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Thursday, September 24, 2015
Vol. 43, No. 39
News/Features: page 3
My deployment family
Top Airman honored
Week in photos: page 4
Images from MacDill
Success realized
Community: page 17
Events, Chapel, more...
Security training - page 10
Photo by Staff Sgt. Shandresha Mitchell
Senior Airmen Michael Hafke and Jay Moccia, 6th Security Forces Squadron marine patrolmen, park the boat in the marina at MacDill Air Force
Base, Sept. 17. The Airmen had just returned from simulating a man-overboard scenario during a Boat Operations and Training Program near
Bayboro Harbor in St. Petersburg.
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COMMENTARY
Dreams
by Col. Dave Condit
403rd Operations Group
KEESLER AIR FORCE
BASE, BILOXI, MISS — Each of
us has dreams. We dream about
exotic places, relaxing experiences, adventures, things we might
accomplish and financial security.
Some of our dreams intersect
with our military service. Our
dreams include things like the
next level of responsibility, advancing to NCO or senior NCO,
commissioning, field grade officer,
a desired specialty, pilot training,
or retirement. These dreams motivate us, help us through tough
times and make our lives exciting.
I interact with a lot of Airmen.
One of the most exciting things
I see is someone’s dreams. I recently attended a pilot training
graduation and was struck by
the dreams realized and the new
dreams being formed. There were
young officers recently commissioned as prior service members
who just arrived. Their nervous
yet excited eyes wandered to the
sky as the training jets flew over.
There were graduates with shiny
new wings and assignments all
over the world. The graduation
ceremony included senior NCOs,
officers and family members who
stood proudly by, seeing the realization of their hard work. Seeing
dreams come true is amazing.
Unfortunately, not all our
dreams come true. Life is not
fair, and not all of us make it to
that exotic place or that relaxing
retirement. Relationships slip
away. Financial security eludes
us as we work from paycheck to
paycheck. Not all of the young officers I saw at that pilot training
base would depart the gates with
a set of wings. Sometimes things
beyond our control mean we have
to dream of new things.
One of the saddest things I see
when interacting with Airmen
is the dreams never attempted.
We get busy with the mundane,
our minds wander, we are uncertain, we’re afraid we might fail.
For whatever reason, we don’t
take the risk and attempt to accomplish our dreams. The most
certain way to ensure our dreams
are not realized is to not attempt
them.
Each of us, no matter our
age or circumstances, still has
dreams. Don’t be the one to guarantee the dream never comes to
fruition. Clear away the distractions, focus and see yourself accomplishing your dream. Most of
all, take action, take a risk, and
take that first step.
Col. Dave Condit
Be sure to visit the official MacDill AFB website at www.macdill.af.mil
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The Action Line provides two-way communication between the 6th Air
Mobility Wing commander and the MacDill community. Personnel may
submit questions, concerns or comments via Emailing [email protected].
MacDill Thunderbolt
Publisher: Brian Burns
Editor: Nick Stubbs
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NEWS/FEATURES
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‘There I was...’
My deployment family
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by Capt. Kathleen Lau
6th Force Support Squadron
Mr. Henry Ford said, “Coming together is the beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.”
That statement echoes so true for my experience on my first deployment, where I led a small team in providing support to Airmen deployed
with Sister Service units.
Courtesy photo
Members of Capt. Kathleen Lau’s deployment family.
again or new friends I made over dinner in the dining facility or working
out in the fitness tent.
The relationships I began to foster really shaped my deployment. As
excited as I was to be a part of the mission, I still missed home, my
See ‘THERE I WAS’, Page 12
Air Force’s top Airman honored by enlisted force
by Tech. Sgt. Torri Hendrix
Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs Command Information
WASHINGTON (AFNS) — In a historical event, the Air Force’s top
enlisted leader honored the service’s top general with an invitation to
an Order of the Sword ceremony during the Air Force Association’s Air
and Space Conference and Technology Exposition Sept. 16.
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody, who is the trusted
keeper of the Air Force Master Sword, thanked Air Force Chief of Staff
Gen. Mark A. Welsh III for his exceptional service as a leader and for
his significant care of the enlisted corps.
“Any organization needs a heartbeat,” Cody said. “There isn’t an Airman out there that cares more about our Airmen, their families and our
Air Force.”
According to regulation, The Order of the Sword was established by
the Air Force enlisted force to recognize and honor military senior officers with the rank of colonel or above, and civilian equivalents, for conspicuous and significant contributions to the welfare and prestige of the
Air Force enlisted force, mission effectiveness and the overall military
establishment.
“We have been blessed to be under your leadership, unbelievably so,”
Cody told Welsh. “We would not be where we are without you. On behalf
U.S. Air Force photo by Scott M. Ash
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody thanks Air Force Chief
of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III for his exceptional service by presenting him with an invitation to an Order of the Sword ceremony following Cody’s “Enlisted Force Update” at Air Force Association’s Air and
See TOPS, Page 14 Space Conference and Technology Exposition Sept. 16, in Washington,
Most of my work encounters happened via email and phone, with little
to no face-to-face interaction. Because I was supporting a geographically
separated team, I had not created working relationships with a lot of the
people I ran into on a daily basis. In the beginning of my deployment,
most of my relationships were with old friends I was lucky to run into
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“Each connection I made on my
deployment made me a better
Airmen.” - Capt. Kathleen Lau
WEEK IN PHOTOS
Col. Daniel Tulley, 6th
Air Mobility Wing commander, gives a mission brief to the senior spouses during a
Spouses’ Immersion,
Sept. 15, at MacDill
Air Force Base. The
spouses toured the
base and received
briefs from various
working base agencies
in order to formulate a
better understanding
of how the overall mission is accomplished.
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Photo by Senior Airman Jenay Randolph
Photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany Liddon
Photo by Senior Airman Vernon L. Fowler Jr.
(Left) Col. Daniel Tulley, 6th Air Mobility Wing commander, and Airman Debralynn Wiggins, 6th Security Forces Squadron entry controller, cut a cake to commemorate the Air
Force’s 68th birthday at the Davis Conference Center at MacDill Air Force Base, Sept.
18. (Above) Staff Sgt. Phillip Calvert, 6th Communications Squadron military strategic
and tactical relay transmissions, supervises as Staff Sgt. Joseph Diaz, 6th CS MILSTAR,
and Senior Airman Allen Kilpatrick, 6th Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuel systems
maintenance, set up an AT-197 air-to-ground antenna mast during a generation exercise
at MacDill Air Force Base, Sept. 16. The AT-197 antenna is an ultra-high frequency antenna that allows long range communication with aircraft.
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NEWS/FEATURES
Success begins with you
by Senior Airman Jenay Randolph
6th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs
For Staff Sgt. Brian Kramp, 6th Maintenance Squadron crew chief
and First Term Airmen Class team leader, being a crew chief in the
U.S. Air Force has been a childhood dream.
Almost seven years later, as he graduated his final FTAC students
Sept. 18, at MacDill Air Force Base, he realizes that he has surpassed
his dream.
“My first class was nerve racking, but it was awesome and so
exciting.” - Staff Sgt. Brian Kramp
The small-town native of Vienna, Illinois, joined the Air Force in December of 2008. Upon graduation of basic military training and completing technical school, Kramp was well on his way and his first asSee FTAC, Page 15
Photo by Senior Airman Jenay Randolph
Staff Sgt. Brian Kramp, 6th Maintenance Squadron crew chief and First
Term Airmen Class team lead, stands with a group of his final FTAC
students Sept. 17, at MacDill Air Force Base. As the team lead, Kramp
is responsible for building and setting up the schedule for the class, as
well as creating class rosters for FTAC and all other professional development courses.
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Photos by Staff Sgt. Shandresha Mitchell
Airmen with the 6th Security Forces Squadron marine patrol talk with an aircrew from the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater, at the Albert
Whitted Airport in St. Petersburg, Sept. 17. The Airmen were participating in a weeklong Boat Operations and Training Program, which is recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard as the national standard of training because it ensures multi-jurisdictional and interagency operability.
Airmen with the 6th Security Forces Squadron marine patrol park and wash boats after a Boat Operations and Training Program at MacDill Air Force
Base, Sept. 17. The Airmen had just returned from simulating a man-overboard scenario during a Boat Operations and Training Program near Bayboro
Harbor in St. Petersburg.
Senior Airman Jay Moccia, 6th Security Forces Squadron marine patrolman, maps a route to the U.S. Coast
Guard Sector St. Petersburg, station, during a Boat
Operations and Training Program at MacDill Air Force
Base, Fla., Sept. 17. The BOAT Program and this training
ensure that all agencies are working in concert, using
the same terminology, tactics and techniques.
Senior Airman Jay Moccia, 6th Security Forces Squadron marine patrolman, maps a route to the U.S. Coast Guard Sector
St. Petersburg, during a Boat Operations and Training Program
at MacDill Air Force Base, Sept. 17. Through the program, the
National Association of State Boating Law Administrators
provides the national standard of training, typing and credentialing of maritime law enforcement officers and emergency
responders.
Tech. Sgt. James Large, 6th Security Forces Squadron marine patrol NCO in charge,
pulls Senior Airman Colin Williams, 6th SFS marine patrolman, back to the boat after simulating a man-overboard scenario during a Boat Operations and Training
Program near Bayboro Harbor in St. Petersburg, Sept. 17.
An aircrew from the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater, demonstrates various
search and rescue techniques during a Boat Operations and Training Program for
Airmen with the 6th Security Forces Squadron marine patrol near Bayboro Harbor
in St. Petersburg, Sept. 17. The BOAT Program and this training ensure that all
agencies are working in concert, using the same terminology, tactics and techniques.
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NEWS/FEATURES
Air Force Reserve command chief visits MacDill
by Senior Airman Xavier Lockley
927th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs
Following his three-day visit during the September unit training assembly, Command Chief Master Sgt. Cameron Kirksey, Air Force Reserve Command Chief, left the men and women of the 927th Air Refueling Wing with some things to reflect upon.
“We are a volunteer force; 75 percent of us serve part time,” said Kirksey. “We choose to do this, but the fact that you all are here during weekends, when you could be doing anything else in the world, says a lot
about the men and women of this wing.”
During Kirksey’s tour, he visited numerous squadrons and visited
many Airmen throughout 927 ARW.
“I have been around to the units and have seen some forward thinking
initiatives that I will take back with me to the command,” said Kirksey.
“I am not surprised we are the best of the best, the Reserve Force as a
whole continues to impress.”
During Saturday of the UTA weekend, Kirksey received a firsthand
opportunity to provide mentorship to some of the wing’s junior Airmen.
“Mentorship is invaluable, for growth and promotion,” said Airman
1st Class Michael Seemann, 927th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew
chief. “I have always welcomed mentorship from my supervisors, but to
be mentored by Chief Kirksey is an experience I won’t soon forget.”
During Sunday morning, Kirksey concluded his tour with an enlisted
all-call, where he shared his thoughts and listened to the concerns.
“This generation is one that strives for perfection,” Kirksey added.
“We know the challenges that are out there for our Airmen and rest assured we will win.”
Chief Master Sgt. Cameron Kirksey, Air Force Reserve Command chief,
speaks with members of the 927th Air Refueling Wing during an enlisted all-call held here Sept. 20. Kirksey was touring the base to view
different squadrons and speak with members of the wing.
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family, and my friends. I enjoyed FaceTime catch-up sessions, letters, and care packages from all
around the world, but it really helped to have a great group of friends out there to share in the
dining facility’s Thanksgiving feast or Christmas movie night. My deployment family not only
helped keep my mind off how much I missed being home, but in the relationships I created I grew
both personally and professionally. Each of us was out there to provide our expertise to support
the same mission, and from each person I ran into, I began to see the mission from different vantage points.
I experienced the speed and maneuverability of the CV-22 (Osprey) through a friend I made
going to daily mass. I learned about some of the simple and powerful technologies that explosive
ordinance disposal teams are using from a fellow fitness center attendee. I learned the proper
process to add cargo to a pallet in order to send our team much needed supplies through a friend I
often ran into at lunch. I learned joint organizational structure and the request for forces process
from a colonel that I never had the opportunity to shake hands with, but interacted with frequently via email. No matter what the beginning, the outcome was often the same. Every interaction,
whether it started personally or professionally, shaped and molded me in those few months.
No matter the reason that we were all there or the piece of the puzzle we were providing to help
build the big picture, we were all a part of the same team. You may not always remember what you
did or where you went, but you will remember the people that were there to share those moments,
the wins and the losses, with you. Each connection I made on my deployment made me a better
Airmen – helped me further strengthen my mental, physical, social, and spiritual pillars. We came
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of the nearly 400,000 enlisted Airmen, we’d like you to accept this invitation to be the 10th recipient of the Air Force Order of the Sword, the
highest level of recognition that can be afforded by the enlisted force.”
The Order of the Sword tradition is rooted in chivalry from the
Middle Ages. In 1522, King Gustavus the First of Sweden ordered the
noblemen commissioned by him to appoint officers to serve him. The
system worked so well it was incorporated into the Swedish Army as a
way to establish and maintain a cohesive, disciplined and well-trained
force to protect lives and property in the kingdom.
These NCOs would honor their leader and pledge their loyalty by
ceremoniously presenting him with a sword. The sword, a symbol of
truth, justice and power rightfully used, served as a token for all to see
and know that here was a “leader among leaders.” This ceremony became known as the “Royal Order of the Sword.” It was passed through
the ages, coming to America about the time of the Revolutionary War.
The practice of awarding a sword lay dormant for many years. The
only known instance of its use was in the 1860s when Gen. Robert E.
Lee was presented a sword by his command. The “Royal Order of the
Sword” ceremony was revised, updated and adopted by the NCOs of
the Air Force in 1967.
Welsh, who was surprised by the invitation, was only able to say
“thank you” to Cody when he accepted the invitation. After some of the
shock wore off, he reflected on how he felt about receiving this honor
from the enlisted corps.
“I’m astonished and incredibly proud,” Welsh said. “This is the single
greatest honor of my career.”
(Editor’s Note: Historical background information was taken from
Air Force Instruction 36-2824 – Order of the Sword Programs.)
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EVENTS
Saturday
Surf’s Edge Club
Career Fair – 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Major recruiting event with over
70 employers participating, bring
resumes and dress for success.
For more info call A&FRC at 8280145.
Thursday
Information, Tickets & Travel
Universal’s Halloween Horror
Nights representative on-site 10
a.m. - 2 p.m. Hourly prize drawings at 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m.
Grand prize drawing at 2 p.m., two
weeknight HHN Tickets and an
overnight stay at the Cabana Bay
Beach Resort.
MacDill Lanes
Football Frenzy from 8 p.m. - 12
a.m. Watch the game. Food and
drink specials. Single Airman bowl
for free from 3-11 p.m. Call 8284005.
Honorary commanders!
Photo by Airman 1st Class Danielle Quilla
Team MacDill leadership and honorary commanders pose for a group photo after the Honorary Commander Induction Ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base, Sept. 18. The honorary commanders program
allows businessmen and businesswomen from the local community an opportunity for an up-close
and personal experience of the policies, programs and the overall mission capability of the U.S. Air
Force.
CHAPEL SCHEDULE
Protestant service
Catholic services
Sunday - 11 a.m. - Contemporary Service
Saturday - 5:30 p.m. - Mass
Islamic service
Friday - 1:30 p.m. - Muslim Prayer Service
Sunday - 9:30 a.m. - Mass
Monday-Thursday - 12:10 p.m. Mass
Call the chapel at 828-3621 for more information or visit the chapel web site
at http://www.macdill.af.mil/macdillchapel.
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MacDill Lanes
Football Frenzy from 12-6 p.m.
Watch all the games. We have NFL
Sunday Ticket. Food and drink
Specials, bowling, billiards, darts
and corn hole. Call 828-4005.
Sunday
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MacDill Youth Football Field
Youth Sports: Punt, Pass & Kick
from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Be part of the
NFL’s commitment to Play 60.
There are five age groups – a place
for everyone. Grab your sneakers
(no cleats) and come on out. This
is your chance to Play 60 with the
NFL! To register, visit www.nflppk.
com (Note: Enter 33621 for the
zip code, then, on next page, scroll
down and click “Register” next to
where it says “MacDill AFB Youth
Programs, Tampa, FL”). Call 8287956.
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Help Support Breast Cancer Awareness
“Walk Your
Off”
4-Week Pedometer Challenge
Register starting 22 September
Challenge dates: 5 October-1 November
We are co-located with the Short Fitness/Sports Center
8115 Cypress Stand St Bldg 303
828-4739
Call us at
Open to all:
Active Duty, Reservists, Civilians, Family Members, Retirees
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