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Peninsula - Wide U.S. Air Force Newspaper Volume 11, Issue 22 July 26, 2019 http://www.7af.pacaf.af.mil U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Eaglin (third from the left), 7th Air Force vice commander, poses for a photo with 8th Fighter Wing and 38th Fighter Group leadership at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 12, 2019. Eaglin went on an immersion tour at Kunsan, to see first-hand the capabilities the Wolf Pack and Republic of Korea Air Force bring to the table. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Edwards) 7th AF vice commander visits Wolf Pack By Staff Sgt. Joshua Edwards goals for the visit to Kunsan and by ensuring that they know that I think a lot of people look at “fight 8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs the 8th FW? every Airman is strategic and we, tonight” and think that should be as Airmen, need to be ambassadors our first priority, because readiness KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Gen. Eaglin: My goals for this for the U.S., so we can be a strong certainly is. I think the other thing Korea -- Brig. Gen. David Eaglin, visit are to get out and see the part of the alliance. everyone needs to understand 7th Air Force vice commander, Airmen that are getting after the is that if we can be really sharp visited the 8th Fighter Wing for an mission each and every day. I want What are the 7th AF and ready, we will dissuade any orientation tour July 12. to thank them for their sacrifices priorities? adversary aggression against us. During his visit, he shared his and encourage them to continue It really underpins our deterrence thoughts with 8th Fighter Wing working to be as good as they can Gen. Wilsbach has four priorities posture so that is why we want to Public Affairs. at their part of the mission. At the that we are getting after in the 7th be ready to fight tonight. same time, I want to strengthen Air Force. Public Affairs: What are your the alliance with the host nation, The first is ready to fight tonight. - Continued on page 10 - INSIDE PAGE 3 PAGE 6 PAGE 21 MND hosts cultural tour for U.S. service members Andersen partakes in Guam’s 75th Liberation Day 5 BEST Summer Vacation Spots in the City PAGE 2 | C RIMSON S KY NEWS July 26, 2019 Crimson Sky Published by Seventh Air Force 7th Air Force Commanding General/Publisher Lt. Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach Air Force pilot flies HH-60W Public Affairs Officer/Editor Lt. Col. Omar Villarreal Editor/COR Park, Do Young for first time Editor/Staff Writer Master Sgt. Elizabeth Anschutz 51st Fighter Wing Commander Col. John F. Gonzales Public Affairs Officer Capt. Lauren Woods Staff Writers Tech. Sgt. Matt Davis Staff Sgt. Ramon A. Adelan Staff Sgt. James L. Miller Staff Sgt. Sergio A. Gamboa Staff Sgt. Greg Nash 8th Fighter Wing Commander Col. John W. Bosone Public Affairs Officer Capt. Alexandra Stormer Staff Writers Technical Sgt. 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Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for The HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter is the new helicopter for the Air Force has contracted to replace its aging fleet of purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital HH-60G Pave Hawks. (Courtesy photo from Lockheed Martin) status, physical handicap, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. If a violation or rejection of this equal opportunity policy by an advertiser is confirmed, By Jennifer Vollmer, Eglin Air Force Base Public Affairs the printer shall refuse to print advertising from that source until the violation is corrected. Oriental Press Chief Executive Officer WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. here today,” said Lt. Col. Wayne minute vertical speed, flying by Charles Chong (AFNS) -- The 413th Flight Test Dirkes, 413th FLTS operations hand,” Dirkes explained. Marketing Director Squadron successfully conducted officer. “We are really excited to The flight also served as Joseph Shim the first Air Force-piloted flight be a part of recapitalizing a vital a method for the test pilot Art Director Eric Young-Seok Park of the HH-60W Combat Rescue component of our warfighting to complete the required Helicopter July 11. The test strategy.” qualifications to fly the aircraft. Commercial Advertising Telephone: 738-2222 ext. 6815 took place at Sikorsky Aircraft The purpose of the test Maj. Andrew Fama, a 413th FLTS E-mail: [email protected] Address: PSC 450, Box 758, APO AP 96206-0758 Corporation Development Flight flight was to collect level flight test pilot, was the first Air Force Location: Dragon Hill Lodge, Bldg. 4050-B Center in West Palm Beach. performance data the Air Force pilot to fly the aircraft. The unit embedded Air requires to move the program into "I’m honored to be the first Air Visit us online Force personnel with the the production and deployment Force pilot to fly the ‘Whiskey’ Crimson Sky contractor, Sikorsky, to provide phase of the defense acquisition and very excited to deliver a new www.7af.pacaf.af.mil early warfighter involvement process. aircraft to my rescue brothers and and operationally relevant According to Dirkes, the crew sisters,” Fama said. developmental testing. performed an instrumentation Sikorsky pilots have been flying The aircraft, based on the and telemetry checkout with the aircraft for about a month; Submit Letters to the Editor, guest Army’s UH-60M Black Hawk the control room, gathered basic however, this milestone marks commentaries, and story submissions to the bi-weekly Crimson Sky at: helicopter, is modified to perform engine start data and flew referred the beginning of integrated [email protected] missions locating and rescuing gross weight level flight speed government and contractor flight [email protected] downed pilots in hostile territory. sweeps between 40 knots and test operations. The Air Force is contracted to maximum horizontal speed. There are six aircraft dedicated [email protected] purchase 113 HH-60W aircraft to “Performance testing requires to the developmental test For all submitted items include a point of contact name and telephone number. All items replace its aging fleet of HH-60G extremely precise aircraft control, program. The 413th’s HH-60W are subject to editing for content and to insure they conform with DoD guidelines. Seventh Air Pave Hawk helicopters. and our test pilot maintained operations are scheduled to begin Force Public Affairs and the Crimson Sky bi- “Our entire team has been tolerances of plus or minus at Eglin AFB Auxiliary Field #3, weekly staff are located at Seventh Air Force Osan Air Base. For information, call Commercial focused on bringing together one knot of airspeed, 20 feet of also known as Duke Field, Florida, 0505-784-4709 or DSN 315-784-4709. a lot of moving parts to get altitude and less than 100 feet per this fall. PAGE 3 | C RIMSON S KY July 26, 2019 nEWS U.S. service members stationed around the Korean Peninsula wear traditional Korean clothing while exploring Jeonju traditional village, Republic of Korea, July 9, 2019. More than 50 Soldiers, Marines and Airmen participated in the three-day tour hosted by the Ministry of National Defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mackenzie Mendez) MND hosts cultural tour for U.S. service members By Staff Sgt. Mackenzie Mendez 8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- The Republic of Korea Ministry of National Defense hosted a three-day Korean culture tour for more than 50 U.S. military personnel, July 9 – July 11. The Korean MND has been organizing tours since 1972, giving numerous opportunities for U.S. military personnel stationed all over the Korean peninsula to learn more about the vast history and unique culture of their host nation. “These tours provide U.S. service members with an opportunity to immerse themselves in Korean culture and share their experiences with their friends and family,” said Lee Kyun, Ministry of National Defense spiritual force and cultural affairs director. “It’s important to educate our U.S. partners on Korean tradition and culture while also maintaining a great partnership between them and the Republic of Korea.” The tour included a visit to Jeonju traditional village, giving military members the opportunity to explore the village while wearing Hanbok, More than 50 U.S. service members prepare to cook chili paste and tokbokki, a Korean street food dish made of rice cakes, fish cakes, vegetables, chili paste and broth, during a tour at Sunchang the traditional Korean clothing worn during the Gochujang village, Republic of Korea, July 9, 2019. The service members received hands-on training Joseon dynasty.
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