Thunderbolt 10/20/2022

Vol. 50, No. 42

Thursday, October 20, 2022

Secutiry Policy addresses new challenges - page 8 News/Features: page 3 Housing survey

News/Features: page 5 Energy Action Month

Week in photos: page 4 Images from the week

Photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Foster

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

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Francisco Garcia, 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, marshals a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft at MacDill Air Force Base Sept. 23. Aircraft marshaling is the process of bringing the aircraft from the flightline to the ramp using specialized hand signals.

COMMENTARY

Air Force and science have been linked for 75 years and counting

by Mark Lewis Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs WASHINGTON (AFNS)—When Air Force Capt. Chuck Yeager became the first person to fly faster than the speed of sound on Oct. 14, 1947, the United States Air Force itself was officially only 26 days old. How fitting that the birth of the Air Force coincided so closely with such a historic technical achievement, one that helped establish the fledgling service as a science- and-technology-driven military branch.

That appreciation for scientific advancement was built into the Air Force from the very beginning and it remains a proud, remarkable lineage distinguishing the Air Force even now as the service – and the nation – continue celebrating its 75th anniversary year.

The roots connecting the Air Force to pathfinding science and technology are long indeed.

Gen. Henry “Hap” Arnold, the commander of the U.S. Army Air Forces who is revered as the founding father of the USAF, worked closely with the scientific community as he envisioned

the new stand-alone service. Three years before the Air Force’s official birth under the National Security Act of 1947, Gen. Arnold had already established a Scientific Advisory Group to chart the course for the future of science and technology in his envisioned Air Force. The Scientific Advisory Group included a who’s-who of the greatest scientific and engineering minds of the mid-20th century, led by Dr. Theodore von Kármán, one of the nation’s most prominent and prolific aerospace engineers. That group lives on today in the Air Force’s Scientific Advisory Board, an unbroken legacy.

Since its founding, the Air Force has created other notable S&T organizations, both within the service and associated with it, to include renowned research and development centers such as the RAND Corporation and the Aerospace Corporation, as well as the more recent AFWERX, established in 2017 as an “innovation arm,” and the new MIT-Air Force Artificial Intelligence Accelerator in Boston.

There is a long list of military firsts that have emerged from Air Force investments,

from stealth aircraft nearly invisible to radar, to precision-guided munitions that can strike targets with surgical accuracy while minimizing risk to civilians. The next generation of hypersonic weapons, capable of flying in excess of five times the speed of sound, owe their existence to a legacy of Air Force research investments stretching back to the 1950s.

There are enduring lessons to be drawn from the Air Force’s origin story and deliberate focus on research. In an age when there is unfortunate public skepticism about the value of government-led projects, the return on investment has been profound. The first American astronauts to orbit the Earth did so on Air Force rockets -- fitting, given that many of NASA’s astronauts have come from the USAF, including the only women to have commanded Shuttle missions, Colonels Eileen Collins and current NASA Deputy Administrator Pamela Melroy. Most of the commercial aircraft that fly today can trace at least part of their design to USAF research efforts; modern adaptive-opSee SCIENCE, Page 14

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NEWS/FEATURES Annual DoD Housing Survey for privatized housing tenants Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Public Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas (AFNS)—The Department of the Air Force requests tenants of privatized housing and government-owned family housing to provide their feedback of the program via the annual Department of Defense Tenant Satisfaction Survey beginning Oct. 17.

CEL & Associates, Inc., administers the annual survey which will be delivered through an email link to all tenants, who will have until Dec. 1 to submit their feedback. The survey is funded by the DAF who contracted with CEL & Associates, an independent third-party, to provide the survey.

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In recognition of Energy Action Month, the Department of the Air Force is showcasing energy’s essential role in assuring combat capability and readiness and the importance of developing energy solutions that bolster resilience in the face of climate change.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month U.S. Department of Defense The Defense Department is United Against Domestic Abuse and supports anyone in our military community who is experiencing or has experienced abuse. Domestic abuse can include physical, emotional and sexual abuse as well as neglect. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a crucial time to acknowledge the department’s commitment to raising awareness through a service-wide campaign.

The campaign encourages the military community to speak up and share tools and resources to prevent domestic abuse and support those who have experienced it. Activities this month and beyond will inform service providers and leaders about safe and effective ways toconnect victims with support. They will also help family, friends and concerned community members learn how to assist those who are at risk for domestic abuse.

“Victims of domestic abuse extend beyond military spouses. They may also include service members and those who are dating, living together or who have children in common,” said Mrs. Patricia Montes Barron, deputy assistant secretary of defense for Military Community and Family Policy.

Reach out to your nearest Family Advocacy Program office or call Military OneSource at 800-342-9647 anytime to get connected with a domestic abuse victim advocate, no matter where you are in the world.

“Our military’s greatest advantage is our people. If we stop investing in them, we fail,” said Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman Ramón “CZ” Colón-López. “Military leaders, from NCOs and CPOs to our most senior officers, must create an atmosphere of trust and comradery within our communities. Whether we have people suffering from domestic abuse, battling depression or they just need someone to listen, they need our assurance that we are here for them and will do everything we can to provide help and get them back to the mission at hand.”

A nationwide initiative is underway to raise awareness about how to report domestic abuse and let people know about the resources available to keep victims safe and secure. Resources include safety plans, protection orders and emergency services to address medical, housing, legal and counseling needs.

The DOD recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and is calling on military leaders and the military community as a whole to break the silence about domestic abuse. No matter what your situation is, help is available.

The United Against Domestic Abuse page can help you understand your options for reporting abuse. If you are concerned about your safety and need immediate support, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233, or live chat with an advocate at thehotline.org.

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WEEK IN PHOTOS

Photo by U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Eric L Alaviso

U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Collin P. Green, deputy commander, U.S. Special Operations Command, alongside the youngest sailor, Petty Officer 2nd Class Jaymeson Hill, cut the birthday cake celebrating the Navy’s 247th birthday at headquarters USSOCOM Oct. 13. The Navy is an integral part of the U.S. Special Operations Forces and celebrating its traditionas is a tribute to the dedication and services of the Navy personnel to the U.S.

Photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Cobin

Airman’s Attic volunteers pose with service members at MacDill Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Foster Base Oct. 14. Run by volunteers, the Airman’s Attic offers donated, useable uniforms, civilian attire, household goods and moreto help the Mac- Michele Cary, a speaker at a Gold Star family event, holds a flag repreDill community. Service members and their families may visit the facility senting her son at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 25. The Gold Tuesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or volunteer their time to Star symbol represents the loss of a service member in the household. sort and organize donated goods.

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NEWS/FEATURES Department of the Air Force recognizes Energy Action Month Secretary of the Air Force Energy, Installations, and Environment ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS)—In recognition of Energy Action Month, the Department of the Air Force is showcasing energy’s essential role in assuring combat capability and readiness and the importance of developing energy solutions that bolster resilience in the face of climate change.

This year, the DAF launched a new threeyear theme, “Powering Possibility,” which highlights the Department’s forward-looking approach to energy innovation and powering the future force. Complex challenges including a competitive operating environment, accelerating climate change, adversarial cyber threats, and a changing geopolitical landscape all threaten critical DAF infrastructure, energy, and power supplies. As such, the DAF See ENERGY, Page 11

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NEWS/FEATURES

New reporting options for sexual harassment victims

by Rebecca Ward Air Force Resilience

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS)—Uniformed Airmen and Guardians who experience sexual harassment now have the option to file a restricted or unrestricted report with the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office to access advocacy services and supportive referrals.

This change now allows members to seek support services for both sexual harassment and sexual assault from one office.

Brig. Gen. Debra A. Lovette, Integrated Resilience director, said the new policy reflects the Department of the Air Force’s commitment to expanding support for victims, and strengthening a culture of respect, dignity and honor for all who serve.

“Sexual harassment does not reflect who we are as an organization and has no place in the military,” Lovette said. “For service members victimized by this harmful behavior, it can be crippling, preventing them from coming forward out of fear of further harassment or the perceived lack of support from their leaders or co-workers. This new policy will allow service members to make a report confidentially, if they choose, while still receiving support and care from their sexual assault response coordinator or SAPR victim advocate.”

The new policy, which took effect September 30, expands services to DAF military members who are sexual harassment victims and implements FY 2022 National Defense Authorization Act and Independent Review Commission requirements. The Equal Opportunity Program will continue to process and track military sexual harassment complaints.

Under the new policy, military members have two options for reporting sexual harassment to the SAPR office: Unrestricted Report - This reporting option allows a service member to report sexual harassment to a SARC or SAPR VA and receive victim advocacy services from that office. This reporting option will result in the SARC or SAPR VA notifying the victim’s commander and the installation EO office, who will initiate an investigation (or clarification report via EO complaint processes) of the sexual harassment allegation(s).

Restricted Report - This reporting option allows a service member to confidentially report sexual harassment to a SARC or SAPR VA and receive victim advocacy services from that office. This reporting option does not trigger an investigation or notification to the service See REPORTING, Page 14

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NavyHawaiian Petty Officer 2ndcoa Clas The U.S. Navy’s USS Essex, front, and the Australian navy’s HMAS Canberra sail on the Pacific Ocean during Rim of the Pacific 2022Photo onbythe July 29. The Essex is a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship.

The U.S. Navy’s USS Essex, front, and the Australian navy’s HMAS Canberra sail on the Pacific Ocean during Rim of the Pacific 2022 on the Haw July 29. The Essex is a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship.

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The second strategic challenge deals with the sheer scale and speed of transnational challenges that do not respect borders or adhere to ideologies, Sullivan said.

This challenge is exacerbated by climate change, which is already destroying lives and livelihoods in every part of the world, he said. Climate change is causing increased food and energy insecurity. Other challenges — including COVID-19 — further roil the waters.

“Our strategy proceeds from the premise that the two strategic challenges — geopolitical competition and shared transnational threats — are intertwined,” Sullivan said. “We cannot build the broad coalitions we need to out-compete our rivals, if we sideline the issues that most directly impact the lives of billions of people.”

Problems must be addressed, and — contrary to what some Americans may believe — they must be addressed globally, Sullivan said. “We are building a strategy fit for purpose for both competition we cannot ignore and global cooperation without which we cannot succeed.”

Sullivan said the timelines align. “This is a decisive decade for shaping the terms of competition, especially with the PRC [China],” he said.

“This is a decisive decade for getting ahead of the great global challenges — from climate to disease to emerging technology.”

The key to U.S. success in the coming years is investing ambitiously and rapidly in the sources of our national strength, Sullivan said.

The second step is to mobilize the broadest coalition of nations to enhance U.S. influence.

A third step is to work with other nations to shape the rules of the road for the 21st century economy.

“Our approach encompasses all elements of our national power — diplomacy, development cooperation, industrial strategy, economic statecraft, intelligence and defense,” Sullivan said.

On the defense element, the strategy stresses that the United States must equip the military and intelligence enterprises for strategic competition, while maintaining the capability to disrupt the terrorist threat to the U.S. homeland, he said.

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“The war in Ukraine … also highlights the need for a vibrant Defense Industrial Base — one that is capable of rapid mobilization and tooled for innovation and creative adaptation,” he said. “All of these steps we take at home are force-multiplied by another core source of our American strength — our alliances.”

Sullivan said the United States has re-engaged with allies and partners around the world. The Defeat ISIS coalition and the Ukraine Defense Assistance Group are examples of this portion of the strategy. “If there’s anything that’s a true hallmark of Joe Biden’s approach to the world, it is an investment in America’s allies,” he said. “A few years ago, NATO was working overtime to justify its value proposition. Today, it is at its apex of its purpose and power.”

In the Indo-Pacific, the United States reaffirmed iron-clad commitments to our treaty allies. “We’ve elevated a new partnership of democracies — the Quad — to help drive our vision of a free and open IndoPacific,” he said. “One of the things that we are doing as we strengthen our alliances, is to drive more strategic alliance between the Atlantic and the Pacific.”

The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue — commonly called the Quad — includes four nations in the Indo-Pacific region: Australia, India, Japan, and the United States.

Within DOD, the National Defense Strategy draws from the White House document and at its heart is integrated deterrence. Secretary Austin has discussed this idea of the seamless combination of capabilities to convince potential adversaries that the costs of their hostile activities outweigh their benefits.

Integrated deterrence calls for unprecedented cooperation across all domains of warfare — land, air, maritime, cyber and space. It also calls for cooperation with non-military domains — including economic, technological and information, according to the National Security Strategy. “... Understanding that our competitors combine expansive ambitions with growing capabilities to threaten U.S. interests in key regions and in the homeland,” the strategy states.

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ENERGY From Page 5

must be proactive in exploring the possibility to find safe, reliable, and efficient energy solutions that bolster our ability to fight and win in a changing world.

“The crucial role energy plays in Air Force and Space Force global operations cannot be overstated. Our weapon systems and installations depend on secure and reliable power to complete the mission, and without it we simply cannot fight effectively,” explained Edwin Oshiba, Air Force for Energy, Installations, and Environment acting assistant secretary. “We’re working across the Department to safeguard our energy supply chains, incorporate energy-efficient technologies, and bolster installation resilience to increase our combat effectiveness in the face of climate impacts.”

Operational energy, or aviation fuel, comprises the majority of DAF energy usage, providing a tremendous opportunity to optimize energy consumption and model how the military can improve its warfighting capabilities, while meeting aggressive climate goals. The DAF is enhancing aviation fuel efficiency through improved aircraft drag reduction and engine sustainment technologies, agile software, process improvements, and advanced propulsion. Through joint wargaming

efforts, the DAF is identifying and mitigating operational risk to logistics and energy supply chains to ensure a ready and lethal force.

Installations across the country are exploring innovative energy initiatives including microgrids, electric vehicle infrastructure, solar arrays, and a micro-reactor pilot to enhance installation resilience and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, the DAF is undergoing extensive planning efforts like Installation Energy and Climate Resilience Plans to advance mission critical energy and water systems and is conducting Energy Resilience Readiness Exercises to help installations assess mission readiness during a controlled loss of power.

The DAF is developing a comprehensive Climate Action Plan aligned with national security imperatives that lays out climate priorities and actionable goals to address the complex threat of climate change, including objectives related to energy efficiency, which should be released soon.

Energy is critical to the DAF’s ability to achieve the mission to fly, fight, and win in air, space, and cyberspace. To help spread awareness of energy initiatives, visit the Energy Action Month website and follow the hashtag #PowerDAFPossibility on Facebookand Twitter.

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HOUSING From Page 3

The goal of using a third-party firm is to allow service members and their families to provide their open, truthful and anonymous feedback of living in privatized housing and government-owned family housing.

Following survey completion, the survey data will be provided to the DAF housing program leaders and privatized housing project owners to continue to improve the housing programs for tenants.

“The results of the surveys directly impact the day-to-day operations of our housing communities” said Jeff Domm, Air Force Civil Engineer Center director of installations. “The Department of the Air Force uses the feedback provided to improve the experience of service members living in privatized housing and government-owned family housing. The DAF takes the results seriously and uses it to better understand members’ concerns. The results from previous years’ surveys continue to inform improvements in the programs to provide safe and quality housing for our service members.”

The annual survey is an opportunity for housing tenants to provide feedback to DAF housing officials, installation leaders and privatized housing projects’ owners to help “influence the future of housing for service members and their families today and beyond,” said Col. Jim-

my Jeoun, Air Force Housing Program chief, AFCEC. Since the inception of the privatized housing program in the mid1990s, the project owners administered the tenant survey. Starting in FY21, the DAF standardized the survey questions and funded the survey to ensure consistency across privatized housing projects. In FY22, the DAF implemented the same survey across its government-owned family housing locations.

DAF housing program leaders will review the survey data and comments before releasing results to the privatized project owners.

Tenants should check the primary email address on file with their privatized project owner or Military Housing Office for governmentowned housing to ensure it is an email address other than a .mil or .gov to avoid issues receiving the survey link. CEL & Associates recommends tenants add the housing survey email address to their allowed senders to prevent anti-spam software from blocking the email.

For more information about the DoD Annual Tenant Satisfaction Survey, tenants can contact their installation’s Military Housing Office. If tenants don’t receive the email link by Oct. 21, they can contact CEL & Associates here for assistance.

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SCIENCE From Page 2

tics telescopes that have opened a new-era in astronomy, including the recently-launched James Webb space telescope, trace their origins to Air Force research; even the Global Positioning System that enables your smartphone to locate any point on Earth, and that provides precision timing for the world’s banking systems, was developed by the Air Force and is currently operated by its sister service, the U.S. Space Force.

Many people are probably familiar with the nation’s world class national labs that stretch from Alaska to the southeastern U.S. and are an engine of innovation and critical advantage for American technological prowess. They may be less familiar with the labs founded by the military services. The Air Force Research Laboratory, headquartered in the Wright Brothers’ home of Dayton, Ohio, oversees a $5 billion research portfolio, exploring the frontiers of materials, propulsion, sensors, information science, quantum science, energy, microelectronics, and humanmachine interfaces. With a workforce of approximately 6,000 military and civilian employees, supported in turn by its many contractors, AFRL is one of our nation’s premier centers of science whose researchers have produced revolutionary materials, pushed the state-of-the-art in microelectronics, and have pioneered in numerical simulation as well as innovative energy systems.

Hap Arnold famously reasoned that the First World War had been

won through brute force, and the second through superior logistics. But the next world war, if there should be one, will almost certainly be won by technical prowess, he reasoned. That emphasis on scientific and technical superiority has helped define the Air Force as surely as the quality and commitment of the men and women who make up the workforce.

In Hap Arnold’s day, the U.S. Department of Defense funded roughly 25% of all the research conducted in the entire world; today the DoD accounts for only about 4% of the worldwide investment. In addition, the United States now faces growing threats to its military technological superiority due in large part to huge investments being made in China and Russia. America is at risk of falling behind in critical future defense areas such as biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and quantum technologies, and has arguably already fallen behind in some areas such as hypersonics and directed energy. This makes our dedication to maintain the Air Force as a science and engineering enterprise second to none as relevant today as it was three-quarters of a century ago.

Mark Lewis is an MIT graduate (SB ’84 XII, SB ’84, SM ’85, ScD ’88 XVI) and a former chief scientist of the Air Force, as well as a former Director of Defense Research and Engineering.

This article is part of a collection of essays by Air Force personnel commemorating the service’s 75th anniversary.

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member’s command or installation EO office unless there is written consent from the service member or if there is a clear and present risk to the health and safety to the service member or another person, as determined by the servicing legal office.

SAPR victim advocacy services for sexual harassment do not replace Military Equal Opportunity complaint processes. Military members may choose to make an unrestricted report with the SAPR program to

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receive victim advocacy services such as crisis intervention, safety assessments and counseling referrals, and they may also file a separate MEO complaint through the EO office.

The DAF Unlawful Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Harassment Hotline (888-231-4058) functions as a referral line to facilitate potential EO concerns or complaints to the appropriate installation for resolution. It is not set up to provide victim assistance, advocacy, or services.

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EVENTS

Weekend Brunch at the DFAC Starts Oct. 22. There are now more reasons to dine at the DFAC, as we offer fun and delicious brunch options including a carving station, breakfast pizzas, mocktails, breakfast sandwiches, cooked to order eggs/omelet station, avocado toast, breakfast entrees and much more!

Anyone can dine at the DFAC. Become a secret shopper for FSS Get paid to call or visit 6FSS food and recreational facilities. To learn more please call or email us today at 828-3055 or sixfssfsk@ gmail.com.

Free golf lessons Free lessons for active duty and spouses resumes n Oct. 26. Every Wednesday from noon-1 p.m., active duty and their spouses can enjoy free instruction, golf balls and clubs at the driving range. No reservation required.

Escape room at the Library Event is Oct. 27, 4-5 p.m. Bring friends or family to the library and try your skill at our escape room.

The theme is jewel heist.

Run for your life obstacle course Scare up a spooky good time at our run for your life obstacle course at the Short Fitness Oct. 28, 6:30 a.m. on the center south track.

Bring the entire family dressed in your best costumes for a bootacular fun time.

New to MacDill? Visit macdillfss. com/relocation/

Fire Prevention week!

Photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Foster

Members of the 6th Air Refueling Wing leadership team take a group photo with firefighters assigned to the 6th Civil Engineer Squadron at MacDill Air Force Base Oct. 4. Fire prevention week is an annual event consisting of daily community activities promoting fire safety. Events include a visit from Sparky at the local school and a fire muster demonstration.

CHAPEL SCHEDULE 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 p.m. (space re-

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

served)

www.macdill.af.mil/chapel

Other Faith Groups - Please contact the Catholic (in-person) - Saturday - 5:30 p.m.

Chapel at (813) 828-3621 or via email at 6ARW. HCADMIN@us.af.mil

Protestant services - Sunday - 11 a.m.

MacDill’s Chapel website is: https://www.macdill. af.mil/chapel

(confession 4:30 p.m.) Sunday - 9:30 a.m. (confessions by appointment)

For more details and information, visit the Chapel Facebook page at http://www.facebook/6amwhc/ MACDILL THUNDERBOLT

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