Public Affairs, Volume 63, Number 66
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416th FLTS tests missile for ally’s F-35 Joint Strike Fighter
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon piloted by Maj. Jameel Janjua of the Royal Canadian Air Force carries a developmental test version of the Joint Strike Missile to its release point above the Utah Test and Training Range west of Salt Lake City, Utah. When development is complete, the Joint Strike Missile is intended for use aboard the F-35 Lighting II Joint Strike Fighter. Janjua is assigned to the 416th Flight Test Squadron based at Edwards as part of an officer exchange program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Okula)
By Kenji Thuloweit 412th Test Wing Public Affairs
From Norway to Australia, members from a number of allied and partner nations have come to Edwards to team with base units to test systems, enhance international cooperation and advance their own air forces’ capabilities. At the 416th Flight Test Squadron, a team of U.S. Air Force engineers and pilots are working with Norwegian government and industry personnel in testing the Joint Strike Missile. The JSM is designed to be carried in the F-35A’s
internal weapons bay and is the only powered, anti-surface warfare missile to do so according to Norwegian officials, said James Cook, 416th FLTS JSM program manager. The JSM is an advanced missile made of composite materials and uses stealth technology. It has air intakes, fold-out wings and tail fins. The navigation system supports terrain-following flight and can be used against sea- and landbased targets. Before it can be integrated with the F-35A, it is being tested on F-16 Fight-
ing Falcons from the 416th FLTS. The F-16 provides an excellent platform to initially test the missile before it’s transferred to the F-35 fifth-generation fighter, test managers say. “What we’re doing is conducting risk-mitigation testing with the F-16 before the JSM is integrated on the F-35,” said Cook. All tests are conducted over the Utah Test and Training Range. “I think it’s awesome to be a part of the next generational fighter while being in a legacy fighter combined test force. I’m excited to see the final outcome, which will be the culmination of all we’ve done here. To see it hit the target and explode the way it was planned to do,” Cook said. Along with Cook, the JSM team consists of test pilots Maj. John Trombetta and Maj. Jameel Janjua (Royal Canadian Air Force), flight test engineers Eric Biesen and Tom Smeeks and Collin Drake, project engineer. The JSM program at the 416th is one project that falls under the squadron’s European Participating Air Force Program, which Cook manages. The squadron conducts tests for European customers when requested.
Fifty Airmen get speedy face-to-face mentoring from top
By Kenji Thuloweit 412th Test Wing Public Affairs
The Edwards Middle Tier Association hosted a Chief Speed Review at the Desert Mall Oct. 17. Fifty Airmen sat down for five minutes each with five different chief master sergeants to discuss future opportunities in their Air Force careers and receive professional guidance. “The purpose was to give enlisted members at Edwards access to a diverse group of chief master sergeants with different experiences and perspectives who have a combined 115 years of service,” said Chief Master Sgt. Todd Simmons, 412th Test Wing command chief. “Members were encouraged to bring questions concerning their careers and future goals.” Edwards MTA members, Staff Sgt. Ashley Provost and Staff Sgt. Kynetta Small, both of the 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron, were the architects of the review and brought the idea to Simmons for assistance. “With the new (Enlisted Performance Reports), we asked if Airmen could set up meetings with the chief or other chiefs
Chief Master Sgt. Todd Simmons (left), 412th Test Wing command chief, talks with Staff Sgt. Noah Clifton, 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron, at the Desert Mall Oct. 21. The chief led a team of chief master sergeants during the Chief Speed Review. Fifty Airmen rotated through five chiefs for five minutes each to receive career guidance and discuss future opportunities within the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by John Perry)
to make sure we’re doing things correctly and receive some guidance on career progression,” said Small. See Chiefs, page 2
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Commentary: The importance of Veterans Day
By Gen. Ellen Pawlikowski Air Force Materiel Command commander
In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a bill establishing Nov. 11 as Veterans Day. He stated, “I do hereby call upon all of our citizens to observe Nov. 11 as Veterans Day. On that day let us solemnly remember the sacrifices of all those who fought so valiantly on the seas, in the air and on foreign shores, to preserve our heritage of freedom ...” There are more than 21 million U.S. veterans currently living in our country, representing every conflict from World
War II through the current War on Terror. Selflessly, they have served in an unfathomable capacity to ensure that our families and our way of life are secure. Together, we take this time to reflect on their sacrifice, and the sacrifices made by their families, in the course of their military service. We celebrate their contributions throughout our nation’s history and pay thanks to them in kind. To all our veterans and their family members, thank you for your service. Thank you for your sacrifice. Thank you for answering your nation’s call.
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New class of Blue Eagles guardsmen ready for duty Blue Eagles Graduates
The newest members of the Blue Eagles Honor Guard perform a mock funeral Oct. 28 at Chapel 1 in front of an audience. The funeral is part of the class’ graduation day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brad White)
By Kenji Thuloweit 412th Test Wing Public Affairs
The 412th Force Support Squadron graduated 27 new members of the Blue Eagles Honor Guard Oct. 28. The two-week course culminated at Chapel 1 with new honor guard members performing a mock funeral with full military honors. The base honor guard’s primary mission is to provide military funeral honors for active duty, retiree and veteran members who served hon-
orably in the U.S. Air Force and Army Air Corps. The secondary mission of the base honor guard is performing military changes of command, retirements, retreats and other special functions. The Blue Eagles Honor Guard is a total force honor guard comprised of personnel from Edwards, March Air Reserve Base and Los Angeles Air Force Base. Their area of responsibility extends throughout Southern California, from Ventura County to Nevada.
Staff Sgt. Daniel Abston Senior Airman Hector Barragan-Ruiz Airman 1st Class Emanual Barnett Staff Sgt. Carli Briscoe Airman 1st Class Kiley Burton Airman 1st Class Sergio Cuevas Senior Airman Jose Cruz Staff Sgt. Joseph Eckert Staff Sgt. Stephen Hampton Staff Sgt. Hannah Hunt Airman 1st Class Brian Ison Staff Sgt. Joshua Jarman Airman 1st Class Jacob Larsen Airman 1st Class Brian Luna Senior Airman Jacob Minter Staff Sgt. Bryant Nadeau Airman 1st Class Samantha Phillips Staff Sgt. Ashley Provost Airman 1st Class Dillin Puckett Staff Sgt. Joseph Pullins Airman 1st Class Aaron Redepenning Airman 1st Class Luis Rivera Senior Airman Jerome Roach Senior Airman Jonathan Ruiz Airman 1st Class Choco Santiago Airman 1st Class Elijah Strafford Senior Airman Brandon Wing
Chiefs give Airmen ‘speedy’ access to 115 years combined experience From Chiefs, page 1
The chief agreed and the Edwards MTA sent out an email to different units on base soliciting Airmen who wanted to participate. The chiefs conducted reviews of individual records, discussed career goals and provided advice along with future job recommendations. The chiefs also helped identify errors the Airmen had in their records and offered tips on becoming more competitive in their careers.
“I hope each participant took away at least one nugget from the day. With over 115 years of experience in four Air Force Specialty Codes, from five chief master sergeants, I hope they all were able to gain knowledge and perspective on what it takes to continue to excel in today’s and tomorrow’s Air Force,” Simmons said. Simmons and the Edwards MTA hope to expand the program for all three enlisted tiers. Another Chief Speed Review is planned for January 2017.
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Family Advocacy November classes and workshops All classes are held in Bldg. 5513, the Mental Health/Family Advocacy Clinic unless otherwise noted. For more information on these and other offerings, call 277-5292. Managing Anger starts Nov. 14, 10 a.m. - noon. This class is for anyone who would like to better understand anger or who struggles with others’ (or their own) emotions at times. This class is a four part seminar, each class being two hours each. Dads4Dads, class 1, is Nov. 17, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. The Dads4Dads class 2 is normally held the fourth Thursday of each month but will not be held this month due to Thanksgiving. The Dads4Dads Class 2 will resume next month on the fourth Thursday. Dads4Dads Class 3 is held once a quarter and is for dads whose baby is already home. The next Dads4Dads Class 3 is scheduled for December 8. Parenting Children ages 2-12 begins Nov. 29, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. This class is intended to help participants use humor, hope and empathy to build parent - child relationships, provide boundaries and limits in a loving way and teach consequences and healthy decision making. This class is six sessions, two hours each. All classes are open to active duty, and are authorized for civilian and contract employees and all family members. Childcare is available. Fees are based on family income. Please call 277-5292 in advance to make arrangements.
412th Security Forces Squadron issues speeding citations
The 412th Security Forces Squadron issued four speeding citations and processed one driving suspension from Oct. 24 through Oct. 31.
Citations issued
1 to 10 mph.................................................1 11 to 15 mph................................................0 16 to 20 mph...............................................3 21 to 24 mph...............................................0 25+ mph......................................................0
Driving privilege suspensions (current)
15 days........................................................0 30 days........................................................1 45 days........................................................0 90 days........................................................3 180 days (six months).................................3 365 days (one year)..................................17 730 days (two years)...................................0 1,095 days (three years).............................1
Per AFI 31-218 and EAFBI 31-218, a DD Form 1408 Armed Forces traffic tickets (no-fine) are issued to military members. Military members receiving 1408s are subject to Uniform Code of Military Justice action. A U.S. District Court Violation Notice (USDCVN) (a fine) is issued to all civilians, dependents, and retirees. If issued a USDCVN, violators may be required to be present at Magistrate Court in Bakersfield, California, receive traffic violation points against their state-issued driver’s license, and potentially receive suspension of on-base driving privileges.
AAFES Veterans Day holiday hours
Main Exchange.............................................7 a.m.- 4 p.m. Express.........................................................6 a.m - 8 p.m. Burger King..................................................8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Arby's......................................................... 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Taco Bell..................................................... 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Popeye's..................................................... 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Domino's Pizza..........................................10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Barber Shop...............................................10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car...............................10 a.m. - 3 p.m. GNC.............................................................10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Firestone......................................................9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Mobile Kiosk..............................................10 a.m. - 3 p.m. NAPA Auto Parts........................................10 a.m. - 3 p.m. All other AAFES facilities will close for Veterans Day. Normal hours will resume Nov. 12
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412th Force Support Squadron upcoming events Airman and Family Readiness 277-0723
Women’s, Infants’ & Children’s Clinic is Monday, 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Clinic is open for both walk-ins and appointments, closed for lunch noon - 1 p.m. For an appointment or voucher information, call toll free 1-866-327-3074. Key Spouse Program orientation is Tuesday, 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Newly appointed key spouses must attend orientation. Orientation covers roles, duties, base resources, suicide prevention, sexual assault prevention and resiliency training. Pre-separation counseling is Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. - noon. Pre-separation counseling is a prerequisite for the five-day Transition Assistance Program. Spouses are highly encouraged to attend. Five Love Languages® for Couples is Wednesday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Five Love Languages® profile will give you an analysis of your emotional communication preference. It will single out your primary love language, what it means, and how you can use it to connect with your loved one to increase intimacy and fulfillment. Home Sweet Home – The Steps to Easy Home Buying is Thursday, 8 - 9 a.m. This workshop will cover the essential steps of wise home buying. We will take you through all necessary steps to make the biggest purchase you will ever make a seamless and thorough transaction that will provide lifelong security. Survival Benefit Plan (SBP) Workshop is Thursday, 9 - 10 a.m. All retiring Air Force members are required to have a face-to-face meeting with the SBP counselor and make an election before their effective retirement date. This is a very important decision that every retiring member needs to make. Not completing will delay retirement pay. Department of Labor 5-day Transition Assistance Program is Nov. 14 - 18, 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. The Transition Assistance Program workshop is required for all separating and
retiring military members; spouses are welcome and encouraged to attend. Heart Link is, Nov. 16, 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. This is an introduction to the Air Force for spouses who are newly married or want to learn more about the Air Force way of life. Workshop-based, speakers from various service agencies give an overview of services available. Lunch is included and childcare needs to be requested two weeks prior.
Club Muroc 275-CLUB
First Friday is today, 4 - 6 p.m. Featuring free hors d’oeuvres for members and games with FSS gift card to winners. Movie Night is Nov. 12 Doors open at 5 p.m., movie begins at 6. Enjoy dinner and a movie with one free kid’s meal (under 12) with the purchase of one adult meal. Fight Night: UFC 205 is Nov. 12, 5 p.m. Conor McGregor will fight for the lightweight belt against Eddie Alvarez. Enter to win a trip to watch UFC live in Las Vegas! Kids Club is Nov. 15, 5 - 7 p.m. Games, prizes, Members’ children eat for free. Adults must supervise their children. Members only. Thanksgiving Luncheon is Nov. 24, Seatings are at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Reservations are required.
High Desert Lanes Bowling Center 275-BOWL
Edwards Federal Credit Union’s Bowlapalooza Bowling Tournament is today. The first tournament is 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., second is 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Participants will receive three free games, pizza, french fries, soda. Prizes will be awarded. Reservations are recommended. NFL Sunday Ticket is Sunday, 9:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Active duty who wear their team’s shirt get a free game of bowling with rental shoes. Breakfast served all day. Appetizers and wing specials are available.
FSS Veterans Day holiday hours Aero Club.................................... Flying from sunrise to sunset. Office closed. Joshua Tree Inn Brunch.....................................................................................6 a.m. - 1 p.m. Dinner.........................................................................................4:30 - 7 p.m. Midnight meal........................................................................ 11 p.m. - 1 a.m. High Desert Inn.............................................................................. always open Muroc Lake Golf Course.......................................................7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sandbagger Grill........................................................................7 a.m. - 2 p.m. Rosburg Fitness Center.............................................................8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
All other FSS facilities will close for Veterans Day. Normal hours will resume Nov. 12
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Children’s Story Time is every Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. Special Holiday Story Time for Veterans Day is Wednesday.
Muroc Lake Golf Course 275-PUTT
Turkey Trot Tournament is November 19, 8 a.m., with a shotgun start (if not frosty). Sign up by Nov. 16. Entry fee includes a Thanksgiving meal. This Thanksgiving-themed event features prizes for closest to the turkey. All participants will receive a coupon for a frozen turkey. Southern California Golf Association (SCGA) handicap required.
Oasis Community Center 275-CNTR
Holiday Card Lane Registration is now through Nov. 23. This year’s theme is “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” All cards must be in place by Dec. 1 and will be displayed throughout the holiday season. Game Night Club is Tuesday, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Checkers, chess, monopoly or bring your own game. Thanksgiving Craft Night is Nov. 18, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Participants will make Thanksgiving coloring placemats. Lunch Hour Table Games Tournament is November 18, 11:30 - 1:30 p.m. Foosball, ping pong, air hockey, shuffleboard and pool.
Outdoor Recreation 275-CAMP
Devil’s Punchbowl hiking trip is Nov. 12. Trip departs ODR at 8 a.m. and returns approximately 5 p.m. Registration deadline is Thursday. Maximum participation is 12 hikers, minimum is eight. Minimum age is 8 years old. Anyone under 18 years must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian.
Youth Sports 277-8961
Archery classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays through Nov. 17, 3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Youth Center. Classes will be led by Rafael Hernandez. Shot records and sports physicals will be required. For more information call Emil Graves at 277-8961. Youth basketball sign-ups are Monday through Dec. 2. The season begins Jan. 11, 2017. Youth Programs is also looking for highly motivated coaches to coach basketball this year. Sign up at the Main Youth Center. For more information call Emil Graves at 277-8961.
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Conference encourages innovation, challenges to status quo By Deborah L. Powers 66th Air Base Group Public Affairs
A network of acquisition professionals from across the Air Force gathered here Oct. 17-21 to collaborate on transforming the service’s acquisition culture. The sixth national Revolutionary Acquisition Techniques Procedures and Collaboration, or RATPAC, brought together 56 junior acquirers from various centers to discuss innovative tactics, techniques and procedures to improve acquisition program execution. The event’s theme, “Disrupt the Process … Own the Revolution” – the latter, a nod to Boston’s history – encouraged RATPAC VI members to shake up the status quo. Throughout the week, senior-level acquisition speakers – including Hanscom’s Maj. Gen. Dwyer Dennis, Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence and Networks program executive officer - shared their insights, experiences and advice with the group. Dennis welcomed the RATPAC VI members and emphasized the objective of innovative, out-of-the-box thinking. But in order to create better methods, it first requires a full comprehension of what the general terms “the rules of the road.” “The only way to ensure you’re creating a better process is to understand what you have today,” he said. “So as we disrupt the process and own the rev-
olution, we need to grasp the rules of the road – the processes we have in place as well as our skill sets.” The five-day forum focused on how to improve acquisition operations using a small-team-dynamic approach. Among other activities, the acquirers networked with their peers to share best practices, discuss what does and doesn’t work and devise creative solutions to deliver capability more efficiently to the warfighter. “I hope the team-building exercises that we went through this week are the seeds that will grow into new collaboration and new levels of innovation,” said T.J. Wuth, an attendee from the Air Force Test Center at Edwards Air Force Base, California. Through video teleconference, Lt. Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, Jr., military deputy to the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, thanked the junior acquisition professionals for their ongoing efforts, and invited them to question and challenge conventionalities. “We need an inquisitive mindset; people who are trying to be innovative. Our goal is not to slow you down or hinder you,” Bunch said. “What you’re doing every day out in the acquisition workforce is your wartime mission…to get systems and materials to the field. So don’t take lightly what you’re doing on a day-to-day basis.” Leadership’s words of advice emboldened the attendees to continue the grass-
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roots effort to foster a culture of change, Wuth said. “We were inspired and empowered by senior leaders who were encouraging us to lead at our level, and to pick up the ball and charge forward with the enthusiasm and energy that our generation brings,” he said. That eagerness was demonstrated as RATPAC VI attendees split into small groups to tackle some of the top challenges in the acquisition arena. Topics ranged from revolutionizing communication and collaboration to innovative internal acquisition processes, delegation of authority, contracting opportunities and external best practices. At the event’s conclusion, five groups presented their team’s proposed implementations to Gen. Ellen M. Pawlikowski, Air Force Materiel Command commander, and a senior-leadership panel, which will take the recommendations for future consideration and application.
Grounded A wrecker tears the wing off B-52 56-0585 in front of the Air Force Flight Test Museum Oct. 27. The aircraft arrived at the AFFT Museum in 1983. The condition of the aircraft had deteriorated and returning it to museum standards was not cost-effective. The Vietnam combat aircraft’s dismantling will provide parts for other B-52Ds at six other aviation museums throughtout the country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joseph Pol Gocong)
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This Week in Edwards Flight Test History On Nov. 3, 1966, the North American XB70 Valkyrie resumed flight as aircraft No. 1 made the first of nine flights in support of the National Sonic Boom Program. This was a joint NASA/U.S. Air Force research program which concluded Jan. 31, 1967. (Edwards History Office file photo)
Food, activities, education, fun teach kids about healthy choices
Kids Live Well event at Club Muroc Oct. 27. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Ball)
By Christopher Ball 412th Test Wing Public Affairs
A group of Edwards children were treated to food, activities, education and fun at Club Muroc Oct. 27 as part of an Air Force-wide healthy lifestyle initiative called Kids LiveWell. Forty-seven youngsters, their parents, and volunteers showed up to help Edwards become the second base in the Air Force to launch this initiative. Wendy McCollum, Club Muroc’s general manager, got involved with Kids LiveWell during a food and beverage seminar at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, where the Air Force launched the program. “They highlighted the (Kids LiveWell) program, and I engaged with the point of contact there, Karen Drake, to become the next base to kick off the program,” she said. “From there,
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this awesome club team did the rest. All I did was get (Air Force Services Agency) approval to roll the program.” The initiative is designed to provide parents and children with a growing selection of healthful menu options when dining out, and to identify restaurants that offer healthy children’s meals based on nutrition criteria recommended by leading health organizations, according to program leads. It also aims to develop a program that appeals to all segments of the restaurant industry from independents to chains, and to quantify annually the number of healthy options for children in participating restaurants and aggregate the impact of those options. Finally, Kids LiveWell will help recognize and grow the industry’s efforts and commitment to the reduction of childhood obesity. At Edwards, the cooperation of local volunteers and chefs and representatives from Sysco food services made the inaugural event a success. The evening’s highlights included a story, a couple of cooking demonstrations by Sysco chefs, and some physical activities. After the introductions, the children were treated to story time. ”Tyler Makes Spaghetti,” read by Star Cochran, was a story about chefs and preparing food. Chef Jaime West used volunteers help make baked chicken tenders with rice cereal coating, a healthier alternative to breaded and fried. The demonstration and tasting was followed by some physical challenges. “We had a blast,” McCollum said. “We plan to thread Kids LiveWell into our monthly Kids Klub events, family programs, as well as our kids menu to continue encouraging healthy lifestyle and eating habits.”
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