K9s take to the sky - page 10

Vol. 44, No. 22
News/Features: page 3
Communication skills
Thursday, June 2, 2016
K9s take to the sky - page 10
Week in photos: page 4
Images from the week
News/Features: page 6
Bikers for safety
News/Features: page 8
Womens seminar, luncheon
Photo by Airman Adam R. Shanks
Community: page 18
Events, Chapel, more...
Lleonard, a military working dog assigned to the 6th Security Forces Squadron, looks for reassurance from his handler
during a helicopter training exercise with the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station in Clearwater May 23. The exercise’s purpose is
to acclimate the dogs to flying in helicopters before they deploy.
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COMMENTARY
Balancing work, life strengthens identity
by Maj. Naomi Henigin
60th Force Support Squadron
TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.
(AFNS) — As the Air Force focuses on
resiliency for our Airmen and their families,
concepts like work-life balance are given
renewed consideration.
The health benefits of maintaining a balance
between our career identity and our “true self,”
the one typified by the activities we engage in
outside of work, has led to special attention on
finding the happy medium.
Members of the military have one of the
strongest work identities forged through shared
experiences starting in basic military training
and continuing through deployments, routine
missions, daily life in a common uniform and
speaking a common language.
For those who serve, our work identity is
so closely tied to our “true self ” that the lines
between work and everything else become
blurred. Our friends and our colleagues are
one in the same; we live mere steps from the
office and we devote so much of ourselves to
the mission that its success becomes a singular
driving force in our lives.
And we like it that way. We love our
profession, and we are what makes us the
world’s premier fighting force.
That love and that drive for the Air Force,
however, can overtake our “true self.” When we
lose what makes each of us unique and strong
individually in the pursuit of our common
mission, the entire organization will suffer.
We all must find a balance in how we pursue
professional excellence, while remaining true to
our other identities.
For many of us, that balance is in being a
parent; for others, it’s being a friend, a sibling,
a child. It might be connected to a hobby. For
some, it’s all of those things -- and in the end it
doesn’t matter. The “life” in work-life balance
is whatever you do outside of work, and it’s
important.
If there is any question as to the weight
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the Air Force places on work-life balance,
consider the Diversity and Inclusion and Force
of the Future policy initiatives our Air Force
leadership have implemented in the last year.
Programs targeted at recruiting and retaining
America’s best and brightest are demonstrating
that there is more to being an Airman than just
work. The life part of that balance is critically
important to ensuring that we achieve and
maintain a margin of excellence.
We will never attain a perfect 50/50 balance
between work and home life, but we as Airmen
should strive to find an equilibrium that allows
us to perform at our best. The Air Force is
making room for it. As hard as it may be to slow
our own personal ops tempo down, it’s critical
to the success of the mission.
For me personally, being a good mother, wife,
friend, and athlete takes time away from my
squadron, but that side of my identity is an
important source of strength and resiliency. By
spending some time on those aspects of my life, I
am undoubtedly a better Airman at work.
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NEWS/FEATURES
45th AES assists with joint exercise; emergency comm tested
by Airman 1st Class Xavier Lockley
927th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs
Members of the 45th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron (AES) from
MacDill Air Force Base participated in a joint-service hurricane exercise
May 19.
In the scenarios, a region of South Florida had been devastated by
a hurricane and the members of the 45th AES were charged with the
responsibility of providing communication to those who were without it.
“In this exercise, our mission is to provide initial communication to
those who lack it during the time of an emergency,” said Airman 1st Class
Jake Sanchez, 45th AES Radio Frequency transmission apprentice. “We
also have to provide data services for patients who are in need.”
“Once we establish initial communication in the area, then we can give
the patients the proper care they need,” said Senior Airman Matthew Wood,
45th AES Radio Frequency transmission technician. “With a joint effort, we
are able to maximize all assets and provide those in need with assistance.”
Providing communication to those who need it is a challenge during
emergencies, but this group of men and women stay dedicated to the task.
“We faced a few challenges in the beginning from a logistical
standpoint,” said Maj. Jamison De La Peña, 45th AES cyberspace
operations officer in-charge. “Our people are a resilient bunch and they
power through and find different, yet effective ways to get the job done
and that’s a true testament to their willingness to work hard.”
The men and women of the 45th AES have the advantage of being
involved with other services, so they can pick the brains of those who may
have more experience.
“Our guys from the 45th AES communication cyber team are
participating in this joint exercise, which is good for our younger Airmen
to gain experience,” said Col. James Palmisano, 45th AES commander.
“They are the ones who will take what they learned here and apply it
later on in their careers.”
Gaining experience is vital to the Air Force future. Training is essential
Photo by Airman 1st Class Mariette Adams
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment (ADAPT) members
stand in front of an ADAPT display in the medical clinic at MacDill Air
Force Base May 18. The ADAPT program provides prevention and
treatment services for alcohol and substance abuse.
to ensuring the future of the Air Force stays on course.
“This is a unique opportunity that can be overlooked, however, these
warriors relish the chance to sharpen their skill set and test their
abilities,” said Palmisano. “This give us a chance to make sure that
our people are mission ready but moreover, they can gain skills and
knowledge from other units that are here.”
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MacDill command post named best in AMC
by Senior Airman Vernon L. Fowler Jr.
6th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs
It’s a great reflection of teamwork and camaraderie when a unit
comes together in pursuit of excellence. Specifically, the Command Post
at MacDill Air Force Base has been awarded as the 2015 Air Mobility
Command (AMC) Large Unit Command Post of the Year.
The award is given to the command post that has made the most
notable contribution to AMC command and control within the past year.
“Our individualized training has increased the general knowledge of
the nuclear mission for the entire crew force and has bled over to the
Command Post, making everyone involved in the nuclear mission much
more well-rounded and setting the standard in AMC,” said Tech. Sgt.
Jeffery Roark, Command and Control Procedures program manager. “The
effort the Command Post team put forth the past calendar year shows
how much the Nuclear Command and Control training team cares about
the president’s number one mission.”
The Command Post leadership works every day to provide an
environment where its personnel can complete the mission as efficiently
as possible. As a result, its Airmen are able to understand their importance
to the mission and are empowered to fulfill their roles in completing it.
“I have seen plenty of change in not only my fellow Airmen coming and
going, but also the different systems we use to accomplish the everyday
mission,” said Senior Airman Benjamin Sorrell, Junior Emergency
Actions controller. “I am lucky to be a part of such a great organization
and to have been able to facilitate change within our workplace that will
hopefully ease new controllers into our office.”
Not only does the Command Post ensure that its controllers are
properly trained and mission ready, but also that the active duty and
reserve KC-135 Stratotanker crew forces are as well.
“The tanker force is looked at as the pillar that keeps the nuclear
bomber force on time and on target,” said Roark. “Nuclear commanders
rely on the training we provide to assure the nation’s senior civilian
leadership that, should the worst happen, our crews are ready to respond
to meet the intent without error.”
According to Maj. Matthew Smith, Command Post chief, the cohesion
between active duty and reserve is what made earning the award possible.
“Although this is an AMC award, we could not have done this without
our reserve counterparts from the 927th Air Refueling Wing,” said Smith.
“Both our active duty and reserve controllers are certified in the same
mission and worked side by side to earn this award.”
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WEEK IN PHOTOS
Photo by Senior Airman Tori Schultz
Airman 1st Class Ashley Adkins, a Green Dot representative assigned to the 6th Air Mobility Wing, conducts a one-hour Green Dot Training at
MacDill Air Force Base May 24. The Green Dot program focuses on providing tools and training through activities, open dialogue and a peer-to-peer
learning style to create realistic options for preventing violent events.
Photo by Senior Airman Tori Schultz
Honor guardsmen from the 6th Force Support Squadron retire the American
flag at MacDill Air Force Base May 25. MacDill hosted a Memorial Day
ceremony in honor of fallen service members.
Photo by Senior Airman Tori Schultz
Staff Sgt. David Bellone, an aircraft structural maintenance
craftsman with the 6th Maintenance Squadron, applies a stencil to
the F-16 Fighting Falcon on display at MacDill Air Force Base May
23. Bellone uses transfer tape to ensure the stencil is smooth and
straight before it is applied to the aircraft.
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NEWS/FEATURES
6th Maintenance Group holds annual motorcycle training
Photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany Liddon
Motorcycle riders from the 6th Maintenance Group pause for a group photo prior to leaving for a mentorship ride at MacDill Air Force Base May 23.
Prior to the mentorship ride, all riders received their annual motorcycle riders briefing, conducted a safety inspection of their motorcycles, donned
their personal protective equipment, and formed up.
by Staff Sgt. Brittany Liddon
6th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs
A
s temperatures in Florida rise, motorcycle riders are seen in greater
numbers around MacDill Air Force Base. On May 23, riders from
the 6th Maintenance Group (MXG) took the opportunity during a
wing training day to complete their annual motorcycle safety briefing.
“Riders tend to get more complacent as they get more riding time, but
time doesn’t always equal experience,” said Master Sgt. Jonathan Phillips,
a motorcycle safety representative assigned to the 6th Maintenance
Squadron. “That’s why it’s important to take training days like this and
focus on skills that we learned during the Motorcycle Safety Foundation
Basic Riders Course (BRC) and Advanced Riders Course (ARC) and put
them into practice in a controlled environment.”
Prior to operating a motorcycle, all uniformed personnel are required to
complete the BRC. After the initial BRC, riders are required to complete
one-year and five-year refreshers, along with an annual, pre-season
motorcycle riders briefing in accordance with Air Force Instruction (AFI)
91-207. The refresher courses can include the BRC, BRC refresher or the
ARC.
“Annual briefings should coincide with the riding season, which may be
the first time someone has ridden since they winterized their motorcycles,”
said Phillips. “However, not every duty station provides the opportunity
to ride as frequently as ours does.
“Therefore, annual briefings are usually held in conjunction with the
kick-off to Critical Days of Summer, which traditionally falls on Memorial
Day weekend.”
The motorcycle safety representatives and 14 motorcycle riders from
the 6th MXG, took full advantage of the training day to conduct their
annual training, which was followed by a mentorship ride.
Prior to the mentorship ride, all riders received their annual motorcycle
riders’ briefing, conducted a safety inspection of their motorcycles, donned
their personal protective equipment, and formed up.
The mentorship ride was coordinated by the Green Knights, which is
MacDill’s Motorcycle Mentorship Club. It consists of nine mentors who
are advocates for motorcycle safety and are armed with information,
AFIs, and Department of Defense regulations about motorcycle rules and
safety procedures.
Photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany Liddon
Motorcycle riders from the 6th Maintenance Group begin a mentorship
ride at MacDill Air Force Base May 23. Riders took the opportunity
during a wing training day to complete their annual motorcycle safety
briefing, followed by a mentorship ride.
“When operating a motorcycle, riders should immediately be aware
that their actions are the only things keeping them from being in an
accident,” said David O’Neil, motorcycle safety manager assigned to the
6th Air Mobility Wing. “Riders shouldn’t assume that other drivers will be
extra cautious when driving near bikers, because sometimes they aren’t.
“The rider is the only person whose actions and safety precautions
can be controlled (and) their judgments are an important part of staying
safe while riding, so these courses are made to provide the appropriate
judgments that they should make in a variety of situations.”
For more information about motorcycle safety, contact your unit
Motorcycle Safety representative or the Base Safety Office.
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NEWS/FEATURES
20th Annual Women’s Health Seminar
by Staff Sgt. Melanie Hutto
6th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs
In honor of the 20th Annual Women’s Health Seminar and Luncheon,
men and women from Team MacDill gathered in the auditorium of
Memorial Hospital, Tampa, for the “Cruise to a New Destination: Gateway
to Health and Wellness” themed event, May 24.
The main goal of the day was to educate and encourage people to take
control of their physical and mental health.
Dr. Jamie Winderbaum, medical director of Psychiatric Service at
Memorial Hospital; and Dr. Stacey Robinson, doctor of concierge medicine
and Air Force veteran, were the keynote speakers. They spoke on how
clean eating can save your life and how to find a balance, beat burnouts
and create a happier work environment.
“Baby steps, its small habits that you change every day that is going to
See WOMEN, Page 17
Photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Hutto
Dr. Stacey Robinson, doctor of concierge medicine and keynote
speaker, provides tips for clean eating to members of Team MacDill
during the 20th Annual Women’s Health Seminar and Luncheon at
Memorial Hospital, Tampa, May 24.
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Staff Sgt. Corey Ray Alpago,
military working dog handler
with the 6th Security Forces
Squadron (SFS), comforts his
dog Lleonard in an MH-60T
Jayhawk midflight over the
U.S. Coast Guard Air Station
in Clearwater May 23. The
6th SFS partnered with the
Coast Guard to provide
helicopter training exercises
for the dogs to expose them
to the loud noise and high
altitude.
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Staff Sgt. Corey Ray Alpago, a military working dog handler
assigned to the 6th Security Forces Squadron, shields his
dog Lleonard’s eyes from debris while an MH-60T Jayhawk
takes off at the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station in Clearwater
May 23.
Senior Airman Austin Cook, a military working dog handler assigned to the
6th Security Forces Squadron, exits an MH-60T Jayhawk during a helicopter
training exercise with the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station in Clearwater May 23.
Military working dogs receive unique helicopter training
story and photos by Airman Adam R. Shanks
6th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs
The 6th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) military working dog
(MWD) section collaborated with the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station
in Clearwater to condition two MWDs to flying in a helicopter, May
23.
The training exercise granted the opportunity for MWD handlers
to gauge how well their K-9s deal with loud noises and high altitudes.
“Due to our operations overseas, a majority of the dog teams that
get deployed are attached to Army units that use helicopters,” said
Tech. Sgt. Dmitriy Sklyar, a MWD trainer supervisor with the 6th
SFS. “This training lets the handler know how the dog will behave
when exposed to helicopters.”
During the exercise, the MWDs and their handlers practiced
boarding and exiting a helicopter, as well as keeping calm during air
maneuvers.
“Every dog handles stress differently, but this training helps to
ensure that both the handler and the dog can rely on each other in
a deployed environment,” said Staff Sgt. Corey Ray Alpago, a MWD
handler with the 6th SFS.
As a result of the training, the 6th SFS is interested in increasing
the frequency of these exercises.
“The 6th SFS plans on flying with the Coast Guard on a bimonthly basis to get all 12 of our dogs familiarized,” said Sklyar.
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alter your ultimate destination,” said Robinson.
Since 2006 the HAWC has teamed up with
Memorial Hospital to coordinate the event. More
than 130 people attended the complementary
luncheon, catered by a local restaurant.
Over the years the seminar has evolved into a
gender-neutral, health-inspired informational event.
“Twenty years ago the women’s health
seminar started in a small conference room that
sat 50 people in what used to be the MacDill
hospital,” said Joan Craft, Health and Wellness
Center (HAWC) director with the 6th Aerospace
Medical Squadron. “Our focus was breast cancer
awareness and to our surprise we filled that
room the day of the event and educated women.”
After receiving positive feedback the seminar
became an annual occurrence.
“The surgeon general of the Air Force’s vision
is to have the healthiest, highest performing
segment of the population by 2025, said Col. Jay
Allen, commander of the 6th AMDS, speaking
at the event. “It’s tough to get there without
the big steps, however these small steps the
speakers provided us with today to change and
incorporate into our daily routine will greatly
assist in achieving the lofty goal.
“Thank you again to the HAWC and the staff
of Memorial Hospital for hosting the event. I
hope all of you start taking steps to a healthier
lifestyle.”
Photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Hutto
Members of Team MacDill depart after attending the 20th Annual Women’s Health Seminar and
Luncheon at Memorial Hospital, Tampa, May 24. The main goal of the event was to educate and
encourage people to take control of their physical and mental health.
AF Library Summer Reading Program...
Read For The WIN!
13 June-4 August
MacDill Base Library
Ages: Children up to 10, Teens ages 11-18, Adults ages 19 & older
Cost: FREE, but must have a MacDill AFB Library Card
Local ways–
Givea
Prize n, 8 Aug!
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AF-Level Grand Prizes*
1st Place: Microsoft Surface 3 Tablet
2nd Place: Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Nook
3rd Place: Kindle Fire
*Grand Prizes provided by Air Force Libraries. Winners will be announced in mid-September.
3 Winners for each grand prize; 1 in each age category.
Rules for Children:
1. Register at the library
2. Check out Books
3. Read, Read, Read
4. Record the minutes read,
by coloring in your log
5. When the log is complete,
participants will be entered
into various drawings for
Grand Prizes!
Rules for Teens:
Rules for Adults:
1. Register for the program
1. Register at the library and
at the library and receive
receive a Travel Mug (while
a drawstring backpack and
supplies last)
water bottle (while supplies 2. Read books and record
last)
your minutes.
2. Read age-appropriate
3. The patron who reads for
books and track your
the most time will have
minutes to win prizes!
photo hung up in Library
and have bragging rights
Sponsored by*
(Stuffed Froggy Characters, Froggy
as the King or Queen of
books, Froggy blankets)
Reading, until next year’s
summer reading program.
*No federal endorsement intended
For more info, call Library at 828-3607
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COMMUNITY
EVENTS
Friday
Surf’s Edge Club
Membership Breakfast from
6:30-9 a.m. Club members free;
non-members: $7.95.
Base Pool
Open 2-6 p.m.
SeaScapes Beach House
Operation Talent Search
Friday Family Fun Night from
5:30-9 p.m. Performers will
be competing for hundreds
of dollars in FSS gift cards.
Participation is free and all
talents welcome. There are
seven categories to compete
in, and performer entry forms
are available at macdillfss.
com. Buffet $9.99 adults • kids
menu $2.99. Direct questions
to Loretta Gaines, 828-7956,
loretta.gaines@us.af.mil; Senior
Airman Alisha Nicol, 828-4998,
alisha.nicol@us.af.mil; Senior
Airman Brenden Nicol, 8284496, brenden.nicol@us.af.mil;
or Chris Whitener, 828-2921,
christopher.whitener@us.af.mil.
Saturday & Sunday
Base Pool
Open 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday
Arts & Crafts Center
Kids craft classes every
Saturday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. The
Arts & Crafts Center offers
Summer Saturday craft fun.
Come with your child and
choose a craft such as painting,
birdhouse making, jewelry,
popsicle stick fun and much
more. Costs range from $5-$15
depending on craft chosen. DIY
Frame Shop now open. Call 8284413 or stop by for info.
Tuesday
Airman & Family Readiness Center
Bundles For Babies from 8
a.m. - 12 p.m. Representatives
from multiple base agencies
will provide information and
services to assist in preparing
for the arrival of their new baby.
Call 828-0145.
Photo by Senior Airman Vernon L. Fowler
Honoring our fallen
The U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Joint Service Color Guard presents the colors during
the Memorial Day Observance Ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base May 26. The ceremony was held at the
SOCOM Memorial in honor of Memorial Day and to remember the fallen warriors over the past year.
Be sure to visit the MacDill Air Force Base website at www.macdill.af.mil
CHAPEL SCHEDULE
Protestant Service
Catholic Mass
Sunday - 9 a.m. FAMCAMP Traditional
(Bldg 2017-Raccoon Creek)
11 a.m. Contemporary
Thursday - 11 a.m. Liturgical Communion
Saturday - 5:30 p.m. - Mass
Islamic service
(Blessed Sacrament Room)
Sunday - 9:30 a.m. - Mass
Monday-Thursday - 12:10 p.m.
Friday - 1:30 p.m. Prayer
For all other faith groups or for any questions, please contact the Chapel by visiting
http://www.macdill.af.mil/macdillchapel or calling 828-3621
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