PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID TULLAHOMA TN Vol. 64, No. 9 Arnold AFB, Tenn. PERMIT NO. 29 May 8, 2017 Hypervelocity range ‘back in action’ after 10 years Offering new test and evaluation capability for customers

By Deidre Ortiz AEDC Public Affairs

Though it hasn’t been active in 10 years, the AEDC Range S-1 is currently undergoing checkout operations in prepa- ration for three upcoming test projects. Lt. Ryan Boudreaux, the Hypervelocity Flyout, Impact and Lethality Ground Test & Evaluation (T&E) capability manager, and Scott Williams, the capability’s tech- nical lead, are overseeing the checkout of S-1. “We completed five successful shots in March,” Boudreaux said. “Prior to this ef- fort, the last time any shots were fired in S-1 was in 2007.” Lt. Col. Jason Armstrong, materiel leader and director of the AEDC Space & Missiles Combined Test Force (CTF), not- ed that reactivating this range is significant for AEDC and its present and future T&E customers. “The re-activation of S-1 has not only brought back our capability to perform smaller scale hypervelocity impact testing but has also attracted multiple Department of Defense-sponsored customers seeking the type of testing we can now provide in this range,” Armstrong said. Boudreaux shares Armstrong’s views regarding the importance of this event. “It’s notable in that these checkout suc- cesses will attract new T&E customers to the CTF,” he said. Pictured is the inside of the target chamber of the AEDC Range S-1 where hypervelocity impacts take place. S-1 wasn’t active in a decade but is currently undergoing checkout operations in preparation for three upcoming test projects. See RANGE, page 3 Several successful test launches have recently been performed in S-1. (U.S. Air Force photo/Deidre Ortiz)

Team members volunteer at Special Olympics The Arnold Air Force Base Science, Technology, Engi- neering and Mathematics Coordinator, Jere Matty, an- nounces winners at the 2017 Area 13 Special Olympics April 20 in Tullahoma. AEDC team members volunteered to assist in the events for the day. (U. S. Air Force Photo/ Rick Goodfriend)

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STEM supporters unite to encourage students in ‘Stellar’ exploration

By Raquel March Oren Harper and Garrett AEDC Public Affairs Farrar prepare for the Air Force Association Stel- The AEDC Science, Technol- larXplorers space system ogy, Engineering and Mathematics design competition in Center coordinator and the Women November 2016. Both are students at Coffee County in Defense STEM organizers joined Central High School are forces to increase STEM activities members of the Air Force in the lower southern Tennessee Junior ROTC. They re- area through the StellarXplorers cently competed in March program. as the Coffee County High The program is an Air Force School Team One and Association space system design placed second in the Pres- competition which is geared toward tige Division of the compe- pre-college age students. According tition for the East Region. The AEDC Science, Tech- to the program factsheet, teams are nology, Engineering and asked for their solutions to a typi- Mathematics Center co- cal space design problem, such as ordinator, Jere Matty, and orbit determination, satellite com- the Women in Defense ponent selection and launch vehicle membership director, Kim planning, as outlined in a scenario Nelson, provided support describing the system’s mission and that enabled the team to constraints. compete. (Courtesy pho- to) See STEM, page 3

DOD spouse and family initiative gets Rock-It Run returns to Arnold underway at Arnold AFB Golf Course May 20 …Page 2 …Page 3 2 • May 8, 2017

Arnold DOD spouse and family initiative gets underway Air Force to maintain a healthy balance and families is a top initiative for the tate effective improvements and Base conquer the numerous challenges base Commander, Col. Rodney collaborate with various branch- Calling on all we face on a daily basis in one Todaro, who spoke to Arnold es throughout the base to ensure of the most unique environments spouses in a recent “Caring for our families receive the very best in the Air Force. That’s why we People” forum held on March support possible. This council DOD Spouses are calling on all DOD spouses 29. This forum explored areas of will be a combined effort of DOD to volunteer for an opportunity to family life that can be improved spouses, community resources By Fred Kasper serve on a first-of-its-kind Arnold upon across a wide spectrum of and base support functionals ded- Arnold AFB Medical Aid Station Air Force Base Spouses Council. topics. icated to supporting and improv- This council will serve in an Some of these topics included ing the quality of life for spouses Well informed and resilient advisory capacity to the base improving family communica- and families. Col. Rodney Todaro Department of Defense spouses Commander and leadership to tion processes, hosting a resilien- Spouses interested in volun- Commander and families are critical to our explore ideas aimed at improving cy day for families, and ensuring teering for this council should Jason Austin team, our culture, and more im- the support and quality of life for continued improvements with call (931) 454-5351 by May 30. Chief, portantly, our success. all DOD spouses and families. support and assistance provided. The first council meeting will be Public Affairs It is through their support and Enhancing our capacity and The next step is to stand up a held once volunteers have been encouragement that we are able resources in support of our DOD Spouses Council that can facili- identified and contacted.

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Vision “NAS will be integral to the success of AEDC, the U. S. Air Force’s premier aerospace testing facilities, while applying the highest standards of ethics, innovation, safety, security, and quality to daily operations.” Values • Ethics. We are uncompromising in our Action Line integrity, honesty, and fairness. Smoking Policy • Safety & Health. We are relentless in keeping people safe from harm, and 1. The following revised Arnold AFB smoking policy is effective immediately and applies to all individuals on Team AEDC we provide a safe and healthy work Arnold AFB. I believe in free and open communications environment. 2. Traditional Tobacco products (e.g. cigars and cigarettes): with our Team AEDC employees, and that’s • Security. We are disciplined and vigilant a. Smoking is permitted solely in Designated Tobacco Areas (DTAs) identified by designated signage. If no in protecting sensitive AEDC information why we have the Action Line available. 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 People can use the Action Line to clear national security and our customers. clean of cigarette butts. • Excellence. We thrive on challenge, b. Tobacco use on the Arnold AFB Golf Course is permitted, but discouraged based on the health hazards up rumors, ask questions, suggest ideas accomplishment, and mission success. of tobacco use and secondhand smoke. No smoking is permitted within 50 feet of golf course buildings on improvements, enter complaints or • Quality. We are passionate about doing our work right the first time. except in the approved DTA. get other issues off their chests. They • People. We have a mission-focused, c. Smoking in government-owned/leased vehicles is strictly prohibited. Personnel are allowed to smoke in their can access the Action Line via the AEDC inclusive workforce who have a diverse personal vehicles at any time; however, at no time will personnel discard cigarette butts outside their vehicle. intranet home page and by calling 454-6000. skill set, are committed to success, d. For government employees, the fact that a person smokes has no bearing on the number of breaks they demonstrate innovation and have a can Although the Action Line is always do attitude. may take. Breaks should be taken in accordance with the current supervisory and personnel policies that available, the best and fastest way to get • Culture. Our team is proud of our diver- afford all employees the same break opportunities consistent with good work practices and accomplish- things resolved is by using your chain of sity, inclusiveness, and collaborative work ment of the mission. environment. We are proud of what we do 3. Smokeless Tobacco products (e.g. snuff and dip): command or by contacting the organization and how we do it. directly involved. I encourage everyone to • Relationships. We build positive, long- Smokeless tobacco products are not to be restricted to DTAs. Smokeless tobacco use will be permitted in all term business relationships through trust, workplace areas (inside and out) subject to reasonable safety and sanitary conditions. Specifically, containers go that route first, then if the situation isn’t respect, and collaboration. of tobacco waste product, including sealed containers, must not be left unattended or disposed of in trash made right, give us a chance. • Innovation. We overcome challenges receptacles. Users of smokeless tobacco must flush tobacco waste down the toilet. through creativity, perseverance, technol- 4. Electronic Cigarettes (also known as “e-cigs”): ogy, and flexibility. We actively seek to Col. Rodney Todaro continually improve. Pursuant to Air Force Instruction (AFI) 40-102, Tobacco Free Living, e-cigs are considered to be equivalent to AEDC Commander • 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 long term benefit of our communities and distance of 25 feet from building entry/egress points. (This policy is dated July 27, 2016) our environment. May 8, 2017 • 3 Rock-It Run returns to Arnold May 20

By Tanya Bryan starting at 8:30 a.m. pavement and packed gravel. Arnold AFB Services Office The 5K and 10K runs are The 5K will be once around the for ages 14 and older with first full course with the 10K going AEDC Services has sched- place medal winners for both twice around. Times will be uled the 2nd Annual Rock-It Run men and women in five age di- tracked electronically with the with activities for all ages from visions (14-19, 20-29, 30-39, assistance of RACE Nashville 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 20 at the 40-49, 50+ seniors) with a $30 and their Jaguar Timing Sys- Arnold Golf Course. entry fee for 5K and $40 entry tem. This timing system uses a The day includes a kid’s for 10K. Everyone who is reg- disposable chip attached to the run and a 5K or 10K run, plus istered will receive a moisture- runner’s race bib. Live web re- other outdoor activities. There wicking race shirt, with a logo, sults are available and there will will also be food and bever- so be sure to include your size be a kiosk on site where runners ages available for purchase with during registration. can print a receipt of their finish a D.J. providing music from 9 To register for the 5K or time. a.m. to 1 p.m. This day of fun 10K go to itsyourrace.com and Everyone is invited to enjoy is open to the public with some- search “Tullahoma, TN” then the music, food, beverages and thing for runners and non-run- click on “Register.” You can other activities whether a runner ners alike. also click on the event title to or not. Services hopes that run- The kid’s run is part of the get more details about the event ners will bring the whole fam- Armed Forces America’s Kids to include course maps. Check ily to have fun and support each Run for ages 5-13 and it will in for the 5K and 10K will be other during the run events. be from a half mile to 2 miles from 8 to 9:30 a.m. with simul- For more information, con- depending on age. Held every taneous start at 10 a.m. tact the Rock-It Run race orga- May in recognition of Armed The course will be on a closed nizer at (931) 454-4062 or the Forces Day, this event is sup- and wooded roadway, which Fitness Center manager at (931) ported around the world. There includes terrain of concrete, 454-6440. is no entry fee for this event and everyone registered will receive an event t-shirt. REGISTER ONLINE: Rock-It Run Schedule of Events: Registration is through www. americaskidsrun.org. From the Free Kids Run age 5-13 AmericasKidsRun.org 8:00 a.m. Registration/Check In homepage, select “Registration” 8:30 a.m. Kids Run starts on the left then select “Arnold” 5k, $30 or 10k, $40 ItsYourRace.com 9:00 a.m. DJ starts (play until 1 p.m.) from the drop down menu and 9:30 a.m. 5k/10k Final Check In All participants receive event shirt click on “Get events.” Check 10:00 a.m. 5k/10k starts in begins at 8 a.m. with the run

STEM from page 1 For the first time this physicist and Satellite STEM effort in this area Air Force Base region to sity of Tennessee Space locally. Jere Matty and school year, Jere Matty, Tool Kit subject matter for the WID. participate in WID and Institute, the Hands-On Carole Thomas have been AEDC STEM coordina- expert, as a mentor for the “Our Chapter has a [we] held a membership Science Center, Motlow fantastic partners and we tor, worked with Kim group alongside Nelson dedicated STEM direc- drive there last May. We Community College and hope to continue to work Nelson, WID member- and the team coach, Maj. tor, Debbie Fraley, who have also met with per- the AEDC STEM office to with them and increase ship director and assistant David Clontz, with the works with local schools sonnel from the Univer- bring STEM projects here our STEM work here.” director of Business De- High School. in Huntsville to promote velopment for Delta Solu- Overcast believes the STEM,” Nelson said. “I tions & Strategies, LLC., experience in this compe- asked Debbie if she would to provide material sup- tition is beneficial for the be willing to pursue port and mentors for two students. STEM initiatives in this Coffee County Central “StellarXplorers is area, since we have a lot High School Air Force Ju- important because it not of defense industry per- nior ROTC StellarXplor- only exposes students to sonnel here and want to ers teams. space systems analysis grow our WID chapter to “Women in Defense and design, but they also include them. Debbie was Tennessee Valley Chapter learn more broadly ap- all for sharing the wealth provided two laptop com- plied skills,” Overcast to reach more kids and to- puters for Coffee County said. “Teams learned how gether we proposed, and Air Force Junior ROTC to to operate within trade were approved, a $5,000 use in the StellarXplorers space, do cost-benefit budget for developing program,” Nelson said. analysis, and perform un- WID STEM support in the “These were Hewlett- der pressure in an envi- southern Tennessee area.” Packard - Envy touch- ronment with unknowns The WID Tennessee screen laptops with Intel and without a clear-cut Valley Chapter, a national Core i7, 16GB memory right answer. This sets the security organization, are and 1TB hard drive. These students up for success working to broaden their The Coffee County Central High School Air Force Junior ROTC StellarXplorers were needed in order to in the real world whether support not only in STEM Team One received second place in the Air Force Association StellarXplorers run the Satellite Tool Kit, working with space sys- but to women who work space system design competition, Prestige Division, in March. During the com- an Analytical Graphics, tems or not.” in national security. petition, teams are asked for their solutions to a typical space design problem, Inc. product.” Both teams competed “Most of our WID such as orbit determination, satellite component selection and launch vehicle Matty ensured that the in the Prestige Division of Chapter members are lo- planning, as outlined in a scenario describing the system’s mission and con- team was registered and the competition in March cated in the Huntsville, straints. Pictured, from left, is Chad Overcast, team mentor and AEDC physi- provided with the Satel- where team one took sec- Alabama, area,” Nelson cist; Team One member Oren Harper; Team Two members Tyler Vaughn and lite Tool Kit software and ond place in the East Re- said. “We are very inter- Elisha Carter; Team One member Stuart Jackson; Team Two member Alexander t-shirts. He also recruited gion. ested in getting more men Brown; Team One member Garrett Farrar; and Kim Nelson, team mentor and Women in Defense membership director. Not pictured: Team Two member Mala- Chad Overcast, AEDC This was the first and women in the Arnold chi Lovely. (Courtesy photo) RANGE from page 1

This metal wit- ness plate was struck by a hy- pervelocity pro- jectile during a recent check- out of the AEDC Range S-1. S-1 is currently un- dergoing check- out operations in preparation for three upcom- ing test projects. Several success- ful test launch- es, like the one above, have re- cently been per- formed in S-1. (U.S. Air Force photo/Deidre Or- tiz)

The focus of the up- made space debris. Range bore and can launch pro- coming T&E projects is on S-1 allows AEDC to show jectiles between 2 and 8 research of orbital debris customers what would kilometers per second. It impact. One of the biggest happen if such a piece of was first used in the late dangers to existing and debris impacted one of 1980s as a test-bed to try future space-based assets their space assets. concepts for the larger is hypervelocity impacts Range S-1 is 80 feet Range G, AEDC’s 1,000- from uncontrolled man- in length, has a 0.75-inch foot hypervelocity range. 4 • May 8, 2017 AEDC quarterly award winners announced

Capt. Harrison Payne Maj. Scott Van Hoogen Staff Sgt. Casey 1st Lt. Christopher Handy Leslie McGowan Company Grade Officer of Field Grade Officer of the Pritchett Honor Guard of the Civilian of the Quarter the Quarter Quarter Non-Commissioned Quarter Category II Officer of the Quarter

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Senior Master Jaclyn Hayes James Bacungan Sgt. Ian Hall Civilian of the Quarter Civilian of the Quarter Senior Non-Commis- Category I Category III sioned Officer of the Quarter

Taylor Moll Kristina Morton Non-Appropriated Fund Non-Appropriated Fund employee of the Quarter employee of the Quarter Category II Category I Technology of the Future By Senior Airman a healthier and safer work ing able to be used without lasers and develop a train- we use a laser on a piece Currently, the 60th Sam Salopek environment, as well as a respirator,” said Rizzo. ing plan as well as deter- of equipment, then we use MXS is not using the la- 349th Air Mobility Wing be a more efficient tool to “We use a primer that has mine what personal protec- the traditional way on an- sers to accomplish work Public Affairs accomplish common shop chromate in it. Chromate tive equipment is required other piece of equipment,” tasks until the results from tasks. is a carcinogen; it causes to operate the technology, said Horak. “We document initial testing come back TRAVIS AIR FORCE The 60th Maintenance cancer. One of the big said Rizzo. what we save for hazard- detailing information to BASE, Calif. (AFNS) Squadron at Travis Air things about these lasers The 60th MXS will be ous waste and how much determine safety and oper- – Looking much like a Force Base, California, is they minimize our waste testing the new laser tech- time we saved, if we saved ational requirements, said handheld vacuum cleaner received new Nd:YAG la- stream significantly.” nology for the next two anything at all, and then Rizzo. attached to an extra-large sers designed to take away Sanding and blasting years. send that up to the Air “I’m optimistic in the Shop-Vac, the technol- paint, primer, corrosion knocks up carcinogens in “Because it’s new, Force.” fact that it gives us another ogy that may revolution- and rust more effectively the air, said Rizzo. The la- we’re developing the The lasers offer the Air capability that we didn’t ize the aircraft structural than the old-school meth- ser has a built-in vacuum. training plan and we’re Force other capabilities on have before, and addresses maintenance shop does od of sanding and blasting, As it moves along and developing the personal top of a healthier and safer a lot of needs specific to not scream “innovation” said Staff Sgt. Bennie E. removes the substrate, protective equipment re- work environment. Travis (AFB),” said Horak. on first glance. Despite ap- Rizzo III, the 60th MXS it sucks up the particles, quirements,” said Master “In the past, we really “The lasers far surpass pearances, the capabilities aircraft structural mainte- keeping them out of the air. Sgt. Brian Horak, the 60th didn’t have an effective the old methods in the haz- of the neodymium-doped nance supervisor. The aircraft structural MXS aircraft structural way to take rust off and ardous waste arena,” said yttrium aluminum gar- “One of the big pulls maintenance shop at Tra- maintenance section chief. this addresses that need to Rizzo. “I think the laser net (Nd:YAG) laser has for getting the lasers was vis AFB was selected to “We have to fill out extend the life of equip- systems are going to be the the potential to cultivate that it was marketed as be- test the capabilities of the documentation every time ment,” said Horak. way of the future.” May 8, 2017 • 5 Take precautions when performing Electrical Hot Work By AEDC Safety • Employees, working on energized equipment must be wearing proper arc The Safety Condition Campaign flash clothing. for May is Electrical Hot Work and • All electrical protective equipment, to focusing on the procedures in place when include gloves, blankets, hot sticks, performing this type of work. etc. are to be tested as per Standards Safety, Health and Environmental B4 and B6. Standard B4 and B6 lists all of the • Review inspection dates on protective requirements for performing both low equipment and return out of date items and high voltage electrical work and is to the shop for retesting. summarized as follows: • Hard hats, used in conjunction with • Working on energized equipment is arc flash clothing, are to be replaced if only allowed as a last resort. in use greater than 5 years. • An Energized Electrical Work Permit According to B4 on high-voltage and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) must electrical work, the standard applies in all be documented and approved, prior situations where exposure to energized to performing work on energized or potentially energized electrical equipment. equipment is possible due to the nature of • Equipment, as designated in the work to be performed. Following this Standards B4 and B6, must have Arc standard will help ensure that electrical Flash warning labels posted on the work is performed under the safest equipment. conditions possible. It addresses safety of • Exposed energized equipment must workers whose job responsibilities entail be barricaded at a distance defined by interaction with electrical equipment parts. caused by an electric arc. This flash can Standards B4 and B6. and systems with potential exposure to Concepts in this standard are often damage a person’s eyes, cause burns up to energized electrical equipment and circuit adapted to other workers whose exposure third degree or death. This hazard exists to electrical hazards is unintentional when energized electrical conductors or not recognized as part of their job or circuit parts are exposed or within F.E. Warren tests Minuteman III responsibilities. The highest risk for injury guarded or enclosed equipment, provided from electrical hazards for other workers a person is interacting with the equipment involve unintentional contact with in such a manner that could cause an missile with launch from Vandenberg overhead power lines and electric shock electric arc. from machines, tools and appliances. Arcing can also cause overheating to The standard also addresses the the extent molten metal may be expelled different types of basic hazards, such which may result in the worker being as shock hazard, which is a dangerous burned. Vaporized metal and ionized condition associated with the possible gases, as well as metallic fragments, may release of energy caused by contact be violently thrust into the zone occupied or approach to energized electrical by the worker, necessitating use of arc- conductors or circuit parts. Electric rated (AR) personal protective equipment shock is the most common hazard to be (PPE). encountered in electrical operations. This The Safety Condition Campaigns, such is caused when a person comes in contact as the Electrical Hot Work for May, are with an energized part, and electrical helping to identify conditions that make current travels through the body. compliance with safety requirements a Minor shock may cause tingling or challenge, to ensure we are in compliance discomfort. A serious shock may cause with the Air Force safety standards, and extreme pain, burns or death. Although to establish consistency across our work the shock may not be severe enough to locations. We will continue to send out stop breathing, it may cause a fall or other periodic updates on our results. accident. If a worker sustains a severe So far this year we have completed shock that does stop the heart or breathing, four safety focus areas: fall protection, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) barricades and signs, lockout/tagout and should be administered by a properly confined space entry. Our efforts resulted trained individual immediately and in successfully identifying areas that need An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launches during an medical aid should be summoned. to be improved. In each case, a short term operational test April 26 from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The Minute- man system has been in service for 60 years. Through continuous upgrades, It also covers, arc flash hazard, which solution was identified and the process for including new production versions, improved targeting systems, and enhanced is associated with the release of energy identifying longer term fixes has begun. accuracy, today’s Minuteman system remains state of the art and is capable of meeting all modern challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ian Dudley)

By Air Force Global F.E. Warren AFB is true professionalism and Strike Command Public one of three missile bases proved that the Minute- Affairs with crewmembers stand- man III remains the na- ing alert 24/7 year-round, tion’s premier deterrence VANDENBERG AIR overseeing the nation’s and assurance capability.” FORCE BASE, Calif. ICBM alert forces. The The ICBM community, (AFNS) – A combined Minuteman III is one of including the Defense De- team of Air Force Global three legs of the nuclear partment, the Energy De- Strike Command Airmen triad, which is also com- partment, and U.S. Stra- launched an unarmed Min- prised of strategic bomb- tegic Command uses data uteman III intercontinental ers such as the B-52 Stra- collected from test launch- ballistic missile equipped tofortress and B-2 Spirit, es for continuing force with a single test re-entry as well as submarine development evaluation. vehicle April 26 from Van- launched ballistic mis- The ICBM test launch pro- denberg Air Force Base. sions, provided by Navy gram demonstrates the op- The missile used in submarines. erational credibility of the GT220 launched in the “I’m extremely proud Minuteman III and ensures early hours of the morning of the 16 maintainers and the United States’ ability to with a launch command operators from the com- maintain a strong, credible delivered from the Air bined 90th Missile Wing nuclear deterrent as a key Launch Control System on and 341st Missile Wing element of U.S. national a Navy E-6 Mercury jet. Task Force who worked security and the security of The ICBM’s re-entry hand in hand with the U.S. allies and partners. vehicle, which contained a 576th FLTS to make this The combined team telemetry package used for launch possible,” said Lt. of AFGSC Airmen were operational testing, trav- Col. Tony Rhoades, the from the 90th MW at F.E. eled to the Kwajalein Atoll task force commander. Warren Air Force Base, in the Marshall Islands, “This mission requires a Wyoming; the 341st MW approximately 4,200 miles tremendous amount of dis- at Malmstrom AFB, Mon- away from the launch site. cipline, training and atten- tana; and the 625th Strate- Test launches verify the tion to detail. Our Airmen gic Operations Squadron accuracy and reliability of demonstrated this with at Offutt AFB, Nebraska. the Minuteman III ICBM weapon system, providing valuable data to ensure a continued safe, secure and effective nuclear deterrent. “I can’t say enough great things about the part- ners I share this mission set with,” said Col. Craig Ramsey, the 576th Flight Test Squadron command- er. “The men and women from the task force, the Airmen from my squad- ron, and our host unit here at Vandenberg made this look easy, but it was any- thing but that. It’s a testa- ment to the dedication and professionalism of these proud organizations. I’m proud to play a small part in it.” 6 • May 8, 2017 Innovation enhances safety, leads to international recognition By Tech. Sgt. James manager NCO in charge. 2017. Hodgman This traffic call re- While Travis AFB 60th Air Mobility Wing quires pilots to scan the didn’t win the award, the Public Affairs areas they’re flying in for nomination was one of other aircraft that may or only two from the U.S. and TRAVIS AIR FORCE may not be in their flight the only one representing BASE, Calif. (AFNS) – paths. the Defense Department. Air traffic control is -seri This tends to distract Tech. Sgt. Matthew ous business. Every day aircrews from their prima- Zimmerman, the 60th thousands of flights take ry missions, which is to get OSS ground radar systems off and land all across the to wherever that aircraft is NCO in charge, assisted C- U.S. Dedicated profes- going, said Bertolucci. Speed, the DOD, Depart- sionals known as air traffic Approximately four ment of Energy and nu- controllers are responsible miles southeast of Travis merous other government for monitoring every flight AFB there is a wind farm agencies with planning, and coordinating with air- with nearly 600 windmills testing and integrating the crews and people on the that can interfere with Tra- infill radar system at -Tra ground. vis radar, leading to sev- vis AFB. He was also one In 2016, about 134,000 eral false targets on a daily of two people who repre- aircraft, including military basis. sented Travis AFB at the planes and commercial In January 2015, as conference. Airman Benjamin Cobb (Left) and Tech. Sgt. Ruben Rivera (Right), both mem- airliners traveling from part of a Cooperative Re- “It’s an amazing feel- bers of the 60th Operations Support Squadron, monitor air traffic over Travis San Francisco and Sac- search and Development ing to get nominated and Air Force Base, Calif., inside the Travis Radar Approach Control facility April ramento, were monitored Agreement, Travis part- recognized for perfor- 3. Travis air traffic controllers monitor an average of 367 aircraft daily. (U.S. Air by air traffic controllers nered with C-Speed, a mance and innovation,” Force photo/Tech. Sgt. James Hodgman/Released) assigned to the 60th Op- product development and said Zimmerman. “The Lt. Col. Eric Weber, the most innovative envi- The goal is to leverage erations Support Squadron engineering services com- nomination showcases the 60th OSS command- ronment I’ve been a part of existing infrastructure at at Travis Air Force Base. pany, to install and test Team Travis’ flexibility to er, said the success of the in my 19 years of service. Travis AFB such as com- That’s an average of 367 the capabilities of a gap- innovate with the private gap-filler radar technology Our Airmen are empow- mand and control systems, aircraft daily for the busi- filler, Light-Wave Radar sector on a worldwide is just one way his Airmen ered to solve problems and radar and wind turbine ra- est air traffic control com- System, which is capable stage. Being able to step and Travis AFB lead the as a commander it’s my dar interference mitigation plex in Air Mobility Com- of distinguishing between out of your comfort zone way with innovation. responsibility to foster an systems, to collect data mand for two out of the wind turbines and aircraft. to solve problems through “When you think of environment where they necessary for the FAA. past three years. innovation is a necessary how this can benefit the can thrive.” They will assess the fea- These professionals An independent review skill.” public, regional and inter- C-Speed plans to seek sibility and development use sophisticated radar team analyzed the data Bertolucci joined Zim- national airports around Federal Aviation Admin- requirements associated technology to track air- from multiple reports merman at the conference the globe, we are balancing istration certification and with the integration, oper- craft that enter Travis AFB on the system’s perfor- and shared his sentiments. green energy with a grow- approval to implement ation and performance of air space. Sometimes the mance. In October 2016, “It was an incred- ing national and interna- their gap-filler, Light- an infill radar inserted into radar can pick up some- the team found there was ible and rewarding experi- tional airspace system,” Wave Radar System, in the FAA’s existing com- thing known as a “false a significant improvement ence,” he said. he said. “We are balancing the national airspace of the mand and control system, target” which shows up on to existing radar surveil- During the three-day emerging technology and U.S. Weber added. radar like it’s an aircraft, lance performance. So conference, Zimmerman green energy with emerg- At Travis AFB, innova- According to the PMP but it may not be. much improvement that and Bertolucci met with ing requirements and tion will continue as well, charter, the project will al- “When a target, false C-Speed, Travis AFB and aviation management ex- growth with international as the 60th OSS seeks to low the demonstration and or real, is observed by a the Energy Siting Clear- perts from all over the travel and commerce. It’s build upon the success it performance measurement controller and appears to inghouse were nominated globe. a win-win.” has seen with the gap-filler of two infill radars, -com intersect the flight path for the IHS Jane’s Airport “They provided a great Weber also said Travis technology, said Weber. pare infill radar perfor- of an aircraft with radar Review Innovation Award, deal of insight into how AFB benefits from having “We will build upon mance and permit ATCs service, a traffic call is is- which was presented at and where the air traffic an innovative spirit. our efforts with the Pilot to assess integrated radar sued,” said Master Sgt. the Worldwide Air Traffic management industry is “Travis (AFB) has a Mitigation Program Ini- coverage of both the wind Brian Bertolucci, the 60th Management Congress in and will be moving in the culture and climate of in- tiative Data Collection turbine area and other cov- OSS airfield automation Madrid, Spain in March future,” said Bertolucci. novation,” he said. “It’s Study,” he said. erage areas. Weather flight critical to coalition mission By Master Sgt. Benjamin Wilson However, providing this critical infor- 407th Air Expeditionary Group mation to coalition partners does not come Public Affairs without its challenges. Although Tam’s flight has always been SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS) – Drop- able to give pilots updates while in flight, it ping bombs on target in Syria and Iraq dur- wasn’t until recently they were able to update ing combat missions supporting Operation the coalition partners of changing weather Inherent Resolve requires a complex array of conditions prior to entering the aircraft. This information, including intelligence gathered was due to differences in the communica- well in advance of the combat sortie. tions networks used by the separate nations. Often times, this intelligence is gathered After identifying the problem, the weath- by coalition partners flying out of the 407th er flight here worked to ensure Italian and Air Expeditionary Group. But there is an un- Polish air forces are able to receive the infor- seen force providing those units information mation required for execution of their opera- critical to their mission. tions whenever it is required. “When you are watching for vehicle traf- The U.S. Air Force provides the coali- fic or personnel traffic, you are not looking tion forces located here with a daily product for something that is very big,” said Master called the mission execution forecast, which Sgt. Tommy Tam, the 407th Expeditionary includes everything from temperature, pres- Operation Support Squadron superintendent sure and wind speeds to lunar data for night and weather station flight chief. “You have to operations. get into some very fine detailed imagery and In addition, the flight provides hourly if a cloud is blocking that, then it impacts the weather observation and issues the watches, mission.” warnings and advisories for the installation. Tam said even seemingly benign weather According to Tam, the majority of the conditions can have an impact on the effec- technical data used to compile their forecasts tiveness of operations. comes from the 28th Operational Weather “From an (intelligence surveillance and Squadron, at Shaw Air Force Base, South reconnaissance) standpoint the biggest issue Carolina. However, the weather flight here they will come across is cloud cover,” he also has an instrument cluster on the flight- said. “It seems pretty innocent; just because line to collect local weather data. you have a cloud in the sky doesn’t mean “The biggest piece that gives us our ob- you have bad weather, but it is a direct im- serving capabilities is our tactical weather pact to what they are able to do.” equipment,” he said. “It gives us all the in- Both the Italian and Polish Air Forces formation we need, such as winds, tempera- rely on the weather forecasts generated by ture, sky conditions and lightning.” the U.S. Air Force to complete their mis- And this is the information imperative to sions. successful mission execution by our coali- “The air component performs recon- tion partners. naissance missions for support of Inherent “Help of U.S. Air Force weather Airman Resolve Operations,” said Polish Air Force to perform our mission is priceless,” said Ja- Capt. Grzegorz Jasianek, the Polish Military sianek. “Meteorological data that they send Contingent of Operation Inherent Resolve allows for proper planning of air missions in public affairs officer. “Imagery Intelligence the station area as well as over the territory is based on aerial photography. That is why of the task. That is why it is so important to the weather is so important. It has a huge cooperate with Polish and American soldiers impact on mission performance and image who are working together to fulfill the motto quality,” he said. of our mission: one mission, many nations.” May 8, 2017 • 7 8 • May 8, 2017 Art of War: fifth-gen, allies train to defeat future adversaries

By Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard 633rd Air Base Wing Public Affairs

JOINT BASE LANGLEY- EUSTIS, Va. (AFNS) – Imagine an enemy who knows how you operate. They know your game plans, have been in your position and used your gear. On top of that, they outnumber your team and have the ability to regenerate. The 27th Fighter Training Squadron’s T-38 Talon red air pilots were that opposing force during the allied exercise, Atlan- tic Trident 17. Through their mass in num- bers and understanding, the red air adversaries posed a viable threat to the participating blue forces, which included U.S. Air Force fifth-generation aircraft and partnering nations’ fourth- generation aircraft that may op- erate together in future contin- gencies. “Having a former (F-22) Raptor pilot fly the T-38 essen- tially allows them to get inside our brains a little bit; they know where a good plan could fail,” Maj. Nathaniel Lightfoot, a 71st Fighter Training Squadron aggressor pilot, deplanes after a combat training mission during said Capt. Michael, a 94th Fight- Atlantic Trident 17 at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 18, 2016. The aggressors are the aerial adversaries of the exercise, er Squadron F-22 Raptor pilot. which focuses on harnessing fifth-generation capabilities with fourth generation fighters from partnering nations.(U.S. Air Force “For me, and I think any blue photo/Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard) pilot in general, when you see a According to Michael, find- tive a coalition force brings.” fourth-generation fighters act as kind of threats, and depending lot of adversaries out there, you ing those weaknesses is what In addition to partnering with the linebackers bringing a larger on what part of the world he is have that, ‘Alright, here we go,’ the exercise was all about. The allied nations to take on red air, fleet and a heavy load of weap- in, what weapons they have.” moment. It’s a problem to solve blue and red teams work much the Raptors also teamed up with ons while the F-22 and F-35 act The adversaries who were and that’s what we like doing, like any sports teams. They go a fellow fifth-generation fighter, as running-backs and quarter- on their way to playing on blue solving problems out there.” into the fight with a coach that the F-35 Lightning II. backs, bringing a stealth aspect team as F-22 pilots were able to According to Lt. Col. Charles talks over the plan, the expected While both the Raptor and but specializing in different -ar attend the blue team meetings Hebert, the 71st FTS command- interruptions and contingencies. Lightning provide fifth-genera- eas. - getting an inside look to how er and an aggressor pilot, the red During that fight, if the blue tion stealth capabilities, the air- “Where we do our work best their future team operates in a air pilots, like 1st Lt. Duston team experiences something crafts’ strengths are in different is in those separate arenas,” said coalition environment. “Champ” Obrien, the 71st FTS they didn’t see coming, they can specialties that, when combined Michael. “The F-35 takes care “Getting to sit in on all the aircraft commander, don’t need add a play to their books for use with fourth-generation partners, of the air-to-ground while back- briefs and debriefs is very eye- Raptor cockpit experience to in future operations against real create an ideal line-up. ing us up in the air-to-air side of opening in that I get to see how understand what the Raptor can adversaries. “What this exercise really the house and vice versa.” everything is integrated togeth- do, or to expose any weaknesses During this exercise, the helps us with, in regard to our In addition to fine tuning tac- er, so that is a great knowledge that might unveil during a coali- coach, or mission commander, foreign partners, is figuring out tics, techniques and procedures base,” said Obrien. “Talking to tion training like Atlantic Tri- rotated to give not only expe- how are we going to integrate between the U.S., French and everybody here, from the Rap- dent 17. rience to all the allied pilots, and how we all get on the same Royal air forces against future tors to the (F-15E) Strike Eagles “A guy like Champ (Obrien) but the ability to share lessons sheet of music, so that when adversaries, Atlantic Trident or British and French, getting has flown adversary air and even learned as well as tactics and something kicks off, we can go 17 also aimed to give future to see their perspective on how though he doesn’t have fighter techniques with allied air forces. in there with very little prep F-22 pilots a unique perspec- things are supposed to go and jet experience prior to being “We give an initial game time and know how we’re going tive through the red air program. how they operate is great for here, he’s as capable as anybody plan during mission planning, to integrate with those forces,” Much like the advantage red air us because all we know is what in the squadron flying adver- poke holes in that plan and to- said Hebert. “It’s the same with has in understanding the F-22, we’ve seen from the Raptors.” sary air,” Hebert said pointing ward the end, we pose questions the F-35 just coming online and the adversaries learn to think While it may be possible to to a 71st FTS adversary T-38 like ‘well, what if they do this, the unique challenges that the like an enemy. predict what the next fight looks pilot. “He briefs and debriefs and how are we going to tack- aircraft brings to the fight. It’s “What benefits adversaries like, there’s no guarantee that with the Raptor (pilots) day-in le that?’” said Michael. “The about how we come together like Champ (Obrien) is, he is the prediction will be accurate. and day-out; he’s deployed, he’s French (air force) and U.K. and work together to maximize thinking about adversary weap- However, each time the world’s mission planned for the Raptor, (Royal Air Force) definitely the efficiency of the entire fight- ons all the time because he is most technologically advanced he’s flown Raptor sims; the guy bring a unique perspective on ing force out there.” employing them during this as- aircraft teams with the U.S. Air knows how the Raptor employs how they would tackle a prob- To utilize the allied force to signment,” said Hebert. “When Force’s oldest allies, the red and in a broad sense. Therefore, he lem and that is helping everyone. its best capabilities, the fighters he moves over to the Raptor, he’s blue players gain more insight, knows how to fight against it They tackle problems differently are placed in certain roles. The going to have that filed in the techniques and tactics to add to and may expose weaknesses.” and give us that unique perspec- French and Royal air forces’ back of his mind knowing what the coalition playbook. UTSI graduate students win presentation competition

By Barbara Birdsong Acoustic Radiation Emanating from a UTSI Office of Public Relations Turbulent Mach 2 Boundary Layer.” Harris is specializing in hypersonic Tullahoma, Tennessee – The Uni- flow phenomena with an emphasis on versity of Tennessee Space Institute the instrumentation and diagnostic (UTSI) held its second annual Susan techniques that can be used to study it. and Jimmy Wu Student Presentation The competition was made possible Competition April 7. by a generous donation from one of There were 14 graduate students par- UTSI’s graduate alumni wishing to re- ticipating in the competition, each giv- main anonymous. The competition was ing a 10-minute presentation, followed open to all full- and part-time Master by a five-minute Q&A from observers and PhD graduate students currently en- and judges. The winners received travel rolled at UTSI. The objective to starting awards. the competition was helping students E. Lara Lash won the PhD category develop presentation skills while learn- and received a $2,000 travel award. ing about numerous fields of research. Charles Bond and Adam Harris tied in The judges, Dr. Stan Powel, Dr. Wil- the Master’s category, each receiving a liam Baker and Dr. Taylor Swanson, $500 travel award. also gave constructive feedback to each The competition was an open forum, participant on their respective presenta- where the graduate students presented tion and elements to sharpen their skills their research in a competition-based Winners of the University of Tennessee Space Institute Susan and Jimmy We in becoming better presenters. format. Student Presentation Competition pose for a photo with the competition judg- The competition was named after Lash’s presentation was entitled, es. Pictured left to right is competition winner Charles Bond, judge Dr. Taylor Susan and Jimmy Wu who were the first “Schlieren Imaging of Cylinder- Swanson, competition winner Adam Harris, competition winner E. Lara Lash, husband and wife team hired as faculty Induced Transitional Shock Wave- judge Dr. William Baker and judge Dr. Stan Powell. (UTSI photo/Laura Horton) members of the UT Space Institute in Boundary Layer Interaction.” interactions using experimental diag- He is currently pursuing a Master 1965. During their more than 55 years Lash, of Northern Virginia, is cur- nostics. of Science in Biomedical Engineering of combined service to the UTSI and rently pursuing a doctoral degree in Charles Bond, of Tullahoma, en- from UTSI under the direction of Dr. the aerospace community, they both Aerospace Engineering from UTSI by titled his presentation, “Pulsed Laser Jacqueline Johnson. contributed significantly with their aca- characterizing the dynamic behavior of Deposition of Transparent Fluoride Adam Harris, of Clarksville, entitled demic, scientific and community- ac transitional shock wave/boundary layer Glass.” his presentation, “Characterization of complishments. May 8, 2017 • 9 Do you have what it takes to ‘Hack the Air Force’?

By Ed Gulick Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

SAN FRANCISCO (AFNS) – The Air Force is inviting vetted com- puter security specialists from across the U.S. and select partner nations to do their best to hack some of its key public websites. The initiative is part of the Cyber Secure campaign sponsored by the Air Force’s Chief In- formation Officer as a measure to further opera- tionalize the domain and leverage talent from both within and outside the Defense Department. The event expands on the DOD ‘Hack the Pen- tagon’ bug bounty pro- gram by broadening the participation pool from U.S. citizens to include “white hat” hackers from the United Kingdom, Acting Secretary of the Air Force Lisa Disbrow and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein discuss the importance of Defense Canada, Australia and Digital Service and what they bring to the fight with Chris Lynch, the team leader (right) and Paul Tagliamonte, a section member at the New Zealand. Pentagon, April 12. The DDS section is a unique team of industry experts assisting the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Wayne A. Clark) “This outside ap- works against malicious vulnerabilities.” The competition for Air Force Lisa S. Dis- April 2016 as the first proach – drawing on the attacks. Bug bounty pro- Kim made the an- technical talent in both brow visited the Defense bug bounty program em- talent and expertise of grams offer paid bounties nouncement at a kick-off the public and private Digital Service and Air ployed by the federal our citizens and part- for all legitimate vulner- event held at the head- sectors is fiercer than it Force Digital Service in government. More than ner-nation citizens – in abilities reported. quarters of HackerOne, has ever been according early April to discuss a 1,400 hackers registered identifying our security “This is the first time the contracted security to Kim. The Air Force variety of initiatives the to participate in the pro- vulnerabilities will help the AF has opened up our consulting firm running must compete with com- Air Force can benefit gram. Nearly 200 reports bolster our cybersecurity. networks to such a broad the contest. panies like Facebook and from. were received within We already aggressively scrutiny,” said Peter Kim, The whole idea of ‘se- Google for the best and “We’re mobilizing the the first six hours of the conduct exercises and the Air Force Chief In- curity through obscurity’ brightest, particularly in best talent from across program’s launch, and ‘red team’ our public fac- formation Security Offi- is completely backwards. the science, technology, the nation and among $75,000 in total bounties ing and critical websites. cer. “We have malicious We need to understand engineering, and math partner nations to help was paid out to partici- But this next step throws hackers trying to get into where our weaknesses fields. strengthen the Air Force’s pating hackers. open the doors and brings our systems every day. are in order to fix them, Keen to leverage pri- cyber defenses. It’s an Registration for the additional talent onto our It will be nice to have and there is no better way vate sector talent, the exciting venture, one that ‘Hack the Air Force’ cyber team,” said Air friendly hackers taking a than to open it up to the Air Force partnered with will make us better, and event opens May 15 on Force Chief of Staff Gen. shot and, most important- global hacker commu- DDS to launch the Air one that focuses an in- the HackerOne website. David L. Goldfein. ly, showing us how to im- nity,” said Chris Lynch Force Digital Service credible pool of capabili- The contest opens May White hat hacking prove our cybersecurity of the Defense Digital team in January 2017, ties toward keeping our 30 and ends June 23. and crowdsourced secu- and defense posture. The Service, an organization affording a creative solu- Air Force sites secure,” Military members and rity concepts are industry additional participation comprised of industry ex- tion that turns that com- Disbrow said. government civilians are standards that are used from our partner nations perts incorporating criti- petition for talent into a The DOD’s ‘Hack not eligible for compen- by small businesses and greatly widens the variety cal private sector expe- partnership. the Pentagon’ initiative sation, but can participate large corporations alike of experience available rience across numerous In fact, Goldfein and was launched by the De- on-duty with supervisor to better secure their net- to find additional unique digital challenges. Acting Secretary of the fense Digital Service in approval.

UTSI graduate students win presentation competition 10 • May 8, 2017 F-35s forward deploy to Bulgaria By U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Public Affairs

GRAF IGNATIEVO AIR BASE, Bulgaria (AFNS) – Two F-35A Lightning IIs and about 20 supporting Airmen ar- rived at Graf Ignatievo Air Base April 28 from Royal Air Force Laken- heath, England. The F-35As are par- ticipating in the first training deployment to Europe. The aircraft and total force Airmen are from the 34th Fighter Squadron, 388th Fighter Wing, and the Air Force Reserve’s 466th Fighter Squadron, 419th Fighter Wing at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. “The United States and Bulgaria have a strong and enduring re- lationship,” said Lt. Gen. A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II touches down at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, April 28 marking the first time the NATO country Richard Clark, the Third has hosted the fifth-generation fighter aircraft. Eight F-35s deployed from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, to Royal Air Force Lakenheath, Air Force commander, England, on April 15. Two of the eight forward deployed to Bulgaria for a brief time which allowed the F-35s to engage in familiarization during a press event af- training within the European theater while reassuring allies and partners of U.S. dedication to the enduring peace and stability of the ter the arrival. “We rou- region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Ryan Crane) tinely train through joint ing peace and stability of commitment to regional and combined initiatives the region. and global security. like Operation Atlantic “I have to say that “We are grateful to Resolve and in flying for us, this makes us our Bulgarian friends for exercises like Thracian very proud,” said Maj. their support in making Eagle, Thracian Summer Gen. Tsanko Stoykov, today possible,” Clark and Thracian Star. Our the Bulgarian Air Force said. “Your cooperation commitment to Bulgaria commander. “Our efforts helps prepare the F-35 is but an example of our have been appreciated for its invaluable con- unwavering support to and we are trusted as a tribution to our alliance. all allied nations.” reliable ally and it im- We look forward to many Similar to the air- mensely contributes to more years of our shared craft’s visit to Estonia the development of the commitment and partner- on April 25, this train- bilateral relations be- ship.” ing deployment has been tween our two counties This training deploy- planned for some time and our two air forces.” ment signifies an impor- and was conducted in This is the first over- tant milestone and natu- close coordination with seas flying training de- ral progression of the Bulgarian allies. It gives ployment of the U.S. Air Joint Strike Fighter Pro- Lt. Gen. Richard Clark, the Third Air Force commander, speaks to U.S. and Bul- F-35A pilots the op- Force’s F-35As. The de- gram, allowing the U.S. garian visitors as well as media during a press event at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, portunity to engage in April 28, highlighting the first training deployment of the F-35A Lightning II to ployment provides sup- to further demonstrate familiarization training Bulgaria. Eight F-35s deployed from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, to Royal Air Force port to bolster the secu- the operational capabili- within the European the- Lakenheath, England, on April 15. Two of the eight forward deployed to Bulgaria rity of NATO allies and ties of the aircraft. It also ater while reassuring al- for a brief time which allowed the F-35s to engage in familiarization training partners in Europe while assists in refining the lies and partners of U.S. within the European theater while reassuring allies and partners of U.S. dedi- demonstrating the U.S. beddown requirements dedication to the endur- cation to the enduring peace and stability of the region. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Ryan Crane) for the F-35A at RAF ation aircraft interoper- heath to continue their Lakenheath in order to ability. training deployment. enhance Europe’s ability The aircraft and Air- The KC-135 is from to host the future capa- men began arriving in 459th Air Refueling bilities of the Air Force Europe on April 15, and Wing, Joint Base An- and coalition team. Also, are scheduled to remain drews, Maryland, and is it helps to integrate with in Bulgaria for a brief providing refueling sup- NATO’s infrastructure period of time before re- port for the deployment and enhance fifth-gener- turning to RAF Laken- to Bulgaria. AEDC Milestones 35 YEARS Steven Underwood, NAS OUTBOUND MILI- Brenda Barr, NAS TARY Kenneth Rigsby, NAS 15 YEARS Maj. Scott VanHoogen David Plemmons, NAS 30 YEARS RETIREMENTS Daniel Brown, NAS 10 YEARS Sharon Arnold, AF Thomas Bush, NAS Ana Chaverri, NAS Teresa Bowden, NAS Eric Mitchell, NAS Michael Key, NAS George Long, NAS Daniel Lewis, NAS Vickie May, AF 25 YEARS Scott Pogue, NAS James Nichols, AF Clay Dye, QuantiTech John VanScoten, NAS Lee Roy Wilkinson, Melissa Wenger, NAS NAS INBOUND MILITARY 20 YEARS Staff Sgt. Nathanael Woods NEW HIRES Ryan Mueller, AF Donald Thompson, NAS

PROMOTIONS Benjamin Sinemus, pro- moted to 1st lieutenant

Lawrence Ware, pro- moted to lieutenant colonel

CERTIFICATES and RECOGNITIONS

Jack Glasser, AF Physical Security Pro- fessional Certification, Defense Security Service Security Professional Education Development Program

Susan Drinnon, AF Tunnel 9 President’s Award Odenton Volunteer Fire Company May 8, 2017 • 11

Lt. Gen. Richard Clark, the Third Air Force commander, speaks to U.S. and Bul garian visitors as well as media during a press event at Graf Ignatievo April 28, highlighting the first training deployment of the F-35A Lightning II Bulgaria. Eight F-35s deployed from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, to Royal Lakenheath, England, on April 15. T for a brief time which allow within the European theater while reassuring allies and partners of U.S. dedi cation to the enduring peace and stability of the region. (U.S. Tech. Sgt. Ryan Crane)

AEDC Milestones OUTBOUND MILI- TARY Maj. Scott VanHoogen

RETIREMENTS Sharon Arnold, AF Teresa Bowden, NAS George Long, NAS Vickie May, AF James Nichols, AF Lee Roy Wilkinson, NAS

NEW HIRES Ryan Mueller, AF Donald Thompson, NA

PROMOTIONS Benjamin Sinemus, pro- moted to 1st lieutenant

Lawrence Ware, pro- moted to lieutenant colonel

CERTIFICATES and RECOGNITIONS

Jack Glasser, AF Physical Security Pro- fessional Certification, Defense Security Serv Security Professional Education Development Program

Susan Drinnon, AF Tunnel 9 President’s Award Odenton Volunteer Fire Company 12 • May 8, 2017