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Team Travis flies away to Alpena CRTC for a readiness exercise Story and photos by Lan Kim
LEFT: U.S. airmen from the 60th Air Mobility Wing at Travis Air Force Base off-load mission-oriented protective postures gear bags and luggage out of a KC-10 Extender at the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Alpena, Michigan, April 10. BOTTOM LEFT: A 60th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron aircrew and a 60th Medical Group En Route Patient Staging System team from Travis Air Force Base lift a simulated patient into an ambulance at the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Alpena, Michigan, April 12. BOTTOM CENTER: Airmen verifiy the medical information of simulated patients before they load them into a C-17 Globemaster III from Travis Air Force Base, at the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, April 10. BOTTOM RIGHT: U.S. Air Force Maj. Angel Nwankwo, left, signals the off-load movement of a simulated patient, April 12.
60TH AIR MOBILITY WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
ALPENA, Mich. — Nearly 400 airmen from the 60th Air Mobility Wing at Travis Air Force deployed to the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center in Alpena, Michigan, from April 9-14, for Exercise Roundel Perun 22-01, a large readiness exercise meant to test the “fly-away” method of employing forces. “The fly-away exercise is a concept of operations, of actually employing every function that our base has – away from home station to operate in a foreign location with all of our equipment, personnel and forces available to execute our global mobility mission,” said Lt. Col. Tyler Marcotte, Travis’ inspector general and exercise assistant controller. According to Marcotte, this exercise also marks the first time the 60th Air Mobility Wing has conducted a large-scale readiness exercise in more than 10 years. “We have a lot of new folks doing this for the first time out of Travis,” Marcotte said. “It’s unique that we have a lot of personnel working with each other that normally wouldn’t do so on a normal basis at home station.”
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Cover story Puzzle Worship services Classifieds
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Hauptman, right, finishes setting up a stanchion litter system inside a C-17 Globemaster III from Travis Air Force Base, at the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, April 11. Lan Kim/U.S. Air Force
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April 22, 2022
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The Rock Chapel: We are here for you Senior Airman Daira Jackson 386 AEW PUBLIC AFFAIRS
ALI AL SALEM AIR BASE, Kuwait — The Rock Chapel at the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing offers service members and coalition partners a variety of religious services and resources to strengthen spiritual fitness, support overall wellness and boost morale. Religious services include Catholic, Protestant (Contemporary and Gospel), Latter-day Saints, Jewish Shabbat, an Islamic Prayer Room and two earth-based sites. “If we don’t have what they’re looking for, we’ll make sure we can accommodate,” said Staff Sgt. Justin Cunningham, noncommissioned officer in charge of program management, 386th Chaplain Corps. The Rock Chapel offers more than just religious services. They also offer 100% confidential counseling and trusted leadership advisement. One of the religious support team’s duties is to conduct unit engagements by visiting units within the 386th Expeditionary Mission Support Group and driving to Cargo City at least twice a month. “I have a really great team,” said Lt. Col. Glenn Lundberg, wing chaplain, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, who deployed from the 349th Air Mobility Wing at Travis Air Force Base.
“They do visitations almost every day. They’re out there wanting to see the service members, even though we are short-staffed, they’re still willing to go that extra mile and help go out there to see the service members. I’m really proud of them.” Members of the religious support team chat with airmen to see how they’re doing on their deployment. “If anybody’s leaving soon, if anybody’s brand new, we just see, in general, how things are going, making sure there’s no big crises or anything,” said Capt. Joshua Stevens, deputy wing chaplain, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing. “So [the airmen] know if they see us, then they’re more likely to come over to the chapel. They’re more comfortable to come to us if something big does happen.” By checking on airmen in various units, the religious support team can gauge the overall spiritual health and morale of the troops and advise leadership. “I think helping the airmen, and especially with counseling—when I can see I can make a difference in their lives, even if it’s that one time I meet with them—that’s an immediate feel good response and that’s probably one of the better things that I enjoy about this job,” said Lundberg, a licensed clinical psychologist at San Quentin
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ABOVE: U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Julie Pepper, protocol noncommissioned officer in charge, Commander’s Protocol, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, looks in a candy bin at The Rock Chapel at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, April 18. LEFT: U.S. Air Force Capt. Joshua Stevens, left, deputy wing chaplain, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, and Staff Sgt. Justin Cunningham, noncommissioned officer in charge of program management, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, pose for a photo in front of The Rock Chapel at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, April 18.
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Name: Senior Airman Jurnee Collins Unit: 660 AMXS Duty title: 2A852F, Guidance and Control Journeyman Hometown: Starr, South Carolina Time in service: 3 years, 4 months
What is your greatest achievement? Continuing the family’s legacy of military service and deploying in support Operations Freedom’s Sentinel and Inherent Resolve. Justification for nomination: Senior Airman Jurnee Collins was instrumental in repairing of 17 pilot reported discrepancies, completing an aircraft isochronal inspection, and
operated as interim shift lead where she increased skill level training for three personnel. Her efforts contributed towards the generation of 21 missions for 200 flying hours. Finally, Senior Airman Collins addressed a recurring auto-pilot discrepancy where she isolated the malfunction down to damaged wiring and repaired it, eliminating six months of history.
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April 22, 2022
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LEFT: U.S. Air Force aircraft parked on the ramp at Travis Air Force Base, April 12. Ten KC-46A Pegasus tankers and eight KC-135RT Stratotankers were relocated to Travis AFB from McConnell AFB as a precaution due to the possibility of severe weather affecting the Wichita area. ABOVE: A U.S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus touches down on the runway at Travis Air Force Base, April 12.
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Air Force medical policies for aviators are research-based, data-driven Shireen Bedi AIR FORCE SURGEON GENERAL PUBLIC AFFAIRS
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The Air Force continuously assesses the medical policies surrounding its aviators, updating policies as new data and research emerge. This commitment to data driven medical decisions and policy updates keep airmen flying safely and the mission on track. In the last five years, the Air Force updated or created policies related to migraines, pregnancy, high cholesterol, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, refractive eye surgery and Covid-19. “Policies are informed by extensive medical literature
review and looking at clinical events that would affect the mission, flight safety and health of the aircrew,” said Col. Amy Hicks, Aeromedical Consultation Service Division Chief, U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine. “The Air Force’s aviator population tends to be younger and healthier than those found in regular medical literature, so we also rely on data specific to our population, and we have this amazing resource of clinical cases and data related to those cases.” Much of the data analysis studies that inform aviation policy come from the Aeromedical Consultation Service, or ACS, at the 711th Human Performance Wing’s U.S. Air Force School of
Aerospace Medicine, which is part of the Air Force Research Laboratory. Research informs aviator medical policies and flying standards in two ways. “There is a difference between research studies and analysis,” said Dr. Tanisha Hammill, Capability Development Division Chief, Office of the Air Force Surgeon General. “When we analyze a database, they tend to translate into policy changes more directly. Then there is research we do in a controlled laboratory environment where we take results, translating them into outcomes that then would be included in a risk assessment table. These long-term studies
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Building healthy relationships Greg Chadwick AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND HEALTH & WELLNESS TEAM
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Relationships impact all aspects of our lives, including home, work, and leisure activities. Friends and family are important for your health and overall well-being. They can help you celebrate good times and provide support during challenges. Many adults find it hard to develop new friendships or keep up existing ones. Relationships may take a back seat to other priorities, such as work or caring for children or aging parents. Or, maybe you’ve moved to a new community and haven’t found a new way to meet people yet.
Developing and maintaining good relationships takes effort – they aren’t static- they are living, dynamic aspects of our lives that require attention and care. The first and most important factor to building and maintaining healthy relationships is communication. Make time to connect with those that matter the most to you. Spend time together, let little grievances go, and express love and compassion to one another. If you have grown disconnected from an old friend, think of a memory that makes you laugh, and text or email it to your friend. A quick message that brings nostalgia and connection about the good old days will let your friend know that you are thinking of them, even when you
haven’t been in touch in a while. Without strong relationships, it is possible to feel as if you are alone. The National Institutes of Health offers the following tips on how to nurture your relationships: n Be kind. This most-basic behavior remains the core of successful relationships. Expect others to treat you with respect and honesty. n Be a good listener. Ask what’s going on in your family and friends’ lives. Let the other person know that you are paying close attention through eye contact and body language. Listen to others without judgement or blame. Be caring and empathetic.
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A Quadrupedal Unmanned Ground Vehicle (QUGV) or “robot dog” goes for a test run at Portland Air National Guard Base, Ore., March 5.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AFNS) — In December 2021, the Portland Air National Guard Base became the first Air National Guard base to house the innovative technology developed by Ghost Robotics known as the Quadrupedal Unmanned Ground Vehicle. This four-legged droid is commonly referred to as a robot dog. The new addition to the PANGB family has been under the
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unique capabilities of the robot, including its sensor package, creates a notable advantage for base security. “It’s going to give us exponentially more, real time ground situational awareness” said Lt. Col. Ryan Barton, 142nd SFS commander. “I see the dog bringing a lot of additional capability down the road. Say we have a building alarm or an event we need to respond to on the installation – the dog can go with us or first and provide us a video feed of what’s going on inside the building, while also providing a two-way interface that allows us the ability to start affecting the situation while other Defenders respond.” The robot can independently track the perimeter of the base, endure a variety of terrain, scan the area with multiple different camera types, travel long distances on one charge, provide active surveillance of the area, and funnel that information back to those in the security forces
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April 22, 2022 FAR LEFT: U.S. airmen assigned to the 60th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, simulate the decontamination process through an aircrew contamination control area after their arrival at the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Alpena, Michigan, April 12. LEFT: U.S. airmen from the 60th Air Mobility Wing at Travis Air Force Base, arrive at the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Alpena, Michigan, while exiting a C-5M Super Galaxy, April 10.
Exercise From Page 2 More than 20,000 personnel are on Travis Air Force Base, and close to 400 airmen went to the Alpena CRTC and became a fully operational wing within 24 hours. “Because it is a smaller element, it takes all hands on deck to really make this successful,” he said. Among the multiple purposes this exercise served, exploring the concept of multi-capable airmen was an integral part of the
exercise’s success. “What that really gets after, in my book, is everyone being willing to step up and do someone else’s job,” said Col. Ryan Garlow, 60th Air Mobility Wing vice commander, and commander of Viking Air Base, the simulated operating location for the exercise. Garlow commended airmen for stepping up and integrating as teammates with each other because of the smaller than regular-sized force to run the mission. For example, Staff Sgt. Casey Bonillas, 60th Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation specialist, was roomed
with the noncommissioned officer in charge of fuels operations during the exercise and noticed his roommate coming in late after working 14 to 15 hour days. According to Bonillas, he and his counterpart for the exercise, Tech. Sgt. Randy Ahlers, a 60th Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation specialist, took it upon themselves to help with fuels operations when their shuttle service was underutilized. “Tech. Sgt. Ahlers and myself were able to help mitigate some of that overtime that they’re (fuels operations) working by fueling the trucks up,” Bonillas said.
“So their driver just has to swap vehicles at the fill station and then bring it back out to the aircraft.” Along with exploring the multi-capable airmen concept, the wing inspection team used the large-scale readiness exercise to evaluate multiple functional areas/sections and their relevant core tasks related to the exercise, as stated by Maj. Chris Cummings, the large-scale readiness exercise lead planner and main executioner of Roundel Perun. “It’s about having a minimum
force at a base and being able to shift focus at a moment’s notice to stay mobile,” Cummings said. Thus, he said, enabling our forces to stay within the enemy’s sphere of recognition or what military strategists like to refer to as the OODA (observe, orient, decide, act) loop. “Exercises of this scale ensure we fine-tune the techniques, tactics, and confidence to ensure we are ready for the next fight,” Garlow said. “It was incredible to see all of our teams working together through the challenges we faced this week.”
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A senior Defense Department official spoke to the media about U.S.-provided security assistance to Ukraine. The current crisis in Ukraine has demonstrated the important role that the Defense Security Cooperation Agency plays in executing U.S. foreign policy, the official said. The agency’s mission is wideranging, from arms transfers and institutional capacity building to international military training and education and humanitarian assistance, the official said. Since the beginning of the invasion, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency has executed $2.3 billion in presidential drawdown of security assistance to Ukraine and $300 million under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative as of April 1, the official said. The term presidential
drawdown is used when the president authorizes military hardware to be pulled from existing U.S. military stock. “This is a time of higher [operations tempo] and faster movement than we’ve really ever done in our history,” the official said. The official then described how a presidential drawdown works. Working together with the Ukrainians and with U.S. European Command, a list of requirements is developed and shared with those who work on policy in the Pentagon. Coordination of stocks and deliveries is also made with allies and partners. A determination is made whether the U.S. industrial base can refill those stocks over time. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency shares the list with the military departments, to determine if they have the availability of the stocks. The military departments provide information on what the readiness impacts are of
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Sunday School: 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service: 12:00 p.m. Children’s Church: 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday
Prayer Meeting: 6:30-7:00 p.m. Bible Study: 7:00-8:00 p.m. Web Site: www.stpaulfairfield.org Email: stpaulbcfairfield@comcast.net Church Phone: 707-422-2003
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First Baptist Church of Vacaville
Dr. Claybon Lea, Jr. - Senior Pastor
The All Together Different Church
Fairfield Campus 1735 Enterprise Drive, Bldg. 3 Fairfield, CA 94533 Sunday Worship Services 7:00am & 10:00 am Bible Study Tuesdays at 12 noon (virtual)
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1127 Davis Street, Vacaville
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WEDNESDAY Adult Studies........................2:00 pm AWANA for Kids ..................6:15 pm Adult & Youth Studies.........6:30 pm
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1050 North Texas Street Fairfield, CA 94533-0624 707-425-3138 www.holyspiritfairfield.org
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BETHANY LUTHERAN MINISTRIES Church and School
4221 Suisun Valley Rd, Fairfield
1011 Ulatis Drive, Vacaville, CA 95687
9:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Bible Study 9:50 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 5:30 p.m. Sunday Evening Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Bible Study
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We welcome and encourage you to come and hear the good news of the gospel of Christ, and to learn about eternal salvation for all mankind that is offered through Jesus. “And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved.” Acts 4:12 Bring a heart and mind willing to hear God’s Word and to do His great will... For more information or directions, please visit our website at www.rockvillecofc.com
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Relationships From Page 6 n Disagree with others respectfully. Misunderstandings can happen, and that can lead to people being upset, hurt or confused. Conflicts should not turn into personal attacks. n Show that you can be trusted. Being responsible, reliable and dependable is key to forming strong relationships. Follow through on commitments you’ve
made to family and friends. n Protect yourself from violent and abusive people. Set boundaries with others. Decide what you are and aren’t willing to do. It’s okay to say no. The workplace has its own uniqueness in how we build relationships and relate to each other. Building healthy workplace relationships is important for career success, and the key to a positive work environment. Many full-time employees spend more of their waking hours with fellow staff than they
do with their families or friends. Co-workers rely on each other to contribute support, expertise and other resources to fulfill the Air Force mission. Benefits of establishing positive workplace relationships include enhanced teamwork, improved morale, increased productivity and higher employee retention rates. To encourage positive workplace relationships: n Be friendly and approachable to co-workers. n Communicate effectivelywithout proper communication,
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n Recognize contributionssometimes a simple “thank you” can go a long way in building any relationship. A culture of appreciation from both the leader and the team will make people want to put in discretionary effort since they know it is recognized. n Wait before you push sendbe professional and don’t let a careless email ruin a workplace relationship. n Respect others- treat others as you wish to be treated. Be
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UNITED METHODIST
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Bible-Based Expository Preaching Sunday Worship Services 9:00 & 10:45 AM Pastor Jon Kile 192 Bella Vista Road, Vacaville 707-451-2026
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“To know Him, and to make Him known” 490 Brown Street Vacaville, CA 95688 707-446-8684 Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45am Morning Worship 11am Evening Worship 5pm
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Ukraine From Page 9 48 to 72 hours, which is unprecedented, the official said. Another form of security assistance, the official said, is the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative. For this process, DOD notifies Congress how it intends to use that money and that is generally done through contracting for new procurement so the timelines can be a little longer on providing that, the official said. Another source of funding for Ukraine security assistance comes from foreign military
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/CLASSIFIEDS financing, which is under the authority of the State Department. It is used for new procurements, although it could also buy things out of DOD’s own stocks, the official said, adding that this type of assistance is for longer term requirements. “Security cooperation has enabled a strong U.S.-European defense and security relationship and suitably prepared Ukraine to face Russia in this premeditated, unprovoked and brutal invasion,” the official said. A second senior DOD official also spoke today. Since yesterday, two more Russian battalion tactical groups
April 22, 2022
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have been added to the 76 in Ukraine, bringing the total to 78, the official said. So-called BTGs are typically composed of combined-arms
elements, such as air defense, armor, tactical vehicles, artillery, helicopters, engineering and logistical support. Mariupol is still contested. It
is being heavily pounded with Russian long-range fires, the official said. Russian forces are intent on taking Mariupol because it would provide a land bridge for Russia from the Donbas to Crimea. A second reason is that it would give the Russians flexibility to free up forces from there so they could join other BTGs northward in the Donbas, the official said. Mykolayiv, which is further to the west, is still in Ukrainian hands, the official said. Heavy fighting continues elsewhere in the Donbas region, the official said.
April 22, 2022
Robot From Page 7 squadron through secure means. The Defenders can interrupt the autonomous function of the dog at any time and manually control it to focus or direct the capability based on the circumstance. “This is the type of change that we should all strive for,” Barton said. “Maybe not a robot dog, but to find things that humans don’t necessarily have to do or don’t do well and incorporate technology or some version of innovation to free up the manpower while also enhancing capability.” The use of the robot prevents real
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/CLASSIFIEDS dogs and humans from being unnecessarily exposed to danger. Additionally, the camera capabilities provide information that would not be perceptible to the human eye. According to Barton, looking forward, the base is working to gain two more QUGVs, for a total of three dogs which will provide enhanced security to the base, protecting our personnel as well as our mission assets. This novel addition to the 142nd Wing brings with it the ability to enhance PANG’s mission effectiveness through additional detection and alert capability, freeing up time for the defender to become more proficient in their skill sets, as we move into the future.
Relationships From Page 13 courteous, use non-offensive language, and respect people’s time. n Positive workplace relationships = increased employee engagement. Engaged employees are more productive, take fewer sick days, and less likely to leave the organization. It’s never too late to reconnect with family, old friends, or develop new friendships. Investing time in strengthening your relationships can pay off in better health and a brighter outlook for years to come. Relationships are not always easy. Sometimes they can be difficult and stressful. If you think you are in an unhealthy
TRAVIS TAILWIND 15 relationship and would like to talk with someone, support services are available for the Air Force military and civilian members and their families. For work-life support resources, webinars and information as well as non-clinical, confidential counseling, check out the following: Military and families: Military OneSource (800) 342-9647 or visit militaryonesource.mil. Civilian employees and families: Employee Assistance Program (866) 580-9078 or visit AFPC.af.mil/EAP. For more information on building healthy relationships education materials, visit USAFwellness.com or contact your local Civilian Health Promotion Services team.
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Policies From Page 5 provide foundational data that can help make population-level assessments and decisions.” Policy changes also happen incrementally as medical research and data evolves, and waivers are constantly monitored to either establish new standards or clarify existing policies. “We have this amazing resource of clinical cases and data related to those cases,” said Dr. Maximilian Lee, Senior Aerospace Medicine Consultant with the Aeromedical Consultation Service, U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine. “Because of how we are able to collect data, we are able to identify issues or concerns that may impact standards, and can look at those aviators over a longer period of time to see if we are applying the correct standards.”
Policy Changes The Air Force, for example, updated its migraine policy by comparing data between aviators and non-aviators. The Aeromedical Consultation Service considered aspects such as frequency, symptoms and medications to determine a flight status. Previously, aviators had to be migraine-free for one year. Now, the policy allows a return to flight duties within a range of three to six months for most aviators. In 2019, the Air Force updated its policy to allow certain fully qualified pilots to perform their assigned duties during pregnancy without a medical waiver. The Air Force further clarified this policy, explaining that aircrew members can voluntarily request to fly in the second trimester with an uncomplicated pregnancy in a non-ejection seat aircraft. All aviators who are pregnant can apply for a waiver
“Aerospace medicine provides confidence to our operators and leaders” — Dr. Maximilian Lee, Senior Aerospace Medicine Consultant
regardless of trimester or aircraft. While the majority of research and analysis has resulted in policy changes that have allowed more airmen to keep flying, there are a few instances where research has supported the opposite. The Air Force implemented a policy to monitor aviator recovery following a positive Covid-19 test. “This policy enables the ability to detect heart inflammation following a Covid infection and allow full recovery to prevent worsening of that injury,” said Col. Micah Schmidt, Medical
April 22, 2022 Standards Program Chief, Air Force Medical Readiness Agency. “With appropriate treatment, individuals do fully recover. But if this condition goes undetected, then overexertion that leads to worsening injury can be significantly harmful.”
Ongoing research Every quarter, Aeromedical Consultation Service members and major command representatives evaluate medical standards, looking at data trends to support policy updates and to identify what areas need additional research. One condition of interest is the occurrence of coronary artery disease. “Currently, aviators with coronary artery disease can’t fly high-performance aircraft, like an F-16, but we have been evaluating that,” said Hicks. “We have given waivers to allow airmen with coronary artery disease to
fly non-high-performing aircraft. We are also looking at the outcomes again to see if it is possible to broaden existing policy.” The Aeromedical Consultation Service is also looking to assess how aviators who have received cervical disc replacements could perform while flying. A cervical disc replacement is sometimes used to address herniated discs, but there is incomplete information on how those devices would work in a high-performance aircraft environment. “Aerospace medicine provides confidence to our operators and leaders, and to do that we need to strike a dynamic balance between safety and operational duties,” said Lee. “If we are too cavalier, then we put both the member and the mission at risk. Finding a balance is a core challenge in aerospace medicine and we need to approach it with both experience and continual data to reassess our standards.”