Thunderbolt 09/15/2022

Vol. 50, No. 37

Thursday, September 15, 2022

News/Features: page 3 2022 Rodeo winner

News/Features: page 3 Civic leaders tour MacDill

Week in photos: page 4 Images from the week

REMEMBERING 9/11 Photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Cobin

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

Airmen assigned to the 91st and 50th Air Refueling Squadron’s participate in a 9/11 memorial run in Tampa Sept. 9.

During the event, Airmen rucked 9.11 miles to honor the victims of the 9/11 attacks and strengthen group cohesion among both flying squadrons.

NEWS/FEATURES DAF analysis center counters insider threat risks Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS)—Every September, all departments and federal agencies team up to raise awareness amongst the workforce to promote reporting of insider threat risks. The goal is to get employees to lookout for and report risky behavior that could be indicative of potential harm to themselves, others or the organization.

Led by the National Counterintelligence and Security Center and the Department of Defense, National Insider Threat Awareness Month, or NITAM, has become institutionalized within the DoD as a reoccurring effort to reenergize the force and remind everyone affiliated with DoD to do their part in keeping our installations, information, resources and personnel safe.

This year’s theme is focused on ‘Critical Thinking in Digital Spaces.’

According to the NITAM website, “Critical thinking helps individuals become less susceptible to various types of risks, to include social engineering, solicitation by adversaries, (foreign and domestic) and information designed to malign” and “COVID, isolation, and working from home has made it more difficult to discern between true coworkers and phishing attempts for proprietary or sensitive information. It has also led to more interactions on social media which makes individuals more vulnerable to deception.”

By emphasizing ‘Critical Thinking in Digital Spaces,’ the services can help prevent those with authorized access from causing harm to the

DoD. We must all do our part, not just during the month of September, but every month.

John Massey, director of the Department of the Air Force Counter-Insider Threat Hub, expressed that every month is Insider Threat Awareness Month. “Within every unit, installation, and organization across the DAF, we each have the essential responsibility of ensuring behaviors of concern and information of those at risk are reported in a timely manner. Only then can mitigation actions be taken to reduce risk to national security information and the organization itself. For us, every month is Insider Threat Awareness Month.”

Massey leads the DAF’s centralized risk analysis center, known as the Counter-Insider Threat Hub, tasked with supporting leaders across the United States Air and Space Forces in detecting, deterring, and mitigating risks that insiders pose. His team, based in San Antonio, Texas, works tirelessly to gather, compile, and inform commanders and civilian leaders of risks within their command. Yet, the DAF Counter-Insider Threat Program needs help from the Total Force.

The most crucial way that all members of the Total Force can help this program is by reporting concerning behaviors and potential risk indicators. Report of concerning behaviors and potential risk indicators should be submitted to your security managers or assistants, information protection offices, commanders, or the Office of Special Investigations’ anonymous Tip Line, to ensure it is reported to the CounterSee DAF, Page 10

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

MacDill Thunderbolt Publisher: Joe Deluca Editor: Nick Stubbs The MacDill Thunderbolt is published by the Times Publishing Company, a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force. This commercial enterprise newspaper is an authorized publication for distribution to members of the U.S. military services on MacDill. Contents of the MacDill Thunderbolt are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by the U.S. government, the Department of Defense,

2

◆

WWW.MACDILLTHUNDERBOLT.COM

◆

the Department of the Air Force or the 6th Air Refueling Wing.

The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense, the Department of the Air Force, 6th Air Refueling Wing or the Publishing Company of the products or service advertised.

For retail advertising, call (813) 226-3318.

Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use, or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user, or patron.

Thursday, September 15, 2022

◆

MACDILL THUNDERBOLT

MacDill on the web Website: www.macdill.af.mil Facebook: www.facebook.com/ MacDillAirForceBase Instagram: macdill_afb Twitter: @macdill_afb News items for the MacDill Thunderbolt can be submitted to the 6th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs office, 8208 Hangar Loop Dr., suite 14, MacDill AFB, FL 33621. Call the Thunderbolt at 828-2215. Email: 6arw.pa.macdillthunderbolt@ us.af.mil.

Deadline for article submissions is noon, Wednesdays to appear in the next week’s publication. Articles received after deadline may be considered for future use. All submissions are considered for publication based on news value and timeliness.

Every article and photograph is edited for accuracy, clarity, brevity, conformance with the “Associated Press Stylebook and Libel Manual” and Air Force Instruction 35-101.

NEWS/FEATURES Autonomous multi-functional airfield tractors idea wins 2022 AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo AFIMSC Public Affairs

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas—An idea forautonomous airfield operations won the 2022 Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Innovation Rodeo Aug. 19 in San Antonio.

Craig Rednour of the 375th Civil Engineer Squadron at Scott AFB, Illinois, will receive a share of at least $1 million in funding and resources from AFIMSC to expand testing for six autonomous airfield tractors across two Air Force base locations.

“It is a great honor, a lot of great ideas and great people here,” Rednour said. “The fact that the panel selected me out of all the amazing idea and pitches is truly an honor.”

Rednour’s award will go to further testing and the expansion of airfield tractors that are both autonomous and modular, two features especially appealing to the judges for Airmen safety and efficiency. The unmanned and multi-functional vehicles follow programmable dedicated GPS paths that can be controlled from multiple platforms through several levels of leadership.

Photo by Airman 1st Class Alexcia Givens

U.S. Army Pfc. Jared Stevens, 2nd Cavalry Regiment infantryman, plays with children during Operation Allies Refuge at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 13, 2021. OAR has been the largest humanitarian evacuation airlift to date in U.S. history.

“I really appreciated Craig’s idea for putting autonomous vehicles on the airfield,” said Col. Kelly Sams, AFIMSC vice commander. “I’m a career mission supporter and the airfields are the holy grail of safe zones.

Craig being able to earn the trust of leaders and users for these vehicles See RODEO, Page 11

Civic leader tour showcases Air Force Reserve mission

by Staff Sgt. Haley Phillips 315th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C.—A group of 14 civic leaders from the local area gathered at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Aug. 18 for an educational tour to MacDill Air Force Base.

Civic leader tours are designed to inform community members of the Air Force Reserve mission, and to highlight the importance of the roles the community and families play in the lives of the Air Force’s Citizen Airmen.

To kick off the tour, the group met for coffee and donuts followed by a safety briefing and meet and greet with the crew.

After the safety briefing and introductions, the civic leaders were taken directly to the C-17 Globemaster III on the flight line.

The civilians, each influential in some way in their communities or in the lives of Air Force Reservists stationed at Joint Base Charleston, boarded the aircraft ready to experience a glimpse of Air Force Reserve life.

During the flight, each person had a turn going into the cockpit and chat with the pilots.

Bob Beres, also known as “Trooper Bob,” said that it was the experience of a lifetime.

See RESERVES, Page 12

Photo by Staff Sgt. Haley Phillips

Citizen Airmen from the 315th Airlift Wing and civic leaders from areas surrounding Joint Base Charleston fly to MacDill Air Force Base on a C-17 Globemaster III,, Aug. 19, 2022. Civic leader tours give the community a chance to see the importance of the Air Force mission.

MACDILL THUNDERBOLT

◆

Thursday, September 15, 2022

◆

WWW.MACDILLTHUNDERBOLT.COM

◆

3

WEEK IN PHOTOS

Photo by Senior Airman Hiram Martinez

An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing, departs after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 91st Air Refueling Squadron over the Northeastern U.S. Aug. 24. The F-15E is a dual-role fighter designed to perform air-to-air and air-to-ground missions with an array of avionics and electronics systems that give it the capability to fight at low altitude, day or night and in all weather.

4

Photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Cobin

Photo by Senior Airman Hiram Martinez

U.S. Air Force Col. Cory Damon, vice commander of the 6th Air Refueling Wing, encourages runners during the 13th annual Helton Hall 5K at MacDill Air Force Base Sept. 8. The event is held in memory of 1st Lt. Joseph D. Helton, a security forces officer who was killed in 2009 during a deployment to Iraq.

An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 91st Air Refueling Squadron over the Northeastern U.S. Aug. 24. The 91st ARS refueled four F-15E aircraft as part of their Agile Combat Employment capstone. In order to successfully qualify, Airmen must demonstrate skills acquired from a year’s worth of tasks and objectives within three days while conducting 24-hour operations.

◆

WWW.MACDILLTHUNDERBOLT.COM

◆

Thursday, September 15, 2022

◆

MACDILL THUNDERBOLT

NEWS/FEATURES

Travis AFB Airmen train, deliver humanitarian aid to Honduras

by Senior Airman Karla Parra 60th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras (AFNS)—Airmen assigned to the 22nd Airlift Squadron and 60th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron from Travis Air Force Base, California, collaborated to deliver more than 90,000 pounds of humanitarian aid to Honduras during a combined Major Command Service Tail Trainer (MSTT) and Denton cargo mission Aug. 21-31, 2022. Members of Youngstown Air Reserve Station’s 76th Aerial Port Squadron helped palletize and load the cargo.

Maj. Zachary Barrington, 22nd Airlift Squadron C-5M Super Galaxy pilot instructor, led a 14-member crew that delivered approximately $38,000 worth of medical supplies and other goods to support the Denton Program, which allows private U.S. citizens and private organizations to transport humanitarian goods to approved countries in need.

The crew consisted of pilots, flight engineers, loadmasters and crew chiefs with varying levels of experience. Each member received realworld operations training for the C-5M, enabling some members to beSee AID, Page 10

Photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Dominic Thibodeaux, 22nd Airlift Squadron C5M Super Galaxy loadmaster instructor, oversees a pallet onload onto a C-5M at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, Aug. 25, 2022. During the trip, the aircrew also delivered over 90,000 pounds of humanitarian aid to Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras.

MACDILL THUNDERBOLT

◆

Thursday, September 15, 2022

◆

WWW.MACDILLTHUNDERBOLT.COM

◆

5

MacDill at HPCON BRAVO

Effective Sept. 1, 2022, MacDill AFB transitioned to Health Protection Condition (HPCON) Bravo. HPCON BRAVO and MASK WEAR: Due to the decrease in COVID-19 cases and hospital admissions, in coordination with the base Public Health Emergency Officer (PHEO), the MacDill installation commander has directed MacDill AFB to HPCON Bravo and mask wear optional.

Please note that many of our military families will be required to remain in masks due to their unique situation. We kindly ask that you remain courteous and respectful.

EXCEPTION: All Veterinary and Base Clinic visitors including those visiting Sabal Park will be required to wear a mask. While on MacDill AFB, all personnel should maintain strict hygiene measures in accordance with CDC guidelines.

Service members will abide by current guidelines for quarantine and isolation. If you are given a “Notice of Isolation” memorandum signed by the installation’s PHEO, due to illness or positive COVID-19 test results, you are not allowed to leave your residence except to receive required medical care. You should have no person-to-person contact with any non-isolation individuals except as approved by the PHEO.

6

◆

WWW.MACDILLTHUNDERBOLT.COM

◆

Thursday, September 15, 2022

◆

MACDILL THUNDERBOLT

MACDILL THUNDERBOLT

◆

Thursday, September 15, 2022

◆

WWW.MACDILLTHUNDERBOLT.COM

◆

7

B-1Bs conduct CONUS to CONUS Bomber Task Force Mission, support SOUTHCOM by 1st Lt. Kaitlin Cashin 7th Bomb Wing Public Affairs DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas—B-1B Lancers departed Dyess Air Force Base Sept. 7 in support of a bomber task force mission to the USSOUTHCOM area of responsibility.

During this mission, B-1 aircrews integrated with partner nations in the USSOUTHCOM AOR, air refueled with the support of MacDill Air Force Base tankers, and countered illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing operations off the coast of Ecuador in the vicinity of the Galapagos Islands.

“This kind of regional military engagement strengthens our partnership with Ecuador and Panama and enhances interoperability and improves our collective readiness for a range of potential future operations - from disaster relief to humanitarian assistance to security operations. When our forces train alongside one another we improve our ability to work together in times of crisis,” USSOUTHCOM leadership said.

“There are certain things that only Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen can do, and this is one of them.

Based on the Airmen we have in this room, we can fly this mission and then turnaround and regenerate in a matter of hours - we make it look easy, but it’s tough work,” said Col. John C. McClung, 7th Operations Group commander.

The 7th Bomb Wing embraces the unique challenge of BTF missions. This sortie marks the fourth BTF mission this year to include one BTF deployment to Royal Air Force Fairford, United Kingdom, one CONUS to CONUS mission to the INDOPACOM AOR, and most recently a CONUS to CONUS mission to the AFRICOM AOR. Col. Joseph Kramer, 7th BW commander, congratulated the aircrews on their departure and pointed to the strategic significance of the mission. He said, “We are in competition in our own hemisphere. These bomber missions demonstrate our ability to respond to threats in today’s complex, dynamic and volatile global security environment anytime, anywhere.”

Air Force Global Strike Command routinely conducts BTF operations across the globe with and in support of the Geographic Combatant Commands. This mission is representative of the U.S. commitment to our partners to maintain regional security and stability while enabling units to become familiar with operations in different regions.

Photo by Senior Airman Mercedes Porter

U.S. Air Force pilots and weapons system officers, assigned to the 307th and 7th Bomb Wings, gear up before flight at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 7. During their mission, crews conducted counter illicit Chinese fishing operations off the coast of Guatemala.

Photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Hastings

(Above) A B-1B Lancer aircraft assigned to the 7th Bomb Wing, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 927th Air Refueling Wing at MacDill Air Force Base to receive fuel over the Caribbean Sea Sept. 7. The air operations between 12th Air Force and Air Mobility Command were part of a Partner Interoperability Training exercise with Panama and Ecuador to grow capacity, enhance the ability to respond to illegal fishing practices and maintain shared interest in regional security.

(Left) U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Megan Hatch, 63rd Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, awaits air refueling duties on a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 927th Air Refueling Wing over the Caribbean Sea, Sept. 7.

Photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Hastings

8

◆

WWW.MACDILLTHUNDERBOLT.COM

◆

Thursday, September 15, 2022

◆

MACDILL THUNDERBOLT

Photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Hastings

U.S. Air Force Maj. Benjamin Oatley, 63rd Air Refueling Squadron pilot, flies a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 927th Air Refueling Wing over the Caribbean Sea Sept. 7. The air operations between 12th Air Force and Air Mobility Command were part of a Partner Interoperability Training exercise with Panama and Ecuador to grow capacity, enhance the ability to respond to illegal fishing practices and maintain shared interest in regional security. Multilateral engagements such as this one ensures maximum resource efficiency and enable the consistent training between U.S. Southern Command, component command and partner nations.

DAF

AID

From Page 2

From Page 5

Insider Threat Hub in a timely manner. When reported, all efforts are exhausted to assist “at risk” Airmen and Guardians to ensure they get the help they need.

“The DAF is committed to creating a safe and secure environment, it is my top priority,” said Anthony Reardon, administrative assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force and senior official of the Counter-Insider Threat mission for the DAF. “We want to see every Airman and Guardian thrive and continue to be a positive asset and contributor to their service and our nation. We all face adversities in our life, our goal is to support those at risk before it’s too late and thwart negative events. We all have a role in mitigating insider threat risks and countering that threat.”

The NITAM website has more information and resources including posters, videos, job aids, case studies and more. The workforce can also register and attend the Virtual Counter-Insider Threat Social and Behavioral Science Summit, a 30-day virtual education, awareness, and training event that is held every year during NITAM. The event provides informative webcasts, new research efforts, and in-depth looks at Counter-Insider Threat professionals’ efforts to detect, mitigate and prevent concerning behavior.

Photos by Senior Airman Karla Parra

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Symone Chur Martin, 22nd Airlift Squadron C-5M Super Galaxy loadmaster, marshals a K-loader toward a C-5M at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, Aug. 25, 2022. During the trip, the aircrew also delivered over 90,000 pounds of humanitarian aid to Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras.

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Beverly Castro, standing, 22nd Airlift Squadron C-5M Super Galaxy flight engineer instructor, oversees Tech. Sgt. Joseph Kesler, 22nd AS C-5M flight engineer, as he configures the aircraft ramp for pallet loading during a Major Command Service Tail Trainer mission at Peterson Space Force Base, Colo., Aug. 24. come fully qualified and ready to support rapid global mobility.

“It was incredible to witness how the crew divides and conquers each challenge to successfully deliver aid where it’s needed,” said Staff Sgt. Darren Hopkins, a recently cross-trained 22nd AS C-5M flight engineer.

With the guidance of his instructor, Tech. Sgt. Beverly Castro, 22nd AS C-5M flight engineer instructor, Hopkins transitioned from simulators and theoretical systems studies to real-world applications in operations for the first time on this mission.

Each student on board received guidance and debriefs during flight and upon completion of their performance at every stop from their respective career field instructor.

“One of our goals during these MSTT missions is obviously to expedite students’ upgrade training, but just as important is to build our loadmasters’ competence and confidence,” said Tech. Sgt. Jacob Buruato, 22nd AS loadmaster instructor.

These long missions allow pilots, flight engineers and loadmasters the opportunity to check off tasks required to reach proficiency.

10

◆

WWW.MACDILLTHUNDERBOLT.COM

◆

Thursday, September 15, 2022

◆

MACDILL THUNDERBOLT

RODEO From Page 3

on the airfield is really innovative.”

Back in person after going virtual during the pandemic, the 2022 AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo finalists were in San Antonio for a week to learn from leading innovators, team up with industry partners and network with peers, senior leaders and innovation teams. Finalists then rounded out the week by pitching their ideas to AFIMSC leaders during a final pitch event live streamed on several platforms. For those who missed it, the full event is available to stream online: PART 1 and PART 2.

Other 2022 Innovation Rodeo winners include: Second Place: Staff Sgt. Anthony Davis with the 6th Support Squadron, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, with After-Hours Fitness Center Access at Every Installation.

Third Place: Staff Sgt. Dillan Whitehead with the 422nd Security Forces Squadron, RAF Croughton, England, with Defenderzon.

Now in its fourth year, the annual event has grown into a collaborative effort that brings together partners and innovation leaders from across the Department of Defense. During that time, AFIMSC Ventures – the center’s innovation office charged with helping the Air Force find innovative solutions to tough, urgent, real world, installation and mission support challenges – has also turned an initial $1 million budget into $85 million by leveraging Air Force and venture capital funding programs.

“We’re helping Airmen move the needle forward on projects that have the potential to improve processes and systems across the Air Force,” said Pitman Kennedy, an innovation project manager with AFIMSC Ventures.

In addition to funding, winners and finalists were matched with innovation teams from AFIMSC primary subordinate units – Air Force Civil Engineer Center, Air Force Security Forces Center, Air Force Services Center and Air Force Installation Contracting Center – for project development, testing and execution.

This year, support and guidance wasn’t just reserved for finalists and winners, said Dustin Dickens, innovation project manager with the AFIMSC Ventures.

“Even though we had eight finalists today, we considered 72 total ideas this year and our goal is to provide resources (for every idea),” he said.

“We’re aligning submissions with the National Security Innovation Network and they’re aligning the ideas with local universities and colleges or other execution pathways to help them move forward.”

Through the Innovation Rodeo and other events, along with a network of functional innovation teams working to identify, nurture, develop and field ideas, AFIMSC is at the forefront of installation and mission support innovation, Dickens added.

“Innovation culture. Everybody says it, but we want to accomplish it.

We want to change the mindset. We want to show that anybody can have an idea worth pursuing,” he said. “We’re providing funding, we’re providing resources, we’re providing execution pathways, and we’re aligning project management teams to support these ideas and concepts and move them forward. We’re showing that that no matter how small your idea is, (AFIMSC) will work to execute it.”

For more information, visit www.afimsc.af.mil/innovationrodeo.

MACDILL THUNDERBOLT

◆

Thursday, September 15, 2022

◆

WWW.MACDILLTHUNDERBOLT.COM

◆

11

RESERVES From Page 3

“Being able to be in the cockpit of a C-17 and see the landing was truly a bucket list item checked off for me,” said Beres. “I felt like a kid getting to experience something that awesome.”

After landing at MacDill, the members were shuttled on a bus and given a tour of the base. The group was first taken to aircrew life support where they saw a demonstration of various emergency equipment such as flight helmets and emergency inflatable rafts.

The group also witnessed the Special Operations Memorial, and they were given a briefing about the importance of Reserve Airmen and the Air Force Reserve Mission. The civic leaders were given a tour of a KC-135R, as well as the 927th Maintenance Squadron to see various aspects of the Air Force mission.

Chief Master Sgt. Joe Gonzalez, 315th Airlift Wing command chief, said hosting civic leader tours benefit both the community and AF Reserve members.

“It provides an opportunity for our civilian peers to have an in depth look at what we do as Citizen Airmen and all that is required to sustain the engine we call Air Force Reserve Command.”

12

◆

WWW.MACDILLTHUNDERBOLT.COM

◆

Photo by Staff Sgt. Haley Phillips

Citizen Airmen from the 315th Airlift Wing and civic leaders from areas surrounding Joint Base Charleston, S.C. pose for a group photo at MacDill Air Force Base Aug. 19. Civic leader tours give the community a chance to see the importance of the Air Force mission.

Thursday, September 15, 2022

◆

MACDILL THUNDERBOLT

B AY PA L M S G O L F C O U R S E

AGF: A AGF GF: $2 $20, 20, All m military military: y: $40, Civilians: C $50

Air Force Birthday TOURNAMENT TOURNAMENT

Force Support Squadron Services Effective as of 01 SEPT 2022

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Common Access Card (CAC) - By Appointment Only or Mission Essential Actions (Initial CAC issue; lost CAC; PIN Reset; CAC expiring within 7 days; emergency hardships Retiree/Dependent ID Cards - 2 Kiosks available at the BX for renewals or by appointment only Passports - By Appointment Only Military Personnel Flight APF/NAF/CIV Personnel Office Manpower & Organization Office School Liaison/EFMP NAF Cashier Cage Private Org/Unit SM&W Funds Emergency Financial Assistance

Sat, 17 Sep

0800 0800 Shotgun Start Shotgun Start South South Course Course

2 Person Team, 6 Hole Mix Up, Non Handicapped Event.

Great Door Prizes & Prizes for the Winning Teams!

AGF: $20 • All Military: $40 • Civilians: $50

Holes 1-6 Best Ball • Holes 7-12 Modified Alternate Shot • Holes 13-18 Scramble PXG Putting Contest and Srixon/Cleveland Long Drive Contest – L u n c h P r o v i d e d F o l l ow i n g E v e n t – Stop by the Pro Shop to Sign Up & Pay. Deadline for Registration is 14 September

CLOSED

LIMITED SERVICES

OPERATIONAL

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Main Base Pool - Closed For Season FamCamp Marina - 1/2 or Full Day Boat/ Equipment Rentals, Snacks & Drinks Boat/RV Registration + Wet Slips Golf Course Arts & Crafts Center Bowling Information, Tickets & Travel DIY Auto Hobby Shop DIY Wood Shop Skeet Range Archery - by Reservations Only Car Wash/Resale Lot

READINESS/DEVELOPMENT Fitness Center Child Development Centers (CDCs) Family Child Care School Age Program Youth Center

EVENT SUPPORT Breakaway Event Center Theater

FOOD OPERATIONS DFAC Rickenbacker’s Cafe Brews of the Bay Bar FitStop Smoothie Bar (Fitness Center) (Open Sept 12) 8 Iron Grill (Golf Course) Boomers Bar & Grill (Breakaway Event Center) Hangar 6 Grill (Bowling Center) SeaScapes Bar - Friday nights only 1500-2000 AAFES Food Operations

Military & Family Readiness Center Open for walk-in customers and appointments.

Classes & Workshops are a mixture of virtual and in person.

Library Base Education Base Training Office Airman Leadership School Professional Development Center/FTAC WAPS/Vol. Education Testing Lodging (MacDill Inn)

AIR FORCE

Follow Us on facebook

GOLF

macdillfss.com

@macdillfss

( 813 ) 8 2 8 - 0 04 6

macdillfss.com

MACDILL THUNDERBOLT

◆

Thursday, September 15, 2022

◆

WWW.MACDILLTHUNDERBOLT.COM

◆

13

14

◆

WWW.MACDILLTHUNDERBOLT.COM

◆

Thursday, September 15, 2022

◆

MACDILL THUNDERBOLT

COMMUNITY

EVENTS

Air Force Photo Contest cxtended until Sept. 30 This year’s theme is “Celebrating Traditions” in honor of the Air Force’s 75th Birthday. First place will win a $500 Amazon Gift Card.

For complete contest rules and where to submit your photos, visit myairforcelife.com/2022-air-forcephoto-contest/ Diner’s Reef dining facility Airman Appreciation Meal Sept. 16 Join the DFAC as they celebrate 3rd Quarter accomplishments with a Latin American-themed meal from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Find more info at macdillfss.com/diners-reef/ The Military and Family Readiness Center The Center holds monthly classes, events and can help assist with all aspects of military life. From moving out of the dorms, to welcoming a new baby they offer assistance for all military and civilians with access to MacDill. Visit macdillfss. com/military-family-readiness for more information.

Looking for the perfect job?

The 6th Force Support Squadron is seeking qualified candidates 16 years and older for positions in hospitality, food and beverage, child and youth, and recreation. All positions start at $15 an hour or above.

Visit macdillfss.com/open-jobs/ for current job openings and how to apply.

New to MacDill?

Visit macdillfss.com/relocation/ Find more events at: macdillfss.com

110 flights!

Photo by Senior Airman Hiram Martinez

Fire and Emergency Services Airmen from the 6th Civil Engineer Squadron descend down a stairwell at MacDill Air Force Base Sept. 9. Each year, Airmen from the 6th Air Refueling Wing participate in a stairwell climb, in which they simulate ascending 110 floors in remembrance of the first responders who lost their lives on 9/11.

CHAPEL SCHEDULE Normal Hours- Monday - Friday - 9 a.m. to

Jewish - Monthly Lunch and Learn: For sched-

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

served)

3 p.m. After hours chaplain, call the Command Post at 828-4362/4361.

www.macdill.af.mil/chapel

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

Islamic Service - Friday 1 p.m. (space reOther 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

◆

Thursday, September 15, 2022

◆

WWW.MACDILLTHUNDERBOLT.COM

◆

15

16

◆

WWW.MACDILLTHUNDERBOLT.COM

◆

Thursday, September 15, 2022

◆

MACDILL THUNDERBOLT