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Vol. 51, No. 5

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Exercise Juniper Oak - page 8 News/Features: page 3 AF, Howard University team

News/Features: page 3 Preparing with KingFish

Week in photos: page 4 Images from the week

Photo courtesy of the IDF Spokesperson’s office

Community: page 15 Events, Chapel, more...

Juniper Oak 23-2 is a bilateral military exercise designed to enhance interoperability between the U.S. and Israel militaries. Forces from U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) components and the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) will participate. While this is the first iteration of Juniper Oak, it joins the long-standing “Juniper” series that the U.S. and Israel have conducted for more than 20-years.

COMMENTARY

DoD releases small business strategy Department of Defense

The Department of Defense (DoD) released its Small Business Strategy today. The strategy promotes a strong, dynamic, and robust small business industrial base by focusing on reducing barriers to entry, increasing set-aside competitions, and leveraging programs to grow the industrial base.

“From manufacturers providing the critical parts that we need for our arsenal – to technology companies developing innovative systems and capabilities – small businesses are vital along the entire spectrum of the Department’s needs,” Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen Hicks said. “Reducing barriers and creating more opportunities for small businesses will allow us to expand, innovate, and diversify, increasing our warfighter advantage, strengthening our supply chains, increasing competition in our marketplace, and growing our economy here at home.”

Small businesses make up 99.9 percent of all U.S. businesses as well as 73 percent of companies in the defense industrial base, and last year small businesses were awarded over 25 percent of all DoD prime contracts. As the economic engine of our nation, small businesses create jobs, generate innovation, and are essential, daily contributors to national security and the defense mission. This strategy will help DoD harness the full potential of small businesses through three objectives: implement a unified management approach for small business programs and activities; ensure the Department’s small business activities align with national security priorities; and strengthen the Department’s engagement and support of small businesses.

“Fostering a resilient and robust industrial base is one of my top

priorities,” said Dr. William LaPlante, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment. “Supporting small businesses is not just about meeting a goal or checking a box; it’s about building advantages for our warfighters. All of American industry, especially our innovative small businesses, has a role in developing, delivering, and sustaining the critical capabilities that are required to further implement the National Defense Strategy.”

“Small businesses are crucial to national security,” Director of the Office of Small Business Programs Farooq Mitha added. “Our military depends on small businesses that bring innovation and agility to support DoD’s mission. From providing critical component parts, to cutting edge software platforms, to essential services, small businesses provide support across nearly the entirety of the Department of Defense.”

As part of DoD’s efforts to strengthen support of small businesses, this strategy focuses on stepping up engagement with industry, including providing more tools and resources. This engagement and training effort will be facilitated by the Department’s ninety-six APEX Accelerators located across the country, formerly known as the Procurement Technical Assistance Centers, which serve as a resource for small businesses to increase their readiness, help them find opportunities to do business with the Department and accelerate their insertion into the defense marketplace.

The Office of Small Business Programs encourages those interested in working with DoD to read a “Guide to Marketing to DoD” on https:// business.defense.gov The Small Business Strategy can be found here: https://media.defense.gov/2023/Jan/26/2003150429/-1/-1/0/SMALL-BUSINESS-STRATEGY.PDF

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NEWS/FEATURES USAF selects Howard University for science research partnership American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON (AFNS)—The Department of the Air Force has selectedHoward University as the first historically black college or university to lead a university affiliated research center.

The center will be focused on tactical autonomy technology for military systems and Howard University will receive $12 million per year for five years to fund research, faculty and students.

“Autonomous systems make our military faster, smarter and more combat-credible,” said Secretary of Defense Lloyd Aus- tin. “They equip commanders with the best possible information to support lifeand-death decisions. And I have no doubt that the advancements that will come out of Howard’s new research center will do even more to protect our most precious asset-our men and women in uniform.”

The Department of Defense currently has 14 university affiliated research centers. Such centers are responsible for providing dedicated facilities and sharing space with Defense Department officials and industrial participants to conduct basic, applied and technology demonstration research.

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Photo by Eric Dietrich

Howard University President Dr. Wayne Frederick, left, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall hold a proclamation announcing the partnership of Howard University as an Air Force university affiliated research center during a ceremony at the university in Washington, D.C., Jan. 23.

KingFish ACE makes entrance into RGMC 3

by Tech. Sgt. Robert Hicks U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center Public Affairs

JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. (AFNS)—To better train and equip Airmen for the future fight, the 423rd Training Squadron from the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Operations School at Joint Base McGuire-DixLakehurst has incorporated the KingFish Agile Combat Employment game as the capstone exercise for Air Mobility Command’s Rapid Global Mobility Course 3.

During the five-days of instruction, students receive lessons delivered by AMC’s subject matter experts in rapid global mobility. Utilizing the information received, students apply the lessons to scenario-based educational challenges, where they engage with instructors to gain a strategic perspective on how the core competencies of rapid global mobility integrate to make AMC and the Joint Force maneuver.

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Photo by Tech. Sgt. Robert Hicks

Chief Master Sgt. CT Kirk, 621st Contingency Response Wing command chief, participates in a KingFish Agile Combat Employment exercise Dec. 16 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. The 423rd Training Squadron incorporated the KingFish ACE game as the capstone exercise for Air Mobility Command’s Rapid Global Mobility Course 3.

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WEEK IN PHOTOS The 122nd Fighter Wing, Fort Wayne Air National Guard Base, Indiana, taxis on the flightline at MacDill Air Force Base Jan. 24. The 122nd FW utilized 10 A-10 aircraft for Operation Guardian Blitz 2023, an exercise focused on Agile Combat Employment concepts and maneuverability. The aircraft flew between MacDill AFB and Moody AFB, Georgia, for the exercise.

Photo by Senior Airman Joshua Hastings

Photo by Airman 1st Class Derrick Bole

Photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Foster

Anthony Lattanze, University of Southern Florida Institute of Applied Engineering director of engineering, presents the I1B1 Joint Counter-Radio Controlled Improvised Explosive Device Electronic Warfare backpack Vertical Stabilization System to U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kyle Cota, 6th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, at MacDill Air Force Base Jan. 25.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Robert Riordan, 6th Maintenance Squadron metals technician, heats up a tripod jack at MacDill Air Force Base Jan. 25. The heat treatment expanded the joining metal allowing the pieces to separate with ease. This new process reduced the separation time from eight hours to 20 minutes.

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HOWARD From Page 3

“We need a team of decision-makers, researchers, scientists, engineers, and leaders who are committed to security and liberty and are excited to work on some of the world’s most important problems,” said Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall. “If those with the intent to preserve peace don’t solve these technical challenges first, those with malign intent will acquire a significant advantage.”

Kendall added, “This is a momentous historical occasion for the Department of the Air Force, the Department of Defense and Howard University.”

The university’s primary mission will be to establish or maintain the essential engineering, research, or development capability in the field of tactical autonomy in support of critical Department of the Air Force and Department of Defense missions. Howard will lead a consortium of historically black colleges and universities that include Jackson State University, Mississippi, Tuskegee University, Alabama, Hampton University, Virginia, Bowie State University, Maryland, Norfolk State University, Virginia, Delaware State University, Florida Memorial University, and Tougaloo College, Mississippi.

Specific desired outcomes will be higher matriculation rates of graduates with autonomy and related education and skills and research products enabled by additional capacity built in the schools.

“We are excited to learn from the great minds at Howard University and see what they’ll bring to the Department of the Air Force,” said Chief Scientist of the Air Force Dr. Victoria Coleman. “Their motto is ‘Excellence in Truth and Service’ and I know we will see that excellence in their scientific research and development work.”

The Department of the Air Force, along with the Air Force Research Laboratory, is partner-

Photo by Eric Dietrich

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall announces the partnership of Howard University as an Air Force university affiliated research center during a ceremony at the university in Washington, D.C., Jan. 23. ing with Howard University in order to: Establish and maintain essential research and development capabilities for the Department of the Air Force to deliver operationally relevant autonomy.

Advance the field of autonomy by focusing on the secretary of the Air Force’s Operational Imperatives.

Generate robust research and development efforts with historically black colleges and universities that is expected to build institutional

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research capacity to a research classification of “very-high-research activity” in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

Grow and diversify the available pool of scientists and engineers to support the Defense Department and establish a source of organic technical excellence.

Seed a unique science, research, and development ecosystem of small and large businesses, academia and the Department of Defense.

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NEWS/FEATURES

Air Force review to improve domestic violence support to victims Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS)—The secretary of the Air Force directed a 90-day cross-functional review Jan. 25 to comprehensively assess how domestic violence victims are supported in the Department of the Air Force.

“Domestic violence has no place in our Air and Space Forces—it breaks the bonds of our service family, destroys individuals, families, and our communities, and is illegal,” said Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall. “We owe survivors of both domestic violence and sexual assault a foundation of trust to report violence, and confidence that all members of the Department of the Air Force know how to effectively respond and support.”

An Inspector General of the Department of the Air Force investigation into allegations concerning improper handling of domestic violence incidents found areas for improvement in establishing trust and rapport with victims, particularly in the early stages of reporting, response and investigations.

“While we have taken actions to improve victim response and support programs, there is more work to be done in earning and sustaining the

trust of survivors,” Kendall said.

The review will take a holistic look at the DAF’s response to domestic violence and the support services offered to survivors of abuse. The effort will include partnering with outside organizations experienced in supporting military spouses and former military spouses who are domestic violence survivors to ensure programs, therapy and services are appropriately designed and employed for the proper prevention and treatment of those experiencing abuse. Additionally, the Secretary issued a call across the DAF to consider how their actions create a safe and responsive environment for potential victims and survivors.

“Every member of our Air Force family deserves dignity and respect, and those who exhibit the strength and courage to seek support must be able to do so with the knowledge they will be treated with genuine care and competence,” said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. The DAF has taken on multiple initiatives in recent years to combat domestic violence.

“Our approach is centered on supporting survivors and helping to prevent domestic violence and/or sexual assault in the first place,” said Under Secretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz Jones. “This is a warfight-

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Juniper Oak is the largest exercise betwen the US and Israel in history and involves thousands of troops and assets in the air, on land, at sea and in cyb

Largest U.S.-Israeli exercise in history, Juniper Oak c

by David Vergun DOD News

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oday marks the conclusion of exercise Juniper Oak 23.2.

This exercise was the largest U.S-Israel partnered exercise in history, said Deputy Pentagon Spokesperson Sabrina Singh, who held a news conference today.

Juniper Oak integrated U.S. and Israeli fifth-generation fighter assets, which are the most advanced and capable, she said.

The USS George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group, which participated in the exercise, involved command and control elements, rescue and refueling aircraft and live fire exercises with more than 140 aircraft, and roughly 6,400 U.S. troops alongside more than 1,500 Israeli troops.

Today, the U.S.-Israel military partnership is stronger than it ever has been, and it continues to grow, stated Army Gen. Michael “Erik” Kurilla, commander of U.S. Central Command in a news release, while aboard the USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier today.

“I’ve observed our forces alongside Israeli troops firing HIMARS and MLRS rockets, conducting maritime operations, executing highly complex flight operations, coordinating close air support, operating together on land, at sea and in the air,” Kurilla said, referring to the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System and Multiple Launch Rocket System.

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sion fires. U.S. and Israeli forces conducted long electronic attacks, offensive counter and air int main. In four days, these troops dropped more th Logistical support and the command nodes inv “It’s remarkable that Israel’s transition to an than 18 months old. Our shared achievement i fense Forces and the enduring commitment of th increase military cooperation. Only through a fir plan and organize such an incredibly complex h area integrating all aspects of warfighting, some rilla said.

Separately, Singh said that this week, the Mar of an agreement with the Japanese government contribute to the overall integrity of integrated d the Indo-Pacific region.

Spotlight: Focus on Indo-Pacific Camp Blaz will serve as a strategic hub and tr the region. “The Marine Corps has a deep histo that strong relationship,” she added.

Photo courtesy of the IDF Spokesperson’s unit Courtesy photo

berspace and space.

Juniper Oak is a large-scale bilateral multi-domain military exercise aimed to enhance interoperability between U.S. and Israeli armed forces contributing to integrated regional security.

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g-range strikes, suppression of enemy air defense, terdiction, and air operations in the maritime dohan 180,000 pounds of live munitions, Kurilla said. volving the two nations were superb, he added. nd partnership with U.S. Central Command is less is a testament to the leadership of the Israel Dehe Department of Defense’s most senior leaders to rm commitment to this partnership are we able to high-end operation across such a large geographic of which are seen and some of which are not,” Ku-

rine Corps will reactivate Camp Blaz in Guam, part t to reposition Marines from Okinawa, as well as deterrence and bolster U.S. operational security in

raining area for joint forces, allies and partners in ory in Guam, and we are committed to continuing

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Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets fly within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility during exercise Juniper Oak, Jan. 25. Juniper Oak is a large-scale bilateral multi-domain military exercise to enhance interoperability between U.S. and Israeli armed forces contributing to integrated regional security.

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KINGFISH From Page 3

Implementing KingFish ACE into the RGMC 3 provides students the opportunity to better understand ACE and Multi-Capable Airmen concepts in a more tangible fashion they can visualize, learn from, and comprehend.

The first course to incorporate the KingFish ACE game trained 32 students, including two wing command chiefs, from 19 different Air Force specialty codes across nine different geographic locations.

“Being able to have Airmen from different types of Air Force specialty codes work together in teams encourages them to think broad scope, and outside the realm of their everyday career in the military,” said Tech. Sgt. Emesh Fernando, 423rd TRS instructor. “There is an emphasis on ACE concepts while reiterating the four tenets of RGM: airlift, aerial refueling, air mobility support, and aeromedical evacuation.”

The game was designed by Col. Troy Pierce, to highlight a model scenario that takes place within the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of operations using the ACE model, which prioritizes deployment to austere locations with agile teams that leave small footprints. Each team must understand the relationships between task, threat, capabilities, and timing of a pacing challenge adversary to be successful.

“The true benefit of this capstone is its ability to have Airmen think from an MCA perspective, as we progress toward a more multi-capable functioning mentality on future missions in relation to the pacing challenge outlined in the latest National Defense Strategy,” Fernando said. “We are not just playing a game, or connecting topics discussed, we are focusing on fostering discussions and inspiring a change of how we have thought about operations overseas.”

Throughout the course of the capstone, the Airmen learn components of mission planning and execution such as mission briefs, understanding the concepts of load planning, identifying critical capabilities, host-nation limiting factors, working together as a team, and organizing team dependencies while remaining flexible enough to act on information that is not always complete.

“Integration of KingFish Ace is part of a deliberate evolution in the training delivered by the 423rd Training Squadron and across the Air Force Expeditionary Operations School,” said Lt. Col. Robert Switzer, 423rd TRS commander. “Our instructors and courses are aimed squarely at building a winning framework for developing and employing strong, war-ready Airmen and airbase weapons systems that will dominate in any conflict.”

Acceptance into RGMC 3 requires students to complete the RGMC 1 and RGMC 2 courseware as a pre-requisite.

RGMC 1 and RGMC 2 is available to all Air Force members.

Information regarding these courses can be found within the myLEARNING AMC. Personnel that desire to attend RGMC 3 are nominated by their wings for attendance.

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NEWS/FEATURES

‘See something, do something; live to be lethal

by Air Force Safety Center KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M.—The Air Force Safety Center recently sponsored a department-wide contest to bring attention to off-duty risk management. Participants were encouraged to create both video and safety slogans of off-duty threats to the Human Weapon System. The contest ran from October 8 through November 27, and our Airman and Guardians answered the call.

“At AFSEC we are always looking for ways to bring attention to risk management. How do we best protect our most valuable resource…our people? Recently, we asked Airmen and Guardians to develop messages focused on defending the Human Weapon System from unnecessary threats and risks in the off-duty environment,” said Maj. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt, Department of the Air Force chief of safety, commander of AFSEC. “Our vision is to inspire a proactive mindset across the Air and Space Forces in order to safeguard our people, protect our resources, and enable mission success.”

“I want to give a shout out to the participants for bringing their creativity to this contest,” said Leavitt. “A common theme in the videos and slogans was that each of us have an important role to play in avoiding unnecessary risk and making our force more lethal.”

The DAF lost 172 servicemembers to off-duty risk activities between fiscal year 2017 and 2022. In hopes of decreasing losses, we wanted to know from you, our Airmen and Guardians, what messages captured your attention best. Each Wing/Delta was encouraged to participate in creating videos and slogans that demonstrated the proper use of risk management, especially during off-duty activities, and we are excited to

announce the winners.

The winning video was based on the amount of “likes” it received on Facebook. Captain Devan Klein and Technical Sgt. Ricardo SanchezCrespo, 97th Air Mobility Wing, Altus Air Force Base, Okla. They created a motorcycle awareness video showing the importance of wearing a helmet while riding. The video depicts the impact of losing a family member, a friend, or a co-worker. In the video the rider makes the right decision to wear his helmet, not losing his life and mitigating the risk.

Air Force Safety Center leadership debated and by popular vote chose two campaign slogan winners, that were altered slightly and combined.

The winners are, Aaron Edwards from the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea who submitted “If you see something, Do Something” and, Ronald Crabtree from 82nd Aerial Targets Squadron, Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., who submitted “Live to be Lethal!”

Combined they became “See Something, Do Something … Live to Be Lethal!” and will be used in DAF publications and social media.

Airmen and Guardians are trained to evaluate risks for on-duty jobs they perform using the four principles of risk management and the fivestep process. The intent of the focus was to take that inherent knowledge of on duty risk and build and encourage awareness of using the proper risk management in all activities on- or off-duty.

“In our everyday decisions, risk management is used without even realizing it.” said William Walkowiak, chief of Occupational Safety, AFSEC. “I want to thank everyone who participated in this focus contest, it is our [AFSEC’s] hope that this is just another step to help build a safety culture we each deserve; a workplace free from hazards, a mindset to speak up, and the courage to do something.

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ABUSE From Page 7

ing issue, a readiness issue and a leadership issue.”

The Department of the Air Force recently established a “Connect to Care” approach outlining explicit expectations for providing victim services. In July, the under secretary of the Air Force directed the Integrated Response Center Co-location Pilot at seven installations to improve awareness of response services, minimize re-traumatization to the greatest extent possible and improve data collection and synergy among response providers.

Both initiatives are in direct response to the Department of the Air Force report on interpersonal violence published in 2021 and the Independent Review Commission on Sexual Assault in the Military recommendations with initial feedback showing improvement in support for survivors as they navigate reporting options and available resources.

“Leaders at every level must stand ready to listen and provide the support and resources our Guardians and their families deserve,” said Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman. “The Space Force is strongest when our Guardians and families thrive.”

Additional actions being taken to improve victim response and support programs include: Growing the number of special agents in the Office of Special Investigations solely dedicated to investigating allegations of interpersonal violence Hiring 86 additional OSI personnel and improving training for all who investigate violent crimes, to include domestic violence Establishing a violent crime career track and increasing investigative interview instruction time for agents focused on these crimes to ensure the most experienced investigators are working on domestic violence cases Assigning sole authority to decide whether to court martial domestic

violence offenders to the Office of Special Trial Counsel The office reports directly to the Secretary of the Air Force independently of the command reporting structure and has a staff of expert military litigators with experience prosecuting domestic violence and other serious crimes.

The office will streamline the investigation and trial process, decrease case processing times, ensure experts in domestic violence investigate allegations immediately after an offense is reported, and prosecute the cases where appropriate leveraging expertise from specialized legal, law enforcement and prevention leaders.

Improving the transitional compensation for abused dependents application process Providing economic support, medical and on-base shopping privileges to eligible survivors of domestic violence Establishing an electronic system that allows Domestic Abuse Violence Advocates to maintain records longer to better track and identify situations of repeated domestic abuse Because domestic violence is now a separately enumerated offense under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, courts-martial penalties for assaults involving a spouse, intimate partner, or immediate family member can be increased and the department can more accurately track the frequency and nature of these criminal incidents.

Eligible domestic violence victims are also now assigned a victim’s counsel (lawyer), which will ensure they receive privileged, confidential legal advice and other legal assistance and support services.

“The core values of the Air Force and Space Force demand a commitment to character and integrity,” Kendall said. “Our responsibility as leaders requires us to fully support survivors and sustain their trust in all of our actions.”

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EVENTS

MacDill Wingman Day The Short Fitness Center will be hosting a Tailgate Party and Sports Day on Feb. 10 from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. as part of Wingman Day. For a full list of events and the sign-up link, visit macdillfss.com/short-fitnesscenter.

MacDill Youth Center survey The MacDill Youth Center would like to hear your feedback. Visit surveymonkey.com/r/79KPVTB and answer this short five-question survey.

Valentine Craft Bazaar MacDill’s Outdoor Recreation is hosting a Valentine Craft Bazaar on Feb. 10. from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. in building # 2017 (by FamCamp). Check out all the wonderful handmade goods to purchase for family and friends just in time for Valentine’s Day. Are you a crafter? Reach out to 515-3704 to register and rent a table ($10) to sell your homemade goods (no alcohol/ tobacco/CBD products). Register for your craft table/pay no later than noon on Feb. 6.

Bay Palms Golf Tournament The Bay Palms Golf Course will be hosting the “Almost Spring or Not So Winter Classic” on the south course on Feb. 11, 8 a.m. It’s a shot gun start. Teams of two will play modified alternate shots holes 1-9 and scramble holes 10-18. Fees: advanced green fee holders $25, active duty/retires $50 and civilians $60.

Sign up your team by Feb. 10 close of business at the pro shop.

Find more events at: macdillfss. com

Champ of the Week

Photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Foster

From left, U.S. Air Force Col. Adam Bingham, 6th Air Refueling Wing commander; Victoria Lambert and Alyssa Harvey, 6th FSS arts and crafts staff members; and Chief Master Sgt. Shae Gee, 6th ARW command chief, pose for a photo during a Champ of the Week recognition at MacDill Air Force Base Jan. 24. The team carried out a short-notice order during the holidays for a U.S. Special Operations command departing member. The hard work and dedication earned them both the Champ of the Week recognition.

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