Arnold Air Force Base Administers COVID-19 Vaccines to Employees

PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID TULLAHOMA TN Vol. 68, No. 6 Arnold AFB, Tenn. PERMIT NO. 29 March 15, 2021 Vector Prime establishes agreement with AEDC

By Chad Bacik and, as a byproduct, advance neering Development Com- a Lead Developmental Test this relationship today,” said Vector Prime enabling technologies that plex (AEDC). Organization / Executing Test Britton. “By providing ac- could provide the Air Force “Over the past few de- Organization, serving as lead cess for our commercial part- WRIGHT-PATTERSON options for executive, troop, cades, the Air Force has integrator of Developmental ners, we are able to leverage AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio UAV and cargo transport air- amassed a powerful set of Test and Evaluation activities the Air Force’s investment – Vector Prime is currently craft. tools and developed the pro- for each Vector Prime partner. in world-leading test centers leading an Air Force effort On Feb. 25, 2021, Brig. fessionals needed to enable Baxter’s team will help and expertise to turbocharge fueling the burgeoning com- Gen. Ryan Britton, Program high speed aircraft technolo- synergize the power of the the high speed travel market. mercial resurgence of high Executive Officer for the gy development,” said Lance Air Force Test Center with I look forward to continued speed passenger travel. The Presidential and Executive Baxter, Integrated Analysis the innovation of the private partnership as we explore effort aims to partner with Airlift Directorate, estab- Branch Chief for AEDC. sector by providing access to ways to leverage high speed commercial sector leaders to lished a sponsorship agree- In the agreement with Vec- facilities and expertise. transport aircraft for the fu- accelerate their development ment with the Arnold Engi- tor Prime, AEDC will act as “I am excited to solidify ture of Air Force missions.” Arnold Air Force Base administers COVID-19 vaccines to employees

By Jill Pickett AEDC Public Affairs

After a week of wintry weather in late February brought Mid- dle Tennessee to a near halt, a new week brought with it sunshine, warm weather and COVID-19 vaccines for DOD employees at Arnold Air Force Base. Vials of the two-dose Moder- na vaccine arrived at base, and the first doses were administered Feb. 23 by members of a COVID Joint Task Force from the Tennessee Army and Air National Guards and Arnold AFB’s Medical Aid Station medical staff personnel. Earlier in February, Col. Jef- frey Geraghty, commander of the Arnold Engineering Development Complex headquartered at Arnold AFB, announced the ordering of vaccines and encouraged members of the workforce eligible to receive the vaccine through the DOD to do so. “Receiving this vaccine is voluntary, but I strongly encourage you to participate and do your part to help stop the spread of this deadly disease,” Geraghty said. “Your participation will help us return to full operational capacity as soon as possible so that we can more efficiently prove the superiority of systems required to Sgt. Dillon Henderson with the Tennessee Army National Guard administers a COVID-19 vaccine to Master Sgt. Frank Mancino, an Arnold Engineering Development Complex team member, at Arnold Air Force Base, Feb. 23, at the Medical Aid Station on See VACCINES, page 3 base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett) Phase 1 of AEDC restructuring now underway

By Deidre Moon ganizational structure with well-de- articulate and defend resource wing. A proper wing structure will AEDC Public Affairs fined roles and authorities and a clear requirements (both manpower and allow wing level emphasis and chain of command for communication funding) toward those mission areas priority to: In January of this year, Phase 1 of and information dissemination. most consequential to the National the Arnold Engineering Development “In order to answer those survey Defense Strategy, enabling the 1. Improving and sustaining Complex restructuring was approved comments and assist in accomplish- pursuit of mission excellence at the AEDC’s test and support through an Organization Change Re- ing the strategic priorities developed wing level. capabilities through sound quest. by the AEDC leadership, the AEDC engineering practices Plans for restructuring initially be- Commander decided that our Complex • Invest in our People – 2. Reinvigorating technical rigor gan when AEDC leadership met dur- needed to pursue organizing in a stan- Standardization to a proper AF in our processes and practices ing a Strategic Planning Conference dard Air Force structure,” said Sarah organizational structure will in late 2019 to consider how to meet enhance our ability to properly Beth Morgan, chief of Complex Sup- 3. Building a world class technical the demands of the National Defense invest in our people, offering clear port for AEDC. workforce with a culture of Strategy and create the “AEDC We career development paths and In so doing, AEDC would be able solving the national defense Need.” From this stemmed the need organizational levels congruent to initiate the following strategic pri- research, development, and test to modify the organizational structure, with standard developmental orities: and evaluation challenges roles, responsibilities and authorities education milestones. of AEDC and its people. • Pursue Mission Excellence – But what exactly is an Organiza- Air Force leadership also received A standard Air Force structure • Improve and Sustain the Complex tion Change Request? An OCR is the feedback from the workforce through will provide clear articulation - AEDC’s organizational structure “AEDC Climate” and “AEDC We of the missions to which we will foster a unity of direction for See RESTRUCTURING, page 4 Need” surveys. A majority of AEDC assign squadron-level power and effective and efficient operations team members asked for a clearer or- will enable us to better develop, across our diverse and dynamic

AEDC personnel honored at Arnold Lakeside Complex AEDC quarterly award annual awards ceremony beach wall reconstructed winners announced

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Col. Jeffrey Geraghty Commander Jason Austin Chief, Public Affairs

Richard Tighe General Manager, National Aerospace Solutions High Mach Staff: Kathy Jacobsen, NAS Executive Editor

Jill Pickett NAS Editor Winners of Arnold Engineering Development Complex annual awards and Air Force Test Center Contracting annual awards pose for High Mach is published by a photo with AEDC leadership Feb. 24, after the awards ceremony at the Arnold Lakeside Complex at Arnold Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Lakeway Publishers, Inc. a pri- Force photo by Jill Pickett) vate firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force, Arnold Air Force Base, Arnold Engi- neering Development Complex (AEDC) or National Aerospace Solutions (NAS), under exclu- sive written contract with NAS at Arnold AFB, Tenn., 37389. AEDC personnel honored at Everything advertised in this publication will be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political annual awards ceremony affiliation or any other non- merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. By Jill Pickett The High Mach office is AEDC Public Affairs located at 100 Kindel Drive, Suite A236, Arnold AFB, Tenn. Arnold Engineering Develop- 37389-1236. Editorial content ment Complex leadership hon- is edited and prepared by NAS. Deadline for copy is Wednes- ored military and civilian govern- day at close of business one ment annual award winners and week before publication. nominees during a ceremony Feb. This commercial enterprise 21 at the Arnold Lakeside Com- newspaper is an allowable NAS contractor publication plex at Arnold Air Force Base, for personnel at Arnold AFB. Tenn. The content of High Mach The award recipients are: does not necessarily reflect the views of the Air Force, Arnold AFB, AEDC or NAS. The ap- • Maj. Wesly Anderson, Field pearance of advertising in this Grade Officer of the Year publication does not constitute endorsement of the products • Capt. Erin Alt, Company or services advertised by the Department of Defense, the Grade Officer of the Year Department of the Air Force, Arnold AFB, AEDC, NAS or • Master Sgt. James Buoy, Lakeway Publishers, Inc. Senior Noncommissioned For general information Officer of the earY about High Mach, call (931) 454-5655 or visit www. • Tech. Sgt. Anthony Smith, arnold.af.mil. Noncommissioned Officer of Use High Mach to mar- the Year ket your products and services. Contact Joe at 931-455-4545 or jmartin@ • Senior Airman Travis Russell, tullahomanews.com Airman of the Year Arnold Engineering Development Complex Commander Col. Jeffrey Geraghty honors annual • Pamela Johnson, Civilian awards winners Feb. 24, at the Arnold Lakeside Complex at Arnold Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett) Category I • High-Temperature Materials Members of the Contracting • Theresa Cates, Outstanding • Russell Loos, Civilian Test Team, Test Division team that supports AEDC, known Achievement in Contracting IT Category II – Annual AEDC Technical as AFTC/PZ Arnold, which won (Individual) Achievement Award AFTC Contracting annual awards • Kristyn Nivins, Civilian for fiscal year 2020, were also • Stacey Lamb, Outstanding Category III This team consists of: Ben recognized during the event. Quality Assurance Program Core Values Holton, team leader; John Coordinator • Diana Skordallos, Non- Those award recipients are: • Integrity first Hile; Christopher Lehto; and appropriated Fund Civilian • Service before self Richard Rushing. • Test Operation and Sustainment • Excellence in all Category II • Edward Crenshaw, Team, Outstanding Systems we do • Maj. Simon Kassemi and Capt. Outstanding Civilian in Contracting Unit • B-21 Test Team, 704th Test Nicolas Arosemena – Annual Systems (Non-Supervisory) Group Operating Location- Safety Award • Installation Contracting Arnold AC – Annual Exceptional • Christopher Fanning, Team (PZI), Outstanding Innovator Outstanding Civilian in Enterprise Contracting Unit Anderson also won 2020 Field Systems (Supervisory) Vision This team consists of: Jason Grade Officer of the Year for the Sawdy, Patrick O’Connell, Air Force Test Center and will • Mitchell Howard, Outstanding Stacey Lamb also was named “NAS delivers the best aerospace testing Scott Ehman, Russell Loos compete at the Air Force Materiel Contracting Support Staff the Outstanding Quality Assurance capabilities today and in and Jonathan Young. Command level. Award Program Coordinator for AFMC. the future.” Values • Ethics. We are uncompromising in our Action Line integrity, honesty, and fairness. Smoking Policy • Safety & Health. We are relentless in Team AEDC, keeping people safe from harm, and 1. The following revised Arnold AFB smoking policy is effective immediately and applies to all individuals on I believe in free and open communications we provide a safe and healthy work Arnold AFB. with our Team AEDC employees, and that’s why environment. 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 931-454-6000. 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. March 15, 2021 • 3

Waves of Woods Reservoir lap at sand in front of a newly-built wall for the beach area of the Arnold Lakeside Complex, Feb. 22, at Arnold Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett) Arnold Lakeside Complex beach wall reconstructed

By Jill Pickett the beach area provides, a plan was made to rebuild The hill around the beach area was also re-grad- AEDC Public Affairs the wall before this summer. ed to route water around the beach. This will help After removing the old wall, a 6-foot high, 282- prevent erosion of the beach and weakening of the Arnold Lakeside Complex patrons can once again foot long wall was built to hold back the shoreline. wall. Several inches of sand were also added to the enjoy the sand and surf of Woods Reservoir thanks to Part of the wall is below grade, and the above-grade beach. an Arnold Air Force Base Civil Engineering project portion is mostly hidden by water when the depth of “It’s so awesome to be able to give this (the to rebuild the beach wall. Woods Reservoir is at summer level. Six feet of rock beach) back to the base,” said Oscar Portillo, proj- The beach wall had failed in two separate places was laid behind the wall for structural support with the ect manager. “I’m really proud of the work done necessitating a temporary closure of the beach access wall tied into it at multiple levels, creating a stronger by Cody Howland (lead man for construction of the at the ALC. Knowing the boost to quality of life that wall that is expected to last for years to come. wall) and the Richland, LLC team.”

VACCINES from page 1 meet the demands of the National Defense Strategy and build an Air Force and Space Force second to none!” Some of the members of Team AEDC that received the vaccine that day shared their reasons for doing so. Master Sgt. Frank Mancino, Installation Deployment manager, said, “I’ve lived it. I had COV- ID previously. I had a very rough time and ended up in the hospital twice. I don’t want to go through that again.” Lauren Arnold, recreation aid for Services, said, “I had the opportunity presented to me, and I wanted to get it to protect myself and others. I believe in science, so I’m just trying to do my part.” Michael Glennon, senior engineer for AEDC Engineering Sup- port Office, said, “My parents are elderly and my wife is semi-high risk.” Maj. Wesly Anderson, director of Operations for Aerodynam- ics Test Branch, said, “I’m always Master Sgt. Marti Stanley with the Tennessee Air National Guard gives a COVID-19 vaccine to Lauren Arnold, an Arnold Engi- in the control rooms and there is neering Development Complex team member, at Arnold Air Force Base, Feb. 23, at the Medical Aid Station on base. Stanley and plenty of concern about it spread- Sgt. Dillon Henderson, back left, a member of the Tennessee Army National Guard, administered the vaccines as part of their ing in those environments. I want duties on the COVID Joint Task Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett) to help the community reach herd immunity.” Angelia Garrard, Government Special Access Program Security officer, said, “I have elderly parents and in-laws. I also deal with test customers coming in, so it is a benefit all the way around.” Capt. Christopher Fernandez, Rockets test engineer, said, “Why not? I get yearly vaccines. What is one more?” Plans are being made for additional vaccine clinics, but dates are not yet available. All members of the AEDC workforce are reminded that even after receiving the vaccination, adherence to all policies in place concerning mask wearing and so- cial distancing is required. Geraghty lauded the efforts of the Test Support Division and the Tennessee Guard, and highlighted, “We have come a long way together this past year. We focused on protecting the health of the workforce while we got as much of the mission done as possible, even when the only tools we had were to stay away from each other, wash our hands and wear face coverings. Now that we have the opportunity to get inoculated against the disease, I’m so grateful to see members of Team AEDC Sgt. Dillon Henderson with the Tennessee Army National Guard administers a COVID-19 vaccine to Maj. Wesly Anderson, an take this next logical step.” Arnold Engineering Development Complex team member, Feb. 23, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett) 4 • March 15, 2021

RESTRUCTURING from page 1 process used to request changes to Air Force organi- Non-units, and a sizable proportion of the work- Some of the major duties of the AP office are: zations that includes documents that articulate why force was not even familiar with the fundamental a. Early Program Support to all SAP Offices the OCR is necessary, as well as modifying orga- Air Force unit: the squadron. Below shows the Air nizational charts as necessary to depict the current Force Instruction (AFI 38-101) description of the b. Coordination of support to all SAP Programs organization and the requested future organization. organizations: across all wing test organizations, i.e. providing “For the AEDC Organization Change Request, a coordinated AEDC effort to facilitate SAP Unit Oriented Major Non-Unit there was a working group established that included Unit Oriented Major Non-Unit Program’s to go faster to meet programmatic Organizational Organizational the Test Division Chief, the Test Support Division Organizational Organizational requirements. Scheme Scheme Chief, the Test Sustainment Division Chief, the Scheme Scheme Major Command Major Command c. Special Programs Functional Lead 704th Test Group Commander and the Wing Staff Major Command Major Command Agency chiefs who met weekly for six months to Numbered Air Center Numbered Air Center hammer out the details of the requested organiza- Force d. SAP Future Testing Investments Force tion,” Morgan said. “There were also organizations Wing Complex Wing Complex e. Overseeing all SAP logistics who spent significant man-hours working the details Group Division at lower levels within the Test Division, Support Di- Group Division The XP office engineering support role will Squadron Branch provide wing-level support to the Senior Techni- vision, Sustainment Division and the Wing Staff. Squadron Branch Flight Section cal Director to ensure exceptional engineering and “This was a Herculean effort by the AEDC Man- Flight Section power Office, with help from Terry Tucker, the technical management functions across the entire According to Morgan, the situation of AEDC is a Complex. workforce planning and manpower chief, which unique one in that the Complex was a hybrid organi- touched all levels of the AEDC workforce. It took “The small team will facilitate improving the zation with Unit and Major Non-unit aspects. technical elements required for effective test and Ms. Tucker working directly with the Air Force “We were a Complex, but we had an assigned test Test Center Manpower and Organization staff to get evaluation of aerospace systems; development and group at Holloman Air Force Base, so it was not sur- sustainment of AEDC test capabilities; implementa- this approved by the Air Force Test Center Com- prising our workforce was confused when it came tion of sound technical policy and processes; foster mander, Maj. Gen. Christopher Azzano, and the Air to our organization,” she said. “Something needed technical integration and innovation, and promote Force Materiel Command Commander, Gen. Arnold to be done to clarify our structure to the workforce the development of a world-class technical work- Bunch.” and ensure we are organized in the best structure to force,” said Ed Tucker, senior technical director for Under the first phase, AEDC will go from hav- conduct our mission.” AEDC. “This will ensure that all AEDC organiza- ing three divisions – the Test Division, Test Systems The end goal of the reorganization is for AEDC tions, at Arnold AFB and at all geographically sepa- Sustainment Division and Test Support Division – to have a wing staff that includes Information Pro- rated units, have the appropriate technical support, and one group, the 704th Test Group at Holloman tection, Advanced Programs, a robust Plans and tools and talent required for their mission.” AFB, to two divisions and one group. The Test Op- Programs (XP) Office with an engineering support AEDC leadership and AFTC leadership are erations and Test Systems Sustainment Divisions function, as well as a Wing Staff operating location working with AFMC and Headquarters Air Force to have been combined, and now AEDC is made up of at Holloman. pursue Phase 2 of the organization change. AEDC the Test Division and Test Support Division, with “Since AEDC encompasses not only the test Commander Col. Jeffrey Geraghty’s goal in Phase 2 the 704th TG remaining as the sole group. These di- capabilities resident on Arnold AFB, but also test is to gain official Unit status within the Air Force: a visions will continue to have branches, and the test capabilities in the 704th Test Group and other geo- wing comprised of groups and squadrons. group will have squadrons. graphically separated facilities; we needed a wing- Geraghty stated he believes that, “AEDC’s con- Air Force Instructions define organizational level Advanced Programs, or AP, office to ‘pull tribution to the National Defense Strategy is signifi- structures in terms of either Units or Major Non- together’ all of the information, requirements and cant enough to merit reorganization as a wing em- units. The situation at AEDC demanded clarity, in policies to support a myriad of Special Access Pro- powered with squadrons – the beating heart of the that AEDC is comprised of both Units and Major grams,” Morgan said. Air Force – to pursue mission excellence.” New ‘Women in the Air Force’ exhibit opens with virtual event

By Rob Bardua National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

DAYTON, Ohio (AFNS) – A new se- ries of displays at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force highlighting women’s achievements in their civilian and military careers, with an emphasis on the U.S. Air Force and its predecessors, officially opened during a live-streamed virtual event March 5. The exhibit, titled “Women in the Air Force: From Yesterday into Tomorrow,” covers historical issues, changes in laws and attitudes, and women’s contributions to the Air Force mission. These displays, which are located throughout the museum, contain one of a kind artifacts used by women in the Air Force from many different eras. In the “Early Years Gallery,” visitors can learn how British female pilots led the way beginning with Mary Wilkins-Ellis, who joined the Britain’s Air Transport Auxil- iary, or ATA, and transported aircraft from factories to active service squadrons during World War II. The story of Jacqueline Cochran, who was ranked among the top female pilots of her era by setting an incredible number of records, and breaking men’s distance, alti- tude and speed achievements can be seen in the Early Years and World War II Galleries, as well as throughout the museum. Cochran would go on to become the founder and director of the Women’s Airforce Service Pi- lots, or WASP, program, and was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal - the high- est non-combat award - for her work in 1945. New displays in the second building include one on the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act, which was signed into law by President Truman in 1948, and authorized women to serve permanently in all The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, located on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is honoring women with a new exhibit titled “Women in the Air Force: From Yesterday into Tomorrow.” (U.S. Air Force courtesy graphic) military branches. Among the stories featured in this building include that of Staff the first female fighter pilot, Jeannie Flynn security. After sweeping the D.C. airspace time, Col. Pamela Melroy and Peggy Sgt. Esther Blake, who became the first Leavitt; the first female aerial gunner, Air- for over an hour, the pilots learned the pas- Whitson; and some of the most important woman in the Air Force by enlisting on the man Vanessa Dobos; the first female to fly sengers had forced the aircraft down in a discoveries and inventions that female first minute, of the first hour, of the first day a fighter aircraft in combat, Capt. Martha Pennsylvania field. Air Force scientists, engineers, math- that Air Force authorized women’s partici- McSally; and the first female F-35 Light- Another ground-breaking display titled ematicians, medical professionals and pation; and the heroic actions of Lt. Regina ning II pilot, Lt. Col. Christine Mau. “Moving Towards Equality” highlights artists have developed over the years. Aune and Lt. Harriet Goffinett, who carried The story of pilot Nichole Malachows- milestones in legislation that brought poli- According to Christina Douglass, many children to safety during Operation ki, who took her first solo flight at age cy changes on issues such as automatic dis- National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Babylift. 16, earning her pilot’s license before her charge for pregnancy or having custody of curator, telling the story of what women The drive to break down barriers is fur- driver’s license, and who later became the minor children; the expansion of women’s have overcome over many decades was ther illustrated by the Significant Women first female pilot on any U.S. military high rights allowing women to have the ability an amazing experience and something Silhouette - a uniquely designed display that performance jet team as a member of the to serve in any military occupation, and she hopes future generations will come introduces visitors to those who created new U.S. Air Demonstration Squadron “Thun- further opportunities for advancement. In to appreciate. opportunities for women. The exhibit cov- derbirds” in 2005, is also featured in this addition, female leaders who have over- “The ‘Women in the Air Force’ ex- ers a diverse range of achievements such building. come roadblocks, defeated biases and led hibit is packed with moving stories that as the first American woman to fly solo in Amazing stories of courage are high- the way in recent years are featured in a exemplify the passion and dedication an airplane, Blanche Stuart Scott; the first lighted including Air National Guard pilot display titled Women Leading the Way. that women have had to have in order woman to fly non-stop across the Atlantic Lt. Heather Penney of the 121st Fighter Finally, in the fourth building, visitors to overcome certain stereotypes - just to Ocean, Amelia Earhart; the Air Force’s first Squadron. On Sept. 11, 2001, Penney, can learn about the first American female be able to serve our nation,” Douglass female physician, Capt. Dorothy Elias; and along with another pilot, received one-way astronaut to go into space, Sally Ride; the said. “My hope is that those who come the “Bouncing Bettys” award-winning mu- orders to stop hijacked United Airlines first U.S. military woman in space who to visit this exhibit will gain a better nitions team. Flight 93 as it headed towards Washington, was also the first woman to work aboard understanding about the sacrifices that Among the many “female firsts” on D.C. Armed with shoot-to-kill orders, but the International Space Station, Maj. Susan were made by women in the past, nev- display in the third building are the first no weapons, they were on a suicide mis- Helms; the first female space shuttle pilot, er take what we have for granted and 10 graduates of the U.S. Air Force Under- sion with the full intention of ramming Maj. Eileen Collins; the first women to are inspired to continue to advocate graduate Pilot Training program, or UPT; the Boeing 757 in order to protect national serve as commanders in orbit at the same for equality.” March 15, 2021 • 5 Around Arnold Stay safe this spring

By AEDC Safety rewarding to see things grow and 2. Warm up – just like an extra comfort, consider using which can cause several produce flowers or food for your athlete does before a game, kneepads. diseases. Better yet, prevent March is the third month of the table whether you are an avid ex- you should warm up before tick and mosquito bites by year and named after Mars, the perienced gardener or new to the digging in the garden. Walk 5. Check your lifting – when applying repellent. Roman god of war. In the northern joys and challenges of garden- around your garden for a lifting objects, especially hemisphere, the first day of spring, ing. Gardening may seem like a few minutes and do some heavy ones, engage your 8. Clear the air – wear a March 20th, is on the vernal equi- safe hobby — and for the most stretches. legs and not your back, hold protective nose and mouth nox. The vernal equinox is when part it is — but it can lead to in- objects close to your body to mask, sunglasses or protective the sun crosses over the plane of jury or illness. For instance, emer- 3. Avoid repetitive motions reduce strain. eyewear to help prevent the earth’s equator, making night gency room staff treat more than – prolonged and repetitive allergy and asthma attacks. and day approximately equal 400,000 injuries each year related motions, such as digging, 6. Block the sun – apply lengths all over the world. It can raking, trimming, pruning protective sunscreen and a 9. Stay hydrated – be sure to outdoor garden tools, accord- you’ve got water, juice and be a dramatic month with some- ing to the U.S. Consumer Product and planting, might irritate wide-brimmed hat to keep the times wild and shifting weather sports drinks on hand so that Safety Commission. Take advan- your skin, tendons or nerves. sun off your face, head, ears as Mother Nature tries to shed her you don’t become dehydrated. tage of the following guidelines to To avoid this, switch up your and neck. Wear protective winter coat as the seasons change help keep you safe. tasks every 15 minutes and shoes and lightweight Daylight Savings Time be- from winter to spring. take between-task breaks. comfortable clothes that cover gan on the 14th and that gives us This is the perfect time to start 1. Wear gloves – garden gloves exposed skin. more daylight after work to enjoy planning your garden. Be it gen- will help protect you from 4. Banish bending – kneeling working on projects. eral landscaping, a flower garden blisters, fertilizers, pesticides, instead of bending will put 7. Look for pests – check your Be careful and take care of or a vegetable garden, it is very bacteria, fungi and sharp tools. less strain on your back. For clothes and body for ticks, each other. Arnold AFB’s spring prescribed fire season is approaching

By Brandon Bailey intensity to accomplish site specific man- Arnold AFB Natural Resources agement goals. Arnold AFB has three primary man- The majority of Arnold Air Force agement goals for which prescribed fire is Base’s prescribed fire operations occur the best tool: manipulating structure type, from March through May. During this competition control and fuels reduction. timeframe both weather and fuel condi- Arnold AFB utilizes prescribed fire to im- tions are generally conducive to accom- prove, maintain or sometimes completely plishing Arnold AFB’s prescribed fire change the structure or composition of the management goals. landscape. Prescribed fire is the most efficient and Arnold AFB currently uses prescribed economical tool when managing our natu- fire to create and maintain habitat for rare, ral ecosystems. threatened, and endangered species, such It allows land managers to alter and as the Henslow’s sparrow in grassland improve the native ecosystems without us- ecosystems. Prescribed fire is beneficial in ing costly methods such as bush hogging, many ecosystem types as there is normally under brushing or herbicide applications, a flush of regeneration on the forest floor which can also have long term negative ef- in the following years that provides low fects on soils and waterways. browse, cover, nesting areas and other ben- All of Arnold AFB’s ecosystems, from efits for turkey, deer and a variety of other forests to grasslands, are perpetuated by wildlife species. The use of prescribed fire disturbance regimes. Disturbances can be promotes new growth by removing dead natural or manmade. Some examples of vegetation and suppressing undesirable Prescribed fire is the most efficient and economical tool when managing natu- natural disturbances include major storm woody species that could eventually domi- ral ecosystems, allowing land managers to alter and improve the native eco- events, fires, floods, insect infestations nate the forest in the absence of fire. systems without utilizing more costly methods such as bush hogging, under brushing, and herbicide applications. Pictured is a prescribed fire, or con- or natural mortality, while manmade dis- Prescribed fire is also useful for com- trolled burn, at Arnold Air Force Base. (Courtesy photo by Brenton Berlin) turbances include timber harvesting, land petition control on sites where the desired clearing, mowing or herbicide applica- species is fire tolerant. It is used in Arnold trees being grown for timber production. tensity prescribed fire to consume dead fu- tions. Prescribed fire allows land managers AFB’s pine plantations to control the en- Arnold AFB uses prescribed fire for fuels, such as leaves, broken branches, dead the ability to mimic a natural disturbance croachment of hardwoods and other unde- els reduction for two main reasons. One is grasses and other timber litter. The goal of which our native ecosystems have adapted sirable species. For example, loblolly pines to reduce fuels to help lower the chances reducing fuels with prescribed fire is to not to over time. in Arnold AFB’s pine plantations tolerate of a wildfire. The second is to reduce the kill the forest overstory, but to burn up ac- Proper utilization of prescribed fire is much higher fire intensity than the unde- intensity and rate of spread of a wildfire if cumulated fuels on the forest floor to de- both art and science, as it takes a combina- sirable species. Burning through the pine it does occur. Low fire intensity and rate crease the chances and severity of a future tion of fuel conditions, weather conditions, plantations can reduce hardwood competi- of spread make it easier for firefighters to wildfire. smoke management, ignition techniques tion, reduce fuel loads and improve wild- contain a wildfire. Fuels reduction is- ac For more information contact the Natu- and timing to result in the appropriate fire life habitat, while not harming the pine complished by periodically using a low in- ral Resources Manager at 931-454-3230. Base Legal Assistance: Possible SCRA violations by Verizon Wireless

By Kelsi Pilcher proceedings and transactions es, life and health insurance, locate for a period of not less lated your SCRA rights, please Arnold AFB Legal Office that may adversely affect the and income tax payments. than 90 days to a location that contact the Civil Rights Unit of civil rights of service members With regard to installment does not support the contract.” the U.S. Attorney’s Office for The Servicemembers Civil during their military service.” contracts, “a servicemem- The Department of Justice the District of New Jersey at Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. §3901- These judicial and administra- ber may terminate a contract has notified the Office of the 855-281-339 or USANJ.Civil- 4043, (SCRA) is a federal law tive proceedings and transac- (commercial mobile service, Staff Judge Advocate at Arnold [email protected]. that enables active duty mem- tions include: rental agree- telephone exchange service, Air Force Base that, in viola- You are also welcome to bers “to devote their entire ments, security deposits, pre- internet access service or mul- tion of SCRA, Verizon Wireless contact our legal office with any energy to the defense needs paid rent, evictions, installment tichannel video programming service has continued to charge further questions you may have of the nation and to provide contracts, credit card and mort- service contract) entered into some servicemembers while regarding SCRA and the legal for the temporary suspension gage interest rates, mortgage by the servicemember before they were deployed. If you dis- and financial protections the law of judicial and administrative foreclosures, automobile leas- receiving military orders to re- cover Verizon may have vio- provides. Cop Corner: Lost, stolen or missing credentials

By Officer Bill Hernandez credential affects what happens next. form of a paper DBIDS pass or temporary If a credential is lost a third time, the in- Arnold DAF Civilian Police Most personnel working on Arnold Air AEDC badge, as applicable. This is to al- cident will require division-level approval Force Base have two types of credentials. low adequate time to check work centers before reissue. This article is designed to give the read- One is a machine-readable card or paper for missing credentials and/or do the re- If the credentials are believed to be sto- er insight into policies and procedures that pass in the form of a CAC or DBIDS cre- quired paperwork for reissuance. An ex- len, a report must be filed with the SSC. the Department of the Air Force Civilian dential. This type of credential must be haustive search must be conducted before The report will then be taken back over to Police use on a day-to-day basis that the presented for entry into the mission area lost credentials will be reissued. the VCC for processing. Afterward, the AF general public may or may not be aware of. or Arnold Village. The second credential is What happens if you still can’t find your form 1168 will be signed by the supervi- What would you do if your credentials the AEDC badge, and it is used as a cir- credentials after the three days? No wor- sor or security manager, then signed by were suddenly lost or stolen? Your first culation control credential within the mis- ries, it’s not the end of the world, but there the VCC supervisor. All credentials are step should be to report it, regardless of the sion area. This means you do not have to is a procedure that needs to be followed. property of the U.S. Government. If the type of credential. Immediately report the show it at the gate, but it must be worn in The first thing is to report it to the Visitor lost credential is later recovered, you must loss of Defense Biometric Identification most buildings and areas within the mis- Control Center (VCC) at 931-454-5453. return it to the VCC immediately. System (DBIDS), Common Access Card sion area. You will be required to fill out a statement Please remember to immediately report (CAC), AEDC badges or related creden- Temporary credentials may be issued on the AF Form 1168. Prior to credentials lost or stolen credentials. Employees must tials to your supervisor and the Security for a period of up to 72 hours or three being reissued, the statement must be com- also be aware that replacing credentials can Services Contractor (SSC). The type of workdays. These credentials are in the pleted and signed by the VCC supervisor. be a lengthy process, so please be patient. 6 • March 15, 2021 ADLS training transitions to “myLearning” in first step for new force development learning management system

By Dan Hawkins A. McKinney, AETC chief of Air Education and Training learning services. “If we are Command Public Affairs going to meet the challenges of an uncertain future, we need to JOINT BASE SAN AN- bring learning to Airmen instead TONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas of sending Airmen to learning – As part of Air Education and – there has never been a better Training Command’s efforts to time to innovate.” aggressively and cost-effectively Phase two of the rollout is modernize education and train- slated to begin this spring when ing, Airmen and Guardians can the Enterprise Blended Learn- access the “myLearning” digital ing Service (EBLS) is migrated platform on the Air Force Portal to the new system, Padilla-Rorie beginning March 18. said. Phase three will begin later The AETC Learning Services this year and involve added sys- division is launching the new tem capabilities and additional secure learning management integration of other learning sys- system (LMS) that will enable tems. student learning, automation and “By the end of phase III, the reporting for roughly 800,000 goal of myLearning is that the Total Force users in three phases, system will meet Airmen for with the first phase consisting training where they are, whether of a modernized and interactive it’s on a network computer or training platform that allows a tablet in the comfort of their Airmen to access training mod- own home, giving them control ules previously found on the over the time and place training Advanced Distributed Learning can occur,” said Rotary Green, Service (ADLS). AETC myLearning product de- “Our training systems that velopment program lead. support Force Development As part of Air Education and Training Command’s efforts to aggressively and cost-effectively Currently, users must log- must be relevant to today’s Air- modernize education and training, Airmen and Guardians can access the “myLearning” digital in with their Common Access men so we can accelerate the platform on the Air Force Portal beginning March 18. Users are advised they should complete Cards, but officials are working all training coursework in ADLS not later than March 10. The ADLS website will be inaccessible change we need to keep pace to add two-factor authentication to users March 26. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Dan Hawkins) with the fast-paced virtual learn- protocols in the coming months. ing world,” said Maj. Gen. Jean- train our force.” tem,” said Denise Padilla-Rorie, to access multiple databases and Additional features of myLearn- nie Leavitt, AETC director of Users are advised they should AETC myLearning program training curriculum with a single ing will be announced over the operations and communications. complete all training coursework manager, said while emphasizing login, which eliminates the need next year as the site continues to “To develop an Airman’s compe- in ADLS not later than March patience with the new system. for Airmen to have multiple build functionality and expand to tencies to out-think and out-per- 10. The ADLS website will be “The transcript data is scheduled passwords for access. other learning systems. form any adversary in complex inaccessible to users March 26. to migrate into myLearning.” “How and where Airmen If you are experiencing tech- operational environments, we “Users who log in to myL- According to Padilla-Rorie, learn continues to change and we nical difficulties with the site or need to leverage modern infor- earning March 18 may not ini- the platform’s vision is to cen- must account not only for “learn- have feedback for the develop- mation technology…myLearn- tially see their historical training tralize LMS platforms across from-work,” but also “learn- ment team, email aetc.scoh.asd- ing helps us modernize how we transcripts reflected in the sys- the force and allows the student from-anywhere,” said Floyd [email protected]. AFMC Connect March focus: Belonging

By Estella Holmes Common experiences 3. What are the similarities/ Air Force Materiel cement teams, and everyone differences between Command Public Affairs benefits when members feel your work relationships they are a part of tasks which and your family/friend WRIGHT-PATTER- are important to the whole relationships? SON AIR FORCE BASE, team. Workers who develop Ohio – Throughout 2021, relationships within an orga- 4. What would improve Airmen and leaders have nization are less susceptible your work relationships? glimpsed the commitment to the challenges and stress- 5. What is one thing you of AFMC to cultivating a ors which can rob organiza- trusting environment where can do to contribute in tions of productivity. your team’s success? Airmen are valued for their Leaders are provided contributions to the mission. tools through the AFMC A sense of belonging is a Members have a sense of Connect to facilitate discus- critical starting point for the belonging and feel they are a sions during group interac- creation of a more support- part of something important. tions. Open, genuine discus- ive culture. Opportunities The AFMC connect sion about the sense of be- for discussing a member’s theme for March 2021 is sense of belonging within an longing might take the form belonging, which is a crucial organization can occur dur- of questions like: component in building a pro- ing staff meetings and com- (U.S. Air Force graphic) ductive and efficient work- 1. What does belonging in mander’s calls. Even two or place. Members who trust the workplace mean to three co-workers gathered found in the implementation Portals/13/AFMC%20Con- force the importance of Air- that they are valued and feel you? around the water fountain guide for facilitating discus- nect%20-%20BELONG- men remaining connected they add value to the organi- could be the impetus to sion on belonging along ING%20%28MAR%29.pdf and to encourage getting 2. What makes you feel that zation have a sense of being strengthen connections. with local support sources The objective of the help early when a problem part of a collective team. you belong? More information can be at https://www.afmc.af.mil/ AFMC Connect is to rein- arises. March 15, 2021 • 7 8 • March 15, 2021 The EAGIL has landed - Divested B-1B Protecting our nation’s sacred symbol Lancer to become ground integration lab

A recently retired B-1B Lancer, tail number 86-0099, begins to off-load its crew at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., Feb. 23. The aircraft will become the Ed- wards Aircraft Ground Integration Lab, or EAGIL, a non-flyable aircraft that will be used as an integration lab for future upgrades. (U.S. Air Force photo by Giancarlo Casem)

By Giancarlo Casem A detailed review determined 412th Test Wing Public Affairs which aircraft systems needs to be maintained to allow aircraft use for EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, ground testing and other training Calif. – A recently retired B-1B uses. This review was used to es- Lancer flew its final sortie and landed tablish regular maintenance sched- at Edwards Air Force Base, Califor- ules and help determine annual sup- nia, Feb. 23. port costs. The CTF intends to leave The aircraft, tail number 86-0099, the 0099 “tow capable” so that the was one of the 17 Lancers to be re- jet can be moved, based on test retired by the Air Force. However, this quirements. particular aircraft will continue to Gen. Timothy Ray, commander serve despite never flying again. 0099 Air Force Global Strike Command, is set to become the Edwards Aircraft recently said, “retiring aircraft with Ground Integration Lab, or EAGIL. the least amount of usable life al- “EAGIL will be a non-flyable air- lows us to prioritize the health of craft that will be used as an integra- the fleet and crew training. Our tion lab for future upgrades,” said ability to balance these priorities Stephen Salas, B-1 Platform Lead, will make us more capable and le- Global Power Bombers Combined thal overall.” Test Force. “We plan to do avionics “The divestiture of the B-1 is software, weapon and hardware test- necessary in order for the Air Force ing, new equipment fit checks, pro- to create an even more lethal, agile totyping efforts and EAGIL will be and sustainable force with a greater used to support weapon load training, competitive edge for tomorrow’s egress training, as well as aircraft fa- fight,” Ray added. miliarization for new personnel.” 0099’s new role as the EAGIL “EAGIL will save 100-200 days will support planned testing need- of scheduled downtime for our two ed to sustain and improve the B-1s flyable developmental test aircraft,” warfighting capabilities for years Salas explained. to come. March 15, 2021 • 9 The EAGIL has landed - Divested B-1B Protecting our nation’s sacred symbol

By Staff Sgt. Lancer to become ground integration lab Chandler Baker Joint Base Langley-Eustis Public Affairs

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EU- STIS, Va. – The bald eagle, or Hali- aeetus leucocphalus, is one of the most well-known symbols of the United States of America. The bird of prey’s features when fully grown include a wingspan of roughly six to seven and a half feet, bright yellow beak and fa- mous white feathered head. Recently, this living tribute to free- dom has seen a population rebound and has made nests near the Joint Base Langley-Eustis (JBLE) flight line—not only putting the eagles in danger, but the F-22 Raptor pilots as well. Bald eagles weigh between six and 14 pounds on average and fly at speeds in excess of 75 miles per hour when diving. The F-22 Raptor, the United States Air Force’s premier 5th generation fighter, has a takeoff speed of 120 knots, or 138 miles per hour according to the Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center. If a Raptor and eagle collided, the eagle would disintegrate and the Rap- tor would have significant damage and could possibly crash. Lives could be lost. The bald eagle, however, is a pro- U.S. Air Force Capt. Will Boss, center, Air Force Safety Center wildlife ecologist, releases a two-year-old bald eagle in tected species by the 1918 Migratory Hampton, Va., Jan. 13. According to the Air Force Safety Center, although this project focuses on Joint Base Langley- Bird Treaty. This was later extended Eustis, the results have national implications, and will aid wildlife professionals across the country to make informed into the Bald and Golden Eagle Protec- management decisions for reducing eagle-aviation conflicts to ensure the safety of aircrews and effective conservation of this valuable national treasure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chandler Baker) tion Act in 1940, signed by U.S. Presi- dent Franklin Roosevelt. Remarkably, locate the bald eagles to the Charlot- conflicts to ensure the safety of aircrews how we can protect our service members the bald eagle has exceeded population tesville, Virginia area due to its lower and effective conservation of this valu- from the hazards associated with a large goals set in the Endangered Species density of airfields. The project began in able national treasure.” bird strike. The people operating those Act of 1973. As of 2007, the bald ea- September, 2020 and will last until Oc- The project has a deep personal aircraft are moms and dads. They are gle has been delisted as an endangered tober, 2022. meaning to the team members involved. our nation’s sons and daughters. When species and moved into the protected Relocating isn’t the only thing the “I am so proud to be part of a team we do all we can to prevent both people species category U.S. Air Force does to prevent BASH is- that is driving management biology for and animals from a dangerous interac- How do you balance the desire to sues. this species forward,” said Garcia. “I am tion, that is a win. It’s the kind of effort protect a protected species while also “Everything from putting up fences also proud to be able to help determine that makes me love my job.” reducing the risk for loss of life? Team to making sure the grass is a certain JBLE partnered with the United States length are all mitigation techniques pre- Department of Agriculture, the Virginia scribed in Air Force Instruction 91-212,” Department of Wildlife Resources, the Air Force Safety Center and the non- said U.S. Air Force Capt. Will Boss, Air profit Conservation Science Global to Force Safety Center, or AFSEC, wildlife humanely move the bald eagles out of ecologist. “Ultimately we want to make harm’s way. the flight line as unattractive as possible Using a net system activated by re- to birds and other wildlife.” mote rockets, a wildlife biologist and In these early phases of the relocation ecologist safely captured the bald eagles project, eagles are mounted with track- after baiting them with fish and roadkill ing beacons so the team can track the deer carcasses. To avoid removing moth- population’s movements and set traps in er eagles from their eggs, mothers are different locations based on the data col- released back into the wild during their lected. breeding period, and relocation attempts “The beacon can send us data as fast are made later in the year. as each second to every 15 minutes on “By generating new science to help the eagle’s location,” said Jeff Cooper, us address the conflict between eagles Virginia Department of Wildlife Re- and airfield use, we can better protect the source wildlife biologist. “This way, we flying mission, prevent mishaps which can see how they’re using the landscape can cost millions, and preserve the safety and airspace around [JBLE].” of both people and wildlife,” said Alicia The VDWR is providing their servic- Garcia, 633d Civil Engineer Squadron es at no cost to JBLE. AFSEC plans to Natural Resources program manager. utilize the information from this project “That is a significant benefit to both our at other installations in the future. mission and wildlife. The eagles have “Although this project focuses on become very numerous in recent years, [JBLE], the results have national im- which is a great environmental success plications,” said Kyle Russell, AFSEC story, but creates new challenges related BASH team deputy chief. “[This] will to Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazards aid wildlife professionals across the (BASH).” country to make informed management Ultimately, the project aims to re- decisions for reducing eagle-aviation

A 2-year-old bald eagle opens its beak in Hampton, Va., Jan. 13. According to Eagles.org, bald eagles on average weigh between six and 14 pounds and fly at speeds in excess of 75 miles per hour when diving. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chandler Baker) 10 • March 15, 2021 AEDC quarterly award winners announced

Lt. Col. Michael Knauf 2nd Lt. Chase Bilyou Master Sgt. James Buoy Tech. Sgt. Nikita Williamson Sr. Airman Dwayne Shields Propulsion Test Branch, 586th Flight Test 586th Flight Test 586th Flight Test 704th Test Support Arnold AFB Squadron, Holloman AFB Squadron, Holloman AFB Squadron, Holloman AFB Squadron, Holloman AFB Field Grade Officer of Company Grade Officer of Senior Non-Commissioned Non-Commissioned Officer of Airman of the Quarter the Quarter the Quarter Officer of the Quarter the Quarter

Photos unavailable for Upgrade Test, 746th Test the following award Squadron, Holloman AFB winners: Technical Achieve- Harry Schell ment Award: 846th Test Services, Arnold AFB Squadron Instrumentation Non-appropriated Fund Team, Holloman AFB Civilian of the Quarter Category I Semi-Annual Gen. Gos- sick Team Excellence Ray Toye Award: Team 16T, Aero- Services, Arnold AFB dynamics Test Branch, Non-appropriated Fund Arnold AFB Civilian of the Quarter Category II Semi-Annual Safety Pamela Johnson Steven Todd Benjamin Holton Award: Maj. Simon Kas- 746th Test Squadron, Propulsion Test Branch, Space Test Branch, Exceptional Innovator semi and Capt. Nicolas Holloman AFB Arnold AFB Arnold AFB Award: U2 Navigation Arosemena Civilian of the Quarter Civilian of the Quarter Civilian of the Quarter Category I Category II Category III

Knauf promoted to lieutenant colonel

Brian Knauf, retired Air Force lieutenant colonel, left, administers the oath of office to his brother, newly-promoted Lt. Col. Michael Knauf during a promotion ceremony, March 1, at Arnold Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett) March 15, 2021 • 11 Kelly speaks on accelerating change at Air Force Association panel

By Air Combat Command Public Affairs

JOINT BASE LANG- LEY-EUSTIS, Va. (AFNS) – During the 2021 Virtual Aerospace Warfare Sym- posium, Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of Air Combat Command, shared remarks during a panel on “Acceler- ating Change Across the Air Force,” Feb. 25. Kelly discussed how ACC is working to accelerate change to remain relevant and credible for both today’s and tomorrow’s fight. In addition, he emphasized the Air Force should make significant changes to instill a warrior culture and harness the importance of the electromagnetic spectrum for the future of warfare. “Neither air superiority nor victory are Ameri- can birthrights,” Kelly said. “Both are at significant risk. U.S. Air Force Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of Air Combat Command, speaks during the 2021 Virtual Air Force Warfare Sympo- And then of course, the re- sium along with six major command senior leaders, Feb. 24. The other six major command senior leaders who all participated quired sustainment appara- in the discussion on the “Accelerating Change Across the Air Force” panel, are U.S. Air Force Gen. Timothy Ray, commander tus to ensure that our warrior of Air Force Global Strike Command; U.S. Air Force Gen. Arnold Bunch, Jr., commander of Air Force Materiel Command; U.S. culture, credibility, capacity Air Force Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach, commander of Pacific Air Forces; U.S. Air Force Gen. Jaqueline Van Ovost, commander of Air Mobility Command; U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Marshall “Brad” Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command; and capability are resilient. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. James Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command; and U.S. Air Force Gen. Jefferey Because fragility anywhere is Harrigian, commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe & Air Forces Africa and commander, Allied Air Command. (U.S. Air Force going to be vulnerability ev- photo by Tech Sgt. Carlin Leslie) erywhere.” ACC is focused on five skills has become imperative ity to operate across and Biden last week when refer- Other senior leaders on the key requirements of a mod- to the endurance of the Air jam across the EMS is sig- ring to China, ‘If we don’t get panel included: ern peer-war fight to execute Force. nificant,” Kelly said. “Their moving they’re going to eat • Gen. Jeffrey L. Harrigian, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. “It requires changing ag- EMS advances, combined our lunch.’ Our combat Air commander, U.S. Forces Charles Q. Brown, Jr.’s “Ac- ile combat employment from with 5G, quantum computing Force is strong, but when it Europe & Air Forces celerate Change or Lose” ac- episodic to reoccurring and and artificial intelligence are comes to ‘Accelerate Change Africa tion orders. Four of them be- mainstream,” Kelly said. “It what they will use to close or Lose’, our theme for to- ing warrior culture, credibil- requires change where train- their red kill chains and what day, if you don’t like change, • Gen. Kenneth S. ity capacity, and capability. ing against the contested they will use to break blue you’re going to dislike irrel- Wilsbach, commander, To develop leaders who electromagnetic spectrum kill chains.” evance even more, and you’re Pacific Air Forces can build and articulate intent isn’t a contingency, it’s actu- Referencing a quote from going to outright hate a kinet- and feel comfortable enough ally the norm.” Field Marshal Bernard Law ic defeat.” • Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, to delegate down to the low- The Air Force is not as Montgomery, a British mili- In closing the general commander, Air Force est competent level, the Air powerful as what it owns on a tary commander of World War highlighted the Airmen that Materiel Command Force has to instill a expedi- spreadsheet. Rather, the ser- II, “If we lose the war in the the Air Force has to help re- tionary warrior culture, ac- vice is only as powerful as air, we lose the war and we inforce the mantra “Acceler- • Gen. Timothy M. Ray, cording to Kelly, referencing what it can project forward, lose it quickly.” Kelly con- ate Change or Lose.” commander, Air Force Brown’s Action Order A: Air- protect, sustain and credibly tends “that if we lose the war “If we are committed to Global Strike Command men. operate, Kelly continued. in the electromagnetic spec- staying relevant, if we are • “We cannot have fragile “Our combat Air Force trum, we are going to lose the committed to win, we have to Gen. Jacqueline D. Van Airmen,” Kelly said. “They fleet is twice as old as the war, and we are going to lose change along with our adver- Ovost, commander, Air have to be resilient and adap- United States Navy’s,” Kelly it quickly.” saries,” Kelly said. “We have Mobility Command tive. They must be afforded said. “That means every day, Changing the understand- phenomenal Airmen that are • Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, time to train together as a co- we (ACC) are hemorrhaging ing of the United States’ ad- ready to adapt expedition- commander, Air hesive team before they are readiness to care, feed and versaries is essential to the ary warfighting. Our training Education and Training required to fight together as supply an older fleet.” progression and enhancement regimen can and will adapt Command a cohesive team in any loca- Chinese and Russian ad- of agile combat airpower. to contested ops. We have tion.” vances in stealth, weapons “I, for one, am confident great high-end capability, but To listen to Kelly’s As Airmen entrusted with and precision navigation are that we will generate better it needs to stay cutting edge, full remarks, visit https:// this nation’s security, imple- all credible gains, but is not solutions once we acknowl- it needs to thrive across a vaws2021.us.chime.live/app/ menting change in warrior what keeps the general up at edge the real possibility of multi-spectral environment, module&id=6 to find the Ac- culture and ensuring the cred- night. losing a peer fight,” Kelly and it needs to become more celerating Change Across the ibility of recurring combat “Our adversaries’ abil- said. “Or to quote President affordable.” Air Force panel. 12 • March 15, 2021