Tyndall`s LRS is now the best

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Gulf
Friday, April 8, 2016
AIRMAN’S SHADOW
PROGRAM: Tyndall air
traffic controllers vital to
flying mission | Page 2
CAF DAY:
Comprehensive Airman
Fitness Day raises
resilience | Page 8-9
Defender
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE — HOME OF THE CHECKERTAILS
Vol. 10 No. 15
Tyndall’s LRS is now the best
By Senior Airman Alex Echols
325th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE — The
Air Force’s newest Logistics
Readiness Squadron is now
known as “the best of the best”
in the Air Force.
The 325th Logistics Readiness Squadron, also known as
the “Phoenix Nation,” has won
the Air Force’s coveted 2015 Major General Warren R. Carter
Daedalian Logistics Effectiveness Award less than two years
after its official activation.
“The Daedalian award is a
logistics effectiveness award,”
said Lt. Col. Anthony J. Mullinax, 325th LRS commander.
“Since the 325th LRS encompasses everything logistics, it is
the one award that recognizes
everything we do. It highlights
the squadron in all of its functional abilities as the overall best
of the best at what they do.”
Activated in June, 2014, the
325th LRS is the first squadron
in history to win the award during their first year of eligibility.
They have come a long way to
claim this victory over their already well established peers.
“Our Airmen are the heroes,” said Chief Master Sgt.
Frank Graziano, 325th LRS
superintendent. “The men and
women of the 325th Logistics
Readiness Squadron, Phoenix
Nation, worked hard to achieve
this accolade. We took the Air
Force by storm, exceeding all
expectations ever levied upon
us and continued to thrive
through all challenges. The
‘Mighty Phoenix Nation’ has
now left our mark across all of
the Air Force as the premier
LRS.”
See LRS 2
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
Unsung Hero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Squadron of the Week . . . . . . . 4
The Thrive Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Fitness Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Coupon Connection . . . . . . . . . 6
Slim Pickens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Comic Strip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Briefs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Nightlife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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Members of the 325th Logistics Readiness Squadron participate in a retreat ceremony, Aug. 6, at Flag Park. The 325th Logistics Readiness
Squadron won the Air Force’s coveted 2015 Major General Warren R. Carter Daedalian Logistics Effectiveness Award.
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airman’s shadow program
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The squadron began
with 120 Airmen and has
grown to more than 275
personnel. And that was
the key to winning this
award: the Airmen.
“It all comes down to
having the right Airmen,”
said Mullinax. “They are
the foundation of this
squadron and every bullet
that went into that award
is a function of what they
did. They truly show up to
the job every day wanting
to make it better and just
trying to be the best at
what they do.”
The 325th LRS is an
extremely diverse squadron and supports everything from deployment
and distribution to vehicle
management. It takes
an enormous amount of
teamwork, leadership and
followership to win such
a prestigious award, Graziano added.
“We work as a team,
leading
and
following
through every program,
process and practice our
organization is called upon
to take on,” said Graziano.
“I never had a doubt we
would win this coveted
award. If you watch our
Phoenix Nation in action,
you would understand why.
They bring a smile to my
face every day. I am very
proud of their accomplishment and they earned this
honor. They really are ‘The
Best LRS Airmen in the
Air Force!’”
Tyndall air traffic controllers vital to flying mission
By Airman 1st Class Cody R. Miller
325th Fighter Wing commander
accompanied an Airman from the
325th Operations Support Squadron Radar Approach Control as he
completed his daily duties March
29.
Col. Derek France, 325th FW
commander, shadowed Senior Airman Jonathan Hutchinson, a 325th
OSS RAPCON air traffic controller
for a portion of the day as part of
the Airman’s Shadow program.
The Airman’s Shadow program
is a 325th FW commander program designed to recognize 325th
FW personnel. The program provides an opportunity for the commander to meet with Airmen and
get a firsthand look at how Tyndall
Airmen accomplish the mission.
Hutchinson was chosen by his
leadership for the program due to
his exemplary performance in the
fulfilment of his duties.
“I am very pleased to have
had the privilege of representing
the RAPCON to Colonel France,”
Hutchinson said. “I believe the visit
provided an opportunity for a very
informative discourse between
controller and pilot, and both Col.
France and I left with a better
understanding of the thought processes occurring on the other end
of the frequency.”
Hutchinson’s responsibilities
include controlling and regulating
en-route and terminal air traffic.
Initiating and issuing air traffic
control clearances, instructions
Airman 1st Class Cody R. Miller | Air Force
During the Airman’s Shadow Program, Col. Derek C. France,
325th Fighter Wing commander, observes Senior Airman Jonathan
Hutchinson, 325th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller,
while he runs a simulation that trains air traffic controller trainees on
how to coordinate jets in the air March 29, 2016. The Airman’s Shadow
program is a 325th FW commander program designed to recognize
members of Team Tyndall. The program provides an opportunity for the
commander to meet with the Airmen and get a first-hand look at what
Tyndall Airmen are doing.
and advisories to ensure the safe,
orderly and expeditious flow of air
traffic operating under instrument
and visual flight rules. Airmen in
his field also plan, organize, direct, inspect and evaluate ATC
activities.
Lt. Col. Andrew Shurtleff, the
commander of the 325th OSS, highlighted Hutchinson’s merits as an
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air traffic controller in his letter of
recommendation for Hutchinson.
“He became a fully rated air traffic controller in all Tyndall RAPCON positions, supporting 94,557
military and civilian ATC operations in more than 4,500 square
miles of airspace. He conducted a
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Hutchinson demonstrated to
France the role of south assist
in the RAPCON. The south assist position helps coordinate and
communicate between the jets in
the air and other facilities on the
ground, both military and civilian.
The RAPCON is responsible for
airspace up to 23,000 feet high and
4,400 feet across.
After the conclusion of the visit,
Col. France reflected on what he
saw and learned.
“As a pilot, it was great to get
to see who was on the other side
of the radio when we’re flying,”
France said. “When a pilot coordinates with an air traffic controller,
we are giving them a lot of trust in
making sure that we touch down
safely. They do an incredibly important job for the Air Force and
are a central part in projecting air
combat power.”
Hutchinson gave some advice
that he said has worked for him
and believed would have a positive
effect on most Airmen’s career.
“The best advice I can give to
any Airman is to have a sense of
pride and personal investment
in what you do in the Air Force,”
Hutchinson said. “When you see
your work as a direct reflection of
your character, not only will you
strive to be great at what you do,
but you will begin to enjoy it. When
that happens, success will naturally follow.”
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Gulf Defender | Unsung Hero: MSgt. Martha Dunning
325th Fighter Wing Public
Affairs
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE
— Picture this, growing
up abroad, visiting various
places and bearing witness
to the prestige of military
ceremonies becoming a
member of the U.S. Air force.
This was the case for Master Sgt. Martha Dunning,
AFNORTH standards and
evaluations manager and
this week’s unsung hero.
Originally born and
raised in Colombia until the
age of seven, Dunning is the
eldest of four children and
the first member of her family to join the U.S. Air force.
The Torrance, California
native is currently in her
15th year of enlistment with
six years prior active-duty
and her subsequent years
as a proud member of the
MSgt. Martha Dunning
Florida Air National Guard.
Dunning is a graduate of
Torrance High School and
attended El Camino College
for a year prior to enlisting. She has also obtained
a Bachelor’s Degree in instructional systems design
through Southern Illinois
University.
“Education has always
been important to me so I
encourage my sons to have
a positive outlook when it
comes to obtaining knowledge and learning,” said
Dunning. “It’s challenging
but we teach our children
the importance of our service to our country. They
know they are my purpose
and that everything I do I do
for them.”
Dunning’s primary position is aerospace control and
warning systems specialist.
When not performing duties
as a 1C5 or standards and
evaluations manager, she
leads her units Combined
Enlisted Association as the
President.
“The Combined Enlisted
Association is a group which
meets monthly with the goal
of providing members with
resources for development,
enrichment and organizational leadership opportunities,” said Dunning. “We discuss topics that reflect day
to day challenges such as
priority management, stress
management and conflict
resolution.”
Dunning will also be
an implementer of the
Green Dot program, a new
Air Force program which
prepares others to imple-
ment a strategy of violence
prevention that reduces
power-based interpersonal
violence, which includes not
only sexual violence, but also
domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, child abuse,
elder abuse and bullying.
In the past, Dunning also
served as the Honor Guard
manager for the 601st Air
Operations Center Color
Guard Team and a member
of the Tyndall Honor Guard
Team.
“I was awarded the opportunity to be a part of
the Honor Guard team on
Tyndall as an Airman 1st
Class,” she said. “Some aspects that appealed to me
the most were the uniforms
and the demonstration of
discipline and character by
its members. Just like the
time when I was a young
girl witnessing a very similar ceremony in Colombia.
These were the same characteristics that drew me to
become an Airman.”
In her spare time, Dunning participates in physical
exercise activities which she
uses to maintain a positive
lifestyle and attitude.
“I love to be outdoors and
be physically active and am
part of an awesome Gym on
the beach,” said Dunning.
“It’s family owned and filled
with pretty wonderful people
whom I consider part of my
extended family.”
“My advice to all Airmen
is to focus on your why,” said
Dunning. “You can pretty
much endure anything if
you remember why you’re
doing it. There are times
when you may get frustrated and or upset but sometimes those are the things
you need to push you and to
prepare you for even greater
opportunities.”
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By Senior Airman Ty-Rico Lea
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Squadron of the week
photos by Senior Airman Ty-Rico Lea | Air Force
LEFT: Senior Airman Dakota Powers, Air Force Rescue Coordination Controller, monitors computer screens while taking a phone call April 5 at the 601st Air Operations Center. The
facility is staffed 24/7 to respond to, and coordinate rescue operations. RIGHT: Master Sgt. Tricia DeLuna, AFNORTH force management branch manager, reviews manpower documents
with Senior Airman Charlott Lemonds, AFNORTH career development technician and Staff Sgt. Delayne Griffin, AFNORTH force management branch NCO in-charge, April 4 at the
Killey Center for Homeland Operations. DeLuna, Lemonds and Griffin work within the A1-manpower and personnel section as well as manage all AFNORTH personnel related concerns.
AFNORTH defends U.S. through air, space assets
By Senior Airman Ty-Rico Lea
Affairs
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE —
Protecting the skies of the
continental United States
is an enormous task.
The organization responsible for that job has
almost a bigger name:
1st Air Force, Air Forces
Northern and Continental
United States North American Aerospace Defense
Command.
From the outside, AFNORTH may look like just
another Air Force facility at
Tyndall AFB, when in fact
it’s much more than that.
It’s actually several facilities and has several missions important to national
security.
Its primary mission is to
ensure the air sovereignty
and air defense of the continental United States, the
U.S. Virgin Islands and
Puerto Rico. It protects
America from 9/11 style
terrorist attacks. It does
this with a full-spectrum
of air defense and surveillance resources across the
continent.
The organization also
responds to non-military
threats as well. It assists
civilian agencies during
emergencies and natural
and man-made disasters.
It provides inter-agency
and joint military support
to local, state, regional, and
federal emergency service
agencies; and protects the
American people and their
way of life.
Here at Tyndall AFNORTH is comprised of
several assets, all of which
are spread across the Tyndall installation.
The 601st Air Operations Center is one of those
assets. Their mission is to
provide aerospace warning and control for North
American Aerospace Defense Command defensive
counter air activities. Additionally, it directs Air Force
air and space capabilities
in support of U.S. North-
Master Sgt. Tabitha Booe, 601st Air Operations Center
weather support team NCO in-charge, and Army Capt.
Kevin Farrell, 601st AOC air defense operations task
force archangel officer, monitors the weather across the
continental United States April 5, at the 601st AOC. The
601st Air Operations Center plans, directs, and assesses air
and space operations for the North American Aerospace
Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command.
ern Command homeland
security and civil support
missions.
Within the 601st is the
Air Force Rescue Coordination Center, where they
play a part in preventing
loss of life with other rescue agencies.
“The AFRCC works
within the continental United States by coordinating
federal resources in support of local and state-run
search and rescue missions
when their resources have
been exhausted,” said Maj.
Evan Gardner, AFRCC director of operations. “Missions range from lost hikers to overdue aircraft.”
The facility is staffed by
military officers, enlisted
personnel and civilians on
a 24/7 rotation.
Master Sgt. Martha Dunning, AFNORTH standards
and evaluations manager,
expressed her thoughts of
working within the air operations center.
“In the past, I was the
NCO in charge of operational training for the 601st
AOC and had a chance to
work very closely with the
standards and evaluations
shop,” Dunning said. “They
go hand-in-hand, but are
very different. It is interesting to see more facets of
the air defense mission.”
Also on the spectrum
of AFNORTH is the Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense
Command Region. It’s
also known as the CONUS NORAD Region. As
its name would imply, this
component of NORAD provides airspace surveillance
and control, as well as direct aerospace control activities for the continental
United States.
NORAD is the bi-national Canadian and American
command that employs a
network of space, aerial
and ground-based sensors,
air-to-air refueling tankers
and fighter aircraft, controlled by a sophisticated
command and control
network to deter, detect
and defend against aerial
threats that originate outside or within North American airspace.
Since Sept. 11, 2001,
First Air Force has been
the lead agency in Operation Noble Eagle. Operation Noble Eagle is the U.S.
operation that protects the
American people from further airborne aggression
from inside and outside the
U.S. borders.
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It’s April, and your New Year’s resolution failed
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You don’t know what
On January 1 you spring
you’re doing. That’s it, plain
out of bed early, eager to face
and simple. You have a lot
the day and meet your daily
of trouble achieving your
goals.
resolutions because you are
But as time passes you
like a fourth grader in an
miss a day of goals. Then you
advanced physics class when it
miss two. Then the days turn
comes to setting and achieving
into weeks, and the weeks
Thomas
goals. Don’t worry. It’s not your
turn into months. Fast forward
fault. I was just like you — until Winterman to April and you are no longer
The Thrive Life
I figured some stuff out.
excited about working toward
There’s not a lot of good
your goals and you are in the
information out there about goal
same rut you were last year. Only this
setting. That’s because most of us
time you feel worse about it. You begin
think goal setting is a talent. But it’s
to feel like maybe you CAN’T change.
not. It’s a skill.
Maybe you aren’t good enough. Does
Does this scenario sound familiar?
this sound familiar?
It’s the day after Christmas and you’re
That used to be me, every single
making plans for New Years. Suddenly year. What was the problem? I didn’t
you have a steely resolve to make
know what I was doing.
this the year of change. This will be
I would throw some goals to the
the year you do all those things you
wall and see which ones stuck. Goal
wanted.
setting and achievement is a skill, not
You are going to lose weight, put
a talent. Goal setting and achievement
more in savings, spend more time with is a skill, not a talent. But what does
your family, watch less TV, eat healthy, that mean?
run a 5k, write a book, go back to
It means you have to practice and
school, get a promotion, develop a cure work at it.
for cancer, and finally defeat Magneto.
Imagine trying to play guitar for
You’re finally going to take control of
Metallica if you have never picked up a
your life.
guitar before. How would that work out
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But that is the equivalent of what
most of us do every year with our goal
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Goal setting, like playing
guitar, requires constant work and
refinement. So why do we set goals
once a year and get mad when we’re
not awesome at it? It doesn’t make any
sense! You need guidance, you need
tools, and you need the right mindset.
Here is the ridiculously good news:
you’ve already taken step one. You’re
reading this for a reason – you want
to change. Deciding that a change
is necessary is a prerequisite for
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and cut yourself some slack. You are
learning a new skill, and every new
skill takes practice.
Thomas Winterman is a
therapist, school counselor, published
author, and blogger. This is his first
contribution to the Gulf Defender.
You can find his book, The Thrive
Life, on Amazon, follow him on
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Do you know what food
for the general population,
really is?
because we are all different
For most of us, eating is a
genetically and we don’t
response to hunger, although
perform the same work or
it is really so much more. What
activity.
you eat can affect your mental
Determining your fuel ratio
capacity, physical performance
is more complicated than just
and may prevent disease. Food
eliminating a certain food,
Master
is fuel!
eating a specific calorie count
Sgt. Randy or in the worst case, just not
A car needs a specific type
Aikens
of fuel to power its engine,
eating. If you blindly approach
and the awesome thing is that
your dietary needs, you may
it’s specified in the owner’s manual.
do more harm than the perceived good
Your body, on the other hand, may
that one of those methods will yield.
need different mixtures for different
Think about it this way — what
scenarios. For example, fueling for
happens if your car runs out of gas?
a marathon is dramatically different
Your body is no different.
than what would be required for a
For some reason, our society has
sprint.
associated being in great shape to
Beyond just the fuel requirements,
being hungry or malnourished. I can
athletes who thrive in those specific
tell you firsthand that the best athletes
sports look dramatically different as
in the world are neither.
well.
In fact, they eat what many of
So what about those of us who don’t would consider an insane amount of
specialize in a specific sport?
food just to maintain their bodyweight
A common question I get is, “What
and levels of performance. The reason
should I eat to lose weight?” My
most of us cannot do this is because
response is always, “What do you do?” of our sedentary jobs or lifestyles.
There is no specific dietary blueprint
There is a huge difference in the fuel
requirements of a typical office worker
and an athlete who spends all day in a
pool or on a field working to improve
their performance.
There is nothing wrong with
having an office job, but you probably
shouldn’t eat like a professional
fighter, since your body just won’t
use the fuel as efficiently. We need to
change our mindset from instantly
thinking, “Eat less” to instead
thinking, “Eat better.”
So how do you eat better? Over
the next several weeks I will educate
you all on how to get started with
that. Food is in fact fuel, but it can
be broken down into three main
components or macronutrients.
Macronutrients include: protein
(muscle building/recovery),
carbohydrates (energy/endurance),
and fat (hormonal output/energy).
Manipulating these three
components is the key to finding your
unique fuel ratio for whatever demand
you place on your body.
Tune in next week and I will teach
you everything you need to know
about protein!
Gulf Defender | Tyndall AFB chapel hosts ANG Strong Bonds training
By Senior Airman Solomon Cook
325th Fighter Wing Chapel hosted members of the Air National
Guard Chaplain Corps for training here April 5-8.
The training was part of the
Strong Bonds program, a unitbased, chaplain-led program that
assists commanders in building
individual resilience by strengthening the military family.
As stated on their website, the
core mission of the Strong Bonds
program is to increase individual
service member and family member readiness through relationship education and skills training.
Strong Bonds is conducted in an
offsite retreat format in order to
maximize the training effect. The
retreat provides a fun, safe and
secure environment to address
the impact of relocations, deployments, and military lifestyle
stressors.
“The Air National Guard
Chaplain Corps puts on retreats
for singles, couples and families,” said Maj. Rudy Olivo, 325th
Fighter Wing chaplain. “When we
bring them in, we help them build
strong bonds. For the singles,
they work on skills for relationships, romantic relationships and
friendships to give them tools for
wherever they may be in life. For
couples and families, there is a
lot of focus on communication.”
The event started with an orientation and welcome at the Horizon Club, serving as a meet and
greet.
“During the event, approximately 100 people were in attendance, to include students,
instructors and senior leaders of
Air Force courtesy photo
Ed Brown, Air National Guard Strong Bonds program manager, addresses attendees of the Strong Bond training seminar at the Horizons
Club here April 5, 2016. The core mission of the Strong Bonds program is to increase individual service member and family member readiness
through relationship education and skills training.
the Air National Guard Chaplain
Corps,” Olivo said. “Leadership
met and interacted with the personnel going through training.
Additionally, the senior leaders
gathered for a summit to discuss
strategic matters for Air National
Guard Chaplain Corps. The rest
of the week is training, the group
is split into three subgroups for
families, couples and singles
counseling.”
Col. William Yates, director of
the Air National Guard Chaplain
Corps, and Senior Master Sgt.
John Recore, Air National Guard
Chaplain Corps chaplain assistance career field functional area
manager, spoke about the current state the chaplain corps.
Lt. Gen. William H. Etter, Continental U.S. North American
Aerospace Defense Command
Region — 1st Air Force (Air Forces Northern) commander, also
spoke to those in attendance.
“I have been a very big fan
of chaplains my entire career,”
Etter said. “I value what you all
do as it is a very important part
of the military machine. You
may consider yourself chaplains
and chaplains’ assistants, but I
consider you all as crew chiefs
– because our most important
weapon system we have is our
people.”
Olivo concluded with his
thoughts of the importance of the
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Gulf Defender | Comprehensive Airman Fitness Day raises resilience
By Senior Airman Solomon Cook
once a year. Some of the events
included a 325th FW cookout, a
skeeball competition, a dodgeball
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE — Airmen tournament, bowling, strongest
squadron competition, tug-of-war
are integral parts of the 325th
and motorcycle safety briefings.
Fighter Wing’s mission to train
“The resiliency focus of this
and project unrivaled combat
CAF day was the physical pillar,”
airpower. But just like the aircraft
Coleman said. “Although Sports
and systems they work on, they
Day obviously addresses physical
too need to come in for scheduled
resiliency, it is also important
maintenance. That maintenance
to note the other benefits
came April 1, in the form of a
and opportunities of the day.
Comprehensive Airmen Fitness
For example, co-workers and
Day.
Comprehensive Airmen Fitness supervisors were able to take time
to really talk to fellow Airman on
Days, or CAF days, are intended
Friday. It’s a chance for people
to build a resilient Air Force
community. At Tyndall, Airmen and to learn about each other and
connect, which helps to build the
civilian employees gathered for
briefings and activities to “recharge social resiliency that we all need.”
Although there was fun to be
their batteries” at planned events.
had, Team Tyndall took home
“Comprehensive Airman
important information to help in
Fitness Day is a time to talk about
their everyday lives.
resiliency,” Corey Coleman, 325th
“The resilience module which
community support coordinator.
was taught on CAF day was
“Mental, physical, social, and
‘Acceptance,’” Coleman said.
spiritual needs must be met
“Life affords many meaningful
in order for us to be resilient.
moments: the joy of connecting
Resiliency is about bouncing
with a partner, experiencing
back. It is bouncing back from
nature, new jobs and building a
deployments, permanent change
family. However, life is also full of
of stations, or negative events in
trying times—moments that make
Airmen’s home life. Changes in
your job and home aren’t easy. But, us question much of what we’ve
come to expect out of the world:
there are great people on Tyndall
being passed over for promotion,
whose job it is to help you.”
the loss of a loved one, a negative
At the beginning of the day,
Team Tyndall broke off into groups health diagnosis, or losing one’s
job.”
to attend briefings and discuss
Additionally, the acceptance
the theme of resilience. In the
module taught about mindfulness
325th Fighter Wing conference
and meaning-making, two
room, Tech. Sgt. Chavez, 325th FW
strategies for acceptance, Coleman
protocol NCO in charge, lead the
added.
discussion.
At the conclusion of the event,
“During the CAF Day briefing,
Airmen and civilians alike, left
I led a group forum teaching
with a better feeling of comradery
mindfulness, which is being aware
and the tools needed to remain
of your surroundings instead
resilient.
of being on autopilot,” Chavez
“Personally, I think we benefit
said. Additionally, I spoke about
a lot from discussing meaning‘meaning making.’ This is defined
making,” Coleman said. “We should
as is being able to take something
understand that life, as a whole, is
positive out of difficult situations.
fairly meaningful. As humans we
CAF day is a time to slow down
and reflect on the daily grind. It’s a are pretty good at finding meaning
great chance to get needed tools for in various ways, even after difficult
situations. Some people find it
your hip pocket when something
through relationships, religion,
happens either to you, or someone
hobbies, or helping others. But
you know.”
know that most people do bounce
Of the quarterly CAF Days,
back and find meaning again.”
Tyndall usually hosts Sports Day
Airman 1st Class Cody R. Miller | Air Force
Senior Airman Ty-Rico Lea | Air Force
Senior Airman Alex Fox Echols III | Air Force
Participants of the Chiefs vs. Eagles volleyball game pose for a group photo during Comprehensive Airman Fitness Day April 1, at the Tyndall Fitness
Center.
Second Lt. Ashley Feldman, 325th Contracting Squadron contracting
specialist, tows a weight sled April 1 during the strongman competition on
Comprehensive Airman Fitness day.
Airmen from the 325th Contracting Squadron take
part in the Comprehensive Airman Fitness tug-ofwar challenge held April 1, 2016 at Heritage Park.
Comprehensive Airmen Fitness days are held once
a quarter to ensure the Airmen of Team Tyndall are
physically and mentally ready to support the mission of
training and projecting unrivaled air combat power.
Senior Airman Solomon Cook | Air Force
Senior Airman Solomon Cook | Air Force
Airman 1st Class Tyler Busick (left) and Senior Airman Yaal Kand
(right), 325th Contracting Squadron contracting specialists, play
dodgeball during Comprehensive Airman Fitness Day April 1, at the
Tyndall Fitness Center.
Senior Airman Ty-Rico Lea | Air Force
Technical Sgt. Leslie Millard, Airey NCO academy instructor, bowls at Raptor
Lanes during Comprehensive Airman Fitness Day.
Michael Farley, 325th Mission Support Group resource advisor, grills food
for members of Team Tyndall April 1, 2016, at the Heritage Club during a
Comprehensive Airmen Fitness Day luncheon. Comprehensive Airmen
Fitness Days serves as a time to talk about the four pillars of resiliency: mental,
physical, social, and spiritual.
Burger flipper and 325th Mission Support Group
resource advisor, Michael Farley, cooks for members
of Team Tyndall April 1, 2016, at the Heritage Club
during a Comprehensive Airmen Fitness Day luncheon.
Comprehensive Airmen Fitness Days are intended
to build and sustain a thriving and resilient Air Force
community.
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comic strip
AP
Villanova’s Jalen Brunson (1), Mikal Bridges (25) and their teammates celebrate after
the NCAA Final Four championship game against North Carolina April 4 in Houston.
Villanova won 77-74.
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Tournament is not the
greatest spectacle in sports
you’re not paying attention.
The classic Villanova win
over a talented North
Carolina team was merely
creamy icing on a delicious
cake we’ve been snacking
on for three weeks. Let’s
take a look:
The Brackets:
Everyone fills one out.
Your knowledge, or lack
thereof, is exposed for the
world to see. You react
with righteous indignation
when Pondunk U. beats
Big University Tech.
However, if you picked
a successful underdog,
you ensure everyone in
the surrounding three
county area knows of your
expertise.
The Underdogs:
Syracuse made it this
year to the Final Four.
Basketball people were
upset that Syracuse was
picked to even be in the
tournament… they were
that bad. The Orangemen
were the underdogs in
every game they played
in the tourney and won
all but one. The Syracuse
coaches’ wife probably bet
on the other team in every
game. That’s how unlikely
their streak was. That
makes it fun.
The Final Shot: There
are always lots of “final
shots” in the tourney that
win games. Some 20 year
old, ignoring pressure that
would crush a tank, takes
a shot and wins a game
for a team that gets to
advance. You know that kid
will remember that exact
moment for the rest of his
life.
The Size: During
the first weekend of the
tourney you see colleges
that don’t appear on any
map, playing in places you
probably wouldn’t want to
visit. Watch closely, you
may never see either ever
again. That’s cool.
The Length: Over
three weeks of fun where
the loser goes home and
the winner gets another
shot. There’s nothing more
American.
Still don’t believe
the NCAA Basketball
Tournament is the greatest
spectacle in sports? Let’s
look at the other suspects:
The Super
Bowl? Please, over
commercialized hype that
looks like it was invented
by advertising execs and
attended only by jaded
CEOs. The commercials
draw more interest.
The World Series? Like
the NBA finals it’s the best
of seven series; you’re not
really sure what game it is,
and it’s the first time you’ve
paid attention to the sport
all season.
College Football
Championship? Closer, but
you can only watch Nick
Saban grimace, frown, yell
and look generally unhappy
so many times.
Nope. None of these
come close. If you want a
three week sports party, it’s
the Big Dance for all.
Tyndall briefs
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April promotees
Alcohol Awareness Month
April is Alcohol Awareness Month.
The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and
Treatment office will be providing free screenings
and education at the Base Exchange from 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m., April 8. There is also a booth set up at
the base hospital with informational pamphlets.
According to a study by the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention, alcohol
consumption was the cause for nearly one in 10
deaths for people between the ages of 20 to 64 in
the U.S.
If you or someone you know has a problem
with alcohol, please visit or call ADAPT at
850-283-7511.
Free tax preparations
The Base Tax Center, located adjacent to the
Base Legal Office in building 662, provides free
tax preparation for Airmen and their families.
The goal is to provide clients with competent and
convenient tax services at no cost to the taxpayer.
They will prepare your return and file it for you.
The tax preparers are volunteers from around
the base who volunteer their time to provide this
service.
Appointments are available until April 15.
Please call 850-283-1829, or 850-283-4681, to
schedule an appointment.
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photos by Senior Airman Solomon Cook | Air Force
LEFT: (From left to right:) Master Sgt. Aminah Meho, 325th Communication Squadron client systems and knowledge operations section chief, Ms. Michelle Churchman and
Ms. Stacey Kidd. This event was a large-scale coordination effort composed of organizations from across the installation, and it took almost four months to coordinate and execute.
RIGHT: (From left to right:) 1st Lt. Myles Tucker, 325 Maintenance Group executive officer, Tech. Sgt. Blaine Truman, 43rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit F-22 Raptor assistant
section chief, and Airman 1st Class Alex Jenkins, 325 Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle management and analysis technician, stand on the Checkertail Challenge winners
stand April 3, at the Horizons Club. The purpose of the event was to promote fitness and a healthy lifestyle, while showcasing Tyndall as a premier location for these types of events.
Checkertail Challenge accepted
By Senior Airman Solomon Cook Sustainment
Affairs
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE
— Team Tyndall members
participated in the inaugural Checkertail Challenge
April 1-3, here.
The 3-day competition
was comprised of three
running events; a 5K, 10k
and a 13.1 mile run. All of
these events culminated
in the “Checker Tailgate;”
a post-race festivity that
featured bounce houses
for children provided by
Bonita Bay Outdoor Recreation, and food provided by
the Horizon Club staff.
“The purpose of the
event was to promote fitness and a healthy lifestyle,
while showcasing Tyndall
as a premier location for
these types of events,”
said Senior Master Sgt.
Patrick W. Bennett, 325th
Force Support Squadron
Services
Flight superintendent.
As the first Checkertail
Challenge, the event preparation was not something
that happened overnight.
Before the event could
take place, the course was
certified by USA Track and
Field and the State of Florida, a certification that is
valid for the next 10 years.
“This event was a largescale coordination effort
composed of organizations
from across the installation, and it took almost four
months to coordinate and
execute,” Bennett said.
“The committee consisted
of a representative from
each squadron in the 325th
Mission Support Group:
325th Force Support Squadron, 325th Civil Engineer
Squadron, 325th Communication Squadron, 325th
Security Forces Squadron,
325th Logistics Readiness Squadron and 325th
“The event was amazing!
The team received lots of
positive feedback from the
runners for all the hard
work they put in over the
last four months. I look
forward to seeing how this
event develops in the years
to come.”
Bennett’s enthusiasm
for the event was reaffirmed by others.
“This is one of the best
organized events I have
seen in a long time. It’s
Checkertail Challenge trophies sit on display April 3, at
impressive for being in
the race finish line. The Checkertail Challenge was a 3its first year,” said Zane
day competition comprised of three running events; a 5K, Holscher,
International
10k and a 13.1 mile run. All of these events culminated in
Running Company, LLC.
the “Checker Tailgate;” a post-race festivity that featured
“From
a
runner’s
perspective it was flawbounce houses for children provided by Bonita Bay
less,” said Marissa Clay,
Outdoor Recreation, and food provided by the Horizon
Checkertail
Challenge
Club staff.
participant.
Although the next year’s
Contacting Squadron.”
involvements with Tyndall plans for the Checkertail
Challenge are still out for
Coordination and exe- before his retirement.
cution of the first Checker“I couldn’t think of a review, Bennett has high
tail Challenge also served better way for me to finish hopes for this event.
“Our plan is to grow the
as one of Bennett’s last my career,” Bennett said.
event over the next decade
with the vision of rivaling
the Air Force Marathon,”
Bennett said. “We had interest from people all over
the country: Washington,
Arizona, Oklahoma, Texas,
Ohio and Alabama.”
Winners of the overall competition are listed
below:
Men’s:
1st Place: Blaine Truman (2:20:20)
2d Place: Myles Tucker
(2:32:39)
3rd Place: Alex Jenkins
(2:40:15)
Women’s:
1st Place: Michelle
Churchman (2:45:01)
2d Place: Aminah Meho
(2:54:13)
3rd Place: Stacey Kidd
(3:23:27)
For others who competed, a list of your run times
can be found by searching
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www.itsyourrace.com.
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325th Fuels Airmen earn Air
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By Airman 1st Class
Cody R. Miller
325th Fighter Wing
Public Affairs
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE —
The Airmen of the 325th Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Management
Flight were recognized
for their resourcefulness
and hard work in winning
an Air Combat Command
award.
The 325th LRS Fuels
Management Flight won
the Drake Award in recognition for being considered
the best fuels flight in ACC
with a judging period from
October 2014 to September
2015.
“I honestly wasn’t surprised that we won,” said
Master Sgt. Robert Seaman, 325th LRS fuels superintendent. “I would
have been more shocked if
we didn’t win. Our Airmen
have done an amazing job
since we were first established in 2014.”
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originally established in
April 2014 when the unit
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Award less than half a year
later, and despite having
both manning and training
challenges, they came out
on top.
“When we first started
the flight, we had no training program or standards
to train our Airmen,” Seaman said. “We had to get
together and establish a
completely new training
curriculum for the new
Airmen who were coming
out of technical training.”
The Airmen of the fuels
flight were able to excel
despite the challenges,
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Drake Award, including
direct mission support for
their station, management
of the flight and quality of
life for Airmen.
“A good part of us making the training program
was that we had to focus on
the basics,” said Tech. Sgt.
John Ferguson, the flight’s
NCO in charge. “We all
grew in our job knowledge,
both NCOs and new Airmen. This was all thanks
to getting back into the
fundamentals.”
Some of the accomplishments of the fuels flight include the cryogenics maintenance test, which only
four fuels flights in the Air
Force were given. Seaman
said that of those flights,
Tyndall was the only one
to complete and succeed at
the assessment. The test
was an evaluation of the
storage of liquid oxygen
and the logistics behind
keeping it safely secured.
This resource is vital to the
maintenance of many aircraft components.
Another
accomplishment was assisting in the
53rd Weapons Evaluation
Group’s Weapons Systems
Evaluation Program. The
WSEP tests the weapon
systems of fighter jets
from all across the world.
The fuels Airmen support
this mission by providing
fuels quality checks and
distribution for all the different jets that fly through
Tyndall AFB as part of the
program.
The fuels Airmen are
vital to getting jets off the
ground and maintaining a
strong presence in the air.
Without their expertise in
maintaining quality fuel
standards, the F-22 Raptors of Tyndall would not
dominate the air like they
do today, said Seaman.
“I’m proud of what
our Airmen have accomplished,” said 2nd Lt. Reisha Lizama, 325th Fuels
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fuel to the entire base and supports the flying mission by fueling every aircraft that comes on station. RIGHT: Senior
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Gulf Defender | 15
DOD announces pilot tutoring
program for service members
mation is shared between
the tutor and student.
Students can access the
online service using any
Internet-enabled device, including smart phones and
tablets. If it’s just a quick
question, tutors are available on demand, or students can schedule future
tutoring sessions or upload
papers for offline review.
“The Defense Department wants service members to be successful in pursuing professional development,” Allen said. “DOD
currently maintains a variety of education resources
to help members pursue
their education. Tutoring
services are being piloted
to further explore the addition of this type of tool as
another way to help service
members succeed in their
military careers.”
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• Beamed Ceilings • Brick Fireplace • Wet Bar
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to the far right, home is on the right.
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912-674-7531
1154670
1154673
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MLS# 639437 • $179,900
Spacious home with charming details near TAFB.
3BR/2BA • New carpet, floors, storm bay windows and roof.
Dir: S Tyndall Pkwy to East on Boat Race Rd,
R on Lee Ct. Home on the left.
Tanya Dagenais, Realtor®
786-624-7065
1154187
PENSACOLA (AFNS) —
Officials with the Defense
Department Voluntary Education Program and the
Defense Activity for NonTraditional Education Support (DANTES) announced
the launch of a pilot tutoring program that will provide service members with
tutoring support at no cost,
anytime, anywhere.
“If a service member is
struggling with a college
course or simply needs
help with a homework assignment, this DOD-funded
tool offers a place to go to
get answers,” said Jeff Allen, the DANTES director.
The program provides
around-the-clock,
online
tutoring services for active-duty service members,
Coast Guard members
and full/part time National
Guard and Reserve component members. Some
family members are also
eligible to use the tutoring
services.
The program is available online at www.tutor.
com/military, and provides
one-on-one tutoring with
educators in more than
40 college subjects, including algebra, statistics, physiology and more. The tutors
provide help with all types
of homework assignments
and test preparation. Tutors
and students communicate
in a secure online classroom using text chat and
by drawing on an interactive whiteboard. There are
no webcams or telephones
used and no personal infor-
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Dir: From E 11th St travel S on School Ave,
W on E 8th St. Home on the left.
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786-624-7065
1154671
By Erin Roberts
Defense Activity for
Non-Traditional Education
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Fair
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which
makes it illegal to advertise “any preference,
limitation
or
discrimination based on race,
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religion,
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handicap, familial status
or national origin, or an
intention, to make any
such
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limitation
or
discrimination”
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children under the age
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or
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BETTER JOB,
become a better
reader. Free
tutoring for adults.
Call Literacy
Volunteers of Bay
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GULF COAST STATE COLLEGE HAS THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS AVAILABLE:
PART-TIME INTAKE/ORIENTATION ASSISTANT:
This primary functions of this position are to assist the LEAD Coalition Director in
ENGINEERING FACULTY:
PH: 850.872.4340 • Reference Job Order #10190526
The primary functions of this tenured 9-month faculty position is to teach courses in
Engineering Technology, Electronics, Manufacturing, Process Logic Controllers, Robotics,
and other related engineering courses. Develop and ensure Engineering Technology
curriculum meets local industry standards through collaboration with area employers in
the industry, lead/manage the programs advisory committee. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: Master’s Degree is required in Electronic/Mechanical
Engineering or related engineering field with 1-3 years industry experience.
(Manufacturing/PLC/Robotics experience preferred).
*Degree MUST be from a regionally accredited Institution/University to be
eligible for employment.
Salary range starts at: $40,370.00/annually
Deadline to apply: Open until filled
Applicants MUST complete company application found on the GCSC employment
page (www.gulfcoast.edu/hr) then they may either apply in person at GCSC
Human Resources at 5230 W. U.S. Hwy 98, via fax at (850) 913-3292, or applicants
can e-mail their applications to bcollins2@gulfcoast.edu
COMPUTER NETWORK TECHNICIAN:
COORDINATOR; EMS PROGRAMS:
coordinating resources for and communicating with families and parents in targeted
schools and provide ongoing, educational programs to immediate family members and
parents/legal guardians of students enrolled in the 21st Century Community Learning
Centers grant program. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: Associate’s degree is required, with major in communications,
marketing, or related field preferred.
*Degree MUST be from a regionally accredited Institution/University to be eligible
for employment.
Salary range starts at: $11.29/per hour
Deadline to apply: 4/15/2016
Applicants must apply through: Career Source Center located at 625 Hwy 231
The primary functions of this position are to analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate
existing network systems, such as local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN),
and Internet systems or a segment of a network system. Perform network maintenance to
ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption.
Minimum Qualifications: Associates Degree with emphasis in Information Technology
related field or a HSD/GED & 2 years of relevant Information Technology experience
required. (Advanced Degrees may be substituted for experience. Also, relevant experience
or special certifications may be substituted for educational requirements.)
*Degree MUST be from a regionally accredited Institution/University to be eligible
for employment.
Salary range starts at: $11.25/per hour
Deadline to apply: 4/15/2016
Applicants must apply through: Career Source Center located at 625 Hwy 231
PH: 850.872.4340 F: 850.872.4346 • Reference Job Order #10190490
The primary functions of this position are to coordinate day to day EMS Programs
Operations. Teach assigned classes and maintain related course material such as grade
books, attendance records, and evaluations. Supervise EMS Assistant Coordinator and
Staff. Prepare and supervise budget, prepare accreditation reports, oversee inventory,
evaluate effectiveness of resources, and submit requests for programs changes. Other
duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 2 years teaching or
relevant experience in instructional area and 4 years as a field provider and currently
holds, or is eligible for, a Florida Paramedic Certification with an ALS Provider.
*Degree MUST be from a regionally accredited Institution/University to be
eligible for employment.
Salary Range Starts At: Salary commensurate with education and experience.
Deadline to apply: Open until filled
Applicants MUST complete company application found on the GCSC employment page (www.gulfcoast.
edu/hr) then they may either apply in person at GCSC Human Resources at 5230 W. U.S. Hwy 98, via fax
at (850) 913-3292, or applicants can e-mail their applications to: bcollins2@gulfcoast.edu
Additional info: www.gulfcoast.edu/hr
Gulf Coast State College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age, marital status, or disability in its programs, activities
or employment. The Executive Director of Human Resources, (850) 913-2926, has been designated as the person to handle all inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies.
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