Vol. 48, No. 4 Thursday, January 23, 2020

Keepin’ ‘em flying - page 8 News/Features: page 2 Staying safe

News/Features: page 3 Other Hand Awareness

News/Features: page 3 Retirees to be honored

Week in photos: page 4 Images from the week

Photo by Airman Kiaundra Miller A 564th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron worker performs a programmed depot maintenance inspection of a KC-135 Stra- Community: page 15 totanker at the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex on Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma Nov. 23. Inspections determine Events, Chapel, more... what defects need to be addressed and what parts require fixing and updating. NEWS/FEATURES Crowd safety: Protecting Airmen through risk management by Airman 1st Class David McLoney Public Affairs

Tampa Bay is always booming with events that draw large crowds. With events like Tam- pa Bay AirFest and Gasparilla Pirate Festival, physical safety becomes even more important. Risk management and safety are things to keep in mind all the time when participating in recreational activities and visiting large public events. Thanks to safety initiatives at MacDill, no incidents were reported at Tampa Bay Air- Fest 2018, an event that attracted more than 100,000 spectators. “No matter where you are in the world, safety is a concern in a large population,” said Staff Sgt. Mohindra Lauchman, a 6th Air Refueling Wing occupational safety craftsman. Whether these large crowds are from local holiday events or an occasional air show, it is easy to get lost in the sea of people, having a set plan is an important step to the process of stay- ing safe. Photo by Airman 1st Class Caleb Nunez “Always have a designated location where you Spectators watch an aerial demonstration during Tampa Bay AirFest 2018 hosted at MacDill Air and your significant others or friends can meet- Force Base May 12-13, 2018. MacDill opened its doors to more than 150,000 community mem- up if you get separated,” added Lauchman. bers during Mother’s Day weekend. The MacDill safety team also recommends other preparations to ensure Airmen and fam- time of the year, whether it is cold or warm out- they haven’t been hydrating and might pass ilies are as safe as possible, such as drinking side, and especially at large events where Air- out. Those are things safety looks for during air plenty of water, teaching children about strang- men are walking around for a long period of shows and large crowd events.” er danger and securing all personal items in time. It can also be important for Airmen to inform hard to reach places. “We patrol the areas,” said Lauchman. “We Staying hydrated can be very important any look out for folks who look tired or look like See SAFETY, Page 13

For information about base operations during emergencies or natural disasters, call the Straight Talk Line at 828-4163

COMMANDER’S ACTION LINE MacDill on the web Website: www.macdill.af.mil The Action Line provides two-way communication between the Facebook: www.facebook.com/ 6th Air Refueling Wing commander and the MacDill community. Per- sonnel may submit questions, concerns or comments via email to MacDillAirForceBase [email protected] or Facebook @6thARWCommandTeam Instagram: macdill_afb Twitter: @macdill_afb

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2 u WWW.MACDILLTHUNDERBOLT.COM u Thursday, January 23, 2020 u MACDILL THUNDERBOLT NEWS/FEATURES Other Hand Awareness simple approach to modern problems by Capt. Zachery Teague and Tech Sgt. Darryl McNeil 6th Logistics Readiness Squadron

You are at work, seemingly on autopilot as you proceed through another task that you have mastered. Arguably, one might say you could do this with your eyes closed. As mid-morning approaches and lunch is within sight, your eyes glaze over as your mind runs through a mental map of all the local res- taurants. Your fingers dance across the key- board, tapping in a rhythm similar to a summer shower with rain drops beating steadily against the pavement. Before you consciously register you’ve been typing the last 15 minutes, the task is complete. Without a second glance, the file is saved and sent to your boss while you grab your keys on a rush out the door. The familiarity you reach in order to complete a task in this state of mind is what many strive for. Each person looks to learn any task with the goal of being efficient in completion. When we be- come exceptionally proficient, what happens to growth? What happens to the progress and inno- Photo by Airman 1st Class Scott Warner vation? While the solution to both of these ques- U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Akila Mohabir, a 6th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels laboratory tions isn’t always simple, our awareness goes a technician, pours excess fuel in a fuel storage tank at MacDill Air Force Base March 14. In 2019, long way toward how we get to an answer. the 6th LRS petroleum, oil and lubricant flight has moved 7.1 million gallons of fuel over 2,291 See AWARENESS, Page 10 aircraft servicing runs.

Military retirees invited to appreciation day

6th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs MacDill Air Force Base officials will host a Military Retiree Apprecia- tion Day event for military retirees, spouses and dependent survivors of all ranks and services on Feb. 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the 6th Medical Group Clinic located at 3250 Zemke Ave., on base. Hosted by the installation commander and the MacDill Retiree Activi- ties Office, this year’s event will include a mini-health fair with immuniza- tions, veterans’ service organizations, renewal of identification cards, legal assistance and lunch at the dining facility. There will be a cake cutting with the MacDill Honor Guard at the in the facility entrance at 11 a.m. “The MacDill Retiree Activities Office is steadfast in our support to the military retiree community throughout the Tampa region,” said retired Air Force Col. William Graham, director of the office. “We are excited to once

again have a robust group of military service organizations on hand during Courtesy graphic the event to answer important questions veterans might have.” Military retirees will be honored at MacDill Air Force Base for their service Organizations slated to participate in this year’s program include the and ongoing support of our military service members. The annual recog- 6th MDG, TRICARE, legal office, military personnel flight and several oth- nition event is Feb. 20. er veteran service agencies. Anyone wishing to attend this year’s Military Retiree Appreciation Day Office at (813) 828-4555. must have base access. Light refreshments will be available throughout The retiree activities offices mission is to serve as an information cen- the event. ter and a support system for retired military veterans of all branches of For further information about this event, contact the Retiree Activities service.

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Photo by Tech. Sgt. David W. Carbajal Airmen review the Airman’s Quick Reference guide following the discovery of an unexploded ordnance at the Geronimo Landing Zone at the Joint Readiness Training Center on Fort Polk, Louisiana. Members of the contingency response element from , California, have as- cended on the Joint Readiness Training Center to gain experience working with joint and multinational partners.

Photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Terry Kularski, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron hydraulic system specialist, holds a medal of honor awarded to retired U.S. Army Master Sgt.. Le- roy Petry, wounded warrior, at , Germany, Jan. 13. While assigned to the 75th Ranger Regiment, Petry suffered combat wounds, including a gunshot to his thighs Photo by Joshua J. Seybert and an enemy grenade explosion in-hand. Petry is currently Lt. Col. Tom Huzzard, 758th Airlift Squadron pilot, flies a C-17 Globemaster III while working as a military liaison for Troops First Foundation, is the boom of a KC-46 Pegasus assigned to the is lowered dur- vice president of the Medal of Honor Society, and an ambas- ing a training mission over Kansas, Jan. 6. The training mission not only allowed pilots sador for the president of the executive order from the 911th Airlift Wing to train, but also pilots and boom operators from the 22nd for suicide prevention. ARW to receive training as well.

4 u WWW.MACDILLTHUNDERBOLT.COM u Thursday, January 23, 2020 u MACDILL THUNDERBOLT NEWS/FEATURES Air Force announces Spark Tank selectees by AFWERX Public Affairs submitted ideas during the campaign on the Air Force’s Ideation Platform, which AUSTIN, Texas (AFNS)—As the Air spurred multiple mini-events at the ma- Force continues to build an organization- jor command level connecting Airmen with al culture that empowers entrepreneurs, local resources such as public affairs, con- it doesn’t hurt to celebrate them and give tracting and legal. them a stage to share their projects too. Key themes included improved task It’s been nearly a year since Master Sgt. management, commercial best practices for Jonathan Maas was selected to present his healthcare, workforce development, auto- prototype of a renewable-energy chemical mation, maintenance, airfield assessment agent detector during Spark Tank 2019, innovation and suicide detection and pre- alongside five other ideas from Airmen vention. across the force. “When it comes to finding new and cre- Now, as 2020 arrives, the Air Force has ative ways to improve our Air Force, often selected six more ideas to be shared di- times, we don’t have to look any further rectly with Air Force senior leaders at the than our own teammates,” said Chief Mas- Air Force Association’s Air Warfare Sympo- ter Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright. sium, Feb. 28 in Orlando, Florida. “It’s incumbent upon us as leaders to en- “Spark Tank is a chance to celebrate our courage creativity in problem solving. We Air Force risk-takers, idea makers and en- must create a culture where Airmen are trepreneurs who refuse to accept the sta- often trying, sometimes failing, and nev- tus quo, and have determined their own er giving up. This is how truly innovative fate by developing solutions that make it teams get ahead. We owe it to our team, easier for us to bring our very best to the and to our nation, to do everything we can fight,” said Lauren Knausenberger, Spark to bring the best ideas forward with pro- Tank director. grams like Spark Tank.” The selection process looked at the need The confirmed panel of “investors” for for specific capabilities as well as concerns the 2020 event include Secretary of the Air of safety, policy, Air Force-wide implemen- Force Barbara M. Barrett,Air Force Chief tation, technical feasibility and scalability. of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein, Chief Mas- Spark Tank also offers Airmen the op- ter Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright portunity to get their ideas in front of key and Elon Musk, SpaceX chief executive of- enabling agencies that can share expertise ficer. and resources such as funding or personnel Are you itching to tackle one of your unit for the projects being presented and dem- or career field’s pain points but don’t know onstrate pathways for entrepreneurs to where to start? Connect with your local make their initiatives successful. Spark Cell or start your own to gain access Although only six ideas will be pitched to the larger AFWERX community at www. on stage at this year’s Spark Tank, more afwerx.af.mil and start solving problems at than 200 Airmen took the plunge and your unit.

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tic test for certain components, such as pushups or situps, or they may AFMC beta-tests diagnostic choose to complete the entire test during the mock assessment. If an Airman completes the full test during a diagnostic session, they may elect to have the assessment count as their official requirement doc- fitness assessments umented in the Air Force Fitness Management System. Once an assess- by Marisa Alia-Novobilski ment is recorded, the Airman may not take another diagnostic test until Air Force Materiel Command Public Affairs 45 days before the start of their next testing cycle. “The practice tests aim to both motivate Airmen to maintain a year- WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFNS)—The Air round exercise and fitness program while reducing the stress many face Force Materiel Command will offer diagnostic fitness assessments to Air- during testing,” said Lt. Col. Rachel Marazita, AFMC Military Personnel men beginning Jan. 20. and Programs branch chief.“Fear of failed PT (physical training) tests As the Air Force continues to review the overall current fitness assess- and the potential of career-ending disciplinary action is a major stressor ment guidance for Airmen, AFMC has elected to implement diagnostic that we are looking to eliminate through a sound testing protocol coupled testing as a potential part of the policy change. with an organizational culture of fitness.” “Physical fitness is crucial to our ability to meet mission require- The opportunity for diagnostic testing will be available to all AFMC ments,” said Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, Jr., AFMC commander. “The diagnos- Airmen, regardless of center or location. Implementation teams are work- tic assessments will give Airmen an idea of their current fitness level and ing with force support squadron leadership at AFMC installations and where they may need to improve prior to their test due date. This is part tenant units to develop specific guidance before the Jan. 20 start date. of an overall effort to continue to encourage a culture of fitness among all The AFMC diagnostic testing policy will remain in effect as interim guid- of our Airmen that includes year-round physical conditioning and healthy ance until the new Air Force policy is published, after which it will be eating habits.” revised to match any new requirements. Airmen who are current on their fitness assessments may attempt up “Commanders must incorporate fitness into their organizational culture to three diagnostic assessments, or “mock tests,” during the time period and establish an environment that supports maintaining fitness and health ranging from 45 days before their official assessment month and up to 15 to meet mission requirements,” Bunch said. “We do our wartime mission days before their assessment due date. They may elect to take a diagnos- every day, and we need to make sure our Airmen are combat-ready.”

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january 23 Jan BGCA Fine Arts Local Exhibit 3-5pm Youth Center 31 Jan Valentine’s Craft Bazaar 9am-2pm Bldg. 2017 31 Jan Teens Night Out/Friday Night Hoops 6-9pm Youth Center 2 Feb The Big Game Party 4pm SeaScapes 4 Feb Bundles for Babies 8am-12pm M&FRC 6 Feb Newcomers Information Fair 11am-12pm Surf’s Edge Club 7 Feb Membership Breakfast 6:30-9am Surf’s Edge Club 7 Feb Mardi Gras Family Fun Night 5-9pm SeaScapes 14 Feb Run Your Hearts Out 5K Fun Run 7am Bay Palms Golf Course 14 Feb Valentine’s Dinner 5:30-8:30pm Surf’s Edge Club 14 Feb Club Member Appreciation 6-8pm MacDill Lanes february 16 Feb Club Member Appreciation Day All Day Bay Palms Golf Course 20 Feb Membership Luncheon 11am-1:30pm Surf’s Edge Club 21 Feb Pickle Ball Tournament 9am Fitness Center 1-31 Mar Youth Co-Ed Basketball Registration Youth Center 5 Mar Newcomers Information Fair 11am-12pm Surf’s Edge Club 6 Mar Membership Breakfast 6:30-9am Surf’s Edge Club 6 Mar Rockin’ Rodeo Family Fun Night 5-9pm SeaScapes 7 & 8 Mar Club Championship 8am Bay Palms Golf Course 13 Mar Gladiator Challenge 7am Fitness Center 13 Mar Gator Ball Tournament 2pm Fitness Center march 13 Mar Club Member Appreciation 6-8pm MacDill Lanes 17 Mar Membership Luncheon 11am-1:30pm Surf’s Edge Club 22 Mar Club Member Appreciation Day All Day Bay Palms Golf Course 28 & 29 MarTampa Bay AirFest 8am Flight Line Special Observances February – Black History Month • March – Women’s History Month Looking Ahead… 3 Apr MOMC Parade 9am CDCs to Fitness Ctr 4 Apr Easter Egg Festival & Egg Hunt 10am-12pm Youth Baseball Fields 13-24 Apr MOMC Art Auction Child & Youth Services Flight 11 Apr Operation Bayfest 6am Base Marina 12 Apr Easter Buffet 11:30am Surf’s Edge Club 10 May Mother’s Day Buffet 11:30am Surf’s Edge Club *Subject to change www.macdillfss.com

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inker Air Force Base, Oklahoma—With eight buildings, nearly 3,000 workers, and 26 KC-135 Stratotankers, the 564th Aircraft Maintenance TSquadron at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, is the largest squadron in the U.S. Air Force, dedicated to providing programmed depot maintenance and upgrades to all U.S. Air Force KC-135s. Through a tedious process of inspections and upgrades to out-of-date air- craft parts, PDM ensures KC-135s continue the Rapid Global Mobility mis- sion over the next 40 years, allowing the Stratotanker fleet to fly operation- ally for nearly 100 years before their anticipated retirement. “These are old jets, and the fact that we’re still flying them shows how well-built they were; [PDM] is just our way of making sure they stay flyable at all times,” said U.S. Air Force Capt. Nicholas Meinhart, 97th Air Refueling Squadron pilot. “It helps all of us trust in this aircraft. As old as it is, we know they are being poured over every so often by the depot guys and they check everything out to make sure it’s still good to fly.” The Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex team constantly strives to pro- vide efficient and incremental inspections to conserve U.S. Air Force resourc- es. “We do analytical and critical inspections during which engineering will project where mishaps may occur and [based on that information] we’ll do inspections,” said Bryan Clark, 564th AMXS production flight chief. The OC-ALC team further supports mission readiness and conservation of Air Force resources through using a three-dimensional printer to fabricate aircraft parts in the Reverse Engineering and Critical Tooling Lab. A 564th Air Maintenance Squadron worker reviews a KC-135 Stratotanker maintenance kit on at the “We take components we need and the REACT Lab prints us the specific Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex at Tinker Air For part,” Clark said. “We can then put it on the plane to make sure it fits and kits in place near aircraft containing parts and information to expedite pr functions correctly; from there, our engineers can make us the real part for and money while maintaining proper maintenance and safety pr use in the PDM process.” Upgrades are often included on the KC-135s during the PDM process, en- suring functionality of the aircraft and allowing the Stratotankers to fly air refueling missions at any time. “Some of it is preventive maintenance, but they’re also upgrading the jet,” Meinhart said. “They will be giving us...a more modern auto-pilot and replac- ing individual gauges with one big screen that highlights an engine issue in yellow or red to get your attention. [The screen] will also show a weather radar or map on one side, [and it will also provide] more functionality while .” PDM ensures Airmen and Department of Defense members are able to strengthen existing capabilities through utilization of modern technology, inspections to predict potential mechanical issues, and aircraft upgrades, ul- timately ensuring the safety of Airmen and enabling mission success.

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eviews a KC-135 Stratotanker maintenance kit on at the A KC-135 Stratotanker undergoes programmed depot maintenance at the Oklahoma City Air Logis- Complex at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Nov. 23. The OC-ALC has tics Complex at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Nov. 23. During PDM, each KC-135 undergoes a craft containing parts and information to expedite processes and save man-hours series of inspections, upgrades to the aircraft, and a flight test to ensure proper functionality. oper maintenance and safety procedures.

MACDILL THUNDERBOLT u Thursday, January 23, 2020 u WWW.MACDILLTHUNDERBOLT.COM u 9 AWARENESS From Page 3 Professional athletes, world class musicians and star chefs all have one subtle differences or collecting questions that are sparked during your at- thing in common with everyone in the world—the opportunity to have tentive state.You might notice simple items such as particular assets are task awareness. Each of these examples represents individuals who have kept in a location that slows the process or work builds up in a particular mastered their craft but are unceasing in pursuit of growth. work center during the off shifts.You may realize that technical guidance The pursuit of improvement through awareness is what separates the is hampering capabilities or a task might be obsolete altogether.This con- good from the great. Eckhart Tolle said, “Awareness is the greatest agent scious advancement creates momentum for growth. When we apply other for change.” The average person won’t spend thousands of hours perfect- hand awareness our task cycle is now comprised of the following steps: ing a skill at work, so how do we get there? This is where other hand identify your task, elevate your awareness and complete the process. awareness originates. With the understanding of how to apply it to our tasks, what exactly is Think about common tasks we do each day where you are proficient in other hand awareness? It is the observant fulfillment of a job. It is a spot- completion. Odds are a few common items probably come to mind. Brush- light on a task, an amplifier of inefficiencies and a platform for reinven- ing our teeth, writing a sentence and textingare greatexamples. Now tion. It is deliberate and equally supports change when needed. Simply think about performing them with your non-dominant hand. Unless you put, other hand awareness is being attentive to what you’re doing.This are ambidextrous, or about one percent of the world population, your com- concept is not about a one size fits all approach to improvement. pletion time was likely much slower.What seemed flawless under normal As with many of our duties, asking the important questions and noting circumstances now feels faulty and rigid. simple changes could spark the flame of an entirely new way to complete The comfort level in performance is diminished while simultaneously a process or give valuable time back for other tasks that need to be com- increasing your level of effort. And while there is no evidence inefficien- pleted. Footprints weren’t left on the moon by people who walked to work cies will be found in cleaning your molars, writing in cursive or choos- staring at the ground. Each of us has the opportunity to make an impact ing the right emoji, the mental process map you cycled through in this just as those pioneers did. heightened state is the foundation for identifying those gaps. Nearly one hour has passed and lunch is almost over.Your return to These basic tasks are great barometers for the initial understanding work can bring much of the same routine, but it doesn’t have to. It’s far of how we can apply this other hand awareness concept to our work. The past the time to lay the mundane to rest. Your attention thus far vali- process application is simple and doesn’t change much from how you al- dates your desire to tap into your latent capacity. Nothing phenomenal ready complete a job. happens on autopilot. If we think about how we normally complete a job, it revolves around Take hold of your agenda, breathe new life into it. See it as if it were two steps: identify the job and complete the job.The big adjustment during the first time, with new eyes and an insatiable hunger for revitalization. application is the change your level of awareness in the effort. This cogni- Applying other hand awareness can change a task in a work center today, zance is relatively simple, but is more complex than just recognizing steps. lead to a policy change for tomorrow and has the ability to create change As you advance through each step it is important you are noting any for your organization’s future.

10 u WWW.MACDILLTHUNDERBOLT.COM u Thursday, January 23, 2020 u MACDILL THUNDERBOLT Beauty by design The Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AF- CEC) honored MacDill Air Force Base Com- munity Park recently as the 2019 Honor Award winner for landscape architec- ture in the Air Force Design Awards. Air Force Design Awards are given annually to recognize innovative design projects for excellence and effi- ciency.

Photo by Senior Airman Adam Shanks

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Low Ball Tournament 6-9 p.m. at MacDill Lanes. $20 entry fee. Low score wins. For more information call 828-4005.

Monday MacDill Council for Educational Excellence 4-5 p.m. at Tinker K-8 School on MacDill. MCEE is a military family forum to discuss K-12 edu- cation concerns. It’s also an oppor- tunity for MacDill AFB leadership and HCPS district officials to hear directly from parents on problems Photo by Senior Airman Ashley Perdue presented. For more information, Geronimo! A U.S. Army paratrooper descends through the air after a static line jump from a C-130 Hercules at MacDill contact Venetia Waters at 828- Air Force Base Jan. 7. MacDill is home to paratroopers who are required to jump regularly to maintain their 0122. airborne status. Wednesday Wednesday Bash Bingo Boomers Bar & Grill. Bingo CHAPEL SCHEDULE starts at 5 p.m. Win up to $1,000. Protestant service Catholic Mass For more information call 512- 8441. Sunday - 11 a.m. - combined worship Saturday - 5:30 p.m. - Mass 6 p.m. Thrive (contemporary worship) Sunday - 9:30 a.m. - Mass New Year New Job Islamic service Monday-Thursday - 12:10 p.m. Join the NAF Team. Check cur- (Blessed Sacrament Room) rent vacancies & apply online by Friday - 1:30 p.m. Prayer visiting USAjobs.gov. Keywords search with “Air For all other faith groups or for any questions, please contact the Chapel by visiting Force services” and “MacDill”. For http://www.macdill.af.mil/macdillchapel or calling 828-3621 more info call 828-2911

Mark your calendar • Jan. 31 – Valentine’s Craft Ba- zaar • Feb. 2 – The Big Game Party • Feb. 7 – Family Fun Night Mardi Gras Glow Party • Feb. 14 – Run Your Heats Out 5K Fun Run • Feb. 14 – Valentine’s Dinner

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