PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID TULLAHOMA TN Vol. 67, No. 1 Arnold AFB, Tenn. PERMIT NO. 29 January 6, 2020 AEDC T-3 engine test cell receives upgrades for future tests

By Deidre Moon “Replacement parts for the test AEDC Public Affairs cell are hard to find, and that’s one of the big reasons that we’re doing The Arnold Engineering De- this,” he said. velopment Complex T-3 turbine “The new T-3 Data Acquisition engine test cell at Arnold Air System, or DAS, is being checked Force Base is undergoing several out, and the cell is getting a new modifications to prepare it for fu- Test Area Control System, which ture testing. is still in the design phase.” Built as part of the Engine Test 2nd Lt. Adam Doyle, a proj- Facility, or ETF, at Arnold in the ect manager for the Test Systems early 1950s, the T-3 test cell was Sustainment Division, mentioned designed for testing small engines. that the DAS upgrade will provide It has the capability to reach Mach a more reliable way to effectively 4 at simulated altitudes below establish and control test condi- 70,000 feet and Mach 2.5 at sea- tions. level conditions. “With that upgrade, we are also T-3 is one of four operational upgrading our Test Unit Support test cells within ETF, but the cell System to a Test Area Control Sys- hasn’t been updated since the late tem,” he said. “These two upgrades 1980s. will help standardize the T-3 test According to Mark Duke, a cell equipment, which will reduce project manager for the Test Op- maintenance cost with regards to erations and Sustainment contrac- spare parts and training of person- tor at Arnold AFB, T-3 is currently nel. Saving money for AEDC and experiencing a “face-lift” to bring the test customer is a huge accom- Dakota Aaron, right, an eSTARR hardware engineer, and Calvin Davis, an instrumentation, data the technology up to date and to plishment for this project.” and controls engineer, evaluate the system test plan book in front of new displays in the Arnold make the data acquisition process Engineering Development Complex Engine Test Facility T-3 test cell data conditioning room at Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee, Dec. 3. The displays are part of recent upgrades to the test more efficient. See , page 3 T-3 cell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett) New Vice Director joins AEDC team By Bradley Hicks Base, Tenn., the headquarters of also has more than 20 years of the U.S. Air Force test ranges and AEDC Public Affairs AEDC. ground test experience. He served multiple aeronautical programs. “I have been impressed by the in multiple leadership roles from Coker most recently served as Jason Coker was impressed environment here, the profession- team lead to Squadron Director, the Deputy Division Director for with Arnold Engineering Devel- alism of the people, as well as the including previously serving as the Space and Missile Defense Policy, opment Complex long before re- warmth,” he said. “From day one, 782nd Test Squadron Director, Eg- Joint Staff J5, at the Pentagon in cently accepting a leadership post I felt like I was already a team lin Air Force Base, Florida. There, Washington, D.C. He was respon- within the organization. member here. Everybody has truly he was responsible for Eglin’s sible for overseeing and providing “What Arnold does and its rolled out the red carpet to wel- ground test facilities, providing strategic analysis, planning and criticality to the nation’s aeronauti- come me.” hardware-in-the-loop, electronic coordination for Space and Missile cal capabilities are really second to Coker, an Idaho native, earned warfare, climatic, seeker and sen- Defense activities to the Chairman none,” he said. “It is an extremely his bachelor’s degree in electrical sor testing for weapons, aeronauti- of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. During important mission, and I am ex- and electronics engineering from cal systems and countermeasures his tenure on the Joint Staff, Coker cited to be a part of it.” the University of South Alabama programs. provided oversight for the standup In early December, AEDC and his master’s in systems en- Jason Coker, He also served in the Office of of the new United States Space Commander Col. Jeffrey Geragh- gineering from the University of AEDC Vice Director the Security of Defense, Acquisi- Command and the coordination ty announced Coker as the new West Florida. He began his civil ported developmental test and tion Technology & Logistics, as and implementation of the 2019 AEDC Vice Director. Coker began service career in 1999 after spend- evaluation for numerous weapons assistant deputy director of the Test Missile Defense Review. serving in this capacity on Dec. 9 ing a decade in the Department of programs across the Air Force and Resource Management Center. from his office at Arnold Air Force Defense industry where he sup- Missile Defense Agency. Coker There, he provided oversight for See DIRECTOR, page 3 Contracting officer at Arnold AFB VOODOO 1 aircrew receives AFMC Chief of Safety’s Aircrew of Distinction Award 2019 receives 2019 AFTC Annual Award By Lt. Col. Charles 2019 for their actions dur- • 1st Lt. Richard McNiel and Dwight Harp ing a night flight test mis- Holloway, flight test By Deidre Moon ample of how AEDC is Commander, 746th Test sion over White Sands engineer, 746th Test AEDC Public Affairs truly second to none!” Squadron and AEDC Missile Range, N.M., May Squadron In the nomination Public Affairs 20-21, 2019. This annual • Mr. Brian Bowar, Christopher Fan- packet for the award, award was presented by instrumentation ning, contracting officer Fanning is recognized HOLLOMAN AIR AFMC to the aircrew that engineer, 746th Test for the Test Range and for leading a team in FORCE BASE, N.M. – showed extraordinary skill, Squadron Specialized Contract- executing a $1.7 bil- An unexpected fire in any alertness, ingenuity or pro- Two and a half hours ing Division at Arnold lion Test Operations enclosed space is danger- ficiency in averting or min- into the flight in a modi- Air Force Base, received and Sustainment con- ous; a fire inside an - air imizing the seriousness of fied Beechcraft C-12J Hu- the 2019 Air Force Test tract; guiding a $24.9 plane four miles in the sky an aviation mishap during ron test aircraft at approxi- Center Annual Award for million source selection with no way out can be flight or intent for flight. mately 3 a.m. and 21,000 Outstanding Civilian in for Simplified Acquisi- deadly. The five aircrew mem- feet, the power distribu- Enterprise, Supervisor of Christopher Fanning tion Base Engineering One group of Airmen at bers of VOODOO 1 were: tion unit for onboard test the Year. mand levels. Requirements for the Holloman Air Force Base systems in the cabin spon- Col. Jeffrey Geragh- “Winning an annual Installation Contract- • Maj. Simon Kassemi, recently encountered this taneously caught fire. The ty, Arnold Engineering award is a huge honor ing Branch; and being aircraft commander, exact scenario, worked to- fire immediately envel- Development Complex and a great distinction,” a highly engaged team 586th Flight Test gether as a team, and lived oped the PDU to the rear commander at Arnold Air Geraghty said. “Win- player. He has also Squadron to tell the story. Based on of the aircraft and smoke Force Base, announced ning at the higher head- overseen other con- their actions, the 704th Test • Col. Charles Cain, test began to fill the cabin. in December the AEDC quarters level brings tracting efforts, execut- Group’s VOODOO 1 air- pilot, 704th Test Group In an aircraft cabin fire, team members receiving even more attention to ing 50 actions, equaling crew was awarded the Air • Lt. Col. Charles annual awards at the Air the great work we are $50 million. Force Materiel Command McNiel, flight test Force Test Center and accomplishing here at Chief of Safety’s Aircrew See VOODOO 1, page 4 engineer, 746th Test Air Force Materiel Com- AEDC. Just another ex- See AWARD, page 3 of Distinction Award for Squadron

704th Test Group successfully Innovatus Agilis Auxilium – AEDC Team’s efficient actions executed the second Directed Innovative Agile Support support Hypersonic Conventional Energy Experiment Strike Weapon testing …Page 2 …Page 2 …Page 2 2 • January 6, 2020

Arnold 704th Test Group successfully executed Air Force Base the second Directed Energy Experiment By John Cao policy required to accom- Director, 704thTest Group plish the mission. Directed Energy CTF The Campaign is headed by the Strategic, Develop- The successful execu- ment, Planning, and Ex- tion of the Air Force’s sec- perimentation, or SDPE, ond Directed Energy, or office at Wright-Patterson Col. Jeffrey Geraghty DE, Experiment at Fort Air Force Base, Ohio. The Commander Sill, Oklahoma, in October 704th Test Group DE CTF Jason Austin 2019, paved the way for at Kirtland Air Force Base Chief, further understanding of is tasked to execute the DE Public Affairs how DE weapons can sup- experimentation campaign. port the airbase air defense The second DE experi- mission against unmanned ment, known as Experiment aerial systems, or UASs. 1b, was a follow-on to an Richard Tighe The 704th Test Group Di- earlier experiment execut- General Manager, rected Energy Combined ed at White Sands Missile National Aerospace Test Force, or DE CTF, Solutions Range, New Mexico, in late and its partners are making 2018. High Mach Staff: plans for future experiments Experiment 1b was ex- Kathy Jacobsen, in support of the DE Experi- ecuted in conjunction with NAS Executive Editor mentation Campaign. the Army’s annual Maneu- The 704th Test Group ver and Fires Integrated Air Force Airmen who operated directed energy, or DE, weapons during the Jill Pickett Army’s Maneuver and Fires Integrated Experiment, or MFIX, October 2019, at NAS Editor is an operating unit of Ar- Experiment (MFIX), which nold Engineering Develop- offered operationally realis- Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Using high energy laser and high power microwave tech- High Mach is published by ment Complex, or AEDC, tic radars, sensors and com- nologies, the DE weapons defeated a variety of unmanned aerial systems as Lakeway Publishers, Inc. a pri- part of an airbase air defense experiment. (U.S. Army photo by MFIX team) vate firm in no way connected headquartered at Arnold Air mand and control for the with the U.S. Air Force, Arnold Force Base, Tennessee. experiment. Five DE weap- ety airbase attack scenarios. AEDC must execute with DE CTF partners, com- Air Force Base, Arnold Engi- The Air Force Directed ons were integrated into Results clearly showed that excellence with our partners bining the developmental neering Development Complex (AEDC) or National Aerospace Energy Weapon, or DEW, the MFIX command and DE weapons can positively and alliances. testing, operational testing Solutions (NAS), under exclu- Flight Plan, signed by the control system to enable contribute to the airbase air Under the DE CTF con- and DE systems expertise sive written contract with NAS Secretary of the Air Force in the full capability to detect, defense mission. These DE struct, the Air Force Re- to get the job done. at Arnold AFB, Tenn., 37389. May 2017, charts the strate- track, identify and engage weapons can defeat UASs search Laboratory, Direct- Working hand-in-hand, Everything advertised in this publication will be made gic path to operationalize very small UASs at several with lethal energy at the ed Energy Directorate and the DE CTF is planning available for purchase, use DEWs. This flight plan - di kilometers away. In order to speed with light and with the Air Forces Operational for their next DE experi- or patronage without regard rects, in part, the execution enhance the realism of the very low cost per shot. Test and Evaluation Cen- ments: a one-year field as- to race, color, religion, sex, of a DE experimentation experiment, Air Force Air- The successful execution ter at Kirtland AFB jointly sessment of DE weapons national origin, age, marital sta- tus, physical handicap, political campaign to better under- men operated the DE weap- of Experiment 1b truly em- planned and executed Ex- at overseas locations and affiliation or any other non- stand the DE concept of op- ons using relevant tactics, phasizes AEDC’s commit- periment 1b along with the an airbase air defense mis- merit factor of the purchaser, erations and doctrine, orga- techniques and procedures. ment to support the demands 704th. The experiment’s sion against cruise mis- user or patron. nization, training, material, Over the course of eight of the National Defense complex planning and ex- siles. The High Mach office is leadership and education, Strategy to return to the ecution could only be ac- Stay tuned for future located at 100 Kindel Drive, days, more than 160 UAS Suite A236, Arnold AFB, Tenn. personnel, facilities and flights were flown in a vari- “great power competition”. complished by all three updates! 37389-1236. Editorial content is edited and prepared by NAS. Deadline for copy is Wednes- Innovatus Agilis Auxilium - Innovative Agile Support day at close of business one week before publication. By Brian S. Ravak teams so the units can fo- This commercial enterprise Director, 704th Test newspaper is an allowable cus on test execution and NAS contractor publication Support Squadron providing superior test for personnel at Arnold AFB. and evaluation to their The content of High Mach The 704th Test Support customers. does not necessarily reflect the Squadron, or 704 TSS, as- Recognizing test and views of the Air Force, Arnold signed to Holloman Air evaluation teams must AFB, AEDC or NAS. The ap- pearance of advertising in this Force Base, New Mexico, meet warfighter demands publication does not constitute is a uniquely structured at the speed of relevance, endorsement of the products and extremely diverse the 704 TSS provides or services advertised by the unit within the 704th Test world-class support to the Department of Defense, the Department of the Air Force, Group, or 704 TG. A one- 704 TG in support of the Arnold AFB, AEDC, NAS or stop-shop in a sense…ev- National Defense Strat- Lakeway Publishers, Inc. erything but the test exe- egy, ensuring “the De- For general information cution. It’s often been said partment of Defense will about High Mach, call (931) 454-5655 or visit www. about the 704 TSS, “As be prepared to defend the arnold.af.mil. the enlisted corps is the homeland, remain the pre- Use High Mach to mar- backbone of the U.S. Air eminent military power in ket your products and Force, so is the 704 TSS the world, ensure the bal- services. Contact Joe at to the 704 TG.” The di- ances of power remain in 931-455-4545 or jmartin@ tullahomanews.com rection to Team 704 TSS, our favor and advance an echoing the unit motto, is international order that Staff Sgt. Duran Perry, right, and Senior Airman Dwayne Shields, with the 704th to deliver innovative, ag- Test Support Squadron, receive contracted assets in support of the 746th Test Squadron’s Research Development Test and Evaluation activities, Aug. 4. (U.S. ile support to the 704 TG See , page 5 AGILIS Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Linta Khounphysane) AEDC Team’s efficient actions support Hypersonic Core Values Conventional Strike Weapon testing • Integrity first • Service before self By Lt. Col. John cision. Recognizing the credible military forces to These nations are rapidly The emergence of hyper- • Excellence in all McShane importance of the weapon deter war and protect the modernizing their militar- sonic weapons represent a we do Director, AEDC Flight system to meeting the security of our nation. In- ies with the goal of dis- capability that can enable Systems CTF demands of the National ter-state strategic competi- placing the United States. the U.S. to maintain a de- Defense Strategy (NDS), tion, not terrorism, is now U.S. military advan- cisive military advantage. The Hypersonic Con- AEDC rose to the chal- the primary concern of tage, which allowed the According the NDS, the ventional Strike Weapon lenge and provided vali- U.S. national security. The U.S. to enjoy uncontested joint force must be able Vision (HCSW) program recently dated hypersonic aerody- central challenge to U.S. superiority in every op- to strike diverse targets requested a time-sensitive namic data in record time. prosperity and security is erating domain, is chal- inside adversary air and “NAS delivers the best test at Arnold Engineering The 2018 NDS requires the reemergence of long- lenged by rapid technolog- missile defense networks aerospace testing Development Complex that the Department of term, strategic competi- ical advancements and the capabilities today and in See TESTING, page 5 the future.” to inform a milestone de- Defense provide combat- tion by China and Russia. changing character of war. Values • Ethics. We are uncompromising in our Action Line integrity, honesty, and fairness. Smoking Policy Getting prepared for colder weather • 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 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. January 6, 2020 • 3

DIRECTOR from page 1 In his role as AEDC Vice ficiently,” Coker said. ”I don’t ership here on how we maintain number of the facilities, but it’s “Virtually all of my expe- Director, Coker said he wants want to push my problems down and keep facilities funded, not been a while, so I’m really look- rience is in ground test and to be a senior leader to support to them.” only here at Arnold Air Force ing forward to getting out and developmental test, so ev- and serve those working across Among Coker’s other goals Base, but our other operating lo- getting refreshed on what’s go- erything that’s going on here AEDC. is the recruitment and retention cations, as well,” he said. “We ing on here,” he said. “Arnold is at Arnold is near and dear to “I’m not here to tell people of AEDC personnel. He wants have some very expensive infra- doing some important work that what I enjoy and what I have a how to do their jobs or put di- to create an environment in structure and a lot of key tech- is directly tied to the National passion for,” Coker said. “I’m rectives out,” he said. “I want to which DOD civilians, military nologies that need to be main- Defense Strategy’s emphasis on excited to be here. There’s get their feedback and find ways and contactors have rewarding tained and developed. I’m keen- great power competition. The nowhere in the Air Force that I can help them accomplish the work and are recognized for ly interested in the sustainment, work Arnold is doing is critical has the span and scope of AE- mission more effectively.” their accomplishments and con- restoration and modernization, to meeting key national chal- DC’s ground test capabilities He added that one of his pri- tributions. as well as new investments, for lenges, especially in the area for aeronautical testing. It is mary goals is to work to make Along with focusing on per- the Wing Enterprise.” of hypersonics, which has a lot second to none in the Depart- operations across the Wing En- sonnel and working to create Over the course of his prior of traction right now. Space is ment. terprise more efficient while a more efficient organization, positions, Coker was engaged another national priority that is “I consider it a privilege to not creating additional work for Coker said he will work to en- with Arnold at various levels. gaining traction and will likely be here and to be able to lead those already busy conducting sure facilities are maintained This includes work in hyperson- become an even larger part of and serve this organization.” the mission. and AEDC personnel have ac- ics during his time with the Test the Arnold mission going for- Coker resides in Hunts- “I want to handle the bureau- cess to the technologies and Resource Management Center ward in the future.” ville, Alabama, with his wife, cracy and the problems at this tools required for success. in Washington, D.C. With his extensive experi- Cindy. They have two chil- level so that they can execute “I’ll be working closely with “I’ve had an opportunity ence in test, Coker feels he will dren, both of whom live and and do their mission more ef- the technical director and lead- over the years to visit a large be right at home at Arnold. work in the Huntsville area.

AWARD from page 1 Additionally, Fanning has lines and leads monthly multi- ning said, “It is an honor and Outstanding Civilian in Enter- “The folks that work with assisted in educating AEDC functional team meetings to privilege to be recognized as prise, Supervisor of the Year.” me on a day-to-day basis are geographically-separated synthesize the financial data Supervisor of the Year for He also commended his really the ones that deserve the units on requirement pack- and input from the AEDC op- AFTC Contracting Execution team members for all their recognition for this award,” ages in order to maximize and erating contractor. Directorate at Arnold (AFTC/ hard work and making this he said. “PZ has a great team streamline execution time- Of his recognition, Fan- PZ) in itself, much less AFTC award possible. here at AEDC.”

T-3 from page 1 Jorge Moreno, an Instrumen- High Pressure Air test cell cool- the plant used by the Aeropro- the temperature in the test cell, one of the primary customers tation, Data and Controls tech- ing piping is being installed. An pulsion System Test Facility’s which in turn will expand the at the time,” Duke said. nical specialist, agreed that im- important outcome of the new C-1 and C-2 test cells, to achieve testing envelop for our future Doyle stated when all phas- proving the data system will be HPA test cell cooling is an in- certain conditions. AEDC customers,” he said. es of the T-3 modernization is very beneficial for the Aeropro- crease in the test capabilities of “Once the new HPA test cell “The longer a test article can complete, it will be a big day pulsion Combined Test Force. T-3. cooling is checked out and on- be tested, the more data we can for AEDC and its engine test “It will greatly increase our “We’ll be able to achieve a line, there will be a cost savings take during a test.” customers. data quality, as well as the re- larger envelope and be able to because we will no longer have Amid these other changes, “Providing the test customer liability and maintainability of provide test conditions that we to run C-plant,” Duke said. the entire control room for T-3 and AEDC with a test cell that the data system,” he said. “Mod- were unable to previously ob- Doyle echoed how neces- is being replaced. provides a greater testing enve- ernization will also standardize tain,” Duke said. sary this improvement is. “The control room still has lope, more experienced person- T-3’s data system to be similar A low pressure air system “The HPA Test Cell Cool- the same GE/Westinghouse nel and systems, and cheaper to other test cells across AEDC.” was previously installed at T-3, ing System will provide an ef- hardware and software from maintainability is a win-win for As part of the project, new which requires running C-Plant, ficient method of controlling the 1980s because they were AEDC,” he said.

Dakota Aaron, right, an eSTARR hardware engineer, and Calvin Davis, an instrumentation, data and controls engineer, check the new network switch and data source computers in the Arnold Engineering Development Complex Engine Test Facility T-3 test cell data conditioning room at New Digital Temperature Scanners were installed in the Arnold Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee, Dec. 3. The network switch and data source computers are Engineering Development Complex Engine Test Facility T-3 part of upgrades to the test cell, including the new digital voltage scanners at the right. (U.S. test cell as part of upgrades to the test cell at Arnold Air Force Air Force photo by Jill Pickett) Base, Tennessee, Dec. 3. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett) Getting prepared for colder weather

By AEDC Safety ous. Having a shoe with slip- we can plan alternate routes. er. Handrails can also ice over to help ensure safe operation. resistant soles and good tread If the walkway is covered so it’s best to find an alternate 7. Avoid shortcuts: Plan As temperatures drop dur- is important. If your job or with ice, travel along grassy entrance if possible. Any ex- safe alternate paths now in ing the winter months, the po- lifestyle requires a dressier areas for traction if possible. terior stairway can become case your usual path is iced tential for freezing rain, ice or type of footwear, you can al- 3. Check entrances: Are slick and present a serious fall over. Detours or shortcuts snow increases. ways change after you get in- entry mats in place to allow hazard when icy or even when over unknown terrain may be Now is the time for each of side. those entering the facility to covered with a heavy frost. unsafe. us to take action and help pre- 2. Watch where you walk: wipe their feet? Are the mats 5. Change the surface: Building managers, be sure vent winter related slips, trips Pay attention to the places secure, with no upturned cor- Walkways and entrances can’t to inspect your buildings for and falls. near your work area where ners or edges? Report issues all be cleared at one time. If areas that have potential to The following are a few standing water could freeze to the building manager. you arrive before the entry is be exposed to freezing tem- tips to help prepare ourselves creating a hazard. Take time 4. Are outside stairways cleared, consider spreading peratures, such as mechanical and our surroundings: to report them. While there safe during icy weather? If deicer on icy surfaces if you rooms and stairwells, and any 1. Change your shoes: may not be a fix for every you enter through an exterior feel safe doing so. other areas that are uncondi- When roads, parking lots, and area, many can be repaired. At stairway, note where water 6. Keep equipment clean: tioned. Ensure that all open- walkways start to ice over – the very least, we can make stands on concrete or other Take the time to clean mud, ings, doors, windows and even if it’s just in a few spots ourselves and our coworkers solid steps; these wet spots ice, snow, and other debris vents are closed and secured to – walking becomes hazard- aware of problem areas so that may be icy in freezing weath- from vehicles and equipment protect the area from freezing. 4 • January 6, 2020

VOODOO 1 from page 1 smoke and fumes can rap- and extinguished the fire with gency response to the aircraft were on for the pilot’s rapid the safe recovery of the air- idly incapacitate a crew. Ad- onboard firefighting equip- after landing. visual cueing. He addition- craft and crew. ditionally, there is a limited ment, during which the pilots Those members were: ally directly coordinated with Cain summed it up this amount of time before a fire landed the aircraft safely at • Maj. Benjamin Karlow, the Command Post and Fire way, ”Bottom line, these reaches critical flight systems Holloman AFB within min- operations duty officer, Department to ensure a quick Airmen from the 704th Test or causes a loss of structural utes of the fire starting. Due to 746th Test Squadron response. According to Col. Group and 49th Wing team integrity which can lead to a the crew’s rapid and effective Charles B. Cain, 704th TG applied their training and crash. emergency actions, there were • 2nd Lt. LaVincha Wilbon, commander, the 704th Test worked together to safely and In this potentially deadly no major injuries to the air- test manager, 746th Test Group is particularly grateful effectively respond to this situation, the five aircrew crew or significant damage to Squadron to the 49th Wing for authoriz- emergency and they are here members acted quickly. No- the one of a kind test aircraft. • Airman 1st Class Rodrigo ing and enabling after-hours to all tell the story because of tably, Kassemi initiated emer- Members of the 704th TG Noriega, operations desk use of the Holloman airfield. it.” gency communications, di- were also operating the Hollo- coordinator, 586th Flight This provided a long, familiar, Having won at the AFMC rected aircrew actions and man airfield at the time of the Test Squadron lighted runway with full-time level, the VOODOO 1 aircrew programmed navigational aids aircraft fire. They coordinated Of particular note, Kar- emergency response capabil- will now be considered for the for landing. McNiel fought the safe recovery and emer- low ensured the runway lights ity, factors that helped ensure award at the Air Force level. Veterans with Veteran Health ID Card to receive commissary, military exchange and certain MWR privileges starting Jan. 1

By Deidre Moon Family Caregivers. family caregivers must American Forces Travel. Primary family must stop at the Visitor AEDC Public Affairs This expansion will have an eligibility letter Medal of Honor recipi- caregivers of eligible Control Center, or VCC. extend eligibility to over from the Department of ents and veterans with 100 veterans Depending on the type of The Defense Depart- 4.1 million new patrons, Veterans Affairs Office of percent service-connected installation, veterans may ment has announced ex- but the Department an- Community Care. disability ratings are eli- Eligible caregivers enroll for recurring ac- panded commissary, mili- ticipates little to no impact Veterans currently use gible for DOD credentials will receive an eligibility cess, which allows them tary exchange and Morale on current patrons in most VHICs for identification under DOD policy. letter from VA’s Office of to proceed to the gate for Welfare and Recreation, or locations. There may be and check-in at VA ap- Community Care. entry upon subsequent MWR, access beginning some impact in areas with pointments, but will also How to get a VHIC If a primary fam- visits without having to Jan. 1, and has established a high cost of living, but use them for base access ily caregiver under the stop again at the VCC. a standard for physical the DOD is preparing to under the new program. Veterans must be en- PCAFC loses their eli- As with all other indi- access to military instal- accommodate all new pa- Veterans eligible solely rolled in the VA health gibility letter, please call viduals seeking access to lations, including Arnold trons. under this act who are care system to receive a 877-733-7927 to request a DOD installations, all eli- Air Force Base, Tenn. "These new privileges eligible to obtain a VHIC VHIC. To enroll, com- replacement. Please allow gible veterans must pass In accordance with the recognize the service and must use this credential plete an application for two weeks for processing. a basic on-the-spot back- Purple Heart and Disabled sacrifice of these veterans for in-person installation enrollment in VA health For installation access, ground check prior to en- Veterans Equal Access and those that care for and privilege access. The care by telephone with- entry to some commissary rolling and an automated Act of 2018, included in them," said A.T. Johnston, card must display the vet- out the need for a signed- stores and at point of sale check each time they enter the John S. McCain Na- deputy assistant secretary eran’s eligibility status paper application. Just call at commissaries, exchang- the installation. 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AGILIS from page 2 is most conducive to our secu- Without these, and many other power anywhere in the world.” testing and “ensures the balances Bottom Line: 704 TSS’s job rity and prosperity.” A direct support services, the 704 TG Working closely with the of power remain in our favor.” is all about support services. The quote from the Summary of the would not be able to effectively AEDC Plans and Programs Another game-changer the 704 TSS delivers quality test 2018 National Defense Strategy and efficiently conduct its test and Financial Management of- 704 TSS delivered to the 704 support service, on time, day- (NDS) of the United States of and evaluation mission. fices, the 704 TSS identified over TG is the Initial Operational Ca- or-night, and will always tell America. A great example of the agile a hundred line-items and over pability of the Defense Research the customer “Yes”…unless we So, how exactly does the support and value the 704 TSS two-hundred million dollars in and Engineering Network, or have to tell them “No.” A char- 704 TSS support superior test brings to the fight was the reach- unfunded requirements. Many of DREN. The DREN delivers acter trait retired U.S. Air Force and evaluation in support of back support Staff Sgt. Duran these requirements include multi- High-Performance Computing, Gen. Stephen Lorenz is well the NDS? The 704 TSS is re- Perry delivered to Arnold En- million dollar improvement and or HPC, to test engineers and known for, which he included sponsible for a multitude of test gineering Development Com- modernization efforts. Further, data analyst, providing a much in his book “Lorenz on Leader- support functions, to include plex’s Test Support Division’s, through the advocacy of AEDC/ needed capability in support of ship” when he wrote, “I never but not limited to: acquisition or TSD, Logistics Branch during XP, the 704 TSS was able to se- critical weapons systems test- say no until I research the issue and contracting support, envi- the spring of 2019 Financial Im- cure restoration of funds in the ing. Being flexible, innovative and look into all of the alterna- ronmental protection, financial provement and Audit Readiness 704 TG baseline budget; funding and ready to adapt to an ever- tives.” Looking at the innova- management, human resources, equipment inventory. Through that is absolutely essential to the changing environment, 704 tive, agile support the 704 TSS information technology, logis- Perry’s leadership, experience long-term health of 704 TG T&E TSS Cyber Warriors met the de- provides to the 704 TG test units, tics readiness, fleet logistics, and and exemplary support, he en- capabilities and infrastructure. mands of the test engineers. Key Lorenz’s philosophy is readily plans and programs. Additional abled TSD to remedy several Recapitalizing AEDC’s test and to this enhancing capability was visible. The 704th Test Support support functions reporting di- deficiencies as a result of the ex- evaluation infrastructure supports the 704 TSS’s partnership with Squadron almost always finds a rectly to the 704 TG Command- tensively broad scope of effort. Air Force Test Center and Air AEDC’s Test and Base Com- way to “Yes,” delivering to the er include: physical and cyber Perry’s actions ensures AEDC’s Force Materiel Command deci- munications Branch, without warfighter superior enabling test security, flight, ground and oc- overall readiness and places sion makers’ long-range planning, whose help, HPC and the DREN and evaluation support, which cupational safety, and quality AEDC at the forefront of en- ensures AEDC’s readiness for would not have come to fruition ultimately supports the National assurance/inspection readiness. abling the delivery of “military next-generation weapon systems at the 704 TG. Defense Strategy.

TESTING from page 2 to destroy mobile power-pro- hurdles had to be overcome in Hypersonic Systems Branch stressing test conditions with- ing the demands of the NDS. jection platforms. The Hy- a short timeframe to include team consisting of Ben Mills, in the tight schedule. AEDC recognized this and personic Conventional Strike designing and fabricating a Sarah Adams and Ancie Dot- The Flight Systems Branch prioritized efforts to provide Weapon does precisely this; it test model, putting together a son worked closely with the test team, led by Test Man- quality decisions and infor- is a hypersonic development test plan, and performing high- AEDC Model Shop, local Se- ager John Hopf, worked over mation within an accelerated and test program capable of fidelity modeling and simula- curity and IT personnel in the eighty-hour weeks for mul- timeline. This was accom- launch from an aircraft with tion. Leveraging longstanding development and execution tiple consecutive weeks in plished through the tight col- the ability to penetrate long- partnerships and relying on of the model fabrication and the VKF to obtain the data re- laboration across the AEDC range air defense areas. some unique capabilities, the acceptance plan. This team’s quired. enterprise. As a medium-tier acquisi- team leaned into the challenge collaboration across multiple The AEDC team’s efforts The knowledge gained tion rapid prototyping initia- to obtain time critical data disciplines enabled the AEDC paid off. The team validated from AEDC’s efforts was in- tive, HCSW has an aggressive necessary for the rapid devel- Model Shop to deliver two weapon system performance strumental in proving the su- schedule and is leveraging nu- opment of this game-changing sensitive models in less than predictions and filled gaps in periority of the weapon sys- merous innovative approaches technology. six weeks, much faster than knowledge where predictions tem to meet the demands of to acquisition, technical de- AEDC Test Operations originally scheduled. were not available. Addition- the NDS. This success is just velopment, integration and Division, Test System Sus- Similarly, a team from the ally, the test surge allowed the one of the many times in its test. tainment Division, the AEDC Test System Sustainment Di- program to stay on their accel- history that AEDC has risen to It was determined that test- Model Shop and the AEDC vision, led by Adam Fanning, erated schedule. meet the demands of the NDS ing in the AEDC von Kármán Safety Office worked together performed a System Safety The Hypersonic Conven- by quickly adapting to meet a Gas Dynamics Facility (VKF) to push hard to accelerate the Hazard Analysis and Safety tional Strike Weapon testing program’s accelerated testing was required to succeed. planning, build-up, installa- Review to bring an elevated at AEDC was crucial to the schedule. In order to meet the ac- tion, test execution and report- risk sub-system back on line program’s accelerated devel- Hap Arnold’s legacy is alive celerated schedule, numerous ing of the system under test. A temporarily to support the opment schedule and in meet- and well; “Second to None.” AFRL successfully completes two and a half-day flight of Ultra Long Endurance Unmanned Air Platform

By 88th Air Base Wing bilities along with the cost Public Affairs savings offers the military a winning solution.” WRIGHT-PAT- “Developing a UAS TERSON AIR FORCE with this level of endur- BASE, Ohio – The Air ance is an incredible Force Research Labora- achievement for future tory’s Center for Rapid warfighting and battlefield Innovation (CRI) has suc- success,” said Paul Litke, cessfully completed initial the AFRL project engineer flight tests for a revolu- leading this effort. Litke tionary Unmanned Aerial explains that since the sys- System (UAS) with a tem employs many com- customizable suite of In- mercial off-the-shelf com- telligence, Surveillance ponents, Ultra LEAP will and Reconnaissance (ISR) dramatically shift the ISR tools that supports extend- cost-performance curve ed missions. for the U.S. military. This series of flight Developing Ultra tests began in February LEAP from concept to 2019 at Dugway Prov- first flight took less than ing Ground, Utah, culmi- 10 months, and the sys- nating with a two and a tem could be ready for half-day continuous flight operational fielding as demonstration from Dec. soon as 2020. The high 9 to Dec 11. Subsequent level of automation it pro- flight tests will demon- vides will enable greatly strate increased levels of reduced operator training flight endurance. requirements for the U.S. The Ultra Long En- Air Force. Smaller sup- durance Aircraft Platform port crews will also lead (Ultra LEAP) consists to lower operating costs. The Ultra Long Endurance Aircraft Platform (Ultra LEAP) consists of a high-performance, cost-effective, of a high-performance, “Accomplished after sport-class commercial airframe converted to a fully automated system with autonomous takeoff and cost-effective, sport-class only 10 months of devel- landing capabilities. The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Center for Rapid Innovation (CRI) has success- commercial airframe con- opment by our AFRL/in- fully completed initial flight tests for the revolutionary Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) with a customiz- verted to a fully automated dustry team, today’s 2.5- able suite of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) tools that supports extended missions. This series of flight tests began in February 2019 at Dugway Proving Ground, Utah, culminating with a two system with autonomous day Ultra LEAP mission and a half-day continuous flight demonstration from Dec. 9 to Dec 11. Subsequent flight tests will demon- takeoff and landing -capa is a significant milestone strate increased levels of flight endurance.(Courtesy artwork/Air Force Research Laboratory) bilities. Ultra LEAP also in solving the tyranny of features secure, easy to distance problem for ISR pleted more than 18,000 military will save money address dynamic chang- tion Research program to use navigation employ- systems,” said Dr. Alok combat flight hours and without sacrificing reli- es in air, space, ground, identify both disruptive ing anti-jam GPS and full Das, AFRL Senior Scien- demonstrated one of the ability and maintainabil- and cyber battlespaces technology and innova- global operational access tist and the CRI Director. lowest mishap rates and ity,” he said. and solve evolving and tive engineering talent via a satellite-based com- “It will provide immedi- smallest mission crew Going forward, par- urgent operational chal- for its projects. Working mand and control and ate benefit to our warf- size of any operational allel AFRL-CRI efforts lenges. The execution of with teams of innovative high-rate ISR data relay ighters while at the same UAS in its class. CRI em- will focus on UAS opera- this unique process uti- small businesses, CRI link. time paving the path for ployed the same strategy tions with short takeoff lizes highly diverse sub- has demonstrated nu- “As the Air Force bal- future low-cost, multi- in both efforts of convert- and landing distances to ject matter expertise and merous operational suc- ances current readiness day endurance ISR sys- ing existing aircraft into support deployments at a collaborative Govern- cesses in such areas as with long-term modern- tems.” ISR platforms. non-traditional locations. ment-Industry technical back-packable precision ization, Ultra LEAP rep- Ultra LEAP employs Litke explains that by As an early adopter and management capabil- strike platforms, counter- resents an affordable ap- many of the subsystems leveraging the commer- of creating disruptive in- ity to nimbly and rapidly improvised explosive proach that supports both and lessons learned from cial aircraft market, AFRL novation through para- develop, test, and deploy devices, counter drone existing and future force AFRL’s highly success- significantly reduced the digm shifts, AFRL estab- innovative prototype so- capabilities and secure needs,” said Maj. Gen. ful prior LEAP program, cost to manufacture and lished the CRI in 2006 lutions for dynamic op- on-the-move communi- William Cooley, AFRL a UAS that supports mis- provide logistical spares to streamline AFRL’s erational environments. cations. Several efforts commander, adding that sions up to 40 hours. To relative to UAS. application of new and CRI routinely uses the have transitioned to Pro- the “enhanced UAS capa- date, LEAP has com- “This way, the U.S. existing technologies to Small Business Innova- grams of Record. 6 • January 6, 2020 NCO Bilateral Exchange: Growth through connection

By Senior Airman Rhett partners perform their mis- see the bond between us. Isbell sion and how we perform I was able to improve my 18th Wing Public Affairs ours,” said Tech. Sgt. Adrian English and I liked how Lemard, 18th Aircraft Main- hands-on the maintenance KADENA AIR BASE, tenance Squadron crew is here.” Japan (AFNS) – Kadena chief. “For instance, they Masunaga he normally Air Base hosted visitors organize their crew chiefs wouldn’t have the opportu- from the Japan Air Self-De- in a different way compared nity to take part in such as: fense Force during the 2019 to us. They’re a lot more tire changes, launch proce- NCO Bilateral Exchange specialized in their career dures on the F-15 (Eagle) program Nov. 15–22. fields.” and F-15 refueling proce- The NCO Bilateral Ex- The program includ- dures. The opportunity to change program consists of ed historical and mission work closely together left U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army briefs, base tour, physical both Masunaga and Lemard and Japan Self-Defense training, professional en- hoping for more bilateral Force members coming to- hancement seminars and exchange events in the fu- gether to learn and grow. worksite visits. ture. The program pairs members “It was a great time to “It’s good to see another from similar career fields, improve the relations be- side of the mission,” Lemard so they can learn how their tween the Japanese and said. “You can get locked counterparts operate to ac- Americans,” said Japan into a narrow viewpoint of complish the missions of Air Self-Defense Force how your mission and craft Japan Air Self-Defense Force Staff Sgt. Shuichiro Masunaga, 6th Tactical Fight- peaceful development, con- Staff Sgt. Shuichiro Masu- operates, so it’s always fun er Squadron aircraft general technician, right, trains on refueling an F-15C Ea- tingency response and ag- naga, 6th Tactical Fighter to be able to see another an- gle with guidance from Tech. Sgt. Adrian Lemard, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, left, as part of an NCO Bilateral Exchange program at gression deterrence. Squadron aircraft general gle or learn new tricks of the Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 19. Bilateral exchanges allow for an improved “The purpose of the technician, who was paired trade that can make us better understanding of capabilities held by each country’s armed forces, as well as NCO Bilateral Exchange is with Lemard during the ex- at what we do. I would love the opportunity to improve relations between the United States and Japan. to gain insight on how our change. “It’s awesome to to do this again.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rhett Isbell)

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Staff Sgt. Shuichiro Masunaga, 6th Tactical Fight- Tech. Sgt. Mario Rey, 18th Security Forces Squadron military working dog han- er Squadron aircraft general technician, left, and Tech. Sgt. Adrian Lemard, dler, left, speaks with U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army and Japan Self-Defense Force 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, change tires on an F-15C Eagle members participating in an NCO Bilateral Exchange program about the capa- as part of an NCO Bilateral Exchange program at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. bilities and training of military working dogs at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rhett Isbell) 19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rhett Isbell) Final CALCM missile package retired

By Airman 1st Class Jacob B. Wrightsman 2nd Bomb Wing Public Affairs

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. (AFNS) – The sun has set on an integral component of the United States' long- range strategic bomb- ing capabilities, as the final Conventional Air- Launched Cruise Missile package was download- ed and disassembled at Barksdale Air Force Base, Nov. 20. The CALCM mis- sile has been employed in combat operations to include Desert Storm, Desert Strike, Desert Fox, Allied Force, Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Free- dom. Decades later, the final missile package was disassembled to become demilitarized. “It’s incredible to see the tail end of a weapon Airmen from the 2nd Munitions Squadron transport the final Conventional Air-launched Cruise Missile to be demilitarized at Barks- system come full circle,” dale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 20. The CALCM missile package was first operationally used in 1991 during Operation Secret Squirrel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob B. Wrightsman) said Tech. Sgt. Carlos Solorza, 2nd Munitions former weapons superin- forces and marked the first Squadron weapons system tendent at Barksdale AFB. time GPS had been used to bay chief, during the final “This has been the prima- guide a missile to a target. upload of the CALCM ry weapon system on the Former members of weapon system. “I don’t B-52 for decades now.” the mission, retired Cols. think I’ll ever be a part Although missile de- Trey Morriss and Warren of another weapon retire- sign began in the mid- Ward, alongside LaFlame, ment, and the fact that I’m 1970s, the CALCM wasn’t were in attendance for the here right now is pretty employed in combat until final download of the last special.” January 1991, during Op- CALCM missiles. The CALCM missile eration Secret Squirrel, a “It’s awesome to see is a small, winged missile mission in which seven these young Airmen; it powered by a turbofan jet B-52G Stratofortresses makes me feel young,” engine, able to fly compli- took off from Barksdale Ward said. “It’s always cated routes through ter- AFB toward Iraqi targets, great to interact with rain with the guidance of a launching 35 CALCM young troops. They’re GPS-aided inertial naviga- missiles. phenomenal. It’s great to Senior Airman Ryan B. Jarvis, 2nd Munitions Squadron launcher maintenance tion system. Opening the first see the Air Force still mov- technician, watches as the last Conventional Air-Launched Cruise Missile “I’ve loaded this weap- strikes of Operation Des- ing along seamlessly, with is loaded into a launcher at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 20. The 2nd on system well over 300 ert Storm, the then-new great people who still get MUNS loaded the final CALCM missile package into a launcher in order to times,” said retired Chief CALCM missiles devas- the job done,” LaFlame disassemble the weapon to become demilitarized. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Paul LaFlame, tated Saddam Hussein’s added. Airman 1st Class Jacob B. Wrightsman) January 6, 2020 • 7 8 • January 6, 2020 AFRL, AFLCMC respond to warfighter request for assistance

By Bryan Ripple stated that several devices 88th Air Base Wing Public used for cockpit environ- Affairs Office ment sensing and breathing gas monitoring met their WRIGHT-PATTER- needs, and requested that SON AIR FORCE BASE, the team from AFRL and Ohio – The Air Force Re- AFLCMC assist with fly- search Laboratory continues ing these devices on their to provide U.S. Air Force F-16s. In response, the team combat aviators with spe- initiated a rigorous safety as- cialized research and part- sessment. The team accom- ner with the Air Force Life plished a battery of lab and Cycle Management Center ground integration tests that to provide technical support culminated in a “Safe-to- when called upon by the na- Fly” recommendation, and tion’s warfighters. subsequent Airworthiness Earlier this year, the 20th approval for two devices, Fighter Wing at Shaw Air all within six months of the Force Base, South Carolina, initial meeting,” O’Brien requested assistance with added assessing cabin pressure, One device is called oxygen concentrations and the “Slam Stick,” which is possible hypoxia-like symp- available commercially, off- toms reported by their F-16 the-shelf (COTS). It mea- pilots. The request came to sures tri-axial acceleration AFRL through the Air Force – or acceleration in all three 2nd Lt. (Dr.) Dominique O’Brien, Project Lead, Airman Sensing and Assessment Product Line, with the Physiological Event Action axes, X, Y, and Z, according 711th Human Performance Wing’s Airman Systems Directorate, displays two devices her team used dur- Team and Air Combat Com- to O’Brien. ing flight tests in support of a request from the 20th Fighter Wing to provide assistance with assessing mand officials. On Sept. 16, “It also measures tem- cabin pressure, oxygen concentrations, and possible hypoxia-like symptoms reported by their F-16 pi- scientists and engineers from perature, humidity, and cab- lots. One device is called the “Slam Stick,” (orange in color), which measures tri-axial acceleration – or AFRL and the Air Force in pressure, has a high sam- acceleration in all three axes, X, Y, and Z. The second device is called the Insta Pilot Breath Air Monitor, or Life Cycle Management pling rate and can be set to IPBAM, (black device being held by Lt. O’Brien) which measures several critical parameters of the breath- Center at Wright-Patterson Zulu time so the actual time ing gas delivered to the pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bryan Ripple) AFB began an eight-week can be recorded,” O’Brien which provides information pilot experienced physiolog- sor, or RTAQS, which mea- the SPOs and the AFRL/711 flight demonstration of pro- said. “The pilot simply in- regarding performance of ical event (PE)-like symp- sures contaminants such as HPW are aligned. While we totype monitoring devices serts the device into a flight the On-Board Oxygen Gen- toms at Shaw AFB while carbon dioxide and volatile were getting these moni- that meet the 20th Fighter suit pocket.” eration System, or OBOGS. flying with the devices. organic compounds. Since toring devices through the Wing’s needs. The second device is The flight demonstra- “The pilot did not re- this device requires integra- process, we were also writ- The request was well- called the Insta Pilot Breath tion concluded Nov. 6 fol- port it as a PE, but during tion with the aircraft rather ing the new operating pro- timed, as AFRL and AFL- Air Monitor, or IPBAM, lowing flights at both Shaw debrief he stated that he felt than simply mounting to the cedures, and developing CMC have been working measures several critical AFB and Nellis Air Force dizzy and air-hungry at alti- pilot’s harness, additional transition plans to meet all together to develop cockpit parameters of the breathing Base, Nevada, where sev- tude, which are symptoms coordination must be ac- requirements for routine use monitoring technologies. gas delivered to the pilot, eral aircraft from the wing’s that could relate to a PE,” complished for airworthi- of the products” she said. “We responded to the delivering early warnings to 77th Fighter Squadron were O’Brien said. “Based on a ness approval. “Airworthiness approv- request from Shaw AFB as the pilot that help reduce the performing temporary duty review of all available data The second device, cour- als, especially for pilot- a team from AFRL’s 711th risk of physiological events. in support of an exercise, as including additional assis- tesy of the Naval Air War- mounted gear, can be com- Human Performance Wing, “The IPBAM alerts the well as participating as part tance from medical special- fare Center is called Holistic plicated and time-consum- the F-16 System Program user in low oxygen or pres- of the “Red” team for the ists in the Airman Systems Modular Aircrew Physi- ing,” commented 1st Lt. Office, and AFLCMC’s Hu- sure conditions by haptic Weapons Instructor School. Directorate of AFRL, the ologic Status, or HMAPS, Lauren Kuennen, Project man Systems Division Air- indication to the breathing At the conclusion of the team concluded that this which measures a pilot’s Lead Engineer at the AFL- crew Performance Branch to mask, similar to a stick shak- demonstration, the team ob- event wasn’t hypoxia in the blood oxygen levels, and is CMC’s Human Systems Di- give them (the 20th Fighter er, and by visual indicators tained data from 22 different traditional sense. We are simply worn by the pilot on vision Aircrew Performance Wing) a demonstration of on the IPBAM main unit,” pilots and 16 aircraft fly- also relieved that neither pi- an armband. Branch, “but O’Brien’s all the devices that we had at O’Brien said. “It logs all ing four types of missions. lot nor aircraft safety were The team will provide an team was very proactive the highest technology read- data and alerts, and is stand- In total the team collected compromised, as the pilot out-brief to the 20th Fighter so we were able to quickly iness levels,” said 2nd Lt. alone pilot gear with no air- over 94 flight hours of data, was able to quickly alleviate Wing leadership in the be- gather the safety evidence (Dr.) Dominique O’Brien, craft integration needed. It which met all objectives to the symptoms by going to ginning of December to needed to accomplish the Project Lead, Airman Sens- is a small, rugged device assess both the performance 100 percent oxygen.” conclude the first phase of Airworthiness Approval.” ing and Assessment Product that couples to the oxygen of the OBOGS in routine There are many factors the demonstration, O’Brien This flight demonstra- Line, with the 711HPW’s hose and into the oxygen operations as well as the ef- than can cause a PE, both added, “So far, our con- tion is helping the 711th Airman Systems Director- regulator. It measures two fectiveness and ease of use physiological and cockpit clusion based on all data Human Performance Wing ate. main things – cabin pressure of the devices. environment-related, ac- collected is that the cabin create a streamlined path- “The 20th Fighter Wing and oxygen concentration, During an Oct. 2 flight, a cording to O’Brien. pressure and oxygen out- way for adoption of this “We concluded that the put from their OBOGS for type of technology so future cabin pressure was suffi- the aircraft that we’ve seen implementation can be ac- cient and normal, and the is working well, but there complished rapidly and ef- oxygen levels provided to are other possible contribu- fectively. the pilot were likewise nor- tors that require these other “Getting flight tests done mal. Therefore, the event devices to assess, hence the is huge for development. could have been caused need for follow-on studies.” We cannot replicate the by any of a number of ad- The process of test, high-performance environ- ditional factors, such as air evaluation, and Airwor- ment of the cockpit – Gs, quality, pilot fatigue, or low thiness approval within a acceleration, pressure, tem- blood oxygen. We are cur- relatively short amount of perature and vibration all at rently developing recom- time required close coordi- the same time. Flight tests mendations for follow-on nation between AFRL, and and demonstrations provide studies with other devices the AFLCMC’s Human critical data for both device based on feedback from pi- Systems Division and F-16 development and eventual lots and leadership within Program Offices. Taking fielding. The opportunity 20th Fighter Wing.” the project from concept in was useful for the lab and O’Brien said there are March 2019, to Sept. 16, addressed the immedi- two devices the AFRL/ the first day of the flight ate needs of our custom- AFLCMC team are con- demonstrations, was a huge ers – our fighter pilots, said sidering for a follow-on accomplishment, O’Brien O’Brien.” demonstration. One is a said. For all of the mainly ju- Real-Time Air Quality Sen- “The goals and vision of nior military, civilians and contractors working on this flight demonstration, to see the operational side of the Air Force is energizing, O’Brien said. “Once you have the chance to work alongside and directly sup- port the customer, you see that all this work that we’re doing in the lab is relevant, needed, and very much ap- preciated. It’s tremendously rewarding for myself and the team.” “Our customers are the warfighters, and they’re really looking to us for an- swers. I am deeply proud of the entire AFRL/AFLCMC team for responding to their needs and helping ensure pilot safety and effective- ness,” said O’Brien. January 6, 2020 • 9 AEDC team members setting personal goals for the new year

By Deidre Moon to God; be a better dad, AEDC Public Affairs grandfather and husband.” – Perry Hoge, Pipefitter For some, the start of a “We should always be new year means the tradi- continuing to better our- tion of making New Year’s selves rather than wait on resolutions and making a new year to make im- plans for self-improve- provements. Currently, I ment. am working to improve AEDC team members both my physical and were asked about their mental health by eating plans for 2020, and many whole foods, reducing have set goals for the year. sugar and increasing phys- “I do not follow New ical activity with the goal Dawnsherrae Bryant Nena Draine Perry Hoge Matthew Lance Year’s Resolutions, but I of completing the 2020 do believe in a daily motto: Sunrise Century 100-mile be more grateful.” – Gar- When you know better, do bicycle race. I am also in- rick Muncie, ID&C En- better, and always grow!” corporating longer medita- gineer – Dawnsherrae Bryant, tion sessions, more books “A goal I am embark- Safety Professional and less social media for ing on is training to see if “For 2020, I want to the coming new year.” – I can try to run a 50K ultra make a better effort to Matt Lance, Machinist marathon. I’ve never run spend quality time with Journeyman more than a half marathon my entire family. Life “My New Year’s reso- prior to this adventure. I’m passes by so quickly. Be- lution has always been also hoping to get in an- fore I know it my kids will simply just to learn, grow, other section hike or two be too old to spend time mature and be better than on the Appalachian Trail with me and it will be too the person I was a year and take my husband on Michael Magistro 2nd Lt. Gregory Landrum Ashley Rose-Nalin late to spend time with ago.” – 2nd Lt. Gregory his first backpacking trip.” my parents. I spend many Landrum, Engine Test – Ashley Rose-Nalin, ing it. As a result, I have plan a small trip or vaca- to reuse, repair and re- days and nights working, Project Manager Program Manager used my phone much less tion that we’ve always purpose items before re- attending ball practices “Sleep better; focus on “I don’t normally set than I normally would, talked about but have placing them. Although and games, but never tak- family, spend more time specific goals at the start and that’s a trend I would never actually done. my individual impact ing a moment to spend together; invest in advanc- of each new year but af- like to continue in the new “The last thing I might be small in the quality time with my loved ing hobby skills; and read ter giving it some thought, year. thought about was how grand scheme of things, I ones. Living life without 25 books.” – Michael here are a few ideas I had: “When visiting with I could be more mind- won’t let that discourage regrets.” – Nena Draine, Magistro, Test Engineer “I actually broke the family recently, I realized ful about my consump- me from practicing re- Administrative Assistant “My plans to resolve screen of my phone about we hadn’t taken a trip to- tion of resources. I’m sponsible stewardship.” “Try to improve my are to continue updating a month ago and am just gether in some time. In challenging myself to – Emily Sayles, ID&C health; exercise; get closer my important systems and now getting around to fix- 2020, I will volunteer to make a conscious effort Software Engineer, TOS 10 • January 6, 2020 Arnold AFB Milestones 35 YEARS Michael Kinslow, TOS Edward Murphy, TOS NEW HIRES PROMOTIONS Cinda Jernigan, TOS Ronald Meadows, TOS William Nelson, TOS John Bearden, TOS Lt. Col. Jeffrey Burdette pro- Earl Pewitt, TOS Jeff Moss, TOS James Rogers, TMAS Joseph Braker, TOS moted to colonel Robert Reed, TMAS Carlos Nichols, TOS Nathan Tendick, TMAS Nicole Bryant, AF John Silva, TOS George Reel, TOS Matt Witt, TOS Jared Chandler, TOS Master Sgt. Jason Harlan George Wilson, TOS Carlton Rogers, TOS John Wohleber, TMAS Steven Chaput, TOS promoted to senior master Clarence Rogers, TOS Katherine Crowell, TOS sergeant 30 YEARS Joe Simmons, TOS INBOUND MILITARY Scott Dauzat, TOS David Day, AF Timothy Taylor, TOS 1st Lt. Brian Gatzke, AF Brenda Fryman, TOS 1st Lt. Karlie Madden pro- William Epley, TOS Jimmy Towry, TOS 2nd Lt. Mason Lucas, AF Cooper Green, AF moted to captain Phenillophie Miller, TOS Adam Webb, TOS Staff Sgt. Jason McDaniel, AF Christaphor Griffin, TOS Vernon Rogers, TOS Staff Sgt. Devonta McGee, AF Brittany Hall, TOS Diana Skordallos, Services, 10 YEARS Anthony Hanner, AF promoted to Outdoor Recre- 25 YEARS Armando Aguirre, AF OUTBOUND MILITARY Amna Lynn, TOS ation Manager Barry Henderson, TOS Brian Barnes, FSS 1st Lt. Karlie Madden, AF Joshua Mataosky, TMAS George Jenkins, TOS Kevin Hill, TOS Matthew Mcbee, TMAS CERTIFICATES Michael Slack, TOS RETIREMENTS Adam Moon, AF Mark (Tony) Echols earned 20 YEARS Sam Teat, FSS Master Sgt. Matthew Alfreno, AF Olufemi Ogunmola, TOS the APDP Program Manage- John Nunley, TOS Ruel Burns III, AF Ted Pierce, TOS ment Level II certificate 5 YEARS Don Corona, AF Kristopher Pollock, TOS 15 YEARS Sylvia Armer, TOS Gary George, FSS Michael Purnell, TMAS Ryan Allen, TOS Clint Bryant, TMAS Charles Henderson, FSS William Russell, AF Jeremy Morris earned Project Kevin Boyce, TOS Chad Cantrell, TOS Billy King, FSS William Sherwood, TOS Management Professional Jason Bramblett, TOS Casey Culver, TOS Warren Mullinax, TOS Brian Stacy, AF certification Eric Brumley, TOS Jim Hereford, TOS Thomas Schmidt, TMAS Jarrett Starbuck, AF Michael Dickey, TOS Jason Hoge, TOS Vickie Swickard, AF Steven Stargel, TOS Bernard Nichols, AF, com- Zachary Grosch, TOS Ethan Jobe, TOS Dennis Timmons, AF Michael Williams, TOS pleted Air Command and Matthew Kennedy, TOS Eddie Lee, TOS Debra Williams, AF Taylor Wright, TMAS Staff College Test Center leadership plan future of test By Jasmine Porterfield “We are a lynchpin to zano. “We need to be faster, the future superiority of the have more agility and flex- EGLIN AIR FORCE free world,” said Azzano. ibility and take on more BASE, Fla. – Leaders from “Everything we do moves risk.” the three bases that make the ball forward.” During the event, lead- up the Air Force Test Cen- According to Azzano, ers got an inside look into ter came together to plan the Center currently runs several Eglin assets and ca- the future of Air Force test more than 670 programs pabilities, including the Air during an annual strategic with many involving cyber Force’s new HH-60 Com- planning gathering here capabilities and next-gener- bat Rescue helicopter, MH- Dec. 3-5. ation technologies such as 139 facilities, the Invisible Respective wing com- hypersonics, autonomous Wounds Clinic, and base- manders and senior leaders systems and directed energy. specific fire suppression joined Maj. Gen. Christo- The agenda focused on practices being considered pher Azzano, AFTC com- how to advance these tech- for Air Force-wide use. mander, to evaluate past nologies to meet National “Do not underestimate performances, discuss ideas Defense Strategy initiatives. the inertia of (Air Force Ma- and establish goals for the Other topics included per- terial Command) staff,” said year ahead. The gathering sonnel, infrastructure and Azzano. “(We’re) the point occurs at a different AFTC budget as they pertain to of execution to make things site each year between here, mission success and strate- happen.” Maj. Gen. Christopher Azzano, Air Force Test Center commander, tours the Edwards Air Force Base, gic deterrence. An updated AFTC Stra- 413th Flight Test Squadron’s helicopter testing areas on Duke Field Dec. 5 at California and Arnold Air “We need to stay ahead tegic Plan is scheduled to be Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The general toured the base during a strategic plan- Force Base, Tennessee. of our adversaries,” said Az- published in early 2020. ning visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jasmine Porterfield) January 6, 2020 • 11 Air Force graduates first all non-prior service basic flight engineer class By 1st Lt. Kayshel Trudell E-8 Joint Surveillance Target 37th Training Wing Attack Radar System (STARS) and C-130 Hercules. JOINT BASE SAN AN- “I taught differently to adapt TONIO-LACKLAND, Texas to younger students, but all-in- (AFNS) – The Air Force’s 344th all they worked just as hard,” Training Squadron Career En- said Technical Sgt. Coty Mc- listed Aviator Center of Excel- Cuddin, BFE course instructor. lence graduated the first basic “These guys are hard workers, flight engineer class, comprised they’re hungry and they want to completely of non-prior service go fly. I expect great things from students, Dec. 13. them.” Nine students began training The flight engineer career Nov 8. and all of them earned field dates back to World War their wings, becoming the first II, when experienced mechanics class in the history of the flight and maintenance personnel flew engineer three-level technical aboard larger aircraft, includ- school course to become career ing the Enola Gay and Bockscar enlisted aviator basic flight en- B-29 Superfortress. gineers. “This morning you (Air- “My classmates and I put in men) are joining a family over a lot of hard work and dedica- 13,000 aviators,” said Chief tion,” said Airman 1st Class Master Sgt. Michael Arroyo, Timothy Fox, flight engineer CEA COE commandant. “When graduate. “Coming into it we you look down at the wings on knew we were going to be chal- Nine Airmen graduate from the Basic Flight Engineer Course at the 344th Training Squadron, your chest, I want you to real- lenged and we met those chal- Career Enlisted Aviator Center of Excellence, as the first-ever class comprised completely of ize that you will never fly on an lenges. We are extremely proud non-prior service students at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Dec. 13. These new aircraft again and not be part of to be here and extremely proud aviators will go on to man crew positions on aircraft responsible for monitoring and controlling the aircrew. Have fun with this to be part of air crew.” aircraft systems, computing aircraft performance, calculating weight and balance and cross journey, I wish you the best of For decades following World checking pilot actions. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo) luck.” War II, until the mid-2000s, an from career fields outside of vice Airmen to become flight aircraft systems, computing air- For more information on the individual could only apply to maintenance to apply for flight engineers, until now. craft performance, calculating Career Enlisted Aviator Cen- become a flight engineer after engineer duty, with exception These aviators will man weight and balance and cross ter for Excellence, visit https:// serving in a maintenance career to policy approval. The active air crew positions on aircraft, checking pilot actions. Aircraft www.37trw.af.mil/Units/37th- field. In the late 2000s, the Air component had not yet opened where they’ll be responsible assignments include: KC-10 Ex- Training-Group/344th-Train- Force began allowing Airmen up a pipeline for non-prior ser- for monitoring and controlling tender, C-5 Galaxy, E-3 Sentry, ing-Squadron/. Serve – Save – Survive: water rescue program brought to light

By Senior Airman his ARV with Nate Ogan, While the Coast Guard The water rescue pro- Clayton Wear 30th CES firefighter and took over the search, Cole- gram is not only supported 30th Space Wing Public water rescue program lead. man and Ogan went back by Santa Barbara County, Affairs Wearing black wetsuits and to service their gear with but also the state of Cali- riding two subtly-colored the expectation of a call if fornia. Coleman and Ogan VANDENBERG AIR Jet Ski’s, they started their anything was to be found, were able to survive and per- FORCE BASE, Calif. grid-pattern search. Starting but they never received form their duties that night (AFNS) – All that stands from the last point of origin that call. As evening ap- because they had trained for between Fire Station 5 and they rode 20 meters parallel proached and the tides similar situations. 2,553 nautical miles of Pa- to the shore before cutting dropped, the victim was “A lot of preparation cific Ocean before reach- back, creating a zigzag pat- located, wrapped in kelp goes into this,” Coleman ing Hawaii is Ocean Ave. tern in complete darkness. just below the surface of said. “We go to classes and the AMTRAC railway. “We were hoping for where they had searched. through California Fire, In the face of this great ex- a spotlight the whole time After reflecting on the res- like surf operations which The 30th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department panse, and with 43 miles of … we were very aware of cue with visible empathy, is basically for the rescue was awarded the “Best Fire Department in the Air coastline belonging to the the fleeting ‘golden hour,’” Ogan explained how they swimmer. We also go to Force,” and the “Best Fire Department in the De- base, the need for an atypi- Coleman said. ”Golden had followed procedures. a rescue water craft class partment of Defense” for 2018. (U.S. Air Force cour- tesy photo) cal set of training has con- Hour is a period of time fol- “Every rescue presents which specializes just on the tinually evolved since its lowing a traumatic injury its own challenges,” Ogan operator and using the Jet to further improve their ser- long-sleeved, yellow rash inception. where there is the highest said. “We are constantly Ski in a multitude of condi- vice to Vandenberg AFB. guards, so now we are in- The 30th Civil Engi- likelihood that medical treat- having to innovate better tions. This three-day course “The water is cold out credibly visible. With our neer Squadron Fire Depart- ment will prevent death. As ways of doing things. A is filled with different craft here so we have to have water crafts, we have gotten ment innovated new ways time passed, our response lot of the methods are tried drills and concludes with a thick wetsuits,” Ogan said. as bright as we can get.” for their first responders changed, as far as emergen- and true; they’ve been nighttime evolution, just to “We have rocks, sea urchins Not only have they to serve their populace cy first aid. Anything after around forever. Ninety get operators comfortable in and other sharp things so changed their color, but along the coastline and in two hours is likely a body percent of the world uses different situations that can we have booties. One of they also have invested the water. According to recovery. If they were in the the same standards that arise.” the things we realized dur- in underwater lights, gog- Alani Coleman, 30th CES water, the survivability was we uphold through USLA For 72 hours, opera- ing that rescue was that our gles, snorkels, fins and fire fighter and water res- extremely low.” (United State Life Saving tors are taxed with difficult wetsuits are black, so we a plethora of new rescue cue personnel, at any time, For the next 48 hours, Association). We maintain situations. It was not until a just weren’t visible. Even equipment should the need Vandenberg AFB beaches Coleman and Ogan used ev- a certain level of fitness difficult real-world scenario if we have floodlights from arise. All of this done so can have anywhere from erything within their control just to participate, and hit their “desks” that they several helicopters, we were that they can serve, save 150 to 200 people. With 14 to ‘Serve-Save-Survive’, if you can swim, that is began to innovate new ways invisible. We started using and survive even better. years experience at the 30th which is the Vandenberg Fire your best defense against CES, Coleman has earned Department motto. Some- drowning or an emergen- his share of learning op- times though, situations are cy.” portunities that, along with at the whim of forces more As with every after- others, have created a better powerful than just darkness. action report, Coleman and program. “There were lightning Ogan found great strengths “I was part of the water and thunderstorms, so they of theirs and also room to rescue program early in my called everybody back in,” innovate new initiatives career as a Hotshot,” Cole- Coleman said. “They said from the rescue attempt. man said. “Soon after transi- ‘you know there is going Coleman’s’ confidence tioning over to the floor (Fire to be lightning in the area, in his posture said it all, Station 5), we got reports of and the Coast Guard is go- communication with other a small ‘dingy’, an alumi- ing to be able to search in a helping agencies is one of num boat, overturned from helicopter a lot better than their greatest strengths. the surf with three people on we are.’ We were all so fa- “We actually had mu- board … and one was miss- tigued at that point since we tual aid with Santa Bar- ing. Around 9 or 10 at night, had hit the 48-hour mark try- bara County,” Coleman the call came through so we ing to search for this person. said. “They have a re- quickly loaded up our skis We tried to do everything ally good water rescue (aquatic rescue vehicle). In we could, but it just wasn’t program and when they pitch black, we drove down working in the weather. came, we all meshed. to the boat house, and low- Unfortunately, the fam- It was awesome because ered the ARVs into the wa- ily caught word and was we try to model ourselves ter. There were some lights waiting down there. That off of our surrounding- ar down there, but it was still is the worst feeling ever. eas. We try to mimic their pretty dark.” At that point you just (standard operating proce- Unaware of the affect want to give them closure dures) so when we do work the poor lighting would so it was really hard to with them, we are speaking have, Coleman stepped onto pull back, but we did.” the same language.” 12 • January 6, 2020