Thunderbolt 4/04/2024

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NationalNutricianMonth

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Red Flag 24-2

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TheUnitedStatesAirForceAir Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds”perform duringthe Tampa BayAirFest practiceshowat MacDillAirForceBaseMarch28.TheThunderbirdswillheadline Tampa BayAirFesttoshowcasethe pride,precisionandprofessionalismofnearly700,000totalforceAirmenacrossthe globe.

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TampaBayAirFest2024hometownHero

bySeniorAirmanJessica Do 6thAirRefuelingWingPublicAffairs

Along-standingairshowtraditionforthe U.S. Air ForceThunderbirdsisto awardhometownheroeswithanopportunitytoflyinone oftheirfamousF-16 Fighting Falcons While TampaBayhadmanyentries, one in particularstoodout,exemplifyingoneoftheAir Force corevalues, servicebeforeself

Trooper ToniSchuck wasrecognizedforher heroicactiononMarch6,2022.Schuck was providingtrafficcontrolandsecurityatthe southendrestareaoftheSkyway Bridgeinorderto closeinterstate275,fortheArmed Forces FamilySkyway 10krace Justbefore9:00 a.m.,Schuck wasalertedthat afemaledriving aBMWhaddriventhroughthebarricadesand trafficconesat100MPH.

“Inasplit-seconddecisionduringacrisis event,TrooperSchuck summonedselflesscourageandbraveryforthesakeofothersandher community,” saidananonymoussource. “As theUnitedStatesArmed Forces, Trooper Toni Schuckisa warrior anddeservedtheunique opportunitytoflywiththeheroesofthesky.”

Schuckknewshe wasthelastlineofdefense betweenthedriverand therunners, andpo-

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FloridaHighwayPatrolMaster Trooper ToniSchuckis recognizedastheAmericanPoliceHallof Fame2022LawEnforcementOfficerofthe Yearon Oct.13,2023,attheAmericanPoliceHallof FameandMuseum.Schuckwasselectedasthe TampaBayAirFest‘HometownHero’andwillfly withtheUnitedStatesAirForceDemonstration Team“Thunderbirds”.

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Beyondthetable,behindthelabel

byAirman1stClassKurstynCanida 81stTrainingWingPublicAffairs

NationalNutritionMonthaimstoeducatepeopleaboutmakinginformedfood choiceswhilealsodevelopinghealthyeatingandphysical activityhabits. Thisyear’s themeis“Beyondthe Table”,highlighting theplacesand waysweconsumeoutsideofthediningroom.

WhileAirmenareencouragedtoseekmethodsthatleadtohealthierlifestyles, therearemanyproductsonthemarketthatshouldbe avoided. Withover800itemsontheDepartmentofDefense’slistof prohibiteddietarysupplements, servicemembersareadvisedtoresearchtheingredientsintheproductsthey’reconsuming.

“ThebiggestthingisgivingAirmenthetoolsthattheyneedtomake thosesmartdecisions, whetherit’s wantingtomaintainyourweight, losingweightorimproveyoursportsperformance.” saidCapt.RachelleGoebel,81stMedicalGroupnutritionalmedicine chief.

AirmencanusethetoolontheOperationSupplementSafetywebsitetoeasilyaccesstheprohibiteddietarysupplementslistandsearch fortheproductstheyare using. Manyingredientsincommonpreworkouts, artificialgreens, andproteinpowdersarenotauthorizedfor servicememberstoconsumeandcanhaveadverseeffectsonthebody

“Ithinkwhenwe’relookingbeyondthetable, it’simportantforus totakelookatthewholepicture, notjustthefoodswe’reeating.” said Goebel.“Whenitcomestohealth,weneedtoadoptatotalforcefocus

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RedFlag-Nellis24-2:shaping

thefutureofaircombat

byAirman1stClassJordanMcCoy NellisAFBPublicAffairs

NELLISAIRFORCEBASE,Nev.—DuringRedFlag24-2, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, and U.S. MarineCorpspersonneltrainedalongsidethe RoyalNetherlandsAir ForcefromMarch11to24,2024.

ThisexercisepresentedaprimeopportunitytoforgepathwaysforcollaborationwithjointservicesandNATO countries. Itshowcasedthecutting-edgecapabilitiesoffifth-generationF-35LightningIIsandsophisticatedthreatreplicationtechniques.

“Operationswithourfifth-generationplatform, theF-35,arecritical tous,” saidAirCommodore JohanvanDeventer, commanderoftheRoyal NetherlandsAir ForceAirCombatCommand “It’saninformationplatformthatusesforwardsensorstoexchangethatinformation,anditcan gotoahigh-threatarea.Thisistheplacewherewecanpracticethattogetherwithourcoalitionpartner, the U.S., andweneedtodothatinthe high-endfight.That’swhywecometoNellis.”

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U.S.AirForceCapt.RachelleGoebel,81stMedicalGroupnutritional medicinechief,andAirman1stClassDarrenOverton,81stMDGdiet technician,holdan“AskaDietitian”panelforNationalNutritionMonth atKeeslerAirForceBase,Mississippi,Mar.22.The81stMDGheldthe panelforAirmentostopandaskquestionswithoutanappointment, receivehealthy recipesandinformative resources.

AU.S.NavyEA-18GGrowlertakesoffforaRedFlag-Nellis24-2night missionatNellisAirForceBase,Nevada,March18.RedFlagprovides participantstheopportunitytoplanandemploytogetherintheair,domain(supportedbyspace,andcyber)inacontested,degradedandoperationallylimitedenvironment.

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WEEKINPHOTOS

U.S.AirForceMaj. Tyler Clark,UnitedStatesAir ForceAirDemonstration

Squadron“Thunderbirds” pilot,fliesnexttoaKC135Stratotankerassigned tothe50thAirRefueling Squadron,MacDillAirForce BaseoverMississippi, March27.TheThunderbirdswereen routetoMacDilltoheadline TampaBay AirFest.

Afamilystandsforaphotoduringthe TampaBayAirFestpracticeshow atMacDillAirForceBaseMarch28. TampaBayAirFestfeaturesavarietyofaerialperformancesandstaticaircraftdisplaysaimedatinspiring thenextgenerationofmilitaryaviators.

PhotobySeniorAirmanJessicaDo Membersofthe6thAirRefuelingWingcommandteampresentthe GeneralMarkA. WelshIII“OneAirForce”awardtothe6thand927th AircraftMaintenanceSquadrons,ontheflightlineatMacDillAirForce BaseMarch22.TheGeneralMarkA. Welsh III “OneAirForce”award isawardedtoateamthatdemonstratesimprovedeffectiveness,operational readiness,andmissionaccomplishmentthroughintegrated solutions.

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Leadingwithempathyandawilltowin

Gen.Minihanaddresses2024 LogisticsOfficersAssociation, presentsOARMedals

byAirMobilityCommandPublicAffairs

ST. LOUIS, Mo.—Gen.MikeMinihan, commanderofAirMobilityCommand,spokeduring the2024LogisticsOfficersAssociationSymposiumasakeynotespeakerMarch 28.

Duringhisspeech,Minihandeliveredthe stateofairmobilityandtheimportanceofinteroperabilitywiththelargerlogisticsenterprise.

“We’reheretoputajointandcoalitionteam inapositionofadvantagesotheycanbelethal,” saidMinihan.

Heexpressedtheimportanceofgenerating leadershipandthekeytraitsofleadershipsuch asintegrityof character, senseofresponsibility, andemotionalstability. Minihancompared leadingAirmenwithbeingacoach. “A strong leaderisfirm,fair, takesactionfromaposition oflove, andthey wanttowin.”

MinihannotedhowtheAir ForceManual (AFMAN)35-15,publishedin1948, wasfilled withwordslikelove, belongingandfear. Words thatnolongerexistinmodernguidance The generationthatwrotethismanual“knewwhat

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Gen.MikeMinihan,CommanderofAirMobilityCommand,speaksatthe2024LogisticsOfficers AssociationSymposiumonMarch28.Minihancoveredmobilityupdatesandtalkedaboutleadingwithempathyandawilltowin.

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U.S.MarineCorps Major AdamLuff,aide-de-camptothedeputy commanderofUnitedStatesSpecialOperationsCommand, andhis fourchildren posefo MarineCorps Air Station Miramar Air ShowatMCASMiramar, Calif,Sept. 28,2018.Luffisnotjust a spectatoratairshowsbutamentorandfather, eagertosh withhis children.TheMacDillAirFest,inparticular, standsoutasafamilytraditionandapotent reminderofhis ownjourneyfromawe-struckchildtodecorate

MacDill’s AirFest:inspiringgenerations and fosteringdreams

bySeniorAirmanMichaelKillian 6thAir Refueling WingPublicAffairs

The Tampa Bay AirFest,known for itsstunningaerialdisplaysandasabeacon for aviationenthusiasts, holdsa specialplace inthe heart of U.S. MarineCorps

Major AdamLuff, Aide-de-Camp tothe DeputyCommanderof UnitedStates SpecialOperationsCommand From ayoungage, Luff wascaptivatedbythe power andgraceof militaryaircraft,a fascination thatwould chartthe course of his life and careerinthe MarineCorps.

Luff ’s journeyintothe world of aviation began atage 5,sparkedbywitnessing a Harrierjet, a marvelofengineeringandpower, take off atClearwaterInternational Airport.

“Irememberthesmell of theocean,how hot it was, andseeing a Harriertake off,” Luffrecalls. “It was that moment I knewwhat I wantedtodo.”

Throughout his youth,Luff ’s enthusiasmfor airshowsnever waned.Heattendedevery event possible, his fascinationgrowing witheach performance. The bombers, fighters, andagiledemonstration teams weren’t justmachinestohi m;theywerebeacons of

possibility.

Today, Major Luffisnot just a spectator atairshows buta ment toshare his passion withhis children.The Tampa Bay AirFest,inparticula out asafamilytradition andapotentreminderof his own journe childtodecorated Marine. Luffseesthe airshow not justasanexhibiti tal opportunitytoinspire the nextgeneration, tolightthe samesparkinhissonsan their friendsthat was litinhim decades ago.

For Luff, the AirFest isapowerfulreminderof the rolesuch eventspl futures. It’s a chancefor parentstoconnectwiththeir children over for kidstodream of flying among the stars, andforthe communitytoco celebration of humanachievement andpotential.

“Stayaslongasthe kidsareexcited,” Luffadvisesparentsplanningtoattend themhaveit, let itdevelop, experiencethis opportunityinthe momentalon

As Tampa Bay AirFest 2024draws near, the basestandsreadytoinspir generationof avia tors, engineers, anddreamers It’s a reminderthatth limitbutthe beginning, andfor manylike Major AdamLuff, it trulybegins.the globe.

mentor andfather, eager AirFest,inparticular, stands y from an awe-struck justasanexhibitionbut asa visamesparkinhissonsand

eventsplay inshaping over sharedinterests, tytocometogether in

Luffadvisesparentsplanningtoattend. “Let momentalongside them.” basestandsreadytoinspirea new reminderthatthe sky isnotthe ’s where the journey

(Above)AdamLuff sitsinsideaBoeing B-17Flying Fortress“MemphisBelle” duringthe1992 MacDill AirFestatMacDillAir Force BaseApril 11,1992. Fromayoungage,Luff was captivatedbythe powerandgraceofmilitaryaircraft, a fascination thatwouldchartthecourseofhislifeandfuture careerasamajorinthe MarineCorps.

(Left)U.S.MarineCorps Major AdamLuff,Aidede-Camptothe DeputyCommanderofUnited StatesSpecialOperationsCommand, posesfora photoatMacDillAir Force BaseMar. 15.Throughout hisyouth,Luff’s enthusiasmfor airshowsneverwaned.Heattendedevery eventpossible,his fascination growing witheachperformance.The bombers,fighters, andagiledemonstration teams weren’t justmachinestohim;theywere beacons ofpossibility.

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sitionedhervehicledirectlyin-frontofthe incomingBMW. The drivercollidedheadon withSchuck’spatrol car, haltingthe chase andsavingover8,000 runnersfrompotential harm.

Schuckhadalong roadtorecoveryfollowingtheaccident,both physicallyandmentally She wasoutofworkfor threemonthsattending manymedicalappointmentsand wasputon lightdutyuponherreturn.

FloridaHighwayPatrolMaster Trooper ToniSchuckisnationally recognizedbytheAmerican AssociationofState Troopers asthe2023 Trooperofthe Year.

“It wasveryoverwhelmingwiththeattentionthattheaccidentcreated.Iamaveryprivate personsotoseemyselfconstantlyformonthscaused a lotofanxiety,” said Schuck.“Iamalways gratefulfor the recognitionthatIreceivedandtheopportunitiesgivento me, butit wasahardtimeformementally.”

Schuckaddedthatalthoughtheexperience wasdifficult,she wassupergladthatit broughtapositivelight tonotonlyFloridaLawEnforcement,butalsowomenin lawenforcement.

OnApril21,2023theAmericanAssociationofState TroopersrecognizedTrooper ToniSchuckasthe2023 NationalTrooperofthe Yearforherheroicactions.

“MyhusbandandsonbothservedintheAir Force,” Schucksaid.“Iamstillinshocktoday thatI get theopportunitytofly withtheThunderbirds, IamalittlenervousbutIammoreexcited.”

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onotheraspectsofourwell-beingwhich includesour sleepinghabits, stressmanagementandsupplement usage.”

Whilethepursuitofhealthierlifestylesisparamount,it’simperativetoexercisegoodjudgmentwith theabundanceofquick-fixsolutionsonthemarket. Withacomprehensiveunderstandingoftherisksassociatedwithunauthorizeddietarysupplementsandresourcesthatsupportinformeddecision-making, Airmen canproactivelysafeguardtheirwell-being.

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‘CombatCardinal2024’ rehearseshomestation, deployed readiness

byAirman1stClass TylerA. P. Moody 375thAirMobilityCommand

SCOTTAIRFORCEBASE,Ill.—Airmenfromthe375th Air Mobility Wingdemonstratedtheirreadinessskillsduringacombinedmobilityand missionassuranceexercise“Combat Cardinal,” whichtook place March 7 - 15.

CombatCardinal wasdividedintotwoefforts: “CardinalSword” exercised theabilitytorapidlydeploytomeetanycombatantcommander’srequirements, and“CardinalShield”testedthewing’s abilitytorespondtocrisis responseandforceprotectionscenariosathomestationwithfewerAirmen.

“Wedesigned it this waysowecould work onthefundamentalsthatallowusto‘explodeintotheater’ aspartofAirMobilityCommand’s objective toequipallofitswingswiththe capabilityto notonly executemobility fundamentals, butexecutethemflawlesslyandwith speed. Onceatthelocation,wewouldoperateinthatcontestedenvironmentwiththeabilityto disperseandaggregateasneeded,” said Col. John Poole, 375th AMWcommander “Thisexerciseformat alsoallowedustoworkthroughthreatsand adversaryinjectsatourhomestation[topractice]protectingourassets and closeonourobjectives.”

CardinalSword: ForCardinalSword,thewingsimulatedprocessingand sending300Airmenoverseas. Withweaponsissuedandbusesloaded,they deployedtoacantonmentsiteonbase that representedtheirforwardlocation.Additionally, twodeployedhublocationswerecreatedtosimulatethe “hubandspoke”logisticsbuiltintotheAir Force’sdeploymentmodel.

ThelocationstestedAirmen’sskills in operatingoutofbarrencontested environments, with WingInspection Team members developingthreatscenariosasinjectsthattheymayencounterfromenemyforces.

Airmen,regardlessoftheirspecialty, pitchedintoconstructsemi-permanenttentsthatthe375thLogisticsReadiness Squadrontransported to thesite. Medicalpersonnelcoordinatedtoassemblewhatwouldbecome thelocationfortreatingsimulatedinjuries. Meanwhile, membersfromthe 375th ForceSupportSquadronassembledaSingle PalletExpeditionary Kitchen,orSPEK,tofeedthose at thecantonment site.

Scott’sDetachmentX,whichoverseesthewing’ssmall-UnmannedAircraftSystemprogram,providedcompound securitysuchasgetting a visualoverviewofthebattlefield andidentifyingthelocationsof potentialadversaries. Aspecificexerciseinject recalled by Capt. MatthewBolton, Det. Xdirector, involvedavehicle-borneimprovisedexplosive device, orVBIED “[Thevehicle]cametooneofourECPs (entrycontrol points), so weflew thedronetogetagoodlookinsidetofindthatittwoIEDsinside. [Havingthiscapability]ishonestlysomethingthatcouldsavereal livesinthe field,” saidBolton.

ThankstoAltusAir ForceBaseinOklahoma, aKC-46 refuelerlanded atone ofthesimulatedforwarddeployedlocationsto providea platformto evacuatethewounded.Havingthis airframeforthe exerciseaddedan extraopportunityforAeromedicalEvacuation specialiststohonetheirtimesensitive, andmissioncriticalcareforthoseinjuredin combat.

Duringthemasscasualtyportionoftheexercise, medicalteamssetup anenroutepatientstagingsystemwhereAirmenwerestabilizedbefore transportaboardthe aircraft. AEteamsworkedtocoordinatewithmultipleagenciestherapidmovementofthesepatients withminimalinforma-

U.S.Airman1stClassTiannaScarboroughandStaffSgt.BryanCruz, 375thAeromedicalEvacuationSquadronAeromedicalevacuationtechniciansperformpatientcarewhileundersimulatedfireduringCombat Cardinal‘24onScottAirForceBase, Illinois,March12.

tionin ordertoget themtotheirnexthigherlevelofcare. While aboard the flight,AEspecialistsalongwithathree-personCriticalCareAirTransport Team,providedadvancedcaretothosecriticallyinjuredwhorequiredcontinuousstabilizationduringtransport.

Deployedcommander, Col.RichardKind,expressedhisoverallimpressionsof howtheweekwentbysharingthat“ourAirmenareincredible. OurAirmenareready And,ourAirmenwill‘Deliver Victory.’”

OurAirmenareincredible. OurAirmenareready. And,ourAirmenwill ‘Deliver Victory.’

Col.RichardKind, 375th AirMobility Wingdeputycommander CardinalShield: Meanwhile, thosewhoweren’tpartofthedeployedmissionhadaroletoplayduringCardinalShield, andtheInspectorGeneral teamdidn’tholdback on thescenarios. Thewingpracticedrespondingto a simulatedbombthreat,cyber anddroneattacks, potential violent protestersarriving at thebaseandtoanactive shooterincident. Whilenoneof thesecrisisresponse scenarioswereanythingnewforthe375thAMW, the realtest wasexercisingtheseskillsetswhilemissing300keypersonnel.As withanylarge-scalemovementofequipmentandmanpower, homestation capabilitiescanbecomestretched.

Poolesaid,“Inarealconflict,youdon’tjustdeployandthennothing happensstateside. So, asweoperatethisFlagshipathomewithdegraded resources, wehavesomeadditionalresponsibilitiesweneedtotest. We mustensuretheongoingdefenseofthebaseandensuretheconnectivityof theglobalC2(commandandcontrol)structure. So, that’sreallythepoint ofthisexercise—topracticebothatthesametime That’showarealconflictwouldunfold.”

Overall,bothaspectsofCombatCardinalexercisedcriticalreadiness skillsfortheentirewing Lessonslearnedfromthiswillbegatheredand thenappliedto futureexercisesandreal-worlddeploymentsthatareon thehorizonforthe375thAMW.

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AnF-35ALighting IItakesoffforaRedFlag-Nellis24-2 nightmissionatNellisAirForceBase,Nevada,March18.

TheevolvingsecuritylandscapeinEuropeunderscores theimportanceofnotonlypossessingadvancedaircraft, seamlesslyintegratedtacticswithintheNATO alByoperatingwithacommonplatform andleveraggadvancedcommunicationsystems, enhancedcoordinationandjointoperationsduringcriticalmissionscanbe achieved.Theseadvancedaircraftbringunprecedentedcapabilities, includingenhancedstealth,sensorfusion,and networkconnectivity, whichcontributetomaintainingair superiorityanddeterringpotentialadversaries.

ntegratingthesecapabilitiesisessentialtodeterringouradversariesandassuringallies,” saidCol.David Stamps, commanderofthe366thOperationsGroup. “Red Flag24-2affords ustheopportunitytofullyintegratethe jointforcewithourNATO allies tosolve themostcomplex tactical problems inapeacetimeenvironment. We plantogether, flytogether, anddebrieftogetherasoneteamacross all combatspecialties.”

Reflectingonthesignificanceofthejointtrainingduring RedFlag24-2, Stamps emphasized, “Ourallianceneedsto be deeperthanapieceofpaper Meaningwemustputactions to ourwords. RedFlag24-2bringstogetherourjoint services andNATO allies inaverytangible waythat allows us tolearn waystoemployintegrated airpowerbetter andcelebratevictoriesalongthe way.”

AmidsttheexpansiveNevada TestandTrainingRange, NATO partnersintegratedseamlesslywith U.S. jointservices. ThisexercisemarkedoneofthemostextensivefifthgenerationRedFlagexercisestoincludeNATO and joint partners.

“Nellisis thebestplaceonEarthtosimulate‘tomorrow’s’ fight,” said Stamps. TheprofessionalismoftheAggressors isunmatched,andthey are essentialtothedevelopment ofintegratedBlue Forcetactics Thededicationofallthe servicesmaintenanceteamsprovesnooneontheplanet generatescombatairpowerbetterthantheUnitedStates andouralliesandpartners.”

COMMUNITY

EVENTS

FamilyFunNight

JointhefunatSeaScapeson

April12foradelightful FamilyFun Nightinyourpajamas, Diveinto theexcitementwithourKiddieoke Krafts, where childrencanunleash theircreativitythroughcraftsand enjoysingingtheirheartsoutwith karaoke. It’saperfectopportunity forfamiliestobond, createlasting memoriesandenjoybreakfastfor dinner. Visitmacdillfss.com/wpcontent/uploads/AprilFFN_24.pdf formoreinformation.

Outdooradventuretrips

Experiencethethrillofadventurewith6thFSSOutdoorAdventure Tours. Frommasteringthe basicsofkayakingtoembarking onexhilaratingkayaktours, swimmingalongsidemajesticmanatees, andexploringthedepthsthrough scubadiving. Visitmacdillfss.com/ outdoor-adventure-tours/toursto viewupcoming classesandunforgettabletrips, selloutquickly.

2024Air ForceArtContest

Doyouhaveartisticskills?Registerandenteryour2Dand3D artworkforthe2024Air Force ArtContestfromMarch1–April 30.Thecontestisopentoeligible adultsand childrenages6-17. For moreinformationabout eligibility, submissions, prizes, judging andcategories, visitforcesupport. awardsplatform.com.

Aprilbasetheatermovies

YourMacDillBaseLibrarywill beofferingfreemoviesattheBase Theater Moviesareopentoanyone withbaseaccesstoMacDillAFB. Foracompletemovieschedule, visitmacdillfss.com/library/

Find moreevents at: macdillfss.com

The Champ!

U.S.AirForce Col.Edward Szczepanik,6thAirRefueling Wingdeputycommander,left,andChief MasterSgt.RaunHowell, farright,6thARWcommandchief,poseforaphotowithAirman1stClass DonaldHicks,6thMaintenanceSquadronaircraftfuelsystemsjourneyman,duringaChampionof the Week recognitionatMacDillAir ForceBaseMarch22.Hickswas recognizedfor replacingparts, installingnewequipmentandconductingcomprehensivetoolandequipmenttrainingfornewAirmen inthesection.

CHAPELSCHEDULE

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

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

Catholic Mass - Sunday - 9:30 a.m. (confessionsby appointment)

Protestant services - Sunday - 11 a.m. Contact the Chapel at 828-3621or email at 6ARW.HCADMIN@us.af.mil for inquiries regarding Protestant religious education.

Jewish - Monthly Lunch and Learn: For schedule &tojoin distro,pleasecontactelimelach.estrin@us.af.mil

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

OtherFaith Groups - Pleasecontact the Chapelat (813)828-3621orviaemail at 6ARW.HCADMIN@us.af.mil

For more details and information, visitthe Chapel Facebook page at http://www.facebook/6amwhc/ or MacDill’s Chapel website is:https://www.macdill.af.mil/chapel

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itmeanttoleadincombatwhenit’sgoinghorrificallybad[and]knewexactlywhatittookfor agenerationtocommitthemselvesfullytothe idealsofthisnation.Thesearethesame[initiatives]thatwillguideusshouldafuturefight come,” hesaid.

Heemphasizedhowlogisticswillbethedifferencebetweenwinningandlosing. “Overthe nextfewyears, logisticianswillplayacrucial roleinleadershipastheyleadAirmenwhoare pivotalinthemaneuverofthe Joint Force.,” saidMinihan.“We’rejustgoingtodoourjobas bestaswecantomakeapositiveimpactonthe mostpeoplethatwecan.”

Duringhiskeynote, Minihanalsopresented decorationstofourAirmenfortheiractions duringOperationAlliesRefugeinAlUdeid, Qatar.

TSgt TaraRepose, 514Security Forces Squadron,Raven; DistinguishedFlyingCross withCombatDevice

TSgt JoshuaCramer, 822BaseDefense Squadron,Raven; DistinguishedFlyingCross withCombatDevice

MSgtElricoEdwards, 512Airlift Wing, Crew Chief;AirMedalwithCombatDevice

SSgt VincentBrooks, 305Maintenance Squadron,CrewChief; AirMedalwith Valor Device

“Incaseyoumissedit, twocrew chiefsjust earnedairmedals, andtwocopsjustearned distinguishedflyingcrosses. Thepointis, it takesallofustodothemission,” exclaimed Minihan.

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Gen.MikeMinihan,CommanderofAirMobilityCommand,presentsMSgtElricoEdwardsfrom the512AirliftWingwithanAirMedalwithCombatDeviceandStaffSgt. VincentBrooksfromthe 305MaintenanceSquadronwithanAirMedalwith ValorDeviceatthe2024LogisticsOfficersAssociationSymposium.