Thunderbolt 1/05/2023

Vol. 51, No. 1

‘That’s me’

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Photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Cobin

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Kenneth Arcibal, a boom operator assigned to the 50th Air Refueling Squadron, points to his name on a KC-135 Stratotanker at MacDill Air Force Base June 1. The aircraft was retired and flown to Sheppard AFB, Texas, to be used as a training tool for future maintainers.

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jasmin Jomon, 6th Medical Group mental health technician, applies tactical field care techniques on a manikin during a Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) assessment at MacDill Air Force Base May 26. After wounded members on the battlefield are transported to shelter, Airmen are taught to use TFC which includes managing massive hemorrhages, airways, respirations, circulation and hypothermia prevention.

U.S. Air Force Capt. Neil Ormerod, an instructor pilot assigned to the 91st Air Refueling Squadron, speaks to a group of Air Force Junior ROTC cadets from Osceola, Sumner and Jefferson High School at MacDill Air Force Base June 1. The students were invited to fly and tour the base as part of the Air Force Recruiting Service’s Aviation Inspired Mentorship program.

COMMANDER’S ACTION LINE The Action Line provides two-way communication between the 6th Air Refueling Wing commander and the MacDill community. Personnel may submit questions, concerns or comments via email to macdillwingcommander@us.af.mil or Facebook @6thARWCommandTeam

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THE YEAR IN PHOTOS U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sydney Gunn, a crew chief assigned to the 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, assists a child during a game of bingo at the New Life Village campus in Tampa May 29. This month, 10 service members, assigned to MacDill Air Force Base, joined the fun, celebrating with party games, a piñata and cake.

Photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Cobin

U.S. Air Force Col. Kurt Matthews, 927th Air Refueling Wing commander and Lennon Little share a salute on MacDill AFB April 30.

Matthews presented the commander’s coin to Little and named him Honorary Commander for the day in front of the 927th ARW in recognition for his bravery and resilience in the face of health challenges.

Photo by Tech Sgt. Brad Tipton

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Airmen assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing and honorary commanders pause for a group photo before boarding a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft at MacDill Air Force Base June 3. MacDill’s honorary commander program pairs local civic leaders with unit commanders on base to strengthen relationships between the military and Tampa community.

Photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Cobin

U.S. Air Force Capt. Vaughn Campbell, a pilot assigned to the 50th Air Refueling Squadron, is welcomed home by his wife, Lea Campbell, at MacDill Air Force Base June 6. The Airmen returned home to MacDill following a six-month deployment where they were tasked to deliver coalition air power and support to secure and stabilize the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.

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Rear Admiral Frank “Mitch” Bradley relinquished command of Special Operations Command Central (SOCCENT) to Brig. Gen. Kevin Leahy during a change of command ceremony on MacDill Air Force Base July 1.

The ceremony marked the end of Bradley’s command and leadership of the organization, a position he has held since July 2020.

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THE YEAR IN PHOTOS Tech. Sgt. Joseph Perez, 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, performs pre-flight checks on a KC-135 Stratotanker in support of North American Aerospace Defense Command’s Operation Noble Defender at the Henry E. Rohlsen Airport in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, June 29. The exercise is an integrated air and missile defense operation designed to ensure the defense and security of the northern and southern approaches to North America.

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THE YEAR IN PHOTOS Tech. Sgt. Tung B. Tran and Staff Sgt. Korey Hunt, 927th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, replace landing gear brakes of a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft on MacDill Air Force Base, July 9. The KC-135 provides in-air refueling in support of a wide variety of mission-sets.

Photo by Tech. Sgt. Brad Tipton

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THE YEAR IN PHOTOS Lt. Dan Band jams at MacDill!

Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band preform at MacDill Air Force Base July 8.

The exclusive concert featured food trucks, games, and a meet-and-greet with the band to honor MacDill personnel and their families. The bands mission is to uplift and celebrate defenders and their families on military bases at home and abroad.

Photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Cobin

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Sixth Air Refueling Wing leaders and Airmen pose for a group photo in front of a KC-135 Stratotanker at MacDill Air Force Base July 22. The 6th ARW is a 3,000-person force capable of rapidly projecting air refueling power anywhere in the world.

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Adam Amado, 6th Maintenance Group aircraft maintenance unit scheduler, trains at a boxing gym in Tampa, July 11. Amado was preparing for an upcoming professional mixed martial arts fight later in the month, which he won by technical knockout in the second round.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Rosemary Inirio Rodriguez, a medic assigned to the 2nd Medical Group Clinic, pushes a weighted prowler during Airmen Fitness School at MacDill Air Force Base July 26. Inirio Rodriguez traveled from Barksdale Air Force Base to attend Airmen Fitness School, a course designed to focus on functional fitness activities and resiliency skills to build and sustain a thriving and resilient Air Force community.

Be sure to visit the official 6th Air Refueling Wing website at www.macdill.af.mil

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Students from the Brandon Bears Youth Football team pose for a photo during a KC-135 Stratotanker tour at MacDill Air Force Base Oct. 16. More than 50 students and faculty members from Brandon Middle School received a KC-135 tour as part of the Aviation Inspiration Mentorship Program. AIM supports Air Force outreach and engagement activities with a mission to inform, influence and inspire the next generation of aviators.

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Photo by Staff Sgt. Brandon Cribelar

Afghan citizens rest in a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III after being evacuated from Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, Aug. 19, 2021. The U.S. Air Force conducted airlift operations to transport approximately 124,000 people from Kabul as part Operation Allies Refuge. The operation was one of the largest air evacuations of civilians in American history.

Photo by Sgt. Neysa Huertas Quinones

U.S. Army Soldiers with the Florida National Guard’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological/Nuclear, and Explosive - Enhanced Response Force Package load supplies as part of their response to Hurricane Ian, Sarasota, Fla., Sept. 29. Soldiers and Airmen were joined by emergency responders from other states as they mobilized to support the local community.

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U.S. Air Force Col. Adam Bingham, the 6th Air Refueling Wing commander, walks on a Virtual Reality motion platform at the University of South Florida Research Park, Tampa, Sept. 16. The 6th ARW agreed on a blank purchase agreement with USF’s Institute of Applied Engineering that allows Airmen access to operations research, data science, studies and analyses, rapid prototyping, access to academia and a sensitive compartmented information facility.

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COMMUNITY

EVENTS

MacDill Lanes Bowling Closure MacDill Lanes Bowling will be closed for exciting upgrades and renovations Jan. 2 – Feb. 6,.

January Base Theater movies Your MacDill Base Library will be offering free movies at the Base Theater. Movies are open to anyone with base access to MacDill. Visit macdillfss.com/library/ for a complete movie schedule.

2023 theme park passes on sale Universal Orlando’s 2023 Military Freedom Pass and Disney World’s Armed Forces Salute tickets are now available at the ITT office located inside the BX on MacDill.

Visit the MacDill ITT office inside the BX or visit macdillfss.com/information-tickets-travel/ today!

Upcoming M&FRC events • Resume Writing 101 Private Industry – Jan. 17 • MacDill career fair – Jan. 19 • Resume Writing (Federal) – Jan. 26 Visit macdillfss.com/militaryfamily-readiness/ for more information.

Open FSS positions available Looking for the perfect career in the New Year? Positions are open for teens age 14 and up, dependents, retirees and active duty looking to work part-time. No prior base access required. Visit macdillfss.com/ open-jobs/ to see current job openings and apply today!

Find more events at: macdillfss. com

Photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Hastings

U.S. Air Force Capt. Wil Friedman, 85th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, right, speaks to a group of cadets during an Aviation Inspiration Mentorship event at MacDill Air Force Base Oct 15. AIM is a community outreach program with a mission to inform, influence and inspire the next generation of Air Force aviators. MacDill hosted Naval Sea Cadets with the American Victory Division, University of Central Florida ROTC cadets and local Hillsborough County students during the event.

CHAPEL SCHEDULE Catholic Mass - Sunday - 9:30 a.m. (confessions by ap-

Catholic Christmas Schedule: Christmas Eve, Carols 8 p.m. / Vigil Mass 9 p.m.

Christmas Day, Christmas Mass 9:30 a.m.

New Year’s Day, New Year Mass 9:30 a.m.

pointment)

Protestant services - Sunday - 11 a.m.

Normal Hours- Monday - Friday - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. After hours chaplain, call the Command Post at 828-4362/4361.

Jewish - Monthly Lunch and Learn: For schedule & to join distro, please contact elimelach.estrin@us.af.mil

Islamic Service - Friday 1:30 p.m. (space reserved)

Monday-Wednesday Mass - 12:10 p.m.

Other Faith Groups - Please contact the Chapel at (813)

www.macdill.af.mil/chapel

828-3621 or via email at 6ARW.HCADMIN@us.af.mil

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