Vol. 6, No. 8
Serving Southern Arizona’s military community, including Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
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Five of the seven chief master sergeant selectees from the Desert Lightning Team pose for a picture at the Mirage Club at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 23. Chief master sergeant is the highest enlisted rank in the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Camilla Griffin)
Desert Lightning Team’s newest chiefs Senior Airman Camilla Griffin 355th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
The Desert Lightning Team Chiefs’ Group honored seven Airmen recently selected for promotion to the rank of chief master sergeant in a ceremony at the Mirage Club here Feb. 23. The ceremony recognized DLT honorees for their hard work, dedication, loyalty and sacrifice as they achieved the highest enlisted rank in the Air Force. The selectees are: included Senior Master Sgt. Benjamin Miranda, Jr. from Headquarters 12th Air Force/Air Forces Southern; Senior Master Sgt. David L. Anthony, Jr. from Headquarters 12th Air Force/Air Forces Southern; Senior Master Sgt. Angela M. Gagliano from the 355th Medical Support Squadron; Senior Master Sgt. Thomas J. Kelly II from Headquarters 12th Air Force/Air Forces Southern; Senior Master Sgt. Timothy J. Rus from the 755th Operations Sup-
port Squadron; Senior Master Sgt. Wendy C. Ragnone from the 355th Component Maintenance Squadron and Senior Master Sgt. Carlos Fajardo, Jr. from the 612th Theater Operations Group. Retired Chief Master Sgt. David Campanale, the eleventh Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, congratulated the Airmen and offered them words of encouragement and perspectives. “Be mindful of your new rank and the awesome responsibility that comes with it,” Campanale said. “Going from senior master sergeant to chief master sergeant is much more than adding another stripe and unlike any other promotion you have received. Chiefs are looked upon to serve in a far greater capacity than their technical expertise.” With all the time, effort and traits one must possess to become a chief, once promoted there are more than a handful of duties and responsibilities given to the individuals, says the chief.
“They must have an even greater awareness of the total Air Force mission and be looked upon to provide a calming influence during challenging times,” Campanale said. “This has always been the case, but is even more critical today when our force is smaller than ever, has more global responsibilities than ever, has the oldest fleet of aircraft ever and must get the mission done amid budget restraints.” According to Airforce.com, the average time in service for an Airman promoted to chief master sergeant is 22 and one-half years. Once selected, chiefs can serve for up to 30 years total active military service. The rank of chief master sergeant was established by Congress in 1958 and only makes up one percent of the entire Air Force. “Just be the best that you can be at what you are doing, and do so by improving your entire skill set,” Campanale said. “Stay fit, stay current and stay engaged.”
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ACC to host largest rescue exercise in the world LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. –Air Combat Command’s annual personnel recovery, and combat search and rescue exercise, Angel Thunder 2013, will take place April 7-20 at Davis-Monthan AFB. Angel Thunder is the world’s largest personnel recovery exercise, integrating sister services and numerous state, national, multinational and interagency assets dedicated to saving lives in incredible circumstances. The exercise simulates a comprehensive government response to isolated citizens, and echoes the Air Force rescue motto, “That others may live.” Angel Thunder is the closest civilians can get to experiencing a personnel recovery mission without being part of an real-life rescue.
One portion of the exercise, Resolute Angel, will test local, state and federal organizations with a catastrophic, mass-casualty event reaching from the Grand Canyon to the New Mexico/Arizona border to Tucson, Ariz. This scenario will run April 11-13. Additionally, various events will take place April 15-19, including high-altitude and urban-irregular warfare, contested operations and air-sea battles. These scenarios will take place over 40,000-square-miles of Arizona and New Mexico to simulate U.S. Embassy and federal employee recoveries. The air-sea battle scenarios will span Arizona and the California coast.
An Army Special Forces medic keeps a watchful eye out for attackers as a UH1N makes a safe departure from the area during a combat search and rescue exercise as part of a prior Angel Thunder in Southern Arizona. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Jerilyn Quintanilla)
D-M Airmen selected to senior master sgt. 355th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Twenty-six Desert Lightning Team Airmen received notification of their selection to the second highest enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force, senior master sergeant. Please congratulate the following DLT members: Master Sgt. Beth Blecha, 42nd Electronic Combat Squadron Master Sgt. Natalie Brockman, 355th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Master Sgt. Donnie Brown, 12th Air Force Master Sgt. James Cassaday, 355th Maintenance Group Master Sgt. Edgard Castillo, 355th Force Support Squadron Master Sgt. Aaron Cooper, 923rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Master Sgt. Keric Craig, 355th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
DM-50 picnic 355th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
The annual DM-50 picnic will be held April 6 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bama Park here. The picnic is a free event for active duty members, families, retirees and any guests sponsored onto base. The DM-50 will be providing a variety of free entertainment, food and drinks, and events. At Bama Park, there will be a canine demonstration, fire engine and police cruiser static displays, an explosive ordinance disposal demon-
Master Sgt. Walter Fortenberry, 355th Component Maintenance Squadron Master Sgt. Jose Gonzalez, 12th Air Force Master Sgt. Thomas Grandstaff, 355th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Master Sgt. Arick Gray, 355th Maintenance Group Master Sgt. Dee Gullickson, 612th Air Base Master Sgt. Adolfo Hernandez, 355th Component Maintenance Squadron Master Sgt. Richard Majarian, 355th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Master Sgt. Juan Mederos, 355th Communications Squadron Master Sgt. Earl Mitchell, 355th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Master Sgt. Jerry Mitchell, 612th Air Communications Squadron Master Sgt. Joshua Paul, 355th Civil Engineer Squadron Master Sgt. Dustin Prowell, 355th Civil Engineer Squadron Master Sgt. Scott Ragnone, 355th Security Forces Squadron
stration, bounce houses, and facepainting booths. This year, the picnic also includes cotton candy and popcorn booths. There will also be a car show. A select few Airmen will be able to include their cars into the car show. The picnic will also include tours of the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group. The tours take 45 minutes. Parking is available at Heritage Park, with shuttles running every half hour from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Master Sgt. Lee Rawlette, 355th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Master Sgt. Brian Richards, 612th Air and Space Operations Center Master Sgt. Damon Schweiger, 355th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Master Sgt. Joseph Veneziale, 355th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Master Sgt. Eddie Walton, 355th Maintenance Operations Squadron Master Sgt. Jennifer Wampler, 612th Air and Space Operations Center This year’s selectees were among the only 10.65 percent of eligible Airmen selected for promotion to the enlisted forces second highest rank. “This is truly a select group of individuals,” said Col. Kevin Blanchard, 355th Fighter Wing commander. “Please take the time to thank each of them for their service thus far and congratulate them on the further trust the U.S. Air Force has placed in them.”
Sonic boom claims assistance 355th Fighter Wing Legal Office On Feb. 27, 2013 at approximately 7:45 p.m. the 425th Fighter Squadron from Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. was flying F-16 training missions in the Sells area. The Airspace Management Office from the base has confirmed an aircraft from the 425th went supersonic just northwest of Kitt Peak, the altitude the aircraft broke the sound barrier was legal for supersonic flight in the area. If you have property damage due to the sonic boom incident in Tucson, we
are here to help. The Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Legal Office has a telephone line dedicated to assist you: (520)954-0146 We are ready to help you and answer your questions. For instance, you may be wondering: How do I file my claim? What do I need to file my claim? Where can I get estimates? How long will it take to process my claim? Please be prepared to give your name, address, telephone number and email address to facilitate the delivery of your claim paperwork.
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Joel Fortner Air Force Public Affairs Agency
WASHNGTON (AFNS) -- F-35 Lightning IIs were cleared for f light Feb. 28 following a temporary suspension after a cracked engine blade was found in a test aircraft earlier in the month. A .06-inch crack was discovered in a third-stage turbine blade in a test aircraft at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., Feb. 19. Thirdstage blades are located deep inside the engine. A thorough series of tests on the blade concluded prolonged exposure to high-heat levels and other operational stressors on the engine were contributing factors. Edwards AFB is home of the service’s major f light test wing, where aircraft undergo rigorous testing. “As with any new weapons system, we expect to learn things about the aircraft and the system over time and we are doing just that,” said Col. Andrew Toth, the 33rd Fighter Wing commander at Eglin AFB, Fla., where F-35 pilot and maintenance training began in January. After the crack was found, all F-35 engines were inspected and no additional cracks or signs of similar engine stress were found. Despite not being able to f ly during the recent suspension,
teams at Eglin AFB continued training in a state-of-the-art training center. “Due to the fidelity of the simulators, approximately 50 percent
hone their skills on the advanced, stealth fighter. In a recent interview with The Washington Post, Lt. Gen. Frank Gorenc explained why the F-35,
of the core syllabus f lights for the F-35 training program are accomplished virtually,” Toth said. “Any additional time in the simulator gives pilots an opportunity to practice more emergency procedures and improve their capabilities.” The training center has electronic classrooms for maintainers, actual-size, mock-up cockpits and weapons bays. On the f lightline, maintainers continued to
which will be built for the U.S. Air Force, Navy and Marines, and eight allies, is needed. “Enemy threats are evolving. Their surface-to-air missile technology is evolving,” he said. “So that’s why fifth-generation technology is such a thing and that’s the promise of the F-35.” Gorenc said aircraft like the F-16 Fighting Falcon and A-10 Thunderbolt II are far more vulnerable in “contested environ-
MilPDS upgrade begins
Debbie Gildea Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- The Military Personnel Data System will be offline for 23 days to allow the Air Force Personnel Operations Agency to upgrade and transfer military personnel data to the Defense Information Systems Agency Defense Enterprise Computing Center, Air Force Personnel Center officials said. MilPDS is the primary records database for personnel data and actions that occur throughout every total force Airman’s career. The system is also used to initiate Airman pay actions, maintain Air Force accountability and strength data and support a host of interactions with other Air Force processes and systems that rely on personnel data. Planning and preparation for the upgrade have been ongoing for over a year as sys-
tems specialists worked to develop an implementation plan and test transfer actions before beginning the full-transfer, said Anthony Delgado, AFPOA MilPDS functional Manager. “MilPDS is an old platform that has not kept up with the times,” he said. “Because systems changes over the years have been so significant, trying to maintain MilPDS in its current state is very risky - we could lose some irreplaceable data. The only viable solution is to bring the entire system down, fully upgrade everything so that it’s compatible with current technologies, and stand it all back up.” But, that option came with a host of potential problems as well, he said. “Clearly, we couldn’t just pull down the system and tell people to ‘make do,’ so the R12 team - with total force representatives from every affected function - developed a comprehensive plan to address how person-
ments” because they are not stealth aircraft. The general also explained the advantage of going to war with coalition partners that train with and f ly the same aircraft. “The ability to deal with coalition partners that operate the same equipment, that will probably adopt the same tactics, techniques, procedures, that will be involved in the same logistics concept,” Gorenc said. “That’s very important because when you have a coalition partner that is operating the same equipment, there are so many things in the joint fight that become much easier to do than you would expect.” Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said July 18, the F-35 is critical to a future defense strategy that depends on agility, f lexibility and the ability to stay on the cutting edge of technology. “We’re committed to all three (F-35) variants,” Panetta said, “because we think each of the forces will be able to use that kind of weaponry for the future so that we can effectively control the skies as we confront the enemies of tomorrow.” (Chrissy Cuttita at Eglin AFB and Cheryl Pellerin with American Forces Press Service contributed to this report.)
nel actions will be accomplished during the upgrade, how those actions will be loaded after the upgrade, and more,” Delgado explained. “We then provided the total force personnel community with extensive guidance to help them manage actions without MilPDS.” Critical personnel and pay processes related to accessions, reenlistments, Guard and Reserve unit training assemblies, mobilization/activation, casualty and immediate separations will continue to function during the system downtime, Delgado said. AFPC will notify Airmen once the upgrade is complete and MilPDS is accessible. During the upgrade, Airmen who need assistance can review information on the myPers website at https://mypers.af.mil, or contact their servicing military personnel section. Information is also available on the Air Reserve Personnel Center public website at http://www.arpc.afrc.af.mil.
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Eating healthy food keeps gray matter ‘in pink’ “The boost in mood is very tema neurotransmitter called serotonin. Serotonin is essentially ‘happy juice’ porary and then comes crashing and it derives from an amino acid back down,” Keene said. “The crash LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. also causes energy levels to drop as called tryptophan.” -- Eating the right foods not only To make tryptophan the body well as mood, sometimes resulting affects a person’s physical performance, but also the brain’s perfor- does need some protein, but pro- in depression.” The relationship between the cessed carbohydrates is what drives mance. Leslie Dana-Kirby, 56th Medical Operations Squadron clinical psychologist, said the human brain is responsible for all thinking, reasoning, memory, judgment and decision-making. It also controls fundamental life functions such as hunger, thirst, sleeping, breathing and temperature regulation. As well as being the main mechanism critical to the body’s survival, the brain is what makes every person diverse. “The mind is responsible for human emotions,” Dana-Kirby said. “I would argue that the brain is the U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Grace Lee) most important of all the human organs, because it essentially makes you who you are.” The food choices one makes can the tryptophan into the brain for food one eats and how it affects the conversion into serotonin, Keene gray matter answers questions as also affect it. “There’s actually a connection said. While any carbohydrate can to why some people eat more probetween what you eat and how it help the process, processed carbo- cessed foods than others. “Because some food addicts are can affect the brain,” said Matthew hydrates can push a lot more trypused to constantly having high levtophan into the brain at once resultKeene, 56th MDOS psychiatrist. els of serotonin, when they actually “Certain foods can raise the levels of ing in a boost in mood. Airman 1st Class Grace Lee 56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
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Combating Human Trafficking Maj. Jason Burns 162nd Antiterrorism Office
Human trafficking is the second-largest source of revenue for criminal enterprises, and it’s a growing criminal enterprise that generates roughly $32 billion per year worldwide. The definition of Trafficking in Persons or “TIP” is: A modern day form of slavery while harboring, transportation, providing or obtaining a person for the purpose of exploitation. TIP is a catalyst to worldwide crimes against general populations and crimes against human rights. The Department of Defense has a zero tolerance policy for TIP no matter where an event may take place. TIP may include; use of force, fraud, or coercion to compel a person to provide labor, services, or commercial sex. The three most common forms of trafficking are: Labor Trafficking, Sex Trafficking and Child Soldiering. The 162FW deploys soldiers around the world which places them in areas where TIP is more prevalent. Knowing how to identify trafficking of humans and how to report observed events is key to combatting illegal activity. If you believe that you are witnessing a trafficking operation you are responsible for reporting it to the
local authorities, your chain of command, Security Forces, or D-M AFB OSI (Eagle Eyes Program). Trafficking in persons affects virtually every country in the world. It is not solely related to third world countries. The 162FW, located in the southwest region of the United States, is not immune to human trafficking. There have been reported cases in the Tucson and Phoenix areas. The DoD requires that all military personnel, fulltime state, and fulltime contractor employees receive annual Human Relations training (Trafficking In Person’s). The 162FW Antiterrorism Office is designated as the TIP point of contact for all military and fulltime employees on and off the installation. The 214th RG, AATC, JFHQ, and D-M AFB tenant units are also required to attend the annual training. Family members are encouraged to participate in the combatting human trafficking program. Do your part and pay attention to your surroundings to assist with the crimes against human rights. Check your section bulletin boards, the commander’s vault newsletter, and the commanders TIP endorsement letter for updated TIP information. Contact Maj. Jason Burns at the Antiterrorism Office by calling 295-7152 or email Jason.Burns@ang. af.mil.
People who have been trafficked may: • Come from a place known to be a source of human trafficking • Be forced to work under strenuous conditions • Show signs that they are being coached what to say to strangers • Be subjected to violence or threats of violence against themselves or against their family members and loved ones • Suffer injuries that appear to be the result of an assault • Be restricted to communicate freely with others • Be distrustful of law enforcement or strangers • Believe that they must work against their will • Be unfamiliar with the local language • Be unable to leave their domicile or work environment • Be afraid of revealing their immigration status • Allow others to speak for them when addressed directly
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D-M talks at Solar 101 Senior Airman Timothy Moore 355th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
Leaders from D-M and the local community attended the 60th Solar 101, held at the Murphy-Wilmot Branch Library on Feb. 19. Prominent figures in the Tucson community that attended the event included Congressman Ron Barber, U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Blanchard, 355th Fighter Wing commander, and Col. Greg Williams, 355th Mission Support Group commander. Solar 101 is a community education series on solar energy. The 60th Solar 101 allowed members of the Tucson community, including University of Arizona students and Davis-Monthan Air Force Base personnel, to take a closer look at the innovations D-M and the Soaring Heights community have taken in using renewable energy. It also addressed benefits of using renewable energy sources. “There are about 16,000 solar jobs in Arizona now,” Barber said. “Also, we have seen the extension of the renewable tax credit that we can take on our federal income tax, if we install renewable energy in our homes.” Barber also spoke about the cost of renewable energy, which has al-
ways been an issue when dealing with renewable energy sources. Renewable energy sources have not always been competitive, but in 2007 that began to change. “Since 2007, the price of solar energy has dropped over 50 percent and is still going down,” Barber said. “There is some research that is going on at the University of Arizona that, I believe, is not only going to improve the price point, but perhaps get it down below other current energy sources.” Though Barber was very positive about the solar energy initiatives taking place in Arizona, all efforts are not going towards the advancement of those initiatives. “The Arizona Corporation Commission, which is an elected body of five people that regulate utilities in our state, has eliminated some of the financial incentives for rooftop solar and commercial solar,” Barber said. “These actions have the potential to roll back what progress we have made over the last several years.” Barber has encouraged those who believe in renewable energy in Arizona to let the commission know how they feel about these actions. “It’s not the time to put on the
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brakes,” Barber said. “Even in spite of that possible setback, there has been great progress made.” Colonel Blanchard spoke briefly about the solar energy plans that D-M has already implemented as well as how the base approaches new plans. “In our partnership with our contractor who runs our housing community, Soaring Heights, as well as with our civil engineering squadron, we have made great gains and are about to make even greater ones on the solar renewable energy initiative,” Blanchard said. “For every project we look at on D-M, in terms of a new building or new housing project, we look at long-term sustainment to lower costs.” Blanchard explained that there may be more upfront costs with installing solar arrays and insulation in buildings to make them more energy efficient, but the long-term effect will help to lower costs. In 2012, D-M decreased their electricity bill by more than $450,000, compared to 2011. “A lot of that decrease is due to the solar energy initiatives and also the conservation initiatives with better insulation and better design of buildings as well as reducing en-
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Entrepreneurship and small business ownership is a key opportunity for transitioning service members and veterans as they transition to civilian life. Returning veterans are natural entrepreneurs, possessing the skills, experience and leadership to start businesses and create jobs. According to the most recent U.S. Census Data, veteran-owned firms represent 9 percent of all U.S. firms. These 2.45 million veteran-owned businesses employed 5.793 million individuals. If you have a passion and the drive to start a business, this intensive training workshop is a perfect fit for you!
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The Two-day Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Self- Employment Intensive Training Workshop is offered in collaboration among the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University (IVMF), the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs. We are recruiting 30 interested transitioning service members and veterans to participate in the workshop, you will learn if starting a business is right for you, if your business idea is feasible and much more! WHEN: 3 and 4 April, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. **NEW TIMES** WHERE: Airman and Family Readiness Center, PDC Room 148 POC: Joy Hopper Phone Number: 228-5690 Email: joy.hopper@dm.af.mil
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1940s HOLLYWOOD CANTEEN PARTY AT TRAIL DUST TOWN in the Savoy Opera House
An evening of music, dancing, comedy, and a thank you to our military and veterans Sunday, March 10, 2013 from 4 PM to 6 PM FREE for Military, Veterans, and their immediate families Free admission for the public at The Savoy Opera House - Trail Dust Town 6541 E. Tanque Verde Rd
1940s attire appreciated! Pre-party festivities at Trail Dust Town: • The Museum of the Horse Soldier presents a Military Vehicle Display starting at 11 AM • Visit our “Donut Dolly” for coffee and donuts! • Visit Pinnacle Peak after 2 PM for our “Blue Plate Specials”!
Put on your dancin’ shoes and join Trail Dust Town and The Savoy Opera House for a trip back in time to the 1940s! This event will feature comedy and music from Bob Hope tribute artist Lynn “Win” Roberts, big band music by Tucson’s own Big Band Express, swing dancing, and more!
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From wings to water Tech. Sgt. Hollie Hansen 162nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs
Royal Netherlands Air Force Lt. Col. Maurits Schonk will be competing in the Gaastra 52 World Championship regatta off South Beach in Miami, Fla., taking place March 4-9. Known to many at the 162nd Fighter Wing by his call sign, “Skunk,” Lt. Col. Schonk is a lifelong sailor, “I started doing small regattas in a small dinghy when I was six. I became several times a Dutch champion while sailing. When I was 18, I quit sailing and went into pilot training for the Air Force,” explains Lt. Col. Schonk. Now Commander of the Netherlands Detachment in the 148th Fighter Squadron, Lt. Col. Schonk trains the Royal Netherland Air Force F-16 pilots here at the Wing. Though he is happy to have returned to Tucson in 2010 for pilot training, the dry climate has affected his ability to train for sailing competitions. “The only bad part about this assignment is no water,” states Lt. Col. Schonk, though this fact has not held him back. While visiting his home in the Netherlands last summer, Lt. Col. Schonk competed in races using his own sailboat and brought home a trophy for the Northern Netherlands Championships. “Everybody wanted me to go back to the United States,” he joked.
The upcoming regatta, widely considered to be the Formula 1 of water sports, is a competition between 8 teams, represented by 6 nations, in a boat class
Royal Netherlands Air Force Lt. Col. Maurits Schonk, Commander of the Netherlands Detachment at the 148th Fighter Squadron, is greeted by Maintenance Group Commander Col. Andrew MacDonald at the 162nd Fighter Wing in Tucson. Lt. Col. Schonk had just delivered the first of ten Dutch F-16 Fighting Falcons to the Wing to be used for pilot training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. David Neve)
designated as the Transpac 52. Also known as the TP 52, the boats raced are 52-foot long, lightweight sailing yachts, used for competitive racing and were originally developed to race across the ocean at high
speeds. Though he has never worked with the other members of his racing team, he has competed against many of them. The 14-member Gaastra Pro Dutch All-Star team will begin training together early Saturday morning, only three short days before the first race. “I will fly in on Friday. The rest of the crew is flying in from the Netherlands. We will meet in Miami and train Saturday, Sunday and Monday. On Tuesday, we will start the races.” When asked how sailing compares with flying an F-16 fighter jet, Lt. Col. Schonk states, “It’s basically the same, you work with multiple F-16s to compete against an enemy. Here, you are with your team in one boat, competing against other boats. You’re going slower, but since the boats are high tech, the feeling is the same. Speeds can reach about 25 knots, which is fast for a sailing boat. You still need the situational awareness as to what is happening, “ he said. Though the last day of races falls during a UTA weekend, Lt. Col. Schonk is absolutely dedicated to his military life. “I will fly home early in the morning [Sunday], and I will be at work for Drill to brief the maintainers,” he said. For more information on the regatta, you can go to http://www.52superseries.com/.
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Furlough, finance, resiliency Commentary by Mike Starkey 355th Force Support Squadron Airman & Family Readiness Center
So, here we are in early March realizing what we all had hoped to avoid has happened -- sequestration is here. A furlough may be just around the corner for Department of Defense civilian employees. As most have already heard, this equates to an approximately twenty-percent cut in pay. For many civilian employees, this is life changing and stressful. We are going to have to re-think the near future. As an Airman & Family Readiness Center staff member and master resiliency training instructor, I believe I have a way to cope with this furlough and come out stronger in the end. I would encourage others not to dwell, but find good in the situation, concentrate on your finances, better yourself, and use local resources if needed. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t want you to put on rose-colored glasses; going through a furlough is going to be a challenge. A furlough is going to take us out of our comfort zone, and we can’t change that. Take control where you can, and don’t dwell on what you have
no control over. If we are given a furlough notice, we have no control over that, and we will not be productive if we get stuck on the negative aspects. Put things in perspective; your pay will be cut back, but you are still employed and this may only go until the end of the fiscal year. Focus on the good in the situation. It’s there if you open your mind and look. Prior to searching for the good, you should concentrate on your finances as a twenty-percent cut will take some adjustments. Whether you use a budget or not, it’s probably time to start. Your budget will allow you to see your current and projected financial situation. Once you have a visual of your projected budget, you will know how you need to live with the pay reduction. If you see you won’t have adequate funds, you can begin adjusting your budget, determining your needs versus wants and setting new limits that work for you. For me, this will be the perfect opportunity to cut out the cable television that I have and know I don’t need. If you share finances with someone else, they will need to be part
of the discussion. If you have a family, these is the perfect time to talk about your situation to make sure everyone, including children, are aware of and can contribute to a budgetary solution. If a budget adjustment still leaves you financially short, you may want to begin writing down ideas to help you earn additional money such as a garage sale or part-time job. If your budget adjustment suffices, use the time off to better yourself. There are probably multiple ways you can better yourself, if you have the time. Maybe this is the time to update that old resume; if you are looking for parttime work it will be needed. What about working on that education you have been meaning to finish? I plan on setting aside a couple hours to increase my physical fitness; time is not an excuse during my furlough days. This could be a great time to increase your spiritual fulfillment. Spending quality time with others would probably enrich our lives. If we plan out our time to be productive, we will have positive growth from an unwanted situation. Personally, I am going to plan a trip to “Someday Isle,”
where I can work my “Someday I’ll do” list. If all attempts to successfully overcome the furlough don’t work out, it is important to know what resources are there for you. First and foremost, let the A&FRC be your most valuable resource. Although A&FRC is made up of mostly civilian employees who will be part of this furlough with you, we also know the importance of support agencies and resources. Whether you need on-base or offbase assistance, we can help make the connection for you. Take a stress management class, see our military family & life counselor, look into assistance from the Federal Employee & Assistance Fund (FEEA) or use a community resource. The resources are there for you. Remember, take control where you can, and don’t dwell where you have no control. Take a good look at your finances, and make adjustments as necessary. Better yourself during your time off, and use your resources if times seem too difficult. We will all get through this together and be stronger for it.
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