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AETC announces changes to Developmental Special Duty Assignments

By Marilyn Holliday AIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH Air Force officials are making three substantial changes to the Developmental Special Duty process that will significantly improve the Air Force’s ability to fill these important positions by adding more flexibility to the process and increasing opportunities for noncommissioned officers.

The changes include opening military training instructor opportunities to staff sergeants, reverting the technical training instructor process for threelevel awarding schoolhouses back to the Enlisted Quarterly Assignment Listing-Plus website and lowering the physical training score for all DSD and TTI positions to the Air Force standard of 75 points versus the former DSD standard of 80.

Rank changes for Military Training Instructors The change allows staff sergeants to be nominated for military training instructors overseeing basic military training.

This change replaces the 2012 policy that limited the ranks of MTIs to technical and master sergeants.

The DSD process for MTIs will now afford commanders the opportunity to nominate staff sergeants with at least two years’ time in grade for this critically important special duty. This change more appropriately aligns the eligibility aspect of the nomination process with other DSD opportunities that already allow staff sergeants to serve, such as military training leaders, professional military education instructors and recruiters.

“Allowing skilled staff sergeants to once again serve as MTIs provides greater NCO developmental opportunities,” said Chief Master Sgt. Stephanie DeSouza, Operations

& Special Duty Airmen Career Management Division superintendent at the Air Force Personnel Center. “We are confident that mature, experienced staff sergeants have the skillset necessary to thrive as MTIs and better balance the BMT work load.”

There are currently 557 Airmen serving as certified MTIs at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.

“MTIs represent the Air Force enlisted corps on a national stage and they are called upon to develop America’s sons and daughters into our next generation of Airmen,” DeSouza said.

Technical Training Instructor assignment process reverts back to EQUAL Plus The second change authorizes Airmen interested in volunteering for the Air Force’s TTI duty to volunteer for these positions directly through the EQUAL Plus assignment system.

This change became effective June 26 when the initial group of EQUAL Plus advertisements began appearing live on the Assignment Management System.

“Requirements for these instructors are rank and Air Force specialty code-specific,” said Chief Master Sgt. Dave Staton, command chief for Air Education and Training Command. “It has been difficult to identify enough of these AFSC-specific, qualified candidates using the DSD nomination process. Through EQUAL Plus, we expect to find qualified candidates in a more timely manner and have the flexibility to react to short-notice changes and requests for fills to include instructor increases.”

Since July 2013, more than 2,700 TTI positions were included in the DSD process along with nine other special duties that were filled utilizing a commander nomination process. Staton said using EQUAL Plus should prove more effective to fill and manage the assignment process for technical school instructors.

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become TTIs can begin looking for positions via AMS after June 25. A large number of TTI positions will be filled over the next year which presents an excellent career opportunity for many Airmen.

PT score changes to 75 Effective the fall 2017 DSD assignment cycle, the physical training test scores will now be set at 75 or above on the previous three assessments, which aligns this requirement with the Air Force standard.

“This change just makes sense for the process,” said Maj. Gen. Mark Anthony Brown, Air Education and Training Command vice commander. “If you meet Air Force standards, you should be qualified to perform in a DSD or TTI position.

Brown said this change also opens the aperture and allows more Airmen to qualify and compete for these positions “that are so important in professional development.”

Identified as developmental due to their unique leadership roles and the responsibility to mentor and mold young Airmen, the nine DSDs are: career assistance advisor, military training instructor, military training leader, Air Force Academy military training instructor, Airman and Family Readiness Center NCO, first sergeant, Air Force Honor Guard NCO, recruiter and professional military education instructor.

Developmental special duty qualifications are outlined in the special duty catalog. Additional information about specific rank requirements, nomination eligibility criteria, process and other specifics can be found on myPers under Special Duty Assignment Programs on the Active Duty: Enlisted Assignments Home Page or select “Active Duty Enlisted” from the dropdown menu and search “DSD.”

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Problem solvers: Ombudsmen assists wounded, ill or injured find care

By Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Established in 2007, the U.S. Army Medical Command Ombudsman Program has been helping service members and their families navigate through the medical needs after being wounded, ill or injured.

Initially created by the U.S. Navy as a role filled by military spouses, MEDCOM ombudsmen have transitioned into a vital resource on installations by looking out for the morale and welfare of military families.

Ombudsmen serve as neutral mediators, or resource consultants, that act as liaisons between the military or family member, MEDCOM and the Medical Treatment Facility commander, to communicate the needs and concerns of the patient.

As medical professionals, ombudsmen can handle problems concerning dutylimiting profiles, the medical board

process, harassment claims and even veterans’ benefits.

“We make sure the family or military member understands why their issues have been designated as they are,” said retired U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Richalen Hines, U.S. Army MEDCOM ombudsman. “We are another agency to ensure military and family members’ issues do not fall through the cracks.”

To ensure all military members and families have the resources to handle ongoing issues outside of the hospital, ombudsmen can also consult outside their chains of command, and ultimately consult the surgeon general, if warranted.

According to Hines, ombudsmen are not the decision makers when it comes to problems, but rather can help get people on the right path to resolving their problems.

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ombudsman. “Listening to them is the most important thing because you have to hear the service member ’s problem before you can even think about helping them solve it.”

Many of the current ombudsmen throughout the field once served as senior NCOs in the Armed Forces, which enables them to create an important bond with the active duty members through their shared experiences.

“When I retired, I knew I wanted to continue to work with Soldiers and family members,” said. Hines. “I think Soldiers come to us because they feel comfortable knowing we are going to Graphic by Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois listen to them and assist them anyway The U.S. Army Medical Command we can.”

Ombudsman Program has been helping Howard feels that not enough people service members and their families navigate through their medical needs after who have unresolved medical issues know there is a resource for them, and being wounded, ill or injured. Starting in the U.S. Navy as a role filled by military hopes they will reach out to receive the spouses, MEDCOM ombudsmen have help they need. transitioned into a vital resource on Whether it is a current service member, installations by looking out for the morale veteran, family member or civilian, and welfare of military families.

MEDCOM ombudsman are available to help lead individuals to the answers work with them to resolve their they are searching for. To contact your issues or concerns,” said Retired Sgt. local MEDCOM ombudsmen, call 210Frank Howard, U.S. Army MEDCOM 221-8919.

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SOST visits 633rd MDG Airmen

By Staff Sgt. Brittany E.N. Murphy

633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the Special Operations Surgical Teams visited with Airmen assigned to the 633rd Medical Group at Joint Base Langley-Eustis on June 23, 2017.

The purpose of the visit was to highlight the mission of the SOST, broaden awareness within the Air Force Medical Services and to inform Airmen of their potential career options.

SOSTs are specialized surgical teams, fully trained and equipped to operate in hostile or austere environments on the front lines of battle and crises in support of special operations missions.

They have four unique medical capabilities that they provide, which include advanced trauma resuscitation, tactical damage control surgery, post-operative critical care and critical care evacuation.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany E.N. Murphy The team members are home-based at the 24th Spe- U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sean Patterson, Special Operations Surgical Team member, talks to Airmen assigned to the cial Operations Wing. For more information or to apply 633rd Medical Group at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., June 23, 2017. SOST members are based at the 24th Special Operations Wing and train to support Special Operations Forces. for the SOST, visit http://www.24sow.af.mil.

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Army quartermaster: A vesselâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s living compass

By Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

After months at sea, the ocean starts to resemble the desert, but watching the sun rise and fall over the open ocean provides as much direction to him as he does for the ship.

For U.S. Army Spc. Miguel Ruelas Trejoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 335th Transportation Detachment, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) quartermaster, the sunrise and sunset are his favorite things about working aboard the General Frank S. Besson-class logistics support vessel. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you are out there and you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see land for a while, everywhere you look, 360-degrees, you see the same thing: the sky, clouds, the horizon and water,â&#x20AC;? said Ruelas Trejo. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the view day in and day out.â&#x20AC;?

During his time aboard the LSV, Ruelas Trejo has trained among his fellow Soldiers to develop his skills as a quartermaster and watercraft Soldier to help sustain port operations ďŹ ght.

As quartermaster, Ruelas Trejoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role is pivotal, as he ensures everything required to get the ship moving is accomplished, by completing manifests, mathematical calculations and logs. He also tracks navigation information using oceanic and atmospheric charts, while recording ship conditions such as speed and direction, wind direction,

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U.S. Army Spc. Miguel Ruelas Trejo, 335th Transportation Detachment, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary), quartermaster, stands next to the General Frank S. Besson-class logistics support vessel at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., June 23, 2017. As an Army mariner, Ruelas Trejo, ďŹ nds traveling around the world as the most rewarding part of his career-ďŹ eld.

cloud conditions and water depth. Logging this information helps provide an accurate description of what the crew was doing and what conditions they were in, in the event of an incident. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The primary mission of the LSV, and the watercraft ďŹ eld in general, is sustaining the ďŹ ght and being able to establish port operations anywhere in the world,â&#x20AC;? said Ruelas Trejo. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The specialty of our boat is we can easily run up on a beach, drop the ramp, load and unload Army equipment. We can set up port operations worldwide. For example, if there was a tsunami in

the Caribbean, we could establish a new port and bring in supplies to that community.â&#x20AC;?

According to Ruelas Trejo, as Army mariners on an LSV, that serves 24hour port operations, the crew prides themselves on being â&#x20AC;&#x153;jacks-of-all trades.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important that Soldiers are skilled in multiple platforms, especially in a small detachment like ours where thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only 32 of us,â&#x20AC;? said Ruelas Trejo. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have eight ofďŹ cers and 23 enlisted personnel, which means if one of us it out, it impacts the mission.

Since we are spread over multiple duties, we need people with a wide variety of skills to continue with services and checks to make sure the vessel stays operational.â&#x20AC;?

According to Chief Warrant OfďŹ cer 3 David Reynolds, 335th Transportation Detachment, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) marine deck ofďŹ cer, a quartermaster is the personiďŹ cation of a â&#x20AC;&#x153;battle buddyâ&#x20AC;? for navigation ofďŹ cers and the crew. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Quartermaster is a historic role. Back in the

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pirate days, bright, executed young men took the position,” said Reynolds. “Here it’s the same thing — we rely on Spc. Ruelas Trejo to keep the charts updated and perform the tedious navigationwork the quartermaster is responsible for. All his work helps the whole crew.”

Although his vessel serves primarily as a training platform for the Maritime Intermodal Training Department students to prepare them for deployments, the specialists’ team also trains with the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marines in search and seizure missions and vessel boarding procedures. The ship also is used during joint logistic over-the-shore operations in Kuwait and Hawaii twice a year to train on cargo loading and transporting vehicles, containers and bulk materials to shore.

According to Ruelas Trejo, being a quartermaster has its perks, specifically when it comes to growth in his specialty.

Working hands-on with the vessel’s NCOs and warrant officers, quartermasters get exposed to various levels of training, including what maritime officers receive from the schoolhouse.

“You need to have knowledge about the job to perform it correctly,” said Ruelas Trejo. “You have tools like compasses, pencils and erasers, but the biggest thing for me is having the knowledgeable NCOs and warrant officers that have helped to train me and make sure I am doing the job correctly.”

One of the most rewarding thing as a member that Ruelas Trejo has found himself, is traveling around the world with his crew, being able to integrate more than Soldiers working at forwardoperating bases.

“Working aboard this ship, I get to see a lot of the world that a typical Soldier wouldn’t normally get to see,” said Ruelas Trejo. “We get to sail in and out of ports, seeing different cultures, working with the locals there, and building relationships with them. This job has exposed me to a broader view of the world.”

Whether at sea or home at Fort Eustis, Ruelas Trejo and his crews’ fight will keep them moving through open waters in hopes to maintain the Army’s port operations.

Photo by Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois

U.S. Army Spc. Miguel Ruelas Trejo, 335th Transportation Detachment, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) quartermaster, makes an announcement over the intercom to members aboard General Frank S. Besson-class logistics support vessel at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., June 23, 2017. As a quartermaster, Ruelas Trejo keeps track of crew lists, manages the navigation charts and maintains the ship’s logs.

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BELOW: U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Andy Luong, 1st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 94th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, washes a F-22 Raptor in the wash rack at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., June 19, 2017. The F-22s are brought to the wash rack for scheduled inspections to ensure that the jets are in good condition and prepared for flight.

RIGHT: U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua Aujero,1st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 27th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, cleans the front landing gear of a F-22 Raptor in the wash rack at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., June 19, 2017. After cleaning the landing gears, lubricants are then applied to prevent metal on metal friction, ensuring the safety of the pilot.

FAR RIGHT: U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Samuel Rivera, 1st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 27th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, cleans the landing gear of a F-22 Raptor in the wash rack at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., June 19, 2017. By washing the F-22, it allows the crew chiefs to better see discrepancies on the aircraft.

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In the proverb “For want of a nail,” a single nail missing eventually cost an army a war, symbolizing how not correcting a small issue can eventually lead to a catastrophe.

The 1st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron’s wash rack simple act of keeping the F-22 Raptor clean, in turn keeps it safe, combat capable and ready to answer the nation’s call. “(The wash) is one of the basic tasks we use to keep the fleet healthy, after I learned to do launch and recovery I learned how to do a wash,” said U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andrew Gugel, 1st AMXS, 27th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, F-22 Raptor assistant dedicated crew chief. “If the jet’s not clean than it’s going to break and there are going to be issues that arise. Issues costs man, flight and training hours.”

The F-22 wash process is imperative to its maintenance and mission readiness, as it is a scheduled inspection. If the aircraft isn’t washed, it would be considered nonflyable, which costs lost sorties and money.

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According to Gugel, the wash process starts with taping the jet, ensuring it’s properly sealed so water doesn’t damage the aircraft. After the tape is placed, the wash begins to clean dirt and grime off the wheels, main body of the aircraft and the canopy so the pilot has clear vision.

Last, the landing gear is inspected and lubricated to make sure it’s in good working order.

Although inspections are regularly scheduled, a wash can be scheduled at any time, so if the landing gear is dirty and noticed by the crew chief, it can be put on the schedule earlier.

“Jets are normally washed every 30 days, but can be washed sooner if necessary to prevent damage to the aircraft,” said U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. William Van, 192nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief and wash supervisor. “With a clean aircraft, crew chief or pilots are able to see if parts in the aircraft breaks.”

For Van and the other crew chiefs who man the wash rack, their priority is to keep the jets clean on the ground and so the pilots are safe in the sky.

LEFT: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jason Frederick, 1st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 27th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, washes a F-22 Raptor in the wash rack at Joint Base LangleyEustis, Va., June 19, 2017.

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TRADOC leaders discuss Multi-Domain Battle, future Army during forum

By Amy Robinson

U.S. ARMY TRAINING AND DOCTRINE COMMAND PUBLIC AFFAIRS

WILLIAMSBURG, VA Senior leaders from U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command continued the Multi-Domain Battle discussion during the Association of the United States Army’s 35th annual Virginia Colonial Professional Forum at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, June 14 and 15.

During the forum, local AUSA chapter members, along with industry representatives and the military met at the Raymond A. Mason School of Business to learn more about “Innovation and Collaboration: Keys to Modernizing for Multi-Domain Battle.”

U.S. Army Gen. David Perkins, TRADOC commanding general, began his keynote explaining the relationship between doctrine and concepts, noting that although the two are tied together, they serve different purposes.

“Doctrine is how you run the Army with the organization, materiel and training that you have today,” Perkins said. “Concepts, on the other hand, help you change the Army for the future.”

Through his discussion of Army concepts – both past and present, the commanding general of the “architect of the Army” explained the need for Multi-Domain Battle is based on the adversaries’ study of U.S. doctrine.

Since Desert Storm, the Army has had to cover down on a full range of military operations – from the Global War on Terrorism, to Iraq and Afghanistan, which has allowed time for adversaries to focus on the Army’s ability to conduct joint combined arms maneuver, Perkins said.

“And so what happened is — our adversaries, and potential adversaries, started going to school on us … and they’ve been going to school on us for decades,” he said.

These adversaries, Perkins explained, have drawn three lessons from studying U.S. forces and doctrine: They are aiming to separate U.S. capabilities by domain; keep U.S. and coalition members out of the area of operations; and prevent the U.S. from being able to maneuver. However, Multi-Domain Battle aims to address these challenges by operating across all domains to provide multiple dilemmas to adversaries.

“What we want to do is look through all the domains – air, maritime, space, cyber and land – and at a point in time of our choosing, we want to get what we call temporary domain superiority,” Perkins said.

In order to achieve “windows of domain superiority,” the Army must understand what the future operational

environment will look like. TRADOC’s Intelligence Directorate continued the Multi-Domain Battle discussion with the next presentation by looking to the future operational environment, trends and the potential threat technologies the U.S. may face across the domains.

“There’s tremendous ambiguity as we look out into the future, but there are some things and some forecasts that we can actually draw upon,” said Jerry Leverich, TRADOC Intelligence Directorate senior intelligence analyst. Leverich told the audience about a number of “potential game-changers” for the near, mid and farterm, including chemical weapons, robotics, enhanced directed kinetic energy weapons and the internet of things.

“It’s a no-brainer that technology will influence the character of future conflict and war,” Leverich said.

“How soon that comes to bear presents a challenge for us; however, minimizing the potential for surprise is one of the biggest things we’re trying to do.”

Maj. Gen. Robert “Bo” Dyess, acting director of TRADOC’s Army Capability Integration Center, acknowledged that although the future is unpredictable, the Army must continue think clearly about the future of armed conflict.

“The character of war will change, and therefore, the way you organize your forces must change, and the way you bring in new technology and weapons systems must change in order to be prepared.”

Dyess emphasized the urgency to modernize the force, noting the challenge between addressing current and future readiness.

“Our challenge is to ensure that we articulate future risks … because we have to say that future readiness – with the passage of time – is current readiness, and if you do not prepare for the future, you’re going to be behind,” Dyess said.

Brig. Gen. Mark Odom, director of ARCIC’s Concept Development and Learning Directorate, discussed TRADOC’s next Capabilities Information Exchange, a partnership between TRADOC and industry, which is scheduled for Aug. 15 and 16 on Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. During the CIE, members of industry will have an opportunity to conduct a focused discussion with experts and ask specific questions regarding technology requirements.

Day two of the forum began with a presentation from Brig. Gen. David Komar, director of ARCIC’s Capability Developments Directorate, who provided an overview of the Future Force Development Strategy. The strategy not only discusses what capabilities the Army will need to sustain overmatch against the enemy, but how

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U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Sean MacFarland, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command deputy commanding general and chief of staff, discusses doctrine updates during the 35th annual Association of the United States Army Colonial Professional Forum at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Va., June 15, 2017. During the forum, held June 14-15, TRADOC leaders discussed a variety of topics related to Multi-Domain Battle and the future force.

the force plans to achieve these objectives through modernization.

Additional highlights from TRADOC leaders included a presentation on the increase in Army end strength, led

by Dave Paschal, acting deputy for TRADOC G-3/7, as well as a panel discussion on contracting, where Ellen Helmerson, deputy chief of staff for TRADOC Resource Management Directorate, provided her thoughts on innovation and collaboration with contracting activities and industry.

Lt. Gen. Sean MacFarland, TRADOC deputy commanding general and chief of staff, brought the forum to a close with an overview of the command’s priorities and highlights on several ongoing initiatives, which focused more on the “people side of the equation.”

These initiatives included updates on Soldier 2020, talent management, Army University and NCO 2020.

“We owe it to our Soldiers, and we owe it to our nation to make sure we overmatch the enemy in terms of the quality of our people,” MacFarland said.

To learn more about Multi-Domain Battle, visit http://www.tradoc.army.mil/multidomainbattle/.

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Army announces changes to processing Soldiers’ personnel claims

By Claims Branch Office of Command Judge Advocate

Promising faster claims processing and faster payment, the U.S. Army is launching an upgraded claims program called PCLAIMS Plus on July 5, 2017.

Instead of going to the local Military Claims Office to fill out a claim form, claimants will now file personnel claims online and electronically submit required documents.

Personnel claims include claims for loss or damage to household goods and privately owned vehicles during a permanent change of station shipment or while stored at government expense. They also include claims for loss or damage to Soldiers’ personal property located in government quarters or other authorized locations, caused by events such as storms, floods or power outages. Army civilian employees have limited eligibility for personnel claims.

Customers must have a common access card to access the PCLAIMS Plus portal.

Those without a CAC, recently retired or separated personnel, will need customer support.

Along with the upgrade to PCLAIMS Plus, the other big change involves the source of MCO customer support in certain geographical areas. The MCO source will depend on where the customer is located: • If the claimant is located in the continental U.S., Alaska, Hawaii, Cuba or Puerto Rico, MCO customer support will be from a new office — the Center for Personnel Claims Support, at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Contact info is below. Because claims support staff has been removed from local legal offices, customers should seek personnel claims assistance from local legal offices only when directed by CPCS staff.

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The board, set for Jan. 22-25, 2018, will consider active-duty officer applicants to attend training as early as spring 2018. Those interested in becoming a pilot, combat systems officer, remotely piloted aircraft pilot or air battle manager are encouraged to apply.

“The Air Force continues to review opportunities to strengthen the force,” said Capt. Devin Stone, the UFT board administrator. “Some initiatives are force-wide; others, such

as encouraging eligible active-duty officers to partake in flying training, are more targeted. All have the same objective.”

Stone said implementing these initiatives will strengthen the Air Force’s competitive position in the battle for top talent.

All UFT applicants must be certified as physically qualified by Headquarters Air Education and Training Command, Office of the Surgeon General, Physical Standards.

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These changes do not affect current processes for claiming against the Transportation Service Provider.

The current Full Replacement Value program requires claimants to unpack and file Notice of Loss and Damage with the TSP within 75 days of delivery, and to complete a claim against the TSP within nine months of delivery. No later than two years after delivery, claimants unsatisfied with TSP offers for any claimed items should transfer all unsatisfied claimed items to an MCO, to CPCS if located in the CONUS locations, and to local legal offices if OCONUS. These timelines do not change.

The FRV program is explained in detail at www.move.mil or by local Transportation Offices.

If your move was booked through www. move.mil, any claim must be filed in that website against the TSP. When you hit the “Submit to MCO” button, it does not communicate with any MCO. That button simply signals the TSP that your claim with it is closed, and that you will begin another claim with an appropriate MCO for unsettled items.

Beginning July 5, all household goods claimants should proceed to file for all TSPunsettled items in PCLAIMS Plus at http:// www.JAGCNet.army.mil/Pclaims.

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The Air Force Personnel Center is accepting applications for the 2018 Undergraduate Flying Training selection board through Nov. 17. The four flight categories available are pilot, remotely piloted aircraft pilot, combat systems officer and air battle manager.

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Laser weapons bring sharp advantages to the battlefield

By David Vergun WASHINGTON — The Army and Navy are increasingly incorporating laser weapons on a limited number of platforms and training exercises, according to Matthew Ketner, branch chief of the High Energy Laser Controls and Integration Directorate at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, Virginia.

Ketner spoke on these emerging laser technologies spoke last month during Lab Day at the Pentagon.

For its part, the Navy placed a 30-kilowatt laser onboard the USS Ponce, an amphibious transport dock ship, in 2014.

The laser has been tested extensively and is authorized for defensive use.

The Army, meanwhile, is testing lasers to bring down unmanned aerial vehicles, according to Ketner.

In one training instance, a 10-kilowatt laser was placed on a Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck and tested during a Maneuver Fires Integrated Experiment at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, in April 2016. The laser successfully shot down a number of unmanned aerial vehicles, also known as UAVs. In February and March of this year, the U.S. Army Space and Missile Command shot down a number of UAVs with a 5-kilowatt laser mounted on a Stryker during the Hard Kill Challenge at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.

The purpose of the Hard Kill Challenge “was to assess and look at technology... to do a ‘hard-kill’ shoot down of Group 1 [UAVs] and inform decision-makers on the current state of technology and how it can deal with single and multiple targets,” said Adam Aberle, SMDC High Energy Laser Division technology development and demonstration lead.

The Army recognizes that high energy lasers have the potential to be a low-cost, effective complement to kinetic energy, he said. Lasers have the potential to be more effective at addressing rocket, artillery, mortar, or RAM threats, as well as unmanned aircraft systems and cruise missiles.

On the plus side, lasers are silent and invisible to the human eye and are thus hard to detect by the enemy, Ketner said.

Also, a laser has a near-perfectly straight trajectory, unlike the arc of an artillery round, which allows the laser to be much more accurate in finding its target.

Ketner also pointed out that a laser beam can also be scaled to the object in question, as he showcased a display of items that were hit by a laser. The objects included steel plating, aluminum, copper, carbon fiber and Kevlar. Other display items included a fried circuit board, a destroyed fixed-wing UAV and quadcopter, all victims of the laser beam.

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Matthew Ketner, branch chief of the High Energy Laser Controls and Integration Directorate at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, Virginia, shows the effects of laser hits on materials during Lab Day in the Pentagon, May 18, 2017.

The power of the beam can be adjusted for any material, he said. There’s even a non-lethal adjustment for human targets.

So far, lasers have taken out cruise missiles, mortars, and other projectiles during testing, Ketner said.

One downside, he noted, is that lasers take a lot of energy and have difficulty penetrating haze, dust, smoke, and materials with anti-laser coatings. But overall, lasers remain a valuable tool in the military’s arsenal. “Unlike a traditional gun,” Ketner said, “lasers don’t run out of bullets.”

AF releases criteria for new valor “V”, combat “C” and remote “R” devices

By Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — Air Force officials released criteria for the new “V”, “C” and “R” devices, following the secretary of Defense’s Jan. 7, 2016, authorization.

Following a comprehensive Military Decorations and Awards Review in 2015, the secretary of Defense implemented several changes to ensure the Defense Department’s military decoration and awards program continues to appropriately recognize the service, sacrifices and actions of service members.

“As the impact of remote operations on combat continues to increase, the necessity of ensuring those actions are distinctly recognized grows,” DOD officials explained in a memo released Jan. 7, 2016.

The “R” device, which may be affixed to non-combat performance awards, was established to distinguish that an award was earned for direct hands-on employment of a weapon system that had a direct and immediate impact on a combat or military operation. These actions can be performed in any domain but must not expose the individual to personal hostile action, or place him

or her at significant risk of exposure to hostile action while engaged in military operations against an enemy of the U.S.; or involved in a conflict against an opposing foreign force; or while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in military operations with an opposing armed force in which the U.S. is not an aggressive party.

“Airmen assigned to cyber operations and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operators would be examples of those eligible for the ‘R’ device,” said Lt. Gen. Gina Grosso, the deputy chief of staff for manpower, personnel and services. “These members create direct combat effects that lead to strategic outcomes and deliver lethal force, while physically located outside the combat area.”

The standardization of the “V” device as a valor-only device will ensure unambiguous and distinctive recognition of distinguished acts of combat heroism.

The new “C” device was created to distinctly recognize those service members performing meritoriously under the most difficult combat conditions. To further emphasize the value placed on meritorious service un-

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Air Force officials released criteria for the new “V”, “C” and “R” devices, following the secretary of Defense’s Jan. 7, 2016, authorization.

der combat conditions, the “C” device may be affixed to several performance awards earned while serving under combat conditions. Unlike the “R” device, the “C” device may be authorized for sustained performance or service, provided the criteria of personal exposure to hostile action or significant risk of hostile action are met.

All devices may be awarded retroactive to Jan. 7, 2016, the day the secretary of Defense established the devices.

For more information on Air Force recognition programs, visit myPers, the Air Force Personnel Services website, at https://myPers.af.mil.

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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 homestation missions. Due to contract vacancies and multiple provider deployments/permanent changes of station during the coming months, it will take longer to receive appointments and have messages returned. In light of these staffing concerns, TRICARE will be temporarily only enrolling Active Duty service members and their family members. This action was 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 to the 633rd Medical Group, regardless of category. Should you have any questions regarding your TRICARE benefits, or for enrollment assistance in locating the best medical facility to meet your healthcare needs, you may contact the TRICARE Information line at 1-800-TRICARE or 1-800-874-2273.

Household chemical collection and computer recycling day

York County will host a household chemical collection and computer recycling day from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on July 8 in York County and July 15 in Hampton. The opportunity is for residents of on-base housing, Williamsburg/James City County, York County, Hampton and Poquoson. The drop-off location is at the Hampton Coliseum Parking Lot on Coliseum Drive, Hampton, Va. For more information, visit www. vppsa.org/hhc.htm or call the Virginia Peninsula Public Service Authority at 757-259-9850.

JBLE Violence Prevention and Green Dot office launches new site

The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Violence Prevention and Green Dot office launched a new site. This year’s Green Dot training will begin March 13, 2017. For more information on violence prevention and Green Dot training registration, visit https://www.milsuite.mil/book/groups/joint-base-langley-eustis-violence-prevention/overview.

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Submit LAFB Community announcements to pw@militarynews.com the PA office at 764-5701. discuss various topics. Along with being a networking tool, Per AFI 35-107, once approved, unit commanders are the group meets to brainstorm fundraising opportunities and ultimately responsible for maintaining their social media membership drives. For more information, call 764-0507. presence(s), as well as all content posted to their site(s).

Social media sites will be checked at least once every 24 Company Grade Officer Council welcomes hours to ensure operational security (OPSEC) and security, members accuracy, policy, and propriety (SAPP) are not violated. (T-1).

The Company Grade Officer Council will meet at 4:45 p.m. at the Bayview Commonwealth Center every third Thursday Gate barrier maintenance of the month and is open to all Company Grade Officers. The During the month of July, 633rd Civil Engineering will be council has an opening for a U.S. Army officer on the council conducting maintenance on the King Street and Armistead board. Join the council for professional development, social Gates barrier systems which requires the gates to be closed. events and fun. For more information, call 764-9954.

The King Street gate will be closed at 2 p.m. July 14 and will reopen at 6 a.m. July 17, 2017. Additionally, the Armistead JBLE Family Child Care Program Gate, inbound lanes, will close at 2 p.m. July 21 and reopen The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Family Child Care Program at 6 a.m. July 24, 2017. Armistead outbound lanes will close is looking for child care providers. They are searching for at 6 p.m. July 21 and reopen at 6 a.m. July 24, 2017. Out- those interested in a professional, portable career that will bound traffic will be routed through an alternate gate on Lee allow those to stay at home and run a home-based business.

Rd. during the duration of the Armistead Gate closure, and The program is available for children ages two weeks to LaSalle and King Street gates will remain open 24 hours. 12 years old. Child care providers must be at least 18 years Please take these closures into consideration when traveling old be able to read and speak English, be in good health, and to and from the installation. willing to undergo a background check.

The FCC will provide training and materials to get your Vacation Bible School business started. Training may include First Aid, CPR, health, Langley Air Force Base Vacation Bible School will be held safety, developmentally appropriate practices and child guidfrom 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., July 24 to July 28, 2017, at Bethel ance. All individuals providing child care in their home for Manor Chapel. Students from kindergarten to 6th grade may more than 10 hours a week must be licensed. register online at VBSPRO.events/p/langleyafb.

For more information, Fort Eustis at 5584/5726 or Langley Air Force Base 764-3585/2835.

Air Force Reserve hosts Palace Front-Palace Chase informational sessions

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.

New worship hours for Catholic and 633rd SFS message to Hunt Housing residents Protestant services

The 633rd Security Forces Squadron asks all Hunt HousThe Bethel Chapel will host: ing residents to secure their vehicles and homes. Crime The Protestant Community Service, Sundays from 9 a.m. rates are generally higher during the summer months and to 10:15 a.m. (starting July 9, 2017.) have begun to increase in Hunt Housing. Suspects have The Catholic Mass, Sundays from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. been targeting unlocked vehicles. The 633rd SFS has in- (starting July 9, 2017.) creased patrols in the area but needs the assistance of all Saturday reconciliation at 3:30 p.m. (starting July 9, 2017.) residents to stop the increase in crime. Residents can help The Langley Chapel will host: by locking their vehicles and storing all valuable items in their The Catholic Mass, Sundays from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. vehicles out of view. (starting July 9, 2017.)

The Protestant Gospel Service, Sundays from 11 a.m. to Social Media policies 12:30 p.m. (starting July 9, 2017.)

All JBLE associated social media pages must be approved The Catholic daily mass from Monday through Thursday and coordinated through the 633rd Air Base Wing Public Af- at 12 p.m. (starting July 9, 2017.) fairs Office. Pages not set up with this office will be reported as false and may face termination.

Langley 5/6 club hosts monthly meetings If you currently manage a JBLE page that was not apThe Langley 5/6 club will meet at 11:30 a.m. at the Bayproved by the Public Affairs office, please gain compliance view Commonwealth Center every second Wednesday of by coordinating with your unit commander and contacting every month. A guest speaker joins the club every month to

Trespass Notice

The Langley small arms firing range, adjacent area and the bullet impact area to the rear of the range are off-limits to all personnel. The firing range maintains 24-hour operations, seven days a week and is not open for the use of privately owned weapons. Due to gunfire, trespassing in this area is illegal and dangerous. For more information, contact Combat Arms at 764-4785 or 574-4785.

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. Life Lessons provides 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 U.S. service members. A free lunch will be provided. For more information, contact the Langley Chapel at 633abw.hc@us.af.mil.

Shellbank open 24/7 for active-duty only

The Shellbank Fitness Center is now open 24/7 for activeduty military members. To utilize the fitness center during unmanned hours, active-duty Service members must attend a 24/7 Fitness Orientation Class briefing. For more information, call 225-8165.

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Transportation Museum change to hours of operation

The United States Army Transportation Museum on Fort Eustis will change its hours of operation. The museums new hours will take effect on the first weekend of June.

The previous hours of Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm will change to Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm

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Music Under the Stars

The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command will host Music Under the Stars, featuring the TRADOC Band, every Thursday at 7 p.m., at Magnolia Park on Fort Eustis. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be held at Jacobs Conference Center. For more information, visit www.tradocband.com or the TRADOC Band Facebook page.

Weekly Live Fire Schedule

Ranges, training areas, and associated facilities are Off Limits to personnel not engaged in scheduled firing, operations, or inspections/recons unless clearance is obtained in person from Range Control Fire Desk (Bldg.

2432 Mulberry Island Road) or a designated Range Control Technician. All personnel are required to check in and out with range control before going into or departing any Range or Training area. Range schedule until July 17: July 7 – BTRAC, R1, R2, R3 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

July 8 – R3, R4 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

July 9 – No events scheduled July 10 – BTRAC, R1, R2, R3, R6 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

July 12 – BTRAC, R1, R2 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

July 13 – BTRAC, R1, R2 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

July 14 – BTRAC, R1, R2 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

July 15 – R2, R3 and wildlife habitat work R1, R5, R6 633rd SFS message to Hunt Housing from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. residents July 16 – R5 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The 633rd Security Forces Squadron asks all Hunt July 17 – BTRAC, R1, R2 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Housing residents to secure their vehicles and homes.

Crime rates are generally higher during the summer Wylie Theater hosts Chapel Next Sunday months and have begun to increase in Hunt Housing. services Suspects have been targeting unlocked vehicles. The Join Chapel Next at the Wylie Theater from 10 a.m.

633rd SFS has increased patrols in the area but needs to 11:30 a.m. on Sundays for contemporary Christian the assistance of all residents to stop the increase in worship. Experience God’s goodness and grace, discrime. Residents can help by locking their vehicles and cover answers to life’s questions. Enjoy being spiritustoring all valuable items in their vehicles out of view. ally revived, refreshed and fulfilled. For more information, call at 878-2257.

All Joint Base Langley-Eustis associated social media pages must be approved and coordinated through the 633rd Air Base Wing Public Affairs Office. Pages not set up with this office will be reported as false and may face termination.

If you currently manage a JBLE page that was not approved by the Public Affairs office, please gain compliance by coordinating with your unit commander and contacting the PA office at 764-5701.

Per AFI 35-107, once approved, unit commanders are ultimately responsible for maintaining their social media presence, as well as all content posted to their site. Social media sites will be checked at least, once every 24 hours to ensure operational security OPSEC) and security, accuracy, policy, and propriety (SAPP) are not violated.

Company Grade Officer Council welcomes members Fort Eustis Education Center announces The Company Grade Officer Council will meet at DANTES policy change 4:45 p.m. at the Bayview Commonwealth Center every third Thursday of the month and is open to all Company Grade Officers. The council has an opening for a U.S. Army officer on the council board. Join the council for professional development, social events and fun. For more information, call 764-9954.

Fort Eustis’ Groninger Library encourages reading

Fort Eustis’ Groninger Library has implemented an 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.

Beginning Oct. 1, 2016, DANTES will no longer physically process any paper-based reimbursement.

This policy change includes reimbursement of test fees for the following exams: GED, GMAT, GRE General and GRE Subject, Praxis Core and Praxis Subject Assessment, ACT and SAT. For additional information, contact Fort Eustis Education Center at 878-2083.

JBLE Family Child Care Program

If you are looking for a professional, portable career that will allow you to stay at home with your children and run your own home-based business, then becoming a child care provider may be a good fit for you. The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Family Child Care Program screens child care providers who watch children in their homes. The program is available for children ages two weeks to 12 years old. Child care providers must

be at least 18 years old, be able to read and speak English, be in good health and willing to undergo a background check. The FCC will provide training and materials to get your business started. Training may include first aid, CPR, health, safety, developmentally appropriate practices and child guidance. All individuals providing child care in their homes for more than 10 hours a week must be licensed. For more information, call Fort Eustis at 878-5584/5726 or Langley Air Force Base at 764-3585/2835.

Old Point Comfort Toastmasters Club

Do you want to improve your public speaking and communication skills? The Old Point Comfort Toastmasters Club meets at 11:40 a.m., the first and third Wednesday of each month, at 650 Monroe Ave. Visitors are always welcome. For more information, visit www.district66.org or call 878-3124 or 878-2204.

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 patrons can access their accounts, apply for scholarships, donate and utilize the new loan calculator. For more information, call at 878-5570.

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THREE BEDROOM, TWO AND HALF BATHROOM, 2,411 SQUARE FEET, $279,999 - CLUBHOUSE, PLAYGROUND, FITNESS CENTER, POOL, MINUTES FROM TOWNE CENTER, SHIPPING CENTERS, MILITARY BASES, & HOME DEPOT. FIRST FLOOR BEDROOM OR STUDY, PRIVATE BACKYARD PATIO, WALK IN CLOSET, AMPLE NATURAL LIGHT, NEW LIGHTING AND FIXTURES, FRESH PAINT INSIDE AND OUTSIDE IN 2015, CUSTOM NEW OPEN KITCHEN IN 2015 INCLUDING QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS, ALL STAINLESS APPLIANCES, BREAKFAST AREA, BAR, AND GORGEOUS CABINETRY, MASTER SUITE WITH JACUZZI GARDEN TUB PLUS SEPARATE SHOWER, DUAL VANITY WITH SPACIOUS COUNTER SPACE, PERSONAL BALCONY, PLANTATION BLINDS THROUGHOUT, CROWN MOLDING, NEW WATER HEATER OCTOBER 2015, TWO CAR GARAGE, CUSTOM HARDWOOD FLOORING, SOARING CATHEDRAL CEILINGS, WELL MAINTAINED, EXCEPTIONAL PRIDE IN OWNERSHIP, AMAZING UPGRADES - IT WILL NOT LAST! WATER/SEWER/TRASH INCLUDED. KATIE SYLSTRA, REALTOR, THE REAL ESTATE GROUP, 401 N. GREAT NECK ROAD, SUITE 126, VB, VA 23454, 757961-9090/757-846-1543, WWW.KATIESYLSTRA.COM, KATIES@REALESTATEGRP.COM

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