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Afd-061023-043 Oct. 20, 2006 Gulf Defender Page Vol. 65, No. 4 Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. Training Expeditionary Airpower Experts Oct. 20, 2006 In Brief President, military leaders dedicate Air Bonita Bay flea market T h e B o n i t a B a y fall flea market is Force Memorial STAFF SGT. JULIE WECKERLEIN 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat- Air Force Print News urday in the Bonita Bay parking lot and WASHINGTON (AFPN) – On behalf of a grateful pavilion area. Used nation, the President of the United States accepted the rental equipment from Air Force Memorial in a dedication ceremony here Outdoor Recreation attended by military leaders of the past and present, will be for sale. For political and business representatives and thousands more information, call of ordinary citizens and Airmen alike. 283-3199. “A soldier can walk the battlefields where he once fought,” said President George W. Bush. “A Marine Smoothie Zone can walk the beaches he once stormed, but an Airman Effective Sunday, can never visit the patch of sky he raced across to Smoothie Zone’s hours defend freedom. And so it is fitting that from this day of operation will be forward, the men and women of the Air Force will 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon- have this memorial.” day through Friday, The ceremony was the highlight of a day-long open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Satur- house event that attracted thousands of people from day and will be closed around the country to the south parking lot of the on Sundays. Pentagon. Huge screens were put up which allowed the visitors in the parking lot to view the dedication Volunteers needed ceremony, which took place at the base of the memorial. Volunteers are needed That crowd included H. Ross Perot and his son, H. Ross for Goblin Patrol 5 to Perot Jr., who is chairman of the Air Force Memorial foundation, and Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld. Tech. Sgt. Larry A. Simmons 8 p.m. Oct. 31 to ensure The Air Force Memorial, near the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., a safe Halloween for • SEE MEMORIAL PAGE 21 was dedicated during a ceremony Oct. 12. trick-or-treaters. To sign up, call Tech. Sgt. Scott Brown, 325th Security America Soars on Air Force Wings Forces Squadron Police GENERAL T. MICHAEL MOSELEY with you some observations of our Air North Korean preparations for missile Services NCO in charge, Air Force Chief of Staff Force that have inspired me since I was launches, Iranian nuclear programs, and at 283-2558 by Oct. 26. WASHINGTON (AFPN) – The Unit- a new second lieutenant – fresh from the dangerous borders between warring ed States of America depends on its Air commissioning at Texas A&M University nations. Airmen are America’s global Inside Force to defend the population, deliver – and continue to fill me with pride as the eyes and ears, likely the first to tip off global effects and jointly accomplish na- eighteenth Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air of an emerging threat to Americans and tional objectives to an extent unseen in the Force. America’s interests Air Force goes Cyber history of mankind. I see Airmen (Active, Reserve, Air I see Airmen who provide the first ... PAGE 9 In my 35 years of service, many things National Guard and Civilians), vigilant response worldwide for natural disasters have changed. Yet, what has remained at their post, who provide first warning of – on scene for rescue and delivering Housing Town Hall FAQs constant is the extraordinary dedication, threats world-wide through space, air and humanitarian supplies (to include ... PAGE 10 courage, and skill of the men and women cyber systems that never sleep and never complete hospitals) that often mean the we call “Airmen” who deliver for the blink. difference between life and death. Boy becomes “pilot” nation every minute of every day in air, From satellites that provide early I see Airmen airborne, in the center of ... PAGE 18 on the surface, in space, and cyberspace. warning, to over-tasked unmanned the worst storms and hurricanes in history, I am often asked: What does the Air aerial vehicles and surveillance and to track and provide the warning that is Medics to the rescue Force contribute? What does our national reconnaissance aircraft, Airmen operate critical to save lives and protect citizens’ ... PAGE 19 investment in air, space and cyberspace the world’s most advanced sensor network. property. power bring to America? Let me share They watch the globe – to include • SEE WINGS PAGE 9 Trust, Teamwork, Training Page 2 Gulf Defender Oct. 20, 2006 ON THE STREET What is your favorite Air Force aircraft? Hangin’ out Annie Holcombe, Bay County’s Chamber of Commerce Leadership Bay member, conquers one of the stations at the Ropes course here Oct. 6. Leadership Bay’s visit to O’Dark Thirty the course was designed to enhance relationships, “My favorite aircraft is the F-15 “My favorite aircraft is the F-117 teamwork and trust be- Eagle because my husband works Nighthawk. I like its technology tween Tyndall Airmen and on them.” and design.” community members. Isaac Gibson SENIOR AIRMAN LEANNE BORSVOLD CLIFFORD KIRKLAND 325th Communications Squadron Air Force retiree Identify this ... Can you identify this object? If so, send an e-mail to editor@tyndall. af.mil with “Identify this” in the subject line. Three correct entries will be chosen at random and drawn from a hat to deter- mine the final winner. The prize can be claimed at the Public Affairs office. Staff Sgt. Barbara Figueroa, 325th Mission “I like the F-15. It’s old, but Support Group, correctly “My favorite is the E-3 Airborne reliable.” guessed the Oct. 13 “Iden- Warning and Control System, tify This” as an eyeshad- because it’s the platform I want to ow case. Congratulations fly on.” Sergeant Figueroa! Come 2ND LT. TERRY HJERPE MASTER SGT. IVAN LEONARD claim your prize. 325th Air Control Squadron 325th Maintenance Squadron The Gulf Defender is published by the Panama City News Herald, a private firm in no Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the 325th Fighter Wing way connected with the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive written contract with Tyndall public affairs office. Photographs are U.S. Air Force photos unless otherwise Gulf Defender Editorial Staff Air Force Base, Fla. This civilian enterprise Air Force newspaper is an authorized noted. publication for members of the U.S. military services. Contents of the Gulf Defender The deadline for article submissions to the Gulf Defender is 4 p.m. Friday, prior Brig. Gen. Tod Wolters.............................325th FW commander are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. government, De- to the week of publication unless otherwise noted. Articles must be typed and partment of Defense or Department of the Air Force. double-spaced, preferably on a 3.5-inch disc. Stories should be submitted di- Maj. Susan A. Romano...............chief, 325th FW public affairs The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts and supplements, rectly to the public affairs office, Building 662, Room 129 or mailed to: 325 Chrissy Cuttita..................................chief, internal information does not constitute endorsement by the DOD, the Department of the Air Force or the FW/PAI, 445 Suwannee Ave., Tyndall AFB, FL, 32403-5425 or e-mailed to edi- Staff Sgt. Stacey Haga....................................................editor Panama City News Herald of the products or services advertised. [email protected]. Public affairs staff members edit all material for accuracy, Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use brevity, clarity, conformity to regulations and journalistic style. The delivery of Airman Glenn Moore................................................staff writer or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital the Gulf Defender to Tyndall base housing sections is provided by the Panama status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other non-merit factor of the City News Herald. purchaser, user or patron. For more information, or to advertise in the newspaper, call (850) 747-5000. Oct. 20, 2006 Gulf Defender Page 3 COMMENTARY Formal, informal feedback key to motivation Conserving LT. COL. WILLIAM ROUTT is about managers looking at the middle workplace or pass them in the hall 95th Fighter Squadron commander 70, identifying people with the potential counts as informal feedback. All too energy at home Motivation. to move up and cultivating them. But, often, whether the suggestion of a What motivates you? Equally everyone in the middle 70 needs to be different format or acknowledgment 1ST LT. AMANDA FERRELL 325th Fighter Wing Public Affairs important, how do you motivate motivated and made to feel as if they of a good job, the chance to provide someone else or others? truly belong.” Hope for advancement informal feedback is neglected. (This is three of a four-part series We have a tendency to come or a chance to enter the top 20 must be Talk to your people. Patton’s quote, highlighting energy issues on Tyndall up with slogans or processes that provided to the middle 70. “Never tell people how to do things. during October, which is Energy attempt to make us better Tell them what needs doing Conservation Awareness Month.) or more efficient, but this and they will surprise you According to the U.S. Department of author believes nothing is with their ingenuity,” is a Energy, the average American family more important than getting “If people are never told, ‘Good job’ or given great example. spends an estimated $1,500 a year someone to want to do more constructive criticism, expect them to avoid think- Nonetheless, if people are on home energy bills.
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