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Travis AFB opens the gates to the public for Wings over Solano 2022 Senior Airman Alexander Merchak 60TH AIR MOBILITY WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE — Team Travis opened its gates May 14-15 to more than 110,000 people for the Wings Over Solano open house and air show. The open house and air show provided the local community an opportunity to interact directly with Travis airmen and see the capabilities at Travis Air Force Base on full display. The air show weekend consisted of 35 aerial demonstrations, comprised of 24 modern and vintage military aircraft featuring 8 U.S. Air Force major weapon systems from three major commands and also showcasing Travis Air Force Base’s three-ship all-female Parade of Heavies. “We are so happy to be able to put together an event like this and open our gates to the community,” said Lt. Col. Mike Deprey, open house director. Among the static displays of aircraft, there were a wide variety of booths and a kids zone with Science, Technology, Engineering and Math interactive displays. The STEM booths included Phoenix Spark’s 3-D printing and virtual reality systems, NASA’s altitude pressure chamber and a Boeing KC-46A Pegasus simulator. “There were a lot of kids with smiles on their faces, so it’s a big win for the community,” Deprey said. One family said it had been some time since they attended an air show, and with the birth of their first child, they wanted to create new memories. “Seeing the Parade of Heavies was my favorite part of the show, knowing that they are the workhorses of the Air Force, it’s incredible to see them in action,” said attendee Bobby Lao. Every takeoff, their daughter pointed in the direction of the aircraft to make sure no one missed any part of the aerial performances.
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LEFT: The Heritage Flight takes place at the Wings Over Solano at Travis Air Force Base, May 16. The Wings Over Solano open house and air show provided an opportunity for the local community to interact directly with the base and its airmen and see capabilities on full display at Travis. BOTTOM LEFT: A child plays a virtual reality game at the Kids Zone during Wings Over Solano at Travis Air Force Base, May 15. BOTTOM RIGHT: U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jorge Garcia-Hernandez, 62nd Airlift Wing C-17 Globemaster III loadmaster, looks over the open aircraft ramp near Travis Air Force Base, May 13. Garcia-Hernandez was part of the C-17 demonstration team performing at the Wings Over Solano air show and open house at the base.
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Travis air advisers support Belizean counterparts with AERONet course Tech. Sgt. Samantha Miller 571ST MOBILITY SUPPORT ADVISORY SQUADRON
LADYVILLE, Belize — Members of the 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron traveled from Travis Air Force Base to Belize City, Belize, last week to instruct command and control principals with AERONet course to the Belizean force. AERONet, a “system of systems,” unites current equipment, such as radios, cellphones and tablets, to reveal a larger operating picture. The AERONet course also provides a command and control overview for leadership decision-making, which results in a more rapid emergency response. The 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron team assembled 16 members from the Belize Coast Guard, Defense Force, Air Wing, Police Force and Joint Intelligence Operations Center to accomplish this two-week course. The collaborative effort resulted in learning new skill sets culminating in executing four exercises. As a result, AERONet is rapidly becoming a system Belize can use to assist in countering the narcotic movements throughout Central America. Multiple reports from the area have exposed the frequent drug trafficking in Belize through illegal aircraft that has since become a significant battle for those trying to counter the illicit drug movement. In addition, the U.S. State Department
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A U.S. Air Force member assigned to the 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron conducts joint operations training with the Belizean Coast Guard, Defence Force and local police at Belize Defence Force Base, Belize City, Belize, March 29-30. classifies the country as a “major transit country for drugs coming from South America,” which is a concern that both parties have an interest in resolving. “Belize is on the path to an integrated, national response to illicit aircraft operations,” said U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Richard Clark, 571st Mobility Support Advisory
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Future of nursing: telehealth, innovation, robots Janet A. Aker MILITARY HEALTH SYSTEM COMMUNICATIONS
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AFNS) — The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has fast-tracked many changes to the Military Health System and forced all providers – especially nurses – to innovate at near-quantum speed with agility and flexibility. Nurses are the backbone of daily health care operations. In the future, nurses will continue to play a vital role in the evolution of modern health care. “Nursing will take on more leadership and strategic roles to transform the health care system, better advocate for nursing personnel, and integrate across care to enhance the multi-disciplinary team,” said Brig. Gen. Anita Fligge, Defense Health Agency chief nursing officer. As the Defense Health Agency observes 2022 Nurses Week, Fligge and other top Defense Health Agency nursing officers talked about changes on the horizon for military nursing and the details of how the career field
will evolve in the coming years. They said the pandemic has underscored the connection between health and readiness. Virtual health care options will continue to expand, and robotics may play a prominent role in standardized care in the future while continued education for nurses will be essential to maintaining a ready medical force. Working in a joint environment within the integrated Defense Health Agency workforce will improve efficiencies for nurses, allowing them to spend more time on patient care by having standardized policies, procedures and tools across the services, Fligge said. She pointed to the collaboration already underway in the local health care markets. For example, she said, Navy nurses in the Puget Sound market help backfill at the Madigan Army Medical Center and vice-versa. The same collaboration is ongoing in the Colorado market, she said. Air Force nurses are assisting at the Army’s Fort Carson
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Nursing From Page 4 services for certain specialties such as dermatology, behavioral health, primary care, urgent care, and obstetrics while maintaining the focus on high-quality patient care and increased access to care, Fligge said. The expansion of virtual care will help save lives on the battlefield and improve care during humanitarian crises and future pandemics. Additionally, at home, virtual health will continue to provide the Military Health System beneficiaries with more access and flexibility to get assistance and appointments. The Covid-19 pandemic has taxed nursing staffs beyond anything in recent memory as they cared for both Covid-19 patients and maintained routine health care operations. The pandemic has “prompted the need for us to re-look at staffing models and ratios to optimize utilization of the workforce, while ensuring safe, high-quality care delivery and positive outcomes.” Fligge said. The past two-plus years also have seen a “greater awareness and need to address burnout and retention,” Fligge said.
Better health, better outcomes Keeping nurses themselves healthy is a key priority for the entire health system, Meno said. “The more healthy you are makes you more resilient in multiple ways, from being physically healthy, having mental wellbeing, and spiritual well-being,” she said. These three are all part of Total Force Fitness, the Department of Defense’s framework for improving holistic health and performance aligned to one’s mission, culture and identity. She pointed to the increasing use of mobile applications as one way to monitor health across the military community. These apps are available to help decrease stress, monitor exercise habits and support healthy diets. “Nurses can use that data to assist in educating and teaching patients how to care for themselves as well as recognize triggers that may be a risk to their care,” Meno said. “If we maintain a healthier mindset, it prepares the body to fight off disease and illness. If we use it to help our patients to be healthier and do preventive activities, that would change potential outcomes for the future.”
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More robotics and AI Nurses have been integrally involved in newer surgical techniques such as robotic surgery since the 2000s. “Some things never change,” Meno said. “Nurses in the operating room will continue to be the eyes and ears for the patient. They will continue to ensure that the patient is receiving the best care with high quality and safety.” Nurses on robotic surgical teams must demonstrate “a very high level of professional knowledge and be experts in robotic
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FORT LEE, Va. — The commissary benefit is going Hollywood with the Defense Commissary Agency’s support of veterans featured in the “Military Makeover with Montel” series airing on Lifetime TV. “Military Makeover” is led by Montel Williams, a TV talk show host and Marine Corps and Navy veteran. The series honors veterans by bringing together retailers, designers, contractors, landscapers and other home improvement companies to help transform their homes and lives. The show’s 30th makeover will feature Justin and Kristie Ziegler and their family. Justin
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As one of the participating retailers, DeCA stocked the Zieglers’ pantry with groceries donated from EURPAC, a distribution group that delivers products to the military supply channel. “The show has a noble track record of supporting deserving military veterans, and we saw this season as an opportunity to help two deserving veterans, Justin and Kristie Ziegler, and their family,” Moore said. “It’s an added bonus that we can also use this show as a platform to help spread the word to other disabled veterans that they are authorized to use the commissary, a benefit they’ve earned through their selfless service.”
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ABOVE: U.S. Air Force Maj. Kristin “Beo” Wolfe, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team commander and lead pilot, showcases the unique aerial capabilities of the Air Force’s most advanced 5th generation multiplerole stealth fighter, the F-35A, during Wings Over Solano at Travis Air Force Base, May 15. The Wings Over Solano open house and air show provided an opportunity for the local community to interact directly with the base and its airmen and see capabilities on full display at Travis. LEFT: An overview of the Travis Air Force Base flight line during Wings Over Solano at Travis Air Force Base, May 14.
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LUTHERAN
Holy Spirit Parish MOUNT CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Worship With Us… St. Paul Baptist Church
of Fairfield
•9:15 AM SUNDAY SCHOOL •10:30 AM * MORNING WORSHIP •KID’z CHURCH Grades K-5th •10:00 AM WEDNESDAY SENIOR PRAYER • 7:00 PM WEDNESDAY NIGHT Adult Bible Study Girl’s Club Royal Rangers Revolution Youth
BAPTIST
1050 North Texas Street Fairfield, CA 94533-0624 707-425-3138 www.holyspiritfairfield.org
Weekend Mass: Saturday • 5:00 pm & 7:00 pm (Spanish) Sunday • 6:00am (Spanish), 7:30, 9:00, 10:30am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm (Spanish), 7:00pm (Spanish) Daily: M-F • 7:00am & 9:00am Saturday • 9:00am; Tues & Fri • 7:00pm (Spanish); Wed • 7:00pm (English) OLPH Confessions in English: Saturday • 3:00-4:30pm Spanish: Tues & Fri • 4:00pm-6:00pm
CHURCH of CHRIST Meets at Rockville Cemetery Stone Chapel
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
Loving the Lord – Learning the Walk – Living the Life
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that add up to millions of dollars a year, which allows the Exchange to better support warfighters and their families. The first-day discount is dependent upon the application being approved and will be applied as a credit on the first monthly billing statement. The Military Star card is administered by the Army & Air Force Exchange Service. For more information, visit MyECP.com.
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UNITED METHODIST “The People of The United Methodist Church™”
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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Sunday school for all ages is provided during both services.
Visit our website for information on other ministries offered at
www.vacavillefaith.org
“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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Bible Studies throughout the week Pastor Ben Smith
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UNITY
Vacaville Church of Christ 401 Fir St., Vacaville, CA 95688 (707) 448-5085 Minister: Elliott Williams
A Passion to... Worship God • Love People • Share Christ
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9:30 am Sunday 310 Parker Street Vacaville, CA 95688
Visit sonrise-vv.org for info
We offer:
• Nursery + Children’s Classes • Youth Ministries • Men’s & Women’s Bible Studies • PrimeTimers (Seniors Ministry) • In Home Mid-Week Bible Studies • Celebrate Recovery Sean Peters, Lead Pastor
707-446-9838
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The Father’s House 4800 Horse Creek Drive Vacaville, CA 95688 (707) 455-7790 www.tfh.org Service Times Sunday: 9am & 11am Live Stream at tfhvacaville tfhvacaville
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Sunday Morning Bible Study 9:30 AM Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 AM Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 PM Wed. Evening Bible Study 7:00 PM
www.vacavillecofc.com
If you would like to take a free Bible correspondence course contact: Know Your Bible Program 401 Fir Street • Vacaville, CA 95688 (707) 448-5085
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Passports From Page 3 the application is submitted. The State Department will offer routine (eight to 11 weeks) and expedited processing times (five to seven weeks). Online applications may be for a passport book only; passport cards may not be requested online. n Applications must be for regular (tourist) passports only. Special issuance diplomatic or official passports may not be renewed online. n Applicants must live in the U.S. in either a state or territory. An applicant cannot be stationed at an overseas post in a foreign country or have an APO or
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/CLASSIFIEDS FPO address. n Applicants must have their current passport in their possession. It cannot be damaged, mutilated or previously reported as lost or stolen. n Applicants must agree that their most recent passport will be immediately invalidated and cannot be used for international travel. n An applicant must have access to a credit/debit card or a bank account with automated clearing house payment capabilities to pay for passport renewal fees. n Applicants must upload a digital photo in JPEG file format. Applicants who do not meet all requirements may still be eligible to renew by mail or in person, the official
said. The first step for those interested must preregister on the State Department’s form available at https://docs. google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4q BPgIziTAAb5IokDkXZypT799tFleg81 Vc3-CXAh7zNo-w/viewform. The State Department will send a confirmation email with more instructions within one to two days after preregistration. Preregistration does not obligate those interested to renew online. Registrants will receive email updates and a customized link based on a registrant’s individual email address to access the online portal. Interested parties will have the flexibility to renew online through June 30, the official said.
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A U.S. passport.
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Nursing From Page 5 technology. This is demonstrated by playing a key role in data collection, analyzing trends and outcomes, and identifying safety issues,” Fligge said. The nursing team will need to continue to maintain sterile techniques and ensure the integrity of the surgical field, Meno said. The team will need to communicate more in the operating room as technologies evolve. And nurses will use evidencebased teamwork tools from Team Strategies and Tools to Enhance Performance and Patient Safety to support a highly reliable organization, Meno said. TeamSTEPPS is an evidence-based teamwork system designed to enhance patient outcomes by
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improving communication and other teamwork skills among health care professionals. Artificial intelligence is already a technology nurses use in everyday care via mobile health and alerts in joint tele-critical care network units. These are an important force multiplier, leveraging virtual health resources to extend critical care expertise and treatment at a distance. And without a doubt, there are more changes to come. AI and machine learning will assist nurses by using data to help improve the efficiencies of systems and processes, but those technologies are still in their infancy.
More nursing expertise The pandemic has also meant an “increased capability and use of our nursing workforce by
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Airman 1st Class Bryan Guthrie/U.S. Air Force
Maj. (Dr.) William Scott points to a screen to show a trainee how the da Vinci Surgery System works while performing surgery at the Mike O’ Callaghan Medical Center on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., April 3, 2019.
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
May 20, 2022
Nursing From Page 14 ensuring that personnel are equipped with the education and training to perform at the highest level and scope of practice and license,” Fligge said. Meno said she sees more nurses getting certifications to be the subject matter experts in their field. The increased number of nurses obtaining their doctorate of nurse practice will also grow now that the American Association of Colleges of Nursing has endorsed the movement of advanced nursing practice from a master’s degree to the doctorate
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