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CHECKLIST Folios OK NO Headlines OK NO Cutlines OK NO NA Mugs OK NO NA Graphics OK NO NA Stories end OK NO Jumplines OK NO NA Ads OK NO NA NO=Not OK; NA=Not applicable Reprint Y N Initials 1 LEADERSHIPTravis welcomes AMC command chief TAILWIND PAGES 12-13 Tailwind | Travis AFB, Calif. Friday, January 17, 2019 | Vol. 45, Number 3 z BX pharmacy to reopen Jan. 21 PAGE 2 z Pediatric clinic temporarily relocates PAGE 4 CHECKLIST CHECKLIST Folios OK NO Folios OK NO Headlines OK NO Headlines OK NO Cutlines OK NO NA Cutlines OK NO NA Mugs OK NO NA Mugs OK NO NA Graphics OK NO NA Graphics OK NO NA Stories end OK NO Stories end OK NO Jumplines OK NO NA Jumplines OK NO NA Ads OK NO NA Ads OK NO NA NO=Not OK; NA=Not applicable NO=Not OK; NA=Not applicable Reprint Y N Reprint Y N Initials 2 Initials 3 2 TAILWIND TRAVIS JANUARY 17, 2020 JANUARY 17, 2020 TRAVIS TAILWIND 3 BX Pharmacy slated to reopen Jan. 21 Travis, Andrews vital to movement of patients Michael P. Kleiman Nicholas Pilch U.S. TRANSPORTATION COMMAND 60TH AIR MOBILITY WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS PUBLIC AFFAIRS The 60th Medical Group has reno- SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, vated its Base Exchange Pharmacy at Ill. — U.S. military C-17 Globe- Travis to better serve its patients and master III aircraft often arrive staff needs. at Joint Base Andrews, Mary- BX Pharmacy services relocated to a land, and Travis Air Force temporary facility next to the main BX Base, California, from foreign and adjacent to the “lemon lot.” locales, transporting cargo, but Following pharmacy construction, also, at times, ill or injured ser- the BX Pharmacy is scheduled to re- vice members returning state- open Jan. 21 at the BX Mini Mall. The side for continuing medical purpose of the construction was to de- treatment. velop a pharmacy layout more condu- As the Department of De- cive to a large pharmacy operation to fense’s single manager for reduce overall wait times for picking up global patient movement, U.S. prescriptions. Transportation Command con- “The pharmacy construction aims to ducts this lifesaving mis- improve the efficiency of pharmacy op- sion via the U.S. Air Force’s erations for all beneficiaries,” said U.S. aeromedical evacuation sys- Air Force Capt. Michael Johnson, 60th tem, which provides in-tran- Medical Group chief of BX pharmacy sit health care for Ameri- operations. “With such a high patient ca’s wounded warriors from volume, it is critical for the pharmacy to the point of injury or illness to have an optimal design, innovative in- medical facilities with the level formation technology assets and spac- of care needed to properly treat ing necessary to conduct safe and effi- their medical conditions. cient patient care.” From JBA and Travis Air During the changeover, the Script- Force Base, some patients, de- Center self-service kiosks will remain pendent on medical condition in operation at the current location for and/or service-directed re- optional refill pickup and be available quirements, are subsequently throughout the closure dates. Beneficia- transported to other locations ries should allow three duty days for re- within the continental United U.S. Air Force photo/Karina Luis fill prescription processing. States to reach the best facili- The kiosks are open from 8 a.m. to 6 U.S. Air Force photo/Nicholas Pilch An ambulance bus backs up to the Mississippi Air National Guard C-17 Globemaster III as Airmen prepare to unload patients April 26, 2018, at Joint Izaiah Kane, right, 60th Medical Support Squadron quality control contractor, briefs wing and medical group leadership at the renovated Base ty for their particular circum- Base Andrews, Maryland. The bus transports the ill and injured to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. JBA and p.m. Monday through Friday, from 10 stances. a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and from 11 a.m. Exchange Pharmacy, Jan. 10 at Travis Air Force Base, California. The BX Pharmacy will reopen Jan. 21 at the BX Mini Mall. The purpose of the Travis Air Force Base, California, serve as the primary military entry points or hubs for patient distribution within the continental United States. renovation was to develop a layout more conducive to pharmacy operations for David Grant USAF Medical Center beneficiaries. “On a weekly basis, US- to 5 p.m. Sunday. TRANSCOM moves up to USTRANSCOM. “Just like in Movement Requirements Cen- coordinating the aircraft from Using a hub such as JBA/ The Satellite Pharmacy will close 40 patients from overseas to our overseas theaters of op- ter–Americas, Scott Air Force JBA or Travis AFB to the final Travis AFB and spoke (final Jan. 17. The renovation project began in De- will continue to be able to have their ci- renovated site. CONUS, with a broad set of eration, the weekly move- Base, Illinois, validating the pa- medical treatment destination. definitive care destination(s)) BX Pharmacy hours will be 8 a.m. to cember 2018 and is projected to be com- vilian network provider prescriptions For more information call the phar- final medical destinations,” ment of DOD patients across tients and the 618th Air Oper- When military aircraft are not system, the CONUS patient 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. pleted by late January. Beneficiaries and refill prescriptions processed at the macy at 707-423-7114 or 707-423-5345. said U.S. Air Force Col. John the United States involves ations Center (Tanker Airlift available, contract air ambu- Andrus, command surgeon, the USTRANSCOM Patient Control Center) also at Scott, lances are used.” See PATIENTS Page 22 The Tailwind is published by the Daily Republic, Fair- tus, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other Table of contents field, California, a private firm in no way connected with nonmerit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. Worship services 8-9 Tailwind the U.S. Air Force. Correspondence can be sent to the 60th Air Mobili- The Flip Side 11/14 Travis AFB, Calif. | 60th Air Mobility Wing While most of the editorial content of the Tailwind is pre- ty Wing Public Affairs staff, Tailwind, 400 Brennan Cir- pared by the 60th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs office cle, Bldg. 51, Travis AFB, CA 94535-2150 or emailed to Cover story 12-13 for its Web-based product, the content for the Tailwind is [email protected]. Classifieds 20-21 Air Force photo/Senior Carnell Jonathon Force Airman Air U.S. edited and prepared for print by the Daily Republic staff. Deadline for copy is 4:30 p.m. Friday for the following Parting Shots 23 Col. Jeffrey Nelson Senior Airman Content of the Tailwind is not necessarily the official Friday’s issue. Swap ads must be brought to Bldg. 51 Name: Hometown: What are your goals? 60th Air Mobility Wing commander Amy Younger view of, nor is it endorsed by the U.S. Government, the by noon Monday for possible print in that Friday’s issue. On the cover Airman 1st Class Catania, Sicily, Italy. Finish bachelor’s degree and Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Kim Heiser. obtain private pilot’s license. Airman 1st Class Department of Defense or the Department of the Air Emailed or faxed Swap Ads are not accepted. Time in service: Tech. Sgt. Force. Those on base wishing to receive home delivery of the Greene, left, Air Mobility Com- Traci Keller Cameron Otte The appearance of advertising in the publication, in- Tailwind can call 427-6975 today. mand command chief, pres- Unit: One year. What are your hobbies? NCO in charge of 21st Airlift Squadron. Hiking, reading and working out. command information Nicholas Pilch cluding inserts or supplements, does not constitute en- For information on paid advertising and on base circula- ents his coin to Senior Airman Family: Deshawn Congreaves, 60th Tailwind staff dorsement by the Department of Defense, the Depart- tion, call 425-4646. Correspondence can be sent to: Dai- Duty title: None. What is your greatest ment of the Air Force or the Daily Republic, of the ly Republic, 1250 Texas St., Fairfield, CA 94533 or faxed to Logistics Readiness Squad- ron individual protective equip- Loadmaster. achievement? Daily Republic products or services advertised. 425-5924. Moved to the U.S. from Italy. Everything advertised in the publication shall be made Visit the Travis public web site at http://www.travis. ment journeyman, Jan. 10 at Nick DeCicco Todd R. Hansen available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to af.mil. Read the Tailwind online at http://tailwind.daily Travis AFB, California. Tailwind editor Copy editor race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital sta- republic.net or by accessing the Travis SharePoint. U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jonathon Carnell CHECKLIST CHECKLIST Folios OK NO Folios OK NO Headlines OK NO Headlines OK NO Cutlines OK NO NA Cutlines OK NO NA Mugs OK NO NA Mugs OK NO NA Graphics OK NO NA Graphics OK NO NA Stories end OK NO Stories end OK NO Jumplines OK NO NA Jumplines OK NO NA Ads OK NO NA Ads OK NO NA NO=Not OK; NA=Not applicable NO=Not OK; NA=Not applicable Reprint Y N Reprint Y N Initials 4 Initials 5 4 TAILWIND TRAVIS JANUARY 17, 2020 JANUARY 17, 2020 TRAVIS/AIR MOBILITY COMMAND TAILWIND 5 Former 22nd AS leader takes over 436th AW Air Force announces Commander’s call first of 2020 Tech Sgt. Chuck Broadway 2014 to July 2016. During his initial address the base has with the community are 436TH AIRLIFT WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS In a previous stop at Travis as commander of the “Eagle equally strengthened by the continuity Spark Tank selectees from April 2002 to June 2007, Wing,” Jones addressed both of this longer than typical assignment.” DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del.
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