Peninsula Warrior Air Force Edition: 02.09.2018

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EYES AND EARS: JBLE AIRMAN: ALL-STAR

COMMAND CENTER PROVIDES VITAL INFORMATION FOR COMBAT MISSIONS, SUPPORT — PAGE 7

Airman makes All Air Force Softball Team — Page 8

PROTECTING OUR VALUABLE ASSETS — Page 6

For more online content, check out www.JBLE.af.mil

Army News

EUSTIS SOLDIERS GET THEIR ‘RO-RO’ ON

U.S. Army conducts a “roll-on, roll-off” training exercise —Page 3

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Children’s Dental Health Month: What parents need to know

Senior Airman Caitlyn Hollowell, 81st Dental Squadron dental technician, prepares to take an x-ray on Katelyn Landolt, daughter of Lt. Col. Barbara Hoeben, 81st Diagnostic and Therapeutic Squadron clinical pharmacist, March 1, 2017, on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss.

By Airman 1st Class Alexandra Singer

U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue

633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA.

February is Children’s Dental Health Month and parents need to know what to look out for to make sure their children have great dental health.

Teaching children about taking care of their teeth can be challenging, but it’s important to ensure a good foundation for building lifelong habits of oral hygiene and health for them as they grow up.

Although there’s a common misconception about infants and toddlers teeth being less important than adult teeth since they aren’t permanent, this idea can lead to harmful conditions in a child’s mouth including Early Childhood Caries.

ECC is when one or more baby teeth in a child zero to six-year-old’s mouth is decayed, missing due to decay or has had a filling. The tooth decay is caused by bacteria that live in our mouths. The main source of food for this bacteria is sugar. When the bacteria eat sugar, they produce an acid that can break down the surface of the teeth.

Here are some tips to prevent ECC in your child and give them a head start in oral hygiene: Take your children to early and regular dental exams. A baby’s first dental appointment should be scheduled within six months of their first tooth, but no later than their first birthday.

Minimize saliva-sharing activities between parents/caregivers to limit bacteria transmission.

Don’t put your children to bed with a bottle of milk, formula or juice.

The sugars in these drinks can sit on your child’s teeth all night and cause decay.

Limit snacking on simple carbohydrates such as cereal, crackers, cookies, white bread and Gatorade.

These have sugars that feed the cavity causing bacteria in the mouth.

Brush or rinse your child’s teeth after administering sugary medications.

Brush your child’s teeth twice a day with fluoridated toothpaste “This is important because it prevents bacteria from continuing to grow, which may eventually lead to other dental diseases,” said U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Michelle Newman, Tignor Dental Clinic NCO in charge at Fort Eustis.

Keeping your children’s teeth clean is important, but dental health also includes checking for injuries.

If a parent knows their child was injured in the mouth, they should check for bleeding, tooth displacement, tooth fracture or persistent pain. If any of these symptoms are visible, a visit to the dentist is appropriate. The dentist will be able to establish a baseline for the tooth in case of future changes. It’s common for a baby’s tooth to turn gray after being hit, but should not be of worry.

For children with permanent teeth, chipping while being injured is common. If a parent can locate the chipped part, they should take it with them to a dentist appointment because it may be

bonded back on.

Permanent teeth can also fall out due to injury. In this case, a parent should take proper measures to possibly save the tooth: Act quickly and make sure the tooth spends as little time possible outside of the mouth.

Do not scrub off any dirt from the tooth because the tooth has cells on the root that are vital for the tooth to be reattached. The scrubbing can remove these cells. Gently rinse the tooth if needed and place it back in the tooth socket.

Have your child gently bite down on a cloth to stabilize the tooth in its proper position and get to the dentist as soon as possible.

If a parent is uncomfortable with any of these procedures, put the tooth in milk and get to the dentist as soon as possible.

With these tips, parents can better understand how to handle certain scenarios and potentially save their child’s tooth.

Since the clinics on JBLE only active duty, service members are encouraged to enroll their family members in the TRICARE Dental Program with United Concordia at www.tricare.mil/tpd, www.uccitdp.com or call 1-844-6534061.

For more information on children’s dental health contact the Langley Dental Clinic at 225-7630, Option 1 then Option 2 or Fort Eustis at 314-8015 or 314-7925.

(Editor’s note: portions of this article were provided by 633rd Medical Group)

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Eustis Soldiers get their ‘ro-ro’ on

By Airman 1st Class Monica Roybal 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA.

The U.S. Army’s 149th Seaport Operations Company, 10th Battalion, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary), conducted a “roll-on, roll-off” training exercise on Fort Eustis’ 3rd Port at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Feb. 1, 2018.

Unofficially referred to as a “ro-ro”

by Soldiers, the exercise gave the 149th SOC a chance to cultivate mission-readiness through realistic port activities in preparation for maritime operations that include safeguarding cargo transport strategies and facilitating supply and equipment transfers.

“We train at the company and talk about procedures, but training at 3rd Port gives us the opportunity to work

with different units and use their vessels for a more hands-on experience,” said Sgt. Jacqueline Bryant, cargo specialist, 149th SOC, 10th Bn., 7th Trans. Bde. (Ex.).

Multiple vehicles and containers were loaded onto a vessel under the guidance of a safety officer while cargo specialists worked to secure and stabilize the cargo. Once secured, all cargo was then unloaded.

“Today’s ro-ro gives us a chance to get used to the expected work environment and implement the basic skills of our job,” said Spc. Devin Thompson, cargo specialist, 149th SOC, 10th Bn., 7th Trans. Bde. (Ex.). “Training on these vessels is a very big deal, and I feel more prepared after working out here.”

The 149th SOC set out to perfect the techniques and methods that will be executed in day-to-day duties in an effort to

Airman 1st Class Monica Roybal

Members of the 149th Seaport Operations Company, 10th Battalion, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary), load vehicles onto a vessel on Fort Eustis’ 3rd Port at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Feb. 1, 2018. The roll-on, roll-off exercise gave the 149th SOC hands-on training for port operations.

remain ever-ready for operations. Regular training in real-world environments

strengthens Soldiers’ capabilities and instills confidence to perform those duties.

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Tax centers provide assistance to JBLE

By By Airman 1st Class Derek Seifert 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS JOINT BASE LANGELY-EUSTIS, VA.

The tax offices at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia will begin offering services to active duty, retirees and dependents to file tax returns starting Jan. 30 2017.

The tax center on Fort Eustis in building 2733 on Madison Avenue will open from Jan. 29 through April 13 and the office at Langley Air Force Base at 450 Weyland Road, will open Jan. 30 through April 13.

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Modernized Move.mil website launched

By Maj. David L. Dunn,

U.S. TRANSPORTATION COMMAND SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, ILL. (AFNS)

U.S. Transportation Command, in partnership with the Air Force Digital Service, recently launched a modernized version of the Move.mil website, the Department of Defense’s ofďŹ cial portal to prepare for service members’ upcoming household goods move.

The goal of the improved site is to provide a signiďŹ cantly better user experience to customers during relocations across the globe. “Improvements to Move.mil are an important step in our efforts to build a more efďŹ cient and effective process for relocating the Department of De-

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PROTECTING OUR VALUABLE ASSETS: How Airmen can keep themselves, others safe

By Airman 1st Class Amanda Dole 633 AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA.

In a world of ever expanding technology, one must constantly be on guard in regards to protecting what information online. From what was eaten for breakfast, to where someone ran for physical training, wearable devices have the ability to track a person’s every move.

Recently, it was discovered that service members were unknowingly giving away information just by using fitness devices. It might seem like just a security oversight, but members were not only putting themselves, but others at risk just by using the devices with location services turned on.

“The more information adversaries can obtain, the more opportunities they have to cause damage at your expense –

making good OPSEC essential to minimize risk,” said Master Sgt. Justo Scott, 633rd Air Base Wing Operation Security program manager.

Apps are able to save and share wearable devices locations and information, which could be a threat to the military mission if put in the wrong hands. As a precaution, here are some recommendations from the 633rd ABW OS to keep Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., safe online: Turn off location settings on electronic devices: Watches, cellphones, and computers all have the ability to track location.

When an app requests permissions to access location, just say no!

This is especially important while deployed or working at sensitive or remote

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locations internationally. Use Privacy Settings: Customize privacy settings online, do not use default settings. Be aware of who your Friends are: Check the security settings with-in social media apps to make sure they are set to provide the highest security measures.

Standards of Conduct apply online too.

“While today’s technology and social

networking sites are great ways to connect with people and share information, they can also provide adversaries with the critical information they need to disrupt your mission and harm you, your co-workers, or even your family members,” said Scott.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding what device settings or authorized devices, speak with your unit security manager.

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Eyes and Ears: Command Center provides vital information for combat missions, support

By Airman 1st Class Tristan Biese

633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA.

Strategic aerial support and combat missions occur daily around the world; and Airmen at the Air Combat Command, Command Center work 24-7 to ensure that their major command’s commander and his staff are well informed of the statuses of their MAJCOM missions.

While a command center is similar to a command post1, the ACC Command Center works on a much larger scale gathering internal and external information that affects all of the command’s bases, not just a single installation.

The center then gives all that data to the COMACC enabling him to make informed decisions and lead his command with the proper information.

“On a daily basis, we are coordinating throughout the MAJCOM to make sure that all the pertinent information is getting to the commander and the command staff,” said U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Lonnie Ellis, ACC Command

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Center superintendent.

“Without us getting that to them, they can’t do their job efficiently and properly lead the entire command.”

According to Ellis, the seven Airman working at the ACC Command Center, must always ensure at least one person is on shift to ensure the ability to funnel command, control, communications and information support is always available to their command. After each 12hour shift, to avoid any lapses in continuing missions, the Airmen also brief each other about the prior shift.

The information they pass along to the command and each other, while not always known to the public, ranges from RPA GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack Munitions2 employments to the status of training missions involving 5th generation assets and allied forces.

Some of the information also has to do with unforeseen factors like weather.

For instance, in the event of a hurricane at any ACC installation, the ACC Command Center would fun-

nel vital information about the incoming weather hazard to the respective base affected so that the installation commander could make informed decisions about how to prepare for such inclement weather.

Such details about potential weather hazards could influence decisions ranging from base and flight statuses to mission adjustments.

According to U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Charles Poole, ACC Command Center NCO in charge of training, while the information they receive mostly deals with ACC bases, some data can affect the Air Force as a whole and may even reach the National Military Command Center3.

“Command and control is critical across not just Air Force but Department of Defense wide,” said Poole. “We help the leadership make informed decisions and keep information flowing up and down the chain of command.”

As the Air Force continues to prepare for potential near peer warfare operations, the ACC Command Center Airmen continue to

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Luis Castro, Air Combat Command, Command Center NCO in charge of command and control operations reports, works at the ACC Command Center, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Feb. 1, 2018.

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keep an eye on the status of air combat operations worldwide.

1. Installation command posts provide command, control, communications and information support to ensure positive control of assets.

2. The Joint Direct Attack Munition is a guidance tail

kit that converts existing unguided free-fall bombs into accurate, adverse weather “smart” munitions. With the addition of a new tail section that contains an inertial navigational system and a global positioning system guidance control unit, JDAM improves the accuracy of

unguided, general purpose bombs in any weather condition. JDAM is a joint U.S. Air Force and Department of Navy program.

3. The NMCC is essentially similar to the ACC Command Center but instead they are a command center for nationwide events.

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JBLE Airman makes All Air Force softball team, wins championship

By Airman 1st Class Alexandra Singer 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA.

How was tryouts and camp?

We would eat breakfast as a team m at 7 am and split up into two groups. One ne group would go to elding practice, and d all you would do is hit balls nonstop for one and a half hours. Then the next group would go and do the same thing. Then the rst group would go to batting practice, and d switch again. The intensity of the camp was very hard. We were always sore, we could barely move, it also took a mental al toll on us because of the heat outside. We would have scrimmages at the end of every very day, and that’s when the coaches would d sit and watch to see who they picked for the team.

The All Air Force softball team won the 2017 championship against the U.S. Army with zero defeats. An Airman from JBLE was part of the winning team and used the motivation from friends and family around her to keep her going strong.

That Airman was Airman 1st Class Daniella Cortez, 633rd Force Support Squadron commander support staff journeyman, the starting pitcher and the only JBLE Airman to make the team.

Her accomplishment and drive as well as her road to success needed to be shared.

Luckily, the Public Affairs of ce had the How was your support system and nd team? opportunity to sit down and talk to Cortez.

My support system was very motivatHere is what she had to say: ing and uplifting. They believed d in me more than I believed in myself. I de nitely How long have you been playing? wouldn’t have made it through without I have been playing for 18 years. I started them. I would call my mom and tell ell her when I was four, playing tee ball with my I shouldn’t be here, I can’t keep up family and it just advanced from there on. and she would remind me of my y I played in high school too and have been talent, and she would motivate playing since. My motivation comes from me to push forward. My family the love I have for the game as well as being did go and watch me play for able to call myself a winner. It runs in the the last 3 games. It motivated family because my brother played baseball, me more and made me feel my mom played softball-she was a pitcher, more comfortable. My team and my dad played softball-he was a pitcher, I were there for each other from and I’m a pitcher so I guess it just started start to end. from there.

How did it feel when they called How did you hear about the sports pro- your name because you were re gram? picked for the team?

I did some research and only found out Honestly I didn’t think I was going to stuff about the Air Force Academy, which make it because the competition was real obviously I’m not in. I asked my supervisor crazy, and I felt like I was not up to par if he knew anything and he did. He helped with them at all. I was already ready to go me nd the website, he’s never done the home two days in. I was like there’s no way process, so we contacted the sports director I was going to get through this. So when here, and he told me what I needed to do. they called my name my coaches said I made a face, they were like you should’ve Why did you join the Air Force? seen your face when we called your name.

I was bored, and I was going to school I was surprised. Then I was glad. not knowing what I wanted to go to school for. I was switching my major all the time. What did that moment feel like when I wanted to get out of Clovis, so in 2016 I your team placed rst? joined. It was a random thing, my family We actually knew we were going to place was kind of like what are you doing. rst before the end of the tournament. We had to keep pressing to be undefeated. The

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feeling after the whole tournament was a sigh of relief for everyone, we were excited and happy.

What’s next for you?

My next goal is to return to play for the Air Force team this year, we have to try out again, and then after I want to make the all Armed Forces team.

Cortez is currently in college and hopes to graduate with her CCAF at the end of this year. Her overall stats in softball gives her a great chance in making the Armed Forces team this year, and she has a great support system to persuade her to not give up.

Airman 1st Class Daniella Cortez Has been playing softball for 18 years. Softball/ Baseball runs in the family.

Joined the Air Force in 2016 She is currently enrolled in college and hopes to graduate with her CCAF at the end of the year.

Photos by Airman 1st Class Alexandra Singer

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Daniella Cortez, 633rd Force Support Squadron commander support staff poses for a portrait.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Daniella Cortez, 633rd Force Support Squadron commander support staff holds her glove and ball at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Jan. 31, 2018.

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Daniella Cortez, swings her bat during a softball game. Her team won with zero defeats during the 2017 season.

The All Air Force Softball team won the Armed Forces Championship with zero defeats.

The All Air Force Softball Team poses for a group photo after winning the Armed Forces Championship game.

Cortez was one of 25 chosen for the All Air Force Softball team in 2017.

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FACING THE INFERNO: Soldiers forge partnership with Oman in combat assault training exercise

By Sgt. David Nye ARMY.MIL

THUMRAIT, OMAN

Surrounded by the clear blue skies and bright orange sand of Oman, Omani and U.S. forces conducted a simulated assault against dozens of enemy fighters, Jan. 31, 2018, in the culminating event of Inferno Creek 18, a three-week training exercise conducted by the U.S. and Omani armies near Thumrait, Oman.

The joint exercise allowed multiple elements of both militaries to practice working together, with the countries each contributing scouts, mortars, infantry, engineers, and other elements that worked hand-inhand to complete their task: an assault on a simulated enemy compound followed by a hasty defense against an armored enemy counterattack.

The success of the training mission relied on seeds planted three weeks before when the leaders met to work through the military decision-making process, or MDMP, according to Lt. Col. Jonathan M. Genge, the U.S. task force commander for the exercise.

“It’s been great since day one, the Omanis coming in right on time, every day, for MDMP, energetic, ready to tackle the task of the day,” he said. “They’ve come in with their experiences, we’ve learned from that as well.

They took the lead in a lot of things with MDMP as well as [course of action] development, the wargaming.”

For the Soldiers on the ground, working with the Omanis presented new challenges but allowed for great experiences.

“I feel pretty excited about it,

because I’m working with someone from an entirely different country,” said Pfc. Tyiamarte J. Linley Jr., a mortarman with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 35th Armored Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division. “New language, new culture, new everything, and it’s just fascinating, just learning more about a different country, a different person, completely.”

The first elements hitting the objective were the scouts. Omani vehicles dropped off U.S. forces near their planned observation posts, and most of the Americans dismounted to go on foot the last few hundred meters to observe the battlefield. A few of the Americans went with the Omani vehicles, which acted as mobile weapon platforms during the fight.

“At first, before the maneuver force gets to the objective, we will be observing the objective area, identifying key personnel, key weapon systems, any obstacles that could hinder their movement up to the objective,” said Cpl. Jacob Kehler, the sniper team noncommissioned officer for the exercise. “Once they get up to 100 meters or so, right before their assault on the objective, we’ll transition up north to where we’re expecting an enemy armored reconnaissance unit.”

As the maneuver force, made up primarily of Omani and U.S. infantry and engineers, made its way up, the scouts and infantry automatic weapons teams laid down a base of fire. With multiple teams from two armies fighting at once, coordination was a challenge.

“It really tests our preparedness and our rehearsals,” said

Photo by Sgt. David Nye

Specialist Nathan Goodlet and Cpl. Jacob Kehler, snipers with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, search for a simulated enemy high-value target, Jan 29. 2018, during Inferno Creek 2018 near Thumrait, Oman.

U.S. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 37th Armored Regiment and soldiers from the 11th Omani Brigade, Royal Army of Oman, conduct dismounted training while building partner nation interoperability during Inferno Creek.

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Kehler, “to be able to coordinate between different units, us being scouts and the infantry and the added personnel of the Omanis.

So the coordination between all units really has to be on point, it really tests how well you can conduct everything going on, how proficient you are at communication between the units.”

An engineer team with personnel from each force breached the wire protecting the target compound with Bangalore torpedoes, explosive tubes made for clearing obstacles, before the U.S. and Omani infantry squads poured through the gap created by the detonation. Finally, an Omani rocket-propelled grenade

team destroyed a simulated T-72 tank that was attempting to take back the compound.

While the exercise was complex, junior leaders emphasized to their Soldiers the importance of learning to work with other forces.

“We were up in Iraq for a couple weeks back in November,” said Kehler. “And, when we were up there, there were British forces, Danish forces, and then French forces. So Americans aren’t the only people in these combat zones right now. So being able to communicate even between those is very key to not having any fratricide, being able to work smoothly, and contrib-

uting to the combined effort is very important.”

Genge, the task force commander, agreed and praised the value of the exercise for reinforcing and building partnerships.

He also expressed a hope that, while 2018 was the largest iteration of the annual exercise yet, it would grow even larger.

“Inferno Creek 2018 is an opportunity for the US and our partner, the Omanis, to bridge a gap and build a relationship here in the Middle East and to develop ourselves at the company and tactical level and now make our way from the lower levels, the individual, all the way up to the battalion and, looking to the future, maybe make our way up to the brigade level and higher with not only just the maneuver but maybe a command post exercise,” said Genge.

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Portuguese paratroopers jump out of the back of a C-130H3 Hercules from Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga., Jan. 29, 2018.

By Staff Sgt. Andrew Park,

94TH AIRLIFT WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS MONTE REAL AIR BASE, PORTUGAL (AFNS)

Approximately 50 Airmen and two C-130H3 Hercules assigned to the 94th Airlift Wing, Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Georgia, arrived at Monte Real Air Base, Portugal to participate in Real Thaw 18, a Portuguese-led exercise.

The annual two-week exercise includes armed forces from multiple nations participating in training missions aimed at merging and deploying different platforms toward a major objective, covering a vast range of activities including air-toair and air-to-ground training, tactical air transport operations and close air support.

“It provides a unique training opportunity,” said Maj. Richard Konopczynski, 700th Airlift Squadron deputy mission commander. “We get to work with our coalition partners. We have other C-130 units here from different countries, and we get to not only compare our techniques, but also work in a deployed environment.”

This year’s exercise included 1,500 participants and 35 aircraft from Spain, Denmark, Netherlands, France, Portugal and the U.S. The exercise also goes beyond the scope of flying missions to include support roles such as communications, security forces, maintenance and intelligence.

The scenarios will integrate daily realistic interoperability tasks in the air and on the ground between multinational units.

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The goal is for participants to know each other on a more personal level to establish rapport and create lasting bonds. The exercise brings everyone together as much as possible, whether it be flying, briefing or working together.”

Lt. Col. Joao Rosa, exercise coordinator and Portuguese air force fighter pilot “We set up a scenario that resembles a very specific situation in the world,” said Lt. Col. Joao Rosa, exercise coordinator and Portuguese air force fighter pilot.

“We are simulating that we deployed a NATO force to a country. What we are going to do with all the types of aircraft we have, with all the army forces and navy forces, is to protect that small country.”

“The goal is for participants to know each other on a more personal level to establish rapport and create lasting bonds,” said Rosa. “The exercise brings everyone

Sergeant Correia, Portuguese army jumpmaster, left, reviews a map with Capt. Christopher Retzlaff, navigator, in the back of a C-130H3 Hercules at Monte Real Air Base, Portugal, Jan. 29, 2018. The Hercules from Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga., carried 10 Portuguese paratroopers to the landing zone close to Beja, Portugal in support of exercise Real Thaw 18.

together as much as possible, whether it be flying, briefing or working together.”

These relationships have real-world consequences with much of the warfighting effort involving a number of allied forces from different countries working together now and in future contingency operations.

“It’s an opportunity to exercise a lot of our skills, tactics and procedures in a coalition environment,” said Konopczynski.

Dobbins ARB is participating for the first time in the exercise, which will last from Jan. 29 to Feb. 9, 2018.

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19th Air Force commander directs T-6 operational pause

sure we have the manpower to handle those who are lower ranking active duty who may not be able to afford outside services.”

According to Melissa Hudgins, 633rd ABW JA legal assistance attorney, the Internal Revenue Service volunteer income tax assistants will be available to provide tax services to single clients whose gross income does not exceed $100,000 and married couples filing joint returns whose combined gross income does not exceed $150,000; both spouses are required to be at the appointment.

The tax centers will be unable to assist individuals with small businesses and rental property.

In the case of being unable to make an appointment, there will be computers available for utilization of Military OneSource to prepare their taxes.

To prepare taxes, bring up-to-date and completed versions of forms including W-2, 1099-R, 1098-T, Interest/Dividend/Brokerage Statements, Dependents Care Statements, Mortgage Interest Statements, Rental Property Statements and last year’s tax return.

Alternative resources that are available to file taxes are www.militaryonsource.mil and www.irs. gov.

For more information or to make an appointment, call the Langley tax center at 757-367-9195 or the Fort Eustis legal office at 757-8782478/2343.

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By Air Education and curred at Columbus Air to aircrew, develop and Training Command Public Force Base, Mississippi, deliver mitigation soluAffairs Vance AFB, Oklahoma, tions.

RANDOLPH, TEXAS (AFNS)

The 19th Air Force commander has issued an operational pause for all T-6 Texan II operations to ensure aircrew safety after a cluster of unexplained physiological events oc-

and Sheppard AFB, Texas within the last week.

Maj. Gen. Patrick Doherty directed the operational pause, beginning Feb. 1, to enable the Air Force to examine the root causes of the incidents, educate and listen

“The safety of our instructors and student pilots is paramount and has been our priority and focus,” said Maj. Gen. Patrick Doherty, 19th Air Force commander.

“We’re acting swiftly, making temporary, but

necessary, changes to everyone’s training, general awareness, checklist procedures, and possibly modify aircrew flying equipment to mitigate risk to the aircrew while we tackle this issue headon to safeguard everyone flying T-6s.”

The Air Force established a general officerled team to integrate and coordinate efforts across the Air Force to address aircrew unexplained physiological events in

early 2018. Brig. Gen. Bobbi Jo Doorenbos is leading the team and will work closely with 19th Air Force, Air Education and Training Command, and other major commands to examine the causes of these incidents and ensure industry and enterprise-wide solutions are given high priority to find root causes and deliver solutions across all weapon systems.

A Soldier with the 95th Engineer Company (Clearance), 130th Engineer Brigade, 8th Theater Sustainment Command, jumps out of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter belonging to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463 (HMH-463) during helocast operations training January 25, 2018 at Marine Corps Base Hawaii.

bat water survival tests, which allowed them to gain confidence swimming with a life vest and entering the water from at least 15 feet.

While tough, the combat water survival tests were excellent method for the 95th Engineer Company Soldiers to prepare for the helocast training.

“Mentally, I feel that the helocast is one of the toughest tasks for our Soldiers,” said Staff Sgt. Mohamed Fouad, a combat engineer with the 95th Engineer Company.

“Many Soldiers are afraid of the water, and heights.

And when you include jumping out of a moving aircraft, some could really have issues.”

Though drained physically and mentally, Hom said his Soldiers gained valuable knowledge from the helocast training and enjoyed the experience overall.

“I’m extremely proud of my Soldiers,” said Hom. “Just seeing some of these young Soldiers who’ve never even ridden in a helicopter step out of one is a testament to their personal courage.”

U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Michael Behlin

Soldiers join Marines for grueling helocast operations training

By Sgt. 1st Class Michael ter Squadron 463 (HMH- Soldiers.

Throughout the trainBehlin 463), the Soldiers simu“Basically our Soldiers ing, Soldiers were reARMY.MIL

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Members of the 95th Engineer Company (Clearance), 84th Engineer Battalion, 130th Engineer Brigade, trained on helocast operations January 25, 2018 at Marine Corps Base Hawaii.

Partnering with the Marine Heavy Helicop-

lated being inserted into a military area of operations by exiting an aircraft just above the water’s surface.

According to the 95th Engineer Company commander, Capt. Phillip Hom, the helocast training is just one of several yearly combat engineering requirements for his

are taking a step out of a perfectly good helicopter into water, which is essential because it’s part of our yearly training requirements,” Hom said.

“We had a few people who were afraid of water, a few afraid of heights, but they had a lot of heart, overcame their fear and enjoyed the training.”

quired to exit a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter at an airspeed of 10 knots or less. The 95th Engineer Company Soldiers then plunged into the waters of Kaneohe Bay and swam to shore.

Prior to the helocast training, the Soldiers of the 95th Engineer Company conducted com-

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JBLECommunity AirPower Over Hampton Roads May 18-20, 2018 Shellbank Fitness Center parking lot repair

The 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron will execute a warranty repair of pavement in the Shellbank Fitness Center parking lot from Feb. 11 – 24, 2018. Emergency vehicle access, handicapped and DV parking are unaffected.

Hospital Closed Feb. 16-19, 2018

All services at the 633rd Medical Group, including ER and Inpatient Services, will be completely closed from Feb. 16-19, 2018. Starting at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018, Inpatient Services will prepare for closure and patients will start being transferred to other facilities.

Starting at midnight on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, ER Services will close and any patients in route will be diverted to other medical facilities. All services are expected to resume at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018.

LaSalle Gate Traffic Impact

LaSalle Gate and Elm Street near the intersection of Nealy Avenue will be closed for Force Protection upgrades to the active vehicle barriers on select dates starting Jan. 31, 2018, through Feb. 25, 2018. LaSalle Gate will be closed to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic on weekends.

There will be no through traffic on Elm Street, south of Rickenbacker Road to Nealy Avenue on Jan. 31, 2018.

Ryan Center (bldg. 10) occupants will still be able to use both entrances to south parking lot. There will be partial road closures Feb. 1 and 2. There will be complete gate closure Feb. 3,4,10,17,18,24 and 25. For more information, contact the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron service call desk, 764-5343.

King Street and Armistead Gates under construction

The 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron will renovate the guard houses at the King Street and Armistead Gates.

The construction will be phased to minimize traffic impact. The first phase of construction will affect two of the four inbound lanes and one of the two outbound lanes at the Armistead gate. This phase will also affect one inbound and one outbound lane of the King Street gate.

Phase one of construction will last up to 60 days and begin on Nov. 27, 2017, at 9 a.m. Phase two of construction will last up to 57 days and is expected to begin Jan. 26, 2018, at 9 a.m. Phase two will affect the remaining two inbound lanes and one outbound lane at the Armistead gate, and the remaining inbound and outbound lane at the King Street gate. For more information, call 764-7766.

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Submit Eustis Community announcements to pw@militarynews.com heading outbound is still out and has been temporarily replaced with a traffic light to the right side of the intersection. JBLE motorists should remain aware of the temporary placement of the traffic light, expected to be in place in approximately 12-14 weeks.

erated from building 1409. Participants must have purchased a 2017 Fort Eustis Hunting Permit prior to Jan. 6, 2018, and passed the Fort Eustis Recreational Hunting Program Archery Qualification within two years, or pass a qualification test administered by the 733rd CED Natural Resource Staff. Participants must also purchase a 2018 Late Urban Archery Deer Hunting Permit Weekly Live Fire Schedule Ranges, training areas, and associated facilities are at a cost of $20, and may do so the day of any hunt.

Off Limits to personnel not engaged in scheduled firing, For more information please contact James Dolan at operations, or inspections/recons unless clearance is james.d.dolan.civ@mail.mil or 757-878-4152. obtained in person from Range Control Fire Desk (Bldg.

2432 Mulberry Island Road) or a designated Range Tax Center 2018 Control Technician. All personnel are required to check The Tax Center at 450 Weyland Road, Langley AFB, in and out with range control before going into or de- VA, will have very limited services and very few appointparting any Range or Training area. Range schedule until ments available for volunteers to prepare tax returns.

February 16: Therefore, clients should take advantage of alternative Feb. 9- BTRAC, R1, R2, R3, R6: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

VITA sites in the area as well as Military OneSource as a Feb. 10 - SMALL GAME HUNTING R1, R5, R6: 4 a.m. do-it-yourself resource for your tax preparation. Military to 8 p.m.

OneSource provides service members and their depenFeb. 11 - SMALL GAME HUNTING R1, R5, R6: 4 a.m. dents with access to free and secure online tax preparato 8 p.m. tion and filing. Military OneSource suggests that before Feb. 12 - BTRAC, R1, R2, R3: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. starting on your tax return, gather all necessary tax docuSMALL GAME HUNTING R5, R6: 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. ments and additional information such as the following: Feb. 13 - BTRAC, R1, R2, R3: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

1. Social Security numbers and dates of birth for Feb. 14 - BTRAC, R1, R2, R3: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. you, your spouse and dependents Feb. 15 - BTRAC, R1, R2, R3: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

2. Child care, education and adoption costs SMALL GAME HUNTING R5, R6: 4 a.m. to 8 p.m.

3. W-2 forms for all employers for you and your Feb. 16 - BTRAC, R1, R2, R3, R4 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. spouse SMALL GAME HUNTING R5, R6: 4 a.m. to 8 p.m.

4. Investment income forms 5. Alimony information 6. Social Security benefits Order of Daedalians lunch meeting 7. Miscellaneous income The Daedalians will meet at noon, Feb. 15, 2018, at 8. Form 1098-E for student loan interest the Bayview Commonwealth Club. The speaker for the 9. Form 1098 for home mortgage interest luncheon will be U.S. Navy retired, “Boom” Powel, 10. Charitable donations from the Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach.

11. Medical and dental expenses The Order is America’s premier fraternal organization of 12. Real estate taxes military aviators promoting leadership in Air and Space power. All current and former military pilots, navigators, For more information or to make an appointment, call air battle managers, naval flight officers, remotely pilot- the Langley tax center at 757-367-9195. ed aircraft operators, and flight surgeons are welcome to attend. To reserve your place at the meeting, contact ALTERNATIVE VITA PROGRAMS the Daedalians at (757) 877-2260, 303-5741, or Langley.

Bethel AME Baptist Church located at 94 West Lindaedalians@verizon.net coln Street, Hampton, VA 23669; Open to general public: (AD, R, D) Christopher Newport University, Luter School of Community Event Council Business, located at 1 University Place, Newport News, Joint Base Langley-Eustis will host the Community VA 23606; Open to general public: (AD, R, D); Event Council from 10 to 11 a.m., Feb. 22, 2018, at the American Legion Denbigh Post 3 located at 368 Bayview Commonwealth Center. The CEC serves as a American Legion Drive, Newport News, VA 23608; valuable communication link to increase awareness levOpen to general public: (AD, R, D); Caters to ages 60+/ els of the community, concerning initiatives, programs, retirees and their dependents, but open to the general activities and facilities for JBLE-Langley and provides public – AARP Prep Site (AARP sends tax prep volunformalized means for installation leadership to facilitate teers to site who have been trained). the flow of command and community information to James City County Library located at 7770 Croaker military members, spouses and civilians. For more inRd., Williamsburg, VA 23188; Open to general public: formation, call (757) 764-3990.

(AD, R, D). Caters to ages 60+/retirees and their dependents, but open to the general public – AARP Prep 2018 Late Urban Archery Deer Season The Fort Eustis Late Urban Archery Deer season will Site (AARP sends tax prep volunteers to site who have

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West Hampton Community Center located at 1638 Briarfield Rd., Hampton, VA 23661; Open to general public; (AD, R, D).

United Way of the Virginia Peninsula located at 739 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Suite 400, Newport News, VA 23606; Open to general public; (AD, R, D); limited to clients receiving $55,000 or less annual income. *AD=Active Duty, R=Retiree, D=Dependent

Fort Eustis Tax Assistance Center Open

The Fort Eustis Tax Assistance Center will operate from Jan. 29 to April 20, 2018, at Building 2733 on Madison Avenue. Tax filing preparation, electronic filing capability, and general tax advice will be available to eligible clients. For more information, contact the Fort Eustis legal office at 757-878-2478/2343.

Chapel Annex under renovation

From January to June 2018, the Langley Chapel Annex Auditorium, kitchen and classroom four will undergo renovation and are unavailable for the duration. For more information, contact the Chapel at 764-7847.

Durand Entry Control Facility (NASA gate) changes

Security Forces personnel will no longer man the Durand Entry Control Facility (NASA Gate). Personnel will still have their credentials checked by guards at the main NASA gate, however, their credentials will not be checked again at the Durand Entry Control Facility. NASA guards will still man their side of the Durand Entry Control Facility and will only allow CAC holders (no dependent ID cards) to enter NASA property. Additionally, no commercial vehicles are allowed access to NASA property. The Durand Entry Control Facility hours are from 6 to 9 a.m. and 3 to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Worship hours for Catholic and Protestant services Bethel Chapel: Saturday Catholic Reconciliation at 3:30 p.m.

Saturday Catholic Mass at 5 p.m.

Sunday Protestant Community Service at 9 a.m.

Sunday Catholic Mass at 11 a.m.

Langley Main Chapel: Sunday Catholic Mass at 9 a.m.

Sunday Protestant Gospel Service at 11 a.m.

Catholic Daily Mass (Mon-Thurs) at 12 p.m.

For more information call 764-7847

Manpower shortage impacts 633rd Medical Group services

The 633rd Medical Group strives to provide Trusted Care to all they serve, while supporting many deployed and home-station missions. Due to contract vacancies

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In light of these staffing concerns, TRICARE will temporarily enroll only Active Duty service members and their family members. This action is being taken to ensure patients receive the care they deserve within the established standards. There will be no enrollment changes or action taken to any patients who are already enrolled at the 633rd Medical Group, regardless of category. For questions regarding TRICARE benefits, or for enrollment assistance to locate the best medical facility to meet healthcare needs, contact the TRICARE Information line at 1-800-TRICARE or 1-800-874-2273.

ongoing Reading Program entitled “1000 Books Before Kindergarten” and “1000 Books from 1st -5th grades.”

For every 100 books read, children can take their reading log to the library to receive a prize. After reading 1000 books, children will receive a free t-shirt. For more information, contact the library at 878-5017 or visit www.groningerlibrary.com.

Army Emergency Relief available online

Soldiers, military retirees and family members can now request financial assistance through Army Emergency Relief’s redesigned website at https://www. aerhq.org. Applications can be submitted 24 hours a day via desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone. The redesigned site allows for easier navigation and authorized JBLE Family Child Care Program patrons can access their accounts, apply for scholarThe Joint Base Langley-Eustis Family Child Care Pro- ships, donate and utilize the new loan calculator. For gram is looking for child care providers interested in a more information, call at 878-5570. professional, portable career that will allow them to stay at home and run a home-based business. The program Company Grade Officer Council welcomes is available for children ages two weeks to 12 years old. members Child care providers must be at least 18 years old, be The Company Grade Officer Council will meet at 4:45 able to read and speak English, be in good health, and p.m., at the Bayview Commonwealth Center every willing to undergo a background check. The FCC will pro- third Thursday of the month and is open to all Company vide training and materials to get your business started. Grade Officers. The council has an opening for a U.S. For more information, call Fort Eustis at 878-5584/5726 Army officer on the council board. Join the council for or Langley Air Force Base 764-3585/2835 professional development, social events and fun. For

Life lessons over lunch workplace study

Join the new Life Lessons over Lunch the first and third Thursdays of the month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in the 633rd Mission Support Group Conference Room. The Langley Chapel offers this marketplace initiative where participants meet on a regular basis to view a DVD message over lunch, providing a unique opportunity for participants to enter an environment in the workplace where they can consider relevant insights around personal and professional challenges. The principles are presented from a biblical perspective but are non-denominational and open to all active-duty service members and lunch provided is free. For more information, contact the Langley Chapel at 633abw.hc@us.af. mil.

more information, call 764-9954.

Family Meal Night

The Langley Base Chapel will host a Family Meal Night every Wednesday from 5 to 6:30 p.m., at Bethel Chapel. The event will include free food and fellowship.

For more information, contact the Chapel at 764-7847.

Langley 5/6 club hosts monthly meetings

The Langley 5/6 club will meet at 11:30 a.m., at the Bayview Commonwealth Center every second Wednesday of every month. A guest speaker will visit the club every month to discuss various topics. Along with being a networking tool, the group meets to brainstorm fundraising opportunities and membership drives. For more information, call 764-0507.

Air Force Reserve hosts Palace Front-Palace Air Force Reserve Technician recruiting Chase informational sessions If you are looking to join the Air Force Reserve or to The Air Force Reserve will host Palace Front-Palace Chase informational sessions the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month at 10 a.m., in the 633rd Force Support Squadron auditorium, building 15 in Wing B, room 203. Palace Front is available to Airmen within 180 days of their projected separation date. Palace Chase is reserved for Airmen over 180 days from separation who are interested in separating from Active Duty early. For more information, call 751-4825 or 846-7532.

Fort Eustis’ Groninger Library encourages reading Fort Eustis’ Groninger Library has implemented an

fill a General Schedule job, both can be done as an Air Reserve Technician. For information, contact Tech. Sgt. Erin Debourg, regional ART recruiter, at erin.debourg@ us.af.mil or (910) 237-8848.

Wylie Theater hosts Chapel Next Sunday services

Join Chapel Next at the Wylie Theater from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., on Sundays for contemporary Christian worship. For more information, call 878-2257.

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