Thunderbolt 11/03/2022

Vol. 50, No. 44

Thursday, November 3, 2022

Mentorship event inspires future aviators - page 10 News/Features: page 2 National Defense Strategy

News/Features: page 3 Breast Cancer Awareness

Week in photos: page 4 Images from the week

Photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Hastings

Community: page 19 Events, Chapel, more...

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.

COMMENTARY

DOD National Defense Strategy, Missile Defense, Nuclear Posture Reviews

by C. Todd Lopez DOD News The Defense Department released the public versions of three strategic documents on Oct. 27— the National Defense Strategy, the Nuclear Posture Review and the Missile Defense Review — together after having developed both the classified and unclassified versions of all three in conjunction with one another.

Producing the documents together, said Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, ensured tight linkages between DOD strategy and resources.

“By weaving these documents together, we help ensure that the entire department is moving forward together, matching our resources to our goals,” Austin said. “The strength and combat credibility of the joint force remains central to integrated deterrence.”

The 2022 National Defense Strategy, or NDS, See STRATEGY, Page 12

Photo by Marine Corps Sgt. Armando Elizalde

Marines practice a reconnaissance patrol during Exercise Hedgehog 22 in Saaremaa, Estonia, May 20.

Be sure to visit the official 6th Air Refueling Wing website at www.macdill.af.mil 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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NEWS/FEATURES AMC presenting Distinguished Flying Crosses, Bronze Star Medals, Gallant Unit Citation

by Air Mobility Command Public Affairs SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE (AFNS)—Air Mobility Command announced Oct. 21 commanders will present 96 Distinguished Flying Crosses, 12 Bronze Star Medals, and one Gallant Unit Citation to mobility Airmen who supported Operation Allies Refuge.

Of the 96 DFCs, seven will be awarded with the “V” device for valor, recognizing heroism beyond what is normally expected while engaged in direct combat conditions. An additional 74 DFCs will be awarded with the “C” device for combat.

Two of the 12 BSMs will be awarded with the “V” device. The 621st Contingency Response Group will receive the prestigious Gallant Unit Citation for the actions its Airmen took to rapidly repair and run airfield operations at Hamid Karzai International Airport while surrounded by hostile forces, enabling success of the operation.

“The world witnessed history during that airlift, borne on the shoulders of mobility heroes,” See MEDALS, Page 18

Photo by Senior Airman Taylor Crul

A U.S. Air Force aircrew, assigned to the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, assist qualified evacuees boarding a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III in support of the Afghanistan evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Afghanistan, Aug. 21, 2021. Air Mobility Command announced Oct. 21 that commanders will present 96 Distinguished Flying Crosses, 12 Bronze Star Medals, and one Gallant Unit Citation to mobility Airmen who supported OAR.

MacDill promotes National Breast Cancer Awareness

by Staff Sgt. Sara Sanchez 6th Healthcare Operations Squadron

October was Breast Cancer Awareness Month and while it has passed, everyone can get involved in raising awareness throughout the year.

Breast cancer affects one in eight women with someone being diagnosed with breast cancer every two minutes in the United States.

Knowing your risks and conducting regular breast checks are crucial to early detection and intervention. It is also important to see your doctor for routine visits and always discuss any family history with your healthcare provider.

If you notice a change in your body, no matter how small it may seem, speak up and advocate for yourself. Remember, touch your chest, look for changes, and share all concerns with your healthcare provider.

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Karen Corkery, left, a women’s health nurse practitioner and Airman 1st Class Aspen Rojas, both from the 6th Healthcare Operations Squadron, stand in front of a breast cancer awareness display at the 6th Medical Group Medical Treatment Facility at MacDill Air Force Base Oct. 18. The See CANCER, Page 8 display was assembled by Andrea Idudhe, a healthcare integrator from the 6th HCOS. MACDILL THUNDERBOLT

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WEEK IN PHOTOS

Photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Killian

Airmen assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing walk around the track during the Miles for Life run at MacDill Air Force Base Oct. 21. The run required everyone to walk with a team member in support of the wingman concept.

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Photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Cobin

On October 19th, General Michael “Erik” Kurilla, commander of CENTCOM, conducted a visit aboard the USS West Virginia, a U.S. Navy Ohioclass nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine at an undisclosed location at sea in international waters in the Arabian Sea. Kurilla was joined on the USS West Virginia by Vice Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet and NAVCENT.

Brian Cantler, an engineer for the University of South Flordia Institute of Applied Engineering, listens as a boom operator explains aerial refueling operations over the Southeastern United States, Oct. 20. A group of representatives from USF toured the base and witnessed aerial refueling operations after having reached an educational partnership agreement.

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NEWS/FEATURES Commissaries lead record-breaking DOD donations

by Mike Perron DeCA public affairs specialist FORT LEE, Va.—The USDA’s annual Feds Feed Families (FFF) campaign, held June 1 through Sept. 31, has ended with 7.8 million pounds of food being donated to food banks across the nation.

Feds Feed Families encourages employees from across the federal government to donate to local food banks and pantries. This year marks the third that the Department of Defense (DOD) has designated the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) as its campaign leader.

Photo by Kevin Robinson “We’re honored to again lead the campaign and collaborate with our partners across the en- Pictured here at the Fort Lee Commissary in Virginia are prepackaged donation bags for Feds See FOOD, Page 13 Feed Families.

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MacDill Exchange to recognize America’s heroes with coin giveaway

by Jeanette Devins Army & Air Force Exchange Service Public Affairs In honor of Veterans Day, the MacDill AFB Exchange will recognize those who selflessly sacrificed for our nation with free challenge coins.

This is the third year Army & Air Force Exchange Service stores will distribute the limited-edition coins to veterans on Nov. 11 at 10 a.m. while supplies last.

“The MacDill AFB Exchange is grateful to our veterans who served and sacrificed for our country,” said MacDill AFB Exchange General Manager, Nicholas Nguyen. “The freedoms we enjoy today are a testament to those who raised their right hands and answered the call to serve.”

The coins, which feature an eagle on one side and emblems for all six military branches on the other, are available while supplies last.

Veterans are encouraged to contact the MacDill AFB Exchange or visit the store’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/MacDillAirForceBaseExchange/ for more information.

Since 2020, the military resale Army & Air Force Exchange Service; the Navy Exchange Service Command; Marine Corps Exchange; Coast Guard Exchange and the Defense Commissary Agency have joined together to salute veterans through the collectible challenge coin giveaway.

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Graphic by the Army & Air Force Exchange Service

On Veterans Day, the MacDill AFB Exchange is honoring those who have served with a free collectable challenge coin. Veterans can receive the coins at the Exchange on Nov. 11 at 10 a.m. while supplies last.

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CANCER From Page 3

Screenings can be performed at MacDill Women’s Health Clinic, Sabal Park Women’s Health Clinic and with your primary care provider.

Mammograms are recommended for anyone with a family history of breast cancer with routine screening starting at age 40 occurring annually. The earlier breast cancer is diagnosed the better the chance of successful treatment.

Every October people worldwide show their support for those affected by breast cancer. This October could be your chance to wear pink, spread your story and remind your friends and family to get mammograms.

For more information, please contact MacDill’s Women’s Health Clinic at 827-9336.

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MacDill hosts AIM event story and photos by Airman 1st Class Joshua Hastings 6th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

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he 6th Air Refueling Wing hosted an Aviation Inspiration Mentorship event at MacDill Air Force Base on Oct. 15 that included a meet-and-greet with instructor pilots assigned to the 85th Flying Training Squadron out of Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas and a KC-135 Stratotanker static display.

The 6th Air Refueling Wing was the first wing to implement the AIM program, which supports community outreach and engagement by informing and inspiring prospective Air Force pilots. The program focuses on impacting youth members who represent a variety of economic and cultural backgrounds, inspiring them in hopes of becoming an aviator one day.

“I found out about the AIM program after being sent on a temporary duty assignment to Eglin AFB in June 2021 to support the AIM High Flight Academy,” said Air Force Capt. Orchydia Sackey, 50th Air Refueling Squadron executive officer and 6th ARW AIM director. “I had the opportunity to take students up on an air refueling mission where we refueled F-22s and F-35s. After returning from the TDY, I looked at becoming a member [of AIM] and have been one ever since.”

Participants of the event here included University of Central Florida AFROTC cadets, Naval Sea cadets with the American Victory Division and local Hillsborough County students. The participants sat on the wings of T-6A Texan II aircraft as they picked the brains of the 85th FTS instructor pilots.

“There’s so much value in having the AIM students interact with instructors currently assigned to UPT [Undergraduate Pilot Training] bases,” Sackey said. “The instructors have the most knowledge and accurate perspective on what UPT currently looks like because it constantly changes. They can give timely advice to potential future aviators that someone a few years removed from the UPT pipeline would not have.”

The 85th FTS instructor pilots came to Florida for an exercise as part of their training syllabus, but also made time to give back to MacDill’s community members through the mentorship program. Unlike the instructor pilots who fly T-6A aircraft, Sackey currently flies the KC-135 during refueling missions with the 50th ARS. “The purpose of AIM isn’t to necessarily create tanker pilots, but aviators,” Sackey said. “I think the more exposure we are able to get these students, the more informed and better prepared they will when making the decision to become Air Force pilots.”

One of the participants of the AIM event was Jack Ubben, UCF AFROTC cadet, who had recently earned one of the competitive Air Force pilot slots.

“It’s really special to be able to see the operational Air Force side that, we as cadets, don’t think get to see enough of,” Ubben said. “To see KC135s, while talking to operational pilots, there’s nothing better than that.

That experience for me broadens my understanding of what the Air Force has to offer.”

As an active AIM wing, the 6th ARW is dedicated to continuing community outreach and displaying the best parts of being an Air Force pilot.

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Maggie Siembida, 85th Flying Training Squadron ins MacDill Air Force Base Oct. 15. AIM is a community outreach program w Force aviators. MacDill hosted Naval Sea Cadets with the American Victo ough County students during the event.

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Naval Sea Cadets with the American Victory Division pose for a photo on a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing at MacDill Air Force Base Oct. 15. The Naval Sea Cadets, along with University of Central Florida ROTC cadets and local Hillsborough County students, participated in an Aviation Inspiration Mentorship event.

(Far left) Instructor pilots assigned to the 85th Flying Training Squadron share their experiences in the Air Force with participants during an Aviation Inspiration Mentorship event at MacDill Air Force Base Oct. 15.

(Left) Participants of an Aviation Inspiration Mentorship event tour a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing 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.

STRATEGY From Page 2

places a primary focus on the need to sustain and strengthen U.S. deterrence against China. It also advances a focus on collaboration with a growing network of U.S. allies and partners on shared objectives.

In addition to addressing both China and an increase in the importance of partnerships, the NDS also takes into account the challenges posed by Russian — especially considering its invasion of Ukraine — along with threats posed by North Korea, Iran and violent extremist organizations. The NDS also includes a focus on challenges to security, such as pandemics and climate change.

Spotlight: Support for Ukraine The NDS lays out four top-level defense priorities the department must pursue. They include: 1. Defending the homeland, paced to the growing multi-domain threat posed by China 2. Deterring strategic attacks against the United States, allies, and partners 3. Deterring aggression while being prepared to prevail in conflict, when necessary; prioritizing the challenge posed by China in the IndoPacific region the Russia challenge in Europe 4. Building a resilient joint force and defense ecosystem The NDS provides three ways to advance those priorities, Austin said.

These include integrated deterrence, campaigning, and the building of an enduring advantage.

“We’re seamlessly integrating our deterrence efforts to make a basic truth crystal clear to any potential foe,” Austin said. “That truth is that the cost of aggression against the United States or our allies and partners far outweigh any conceivable gains.”

23:07 To do that, the secretary said, the department is aligning its activities and investments across all theaters, across the full spectrum of conflict, and across all domains. This includes also space and cyberspace, he said.

With the U.S. nuclear capability remaining the “ultimate backstop” for strategic deterrence, the secretary said the department plans to continue modernization efforts on the nuclear triad. The fiscal 2023 budget request, for instance, includes some $34 billion to sustain and modernize

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Photo by Air Force Staff Sgt. Lawrence Sena

Two Air National Guard F-15C Eagles fly during Operation Noble Defender over the Caribbean Sea near Puerto Rico, June 29. nuclear forces, he said.

The budget request also includes more than $56 billion for air- power platforms and systems, more than $40 billion to maintain U.S. dominance at sea, and nearly $13 billion to support and modernize land forces.

“Integrated deterrence isn’t just about steps that we take on our own,” he said. “It also means working even more closely with our unparalleled network of allies and partners to deter aggression in region after region,” he said.

Spotlight: Focus on Indo-Pacific In the Indo-Pacific region, he said, that’s evident with the Australia,

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FOOD

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tire DOD,” said Randy Eller, DeCA’s director of logistics. “It really demonstrates the department’s commitment to helping people in need, as well as the generosity of commissary employees and patrons. This year’s campaign was successful because of teams working diligently across DOD and other federal agencies.”

This year, 7.8 million pounds of groceries were donated across all federal departments and agencies. Of that, DOD contributed 4.7 million pounds, or 60 percent, marking an increase of more than 27 percent from last year. DeCA’s share of the 4.7 million was 3.2 million pounds, or 68 percent, an increase of more than 33 percent from last year’s total.

Participating stateside military installations help collect items designated as “most needed” by food pantries. Commissary customers and employees in these communities have a couple of ways to participate: First, by purchasing needed food and personal hygiene products for donation while shopping at commissaries, or bringing items from home and placing them in donation bins at the store; and second, by purchasing prepackaged donation bags available in commissaries.

The estimated number of bags sold was 81,423 this year, totaling approximately $854,070 in groceries. DeCA’s total estimated dollar donation value for the 2022 FFF campaign is approximately $3.2 million.

Once collected, installation officials worked with the commissary to deliver the donations to local food banks.

The demand for donations has increased this year as more families across the U.S. struggle with high food costs. According to the USDA

more than 34 million people, including 9 million children, are food insecure in the United States. Many households that experience food insecurity don’t qualify for federal nutrition programs and visit their local food banks and other food programs for extra support.

“The annual Feds Feed Families food drive is a great way for commissaries and military families to give back to the communities that host us around the nation,” said Marine Sgt. Maj. Michael R. Saucedo, senior enlisted advisor to DeCA’s director. “The summer months typically see food bank donations fall, so it’s the perfect time to set aside a few items to donate. This year especially, a little really goes a long way.”

About DeCA: The Defense Commissary Agency operates a worldwide chain of commissaries providing groceries to military personnel, retirees and their families in a safe and secure shopping environment. Commissaries provide a military benefit, saving authorized patrons thousands of dollars annually on their purchases compared to similar products at commercial retailers. The discounted prices include a 5-percent surcharge, which covers the costs of building new commissaries and modernizing existing ones. A core military family support element, and a valued part of military pay and benefits, commissaries contribute to family readiness, enhance the quality of life for America’s military and their families, and help recruit and retain the best and brightest men and women to serve their country.

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STRATEGY From Page 12

U.K., U.S., or AUKUS agreement, and in the trilateral cooperation agreement with Japan and Korea. Across the Atlantic, he said, partnerships that support integrated deterrence efforts include NATO and the recently created Ukraine Defense Contact Group, which helps support Ukraine’s self-defense goals.

Spotlight: NATO Campaigning, Austin said, means conducting and sequencing the military activities which over time shift the security environment in favor of the United States.

“It means working to limit and disrupt malign activities by our competitors,” he said. “We’re building and exercising the forces that we’ll need in a crisis or a conflict, including requesting $135 billion dollars in last year’s budget to further invest in our readiness.”

To build an enduring advantage for the United States, Austin said, the department is working to further strengthen the foundations of the defense enterprise.

“Innovation is central here,” he said. “Last year, for instance, we established the Rapid Defense Experimentation Reserve, which funds different parts of the department to work together to fill critical joint warfighting gaps. And our fiscal year 2023 budget request included more than $130 billion for research, development, testing and evaluation — that’s the largest R&D budget number in DOD history.”

The department is also working with industry partners to strengthen supply chains within the defense industrial base, and tackling the dangers of climate change, including ensuring that the military can continue to operate in both hotter and harsher environments.

“Above all, the NDS demands even deeper investments in our people,” Austin said. “They will always be this department’s most valuable resource and the bedrock of American security. And that’s why the president’s budget includes a 4.6% pay raise for service members starting January 1, 2023.”

The secretary announced in the Sept. 22 memorandum “Taking Care of Our Service Members and Families”, departmental efforts to better take care of both service members and their families, including efforts to make it easier to secure housing, to move to new duty stations, to find childcare,

Photo byNavy Petty Officer 2nd Class Alexander Kubitza

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III conducts a press briefing at the Pentagon, Oct. 27. and help military spouses find work.

Spotlight: Taking Care of Our People “Our outstanding service members and their families do everything that we ask of them and more,” Austin said. “Doing right by them is a national security imperative, and it’s a sacred trust. So, we’re looking forward to working with Congress to secure on-time appropriations to finalize this year’s National Defense Authorization Act, and to continue to implement this strategy.”

The classified versions of the NDS, NPR, and MDR were transmitted alongside the FY 2023 budget submission to Congress. The unclassified versions of the three documents are also available on DOD’s website.

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MEDALS From Page 3

said Gen. Mike Minihan, commander of AMC. “This recognition is long overdue for what our heroes did during those historic 17 days.”

The DFCs and BSMs were among 350 additional individual awards approved for actions in support of OAR. The decorations were recently finalized following a September awards board held by Air Forces Central Command that considered the elevated level of awards for the heroic actions of hundreds of Airmen who participated in the largest noncombatant air evacuation operation in U.S. history.

“A mix of MAF and OAR experts led to award submissions being addressed thoroughly and with the mindset of recognizing actions in a way that will endure while preserving reverence for our most hallowed medals. Consequently, some submissions were upgraded or downgraded to reflect the distinct contribution of the Airman or team,” said Brig.

Gen. Gerald Donohue, AMC’s deputy director of Strategy, Plans, Requirements and Programs, who served as the award board president. Donohue previously served as the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing commander at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, during OAR, through which most evacuees were processed on the way to their final destinations. “It’s important to note that we considered the contributions of crews as teams, and in the end, there was no disparity in award determinations among members of the same crews.”

A lapse in authorities tied to the end of the operation in September 2021 led to an administrative delay in reviewing higher-level award submissions. AMC worked closely with AFCENT and the Department of the Air Force to resolve the problem, resulting in not only the September awards board, but also new authorities that allow AMC to convene its own boards to award the same caliber of decorations moving forward.

“Make no mistake, we should have done this last year immediately after the operation, and I recognize our Airmen’s frustration with the process,” Minihan said. “We’re making that right, and we’ve worked with our partners across the Air Force to ensure AMC is able to swiftly and effectively recognize our mobility warriors as they deliver warfighting excellence across every combatant command worldwide.”

The DFCs, BSMs, and GUC are scheduled to be awarded across recipients’ units in the coming weeks.

“This is about taking care of our Airmen, and there is still more to be done,” Minihan added.

Minihan will present the first DFCs and BSMs during a scheduled base visit at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey in November.

To date, commanders have approved more than 4,500 medals for Mobility Air Forces Airmen who supported the operation.

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Youth soccer registration Youth soccer registration is open at the youth center for ages 5-12 through Dec. 16. Youth center member cost: $50. Non-member cost: $60. Games and practices expected to start in January. For more info contact Youth Center sports at 828-7958 or visit macdillfss.com/youth/.

Family night Families of pre-teens and teens are invited to join us at the youth center on Friday from 6-8 p.m. to have some fun, play BINGO and win a turkey at our free TURKINGO event. Contact the youth center at 828-7438 or visit macdillfss.com/youth/ MCEE meeting The MacDill Council for Educational Excellence will hold a meeting Mon., Nov. 7, from 4-5 p.m. at Tinker K-8. Open to all military parents for grades K-12 to discuss educational needs with MacDill AFB leadership and Hillsborough County public school district leadership. Contact Venetia Waters at venetia.waters@us.af.mil or visit macdillfss.com/school-liaison-officer/ for more details.

Register by tomorrow Cardboard Boat Regatta registration deadline is tomorrow.

Open to all squadron and mission partners, teams create a boat out of cardboard and then race for bragging rights, and top winners receive up to $500 in FSS Gift cards. Get the full details and registration packet at macdillfss.com/ regatta/.

Champion of the Week!

Photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Foster

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Lasia Parker, 6th Judge Advocate General’s Corps paralegal specialist, is awarded Champion of the Week at MacDill Air Force Base Oct. 25. Parker received the award for her exemplary work ethic in a challenging career field. Legal experts work in a wide range of legal practices, to include research and interviews, to processing cases and discovery management to ensure the law, order and discipline of the Air Force.

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