Desert Lightning News - April 12, 2013 by Aerotech

Vol. 6, No. 13

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April 12, 2013

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354th FS and 355th MXG return home from deployment U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman Saphfire Cook

Air Force members wait in a hangar with “Welcome Home” signs for the return of deployed Desert Lightning Team members on the flightline. The deployment included members of the 354th Fighter Squadron and 355th Maintenance Group, who were deployed for six months to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan.

U.S. Air Force members of the 354th Fighter Squadron and 355th Maintenance Group returning home from deployment shake hands with varied base leadership on the flightline here Tuesday. More than 300 Airmen returned home from support operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Ashley Wadsack looks through the crowd in search of U.S Air Force Staff Sgt. Dane Dye, 355th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, during the deployment of members of the 354th Fighter Squadron and 355th Maintenance Group on the flightline. Friends and family gathered to welcome home members of these units, who were assigned to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan for six months where they flew and maintained the A-10 Thunderbolt II in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Senior Airman Edmund Lee, 354th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, reunites with his daughter on the flightline here Tuesday. Members of the 354th Fighter Squadron and 355th Maintenance Group returned from a six-month deployment to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

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Softball season set to kickoff Airman 1st Class Josh Slavin 355th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

The softball season is scheduled to officially begin here May 13 at 5 p.m. This year, there are approximately 25 teams participating. “The softball season is good for the base, because you are able to get multiple units together and have a friendly, competitive game while getting to know more people around the base,” said Staff Sgt. Michael Feighery, 355th Force Support Squadron unit fitness program manager. All active duty members, their spouses and dependents, Department of Defense personnel and contractors are eligible to play. Dependents must be at least 16 years old to participate. Anyone interested in playing should talk to their unit’s sports representative. They will be able to provide more information regarding teams.

Kristopher Henson, second baseman for the Desert Lightning 1st Six Council softball team, swings his bat at a pitch during the Company Grade Officer Council and 1st Six softball game here Aug. 25. The CGOC defeated the 1st Six, 18-16. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Christine Halan)

AFSOUTH Airman presented with the Purple Heart Master Sgt. Kelly Ogden 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) Public Affairs

An Airman assigned to the 612th Air and Space Operations Center was presented with the Purple Heart here April 4. Staff Sgt. Darren C. Fackler, a Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape specialist, was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action during a deployment to eastern Afghanistan, April 19, 2012. “I am truly honored to be presenting Staff Sgt. Fackler with this prestigious recognition today,” said Col. James Bortree, 612th AOC commander. “This award represents his courage, honor and solidifies what we already know about him...he’s a great non-commissioned officer in our Air Force.” The Purple Heart is the oldest military award that is still given to members of the U.S. military. Originally known as the Badge of Military Merit, it was established by George Washington, then the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army, on August 7, 1782. It is awarded to members of the armed forces of the U.S. who are wounded by an instrument of war in the hands of the enemy and posthumously to the next of kin in the name of those who are killed in action or die of wounds received in action. It is specifically a combat decoration.

Col. James Bortree, 612th Air and Space Operations Center commander, stands at attention with Staff Sgt. Staff Sgt. Darren C. Fackler, 612th AOC Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape specialist, during Fackler’s Purple Heart recognition ceremony here April 4. (USAF photo by Master Sgt. Kelly Ogden)

“Paradise” for D-M personnel and families An estimated 3,000 Davis-Monthan Air Force Base personnel and their families spent Saturday afternoon at DM enjoying free food, games, live music and a car show at a picnic in the park hosted by the DM 50. “This is one of the most popular events of the year for thousands of folks who sacrifice their lives for our country. It’s the most visible indication of gratitude and support from the Tucson community,” said Col. Kevin Blanchard, 355th Fighter Wing commander. The 16th annual picnic was held at Bama Park on the base where volunteers served thousands of hot dogs and hamburgers; kids enjoyed jumping castles, face painting, cotton candy, popcorn and pony rides, and the popular local band Clearwater performed. “This is our way of saying thank you to

our Airmen and their families, by treating them to a day of fun”, said OK Rihl, DM50 picnic chair. DM50, a non-profit organization aimed at improving the quality of life for Davis Monthan Airmen and their families, has raised over a $1 million in funding for dozens of initiatives such as Operation COPE, a DM-Day UA Football Game, and a car seat program in which all children of military families in need of a car safety seat receive one at no cost. “This is paradise for us, and the kids are having a blast,” said Dené Galloway, whose husband Doug is an A-10 pilot and flight instructor. Staff Sgt. Paul Ennis of the 355th Communications Squadron commented that “this is the best event DM has, and we really enjoy and appreciate it.”

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MilPDS upgrade complete: Review emergency contact information Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) -- If you married, have a new address or experienced significant life changes in March, you should review your emergency contact information to ensure it is accurate, Air Force Personnel Center officials advised. The Military Personnel Data System manages such military personnel and pay information as accessions, separations, retirements, promotions, reenlistments, training, mobilization and casualties. Because the system was outdated and required

a complete upgrade, officials shut down the system for 17 days in March. “During the upgrade, some individual information in the virtual Record of Emergency Data could not be updated, like marital status and personal addresses,” said Matt Siwicke, with AFPC casualty affairs. The DD Form 93, “Record of Emergency Data,” is the source document required by law to provide emergency contact information and beneficiary designations in the event an Airman becomes a casualty. The vRED, accessible through virtual Military Personnel Flight, satisfies that requirement. “It is your responsibility to keep this informa-

tion current and completion of the document is mandatory,” Siwicke said. “If any of your applicable information changes, your vRED should be updated as soon as possible.” Siwicke also urged Airmen to review and make appropriate changes to the unpaid pay and allowance recipient, death gratuity recipient, and person authorized to direct disposition fields to ensure they are accurate, now that the conversion is complete. For more information about the MilPDS conversion, emergency contact data and other personnel issues, visit the myPers website at https:// mypers.af.mil.

Hagel seeks to limit convening authority powers under UCMJ Karen Parrish American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON -- Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel will ask Congress to change military law so that commanders cannot overturn major convictions, the secretary announced in a written statement issued April 8. Article 60 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice currently gives power to “convening authorities,” or commanders, to set aside a conviction or decrease punishment following a court-martial, although convening authorities cannot change a “not guilty” verdict or increase a sentence. Under the secretary’s proposed changes, a convening authority would no longer have the authority to set aside a conviction for major offenses such as sexual assault. The accused will continue to have the right to appeal the conviction. Also, convening authorities would be required to explain in writing any changes made to the findings or sentences of a court-martial.

“These changes, if enacted by Congress, would help ensure that our military justice system works fairly, ensures due process and is accountable,” the secretary wrote in the statement. “These changes would increase the confidence of Service members and the public that the military justice system will do justice in every case.” His proposal has the full support of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the service secretaries, Hagel said. “I look forward to working with Congress on these proposals and others to improve accountability for these crimes,” he added. Hagel ordered a review of Article 60 in March, after convening authority Lt. Gen. Craig Franklin, the 3rd Air Force commander, overturned the sexual assault conviction of Air Force Lt. Col. James Wilkerson. Last year, a panel of military officers found Wilkerson guilty in courtmartial proceedings at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The judge sentenced him to a year in prison and dismissal from

the Air Force. Franklin was the convening authority for the court-martial and reviewed the finished case and sentence. The general used his Article 60 authority to dismiss the charges against Wilkerson, who returned to service and was reassigned. Defense officials speaking to reporters on background today said the proposed changes to Article 60 are not based on that case alone, but are part of a range of comprehensive actions the department has taken and will take related to sexual assault in the military. Hagel acknowledged in his statement that despite the efforts of senior leaders throughout the department, the crime of sexual assault “is damaging this institution.” Thousands of victims in DOD, both male and female, have seen their lives and careers upended by sexual assault, Hagel said. “And that is unacceptable,” he said in his statement issued April 8. “The current situation should offend every

single Service member and civilian who, like me, is proud of their association with the United States military.” The secretary said he is reviewing other options to strengthen the department’s sexual assault prevention and response efforts, and he will announce his decisions soon. “Consistent with the 2013 National Defense Authorization Act, I will soon be naming individuals to sit on independent panels to review and assess the systems used to investigate, prosecute and adjudicate crimes involving sexual assault, and judicial proceedings of sexual assault cases,” Hagel said. “I will closely review their recommendations when complete.” The secretary said he’s committed to taking steps that bring about tangible change and real results. “Addressing the problem of sexual assault will remain a top priority for the department’s leaders for as long as this crime continues to hurt our people and weaken the force,” Hagel said.

Voluntary separation programs continue through August Debbie Gildea Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) -- Eligible officers and enlisted members have until Aug. 1 to submit their application for separation under the fiscal 2013 voluntary force management programs, Air Force officials reminded Airmen today. Announced in February, FY13 force management programs support the Air Force effort to reduce manning to the authorized end-strength by Sept. 30. Officer programs, available for specific year groups and overage career fields, in-

clude time in grade waivers for eligible lieutenant colonels, limited active-duty service commitment waivers, Palace Chase transfers to the Air National Guard or Air Force Reserve, and the 10 to 8 Commissioned Years of Service Waiver program. Enlisted voluntary programs, for those who are not in critical specialties, include limited active duty service commitment and time-in-grade waivers, waivers to enlistment contracts, and Palace Chase transfers to the Air National Guard or Air Force Reserve. Applications, due Aug. 1, must be submitted via the virtual MPF. Those approved

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for retirement must retire by Sept. 1. Separations must be completed by Sept. 29. Airmen who separate or retire must attend the mandatory five-day Transition Assistance Program workshop. TAP helps Airmen prepare for post-military life, offering instruction and guidance on resume development, job hunting and more. Full eligibility requirements and application procedures for officer and enlisted force management programs are available on myPers at https://mypers.af.mil. Enter PSDM 13-09 in the search window for officer programs and PSDM 13-10 for enlisted programs.

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If it isn’t you, it’s the person next to you Commentary by Senior Airman Kelly Galloway 439th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

WESTOVER AIR RESERVE BASE, Mass. (AFNS) -- “Hey sexy... you single?” I turned to see a fellow Airman in training; standing about 5 foot 8 inches tall, dark hair and eyes. Over the next four months, I heard this fellow classmate repeat the same line more than a couple dozen times. It wasn’t just me he had an eye for; it was a handful of my new girlfriends as well. We laughed it off. All of us had just completed basic training and were beginning another chapter in our brand-new military careers at technical school. Why make enemies at the start? About a month in, I grew tired of the cheesy pickup lines and over-used sexual innuendos. I asked one of our ropes (student leader) to step in to have a chat with the guy regarding how uncomfortable he made me. Unfortunately, that chat didn’t have much of an effect on the Airman and as “luck” would have it, I sat next to him during class. Lucky me, right? I was pretty good at letting his suggestive comments flow in one ear and out the other, careful not to show it bothered me (as that only added fuel to his fire). Up to this point, his words were the only offensive thing he had been doing. But then I dropped my pencil. As I stooped over to pick it up I heard a loud voice boom throughout the classroom. “Are you serious, Airman?” Startled, I nearly smacked my head off the table trying to sit back up. With our entire class now looking back toward us, our two class leaders, Marines, shrugged them away and stated “We’ll talk about this at break -- carry on.”

Unbeknownst to me, this guy had just executed one of the foulest and sexually suggestive hand gestures behind my head. The class leaders luckily sat behind us and saw what he had just done. That was the final straw. The class leaders already knew how annoyed I was by his behavior and asked if I wanted to take this latest development “up the chain.” I had no intention of getting anyone in trouble since we were all brand-new to the military. I’d hoped that the class leaders had scared him enough by this point and decided against it -- asking only to move seats to get away from him. With my new location in the classroom, I felt a bit more at ease. Although the Airman now had one of his male friends start to jeer me because I had gotten him in trouble. I felt beaten and angry. I had no control over the situation, it wasn’t “my” fault he did what he did. He was lucky I didn’t take it up the chain of command. About a week after the hand gesture incident, I’d had it with the remarks from him and his friend. That’s when I asked one of our former ropes in our dormitory to have a talk with these two guys. This former rope commanded the respect of all the guys in the Airman dormitory; certainly he would be able to have an impact on this guy. Shortly after the discussion this time, the jokes and rude remarks stopped all together. The Airman and his friend now completely avoided me -- Victory at last! Three months later, two weeks before our class graduation date, a female instructor came up to me as I was on my way back from a class assignment. “Airman Galloway, follow me, please,” she said. I proceeded down the hallway and into a small room with a handful of computers and two girls from my class already in place.

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Confusion and a spark of panic overcame me when the door was shut behind me and I realized something serious was going on. One of the female Airmen had been crying and her eyes were still puffy and red. “Galloway, as I understand, you had a harassment issue with a particular Airman?” my instructor asked. I acknowledged her question and explained my experience with the group and asked why this was just coming to light as the incident happened nearly three months prior. Her response shook me to the core as she explained that the two female Airmen, fellow classmates, had just had the same type of harassment, only it had gone above what this man had done to me. The Airman allegedly grabbed one of the girls and cornered her in an area where we kept our equipment. He put his hand over her mouth and pushed her back against the lockers -- pressing his body against hers and proceeded to kiss his hand in a suggestive way. This was why I was being called into the room, the other girl was witness to what happened and they both wanted to open an investigation after speaking with the sexual assault response coordinator on base. They knew I had been in a situation and wanted to know if I also wanted to open an investigation. I realized that what was thought to be simple but annoying joking was turning into something much more serious. How much more would his behavior deteriorate? What if I had reported this incident when it happened to me? Would this still have happened to this girl? The thoughts in my mind raced. I agreed to speak to the SARC. See commentary, page 13 _________________

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It shouldn’t hurt to be a child Senior Airman Camilla Griffin 355 Fighter Wing Public Affairs

April is national Child Abuse Awareness Month, a time dedicated to child abuse awareness and prevention activities. Michelle McLoughlin, 355th Fighter Wing Family Advocacy outreach manager, says that by providing access to quality childcare, affordable health services, parenting education resources, and substance abuse and mental health programs, communities can make progress toward what the month stands for. Recent surveys show the most common type of child abuse is neglect, followed by physical abuse. The majority of child abuse cases stem from situations and conditions that are entirely preventable in an engaged and supportive society. “A community that cares about early childhood development, parent support and maternal mental health, for instance, is more likely to see families nurturing children who are born healthy and enter school ready to learn,” McLoughlin said. “Cities and towns that work to create good

school systems and who come together to ensure safe will be 4:45 p.m. and 5 p.m., April 10. Call Davis Monthan Family Advocacy at 228that affordable housing is available in good, safe neighborhoods are less likely to see stressed, iso- 2104 to find out more about child abuse prevention in your community. lated families who don’t know where to turn.” Statistics show more than five children die every day as a result of child abuse. “We have to pay attention to the kinds of efforts that will prevent it from happening in the first place,” McLoughlin said. “It’s a shared responsibility and we’re stronger together.” The Family Advocacy team is hosting several information driven activities in support of CAAM. “Pinwheels for Prevention” will be placed in various family-friendly locations around base as a reminder for families. Child abuse prevention tips will be briefed at commander’s calls through out the month. There is an information table set up in the pediatric clinic located at the 355th Medical Group. There will be manned information tables in collaboration with Sexual Assault Response Coordinator at the Base Exchange 11 A.M. to 1 p.m. April 8, 355th MDG 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 22, and at the Benko Fitness Center 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 29, Presentation at the Youth Center for teens about ways to stay

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military veterans through collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs. A Code of Federal Regulations final rule, effective March 29, 2013, authorizes TRICARE to implement a more comprehensive program that includes the smoking cessation medications, as well as tobacco counseling via a toll-free phone line. The quit line will take time to put in place, but the prescription medications are now available through TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery for eligible beneficiaries living in the U.S. There is an annual limit of two quit attempts under the new program. A third quit attempt may be covered per year with physician justification and preauthorization. For more on covered medications and the TRICARE cessation program, visit www. tricare.mil/quittobacco. For more information about Operation Live Well, visit www.militaryonesource. mil/olw.

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DLT Airmen unload 40K books for children Airman 1st Class Christine Griffiths 355th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

Sixty-four Airmen from the Desert Lightning Team assisted First Book Tucson with unloading approximately 40,000 books at the Bookman’s warehouse in Tucson, Ariz., April 2. First Book Tucson began in 2008 and is one of 150 First Books around the U.S. Their mission is to give children in Tucson from low-income families the opportunity to read their very own books. Airmen unloaded, sorted and stacked books for children from pre- kindergarten to high school. “When we got here, all the books were packed up,” said Staff Sgt. Brianna Riedel, 25th Operational Weather Squadron weather forecaster. “We opened all the boxes, unpacked all the books and then started organizing them against the walls in piles base on the titles, so that people can sort them even further tomorrow.” First Book Tucson won these books by participating in a First Book National contest. “We’ve never had an event like this before,” said Tami Arthur, First Book Tucson’s grants/events chair. “We participated in a First Book National contest. Each organization needed to sign up at least 300 groups from around the state in a four month period. So, as a thank you to all those who participated and signed up, we are holding this distribution event for them.” As a result, each teacher should receive 130 books for their students. Arthur stated the premise of First Book is to always give children their own books. The books are never given to a library or a teacher to keep in the classroom. If teachers or libraries would like books for themselves, they can purchase them through the marketplace on the First Book Tucson website. Approximately 6,600 children will be receiving a book

Airmen and Tucson citizens sort books at the Bookman’s warehouse for First Book Tucson April 2. Approximately 40,000 books were unpacked, sorted and stacked for children from pre- kindergarten to high school. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christine Griffiths)

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From the Ground Up: Climbing to the top of the world Sachel Seabrook Air Combat Command Public Affairs

LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- Six continents. Seven years. More than 100,000 feet climbed and next month, the USAF 7 Summits Challenge team is setting out to climb to the top of the world. At 29,035 ft., Mount Everest is the highest peak on Earth. If successful, six Airmen will become the first American military team to reach the summit of Mount Everest and the first team of military service members from any nation to reach all seven summits. Airmen who are making the trek to Everest are stationed all across the country, including two right here at Headquarters Air Combat Command. “For me, it’s not about making history,” said Capt. Kyle “Husky” Martin. “It’s about proudly representing something larger than me.” Nicknamed Husky for sleeping out in the snow multiple times, Martin first started climbing 10 years ago. He heard about the Air Force 7 Summit challenge when he joined the United States Air Force Academy mountaineering club as a young cadet. Now a T-38 pilot and division chief for the 1st Operations Group, the Manhattan, Kan. native has climbed many mountains, including Ama Dablam, a mountain in the Himalayan range of eastern Nepal relatively close to Mount Everest. “Ama Dablam is the climb I’m most proud of,” he said excitingly. “It’s rock climbing, ice climbing and really, really

exposed to base camp, which is 4,000 ft. below you.” Led by Maj. Rob Marshall, a 34-yearold Special Operations pilot who has successfully conquered more than 30 peaks, the USAF 7 Summits Challenge team is dedicated to one thing: honoring fallen comrades by carrying the American and USAF flags to the highest point on each continent. Those fallen comrades include several of Marshall’s friends who were killed when an Air Force MC-130, call sign Wrath 11, crashed in the Albanian mountains in 2005. Two months later, tragedy struck again when two more of Marshall’s friends, Captains Derek Angel and Jeremy Fresques, also died with three other Airmen in a smallplane crash near Diyala, Iraq. “Remember walking around a track to raise money for your school or charity?” Marshall asked. “Well, I decided to take it vertical.” For every thousand feet the team climbs, they ask people to donate towards the college education of their fallen comrade’s children. In addition to Captain Martin, the Everest team includes: - Maj. Rob Marshall, 34, a CV-22 pilot, from Mercer Island, Wash., stationed in Amarillo,Tex. - Capt. Andrew Ackles, 29, a TH1N instructor pilot, from Ashland, Ore., stationed at Fort Rucker, Ala. - Capt. Marshall Klitzke, 30, a KC135R pilot from Lemmon, S.D., currently an instructor

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Women’s History Month Series: Lt. Col. Jennifer Short Senior Airman Camilla Griffin 355th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

It has been almost 65 years since Staff Sgt. Esther Blake became the “ first woman in the Air Force”, and paved the way for countless women to come after her. Women have joined the U.S. Air Force under various career fields, and many hold jobs that are generally considered male-only fields. This series will recognize these pioneering women who are leading the way for future female Airmen and the Air Force in general. Lt. Col. Jennifer Short, 358th Fighter Squadron commander, is one of nearly 20 female A-10 Thunderbolt II pilots Air Force-wide. The 358th FS is one of two A-10 pilot training squadrons here. Short grew up in a military family. Her dad was a fighter pilot, and her brother went to the Air Force Academy when she was in high school. She didn’t think about joining the Air Force straight out of high school, because women weren’t allowed to be fighter pilots yet. The problem was, that was all she wanted to do, if she was going to join the Air Force. So, she did not apply to follow in her brother’s footsteps. When Short was a senior at Arizona State University, the rule changed about females f lying fighter aircraft in combat. “I was in Phoenix at the time, and Luke AFB is there. Jeannie Flynn was one of the first female fighter pilots and she was f lying the F-15E, and was on the local news,” Short said. I remember seeing it and thought, ‘Wow she graduated from Stanford and had a master’s degree in aerospace engineering.’ So, I thought that because I was a marketing major, there was no way that I could be a pilot.” After graduating from ASU, Short got a job as an assistant buyer for Dillard’s Department Stores. “It was great, but I worked for a year and didn’t like it,” Short said. “I think it’s because I grew up in the military, watching my dad being able to make it to T-Ball games and be around on the weekends, and I really missed the family atmosphere.”

would go home on Fridays and nobody checked-in on me, on weekends we didn’t go out and do stuff together,” Short said. “Then I would come back to work on Monday and it was very 9 to 5--detached-- so I missed the Air Force I think.” In November 1994, she applied for Officer Training School. “I knew I wasn’t going to be able to be a pilot, but I applied anyways. I got a maintenance officer training slot and was very happy with that,” Short said. Before OTS, Short was approached

“The most challenging part is finding that right balance between taking care of my people and making sure my squadron has the right resources they need to do their job.” Short said. “My instructor pilots are the best in the Air Force, and it is my job to make sure they have everything they need to continue to be the best. My goal is for them to be happy in the work place so that they are developing professionally. I believe it’s a challenge to do that and be a mom of an 18-month old.” Short added. “I love that my chal-

Lt. Col. Jennifer Short, 358th Fighter Squadron commander, prepares for a training flight on an A-10 Thunderbolt II here March 27. Short is preparing for a training flight as an instructor pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Camilla Griffin)

with a navigator slot. “So, I went to navigator school,” Short said. “I was a C-130 navigator for two years. Then, I got to go to pilot training. As soon as I got to pilot training, I knew I wanted to f ly an A-10.” Short takes pride in her job and working alongside her Airmen. “Hands down my favorite part, and my number one priority, is taking care of my people.” Short said. Of course, with every job there are

lenge is being a good mother, a good wife and a good commander. I mean what a great problem to have, and I love it.” Short said when she first started out as an A-10 pilot in 1999, it was a challenge for female fighter pilots. Fourteen years later she sees a difference. “The kids coming through now, as students, and the majority of the instructor pilots have grown up with females f lying with them in pilot training and f lying A-10s,” Short said.

there were still a lot of folks who had never f lown with female fighter pilots. The current generation has always known females to be in their squadrons, so they are used to it, and are great with it.” “Our mission is to train combat ready pilots,” Short said. “We produce the best A-10 pilots for Air Combat Command, and I know we are the best at doing what we do.” My primary care and responsibility is taking care of the Airmen, because those people are the ones that get the mission done. When asked what she wants to be remembered for when she leaves the 358th FS Short laughed and said, “I don’t want to leave.” “I hope when my Airmen look back on my command, they remember that I was a good commander, but it’s multi-faceted,” Short said. “I want to be remembered as a good instructor pilot since that is my primary duty, and then as a commander. I also want to be remembered for taking action and making things better for my Airmen. I want them to be able to say that I tried my best to give them what they needed to do their job and they felt supported.” Short feels that her former experiences as an A-10 pilot prepared her for the commander seat. She said she has worked with good and bad commanders. She watched how they worked, and she picked up on what she liked and what she didn’t like about their leadership styles. That is how she learned to be a commander. Short was also an aide-de-camp for a four-star general in the Pacific. “I watched him be genuinely concerned about his people,” Short said. “He wasn’t just looking six months down the line. He was looking at a one-year plan, a five-year plan and even a 10-year plan. He was always one chess-move ahead with manning and personnel concerns. I really think he worked hard to take care of his people. I believe every assignment has helped me be able to do this job. Short says that Jan 27, 2012, the day she took command of the 358th FS, was the best day ever. “It has been, by far, my best job. To be honest, it will probably always be the best.

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Local Vet is presented with last Pearl Harbor Survivor’s Medal Col. Kevin Blanchard, 355th FW Commander, and Commander Ross Orvik, DMAFB Navy Squadron Commander, honor Clarence Ellquist, a World War II Veteran and DMAFB employee of 14 years, as he is presented the very last Pearl Harbor Survivor’s Medal during a presentation Apr. 8. The award was presented by U.S. Congressman Ron Barber. Ellquist was a Navy Sailor onboard the USS Preble when the attack at Pearl Harbor started. After surviving the initial attack, he volunteered to man the guns onboard the USS Pennsylvania. After a 20 year Navy career, Ellquist settled in the Tucson area and completed 14 years as a civilian employee of the Desert Lightning team. (Photos by Personnel Specialist Third Class Francisco Ople)

Air Force restarts tuition assistance Staff Sgt. David Salanitri Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- The Air Force has officially restarted military tuition assistance, effective immediately. The service restarted the program as a result of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2013, where Congress called for the MTA program to continue in the current fiscal year. As a result of the restart, the program will resume the same benefits as before. Airmen are eligible for up to $4,500 per fiscal year and a maximum of $250 per semester hour or quarter hour equivalent to cover tuition and allowable fees. Military tuition assistance is not available retroactively to cover courses taken and paid for using any other funding source during the suspension of military tuition assistance. “Military tuition assistance will be the same program Airmen are used to,” said Russell Frasz, the director of Force Development. “The same policies and procedures will be in place.”

With this change, current and future Airmen will be given another tool to develop professionally through advanced education, Frasz said. “Voluntary education and military tuition assistance programs continue to be integral to the recruiting, retention and readiness of Airmen and contribute to institutional competencies,” said Kim Yates, the Air Force Voluntary Education chief. “In the long term, the Air Force will still be able to leverage the learning achieved by Airmen to ensure a dynamic, flexible force able to work in uncertain environments around the world. The will have the ability to think critically.” Looking to the future, Frasz notes that they are trying to maintain the balance of the military tuition assistance benefits while also ensuring the force is ready and equipped for operations. “We are working with senior leaders to develop a way ahead for fiscal year 2014 that takes into account both the value of the (military tuition assistance) program as well maintaining the financial health of the program within funding constraints.”

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12th AF takes down active-shooter during exercise Master Sgt. Kelly Ogden 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) Public Affairs

Members of the 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) A4/7 Directorate employed tactical defense skills to subdue an assailant during an active-shooter exercise at the 12th AF headquarters building here April 4. Master Sgt. Paul Azevedo, who portrayed the perpetrator while wearing a red-man suit and carrying an M-9 “dummy” weapon, began sprinting around the headquarters building trying to gain access to personnel who were not following pre-briefed procedures. Azevedo tried to force his way into many of the offices, but was unsuccessful. However, as a 12th AF (AFSOUTH) member of A4/7 he was able to punch-in the security code to the section’s secure door... providing him an “in.” However, unbeknownst to him, his home-court advantage was about to come to an end. Within seconds of forcing his way into the A4/7 office, Azevedo met his match in Lt. Col. Timothy Hess, 12th AF (AFSOUTH) A4/7, who came faceto-face with the active-shooter and decided to take action. Hess jumped

on Azevedo’s back, wrapped his arms around his neck and positioned himself to use a rear choke-hold to gain the upper-hand. Within seconds six additional members of the A4/7 staff began popping out from behind corners and from under desks to assist Hess in tackling the 5’11, 200-pound active-shooter. Azevedo dropped to the ground and was laid out, flat on his back, in 5-seconds flat. Unbeknownst to the group, they had just tackled their teammate from across the hall. “He forced his way through the door and I wasn’t going to get shot without putting up a fight,” said Hess. A4/7’s response wasn’t just a product of dumb luck...it came as a result of weeks of practice and careful coordination amongst the team. “A4/7’s extreme aggression to detain the intruder enabled them to quickly take the perpetrator to the ground, take his weapon and call 9-1-1,” said Master Sgt. Robert Danylchuk, 12th AF (AFSOUTH) Force Protection. “They were prepared to keep the active-shooter subdued until security forces arrived.” 12 AF (AFSOUTH) Force Protection members have been actively educating

members of the 12th AF (AFSOUTH) organization on how to prepare for dangerous situations such as active-shooter incidents for more than a month. “We’ve applied the crawl, walk, run method,” said Senior Master Sgt. Benjamin Miranda, 12 AF (AFSOUTH) Force Protection Superintendent. During the first-week of March, the Force Protection team (led by Master Sgt. Pablo Martinez) sent out activeshooter response information to the entire staff. They also visited multiple offices to ensure that everyone was aware of what steps to take, passing out information on how to respond when an active-shooter is in the vicinity. During an active-shooter exercise in mid-March, Force Protection members sounded the warning alarm and went office-to-office asking personnel questions and observing behaviors to ensure that all members of the organization could effectively implement response procedures. “12th Air Force did a great job during all of the active-shooter exercises,” said Miranda. “We’re prepared for a realworld threat.” According to Force Protection office, active-shooters remain a viable threat

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to all personnel due to the simplicity of the attacks and the high-impact they achieve in a relatively short amount of time. Within the last five years, there have been at least 14 prominent highcasualty producing active-shooter incidents. Most of these incidents have oc-

Senior Master Sgt. Benjamin Miranda and Master Sgt. Robert Danylchuk, 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) Force Protection, assist Master Sgt. Paul Azevedo, 12th AF (AFSOUTH) A4/7, in putting on the “red-man” suit in preparation for an organizational active-shooter exercise here April 4. (USAF photo by Master Sgt. Kelly Ogden)

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From commentary, page 4 The concept of an entire office committed to sexual assault boggled me. I had no idea what was in store as the three of us walked into the SARC office to again explain what happened. To my relief, the officer was approachable and sincere; she made every effort to ease our minds and explained what was going to happen. All three of us had to give her our written statements separately and without prejudice. After reviewing our statements, she concluded that there was a definite issue and asked us individually if we wanted to proceed with a restricted or unrestricted report. A restricted report requires the member to be in status and can only report the incident to medical personnel, SARC or a victim advocate, but an unrestricted report means the member can report the incident to investigative agencies such as the Air Force Office of Special Investigation or security forces, as well as to members in their chain of command such as the first sergeant, supervisor, or commander. All three of us wanted the unrestricted report.

We were sent back to the dormitory after meeting with the SARC to speak with our military training leaders. Upon arrival, the captain was already waiting for us. As we entered her office, at attention and visibly shaken, she asked us to sit down. Up until this point, we had not had any personal interaction with this busy officer and had grown to fear having to report to her. “Ladies, first of all I want you to know that you are not alone,” she said. “Secondly, I want to assure you that this Airman will be dealt with and I will do everything to ensure your safety and confidentiality of this situation, but you need to ensure the confidentiality on your end as well.” “Yes, Ma’am,” we simultaneously squeaked out. We had already signed confidentiality agreements and were ordered not to talk about the situation to any of our classmates. After an hour of conversing with the captain, she released us to go back to our rooms to deal with what had just occurred in our own manner. What had started as a normal day had taken such a dramatic turn of events. Our minds were warped. We were

From shooter, page 12 curred in locations where the shooter has been undeterred and unobstructed from carrying out their attacks. The incident locations have often been described as “soft targets,” with limited active security measures or armed personnel to provide protection for members of the public. More than half of active-shooter incidents are terminated in 12 minutes, which corresponds to the average initial police response time. In most instances, shooters have either taken their own lives, been shot by police, or surrendered when forced with a confrontation by law enforcement.

13 mentally exhausted. A team of OSI agents came to our dormitory as well as military police, who went through the Airman’s room seeking incriminating evidence. They pulled him from class and brought him back to the dorms so that he could pack his belongings. He was being isolated from the rest of the dorm, moving onto the first floor near our MTL’s offices. We were only two weeks from graduating. Because of this incident, the Airman jeopardized his marriage, his security clearance -- and his military career. Beginning in basic training, all of the advice from my military training instructor had prepared me for something like this, though I never thought I would be involved in a “SARC” case. It was something we had joked and laughed about training. Yet my MTI knew better. Before we left his watchful eye he warned us that an alarming number of technical school SARC cases do happen and will happen and that we should prepare ourselves. His words still rang in my ear like reveille in the morning. “If it isn’t you, it’s the person next to you.”

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Local Briefs A personal thank you to those who helped . . . “My wife and I are hug fans of Mr. Gary Sinise and were excited to come to Davis-Monthan for the Lt. Dan Band concert on March29th. We enjoyed the show very much. As we were leaving the concert my wife took a hard fall on the concrete. She was bleeding heavily and in pain from the fall. In a matter of seconds, volunteers from Davis-Monthan including Security Forces, Firefighters and a base paramedic who I believe was a Pararescue Airmen rushed to her aid. They called the Tucson Fire Department who also responded promptly. They were courteous, kind and took incredible care of my wife in a time of need. They even called the next day to follow up and check on her. Unfortunately in the chaos I did not catch their names, but I wanted to say thank you for everything they did to help in a time of need. They truly represent the best men and women and the values of service. Again, thank you to those who helped me and my wife after the concert.” –Bill and Iris Swardz

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Are you frustrated with your child’s education? Now you have another option!

EmpowErmEnt ScholarShip accountS Empowerment Scholarship Accounts are state funded private bank accounts that parents use for education expenses. The State of Arizona deposits 90% of a child’s share of education funding into the account. Parents can use that money to pay for private school tuition, online classes, tutoring, books, and other expenses. Any leftover money can be saved for college. What to Do: 1. Check your child’s eligibility. In the 2013-14 school year, children with an active-duty military parent, children adopted out of the state’s foster care system, children with special needs, and students in “D” or “F” rated public schools can apply for an account. To view your school’s report card, visit the Arizona Department of Education’s website at www.azed.gov and search your school by name.

Who Can Apply for Empowerment Scholarship Accounts? Student eligibility for the program is defined as follows: • Students with special needs (children with an IEP or 504 plan); • Students attending “D” or “F” rated public schools • Students whose parents are active duty members of the U.S. military • Students adopted from the foster care system or living in permanent placement All students applying to the program for the first time must have attended a public school for at least 100 days in the prior school year.

2. Download a contract from www.azed.gov/esa. Parents or guardians must sign the contract and return it to the department by May 1st. Parents of students with special needs will need to submit additional documentation, including an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) report.

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