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Friday, May 14, 2021 | Vol. 46, Number 19 z Travis helps salvage sunken copter Page 2 z 60th DS takes bite out of COVID Page 3
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Travis AFB aids record-breaking 60th Dental Squadron: Taking a bite out of COVID
Naval deep-sea salvage operation
Staff Sgt. Christian Conrad
Senior Airman Jonathon Carnell
60Th AIR MobIlITy WIng PublIC AFFAIRS
TRAVIS AIR FORCE
BASE, Calif. — With more than
60Th AiR MoBiliTy WinG PUBliC AFFAiRS 270,000 beneficiaries in the
network and active duty Air-
TRAVIS AIR FORCE men as the priority, the 60th
BASE, Calif. — Representa- Dental Squadron had to figure
tives from Travis Air Force out a way to provide compre-
Base, California, aided the hensive dental services during
U.S. Navy’s Naval Sea Sys- COVID-19.
tems Command recover a
Prior to the pandemic, the
downed Navy MH-60S helicop-
ter from a depth of 19,075 feet DS performed roughly 140 ap-
off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, pointments a day, but with min-
March 18, 2021. imal manning, support has
The helicopter, a twin shifted from all beneficiaries in
engine Sikorsky Seahawk, the local area to only support-
crashed into the Pacific Ocean ing active duty Airmen on base
last year while operating from ensuring they are ready to de-
the amphibious command ship ploy.
USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19). The “Readiness is who we are
air crew was able to escape the and what we need to be as a
MH-60S before it sank and no
force,” said Tech. Sgt. Vanes-
lives were lost in the accident.
The 60th Aerial Port Squad- sa Powell-Davis, 60th DS non-
ron was responsible for trans- commissioned officer in charge
porting a battery of deep-sea of customer service. “Dental
salvaging equipment from Tra- care is important to have the
vis AFB to Anderson AFB, warfighter ready. We want to
Guam, where the salvaging op- ensure any dental issues are
erations were staged. solved before an Airman de-
“In total, we palletized and ploys.”
transported a little more than U.S. navy photo Now servicing a max capac- u.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonathon Carnell
half a million pounds of equip- ity of 70 servicemembers a day,
An MH-60S sits on the deck of a contracted salvage vessel off the coast of Yokosuka, Japan, on March 18, 2021, having just been pulled from a depth Airman 1st Class Colby Locke, 60th Dental Squadron dental laboratory technician, holds a dental molding at Travis Air Force Base, California, April
ment across the Pacific Ocean,”
of 19,075 feet by Naval Sea Systems Command Supervisor of Salvage and Diving (SUPSALV), at the request of the Navy Safety Center to facilitate the squadron is also caring for 15, 2021. Locke described how the dental squadron is able to create moldings and other appliances through 3-D printing.
said Richard Salek, 60th APS
accident investigation. The depth, a SUPSALV record, achieved using the ROV CURV 21 (painted yellow in background), deep ocean lift line and heave patients in another way by pro-
Air Freight Operations man-
compensated Fly Away Dive System (red equipment behind helicopter). viding COVID-19 relief. suspected or showed symptoms appointments and manning are not affect our operation speed emergencies to include acute
ager. “In addition to our squad-
“Before the vaccine was ad- related to COVID-19,” said not impacting the care received or quality of work,” said Todd. severe pain, bleeding, signif-
ron’s contributions to the effort, to where it needed to be when it aircraft recovery, where at a square inch. “Our folks put their noses
we also worked closely with the needed to be there.” depth of 19,075 feet, the force For Salek’s team, though, to the grindstone every day,” ministered, everyone in the Tech. Sgt. Edward Todd, 60th from the DS. The DS is currently restrict- icant swelling or trauma may
21st and 22nd Airlift Squadrons The salvage operation broke exerted on the salvaging equip- world record-breaking is a part laboratory was sent to the CO- DS laboratory noncommis- “Though, we are pulled fre- ed to urgent care and annual call the dental clinic for a
to ensure we got the equipment the world depth record for an ment was 8,503 pounds per of the job description. See SALVAGe Page 18 VID PODs and helped with sioned officer in charge. quently to support operations readiness exams. screening appointment during
the testing of people who were However, the decrease in throughout the group, it does Eligible patients with dental duty hours at (707) 423-7008.
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Devil Raiders enable Exercise African Air Force DHS leadership recognizes, advances 60th MDG mission
airmen are
Lion with critical airfield surveys battle-tested
Senior Airman Jonathon Carnell
60th Air Mobility Wing Public AffAirs
TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – U.S. Army Lt.
Tech. Sgt. Luther Mitchell Jr.
621st ContingenCy Response Wing and ready Gen. Ronald Place, Defense Health Agency director,
and Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Gragg, DHA senior
enlisted advisor, visited David Grant USAF Medical
JOINT BASE MCGUIRE- Center to recognize Airmen involved with COVID-19
DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. — Air Shireen Bedi relief and vaccine administration May 10, 2021, at Tra-
Mobility Command deployed AiR FoRCe MediCAl seRviCe
vis Air Force Base, California.
two airfield survey teams from The Defense Health Agency is a joint, integrated
the 621st Contingency Re- This time last year, as the combat support agency that enables the U.S. Army,
sponse Wing to the Kingdom of world was trying to wrap its Navy and Air Force medical services to provide the
Morocco April 17-27 to conduct head around an unknown and care needed to have a medically ready force.
unforgiving new enemy, Air Place and Gragg traveled across multiple clinics in
airfield surveys in preparation
Force nurses and medical tech-
for Exercise African Lion 21. DGMC to have conversations with 60th Medical Group
nicians found themselves on
The team of Devil Raid- Airmen about their struggles and successes providing
the front lines of COVID-19.
ers conducted surveys of five COVID-19 relief.
Air Force nurses and tech-
airfields at different locations “This healthcare facility and installation respond-
nicians have remained bat-
across Morocco that will re- ed very quickly to the pandemic,” Place said. “Getting
tle-tested and ready for a fight
ceive coalition forces aircraft feedback from the Airmen who have and are respond-
like this. Saving lives amid in-
and enable access to mobili- ing to the pandemic is the best way forward to know
surmountable odds and in the
ty platforms. Locations includ- what they need.”
face of unprecedented chal-
ed an alternate landing site for Place said he maintains full confidence in the 60th
lenges is what Air Force nurses
a space shuttle and an interna- MDG Airmen to deliver on COVID-19 relief and vacci-
and technicians remain ready
tional airport. nation efforts, but, across the Department of Defense,
for. The COVID-19 pandemic
Exercise African Lion is record management needs to be improved. u.s. Air force photo by senior Airman Jonathon carnell
Courtesy photo shined a light on their incredi- U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Ronald Place, Defense Health Agency director, gives a speech to 60th Medical Group personnel inside
U.S. Africa Command’s most Tech. Sgt. William Russell, 818th Mobility Support Advisory Squadron air advisor, left, Master Sgt. John ble resilience and dedication to From the 60th MDG Intensive Care Unit to the CO-
prominent annual exercise. It is Vaccaro, 621st Contingency Response Squadron fuels technician, middle, and Tech. Sgt. Christopher VID-19 vaccine team, Place stressed the importance David Grant USAF Medical Center at Travis Air Force Base, California, May 10, 2021.
their fellow service members,
scheduled for June 7-18 and will Anderson, 621st Contingency Response Support Squadron civil engineer, right, measure the depth of their patients and their nation. of standardizing record keeping throughout the DoD.
involve more than 7,000 inter- pavement by drilling holes in a taxiway at Ben Guerir Air Base, Morocco, April 18, 2021. The Air Force Medical Ser- “Through all the trials and tribulations that we’ve team; schedule medical appointments and access GENESIS system to 25 military hospitals and clinics
national participants led by the vice recognizes the continued gone through as a military, it’s important that our med- notes, labs and medications; and request prescription across 12 states, bringing the MHS GENESIS deploy-
U.S. Army Southern European contribution, sacrifice and ded- ical providers are all trained on the same system,” renewals online. ment to nearly 30% complete, according to the Health.
commander. “By surveying partnerships,” said Tech. Sgt. Moroccan allies was definite- Place said. “This file system is a great resource for us to keep
Task Force, Africa, in partner- multiple airfields in support of William Russell, 818th MSAS ly the key to the success of this ication of its nurses and tech- mil website that holds a timeline of MHS GENESIS
ship with the Kingdom of Mo- nicians. These Airmen contin- That system is Military Health System GENESIS, a track of Department of Defense personnel and bene-
the exercise, we are directly en- air advisor. “That can mean mission,” Pond said. “These medical file system that went live at Travis AFB Sept. ficiaries who have received their vaccinations,” Place progression points.
rocco, Tunisia, and Senegal. abling the exercise operations many things, but really what were their airfields, so we ue to raise the bar on what it Place and Gragg will continue touring military in-
The survey teams evalu- means to serve as an Air Force 7, 2019. said. “The pilot phase of MHS GENESIS at Travis
at these airfields and thus the it comes down to is maintain- couldn’t have done anything if The system is designed to allow TRICARE benefi- AFB showed a positive impact to patient care.” stallations to assist MHS leaders with the transition to
ate the existing infrastructure overall strategic and partner- ing a positive relationship with they didn’t want us to. Our long- medic.
of an airfield and provide de- A short sample of some of ciaries to exchange secure messages with their care On April 24, 2021, the MHS deployed the MHS MHS GENESIS.
ship building objectives.” our partner nations and under- lasting and strong partnership
tails necessary for determining A typical airfield survey standing that we are a guest in was very evident throughout the stories showcasing the
if a site is suitable for a partic- takes 3-5 working days to com- their house.” our whole time there.” work of Air Force nurses and
ular mission. Data considered plete depending on the size, The air advisors used their Militaries from Tunisia, technicians in the past year are
includes base infrastructure, amount of data available and French-speaking capabilities to Senegal, the United Kingdom, highlighted below.
airfield geometrics, pavement experience of the team. overcome communication bar- Italy, Canada, Netherlands and
strength and airfield obstacles. Airfield assessments gener- riers and build relationships other countries will join the Deployed to nation
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foster access and interoperabil- advisors with the 818th and Morocco’s role in the region and where the nation needed
ers, a chemical-biological re-
ity among partner nations and them.
571st Mobility Support Adviso- than I did before, and I believe sponse exercise and a humani-
promote regional stability; both Air Force Maj. Tynikka
ry Squadron, who specialize in our time there increased their tarian civic assistance program
Houston, an operating room
objectives directly support the assisting partner nations with appreciation for our efforts.” event.
nurse with the 59th Surgical
National Defense Strategy. developing air mobility capa- African Lion 21 will be the The effort required months
Squadron, Joint Base San An-
“African Lion 21 will play bilities, went with the survey 17th iteration of the exercise of collaboration between all
tonio-Lackland, Texas, de-
a big role in strategic deter- teams to provide host nation and the first that the 621st CRW participating countries to en-
ployed in May 2020 as an Indi- First Time Customers:
rence and strengthening al- support. has completed airfield surveys sure proper COVID-19 mitiga-
vidual Mobilization Augmentee Bring ad in for visual 26 pt inspection
lies,” said Capt. Jack Robin- “While we are on a mis- for. tion protocols were in place for
son, 821st CRSS support flight sion, we focus on building “The friendliness of our a successful execution. See MEDiCAL Page 8
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David Grant offers walk-in sports Leadership gets a taste of some heavy lifting Laughter really is among the best medicines, says Air Force nurse
physicals for children, teens Jacob Moore extent to which the affect has increased resilience.
MHS CoMMuniCAtionS been experienced over a spe- “Over time, once we ana-
TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE physical should enter at the cific time. lyzed the data, we found that
— David Grant U.S. Air Force hospital’s south entrance. Most people have heard the She also asked the partic- just participating in laughter
Medical Center is open all chil- Those who seek sports phys- yoga four times, twice a week
phrase “laughter is the best ipants open-ended questions
dren and teems who are em- icals need to bring the physical for two weeks, actually did de-
medicine,” but Air Force Col. to find out what they thought
paneled at the hospital and form provided by their school.
Jacqueline Killian has the sci- may be changing because of crease their perceived stress
need a sports physical prior to The athlete and his or her par-
entific proof to back it up. the laughter yoga. That was the levels and their negative affect,
this summer. ent or guardian should com-
Killian, a senior nurse scien- most surprising part for her. and it improved their resilience
The hospital has scheduled plete the form ahead of time.
tist for the 711th Human Per- “Some of them reported scores and their positive affect,
a walk-in sports physical clinic The forms will not be available
formance Wing, at Wright-Pat- that they were sleeping better, said Killian.
from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 22 at on site.
terson Air Force Base, Ohio, that they were drinking less al- Killian explained that laugh-
the Family Medicine Residen- Patients who are younger
focused her 2015 Ph.D. re- cohol or caffeine, or that they ter has the dual benefits of be-
cy Clinic. than 18 should be accompanied
search at the Uniformed Ser- were exercising more,” Killian ing free and easy. It also isn’t
People who seek a sports by a parent or guardian.
vices University of the Health said. “Some reported that fam- time-consuming.
Sciences in Bethesda, Mary- ily members or colleagues even “Laughter is a super easy
U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Conrad
land on using laughter yoga as
Air Force Senior Airman Madeline Herzog
commented about how much thing to do. We can all laugh,
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nikolas Darragh, right, 60th Maintenance Squadron assistant Air Force 1st Lt. Nick Wendt, 492nd Fighter Squadron weapon systems
Airmen complete FTAC noncommissioned officer in charge of wheels and tires, explains proper use of a 50-ton crane to Col.
an intervention to mitigate the
officer, laughs after exiting an aircraft at Łask Air Base, Poland, April 23.
better their attitude was or how but I think we get stuck focus-
effects of stress on students at much happier they seemed. ing on lists of things we have to
Congratulations to the latest Zachery Jiron, 60th Air Mobility Wing vice commander, at Travis Air Force Base, California, May 7, USU. It was almost like participat- do, bills we have to pay, tasks
Airmen to complete the First 2021. Jiron visited the 60th MXS during Leadership Rounds, a program that provides 60th AMW during, and after the intro- inspired) and 10 items measur- that are required at work. We
Laughter yoga, she said, is duction of laughter yoga, and ing in the laughter yoga gave
Term Airman Center course. leadership an opportunity to interact with Airmen and receive a detailed view of each mission. ing negative affect (e.g., upset, have this constant list of things
not what people may think of the results spoke, or perhaps them permission to take care of
Alphabetically: Airman 1st
when they think of tradition- afraid). Each item is rated on a themselves better.” in our minds that don’t allow
Class Dechawat Arsanam, laughed, for themselves. five-point scale, ranging from our minds to rest,” she said.
60 CPTS; Airman Sutter Ball, al yoga. Laughter yoga, popu- “I asked participants be- Among the other results
larized by Dr. Madan Katar- 1 (very slightly or not at all) to the participants reported were “If we just took a minute to try
60 AMXS; Airman 1st Class fore, at the two-week mark,
Ryan Bellack, 60 IPTS; '5-())5(
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Medical that will support and ensure
the mission and crew are tak-
en care of.”
She developed an algorithm
for staff to use when patients
called with possible symptoms,
Roth, Brown, Raymond present Air, Space Forces priorities to Congress
From Page 4 Air Force nurses and tech- developed a telephone script,
nicians have a long history of and initiated a patient tracker. Charles Pope rapid technological advance- secure, and more reliable and
assigned to New York Health
turning aircraft into a flying “(The process) also provides Secretary of the air force ment and the extension of space also outpaces the threat we’re
Hospitals Jacobi. She was as-
hospital, treating a wide range more complete care to our pa- Public affairS as a warfighting domain.” up against,” Brown said. “So
signed to an intensive care unit
of patient challenges and en- tients and makes them feel like Testifying before the De- it’s important that we do mod-
there to care for COVID-19 pa-
suring service members can they are being prioritized when WASHINGTON (AFNS) — fense Appropriations Subcom- ernize that part of our nucle-
tients.
get to higher levels of care they are feeling afraid in the Acting Secretary of the Air mittee is the first and one of the ar portfolio,” he continued, not-
“We basically go wherever
quickly. Force John P. Roth told a con- most important steps in deter- ing that the current frontline
they need us,” she said. middle of the pandemic,” said
“It’s amazing how quickly a gressional subcommittee Fri- mining how much funding the system, the Minuteman III, is
When the Federal Emer- Somers. “I am the only techni-
non-scheduled mission can spin day that both the Air and Space Air and Space Forces will re- more than 40 years old.
gency Management Agency cian in the clinic specifically
up and we are sent out the door Forces are moving decisive- ceive in the next fiscal year, With the Space Force enter-
requested additional medical taking on the task. This allows
ready to take on however many ly to confront new and emerg- which begins Oct. 1. But be- ing its second year in existence,
support in North Dakota’s hos- me to follow providers more
patients, any type of health is- ing threats, including those cause Congress has not yet re- Raymond received a number
pitals, critical care nurses pri- closely, obtain more knowl-
sue from medical health and from China and Russia, while ceived detailed spending pro- of questions about fiscal disci-
marily fulfilled that vital need. edge and understanding about
non-battle injuries to battle in- also devoting resources “to rid posals from any federal agency, pline, acquisition programs and
“A short notice CONUS de- the pandemic and the medical
juries,” said Maj. Christine our ranks of corrosive elements the questions during Friday’s this: “Why do we need a Space
ployment tasking in support of threats it presents to our pa-
Cardoza, 379th Expedition- and injustices.” two-hour session were more Force? Why is not the regular
the NORTHCOM combatant tient population.”
ary Aeromedical Evacuation Appearing alongside Air general than in a typical year. Air Force program just as ef-
commander to fight a pandemic Early in the pandemic, med-
Squadron flight nurse. “Once Force Chief of Staff Gen. They spanned topics rang-
u.S. air force photo by Wayne clark
fective if not more so?”
is unprecedented for this medi- Air Force Airman 1st Class John R. Wright in the [aeromedical evacuation] ical technicians with the 422nd Acting Secretary of the Air Force John P. Roth , center, Chief of Staff
cal group,” said Air Force Col. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., and ing from how the Air Force is Raymond expanded on his
Airmen assigned to the 313th Expeditionary Operations Support system, the patient’s surviv- Medical Squadron at RAF of the Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., left, and Chief of Space opening statement in which
Matthew Hanson, 96th Medical Squadron transfer a COVID-19 patient following the first-ever Chief of Space Operations Gen. responding to its pilot shortage,
al rate, I believe, is more than Croughton, England, noticed an operations Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond prepare to answer questions he said the United States re-
Group commander at Eglin Air operational use of the Negatively Pressurized Conex to transport 12 John W. “Jay” Raymond, Roth to questions about readiness
98%! Being a part of that is an issue with testing procedures during the House Appropriations Committee on Defense during a hearing mained preeminent in space,
Force Base in Florida. patients aboard a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, told the House Appropriations and detecting “space junk,” to
honor in itself.” that relied on seasonal flu pro- at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., May 7, 2021. but there are now more nations
“This time, we can’t shoot Germany last July, to receive higher level of care at the Landstuhl Subcommittee on Defense that an assessment of China’s influ-
or even see the enemy. We will cedures. These technicians the Air and Space Forces con- ence in Latin America and the operating with more sophisti-
gown up in our [personal pro-
Regional Medical Center, Germany. Innovating to save lives pushed for clearer guidance to tinue to recalibrate their prac- Department’s view on modern-
support some of our legacy sys- future.” cation and with differing moti-
ensure they could obtain more tems,” he said. “My sense is the When asked about nuclear vations than ever before.
tective equipment] and do our do before.” reliable care seen in the clin- At both military treatment tices, personnel and policies to izing the aging Minuteman III
accurate results. Because of budget you’ll see is a balanced modernization, Brown said the “The capability gap is
best,” said Air Force Capt. Ron- Air Force Capt. Jenni- ic. This is no easy task when it facilities and civilian hospitals, address “peer adversaries” af- ground-based nuclear missile
medics like Air Force Tech. budget that can support the na- case is strong for moving ahead shrinking between us and our
ald Golemboski, a 96th Health fer McGuigan became an Air comes to mitigating the spread nurses and technicians had to ter years focusing primarily on system.
Sgt. Steve Zavala, 422nd Med- tional security strategy with with a new system known as closest competitors,” Raymond
Care Operations Squadron Force Reserve critical care of a highly infectious respi- quickly adapt to COVID-19, de- terrorism. When asked, “In the event
ical Squadron medical oper- some reasonable risk.” the Ground Based Strategic said in response to the ques-
nurse, who had previously de- nurse at age 50 at the height ratory disease in a confined veloping protocols and proce- “Long-term strategic com- you got more money, where At the same time, he empha- Deterrent.
ployed to combat zones. ations flight chief, and his fel- petition with China and Rus- would the focus be, what would tion. “They are catching up.”
of the pandemic, as the need aircraft. Amid the pandem- dures to improve lifesaving sized, “We need to continue in- “What you will get is some-
Many Air National Guard for additional medical support capabilities and mitigate the low medical technicians, there sia demands that we focus on be the top priority?” Roth ac-
ic, nurses and technicians put vesting in technology for the thing that is more safe, more See PRioRitieS Page 16
and Air Force Reserve medics across the country was critical. their experience and training spread within the clinic. were necessary improvements the capabilities we need today knowledged there would be dif-
battled COVID-19 in both their “The need for critical care to the test when they flew with For Air Force Maj. Mark in COVID-19 testing proce- to win tomorrow,” Roth told the ficult trade-offs.
military and civilian roles. Air
Force Staff Sgt. Thomas Mas-
nurses was highlighted dur-
ing the response to COV-
the Negatively Pressurized
Conex for the first time on July
Gosling, a registered nurse,
81st Medical Group, Kees-
dures implemented across the
Department of Defense.
subcommittee in his opening
statement. “Our nation’s com-
“We’re going to have to
make some hard choices and Providing VA Loans Locally!
sa, 192nd Medical Group De- ler Air Force Base, Mississip- petitive strategic advantage re- some difficult decisions con-
tachment 1 aerospace medi-
ID-19,” said Air Force Col. 1, 2020.
pi and his Simulation Laborato- Turning a corner lies on air and space superior- cerning trying to invest in the Fulfilling the dream of Homeownership for our Veterans since 1994
Sherry Hemby, Air Force Re- “This was definitely not
cal technician, has a fulltime serve Command’s command ry Team, this meant modifying ity, which is underpinned by future versus continuing to We can EASILY close a VA loan transaction in 19 - 22 days ays here
your typical patient move- The rapid production and
job, working as an emergency the design of their intensive locally, So if you want to get it done Quickly at a Great Rate
nurse and career field manag- ment mission,” said Air Force
room medic at Riverside Re- care unit beds to optimize them deployment of COVID-19 vac- and Low Fees, with the same person from the beginning ng
er. “Many patients diagnosed Maj. Benjamin Weaver, bio-
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Travis AFB honorary commanders and civic leaders visit Dover AFB
U.S. Air Force photos by Chustine Minoda
Above: Paul Adler, front left, Jausiah Jacobson, center, and PJ Goodson, right, all Travis Air Force Base honorary commanders,
participate on an obstacle course with the Tactical Leadership Nexus team during the Civic Leader Tour, at Dover Air Force Base,
Delaware, May 5, 2021. Travis community leaders visited Dover AFB May 3-5, 2021. The Civic Leader Tour was an opportunity for
our community leaders to better understand and advocate for the Air Mobility Command’s diverse missions.
Right: U.S. Air Force Capt. Felix Jones, right, Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations resiliency team chaplain, talks about the
dedication, resiliency, and professionalism of their team to Sandy Person, center, USAF civic leader and Travis Golden Bear, and Mark
Limon, Travis AFB honorary commander, during the Civic Leader Tour, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, May 4, 2021.
Page 11, top: Dawne Nickerson, left, 436th Airlift Wing Public Affairs community engagement chief, bids farewell to Travis Air Force
Base honorary commanders and civic leaders May 5, 2021, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware.
Page 11, bottom left: Susan State, Travis Air Force Base honorary commander, spots Senior Airman Keoni Ancog, 436th Aerial Port
Squadron cargo processor, during a pallet build up at the 436th APS warehouse during the Civic Leader Tour, at Dover Air Force Base,
Delaware, May 5, 2021.
Page 11, bottom right: Cynthia Garcia, Travis Air Force Base honorary commander, participates on a virtual reality training at the
Bedrock Innovation Lab during the Civic Leader Tour, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, May 5, 2021.
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Priorities its achievements. The nation’s
newest military service came
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The nation’s leaders decid- integrating with partners at ev-
ed, he said, “To stand up a ser- ery level.
vice that was purpose built for “Now that we have built
this domain. We’ve already this service, we are moving at
seen the benefits of that eleva- speed to capitalize on its cre-
tion. We’re attracting great- ation,” Raymond told the sub-
er talent. We’ve got a strong committee in describing the
voice on requirements. We Space Force’s near term prior-
have a strong voice with our al- ities. Graduation time is here. With the extended length of time due to the pandemic,
lies and partners. … So across “We have set conditions to most graduation ceremonies will again this year be virtual. The Daily Republic
the board we have seen a criti- outpace emerging and dynam- would like to help the class of 2021 capture their memories for a lifetime.
cal elevation of capability since ic threats and create new mili- On Sunday, June 13th the Daily Republic will publish our annual Graduation
we’ve established the Space tary options, working with the keepsake section which will include photo pages honoring this year’s graduates, from
Force.” Preschool through College/Tech Schools.
joint force, interagency, indus-
Answers by Roth, Brown
try, and our partners and al- Make sure your graduate is memorialized in this special section.
and Raymond throughout the
hearing reflected the Depart- lies. These partnerships will
allow us to move at speed with-
Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for return.
ment’s overarching priorities.
Air Force Senior Airman Janiqua Robinson The practices and priorities, out breaking our national trea- Photo & Ad Submission Deadline:
Air Force Staff Sgt. David Brown, 15th Air Support Operations Squadron they said, include a mixture of sury,” he said. Friday, June 4th at 1pm.
joint terminal attack controller, laughs after finishing a speed drill during imperatives such as modern- Like Roth and Brown, who
Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for return.
Draco Spear at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia in August 2018. izing the nation’s air and land- specified emerging threats in Or go to www.dailyrepublic.om to submit.
based nuclear deterrent, ensur- blunt terms, Raymond detailed
Laughter stress management, including
using laughter, is extremely im-
ing continued “air superiority,”
nurturing strong and capable
the way space is evolving into a
more complex and challenging
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From Page 7 portant for nurses. leaders, and continuing to lock environment.
“We do what we can to try arms with allies and partners. “These threats include ro-
to get health care staff to take It means continuing to roll- bust jamming of GPS and com-
to laugh, even if you’re fake out F-35 (Lightning II) aircraft munications satellites; directed
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laughing, it engages the dia- into the fleet. The F-35, accord- energy systems that can blind,
and to use their leave so they Yourtown High School
phragm, which is where our va- ing to Air Force senior lead- disrupt or damage our satel-
can recharge their batteries, ers, “is the cornerstone of our
gus nerve sits.” lites; anti-satellite weapons in Congratulations, Mary! It’s
This, she said, is where the so to speak, so they can get future fighter force and air su- space or from the ground that been a wild ride, but you
science of laughing and its the rest that is needed, and to periority.” It means continuing made it.You’re graduating!
are designed to destroy U.S.
health benefits come into play. spend time with family,” she to introduce the KC-46 (Peg- We are so proud of you
satellites; and cyber capabili-
“The vagus nerve activates said. “Hopefully now, with vac- asus) into the fleet, while also and thrilled to watch as
ties that can deny our access to
your parasympathetic ner- cination numbers increasing continuing to revamp the ser- you begin a new journey!
vice’s “career field” categories the domain,” Raymond said. We love you!
vous system, the ‘rest and di- and the hospitalization rate de-
to match personnel and leader- Like Raymond, Brown and
gest’ part of your nervous sys- creasing, we can try to give
tem, which is the opposite of ship philosophies to the needs Roth also offered clear ratio- Love, Mom & Dad
nurses, health care workers
shown approx.
nales for why the Air Force’s
the ‘fight or flight’ part of your of national security and mod- actual size
and support personnel some ern warfare. capabilities and readiness are
nervous system so, essential-
ly, you’re telling your body to time back to recover.” They also said it requires a crucial to the larger national *UDGXDWH3KRWR*UHHWLQJ
relax when you laugh,” said She said health care, espe- new focus, fresh thinking and security effort. Please supply your graduate’s
Killian. “If you do that once or cially within the military, has speed. “Our Air Force is the only name, school, photo and maximum of
twice a day, share a laugh with the potential to be even more “The strategic environment service that provides our joint 40 words of text for your message.
a friend or a coworker, you im- stressful because of the obli- has rapidly evolved and we partners and allies the assur-
mediately feel a sensation of re- gation that providers feel they haven’t changed fast enough to ance of air superiority, the ad- Student’s Name _______________________________________________________
laxation in your body, whether have to others. keep pace,” Brown told the sub- vantage of global strike, and
you’re conscious of it or not. It “As military health care committee, noting that prior to the agility of rapid global mo- School Attending ______________________________________________________
counteracts the chronic stress becoming chief of staff, he was bility through a range of capa-
providers, we’re programmed
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That means there’s a physio- to take care of others, almost to official in the Indo-Pacific.
our own detriment. Sometimes, day’s combatant commanders.” ____________________________________________________________________
logical reason that you feel bet- Brown added, “If we con- Although confronted with an
ter when you laugh. we don’t take time to take care tinue on a path of incremental ____________________________________________________________________
array of threats present in the
“It’s good for your respirato- of ourselves,” said Killian. change, our advantage erodes
air and space domains, Roth
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reaffirmed the Department’s
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easy, Killian said, but it also Change or Lose” soon after be- stand ready, willing, and able to These are special and unique pages that will long be remembered by all those who participate. Please fill
mind them that we appreciate meet responsibilities to our na- out the information above and mail in your photo with payment (Include name on back of photo), or go
gets easier with time. coming chief of staff.
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laughing is the more we do it, care of themselves. They are a speed, the three leaders said to 300 miles off the ground, we
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left: 60th Air
Mobility Wing
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