers turns to competition and it needs to be measured to compete for promo- why changes are need- and informed. I hope you tions against others with ed, Brown was direct. will come with me as we similar experiences and “China and Russia make some of these risk mission focus. will still be our great decisions,” he said. September 21, 2020 • 9 As Fire Prevention Week approaches, Arnold AFB Fire Department reminds residents: “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!”

By Arnold AFB Fire avoiding distractions such boiling food, check it Department as electronics or TV are regularly, remain in steps everyone can take to the home while food The Arnold Air Force keep families safe in their is cooking, and use a AEDC Fire & Emergency Services Base Fire Department is homes.” timer to remind you that teaming up with the Na- The Arnold AFB Fire you’re cooking. tional Fire Protection As- Department encourages all sociation® (NFPA), the residents to embrace the • You have to be alert official sponsor of Fire Pre- theme of the 2020 Fire Pre- when cooking. You 4 - 10 October 2020 vention Week™ for more vention Week, which runs won’t be alert if you than 90 years, to promote from Oct. 4-10. are sleepy, have taken Arnold Air Force Base, this year’s Fire Prevention “The most important medicine or drugs, or TN Week campaign: “Serve step you should take be- consumed alcohol that Up Fire Safety in the Kitch- fore making a meal is to makes you drowsy. en!”™ ‘Serve Up Fire Safety in • Always keep an oven The campaign works the Kitchen,’” said Steve mitt and pan lid nearby to educate everyone about Macon, Arnold AFB Fire SERVE when you’re cooking. If simple but important ac- Inspector. “A cooking fire UP a small grease fire starts, tions they can take to can grow quickly. I have Fire slide the lid over the pan keep themselves and those seen many homes damaged around them safe. to smother the flame. and people injured by fires TM According to NFPA, Turn off the burner and SafetyTM that could easily have been cooking is the leading cause leave the pan covered IN prevented.” THE KITCHEN! of home fires and home until it is completely The Arnold AFB Fire fire injuries in the United cool. Department wants to share States. Almost half - 44 safety tips to keep you from percent - of reported home • Have a “kid-free zone” having a cooking fire: fires started in the kitchen. of at least 3 feet around Two-thirds of home cook- • Never leave cooking the stove and areas ing fires start with the igni- food unattended. Stay where hot food or drink tion of food or other cook- in the kitchen while you is prepared or carried. ing materials. are frying, grilling or To find out more about “We know cooking fires broiling. If you have to fire safety efforts at AEDC, can be prevented,” said leave, even for a short please contact the Fire Pre- Lorraine Carli, NFPA’s vice time, turn off the stove. vention Section at 931-454- president of outreach and 5569 or 931-454-5603. For Sparky® is a trademark of NFPA®. firepreventionweek.org advocacy. “Staying in the • If you are simmering, more general information kitchen, using a timer and baking, roasting or about Fire Prevention Week (Courtesy graphic) Department of the Air Force awards contract for new ICBM system that enhances, strengthens US triad

By Secretary of the Air to address unforeseen con- Weapons Center is the lead ment to ensure we deliver Headquartered at Kirtland Bartolomei encour- Force Public Affairs tingencies, giving us the for the Department of the a safe, secure, and effective AFB, New Mexico, AF- aged individuals wanting edge necessary to compete Air Force’s GBSD acquisi- weapon system to support NWC has more than 1,400 to “secure our nation’s WASHINGTON and win against any adver- tion effort. The center is re- the nation’s strategic deter- military and civilian mem- peace by working on a (AFNS) – The Department sary.” sponsible for synchroniz- rence mission.” bers at 18 locations world- fast-paced program that of the Air Force awarded The GBSD ICBM is ing all aspects of nuclear The GBSD program wide who are focused on is employing cutting-edge an Engineering and Manu- the follow-on to the aging materiel management on office is part of AFNWC’s a variety of nuclear weap- digital engineering and facturing Development LGM-30G Minuteman III behalf of Air Force Ma- GBSD Systems Direc- ons technologies and sup- data science” to review contract for the Ground ICBM and first became teriel Command in direct torate at Hill AFB, Utah. port activities. AFNWC’s job openings. Based Strategic Deterrent operational in 1970. The support of AFGSC. (GBSD) intercontinental GBSD ICBM will have “This contract pro- ballistic missile (ICBM) increased accuracy, en- vides the best overall program to Northrop hanced security and im- value to the warfighter Grumman, Sept. 8. proved reliability to pro- and taxpayers,” said Brig. Team AEDC Frontlines he contract award of vide the U.S. with an up- Gen. Anthony Genatem- $13.3 billion is an invest- graded and broader array po, commander of Air ment in enhancing the of strategic nuclear options Force Nuclear Weapons United States’ nuclear de- to address the threats of to- Center and Air Force pro- terrence, as it is the corner- day and the future. gram executive officer for stone of national security The contract is for the strategic systems. “The policy and fundamental in Engineering and Manufac- GBSD program is lever- continued protection for turing Development phase aging technologies to re- the U.S. and its allies. of the weapon system’s ac- duce the program’s tech- “Modernizing the nu- quisition efforts. The De- nical risk and ensure time- clear strategic triad is a top partment of the Air Force certain delivery to meet priority of our military,” plans to deploy the system the warfighter’s needs. said Defense Secretary beginning in the late 2020s. Its acquisition strategy Dr. Mark Esper. “It’s key “Across the Depart- focuses on mature tech- to our nation’s defense. ment of the Air Force, we nologies, smart common- It provides that strategic are looking for opportuni- ality, modular designs nuclear deterrent that we ties to inject innovation and maintaining the Air depend on day after day into programs to stay ahead Force’s ability to lever- – that we’ve depended on of our adversaries,” said age competition through- decade after decade.” Dr. Will Roper, assistant out the weapon system’s (U.S. Air Force graphic) The program advanc- secretary of the Air Force lifecycle to ensure it will By Deidre Moon and providing medical “We’ve had to get used to es the nation’s ability to for acquisition, technology effectively adapt to evolv- AEDC Public Affairs assistance. wearing the masks, which maintain a robust, flexible, and logistics. “Our GBSD ing environments.” Because fire and emer- can also make it hard to tailorable and responsive team is doing just that by “The approval of Mile- Editor’s note: The gency services are essen- see if you wear glasses.” strategic nuclear deterrent leveraging a modular open stone B and the award of Team AEDC Frontlines tial to base operations, But through the chal- to meet current and chang- system approach to en- the EMD contract for the series is a recurring fea- Gunn has continued to lenges, he said the FES ing global threats. sure our next generation GBSD program are both ture that puts the spot- work on base throughout team has remained fo- “I am fully confident in ICBM system is adaptable impressive achievements light on some of the mem- the COVID-19 pandem- cused on doing its job the evolutionary warfight- to challenges posed by the and the culmination of bers of Team AEDC on ic. He commented that successfully and safely. ing effectiveness GBSD pace of technological ad- three years of significant the “frontlines” support- while his responsibili- “It’s definitely not will ensure,” said Gen. vancements and new threat work accomplished on ing our mission, people ties haven’t particularly life as normal anymore,” Tim Ray, commander of environments.” schedule, despite many and families during the increased as a result of he said. “Safety is very Air Force Global Strike The dispersed basing of unforeseen challenges, COVID-19 crisis. the pandemic, the team important. My crew is Command. “We are lever- the ground-based deterrent including a global pan- Brandon Gunn is a is more vigilant when together 24 hours a day aging stable requirements, enhances strategic stability demic,” said Col. Ja- driver and Advanced arriving on scene and is every third day, so the fire modern technology, we by creating an extraordi- son Bartolomei, GBSD Emergency Medical taking all necessary pre- station is like our second own the technical base- narily high threshold for a Systems director. “The Technician for Arnold cautions. home. We have to follow line, and have a modular large-scale conventional or GBSD team is continual- Air Force Base Fire and “We operate differ- the guidelines to keep us design to keep the program nuclear attack on the U.S. ly working together with Emergency Services, or ently than normal and safe and healthy, so that rapid, relevant and afford- homeland. This investment our industry partners and FES. there is an increased im- we don’t take anything able. The increased accu- will protect a vital leg of other government agen- Gunn has worked at portance on situational home from work and racy, extended range and the nuclear triad, accord- cies. The team is using Arnold for the past 11 awareness when we re- possibly expose our own improved reliability will ing to U.S. Strategic Com- cutting-edge innovations years. His duties include spond, especially when families.” provide the United States mand officials. in engineering design, driving the department’s responding to medi- Brandon, thank you for a broader array of options The Air Force Nuclear development and deploy- various fire apparatuses cal calls,” Gunn said. all you do for Team AEDC! 10 • September 21, 2020 Area students take to the skies as part of Fly to Learn course this summer

By Deidre Moon a Science, Technology, group of instructors and AEDC Public Affairs Engineering and Math- mentors who assisted the ematics (STEM) program students in their goals of EAGLEVILLE, called X-Plane “Fly to becoming young avia- Tenn. – Students from Learn.” Through the pro- tors,” said Olga Oakley, Coffee County Middle gram, they studied aero- director of education for School in Manchester and dynamics and engineering HOSC and the Arnold En- West Middle School in related to aircraft flight. gineering Development Tullahoma participated in The course is spon- Complex STEM program a 10-week flight course, sored by the Hands-On coordinator. “The students which concluded in Au- Science Center in Tulla- had fun during their Fly gust with glider flights homa through a grant from to Learn course and have with pilots from the Eag- the Air Force STEM pro- been looking forward to leville Soaring Club. gram. actually flying a glider. It’s During these 10 weeks, “The Eagleville Soar- such a great opportunity 11 students took part in ing Club has such a great for everyone involved.”

One of the 11 students who completed the Fly to Learn course over the sum- After completing a 10-week Fly to Learn course, a student takes flight in a glider mer takes a seat in one of the gliders Aug. 15 in Eagleville, Tenn. During the with one of the Eagleville Soaring Club’s glider pilots Aug. 15 in Eagleville, 10-week program, each student had the opportunity to take a glider flight with Tenn. Eleven students from Coffee County and West Middle schools partici- a glider pilot from the Eagleville Soaring Club. (Courtesy photo) pated in the program. (Courtesy photo) Acquisition chief calls for disruptive agility, new digital paradigm

By Tech. Sgt. Areca T. ing and manufacturing. and more that are digitally Wilson “The more amazing engineered. Secretary of the Air Force commercial technology be- According to Roper, Public Affairs comes, the more amazing the ability to build an air- our military technology is plane the first time as if it ARLINGTON, Va. going to have to be to over- were built 100 times, will (AFNS) – Addressing the come the advantages that open up a paradigm shift Air Force Association’s are available to all,” he said. for the Air Force and the 2020 Virtual Air, Space and “The last area that we have Space Force. He said that Cyber conference, Sept. 15, to have strategic agility is with digital engineering, Dr. Will Roper, assistant in being able to computer- the learning curve, integra- secretary of the Air Force ize or virtualize everything tion and flying before buy- for acquisition, technology about our development and ing can be a thing of the and logistics, heralded the production, assembly, even past if the services choose need for acquisition agility sustainment of systems, for it to be so. And it’s not through digital engineering so that we can finally get just limited to the computer to disrupt the nation’s adver- past the tyranny of the real screen or training aircraft, saries. world and take learning and but it has already allowed During his Matrix-in- feedback into the digital the Air Force to design, as- spired virtual keynote, Rop- one.” semble, test and fly its Next er discussed the accomplish- With the use of digital Generation Air Dominance ments and the future of ac- engineering, Roper said the aircraft, in record time. quisition for the Department Air and Space Forces can “NGAD has come so of the Air Force while call- build unique systems in an far, that the full-scale flight ing for disruptive agility in environment where unique demonstrator has already order to remain competitive technology is always being flown in the physical world in an ever-innovating global redesigned, optimized and and it’s broken a lot of re- security environment. tested digitally, as opposed cords in the doing, Roper “If you look at the world to using blueprints or com- said.” in which we live today, we puter models “that were In order to accelerate must be agile,” Roper said. good approximations for change today and ensure “There are too many pos- the physical system, but not maximum agility on future sible futures for us to pick the same as the real thing.” battlefields, the Air and one and build a force that’s Roper likened the use Space Forces must wake geared to defeat it.” of digital engineering to up to a new reality where With service branch that of the movie, “The aircraft, weapons and sat- leaders – Chief of Staff of Matrix.” He explained that ellites already exist in an Cover of a report from Dr. Will Roper, assistant secretary of the Air Force for the Air Force Gen. Charles with digital engineering, exact digital reality before acquisition, technology and logistics. (Courtesy graphic) Q. Brown, Jr., and Chief members can learn within metal is ever cut. of Space Operations Gen. an environment where the “Digital engineering tech ecosystem, and be- capable of launching com- about making the joint John Raymond – mak- digital reality is so real, then isn’t a fluke … It is our fu- come a dual-use Air and mercial or military satellites force act as if it’s one sys- ing it clear that the Air and “wake up” in the real world ture,” Roper said. “This is Space Force that regularly for the nation. tem of systems, just like the Space Forces must acceler- with that acquired knowl- how we provide our forces employs cutting edge com- Roper went on to ex- internet.” ate change to win, Roper edge and less resources the capabilities they’ll need mercial solutions. Expand- plain that just as the cloud During the latest ex- explained that acquisitions spent. to win on the unpredictable, ing these partnerships while is important at home to en- ercise or “onramp,” the must also evolve, so servic- “If we can take things rapidly evolving innovation sending a clear, consistent sure interconnectivity, it is ABMS achieved success es can be ready for whatever we once did in the physi- battlefield in this century signal to industry on the de- essential for the continued countering a cruise missile comes its way – whether it cal world–having to design by fundamentally changing partment’s new approach is development and interoper- with a hypervelocity gun, a be something like artificial things, build things, inte- how we build and acquire imperative. ability of the joint force. task that is integral to base intelligence, ever-present grate things–here we spend systems and with whom we The Services have al- The Advanced Battle defense. drones, gene editing or hu- lots of money with lots of build them, so that no mat- ready jumped head-first Management System, or “Mark September the man augmentation. people,” Roper explained. ter what our adversaries do into expanding commer- ABMS, is an intercon- third, 2020, on your calen- “There’s no telling what “If they can go digital, then in the future, we will have cially with programs such nected system that collects, dar,” Roper said referring the future can hold,” he said. we can design and build all the agility to overmatch and as AFVentures, which processes and shares data to the onramp’s success. “We have to do our part in the time.” win. Then we will innovate awarded almost $800 mil- relevant to warfighters in “That might be the water- acquisition and that means The Air Force has al- faster, we will adapt quick- lion to companies this fis- order to make better deci- shed moment we’d been being able to develop war- ready prescribed to Roper’s er and ultimately stay ahead cal year on programs like sions faster. waiting for, where you got winning systems at a pace idea of the future of design to disrupt and win.” Agility Prime flying car “The cloud connec- to see the actual internet, that today’s technology, and production. It recently Roper noted that to program. The space launch tion is the most important the military’s internet of trends and threats require.” announced its new designa- achieve the required agil- program, which awarded because that’s where the things come to bear on a According to Roper, to tor, the eSeries, which in- ity and speed, the Air and contracts for the next five world of data lives–that’s problem that could not be do this, the services must in- cludes aircraft–such as the Space Forces must embrace years of launch, established where AI and analytics solved without machine-to- vest in a new way of design- eT-7A Red Hawk–satellites the full potential of the U.S. an industrial base that’s live,” Roper said. “It’s all machine decision-making.” September 21, 2020 • 11 SECAF unveils new “eSeries” classification in nod to Department’s digital future

By Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) – Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett told Air Force Association conference attendees that the future of Air and Space technol- ogy will include aircraft, weapons and satellites which will be digitally engineered and virtually tested before ever taking physical form. A true paradigm shift, systems being considered for acquisition will be designed, developed and manufactured on a digi- tal foundation, just like the Boeing eT-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer. The new process is part of the Department’s digi- tal eSeries approach. The secretary made her remarks during the keynote speech at this year’s Air Force Associ- ation Air, Space and Cy- Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett announced a new weapons system designator, the “e” series, at the Air Force Associa- tion Air, Space and Cyber Conference, Arlington, Va., Sept. 14. Aircraft, satellites, weapon systems and more that are digitally engi- ber Conference, which is neered will receive the “e” prefix.” (U.S. Air Force courtesy graphic) being held virtually due to the global pandemic. craft, satellites, weapon based engineering and eraged the power of digi- Force officials, an eS- speed and agility to “To inspire companies systems and more that 3D design tools which tal engineering to reduce eries digital acquisition help compete in the to embrace the possibili- are digitally engineered reduced assembly hours design and testing time. program will be a fully- technology battlespace ties presented by digital will receive an ‘e’ pre- by 80% and cut software In the future, more Air connected, end-to-end by enabling thousands, engineering, today the fix.” development time in half. and Space Force acqui- virtual environment that even millions, of vir- Department of the Air The first U.S. Air The aircraft moved from sition programs will be will produce an almost tual iterations at ma- Force is announcing a Force aircraft designed computer screen to first using digital engineer- perfect replica of what chine speeds to design new weapons system using the digital ap- flight in just 36 months. ing principles to design, the physical weapon the best possible system designator—the ‘e’ se- proach, the eT-7A Red Other Air and Space code and build systems. system will be. It will – but only build the sin- ries,” Barrett said. “Air- Hawk, embraced model- Force programs have lev- According to Air bring unprecedented gle, best design. DOD educates military service members, civilian employees on Social Security Payroll Tax Deferral

By DOD News to Social Security tax- cial Security tax amount. 12 DOD will temporarily es, subject to OASDI, qualified wages. es which are normally The Department is defer withholding of em- are less than $4,000 in For more informa- WASHINGTON withheld from a service providing information ployees’ 6.2 percent Old any given pay period, tion, civilian employ- (AFNS) – The Depart- member’s monthly pay. to service members so Age, Survivors, and Dis- will have their 6.2 per- ees may view the De- ment of Defense is tak- For example, a service that they know why their ability Insurance (OAS- cent OASDI tax de- fense Finance and Ac- ing steps to notify and member whose monthly take-home pay will in- DI), commonly known ferred until December counting Service page, educate service mem- basic pay is $3,306.30, crease during the last as Social Security tax, 31. These civilian em- https://www.dfas.mil/ bers and civilian em- could expect to see an four months of 2020 and if their wages, that are ployees will see a tem- taxes/Social-Security- ployees of changes to increase of $204.99 in so that they can plan subject to OASDI, are porary increase in their Deferral/ and a list of their payroll tax with- their monthly net take ahead the withholding of less than $4,000 in any net take home pay dur- Frequently Asked Ques- holding starting in Sep- home pay from Septem- the deferred taxes during given pay period. Em- ing the 2020 pay peri- tions, https://www.dfas. tember 2020. In order to ber through December the first four months of ployees can use the “Tax- ods that their OASDI mil/taxes/Social-Secu- provide relief during the 2020. Under current IRS 2021. able Wages” on the LES tax is deferred. rity-Deferral/Civilian- COVID-19 pandemic, a guidance, beginning in Service members and as a good reference for However, this in- Employee-FAQs/. As Presidential Memoran- January 2021, and con- families can contact Fi- whether they will have crease in net take home more information is de- dum was issued on Au- tinuing through April nancial Readiness staff OASDI tax deferred. pay is temporary, and termined, updates will gust 8, 2020, followed 2021, the $204.99 de- at their installation Mili- For Non-Appropriat- under current IRS guid- be posted on the site. by Internal Revenue ferred tax amount will tary and Family Sup- ed Fund (NAF) civilian ance, withholding of all For civilian employees Service guidance issued be withheld from the port Center, or Military employees, the deferral deferred OASDI taxes with concerns regard- on August 28, 2020, to service member’s pay, OneSource at 1-800- is effective for the pay will occur from January ing withholding of the temporarily defer the in addition to his or her 342-9647, if they need period ending Septem- 1, 2021 through April deferred OASDI tax, withholding of Social 6.2 percent OASDI taxes assistance in reviewing ber 9, 2020, or Septem- 30, 2021, in addition to please consult with an Security taxes for cer- that are normally with- their Leave and Earn- ber 16, 2020 depending the 6.2 percent OASDI Employee Assistance tain individuals begin- held each month. ings Statements (LES) or on their respective pay taxes that are normally Program financial coun- ning September 1, 2020 Due to differences in have questions in plan- cycles. withheld each pay pe- selor or a private finan- through December 31, pay systems, application ning for changes to their Civilians whose wag- riod the civilian earns cial advisor. 2020. of the Social Security net take home pay. 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