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Friday, May 19, 2023 | Vol. 48, Number 20 S ERVING TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE AND THE MILITARY COMMUNITY OF SOLANO COUNTY TRAVIS TAILWIND GOLDEN PHOENIX STORY AND PHOTOS PAGE 2 Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month profile: Staff Sgt. William Utsumi PAGE 3 Travis hosts large scale readiness exercise

Team Travis hosts large scale readiness exercise

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TRAVIS AFB — The 60th Air Mobility Wing executed Exercise Golden Phoenix, a large-scale readiness exercise synchronizing full spectrum support from installation partner units to include the 821st Contingency Response Group, 621st Contingency Response Wing, and the 349th Air Mobility Reserve Wing at Travis AFB, California, from May 1-12, 2023.

This series was held in conjunction with the 621st CRW’s Exercise Storm Crow and rehearsed maneuvering the Joint force at tempo with direct support to the readiness exercise (REDEX) executed by the I Marine Expeditionary Force (I-MEF), Camp Pendleton, California.

The I-MEF REDEX sought to demonstrate the skillsets to provide distributed operations across a wide range of terrain and generate combat-credible readiness throughout the Joint Dynamic Force Employment integrating service partners throughout

the western United States.

The 60th Mission Support Group demonstrated Team Travis’ support for large force reception, staging, onward movement, and integration (RSOI) operations. The team executed a three-day bed down of more than 340 U.S. Marines and Sailors.

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These Sailors and Marines from the I-MEF, alongside 255 Devil Raiders from the 921st Contingency Response Support Squadron and 35 airmen from 60th AMW were processed by the 60th AMW Logistics Readiness and Installation Deployment Readiness Cell, through a

realistic personnel deployment line exercising all requirements to ready personnel forces.

Additionally, the 60th Maintenance Group (MXG) supported operations for more than 60 sorties within the 12-day period, moving

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Industry partners participate in Golden Phoenix

TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE — The Phoenix Spark lab hosted a two-day industry partner event during Exercise Golden Phoenix showcasing demonstrations between private industry partners, May 8-9, 2023.

The 60th Air Mobility Wing and the 621st Contingency Response Wing facilitated support for the event through scenario-based demonstrations focusing on how Team Travis can innovate across the joint force to streamline mobility operations.

Team Travis hosted senior leadership from Headquarters Air Mobility Command to include, Maj. Gen. Darren Cole, director of operations, strategic deterrence and nuclear integration for Air Mobility Command, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. He is responsible for policy, guidance, oversight and providing forces for rapid global mobility air operations around the world.

Cole was integrated into the scenario-based operations with the 621st Contingency Response Wing and 60th Air Mobility Wing airmen to witness firsthand the multi-wing and joint operations incorporating readily available industry capabilities.

“This is what right looks like,” said Cole.

During the event, Cole, base leadership, and the Phoenix Spark Lab witnessed demonstrations from more than 13 industry partners, highlighting new technology and potential innovative solutions.

“The Phoenix Spark team at Travis is leaning forward, embracing innovation, and driving the narrative that we can always be faster and stronger,” said Maj Mike Meek, Wing Plans & Programs chief and exercise director. “The demonstrations during this event truly highlighted unique approaches to Air Force capabilities, demonstrating new ways to deter or win the next fight.”

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Senior Airman Alexander Merchak/U.S. Air Force A formation of 21 aircraft line the runway as part of a maximum aircraft generation event for Exercise Golden Phoenix at Travis Air Force Base, May 12. The formation demonstrated the combined ability to rapidly generate and project air power leveraging mobility platforms such as the C-5 Galaxy, C-17 Globemaster III and KC-10 Extender.

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage

Month profile: Staff Sgt. William Utsumi

349 Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs

TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE —

This May, in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the 349th Air Mobility Wing spotlights one of our many amazing Reserve Citizen airmen at Travis Air Force Base.

A San Francisco Bay area native, Staff Sgt. William Utsumi, a medical technician with the 349th Aeromedical Staging Squadron, answered the call to serve early on.

“Growing up, I always wanted to be in the military,” said Utsumi. “I wanted to be part of something bigger and give back. I always wanted to help people but never thought I’d be in the medical field. I never thought I was smart enough or had the aptitude to be anywhere near medicine.”

There were a few challenges initially, which Utsumi had to overcome, starting with not finishing high school. He eventually earned his GED and experienced homelessness for a short time.

Resilient through earlier life challenges, Utsumi moved forward and enlisted in the U.S. Army. He trained to become a combat medic in 2013 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. After finishing his enlistment, Utsumi returned to California in October 2017 and currently continues in the medical field as a simulation operator at the David Grant Medical Center at Travis, which he started in June 2021.

After separating from active duty, Utsumi, still wanting to serve, joined the Air Force Reserves after discussing his options with his family to include a few members with ties to the wing. Utsumi joined the 349th AMW in Oct. 2017 and has definitely made an impact during his service in the wing.

Senior enlisted leader for the 349th Medical Group, Chief Master Sgt. Howard Dixon said

Utsumi and Captain Monica Flores, 349th ASTS, have been instrumental in helping roll out the Tactical Combat Casualty Care program.

“He’s the lead personnel when it comes to TCCC for the entire Medical Group.” said Dixon. “Initially, when I presented it to him and his counterpart, I told them that we need to get after this and ensure that across-theboard all our medical personnel are taken care of and (asked) how can we get them all the necessary training that they need to be ready, and he just took the reins and moved forward. I specifically wanted him to focus on the medical group personnel and really provide the instruction to the other groups for the all-servicemember initiative. He’s simply been exceptional when it comes to just taking care of the overall tasking.”

Additionally, Utsumi has also been instrumental with helping provide TCCC training outside the wing, said Dixon.

When asked to describe Utsumi, Dixon characterized him as calm under pressure, knowledgeable and determined.

“Staff Sgt. Utsumi is a great example of the multi-capable airmen,” said Dixon. “If I had to deploy with a member, I would be confident he had my back. I’m just thrilled to be his chief.”

While his service in the medical field has always been at the forefront, Utsumi said he prides himself on his work to help support unit morale.

“I took on a role in the morale program at my squadron where we create a gift for new parents in the squadron,” said Utsumi, a father of two daughters. “It’s called baby orders, and it’s just a play on words, where we present a certificate of appreciation for new parents from the squadron and leadership, showing that we care. When I came to the Reserves in 2017, I adopted this program for the Air Force based on

my time in the Army. And whenever I meet new people, it always comes up.”

Through his persistence and perseverance, Utsumi has made the most of his career in the military and as a medical professional. From humble beginnings as a high-school drop-out and eventually working himself up the ranks towards a critical role in training and molding other military

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May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. William Utsumi is a halfJapanese, halfVietnamese airmen serving in the Air Force Reserve as a medical technician with the 349th Aeromedical Staging Squadron at Travis Air Force Base.

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Air Force develops reasonable, religious accommodation requests appeals portal

Secretary of the Air Force

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) —

To streamline the civilian reasonable accommodation, military religious accommodation, and all accommodation appeals processes, the Department of the Air Force has created the DAF Accommodation Portal. Airmen, guardians and civilians, as appropriate, will be able to apply for any of these options when the DAF-AP becomes active on May 15. The portal will centralize and facilitate processes, simplifying the tracking and review of accommodations requests and appeals.

The DAF-AP has been in development since September 2022, when Jan Baltrusaitis, chief of the DAF Covid-19 Task Force, identified the need for a “one-stop shop” for airmen and guardians to navigate their requests more easily.

“A number of accommodation

processes were fragmented and difficult for servicemembers and approving officials to navigate without a standardized and transparent system of record,” Baltrusaitis said. “The service has seen an exponential increase in religious accommodation requests, and the portal offers a systemic automated solution to ensure our servicemembers and civilians are assisted in the most expeditious manner going forward.”

With no additional cost to the service, the DAF Covid-19 Task Force created a consolidated portal for all accommodation requests using existing data platforms, available resources, and talent. Once active, the automated system will manage the current manual flow of requests between the applicants and their respective processing organizations. Additionally, it will digitally notify members at each step, including the appeals process and final decision, ensuring transparency of the entire process.

Exchange’s PCS headquarters helps Travis families make a smooth move

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TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE –

Airmen and Air Force families at Travis can find everything they need to make their permanent change of station (PCS) easier at the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s online PCS headquarters.

At ShopMyExchange.com/ PCS, the Department of Defense’s largest retailer offers resources and support for each stage of the moving process.

“Every airmen and military family member know how stressful PCS season can be,”

Exchange shoppers support AFAF with $500,000 in 2022 donations

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BASE — Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers’ generosity continues to help lift up airmen, retirees and Air Force families. In 2022, Exchange shoppers worldwide donated

more than $500,000 to the Air Force Assistance Fund (AFAF).

AFAF provides financial assistance, sponsor scholarships for military family members and offer community programs to make life better for service

members and their families.

“At the Exchange, we’re family serving family,” said Exchange Director/CEO Tom Shull. “When one family See EXCHANGE Page 5

said Exchange General Manager Cathie Byrns. “The Exchange’s PCS headquarters has everything members of the Travis community need to make their next PCS smooth as possible.”

The online resource allows airmen and their families to:

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member is going through a tough time, the rest band together to give strength and support. That is what Exchange shoppers do with their continued support of AFAF.”

Shoppers at the BX or Express can add a $1 donation to AFAF when checking out. Shoppers who wish to give more can speak with a cashier at checkout to donate in any amount. Online donations can be made in $5 increments at ShopMy

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At Hiroshima summit, Japan to push against nukes - but world disagrees

The Washington Post

HIROSHIMA — At the Hiroshima Peace Memorial, visitors are asked to dwell on the horrors of the atomic bomb that decimated this city in 1945 and to commit to the “total abolition of nuclear weapons.”

That message will be amplified Friday when President Biden and other world leaders gather here for the Group of Seven nations summit, which Japan is hosting with the goal of advancing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s oft-stated dream of “a world without nuclear weapons.”

The world, however, is moving rapidly in the opposite direction, putting a spotlight on Biden as he faces pressure to simultaneously stand up to nucleararmed adversaries and advance the cause of disarmament. For a president who recently warned that humanity faced the highest risk of nuclear “Armageddon” in decades, the summit in Hiroshima presents a stark reminder of the growing threat under his watch as well as a challenge to prove that America can still lead the global community away from the brink.

With the world’s largest nuclear powers clashing over the war in Ukraine and the threat of proliferation increasing in China,

North Korea, Iran and elsewhere, the leader of the only country to ever use nuclear weapons in warfare will come face-to-face with the memory of what a nuclear conflagration actually looks like.

“It’s not like studying from a book - you feel it,” Hidehiko Yuzaki, the governor of Hiroshima, said in an interview, speaking of world leaders’ visit to this city. “That’s why having the meeting here is very important. Nuclear deterrence is very theoretical. It’s in your head: ‘I think they will behave like this.’ . . . But here, you feel it.”

White House aides say Biden is likely to spend much of the G-7 focusing on immediate global issues, particularly Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the threat posed by China and the challenges of global inflation and climate change. But he is also expected to note the symbolism of the summit’s location, meeting with survivors of the atomic bomb and visiting the memorial that commemorates the estimated 140,000 people who died during the bombing and its aftermath.

The Aug. 6, 1945, aerial bombing by a U.S. B-29 plane, and another one three days later over the city of Nagasaki, signaled the end of World War II and the beginning of the era when humanity had the power to wipe itself out.

Japan has spent much of the past eight decades pursuing a pacifist foreign policy, opting against developing nuclear weapons of its own and urging other countries to get rid of theirs.

Hosting the G-7 will be the highest-profile platform thus far for Kishida, an elected representative of Hiroshima, to emphasize his message on nuclear disarmament.

Kishida, whose own family has roots in Hiroshima, plans to take Biden and other world leaders on a somber tour aimed at steeling their resolve to prevent such destruction from happening again. At the memorial park

and museum, they will see the tattered clothes of schoolchildren who were killed and hear stories of civilians who experienced the painful, long-term effects of radiation.

Kishida has often said that showing leaders the “reality” of what happens when a country uses nuclear weapons is a crucial starting point for a push toward disarmament.

Japanese officials hope the moment will resonate especially with Biden, who, to a degree unusual for politicians, is given to public expressions of empathy in the face of loss.

Like Biden, many of the

survivors of the 1945 bombing were young children at the time and are now octogenarians. Known locally as hibakusha, they on occasion recount graphic details of their experiences publicly, to drive home the horrors of nuclear war.

Yasuko Kondo, 82, who was 4 when Hiroshima was targeted, recalls the bombing in vivid colors and scenes - skin melting off people’s bodies like zombies, physical deformities erupting in its aftermath, black rain falling on the city after the attack, carrying radioactive ash and causing radiation burns.

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ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) —

The Department of Defense has selected the Department of the Air Force Office of Small Business as the winner of the 2022 Vanguard Award.

The Vanguard Award recognizes the DoD Component that best exemplifies a commitment to small business industrial base competitiveness.

“It is with great honor we share a recent recognition of the exemplary contributions and commitment to excellence of the Department of Air Force Small Business Team, composed of senior leaders, the acquisition workforce and small business professionals,” said Scott Kiser, DAF Small Business Programs director.

The combined efforts of leaders and acquisition professionals at all levels DAF-wide demonstrated diligence in policy, advocacy, and execution of small business strategic objectives. During fiscal year 2022, the DAF awarded a record $15.58 billion prime small business contracts due to the dedicated

efforts of countless men and women supporting the DAF Small Business Program. This achievement surpassed the FY21 record by $400 million, marking the third consecutive year the DAF has increased prime contracting obligations.

Additionally, Myaleca Malone, small business professional at the 763rd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron, Air Force Materiel Command, is the winner of the DoD fiscal year 2022 Revolutionary Leadership Award. The award is given to a DoD Small Business professional who advocates for the inclusion of small business participation, responds to challenges with inventive solutions, brings innovation to the DoD through small business utilization and demonstrates strong leadership abilities.

“The Vanguard Award and the Revolutionary Leadership of the Year Award signify a commitment to excellence by the entire Air Force team,” Kiser said. “These awards signify the dedication and professionalism by every member of the Air Force and Space Force small business community.”

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Exercise

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1.53 million pounds of cargo and more than 700 passengers, de ploying personnel to three down range locations.

“Everyone had some piece of the puzzle to make it work,” said Dale Patterson, 60th MXG, depu ty commander. “It’s a Total Force Initiative, between active duty, the civilian workforce and the Reserve workforce. One team, no seam. We could not do this with out their help.”

As part of Exercise Storm Crow, the 921st CRSS, 621st CRW rapidly deployed to Fort Hunter-Liggett and executed air base opening operations while field testing innovative equipment solutions with industry partners.

“Our largest success was demonstrating the ability to assess, open, and operate airfields in a contested environment with the help of our Joint force partners,”

said Lt. Col. Timothy Kniefel, 921st CRSS commander. “This capability will be absolutely critical to the future fight, and we couldn’t have done it without the Marines, the 60th AMW, and the unwavering dedication of every single multi-capable CR member on the team.”

The exercise addressed Air Mobility Command’s focus areas to include resilient command and control, navigation, operations and logistics at tempo. The 60th AMW also practiced flexible deterrent and response options, including the ability to land in austere environments and quickly

accomplish a mission in dynamic environments.

“The expeditionary air base was tasked with taking over the base from contingency response (CR) forces in order to allow them to project the cluster farther forward. We immediately integrated into the CR’s operating schedule and began manning shifts.” said Maj. Cal San Filippo, expeditionary air base detachment commander. “The team wasted no time.”

The exercise also highlighted the progress of the 60th AMW’s multi-capable airmen initiatives, with personnel demonstrating their ability to accomplish tasks outside of their core Air Force specialty code.

“Each airman had the opportunity to contribute to infrastructure, communications, base defense, and aerial port activities,” said San Filippo. “Airmen within the expeditionary air base were intentionally challenged to operate outside of their comfort

zone to learn expeditionary skills that help reduce the overall footprint.”

Throughout the exercise, the 60th Medical Group also demonstrated casualty receiving hospital capabilities to include processing deploying personnel, patient movements, and establishing and operating a contingency EnRoute Patient Staging System (ERPSS) with room for 10 patients. This rehearsal included direct synchronization with 60th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron members, simulating the reception of casualties from a deployed location.

“When we say ‘Team Travis’, we truly mean it’s a total force effort,” said Maj Jami Gunnels, 349th Air Mobility Wing plans. “It is our duty as the Reserve component to support the installation, providing that critical subject matter expertise and backfilling those essential positions. Exercise Golden

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Heide Couch/U.S. Air Force U.S. Marines board a KC-10 Extender preparing to take off during a maximum aircraft generation event for Exercise Golden Phoenix at Travis Air Force Base, May 12.

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U.S. airmen assigned to the 921st Contingency Response Squadron arrive at Travis Air Force Base during Exercise Golden Phoenix, May 2, 2023. Golden Phoenix is a large-scale readiness exercise hosted by Travis Air Force Base with full spectrum support from partner units to include the 621st Contingency Response Wing, Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst, New Jersey, the 349th Air Mobility Reserve Wing Travis AFB and the I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton.

Exercise

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Phoenix was no exception. Our Reserve teams integrated direct ly into the mission set, providing a large spectrum of support and operational functions.”

The exercise culminated with a maximum aircraft generation event demonstrating the installa tion’s ability to ready and launch 21 aircraft in rapid succession, supporting 42 real-world and exercise missions showcasing Team Travis’ resolute posture as the Gateway to the Pacific.

“We’ve never launched this many jets at a time. I can’t think of a better way to end the exercise,” said Capt. Keegan Reynolds, C-17 instructor pilot and lead mission planner. “Every aircraft that was prepared to take off was green and it did.”

This provided further opportunity for airmen to hone readiness capabilities in a response to potential real-world contingencies. During the integrated effort, mobility aircraft not only support exercise operations but also broke off to support multiple MAF mission requirements.

“It’s an incredible team effort.

U.S. Marines with the I Marine Expeditionary Force board a C-5M Super Galaxy during a maximum aircraft generation event for Exercise Golden Phoenix, at Travis Air Force Base, May 12.

It really starts with all the support agencies that back our team up to all our maintainers,” said Lt Col Tom Reynolds, 60th MXG deputy commander. “They’ve been working 24 hours around the clock to produce the airlift needed for this exercise. They’ve done an incredible job and we’re incredibly proud.”

Overall, the exercise validated the 60th AMW’s capability as an integrated joint mobility force, using the full range of the Department of Defense’s capabilities in synchronization.

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Nukes

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“Hibakushas like us must never be created again, and nuclear weapons really must be eliminated,” she said.

Teruko Yahata, who was 8 during the bombing, said she fears the world is tilting toward another clash that could lead to the use of multiple nuclear bombs.

“It’s like an emergency situation,” she said. “I really hope that dialogue takes place for a resolution, or the situation may escalate and the whole Earth would become like Hiroshima. That is my fear.”

A debate still rages among historians about whether dropping the bombs was a necessary act by the United States to end the war and prevent more deaths, or an unjustified atrocity calling for apology and regret. In Hiroshima, however, many are simply focused on the need to prevent a recurrence.

Hiroshima residents often praise a 2016 trip by President Barack Obama. While Obama, the first U.S. president to visit Hiroshima, did not apologize for America’s use of the atomic bomb, he offered condolences and said that what he saw increased his commitment to advancing the cause of disarmament.

“Among those nations like my own that hold nuclear stockpiles, we must have the courage to escape the logic of fear and pursue a world without them,” he said at the memorial.

Seven years later, with nuclear proliferation advancing

in several countries - including some represented at the G-7 summit - Japanese officials say they hope the meeting will include commitments that go beyond platitudes. And they are looking to Biden to lead the way.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has raised global fears as President Vladimir Putin and other Russian officials have repeatedly hinted at a willingness to deploy nuclear weapons. Moscow in February suspended its participation in New START, the last major arms control treaty with the United States, and top Russian officials have warned of a growing risk of “nuclear apocalypse.”

The growing threats prompted a stark warning from Biden. “We have not faced the prospect of Armageddon since Kennedy and the Cuban missile crisis,” he said at a political fundraiser in October, adding that Putin “is not joking when he talks about the potential use of tactical nuclear weapons.”

North Korea’s nuclear program, meanwhile, has advanced rapidly, and Pyongyang has conducted dozens of missile tests that has rattled its neighbors. Last month, North Korea claimed it had successfully tested a new solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile, which is easier to operate than previous versions and could give potential targets less time to respond.

In neighboring South Korea, polls have consistently found that most people want their government to acquire its own nuclear weapons, and Biden pledged last month to deploy U.S. nukes if necessary to defend Seoul.

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“I’m looking to pass on the knowledge, leadership and provide mentorship and guidance to younger airmen,” said Utsumi. “I’m always looking to pass on the knowledge of trauma medicine and TCCC to anyone willing to listen, but I also want to develop our TCCC program to be the best throughout the DOD.”

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Grant Okubo/U.S. Air Force U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. William Utsumi.

ASSEMBLY OF GOD BAPTIST

First Assembly Of God

of Fairfield

Lead Pastor: C. Eric Lura

•9:15 AM SUNDAY SCHOOL

•10:30 AM * MORNING WORSHIP

•KID’z CHURCH Grades K-5th

•10:00 AM WEDNESDAY SENIOR PRAYER

• 7:00 PM WEDNESDAY NIGHT

Adult Bible Study

Girl’s Club

Royal Rangers Revolution Youth

*Nursery Care Provided

707425-3612

2207 UNION AVE., FAIRFIELD

www.1agff.org

email: info@1agff.org

Live Stream on:

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

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)

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

1127 Davis Street, Vacaville 707-448-6209

www.fbcvv.com

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

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

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

CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

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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For advertising information about this director y, call Classifieds at 707-427-6973
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Us In Person or Onlin e Sundays – 10 AM
WITH US:
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During the same time frame, Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. attended The Ash Carter Exchange on Innovation and National Security, May 9.

While attending the Ash Carter Exchange event, Kendall noted, “We have

very valuable partners, very capable partners, and we need to utilize them as much as possible. We’re leaning forward more than we ever have before in terms of sharing technology, and we’re also using more foreign technology.”

For more information about Travis Phoenix Spark or how to get involved visit https://travisspark.com/

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

The Father’s House 4800 Horse Creek Drive

Vacaville, CA 95688 (707) 455-7790

www.tfh.org

Service Times

Sunday: 9am & 11am

Live Stream at tfhvacaville

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NON-DENOMINATIONAL

An autonomous cargo vehicle drives on the flightline during the Exercise Golden Phoenix Industry Day at Travis Air Force Base, May 9. During the exercise, key industry partners joined Travis airmen to demonstrate technological advances and rapid acquisitions to enable AMC’s operations at the forward edge.

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

Minister: Elliott Williams

Sunday Morning Bible Study

9:30 AM

Sunday Morning Worship

10:30 AM

Sunday Evening Worship

5:00 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”

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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NON-DENOMINATIONAL NON-DENOMINATIONAL
A Pas sion to... Worship God • Love People • Share Christ We of fer:
Nursery + Children’s Classes
Youth Ministr ies
Men’s & Women’s Bible Studie s
PrimeTimers (Senior s Ministr y)
In Home Mid-Week Bible Studies
Celebr ate Recovery Sean Peters, Lead Pastor 707-446-9838 www.cccv.me Register children for Sunday School at cccv.me
9:30 am Sunday 310 Parker Street Vacaville, CA 95688 Visit sonrise-v v.org for info NAZARENE NON-DENOMINATIONAL Bible-Based Expository Preaching Sunday Worship Services 9:00 & 10:45 a.m.
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 LUTHERAN BETHANY LUTHERAN MINISTRIES Church and School Loving the Lord –Learning the Walk – Living the Life Look us up on the web: GoBethany.com 1011 Ulatis Drive, Vacaville, CA 95687 Industry From Page 2
“The People of The United Methodist Church™”
Pastor
Senior Airman Alexander Merchak

HELP WANTED

EncompassAir, LLC seeks an Aircraft Maintenance Duty Manager in Travis AFB, CA & Stockton , CA: Manages & monitors all aircraft, support equipment & components. Bach Deg in Aviation Maintenance or directly related field+FAA license+10 yrs exp w/aviation maintenance+Atlas Air Inc qualified. Supervise 2 aircraft mechanics at Travis AFB, 6 aircraft mechanics at Stockton Metropolitan Airport. E-Mail resumes: kw@encompass.mx

PETS

BLACK LABRADORS RETRIEVERS

PUPPIES

AKC REGISTERED , they come dew claws removed, dewormed and with the first set of vaccines and wellness check by the vet 707-580-4219

FRIDAY MAY 19

1007 Roosevelt St, Fairfield 8:30 to 2 pm TRAINS! TRAINS! TRAINS! tracks and accessories. Other things too

May 20 & 21 - 8am Holmes Ct, Fairfield Mens clothings xl & 2xl, ktchnwares & sm appliances, books, too much to list all

518 Marigold Dr. Saturday, May 20 from 8 am to 2 pm

CLASSIFIEDS 14 TRAVIS TAILWIND May 19, 2023 HOME • BUSINESS • SERVICES DIRECTORY AC & HEATING FENCE SERVICES HOUSE CLEANING LANDSCAPING ROOFING TILE LOCKSMITH PAINTING LANDSCAPING HAULING CONCRETE WORK CONCRETE WORK Carpet & Upholstery, Kitchen & Baths, Windows, Etc. A & A Professional Cleaning Services Lic’d & Insured 707-386-3004 YARD SERVICES Free Estimates City Lic. #90000360 (707) 425-7284 FENCES • GATES POSTS REPAIRS • NEW INSTALLATION RELIABLE • REASONABLE 707-427-3357 CA Lic #843586 amigo_landscape@sbcglobal.net BELLA PAINTING Superior Quality & Craftsmanship Superior Quality & Craftsmanship (707) 631-6601 LIC.# 678919 “Locals Serving Locals” For Over 34 Years CA LIC #560708 (707) 447-3132 FREE ESTIMATES CalRoofingSystems.com Dennis & Son Concrete DRIVEWAYS - PATIOS - FOUNDATION PAVERS - COLORED & STAMPED St. Lic# 476689 A+BBB Insured 800-201-2183 We’ll beat any licensed contractors bid rr s Since 1972 707.422.9200 or text 707.384.1943 SAVE ON REPAIRS! Solano Co. Residents 10% OFF Repairs Military 15% OFF Repairs Seniors 20% OFF Repairs Proudly Serving Solano County Since 1998. BEST PRICES IN SOLANO COUNTY! Non-commission Service Technicans FINANCING AVAILABLE O.A.C. WITH REPAIR. FREE SERVICE CALL REPAIR & INSTALLATION RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL 24 YEARS IN BUSINESS FAIRFIELD HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING St. Lic. 749563 BONDED LOCKSMITH Serving Fairfield, Suisun, Travis & Vacaville Since 1963 FAIRFIELD SAFE & LOCK CO Changed, opened, repaired & installed. Deadbolt & foreign car specialist 24 Hr. Emergency Service 8 811 Missouri St. • 426-3000 KEYS • LOCKS • SAFES K KEYS • LOCKS • SAFES FOUR BROTHERS 707-426-4819 Gastelum Tree Service & Landscaping Licensed and Insured 707-718-0645 / 678-2579 J&S TILEWORKS 30 Years Experience (707) 365-2244 Indoor Tile ■ Outdoor Tile Tile Repairs ■ Swimming Pools Patios ■ BBQs ■ Flooring FREE ESTIMATES Referrals upon request.Lic. and Bonded #840890 ... call John JOHN’S HAULING (707) 422-4285 FREE Estimate • Same Day Svc Insured License #04000359 Credit Cards Accepted www.422haul.com When You Want It Gone... MITCHELL’S HAULING HAULING, CLEANING, ORGANIZING, PACKING & DOWNSIZING KATHY MITCHELL Owner FREE ESTIMATES SAME DAY SERVICE LICENSE #22444 • INSURED CELL (707) 386-1312 Pennella Concrete Driveways, Patios, Walks Colored & Stamped FREE Estimates (707) 422-2296 Cell 326-7429 Lic. #605558 Complete Professional Tree Service Tree & Stump Removal Any Size Insured & Free Estimates 20 Years Experience LANDSCAPING GARDENING Free Estimates Mr. Tamy Nguyen (707) 803-3238 • Yard Maintenance, Trimming (2 Times & 4 Times Monthly) • New Lawn (Sod & Seed) • Sprinkler Systems • Japanese Gardens • Fences & Decks • Concrete Work Landscape & Concrete Call Today (707) 770-6563 JOYAS.CONCRETE St. Lic. #1079512 COMPLETE SERVICE COMPLETE CARE SPRINKLER SYSTEM Lawn Care Planting, Ground Cover Hillside Fire Clearance Weed • Trim • Cleaning Trash Repair • Replace • Layout • Install 2 TIMES/MO. $40 4 TIMES/MO. $70 FREE ESTIMATES (707) 305-9184 SONG LANDSCAPING GARDENING SERVICE Garage & Craft Sale Directory
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Can you spot the fake?

But they’re really counterfeits designed to look just like the real thing.

What’ s worse, half of those pills c ontain a deadly dose of fentanyl, a drug 100x stronger than morphine and 50x more potent than heroine.

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