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Three Travis AFB airmen assist in recovery of car that drove off cliff Travis, Warner Bros. Pictures offer free advance screening of ‘The Flash’

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BASE —Nearly two weeks before the national theatrical release date, the Travis BX and Warner Bros. Pictures are offering a free advance screening of “The Flash.”

The complimentary showing will take place June 3, ahead of the North American release date of June 16.

“The Exchange is excited to offer another advance showing of a highly anticipated film from the DC Universe to the Travis community,” said Travis BX General Manager Cathie Byrns. “Warner Bros. is a valuable partner in helping the Exchange bring a piece of home to our servicemembers and their families.”

Worlds collide in “The Flash” when Barry uses his superpowers to travel back in time in order to change the events of the past. But when his attempt to save his family inadvertently alters the future, Barry becomes trapped in a reality in which General Zod has returned, threatening annihilation, and there are no Super Heroes to turn to. That is, unless Barry can coax a very different Batman out of retirement and rescue an imprisoned Kryptonian… albeit not the one he’s looking for. Ultimately, to save

the world that he is in and return to the future that he knows, Barry’s only hope is to race for his life. But will making the ultimate sacrifice be enough to reset the universe?

“The Flash” is the Exchange’s 386th distributor appreciation free screening of a major motion picture and seventh in 2023.

Warner Bros. Pictures presents a Double Dream/a Disco Factory Production of an Andy Muschietti Film, “The Flash.” It will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, in North America on June 16 and internationally beginning June 14.

Starring: Ezra Miller, Sasha Calle, Michael Shannon, Ron Livingston, Maribel Verdú, Kiersey Clemons, Antje Traue and Michael Keaton

Directed by: Andy Muschietti

Written by: Christina Hodson, with a screen story by John Francis Daley & Jonathan Goldstein, and Joby Harold, based on characters from DC

Produced by: Barbara Muschietti, Michael Disco, with executive producers Toby Emmerich, Walter Hamada, Galen Vaisman, Marianne Jenkins

Rating: PG-13 for sequences of violence and action, some strong language and partial nudity

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Nicholas Pilch 60TH AIR MOBILITY WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

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BASE — It’s dusk. You’re sitting in chairs at a scenic overlook with two of your wingmen to watch the sunset from Mount Tamalpias, Muir Woods, California. It is a quiet evening, April 29.

As you sit and think of your career, your week, the forest air relaxing you for an event-filled weekend of camping, hiking and late nights under a blanket of stars … and then suddenly, a car comes flying around the corner of a sharp mountain road – the car becomes airborne – it is gone in a flash down in to the ravine – what do you do?

“I cannot believe that just happened,” were the words that escaped the mouth of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Dunn, 22nd Airlift Squadron C-5M Super Galaxy flight engineer.

Dunn confirmed with the other two, Staff Sgt. Joshua Burke and Airman 1st Class Brendon Honeycutt, also flight engineers in the 22nd AS.

The trio was out in the woods attempting to spend the weekend exploring. But this car flying off the cliff changed everything.

“Were people in there?” Honeycutt remembers saying to the other two as well as a few other onlookers parked at the overlook.

The trio of engineers decided there was only one thing they could do, help whoever was in

that car. The three set off toward the ravine.

Burke and Honeycutt were the first to descend the steep, 500foot trek down the mountainside. Dunn followed suit shortly after making contact with 911 and rescue crews. The hill consisted of loose material going down, so the trio were very cautious while attempting to rescue whomever was in that car.

“You couldn’t see the car from where it launched,” Dunn said. “The only way we found the car is because we could smell the gas and the car was down in the

ravine.”

As the odor of gasoline quickly overcame the mountain air, the engineers found themselves in a real scenario and their Air Force training kicked in. The trio are aircrew and have completed a large number of different trainings like Tactical Care Training and Survival School, which they said helped more with the stressfulness of the situation.

Once arriving to the vehicle, to their shock, the driver was still alive. The first thing they did was look for any signs of a fire from

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brendon Honeycutt, left, Staff Sgt. Matthew Dunn, center, and Staff Sgt. Joshua Burke, all C-5M Super Galaxy flight engineers in the 22nd Airlift Squadron, stand together for a photo at Travis Air Force Base, May 8. The trio assisted with the rescue of a man that drove off a cliff on Mount Tamalpias, Muir Woods.

Travis Comprehensive Airman Fitness week promotes Warrior Heart culture

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BASE — The 60th Air Mobility Wing hosted Comprehensive Airman Fitness (CAF) Week, a fourday event dedicated to providing development opportunities for airmen and their families fostering a culture of health and wellness to strengthen airman readiness, May 22-25, 2023.

The Travis Integrated Resiliency team planned and organized a wide range of activities and initiatives concentrating on the four CAF pillars: Mental, Social, Spiritual, & Physical, while highlighting the AMC Warrior Heart culture.

Gen. Mike Minihan, AMC commander, routinely highlights the “Warrior Heart. No Stigma,” culture. He recently emphasized this culture during the Spring Phoenix Rally event held April 17-21 at MacDill Air Force Base.

“Warrior Heart is not a program, but rather, about our climate and our culture,” Minihan said.

During this conference, Minihan laid out his three objectives to helping airmen put their mental health on equal footing with physical fitness and honing their craft: eliminate stigma, lower barriers and increase access and options.

At Travis, the goal of CAF week was to foster the culture of “Warrior Heart” by offering a variety of development opportunities for airmen. The team sought to provide courses to address the diverse aspects of airmen’s lives, recognizing that personal wellbeing is integral to mission success.

“One major goal of CAF week is to improve the footing/grounding of airmen and their families across the full spectrum of

resilience, reminding them of their support networks and expanding skills to be that ultimate Wingman,” said Mr. Keith Burgess, 60th Air Mobility Wing Chief of Integrated Prevention.

The mission of the Integrated Resiliency Office is to build and sustain community capacity for implementing comprehensive plans that address resilience and interpersonal and self-directed violence across a continuum of care focused on prevention, intervention, and response.

In a statement to the base, Col. Derek Salmi, 60th Air Mobility Wing commander, drove the importance of having well-rounded fitness. “Take the time. Step away from your day-to-day routine. Concentrate on how to better yourself for our Air Force.”

The week of activities also aligned with the Air Force’s focus on the Total Force Fitness framework, emphasizing the importance of both physical and mental health.

During the day focused on mental wellness, activities included workshops such as progressive muscle relaxation, conflict resolution and sleep hygiene. Experts and mental health professionals provided guidance and support, with the goal to equip participants with tools to cope with challenges they may face as military members.

“Our goal throughout this process was twofold; to ensure the lessons learned this week would benefit personal resilience,” said Master Sgt. Denise Johnson, Integrated Resilience NCOIC. “Overall, I think we accomplished what we set out to do and hope that everyone enjoyed the week.”

For social connectedness, events planned emphasized opportunities for airmen to seek out and develop their personal community. The day included

social opportunities such as mil itary trivia, group cookouts and a club focused event, encourag ing airmen to come together with shared interests and experiences.

During the spiritual well-be ing day, teams focused on be liefs and practices that strength en connectedness with sources of hope, meaning, and purpose. This included both faith-based and non-religious interactive dis cussions centered on individual spiritual growth, offering airmen a chance to reflect, find solace, and explore their personal drive and motivation.

“I don’t need every airman to be religious. I do need every

U.S. airmen from the Wing Staff Agencies cheer on teams during tug-of-war on sports day during Comprehensive Airmen Fitness week at Travis Air Force Base, May 25. Comprehensive Airmen Fitness, a dedicated initiative within the Air Force, focuses on enhancing the overall well-being and resilience of airmen across various dimensions of mental, spiritual, social and physical fitness.

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MagNav project successfully demonstrates real-time magnetic navigation

Department of the Air ForceMassachusetts Institute of Technology AI Accelerator

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AFNS) — In a groundbreaking achievement, the Department of the Air Force-Massachusetts Institute of Technology Artificial Intelligence Accelerator, or AIA, MagNav project recently performed real-time magnetic navigation, or MagNav, on the C-17A Globemaster III in flight, becoming the first organization to successfully demonstrate this cutting-edge technology in real-time on a Department of Defense aircraft.

The AIA MagNav team, in conjunction with personnel from MIT, MIT Lincoln Laboratory, the Air Force Research Laboratory Sensors Directorate and the Air Force Institute of Technology Autonomy and Navigation Center, flew three Travis Air Force Base C-17 sorties to the test complex at Edwards AFB during exercise Golden Phoenix, May 11-15.The team harnessed the power of AI and machine learning through the AIA’s calibration and positioning neural network, which was trained during flight in a matter of minutes on a commercially-available laptop. The team leveraged transfer learning from AI models built on previously collected C-17 data, which significantly accelerated the neural network training process.

Travis AFB’s 60th Air Mobility Wing provided the AIA with aircraft to build and train the prototype MagNav system, while also executing a maximum generation event or ‘elephant walk’ as part of exercise Golden Phoenix, Travis AFB’s showcase of readiness and interoperability. The navigation experimentation addressed one of the four critical capability gaps identified by Gen. Mike Minihan, commander, Air Mobility Command.

To achieve this milestone, the MagNav team leveraged global collaboration through its Magnetic Navigation Open Challenge, which involves contributors from around the world through its

open-source software library. This collaboration improved the AIA’s neural network architecture that removes magnetic noise generated by the aircraft to derive position by comparison to a known magnetic map. The technical report, soon to be presented to the U.S. government, will provide details on the system’s navigation accuracy and inform MagNav experiments for other DoD platforms, including aircraft, submarines, hypersonic glide vehicles and small unmanned aerial systems.

Maj. Kyle McAlpin, AIA MagNav liaison, expressed enthusiasm for the successful outcome, stating, “Every pilot fears single points of failure. Our strategy documents lament the DoD’s over-reliance on GPS, a single point of failure in our ability to navigate precisely. The next fight demands unassailable positioning and navigation. We can achieve that by augmenting GPS with alternatives like celestial navigation, signals of opportunity, visual navigation, and magnetic navigation. This week, we took an important step towards making one of those modalities a reality by transitioning MagNav from the minds of MIT and MIT Lincoln Laboratory onto an operational aircraft, blazing the trail for our sister services and expansion to new platforms.”

On the same demonstration sorties, the AIA MagNav team secured flight approval for its Small Business Innovation Research transition partner, SandboxAQ, to deploy its quantum magnetometer eight months ahead of timeline.

“SandboxAQ has seen great value in our partnership with Major McAlpin’s team at the Air Force AI Accelerator. Together, we’re pushing the boundaries of quantum sensing. We look forward to making quantum navigation solutions a reality for American and allied aviators in the near future,” said Jen Sovada, SandboxAQ Public Sector president.

Seeing into the future: AF looks to AI for data analysis

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ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) —

In an effort to digest and rapidly analyze the process of decision making, Headquarters Air Force Digital Operations Directorate (A3X) developed an artificial intelligence-based software that can be applied to all Air Force specialty codes to better examine and predict operational outcomes.

Tomorrow’s operating environment requires airmen to have the most accurate and up-to-date intelligence to act quickly in real time, today. Headquarters Air Staff have developed six software programs for career fields using AI to conduct data analysis.

George Forbes, director of HAF Digital Operations Directorate, cited the exponential benefits of being able to make decisions more accurately, more predictably and more precisely.

Besides data management, the AI software can calculate predictions based off equations and programming, depending on the

type of data available. Whether the predicted outcome is correct or not, the software is capable of learning and adapting to produce even more accurate outcomes for future calculations.

“We might take in different data, like how many people are in the Air Force, what is their behavior based upon their gender and age, or other demographic categories to anticipate [their behaviors] in a particular situation. For instance, we can predict their decision to stay in or leave the Air Force,” Forbes said. “We use the force’s past behavior to train the models to predict their future behavior. Specifically, we use a Recurring Neural Network Methodology, which is a high-end AI method.”

The software is adaptable across all AFSCs to interpret different situations. From tracking flight hours to locating equipment, this new application can replace cumbersome applications and software systems presently used to more user-friendly ones for newcomers. Past applications

are portable to other asset man agement type work but not nec essarily in AI.

“When you build an applica tion to manage something like equipment, you want it to be kept alive. This is where standardized application development systems come in,” Forbes said. “You can build them at your current base, and, once you PCS [Permanent Change of Station], you can still use the same process.”

The overarching goal of the new software systems is to pro vide leaders quicker access to in terpret data and make impactful decisions.

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Appropriate training environments and tools are essential to successfully integrating AI.

Air Force’s Enlisted Swap Assignment Program starts June 1

Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

ARLINGTON, Va.

(AFNS) — Announced at the September 2022 Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference, the Air Force Enlisted Swap Assignment Program went live June 1 for senior master sergeants and below with a current assignment. This new policy provides airmen with more control and new flexibilities in their assignment process.

The Air Force Enlisted Assignment Working Group, which was charged with holistically reviewing the enlisted assignment program, recommended the program. This program applies only to airmen, as the Space Force continues to explore flexible and tailored assignment options for guardians.

Through the MyVector discussion forum, airmen will be able to post their assignments and leverage discussions to determine interest in swapping assignments. Currently, airmen will be able to apply through the My Application link on MyVector.

“The program application on MyVector isn’t perfect, but it will evolve throughout the year,” said Alex Wagner, assistant secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs. “We understand the frustrations with our IT infrastructure, which is why it’s important for you to provide feedback to the team to make them better.”

Airmen must initiate assignment swaps within 90 days from their assignment selection date. Additionally, both airmen cannot have any adverse quality force indicators and must possess the same permanent change

of station eligibility, such as time on station, tour length and retainability.

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n Vector (as required)

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Once the application is submitted, it will flow to the Air Force Personnel Center for eligibility checks, consideration and processing. Applicants will be notified of approval/disapproval through MyVector.

“We aren’t waiting for the perfect system to be built and I’m glad to see this program come to fruition,” said Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass. “Just like our recent policy change authorizing retraining, this is one of the many initiatives we are rolling out to ensure we are able to retrain the talent we need on the bench,” Bass said. “Building the force of the future requires us to look at our personnel policies and balance them with an integrated approach to ensure we maintain the highest standards of readiness.”

Airmen are advised to only use the MyVector discussion forum to arrange assignment swaps and are reminded not to use open online spaces to post assignment information, personal contact and other sensitive confidential information to maintain operational security.

AFPC will provide an updated Personnel Services Delivery Guide identifying program procedures, which will be available in myFSS.

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the crash, or anything else that would put them in danger while attempting to rescue the driver.

“I was just trying to keep him awake,” Honeycutt said. “When you’re talking to someone who’s been injured the way he was, keeping him awake and talking was the most important thing –‘stay awake, don’t go to sleep.’”

The man’s car settled nearly upside-down in a tree. The trio described the driver’s injuries as if the car had folded up on him like an accordion; his ankles were at his face, they said. The official report stated, ‘Major passenger space intrusion with the conscious driver entangled and extrication needed.’

As Dunn waved down the rescue helicopter, Burke and Honeycutt kept to the driver. They wanted to try and remove him but because of the possible spine

injury, they chose not to.

Shortly after, a senior fire captain rappelled down the side of the mountain along with three other emergency personnel who roped down from the helicopter to the driver.

“These three airmen functioned in a steep environment with hazards to themselves to check on the occupant and remained at scene,” said Aaron Jarvis, Marin County Fire Department senior fire chief. “These airmen distinguished themselves with outstanding service by assisting my crew in an area they had no responsibility to act.”

The trio moved from being first on the scene to handing the support over to the rescue team so they were able to do what they needed to.

“Watching the medics do their job,” Dunn said, “Up-close and personal, it was impressive.”

The trio was able to relay information calmy and efficiently. Jarvis also leaned on the

airmen to help keep an eye on all of the rescue gear and hold a flashlight to illuminate the area while the rescue team continued their work.

“Anytime the rescue team was making a decision, they [the rescue personnel] were quick, short and sweet,” Burke said. “Truly fascinating to watch.”

Within a few moments of the man being freed from his vehicle and placed on a stretcher, the trio assisted carrying him to an open space. The individual on the stretcher was secured down in to a helicopter and gone.

“Once we opened the car and removed the driver, your airmen helped us move the patient to an area better suited for a long line rescue from Sonoma County Sheriff’s Rescue Copter 10H1,” Jarvis said. “The patient was flown topside, transferred to ground ambulance and moved to the higher-level care helicopter REACH3 to be flown to a trauma center in the east bay.”

Then Jarvis turned his attention to these three airmen.

“The senior fire captain asked who we were and what we were doing there, and he put two and two together pretty quickly that we were military,” Burke said.

Jarvis shared his appreciation for the airmen with their leadership and the team was recognized formally in front of their squadron.

“I can’t thank these men enough for their actions,” Jarvis said. “They made a choice to do the right thing and had a duty to act when others stood by and watched. Additionally, they performed above and beyond by remaining with us, knowing their job was not complete until the patient was safely transferred.”

The trio said Jarvis thanked them for assisting, they said their farewells. Then the trio ascended back up the hill, but the long way up, in the dark and cold night – as they put it. The airmen returned to their campsite, lit a

fire – disbelief set in.

“Did we do the best we could?” the trio recalled thinking.

“Given the circumstances, it could’ve been way worse,” said Honeycutt. “I mean, this was a really bad situation for him, but I think because we were there, he was kept awake and responding and he left by helicopter breathing. We hope he made it.”

The trio wasn’t upset about missing the sunset, they were happier to learn something about themselves during the three-hour ordeal.

“It’s not often you get to see how you’ll react in a scenario like this,” Dunn said. “I’m proud of how we rallied and came together as a team to do something about it.”

While these airmen spend a majority of their professional careers on the flightline, they were able to apply their basic first aid training and familiarity with high stress environments to provide

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Biden nominates No. 2 Marine Corps officer to lead service

The Washington Post WASHINGTON — President Biden has nominated the assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric Smith, to lead the service, selecting a senior officer who has led troops in combat and served more recently in a key role as the service attempts to transform itself after two decades of counterinsurgency wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Smith, 58, has served as the No. 2 officer in the service since

October 2021. If confirmed, he will replace Gen. David H. Berger, who has been commandant of the Marine Corps since July 2019 and sought to reorient the service to an island-hopping force that can better counter China in the Pacific. Smith’s nomination was first reported by The Washington Post on Tuesday evening, and was disclosed on a Senate website early Wednesday.

Smith’s selection comes amid a broader remaking of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, as Berger and

a couple of other officers retire. Among the other changes expected, Gen. Randy George has been nominated to replace Gen. James McConville as chief of staff of the Army, and Gen. Charles “CQ” Brown Jr., the current chief of staff of the Air Force, has been tapped to replace Army Gen. Mark A. Milley as Joint Chiefs chairman. No nomination has been announced to replace Brown atop the Air Force. Smith, an infantry officer, previously served as the deputy

commandant for combat development and integration, a role in which he helped develop Berger’s vision for the future service, known as Force Design 2030. The plan has proved controversial with some Marines for decisions that include cutting the service’s tanks and reducing howitzer artillery in favor of greater investments in drones and long-range missiles.

As assistant commandant, Smith has defended the plan, saying that war games and exercises

will sharpen the service’s concepts for the future.

“We’re going to keep going as fast as we can go,” Smith said last year, speaking at a conference hosted by Defense News. “For those who say, ‘You shouldn’t be focused on China,’ China is the pacing threat … but that doesn’t mean you’re not capable of dealing with Russia, North Korea or Iran. It’s that you always go against the fastest runner, and then you hope that the

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airman on Travis to understand and develop their meaning and purpose in life,” said Col. Steven Richardson, 60th AMW Chaplain. “This is their ‘why’. Our airmen face obstacles in and out of the military. What our airmen face can steal their joy, their hope, or even their reason to live. Therefore … I need airmen to maximize their ‘why’ so they can overcome any ‘what.’”

The final day of CAF week focused on physical health, offering the units the opportunity to compete in multiple fitness challenges and team-centered events. These activities were aimed to encourage physical fitness and camaraderie within the units.

At the conclusion of the Sports Day, the week culminated with a championship award presentation and the funding of several resilience projects that will improve morale and welfare of airmen on base.

By nurturing the well-being of our airmen, we build a force resilient and ready to overcome any challenge in the skies,” said Salmi. “Embracing this approach isn’t just an option; it’s a necessity for our success in potential future conflicts.”

The week was part of a larger continuous effort to encourage the AMC Warrior Heart culture, developing a holistic approach to airman readiness. Throughout the year the Integrated Resiliency team plans to host more routine touchpoints to further support airmen and their families.

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The plan has garnered significant opposition, with some retired generals even calling it a misguided effort that will damage national security. Other influential Marine Corps veterans have defended the concept, saying the service must evolve to

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Smith’s earlier roles include a stint from late 2015 to through early 2017 as the senior military assistant to then-Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter, where he advised the Pentagon chief and worked with senior civilian officials regularly.

In Afghanistan, he served as the commander of a regiment of Marines in 2011, overseeing several thousand personnel as they

fanned out across Helmand province, a Taliban hotbed. Smith also deployed twice to Iraq, including a tour in 2005 as the commanding officer of 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, a force of about 1,000 personnel that was based in the city of Ramadi.

Smith was born in Kansas City, Mo., and grew up in Plano, Tex. He attended Texas A&M University and became an officer in 1987.

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“I think because of our job, which can be high-stress,” Dunn said. “It helped because we were able to stay level-headed, react and do something.”

The man survived the accident and is recovering from his injuries.

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13th Gold Star Families Ruck March

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LEFT: U.S. airmen and their families participate in the 13th Annual Gold Star Families Ruck March at Travis Air Force Base, May 20. The event honored Gold Star Families and paid respect to relatives that lost a loved one in the line of duty.

BOTTOM LEFT:U.S. Airmen from the 60th Security Forces Squadron participate in the 13th Annual Gold Star Families Ruck March at Travis Air Force Base, May 20.

BOTTOM RIGHT: U.S. airmen and their families participate in the 13th Annual Gold

Senior Airman Alexander Merchak/U.S. Air Force

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