Thunderbolt 11/17/2022

Vol. 50, No. 47

Thursday, November 17, 2022

NORE exercise - page 10 News/Features: page 3 AMC Airmen awarded

News/Features: page 3 Climate Action goals

Week in photos: page 4 Images from the week

Photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Hastings

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

Airmen assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing run toward a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft during a nuclear operational readiness exercise at MacDill Air Force Base Nov. 5. The 6th ARW conducted the NORE to ensure proficiency and emergency response time of various units on base.

COMMENTARY

Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium delivers mobility roadmap

by Air Mobility Command Public Affairs Air Mobility Command DENVER—The 54th Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium brought together nearly 1,600 Air Force senior leaders, industry partners, partner nation representatives and mobility Airmen into a single forum from Oct. 27 – 30 in Denver, Colorado.

During the event, which focused on the theme of “The Fight to Get to the Fight,” Gen. Mike Minihan, commander of Air Mobility Command, provided the “State of the Mobility Air Forces” and spoke of the need for mobility Airmen to prepare today to meet complex joint integration needs within the Indo-Pacific region.

“Victory will ride on your shoulders,” Minihan said. “And the main thing is unrepentant lethality. If we do that, America’s peace, prosperity and prestige is preserved and strengthened.”

Minihan said that requires a series of decisions that ensure the joint force can win now

against a pacing competitor, including changes in current tactics, techniques and procedures; advancement in technologies; and the implementation of Agile Combat Employment and Multi-Capable Airmen concepts. He also challenged the Mobility Air Forces to adopt a Warrior Heart mindset to be prepared to face the realities of the lethality the MAF would deliver in a high-end combat scenario.

This sentiment was echoed by additional senior Department of Defense leaders throughout the conference.

“In the President’s recently released National Security Strategy, he made it clear that China and Russia are working overtime to undermine democracy and export a model of governance marked by repression at home and coercion abroad,” said Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost, commander of U.S. Transportation Command during her remarks. “To meet national defense objectives, we must adopt the mentality that challenge is not synonymous to impossible and contested is not the same as impenetrable …

This is the component of the Warrior Heart the AMC commander is so passionate about.”

Minihan treated the symposium as a threeday commander’s call during which he unveiled the Mobility Manifesto, a conceptual framework that focuses on how to organize, train and equip current and future Airmen and their tools to address the crisis of global authoritarian aggression. It demonstrates the adaptive nature mobility brings to the current fight and the critical maneuver force it will bring to the next, while highlighting the significant risk to the joint force of inaction.

“Without air mobility there is no meaningful maneuver,” the document said. “Without air mobility, there is no lethality. Without air mobility the joint force cannot project power and deliver deterrence.”

Two key seminars, Mobility Fight Club and Mobility Air Forces Next Generation Operations, provided a deeper look at a potential See ROADMAP, Page 16

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NEWS/FEATURES

AMC Airmen recognized for heroic efforts during Operation Allies Refuge

by Air Mobility Command Public Affairs Air Mobility Command JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, NJ.—Eighteen Airmen from Air Mobility Command were awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and Bronze Star Medal for their actions in Operation Allies Refuge by U.S. Air Force Gen. Mike Minihan, commander of Air Mobility Command, at Joint Base McGuire–Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Nov. 1.

“Their actions were performed at an immense personal risk and today these Airmen received their decorations, denoting their heroism beyond what is normally expected,” Minihan said. “You are now giants whose shoulders we stand on because you decided to act when called upon, putting your lives at risk so people you didn’t even know could have hope for a different life.”

Adding to the day’s significance, for the first time in AMC history, two aeromedical evacuation aircrew members, along with two flying crew chiefs, were among the recipients of the DFCs. The AE Airmen included Capt. Jedd Dillman, 514th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight nurse, and Master Sgt. Matthew Newman, 514th Aeromedical Staging Squadron respiratory therapist. Both received their DFCs with “C” device. The two flying crew chiefs recognized were Staff Sgt. Derek Laurent and Senior Airman Richard Johnson, 305th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, both reSee AWARDED, Page 14

Photo by Senior Airman Joseph Morales

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Derek Laurent, 305th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flying crew chief, is awarded the distinguished flying cross with valor by Gen. Mike Minihan, Air Mobility Command commander, on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Nov. 1. The distinguished flying cross with valor is one of the highest awards for extraordinary achievement and is awarded for heroism while participating in aerial flight.

DAF taking steps to meet Climate Action Plan goals Secretary of the Air Force Energy, Installations, and Environment WASHINGTON (AFNS)—The Department of the Air Force recently released its Climate Action Plan formulated in foresight and response to climate change and its reshaping of the increasingly complex global security environment. DAF installations are implementing innovative solutions and pilot programs to meet the goals outlined in the plan, bolstering mission readiness through installation energy resilience.

Priority one places emphasis on modernizing infrastructure and investing in climateready installations to maintain air and space See CLIMATE, Page 17

Courtesy graphic Photo by Joshua J. Seybert

A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing flies over a park while descending to land at the Pittsburgh Airport in Moon Township, Pa., May 17. Department of the Air Force installations are implementing innovative Climate Action Plan solutions and pilot programs to meet the goals outlined in the plan, bolstering mission readiness through installation energy resilience.

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WEEK IN PHOTOS

Photo by Katherine Spessa

Tactical air control party Airmen competing in Lightning Challenge 2022 swim during a 1,500-meter timed event at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Nov. 3. The competition tested TACP Airmen in agile combat employment, physical fitness and marksmanship.

Photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Foster

Photo by Trevor Cokley

Airmen assigned to joint special operations forces fly a C-130J Super Hercules over MacDill Air Force Base Nov. 3. The joint operations exercise included service members assigned to the U.S. Special Operations Command, Special Operations Command Central and Joint Communications Support Element.

U.S. Air Force Academy Falcons football players celebrate with the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy after defeating the Army Black Knights, following the Commander’s Classic football game at Globe Live Stadium in Arilington, Texas, Nov. 5. Air Force defeated Army 13-7 to take home its 21st trophy.

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NEWS/FEATURES DAF authorizes pass for COVID booster by Dec. 1

Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS)—As we enter cold and flu season, Airmen and Guardians are encouraged to get their COVID-19 vaccination booster as soon as possible.

The virus continues to pose a risk to the health and welfare of service members, civilian employees and families.

Airmen and Guardians who receive the COVID-19 Bivalent Booster released in September are authorized a one-day special pass from their commander as long as the booster is administered by Dec. 1.

Department of the Air Force civilian employees who receive the current booster during the duty day through either Defense Department or private providers are authorized up to four

hours administrative leave. Additionally, civilian employees may be granted up to two days of administrative leave to recover from any adverse reaction to the vaccination.

For service members, timing of the one-day pass will be consistent with mission needs, members must present documentation and commanders may award the special pass retroactively to those members who have already received a booster. The Office of Personnel Management authorizes federal civilian employees up to four hours of administrative leave to receive a vaccine booster shot, which is designed to cover “the time it takes to travel to the vaccination site, receive the vaccination dose, and return to work.”

If federal employees take less than four hours to receive their booster shot, they should

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be granted only that amount of time in administrative leave, and employees cannot receive leave or overtime if they get their booster shot outside of their normal working hours.

Federal employees are also authorized up to four hours of administrative leave to accompany their family members who are receiving any dose of a COVID-19 vaccination.

Federal employees should obtain advance approval from their supervisor before being permitted to use administrative leave for COVID-19 vaccination purposes.COVID-19 vaccinations include the initial one or two shot series as well as any subsequent booster shots.

For the latest information on DAF COVID policies, statistics, news and resources, visit the DAF COVID-19 website Air Force Medicine link.

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Department of Air Force announces 2022 Photo Contest winners

by Debbie Aragon Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Public Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas (AFNS)—The Department of the Air Force announced the winners of the 2022 Air Force Photo Contest Nov. 7.

With a theme for 2022 of “Celebrating Traditions,” program managers at the Air Force Services Center honored the Air Force’s 75th birthday and gave photographers a chance to share their family and cultural traditions to highlight the diversity of military families, said Susan Lear, AFSVC photo contest coordinator.

“Both the art contest (in the spring) and photo contest allow our military families to experience different things by giving them an opportunity to learn something new or fine tune their craft or skill through creative expression,” Lear said.

“Art is a work in progress, always striving for perfection,” she said, “but it’s the flaws that give it beauty. Creating something reminds us we are a work in progress too, always learning new ways and accepting that some of our flaws are perfection in the end.”

James Compton, AFSVC’s Community and Leisure Programs Branch chief, sees photography from a different perspective.

“Anytime we’re able to see the world through someone else’s eyes, it not only helps us understand them, but it also allows us the opportunity to be a better, more rounded individual,” Compton said. “I think photography is an excellent way of doing just that. I have seen many photos that were absolutely beautiful, whether it was sad, moving or just truly beautiful.

“I have to admit, I doubt if I were in the moment that the photo was taken, I wouldn’t have recognized the beauty for what it was. Seeing someone else’s views of the world through photography allows us to see things we might have missed otherwise,” Compton said.

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Nearly 400 photographers submitted entries to this year’s photo contest with each evaluated by three judges for impact, creativity and technical excellence before awarding first, second and third place in five categories.

“We had a broad range of artistic and technical skill levels of participants from accomplished photographers to novices, with photographers as young as 6 years old,” Lear said.

Deciding on the winners wasn’t easy, added Kevin Watt, one of this year’s judges.

“The quality varied but amongst those I judged to be the best in each category, I had to really look closely to separate the very best from the rest,” he said. “Many of the photos gave you that ‘Oh wow!’ moment upon first seeing them and those photos immediately rose to the top of my scoring list.”

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Airmen assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing run toward a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft during a nuclear operational readiness exercise at MacD Base Nov. 5. The 6th ARW conducted the NORE to ensure proficiency and emergency response time of various units on base.

MacDill Airmen complete Nuclear Operational Readiness Exerc

by Airman 1st Class Sterling Sutton 6th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs Airmen from the 6th Air Refueling Wing participated in a Nuclear Operational Readiness Exercise at MacDill Air Force Base Nov. 1-7.

The NORE provides service members with skills for success and how to be prepared for any potential future conflicts with our pacing adversaries.

“We need to recognize the potential for nuclear conflict is a universal threat,” said U.S. Air Force Col. Adam Bingham, 6th Air Refueling Wing commander.

“Our units need to come together as a team to prove to our adversaries that we are always ready.”

No occupation is more imperative than the next; each service member plays a key role in supporting MacDill’s mission.

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ber, including information briefs, dog tags, gear, orders and proper tion,” said U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Abigail Hudson, 6th Force Support “That the service member is processed in a timely manner and accou Airmen completed various scenarios throughout the week-long cluding going through a personnel deployment function line and pre boarding several KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft within a moment’s no “If someone is not ready to leave,” said Hudson. “We take the nece to accomplish what is needed to go.”

Exercises like the NORE serve to create environments for membe erate change and will continue to make Team MacDill stronger.

“Recent Russian aggression, Chinese rhetoric and DPRK [North tions prove that the threat of nuclear conflict is realistic,” said Bingh Six will continue to stand ready for the nation and fulfill our mission ing hope, and projecting violence if and when required.”

Photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Hastings

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joseph Maier, 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, inspects a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing during a nuclear operational readiness exercise at MacDill Air Force Base Nov. 5. The 6th ARW conducted the NORE to ensure proficiency and emergency response time of various units on base.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Korey Hunt, 927th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, services engine oil on a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing during a nuclear operational readiness exercise at MacDill Air Force Base Nov. 5. The exercise allowed the 6th ARW to strengthen and refine operations, techniques and procedures in a simulated emergency response.

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PHOTO CONTEST From Page 8

Here are this year’s winners: Adult Novice First Place: Jackie Lundgren, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado, with “Rose with a Bee” Second Place: Tech. Sgt. Amanda Schaefer, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, with “The Golden Tradition of Flight and Military Aviation”Third Place: Carl Grimaud, Hill AFB, Utah, with “Water Lantern” Adult Accomplished First Place: Grace Hong, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, with “Chumash Chief” Second Place: Emmanuel Alba, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, with “Incirlik Base Honor Guard” Third Place: Sarah Anne Luigi, Robins AFB, Georgia, with “Pilgrimage to Mezquita” Youth 6-8 First Place: Lydia Brown, Mountain Home AFB, Idaho, with “Family History” Second Place: Elijah Hipolito, Eglin AFB, Florida, with “Another Day the Sun Sets” Third Place: Ellie Black, Minot AFB, North Dakota, with “Pink Flowers” Youth 9-12 First Place: Layne Knowles, Fairchild AFB with “The Hidden Boot Tree” Second Place: Phoebe Rain Strong, Fairchild with “Fishing with my Dad” Third Place: Isaac Clement, Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota, with “Heroes Remembered” Youth 13-17 First Place: Rylan Jack Mims, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, with “Sunshine in the Holy City” Second Place: Brody Rector, Fairchild AFB, Washington, with “Lost but not Forgotten” Third Place: Grace Elizabeth Greene, Eielson AFB, Alaska, with “The Strongest Bond” With this year’s photo contest complete, AFSVC is planning the 2023 Air Force Art Contest that opens in March.

To prepare for that contest, and next year’s photo contest, Lear recommends checking out your installation’s arts and craft center.

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“See what classes are offered and sign up,” she said. “Our centers offer wonderful instructional classes in fine arts, photography, ceramics, jewelry making, quilting, wood working and more.”

Watt offered additional advice for next year’s photographers.

“Pay attention to the theme,” he said.

“It’s important to not just take a great photo. Take a great photo that states the theme out loud, without a long explanation.”

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AWARDED From Page 3

ceived DFCs with “V” device.

During the ceremony, Minihan also presented eight Bronze Star Medals to contingency response Airmen from the 621st Contingency Response Wing who rapidly repaired and ran airfield operations at Hamid Karzai International Airport while surrounded by hostile forces, enabling the success of OAR. The aircrew of Reach 871 were presented the DFC with “V” device for the actions they took on Aug. 15, 2021. The crew successfully evacuated a record 823 civilians aboard a single C-17 Globemaster flight from HKIA as part of the largest non-combatant evacuation operation airlift in U.S. history.

“What these Airmen did in displaying heroism and selfless devotion to duty is the reason for today’s ceremony,” Minihan said. “The crew of Reach 871 changed the entire operation and proved that we could do more when it came to how many evacuees each C-17 could carry, by airlifting 823 souls to safety.”

The Bronze Star Medal is awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces for either heroic achievement, heroic service, meritorious achievement, or meritorious service in a combat zone.

The Distinguished Flying Cross is the fourth highest award for extraordinary aerial achievement and is awarded for heroism while participating in aerial flight.

The awards presented by Minihan on Nov. 1 are among 96 DFCs and 12 BSMs approved in a September awards board held by Air Forces Central Command. Seven DFCs awarded at JBMDL were awarded with the “V” device for valor, and three DFC were presented with “C” device for combat.

An additional 73 DFCs will be awarded with the “C” device.

The 621st Contingency Response Group will receive the prestigious Gallant Unit Citation.

The following Airmen were presented with awards by Minihan: DFCs n Lt. Col. Eric Kut, 6th Airlift Squadron C-17 instructor aircraft commander n Capt. Andrew Perrella, 6th Airlift Squadron C-17 pilot n Capt. Jedd Dillman, 514th AES flight nurse n Capt. Cory Jackson, 6th Airlift Squadron C-17 pilot n 1st Lt. Mark E. Lawson, 6th Airlift Squadron C-17 pilot n Master Sgt. Matthew Newman, 514th ASTS respiratory therapist n Tech. Sgt. Justin L. Triola, 6th Airlift Squadron loadmaster (was not present at the ceremony on Nov. 1) n Staff Sgt. Derek R. Laurent, 305th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flying crew chief n Senior Airman Richard Johnson, 305th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flying crew chief n Senior Airman Nicholas A. Baron, 6th AS C-17 loadmaster Bronze Star Medals n Col. Colin McClaskey, deputy commander of the 821st Contingency Response Group n Lt. Col. Joshua Johnson, commander of 621st Contingency Response Squadron n Maj. Michael Sattes, 621st Contingency Response Wing executive officer 14

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Photos by Senior Airman Joseph Morales

(Top) U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Richard Johnson, 305th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flying crew chief, is awarded the distinguished flying cross with valor by Gen. Mike Minihan, Air Mobility Command commander, on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Nov. 1.

(Above) U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 305th Air Mobility Wing stand at attention after being awarded the distinguished flying cross with valor by Gen. Mike Minihan, Air Mobility Command commander, on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Nov. 1. n Maj. Adam Cooper, 621st Air Mobility Operations Squadron Training flight commander n Master Sgt. Dustin Sanderlin, 621st Contingency Response Squadron QA superintendent n Master Sgt. Bryan Masters, 621st Contingency Response Squadron Plans and Programs flight chief n Master Sgt. Brian Cantu, 621st Contingency Response Squadron Security Forces flight chief n Tech. Sgt. Gabrielle Di Clementi, 621st Contingency Response Wing executive assistant to the command chief

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ROADMAP From Page 2

high-end fight and provided insight into how AMC will lead the way in tackling global and theater challenges in an enterprise-wide campaign to protect, connect and sustain meaningful maneuver for the joint force.

Minihan said AMC’s premiere exercise, Mobility Guardian 2023, set to occur in the Indo-Pacific region, will test the MAF enterprise’s concept of operations in a potential high-end fight.

Senior leaders throughout the Air Force stressed the success of the overall joint mission is not possible without first leveraging agile, resistant, survivable and sustainable forces of the MAF. “Pacific Air Forces cannot do their mission without you,” said Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass. “U.S. Air Forces in Europe cannot do their mission without you. Air Combat Command, U.S. Central Command, Air Force Global Strike Command, U.S. Africa Command ... Nobody can do their mission without you.”

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Additional keynote speakers included Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin, Commander of Air Education and Training Command Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, Chief of the Air Force Reserve and Commander of Air Force Reserve Command Lt. Gen. John Healy, Director of the Air National Guard Lt. Gen. Michael Loh, and AMC Command Chief, Chief Master Sgt. Brian Kruzelnick, The A/TA Symposium also included representation from the Air Force Special Operations Command, which delivered two seminars on AFSOC and AMC partnerships.

International representation came from military departments of the United Kingdom, Mexico, Canada, Netherlands, Italy, Australia and Romania.

Videos of the keynotes and select AMC seminars can be downloaded and viewed in full at the following link:https://www.dvidshub.net/ feature/2022ATASymposium

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dominance in the face of climate risks. Infrastructure is the foundation on which installations project airpower and readiness, which makes securing these assets a top priority for the force.

Initiatives are underway to assess climate effects, modernize infrastructure, and adapt installations to minimize impacts from future climate threats. For example, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida has partnered with the local community to build oyster reefs as a nature-based solution to combat erosion and buffer against storm surges. MacDill AFB’s eastern shoreline is prone to coastal erosion, and oyster reefs aid in stabilizing the shoreline as well as improving MacDill AFB’s vast natural habitats and water quality. The build is part of an ongoing Oyster Reef Shoreline Stabilization project, which started in 2004, and is helping to enhance installation and community resilience and local ecosystem.

In support of priority two, to make climate-informed decisions, the DAF has begun working to incorporate climate attributes into their policy and practice to make energy and infrastructure projects resilient to climate impacts while maximizing operational capability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions where possible.

Priority three focuses on pursuing alternative energy sources, optimizing energy usage and working toward 100% carbon-pollution free electricity and zero emission vehicle targets. The DAF is realizing the key objectives outlined in this priority through innovative investments and pilot programs at installations across the country.

In September 2022, the DAF released its request for proposal of its first micro-reactor at Eielson AFB, Alaska. This groundbreaking pilot program will use small nuclear reactors to produce up to five megawatts of safe, reliable and clean energy to supplement current installation energy sources. The technology’s ability to operate independently from the commercial grid and reduce greenhouse gas emissions make

micro-reactors a promising power source for remote domestic military installations critical to national security infrastructure.

Additionally, Edwards AFB, California, will complete one of the country’s largest solar array projects in 2022, adding 464 MW of renewable electricity to the grid and enhancing energy resilience for the installation and community. This effort builds on initiatives from installations like Hill AFB, Utah, and Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, to augment base power supply with solar energy.

In alignment with the CAP, priority three and Executive Orders 14008 and 14057, the DAF also plans to convert 100% of its eligible non-tactical vehicle fleet to zero-emission vehicles by 2035. With more than 48,000 vehicular assets across installations, the DAF sees fleet electrification as an opportunity to improve resiliency, decrease operation and maintenance costs, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

In December 2021, the DAF kicked off this ambitious effort at two pilot sites, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, and JB McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, to help understand infrastructure risks and determine preferred functional requirements for vehicles. In 2022, the Department kicked off efforts at 15 additional installations and is working rigorously to develop policy guidance in pursuit of full new terrain vehicle fleet electrification conversion.

The DAF is leveraging existing energy resilience efforts – like Installation Development Plans, Installation Energy Plans, and Energy Resilience Readiness Exercises – to ensure this transition is done with future needs and mission capabilities in mind.

These initiatives showcase the important steps that the DAF is taking to elevate readiness, develop next-generation energy technology to enhance installation energy resilience, realize the objectives outlined in the Climate Action Plan, and ultimately create global longevity of the environment and future force.

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COMMUNITY

EVENTS

Cardboard boat regatta event The annual cardboard boat regatta will be held on MacDill Beach Friday from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Come out and cheer on your team while they build their boats and race them in the Bay. Find more info at macdillfss.com/regatta/.

Triple 5 available at golf course Designed for a quick round of golf the triple 5 lets golfers play and walk 5 holes of golf on the North course for $5, rent a cart for $5 and club rental for $5. Find more info at macdillfss.com/baypalms-golf- course/ Outdoor rentals available Looking for equipment rental or a fun weekend adventure? Outdoor Rec offers boat rental, bouncy house rental, kayaks, paddle boats, bikes and so much more. Visit macdillfss.com/recreation/ for a full list of available rentals.

FCC providers wanted Family child care providers can earn up to $40k per year for providing full-time care, while also providing care for your own children. Cash incentives for licensing, weekend and/or after-hours care and much more! Find more info and how to become a licensed FCC provider by visiting macdillfss.com/ family-child- care/.

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Off to safety!

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andrew Bain, 91st Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, inspects the boom sighting window of a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing prior to departure at MacDill Air Force Base Nov. 9. The aircraft at MacDill were evacuated or secured in response to the anticipated effects of Tropical Storm Nicole.

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

Monday-Wednesday Mass - 12:10 p.m. www.macdill.af.mil/chapel

ule & to join distro, please contact elimelach.estrin@us.af.mil

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

Catholic (in-person) - Sunday - 9:30 a.m.

Other Faith Groups - Please contact the 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

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News “For the WIN”

6th Force Support Squadron’s Monthly Highlights – a Supplement to the MacDill AFB Thunderbolt

DECEMBER ‘22

6th Force Support Squadron Telephone Extensions Prefix 828

Commander....................................... 2823 Deputy ................................................ 2823 Ops Officer......................................... 2703 Mortuary Affairs.............................. 6597 Unit Readiness ............................... 2252 Senior Enlisted Leader.....................3969 Honor Guard ....................................5190 First Sergeant.....................................4153 Marketing & Publicity.......................3055 Military & Family Readiness Flight..0134 Military & Family Readiness Ctr ......0145 Child & Youth Services Flight.......5097 Child Development Ctr 1.................. 3332 Child Development Ctr 2 ................. 2244 Child Development Ctr 3 ..................0195 Family Child Care .............................. 7760 School Age Care................................. 5971 Youth Center...................................... 7956 Civilian Personnel Flight................4286 Civilian Personnel .............................6090 Human Resource Office (NAF) .........2911 Community Services Flight............2921 Arts & Crafts Center..........................4413 Auto Hobby Shop ........................... 4553 Wood Hobby Shop .........................2093 Bay Palms Golf Complex ................0046 8 Iron Grill.........................................1507 Information, Tickets & Travel ...............2478 MacDill Bowling Lanes.....................4005 Hangar 6 Grill ...................................7735 Outdoor Recreation/Equip Rental/ FamCamp ................................ 840-6919 Pool............................................769-9901 Marina ..............................................4983 Skeet Range............................ 488-1244 Force Development Flight ............. 7320 Airman Leadership School.............. 2299 Base Theater...................................... 3607 Education .............................................3115 Library................................................. 3607 Professional Development...............1229 Training ...............................................4004 Manpower/Org Flight ..................... 9977 Manpower ............................................3711 Military Personnel Flight CAC Appointment Line ................796-5272 6fss.fsmps.deersidcards@us.af.mil Resource Mgmt Flight.....................1449 Private Organizations....................... 6962 Sustainment Services Flight ..........0034 2 Brews Catering...................... 840-2020 Diner’s Reef Dining Facility...............2412 Flight Meals....................................4998 Fitness Center...................................4496 MacDill Inn - Lodging........................ 4259 Rickenbacker’s ..............................7425 SeaScapes Restaurant ............. 840-1451 Breakaway Event Ctr/Boomers .. 840-2020

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Participants will start with the first day and cycle through 12 rounds of each set of exercise just as you would sing the popular song “The 12 Days of Christmas”.

12 DAYS OF FITNESS at the SHORT FITNESS CENTER DECEMBER 1-12, 2022

1. LATERAL BURPEE 2. PUSH UPS/ HANDSTAND PUSH UPS 3. AIR SQUATS 4. WALL BALLS 5. KETTLEBELL SWINGS 6. PUSH PRESS 7. OVERHEAD SQUATS

8. HANG POWER CLEAN 9. DEAD LIFTS 10. REVERSE GOBLET LUNGES 11. BOX JUMPS 12. BURPEE PULL UPS/ CHEST TO BARS For More Info Call:

828-4496

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December ‘22

Kick-Off Your Holiday Shopping with Us! We carry a variety of Custom & In-stock ready-made items which make great gifts!

To customize please allow 3-5 days for engraving.

Order by 15 Dec to receive in time for the holidays.

3 December SATURDAY

ms Bay Pal AFB MacDill

Golf Outing

Order Early for Holiday Gifts for Troops & Staff Members!

PLAY THE BAY!

8AM Shot Gun Start South Course Advanced Green Fee Holders: $25 Active Duty & Retirees: $37 Civilians: $45

Price includes green fees, cart, lunch & prizes

15% off Holiday Sale ••AllAll Shoes Clubs 10% off

19-24 Dec 2022

*Excluding PING*

•All Putters 15% off

•Balls buy 1 dozen, get •All gloves, hats and 10% off the entire box

socks 10% off

•All Apparel 25% off

FREE GOLF LESSONS

for Active Duty & their Spouses 12-1pm every Wednesday, at the golf course driving range.

Instruction, golf balls and clubs will be provided, if needed.

Arts & Crafts Center

Mon-Fri • 9am-3:30pm

Hillsborough Loop Dr

MACDILL LANES & FAMILY FUN CENTER • (813) 828-4005

Hangar Loop Dr

Auto Hobby Shop

Bowling Center Arts & Crafts Center

Wood Shop DIY

Cypress Stand St

No reservation required.

Fitness Center

Thu-Fri • 9am-3:30pm 8223 Hangar Loop Drive, Bldg 300 (across from the Fitness Center)

813-828-4413

macdillartsandcrafts@outlook.com LASERING - AWARDS | PLAQUES - TROPHIES PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS | CUSTOM FRAMING SHADOW BOXES | FLAG BOXES | CUSTOM WOOD WORKING WIDE-FORMAT PRINTING | GRAPHIC DESIGN

IF YOU DREAM IT, WE CAN DO IT! Quick & convenient passport photos

SCORE A DEAL

with Our Bowling Starter Sets!

Starting at $140 (Ball, Bag, and Shoes)

Great Christmas Gift!

LUNCH TIME BOWL

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Wednesday - Friday 11am - 1pm • $2 per game & $2 shoe rental

A r ts & C r aft s C e n t e r

NEW! ESM WEEKENDS!

Saturdays & Sundays open to close • $2 per game & $2 shoe rental *Must purchase food from Hangar 6 with ESM to receive this special offer*

MacDill Lanes is also available for squadron functions, UNITE events or meetings.

Please call for applicable fees & reservation procedures.

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NOW OFFERS

Passport Photos for Leisure Travel

$15

–By Appointment Only– To Book Make An Appointment Call (813) 828-4413

December ‘22

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FSS GIFT cards

the Perfect Gift

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NOW OPEN

Located inside the Short Fitness & Sports Center Salads & Bowls | Paninis | Smoothies Fruits-n-Snacks & MORE!

Know Your Dining Options at MacDill AFB

Purchase & use at the Arts & Crafts Center, DIY Auto Shop, Bowling Center, Marina, ITT, Outdoor Recreation & Equipment Rental, NAF Food Facilities and Youth Programs.

O U T D O O R

R E C R E A T I O N

RECREATION FUN HEADQUARTERS!

6TH FORCE SUPPORT SQUADRON 8 Iron Grill (Golf Course)

ESM Card Holders Welcome!

Diner’s Reef Dining Facility (DFAC) Hangar 6 Grill (Bowling Center)

Rickenbacker’s Cafe (Lobby of MacDill Inn) SeaScapes Restaurant (Base Beach) FitStop Smoothies & More (Fitness Center)

Menus & Hours of Operation

BREAKAWAY EVENT CENTER

Book Your Next Special Event!

MacDill Marina • Equipment Rental • FamCamp

Call (813) 840-6919 or (813) 840-6920 for more information & reservations.

No Room Fees for Official Events – Ask Us for Details!

Catering Available | (813) 840-2020

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December ‘22

INFORMATION, TICKETS & TRAVEL • TICKET COUNTER: (813) 828-2478 LEISURE TRAVEL OFFICE: (813) 828-1860

Attraction Tickets & Passes Make Great Stocking Stuffers!

...more than just″ tickets!

BOOK A CRUISE

BOOK RENTAL CAR

BOOK FLIGHTS

VACATION PACKAGES

BOOK HOTELS

ESCORTED TOURS

Give the Gift of

TRAVEL!

The leisure travel office can book your trip around the corner or around the world!

Individual & Personalized Service!

WE SELL

CONCERT/ EVENT TICKETS! Scan Me

ON SALE NOW! UNIVERSAL ORLANDO 2023 MILITARY FREEDOM PASS

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COMING SOON!

2023

King & Country • Trans-Siberian Orchestra • Five Finger Death Punch Jeff Dunham • Blake Shelton

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