PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID TULLAHOMA TN Vol. 64, No. 16 Arnold AFB, Tenn. PERMIT NO. 29 August 21, 2017 AEDC testing leads to successful deployment of NASA’s Roll-Out Solar Array technology

By Deidre Ortiz AEDC Public Affairs

Testing in an AEDC space chamber at Ar- nold Air Force Base helped in preparing the Roll-Out Solar Array (ROSA) for its success- ful experimental deployment at the Interna- tional Space Station on June 26. ROSA is a flexible, lightweight and rol- lable solar panel. According to Michael Mal- loy, AEDC test engineer and John Claybrook, AEDC Space and Missiles Combined Test Force test manager, who headed the test proj- ect for AEDC, ROSA is a newer type of solar panel that has the ability of rolling open and is also more compact than other more rigid solar panel designs. “Deployable Space Systems and Space Systems Loral initiated this technology for use in the Space System Loral’s standard space- craft bus for geosynchronous, or GEO, orbit,” Malloy said. Malloy mentioned Air Force Research Laboratory and NASA also played a big part in development by funding its advancement. “What we did in the 7A Chamber was part of the thermal cycling of the solar panels,” Malloy said. “Because they’re thin in com- parison to other solar arrays we wanted to see how the testing in extreme heat and cold would affect it and validate the cell bonding adhesives.” The Roll-Out Solar Array (ROSA) is an innovative prototype of a solar panel that rolls open in space like a tape measure and is more compact than current rigid panel designs. Testing in an AEDC space chamber at Arnold Air See SUCCESSFUL, page 4 Force Base helped in preparing ROSA for its successful deployment on June 26. (NASA photo) 704th Test Group hosts light attack platform capability event

By Deidre Ortiz mission scenarios during the live- AEDC Public Affairs fly experiment to evaluate each light attack platform’s military util- As part of the Light Attack Ex- ity. perimentation Campaign, Air Force “We’re experimenting and in- senior leaders and international novating, and we’re doing it in new visitors were in attendance Aug. 9 and faster ways,” said Secretary of for a live-fly capability assessment the Air Force Heather Wilson. “Ex- of off-the-shelf light attack aircraft periments like these help drive in- hosted by the 704th Test Group at novation and play a key role in en- Holloman Air Force Base, New hancing the lethality of our force.” Mexico. The live-fly experiment is part The 704th Test Group is a unit of a broader Air Force effort to ex- of AEDC, which is headquartered plore cost-effective attack platform at Arnold Air Force Base. options under the Light Attack Ex- In its first week, the light-attack perimentation Campaign run by the experiment featured Air Force pi- Air Force Strategic Development lots flying basic surface attack mis- Planning and Experimentation Of- sions in the Sierra Nevada Corp. fice at Wright-Patterson Air Force and Embraer A-29 Super Tucano, Base, Ohio. the Textron Aviation Scorpion jet A light attack concept has not and AT-6 Wolverine turboprop. Air been employed since Vietnam, but A Embraer EMB 314 Super Tucano A-29 experimental aircraft flies over White Sands Mis- Force pilots also completed famil- in February, the U.S. Air Force sile Range. The A-29 is participating in the U.S. Air Force Light Attack Experiment (OA- iarization flights of the Air Tractor released an industry Invitation to X), a series of trials to determine the feasibility of using light aircraft in attack roles. Air Inc. and L3 Platform Integration Participate to evaluate the military Force senior leaders and international visitors were there Aug. 9 for the live-fly capability Division’s AT-802L Longsword. utility of light attack platforms in assessment hosted by the 704th Test Group at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. Pilots will continue to fly these future force structure. The 704th Test Group is a unit of the Arnold Engineering Development Complex, which aircraft through a range of combat is headquartered at Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ethan D. See EVENT, page 3 Wagner)

Voyager, 40 years since launch An artist concept depicting one of the twin Voyager spacecraft. These farthest and lon- gest-lived spacecraft are celebrating 40 years in August and September 2017. (NASA photo)

See “Team AEDC joins in recognizing 40th anniversary of the NASA Voyager 1 and 2 launch” story on page 3.

AF Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance Col. Cain presents grant to Online Enrollment System launches Hands-On Science Center …Page 2 …Page 3 2 • August 21, 2017

Arnold AF Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance Air Force Base Online Enrollment System launches

By Patrick Long a year by reducing errors and helpful information will be sent “This new system gives to- Arnold AFB Military Personnel overpayments. SOES also helps out to Total Force Airmen on tal force Airmen with full-time to eliminate unclear designations their birthday month reminding SGLI coverage the ability to August marks the launch of and missing or incomplete forms. them to update their SGLI infor- make online changes to their in- the Air Force Servicemembers’ Like the Virtual Record of mation. surance and beneficiary informa- Group Life Insurance (SGLI) On- Col. Scott Cain Emergency Data, SOES is a SOES is available through tion at any time without having line Enrollment System (SOES). Commander self-service based data system the milConnect web application to complete a paper form or visit Yes, another Air Force icon that centralizes SGLI and Fam- at www.dmdc.osd.mil/milcon- their military personnel flight,” Jason Austin form is going digital. ily Servicemembers’ Group Life nect. After signing in, click on said Lt. Col. Gerald Cullens, the Chief, SOES is an enterprise solution Insurance information into one “SOES” under the “Benefits” tab. Air National Guard advisor for Public Affairs developed by the Department of authoritative system capable of Total Force Airmen who are force management integration at Defense and the Veteran Benefits providing consistent information deploying, separating and retir- the Pentagon. Administration, so you know it is to authorized users. The game ing, including those on the Per- Locally, Capt. Janet Ashitey going to be awesome. plan is a 12-month implementa- manent Disability Retired List took SOES for a test drive. She Cynthia Rivera Transitioning from the paper- tion that begins this month and and the Temporary Disability said, “It was really easy. I had no General Manager, based system to the electronic runs through July 2018. Retired List, should update their issues at all.” National Aerospace process is expected to save the Notification emails contain- elections and coverages before For more information call Solutions DOD approximately $12 million ing the SOES link and other out processing. (931) 454-4574. High Mach Staff: Kathy Gattis, NAS Executive Editor Navigating the path to being forged in the crucible of anxiety Raquel March, NAS Editor By Airman 1st Class Savannah Waters 200 U.S. service members to lead what was while watching fireworks over the Eiffel High Mach is published by 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs essentially France’s Independence Day pa- Tower with some of both France’s and Amer- Lakeway Publishers, Inc. a pri- vate firm in no way connected rade. I honestly didn’t know how I got the ica’s highest ranking individuals,” sound? with the U.S. Air Force, Arnold RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany – opportunity. I did my fair share of hardcore fangirling, Air Force Base, Arnold Engi- I re-adjust my shorts for the tenth time as The sun beat down on us as the first pair and by that I mean going to the bathroom and neering Development Complex I walk toward the group of people waiting of strangers came up to show us where we’d dancing in a stall after a few glasses of tasty (AEDC) or National Aerospace around the van, reading the requirements for be staying the next eight nights. Listening to champagne. Solutions (NAS), under exclu- sive written contract with NAS appropriate clothing. the chatter of my fellow Airmen, I could tell With these small victories, the sinking at Arnold AFB, Tenn., 37389. “Are they too short? It’s too hot outside they formed friendships on the way to our feeling of doubt still lingered. Everything advertised in for pants, but what if I’m the only one wear- temporary new home. It’s a sick feeling in the pit of your stom- this publication will be made ing shorts? Oh, she’s wearing sweats and a Camille Sturman, a writer who labels her- ach, the constant questioning of yourself and available for purchase, use or patronage without regard hoodie, I feel a little better. But, she’s wear- self as a gamer, coder and eater of snacks, your surroundings. to race, color, religion, sex, ing pants, too. Do I have time to change? posted this very relatable thought to Quora, Walking in a crowd I feel as if all eyes national origin, age, marital sta- Maybe I should ask her if she thinks they are a question-and-answer site, when asked the are on me, a flush spreading over my body. tus, physical handicap, political too short….nah. Great, it’s raining. Now I’ll question: “What does it feel like to be an ex- The gathering of sweat everywhere causing affiliation or any other non- merit factor of the purchaser, look like a wet trash bag.” trovert with social anxiety?” my legs to speed up. I don’t feel that I’m in user or patron. I whisper out loud to myself as I obses- “…this is a very uncomfortable situation, danger, and I don’t want to imply that people The High Mach office is sively rummage through my bags, “Pants, I crave social interaction and attention, but want to make me uncomfortable, but there’s located at 100 Kindel Drive, shirt, coat...red debit card, license, (Common when I get it, I feel all the pressure of being always a feeling of panic, an anxious need to Suite A236, Arnold AFB, Tenn. Access Card), passport...” 37389-1236. Editorial content around people. When I’m alone, I want to be walk faster. is edited and prepared by NAS. As first impressions go, I am an extreme around people; when I’m around people, I All week, being an American in France Deadline for copy is Wednes- extrovert. I love to connect with people and want to be alone.” incited the same reaction within me, despite day at close of business one have been described as a very personable This describes me in certain situations my best efforts to squash what I told myself week before publication. woman, my mother believing that I’ve never perfectly. was irrational. People stared at our foreign This commercial enterprise newspaper is an allowable known a stranger. Constantly forcing myself to come out uniforms, whispering as we walked by. NAS contractor publication But what most people don’t know, includ- of a shell no one else was ever aware of is It was a new experience to have my photo for personnel at Arnold AFB. ing my closest friends and family, is that I exhausting. Some days I can’t function, and constantly taken, that so many people were The content of High Mach struggle daily with varying levels of social I’ve spent most of my life chalking it up to excited to see us. Why I was there and being does not necessarily reflect the views of the Air Force, Arnold anxiety. being awkward or just someone who talks conscious of the fact that we were represent- AFB, AEDC or NAS. The ap- With less than a week of notice, I was re- too much when they’re nervous. ing our country helped me get through the pearance of advertising in this cently assigned a TDY to march in the Bas- I had no idea the opportunities and emo- discomfort I sometimes felt. publication does not constitute tille Day military parade in Paris, one of the tions I’d be going through in just one week. With feelings of uneasiness, I also experi- endorsement of the products largest and highest profile military parades in During just the first two days, I was inter- enced a lot of awe during my trip that helped or services advertised by the Department of Defense, the the world. The Bastille Day parade included viewed by a French news station, CNN and balance out dealing with my insecurities as I Department of the Air Force, more than 7,000 military personnel and is American Forces Network. A part of me be- navigated my way through the week. Arnold AFB, AEDC, NAS or the oldest military parade in existence dating lieved I was only picked because I was Pub- Every other day, the French organized Lakeway Publishers, Inc. back to 1880. lic Affairs and people tend to assume I can tours for the Americans, skipping hours’ For general information I’m not one for car rides that don’t involve be in front of a camera, no sweat. I was told worth of waiting lines to the Palace of about High Mach, call (931) 454-5655 or visit www. me being the driver, so naturally I passed out that I seemed well-spoken, and was thrust Versailles, the Lourve and the Musée de arnold.af.mil. all four-and-a-half hours to Lycee Militaire in front of the cameras, excruciatingly slow l’Armée, forcing me to talk to people I didn’t Use High Mach to market de Saint-Cyr (LMSC), located at Saint-Cyr beads of sweat rolling down my back. want to talk to, and some that I’m glad I got your products and servic- l’Ecole, close to the Château of Versailles, It may surprise people who know me, but the chance to meet. es. Contact Renee at 931- France. I groggily popped my head above the I had doubts in preparing myself for the in- I met a lot of high-profile people while in 455-4545 or tnadvmgr@ seat periodically to remind occupants I was terviews. Paris, and my hidden social anxiety played a lcs.net. alive in the far back seat of the vehicle, com- There was a rush of adrenaline, and I huge part in how I felt about the experience. fortable in my hiding spot that was a physical couldn’t believe I wasn’t stumbling like I al- But it also helped me to overcome it a bit. I barrier between me and potentially embar- ways imagined I would. I felt so happy in believe there’s power in vulnerability, and I rassing myself and the others with awkward that moment, and a completely different per- learned that I was capable of things I was too conversation. son. nervous to try before. I mean, who gets to Throughout my most stressful moments Amid all the excitement, no one could say they met the POTUS in Paris? in life, I’ve asked myself the same question, tell that under the fire and enthusiasm I was This TDY was an opportunity I never be- a question I was unable to put into words un- emitting was a quiet, suppressed panic which lieved I would experience. I can’t begin to til now: “Is it possible to have social anxiety only I could feel. explain the pride I felt standing beside other Core Values and be extroverted?” Make no mistake. I am beyond honored to U.S. military members knowing that I serve • Integrity first My anxiety isn’t something I feel every have been picked for this TDY, and after the the greatest country in the world. I stepped • Service before self second, like a constant cloud hanging over experiences I’ve had while there, I wouldn’t out of my comfort-zone more times than I • Excellence in all me. It can come unexpectedly, or when I feel trade it for anything. can count this past week, and it makes me we do singled-out or thrust into a situation I didn’t In a matter of days I met the President of feel more confident than I ever have in a so- have time to be mentally prepared for. the United States, World War II veterans, and cial environment. When my office told me I’m getting paid had the honor of meeting and receiving the Meeting the people I’ve met and making to go to Paris for eight days, without think- coin of U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph E. the memories I’ve made in places I never ing, I went, “Where do I sign?” Dunford Jr., the 19th Chairman of the Joint thought I’d be continues to reaffirm that Vision The excitement I felt stepping out of the Chiefs of Staff. I’ve made a choice I’ll never regret, and I “NAS will be integral to the success of AEDC, the U. S. Air vehicle was crushing. It was the commemo- How crazy does the sentence, “Last Fri- couldn’t be more proud to represent the U.S. Force’s premier aerospace testing ration of the 100th anniversary of America’s day I ate fancy finger food and sipped cham- Air Force every day as I face some of my facilities, while applying the highest standards of ethics, innovation, entry into World War I, and France had asked pagne in the Hôtel national des Invalides biggest challenges. safety, security, and quality to daily operations.” Values • Ethics. We are uncompromising in our Action Line integrity, honesty, and fairness. Smoking Policy • Safety & Health. We are relentless in keeping people safe from harm, and 1. The following revised Arnold AFB smoking policy is effective immediately and applies to all individuals on Team AEDC we provide a safe and healthy work Arnold AFB. I believe in free and open communications environment. 2. Traditional Tobacco products (e.g. cigars and cigarettes): with our Team AEDC employees, and that’s • Security. We are disciplined and vigilant a. Smoking is permitted solely in Designated Tobacco Areas (DTAs) identified by designated signage. If no in protecting sensitive AEDC information why we have the Action Line available. and ensuring system integrity to support signage exists, smoking is not permitted in that area. It is the responsibility of all smokers to keep DTAs People can use the Action Line to clear national security and our customers. clean of cigarette butts. • Excellence. We thrive on challenge, b. Tobacco use on the Arnold AFB Golf Course is permitted, but discouraged based on the health hazards up rumors, ask questions, suggest ideas accomplishment, and mission success. of tobacco use and secondhand smoke. No smoking is permitted within 50 feet of golf course buildings on improvements, enter complaints or • Quality. We are passionate about doing our work right the first time. except in the approved DTA. get other issues off their chests. They • People. We have a mission-focused, c. Smoking in government-owned/leased vehicles is strictly prohibited. Personnel are allowed to smoke in their can access the Action Line via the AEDC inclusive workforce who have a diverse personal vehicles at any time; however, at no time will personnel discard cigarette butts outside their vehicle. intranet home page and by calling 454-6000. skill set, are committed to success, d. For government employees, the fact that a person smokes has no bearing on the number of breaks they demonstrate innovation and have a can Although the Action Line is always do attitude. may take. Breaks should be taken in accordance with the current supervisory and personnel policies that available, the best and fastest way to get • Culture. Our team is proud of our diver- afford all employees the same break opportunities consistent with good work practices and accomplish- things resolved is by using your chain of sity, inclusiveness, and collaborative work ment of the mission. environment. We are proud of what we do 3. Smokeless Tobacco products (e.g. snuff and dip): command or by contacting the organization and how we do it. directly involved. I encourage everyone to • Relationships. We build positive, long- Smokeless tobacco products are not to be restricted to DTAs. Smokeless tobacco use will be permitted in all term business relationships through trust, workplace areas (inside and out) subject to reasonable safety and sanitary conditions. Specifically, containers go that route first, then if the situation isn’t respect, and collaboration. of tobacco waste product, including sealed containers, must not be left unattended or disposed of in trash made right, give us a chance. • Innovation. We overcome challenges receptacles. Users of smokeless tobacco must flush tobacco waste down the toilet. through creativity, perseverance, technol- 4. Electronic Cigarettes (also known as “e-cigs”): ogy, and flexibility. We actively seek to Col. Scott Cain continually improve. Pursuant to Air Force Instruction (AFI) 40-102, Tobacco Free Living, e-cigs are considered to be equivalent to AEDC Commander • Sustainability. We plan and act for the tobacco products; however, e-cigs are not restricted to DTAs and are allowed to be used outdoors at a minimum long term benefit of our communities and distance of 25 feet from building entry/egress points. (This policy is dated July 27, 2016) our environment. August 21, 2017• 3 AF Servicemembers’ Team AEDC joins in recognizing 40th anniversary Online Enrollment System launches of the NASA Voyager 1 and 2 launch

“This new system gives to-By Deidre Ortiz Voyager 2 is the only spacecraft “None of us knew, when tal force Airmen with full-timeAEDC Public Affairs to have flown by all four outer we launched 40 years ago, that SGLI coverage the ability to planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus anything would still be work- make online changes to their in NASA Voyager 1 and 2 will and Neptune. Their planetary ing, and continuing on this pio- surance and beneficiary informa reach 40 years of operation in encounters include discovering neering journey,” said Ed Stone, tion at any time without August and September, and the first active volcanoes beyond Voyager project scientist based to complete a paper form or AEDC test teams played a part Earth, on Jupiter’s moon Io; at Caltech in Pasadena, Califor- their military personnel in testing the space systems hints of a subsurface ocean on nia. “The most exciting thing said Lt. Col. Gerald Cullens, for this program prior to their Jupiter’s moon Europa; the most they find in the next five years Air National Guard advisor launch. Earth-like atmosphere in the is likely to be something that we force management integration Voyager 2 lifted off from solar system, on Saturn’s moon didn’t know was out there to be the Pentagon. Launch Complex 41 at Cape Titan; the icy moon Miranda at discovered.” Locally, Capt. Janet AshiteyCanaveral on Aug. 20, 1977, Uranus; and icy-cold geysers on The foresight of the mission took SOES for a test drive. She with its twin launching a couple Neptune’s moon Triton. designers is to be commended, said, “It was really easy. I had noweeks later on Sept. 5, 1977. Voyager 1, now 13 billion leading to the longevity of the issues at all.” In 1965, NASA tasked miles from Earth, travels through twin Voyagers. In preparing for For more information AEDC with conducting testing interstellar space northward out the radiation environment at Ju- (931) 454-4574. of the launch system that would of the plane of the planets. It has piter, the harshest of the planets assist in sending the spacecraft informed researchers that cos- in the solar system, the space- on their journeys through space. mic rays, atomic nuclei acceler- craft were well-equipped for AEDC engineers tested the ated to nearly the speed of light, their journeys past it. surface, solar cells and exposed are as much as four times more Both are also equipped with while watching fireworks over the Eiffelcomponents of a space vehicle, abundant in interstellar space long-lasting power supplies and Tower with some of both France’s and Amer-at that time called the Centaur- than in the vicinity of Earth. redundant systems that allow ica’s highest ranking individuals,” sound? Voyager, a full-scale segment This means the heliosphere, the them to switch to backup sys- I did my fair share of hardcore fangirling,with a 5,000-pound retro rocket, bubble-like volume containing tems autonomously when neces- and by that I mean going to the bathroom and which was mounted as it would our solar system’s planets and sary. Each carries three radioiso- dancing in a stall after a few glasses of tastybe on the Saturn S-IVB booster. solar wind, effectively acts as a tope thermoelectric generators, champagne. Testing simulated altitudes of up radiation shield for the planets. devices that use the heat energy With these small victories, the sinkingto 133,000 feet. Voyager 1 has also hinted that generated from the decay of plu- AEDC test teams played a part in testing the space systems for feeling of doubt still lingered. Forty years since their the magnetic field of the local tonium-238. the Voyager spacecraft prior to their launches in 1977. In 1965, It’s a sick feeling in the pit of your stom launch, Voyager 1 and 2 are now interstellar medium is wrapped The Voyagers’ power de- NASA had AEDC test teams conduct on the surface, solar cells ach, the constant questioning of yourself deep in space and are continuing around the heliosphere. creases by four watts per year, and exposed components of space vehicle Centaur-Voyager, your surroundings. to send information to NASA. Voyager 2, almost 11 billion so engineers are learning how to a full-scale segment with a 5,000-pound retro rocket, mounted Walking in a crowd I feel as if all Of the Voyager mission, miles from Earth, travels south operate the spacecraft under ev- as it would be on the Saturn S-IVB booster. Test simulated alti- are on me, a flush spreading over my .Thomas Zurbuchen, associate and will be entering interstel- er-tighter power constraints. To tudes of up to 133,000 feet. (AEDC file photo) The gathering of sweat everywhere causingadministrator for NASA’s Sci- lar space in the next few years. maximize their lifespans, engi- manager based at NASA’s Jet tory. The Voyager missions are my legs to speed up. I don’t feel that I’m in ence Mission Directorate at The different locations of the neers are consulting documents Propulsion Laboratory in Pasa- part of the NASA Heliophysics danger, and I don’t want to imply that peopleNASA Headquarters, said, “I be- two Voyagers allow scientists to written decades ago describing dena, California. System Observatory, sponsored want to make me uncomfortable, but there’slieve that few missions can ever compare two regions of space commands and software, in ad- Team members estimate they by the Heliophysics Division of always a feeling of panic, an anxious need tomatch the achievements of the where the heliosphere interacts dition to the expertise of former will have to turn off the last sci- the Science Mission Director- walk faster. Voyager spacecraft during their with the surrounding interstellar Voyager engineers. ence instrument by 2030. But ate. For more about the Voyager All week, being an American in Francefour decades of exploration. medium using instruments that “The technology is many even after the spacecraft no lon- spacecraft, visit: https://www. incited the same reaction within me, despiteThey have educated us to the un- measure charged particles, mag- generations old, and it takes ger send information, they will nasa.gov/voyager and https:// my best efforts to squash what I told myself known wonders of the universe netic fields, low-frequency radio someone with 1970s design continue on their trajectories at voyager.jpl.nasa.gov. was irrational. People stared at our foreignand truly inspired humanity to waves and solar wind plasma. experience to understand how their present speed of more than Editorial Note: The above uniforms, whispering as we walked by. continue to explore our solar Once Voyager 2 crosses into the the spacecraft operate and what 30,000 mph and complete an or- was written using information It was a new experience to have my system and beyond.” interstellar medium, they will be updates can be made to permit bit within the Milky Way every provided in the NASA release constantly taken, that so many people In 2012, Voyager 1 became able to sample the medium from them to continue operating to- 225 million years. “NASA’s Voyager Spacecraft excited to see us. Why I was there and the only spacecraft to have en- two different locations simulta- day and into the future,” said The Voyager spacecraft were Still Reaching for the Stars After conscious of the fact that we were represent tered interstellar space, while neously. Suzanne Dodd, Voyager project built by Jet Propulsion Labora- 40 Years.” ing our country helped me get through discomfort I sometimes felt. With feelings of uneasiness, I also experi enced a lot of awe during my trip that Col. Cain balance out dealing with my insecurities as navigated my way through the week. presents grant Every other day, the French or tours for the Americans, skipping worth of waiting lines to the Palace to Hands- Versailles, the Lourve and the Musée l’Armée, forcing me to talk to people I didn’ On Science want to talk to, and some that I’m glad I the chance to meet. I met a lot of high-profile people while Center Col. Scott A. Cain, Arnold Engineering huge part in how I felt about the Development Complex commander, pres- But it also helped me to overcome it a bit. ents a grant check for $48,886 to board believe there’s power in vulnerability, and members of the Hands-On Science Cen- learned that I was capable of things I was ter in Tullahoma on behalf of the U.S. Air nervous to try before. I mean, who gets Force Science, Technology, Engineering say they met the POTUS in Paris? and Mathematics (STEM) program, Aug. 15, at the AEDC headquarters building. This TDY was an opportunity I never be (U.S. Air Force photo/Rick Goodfriend) lieved I would experience. I can’t begin explain the pride I felt standing beside See the “Hands-On Science Center receives U.S. military members knowing that I $48,000 grant” story on page 4. the greatest country in the world. I out of my comfort-zone more times than can count this past week, and it makes EVENT from page 1 feel more confident than I ever have in a so cial environment. Prior to this event, Lt. Gen. Arnie candidate capabilities which can be Meeting the people I’ve met and Bunch, Military Deputy, Office of the rapidly and affordably fielded. Remember safety during the memories I’ve made in places I Assistant Secretary of the Air Force “We think we’ve brought together thought I’d be continues to reaffirm for Acquisition, has commented on the the right mix of aircraft to inform us I’ve made a choice I’ll never regret, and need for the assessment. on the ‘art of the possible’ in industry,” the Solar Eclipse couldn’t be more proud to represent the “This is an evolution of the Close Bunch said. “This experiment is about Air Force every day as I face some of Air Support experimentation effort learning what is available that could By Christopher Warner Homemade filters or ordinary sun- biggest challenges. which we have now broadened to in- potentially meet an Air Force need.” AEDC Public Affairs glasses, even very dark ones, are not safe clude a variety of counterland mis- The Air Force is experimenting for looking at the sun; they transmit thou- sions typical of extended operations with potential off-the-shelf aircraft to Looking directly at the sun is unsafe sands of times too much sunlight. since Desert Storm,” he said. demonstrate industry’s capability, ca- except during the brief total phase of a Refer to the American Astronomical Lt. Gen. Mike Holmes, Deputy pacity and interest in providing plat- solar eclipse (“totality”), when the moon Society (AAS) Reputable Vendors of So- Chief of Staff for Strategic Plans and forms that will be cost-effective assets entirely blocks the sun’s bright face, lar Filters & Viewers website for a list of Requirements also said, “After 25 with low procurement, operating and which will happen only within the narrow manufacturers and authorized dealers of years of continuous combat opera- sustainment costs. It is anticipated that path of totality. eclipse glasses and handheld solar view- tions, our Air Force is showing strain. results from this campaign will assist The only safe way to look directly at ers verified to be compliant with the ISO Since we don’t expect the deployment in making future investment decisions. the uneclipsed or partially eclipsed sun is 12312-2 international safety standard for demand to decrease, we have to look “There could be a cost-effective through special-purpose solar filters, such such products. for innovative and affordable ways to solution in industry today that could as “eclipse glasses” (example shown be- For more solar eclipse information meet capability demands in permis- perform our close air support missions low) or hand-held solar viewers. visit https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/safety. sive environments while building and and reduce the workload on our al- maintaining readiness to meet emerg- ready taxed 4th Generation fleet,” said ing threats in more contested environ- Lt. Gen. Jerry Harris, Deputy Chief of ments.” Staff for Strategic Plans and Require- The Air Force is interested in be- ments. “That does not mean we have a coming more agile by leveraging program of record, it simply means we rapid acquisition authorities where ap- need to learn what is available.” propriate, to meet anticipated needs. Editorial Note: The information Experimentation and prototyping are contained in this news release was envisioned as potential pathways to provided by U.S. Air Force Public Af- identify new operational concepts and fairs. 4 • August 21, 2017 Focusing on scaffolding safety in August

By AEDC Safety have a yellow tag placed on the scaffold. • When in use, a green tag is affixed to the scaffold and that The Safety Condition Campaign focus for August is day’s date is noted along with initials of the inspector. protecting yourself when using temporary structures or • Fall protection is to be worn when erecting scaffolds scaffolding when performing work. greater than 10 feet in height. Guidance in Safety, Health and Environmental Standard • Top rails, mid rails, and toe boards are to be installed on D10 must be followed when using scaffolds. Before any scaffolds greater than 4 feet in height. work is performed from a scaffold the employee shall ensure • Scaffold work levels are to be completely decked except that a current inspection tag is attached to the scaffold. If an when prevented by equipment configuration. inspection tag as defined in section 4.10 is not attached, • Where walkways are beneath or adjacent to scaffolds, the scaffold should not be used and supervision should be barricades are to be erected. notified. • Where tools or materials may fall onto floor level below, The most common causes of injuries associated with screens, netting, or other means must be installed on the scaffolds include: plank slippage, support collapse, personnel rails. slips/trips and falls, or personnel being struck by a falling For more information on scaffolding or other safety object. topics, refer to the SHE Standards, available on the AEDC Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) Standard D10 Safety Site, which can be found on the Team AEDC lists all of the requirements for Scaffolds, and is summarized webpage. as follows: The Safety Condition Campaigns such as this are meant consistency across work locations. • Scaffolds require a Competent Scaffold Inspector to to help identify conditions that make compliance with safety In July the focus topic was Excavation and Trenching. determine if safe and compliant, prior to use. requirements a challenge and ensure we are in compliance SHE personnel are still gathering the data from the teams on • If the scaffold is not complete or issues are identified, with the Air Force safety standards, and to establish their observations and corrections. Hands-On Science Center receives $48,000 grant By Beverly Lee be one of the official Air rectors, talented staff, and Hands-On Science Center Force Association’s Cy- supportive community,” berCamp locations this Wimberley said. “Every TULLAHOMA, TN summer, and it has proved day I meet someone in- - The Hands-On Science to be an absolute revela- strumental in the building Center has been awarded tion in exciting our youth or the operations of this a $48,886 grant from the about internet security, incredible facility. Their U.S. Air Force Science, information assurance, vision turned into not Technology, Engineering and the potential careers only a local treasure and and Mathematics Pro- and salaries in the field,” regional education asset.” gram that uses the Griffiss according to Beverly For the past six Institute in Rome, New Lee, vice-president of the months, the Center has York to distribute funds. Board of Directors. “The been busy writing grants Grants like this are industries in our area, as and making many im- key to furthering the Air well as globally, need a provements and upgrades Force mission to foster a workforce excited about to the exhibits and fa- new generation of scien- future jobs and opportu- cility. Companies such tists, mathematicians, en- nities. We look forward to as Sherwin-Williams, gineers and technologists supporting other robotics, United Technologies, TE who will one day discover coding and engineering Connectivity, Nissan, Fit and problem solve in the programs as well as of- 10 Fitness, Hayes Trav- nation’s defense laborato- fer programs to help our el, Coleman Industries, ries and other supporting students in college and employees at Arnold En- U.S. companies. career preparation.” gineering Development The Hands-On Sci- Earlier this summer, Complex and the Univer- ence Center has provided the Hands-On Science sity of Tennessee Space STEM programs for 25 Center announced the se- Institute as well as the years. Collaborating with lection of Deb Wimber- Coffee County Leader- the Arnold AFB STEM ley as its new executive ship group and the lo- Outreach program office, director. The selection cal American Institute of the Center is focused on was made after a national Aeronautics and Astro- providing an educational search and selection pro- nautics Tennessee Section environment for youth cess, led by John Clay- have been assisting with conducive to the growth brook, president of the painting, renovations, of technology and ideas HOSC Board of Direc- classroom activities, as throughout Middle Ten- tors. well as designing many nessee. “Ms. Wimberley has of the improvements. “We were excited to a wealth of science and Wimberley further teaching experience and commented, “From the is extremely enthusiastic first week I started, it was with a deep sense of com- a pleasure to work with mitment to the mission of many of the founders of this organization,” Clay- the Center, such as Mr. brook said. Bill Boss, our chief sci- Wimberley’s experi- entist, and Mr. Grant Pat- ence includes over eight terson, who was the first years as science teacher president of the Board of at Westwood Middle Directors over 20 years School in Manchester, ago and still serves on Tennessee. She also has the Board. Working with extensive knowledge of UTSI and the Arnold a variety of STEM pro- AFB STEM programs grams and an extensive makes this an even more network with businesses exciting place with an in the region. important mission and “I am excited and hum- from what I can see, we bled to join the Hands-On are well-positioned for Science Center with its the exciting opportunities dedicated Board of Di- that lie ahead.”

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ROSA was also tested in the AEDC space cham- ber for its gaseous helium capability. “This capability allows us to provide a 20 Kelvin background, which is -423 degrees Fahrenheit,” he said. Additionally, the automated configuration facili- tated $209,000 of cost avoidance in test operations manning labor hours. For ROSA, the chamber simulated 15 years of GEO in 121 days, getting down to -324 degrees Fahr- enheit and then ramping to 223 degrees Fahrenheit. “The benefit of ROSA is that the solar array is much more compact during launch and the power to weight ratio is significantly increased over tradition- al rigid, legacy, solar panels,” Malloy said. To verify on-orbit performance and functional- ity, ROSA underwent a week of tests on the end of the International Space Station’s robotic arm. NASA has released a video of the deployment: https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=wZ8UXTyKq2U. August 21, 2017• 5 Portraits in Courage Airmen honored during concert

By Air Force Global Strike heroically saved lives of people in Command Public Affairs their community. “It is only fitting we say thanks WASHINGTON (AFNS) – The to these Airmen and host tonight’s National Anthem, followed by an concert at this Air Force Memorial A-10 and F-16 flyover and the U.S. where the lines of history and hero- Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team, ism interact,” said Air Force Chief kicked off the Air Force’s final of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein. Heritage to Horizons summer con- Also among the honorees were cert at the Air Force Memorial Aug. Airmen who gave the last true mea- 4, 2017. The theme for the special sure of devotion to their country. event was “Portraits in Courage.” “Two of the honorees this year The program highlights Airmen laid down their lives while coura- who have demonstrated courage geously protecting others,” said in combat, in their community and event narrator Col. Larry Lang, while overcoming adversity. U.S. Air Force Band commander In the 10 years since its incep- and conductor. “We will never for- tion, more than 167 Airmen have get them or their sacrifice, and we been honored through Portraits in will always honor them and their Courage. The 2017 program honors families.” 21 stories showcasing 49 coura- Military and community mem- geous military and civilian Airmen. bers joined the service’s senior “We want to thank you for your leaders in celebrating the Airmen service, honor you tonight and cel- selected as this year’s Portraits in ebrate what it means to be an Air- Courage honorees. man,” said Secretary of the Air “To the Airmen and the families Force Heather Wilson. attending on behalf of fallen loved This year’s portraits included ones, we are humbled by your ex- combat controllers who directly perience, your service and your engaged the enemy in Afghanistan sacrifice,” Goldfein said. “We are and Iraq, pilots who were on the on your wing for life and we will frontline in defeating the Islamic never forget.” State of Iraq and Syria and several To read about each Portraits in Airmen who overcame tremendous Courage honorees, visit http://stat- adversity to return to service and ic.dma.mil/usaf/70/pic17.pdf

Members of the Air Force Band perform during the final 2017 Heritage A four-ship formation flies over the Air Force Memorial during the final 2017 Heritage to to Horizons summer concert series in Arlington, Virginia, Aug. 4. (U.S. Horizons summer concert series, performed by the Air Force Band, in Arlington, Virginia, Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash) Aug. 4. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Rusty Frank) To advertise in the High Mach, call (931) 455- 4545

ROSA was also tested in the AEDC space cham ber for its gaseous helium capability. background, which is -423 degrees Fahrenheit,” said. Additionally, the automated configuration facili tated $209,000 of cost avoidance in test manning labor hours. For ROSA, the chamber simulated 15 years GEO in 121 days, getting down to -324 degrees Fahr enheit and then ramping to 223 degrees Fahrenheit. “The benefit of ROSA much more compact during launch and the power weight ratio is significantly increased over tradition al rigid, legacy, solar panels,” Malloy said. To verify on-orbit performance and functional ity, ROSA underwent a week of tests on the end the International Space Station’ has released a video of the deployment: youtube.com/watch?v=wZ8UXTyKq2U. 6 • August 21, 2017

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An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launches during an operational test at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo/Se- nior Airman Ian Dudley) F.E. Warren AFB tests Minuteman III missile with launch from Vandenberg By Air Force Global intercontinental ballistic deter, detect and defend Strike Command Public missile equipped with a against attacks on the U.S. Affairs single test reentry vehicle and its allies. Aug. 2, 2017 at 2:10 a.m. The ICBM’s reentry BARKSDALE AIR Pacific Daylight Time vehicle, which contained FORCE BASE, La. from Vandenberg AFB, a telemetry package used (AFNS) – A team of Air California. for operational testing, Force Global Strike Com- While not a response traveled approximately mand Airmen from the to recent North Korean 4,200 miles to the Kwaja- 90th Missile Wing at F.E. actions, the test demon- lein Atoll in the Marshall Warren Air Force Base, strated the U.S.’ nuclear Islands. These test launch- Wyoming, launched an enterprise is safe, secure, unarmed Minuteman III effective and ready to See LAUNCH, page 8 August 21, 2017• 7 8 • August 21, 2017

Big industry Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Carr, a crew chief with the 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., checks the engine of a C-17 Globemaster III during Exercise Mobility Guardian at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Aug. 6. The exercise is intended to test the abilities of the Mobility Air Forces to execute rapid global mobility missions in dynamic, contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)

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es verify the accuracy and reliability of the ICBM weapon system, providing valuable data to ensure a continued safe, secure and effective nuclear deter- rent. “This operational test launch highlights the com- mitment and outstanding professionalism of the 90th Missile Wing, the 576th Flight Test Squadron and our mission partners in the 30th Space Wing,” said Col. Dave Kelley, the 576th FLTS commander. “These test launches re- quire the highest-degree of technical competence and commitment at every level and provide critical data necessary to validate the reliability, accuracy and performance of the ICBM force.” F.E. Warren AFB is one of three missile bases with crew members standing alert 24 hours a day, year- round, overseeing the na- tion’s ICBM alert forces. “I am extremely proud of the operators and main- tainers from the 90th Missile Wing. This task force worked flawlessly alongside the absolute professionals from the 576 FLTS to make this mission a success,” said Lt. Col. Troy Stauter, the Glory Trip 223 Task Force commander. “Promoting the deterrence, assurance and strike capability of the Minuteman III could not be done without the dedi- cation, professionalism and teamwork of the men and women of Air Force Global Strike Command.” The ICBM community, including the Department of Defense, Department of Energy and U.S. Strategic Command, uses data col- lected from test launches for continuing force de- velopment evaluation. The ICBM test launch program demonstrates the operational capability of the Minuteman III and en- sures the U.S.’ ability to maintain a strong, credible nuclear deterrent as a key element of U.S. national security and the security of U.S. allies and partners. August 21, 2017• 9 Defender reunites with MWD By Airman 1st Class Michael X. Beyer 355th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

TUCSON, Ariz. (AFNS) – (This feature is part of the "Through Airmen's Eyes" se- ries. These stories focus on in- dividual Airmen, highlighting their Air Force story.) After nearly a year apart, it was an emotional moment when Staff Sgt. Amanda Cub- bage, a 355th Security Forces Squadron member and prior military working dog handler, was reunited with her MWD, Rick, Aug. 8, 2017. Rick was flown into Tuc- son, Arizona, from Osan Air Base, South Korea, after a lengthy adoption process. “It’s (like) getting part of your heart back,” Cubbage said. The pair served at Osan AB together for 11 months. On duty, they conducted exer- cises, bomb threat and security checks. Off duty, they were each other’s wingman. Staff Sgt. Amanda Cubbage, a 355th Security Forces Squadron member, reunites with her recently retired military working dog, “Being stationed in Korea Rick, in Tucson, Ariz., Aug. 8, 2017. Cubbage worked with Rick while she served as a MWD handler at Osan Air Base, South Ko- unaccompanied, he was my rea. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Michael X. Beyer) support—he was there for ev- “It’s just like having a kid head-strong personality.” help out.’” “You sit there and you wait erything I needed,” Cubbage moving off and going to col- After seven years of service, MWDs are allowed to be and wait, and you just count said. “He was there when I was lege,” Cubbage said. “You Rick was retired due to old age. adopted after retirement due down the days, count down the happy, he was there when I was still love your kid, it’s just the Cubbage found out about the to “Robby’s Law,” which was time until you’re reunited with sad. Everything I needed came fact that they’re growing up, opportunity to adopt retired passed by Congress in 2000. him,” Cubbage said. from him.” they’re going out, and they’re MWDs from a fellow handler. The adoption process can Now that he’s finally re- As a MWD handler, Cub- doing other things.” “And that’s when I reached be long and drawn out, involv- united with his former compan- bage has worked with several “Rick was different than out to the American Humane ing tedious paperwork, immu- ion, Rick will live a quiet and other dogs, and described part- the others,” Cubbage said. “He Society,” Cubbage said. “They nizations, and in Rick’s case, retired life, filled with rest and ing ways as bittersweet. instantly won me over with his said ‘Absolutely, we’d love to crossing the Pacific Ocean. relaxation, and plenty of treats. Service members, defense contractors contribute to national security By Senior Airman Jeremy L. Mosier “The customers are in need of more of opportunity, either moving or stationary. form. 366th Fighter Wing Public Affairs product and we are here to provide it for Defense contractors invested millions of “America’s defense industry is an inte- them,” said Shawn Cline, a defense con- dollars to increase its effectiveness by cre- gral member of our national defense team, MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE tractor munitions mechanic. ating laser-guided capabilities — now the every member of a winning team deserves BASE, Idaho (AFNS) – While some may The re-occurring F-15E successes can weapon of choice by the warfighter, Davis the opportunity to feel proud of who we are think the gap between the civilian and mili- be directly attributed to the men and wom- explained. and what we do,” O’Donnell said. “Our tary sectors in national security has grown en working at defense contractors’ facto- Working together, the development of visit allowed Airmen at the tip of the spear over the years, an inside look at Airmen ries. security for the nation is made possible by to shake hands with those Americans who and defense factory collaboration demon- “It’s pretty awesome being able to talk both men and women in and out of uni- craft the spear.” strates just how valuable they are to one to everybody and meet them and hear the another. stories,” said Travis Bauer, a defense con- A team of aircrew and maintainers had tractor munitions mechanic. “It makes you the opportunity to discuss the success of a feel pretty good about yourself when they recent record-breaking deployment with come in here and explain what they have those in the civilian sector who directly done with the weapons you have built.” contributed to the defense of the nation, With the increased demand in weapons, when they toured defense contractor facto- Kline explained they have recently hired ries in St. Louis. more employees and plan to continue to “Just seeing the F-15 line and how it grow while meeting all warfighter stan- literally starts with a sheet of metal,” said dards and safety requirements, and provide Capt. Todd Johnston, an Air Force weap- products to the Department of Defense in a ons systems officer. “There are thousands timely manner. of small details that go into it, I had no idea In the last two years the defense con- the amount of time that goes into every tractor has increased everyday production little thing to make sure we are safely op- from 40 units a day to 155 units. From la- erating.” ser-guided joint direct attack munitions to During the tour, Air Force members small-diameter bomb munition technology, visited the F-15E Strike Eagle and muni- the development of defense weapons over tions factories, which were two of the main the past few years has been significant. contributors to the most recent F-15E de- Charlie Davis, the small-diameter bomb ployment successes. program manager, explained the additional Col. Jefferson O’Donnell, the 366th collaboration between the warfighter and Fighter Wing commander, explained that the defense contractor has allowed them during the 389th Fighter Squadron’s last to enhance and expand the capability of deployment, aircrews dropped an average their weapons system. The SDB miniature of one munition an hour, 24 hours a day, munition technology is now even more seven days a week, totaling 5,018 muni- focused on minimizing collateral damage tions dropped over a six-month period at a and the addition of wings to products like 99 percent success rate. the JDAM provide an enhanced range ca- With numbers like this being produced pability. it has placed a demand on larger quantities Early in the life of the JDAM, there of munitions. was a demand to be able to go after targets

Orlando Dean, a defense contractor assembly mechanic, looks over a portion of an F-15E Strike Eagle at a defense contractor’s factory in St. Louis, Aug. 3. During the visit, military members were given the opportunity to meet those who create the products they use on a daily basis. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jeremy L. Mosier) 10 • August 21, 2017 AEDC Woman’s Club announces meeting, Sept. 7 By Barbara McGuire AEDC Woman’s Club

TULLAHOMA, TN - The AEDC Woman’s Club will begin their new club season Sept. 7 at the Arnold Lakeside Center and the guest speaker will be Jimmy Gentry. Gentry was one of nine children who grew up in Wil- liamson County during the Depression. He was a noted high school athlete, and at age 18 he went to war. He was awarded two Bronze Stars for his actions during the invasion of Germany, and he was among the first allied troops to enter Dachau, the infamous Nazi death camp. Gentry returned to Franklin and became one of Wil- liamson County’s most widely-known citizens, serving as a teacher and a coach for over 50 years. He has since become a popular author and artist. Table donations at the September meeting will go to Motlow Ladies Philanthropic Society. The social hour of the meeting starts at 9:30 a.m., with the business meeting and program beginning at 10 a.m. Reservations must be made no later than noon Aug. 31 and are required to gain access to the ALC. Make res- ervations by calling (931) 393-2552 or (931) 636-4152. The September meeting is open to the public and pro- vides the opportunity to meet the AEDCWC members and become a member. You don’t need to have military connections or be involved with Arnold Air Force Base to visit and become a member. For information about the AEDC Woman’s Club call the membership chairman at (931) 455-3569. Disclaimer: This is a private organization which is not part of the Department of Defense or any of its com- The ladies of the AEDC Woman’s Club Board look at an article in the Tennessean featuring Jimmy Gentry, the speaker for the September 7 meeting. Pictured from left is Patti Mathis, Susan Harris, Kate Canady, ponents and has no governmental status. Anne Wonder, Barb McGuire and Sandie Simms. (Courtesy photo) F-35As fly in weapons evaluation By Paul Holcomb making Combat Hammer essential to ensuring that 75th Air Base Wing a success. our (weapons) systems Public Affairs The 53rd Wing is the continue to work as they operational test wing for were designed to work. HILL AIR FORCE the Air Force. They devel- The emphasis is on find- BASE. Utah – Airmen op, test, evaluate and de- ing potential issues in a from the 388th and 419th liver effective and sustain- controlled environment, Fighter Wings supported able combat capabilities to with the ability to assess and flew F-35A Lightning perfect lethality and sur- the weapons in real time II aircraft during Combat vivability of our nation’s to ensure that we don’t Hammer, the first opera- combat forces. Teams get surprised in combat. tional air-to-ground weap- from the 53rd Wing, the Statistical data de- ons evaluation for the Air parent command of the rived from Combat Ham- Force’s newest fighter 86th FWS, have been in- mer assists leaders at the jets. tegral in the operational highest Air Force levels Combat Hammer is testing and evaluation of in making resourcing de- one phase of the Weapons the F-35A that supported cisions; it also provides System Evaluation Pro- last year’s Initial Opera- contingency planners An F-35A Lightning II aircraft from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, takes off, Aug. 7. gram, or WSEP, and tests tional Capability decla- with a solid understand- The F-35 flew in Combat Hammer, an evaluation exercise which tests and vali- and validates the perfor- ration and now continue ing on weapons systems dates the performance of crews, pilots, and their technology while deploying mance of crews, pilots and marching toward full op- performance and the ef- precision-guided munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Paul Holcomb) their technology while de- erational capability for the fects they’ll achieve. ploying air-to-ground pre- Joint Strike Fighter. “What air-to-air (Com- cision-guided munitions Col. Dave Abba, the bat Archer) and air-to- for the F-35A. 53rd Wing commander ground WSEP bring to The weeklong evalu- at Eglin Air Force Base, the fight is statistical con- ation exercise concluded Florida, visited Hill AFB fidence,” said Abba. “So Aug. 11, 2017 and Lt. Col. to observe Combat Ham- that’s really the key to Timothy Smith, the 86th mer and meet with 86th this: it’s not simply sub- Fighter Weapons Squad- FWS Airmen, operations jective opinions about ron detachment command- crews and evaluation par- whether these things work er who oversaw Combat ticipants. or whether they don’t Hammer, said he received “It’s obvious to me work, we bring the num- positive feedback regard- that the active-duty and bers to back it up so we ing above-average mission Reserve leadership chain can tell our senior leader- and sortie rates. at Hill (AFB) have com- ship with a certain degree “Overall, everything pletely jumped on board of confidence that this air- went as planned and all with bringing this air- plane with this munition participating units per- plane up to speed, get- against this sort of a target formed very well, in- ting it to FOC, and get- is going to have this prob- cluding the 34th Fighter ting it ready to participate ability of success.” Squadron’s F-35s,” he on a global scale,” said Abba is confident the said. Abba. “They’re passion- F-35A will be a critical Smith also praised the ate to learn more about the system in ensuring na- team effort involving cor- weapon system and every- tional security. porate partners, the 388th body is concerned with “It’s going to be the and 419th FWs, pilots, providing effective capa- cornerstone of our fight- munitions and mainte- bility for the warfighter.” ing force for a long time nance personnel and the Abba stated Combat and from what we’ve seen 86th FWS evaluators for Hammer was absolutely so far, it’s living up to the challenge and meeting our expectations, and in several areas exceeding it,” he said.

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The ladies of the AEDC Woman’s Club Board look at an article in the Tennessean featuring Jimmy Gentry, the speaker for the September 7 meeting. Pictured from left is Patti Mathis, Susan Harris, Kate Canady, Anne Wonder, Barb McGuire and Sandie Simms. (Courtesy photo)

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