30 January 2015
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30 January 2015
Gulf Friday, January 30, 2015 Special visitor: Rep. Gwen Graham tours Tyndall | Page 3 Lift your spirit up: Spiritual pillar vital to Air Force mission | Page 4 Defender Tyndall Air Force Base — HOME OF THE CHECKERTAILS Vol. 8, No. 5 Exercise keeps airmen ready for deployment By Airman 1st Class Solomon Cook 325th Fighter Wing Public Affairs TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE — In the chilly early morning hours, the silence is broken with the sound of sirens. The words, “Exercise, exercise, exercise; alarm red,” echo throughout the base as airmen of the 325th Fighter Wing train for war. Tyndall conducts six to seven exercises annually to test the full spectrum of readiness. Crown Royal 1502 was specifically designed to test and train airmen to deploy at a moment’s notice and operate in a contested environment. “Crown Royal 15-02 is the second exercise of this type at Tyndall,” said Frank LaBroad, 325th FW exercise planner. “The purpose was to evaluate wing readiness. The Inspector General has seen marked improvements in both deployment and employment phases, such as the efficiency to prepare personnel and aircraft to deploy.” Airman 1st Class Dustin Mullen | Air Force The wing has a team of dedicated professionals Staff Sgt. Kaylon Haynes, 325th Logistics and Readiness Squadron vehicle operator, places a board under a pallet being lowered to See exercise 5 the ground on the Tyndall flightline Jan. 14. The pallet was brought to the 95th Fighter Squadron as part of an exercise conducted by Tyndall to train and project unrivaled combat air power. TABLE OF CONTENTS ON FACEBOOK ON TWITTER ONLINE Commentary................................ 9 FSS Calendar............................... 5 Classifieds................................... 11 Like 325FWTyndall for news, photos, reminders and more Follow @Tyndall_325FW for instant news and updates on the go Find base info and Air Force news at www.tyndall.af.mil. See past editions at www.gulfdefender.com Tyndall Air Force Base | Gulf Defender Friday, January 30, 2015 USO brings Game On to Tyndall By Senior Airman Alex Echols 325th Fighter Wing Public Affairs TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE — Briefings or training sessions usually include a PowerPoint presentation and a very dry presenter, but members of Team Tyndall just had one consisting of games lead by a comedian. The United Service Organizations brought Game On Nation to Tyndall Jan. 21-23 to build confidence and teach communication and leadership skills through interactive games. Game On Nation is a company dedicated to training groups in communication, leadership, team building and media training through fun and interactive games that break down barriers and create a positive, comfortable environment. “I actually didn’t know exactly what we were doing when I came in,” said Staff Sgt. James Hendel, 325th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician. “I just saw that the ‘Rabbit’ was going to be there, and I was like, ‘Come on guys! Let’s go!’ It turned out that it was a public speaking confidence booster kind of session, and it was really cool.” Erik Stolhanske, actor/writer from the movies “Super Troopers,” “The Slammin’ Salmon” and Senior Airman Alex Echols | Air Force Erik Stolhanske, actor/writer from the movies “Super Troopers,” “The Slammin’ Salmon” and “Beerfest” and member of the comedy group Broken Lizard, speaks to Tyndall Airmen during a Game On Nation seminar Jan. 23 in the 337th Air Control Squadron auditorium. Game On Nation is a company dedicated to training groups in communication, leadership, team building and media training through fun and interactive games that break down barriers and create a positive, comfortable environment. “Beerfest” and member of the comedy group Broken Lizard, facilitated the hour and-a-half-long sessions. “When people play the games, they are actually watching behavior, and when they see that behavior, you can teach lessons based on it,” Stolhanske said. “It anchors the message and gets people involved. As humans, we are actually wired to want to play games, so it is a fun way to teach and listen.” Over the three days, Stolhanske led nine sessions attended by a total of 196 Team Tyndall members. Gulf Defender AT YOUR SERVICE How to place a classified ad Phone, 850-747-5020 Service hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday How to buy a display ad Phone, 850-747-5030 Service hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday How to submit news Editor, Carey Brauer Email, cbrauer@pcnh.com “It taught me that I have to bring a positive attitude on to the stage with me,” Hendel said. “If I walk in there all apprehensive about it, then the speech is probably not going to go as well as it could, but if I go in there with a positive attitude and own the situation, then I can make it a lot of fun.” Stolhanske has been with Game On for about two years and works mostly with military members. He was born without a fibula and grew up with a prosthetic leg. This inspired him to work with military members who had been wound- The Gulf Defender is published by the Panama City News Herald, a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. military. 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When he found out they offered the Game On seminars, he jumped at the opportunity to bring them to Tyndall. “I think it is great for the entire base,” Estes said. “It builds confidence. We had some Airey NCO Academy instructors that were in a session. They got a kick out of it and got some skills that they are looking forward to taking back to the academy. That to me is exciting to know some of these things are going to go in to use immediately. I’m also looking forward to teaching resilience using these skills.” Stolhanske is hoping he gets to return to Tyndall in the future. “I’ve had nothing but a great time here, and the hospitality has been second to none,” Stolhanske said. P.O. Box 1940 Panama City, FL 32402 501 W. 11th St. Panama City, FL 32401 Phone, 850-522-5118 Copyright notice The entire contents of the Gulf Defender, including its logotype, are fully protected by copyright and registry and cannot be reproduced in any form for any purpose without written permission from the Gulf Defender. Friday, January 30, 2015 Tyndall Air Force Base Gulf Defender | Rep. Gwen Graham tours Tyndall TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE — On. Jan. 23, Rep. Gwen Graham toured Tyndall Air Force Base with 325th Fighter Wing Commander Col. Derek France and the Commander of the 1st Air Force, Lt. Gen. William Etter. Tyndall Air Force Base supports more than 6,000 civilian and military workers, more than 10,000 retirees and dependents and provides North Florida with more than $600 million in annual economic impact. “Today, I saw firsthand how hard the men and women at Tyndall Air Force Base work to keep us safe. From training F-22 fighter pilots to performing weather reconnaissance, the active duty military and reservists stationed in North Florida provide an invaluable service to our region and our country,” Graham said. “Working on the House Armed Services committee, I’m committed to serving them.” Graham serves on the House Armed Services Committee, which is responsible for funding and overseeing the Department of Defense and United States Armed Forces. On today’s tour, Graham listened to Tyndall Commander Col. France about how she can best represent the base’s interests in Congress. After the tour, Col. France commented, “Rep. Graham’s request to serve on the Armed Services Committee is evidence she’s thinking about the men and women serving here Special to Gulf Defender at Tyndall. She’s going to be From left to right, Lt. Gen. William Etter, Representative Gwen Graham and Commander Col. Derek an important partner for us to France pause for a photo during a tour of Tyndall Air Force Base. work with in Washington.” 1134905 Commentary | Gulf Defender Friday, January 30, 2015 Lift your spirit up By Airman 1st Class Sergio A. Gamboa 325th Fighter Wing Public Affairs TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE — Spirituality is one of four Air Force pillars of wellness, and each is vital to the Air Force mission. Spiritual fitness is about having a sense of purpose and meaning in your life. It is essential to building one’s individual resiliency and strengthening a set of beliefs, principles or values that sustain his or her sense of well-being and purpose, according to the Air Combat Command website. “In the Comprehensive Airmen Fitness curriculum, we teach a module that concentrates on the spiritual pillar,” said Corey Coleman, 325th Fighter Wing master resilience trainer. “The goal of that module is to strengthen those beliefs, principles or values that sustain that sense of purpose and well-being.” To help endure a spiritual mindset Tyndall has chaplains and resilient instructors that can help with the Air Force Comprehensive Airman Fitness spirituality pillar. “Spiritual resiliency is about what’s at your core, that thing that drives you to get up every morning despite whatever could be going wrong in your life,” said Tech. Sgt. Javier Cruz, 325th FW resiliency training assistant. “It is different for everyone. It could be your religious beliefs or it could be the desire to provide for your family. It’s not just about the big moments in life that take the wind out of you. Sometimes we get caught in that downward spiral where nothing is going right and is just a series of bad events piling up. That’s why it’s so important to be aware of our inner strength and know how to consciously access it.” Whether in times of war or peace, airmen have to be spiritually fit to complete the mission. “If you are not fit for the fight, you can break the mission,” said Lt. Col. Tim Rosenthal, 325th FW chaplain. “You have to be spiritually fit to endure the rigors of war. Being spiritually fit is just as important as being physically fit. “Spiritual fitness is much like physical fitness,” Rosenthal said. “Whatever and however we define spirituality is up to us as far as the Air Force is concerned. They simply want to know if we are spiritually fit and if we are able to handle what can possibly happen. When bullets are whizzing by, it is not time to be asking questions about life and death or end up with an existential meltdown. We need to be centered and have a good idea about life’s big questions before we land in a combat zone. If we are not spiritually fit and our ‘head is not in the game,’ it could break the mission. “A broken arm can be is relatively easy set back, but a broken spirit is difficult to mend in a war situation,” said Rosenthal, talking about how difficult it can be to discuss spiritual matters and finding peace. The question is whether individuals have defined what spirituality means to them, a question often un- Airman 1st Class Sergio A. Gamboa | Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sean Moriarty, 325th Fighter Wing Chapel chaplain assistant, stands in front of a stained glass window Jan. 26 at Chapel 2. Moriarty assists airmen with spirituality needs and resources amongst other stuff. answered by many people. “I hope people begin to embrace the importance of it with the same level of intensity that they see the need for physical fitness, medical readiness and all other types of readiness that we must maintain,” Rosenthal said. “Having a spiritual center will help you navigate through those difficult waters much easier and serve the mission of the Air Force better.” Unfortunately, a lot of people have not engaged their spiritual life. They are spiritually flabby. Being spiritually fit is a journey of meaning and purpose, whether that journey is philosophical, spiritual or religious, Rosenthal added. A spiritual reminder can be helpful in recalling values or beliefs when facing adversity, whether it is a phrase, object or photograph of a loved one. 1134382 Spiritual pillar vital to Air Force mission “Life has a funny way of knocking us down, sometimes repeatedly, but how we get back up defines us,” Cruz said. “Some people need physical or mental reminders of their inner strength to give them a tangible hold to help refocus while facing a difficult situation. Chances are you already have a spiritual reminder, and it is a natural reaction that you may not realize you have. Learning to recognize and understand how to use it is key to fortifying your individual resiliency.” Fortunately, resources are available in helping individuals increase their spirituality. “There are so many resources that people can explore,” Rosenthal said. “We can help direct people to some of those resources. Just like someone can be referred to a doctor downtown, we can refer someone to a spiritual organization or providers. Here at the Chapel, we can provide different types of religious services and retreats to meet different needs. Some are faith-specific; others are more generic.” Airmen who are feeling down or out of touch with their spirituality can always see someone with the chaplain corps. “You don’t have to wait until things boil over to seek out support from the chaplain corps. We are here for crisis interventions, of course, but we’re also here to equip and support military members to exercise their constitutional right to the free exercise of religion,” said Tech. Sgt. Sean Moriarty, 325th FW chaplain assistant. For questions or appointments to a chaplain call the 325th FW/HC at 283-2925 or call Corey Coleman for resilience training at 283-8387. Tyndall Air Force Base Friday, January 30, 2015 Gulf Defender | Force Support Squadron calendar Friday, Jan. 30 Marina Shrimp Boil: 5:307 p.m., Beacon Beach Marina FREE MOVIE & POPCORN: “Robots,” 6 p.m., Raptor Lanes Bowling Center FREE MOVIE & POPCORN: “The Best of Me,” 8 p.m., Raptor Lanes Bowling Center Saturday, Jan. 31 Wine Bottle Luminary Class: 10-11 a.m., Arts & Crafts Center UFC at Oasis Sports Lounge: 5 p.m., Oasis Sports Lounge in Horizon building FREE MOVIE & POPCORN: “Robots,” 6 p.m., Raptor Lanes Bowling Center FREE MOVIE & POPCORN: “The Best of Me,” 8 p.m., Raptor Lanes Bowling Center Sunday, Feb. 1 Monday, Feb. 2 Arts & Crafts Center TAP Workshop: Feb. 2- 6, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., A&FRC Classroom Building 747 Tuesday, Feb 3 Bonita Bay Feb. Special: Custom Picture Framing Feb. 1-28, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Class: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Bonita Bay Outdoor Rec Super Bowl XLIX: 4-10 p.m., Oasis Sports Lounge Wednesday, Feb. 4 “I have a camera, now what?” with Vergil Marshall: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Arts & Crafts Center Custom Picture Framing Class: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Arts Thursday, Feb. 5 & Crafts Center Homeschool Fitness: Feb Custom Picture Framing 4-25, 10-11 a.m., Youth Class: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Arts Center & Crafts Center exercise from page 1 they deploy, they will be in a medium- or high-threat area where these attacks may happen. We make sure they know how to properly wear everything so they will survive through any attacks. They also need to know how to do their dayto-day job while wearing the gear.” “It is important to apply the skills gained from chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive training in exercises to gain confidence in applying those skills in an actual CBRNE environment,” said Master Sgt. Stephanie Hansen, 325th CES Readiness and Emergency Management NCO in charge. “When wearing the mask, your vision is limited, and wearing the gloves takes away from your dexterity. This exercise gave them the opportunity to see what type of obstacles they have to overcome and what things they need to adjust in order to get the job done. A job that may usually only take one hour could potentially take twice as long when wearing the full gear.” Airmen are becoming more comfortable with MOPP levels, LaBroad said. The weather added an unexpected level of realism to the scenario. “The weather has been a challenge with operations,” LaBroad said. “Although, it gives us an opportunity to refine our survivability skills and respond to alarm conditions and simulated attack signals. Airmen have been responding to simulated enemy attacks where they don protective equipment while performing wartime mission skills.” As in all exercises, members of the 325th FW Inspector General and WIT captured deficiencies, recommended improvement areas and strengths, while providing training to exercise participants. “The purpose of the 325th FW/IG is to document, generate reports and make sure lessons are learned,” LaBroad said. “Our Wing Inspection Team is made up of highly trained and seasoned professionals. They are out inspecting and making on-the-spot corrections. Additionally, they are documenting strengths and deficiencies.” After the exercise, airmen returned home from the deployed location, returning the base back to normal operations. “At end exercise, Tyndall returns to daily operations,” LaBroad said. “The WIT goes over lessons learned from the exercise. After information is disseminated, units internalize lessons, learn and apply corrective actions.” As a key provider of Combat Airpower in Air Combat Command, the need for exercises at Tyndall will undoubtedly continue. *50% off 2nd pair must be of equal or lesser value as the first pair purchased. Purchase of two complete pairs of eyeglasses required. Second pair must be purchased with the first pair and at the same date and time for the same person. Cannot be combined with any other discount, coupon or insurance plan. All eyeglasses and contact lens purchases require a current, valid prescription. No dispensing fee. Offer expires 03/07/15. ©2015 National Vision, Inc. EXCHANGE CONCESSIONAIRE TYNDALL EXCHANGE NEXT TO THE FOOD COURT 850-286-2355 1133820 called the Wing Inspection Team, which worked hard to plan and execute the exercise, LaBroad said. Airmen prepared their deployment bags, went through a deployment processing line and deployed to a notional location. “It is the wing’s last check on members deploying,” said Master Sgt. Jacob Thomas, 325th Force Support Squadron customer support superintendent. “The personnel deployment function line ensures members are eligible to go downrange. Members have all eligibility requirements checked by 325th FSS Military Personnel Section members followed by 325th FW Legal office, 325th Medical Support Group, Chaplain and the Airman and Family Readiness Center.” The deployment line is only the first step for airmen. Once deployed, exercise participants experienced simulated airfield attacks and responded by donning the correct Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear to protect them from a simulated chemical weapons threat. “All airmen need to know how to properly inspect and wear their MOPP gear,” said Master Sgt. Francine I. Vincent, 325th Civil Engineer Squadron Readiness and Emergency Management superintendent. “They need to know how to do their job while in the gear, because when Tyndall Air Force Base | Gulf Defender Floridagunshows.com Sat 9-5 Sun 10-4 1133226 Sat/Sun 11am or 2pm Ft.Pensacola Walton Beach Fairgrounds Fairgrounds 2111915 Concealed Weapons Class Gun Show February January 31st & 23rd & 24th February 1st 2077822 FREE G IN A P RK Friday, January 30, 2015 • Carburetor Service • Fuel Injection Service • A/C Service • Radiator Service • Brake Service • Diagnose & Repair Computer Systems • Tune-Ups Oil Change • Alignments • Exhaust Systems • Military Discounts callawayautomotive.com Retired Military 4519787 If you demand PERFECTION insist on 5 STAR COLLISION CENTRE’ Our comprehensive, professional auto repair services will restore your vehicle to its pre-accident condition, quickly and affordably! 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Hwy 22 Panama City, FL 32404 850-785-7400 www.callawaycountryflorist.com 1133810 Fresh .Fun .Flowers! TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE (AFNS) — Some sons walk in their father’s footsteps, while others fly in them. Such was the case recently when Capt. Taylor Wight, an F-15E Strike Eagle pilot, flew a Weapons Systems Evaluation Program mission at Tyndall Air Force Base with his father, Col. Al Wimmer, director of Air Forces Northern’s Operations and Information Operations Directorate and an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot. Both U.S. Air Force Academy graduates said they knew from their teenage years they wanted to fly. Wimmer flew his first flight at age 16 as a member of the Civil Air Patrol, which he joined at age 13. “While I was at the Academy, I learned more about the Air Force and its missions and knew I wanted to be a fighter pilot,” Wimmer said. “I was lucky enough to achieve that.” Wight recalls he knew from high school his desire to be a fighter pilot. “I remember us living at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada and watching from our back porch at all the F-16 Vipers taking off and feeling the thuds from the afterburners as they took off,” Wight said. “That’s where it all kind of evolved for me.” Now, after 24 years, Wimmer is a command pilot with more than 3,000 flying hours in the F-16, including 450 combat hours. His son is the assistant chief of training with the 335th Fighter Squadron at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. He became a F-15E pilot after an assignment as a T-6A Texan II instructor pilot at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. For Wight, he said flying with his dad was an honor and humbling experience. “It’s still sinking in,” Wight said. “It’s very surreal to fly a mission with my dad and see him in his Viper, and there I am flying the Strike Eagle. I feel super blessed, honored and humbled to have that chance. It’s been a great day.” Given their different platforms, the mission they flew was a dissimilar aircraft dog fight. Rumor has it dad trumped, but both returned with a lifelong memory. “First of all, it’s a dream to fly fighters, to watch my boy fly and for us to fly together,” Wimmer said. “We were both beaming ear to ear all the way back.” Tyndall Air Force Base Friday, January 30, 2015 Gulf Defender | Thrift shop relocates to Building 1506 By Airman 1st Class Dustin Mullen really going to grow.” 325th Fighter Wing Public Affairs TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE — The Tyndall Thrift Shop is moving locations from building 745 to building 1506 Feb. 3. There will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9:30 a.m., to commemorate the official opening. The building that previously housed the thrift store has been scheduled for demolition. The new building will offer four times the floor space of the previous building, improving visibility and bring in new shoppers. “When the opportunity came up for us to relocate, we were very excited about it,” said Kat Kosmala, Tyndall Officer’s Spouse’s Club president. “What we do is The thrift shop is dedicated to giving back to the community, Kosmala said. The money raised is donated to base booster clubs, scholarships and charities dedicated to the well-being of the community. Items also are donated to organizations such as Goodwill, rescue missions and other charities. Last year, the shop was able to give more than $20,000 in donations and $20,000 in scholarships. Along with being a cheap alternative to buying uniforms, the thrift shop sells a large variety of items such as electronics, kitchen appliances, clothing for all ages and books. Also, the increased floor space will allow the shop to sell furniture. “You can look at the thrift shop as an alternative to better manage your finance,” said Luissette Nunez, Tyndall Thrift Shop manager. “We have a new Air Force where we are doing more with less. The items we sell are not run-down items; people give us things that they feel someone else can really use.” Most of those working at the thrift shop are volunteers. During the past six month, volunteers have racked up more than 2,500 hours serving Team Tyndall. “This shop has been a lot of people’s passions, from our old board and leadership to our new board and leadership,” Kosmala said. “This has come through a lot of hard work and manpower.” Airman 1st Class Dustin Mullen | Air Force Beth Weaver, Tyndall Offices’s Spouse’s Club member, stocks the shelf of the new thrift shop Jan. 27. The building that previously housed the thrift store has been scheduled for demolition. The new building will offer four times the floor space of the previous building, improving visibility and bringing in new shoppers. Discipleship Spring 2015 JOIN US IN ORLANDO, FLA. FEB. 11-13, 2015 Now through April 8, 2015 Discipleship Classes offer opportunities for spiritual growth through Bible and topical studies. Membership is not required to participate. Discipleship is for all ages ... children, students, and adults! 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Thursday (Feb. 05) The game between the 325th Force 5:30 p.m. – 325th AMXS at 325th SFS No. 2 Support Squadron and the 325th LRS 6:30 p.m. – 325th FW/CONS/CPTS at on Monday was very intense and a close 325th OSS one. Even though I am not a part of 7:30 p.m. – 337th ACS at 325th MDG their unit or team, it was really fun and exciting to watch. With that being said, the 2015 Monday (Feb. 09) intramural soccer and volleyball 5:30 p.m. – 325th CE/RED HORSE at seasons will begin shortly, and if you 325th SFS No. 1 are interested in joining your unit’s 6:30 p.m. – 53rd WEG at 325th MXS team, please contact your sports 7:30 p.m. – 325th FSS at 101st AOG representative. Tuesday (Feb. 10) 5:30 p.m. – 325th LRS at 325th COMM 6:30 p.m. – 325th AMXS at 53rd WEG Basketball schedule All games at Fitness Center Thursday (Feb. 12) 5:30 p.m. – 325th MDG at 325th CE/ RED HORSE 6:30 p.m. – 325th SFS No. 2 at 325th COMM Monday (Feb. 02) 5:30 p.m. – 325th MXS at 325th AMXS 6:30 p.m. – 101st AOG at 325th FW/CONS/CPTS KINGSBURY’S Auto Body Team Free Estimates By Appointment 850-763-7494 All Major & Minor FREE Pickup and Delivery Available! 1133815 BLUE HERON REALTY Let us sell your house for you! Understanding the needs of active and retired Military families. Selling • Buying • Free Market Analysis LONG TERM RESIDENTIAL RENTALS Lynn Haven • Panama City • Tyndall AFB • Navy NSA blueheronrealty@att.net 1132858 215-9942 429 S. Tyndall Pkwy. #F www.BlueHeronRealtyPC.com Airman 1st Class William Shells, 325th Logistics Readiness Squadron traffic management cargo mover, dribbles a basketball Jan. 26 at the Fitness Center gym. The 325th LRS played against the 325th Force Support Squadron and came up short on a close game, only losing by four points. INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL 2014 STANDINGS Professional Paint & Body Repair Family Owned & Operated 4804 Highway 22 - Callaway, FL Airman 1st Class Sergio A. Gamboa | Air Force 325th Security Forces Squadron No. 1 325th Force Support Squadron 325th Logistics Readiness Squadron 325th Operations Support Squadron 325th Civil Engineer Squadron/RED HORSE 325th Fighter Wing 325th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron 325th Maintenance Squadron 53rd Weapons Evaluations Group 325th Medical Group 101st Air and Space Operations Group 337th Air Control Squadron 325th Security Forces Squadron No. 2 325th Communications Squadron Won Lost 7 0 7 1 6 2 5 2 5 2 4 3 3 4 3 5 3 5 2 4 2 5 2 5 2 6 0 7 Commentary Friday, January 30, 2015 Gulf Defender | Why is history important? Col. Christopher Holmes 325th Mission Support Group commander victorious powers divided up the region among themselves a manner that benefitted them, giving no regard to political or social organizations or boundaries on the ground. This explains why the border between Syria and Iraq is very difficult to enforce. The border was drawn merely to separate French interests, in what is today Syria, from British interests, in what is today Iraq, dividing local ethnically and culturally similar populations. Further to the East, as the British decolonized their holdings in the Indian subcontinent, they drew a border to separate the Muslim-dominated region from an area that was predominantly Hindu. We see the results today, as Muslim Pakistan and Hindu India clash over the area of Kashmir, as both sides claim it rightfully belongs to them. Perhaps most importantly of all, history provides us a connection between the past and present. For instance, it is still considered proper form if a gentleman walks closest to the street when walking with a lady. In this way, he continues to protect her, whether from the dumping of chamber pots from building overhangs in the 17th century, the splashing of mud from horse-drawn carriages in the 19th century or merely the careless driving of SUV owners in the 21st century. Our salute when greeting other military members, as another example, connects us with the knights of the Middle Ages, who used their free hand to raise their helmet visor as a signal of peaceful intent. In the Air Force, one can find numerous connections to the past. The emblem of the 94th Fighter Squadron at Langley Air Force Base, Va., carries the design of a top hat, decked out in stars and stripes, surrounded by a ring. This drawing connects the squadron to the first American airmen of World War I who “tossed their hat in the ring” to join the fight against the Germans and who displayed the same emblem on their aircraft. The wing patch of the 9th Reconnaissance Wing, today stationed at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., contains a white wavy line down the middle, symbolic of the Rio Grande River, a river crossed by that wing’s former members in 1916 to bring reconnaissance aircraft in support of Gen. Pershing during his hunt for the Mexican bandit Francisco “Pancho” Villa. Here at Tyndall, aircraft from the 325th Fighter Wing carry a checkerboard marking on their vertical stabilizers. This emblem connects our modern F-22 fighter aircraft with the P-40 Warhawk, P-47 Thunderbolt and P-51 Mustang fighters of World War II flown by the 325th Fighter Group, who displayed the same checkerboard pattern on their tail surfaces. Whether comprising the components of your identity, explaining why things are FREE G IN PARK Concealed Weapons Class Sat/Sun 11am or 2pm 9 the way they are in the present day, or connecting us with our ancestors, history surrounds us. History really does matter. It is not simply dates and dead people. Just take a look around and ask, to paraphrase a currently popular commercial, “What’s in your history?” Gun Show Floridagunshows.com Happy February february 23rd & 8th 24th 7th & Ft. Walton Beach Panama City Fairgrounds Fairgrounds 2111947 at all; his family was Italian. His family emigrated from Italy at a time when Italian immigrants weren’t necessarily welcome in this country. His ancestors tweaked the spelling of their name to make it French and thus were able to get past immigration officials. History also explains why things are the way they are. Names of places are some of the most apparent examples of this. “Florida” was the name given to this region by Spanish explorers as flowers were in bloom when those explorers first set foot here in the 1500s. The city where Tyndall Air Force Base is located, Panama City, was so named in the early 1900s by those who were hoping this area might serve as a port to entice trade from the newly opened Panama Canal. The understanding of the present extends beyond names, too. The term “riding shotgun” when referring to one who rides in the front of a vehicle next to the driver originated during the era of the stagecoach. The stagecoach driver had his hands full trying to control the team of horses pulling the coach, so another individual rode next to him, carrying a shotgun to protect people and cargo. Politically, we can trace much of the world’s current unrest to events of the past. In the Middle East, at the end of World War I, the Sat 9-5 Sun 10-4 2077822 Why study history? Isn’t history the boring subject about dead people and dates? Why do those really matter anymore? Those dates and dead people do matter, however. History informs the present by helping us better understand who we are, explaining why things are the way they are now and providing a connection between the past and the present. We all look for ways to identify ourselves. In the Air Force, we call ourselves “airmen” as a way of differentiating ourselves from those who serve in land or sea forces. On a more personal level, we have several identities: Southerner, Yankee, fan of a particular sports team, follower of a particular faith tradition, and so on. History helps explain how we came to have those identities. For example, did you join the Air Force because one of your parents or grandparents served? When asked about your background, what’s the first thing you say? The vast majority of us reply with the state where we grew up, or that we were a military brat. The faith tradition you were raised in often is the same one you follow now and is part of how you identify yourself. Where your family originated also informs your sense of identity. Whether your family descended from slaves brought to this country or from immigrants who came to the United States to escape oppression or poor living conditions, those too influence your identity. I knew an individual who had a French last name. It turns out he wasn’t French Whether comprising the components of your identity, explaining why things are the way they are in the present day, or connecting us with our ancestors, history surrounds us. History really does matter. It is not simply dates and dead people. Just take a look around and ask, to paraphrase a currently popular commercial, “What’s in your history?” Hour 3 - 5 pm & m 9-11 p 1133844 By Col. Christopher Holmes 325th Mission Support Group commander Tyndall Air Force Base 10 | Gulf Defender Friday, January 30, 2015 THE BACKDOOR LOUNGE 7800 W. Hwy 98, PCB | 850-235-0073 Happy Hour: 9 a.m.-Noon Fri. & Sat.: Sus Mathers, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday: DJ 49.5, 2-6 p.m. Pre game & Super Bowl party, 2 p.m. Wednesday: Kc Phelps hosting open mic, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Digital recording available Ms. Newby’s 8711 Thomas Drive | 850-234-0030 Friday & Saturday: Brujah, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Tues. & Wed.: Karaoke, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. 8752 Thomas Drive | 850-233-3907 A quaint little bar & grill located on the west end of Thomas Drive serving fresh seafood, steaks, sandwiches & more. 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Lagoon Drive | 850-249-5500 Friday & Saturday: Martino & Tirado, 6-9:30 p.m. Friday: Latin Dance Party, 9:30 p.m.-3 a.m. Sunday & Thursday: Karaoke Snowbird Dance Party w/Michael, 6-10 p.m. Monday: Ric Brigman, 5-9 p.m. Tuesday: Jesse Deese & the Sand Band, 5-9 p.m. Wednesday: Rocky’s Winter DInner Dance Party w/Rocky Akins, 5-9 p.m. Happy hour daily from 3-6 p.m. ½ priced Wine, Beer & Sangria, $5 Margaritas & Select Appetizers www.marinacantinapcb.com TUESDAY 14521 Front Beach Road | 850-634-4884 Panama City Beach’s newest Gulf Front Bar & Grill located in the heart of the World’s Most Beautiful Beach serving an array of Gulf favorites along with a few twists to pique the appetite. Come try our great fish tacos, craft beer on draft as well as a great lineup of unique cocktails. The view from our deck is truly unique and beautiful. Enjoy the sunset celebration each afternoon, Escape to the Island! Open Daily at 11a.m. 8 Great Early Bird Specials, 4-7 p.m. Happy Hour everyday till 6 p.m. Friday: Fish Fry Special 2 for 1 Well Drinks & $2.25 Domestic Draft Touch of Class Band live, 5-9 p.m. Sunday: Super Bowl House Party Pregame Warm-up Buffet from 4:30 till kickoff Bottomless cup of Beer, 4:30 through end of game Watch it all on our 120” Diamond Vision Screen Monday: Karaoke w/Michael, 3-7 p.m. Tuesday: Food, Wine & a Good Time Tasting and Chef Demos 3-5 p.m. Thursday: Italian Night “Pasta, Pasta, Pasta” Like us on WEDNESDAY THURSDAY The Backdoor Lounge Sus Mathers Sus Mathers DJ 49.5 2-6 p.m. Kc Phelps/Open Mic PCB, FL 235-0073 10 p.m.-2 a.m. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Super Bowl Party 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Hammerhead Fred's Super Bowl Party PCB, FL 233-3907 Marina Cantina Martino & Tirado 6-9:30 p.m. Martino & Tirado Karaoke w/Michael Ric Brigman Jesse Deese & the Sand Band Winter Dnner Dance Party Karaoke Dance Party PCB, FL 249-5500 Latin Dance Party 9;30 p.m. 6-9:30 p.m. Snowbird Dance party/6-10 p.m. 5-9 p.m. 5-9 p.m. w/Rocky Akins 5-9 p.m. w/Michael 3-7 p.m. Ms. Newby’s Bruhaj Bruhaj Karaoke w/Night Al Karaoke w/Night Al PCB, FL 234-0030 9 p.m.-1 a.m. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Newby’s Too The Panhandlers 10 p.m. The Panhandlers 10 p.m. Karaoke w/Night Al PCB, FL 234-6203 Karaoke 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Karaoke 8 p.m.-2 a.m. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Runaway Island Touch of Class Band Super Bowl House Party Karaoke w/Michael PCB, FL 634-4884 5-9 p.m. 3-7 p.m. Schooners Acoustix Acoustix PCB, FL 235-3555 6:30-10 p.m. 6:30-10:30 p.m. Sharky's Clay Musgrave PCB, FL 235-2420 2-6 p.m. Tyndall Air Force Base Friday, January 30, 2015 Sales GUN SHOW INTERSTATE FAIRGROUNDS Jan 31th & Feb 1st SAT. 9-5 & SUN. 10-4 FREE PARKING Info. 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CALL 747-5020 All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on a equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-free number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 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