Travis Tailwind: Friday, March 24, 2023

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Travis AFB airmen fuel the force

Friday, Friday, March 24, 2023 | Vol. 48, Number 12 S ERVING TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE AND THE MILITARY COMMUNITY OF SOLANO COUNTY 621 CRW supports AGF 23-1; 366 FW Lead Wing certification PAGE 2 Command surgeon visits 349 AMW PAGE 7 TRAVIS TAILWIND STORY & PHOTOS PAGE 3

621st CRW supports AGF 23-1; 366th FW Lead Wing certification

Staff Sgt. Scott Warner

TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE —

The deafening sound of jet engines running hung heavy in the hot and humid air. This is where Contingency Response Airmen worked, each layered with armored helmets, bulletproof vests, fire-retardant uniforms and slung M-4 carbines across their chests.

Attentive eyes scanned each operating location for any sign of simulated threats while the constant heat radiated off the tarmac. It caused a palpable sweat to bead down their faces, yet they remained focused. Their movements were consistent; they were precise. Trained through repetition, each CR airman was equipped with the expertise of opening and operating air bases. As the sun rose and set, each airman made sure that every aircraft was prepared for takeoff and all cargo was loaded safely, and without concern, no matter the time.

Despite the conditions, commitment to the mission never wavered.

This was the test Agile Flag 23-1 provided as a large, total force exercise at Savannah Air National Guard Base, Georgia, and it was where 102 Devil

Raiders participated Feb. 28 to March 8.

Additionally, AGF 23-1 provides the Air Combat Command relevant, combat credible forces through the USAF Force Generation cycle (AFFROGEN).

“Devil Raiders have cognitive adaptability and mental resilience to overcome any challenge,” said Senior Master Sgt. Christopher Cope, the 921st Contingency Response Squadron senior enlisted leader and Contingency Response Element (CRE) SEL. “Whether known or unknown, our leaders at all levels showcase what a battlefield airmen’s mentality can be, and CR builds the model for others to follow.”

CR units are comprised of multi-capable airmen of many different unit training codes and are revered for the immediate ability to respond in times of crisis and/or natural disaster.

“The CRE at Savannah supported the Joint Force Commander and Joint Force Air Component Commander employment of global effects on near-immediate timelines,” said Lt. Col. Kenya Serna, the 821st Contingency Response Support Squadron commander and one of three AGF 23-1 CRE commanders. “We contributed to a joint warfighting

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concept focused on resilient, survivable and supportable distributed operations by supporting the Lead Wing: the 366th Fighter Wing from Mountain Home, Idaho.”

Lead Wings are tailorable force packages designed to rapidly establish logistics and communications, receive follow-on forces and generate as well as

project combat air power across all domains, while making critical decisions needed to remain agile. The CR’s participation during AGF 23-1, as air base operation experts, was to directly contribute to 366th FW’s certification and success as a Lead Wing for future deployments.

“In anticipation of AFFROGEN, Exercise Agile Flag

prepared the participating units to operate in a contested environment,” said Serna. “To provide a rapid response, execute across the full spectrum of operating locations, employ dispersed and agile operations, effectively integrate manpower and have timely and effective transportation and movement.”

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Staff Sgt. Scott Warner/U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alyriq Ambriz, left, a 921st Contingency Response Squadron aerial port mobility team member,, receives marshalling instructions from Senior Airman Christopher Turner, right, a 921st CRS maintainer, during AGILE FLAG 23-1 at Savannah Air National Guard Base, Georgia, March 6.

Travis AFB airmen fuel the force

TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE — Airmen from the 6th and 9th Air Refueling Squadrons and the 660th Maintenance Squadron participated in an off-station training mission designed to enhance tanker Agile Combat employment capabilities at Daytona, Florida, Feb. 27 through March 3, 2023.

The operation presented rare scenarios for crews to problemsolve and familiarized the air crew with self-sustaining support procedures while en route to a simulated deployed location with no military support.

“This off-station training mission was a huge step toward meeting a number of the 60th Air Mobility Wing’s ‘Scheme of Maneuver’ objectives and, ultimately, honing our ability to confidently meet an enemy in any future conflict,” said U.S. Air Force Capt. Stephen Rose, 6th Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender Pilot. “This mission was a springboard which launched us into a unique environment, which will likely look much like one we may be operating in.”

Minimally manned air crews performed multiple functions with little support in an operationally limited environment upon landing at a non-military location.

“We maintained consistent operation flow with the help of Civil Air Patrol on standby for any emergency response or ground services needs that could rise,” said Schroeder. “The personnel from Sheltair, Daytona International Airport Daytona and Lakeland Regional Airport were also instrumental in facilitating our self-servicing fuel operations.”

Sheltair is a privately-owned company whose primary focus is to provide aircraft refueling capabilities. The Air Force contracted the civilian company to provide augmented airfield

support.

“We provided basic support such as air stairs, disposal of waste and fuel among other things,” said Erika Estrada,” Sheltair general manager. “Although we are typically used to working with smaller aircraft, the whole operation went pretty smooth. Communication was good and overall it was a great experience supporting the Air Force mission.”

Over the course of seven sorties, the crew refueled 39 aircraft with more than 375,000 pounds of fuel.

During the operation, 34 out of the 39 aircraft refueled were F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 33rd Fighter Wing, Eglin Air Base, Florida, as a part of their three-week training exercise at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.

“One of our goals throughout the mission was to sustain fuel operations and get our aircraft off the ground as soon as possible to ensure the fighters could complete their mission,” said Tech. Sgt. Kevin Schroeder, 9th ARS KC-10 flight engineer.

Crews were challenged to conduct manual load planning to simulate broken, damaged soft ware and relied on alternative means of communications such as Military Auxiliary Radio Sys tems for point-to-point commu nication during simulated loss of comms.

The mission provided crews the opportunity to practice their skills and gain confidence to ex ecute if called upon to support a fight against a near-peer adver sary in a contested environment.

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Senior Airman Karla Parra/U.S. Air Forc photose U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Paul Santos, left, 9th Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender boom operator, showcases refueling capabilities to Aiden Babiarz, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Reserve Officer Training Corps cadet, during an incentive flight over Florida, March 1. Over the course of three days, the 6th and 9th Air Refueling Squadron familiarized over 30 USAF ROTC cadets with operational USAF functions, to include air refueling. U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Paul Santos, right, 9th Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender boom operator, showcases refueling capabilities to Aiden Babiarz, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps cadet, during an incentive flight over Florida, March 1. A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lighting II aircraft assigned to the 33rd Fighter Wing, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, flies near a KC-10 Extender after refueling operations during Operation Panhandle Express over Florida, March 1.

Travis Air Force Base chiefs recognized at ceremony

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2022 AFRC Media Contest winners announced

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ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Air Force Reserve Command Public Affairs announced the winners of the 2022 AFRC Media Contest. The following individuals move on to compete in the Air Force-level competition.Civilian Photographer of the Year: Mr. Bradley Clark, 908th Airlift Wing, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.

Communicator of the Year: Staff Sgt. Noah Tancer, 910th Airlift Wing, Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio.

Military Photographer of the Year: Staff Sgt. Joseph Leveille, 315th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina.

Civilian Videographer of the Year: Mr. Darius Caldwell, HQ AFRC, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia.

Civilian Graphic Designer of the Year: Ms. Lauren Kelly, 507th Air Refueling Wing, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma.

Feature Photo Category: Staff Sgt. Joseph Leveille, 315th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina.

Feature Story Category: Senior Airman Dylan Gentile, 919th Special Operations Wing, Duke Field, Florida.

Information Story Category: Mr. Grant Okubo, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force

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Layout and Design Category: Senior Airman Juliana Todd, 908th Airlift Wing, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.

Civilian Writer of the Year: Mr. Bradley Clark, 908th Airlift Wing, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.

Animation Category: Senior Airman Juliana Todd, 908th Airlift Wing, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.

Commentary Category: Senior Airman Brady Penn, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, California.

Identity Design Category: Senior Airman Austin Jackson, 908th Airlift Wing, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.

News Photo Category: Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Grossi, 911th Airlift Wing, Pittsburgh Air Reserve Station, Pennsylvania.

Photojournalism Category: Staff Sgt. Noah Tancer, 910th Airlift Wing, Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio.

Photo Series Category: Staff Sgt. Joseph Leveille, 315th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina.

New Photographer of the Year: Airman Kylar Vermeulen, 914th Airlift Wing, Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, New York.

Portrait Category: Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Grossi, 911th Airlift

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Multimedia Product Category: Mr. Dennis Santarinala, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, California.

Video Documentation (BRoll) Category: Staff Sgt. Shawn White, 315th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina.

Video Series Category: Mr. Darius Caldwell, HQ AFRC, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia.

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Travis Exchange to recognize Vietnam veterans with pinning ceremonies March 29

Army & Air Force Exchange Service Public Affairs

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BASE —The Travis BX will honor Vietnam Veterans’ service, valor and sacrifice with a pinning ceremony March 29, National Vietnam War Veterans Day.

Veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces at any time from Nov. 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975, regardless of location, can receive a Vietnam Veteran lapel pin at the ceremony.

The lapel pin, which has become a lasting memento of the Nation’s thanks, is provided in partnership with The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration.

“The Travis Exchange is privileged to be a part of recognizing the heroes who served during this time,” said Travis Exchange General Manager Cathie Byrns. “Many of them never received the proper thanks they deserved. It’s an honor to host these recognition ceremonies and share our heartfelt thanks.”

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Commemorative Partner with the Vietnam War Commemoration since 2013, planning and conducting events and activities recognizing the service, valor and sacrifice of Vietnam Veterans and their families.

All Veterans with service-connected disabilities are now eligible to shop at the Travis BX and can find more information on accessing the Exchange at ShopMyExchange.com/Vets.

Veterans who typically do not have access to the base should stop by the visitor center to receive a day pass. Contact the Travis BX at 707-437-4633 with questions.

The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration is a program administered by the Office of the Secretary of Defense to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. The Commemoration was authorized by Congress, established under the secretary of defense and launched by the President in 2012. It will continue through Veterans Day 2025.

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BASE — The Travis BX is continuing its tradition of rewarding academic excellence through the You Made the Grade program, honoring the resiliency of military kids worldwide.

In its 23rd year, the You Made the Grade program rewards military students in first through 12th grades, including those who are home schooled, with prizes for maintaining good grades. Travis students with straight As will receive a $20 gift card and an Exchange coupon sheet, while students with a B average or better are eligible to receive a $10 Exchange gift card and coupon sheet. Coupons include:

n Free meals at Exchange

n Free kid’s haircut.

n $5 off at any Exchange mall concession shop.

n Additional savings on clothes and PowerZone accessories.

“Military children face greater challenges than their civilian counterparts,” said Travis BX General Manager Cathie Byrns. “Our youngest heroes cope with frequent moves and the stress of having parents deploy. Yet, despite challenges, they rise to succeed in the classroom. The Exchange’s You Made the Grade Program celebrates this resiliency. Military kids’ hard work pays off at the Exchange.”

Travis students who make the grade can also qualify to enter a

worldwide sweepstakes to win a $2,000, $1,500 or $500 Exchange gift card. Drawings are held in June and December. The most recent sweepstakes winners were from U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart, Kadena Air Base and USAG Humphreys.

To receive their gift card and coupons, students can visit the BX customer service area and present a valid military ID with proof of a B average or higher each grading period.

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LEFT: Col. Craig Keyes, Air Force Reserve Command command surgeon, and Chief Master Sgt. Regina Buckhalter, AFRC chief of medical enlisted force, stand with members of the 349th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron for a photo during a visit to Travis Air Force Base, March 4. This visit to Travis was the last official visit for Buckhalter before her upcoming retirement.

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This certification training exercise bi-laterally hits on two major priorities: USAF Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr.’s priority to validate a Lead Wing’s ability to deploy, employ, sustain forces and execute priority Mission Essential Tasks in a degraded and operationally limited environment. It also aligns itself with the 2018 National Defense Strategy’s priority to synchronize how the entire service will operate, train, and equip (OT&E) for the future operational environment.

“Multiple entities came together to execute the mission,” said Serna. “Each entity is well-versed in their respective capabilities, but it takes time to merge tactical and operational teams that have never worked togethExercises like Agile Flag train personnel to learn the constraints that can be mitigated in future exercises and operations.”

Besides the CR presence, the exercise included active duty and guard airmen from the 366th FW, 70th Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing, 820th Base Defense Group, 4th Fighter Squadron, 52nd Combat Communications Squadron, 186th Airlift Squadron, 103rd AS, 526th Intelligence Squadron and 53rd Air Traffic Control Squadron making this a total force effort.

According to the CR’s OT&E White Cell evaluation team, the CRE impacted AGF 23-1 by: palatizing

75 increments, joint inspecting 17 chalks, transporting 118 tons of cargo and 202 passengers, consigning six mission capable parts for three C-130s and completing 31 individual missions over seven days.

“Our airmen’s eagerness to learn and teach multicapable skills is a foundation of contingency response, which by nature of the mission, has bred multi-capable airmen since the inception of the 621st Contingency Response Wing,” said Serna. “Airmen of various Air Force Specialty Codes have learned to marshal aircraft, operate forklifts, spot drivers, build pallets and operate radios. All our airmen are essential to the mission.”

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Staff Sgt. Scott Warner/U.S. Air Force photos Airmen assaigned to the 621st Contingency Response Wing load cargo onto a Lockheed C-130 Hercules aircraft assigned to the 103rd Airlift Wing at Bradley Air National Guard Base, Connecticut for AGILE FLAG 23-1 at Savannah Air National Guard Base, Georgia, Feb. 27. Senior Airman Robert Carmichael poses for a photo during AGILE FLAG 23-1 at Savannah Air National Guard Base, Georgia, Feb. 28.

Travis AFB airmen fuel the force

ABOVE: U.S. Air Force Capt. Stephen Rose, 6th Air Refueling Squadron

KC-10 Extender Pilot, operates a KC-10 over the West Coast Feb. 27, 2023. Airmen from the 6th and 9th Air Refueling Squadrons participated in Operation Panhandle Express, an off-station training mission designed to enhance the KC-10’s Agile Combat Employment capabilities while executing aerial refueling en route to a deployed location.

LEFT: A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lighting II aircraft assigned to the 33rd Fighter Wing, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, receives fuel from a KC-10 Extender during Operation Panhandle Express over Florida, Feb. 28.

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U.S. will speed transfer of Abrams tanks to Ukraine

The Washington Post

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon, in a significant shift, said Tuesday that it will send M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine by the fall, after facing scrutiny for initially saying it could take a year or two to procure the powerful weapons and get them to the battlefield.

The new plan calls for refurbishing tank hulls already in the U.S. arsenal, officials said. President Biden, under intensifying pressure from Ukrainian officials, agreed in January to pledge 31 M1 tanks as part of a longterm arrangement that afforded German leaders political cover so that they could approve the immediate provision of Leopard

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Brig. Gen. Patrick Ryder, a Pentagon spokesman, said that when the United States promised to provide Ukraine with the Abrams, the intent was to provide its more advanced variant, the M1A2. But, he said, officials continued “exploring options to deliver the armored capability as quickly as possible” and settled on refurbishing older M1A1 variants, allowing for expedited delivery. He did not clarify where it found those hulls in the American arsenal.

“This is about getting this important combat capability into the hands of the Ukrainians sooner rather than later,” Ryder told reporters during a news conference.

Both versions of the tank have a 120mm cannon and machine guns, while the M1A2 typically also includes digital controls, improved sensors and a thermal viewer for the tank’s commander.

Ryder declined to specify on Tuesday where the refurbishment will occur, but officials familiar with the work have said they anticipate it will take place at a government-owned facility in Lima, Ohio. General Dynamics Land Systems operates the plant, the only U.S. factory building tanks.

The Pentagon’s disclosure came as Russian President Vlad imir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping hold talks in Moscow, where the two leaders prom ised to deepen ties. The closely watched meeting has fueled con cern in the United States and Eu rope that Beijing will come to the Kremlin’s aid as its military con tinues to suffer massive losses in Ukraine and its defense industry, hobbled by Western sanctions, struggles to replenish destroyed

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NATO’s secretary general, Jens Stoltenberg, told reporters in Brussels on Tuesday that he had seen no proof China is delivering weapons to Russia but said there are signs that Russia has requested them and that Beijing is considering doing so.

In Washington, a bipartisan group of senators urged the Pentagon to conduct an “urgent and comprehensive” assessment of what it would need to counter Russia in Europe should conflict erupt between the nuclear powers. The lawmakers cited

Russia’s extensive combat losses, estimated to be approaching 200,000 dead and wounded, and the Defense Department’s current plan to next assess its needs there in 2026.

“Put simply, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have significantly degraded Russia’s conventional forces over the past year,” their letter to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said. It was signed by Sens. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Angus King (I-Maine).

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MOUN T CA LVARY BA PTIST CHURCH

Dr. Claybon Lea, Jr. - Senior Pastor

Fairfield Campus

1735 Enterprise Drive, Bldg. 3 Fairfield, CA 94533

Sunday Worship Services

7:00am & 10:00 am Bible Study

Tuesdays at 12 noon (virtual)

Suisun Campus

601 Whispering Bay Lane, Suisun City, CA 94585

707-425-1849

www.mcbcfs.org for more information

First Baptist Church of Vacaville

The All Together Different Church

1127 Davis Street, Vacaville 707-448-6209

www.fbcvv.com

Holy Spirit Parish

1050 North Texas Street Fair eld, CA 94533-0624 707-425-3138

www.holyspiritfair eld.org

Weekend Mass:

Saturday • 5:00 pm & 7:00 pm (Spanish)

Sunday • 6:00am (Spanish),

7:30, 9:00, 10:30am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm (Spanish), 7:00pm (Spanish)

Daily: M-F • 7:00am & 9:00am Saturday • 9:00am; Tues & Fri • 7:00pm (Spanish); Wed • 7:00pm (English) OLPH

Confessions in English: Saturday • 3:00-4:30pm

CHURCH OF CHRIST

CHURCH of CHRIST Meetsat Rockville Cemetery Stone Chapel

4221 Suisun Valley Rd, Fairfield

9:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Bible Study

9:50 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship

5:30 p.m. Sunday Evening Bible Study

7:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Bible Study

We welcome and encourage you to come and hear the good news of the gospel of Christ, and to learn about eternal salvation for all mankind that is offered through Jesus. “And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved.” Acts 4:12

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Worship With Us… St. Paul Baptist Church

1405 Kentucky Street Fair eld, CA 94533

Rev. Dr. Terry Long, Pastor

Sunday

Sunday School: 11:00 a.m.

Morning Worship Service: 12:00 p.m.

Children’s Church: 11:30 a.m.

Tuesday Prayer Meeting: 6:30-7:00 p.m.

Bible Study: 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Web Site: www.stpaulfair eld.org

Email: stpaulbcfair eld@comcast.net

Church Phone: 707-422-2003

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Spanish: Tues & Fri • 4:00pm-6:00pm Join

Live stream at: itsallaboutfamilies.org

301 N. Orchard Ave., Vacaville 707.448.5848

SUNDAY

Classes for all ages..........10:00 am

Worship..............................11:00 am

CORE Bible Studies12:30 & 5:00 pm (2nd & 4th Sunday)

WEDNESDAY

Adult Studies........................2:00 pm

AWANA for Kids..................6:15 pm

Adult & Youth Studies.........6:30 pm

Sunday Morning Worship 10AM

Bring a heart and mind willing to hear God’s Word and to do His great will... For more information or directions, please visit our website at www.rockvillecofc.com

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Tanks

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Pentagon officials often cite assessments that could be outdated as justification for not providing Ukraine’s military with certain additional capabilities.

“Russia’s military is not the same as it was in 2021, and shows no signs of returning to its pre-invasion state in the near term,” the senators wrote. “Our European warfighting requirements should

reflect this new reality - not in 2026, but now.”

The Pentagon did not immediately respond to questions about the senators’ letter.

The administration’s new timeline for transferring tanks to Ukraine follows public remarks by some officials who had indicated that a range of options was being evaluated. Army Secretary Christine Wormuth told reporters in February that all of the plans under consideration would take months to complete. One factor, she said, was that some

allies already have deals to buy Abrams tanks from the United States.

“Some [options] could presumably get tanks to the Ukrainians more quickly but might, you know, disrupt relations with important allies and partners,” Wormuth said. “So we’re laying all that out.”

The administration initially denied Zelensky’s plea for tanks while noting that the Abrams creates a massive logistical burden on the battlefield, instead supplying Bradley and Stryker fighting

vehicles and suggesting it would make sense for the Germans to supply its smaller Leopard tank instead. In what has become a pattern while assessing Ukraine’s battlefield needs, Biden eventually relented, assessing that the issue would not be resolved without an American commitment of tanks.

A similar conversation has percolated for months about providing Ukraine with fighter jets.

Ukrainian officials have asked repeatedly for American-made F16s, but the Biden administration

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has assessed that providing them now does not make sense, considering the training and maintenance they require and the significant threat posed by Russian surface-to-air missiles.

Last week, Poland and Slovakia, both NATO allies, announced that they would provide Ukraine with MiG-29 fighter jets. U.S. officials said that sending MiGs to Ukraine makes more sense because they already are familiar with the aircraft and that the answer on providing F-16s has not changed.

Vacaville Church of Christ

401 Fir St., Vacaville, CA 95688 (707) 448-5085

Minister: Elliott Williams

Sunday Morning Bible Study

For advertising information about this director y, call Classifieds at 707-427-6973 or email: cgibbs@dailyrepublic.net

We of fer:

• Nursery + Children’s Classes •

The Father’s House 4800 Horse Creek Drive Vacaville, CA 95688 (707) 455-7790

www.tfh.org

Service Times

Sunday: 9am & 11am

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9:30 AM

Sunday Morning Worship

10:30 AM

Sunday Afternoon Worship

3:00 PM

Wed. Evening Bible Study 7:00 PM www.vacavillecofc.com

If you would like to take a free Bible correspondence course contact: Know Your Bible Program 401 Fir Street • Vacaville, CA 95688 (707) 448-5085

UNITED METHODIST

“To know Him, and to make Him known”

Bible-Based Expository Preaching Sunday Worship Services

95688 Visit

for info

Pastor Jon Kile 192 Bella Vista Road, Vacaville 707-451-2026

Sunday school for all ages is provided during both services.

Visit our website for information on other ministries offered at www.vacavillefaith.org

490 Brown Street Vacaville, CA 95688 707-446-8684

Sundays:

Sunday School (9:45 am)

Worship Service (11:00 am)

Fellowship Lunch (12:30 pm)

Thursdays:

Prayer Meeting (7:00 pm) Bible studies throughout the week.

Pastor Ben Smith www.vacavillebiblechurch.com office@vacavillebiblechurch.com

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KC-10 Extender with the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs one of its last air refueling mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24.

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BOTTOM RIGHT: U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Paul Santos, right, 9th Air Refueling Squadron

KC-10 Extender boom operator, showcases refueling capabilities to Aiden Babiarz, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps cadet, during an incentive flight over Florida, March 1.

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