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TRAVIS TAILWIND

Air Force special tactics operators assigned to the 24th Special Operations Wing conduct military freefall operations from an MC-130H Combat Talon II assigned to the 15th Special Operations Squadron during exercise Emerald Warrior 23 at Eglin Range, Fla., April 24.

Travis hosts local high schools for “Spark Challenge”

Senior Airman Alexander Merchak

60TH AIR MOBILITY WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The 60th Air Mobility Wing Phoenix Spark Innovation cell and the Solano County Office of Education co-hosted the Tra vis Spark Challenge, inviting students from local high schools to compete to solve installation-based problem sets on May 19, 2023.

More than 60 students from 11 different local schools came together to provide innovative solutions to issues such as gate traffic flow, dining facility logistics and perimeter installation security.

“We wanted to have a way for these kids to get involved with their community and Travis is a big part of that community,” said U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Sean McKinney, 60th Air Mo bility Wing Phoenix Spark superintendent. “I thought involv ing those in the academia world here in Solano County would pull a lot of value in their eyes, maybe even spark a vison of joining the Air Force.”

Each team of students researched their problem extensive ly and presented a proposed solution to a panel of judges from Phoenix Spark, installation leadership, the Solano County Of fice of Education and a previous Spark Challenge winner.

“The whole point of this is to let them come up and inno vate,” said Kelley Birch, Solano County Office of Education College and Career Readiness director. “The reality is, they see things from a different lens; they have some great ideas and sometimes it just takes an adult to hear them.”

During the event, the panel of judges selected a winner for each problem set. Additionally, the panel selected an over all “best presentation” winner for the project that showed the most innovation and could have the biggest impact on Team Travis.

The winning Teams and their challenges were: AFJROTC De Anza Team #3 – “Flight Line Perimeter Control,” Golden Hills Community – “Dining Facility Flow of Customers” and Will C. Wood “Wildcat Garage” – “Gate Traffic Flow.”

The team awarded best overall presentation based on detailed research, solution viability and innovation was Winters High School with an “excellent prototype” for the “Gate Traffic Flow” challenge. The developed a technology-based solution with a working prototype that would significantly improve gate traffic back-ups on the installation.

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Senior Airman Alexander Merchak/U.S. Air Force ABOVE: Local high school students model a presentation during a Travis Spark Challenge at Travis Air Force Base, May 19. Phoenix Spark, 60th Air Mobility Wing at Travis AFB collaborated with the Solano Office of Education to bring together airmen and local high school students to solve installation challenges.

LEFT: U.S. Air Force Capt. Justin Niquette, 60th Air Mobility Wing Phoenix Spark deputy director, briefs the audience during a Travis Spark Challenge at Travis Air Force Base, May 19.

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CONTENTS ON THE COVER Air Force special tactics operators assigned to the 24th Special Operations

Wing conduct military freefall operations from an MC-130H Combat Talon II assigned to the 15th Special Operations Squadron during exercise Emerald Warrior 23 at Eglin

1: U.S. airmen from the 60th Security Forces Squadron compete in a National Police Week Warrior Challenge at Travis Air Force Base, May 18. Teams of four had to complete a four-mile run, 10 pull-ups, 100 push-ups, 100 sit-ups, 100 squats and 100 burpees for the challenge.

2: U.S. airmen from the 60th Security Forces Squadron compete in a National Police Week Warrior Challenge.

3: U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Isaiah Jones, 60th Security Forces Squadron installation entry controller, competes in a National Police Week Warrior Challenge.

4: U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Margarito Santiago-Bernal, 60th Security Forces Squadron vehicle control official, rests in the shade after completing a National Police Week Warrior Challenge.

Travis airmen participate in

National Police Week Warrior Challenge

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Air Force, Space Force to offer medals, promotions for recruiting support

Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) —

Airmen and guardians can now receive decorations or promotions through recruiting referrals under the new Airman and Guardian Referral Program.

Two new programs, Stellar Talent Acquisition Recruiting Referral and Stripes for Referrals, aim to incentivize all airmen and guardians to inspire the next generation to serve in the Air Force and Space Force.

STARR authorizes enlisted service members up to senior master sergeant and officers up to lieutenant colonel to receive up to two Air and Space Achievement Medals for referring three enlisted accessions applicants who depart for basic military training.

Additionally, any enlisted member, or officer up to colonel, may receive the Air and Space Commendation Medal for referring five enlisted accessions applicants who depart for basic military training.

Stripes for Referrals allows airman and guardian recruits to be promoted up to E-2 by referring two enlisted accessions candidates, or to E-3 by referring four enlisted accessions candidates who join the Delayed Entry Program or Delayed Entry Training.

Applications must be submitted through the Aim High application to qualify for the Air and Space Achievement and Commendation Medals. All users must create an account and input needed information in the ‘Refer a Friend’ portion of the app in order to receive credit for valid referrals.

In March, the Department of the Air Force launched a Barriers to Service Cross-Functional

Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RAN

DOLPH, Texas — Air Force officials se lected 4,998 Air Force technical ser geants for promotion to master sergeant out of 28,831 eligible for a selection rate of 17.3 percent in the 23E7 promotion cy cle, which includes supplemental promo tion opportunities.

Senior Raters will be granted access to the select lists via the Virtual Enlisted Promotion Release (EPROM) application on May 24.

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Scott Mendenhall, 330th Recruiting Squadron special warfare recruiter, joins a circle of students to play a game of “protect the hat” at Robichaud High School, Dearborn Heights, Michigan, during an Air Force JROTC physical workout session and recruitment discussion Nov. 17, 2022.

Team to examine existing policies and procedures to ensure they reflect the service members needed for the future. The programs announced today are part of this initiative and serve as a cost-effective instrument for referring candidates and increasing enlistments throughout the Department of the Air Force.

More information on the STARR program can be found in DAFMAN 36-2806 and Stripes for Referrals in DAFMAN 362032.

To submit referrals via application:

n Download the Aim High Application on your mobile device

n Create an account using your full, first and last name, and your .mil email address

n Open the application and look for the three horizonal lines at the bottom right labeled, ‘more’

n Select “more” and scroll to the bottom, and select ‘Refer a Friend’

The master sergeant promotion list will be publicly available on the Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs home page May 31 at 8 a.m. CDT. Members will also be able to access their score notices on the virtual Military Personnel Flight via the AFPC Secure page.

For more information about Air Force personnel programs, visit the AFPC public website at http://www.afpc.af.mil/

Brian Boisvert/U.S. Air Force

Tech. Sgt.

Airman 1st Class Janae Masoner/U.S. Air National Guard U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Lynn Henderson, services superintendent with the 139th Force Support Squadron, Missouri Air National Guard, is promoted to the rank of senior master sergeant during her promotion ceremony at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, St. Joseph, Missouri, Feb. 6. 2022.

Air Force Reserve Command releases WAGI-R survey Under the Wings JROTC cadet program launches

Christian P. Hodge

AIR FORCE JUNIOR ROTC PUBLIC AFFAIRS

MAXWELL AIR FORCE

BASE, Ala. (AFNS) — The Jeanne M. Holm Center for Of ficer Accessions and Citizen De velopment formally launched a new mentorship program May 15, that will link airmen, guard ians, guardsmen, and reservists with Air Force/Space Force Ju nior ROTC cadets in high schools at their units across the nation and some places abroad.

The Under the Wings Mentor ship Program can trace its begin nings to September 2020 during the throes of the Covid-19 pan demic as a one-of-a-kind mentorship endeavor that develops airmen/guardians and JROTC cadet citizens of character through community service and workbased learning, according to the program’s handbook.

“Our nation’s youth are eager to learn about the values of citizenship that make America strong. What better mentors could we ask for than airmen and guardians who are willing to share their experiences in the service of our nation,” said Col. Johnny McGonigal, Air Force Junior ROTC director. “Under the Wings gives airmen and guardians an opportunity to inspire our next generation of citizens and leaders... they will have a meaningful impact on the future of our country.”

Under the Wings also creates a virtual or in-person mentoring tool for Air Force JROTC and Space Force JROTC instructors to utilize year-round, which affords them a volunteer service member that cadets can relate to, but more importantly, look up to.

“Under the Wings provides an exceptional opportunity for AF/ SF JROTC cadets to interact with airmen and guardians who are performing missions they learn

about in the classroom,” McGonigal said.

Volunteer mentors in many cases will be providing presentations about their jobs and slice of the military to cadets in coordination with the units’ officer and senior enlisted aerospace science instructors, who are retired service members. The UTW staff will also review and approve the presentations, which can be inperson or virtual.

“We all have someone that we look up to, regardless of the position and rank. My role model has allowed me to increase my desire for success and stay accountable to the things that make me be a better person/member of the profession of arms,” said Chief Master Sgt. Gilda M. Alexander, the Holm Center command chief.

“It would be difficult to achieve those things without the guidance and support of a mentor,” said Alexander, who has been a driving force behind UTW.

Headquarter Air Force Reserve Command

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE,

Ga. — Air Force Reserve Command, in collaboration with the Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs Office, has launched the first-ever, Reserve-only Where Airmen Get Information

The anonymous survey, open for participation now through

June 9, gathers feedback from Reserve military members and civilian employees on what information they need from leadership and how they want to receive it.

The data derived from the WAGI-R survey aims to help leaders throughout the command communicate more strategically with airmen and civilians about key information. Improving communication channels

can enhance morale, readiness and retention throughout the ranks.

The survey is open to all Reserve military and civilian personnel. They are encouraged to spend 7-10 minutes completing the survey and giving their input in the comments sections.

Members should look for an email from their Public Affairs office or unit leadership with the survey link.

Airman 1st Class Greydon Fursten/U.S. Air Force Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps patch at Salisbury, Maryland, August 10, 2022.

101 Critical Days of Summer defending airmen and guardians

Lisa Gonzales, Air Force Safety Center

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE

BASE, N.M. — The 101 Critical Days of Summer begins on Memorial Day weekend and continues through Labor Day weekend. During this timeframe airmen, and guardians tend to participate more in outdoor activities, take time to travel, barbeque with friends and explore new things over a season that has historically come with a higher risk of danger.

This year the Air Force Safety Center is reinvigorating the 101 Critical Days of Summer with off-duty risk management materials created to educate airmen and guardians on the risks associated with summer activities. This year’s theme will be “See Something, Do Something … Live to be Lethal”. The use of risk management isn’t only for on-duty, but belongs in our daily lives to be used to defend the Human Weapon System, you, from unnecessary threats that could result in injury or even death.

Reaching the goal of zero mishaps and fatalities begins with every airman and guardian. Over the past ten summers, 2013-2022, beginning the Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day there have been 134 unnecessary fatalities off duty. The top three

riskiest activities were fourwheeled motor vehicles (47), followed by motorcycles (41), and water-related activities & sports (19). One airman or guardian lost to a preventable mishap is one too many.

Additionally, there is a new trend showing a growing number of e-bike and e-scooter mishaps. E-scooters and e-bikes provide a convenient and easy way of getting around in a crowded city, they are compact, lightweight, and environmentally friendly, but they can also be dangerous if not used with the proper training and the right personal protective equipment. Just like any motorized vehicle you should always follow the manufacturer’s safety guidelines when it comes to use and PPE.

Summer is a time to enjoy the warm summer days with family and friends, not spend time in the emergency room or worse, mourning the loss of a loved one, friend or co-worker. It is a time to be committed toward reducing the chance of disaster simply by speaking up before it happens.

According to the National Safety Council, an average of 17,503 people died every summer between 2016 and 2020 on roadways across the United States. Don’t be one of those statistics,

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An Enduring Legacy: Sabu Dastagir, Hollywood actor turned American airman

Honorable Dr. Ravi Chaudhary ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE FOR ENERGY, INSTALLATIONS, AND ENVIRONMENT

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is a time when we reflect on the boundless tapestry of cultures across our nation and celebrate the inspiring contributions of Americans to our history. I’d like to share the story of an American airman whose story I learned about later in my career but wish I had known a lot earlier.

Sabu Dastagir was an Indian American actor who was best known for his works in Hollywood during the 1930s and 1940s. He was born in 1924 in Mysore, India, and was discovered by a producer at the age of 13. Known as “Sabu,” he starred in film roles such as “The Thief of Baghdad” and Rudyard Kipling’s “The Jungle Book.” He eventually earned his U.S. citizenship, and in 1960 Sabu was inducted into the Hollywood “Walk of Fame.”

Like other Hollywood actors during World War II, such as Jimmy Stewart

and Clark Gable, Sabu chose to enlist in the Army Air Forces. He served as a tail gunner, primarily in the Pacific Theater with the 370th Bomb Squadron, part of the 307th Bomb Group. During this period, Cpl. Dastagir flew dozens of combat missions. For his valor, he was awarded five air medals, as well as the Distinguished Flying Cross with “Valor,” one of the highest honors that can be bestowed upon an airman.

Tragically, Dastagir passed away in 1963 at the age of 40. With the passing of so many from the “Greatest Generation,” many of their individual stories of bravery have faded from memory. I came upon Sabu’s story later in my Air Force career. I have always wondered why I had never heard or read more about him. Looking back, I wish I had had learned of him much sooner. As an Indian American, I sought out service in the Air Force early in life, wanting to become a pilot. Many in my community considered my pathway as non-traditional. Often there was an

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Courtesy photo Sabu Dastagir during his service in the Army Air Forces. See LEGACY Page 9

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expectation that I would be a physician or lawyer, and folks balked at my desire to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy. If only they had known of Sabu’s story of valor, they might have viewed my aspirations in a different light!

Luckily, I had parents and teachers who encouraged me to chase my dreams, so I did. Were there challenges? Absolutely. There have always been naysayers preferring to put me in a box that suits traditional biases. Today, I find the term non-traditional less useful to airmen and guardians serving or even candidates considering service. Our country’s next Greatest Generation “dreams in extreme” every day and as our nation becomes more diverse, more and more AANHPIs are

stepping up, raising their right hand and joining the long blue line.

But to know Sabu’s story, to be armed with his legacy of valor every day, is a game changer. When you hear the stories of people you can identify with, suddenly, even the toughest of challenges become possible. In my case, it took a couple of tries to be accepted into the Air Force Academy. I believe that’s the enduring legacy of trailblazers like Sabu Dastagir – they give us the courage to believe in ourselves, keep trying and persevere despite the challenges we face.

In 2008, I had the chance to fly into Afghanistan with a diverse C-17 Globemaster III crew. We hailed from all walks of life—Japanese American, Black, White, Christian, Hindu, you name it. During a stopover in Europe, we had the chance to interact with

citizens in a local pub. One citizen approached us and remarked that he found it hard to believe that we could function as a crew with so many cultural differences. He thought the aircraft would eventually crash. Of course, my crew reacted in unison, “That is what makes America so strong!” airmen and guardians represent the full range of cultures across our country. Their presence continually broadcasts that the true strength of our nation doesn’t entirely rest with the example of our power but rather the power of our example. Ultimately, stories matter. Representation matters. That’s why I’m proud to unveil the little-known story of Sgt. Sabu Dastagir, an American airman. Had I known his story of valor when I was younger, it probably would have made applying to the academy seem a little less daunting. That’s the

power of an airman’s legacy and its impact on future gen erations. I recently attended the graduation of our newest trainees at Joint Base San An tonio-Lackland. After watch ing the inspiring pass-in re view, I will rest easy knowing that, armed with Sabu’s lega cy, our next Greatest Genera tion is ready to meet the chal lenges of the future.

That’s what makes America strong and resilient. Let us re member all airmen and guard ians, past, present and future. We are brash and sometimes unpolished, bold by birth right, and always ready to break boundaries – it’s in our DNA as a service and legacy as airmen. We are the best in the world at what we do. One Team, One Fight, none more important than another, and always ready to Flight, Fight and Win!

Courtesy photo

Sabu Dastagir during his service in the Army Air Forces.

Environmental analysis clears Sentinel missile infrastructure construction

Mollie Miller and Natalia Perez

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas (AFNS) — The construction phase of Sentinel, the Air Force’s multi-billion-dollar missile modernization effort, was cleared to begin May 19 as Robert Moriarty,

deputy assistant secretary of the Air Force for Installations, signed the project’s environmental record of decision.

“This decision is the linchpin that gives us the authority to proceed with numerous construction activities supporting the Sentinel program,” said Ken Rogers, chief of Sentinel Infrastructure Division, Air Force Nuclear Weapons

Center. “This is a very important milestone the Sentinel National Environmental Policy Act team was able to deliver on time, which allows the Sentinel program to move to the next step.”

The record of decision, or ROD, details the findings of the Air Force’s analysis of environmental, natural resource and cultural considerations in the construction of the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile project. The document identifies the selected course of action and basis for the decision and

provides information on how the Air Force intends to avoid, minimize or mitigate environmental impacts throughout the life of the project, to the maximum extent possible.

The Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s NEPA team partnered with the AFNWC to conduct the environmental impact analysis that led to the decision. AFCEC is a primary subordinate unit of the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center.

The Sentinel project will replace the 50-year-old Minuteman

III ICBM program. The effort to modernize the land-based leg of the nation’s nuclear triad touches multiple states, covers thousands of miles, and impacts communities in Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota, Colorado, Utah and Arizona.

“The Sentinel project is a complex, dynamic, vast enterprise that will bring global stability to the United States for years to come,” said Gen. Thomas Bussiere, commander of Air Force See SENTINEL Page 11

U.S. Air Force illustration

Shown is an illustration of the LGM-35A Sentinel, the Air Force’s newest weapon system known as the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent.

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Global Strike Command. “We are grateful for the mission partners who have shepherded this phase of the process to completion and who are continuing work to ensure the success of the largest Department of Defense modernization program launched in the last 50 years.”

Air Force teams began gathering data in support of three key pieces of the Sentinel environmental analysis in 2019. The cultural resource programmatic agreement, the natural resource biological opinion and the environmental impact statement all

had to be completed prior to the secretary’s decision.

Nine public hearings and dozens of consultations with tribes, federal agencies and other stakeholders informed each of the elements analyzed and ensured the Air Force had visibility on the public’s environmental concerns related to the Sentinel.

The EIS project managers, Russell Bartholomew, AFNWC, and Stephanie Newcomer, AFCEC, guided what many consider the largest-scoped environmental impact analysis in the history of NEPA.

Community engagements encouraged the teamwork needed to make this part of the process

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“This project shows the Air Force is sensitive to balancing mission requirements and environmental impacts,” Newcomer said. “We wanted the public to see that we are going to minimize our environmental impact

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Citing examples of cultural resource experts living out of suitcases to complete more than 50 face-to-face tribal consultations that turned stakeholders into mission partners, Bartholomew said the Sentinel NEPA team’s commitment to the environment was evident throughout the four-plus years leading up to the signing.

“By starting stakeholder engagements early, the team created many opportunities where we were able to truly understand stakeholder concerns and, through further discussion and identification of mitigating actions, the team moved the conversation to a point where our mission partners were on board,” Rogers said.

“Never in my career have I seen an EIS for a proposed action

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prepare for your trip by getting your vehicle checked out, plan ahead to combat inclement weather and fatigue, and ensure that an emergency kit is included with your bags stocked with vehicle supplies, extra water, food, batteries, and a phone charger.

Motorcycle riders should be 100% trained, prepared, and equipped with the required skills and proactive mindset, to ride safely. In the first four months of FY23 alone, the Department of the Air Force experienced seven motorcycle fatalities. The leading cause of those fatalities pointed to the lack of risk management, speeding and alcohol.

“Enjoy your summer, but do it responsibly” said William Walkowiak, chief of Occupational Safety for the DAF. “I challenge each of you to make a risk assessment before participating in summer activities to prevent or mitigate injuries or deaths.”

The World Health Organizations facts on their website that drowning is the third leading cause of unintentional injury death worldwide, accounting for seven percent of all injury-related deaths.

Water activities like boating, fishing, and swimming can cool you off, but one wrong decision could cost you or someone you know anything from injury to death. Remember to always use a life jacket around the water, don’t drink and boat or swim,

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always keep an eye on small children and make sure they have life jackets on.

The summer days can become extremely hot, heat cramps, stroke or exhaustion can happen quickly. Be prepared if you spot someone in trouble. Get them out of the sun, cool them down by applying water, cool air, wet sheets or ice on the neck, groin, or armpits. Seek medical attention immediately.

Stay hydrated this summer, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that an average adult loses about two and a half quarts of water each day. Water helps your body lubricate and cushion joints, protects your spinal cord and other sensitive tissues, and gets rid of wastes through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements. Drinking approximately eight to twelve glasses of water throughout the day will help the body stay hydrated. If you plan to be outside in the sun, consider drinking more. Dehydration can happen before you know it, if out in the sun know the signs, headaches, nausea, dry skin, muscle, or joint soreness are just a few.

It is imperative, that airmen and guardians implement proper off-duty risk management in every activity they engage in during the 101 CDS and beyond.

Go to the Air Force Safety Center’s summer webpage for more tips at https://www.safety. af.mil/Divisions/OccupationalSafety-Division/Summer-Safety/.

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Travis shoppers can win $7,000 in prizes in Army birthday sweepstakes

TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE –

The Travis BX is celebrating the U.S. Army’s 248th birthday by giving away more than $7,000 in tactical gear prizes to military shoppers.

From June 9 to July 7, nearly 260 of the most popular tactical gear products will be available to win. All authorized Exchange shoppers can

enter at ShopMyExchange.com/ sweepstakes.

“The Exchange is thrilled to bring another exciting sweepstakes to the military community,” said Travis BX General Manager Cathie Byrns. “We are honored to celebrate Soldiers, Army retirees, Veterans and their families for everything they do for their Nation.”