PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID TULLAHOMA TN Vol. 64, No. 8 Arnold AFB, Tenn. PERMIT NO. 29 April 24, 2017 Mission Ready - Today and Tomorrow PWT staff testing national assets for 60 years By Raquel March AEDC Public Affairs

April 2017 marks 60 years that AEDC team- mates have operated the AEDC Propulsion Wind Tunnel, a one-of-a-kind test facility where the na- tion’s defense systems have benefited from test capabilities critical to de- velopment. The first test run in 1957 in the 16-foot Tran- sonic Tunnel, or 16T, was documented by Phil Tarv- er, then an AEDC staff photographer. However, public photos were never taken of the test article nor was there a mention of the name of the test article. The facility has three tunnels that are opera- tional which also includes, besides 16T, the 16-foot Supersonic Tunnel and the 4-foot Transonic Tunnel.

See PWT, page 4 AEDC workers inspect tiles in the Propulsion Wind Tunnel 16-foot Supersonic Tunnel in 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo/Rick Goodfriend) Team members unite to make safety a priority By Raquel March maintenance, eye safety, to improve safety, and the AEDC Public Affairs fire safety, lighting, guard- area inspected with the ing and fall safety, which fewest unsafe findings. The members of the affect all team members at A continued process Manufacturing Safety the Complex. for the council, which was Leadership Council, or Members of the council exercised in the hunt, is MSLC, at AEDC are wit- implemented a process in having craft workers visit nessing the rewards of January called a “Hazard work areas outside of their having involvement from Hunt” to find unsafe con- own area to identify unsafe team members to achieve ditions during a one hour items on a routine basis. a superior safety mindset. safety stand-down which “We try to put fresh Since the beginning of aided in the discovery of eyes in every area,” said the fiscal year 2017, the 197 findings. During the Robby Brannan, Chairman council and AEDC craft stand-down, craft and ad- of the MSLC and boiler- workers have implement- ministrative team members maker at AEDC. “People ed solutions to 181 self-re- worked together to survey are taken from their work ported findings due to the their work areas and other area to an unfamiliar area involvement of the craft teammates work areas to in the hopes that they will team performing field -in find hazards. To add a little spot unsafe items that the stallation work in the plant competitive spirit and fun person working in the area and test areas, the manu- to the hunt, points were might overlook.” facturing fabrication areas given for the highest num- As stated by several and the laboratories. ber of hazards identified, of the council members The findings typically the most hazards corrected during a recent meeting, Pictured on the left is a load bank previously used to test 440 volt welders. The deal with housekeeping, during the hunt, the most craft members talk daily at 40-year old load bank didn’t meet regulations for operations posing a hazard to operators. Pictured on the right is the new load bank which replaces the older electrical hazards, trips serious hazard discovered, morning toolbox meetings version. (AEDC photo) and slips, hazmat, building the most ideas generated See PRIORITY, page 3 Forest management key to base land use By Shannon Allen and Brandon Bailey scientific basis for defining ecosystem integrity Arnold Natural Resources and Foresty and developing sound tree cultivation practices. This type of management will be practiced in The priorities of Air Force land use are sus- support of the base Airfield Reactivation, where tainable mission support and stewardship. the Base Forest Management Program will har- As a result, its forest management is not pri- vest 143 acres at the north and south ends of the marily dictated by traditional commercial for- airfield for flight line clearance between May estry practices that emphasize optimal yields and October. of forest products. Instead, the AF strives for Of the 39,081 acres at Arnold, 29,764 acres ecologically sustainable management of its for- are pine and hardwood forest. Pine forests at the ests to maintain the continued supply of desired base consist of planted loblolly pine plantations ecosystem services, including realistic training in a variety of age classes. Hardwood forests settings and mission support in general, as well consist primarily of closed canopy oak-hickory as maintenance of native biological diversity. forest types ranging from upland hardwoods on This sustainable approach to management is well-drained sites to mixed bottomland hard- conveyed in the Arnold Air Force Base Forest woods on poorly-drained sites. Management Program practices. We promote Arnold AFB manages all of its forests with ecosystem integrity at landscape levels while a sustainable approach, but the primary focus continuing to provide wood products and other for managing and harvesting forest products is ecosystem services. Natural models of forest within pine plantations. Logging at Arnold Air Force Base is shown here as part of the Base disturbance and stand development provide the Forest Management Program priorities for Air Force land use, which See MANAGEMENT, page 3 are sustainable mission support and stewardship. (AEDC photo)

FIRST® LEGO® League teams take regional championships by storm …Page 3 2 • April 24, 2017

Johnson promoted to

Arnold Engineering Development Complex An Air Force Test Center Deputy Staff Judge Advocate Maj. Test Complex Brett Johnson (right), at Arnold Col. Rodney Todaro Air Force Base, receives a con- Commander gratulations on his promotion from his brother-in-law, Maj. Nicholas Jason Austin Kunde of the 81st Stryker Brigade Chief, Combat Team, Army Public Affairs National Guard. Kunde took part in the April 3 ceremony by admin- istering the oath of office. (U.S. Air Force photo/Rick Goodfriend)

Cynthia Rivera General Manager, National Aerospace Solutions

High Mach Staff: Kathy Gattis, NAS Executive Editor Raquel March, Stopping Sexual Assault – Not Just in April NAS Editor By Chief Master Sgt. Every Airman who em- High Mach is published of the Air Force bodies our core values by Lakeway Publishers, Inc. a private firm in no way con- Kaleth O. Wright every day, on and off nected with the U.S. Air Force, duty, in and out of uni- Arnold Engineering Develop- WASHINGTON form, is supporting a sur- ment Complex (AEDC) or (AFNS) – The truth is, vivor, whether they real- National Aerospace Solutions (NAS), under exclusive written the vast majority of Air- ize it or not. contract with NAS at AEDC, men we serve alongside Our Airmen are the Arnold AFB, Tenn., 37389. have never – and will best the world has ever Everything advertised in never – sexually assault seen. They’re the best this publication will be made available for purchase, use another person in their at what they do – from or patronage without regard lifetime. 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But EVERY Airman and respect, and who en- can be the one to make forces professionalism sure it never happens through their words and within our ranks. Today, Vision their deeds is taking ac- tomorrow and every day. “NAS will be integral to the success of AEDC, the U. S. Air tion to eliminate assault. I’m counting on you – Force’s premier aerospace testing facilities, while applying the highest standards of ethics, innovation, safety, security, and quality to daily operations.” Smoking Policy Action Line Values • Ethics. We are uncompromising in our 1. The following revised Arnold AFB smoking policy is effective immediately and applies to all individuals on Team AEDC integrity, honesty, and fairness. Arnold AFB. I believe in free and open communications • Safety & Health. We are relentless in 2. Traditional Tobacco products (e.g. cigars and cigarettes): with our Team AEDC employees, and that’s keeping people safe from harm, and a. Smoking is permitted solely in Designated Tobacco Areas (DTAs) identified by designated signage. If no why we have the Action Line available. we provide a safe and healthy work signage exists, smoking is not permitted in that area. It is the responsibility of all smokers to keep DTAs environment. People can use the Action Line to clear • Excellence. We thrive on challenge, clean of cigarette butts. accomplishment, and mission success. b. Tobacco use on the Arnold AFB Golf Course is permitted, but discouraged based on the health hazards up rumors, ask questions, suggest ideas • Quality. We are passionate about do- of tobacco use and secondhand smoke. No smoking is permitted within 50 feet of golf course buildings on improvements, enter complaints or ing our work right the first time. except in the approved DTA. get other issues off their chests. They • People. We have a mission-focused, inclusive workforce who have a diverse 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 skill set, are committed to success, 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. demonstrate innovation and have a d. For government employees, the fact that a person smokes has no bearing on the number of breaks they Although the Action Line is always can do attitude. may take. Breaks should be taken in accordance with the current supervisory and personnel policies that • Culture. Our team is proud of our di- available, the best and fastest way to get versity, inclusiveness, and collaborative afford all employees the same break opportunities consistent with good work practices and accomplish- things resolved is by using your chain of work environment. We are proud of what ment of the mission. we do and how we do it. 3. Smokeless Tobacco products (e.g. snuff and dip): command or by contacting the organization • Relationships. We build positive, long- Smokeless tobacco products are not to be restricted to DTAs. Smokeless tobacco use will be permitted in all directly involved. I encourage everyone to term business relationships through go that route first, then if the situation isn’t trust, respect, and collaboration. workplace areas (inside and out) subject to reasonable safety and sanitary conditions. Specifically, containers • Innovation. We overcome challenges of tobacco waste product, including sealed containers, must not be left unattended or disposed of in trash made right, give us a chance. through creativity, perseverance, tech- receptacles. Users of smokeless tobacco must flush tobacco waste down the toilet. nology, and flexibility. We actively seek 4. Electronic Cigarettes (also known as “e-cigs”): Col. Rodney Todaro to 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 AEDC Commander long term benefit of our communities tobacco products; however, e-cigs are not restricted to DTAs and are allowed to be used outdoors at a minimum and our environment. distance of 25 feet from building entry/egress points. (This policy is dated July 27, 2016) April 24, 2017 • 3 FIRST® LEGO® League teams take regional championships by storm

By Deidre Ortiz adult coaches, research a real- AEDC Public Affairs world problem such as food safety, recycling or energy, Six of the 24 FIRST® and are challenged to develop LEGO® League teams spon- a solution and present their re- sored by the AEDC Science, sults. They also must design, Technology, Engineering and build and program a robot us- Mathematics (STEM) Educa- ing LEGO MINDSTORMS® tion Outreach Program placed technology, then compete on a in their division at the East table-top playing field. Tennessee FIRST® LEGO® Placing first in Research League Championships. were the Tree Climbing Fish At the East Tennessee from Liberty Elementary Championship competition School in Shelbyville, with the held at Tennessee Tech Uni- Central Tigers from Central versity in February, the REL Magnet School in Murfrees- Lego Lions from Homer Pit- boro placing second in that tard Campus School in Mur- category. First place winners in freesboro placed second in Presentation was Team Lego- Gracious Professionalism and tronics from Harris Middle the Red Robo Raiders from School in Shelbyville. Team Legotronics from Harris Middle School in Shelbyville receive a first place LEGO® trophy at Coffee County Middle School Jere Matty, AEDC STEM the East Tennessee FIRST® LEGO® League Championships held at Tennessee Tech University in Manchester placed third in Outreach Program coordina- in February. The students placed for their presentation of their Animal Allies project. (Courtesy the same category. The Black tor, congratulates each of these photo) Robo Raiders, also from Cof- teams on their wins and for all we can work together with ani- be prouder of these young world engineering challenges, fee County Middle School in the hard work and practice that mals of all types to make life folks who went on to excel at and through their participation Manchester placed third in the led them this far in the compe- better for both us and them,” the East Tennessee Regional in the league, youth are able to FLL Inspiration category. tition. he said. “All 24 teams that we Championships.” build teamwork skills and learn FLL teams, which are made “This year’s FLL theme, sponsor did an outstanding job A goal of FLL is to intro- about exciting career possibili- up of students and guided by Animal Allies, focused on how on this topic and we couldn’t duce younger students to real- ties.

PRIORITY from page 1 and continue these discussions through- plates up to three-quarters inch thick and out the workday and openly discuss their 14-feet long. The safety concern for the findings with their peers. Having a coun- apparatus is that the press uses large fly- cil member in every craft group makes wheels and once it is triggered, it can’t it easy to capture these findings which be easily stopped. If a person comes into might otherwise be lost in the communi- close proximity to the moving parts, they cation process. could be injured because there wasn’t an The council is composed of six volun- emergency mechanism to stop the press tary craft representatives including boil- movement. ermakers, pipefitters, machinists, sheet “Manufacturing employees Marlin metal workers, ironworkers and electri- Stephens, an electrician, and Tracy Mc- cians along with management representa- Donald, an industrial engineer, played tives. instrumental roles in researching avail- Scott Henninger, a deputy group man- able systems and worked with several ager, and Dave Simmons, a group man- vendors to adapt their safety standard ager, are pleased with the results of the controls to match our need,” Hen- council and credit the success to the rela- ninger said. “The final solution was a tionship between the council members, system commonly called a laser curtain the workers and the management. that senses when a person or object has “This is a craft-led and craft-run safe- crossed into a danger zone. ty action meeting that has proven ex- “The unique feature that our opera- tremely successful in keeping our folks tors demanded was that the system had safe,” Simmons said. “We have seen a 74 to know the difference between the part percent reduction in safety hazards since being bent and a foreign object such as the beginning of the Test Operations and a hand. To do this the system operator Sustainment contract in July.” scans the gap and locks in a profile prior Brannan believes the workers are to releasing the press for each bending willingly reporting the findings because cycle. Marlin also integrated a rear in- they see safety hazards being resolved. frared system into the control system to He said in order to start the process of protect personnel behind the press.” repair or elimination, they must “classify AEDC machinists and welders de- the findings to address the issue.” This signed and installed guards to protect the may involve weighing the importance laser curtain system from damage. of better lighting against installing fall Henninger said as a result of their This image shows a laser curtain that was installed on a 500-ton Cincinnati restraints and the team members’ inputs lessons learned on the large Cincinnati Press Brake due to a recommendation by a team member. Several AEDC craft are a contributing factor in the decisions. Press, similar systems are being installed workers were involved with the installation. The press brake is used to bend A list of findings and corrected safety is- on other machines in the Machine Shop. steel plates up to three-quarters of an inch thick and 14-feet long. The safety sues are posted for all team members to Newer presses and shears are being concern for the apparatus is that the press uses large flywheels and once it is see throughout the Complex as well as specified to have the systems factory in- triggered, it can’t be easily stopped. If a person comes into close proximity to photos and contact information for coun- stalled by the suppliers. the moving parts, they could be injured (AEDC photo) cil members who receive reports to pres- Another solution called for the re- that better protects workers and meets Donald, Shannon Medley, Paul Mosley, ent during the MSLC meeting. placement of a 40 year old load bank current codes. Clara Sanders, Tim Scott, Dave Sim- The council and team members had fabricated by AEDC workers to test 440 The Manufacturing Safety Leader- mons, Jeff Tate, Darrell Townsend and success with the installation of a laser volt welders that was previously accept- ship Council members include Robby Bob Williams. curtain for a 60 year old, 500-ton Cin- ed as standard practice in the past. Due Brannan, Ken Delaney, Paul Gallagher, Any MSLC member may be contact- cinnati Press Brake. to the advances in technology over the Kevin Glaser, Kendall Hampton, Scott ed to report a safety hazard in the manu- The press brake is used to bend steel years, a new load bank was purchased Henninger, Jim Hereford, Tracy Mc- facturing and laboratory areas.

Members of the Manufacturing Safety Leadership Council, pictured left to right: Group Manager Dave Simmons, Inside Machinist Tim Scott, Inside Ma- chinist Bob Williams, Non-Destructive Evaluation Technician Shannon Med- ley, Outside Machinist Jim Hereford, Deputy Group Manager Scott Hen- ninger, Fabrication Planner Jeff Tate, Industrial Engineer Tracy McDonald, Sheet Metal Worker Paul Gallagher, Electrician Kendall Hampton, Pipefitter Paul Mosley, Ironworker Kevin Glaser, Chairman and boilermaker Robby Bran- nan, Operations and Maintenance Spe- cialist Clara Sanders, and AEDC Safety Dave Dawkins. Members not shown are Craft Supervisor Darrell Townsend and Chemical and Material Engineer Ken Delaney. (U.S. Air Force photo/Rick Goodfriend)

MANAGEMENT from page 1 Loblolly, shortleaf and white pine trees were program in 1983 aimed at producing commercially ing the site to be replanted or allowing it to naturally planted at the base in the 1950s for a variety of rea- valuable pine pulpwood and saw timber. Current- regenerate. sons, including sound attenuation and converting ly, the base manages approximately 5,000 acres of For more information on the Arnold AFB Forest low quality hardwood sites into more productive, planted loblolly pine plantations on a 50-year rota- Management Program, contact the Arnold Natural high quality pine sites. tion. Various treatments occur during this rotation Resources planner at 454-5466 or the Arnold for- Arnold established a formal pine reforestation including planting, thinning, harvesting and prepar- ester at 454-3230. 4 • April 24, 2017

PWT from page 1 These tunnels test the aerodynamics of aircraft, rocket and manned spacecraft can Society of Mechanical Engineers ameter test section. flight vehicles at high altitude conditions program of the past six decades has sent named the facility an international historic Revisions of test plans enlarged the and speeds reaching up to Mach 4.75. models through the facility’s tunnels, sim- mechanical engineering landmark. The or- test section from the original projection to The PWT facility actually had its be- ulating conditions they experience during ganization designated PWT as a landmark a 16-foot cross-section, and in 1956, the ginning as far back as the end of World flight. because of its historical importance in de- transonic circuit of the tunnel underwent War II when Gen. Henry “Hap” Arnold, Tests in the facility reduce the risk veloping mechanic engineering. its first powered calibration test. questioned how the Germans made such and cost of developing aircraft by solv- Planning for PWT began in January The next year, the first test involving rapid progress in developing high-per- ing problems before the first aircraft is 1950 when aircraft propulsion industry a jet engine was performed in the 16-foot formance jet aircraft and rocket-powered built or test flown. Aircraft modifications representatives met with the Air Force Transonic Tunnel. missiles. are checked out, supplying critical data to Research and Development Board on Fa- Editorial note: This story includes text To Arnold, the most important lesson customers that is needed to determine a cilities and agreed there was a need for a from a previous story written by the AEDC of the war was the need for pre-eminence plane’s optimal shape. supersonic wind tunnel with a 15-foot di- Public Affairs office. in air research to provide cutting-edge PWT was the first large-scale-models technology for national security. testing facility in the . And that is the role the PWT facil- The impact of PWT on flight testing ity has played for 60 years. Every major was recognized in 1989 when the Ameri-

This 1957 photo of the Main Control Room, for the Propulsion Wind Tunnel’s transonic circuit, shows manometer banks at left for recording pressures from the tunnel’s test section. At far rear is a closed-circuit television monitor which shows the test item on its screen. The tunnel’s chief operator is seated in the center of the room. (AEDC photo)

Customers with the Global Hawk test examine the model during aerodynamic An F-22A aircraft model is maneuvered to a very high angle of attack during testing in the Propulsion Wind Tunnel 16-foot Transonic Wind Tunnel in 2006. wind tunnel testing in 16T in 1995. This test helped to define performance and (AEDC photo) aircraft stability and control. (AEDC photo) April 24, 2017 • 5 PWT from page 1 Confined Space Entry procedures a safety focus area

By AEDC Safety Standard B5, Confined Spaces, lists all of the requirements for entry into confined spaces The goal of the monthly Safety Condition and is summarized as follows: Campaigns is to identify conditions that • The cause of the hazardous atmosphere make compliance with safety requirements shall be eliminated, such as disconnecting a challenge, to ensure we are in compliance lines, double block and bleed, lockout, etc. with the Air Force safety standards, and • The atmosphere shall be tested by trained to establish consistency across our work personnel. locations. We will continue to send out • A Confined Space Work Instruction or periodic updates on our results. Permit has been documented for each This year we have completed three active entry. safety focus areas: fall protection, barricades • Adequate ventilation shall be provided. and signs, and lockout/tagout. Our efforts • Retrieval and rescue equipment shall be resulted in successfully identifying areas that available at the entry point during active need to be improved. In each case, a short permit required entries. term solution was identified and the process • A Hazard Analysis shall be documented for identifying longer term fixes has begun. for each identified confined space. Thanks to all who have participated in this • Attendants maintain continuous campaign to date. Your actions are making communications with entrants. our workplace safer. • Attendants are not assigned other duties During April, our focus is on confined during active entry. space entry. The Safety Condition Campaign for May Safety, Health and Environmental will be on Electrical Hot Work. America’s cryptologic wing develops cyberspace warriors

By Staff Sgt. Alexandre the opportunity to quali- tives,” said Master Sgt. Montes fy with certifications in Michael, a 41st IS cy- 70th ISR Wing Public Af- Cisco Certified Network ber intelligence analyst. fairs Apprentice, Linux+, Se- “This is the art of teach- curity+, Network+ and ing tradecraft.” FORT GEORGE G. others, like their civilian Creating these types MEADE, Md. (AFNS) counterparts, James said. of cultural investments to – As one of Air Com- “Our training require- improve Airmen’s readi- bat Command’s integral ments are difficult be- ness has begun to evolve assets, the 70th Intelli- cause of the nature of our the future of cyber Air- gence, Surveillance and mission,” he said. “Our men at the 41st IS, said Reconnaissance Wing is squadron must build Michael. home to several types of Cyber National Mission To practice perform- cyberspace warriors, in- teams and national sup- ing their duties, EA Air- cluding the exploitation port teams in an era when men are provided tran- analysts (EA) of the 41st our economy demands sient training laborato- Intelligence Squadron. that we do more with ries, individual lab kits, The 70th ISRW is less. We have to continu- to utilize their knowl- known in the cyber com- ally grow and learn to edge. In each kit, Airmen munity as “America’s stay in stride with new receive a locally crafted cryptologic wing,” being technologies, developing portable desktop which Exploitation analyst Airmen assigned to the 41st Intelligence Squadron have begun using advanced mobile desktop training that uses an environment to a premier source for the tradecraft and emerging can influence virtual challenge each individual analyst in cyberspace maneuvers to achieve mission Defense Department’s threat vectors.” machines and facilitate objectives at Fort. George G. Meade, Md. (U.S. Air Force illustration/Staff Sgt. information network for- The exploitation ana- hands-on scenarios. This Alexandre Montes) tification. One way the lyst training flight at the advances Airmen’s capa- analysts reach the level importantly, it empowers space.” 70th ISRW received that 41st IS previously real- bilities, Michael said. they need to reach in EAs to be the best they (Editor’s note: Last accolade is through en- ized that even with all The advanced mobile order to pass the inter- can be to fight harder names were not used for hancing their 41st IS ex- the training through CY- desktop training chal- view,” James said. “More in our difficult mission security reasons.) ploitation analysts with BERCOM’s joint pipe- lenges each individual precise selection, testing line, it was not enough, analyst in cyberspace ma- and training. said James. They had a neuvers to achieve mis- “An exploitation ana- zero percent acceptance sion objectives. “This, lyst’s job is to defend rate to high-profile cyber of course, is a short-term the DOD information network organizations measure,” James said. network, secure DOD for their EA Airmen. The ideal, long-term data and mitigate risks “It became apparent goal is to have squadron, to DOD missions against that we needed more rig- group and wing-owned some of the nation’s orous training in order to labs and hardware that hardest cyber threats,” prepare analysts for the can all be leveraged to said Tech. Sgt. James, a tough mission; thus, our develop amazing train- 41st IS cyber intelligence internal EA training pro- ing, rather than simply analyst. “Specifically, we gram was born,” James paying vendors, he said. provide actionable intel- said. “Rather than relying ligence about nominated Even though the pro- so heavily on costly com- targets in order to provide gram is still in its infancy, mercial training, our in- effects in cyberspace and the increase in efficient novative in-house train- ensure our DOD’s free- and knowledgeable Air- ing has enabled our EAs dom of maneuver within men has been realized. to join the ranks of some the cyber domain.” “Our program takes of the best cyber profes- Cyberspace warrior the foundational knowl- sionals in the world, and training is no easy task. edge from [Joint Cyber take the fight to the most To become an EA, Analysis Course], and advanced and sophisti- Airmen go through a rig- the subject knowledge cated cyber actors across orous and lengthy train- from the pipeline, and the globe,” Michael said. ing process, said James. provides a tailored en- This one-on-one train- After Air Force basic vironment to challenge ing has strengthened the training, Airmen spend each individual analyst unit’s comradery, he 110 days learning the to leverage their unique said. As a plus, it has also foundations of intelli- bodies of knowledge and saved the unit approxi- gence analysis at Good- apply that knowledge to mately $80,000 in train- fellow Air Force Base, effectively conduct cy- ing. . berspace maneuvers and “This training is piv- “Those that show po- achieve mission objec- otal in not only helping tential in the cyber realm are then nominated or se- lected for the Joint Cyber Analysis Course at Corry Station, Florida, where they receive instruction on a wide spectrum of cy- ber topics,” James said. Before becoming fully operational, those selected must complete 600 hours and 15 courses in U.S. Cyber Command joint training. Airmen are then tested on 114 job qualification require- ments, James said. Upon completion, they become Cyber National Mission Force qualified. In addition to their military credentialing, EA Airmen are also given 6 • April 24, 2017

See the May Services calendar on page 11 Increased Antarctic airlift capability contributes to science

By 446th Airlift Wing Public Affairs said Lt. Col. Robert Schmidt, the 304th EAS mission commander and 62nd JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Operations Group deputy commander. Wash. (AFNS) – Over the past 60 years, “The new field replaces Pegasus field, winter flying missions have provided a which has experienced several seasons significant contribution to how the Na- of melting, and is expected to remain in tional Science Foundation conducts sci- use beyond 2030.” entific research in Antarctica. Christchurch International Airport, The C-17 Globemaster III 2016- New Zealand, is the staging point for 2017 season recently wrapped up, and deployments to McMurdo Station, Ant- the night vision goggle (NVG) capabil- arctica, a key research and operations ity paired with mid-Austral winter flying facility for the USAP. Deployment sup- continued to be a game changing airlift port at McMurdo is provided by Joint support for the National Science Foun- Task Force-Support Forces Antarctica dation during . and led by at JB Pearl Citizen Airmen assigned to the 446th Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. Airlift Wing and active-duty Air Force Community outreach was a highlight members assigned to the 62nd AW for this season as well. The mayor of formed blended aircrews to deploy as Christchurch, Lianne Dalziel, presented part of the 304th Expeditionary Airlift the 304th EAS with a civic award for Squadron who provide airlift to the Ant- supporting local charities. Aircrews sup- arctic in support of the NSF-managed ported New Zealand’s yearly IceFest – a U.S. Antarctic Program. unique festival, with over 4,500 attend- “The 446th Operations Group per- ees, highlighting New Zealand’s lead- formed at a high level of expertise this ership in Antarctica and the Southern season,” said Senior Master Sgt. Derek Ocean – with a C-17 static display. Bryant, a 446th Operations Group load- Through six decades of continu- master. “Every aircrew member should ous support, ODF has evolved to meet know that they laid a foundation that the today’s logistics requirements of the NSF is now building upon and the mid- USAP. Joint Task Force – Support Forc- winter missions coupled with our NVG es Antarctica, headquartered at JB Pearl capability have launched us into a new Harbor-Hickam, executes inter- and in- era for ODF.” tra-theater airlift, tactical LC-130 deep Despite the difficulty of operating field support, aeromedical evacuation in an austere environment, the 166 to- support, search and rescue, sealift, sea- tal force personnel deployed from Joint port access, bulk fuel supply, port cargo Base Lewis-McChord, airlifted 1.8 mil- handling and transportation require- lion pounds of cargo and transported ments at NSF’s request in order to sup- 2,992 passengers into the Antarctic, log- port the USAP. ging a total of 393 flight hours. Planning for the next season will in- “The new McMurdo-Phoenix Air- clude continued refinement of the mid- field was validated and approved for Austral schedule as well as supporting C-17 and wheeled aircraft operations,” NSF future requirements. April 24, 2017 • 7

Increased Antarctic airlift capability contributes to science 8 • April 24, 2017 Breaking barriers through opportunities By Airman 1st Class Kevin Department policy restricting “I also wanted to serve my Tanenbaum women from flying fighters, she country, and the reason I stayed Public Affairs was denied by the Air Force Per- was the people I worked with sonnel Center. and the mission. The sense of NELLIS AIR FORCE “After that I really wanted purpose, being a part of some- BASE, Nev. (AFNS) – With to be a T-38 (Talon) instructor thing bigger than yourself, being over 3,000 flying hours she has pilot, but the Air Force wasn’t a part of a team, making a differ- broken more than the sound bar- having anyone come straight ence (and) defending the nation rier, graduating from and be- from pilot training to be an in- for my children is so important coming an instructor at the U.S. structor pilot,” Leavitt said. “So, to me.” Air Force Weapons School and I actually got an assignment for Once DOD policy changed attaining operational experience KC-10s at March Air Force Base and women were allowed into in operations Southern Watch, (Calif.) initially, but I never combat fighter roles, Leavitt Northern Watch, Iraqi Freedom started the training because the faced a new set of challenges, and Enduring Freedom, accord- policy change happened right including when she participated ing to Air Force records. after that.” in one of the Air Force’s larg- Her résumé speaks for itself. Once the policy was altered est joint training exercises: Red It’s a résumé full of incredible and women were allowed in the Flag. accomplishments, not including cockpit of fighter jets, Leavitt “When I was a brand new breaking the barrier of being the was hesitant to become the first Strike Eagle wingman and I first female . female, but the opportunity and came out to Red Flag, I was very Brig. Gen. , commander, Nellis Air For Brig. Gen. Jeannie challenge of being an F-15E pi- much a target,” said Leavitt. Force Base, Nev., poses for a portrait on the flightline July 15, Leavitt, the 57th Wing com- lot was too much to turn away. “Everyone knew who I was and 2016. Leavitt is responsible for 34 squadrons at 13 installations mander, every accomplishment “Quite honestly, I didn’t want knew that I was the first female constituting the Air Force’s most diverse flying wing. (U.S. Air of her 25-year career flying the to be the first,” Leavitt said. “I fighter pilot, and quite honestly Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum) F-15E Strike Eagle stems from actually asked if I could be the there were a lot of adversaries ored and humbled to lead the derful things and, in turn, had seizing her opportunities, by twelfth, thirteenth or fourteenth. that wanted to take down my Airmen of the 57th Wing, and the opportunity to lead Airmen. seeing them as challenges and I didn’t want the attention or the aircraft. spending time with Airmen en- I’m very thankful for that.” overcoming them every step of added pressure of being the first. “My flight lead got a lot of ergizes me. It’s incredible be- From being empowered by the way. When someone asked, I said, ‘If kills during that Red Flag. Every cause every Airman truly has a her leadership to leading the “All of these were opportuni- those are the terms of the deal, time someone tried to roll in and story, and to hear their stories 57th WG, the wisdom that she ties, even flying fighters when I’ll take it because I really want kill me he would kill them. So, it and to see how motivated they passes down to Airmen is from it was new for women. I didn’t to fly fighters.’” was an entertaining deployment, are to be a part of this organiza- learned experiences and her own think of them as breaking barri- This want and drive to fly and you have to take that chal- tion is truly refreshing for me.” challenges she has faced. ers,” Leavitt said. “Effectively, was one of the main reasons lenge and turn it into an oppor- This opportunity to connect “My advice to Airmen is to since I was the first female to do Leavitt joined the Air Force, but tunity, and that’s what we did.” with and lead Airmen, just like do the absolute best in whatever those things I did break them, the reasons she has stayed are Leavitt has excelled through her leadership in the past did assignment they’re placed in,” but it was all based on oppor- what are most significant to her. training to the USAFWS to with her, is just one of the things said Leavitt. “I have all kinds tunities that the Air Force gave “When I joined the Air Force, combat deployments and now Leavitt cherishes most. of assignments and interesting me.” I wanted to fly,” Leavitt said. “I as a leader of Airmen, learning “I have been fortunate jobs, some not being the most When Leavitt graduated pilot was an aerospace engineering to surpass challenges along the enough to have incredible op- desirable. I would just say to training at the top of her class, major at the University of Tex- way. portunities that the Air Force has excel in any opportunity you’re she selected the F-15E Strike as, and I was learning to design “My favorite part of the day given me,” said Leavitt. “I have given. If you’re presented with a Eagle to be her primary aircraft. airplanes. I thought it would be is spending time with Airmen.” had leaders who believed in me, challenge, turn it into an oppor- However, because of a Defense amazing to fly. said Leavitt. “I am so truly hon- and empowered me to do won- tunity and make the most of it.” AF invites industry for light attack platform experiment By 88th Air Base Wing ning and Experimentation Air Force need for a low- pects of various combat ments. “Since we don’t ex- Harris, emphasizing the Public Affairs Office at Wright-Patterson cost capability that is sup- missions, such as close air pect deployment require- event may not necessarily Air Force Base, and is cur- portable and sustainable. support, armed reconnais- ments to decrease, we have lead to any acquisition. WRIGHT-PAT- rently scheduled for sum- This spring the Air Force sance, combat search and to look for innovative and Experimentation and TERSON AIR FORCE mer at Holloman Air Force will analyze data received rescue, and strike control affordable ways to meet prototyping are envisioned BASE, Ohio (AFNS) – Base, . from vendors seeking to and reconnaissance. capability demands in as potential pathways to The Air Force released an “This is an evolution participate in the experi- The live-fly experi- permissive environments identify new operational industry invitation to par- of the mentation campaign and ment also includes the while building and main- concepts and candidate ticipate today to evaluate experimentation effort will then invite selected employment of weapons taining readiness to meet capabilities which can the military utility of light which we have now broad- offerors to participate in a commonly used by other emerging threats in more be rapidly and affordably attack platforms in future ened to include a variety live-fly capabilities assess- fighter/attack aircraft to contested environments.” fielded. The Air Force is force structure. of counter-land missions ment this summer. demonstrate the capabili- The live-fly experi- interested in using agile The invitation is part of typical of extended opera- The Air Force will host ties of light attack aircraft mentation will include a solutions by leveraging a broader Air Force effort tions since Desert Storm,” the live-fly experiment to for traditional counter-land number of mission events rapid acquisition authori- to explore cost-effective said Lt. Gen. Arnie Bunch, assess the capabilities of missions. including medium altitude ties where appropriate, to attack platform options. the Office of the Assistant these off-the-shelf attack “After 25 years of con- basic day and night surface meet anticipated needs. The live-fly experiment Secretary of the Air Force aircraft. Industry partici- tinuous combat operations, attack, precision munition The results of the Light is an element of the Light for Acquisition’s military pants will participate with our Air Force is in more surface attack, armed re- Attack Capabilities Exper- Attack Capabilities Ex- deputy. suitable aircraft, which demand than ever,” said connaissance and close air imentation Campaign will perimentation Campaign Industry members are will be flown by Air Force Lt. Gen. Jerry Harris, the support. be used to inform require- run by the Air Force Stra- invited to participate with personnel in scenarios deputy chief of staff for “This is an experiment, ments and criteria for fu- tegic Development Plan- aircraft that may meet an designed to highlight as- strategic plans and require- not a competition,” said ture investment decisions. April 24, 2017 • 9 90th MW provides unwavering nuclear deterrence By Staff Sgt. “The Simulated Elec- control center send com- out a decapitating first “It took almost two NCO in charge. Christopher Ruano tronic Launch of a Min- mands to the Minuteman strike, said Col. Robert weeks to set up the LFs “For SELM, we pro- Public uteman III ICBM is a III ICBMs in the launch Billing, the 595th Com- for the SELM. There vide not only the LF se- Affairs signal to the American facility. They work with mand and Control Group was a lot of coordination curity, but we posture people, our allies, and test facilitators who pro- commander. with other agencies on ourselves for possible F.E. WARREN AIR our adversaries that our vide the commands and “The ALCS was de- base that needed to take disruptions or security is- FORCE BASE, Wyo. ICBM capability is safe, ensure the orders are ex- veloped in 1967 to coun- place to get this mission sues in the area,” Rumph (AFNS) – The 90th Mis- secure, lethal and ready,” ecuted accurately. ter a growing Soviet done,” Bradshaw said. said. “Without us, the sile Wing conducted a said Lt. Col. Deane Ko- “There are many threat,” Billings said. “As “We worked with secu- mission couldn’t be successful Simulated nowicz, the 625th Strate- moving parts involved the number of countries rity forces to ensure we pulled off securely.” Electronic Launch-Min- gic Operations Squadron in making a SELM test with nuclear capabilities had the proper security The successful test uteman test here April commander. “It high- effective,” said 1st Lt. has increased while the going out to do mainte- demonstrates the missile 10-12, 2017. The SELM lights the ground and air- Kyle Martinez, the 321st number of U.S. nuclear nance at the missile site. wing’s immediate nucle- demonstrates the wing’s borne command and con- Missile Squadron mis- weapons has decreased, Wing safety and the qual- ar response capability capability to provide un- trol elements of an elec- sile combat crew com- the ALCS remains just ity assurance office also which serves the nation wavering nuclear deter- trically-isolated ICBM, mander. “During the test, as important, if not more inspected our work, en- and America’s allies. rence for the nation. demonstrating that our we send series of prepa- important than ever, suring the SELM test was “Deterrence doesn’t The 90th MW con- deployed ICBMs will re- ration commands to the providing a survivable safe to be conducted.” work unless our adversar- tributes to the nation’s spond to critical launch LF which ultimately lead launch capability for our The SELM prepara- ies deem our capabilities strategic defense by sus- commands.” to the launch command ICBMs.” tion and execution re- as credible,” said Lt. Col. taining and operating 150 The intricate mission signaling the SELM was Long before the oper- quires an additional layer Hayley James, the 625th Minuteman III intercon- required extensive coor- successful.” ators executed the launch of physical security. The STOS director of opera- tinental ballistic missiles dination between mul- The SELM also vali- codes, maintenance teams 790th Missile Security tions. “Each test we con- and the associated launch tiple operational and sup- dates the capability of the primed the sites for the Forces Squadron provid- duct, whether it is a test facilities. A successful porting agencies across Airborne Launch Control test. Preparation began in ed all the security for the launch of an ICBM from SELM test proves the the wing and Air Force System which serves as January, said Master Sgt. missile maintainer teams Vandenberg Air Force ICBM weapon system’s Global Strike Command. a backup command and Christopher Bradshaw, that performed the on- Base, California, or the effectiveness in a safe During a SELM, mis- control system, ensuring the 90th Missile Mainte- site SELM activities, said SELM, we are sending a and secure manner. sileers in the launch an adversary cannot carry nance Squadron systems Master Sgt. Kimberly message that the ICBM NCO in charge of missile Rumph, the 790th MSFS force is ready to respond maintenance. security support team 24/7/365.”

AF invites industry for light attack platform experiment

Second Lt. Chris Davis, the 321st Missile Squadron deputy missile combat crew commander, and 1st Lt. Paul Lee, the 321st MS missile combat crew command- er, simulate key turns of the Minuteman III weapon system during a Simulated Electronic Launch-Minuteman test inside the launch control center at a missile alert facility in the 90th Missile Wing’s missile complex, Neb., April 11. The 90th MW contributes to the nation’s strategic defense by sustaining and operating 150 Minuteman III ICBMs and the associated launch facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano) 10 • April 24, 2017 AEDC Woman’s Club presents scholarships to local students By Barbara McGuire AEDC Woman’s Club

During the April 6 meeting of the AEDC Woman’s Club, six local high school students re- ceived AEDCWC scholar- ships and Susan Gritton, with Ascend Credit Union, shared a message about how their aspirations, ex- periences and education will make such a differ- ence in their lives. Gritton also shared the story of her life, and table donations of $110 went to Good Samaritan of Win- chester. The scholarship recipi- ents are Tyler Reynolds and Kelsea Selvage, Cof- fee County Central High School; Samantha Donde and Hannah Luthi, Tul- lahoma High School; Candace Hargrave, Hunt- AEDC Woman’s Club scholarship recipients are pictured here with the club president, program speaker and scholarship chairper- land High School; and sons. From left is AEDCWC program speaker Susan Gritton, Ascend Federal Credit Union; scholarship chairperson Kelly Doyle; Christian Steele, Franklin Coffee County Central High School scholarship recipients Tyler Reynolds and Kelsea Selvage; Tullahoma High School scholarship County High School. recipients Samantha Donde and Hannah Luthi; Huntland High School scholarship recipient Candace Hargrave; Franklin County High The next meeting of School scholarship recipient Christian Steele; scholarship chairperson Suzette McCrorey; and AEDCWC president Kate Canady. the AEDC Woman’s Club (Courtesy photo) will be May 4 at the Ar- drop for pictures and nim- stalling new officers for 10 a.m. provides the opportunity the AEDC Woman’s Club nold Lakeside Center. ble fingers will do crafts 2017-2018. Table dona- Reservations must be to meet the AEDCWC call the membership chair- At the May meeting, at the tables. So come and tions at the May meet- made no later than noon members and become a man at 931-455-3569. the members will cel- show off those beautiful ing will go to Hospice of April 27 and are required member. You don’t need Disclaimer: This is ebrate “Kentucky Derby hats and gloves, have your Highland Rim Founda- to gain access to the ALC. to have military connec- a private organization Day.” The ladies will don picture taken and enjoy tion. Make reservations by call- tions or be involved with which is not part of the their finest chapeaux and the friendship of these The social hour of the ing (931) 393-2552 or Arnold Air Force Base to Department of Defense gloves and participate in a lovely ladies. meeting starts at 9:30 a.m., (931) 636-4152. visit and become a mem- or any of its components hat parade. There will be a In addition, members with the business meeting The April meeting is ber. and has no governmental “Run for the Roses” back- will be voting for and in- and program beginning at open to the public and For information about status. Drivers continue to find road bumpy after answering automobile ads By Army & Air Force file a complaint through Exchange facilities are order and Internet offer- tan newspapers or auto- ferings are published in Exchange Service Public the Internet Crime Com- located solely on military ings, the Exchange does mobile sales magazines. outlets whose audiences Affairs plaint Center at www.ic3. installations. While the not advertise in civilian All advertisements for are mostly composed of gov. Exchange does have mail outlets such as metropoli- legitimate Exchange of- military members. DALLAS – An indi- vidual or individuals us- ing the “Exchange Inc.” name to handle vehicle purchases has once again been placing advertise- ments in auto magazines and commercial news- papers, leading Army & Air Force Exchange Ser- vice shoppers to believe they’re purchasing a ve- hicle through the Depart- ment of Defense (DoD) retailer. “This has been an on- going issue for several years now, and it has sur- faced once again where someone is using the Ex- change’s trademarked logo and name without permission to purportedly handle vehicles transac- tions in the United States on behalf of private sell- ers,” said Eric Stewart, the Ex- change’s loss prevention vice president. “Unfor- tunately, some have sent money only to receive nothing in return.” Despite the fact that military exchanges do not have the authority to sell vehicles or represent pri- vate sellers in completing transactions in the conti- nental United States, the individuals responsible for these advertisements have left consumers with the impression they are doing business with the DoD’s oldest and largest exchange service. “This type of fraud has proliferated with the use of the Internet and contin- ues to be a challenge be- cause oftentimes the per- petrator cannot be identi- fied as the methods they utilize are not traceable back to any individual,” Stewart said. “In fact, in one case, money wired by an individual was picked up in Bangladesh, indicat- ing this crime goes well beyond U.S. borders.” Shoppers who believe that they may have been taken advantage of can April 24, 2017 • 11

AEDC Woman’s Club scholarship recipients are pictured here with the club president, program speaker and scholarship chairper sons. From left is AEDCWC program speaker Susan Gritton, Ascend Federal Credit Union; scholarship Coffee County Central High School scholarship recipients Tyler Reynolds and Kelsea Selvage; Tullahoma High School recipients Samantha Donde and Hannah Luthi; Huntland High School scholarship recipient Candace Hargrave; Franklin County School scholarship recipient Christian Steele; scholarship chairperson Suzette McCrorey; and (Courtesy photo)

military members.

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