PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID TULLAHOMA TN Vol. 65, No. 23 Arnold AFB, Tenn. PERMIT NO. 29 December 3, 2018 Machinists provide critical support to facilities

By Deidre Ortiz AEDC Public Affairs

Machinists at are es- sential to the AEDC mis- sion, making sure that the facilities and test cells are running efficiently and ef- fectively to meet the needs of test customers. Though rarely in the spotlight for their work, the outside machinists working in the shop at the Base Civil Engineering Building complete tasks that are important to the daily operations at Arnold. According to John Richardson, superinten- dent of the BCE crew, his team conducts preven- tative maintenance and repairs on all the over- head cranes and performs regular utility mechanical maintenance. “When there is any cooling water or potable water mechanical repairs, the Civil Engineering ma- Jeff Youngblood, machinist, operates a lathe in the Base Civil Engineering machine shop at Arnold Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force chinists are called to take photo by Deidre Ortiz) care of those,” he said. “They also do work at the cranes, and Richardson needed. serviceable,” added Mi- that are sitting in wa- other off-sites”. steam plant, cooling tow- said his crew averages 100 “The machinists, along chael Daniel, lead ma- ter most of the time, and BCE machinists and ers and primary and sec- to 125 preventative main- with a couple of electri- chinist at Arnold. checking all the pulleys, electricians also repair ondary pumping stations, tenance (PM) work items cians in the crew, work As a lead on the pre- which we just retrofit- overhead doors, gates, as well as the Woods Res- a month. daily on repairs across the ventative maintenance ted from chain to cable tools and equipment, and ervoir Dam. Really, this Scott Prince, utilities base,” he said. work for the Woods Res- in the last few years,” he support the ironworkers. crew does all types of me- machinist, explained that “OSHA (Occupational ervoir Dam, Prince ex- said. “We also take care “Any breakdowns or chanical base maintenance machinists work with Safety and Health Ad- plained that this entails of maintenance for the hang-ups, we’re usually work, with the exception electricians during crane ministration) requires a checking all the gears and sewage treatment plant, one of the first response of the test cells and plant.” maintenance to ensure the monthly inspection on brake systems. Installation Recovery Pro- The base has about 400 equipment is working as every crane to keep them “We inspect the cables gram areas and several See MACHINISTS, page 2 Students experience STEM job opportunities at 704th

By Deidre Ortiz AEDC Public Affairs

Members of the 704th Test Group at , New Mexico, a unit of Arnold Engineering Development Complex, played a notable role in the plan- ning and execution of the 2018 New Mex- ico Aviation Aerospace Association Career Expo. Middle school through college-level students from throughout the state of New Mexico attended the Sept. 27 event at Al- amogordo-White Sands Regional Airport to learn about careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Students also received a hands-on look at these STEM careers and training opportunities, with aviation aircraft, military aircraft, higher education institutions, science demonstra- tions, flight training schools and other mili- tary displays made available to them at the event. According to Heather Kangas, the STEM outreach coordinator for the 704 TG, a great deal of work goes into making the NMAAA Career Expo a successful event, which was attended by more than 2,900 stu- dents in 2017. “There are hundreds of volunteers that support the Career Expo, from setting up to manning the booths and planes,” she said. “It takes a lot of behind the scenes work to get it all done. We have school officials, teachers, military and contractor personnel involved, so a big conglomerate of people who come together to make sure it all runs smoothly.” Kangas, who was on the planning com- mittee for this year’s event, stated members of the 704 TG helped man several stations The 746th Test Squadron’s High Powered Jammer, which is used for navigational warfare, was on display at the New Mexico Aviation Aerospace Association Career Expo held recently at Alamogordo-White Sands Regional Airport. (U.S. Air Force photo) See OPPORTUNITIES, page 3

Family of Wilmer Adam Junior Force Council leads effort Arnold Thanksgiving tradition Anderson visits Arnold AFB in record-setting food donation continues with 33rd Annual AEDC collection for local families Turkey Trot

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Arnold Air Force MLK Remembrance Walk set for Jan. 17 Family of Wilmer Adam Anderson visits Arnold AFB AEDC team ing the freedoms cedes Martin Luther Remembrance Remembrance Walk pervisor approval. Base members at Arnold shared today. King Jr. Day, which Walk participants in front of Building AEDC Command- Air Force Base are The sixth annual will be celebrated can take part in the 100 and complete er Col. Scott Cain is invited to take part in MLK Remembrance Jan. 21. full walk, which will the loop while others set to provide open- an upcoming event to Walk will be Jan. 17 The walk, host- take approximately continue. ing remarks prior to celebrate the dream at 11 a.m. in the lob- ed by the AEDC 25 to 30 minutes. All DOD employ- the start of the Re- of Dr. Martin Luther by of the Administra- African-American Those attendees not ees and contractors membrance Walk, and King Jr. and honor tion & Engineering Heritage Committee, wishing or unable are invited to attend in refreshments will be King and others for Building, or Building will begin in front of to complete the full accordance with com- provided prior to and their work in secur- 100. The walk pre- Building 100. route may begin the pany policy and or su- following the event. Col. Scott Cain Commander MACHINISTS from page 1 Jason Austin crews that will attempt Chief, to get the equipment Public Affairs back into service,” Richardson said. “We work with the Roads and Grounds, the Paint Richard Tighe Shop, Pipe Shop and General Manager, any crew on base that National Aerospace Solutions needs our support.” High Mach Staff: In addition to Civil Engineering machin- Kathy Gattis, ists, there are outside NAS Executive Editor machinists at Arnold Raquel March, who work directly NAS Editor with the engineers High Mach is published by and project managers Lakeway Publishers, Inc. a pri- vate firm in no way connected on the test facilities to with the U.S. Air Force, Arnold prepare for upcoming Air Force Base, Arnold Engi- tests. neering Development Complex Butch Welch, lead (AEDC) or National Aerospace Solutions (NAS), under exclu- outside machinist for sive written contract with NAS the J-6 rocket motor at Arnold AFB, Tenn., 37389. test cell at Arnold, ex- Everything advertised in plained he is part of a this publication will be made available for purchase, use two-man crew, along or patronage without regard with Wendall Duncan, to race, color, religion, sex, responsible for build- Drew Hall and Neil Aukeman, outside machinists for the Aeropropulsion System Test Facility, check vavles for national origin, age, marital sta- ing up the rocket mo- C-1 and C-2 engine test cells at Arnold Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Deidre Ortiz) tus, physical handicap, political tors and installing the affiliation or any other non- merit factor of the purchaser, motor into the test cell. two of us work togeth- the test is over, it takes outside machinist for chinists on hand for engine test cells per- user or patron. “Any maintenance er on everything, and a week to get the mo- the C-1 and C-2 en- first and second shift form the same type of The High Mach office is or anything having to we stay busy because tor ready to ship back.” gine test cells, said he during a test. work but they aren’t located at 100 Kindel Drive, do with the test cell J-6 is a large facility Welch and Dun- and his counterparts “On a normal test doing it alone. Suite A236, Arnold AFB, Tenn. 37389-1236. Editorial content mechanically, we’re with a lot of parts to can work closely with oversee the setup for day we will perform “We work with test is edited and prepared by NAS. the ones responsible maintain.” pipefitters, boilermak- testing and the overall pre-ops, such as mak- customers and engi- Deadline for copy is Wednes- for it,” he said. When J-6 is test- ers and ironworkers to maintenance. ing sure the fuel sys- neers, and we coordi- day at close of business one Welch explained ing, the pre-ops takes complete certain tasks, “We support the tem and data system nate with other craft week before publication. This commercial enterprise that having such a about three weeks. and even when J-6 install of a test article, are ready, and setting to get it all to work newspaper is an allowable small crew, the work is “The motor comes isn’t testing, they fo- operate it and then re- up hydraulics,” he out just right,” he said. NAS contractor publication at times different than in from the manufac- cus on keeping every- move it at the end of a said. “Then the test “The machinists are for personnel at Arnold AFB. that of other outside turer and we put test thing running through- test,” he said. occurs, and once test- the primary ones who The content of High Mach does not necessarily reflect the machinists on base. hardware on it, and out the remainder of Haddon, who has ing ends we will come get the test article pre- views of the Air Force, Arnold “We do all the pre- we have leak checks the year. been working at Ar- back and perform pared for testing. But AFB, AEDC or NAS. The ap- ops and post-ops and and other inspections Similar to the out- nold for 34 years, said post-ops.” we play a small role in pearance of advertising in this have a role in the test to complete before the side machinists at C-1 and C-2 will typi- He added that most the big picture. It takes publication does not constitute itself,” he said. “The test,” he said. “When J-6, Danny Haddon, cally have eight ma- outside machinists for all of us to get it done.” endorsement of the products or services advertised by the Department of Defense, the Department of the Air Force, Arnold AFB, AEDC, NAS or Lakeway Publishers, Inc. For general information about High Mach, call (931) 454-5655 or visit www. arnold.af.mil. Use High Mach to market your products and servic- es. Contact Renee at 931- 455-4545 or tnadvmgr@ lcs.net.

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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. 2. Traditional Tobacco products (e.g. cigars and cigarettes): we have the Action Line available. People can • Security. We are disciplined and vigilant use the Action Line to clear up rumors, ask ques- in protecting sensitive AEDC information a. Smoking is permitted solely in Designated Tobacco Areas (DTAs) identified by designated signage. If no 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. clude an option for your ideas, comments, or • Quality. We are passionate about doing of tobacco use and secondhand smoke. No smoking is permitted within 50 feet of golf course buildings 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 454-6000. environment. We are proud of what we do 3. Smokeless Tobacco products (e.g. snuff and dip): Although the Action Line is always available, and how we do it. • 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 receptacles. Users of smokeless tobacco must flush tobacco waste down the toilet. courage everyone to go that route first, then if through creativity, perseverance, technol- the situation isn’t made right, give us a chance. ogy, and flexibility. We actively seek to 4. Electronic Cigarettes (also known as “e-cigs”): 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. Scott Cain 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. December 3, 2018 • 3 Family of Wilmer Adam Anderson visits Arnold AFB Base to see the memorial outside the Administration gether. All were young at the time of their father’s Share memories, pay respects and Engineering Building that is dedicated to indi- passing, with the eldest being 15-years old. Joining viduals who have lost their lives in service to AEDC. these three were two of Anderson’s grandchildren, to their father and grandfather Anderson was one of four AEDC team members Bridgette Boner and Julie Gesell. who tragically lost their lives in an accident on Dec. AEDC Commander Col. Scott Cain was present By Deidre Ortiz 17, 1962, at the J-4 liquid rocket test cell. for the memorial visit to give his condolences. He AEDC Public Affairs Three of Anderson’s five children, Marilyn An- also spoke with the family about the importance of derson Morton, Melissa Gesell and Danny Ander- the J-4 crew’s work and how the facility has gone The family of the late Wilmer Adam Anderson, son, came to the site Nov. 16 to pay respects to their on to play a huge role in the development of today’s an AEDC concrete laborer, visited Arnold Air Force father and share memories of the time they had to- missile capabilities.

Julie Gesell, granddaughter of the late Wilmer Adam Anderson, an AEDC concrete laborer, sketches the name of her grandfather when visiting the memorial outside the Administration and Engineering Build- The family of the late Wilmer Adam Anderson, an AEDC concrete laborer, visited Arnold Air Force Base ing Nov. 16. Anderson was among four AEDC team on Nov. 16 to see the memorial outside the Administration and Engineering Building that is dedicated to members who tragically lost their lives in an acci- individuals who have lost their lives in service to AEDC. Anderson was among four AEDC team members dent Dec. 17, 1962, at the J-4 liquid rocket test cell. who tragically lost their lives in an accident Dec. 17, 1962, at the J-4 liquid rocket test cell. Pictured left to The memorial is dedicated to all individuals who right: Chris Warner, operations chief of AEDC Public Affairs; Julie Gesell; Bridgette Boner; Melissa Gesell; have lost their lives in service to AEDC. (U.S. Air Marilyn Anderson Morton; Danny Anderson; and AEDC Commander Col. Cain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Force photo by Deidre Ortiz) Deidre Ortiz) Junior Force Council leads effort in record-setting food donation collection for local families By Deidre Ortiz AEDC Public Affairs

With help from AEDC team members across base who do- nated canned food items, the Arnold Air Force Base Junior Force Council members col- lected enough donations for 51 food baskets for Coffee County families in need of Thanksgiv- ing meals. Stephen Maccarino, JFC president, stated that this year’s effort was impressive and thanked everyone who supported the food drive in any Stephen Maccarino assists 1st Lt. Karlie Madden in loading way. one of the food baskets donated as part of the Junior Force “I’d like to thank all our Council’s Thanksgiving Food Basket Program. With help from AEDC employees who helped AEDC team members across base, JFC members at Arnold col- out with the record-setting lected donations for 51 food baskets for Coffee County fami- donation year,” he said. “To- lies in need of Thanksgiving meals, surpassing the number of gether we almost doubled last baskets that have been collected in years past. (U.S. Air Force year’s donation. photo by Deidre Ortiz) “A big part of that was Maj. of the Coffee County Backpack school year. Virginia Trimble and the Space Program for Deerfield Elemen- As an extension of the Back- and Missiles Combined Test tary School reached out to JFC pack Program, the Thanksgiv- Force. They alone gave more members about collecting spe- ing Food Basket Program is than our entire donation from cific food items for the holiday. meant to provide enough food last year. Again, I want to thank The Backpack Program is to prepare a Thanksgiving meal Team AEDC for your generos- a local charity program that for the child's family, including ity. I know the kids at Deerfield provides food for students who a turkey. Stephen Maccarino, president of the Junior Force Council at Elementary were excited to see may not have provisions dur- The Junior Force Council the donations. I got to help car- Arnold Air Force Base, packs food donations collected as part ing tough economic times. As at Arnold provides the junior of the Thanksgiving Food Basket Program. The Thanksgiv- ry a few of the baskets to their part of the program, children workforce with professional ing Food Basket Program is meant to provide enough food parents’ cars.” in need of food receive a back- development opportunities and to prepare a Thanksgiving meal for a child’s family. This year The Thanksgiving Food pack with enough food to feed serves as a conduit between the enough food for 51 baskets was donated to students of Deer- Basket Program effort at Ar- them throughout the week- junior workforce and senior field Elementary with the help of AEDC team members. (U.S. nold started when organizers end, every weekend during the leadership at AEDC. Air Force photo by Deidre Ortiz) OPPORTUNITIES from page 1 and gave presentations, includ- ing ones on crash dummies, GPS jammers, gas masks and military weapons. “Students are guided through the different aspects of the event, and there are speakers scheduled during the day,” she said. “The high school and college students also get an opportunity to talk to recruiters. Much of the event is aviation-focused, and we want to inspire kids and show them that one day they could have a cool job, even here locally.” Planning is already underway for the 2019 NMAAA Career Expo event, which will be held at the Roswell International Air Cen- ter. Though it won’t be hosted by Holloman AFB, Kangas knows it will be another great event. “People really step up anytime kids are involved, and they get re- ally excited about getting the kids engaged,” she said. “The event is During the 2018 New Mexico Aviation Aerospace Association Career Expo, members of the 846th Test Squadron spoke to stu- truly all about the kids and that’s dents about the F-16 Front Fuselage sled, shown here, which is used for egress testing on the Holloman High Speed Test Track. what makes it a lot of fun too.” (U.S. Air Force photo) 4 • December 3, 2018 NAS leadership honors 2018 Salute to Excellence Annual Awards winners On Nov. 14, NAS team Lakeside Center, Arnold lence Award, Program/ sor/Superintendent of the the Year and Engineer of and in technical excellence. members with the AEDC Air Force Base. Project Manager of the Year, Science and Tech- the Year. (Awards were given by Test, Operations and Sup- Presentations were giv- Year, Technician of the nology Professional of the Employees were nomi- National Aerospace Solu- port Contract received en for the: Quality Award, Year, Engineering Design Year, Technical Project nated based on their superi- tions, LLC and does not re- awards during the Salute to Safety Award, Security and Facilities Professional Leader of the Year, Test or performance in support- flect any stance, opinion, or Excellence Annual Awards Award, Innovation Award, of the Year, Craft Innova- Operations Engineer of the ing the AEDC mission and determination made by the Ceremony at the Arnold Customer Service Excel- tion Award, Craft Supervi- Year, Engineer Analysis of the company’s core values, U.S. Air Force.)

Ryan Allen Justin Ellerbee Danny C. Haddon Parth N. Kathrotiya Christopher Limbaugh Edward D. Mickle NAS Aeropropulsion NAS National Full-Scale NAS Aeropropulsion NAS Hypervelocity NAS Base Operations NAS Aeropropulsion Branch, Arnold AFB Aerodynamics Branch, Branch, Arnold AFB Wind Tunnel 9 Branch, Branch, Arnold AFB Branch, Arnold AFB Test Operations California/Arnold AFB Technician of the Year Maryland/Arnold AFB Safety Award Quality Award Engineer of the Year Program/Project Award Engineering Design and Award Manager of the Year Facilities Professional of Award the Year Award

Jose Navarrete Randal Plattenburg Sara M. Rhodes Constance Rogers Reginald Sizemore Jefferson Stewart NAS National Full-Scale NAS Flight Systems NAS Technology NAS Base Operations NAS Base Operations Technology Innovations Aerodynamics Branch, Branch, Arnold AFB Innovations Branch, Branch, Arnold AFB Branch, Arnold AFB Branch, Arnold AFB California/Arnold AFB Security Award Arnold AFB Customer Service Award Craft Innovation Award Innovation Award Technical Project Science & Technology Leader of the Year Professional of the Year Award Award

Austin Voorhes Troy Wetherhold Robert H. Williams NAS Technology NAS Technology NAS Technology Innovations Branch, Innovations Branch, Innovations Branch, Arnold AFB Arnold AFB Arnold AFB Engineer of the Year Engineer Analysis of the Craft Supervisor/ Award Year Award Superintendent of the Year Award December 3, 2018 • 5 NAS leadership honors 2018 How to best protect your hands when working By AEDC Safety used for hand protection against hazards when The safety focus for other controls are not Salute to Excellence Annual Awards winners the month of December possible. is on hand safety when Gloves should not be operating machinery or worn, however, when working in conditions working around moving that could potentially or rotating machinery. harm your hands. Employees with dermati- It is important to iden- tis should only use new tify how to best protect gloves. our hands when perform- Use of appropriate ing certain tasks. gloves for the task be- Safety, Health and ing performed should Environmental Standard be identified in the Job F2 Personal Protective Safety Report. Equipment (PPE) covers Leather or cut-re- routine PPE selection, sistant gloves are used use and care. It states when handling heavy that when hazard condi- machinery where sharp tions are left unchecked, edges, pointed objects or there is potential for in- splinters of metal, wood, jury to people or dam- glass or heavy abra- age to property. Hazards sion hazards are pres- should be engineered ent. Leather gloves shall out, guarded against or be used for protection isolated whenever pos- against heat or flames. sible before considering Rubber or plastic coat- the use of PPE. PPE de- ed cloth gloves should be vices alone should not be used to handle wet mate- solely relied on to pro- rials. Chemical-resistant Duane Meadows, lead HVAC technician at Arnold Air Force Base, wears gloves to protect his hands as vide protection against gloves should be used he checks on an HVAC unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bradley Hicks) hazards, but should be for protections against used in conjunction with chemicals. Chemical- gloves. Gloves are in- bling or are discolored vide less effective pro- solve in oil. engineering controls, resistant gloves must be spected or disposed of in around the fingers. tection than gloves, but For more information guards and safe work the appropriate type and the same manner as pro- Barrier creams should are available for: poison on hand protection, view practices. design for the task and tective clothing. be used only if hazards ivy or poison oak, sun the SHE information on Specifically regard- chemical being handled. Rubber, plastic or cannot be controlled and exposure, abrasion and the AEDC Safety Site, ing hand protection, the SHE Standard F2 also coated gloves should be when gloves cannot be toxic dusts, chemicals which can be accessed SHE Standard outlines provides information on discarded when they are used due to poor grip or that dissolve in water via the Team AEDC that gloves should be inspection and care of bpeeling, cracking, bub- feel. Barrier creams pro- and chemicals that dis- SharePoint page. F-35 maintainers at Hill AFB shaping future with BOLT

By 388th Fighter Public Affairs

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah (AFNS) – Af- ter several months, an inno- vative program in the 388th Fighter Wing is proving it has the potential to deliver combat power more effi- ciently and may shape how the Air Force determines fu- ture requirements to sustain F-35A Lightning II opera- tions. “Our Airmen are learn- ing to really unlock the combat potential designed into the F-35 and this pro- gram is going to ‘bring the future faster’ by providing greater operational capa- bility and supporting agile basing initiatives,” said Col. Michael Miles, 388th Main- tenance Group commander. Blended Operational Lightning Technician pro- gram combines six main- tenance-specific Air Force Specialty Codes, essentially job descriptions, into two “tracks.” Currently there are Senior Airman Devon Charmichael, a low-observable technician, launches an F-35A Lightning II. Launching aircraft is historically more than 30 Airmen in the done by a crew chief, but 388th Fighter Wing maintainers participating in the Blended Operational Lightning Technicians program BOLT program. “Blended” are learning other maintenance positions in an effort to streamline maintenance and cut down on the man hours it takes to generate sorties. (Courtesy photo) maintainers in the Air Ve- hicle track are crew chiefs, years will come from unit- same size, but they are do- ing each hour in the day ber of aircraft to a remote dently alongside the other fuels and low observable level manning. By combin- ing it with fewer man-hours. more productive,” Parkhill airfield with fewer airmen. aircraft maintenance units, technicians. Airmen in the ing the jobs and cross-train- “One of the metrics we said. “If we have everything “Normally, each aircraft but soon they will fully in- Mission Systems track fo- ing maintainers in more ca- use is measuring mainte- we need to fix a jet, BOLT will have several maintain- tegrate with the 421st AMU cus on avionics, weapons, pabilities, there is not only nance man-hours taken to Airmen are trained to do ers assigned to it when we and work alongside them to and egress. savings in manpower, but produce one flying hour. On that and they don’t have deploy. We’ve gotten to the further test and prove the “The jet was designed also time. average, we’re using five to wait for another shop or point where we’re going to concept. with ease of maintenance in The BOLT program fewer man-hours to pro- specialty to come out.” start doing “small footprint” “It’s exciting for all of mind,” said 2nd Lt. Daniel could be described as an duce one flying hour than a Reducing the size of exercises with as few as one us to have the opportunity Parkhill, BOLT program Air Force version of a start- traditional AMU,” Parkhill the maintenance force also BOLT Airmen per aircraft,” to be a part of this program officer in charge. “If a pro- up company. They're small, said. allows commanders more Parkhill said. that has the potential to real- gram like this is going to they're independent and The goal of the program combat flexibility for quick- The BOLT program has ly shape the future,” Parkh- work on any aircraft, it they're looking to compete is not to pile more work on ly deploying a small num- been functioning indepen- ill said. would be the F-35. We can with the "big guys." the shoulders of a handful do almost all our mainte- Since January, the pro- of Airmen, Parkhill said, nance ‘in the shadow’ of the gram has seen several suc- but to maximize the ability aircraft.” cesses. They are providing of those Airmen so there is Officials project that aircraft at similar rates to less down time, and more nearly 30 percent of F-35 a normal F-35A aircraft productivity. sustainment cost in future maintenance unit of the “Basically we’re mak- Arnold AFB Visitor Center and Gate 2 holiday closure dates announced

By Arnold Protective Services be closed for the upcoming holidays: • Tuesday, Dec. 25 – Christmas The Arnold Air Force Base Visitors • Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019 – New Year’s Center and Gate 2 are closed on all fed- Day eral holidays. • Monday, Jan. 21, 2019 – Martin Lu- The Visitors Center and Gate 2 will ther King Jr. Day 6 • December 3, 2018 AFMC unleashes $4.6M in FY18 Squadron Innovation Funds

By Marisa Alia-Novobilski der $1,000 to $326,000, depending on the Air Force Materiel Command project scope. Public Affairs One of the largest innovation efforts, executed by the Air Force Life Cycle Man- WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR agement Center, has initiated the develop- FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFNS) – When ment of a new Multi-Domain Operations Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Da- Center to connect operations information vid L. Goldfein asked leaders to “unleash that currently resides in a number of cyber the brilliance in our Airmen,” Air Force networks into a single, fused, comprehen- Materiel Command answered the call, ex- sive cyber picture. The $326,000 invest- ecuting more than $4.6 million in Squad- ment has purchased servers, training and ron Innovation Funds in fiscal year 2018 infrastructure requirements to build the for items such as a 3D runway scanning Cyber Ops Center and is already reducing methodology submitted by the AEDC reaction time to cyber events through in- Landing Gear Test Facility. creased integration and communication of “The ideas came from all levels of our cyber entities across the center footprint. organization. Airmen were motivated to A $20,000 project by the 96th Test ‘think outside of the box’ knowing there Wing, , placed An- was funding available for them to test droid Tactical Awareness Kit tablets in the their innovative ideas in the work envi- hands of security forces operators who ronment,” said Brig. Gen. James Peccia, have gained increased situational aware- A 96th Security Forces Squadron uses the android tactical assault kit to send AFMC Financial Management director. ness while on patrol through real-time a message from his patrol vehicle. The ATAK is a tablet-based system provides “While some projects continue to be de- access to background checks, GPS and written communication, pictures, mapping, GPS and data access to defenders veloped and refined, a number of innova- communication networks. The increased, more quickly than previous methods which relied heavily on radio transmis- tions have already been adopted and im- instantaneous communication allows for sions. The integration of ATAK in the 96th SFS mission is one of a number of plemented in the field. We’re finding great more immediate, rapid response in dan- FY18 Squadron Innovation Fund successes for AFMC. (U.S. Air Force photo/ success in the initiative.” gerous situations, augmenting the lethal- Samuel King Jr.) More than $64 million in funding for ity and mission success of defenders in the duty from squadrons Will enable the inspection of the innovation was authorized across the Air field. inside of water distribution tanks using Force in FY18 to be used by squadron and Other FY18 innovation efforts include: - Hymore Refuel Truck, 74th Logistics robotic technology, eliminating the wing commanders to ‘jump start’ the best, Readiness Squadron, Air Force - Human Centered Data Analytics, need for expensive, dangerous human most innovative ideas proposed across Sustainment Center ($9,400): 711th Human Performance Wing, inspection of tanks Streamlines hot pit operations for their mission sets. AFMC is one of only a Air Force Research Laboratory F-35 training sorties while expanding - 3D Runway Surface Scanning and few major commands across the Air Force ($250,000): software infrastructure refueling capabilities by 25 percent Surface Re-Creation, Landing Gear to fully execute the innovation funding and collaborative data management Test Facility, AFTC ($23,000): authorized to the command, reflecting environment that integrates real-time - Dorm Guardian Keytrak, AFSC Development of a 3D runway scanning the drive towards more agile, innovative modeling, analytics and machine ($98,500): Enables dorm residents methodology to yield data to feed into processes aligned with delivering - learning to digitally sign out dorm key using additive manufacturing processes winning capabilities across the spectrum. biometrics when primary key is - Flying Fox, AFLCMC ($55,000): for creation of fabricated runway test “Driving agility and speed into our misplaced, eliminating need for cellular cyber defense capability surfaces processes has been a key focus for AFMC residence service calls to better protect information from this year. This funding played a huge role - The FY19 Squadron Innovation Fund unauthorized access or adversarial - Reveal FirePro, AFSC ($17,000): in our efforts,” said Peccia. program is still being defined at the compromise Provides thermal imagery tools to The AFMC innovation efforts span Air Force level. However, AFMC firefighters, enhancing situational the full spectrum of the command mis- - Property Custodian Account leaders plan to ‘act early’ to execute awareness and speed during emergency sion, ranging from infrastructure mainte- Consolidation, 66th Air Base Group, any innovation funding provided operations nance to real-time tactical awareness, data AFLCMC ($43,000): Streamlines to the command to ensure the most analytics and multi-domain and cyber management of information - Deep Trekker Portable Submersible innovative and cost-effective war- operations support. Individual innova- technology accounts for centralized Robot for Water Tank Inspections, winning capabilities are fielded across tion efforts ranged in cost from just un- execution, alleviating the additional 412th Test Wing, AFTC ($88,000): the mission environment. December 3, 2018 • 7 8 • December 3, 2018 F-35s begin Auto GCAS test flights

By Giancarlo Casem 412th Test Wing Public Affairs

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Ca- lif. (AFNS) -- Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance System saves lives. That’s the bottom line for those involved in testing the Auto GCAS. The 461st Flight Test Squad- ron recently began test flight missions with the F-35 Lightning II and the Auto GCAS at , California. “Auto-GCAS saves lives, it’s been proven in the F-16 and the F-22,” said Lt. Col. Tucker Hamilton, F-35 Integrated Test Force director and 461st FLTS commander. Hamilton explained that pilots could become disoriented from a variety of sce- narios including target-fixation or Gravity- Induced Loss of Consciousness. In the case of a probable ground collision, the Auto GCAS would activate, take control from the pilot and return the plane to safe altitude and attitude. The Auto GCAS utilizes sensors on the plane, terrain data and other various on-board monitors to determine a prob- able ground collision. Based on the plane’s trajectory, speed and lack of input from the pilot, the system then calculates the best way to recover to a safe trajectory. Edwards AFB plays an integral role in the testing and development of the F-35 Auto GCAS, gleaned from experience during the F-16 Auto and F-22 GCAS development. Edwards AFB also shaped the programat- ics of the capability, advocating for fielding An F-35 Lightning II from the 461st Flight Test Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., soars over the Mojave Desert earlier than originally planned on behalf of on a test sortie. (Courtesy photo by Chad Bellay) the warfighter. employment,” expressed LeClair. “The fu- Although the system is designed to save has been one of the most rewarding mis- “We understand the technology very ture F-35 pilot is going to be a lethal battle- lives, Hamilton warned pilots should not be sions I’ve undertaken at Edwards (AFB). well at Edwards (AFB) because we de- field manager with automated tools at his over-reliant on the system. To be able to see it come to fruition in the veloped it here. We’ve been able to be an fingertips to ensure survivability and lethal- “The pilot cannot use Auto GCAS as a F-35 early has been extremely rewarding,” advocate to the warfighter, and the F-35 ity.” crutch. It’s very important they do every- Hamilton said. enterprise as a whole, to get them to accel- One of the key points of the test flights thing in their power to execute the mission The push to develop, test and evalu- erate implementation of F-35 Auto GCAS is to make sure the Auto GCAS is compati- without relying on any safety net to protect ate the system is rooted in the command’s by about seven years,” Hamilton said. “It ble with the F-35’s other onboard computer them. They’ve got to execute not thinking commitment to the warfighter, both on the wasn’t supposed to get in the F-35 for an- systems. it’s there, they should execute with that ground and in the air. other seven years from now, and we’re fly- “Whenever you have this type of tech- mindset; and then if it saves them, it saves “We know we’re going to save lives. ing it today.” nology, the first objective is to do no harm,” them,” Hamilton asserted. People will be able to go home to their The addition of Auto GCAS to the F-35 Hamilton said. “You don’t want this tech- According to LeClair, the current suc- families. Men and women that would have makes it a more capable aircraft, said Lt. nology to cause an accident, or a collision cess and advanced implementation of the died can now be saved, and it’s all about Col. Raven LeClair, 461st FLTS test pilot. with the ground. One of our jobs as flight Auto GCAS has been a total team effort. the warfighter,” Hamilton said. “We need “This technology is the stepping stone testers is to ensure that it does no harm to “The tremendous support from the ser- to protect our brothers and sisters in arms. to increased combat capability via a fully the operator; that it doesn’t have any nui- vices and international partners ensured the It is our responsibility to use the technol- capable combat autopilot that will be able sance issues; everything is working the F-35 will field AGCAS technology years ogy to be able to bring them home every to execute tactical maneuvers to defeat in- way it’s supposed to, we give it the ‘safety earlier than originally planned, saving day, that’s something they deserve and it’s bound kinetic and non-kinetic threats and thumbs up,’ and then it’s able to go out to countless lives and aircraft,” LeClair stated. something we have the capability to pro- maximize lethality through precise weapon the fleet and save lives.” “The development of the Auto GCAS vide.” December 3, 2018 • 9 Arnold Thanksgiving tradition continues with 33rd Annual AEDC Turkey Trot

By Bradley Hicks AEDC Public Affairs

When 1st Lt. Johnathan Guti- errez began planning this year’s AEDC Turkey Trot, the first- time organizer learned through his research that turkey trots are the most popular footraces in America. And more than 30 years after the first one was held at Arnold Air Force Base, the Thanksgiv- ing holiday tradition continues to draw a crowd. More than two dozen run- ners flocked to the 33rd Annual AEDC Turkey Trot, which was held Nov. 16 at Arnold. The 5K, or approximately 3.1-mile run, took racers around the loop in front of the Administration & Engineering Building known as Kindel Drive, and the hues of the fall foliage provided the backdrop as runners made their ways onto the base Fitness Trail. From there, participants exited the trail and sprinted around Runners taking part in the 33rd Annual AEDC Turkey Trot bolt from the starting line. The 5K, which was held Nov. 16, began in Kindel Drive in the opposite di- front of the Administration & Engineering Building at Arnold Air Force Base, took runners around Kindel Drive, onto the base rection as they made a dash for Fitness Trail and back around Kindel Drive to finish back at the A&E Building. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brad Hicks) (Image was altered by obscuring badges for security purposes) the finish line located in front of the A&E Building. Good Samaritan foodbank in “We had a really nice day, Tullahoma. and we’ve got some good volun- The AEDC Turkey Trot is teers and good people,” Gutier- viewed as a way to bring civil- rez said following the race. “Ev- ian contractors, government em- erybody ran their hearts out.” ployees and military members Like Peas and Carrots, the across Arnold together to have pair of turkeys pardoned by a little non-competitive fun be- President Donald Trump just fore the holiday. But this year, before Thanksgiving, the AEDC there was more than pride and Turkey Trot recently received a bragging rights driving the more reprieve from what could have competitive runners among the been its demise. group. Prizes were on the line, The first AEDC Turkey Trot and the first male and female to was held in 1985, and the race finish each took home a heavy quickly became an annual tradi- dose of tryptophan. tion at Arnold AFB. But, for the Paul Wright, project manager first time in three decades, an of- in Arnold AFB Capital Improve- ficial Turkey Trot was not held ments, remains undefeated in at Arnold in 2016. Undeterred, a the AEDC Turkey Trot since the group of more than a dozen run- event returned from its brief hia- ners gathered to hold an unsanc- tus. For the second consecutive tioned AEDC Turkey Trot. year, Wright finished first over- The Arnold AFB Company all, this year with a time of 22 The top two AEDC Turkey Trot finishers from each group pose with their prizes. Pictured from Grade Officers’ Council, which minutes, 11 seconds. left is Paul Wright, who finished first overall, 1st Lt. Johnathan Gutierrez, who finished second has hosted the run over the “It’s a good tradition for the among male runners, Johanna Hay, who placed first among female runners and finished the years, again hosted an official base to have, and I try to par- race second overall, and Laura Burke, who finished second among female runners and third overall. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brad Hicks) Turkey Trot in 2017. Last year’s ticipate every year that I can,” event saw nearly five dozen reg- Wright said. away with a frozen turkey just in respective groups, Gutierrez and the 2017 event, including prizes istered participants. First-time AEDC Turkey time for Thanksgiving. Burke received a pack of sliced and a different route. Gutierrez Gutierrez plucked any con- Trot participant Johanna Hay, For Gutierrez, the event turkey breast. said additional changes could cerns that the AEDC Turkey Trot daughter of Leslie Hay, the U.S. marked not only his first time as This marked Burke’s first come to the 34th Annual AEDC would again fall by the wayside. Fish and Wildlife Service liaison organizer but his first time as a year running in the AEDC Tur- Turkey Trot. “We’re bringing it back,” he at Arnold, finished first among participant in the AEDC Turkey key Trot, but her mother, Mau- “We’re going to try to change said. female runners and second over- Trot. He finished second among reen Burke, who is also em- it around again next year if I can Like last year’s event and as all with a time of 23 minutes 44 male runners and fourth overall ployed at Arnold, is a longtime partner with the Arnold Servic- has been the case historically, seconds. with a time of 24 minutes 22 participant and finished this es Office and they’ll let me do the 33rd Annual AEDC Turkey “I’ve been training,” Johanna seconds. Laura Burke, mechani- year’s race with a time of 27 something over by the Arnold Trot will benefit needy families said. “I like to run, and I’m get- cal design engineer at Arnold, minutes 19 seconds. Lakeside Center,” Gutierrez in the area. Participants were ting back into running.” finished second among female “I followed in her footsteps,” said. “I’d like to start and finish asked to bring a non-perishable As the prize for placing runners and third overall with a Laura said. at the ALC, and then people can food item for donation. The food first in their respective groups, time of 24 minutes 1 second. This year’s Turkey Trot in- jump in the ALC if they want to collected will be donated to the Wright and Hay each walked For finishing second in their troduced several changes over for a social hour.” AFRL aids NASA in lofty endeavor

By Holly Jordan AFRL Materials and Manufacturing Directorate

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFNS) – Inge- nuity and collaboration were the keys to success as a group of Air Force Research Laboratory engineers took a series of tests to new heights. At the request of NASA, AFRL rap- id-response systems support researchers delved into the realm of space to help de- termine the effects of unintended electrical arcing on astronaut space suits during ex- travehicular maintenance. NASA researchers came to the AFRL team with a simple question. How does an electrical arc behave in a vacuum? Al- though this may seem like a fairly simple question, it was a concept that had not been explored fully before. “What was not understood were the ramifications of an arc in space,” said Brett Jordan, electrical and electronic materials The Air Force Research Laboratory materials evaluation team generates an electrical arc fault in a vacuum chamber in evaluation team lead. “What are the mass support of a NASA research effort to determine the effects of arcing in Earth-orbit conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by and velocity of the particles produced by Corey Boltz) the arcing, and what would be the effects by determining how to build fixtures for planned lab setting. This initial series of the proper test setup to use for an Earth- of those metal particles flying off the arc in a low-pressure test and performing proof- tests helped the researchers understand the orbit vacuum environment. that environment?” of-concept testing to determine the best materials, positioning and current needed To answer this question, AFRL began method to reliably create an arc in the to successfully generate the arc, as well as See AFRL, page 10 10 • December 3, 2018

AFRL from page 9 With this initial data in NASA engineers, the AFRL this was possible because set of tests. established will be useful what we do,” said Jordan. hand, the team then began team performed a series of the AFRL test chamber of- “This data-rich testing for the project researchers “We’re proud of our mis- to prepare for low-pressure 35 tests in the low-pressure fered capabilities that were enabled the optimization and other AFRL teams as sion. We take it seriously, testing. Reaching out to fel- chamber. Each test run was not immediately available of tests being performed at they tackle future endeav- we enjoy it, and when we low AFRL materials and a careful exercise in con- to the NASA team. Because three other facilities, which ors. need to come up with good electronics researchers, the trol and precision. For each of the chamber’s design, its are adding various other “As the systems support answers quickly, we make it team acquired a low-pres- individual test, the team pressure could be lowered factors related to the extra rapid reaction team, that’s happen quickly.” sure chamber and secured followed a rigorous pro- to the necessary test condi- vehicular activity scenario,” a laboratory for conducting cess that involved precise tions in about half the time said Amri Hernandez-Pelle- the tests. placement of the test fix- it takes a typical chamber rano, NASA technical lead. “It really was a team ture, calibration of multiple to achieve the same condi- “The AFRL pathfinder tests Arnold AFB effort,” said Corey Boltz, high-speed data capture tions. As a result, more test enabled us to properly plan electrical engineer and proj- cameras and pumping the runs could be completed in resources in this study.” ect lead. “We received as- chamber down to extreme a shorter period of time. Jordan added that since Milestones sistance from many differ- low-pressure atmospheric “For us, it was all part of these tests were the first ent teams throughout AFRL conditions. our rapid-response mission, space vacuum work the 35 YEARS Jeff Chandler, NAVY to make this happen.” The team completed the and the customer appreci- group had performed, the Paul Buckner, TOS Shelly Cowan, AF After another round tests quickly, despite the ated that quick turnaround,” testing event benefited Sean Daily, TOS of experimental tests and complex setup required be- Boltz said. AFRL as well by expand- 30 YEARS Mihai Floarea, NAVY setup, the team was ready tween each test run. From The data gathered from ing the base of knowledge Jeffrey Harvey, TOS Eric Green, AF to begin the final round start to finish, the low-pres- the testing provided impor- for electrical arcing in low- Dakin Seligman, TOS Barrett Guenthoer, AF of testing and data collec- sure test runs were complet- tant data that NASA is us- pressure environments. He Nathan Harrison, AF tion. With the assistance of ed in nine days. Jordan says ing to structure their own said the data and processes 25 YEARS William Johnson, AF Garry Sudberry, TOS Joan LaFleur, AF Leah Lasater, AF 20 YEARS Wen Quan Liu, TOS Thomas Penfold, TOS Michael Magistro, NAVY 15 YEARS Jay Mathews, TOS Jamie Bobo, TOS Alan Miller, TOS Thomas Sweeney, TOS Sarah Morgan, AF Pamela Rawn, TOS 10 YEARS Cindy Sisson, TOS Terry Tate, TOS John Washer, TOS Joseph Candaso, TOS David Dawkins, TOS RETIREE Michael Shadrick, Bruce Jones, TOS TOS James King, TOS Steve Simpson, TOS 5 YEARS Jeffery Tate, TOS Lon Britt, TOS Dustin Brown, TOS DEGREE / Keith Crosier, TOS CERTIFICATION Aaron Hampton, TOS Elijah Johnson, FSS Adam Moon, AF Bachelor degree in Oc- cupational Safety and OUTBOUND MIL Helath with a minor in Capt. Adam Hopkins, Fire Science AF Chris Warner, AF NEW HIRES Defense Information Seth Beaman, NAVY School Visual Infor- Corey Boltz, Air Force Research Laboratory electrical engineer, makes final adjustments before conduct- Laura Bobo, TOS mation Management ing a proof-of-concept arc test in preparation for follow-up testing to support a NASA research effort. (U.S. Air Force photo by Holly Jordan) Mary Bryant, AF Certification 1

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By Deidre Ortiz Kenneth Yarbrough, fire- seen the Air Force alter the AEDC well in front of the absolute most important installation fire chief. -An AEDC Public Affairs fighter crew chief, 25 organizational structure rest of the world when it thing through all the years thony King and Billy King years; Joe Lee Brassfield, of the base significantly comes to engineering, de- has been the men and wom- worked several years at Six members of Arnold driver/operator, 20 years; via initiatives such as the velopment and testing in en of Arnold Fire. Since the Fayetteville Fire De- Air Force Base Fire and and Daryle Lopes, Chief of Combined Test Force and support of the American my arrival in 2003, our fire partment before coming Emergency Services re- Fire and Emergency Ser- changing to the Air Force warfighter.” department has said good- to Arnold, 15 years and 16 cently achieved milestone vices, 15 years. Wing structure as well. The He added that though bye to many fine fire fight- years respectively. They years of service. With 135 years of ser- test infrastructure has re- changes haven’t always ers with decades of experi- both served as captains of They are: William Odell vice combined, these gen- ceived numerous upgrades been easy, Team AEDC ence supporting America the department during their Crutchfield, firefighter tlemen have seen AEDC and missions have changed continues to move for- and the local community. time there. Yarbrough was crew chief, 25 years; Billy and Arnold Air Force Base accordingly. Through these ward and remain mission- We, in-turn, have signed also a member of the Fay- King, firefighter, with 25 change and grow. and many other changes, focused. on an equal number of out- etteville Fire Department years; Thomas Anthony When asked about the the Air Force has made “While meeting mis- standing prospects eager to for 12 years, serving there King, firefighter, 25 years; changes, Lopes said: “I’ve strides towards keeping sion demands in today’s do the same. The result is as captain. Crutchfield multi-contract environ- that I’ve had the privilege was a member of the Tul- ment is a challenge that we to work beside a fantastic lahoma Fire Department relish, one thing that never team of expert fire fighters, for three years, and before changes about AEDC is dispatchers and inspec- that served as a fire brigade the pride everyone feels tors that never failed to captain for Wagner Brake when we do our part mak- do the mission, save lives in Tullahoma. Brassfield ing America safe,” Lopes and protect property when has been a volunteer fire- said. the chips were down. The fighter with the McMin- Positive improvements great pride I have in them nville Fire Department and have also been made with- is something that never Manchester Fire Depart- in Arnold Fire and Emer- changes.” ment, and now with the gency Services. Many members of the Estill Springs Fire Depart- “Within AEDC fire pro- Arnold Fire and Emer- ment, he has worked his tection, we saw outstand- gency Services are prior way up from volunteer to ing improvements in our military or have worked in serving as an assistant fire fire station infrastructure,” fire protection outside of chief of the department. Lopes said. “In 2004, we Arnold Air Force Base. Eugene Mittuch, proj- added eight new appara- Lopes is an U.S. Air ect manager of the Facility tus bays and an academic Force veteran with 26-years Support Services contract Thomas Anthony King, right, firefighter for Arnold Air Force Base Fire and training room. In 2010, active duty service in the at Arnold, congratulated Emergency Services, receives a certificate recognizing his 25 years of ser- our living quarters were fire protection career field. his team members for vice from Daryle Lopes, chief of Arnold Fire and Emergency Services. (U.S. Air completely renovated. In He served other military reaching significant mile- Force photos by Deidre Ortiz) 2018, construction began bases in the U.S., Europe, stones and thanked them on an addition to house and in the Middle East in for all they do in protecting our SCBA (self-contained positions ranging from Arnold Air Force Base and breathing apparatus) care apprentice firefighter to the surrounding area. and maintenance, a Na- tional Fire Protection As- sociation-compliant clean room, and a much- needed, climate-controlled equip- ment storage. “After a drought of more than 20 years, we re- ceived three new fire fight- ing vehicles and there are two more on the way in 2019 and 2020… But the

Billy King, right, firefighter for Arnold Air Force Base Fire and Emergency Ser- vices, receives a certificate recognizing his 25 years of service from Daryle Lopes, chief of Arnold Fire and Emergency Services.

Joe Lee Brassfield, right, driver/operator for Arnold Air Force Base Fire and Emergency Services, receives a certificate recognizing his 20 years of service from Daryle Lopes, chief of Arnold Fire and Emergency Services.

Daryle Lopes, left, chief of Arnold Fire and Emergency Services, receives a certificate recognizing his 15 years of service from Eugene Mittuch, project manager of the Facility Support Services contract at Arnold Air Force Base. 12 • December 3, 2018