Up to the challenge

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Vol. 74, No. 17 Tinker Air Force Base, Okla. Friday, April 29, 2016
Up to the challenge
Gen. Robin Rand,
commander of
Air Force Global
Strike Command,
visited Tinker this
week. See next
week’s paper for
full coverage.
INSIDE
General
Goldfein
nominated as
21st CSAF
Page 2
Spring CCAF
graduation set
for May 5
Page 4
AFMC’s
Wingman
Intervention
program still
going strong
Page 1a
Tinker Events
Calendar Air Force photo by Kelly White
Col. Stephanie Wilson, 72nd Air Base Wing commander, speaks to cadets from six Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps units
Page 1b
from the surrounding areas at the April 22 Tinker JROTC Community Outreach Event, hosted by the 349th Recruiting Squadron. Colonel
Wilson encouraged the cadets to dream big. “The future is yours,” she said. “We’re cheering you on as the future of this nation.” The six
participating JROTC units were from Carl Albert High School, Edmond North High School, Southeast High School, John Marshall High
School, Midwest City High School and Choctaw High School. (See more photos on pages 8-9)
KC-46 public Local resident
Phyllis Klein
is greeted by
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meeting held Tim Taylor, an
www.tinker.af.mil
environmental
health specialist
with the 72nd Air
507th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs Base Wing Civil
Engineer
Air Force officials held a KC-46A scoping Environmental
meeting April 21 in Midwest City, where Compliance
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agencies were invited to ask questions and
tinkerairforcebase scoping meeting
provide feedback regarding the process of
April 21 at the
choosing a Reserve-led KC-46A third main
Sheraton Reed
operating base, or MOB 3.
Conference
The preferred alternative location for Center in
the KC-46A MOB 3 mission is Seymour Midwest City.
Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., while the
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See Meeting page 7. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lauren Gleason
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General Goldfein
nominated as
21st CSAF
Staff Sgt.
Alyssa C. Gibson
Secretary of the Air
Force Public Affairs
WASHINGTON
(AFNS) — Defense
Secretary Ash Carter
announced April 26
that the president
has nominated Air
Force Vice Chief of
Staff Gen. David L.
Goldfein to be the
21st chief of staff
Gen. David L. Goldfein
of the Air Force,
succeeding Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, who has served
in the position since 2012.
“I’m extremely humbled by the nomination to serve
as the Air Force’s 21st chief of staff. If confirmed,
I pledge to serve our Airmen and their families
Air Force photo by Scott M. Ash
unwaveringly and honor our remarkable heritage and
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III thanks Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody and
legacy of integrity, service and excellence,” General
members of the mess during the Order of the Sword dining-in, April 22 in Montgomery, Ala. The Order of the
Goldfein said. “I also look forward to joining my
Sword is bestowed to those who have made significant contributions to the Air Force enlisted corps, and
fellow service chiefs as a member of the Joint Chiefs
during his speech Welsh shared experiences in his career that shaped his opinion of the enlisted corps.
of Staff. General Mark and Betty Welsh continue to
be exceptional stewards of our service, and Dawn
Enlisted corps bestows highest
and I are honored to follow in their footsteps.”
General Goldfein entered the Air Force in June
1983 as a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy.
honor upon General Welsh He has been assigned to numerous operational,
command and staff positions. He currently serves as
the vice chief of staff, where he presides over the Air
Staff and serves as a member of the Joint Chiefs of
Staff Requirements Oversight Council and Deputy
Airman 1st Class Alexa Culbert with Welsh that exemplified the given us as an Air Force,” he said.
Advisory Working Group.
42nd Air Base Wing Public reason why the general was being In his remarks, General Welsh
“I am pleased to support the nomination of General
Affairs honored. shared a story from his career
David Goldfein as our next chief of staff,” said
While standing and waiting for that shaped his opinion of the Air
Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James. “General
MAXWELL AIR FORCE General Welsh’s arrival, Airman Force’s enlisted corps.
Goldfein possesses the experience and vision needed
BASE, Ala. (AFNS) — Air Andrew Dang, a 42nd Contracting While deployed during
to address dynamic global challenges and increasing
Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark
Squadron contracting specialist, Operations Desert Shield and
military demand. He knows how to build and
A. Welsh III was inducted into
admitted to the surrounding chief Desert Storm, General Welsh
sustain key partnerships, has important warfighting
the Air Force Order of the Sword
master sergeants that he wanted said he had lost a pilot from his
experience, and will exercise the critical judgement
during a ceremony April 22 in
to shake General Welsh’s hand. squadron. In his grief, he went to
required to balance our manpower and resources as
Montgomery, Ala.
The chiefs thought this was a the chaplain’s tent where he sat
we shape tomorrow’s Air Force. There is not a better
An ancient tradition adopted
great idea, so when General Welsh alone until an Airman came in and
person to lead our Airmen into the next century of
by the Air Force in 1967, the
walked by, they nudged Airman put his arm around him and just
airpower dominance.”
Order of the Sword is the highest
Dang toward him. The Airman sat with him. Prior to his current position, General Goldfein
level of honor and tribute the
quickly shook his hand but was “He didn’t have to check on was the director of the Joint Staff at the Pentagon
enlisted corps can give its leaders.
shocked when General Welsh me to see if I was OK,” General in Washington, D.C., where he assisted the
The sword symbolizes honor,
invited him to walk into the venue Welsh said. “He certainly didn’t chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in fulfilling his
truth, justice and power, and the
with him. have to sit there and grieve with responsibilities as the principal military adviser to
induction distinguishes a leader
“It was such a privilege, because me, and he somehow had the the president and secretary of defense.
among leaders.
of all the people in the room, he brilliance to not say anything or “Dave Goldfein is an Airman who epitomizes
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air
chose me, an Airman to walk with to interject his feelings about how warrior leadership, and that’s exactly what our Air
Force James A. Cody presented the
him,” Airman Dang said. “I was bad he felt; he just felt it with me. Force deserves,” General Welsh said. “He connects
sword to Welsh, and he explained
awestricken, it was amazing. I am I’ll never forget him, but that’s deeply with Airmen, he supports their families
that the Order of the Sword is
truly thankful.” what the enlisted corps does. They relentlessly, and he absolutely recognizes the
for those leaders who have made
General Welsh has gained the do what’s necessary, and they do criticality of our service’s mission. Most importantly,
significant contributions to the
reputation of reaching out and it when it’s necessary and they do he and Dawn understand the remarkable privilege
enlisted corps.
connecting with Airmen wherever it until it’s time to move on to the they’ve been afforded in serving the nation.”
“Tonight, the entire Air Force
is honoring you, all of the enlisted he goes, and the Order of the next task. They always take care General Goldfein is a command pilot with more
Airmen that you have helped,” Sword ceremony was no different. of their own.” than 4,200 flying hours in the T-37 Tweet, T-38
Chief Cody said. “They are all Before presenting General Welsh General Welsh concluded his Talon, F-16C/D Fighting Falcon, F-117A Nighthawk,
thinking of you and saying, ‘What with the sword, Chief Cody comments with a charge and a MQ-9 Reaper, and MC-12W. He has flown combat
a great leader.’ And I can say that commended the general for his debt of gratitude to all Airmen. missions in operations Desert Shield, Desert Storm,
you have redefined what it means concern and care for Airmen. “I do love you. Take care of Allied Force, and Enduring Freedom. Goldfein has
received numerous awards for his military service
to be a good leader among leaders “This is a significant way to each other. Lead our Airmen.
including the Defense Distinguished Service Medal
and what it means to know an honor you and there is no better Keep standing for what you stand
with oak leaf cluster, the Legion of Merit with two
Airman.” example of a leader who should for, and if any of you ever need
oak leaf clusters and the Distinguished Flying Cross
Before the ceremony, a junior- have it, but it almost pales in help, find me. I’d be honored if
with Valor device and oak leaf cluster.
enlisted Airman had an encounter comparison to what you have you called,” he said.
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CURRENT TRAFFIC ADVISORIES
Gate closure: Tinker Gate (Gate 1) on Air
Depot Boulevard will be closed from 8 a.m. to
10 p.m. May 1 to allow contractor personnel to
conduct required inspections and maintenance.
Those needing to access the base during that time
are asked to use the Eaker Gate (Gate 2) at Town
Center Boulevard.
Bridge closure: The bridge on Cook Avenue
between Rawlings and Mitchell Avenues is
closed until 5 p.m. Sept. 2 to allow the contractor
to repair the spillway at the bridge.
Parking space closure: 27 parking spaces
against the north end of Bldg. 2211 closed until
5 p.m. June 6 for the contractor to replace EIFS
siding on north face of Bldg. 2211.
Lane, road and parking space closures:
S. Staff Drive and Entrance Road “A” until
5:30 p.m. June 30 to install duct bank for new
Air Force photo by R. Nial Bradshaw
sub-station along Staff Drive and Entrance Road
An F-35C Lightning II arrives April 15 at Hill Force Base, Utah. The aircraft is the first Navy variant to arrive at
“A.”
the base where it will undergo depot modifications through this summer. The aircraft is assigned to the Navy’s
Road closure: Rapcon Road from Reserve
Strike Fighter Squadron 101 at Eglin AFB, Fla.
Road to Patrol Road Phase II until 4 p.m. June 15.
Hill depot facility becomes first
Parking space closure: 226 parking spaces
in the parking lot surrounding Bldg. 3333 until
July 1. The closure is needed to construct a new
to work on all F-35 variants
electrical sub-station in the southeast corner of
the lot.
Parking space closure: 21 parking spaces first
Alex R. Lloyd row next to Bldg. 240 (18 assigned spaces to be
Ogden Air Logistics Complex relocated during closure) until 5 p.m. June 12 to
allow the contractor to install a new fire water
HILL AIR FORCE BASE, main.
Utah (AFNS) — The Ogden Air Road and parking closure: First Street from
Logistics Complex here became “D” Avenue to “B” Avenue and all parking lots on
the first depot facility to perform the south side of the street from 4:30 p.m. today
modifications on all three F-35 until 6 a.m. May 2. The weekend-only closure
Lightning II variants after it is needed to allow the contractor to restripe all
inducted a Navy F-35C carrier parking spaces to make them diagonal parking
version April 15. and turn First Street into a one-way street heading
The F-35C was flown in from eastbound only.
Eglin Air Force Base, Florida,
by Navy Capt. Mark Weisgerber, CONFIRMED UTILITY OUTAGES
the 33rd Fighter Wing vice
HVAC Outage: Bldg. 9001 (2SW39 - 2SW42)
commander.
until 4 p.m. May 16 for Honeywell to replace
“Hill has the capacity
RTU5 on the roof above the center mezzanine,
to accomplish the needed
which feeds the second floor comfort air
modifications and it is important
to optimize the workflow within Air Force photo by Alex R. Lloyd
the Air Logistics Complex,” Navy Capt. Mark Weisgerber, the 33rd Fighter Wing vice commander, T A X I
Captain Weisgerber said. is greeted by Greg Hoffman, the 570th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
The first F-35 arrived at Hill AFB director, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, April 15. Captain Weisgerber flew
for modifications in September an F-35C Lightning II to the base where it will be modified at the Ogden
2013. Since then, the depot has Air Logistics Complex. The complex is the first to work on the entire fleet
Vehicle Operations provides a taxi service
performed modifications on the of F-35 variants, which also includes the Air Force’s F-35A model and
— for official business — from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m.
the Marine Corps’ F-35B model.
Air Force’s fleet of conventional
Mondays through Fridays. To request taxi service,
takeoff and landing F-35As. It and take great pride in being the meet their initial operational
call vehicle dispatch at 734-2803. For questions
also has completed work on four first depot to work on all three capability (IOC) milestone,” or concerns pertaining to official use, call Dave
Marine Corps F-35B short takeoff/ variants of the F-35,” said Greg Mr. Hoffman said. “Today, we Derrick, Vehicle Operations manager, at 734-
vertical landing aircraft, helping Hoffman, the 570th AMXS are working closely with the 2941.
the Marine Corps reach initial director. 388th Fighter Wing to provide
operational capability. With the program’s ever-
modifications that will ensure they
For the Navy’s carrier variant, evolving requirements, exact
are able to meet their IOC target
the complex’s 570th Aircraft numbers of how many aircraft will
with the F-35A and are proud to
Maintenance Squadron, along be worked on this year is not yet
support the Navy with work on the
with Lockheed Martin, will available. The squadron’s main
F-35C.”
perform structural upgrades, low- focus will center on completing
The complex had been planning
observable restoration and system work on the Air Force fleet of
for the arrival of the C-model
modifications that will enhance F-35A models and Navy’s F-35C
for months and expects work
performance across the aircraft’s models, and returning the aircraft
service life. to the warfighter better than they on the fighter jet to last through
“The men and women of the arrived. early September as workers train
570th (AMXS) have risen to “We were able to support the with the aircraft and perform
the challenges of supporting the U.S. Marine Corps with critical verification and validation on the
dynamic changes in this program modifications on the F-35B to new modifications.
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Tech. Sgt. Joseph Osborne, 72nd SFS
Master Sgt. Basilio Ruiz, 137th FSS
Ma ster Sgt. Christopher Shady, 72nd SFS
Se nior Airman Jennifer Stirling, 72nd SFS
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graduation set for May 5 Education and Training Management
Tech. Sgt. Joel Edwards, 72nd APS
Electronic Systems Technology
St aff Sgt. Charles Norden, 552nd ACNS
The Spring Community College Aircrew Safety Systems Technology Staff Sgt. Jordan Wright, 513th AMXS
Te ch. Sgt. Stephen Stallings, 349th AFRS
of the Air Force graduation will take Tech. Sgt. Ryne Miller, 10th FTS St aff Sgt. Brian Yarbrough, 552nd MXS
place at 2 p.m. May 5 in the Tinker Emergency Management
Allied Health Sciences Aviation Operations
Club Ballroom. Staff Sgt. Edward Ford, 552nd ACW
Se nior Airman Joshua Grijalva, 965th Tech. Sgt. James Coward, 965th AACS
Graduates are: Tech. Sgt. Jerred Sevold, 552nd ACW
AACS St aff Sgt. Thomas Dumesnil, 966th AACS
Aerospace Ground Equipment Staff Sgt. Adam Enyeart 966th AACS Finanacial Management
Aviation Maintenance Technology
Technology St aff Sgt. Jeremiah Jeansonne, 966th
Se nior Airman Marcus Burrell, 349th
Te ch. Sgt. Eric Brambila, 552nd AMXS AACS
Tech. Sgt. Jason Bierema, 552nd MXS AFRS
Ch ief Master Sgt. Albert Cantu, 513th St aff Sgt. Jair Mednoza Vargas, 963rd
Ai rman 1st Class Ryan Chounard,
AMXS AACS Fire Science
552nd MXS
Staff Sgt. Jeremy Garrett, 76th AMXG St aff Sgt. Kevin Meredith, 965th AACS Se nior Airman Ryan Swaim, 507th CES
Te ch. Sgt. Thomas Coomes, 355th
Staff Sgt. Jason Giordano, 966th AACS Staff Sgt. Luke Rasch, 963rd AACS
EMS Sen ior Airman Adam Hall, 552nd AMXS Health Care Management
Ma ster Sgt. Jody Dessicino, 552nd Se nior Airman Matthew Holt, 552nd Avionic Systems Technology Tech. Sgt. Barbara Gough, 72nd MDSS
MXS AMXS Master Sgt. Bob Begay, 513thMXS Senior Airman Jody Lee, 72nd MDSS
St aff Sgt. Thomas Pennington, 552nd St aff Sgt. Jeremiah Jeansonne, 966th Tech. Sgt. Jerad Fritze, 507th AMXS
Human Resource Management
MXS AACS Se nior Airman Thaddeus Atwell, 552nd
Master Sgt. Erik Strawn, 507th MXG St aff Sgt. Christopher Longueira, 552nd AMXS Ma ster Sgt. Christopher Barnes, 349th
AMXS (cid:54)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:81)(cid:76)(cid:82)(cid:85)(cid:3)(cid:36)(cid:76)(cid:85)(cid:80)(cid:68)(cid:81)(cid:3)(cid:47)(cid:68)(cid:85)(cid:85)(cid:92)(cid:3)(cid:38)(cid:82)(cid:73)(cid:191)(cid:72)(cid:15)(cid:3)(cid:24)(cid:24)(cid:21)(cid:81)(cid:71)(cid:3) AFRS
Air and Space Operations Technology Master Sgt. Jonathan Mackey, ACC AMXS Tech. Sgt. Bahati Brown, 507th AMXS
St aff Sgt. Benjamin Ackiss, 970th St aff Sgt. William McPhillips, 552nd Se nior Airman Cesar Cuadra, 550th Tech. Sgt. Mark Curry, 349th AFRS
AACS MXS CMXS Staff Sgt. Aaron Darden, 349th AFRS
Se nior Airman Daniel Propst, 966th Tech. Sgt. Jason Orr, 507th MXG Staff Sgt. Luke Rasch, 963rd AACS Te ch. Sgt. Michelle Del Rosario, 552nd
AACS Tech. Sgt. Michael Payne, 1st ASF Ai rman 1st Class Thomas VanHooser, ACW
Staff Sgt. Idris Rett, 552nd TRS Te ch. Sgt. Vincent Peralta, 507th AMXS 552nd MXS Tech. Sgt. Victor Garcia, 349th AFRS
Staff Sgt. Adam Price, 964th AACS St aff Sgt. Brittany Wilson, 552nd MXG Staff Sgt. Jenna Goodall, 513th ACG
(cid:36)(cid:76)(cid:85)(cid:3)(cid:55)(cid:85)(cid:68)(cid:73)(cid:191)(cid:70)(cid:3)(cid:50)(cid:83)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:68)(cid:87)(cid:76)(cid:82)(cid:81)(cid:86)(cid:3)(cid:68)(cid:81)(cid:71)(cid:3)(cid:55)(cid:72)(cid:70)(cid:75)(cid:81)(cid:82)(cid:79)(cid:82)(cid:74)(cid:92) Tech. Sgt. Tan Riley, 552nd AMXS Ma ster Sgt. Kenneth Green, 552nd OSS
Se nior Airman Christine Sharp, 552nd Computer Science Technology Te ch. Sgt. Corey Ketchum, 349th AFRS
Master Sgt. Danny Bumb, 72nd OSS
AMXS St aff Sgt. Jesse McQuillan, 552nd ACNS St aff Sgt. Benjamin Knight, 349th AFRS
Aircraft Armament Systems Technology Tech. Sgt. Tony Sharp, 507th MXG Se nior Airman William Tino, 552nd Ma ster Sgt. Kimberlee Koldste, 507th
St aff Sgt. Stephen Davarich, 373rd TRS Se nior Master Sgt. Mark Smith, 507th ACNS AMXS
Staff Sgt. James Xiong, 963rd AACS MSG Master Sgt. Thomas Lord, 507th LRS
Te ch. Sgt. Christopher Strawn, 552nd Criminal Justice Tech. Sgt. Maurice Mack, 349th AFRS
Aircraft Structural Maintenance AMXS SA Rachel Brodie, 1st FIR Tech. Sgt. Joshua McFerrin, 349th AFRS
Technology Te ch. Sgt. Charles Velaquez, 552nd Se nior Airman Nicholas Gerity, 72nd SFS Tech. Sgt. Ryne Miller, 10th FLT
Ma ster Sgt. James Gasaway, 513th MXS AMXS Staff Sgt. Kathy Hernandez, 72nd SFS Tech. Sgt. Arellano Morales, 349th AFRS
Se nior Airman Daniel Mauricio, 552nd Se nior Airman Morgan Whalen, 552nd Staff Sgt. Letrelle Hunter, 72nd SFS Senior Airman Maria Murillo, 72nd FSS
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Graduation
Logistics Nondestructive Testing Technology
Tech. Sgt. Trinette Crockam, 552nd MXG Staff Sgt. Morgan Marriott, 507th MXS
Staff Sgt. Aaron Darden, 349th AFRS
Opthalmic Technician
continued from page 4 Staff Sgt. Danielle Drahman, 72nd AMDS
Senior Master Sgt. Gary Kirby, ARPC Master Sgt. Darrin Oglesby, 35th CCS
Master Sgt. Anthony Sayers, 960th AACS
Senior Airman Sophia Snapp, 72nd MDOS
Master Sgt. Wesley Sirmoms, ANGR Practical Nursing Technology
Staff Sgt. Ryan Sydney, 72nd MDSS
Tech. Sgt. Timothy Smith, 552nd AMXS Tech. Sgt. William Mitchell, 349th AFRS
Tech. Sgt. Stephen Stallings. 349th AFRS Maintenance Production Management
Staff Sgt. Travis Workman, 349th AFRS Public Health Technology
Senior Master Sgt. Christopher Shamiyeh, 507th MXS
Information Management Senior Airman Shalay Stancle, 507th LRS Staff Sgt. Danielle Drahman, 72nd AMDS
Staff Sgt. Brashad Erskine, 72nd AMDS
Staff Sgt. Fallon Carte, 507th CES Mass Communications
Tech. Sgt. Cindy Holloway, 970th AACS Safety
Staff Sgt. Caleb Wanzer, 513th ACG
Information Systems Technology Tech. Sgt. Allen Patrick, 507th ARW
Medical Laboratory Technology
Senior Airman Michael Campbell, 960th AACS
Survival Instructor
Senior Airman Corina Garrison, 507thMDS
Senior Airman John Castillo, 552nd OSS
Senior Airman Alexander Banachowski, 960th AACS Master Sgt. Darrin Oglesby, 35th CBCS Tech. Sgt. Jacob Schmidt, 552nd OSS
Senior Airman Miguel Barahona, 966th AACS
Mental Health Services Transportation
Senior Airman Steven Beaupierre, 966th AACS
Senior Airman Patrick Allen, 72nd MDOS Master Sgt. Joseph Melichar, 72nd APS
Senior Airman Joseph Belden, 960th AACS
Staff Sgt. Jodie Brimmer, 552nd TRS
Master Sgt. Jeffrey Caswell, 507th FSS
Senior Airman Jerry Costanzo, 961st AACS
Senior Airman Curtis Cox, 963rd AACS
Staff Sgt. Nicole Drury, 966th AACS
Tech. Sgt. Joel Eason, 966th AACS
Staff Sgt. Emilio Garza, 552nd TRS
Staff Sgt. Matthew Grasham, 966th AACS
Senior Airman Josef Hoffarthharper, 960th AACS
Senior Airman Michael Lancaster, 965th AACS
Senior Airman Ernest Leggs, 966th AACS
Staff Sgt. Randoph Lenn, 960th AACS
Tech. Sgt. Bryan McCharen, 966th AACS
Master Sgt. Matthew Odell, 965th AACS
Senior Airman Alanna Ostrowski, 960th AACS
Master Sgt. Dillon Poole, 552nd TRS
Senior Airman Matthew Randolph, 966th AACS
Staff Sgt. Stephen Sharp, 552nd TRS
Staff Sgt. Jacob Sibley, 552nd OSS
Staff Sgt. Everitt Smith, 966th AACS
Staff Sgt. Aaron Stelzer, 970th AACS
Senior Airman Amanda Stelzer, 966th AACS
Senior Airman Victoria Thompson, 963rd AACS
Staff Sgt. Dakota Vanparys, 966th AACS
Tech. Sgt. Travis Wickenhauser, 963rdrd AACS
Senior Airman Evan Wilson, 963rd AACS
Senior Airman George Wise, 963rd AACS
Tech. Sgt. Robert Wolfe, 966th AACS
Senior Airman Justin Zeringue, 966th AACS
Instructor of Technology and Military Science
Tech. Sgt. Alexis Ballester Martinez, 966th AACS
Senior Airman Miguel Barahona, 966th AACS
Senior Airman Steven Beaupierre, 966th AACS
Staff Sgt. Jodie Brimmer, 552nd TRS
Senior Airman Christopher Callaway, 966th AACS
Staff Sgt. Nicholas Cotter, 966th AACS
Senior Airman Christopher Davis, 552nd TRS
Staff Sgt. Thomas Dumesnil, 966th AACS
Tech. Sgt. Joel Eason, 966th AACS
Staff Sgt. Adam Enyeart, 966th AACS
Staff Sgt. Emilio Garza, 552nd TRS
Staff Sgt. Jason Giordano, 966th AACS
Staff Sgt. Matthew Grasham, 966th AACS
Staff Sgt. Ryan Harvey, 966th AACS
Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Jeansonne, 966th AACS
Senior Airman Daniel Journell, 966th AACS
Staff Sgt. Stanley Joyce, 966th AACS
Master Sgt. Bobby Kazmir, 72nd FSS
Senior Airman Ernest Leggs, 966th AACS
Senior Airman Rachel Miller, 966th AACS
Staff Sgt. Theodore Muenster, 373rd TRS
Staff Sgt. Cory Odell, 966th AACS
Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Peters, 966th AACS
Senior Airman Daniel Propst, 966th AACS
Staff Sgt. Idris Rett, 552nd TRS
Staff Sgt. Everitt Smith, 966th AACS
Staff Sgt. Jonathan Smith, 966th AACS
Senior Airman Amanda Stelzer, 966th AACS
Senior Airman Deshaun Thompson, 966th AACS
Intelligence Studies and Technology
Staff Sgt. Joshua Joseph, 552ndnd OSS
Senior Airman Jessica Krist, 960th AACS
Senior Airman Jonathan Luna, 552nd OSS
Senior Airman Manuel Rivera, 552nd OSS
Tech. Sgt. Christopher Strawn, 552nd AMXS
Airman 1st Class Frederick Thomas, 552nd OSS
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Adapt and overcome projectile pukes everywhere, hoses communication and connectedness
down the walls or goes nuclear on a makes a difference. Not only do
fresh diaper. they let me unload the weight of the
I do not get it right every time, struggles, but I also get good advice
Staff Sgt. Lealan Buehrer completely depends on his mommy
but every success is a success, and it because most of them have been there
182nd Airlift Wing Public Affairs and daddy to survive. That is the
helps. and done that. That’s teamwork.
mission — to keep him sustained and I am a big cardio person. My day It is not just ears to listen and a
PEORIA, Ill. (AFNS) — My thriving as efficiently as possible. does not feel right if I don’t get a reminder that they are thinking about
firstborn child recently turned 2 Military instinct made it clear: I had to good 45 minutes in at the gym in my spouse and me. It is a social
months old. Amidst the irresistible adapt and overcome. But how? the morning. In this new world of support from Airman to Airman, and
joy of having a new little buddy, I Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. exhaustion, burning calories at the every little bit helps.
look back over these last eight weeks Mark A. Welsh III said the well- gym may sound counterproductive. Spiritual fitness covers such a
and wonder how my spouse and I being and care of ourselves, each On the contrary, the physical fitness multitude of areas in this experience.
survived. other and our families is the focus of helps keep me mentally fit. Being able It is the underlying principle that
I am a writer, but there are no words Comprehensive Airman Fitness. It’s to test my endurance while blasting motivates me in all the other areas.
I can find adequate enough to describe about mental, physical, social and some tunes is my meditation. Getting Spiritual fitness takes effort and
the terror of sleeplessness that was spiritual wellness. That is where I back into a routine of good nutrition choice just like any other aspect of
brought down upon us. Remember started. Yes, I referenced an Air Force was just as important. It is convenient Comprehensive Airman Fitness. What
doing dorm guard duty in basic doctrine to apply at home — because to pop a carbed-up pizza or lasagna in kind of parent am I going be? I want
training? It was kind of like that but it works. the oven, but it is not what my body to be the best parent a baby could ask
instead of one shift a week, we had Coping was the first step to needs. Sometimes the easier option in for, so I try to pay attention to my
to be awake every two hours, every everything else. It really helps to just physical fitness is not the best option. attitudes and reactions under stress. I
night. No weekends. No sleeping in. acknowledge that yes, I am going to Sustaining those healthy habits try to persevere when weak, because
Pure torture. be beyond tired; no, I am not going post-baby takes extra work and I will it is all for the kiddo. Perspective is
There were times — exaggerated to feel rested; and no, it is not going never be perfectly consistent, but good fuel for a tired mind. It gives me
by the fog of exhaustion — when I to feel good. When I remember to every good day helps. a new sense of purpose to sacrifice my
honestly thought my body was going focus on that situational awareness, it We had tons of support from needs for his. I keep reminding myself
to give out, and I would simply die. somehow doesn’t burn me out quite family and friends, but I was not that the complications of having a
newborn are temporary, because it is
Don’t judge. You either know what as badly when the baby alarm sounds expecting my fellow Airmen to ask
true.
I’m talking about or maybe someday off at o-dark-thirty in the morning. how the family was doing every time
Part of spiritual fitness is finding
will be in for the same surprise. Having that mindfulness helps work they saw me. When I’m walking the
There was no option; the little guy through the frustration when the baby halls like a lost zombie, that simple See Adapt page 7.
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Meeting The KC-46A MOB 3 bed down is needed to support According to Mr. Kamalpour, the team will return
Meeting The KC‑46A MOB 3 bed down is needed to support According to Mr. Kamalpour, the team will return
the recapitalization of the Air Force’s aging refueling to Tinker and the other bases selected as reasonable
the recapitalization of the Air Force’s aging refueling to Tinker and the other bases selected as reasonable
(cid:68)(cid:76)(cid:85)(cid:70)(cid:85)(cid:68)(cid:73)(cid:87)(cid:3)(cid:192)(cid:72)(cid:72)(cid:87)(cid:17) alternatives in the fall to hold public hearings, where
aircraft fleet. alternatives in the fall to hold public hearings, where
Representatives from the Air Force Reserve a general analysis of EIS results will be available.
continued from page 1 Representatives from the Air Force Reserve a general analysis of EIS results will be available.
continued from page 1 and Tinker AFB were on hand to explain the EIAP Although the preferred alternative base is Seymour
and Tinker AFB were on hand to explain the EIAP Although the preferred alternative base is Seymour
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The environmental impact analysis process, or
Mobility Command KC-46A air refueling squadron
EIAP, is the Air Force’s program for complying
to accomplish aerial refueling and related missions.
with the National Environmental Protection Act.
As part of the process, an EIS assesses the potential
environmental consequences of basing and operating
Adapt
the KC‑46A tanker aircraft, associated infrastructure
and manpower at any loccaotniotinn.u ed from page 6
The purpose of the MOB 3 bed down is to provide
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It may all sound like Parenting 101 to the
Adapt
uninitiated, but I promise it hardly feels that simple
in the moment. Life’s chcaollnetningueesd n fervoemr dpoa.g Te h6at is
why it is so important to practice mental, physical,
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in the moment. Life’s challenges never do. That is
why it is so important to practice mental, physical,
social and spiritual wellness on a regular basis.
That is why the Air Force built the Comprehensive
Airman Fitness doctrine. You can never be ready for
the trials life throws at you, but you can be prepared.
In the meantime, what can you do to support your
fellow Airmen’s fitness during their struggles?
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Air Force photos by Kelly White
Cadets from six Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps units stand in formation before the start of the first-ever Tinker JROTC Community Outreach Event. The April 22 event was hosted by the 349th Recruiting Squadron as
a way to emphasize citizenship and service. The cadets participated in events at the base track, including holding a plank position, sit-ups, push-ups, a relay race and tug-of-war. After the field events, the teams had a dodgeball tour-
nament in the Gerrity Fitness Center, followed by pizza and drinks. An awards ceremony was held to find out the top teams of the events. The current class in the Airman Leadership School also participated in the event as part of their
PT. The event was sponsored by the Tinker First Sergeants Group, the Air Force Sergeants Association and Airforce.com.
Up to the The Carl Albert High School Air
Force Junior Reserve Officer
Training Corps team won the
travelling trophy during the April
22 outreach event hosted by
the 349th Recruiting Squadron.
With the team is Lt. Col. Seth
challenge Tribett, 349th Recruiting Squad-
ron commander, kneeling front
row left. Other top teams were
Edmond North High School in
second place and John Marshall
High School in third.
Members of the John Marshall
AFJROTC do as many push-ups
as they can in one minute, while
other members of other teams
watch and cheer them on.
Choctaw Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps members par-
ticipate in the one-minute sit-ups competition during the 349th Recruiting
Squadron’s community outreach event.
Cadet Christine Keefe, from Carl Albert High School, held the plank position for 16 minutes, which was longer Members of Edmond North
than every other participant in the challenge. As the number of competitors dwindled, their teammates cheered High School’s AFJROTC
and shouted encouraging words to those still competing. Cadet Keefe was a key competitor in almost all of the unit try their hardest in the
events throughout the day and played a role in her team winning the competition. tug-of-war event of the
April 22 challenge day.
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Air Force photos by Kelly White
Cadets from six Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps units stand in formation before the start of the first-ever Tinker JROTC Community Outreach Event. The April 22 event was hosted by the 349th Recruiting Squadron as
a way to emphasize citizenship and service. The cadets participated in events at the base track, including holding a plank position, sit-ups, push-ups, a relay race and tug-of-war. After the field events, the teams had a dodgeball tour-
nament in the Gerrity Fitness Center, followed by pizza and drinks. An awards ceremony was held to find out the top teams of the events. The current class in the Airman Leadership School also participated in the event as part of their
PT. The event was sponsored by the Tinker First Sergeants Group, the Air Force Sergeants Association and Airforce.com.
Up to the The Carl Albert High School Air
Force Junior Reserve Officer
Training Corps team won the
travelling trophy during the April
22 outreach event hosted by
the 349th Recruiting Squadron.
With the team is Lt. Col. Seth
challenge Tribett, 349th Recruiting Squad-
ron commander, kneeling front
row left. Other top teams were
Edmond North High School in
second place and John Marshall
High School in third.
Members of the John Marshall
AFJROTC do as many push-ups
as they can in one minute, while
other members of other teams
watch and cheer them on.
Choctaw Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps members par-
ticipate in the one-minute sit-ups competition during the 349th Recruiting
Squadron’s community outreach event.
Cadet Christine Keefe, from Carl Albert High School, held the plank position for 16 minutes, which was longer Members of Edmond North
than every other participant in the challenge. As the number of competitors dwindled, their teammates cheered High School’s AFJROTC
and shouted encouraging words to those still competing. Cadet Keefe was a key competitor in almost all of the unit try their hardest in the
events throughout the day and played a role in her team winning the competition. tug-of-war event of the
April 22 challenge day.
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Air Force photo by Kimberly Woodruff
Want some free money? How about professional
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credentials to help you further your career?
earning their professional credentials through AF COOL. The program will provide Airmen up to $4,500 for
Airmen who attended the Air Force Credential
credentials to go with their Air Force career.
Opportunities Online, or AF COOL, presentation last
week at the Tinker Club learned how to get that free
money, capped at $4,500, for credentials to go along
with their Air Force career.
The Air Force will pay for a professional credential
to help active duty military members further their
careers not only while they are active duty, but also
once their Air Force time is complete.
Russell Gray, the COOL program director, was on
base to show Airmen how to use the COOL website
and to explain how the program works. He said by
having professional credentials in the civilian world
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often needed to compete for civilian jobs.
“Sixty percent of employers say they don’t want to
hire veterans because they have no idea about what
you do,” said Mr. Gray. “Employers don’t know
what a 1206 is or what the acronyms on the EPR are
and they have no clue what you do. Licenses and
credentials are the wave of the future for the enlisted
corps.”
Mr. Gray also said credentials could still play an
important part in Air Force retention. Because the
Air Force is getting smaller, it could come down to
keeping just those who are well trained and going
above and beyond their day-to-day job.
COOL is open to active duty Air Force members
of any component — regular Air Force, Reserves and
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skill level in an Air Force Specialty Code mapped to
the credential. Members of the Reserves or National
Guard must be on Title 10 or Title 32 active orders
for the duration of the COOL process.
Mr. Gray urged everyone to use the COOL funding
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The program will pay for administration fees,
credentials and licensing, as well as pay for books
and study materials. According to Mr. Gray, close to
$600,000 has been paid out so far.
Don’t leave free money lying on the table. For
more information on Air Force COOL, call (334) 649-
5115, visit https://afvec.langley.af.mil/afvec/Public/
COOL, or email [email protected]. The Tinker
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739-7408 for more information.