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Peninsula - Wide U.S. Air Force Newspaper
Volume 11, Issue 21 July 12, 2019 http://www.7af.pacaf.af.mil
President Donald J. Trump addresses service
members during his visit to Osan Air Base, Republic
of Korea, June 30, 2019. U.S. forces across the
peninsula are charged with the mission of deterring
aggression, defending the Republic of Korea, and
maintaining stability in Northeast Asia. (U.S. Air Force
photo by Staff Sgt. James L. Miller)
President visits troops, North Korea
By Tech. Sgt. Rachelle Blake stability in the region from all joint services joined by many amazing military spouses and
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs under U.S. Forces Korea at Osan Air Base. families. They keep you going and you wouldn’t
“We had a great meeting,” said Trump. “We be the same without them.”
OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- For are in this together and want to get this thing Trump was accompanied by Secretary of State,
the first time in U.S. presidential history, solved. It has been going on a long time.” Mike Pompeo, and his daughter and advisor, Ivanka
the President of the United States, Donald Hundreds of joint service members and Trump.
J. Trump, stepped onto North Korean soil, dependents gathered to hear the president’s “It is wonderful to get a chance to see the
meeting with Chairman Kim Jong-un as part of message. fighting men and women of America,” said
a two-day visit to the Korean peninsula, June “To all the service members from U.S. Forces Pompeo. “Thank you for what you do to serve
29-30, 2019. Korea, today I am here to tell you that 330 America each and every day.”
Reliving the historic moment, Trump million American hearts beat with a gratitude
addressed troops charged with maintaining for your selfless service,” he said. “We are also - Continued on page 11 -
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Airman 1st Class Cornelis Mol, 8th Security Forces Squadron 2019
Advanced Combat Skills Assessment team member, practices land
navigation techniques at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 4,
2019. The month-long training prepared the five-person team for the ACSA
competition and it also sharpened their real-world tactical knowledge,
essential for every security forces members deployed or stationed overseas.
(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mackenzie Mendez)
8th SFS takes first at
PACAF competition
By Staff Sgt. Mackenzie Mendez
8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --
A team of 8th Security Forces Squadron defenders
took first place, during Pacific Air Forces’
Advanced Combat Skills Assessment competition
at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, June 24 to 28.
The 8th SFS team competed against 10 teams
of PACAF’s top defenders. Over the week, the
11 teams competed in numerous events that
challenged the defenders’ mental and physical
fortitude including hand-to-hand combatives,
marksmanship, range estimation, physical fitness,
land navigation and building clearing tactics.
“The competition challenges security forces
members to come together, use everyone’s
strengths and weaknesses and form one efficient
and effective team,” said Staff Sgt. Charles Murray,
8th SFS 2019 ACSA team member. “It was fantastic
to see security forces from all around the Pacific,
from different backgrounds and experiences in
the competitive spirit, challenging each other to
improve.” The 8th Security Forces Squadron 2019 Advanced Combat Skills Assessment team celebrate their
For a month leading up to the competition, victory following the weeklong competition at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, June 28, 2019. The 8th
Wolf Pack defenders trained daily and honed their SFS team competed against 10 teams of PACAF’s top defenders in numerous events that challenged
physical fitness, law enforcement and deployment the defenders’ mental and physical fortitude including hand-to-hand combatives, marksmanship,
skills in preparation for the weeklong competition. range estimation, physical fitness, land navigation and building clearing tactics. (Courtesy Photo)
July 12, 2019 NEWS C RIMSON S KY | PAGE 4
Airman 1st Class Cornelis Mol, 8th Security Forces
Squadron 2019 Advanced Combat Skills Assessment
team member, trains on clearing and breaching
buildings at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June
3, 2019. The five-person team trained for a month
prior to traveling to Andersen Air Base, Guam, for the
weeklong competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff
Sgt. Mackenzie Mendez) ►
“The biggest challenge throughout the training
was pushing through the mental and physical
barriers,” said Murray. “Our coach, Staff. Sgt.
Gomez, was invaluable throughout the training
and the competition. He showed us that through
teamwork we can achieve a common goal and
accomplish the mission.”
The training prepared the five-person team for
the competition and sharpened their real-world
tactical knowledge, essential for every security
forces member whether deployed or stationed
overseas.
“The training helped the team improve
on skills used in their everyday operations,
including firing, physical fitness and tactics,”
said Staff Sgt. Oscar Gomez, 8th SFS 2019 ACSA
team coach. “These skills are of the utmost
importance because first and foremost, we are
first responders.”
In addition to bringing home the top team
trophy, they also placed first in three of the
five events, including the mental and physical
challenge, combat weapons and the combat
fitness challenge.
“While they were the ones that put in the
blood, sweat and tears, their victory ends up
being one celebrated by the entire squadron,”
said Lt. Col. Eric Horst, 8th SFS commander. “Any
time any of our personnel rise to these types
of challenges, they do so as a representative of
the squadron. This time they did an exceptional
job showcasing what the 8th Security Forces
Squadron is all about.”
A team of 8th Security Forces Squadron defenders trained throughout
the month of June for the Pacific Air Forces’ Advanced Combat Skills
Assessment competition at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, June
24 to 28, 2019. The five-person team placed first in three of the five
events, including the mental and physical challenge, combat weapons
and the combat fitness challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt.
Mackenzie Mendez) ▲
Airman 1st Class Eric Dillingham, 8th Security Forces Squadron 2019 Advanced Combat
Skills Assessment team member, performs Self Aid Buddy Care during a training exercise
at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 4, 2019. The Kunsan team trained throughout
the month of June for the Pacific Air Forces’ ACSA competition at Andersen Air Force Base,
Guam, June 24 to 28, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mackenzie Mendez) ▲
Staff Sgt. Richard Gardner, 8th Security Forces Squadron 2019 Advanced Combat Skills
Assessment team member, lifts an ammo can during physical training at Kunsan Air
Base, Republic of Korea, June 5, 2019. Team Kunsan not only brought home the top team
trophy, they also placed first in three of the five events, including the mental and physical
challenge, combat weapons and the combat fitness challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff
Sgt. Mackenzie Mendez) ►
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PAC ANGEL 19-1 wraps up
in Bangladesh
Leaders from Pacific Angel 19-1 and the Bangladesh Air Force celebrate the beginning of Pacific Angel
19-1 at Kazir Chowra Bilateral High School in Lalmonirhat, Bangladesh, June 23, 2019. Pacific Angel
2019 is a joint and combined humanitarian assistance engagement, enhancing participating nations’
humanitarian assistance and disaster relief capabilities while providing beneficial services to people
in need throughout South and Southeast Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Brigitte N. Brantley)
By 2nd Lt. Brigitte Brantley
Pacific Air Forces Public Affairs
LALMONIRHAT, Bangladesh -- More than
50 U.S. military personnel, alongside service
members from Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand,
conducted several humanitarian assistance
events throughout Lalmonirhat, Bangladesh,
during Pacific Angel 19-1, June 22-28, 2019.
Throughout that time, the U.S. and partner
nations teamed up to provide medical care
and engineering assistance as well as to
conduct subject matter expert exchanges in
coordination with the Bangladesh air force and
civil organizations, such as the Red Crescent and
Ministry of Health.
“Pacific Air Forces is honored to be a part of
this important effort during Pacific Angel’s 12th
year,” said U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark Crosby,
Oregon Air National Guard assistant adjutant
general and State Partnership Program director. Bangladesh Air Force Maj. Gen. M. Nazoul Islam, center left, commanding officer of BAF Base Matiur
“Pacific Angel events are a tangible expression Rahman, and U.S. Air Force Maj. Kristoffer Palmer, center right, Pacific Angel 19-1 mission commander,
of the United States’ commitment to South Asia speak with teachers after celebrating the opening ceremony of Pacific Angel 19-1 at Kazir Chowra
and the U.S. Indo Pacific Command’s region and Bilateral High School in Lalmonirhat, Bangladesh, June 23, 2019. Pacific Angel 2019 is a joint and
demonstrate our continuing resolve to support combined humanitarian assistance engagement, enhancing participating nations’ humanitarian
assistance and disaster relief capabilities while providing beneficial services to people in need throughout
international disaster and humanitarian relief
South and Southeast Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Brigitte N. Brantley)
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Danny Mclain, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron structural craftsman, Kadena Air Base, Japan, hands out candy to students during Pacific
Angel 19-1 in Lalmonirhat, Bangladesh, June 25, 2019. These humanitarian assistance exercises build relationships between Bangladesh, the United States, and
other regional nations, promoting military-civilian-nongovernmental organization cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ramon A. Adelan)
efforts in this region. This is a lasting
demonstration of our commitment to the
great people of Bangladesh and towards
enhancing our bilateral relations with the
proud men and women of the Bangladesh air
force.”
Oregon and Bangladesh are paired up
through the State Partnership Program,
which is run by the Department of Defense.
Through the SPP, the National Guard
conducts military-to-military engagements
in support of defense security goals.
“One of the goals of PAC ANGEL is to
build partner capacity and strengthen
these relationships so that we are able
to better operate together in the future,
particularly when it comes to humanitarian
assistance and disaster relief.,” said U.S. Air
Force Maj. Kristoffer Pfalmer, a navigator
assigned to the 152nd Air Wing, Nevada
Air National Guard and PAC ANGEL 19-1
mission commander. “Being here and seeing
improvements happen day by day is a once
in a lifetime opportunity.”
Based on the need of the Lalmonirhat
community, the Bangladeshi government
U.S. Air Force Maj. Stephen Berg, 374th Dental Squadron dentist, Yokota Air Base, Japan, evaluates a patients’
chose a local high school as the primary teeth during a trial day before Pacific Angel 19-1 in Lalmonirhat, Bangladesh, June 22, 2019. The United States,
location to provide medical services to at the invitation of the Government of Bangladesh, provides support by conducting medical, dental, optometry
community residents. The high school and and engineering programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ramon A. Adelan)
July 12, 2019 NEWS C RIMSON S KY | PAGE 7
four additional schools were provided
structural updates and projects provided
by U.S. Air Force civil engineers.
The medical care provided at the clinics
included dental, optometry and general
medicine services. Care was given with
the assistance of Bangladeshi translators,
who worked to ensure each patient’s needs
were clearly communicated.
“It’s a mission of goodwill and of
humanitarian efforts for the Bangladeshi
people, and also the opportunity to
work with people from other countries
and learn how to work together to treat
patients in a multicultural setting,”
said U.S. Air Force Capt. Alan Bordon, a
physician assigned to the 35th Medical
Group, Misawa Air Base, Japan. “We’re
lucky to be here to provide something to
these people and let them know that we’re
here to help.”
Now in its 12th year, PAC ANGEL
has ensured the region’s militaries are
prepared to work together.
Since 2007, PAC ANGEL engagements
have impacted the lives of tens of
thousands of people by providing health
services ranging from dental, optometry,
Bangladeshi workers construct a pathway leading to the medical clinic for Pacific Angel 19-1 in Lalmonirhat,
pediatrics and physical therapy to civil Bangladesh, June 22, 2019. Pacific Angel 2019 is a joint and combined humanitarian assistance
engineer programs, humanitarian aid and engagement, enhancing participating nations’ humanitarian assistance and disaster relief capabilities while
disaster relief and subject matter expert providing beneficial services to people in need throughout South Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt.
exchanges. Ramon A. Adelan)
‘Be Ready’ during hurricane season, always
By Mark Kinkade of the disaster. Being prepared and knowing they are happening, as well as what to expect
AFIMSC Public Affairs what to do in these critical moments has a huge afterwards,” she said.
impact on the outcome and makes the crisis more Hazards and threats covered range
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFNS) -- manageable.” from droughts, floods, wildfires, tsunamis,
With hurricane season underway, the Air Force’s To help Airmen prepare for emergencies, the earthquakes, hurricanes and typhoons;
emergency management team is reminding Air Force launched the “Be Ready” awareness thunderstorms and lighting, tornadoes, extreme
people that disasters can happen anywhere, campaign in 2012. The campaign emphasizes heat or cold and volcanoes to active shooters,
anytime. Their advice? three key things Air Force families can do to terrorism, hazardous material incidents, home
“Be ready,” said Robert Genova, the Air Force prepare for potential emergencies: fires, power outages and nuclear power plants.
emergency management operations support Get a kit: assemble a collection of first aid In 2017, AFCEC’s Emergency Management
section manager with the Air Force Civil Engineer supplies, food, water, medicine and important Division updated the “Be Ready” mobile
Center at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. “In the papers to get through the emergency. application to compliment the revised Air Force
past 12 months, we’ve seen that disasters and Make a plan: know how to stay in touch with Emergency Preparedness Guide. The app offers
other emergencies are unpredictable. The best family, where to go for safety and how to reunite. the user (military, civilians, contractors and
thing Airmen can do is take simple precautions Be prepared: anticipate emergencies that likely family members) key resources and personalized
to protect themselves and their families if could occur. selections needed for an emergency, including a
something happens.” Genova said Tyndall AFB’s experience list of all hazard/threat information, checklists,
Although June marks the beginning of with Hurricane Michael demonstrated the links to useful websites and tools to build
hurricane season, the emergency management effectiveness of the preparation strategy. emergency plans. The app is available for
team knows first-hand that emergencies don’t “Fortunately, we had some warning that the download from the app stores for Android and
have off-seasons. Hurricane Michael devastated hurricane was coming,” he said. “Leadership Apple devices.
Tyndall AFB in October 2018, causing an ordered an evacuation and people were prepared. “Emergencies that have impacted the Air Force
estimated $4 billion in damages and forcing the Many had kits and they had planned where they recently are reminders,” Moses said. “While
entire base population to evacuate. were going to go. Michael destroyed a majority of disasters are unpredictable, preparation is
The Air Force also experienced other large- the base, but our people were safe.” something everyone can do to ‘be ready.’
scale emergencies, including massive flooding While some threats are seasonal, such as “Preparation is a constant process,” she added.
that caused damage to facilities at Offutt Air hurricanes, there are many other natural, “We know it works because while the Air Force
Force Base, Nebraska; an earthquake that hit man-made and technological hazards that can has had a lot of natural emergencies in the past
Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska; and tornadoes occur without notice, said Kathryn Moses, an year, people were able to stay safe. They were
that recently struck Wright-Patterson Air Force Emergency Management team mission assurance able to protect themselves and their families. We
Base, Ohio. and communications specialist. believe that’s because they were prepared. They
“In all these situations, damage was extensive.” “The ‘Be Ready’ campaign provides an were ready.”
Genova said. “But injuries were minimal and no abundance of pertinent information for coping For more information about emergency
one associated with the Air Force died as a result with multiple different types of emergencies as preparedness information visit the Be Ready page.
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U.S. Air Force Capt. Jake “Primo” Impellizzeri, Pacific Air
Forces’ F-16 Demonstration Team commander, performs a
high-speed pass during the Cope West 19 open house at Sam
Ratulangi International Airport, Manado, Indonesia June
22, 2019. The Cope West 19 open house was one of many
events throughout 2019 celebrating the 70th anniversary
of diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Indonesia.
The Cope West 19 open house provided an opportunity for
the local communities around Manado to engage with their
nation’s military and a key partnering nation. (U.S. Air Force
photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A Hutto)
Cope West Open House joins U.S.,
Indonesia communities together
By Staff Sgt. Melanie Hutto
Pacific Air Forces Public Affairs
MANADO, Indonesia -- More than 5,000
Indonesian citizens flooded the Sam Ratulangi
International Airport flightline during the Cope
West 19 open house and interacted with U.S.
and Indonesian service members in Manado,
Indonesia, June 22.
The event, organized by the U.S. Pacific Air
Forces and Indonesian armed forces, provided
an opportunity for the local communities
around Manado to engage with their nation’s
military and a key partnering nation.
A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon
assigned to the 14th Expeditionary Fighter
Squadron, based out of Misawa Air Base, Japan,
showcased combat air power alongside the
Indonesian air force’s F-16C and an H-225M
Cougar helicopter.
During the event, Indo-Pacific Command
Team of U.S. Embassy-Jakarta members set
up a small kiosk showcasing U.S.-Indonesian
70th anniversary bilateral relations items and
educational handouts for children.
“This event provided a venue to display the U.S. Air Force Capt. Jake “Primo” Impellizzeri, the Pacific Air Forces’ F-16 Demonstration Team commander,
shakes hands with Staff Sgt. Andrew Newsome, a PACAF F-16 Demonstration Team crew chief, prior to
collaboration and partnership Indonesia and take-off during the Cope West 19 open house at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Manado, Indonesia
the United States have enjoyed for 70 years,” June 22, 2019. The team’s primary mission is to showcase the F-16’s capabilities across the Pacific region
said U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Onix Cordero, the however, the local community relations built during air shows are paramount. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff
C Company 97th Civil Affairs Battalion team Sgt. Melanie A Hutto)
July 12, 2019 NEWS C RIMSON S KY | PAGE 9
sergeant, based out of the U.S. Embassy-
Jakarta. “Community relations events
such as this provide the local populace an
up-close and personal experience of the
professionalism and collaboration their
nation’s military conducts alongside their
U.S. counterparts.”
The team handed out educational books,
back packs, writing supply materials, in
commemoration of diplomatic relations
between the U.S. and Government of
Indonesia.
Cordero added that the intent of
promoting the 70th anniversary is about
looking forward to what the two nations
can accomplish together as two diverse
democracies and creating a prosperous
future for both nations.
To commemorate the year-long
celebration of diplomatic relations between
the United States and Indonesia, the Pacific
Air Forces’ F-16 Demonstration Team
captured the audience’s attention with
a pristine ground performance and jaw-
U.S. Air Force Capt. Jake “Primo” Impellizzeri, Pacific Air Forces’ F-16 Demonstration Team commander, meets
dropping display of the F-16’s multi-role Indonesian armed forces leadership during the Cope West 19 open house at Sam Ratulangi International Airport,
capabilities. Manado, Indonesia June 22, 2019. Community relations events such as this provided the local populace an
“I’ve never seen the F-16 do those types up-close and personal experience of the professionalism and collaboration their nation’s military conducts
of maneuvers in person,” exclaimed a Cope alongside U.S. counterparts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A Hutto) ▲
West open house attendee. “I couldn’t keep
my eyes off their performance.” U.S. Air Force Capt. Jake
While the team’s primary mission is to “Primo” Impellizzeri,
showcase the F-16’s capabilities across the Pacific Air Forces’ F-16
Pacific region, the local community relations Demonstration Team
built during air shows are paramount.
commander, soars through
the sky over Sam Ratulangi
“It was such an honor to perform during
International Airport,
the Cope West 19 open house,” said U.S. Air Manado, Indonesia June
Force Capt. Jake Impellizzeri, the PACAF 22, 2019. The Cope West
F-16 Demonstration Team commander. 19 open house, organized
“This was the first time the Demo Team by the U.S. Pacific Air
has performed a show in Indonesia, and Forces and Indonesian
we hope it won’t be the last. The local armed forces, provided
community has showed us such kindness an opportunity for the
and enthusiasm.” local communities around
Impellizzeri and Cordero agreed this Manado to engage with
event was successful in displaying the two their nation’s military and
nation’s partnership and demonstrated
a key partnering nation.
(U.S. Air Force photo
how these friendships come from a
by Staff Sgt. Melanie A
foundation of shared democratic values Hutto) ◄
and common interests.
U.S. military members take a group photo with students from a local
school during the Cope West 19 open house at Sam Ratulangi International
Airport, Manado, Indonesia June 22, 2019. During the event, a U.S.
Indo-Pacific Command Team of U.S. Embassy-Jakarta members set up
a small kiosk showcasing U.S.-Indonesian 70th anniversary bilateral
relations items and educational handouts for children. The team
handed out educational books, back packs, writing supply materials, in
commemoration of diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Government
of Indonesia. (Courtesy photo) ▼
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Nickolas Czyzewski, an analyst with
the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Augmentation Team-Indonesia, gives a
backpack to a child during the Cope West 19 open house at Sam Ratulangi
International Airport, Manado, Indonesia June 22, 2019. During the event,
a team of U.S. Embassy-Jakarta members set up a small kiosk showcasing
U.S.-Indonesian 70th anniversary bilateral relations items and educational
handouts for children. The team handed out educational books, back
packs, writing supply materials, in commemoration of diplomatic relations
between the U.S. and Government of Indonesia. (Courtesy photo) ▲
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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 14 Fighter Squadron, Misawa Air Base, Japan, pulls the mobile aircraft arresting system
(MAAS) cable at the Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Manado, Indonesia, June 17, 2019. The MAAS is a contingency airfield asset that
allows for the safe retrieval of tail hook aircraft during an in-flight emergency. It is air-portable and can be installed in a variety of methods
and on practically any surface type to provide coverage in a variety of scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
35th Civil Engineer Squadron
Airmen ensure F-16 pilots safety
By Staff Sgt. Melanie Hutto, Pacific Air Forces Public Affairs
MANADO, Indonesia -- Six 35th Civil on each end to cargo straps that wind and
Engineer Squadron (CES) technicians from unwind onto large spools.
Misawa Air Base, Japan, forward deployed Poole continued saying the benefits of
the mobile aircraft arresting system having it, outweigh the catastrophic event
(MA AS) in support of Cope West 19 at that could occur without it.
the Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Due to the exercise taking place at a
Manado, Indonesia, June 17, 2019. civilian airport, the Airmen had to setup
The MA AS is a contingency airfield and remove the cable from the runway
asset designed to ensure U.S. pilots safely after each sortie to allow non-military
come to a stop in the event of an in-f light aircraft to land without delay.
emergency (IFE) and is required whenever “Flying operations for Cope West 19
the F-16 Fighting Falcons travel to a wouldn’t have happened without the
location that doesn’t have a permanent successful installation of the MA AS,” said
aircraft arresting system. U.S. Air Force Capt. Jared Morris, a 14th
“The MA AS took us three days to setup,” Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon
said U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. DeMarco pilot. “This would not have been possible
Poole, a 35th CES electrical system without the technical expertise of the
craftsman from Misawa Air Base, Japan. MA AS team, coordination between the air
“Once installed, the system has to be traffic controllers and all the Airmen who
certified to make sure it works properly, stepped up to help.”
and to make sure it can handle the aircraft Cope West is a two week Pacific Air
engagements.” Forces-sponsored, bilateral exercise U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. DeMarco Poole, a 35th Civil
The system includes a cable that designed to advance interoperability Engineer Squadron electrical system craftsman from
stretches across the runway secured on and build upon already established Misawa Air Base, Japan, spaces out the rollers on the
each edge by two separate units. In case of partnerships between U.S. and Indonesian mobile aircraft arresting system (MAAS) cable at the
Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Manado, Indonesia,
an IFE upon take-off or landing a tailhook military forces. The exercise affords both June 17, 2019. The small rollers keep the cable up off
drops from the body of the plane so it countries the opportunity to exchange the runway so the hook can grab it. Six MAAS technicians
can snag the cable, which uses controlled techniques in aircraft generation, recovery, forward deployed to Indonesia to support Cope West
19.The MAAS is designed to ensure pilots land and take-
friction to pull the plane to a stop in as close air support and air-to-air fighter off safely in the event of an in-flight emergency. (U.S. Air
little as 300-400 feet. The cable attaches training. Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)July 12, 2019 NEWS C RIMSON S KY | PAGE 11
President Donald J.
Trump addresses service
members and their
families during an event
at Osan Air Base, Republic
of Korea, June 30,
2019. U.S. Forces Korea
supports a wide array
of joint and combined
operations giving service
members regular training
interactions with others
services and multi-
national forces. (U.S. Air
Force photo by Staff Sgt.
Sergio A. Gamboa)◄
President Donald J. Trump
addresses service members
and their families during
an event at Osan Air Base,
Republic of Korea, June
30, 2019. U.S. Forces
Korea supports a wide
array of joint and combined
operations giving service
members regular training
interactions with others
services and multi-national
forces. (U.S. Air Force
photo by Staff Sgt. Sergio A.
Gamboa)▼
- Continued from front page -
“God bless America and God bless each
and every one of you for being out here,
for everything you do and your sacrifices
and your service,” she said. “We are very
grateful to you and your loved ones who
serve our nation out of uniform.”
Trump also shared his enthusiasm
for the Department of Defense budget
increase allowing for production of new
aircraft, ships and tanks, but recognized
military members as the ultimate asset.
“Together the men and women of
America’s Armed Forces are the most
extraordinary warriors ever to walk the
face of the earth,” he said. “You stand
ready to vanquish any danger and deliver
the full might of American justice
whenever and wherever duty calls ... You
are prepared to deter, defeat and defend
against any threat.”
Trump closed with a moment of
gratitude.
“Let me thank every warrior in
the audience who serves a righteous
mission,” he said. “You are fantastic. I
salute you. Our nation will never forget
the sacrifices of every American service
member here today and those stationed
throughout the world … No one is
tougher and no one is braver.”
President Donald J. Trump addresses
ser vice members and their families
during an event at Osan Air Base,
Republic of Korea, June 30, 2019. U.S.
Forces Korea supports a wide array of
joint and combined operations giving
ser vice members regular training
interactions with others services and
multi-national forces. (U.S. Air Force
photo by Staff Sgt. James L. Miller) ►July 12, 2019 CRImSON SKY PAGE 12
The Crossword
Barbeque Safety By Jon Dunbar
P
eople look forward to happy summer and barbecue season is finally here!
Summertime, however, also brings fires and injuries due to barbeque
grills. According to the United
States Fire Administration, grill fires
on residential properties result in an
estimated average of 10 deaths, 100
injuries, and $37 million in property
loss each year. Knowing a few fire
safety tips and practice the following
guidelines will help everyone have a
safe summer.
Before Barbecuing
1. Check your grill thoroughly for
leaks or cracking before using it.
2. Make sure the grill is at least 25 feet away from a building or 50 feet from
an aircraft and flammable storage. Do not BBQ under overhangs or indoors.
3. Keep children away from fires and grills. It is a good idea to establish a
safety zone around the grill and instruct children to remain outside the zone.
4. Have fire extinguishers or a garden hose attached to a water supply.
During Barbecuing
1. Do not wear loose clothing while cooking at a barbeque.
2. Use only a labeled starter fluid to start fires in the grill.
3. Never leave the grill unattended.
4. Keep alcoholic beverages away from the grill, they are flammable.
5. Make sure everyone knows to STOP, DROP and ROLL in case a piece of ACROSS 42 Segued to something else
44 Honored guest
clothing does catch fire. 1 1 Surveillance camera 45 First woman
5 Yellow Teletubby 46 La cosa ___
After Barbecuing 11 "It's Always Sunny" actor Charlie 47 Summer in Paris
1. Keep your grill and free of grease buildup that may lead to a fire. 14 Black-and-white cookie 48 Heat theorem inventor
15 Email address symbol 51 Mediterranean country
2. Never store liquid or pressurized fuels inside your home. 16 Water below 0 degrees Celsius 53 Popular ice cream flavor
17 Wimpy 57 Anger
In case of fire or emergency, dial 911 or 0505-784-9111. Any questions on this 18 Not victorious 60 Gun lobby group
matter, please do not hesitate to contact Fire Prevention Office at 784-4834 or 4835. 19 Genetic data transmitter 61 Fragment
20 Camry or Sonata 65 Roxy Music member Brian
22 Goes with lemon or Gator 66 Subs
23 ___ space 69 Opposite of home, to sports teams
25 Electromagnetic waves 70 Begley Jr. or Helms
28 Shirt arm 71 Infected by a zombie
2019 International 31 Convenient
35 Egg-layer
36 Old computers
72 Drill a hole
73 A female deer
74 Turns the wheel
Electronic Warfare Conference 40 Out ___ ___ limb
41 Consume
75 Toboggan
July 23rd (Tue), 2019 (10:00-16:20) DOWN 32 Eye's focal point
Airforce Club, Seoul 1 Police officers
33 Come together
34 Fancy coat collar
It is a great pleasure to invite you to 2019 International Electronic Warfare 2 Motley ___ 37 Words at a wedding
3 Take care of 38 Soldiers
Conference - an event where you can share your thoughts and insights on the 39 Goes with fire or army
4 Trek
development of electronic warfare in the 4th industrial revolution era. 5 Experimental research setting 43 Hops kilns
EW, a core force for a guaranteed victory Recently, many countries around 6 Mr. T TV show 49 Corporal or sgt
the world are striving towards enhancing EW capabilities, most notably by 7 Carne ___ 50 Bushes
8 Gallon alternative 52 Goes dry, to an alcoholic
developing various types of EW weapon systems. Especially, with the advent of 9 Number of birthdays 54 $100 US
technologies of the 4th Industrial Revolution represented by AI and Big Data, it 10 Bothers 55 Give a speech
is imperative that we focus on integrating these technologies into the electronic 11 Soil 56 Not sooner
warfare to bring innovative changes. 12 Pimples 57 Give sustenance
13 365 days 58 Fix a mistake
Facing an era of sea change in science and technology, the Republic of Korea 21 Military base at the coast 59 Thorny flower
Air Force is co- hosting 2019 International Electronic Warfare Conference with 24 Acceptable ___ policy 62 Missing, to a soldier
the Association of Old Crows (AOC), Hanyang University, and the Agency 26 2000 Christopher Nolan film 63 Uncommon
for Defense Development (ADD). This event will build consensus on the need 27 Germany neighbor 64 Colored one's hair
28 "Platoon" actor Charlie 67 0 or 1
for strengthening the ROK Armed Force's EW capabilities by serving as an 29 Exit 68 Social media
opportunity to discuss the future way ahead for electronic warfare in the era of 30 Return, on a keyboard
4th Industrial Revolution. Your presence at the 2019 International Electronic
Warfare Conference will make this event all the more meaningful for all parties Answers 39 AGAR DOWN 32 HALTER
in developing electronic warfare. to Previous 40 FESS ------------ 33 AGORA
Crossword 41 PEONS 1 PKGS 34 SAKES
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Contact Information 21 JOHNNYBRAVO 65 HOMELOANS 18 HOWL 60 IMAX
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For Active-Duty - Tel : 920-3552~4 (Military) / 042-552-3552~4 (General) 24 YEA 68 ERA 23 BONSAI 62 ONCE
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F
ireworks explode behind a C-130J Super Hercules during
Celebrate America at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 3, 2019.
Celebrate America is an annual event that provides military
members and their families the opportunity to enjoy games, food
and bands before culminating in a fireworks display over the Yokota
airfield to celebrate Independence Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by
Airman 1st Class Brieana E. Bolfing)▲
A n F16-D Fighting Falcon pilot from the 40th Flight Test Squadron
demonstrates proper flare technique during a training mission near
Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., June 6, 2019. A flare is an aerial infrared
countermeasure used by planes or helicopters to counter an infrared
homing surface-to-air missile or air-to-air missile. (U.S. Air Force photo by
Senior Airman Joshua Hoskins)▲
T he 143d Airlift Wing welcomes home more than 100 Airmen from their
recent deployment in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel, July
4, 2019 at Quonset Air National Guard Base, North Kingstown, R.I.
The Airmen returning include personnel from a cross-section of aviation
operations, aircraft maintenance and support specialties. (Air National
Guard Photos by Staff Sgt. Deirdre Salvas)◄July 12, 2019 Photo NEWS C RIMSON S KY | PAGE 14
D epartment of Defense Warrior Games
female athletes pose for a photo after
the sitting volleyball finals in Tampa,
Fla., June 30, 2019. Warrior Games is a
Paralympic style spor ting event with 300
athletes from all DoD service branches and
five international coalition partners. Active
duty and veteran wounded warriors compete
in 13 adaptive sports to inspire recover y,
support rehabilitation and generate a wider
under standing and respect of those who
serve their country. Warrior Games athletes
have over come signif icant physical and
psychological challenges, not always visible
to others and have demonstrated that life
continues after becoming wounded, ill or
injured. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt.
James R. Crow) ►
A irmen from the 81st Training Group march
during the 81st TRG change of command
ceremony on the Levitow Training Support
Facility drill pad at Keesler Air Force Base,
Mississippi, July 1, 2019. U.S. Air Force Col.
Chance Geray, incoming 81st TRG commander,
assumed command from Col. Leo Lawson, Jr.,
outgoing 81st TRG commander. (U.S. Air Force
photo by Kemberly Groue)►
U. S. Airmen present the colors of the
American flag next to their Royal military
partners during the second game of
Major League Baseball’s London Series at London
Stadium June 30, 2019. The game featured two
of MLB's oldest teams, the New York Yankees and
the Boston Red Sox in front of a sold-out venue of
60,000 fans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt.
Rachel Maxwell)▼PAGE 15 | C R I M S O N S K Y COMMUNITY BRIEFS July 12, 2019
Kunsan
- KUNSAN PHOTO CLUB - lodging rooms on a space available ba- cific unit cook dinner for their fellow Team 5/6 is looking for volunteers to
Interested in sharing your photogra- sis up to 120 days in advance for a max- Wolf Pack members at the Sonlight support the ROKAF English class every
phy experience with others and ex- imum of 30 days depending on avail- Inn. The dinner begins at 6 p.m. fol- Saturday, at the Sonlight Inn. You will
ploring Korea along the way? Have a ability. You can also book reservations lowing grace led by a chaplain. Meals be talking to ROKAF Airmen (enlisted)
camera, but want to learn how to use for the holiday season (November and range from “breakfast for dinner” to for approximately one hour. This event
it more completely? Then join the Kun- December) up to 30 days in advance “Italian cooking” to “Southern style.” is open to all ranks! Civilian attire is
san Photo Club as they delve into the for a maximum of 15 days. (Depend- For more information or to volunteer, preferred, however, UOD is allowed.
finer qualities of photography where ing on availability) Book now for all of contact the chapel at 782-HOPE. For more information, contact Staff
the key concept is: “It’s not the camera those relatives coming for the holiday! Sgt. Charles Nelson.
that makes a great photo, but the pho- - SPONSOR TRAINING -
tographer.” If interested in joining, the Reservations – Front Desk-DSN 782- Learn creative ways to assist newcom- - PING PONG TOURNAMENT -
group can be found on Facebook, just 1844 or Commercial (82)63-470-1844 ers reporting to Kunsan AB. Registra- Free to all. Prizes for first and second
search for “Kunsan Photo Club.” FAX: DSN 315-782-0633 Commercial tion required. Class is held at the Air- places. Prizes include Wolf Pack Won.
(82)63-470-0633 man and Family Readiness Center. Call To sign up, dates or for more informa-
- WOLF PACK LODGE - 782-5644 for more information, dates tion, call the CAC at 782-5213 or 4679.
Lodging Space A Policy or to sign up.
Need a break? Got family visiting and - SUNDAY SONLIGHT DINNER -
no room to house them? You can book Every Sunday, volunteers from a spe- - ROKAF ENGLISH CLASS -
Osan
- WHAT’S HAPPENING - compete against Osan’s top regional For more information on the volun- you have any questions, please feel
AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION (AFA): AFA Alpha Warrior competitors. teer events above, please contact free to contact 51 CS/SCOTT at 784-
monthly meetings are held at the E- CGOC MEETING & PD SESSION: Capt Jason Walker (volunteer chair) at 5501.
Club Star Lounge every third Thursday CGO’s, you are invited to attend jason.b.walker19.mil@mail.mil. AMC PATRIOT EXPRESS PET POLICY:
of the month from 4 -5:30p.m. The a CGOC meeting and professional BASE SEEKS SOFTBALL OFFICIALS Are you planning to travel or PCS with
next meeting is 18 July. Elections will development session with the 51 MSG AND SCORERS: Along with a com- your pet(s) on the AMC Patriot Ex-
be held for: commander from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 munity service bullet, you or your press in the near future? If so, please
President p.m. at Par & Char Patio 19 July. Lunch dependents could earn extra spending pay close attention to the AMC Pet
Vice President will be provided and future events and money while serving the community Brochure that outlines all guidelines
Secretary gain insight on group commander/ and assisting with softball games on including Pre Check-In information,
Treasurer leadership experience will be dis- weekday evenings and Saturdays food regulations, kennel/carrier re-
Vice President of Aerospace Education cussed. In July. Call 010-2188-5528 or email quirements, and more. You can access
Vice President of Airmen & Family OSAN AB SOCCER: Come out every davidmoysey@yahoo.com for more the complete Pet Policy Brochure via
Programs Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. to the information. hyperlink at this SharePoint. For ques-
Vice President of Awards & Recognition high school field. You can come out to AMERICAN RED CROSS VOLUNTEER tions or concerns, contact Capt Clay
Vice President of Communications learn the game, have fun or get OPPORTUNITIES: To sign up, email Chaffin at clay.chaffin.1@us.af.mil.
Vice President of Community Partners a cardio session in. Osan@RedCross.org 7 AF OPSEC NEWSLETTER: The 7 AF
Vice President of Membership - The American Red Cross holds orien- Operation Security Program Manage-
Nominations can be sent to afa.migal- - VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES - tation every Tuesday in the Red Cross ment Team produces a monthly
ley.chapter@gmail.com. Website: OSAN COMPANY GRADE OFFICER office bldg 924- next to Checkertails. newsletter found on our 7 AF OP-
https://afamigalleychapter.org/ COUNCIL (CGOC): - The American Red Cross is looking SEC Sharepoint. The latest on policy
CHIEF’S BREAKFAST: Airmen, E-4 and The CGOC is looking for CGO volun- for Marketing Team members! Anyone memorandums, Critical Information
below, along with their supervisors, are teers for the following events- with photography, writing, editing or Lists (CIL), and other important
invited to attend a Chief’s breakfast at Liberty Fest live radio talk experience or interests! resources can also be found here. To
7:30 a.m. in the Pacific House Dinning When: 4 Jul 19 from 1700-2200 VOLUNTEER FOR PLUR: If you are contact the 7 AF OPSEC Program Man-
facility 31 July. Seats are limited, and Where: Base Ops Ramp interested in volunteering to serve the agers, please email “7AF.OPSEC1@
the event will be on a first come first Who: Volunteers need to be CGOs hungry and homeless around Seoul, us.af.mil”.
serve basis. If interested, email mea- and/or their spouses please come to Seoul Station (Line AIR FORCE CHIEF OF STAFF READ-
gan.johnson@us.af.mil with your name, Two shifts – 1200 to 1700 (includes 1 Exit 2) on Sunday at 7:10 p.m. For ING CLUB: In July, Capt Bryce Mitchell
rank, squadron and email address. set-up) & 1700 to 2100 (includes tear- more information contact Glen Pfei- and TSgt Edin Olano are starting a
51st MUNS CLOSURE: The 51st Muni- down) ffer on Kakao (PfBomb) or visit www. CSAF book club. They will meet twice
tions Squadron will be closed 3-9 Set-up for food booths will start at facebook.com a month at the USO during lunch. The
Aug. for inventory. Issues, turn-ins 1200. book for July is Henry Kissinger’s On
and other request will not be sup- Why: Selling hotdogs to fundraise for - RECURRING - China and for August it is Deep Work
ported during those dates. All needs the CGOC SOUND EQUIPMENT AND PODIUMS: by Cal Newport. If you like reading and
must be requested and coordinated ROKAF English Speaking Competition Have you ever needed sound equip- discussing fascinating topics please
prior to 31 July. When: 16 Jul 19 from 0800-1800 ment, microphones or podiums for send an email to bryce.mitchell@us.af.
ALPHA WARRIOR SUPER REGIONAL (1930 if individuals want to stay later your official functions? All you need to mil or edin.olano_pimienta.3@us.af.
COMPETITION: The Osan Fitness for sports) do to get comm support is to fill out mil to sign up.
Center will be hosting the Alpha War- Where: Start at the O-Club, travel to the form here. Once filled out, Comm
rior Super Regional Competition from Daejon via private bus, then back to will ensure they are able to support,
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 20 July. Athletes from the O-Club and respond to the POC given con-
Kadena, Yokota, and Misawa will Who: CGOs firming the information is correct. If
Kunsan’s emergency phone numbers Osan’s emergency phone numbers
Emergency Services
Emergency Services 911 Commander’s
(Fire, Medical, 911 784-4811
Hotline
Off Base/Cell 063-470- After-hours medical Security Police)
782-4333
Emergency 0911 advice Off Base/Cell 031-661- Crime Stop:
784-5757
782-4850 Emergency 9111 (to report a crime)
Crime Stop: IG Complaints (duty hours) IG Complaints
782-5444 Emergency Room: 784-2500 784-1144
(to report a crime) FWA Reporting: 782-4942 FWA Reporting:
(anytime)
Base Locator:
Base Locator: Chaplain 784-4597 Emergency Leave 784-7000
782-4743 782-6000 (after duty hours)
(after duty hours) (After duty hours)
Sexual Assault
Sexual Assault Force Protection
Law Enforcement 115 Response 784-7272
782-4944 Response 782-7272 Information Hotline:
desk Coordinator (SARC)
Coordinator (SARC)
782-4601 (on base) Chaplain Security Forces
Emergency Leave / Red Cross 784-7000 784-5515
1-800-733-2761 (anytime) (After duty hours) Control CenterPAGE 16 | C R I M S O N S K Y nEWS July 12, 2019
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dylan
White, a 35th Security Forces Squadron
military working dog handler, lies in the
“prone” position during an agile combat
employment exercise at Misawa Air Base,
Japan, June 28, 2019. White taught
35th Logistic Readiness Squadron how
to move, shoot and communicate and
helped them apply their newly-learned
skills to realistic training scenarios,
such as clearing buildings and shooting
techniques during ACE. (U.S. Air Force
photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany A. Chase)
The 35th LRS builds on lessons learned from
exercise, teams up with Security Forces
By Senior Airman Sadie Colbert
35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- The 35th Logistics
Readiness Squadron conducted an agile combat
employment exercise (ACE) at Misawa Air Base,
Japan, June 28.
The ACE concept challenges Airmen to operate
in an austere environment with limited basing,
while testing their abilities to quickly and efficiently
land, set-up operations, fly, pack and transport
themselves at a moment’s notice.
“Most Airmen are used to landing in other
bases where there are dorms, dining facilities and
working areas already prepared for them,” said Lt.
Col. Kevin F. Campbell, the 35th LRS commander.
“ACE focuses on self-sufficiency, preparing members
for situations where they land somewhere and set-
up an operations location on their own.”
He stated the quarterly exercise focuses on
building capabilities to a more expert level, and
starts slowly by performing no-notice “bag drags,”
checking for mobility bag quality, processing U.S. Air Force Airman Christopher Fuller, a 35th Security Forces Squadron entry controller,
members through unit deployment lines and hides behind a shipping container during an agile combat employment exercise at Misawa
packing shipping containers with a limited number Air Base, Japan, June 28, 2019. Fuller taught the 35th Logistic Readiness Squadron how to
of parts and tools. move, shoot and communicate and how to apply their newly-learned skills to realistic training
“It challenges young mechanics to troubleshoot scenarios, such as clearing buildings and shooting techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff
and problem solve on vehicles similar to ones seen Sgt. Brittany A. Chase)July 12, 2019 NEWS C RIMSON S KY | PAGE 17
in deployment locations,” said Campbell. “Afterward,
U.S. Air Force Airman
they review their decisions and learn from their 1st Class Victoria
training experience.” Johnson, a 35th
Airman 1st Class Bradley Bell, a 35th LRS vehicle Logistics Readiness
maintenance technician, said as a newer Airman, Squadron property
he’s still learning his job and knows there are more counselor, listens to
instructions during
efficient tools to complete certain jobs but that
an agile combat
they won’t always be as accessible in a deployed employment exercise
environment. at Misawa Air
“It’s a pain doing things the hard way without our Base, Japan, June
pneumatic tools, but it’s nice we’re learning how to 28, 2019. Airmen
perform our jobs in different ways and becoming from the 35th LRS
participated in
more knowledgeable as a whole unit,” said Bell. multiple exercises
Members fortified their mechanical techniques throughout the day,
leading up to ACE, but had a chance to refresh on fortifying their self-
other skillsets not so common among their career. aid buddy care skills
Campbell coordinated with the 35th Medical and learning proper
building clearance
Group and the 35th Security Forces Squadron,
procedures. (U.S.
who took time to create realistic scenarios for the Air Force photo by
personnel to better enhance their self-aid buddy Staff Sgt. Brittany A.
care (SABC) skills and introduce proper building Chase)
clearance procedures.
“We practiced issuing training weapons to
ourselves, formed up and executed a loose, two-mile
formation road march out to Camp Defender,” stated
Campbell. “From there, we met up with the 35th
SFS personnel to run through building clearance
activities.”
He explained that during a previous wing exercise,
they faced many ground attack scenarios where
simulated enemies infiltrated their work stations,
and because they had a selectively-armed force and
knew the building layout, the SFS personnel asked
LRS Airmen to help clear the location.
“Security forces uses different jargon and specific
tactics when it comes clearing areas, so it’s beneficial
for our people to know how to properly perform
those procedures because if the situation arises
again our personnel can know how to react more
efficiently,” said Campbell.
After their time with the defenders, logistics
members convoyed back to the 35th LRS individual
protective equipment section and worked alongside
medical experts in responding to unique, crisis-like
medical scenarios using their SABC knowledge to
Airmen with the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron ruck in the rain during an agile combat employment
thoroughly provide treatment to simulated injured exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 28, 2019. The members performed a loose formation ruck to
personnel. “Camp Defender,” where they learned how to move, shoot and communicate during realistic training
“It’s fun for a new Airman, like myself, to do my scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany A. Chase)
job with a variety of things like the move, shoot,
communicate and SABC tasks incorporated,” said
Bell. “It switches up the monotony that comes with
day-to-day work.”
Many Airmen like Bell hope for more ACE
events in the future, and with their leadership
seeing improvement in the Airmen’s capabilities,
they plan on adding more, further increasing their
expeditionary skillsets to aid in the 35th Fighter
Wing’s Indo-Pacific region mission.
“It’s a crawl, walk, run type of introduction and
I believe we are almost to the run phase,” said
Campbell.
He mentioned the 35th LRS isn’t the only
unit adopting the new deployment concept, and
continued noting multiple bases in the Pacific Air
Forces are training under this new mobilization
technique. Later in the year, 35th LRS leadership
plans on working with their Japan Air Self-Defense
Force counterparts for future ACE events in order to
familiarize themselves with one another and better
integrate.
“It’s a new way for us to fight and a new way for us
to be more expeditionary, responsive and be able to
Airmen with the 35th Medical Group teach self-aid buddy care to 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron
meet future threats,” Campbell said. “ACE ensures Airmen during an agile combat employment exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 28, 2019. Nearly 75
our Airmen are confident in their skills in a combat LRS Airmen learned the tools and techniques needed to save lives in case of a real-real-world scenario. (U.S.
environment.” Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany A. ChaseYou can also read
