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By Jason Austin maining flat or declining. lation to perform critical na- 1 regarding workplace re- reduce the risk of their em- their families and their co- AEDC Public Affairs Phase 1 will be used to tional defense testing to about quirements and duties to be ployees. workers. validate risk mitigation strat- 23 percent of the workforce. performed. It remains everyone’s per- Once initiated, Phase 2 will Leadership at Arnold egies in place to better protect This wing-level decision also Once the Phase 1 pro- sonal responsibility to limit be considered the new nor- Air Force Base announced the health of the workforce. impacted the nine geographi- cesses are verified and their exposure to potential mal for some time, with the today, May 29, that a three- Those strategies involve ap- cally separated units across proven to reduce the risk of infection by limiting travel Air Force predicting the CO- phase Return to Full Capac- propriate personal protective the country, many of whom viral exposure to the work- to areas with a high rate of VID-19 pandemic to remain in ity framework will begin equipment, sanitizing materi- will also need to comply with force, and sufficient PPE transmission using publicly communities for 18 months or Monday June 1. als and workplace practices host installation guidelines as and sanitation materials are available data. Employees longer. The initiation of Phase 1 such as physical distancing they implement the RtFC on hand, the AEDC Com- are encouraged to continue A presentation on the full is contingent on active CO- and room capacity limits. framework. mander may then elect to avoiding crowded spaces, RtFC framework as well as a VID-19 case data from the The Arnold Engineer- Phase 1 is estimated to enter Phase 2, which would wearing protective face cov- daily update on the trend data four surrounding counties ing Development Complex return 500 Arnold AFB em- bring back to the workplace erings while in public, wash- AEDC leaders are using to of Bedford, Coffee, Frank- entered an Operationally ployees to the workplace. those who can pass the gate ing hands frequently and not make informed decisions can lin and Grundy, where ap- Urgent posture on April 6 Supervisors will contact screening criteria. Situa- touching their face. These be found on the Arnold AFB proximately 75 percent of which limited the amount of those personnel who will re- tional telework will remain personal responsibilities bet- Coronavirus webpage at www. the workforce resides, re- personnel entering the instal- turn during Phase 1 by June an option for supervisors to ter protect the individuals, arnold.af.mil/coronavirus.

Sec. of the Air Force visits 704th TG facilities at Holloman AFB

1st Lt. Hannah Myers, 586th Flight Test Squadron flight test engineer, gives SECAF Barbara Barrett a close look at a T-38A Talon on May 20 at Hol- loman Air Force Base, New Mexico. Barrett visited facilities on base to interact with Airmen who have been working diligently to adapt, innovate and still complete mission operations amid COVID-19. Her visit included the world-class testing facilities of the 704th Test Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Quion Lowe) AEDC Capital Improvements Branch manages restoration, modernization, development of infrastructure

By Jill Pickett the Branch support all AEDC AEDC Public Affairs mission areas – Flight, Aero- propulsion, Space and Missiles, The Capital Improvements and Hypersonics – at Arnold Air Branch, or TSSI, supports the Force Base; McKinley Climatic mission of Arnold Engineering Lab at Eglin Air Force Base, Development Complex by ad- Florida; the National Full- vancing test capabilities through Scale Aerodynamics Complex addressing infrastructure needs. at Moffett Field in Mountain “We partner with our Test View, California; and the Hy- Operations and Sustainment pervelocity Wind Tunnel 9 at contractor to provide the Test White Oak, Maryland. and Evaluation infrastructure “The scope of our programs necessary for execution of the is $100 million-plus,” Dent National Defense Strategy,” said. “We take the needs from said Michael Dent, chief of our customers, turn those needs TSSI. into requirements then begin Joseph Baxter, right, an AEDC project manager, talks about A Plant Exhauster Motors improve- The Branch is part of the the planning phase, move into ments being completed under the Service Life Extension Program (SLEP), seen here Feb. 13 Test Systems Sustainment Divi- at Arnold Air Force Base. Also pictured, Nathan Harrison, former SLEP manager for the Capital sion. Project managers within See CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, page 4 Improvements Branch. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett)

Annual AEDC Fellows AEDC restructuring to AEDC leaders detail return- banquet postponed provide clarity for future to-full-capacity plan during virtual town hall …Page 2 …Page 2 …Page 3 2 • May 18, 2020

Arnold AEDC restructuring to provide clarity for future Air Force Base By Jill Pickett and squadron-level will be called the Test knowledged that every sumptions and norms AEDC Public Affairs power to the mission,” Support Division until organizational structure that evolved over the including potentially conversion is approved. has its own pros and course of the past 70 Arnold Engineer- altering the organiza- In addition to the cons, and no organiza- years limits our ability ing Development Com- tional structure, roles, changes to the current tion will be perfect,” to fully realize the po- plex, headquartered at responsibilities and au- divisions, some offic- Geraghty said. “Lead- tential of the dynamic Arnold Air Force Base thorities of AEDC and es will move from the ers evaluated dozens and diverse nationwide in Tennessee and with its people. squadron level to the of different potential organization that we geographically separat- After months of wing level. structures, including are today.” ed units spread through- discussions and evalu- “We anticipate that the status quo. We de- Discussions are Col. Jeffrey Geraghty out the United States, is Commander ations, leadership is this merger will fos- termined that clarify- ongoing to refine the reorganizing how the moving forward with ter unity of command ing the roles, responsi- new structure before Jason Austin Complex is structured restructuring the Com- for more nimble op- bilities and authorities it is implemented. The Chief, with a goal of more ef- plex into three group- erational decisions and will be more important deadline for those ef- Public Affairs fectively meeting the level organizations. comprehensive stra- than the organizational forts is June 22. mission – “To prove the There will be two Test tegic planning,” said structure itself.” Geraghty invited in- superiority of systems Groups – the 704th Col. Jeffrey Geraghty, There were con- put from the workforce required to meet the de- Test Group and the AEDC commander, in cerns, though, that concerning clarifying Richard Tighe mands of the National General Manager, Test Group at Arnold an email to the work- without significant the roles, responsi- National Aerospace Defense Strategy” – by Air Force Base – and force. “We also be- changes to the structure bilities and authorities, Solutions pursuing three strategic one Mission Support lieve this will result in the task of defining with a focus on the mis- High Mach Staff: goals: pursue mission Group. a more consistent and roles, responsibilities sion, as opposed to self, excellence, invest in The Test Group at comprehensive focus and authorities would when so doing. Kathy Jacobsen, our people and sustain Arnold Air Force Base on our national defense be less of a priority, “As always, thank NAS Executive Editor the complex. will be comprised of partners.” and that was deemed you for your dedica- Jill Pickett Last fall, leaders the sustainment and While initially one unacceptable for the or- tion to our extremely NAS Editor of AEDC met during operational functions of the goals was to or- ganization to meet the important mission to High Mach is published by a Strategic Planning of the current Test Sys- ganize like an Air Force demands of the future. prove the superiority of Lakeway Publishers, Inc. a pri- Conference to consider tems Sustainment and Wing with subordinate “We must position the systems required to vate firm in no way connected how to meet the de- Test Operations Divi- units organized in prep- ourselves to excel in meet the demands of the with the U.S. Air Force, Arnold mands of the NDS and sions. It will be called aration for conversion a new and challeng- National Defense Strat- Air Force Base, Arnold Engi- neering Development Complex create the “AEDC We the Test Division until to groups and squad- ing environment that is egy. Let’s ensure United (AEDC) or National Aerospace Need.” As part of this approval of conversion rons, another goal took very different than just States Air and Space Solutions (NAS), under exclu- effort, the leaders con- to a group by Head- precedence. a few years ago,” Ger- Power remains ‘Second sive written contract with NAS sidered how to “most quarters Air Force. 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Core Values Annual AEDC Fellows banquet postponed • Integrity first • Service before self By Jill Pickett for Aug. 24 and the by the Arnold Commu- nical contributions to cil represents 13 coun- • Excellence in all AEDC Public Affairs banquet for Aug. 25. nity Council. Accord- the nation’s aerospace ties in Tennessee and we do AEDC Fellows for ing to the information ground testing capabil- Alabama. The Arnold Commu- 2020 have been select- provided on the ACC ity at AEDC.” Disclaimer: The Ar- nity Council has post- ed based upon nomina- website, the program The ACC is a non- nold Community Coun- poned the 2020 AEDC tions that were received recognizes Arnold En- profit that was founded cil is a private orga- Fellows Program induc- by the March 30 dead- gineering Development in 2000 to advocate nization which is not Vision tion banquet due to the line but have not been Complex personnel for the Arnold Engi- part of the Department COVID-19 pandemic. announced. “who have made sub- neering Development of Defense or any of its “NAS delivers the best Fellows Day has tenta- The AEDC Fellows stantial and exception- Complex at Arnold Air components and has no aerospace testing tively been rescheduled Program is managed ally distinguished tech- Force Base. The Coun- governmental status. 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. May 18, 2020 • 3 AEDC restructuring to provide clarity for future AEDC leaders detail return-to-full-capacity plan during virtual town hall

By Bradley Hicks Command, was briefed on the sonnel use HPCONs to guide It could be all the way back tion plan that we’ll have in AEDC Public Affairs AEDC return to full capacity actions taken in response to a to Phase Zero. There could place,” Geraghty said. “What plan on May 12. The multi- health threat. be a time and a place where we expect to see, though, as Editor’s Note: Please see, phased plan would be imple- There are five HPCON AEDC goes back to pre- counties start to have a down- “Arnold AFB to begin Return mented over an eight-week levels: Normal, Alpha, Bra- Phase One but some places ward trend in cases as people to Full Capacity June 1,” on period if conditions permit. vo, Charlie and Delta. At like NFAC (the National recover and fewer people page 1 for an update to this The operations to be carried HPCON Normal, there is no Full-Scale Aerodynamics are getting sick while more story. out and number of personnel community transmission of Complex at Moffett Field in people recover, we expect to Arnold Engineering De- permitted on base would in- a health threat. The HPCON Mountain View, California) see these hotspots shrink and velopment Complex leader- crease with each phase. level increases as transmis- and McKinley (the McKinley remove themselves from this ship has a plan – and a tenta- Initiation of the plan sion of the threat increases, Climatic Laboratory at Eglin list. We’re not reducing our tive date – to initiate a return would move Arnold out of with HPCON Delta denot- Air Force Base, Florida) are vigilance against the threat. to full capacity at Arnold Air the current Operationally Ur- ing widespread community at Phase Three.” We’re keeping up with the Force Base. gent posture and into the first transmission. According to Heckman, changes. We’re removing This plan was outlined of four phases. During this Arnold is currently at HP- supervisors at Arnold are recovered cases from the by AEDC Commander Col. phase, AEDC leadership will CON Charlie, which indi- responsible for determining case count. At some point, I Jeffrey Geraghty and AEDC look to expand the missions cates sustained community which phase individual mem- do hope to see the hotspots Superintendent Chief Master being carried out during the transmission. bers of Team AEDC are to be start to diminish, shrink and Sgt. Robert Heckman dur- current posture. Commons “So when we get to a point brought back to Arnold. remove themselves from the ing a May 13 virtual town areas, such as Café 100, where the virus allows us to “I would encourage you list.” hall, the fifth Facebook Live would likely remain closed. go to HPCON Bravo, that’s to have a conversation with If there is no downward broadcast Geraghty has host- The Operationally Urgent when we go to Phase Three your supervisor and ask trend in cases after June 8, ed since an Operationally posture took effect at Arnold and, if we get to a point them, ‘Hey, what phase do Arnold will maintain its cur- Urgent posture took effect at on April 6, just three days af- where the virus allows us to I fit into?’” Heckman said. rent posture and risk miti- Arnold last month. In each of ter the first positive case of operate in HPCON Alpha, “If they can’t answer that, I gation efforts will continue these town halls, Geraghty COVID-19 was reported on that’s when we go to Phase would encourage you to ask to comply with Geraghty’s has provided information to the base. During this pos- Four,” Geraghty said. them to go find out.” three priorities, which he and answered questions from ture, some mission activi- Heckman said the plan is Geraghty said a 14-day has reiterated in each of his the AEDC workforce on how ties are curtailed and access continuing to evolve. downward trend in the num- virtual town halls. These pri- the COVID-19 pandemic has to the installation is limited “What I want everybody ber of COVID-19 cases has orities are to safeguard the impacted operations and per- to those employees required to understand is the plan is not yet been experienced in health of the workforce, ex- sonnel. to complete critical test mis- flexible enough to allow us the five counties near Arnold ecute the mission to the best Heckman explained dur- sion and support functions. to change quickly because we being analyzed for purposes of our ability, and to take ing the most recent broad- The posture also enhanced are putting a lot of thought of the plan initiation. care of each other. cast that, relying on a pro- screening measures put in into, right now, what we’re “There was a moment “The reason we do that is jection model from the New place at Arnold in March in going to do,” Heckman said. where it started to look like it because we love the people Mexico-based Los Alamos response to the COVID-19 The team also has a plan was going to turn down, but who work for Arnold Engi- National Lab, COVID-19 pandemic. in the event there is a resur- it had a significant bump up neering Development Com- cases in Tennessee are fore- While Geraghty said gence of local COVID-19 again, so this disease is still plex,” Geraghty said. “They cast to peak between May 24 AEDC leaders are still con- cases. Should this occur, Ar- growing in the area when you also perform a vital national and June 8. Taking the later sidering the operations im- nold could, depending on the look at the 14-day rolling av- security service, so we really of these dates and assuming pacted by implementation severity of the resurgence, erage of new cases,” Geragh- cannot put this workforce at data from the Tennessee De- of the second phase, he said shift back to a prior phase or ty said. “The Air Force Head- unacceptable risk. There’s partment of Health and Air this phase would be initiated even all the way back to the quarters is helping us look at just too much riding on it for Force Headquarters show a if there is a downward trend Operationally Urgent pos- that data, both at a county the long term. We need you downward trend in the num- in the number of local CO- ture. level and the state level, as healthy and we’re going to ber of local cases over the VID-19 cases for 14 days af- “Arnold is a sprawling well.” keep you healthy. following 14 days, the plan to ter the implementation of the complex with a number of If the proposed target “We do pull elements of return Arnold to full capacity first phase. GSUs (geographically sepa- date of June 22 holds and the workforce in to do those could begin implementation The third and fourth rated units),” Heckman said. the return to full capacity Operationally Urgent mis- on June 22. phases are tied to the Health “There is no plan that says plan is initiated, risk mitiga- sions. We have been doing “For plan initiation, the Protection Condition, or HP- all of the GSUs will be in the tion measures put in place so throughout this pandemic environment has to be right CON, at Arnold. According to same phase. They will be in for personnel residing in or response, just very methodi- to signal that we can begin the Department of Defense, the phase that is appropriate planning to visit counties la- cally, very mindfully, with returning to normal opera- installation commanders re- for the environment that they beled as “hotspots,” which an excellent analysis of what tions,” said Heckman, who view and update HPCONs are in. When we get the in- are counties with at least 100 risks we’re taking when we has led the team responsible based on risk levels within a dication that there is regres- cases, must continue to be do so. If we have to do that for developing the plan. local community in coopera- sion, if we get that, we will, followed. for the foreseeable future, Geraghty said Gen. Ar- tion with local, state or host depending on the severity of “The hotspot mitigation we will continue to do that. nold W. Bunch Jr, com- nation guidance. Military that resurgence, determine that we have in place is still We’ll stick to these same mander of Air Force Materiel leaders and public health per- where we bounce back to. the same hotspot mitiga- three priorities.” Test equipment helps MedGroup with COVID-19 health screenings

By Ilka Cole wait during peak arrival time is 96th Test Wing Public Affairs three to five minutes, according to Capt. Nick Detrick, 96th MDG EGLIN AIR FORCE staff physical therapist. BASE, Fla. – The 96th Medical The partnership began when Group teamed up with Eglin’s 782nd TS testers began 3D print- test community to find a way ing respirator mask prototypes for to health screen its employees evaluation by the 96th MDG bio- quickly and safely during the environmental engineering flight. COVID-19 pandemic. Seeing the need and possible The 782nd Test Squadron’s solution, the Innovation Office seekers and sensors flight along put the two units together. The with the Eglin Innovation Office prototypes are still under review filled a need with the Forward and have not been approved for Looking Infrared system imager. use yet. It is a handheld infrared sensor Squadron personnel also be- that measures the surface tem- gan printing visor frames and peratures of whatever is in its bands to reduce pressure on 96th sights. Mission Support Group mask The measurements are used wearer’s ears. The initial print- to identify if any 96th MDG per- ed bands went to 96th Security sonnel have elevated tempera- Forces Squadron defenders and tures. Anyone above the accept- 96th Logistics Readiness Squad- able range, undergoes additional ron Airmen. screening prior to entry. This not The 782nd TS, who normally only protects the staff but the pa- supports IR testing for the HH- tients and conserves valuable re- 60W Jolly Green II, continuously sources. prints the bands. It takes 10 days “The FLIR system helps us to print 2,000 bands. The 96th tremendously,” said Col. Mat- MDG requested 2,000 masks, thew Hanson, 96th MDG com- filters and straps from the test mander. “We screen more than unit… enough to keep the print- 1,000 healthcare quickly and ac- ers continuously busy for the curately without causing them foreseeable future. to aggregate in large groups. We “We are happy to be able to appreciate the 782nd TS’s help in use our testing technology to taking the fight to COVID-19.” directly help those in need dur- The FLIR can scan someone ing this crisis. It shows how in- in approximately two seconds, novative thinking can find new whereas an oral temperature and different ways to use exist- screening takes 30 seconds. This ing equipment for an immediate, An Airman displays a 3D-printed respirator mask at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The allows for rapid screening of 600 important purpose,” said Russell 782nd Test Squadron testers began 3D printing respirator mask prototypes for evalua- staff members every morning and Bauldree, 782nd TS seekers and tion by the 96th Medical Group’s bioenvironmental engineering flight in March. (Cour- 400 in the afternoons. The longest sensors test flight chief. tesy photo) 4 • May 18, 2020

CAPTIAL IMPROVEMENTS from page 1

design and then execute, with the help of sister orga- nizations on base.” A significant effort managed by TSSI is the Service Life Extension Program, or SLEP, which is addressing critical infra- structure needs. “AEDC is rich in his- tory and has been sup- porting DOD Test and Evaluation projects since the 1950s,” said Nathan Harrison, formerly the SLEP program manager for TSSI. “Due to AEDC’s aging infrastructure, there are many critical restora- tion and modernization needs. Addressing these needs is absolutely cru- cial for maintaining and further realizing U.S. air- power superiority. SLEP has played an integral role by ensuring AEDC assets can continue to provide test and evaluation capa- bilities that are second to none.” An example of SLEP The Capital Improvements Branch, or TSSI, is restoring the exhaust gas cooling system of the Aeropropulsion System Test Facility efforts at Arnold AFB is (ASTF), including forespray banks and exhaust cooler, seen here Feb. 14 at Arnold Air Force Base. This effort will enable testing of the replacement of nine the next generation of turbine engines in ASTF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett) exhauster motors with five sure all cost, schedule “My role includes exhauster motors in the A and performance require- bringing our Capital Im- and B Plants which serve ments are delivered to en- provements project man- multiple test cells on base. hance AEDC test capabil- agement tools and a solid Electrical and controls ities,” Doyle said. “Along foundation of Systems En- infrastructure was also with that, I believe a big gineering principles to as- replaced. The upgraded portion of my job is de- sist our Hypersonics Test equipment will increase livering the most efficient Branch program managers reliability and maintain- ways of solving AEDC’s as they lead these efforts.” ability of the system. critical needs that could One of the HyTIP ef- Another effort com- be problematic for the ad- forts is the Hypersonic pleted as part of the SLEP vancement of the National Test Capability Improve- is a project that imple- Defense Strategy.” ment project, which will mented an innovative In addition to restor- transform the former J-5 method to repair leaking ing and modernizing in- Large Rocket Motor Test raw water pipes by lining frastructure to maintain Facility at Arnold AFB the interior with a fiber- existing capabilities, TSSI into a large-scale clean air reinforced polymer. The pushes AEDC forward by variable Mach test facility repair was conducted to constructing facilities to with a longer runtime than meet an urgent need, and meet evermore demanding any facility of its kind. its success is being evalu- test needs, such as the hy- TSSI team members ated to determine if this personic mission area. meet the unique projects process will be viable “Open sources tell us in the state-of-the-art test The von Kármán Gas Dynamics Facility drier regenerator, shown here Feb. across Arnold where ap- that Russia and China have facilities head-on. 14, was restored and modernized as part of the Service Life Extension Pro- propriate. Implications made significant advance- “As a project manager gram a few years ago, at Arnold Air Force Base. The effort improved the reli- are cost avoidance in the ments in hypersonic flight I work every day to have ability and safety of the system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett) millions, plus potentially in recent years,” said Frank my finger on the pulse a tenfold reduction in Wonder, Hypersonic Test of each project,” said schedule required to im- and Evaluation Investment Erin Landry, a proj- plement. Program (HyTIP) manager ect manager for TSSI. 2nd Lt. Adam Doyle, for TSSI. “As a result, hun- “This means that every a project manager with dreds of millions of dollars day I’m thinking about TSSI, oversaw the pipe are being invested, and what has happened his- restoration. much of that at AEDC, to torically, what is hap- “As a project manager advance our nation’s Hy- pening presently and my role is to manage and personic Test and Evalua- how to best position for integrate projects to en- tion infrastructure. the future.”

Tyler McCamey, left, an AEDC program manager, observes a gauge on gas- insulated switchgear (GIS) for the Propulsion Wind Tunnel Facility, Feb. 14, at Arnold Air Force Base. The switchgear was upgraded to GIS as a Service Life Extension Program effort. Also pictured, Nathan Harrison, former Service Life Extension Program manager for the Capital Improvements Branch. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett) May 18, 2020 • 5 Keep calm and cope with COVID

By 52nd Medical Group Mental gether via YouTube, and catch virtually - exercise, chat, have of our physical and mental everyday experiences. You may Health Clinic up with friends and family via dinner (you can even cook the health. Getting good quality be overwhelmed by the constant, video call. Help one another same recipe together). Also re- sleep allows us to better man- rapidly changing, and sometimes SPANGDAHLEM AIR and ask others what they need. member to give loved ones at age stress, combats anxiety conflicting information provid- BASE, Germany – By focusing on serving others home some space. Have spe- and depression, and improves ed. It is vital during this time to Stress and anxiety serve a pur- and investing in our commu- cific times built into the routine chronic pain. Regardless of take care of your physical and pose. These emotions are your nity, we can get through this at home for alone time for ev- your current schedule, keep emotional health by applying these body’s way of alerting you to a crisis together, as we have so eryone who wants it. Also, re- your sleep schedule as consis- 10 tips. If you need additional threat, calling you to action! Here’s many times before. member to ask what your loved tent as possible. If you are able, help, be on the lookout for upcom- the basics: wash your hands often 4. Create a new routine. s There’ ones need when they come to work to protect your sleep by ing educational videos on the 52 and well, avoid touching your no denying it: no one likes to you for support. If they need consistently going to bed and MDG Facebook page where our face, practice physical distancing, feel out of control. Disrupted to vent or discuss their wor- waking up at the same time. mental health professionals will cough and sneeze into the inside of schedules, cancelled PCS’s/de- ries about COVID-19 and its For more detailed sleep educa- be teaching concrete skills to cope your elbow, and wear a protective ployments/leave, and adhering aftermath, provide validation tion and tips, consider using the with COVID-19! facial covering when physical dis- to recommendations for physi- and support. Additionally, help CBT-I Coach app available on Sources: Centers for Disease tancing cannot be maintained. If cal distancing can leave us them problem-solve or offer most devices for free. Control (CDC), National Public you’re doing these things, there’s feeling powerless and helpless. advice if they indicate that this Living through the threat of Radio (NPR), The Gottman In- nothing else for you to do to pre- Consider creating a new, struc- is something they want. COVID-19 can be extremely chal- stitute, American Psychological vent the spread. But what do you tured routine during this un- 10. Practice good sleep hy- lenging. This pandemic is com- Association (APA), World Health do when your stress and anxiety predictable time, whether tele- giene. Sleep is the backbone pletely outside the range of normal Organization (WHO) are no longer serving you and, working, self-isolating, waiting instead, causing more problems? to PCS, or becoming your chil- Here are 10 simple ways to keep dren’s new teacher. This will calm and cope with COVID dur- result in feeling more grounded ing this time of uncertainty: and will improve self-esteem 1. Stay informed the smart and confidence while decreas- Team AEDC Frontlines way. Avoid falling into the ing anxiety. By Bradley Hicks puts the spotlight on some The following are the trap of mindlessly watching, 5. Stay active and spend time AEDC Public Affairs of the members of Team first three from the series. reading, or listening to the outside. Don’t let the gym be- AEDC on the “frontlines” Please visit www.arnold. news or spending too much ing closed be the reason you Editor’s note: The Team supporting our mission, af.mil regularly to see time on social media. While don’t continue your exercise AEDC Frontlines series is people and families dur- other Team AEDC mem- it is important to stay informed routine. Exercise decreases a recurring feature that ing the COVID-19 crisis. bers featured. and follow official guidelines, stress, anxiety, and depres- constantly refreshing and read- sion while improving sleep, ing the same information will self-esteem/self-confidence, only lead to undue stress and and overall immune response worry. There has never been - all crucial in getting through a time where information has this crisis! Consider Googling been as easily accessible as it is at-home workouts. Check today. With so much available to see if your favorite fitness information it can be difficult to classes are being offered virtu- keep calm and grounded. It is ally. Give a fitness app a test- critical to take breaks. There’s run (no pun intended). Many a link between news media ex- of them are offering 30-90 day posure and pessimism as well free trials right now! On a sim- anxiety symptoms. Being con- ilar note, we have been very stantly exposed to news can fortunate with the turn in the lead to an increase in irritabili- weather. As long as you aren’t ty, restlessness, muscle tension, quarantined, consider going trouble sleeping, and simply on a walk, run, hike, or bike feeling out of control. Maybe ride. Play outside with your it is time to have a “self-in- children, bring back fun yard tervention.” Actively look for games as a family, or just sit balanced information, consider outside to work or read a book. that while coronavirus is high- 6. Start a new project. u Yo (U.S. Air Force graphic) ly infectious, for most people know the projects/tasks that COVID-19 will only cause just move from one to-do list Rick Hoots is the Arnold directors, forms and trains the formed, as well as to complete mild illness. Many people that to the next because there is Engineering Development CAT Support Team and super- the mission. I think that our have contracted the Corona Vi- never enough time in the day? Complex Operations Center vises its operations, schedules current leadership understands rus have been discharged from Use this opportunity to finally Manager and is the AEDC Cri- and organizes briefers who that and is doing all they can to hospital with even more head- tackle that item - build some- sis Action Team Liaison. will present information to the keep everyone safe and healthy ed home soon. Look to trusted thing, clean out the garage, re- Hoots, who arrived at Ar- CAT, participates in the CAT’s and not going too far as to de- sources of information like the organize, write that travel blog, nold Air Force Base more than review of appropriate scenario- stroy the mission for the instal- CDC, WHO, and 52D FW of- learn an instrument, try new 14 years ago, keeps the AEDC driven checklists, prepares re- lation. It’s good to be a part of ficial information. recipes, start online school, re- commander and the director ports for review and releases a team that puts the rest of the 2. Focus on the things you can work your resume. of the CAT, which is currently them to higher headquarters Wing first and not just their control. Let’s face it: there are 7. Take inventory on your per- focusing on addressing issues and other appropriate agencies own interest regardless of their so many things outside of our spective. In a global crisis on base arising as a result of when approved, and manages status. Whether it is a test engi- control right now. While this like this, it is very easy for our the COVID-19 pandemic, ap- the timely communication of neer, a division chief or a jani- is scary for all of us, trying to minds to run away from us prised on the current situation information between the CAT tor, they are all an important control more than is possible and to jump right to the worst- and up to speed on all taskings. and AEDC organizations in- piece of our mission, and that is (externally through our actions case scenario. Challenge these Among his numerous re- cluding contractors and tenant regularly acknowledged by our or internally through obses- thoughts- remember that this sponsibilities, Hoots performs units, as applicable. leadership. It makes me proud sive thinking) will only lead is only temporary. There will initial and subsequent situ- “I feel that the CAT is an to be a part of a team that con- to more stress/anxiety and a be a time where we no longer ational briefings as needed in important entity when it comes ducts business in that manner.” greater sense of helplessness. are self-isolating or quaran- concert with the Emergency to keeping the populace of the Rick, thank you for all you Work hard to focus on what tined. We can choose to seek Operations Center and CAT installation safe and well-in- do for Team AEDC! you have direct control over- joy in the midst of anxiety. YOUR actions, thoughts, and Instead of focusing on cata- feelings. When you are wor- strophic outcomes and stories rying, ask yourself the question of people tackling each other “Do I realistically have control in the toilet paper aisle, focus over this?” or “What elements on communities serving one of this can I control?” Chal- another and helping vulnerable lenging yourself in this way populations stay safe. Seek to will enable you to manage the choose joy. multitude of difficult emotions 8. Practice meditation or relax- you may feel in a much health- ation techniques. Meditation ier way. It will also result in or relaxation exercises allow saving yourself from expend- us to ground ourselves in the ing unnecessary emotional en- present and have more control ergy so you can instead invest over our bodies and minds by it into the things most impor- controlling something called tant to you. The best thing to our sympathetic nervous sys- do for yourself is investing tem (AKA the “fight, flight, time in whatever helps you or freeze” response). Becom- feel grounded, strong and bet- ing an expert at relaxing your ter able to handle challenges. body takes practice and is not Exercise. Eat well. Get the something you learn over- (U.S. Air Force graphic) right amount of sleep. Medi- night- be patient with and kind tate. Journal. Get outside. Set to yourself! For instruction on Mark Towry is a system have continued to work on ical job duties. a schedule. Do more of what a variety of these techniques, engineer with the Arnold base throughout the Opera- “My hour commute was matters to you and helps you check out the following apps Engineering Development tionally Urgent posture now relaxing with practically no recharge and resets your head- on your App store: Headspace, Complex Base Communica- in place as a result of the traffic, but I was reminded space. Breathe2Relax, Virtual Hope tions and Information Tech- COVID-19 pandemic. When of the seriousness of the CO- 3. Rally around one anoth- Box, Mindfulness Coach, Tac- nology Services team at Ar- this posture first took effect, VID-19 situation upon enter- er. Coping with a crisis can of- tical Breather, and Calm. nold Air Force Base. In his much of Towry’s focus was ing the main gate. Lots can ten result in an over-abundance 9. Protect your relationships. role, Towry, who has been at on helping base teleworkers be done by teleworking, but of self-focus, which can lead to You will likely be spending a Arnold for 22 years, moni- access Arnold’s servers and sometimes you have to go in increased stress and isolation. lot of time with loved ones at tors and configures the - Ar applications through the vir- the computer room and push Many people may be feeling home. Take time to remain nold Storage Area Network tual private network, allow- a button. Computers must similarly. Try some fun ways connected with those you do and VMware Virtual Envi- ing them to perform work stay online to give the end to keep connected remotely, not see using your phone, tablet ronment. tasks remotely. As VPN ac- user access to data.” start a push-up challenge with or computer. Get creative with Towry is among the mem- cess has improved, Towry Mark, thank you for all friends, schedule workouts to- the activities you do together bers of Team AEDC who has migrated back to his typ- you do for Team AEDC! 6 • May 18, 2020 AEDC quarterly award winners announced

Photos unavailable for the Staff Sgt. Patrick Gibbs David Anderson following award winners: 846th Test Squadron, Holloman Test Operations Division, Arnold AFB AFB Non-Commissioned Officer of the Capt. R. Kyle Tatum Civilian of the Quarter Category III Quarter 704th Test Group, Det. 1, Greg Jones Holloman AFB Daniel Epperson AFTC/PZ Company Grade Officer of the Test Operations Division, AFTC Civilian of the Quarter Category II Quarter Arnold AFB Civilian of the Quarter Category I Exceptional Innovator Award: Flight Master Sgt. Frank Mancino Systems/Technology 16T COE Test Test Support Division – Andrew DeWolf Team, Arnold AFB Logistics, Arnold AFB 746th Test Squadron Holloman Senior Non-Commissioned Offi- AFB Technical Achievement Award: Flight cer of the Quarter Civilian of the Quarter Category II Systems CTF QQL Test Team Maj. Wesly Anderson Test Operations Division, Arnold AFB Field Grade Officer of the Quarter

Arnold AFB Milestones 40 YEARS 15 YEARS Matthew Kwan, TOS John England, TOS Maj. Stephen Satava, AF Charles Anderson, TOS Lawrence Christian, TOS Cameron Liner, AF Stephen Guimond, TMAS Master Sgt. Adam Whitehu- Joe Dean, TOS Nicholas Fredrick, TOS John Lominac Jr., AF Brandon Hobbs, TOS rst, AF Randy Nicholson, TMAS James Hall, TOS Ron Lutz, AF Chadwick Lyons, TOS Gary Hammock, TMAS Joshua Osborne, AF Denver McCann, TOS OUTBOUND MILITARY 35 YEARS Daryl VanCise, FSS Frederick Rone, AF Christopher Shores, TOS 1st Lt. Ryan Boudreaux, AF Alan Hale, TOS David Young, AF Jarrett Snyder, TOS Maj. Michael Davault, AF 10 YEARS John Winton, TOS Capt. Chris Francis, AF 30 YEARS Armando Aguirre, AF 5 YEARS Col. Keith Roessig, AF Bruce Miller, AF Darrell Day, AF Jeffrey Ashley, TOS INBOUND MILITARY 1st Lt. Jonathan Teer, AF Christopher Fanning, AF Stephen Bates, TOS Tech. Sgt. Jerickson Edra, 20 YEARS Randy Goodwin, TOS Brian Brown, TMAS AF NEW HIRES Brandi Harmon, TOS Gregory Halliburton, AF Jerry Bullock, TOS Staff Sgt. Jodie Humphres, Christopher Curnes, AF Wayne Whittington, TOS William Harrigan, AF Stanley Cheek, TOS AF Melissa Douglas, AF Planning for bad weather Offices closed, activities By Kevin L. Robinson is April to July. DeCA Public Affairs Each year Colorado canceled at Arnold AFB State University presents FORT LEE, Va. – its predictions for the hur- Hurricanes, tornadoes, cy- ricane season. The forecast due to coronavirus clones, typhoons and other for 2020 calls for 16 named storms often occur with storms, eight of which will By AEDC Public • Gossick Leadership little time to prepare for the be hurricanes, with four of Affairs Center devastating disruption of the hurricanes potentially • Wingo Inn normalcy. being category 3 or higher. In response to the • Outdoor Recre- Service members and Accuweather predicts 14 to CO­VID-19 pandemic, ation, including their families can plan for 20 tropical storms, with the officials at Arnold Marina, Fam­Camp, that disruption by using their number of storms becom- Air Force Base have Dogwood Ridge commissary benefit to -pur ing hurricanes ranging from moved to cancel ac­ and Crocket Cove chase emergency supplies, seven to 11. tivities and close of- • Mulligan’s Grill said Army Command Sgt. The spring tornado fore- fices and facilities restau­rant Maj. Tomeka N. O’Neal, cast, according to ustorna- across the base. These • The barbershop lo- the Defense Commissary does.com, is calling for an temporary changes cated in the A&E Agency’s senior enlisted ad- above average season. have been imposed to Building visor to the DeCA director. Whether it’s Mother Na- limit possible commu- • Recycling “When the storm comes ture or a manmade crisis, nity trans­mission of • All Arnold AFB and all of a sudden you have emergency preparedness of- the virus. Servic­es events no electricity, or you can- ficials encourage prior plan- Base personnel are and trips have been not get to the grocery store, ning with a disaster supply asked to avoid non- canceled until fur­ which may also be closed – kit that includes the follow- mis­sion essential mass ther notice. what’s your plan?” O’Neal ing items: gath­erings, parties, said. “Before a bad day gets • Water – at least one speaking events and The Defense Com­ even worse, think ahead and gallon daily, per person other functions at this missary Agency and save money as you use your (three-day supply for time. Base Exchange at commissary to help prepare evacuation, two-week Arnold AFB remain for that emergency event.” supply for home) Announced clo- open. During last year’s hur- sures/ cancellations To gain access to ricane season, there were 18 • Nonperishable foods at this time include: the installation visi- named storms with six be- – canned meats, fruits, • The Arnold AFB tors, in­cluding, Com- coming hurricanes and three vegetables, dried fruits, Medi­cal Aid Sta- missary and Base Ex- classified as major - hur nuts, raisins, cereal, tion. Those re- change patrons, must ricanes such as Hurricane crackers, cookies, energy quiring immediate first pass an enhanced Dorian that was classified bars, granola, peanut medical assistance screening process, as a Category 5. According butter, and foods for are asked to visit which includes ques- to the NOAA, there were infants and the elderly (Courtesy graphic) their nearest­ emer- tions related to expo- about 1,500 tornadoes in the (three-day supply for • Pet care items – food, contact information gency room. sure to coronavirus,­ United States last year, mak- evacuation, two-week water, muzzle, leash, • The Arnold AFB current health status ing 2019 one of the most supply for home) • Extra cash carrier, medications, Legal Office. The and recent travel his- active tornado seasons on • Paper goods – writing medical records, and • Emergency blanket office will remain tory. More details can record. paper, paper plates, identification and • Maps of the area closed for an un- be found at https:// From April through Oct. paper towels and toilet immunization tags known duration for www.arnold. af.mil/ 31, DeCA’s severe weather • Blankets or sleeping paper legal assistance, tax coronavirus. Pa­trons promotional package in- • Lighting accessories bags appointments and must also wear face cludes discounts on the fol- • Writing utensils – pens, – flashlights, batteries, “Throughout the year gen­eral customer coverings while in ei- lowing items: beef jerky and pencils (manual pencil candles and matches we advise our customers to service assistance. ther facility. other assorted meat snacks, sharpeners), markers be ready for any emergen- • Battery-powered or • Financial Assis- Arnold Golf Course soup and chili mixes, canned • Cooking items – pots, cy, natural or manmade,” hand-crank radio tance reopened on a limited goods, powdered milk, cere- pans, baking sheets, O’Neal said. “Even with the (NOAA Weather Radio, • Ascend Feder- basis, effective May als, batteries, airtight bags, cooking utensils, COVID-19 outbreak, we if possible) al Credit Union 1, for play Fridays weather-ready flashlights, charcoal, a grill and a still want our customers to • Duct tape, scissors branch on base through Sun­days from tape (all-weather, heavy- manual can opener be prepared. However, re- • Café 100 in the 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tee duty shipping and duct), • Multipurpose tool gardless of the situation, we • First-aid kit – including Admin­istration and times are required. first aid kits, lighters, match- recommend that they calm- bandages, medicines and • Copies of personal Engineer­ing Build- Masks are required in- es, lanterns, candles, hand ly purchase what they need prescription medications documents (medication ing side the clubhouse and sanitizer and anti-bacterial and avoid any panic buying list and pertinent • Food trucks six feet of distance wipes. Specific items may • Cleaning materials – to ensure products are avail- medical information, • Arnold AFB Fit- must be maintained, vary from store to store. bleach, sanitizing spray, able for others in their com- proof of address, deed/ ness Center Only one person per The North Atlantic hur- and hand and laundry munities.” lease to home, passports, • Fitness room on cart is allowed. ricane season is June 1 to soap For more information birth certificates and the 4th floor of the This list will be Nov. 30 and covers the about disaster prepared- • Toiletries – personal insurance policies) A&E Build­ing updat­ed as additional North Atlantic Ocean, the ness, go to the DeCA web- hygiene items and moist • Arnold Lakeside announce­ments are Caribbean Sea and the Gulf • Cell phone with chargers site, https://commissaries. wipes Center made. of Mexico. Tornado season • Family and emergency com/our-agency/disaster- May 18, 2020 • 7 Air Force Materiel Command preparing for next phase of COVID-19 operations By Air Force Materiel Command Public Affairs

WRIGHT-PAT- TERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – As states across the U.S. begin to slowly reopen their economies, Air Force Materiel Command lead- ers are similarly readying to return to full mission capacity following ma- jor disruptions caused by COVID-19. The plan is for AFMC’s six centers and eight installations to re- constitute and begin to Arnold AFB Milestones reopen installation ser- vices and to return many employees to their work- places over the next 60 to 120 days. Timing will be determined by center and installation commanders, informed by their public health teams, local condi- tions, governors’ execu- tive orders, and declining trends of new coronavi- rus infections. Josh Campbell, 571st Commodities Maintenance Squadron director, demonstrates how his squadron has adapted missions to Moreover AFMC, COVID-19 during a visit by Gen. Arnold W. Bunch Jr., Air Force Materiel Command commander May 8 at Robins Air Force Base, in consultation with su- Georgia. Air Force Materiel Command leaders are readying to return to full mission capacity following major disruptions caused by pervisors and medical COVID-19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rodney Speed) professionals, will bring pletely eliminate the risk added. “Reducing the workforce, such as those important mission en- ble as states and commu- back a number of work- until a vaccine for the risk requires us to make working in depots, some abler, necessitating ef- nities reopen. Installa- ers with health conditions virus is available, we’ve accommodations, such in the supply chain enter- forts to help locate suit- tion public health teams that placed them at higher taken every precaution as physical distancing prise, doing research in able off-installation ar- are postured to quickly risk who have remained to return the workforce, and additional staggered the laboratory, testing, as rangements for Airmen react with contact trac- at home on weather and minimize their risk of shifts which prevent con- well as those who must and civilian employees ing of any base workers safety leave, and whose exposure and safely re- current work and may have access to classified with young families. who become ill with the mission cannot be ac- constitute,” Bunch said. decrease our production materials and systems,” The timing of facility virus. complished via telework. “This isn’t like a flip of efficiency.” Schaefer said. openings ranging from “Flexibility will be “We’ve been careful- a switch. We’re going As public health emer- Installation com- dining facilities to fit- key. Setbacks requiring ly planning how we can to slowly turn the dial gencies were declared manders are working ness centers will vary us to adjust the plan are best return the workforce up and bring teammates across the country, a sig- through details on safely by installation and local possible. I can assure to full capacity. The time back, along with a num- nificant portion of the reopening base support conditions. you we are using every is right to start this pro- ber of new guidelines to AFMC’s 87,000 strong activities such as Child Infectious disease tool we have to lower the cess,” said Gen. Arnold help keep them safe.” workforce was sent Development Centers, and public health experts risk to our people and W. Bunch, Jr., AFMC Bunch said the plan is home. The command initially at reduced ca- have cautioned pockets enable us to perform our Commander. “Our team to return supervisors first, adapted to continue criti- pacity. Childcare is an of resurgence are possi- mission,” Bunch said. of uniformed and civil- review the new protocols cal research and devel- ian Airmen has done an and, “invite them to help opment, acquisition, amazing job responding us close any gaps and test, sustainment, logis- creatively to every chal- seams we may not have tics, and installation and lenge this coronavirus thought through.” mission support. Many has thrown at us.” Strict protective pro- employees were able to Bunch acknowledged tocols and new rules utilize telework and vir- the three air logistics requiring conspicuous tual tools to enable them centers are just one area cleaning and sanitiza- to continue performing where workers with spe- tion, physical distancing their mission, something cial skills are needed at and the wearing of face AFMC strategic plan- the job on depot pro- coverings will continue. ners said will continue. duction lines to support Some depot workers “The reality is most readiness by deliver- will return to a different of our team have con- ing aircraft and systems shift and have staggered tinued to work, just dif- back to warfighters. In breaks. Each employee ferently,” said Maj. Gen. the past several weeks, will be responsible to Carl Schaefer, AFMC some at risk workers perform daily personal deputy commander, who were briefly recalled to health monitoring such as Bunch charged with perform specific tasks, temperature checks. leading the command’s and then returned home Similar plans are be- response to COVID-19. again to weather and ing finalized for phased “Telework has prov- safety leave. The reduced implementation at each en to be very successful. available manning meant AFMC operating loca- Without a doubt looking aircraft inductions for tion. forward we will see a programmed depot main- “Return to full capac- mix of telework continu- tenance had to be slowed ity doesn’t mean we will ing. However, telework in some cases. be at the 100 percent pre- simply isn’t an option “While we can’t com- COVID level,” Bunch for many in the AFMC 8 • May 18, 2020