MacDill Presents Tampa Bay AirFest 2014 schedule of events
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MacDill Presents Tampa Bay AirFest 2014 schedule of events
Vol. 42, No. 12 MacDill Presents Tampa Bay AirFest 2014 schedule of events u 8 a.m. Gates Open u 10:30 a.m. Opening Ceremonies - USSOCOM Jump and National Anthem u 11 a.m. Rob Holland - Mike Goulian Dual Aerobatic Demo u 11:10 a.m. MacDill KC-135 Demo u 11:15 a.m. RV-8 Demo u 11:25 a.m. B-25 u 11:40 a.m. Scott Yoak P-51 Demo u 11:50 a.m. Larry Labriola L-39 u 12 p.m. Matt Younkin BE-18 u 12:20 p.m. Randy Ball - Mig-17F u 12:30 p.m. GEICO Skytypers u 12:50 p.m. Rob Holland MXS u 1 p.m. AeroShell Aerobatic Team u 1:20 p.m. T-28 Demo u 1:30 p.m. P-51 / F-4U Heritage Flight u 1:45 p.m. Michael Goulian X330 u 2 p.m. Melissa and Rex Pemberton u 2:15 p.m. USSOCOM Jump - Aerial Formation u 2:40 p.m. USAF Thunderbirds u 4 p.m. Show Ends - Thank You Tampa Bay! Thursday, March 20, 2014 AIRFEST 2014 MacDill conducts a media operations flight by Senior Airman Jenay Randolph 6th Air Mobility Wing public affairs Media agencies from around the city of Tampa participated in a media operations flight, March 12 at MacDill Air Force Base. During the flight, a KC-135 Stratotanker conducted a simulated in-flight refueling training mission with six A-10 Thunderbolts from Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The KC-135’s four-man crew consisted of a pilot, co-pilot, and two boom operators, along with roughly 15 media personnel capturing and documenting the mission through photographs, video and interviews. The crew allowed the aircraft to soar 20, 000 feet above the ground at speeds of approximately 230 mph. “It is crucial that we provide the Air Force story to the community,” explains Terry Montrose, 6th Air Mobility Wing public affairs deputy chief. “With only one percent of the nation serving, it is vital that we enable more advocates for the military.” The flight was approximately four hours long; and although there was no refueling actually performed, the crew was allowed to hone their skills and allow the media to experience one of the many missions of the Air Force. Photo by Senior Airman Jenay Randolph An A-10 Thunderbolt simulates in-flight refueling during a media operations flight March 12, 2014 over Moody Air Force Base, Ga. During the flight, a KC-135 Stratotanker conducted a simulated in-flight refueling training mission with six A-10s. “A lot of people never get to have this opportunity, and this is a great way to show them where their tax dollars are going. I’m glad I was able to get the opportunity,” said Chris Urso, multimedia photographer. “It’s my first time flying on this aircraft and it was a great flight. I would do it again in two seconds.” MacDill on the web COMMANDER’S ACTION LINE The Action Line provides two-way communication between the 6th Air Mobility Wing commander and the MacDill community. A 24-hour recording service is provided so personnel may submit questions, concerns or comments. Call the Action Line at 828-INFO (4636) or email [email protected]. MacDill Thunderbolt Publisher: Bill Barker Editor: Nick Stubbs The MacDill Thunderbolt is published by Sunbelt Newspapers, Inc., a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force. This commercial enterprise newspaper is an authorized publication for distribution to members of the U.S. military services on MacDill. Contents of the MacDill Thunderbolt are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by the U.S. government, the Department of Defense, the Department of the Air Force or the 6th Air Mobility Wing. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense, the Department of the Air Force, 6th Air Mobility Wing or Sunbelt Newspapers, Inc., of the products or service advertised. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use, or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user, or patron. Display advertising or classified advertising information Website: www.macdill.af.mil Facebook: www.facebook.com/ MacDillAirForceBase may be obtained by calling (813) 259-7455. News items for the MacDill Thunderbolt can be submitted to the 6th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs office, 8208 Hangar Loop Dr., suite 14, MacDill AFB, FL 33621, or call the MacDill Thunderbolt staff at 828-2215. Email: [email protected]. Deadline for article submissions is noon, Wednesdays to appear in the next week’s publication. Articles received after deadline may be considered for future use. All submissions are considered for publication based on news value and timeliness. Every article and photograph is edited for accuracy, clarity, brevity, conformance with the “Associated Press Stylebook and Libel Manual” and Air Force Instruction 35-101. STATIC DISPLAYS KC-135 - Stratotanker’s principle mission is air refueling of aircraft from all branches of the U.S. military, and to accomplish its primary mission of Global Reach and Global Power. A-10 Thunderbolt II- The A-10 is a versatile attack aircraft known for its firepower and ability to withstand the rigors of combat and enemy fire - a virtual flying tank. C-130 Hurcules - The aircraft can operate from rough, dirt strips and is the prime transport for airdropping troops and equipment into hostile areas. B-52 Stratofortress - The B-52 is a long-range, heavy bomber that can perform a variety of missions. It is capable of flying at high subsonic speeds at altitudes up to 50,000 feet. WC-130 Hurricane Hunter - The WC-130 Hercules is a high-wing, medium-range aircraft flown by the Air Force Reserve Command for weather reconnaissance missions. C-17 Globemaster III- The newest, most flexible cargo aircraft to enter the airlift force. The C-17 is capable of rapid strategic delivery of troops and all types of cargo. T-38 Talon - The T-38 is a twin-engine, high-altitude, supersonic jet trainer used in a variety of roles because of its design, economy of operations, ease of maintenance. HH-60G Pave Hawk - The primary mission is to conduct day or night personnel recovery operations into hostile environments to recover isolated personnel during war. Douglas A-4 Skyhawk - The Skyhawk is a carrier-capable attack aircraft developed for the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps. It is delta winged and has a single-engine. F-16 Fighting Falcon - The F-16 is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft. It is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-tosurface attack. F-15 Strike Eagle- The F-15 is an all-weather, extremely maneuverable, tactical fighter designed to permit the Air Force to gain and maintain air supremacy over the battlefield. KC-10 Extender - The KC10 Extender is an air-to-air tanker aircraft in service with the United States Air Force derived from the civilian DC-10-30 airliner. F-22 Raptor – The F-22, a critical component of the Global Strike Task Force, is designed to project air dominance, rapidly and at great distances and defeat threats. T-6 Texan II - A single-engine, two-seat primary trainer designed to train Joint Primary Pilot Training, students in basic flying skills common to U.S. Air Force and Navy pilots. C-5 Galaxy- The C-5 Galaxy is a heavy-cargo transport designed to provide strategic airlift for deployment and supply of combat and support forces. C-21 - The C-21 is a twin turbofan engine aircraft used for cargo and passenger airlift. The aircraft is the military version of the Lear Jet 35A business jet. B-1 Lancer- Carrying the largest payload of guided and unguided weapons in the Air Force, the multi-mission B-1 is the backbone of America’s longrange bomber force. Transportation considerations To avoid heavy traffic congestion and competing for limited parking on the base, take public transportation to the annual MacDill AFB AirFest. For more visit http:// www.gohart.org/ HART Transit during AirFest The Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority will be running every 15 minutes from Britton Plaza to MacDill from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Southbound and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Northbound leaving the base. Please be advised, coolers, glass containers, pets, fireworks, knives, weapons of any sort and large tote bags are all prohibited to ensure the security and safety of all attendees. AERIAL PERFORMERS Aeroshell AT - The AeroShell Acrobatic Team have been performing for over 25 years; amassing thousands Jim Tobul F4U Corsair - The 1945 F4U-F, “Korean War Hero,” this remarkable plane still bears its marks of history - three combat flak repair patches on the starboard wing and the rear fuselage. Geico Skytypers - Flight squadron of six vintage WWII aircraft performing precision flight maneuvers. JCSE Jump Team – The Joint Communications Support Element (JCSE) provides enroute, initial entry, or early entry communications support in support of permissive and nonpermissive environments. Heritage Flight - Jim Tobul in his Corsair “Korean War Hero” and Scott Yoak in his P-51 Mustang ‘Quicksilver” will be performing. KC 135 - The KC-135 Stratotanker’s principle mission is air refueling. It greatly enhances the Air Force’s capability to accomplish its primary mission of Global Reach and Global Power. USSOCOM Parachute Team - The US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Parachute Team includes volunteers from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and government civilians. U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds The six-pilot team of precision fliers thrill audiences with their aerial display of skill and aircraft performance. They are the premier demonstration team of the elite air and space force. Jive-and-Wild-Blue - “Wild Blue,” is unique in that it’s a regular on the air show circuit, yet can be built in a general aviation pilot’s garage. Kerby has over 13,000 hours of flight time. Scott Yoak P-51 - The P-51D Quick Silver, also known as “The Resurrected Veteran,” celebrates our nation’s armed forces. Matt Younkin Beech 18 - A daytime aerobatic display in the Beech 18 that his father Bobby perfected so many years ago. Randy Ball MIG - Randy Ball’s MiG-17F spent almost four years in restoration, and is one of only a handful of vintage jets flying the circuit. Melissa and Rex - Rex Pemberton straps on a wingsuit, which can glide 3 feet forward for every 1 foot down allowing him to fly across the sky. Rob Holland - The performances consist of teaser acts, circling the American flag, and the premiere solo act choreographed to music. Mike Goulian in an Extra 330SC - Mike Goulian will perform in his Extra 330SC, the world’s newest custombuilt premiere aerobatic aircraft. The Extra tumbles and rotates at awe-inspiring rates in almost any attitude, which gives Mike Goulian the freedom to use his imagination. AIRFEST 2014 AirFest safety, security guidelines AirFest is a time for families and friends to visit MacDill and learn more about the military through various displays, exhibits and demonstrations. However, there are certain things individuals should be aware of in the event there is an accident or an incident while they are here. Suspicious Packages/Terrorist Incident Since the events of Sept. 11, there is increased awareness of the possibility of a terrorist attack. Individuals are reminded to follow the direction of military personnel in uniform if such an attack were to occur. Remain aware of surrounding areas and activities. If you see something suspicious or unusual, report it to a military service member in uniform right away. Know where the main entrance is located and establish a place to meet should you be separated. Keep all of your personal items with you during your visit to MacDill, your back pack or purse left at a display may not look so innocent to the next person who sees it lying there! Aircraft Accident During the two day AirFest, there is potential that an air- craft accident could occur. Individuals should be informed that there are many unseen hazards associated with aircraft accidents. These incidents range anywhere from the release of gases and vapors to unexploded ordnances; regardless of whether the aircraft is carrying ammunition or not. Attendees, who are not trained and qualified as an emergency responder, are reminded that the best thing to do is evacuate the area as directed and account for all family members. Individuals are reminded to keep young children with them at all times. If the flightline, is evacuated follow the directions given by military personnel in uniform. Natural Disasters Directions for tornadoes and lightning storms will be addressed if need be. Heat is a main concern for AirFest. Individuals are reminded to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water and limiting the amount of alcoholic beverage intake. Use sunscreen and wear a hat if the top of your head is susceptible to sunburn. MacDill will have a first aid station located at Hangar 3 during AirFest. The AirFest will be full of fun and excitement for the entire family. Safety is paramount and although we do not expect that anything will happen, individuals are reminded to be aware of potential hazards and proper procedure should something happen. AIRFEST 2014 Your AirFest guide to a good time, staying safe How do I get more information? You can call 828-SHOW (7469) for updated information. Also, log onto Facebook at www.facebook.com/macdillairforcebase. How should I enter? To avoid heavy traffic congestion and competing for limited parking on the base, take public transportation to MacDill AirFest. The Dale Mabry and MacDill Gates are open to the general public from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Once the spectator parking lots are full on base, the gates will close to motor traffic. Only foot traffic or public transportation will be authorized for the remainder of the day. These gates are not recommended for base members. All vehicles entering through these gate will be directed to the spectator parking lots -- no exceptions. The Bayshore Gate is open to military ID card holders, base housing residents and individuals with distinguished visitor passes from 4 a.m. to 11 p.m. The general public is not authorized entrance to the base through the Bayshore and Tanker Way Gates. What should I bring? Sunny skies and warm weather are expected for AirFest weekend. Individuals are reminded to bring and drink plenty of water to help stay hydrated during the event. Sunscreen, head protection (hats), hearing protection, beach chairs and cameras are also good items to bring with you. What should I leave at home? All AirFest attendees must not bring prohibited items to the show. This includes weapons of any kind (to include multi-tools and pocket knives), coolers, glass containers, pets, bicycles, roller blades, skateboards, scooters, fireworks and large tote bags. Bicycles, roller blades, etc., are acceptable modes of transportation to the event, however, they will not be allowed on the flightline. There is no smoking on the flightline, around the aircraft displays or in the hangars. Signs will be posted to distinguish the designated smoking areas. Alcoholic beverages are not authorized to be brought on base. Military members are responsible for their family members and guests. Will there be a first aid station? The first aid station is located inside Hangar 3 and marked with a red cross for individuals who may require medical assistance or a bandaid. What should I do in case of an emergency? In the unlikely event an emergency evacuation should occur on the flightline, all uniformed members are required to assist in ushering the general public through the main flightline exit on the north ramp to the wash rack. Attendees are advised to stay in close contact with family members and to know their whereabouts at all times. Small children should remain with parents during the entire event United States Air F Thunderbirds Flyin Saturday and S Thunderbird #1 - Commander Thunderbird #3 - Right Wing Lieutenant Colonel Greg Moseley is the commander/leader of the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron. In addition to flying the No. 1 jet and leading all air demonstrations, he commands the 120-person squadron. Colonel Moseley entered the Air Force in 1998 as a graduate of Virginia Military Institute. Before joining the team, he was a student at Command General Staff College in Fort Leavenworth, Kan. He has logged more than 2,800 flight hours in the F-15C and F-22 with more than 50 hours of combat pilot experience in the F-15C. Colonel Moseley is in his third season with the team and hails from Seguin, Texas. Major Caroline Jensen is the right wing pilot for the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, flying the No. 3 jet. During high school, she participated in swimming and track, serving as captain for both teams. She entered the Air Force in 1998 as a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy. Before joining the team Major Jensen served as a T-38 instructor pilot and assistant flight commander for Air Force Reserve Command’s 340th Flying Training Group, 80th Flying Training Wing, at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. She has logged more than 3,100 flight hours as an Air Force pilot, with 200 hours of combat experience in the F16C. Major Jensen is in her third season with the team and hails from River Falls, Wis. Thunderbird #2 - Left Wing Thunderbird #4 - Slot Major Joshua Boudreaux is the left wing pilot for the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, flying the No. 2 jet. He entered the Air Force in 2003 as a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. While studying at the Academy, he was a collegiate wrestler and competition glider pilot. Before joining the team, Major Boudreaux was an F-16 instructor pilot and flight commander for the 555th Fighter Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy. He has logged more than 2,800 flight hours as an Air Force pilot, with more than 400 hours of combat experience in the F-16C. Major Boudreaux is in his second season with the team and hails from Covington, La. Major Curtis Dougherty is the slot pilot for the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, flying the No. 4 jet. He entered the Air Force in 2002 as a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. As a student, he was on the Academy’s parachute team. He jumped with the Army’s Black Knights while studying at West Point under a student-exchange program. Before joining the team, Major Dougherty served as chief of wing weapons for the 4th Fighter Wing, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. He has logged more than 2,900 flight hours as an Air Force pilot, with more than 800 hours of combat experience in the F-15E. Major Dougherty is in his second season with the team and hails from Downingtown, Pa. Force Thunderbirds ng Demonstrations Sunday at 3 p.m. Thunderbird #5 - Lead Solo Thunderbird #5 - Operations Officer Major Blaine Jones is the lead solo pilot for the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, flying the No. 5 jet. While attending Kansas State University, Major Jones became a three-time All-American high jumper. He graduated from college in 1996, and entered the Air Force in 2002 after completing Officer Training School. Before joining the team, he served as an F-22 instructor pilot and assistant director of operations for the 27th Fighter Squadron, Langley Air Force Base, Va. He has logged more than 2,000 flight hours as an Air Force pilot. Major Jones is in his third season with the team and hails from Kingman, Kan. Major Tyler Ellison is the operations officer for the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, flying the No. 7 jet. Major Ellison grew up in a flying family and received his pilot’s license before he received his driver’s license. He entered the Air Force in 2002 as a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. Before joining the team, Major Ellison was aide-de-camp to the Commander, Air Combat Command at Langley Air Force Base, Va. He has logged more than 1,000 flight hours in the F-15C and F-22A as an Air Force pilot. Major Ellison is in his second season with the team and hails from Layton, Utah. Thunderbird #6 - Opposing Solo Thunderbird #8 - Advance Pilot/Narrator Captain Jason Curtis is the opposing solo pilot for the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, flying the No. 6 jet. During high school, he ran cross country, was a competitive snowboarder, and played drums in a rock and roll band. Captain Curtis entered the Air Force in 2004 as a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. Before joining the team, Captain Curtis was an F-16 instructor pilot and flight commander for the 308th Fighter Squadron at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. He has logged more than 1,750 flight hours as an Air Force pilot, with more than 280 hours of combat experience in the F-16C. Captain Curtis is in his second season with the team and hails from Kalispell, Mont. Major Michael Fisher is the advance pilot/ narrator for the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, flying the No. 8 jet. While in high school, he was a varsity golfer and competed in mechanical drafting competitions. He entered the Air Force in 2002 as a graduate of Washington State University. Before joining the team, he served as an F-16 instructor pilot and flight commander for the 310th Fighter Squadron at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. He has logged more than 2,000 flight hours as an Air Force pilot, with more than 430 combat hours in the F-16C. Major Fisher is in his third season with the team and hails from Vancouver, Wash. DIAMOND SHARP Airman 1st Class Dalia Rais 6th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Job Title: Aerospace Medicine Services technician Hometown: Barranquilla, Colombia Short-term goals: Complete my CDCs, start on my CCAF, earn senior Airman below the zone Long-term goals: Be commissioned in the AF as a nurse Advice to others: Be kind and always keep it simple. Role model(s) and why: My father, because he is the most decent, honest, loyal, smart, and amazing man I have ever known. Why did you join the Air Force?: To strive for a better future Dick Cutshall Richard “Dick” Cutshall was the director of operations for the detachment 1, 23rd Wing. Mr. Cutshall’s duties and responsibilities included directing overall operations at the Avon Park Air Force Range and the Deployed Unit Complex facilities at MacDill Air Force Base. Mr. Cutshall also serves as the USAF Airspace Manager for Central and South Florida and coordinated all military Special Use Airspace issues with the Florida State Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration. 1.5-Mile 5K 5-Mile Phone and computer users; everyone is subject to monitoring Special to the Thunderbolt Many years ago thieves were the types of people who wore dark masks and held up banks or broke into houses taking precious jewelry and silverware. Now they have taken on a whole new meaning and come in every form imaginable. Today’s thieves sneak into bank accounts, emails, cell phones, palm pilots and even landline telephones, all from the comforts of their very own secret hideout. While this new way of stealing is convenient for the thief, it has become a matter of national security for some. For the military, securing classified information is top priority and every member of Team MacDill must do their part to help keep that information secure. One friendly reminder to keep classified information disclosed can be seen every time the phone rings and every time a base network computer is logged on. Many people see it and wonder why these notices exist. Well, it’s to remind people that they’re being monitored. The Telecommunications Monitoring and As- sessment Program requires all users of Department of Defense telecommunications systems or devices to be informed that by using the DoD device they are consenting to monitoring. The purpose of the TMAP is to protect classified and operationally significant information from unauthorized disclosure. One aspect of the protection program is operational security. TMAP is a key part of the Air Force’s OPSEC efforts. Air Force Instruction 10-712 permits monitoring of unsecured telecommunications systems to determine vulnerability to hostile signal intelligence exploitation. The TMAP evaluates and reports on one of the major factors of OPSEC posture – the proper use of telecommunications equipment. The Air Force uses numerous unsecured telecommunications such as telephones, radios and computer networks subject to adversarial exploitation. But, during normal everyday use of these unsecured systems, we can inadvertently provide an adversary with information. In turn, adversaries can easily monitor these unsecured systems, which can provide enough information to make DoD units, weapon sys- tems, defenses, and operations vulnerable to attack. The Air Force monitors unsecured DoD telecommunications and analyzes information to identify and report OPSEC vulnerabilities and their potential effects on military operations. These reports provide operational commanders and planners with near real-time reports of classified or sensitive information disclosures that may adversely affect U.S. and allied operations. To remind people not to say something they may regret, those notice and consent to monitoring stickers are there to save us. Plus, as a requirement, notification must be given to all users of DoD telecommunications systems or devices that they are to be used for conducting official government business and that all activities on them are subject to monitoring. Legal reviews are conducted biennially during even numbered fiscal years to certify that users of telecommunication devices have been provided sufficient notice of consent to monitoring. MACDILL COMMUNITY EVENTS Friday SeaScapes Beach House BBQ Friday, offering BBQ specials for the Air Force Flyin’ High BBQ Challenge from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. MacDill Lanes Family Fun Night from 4-9 p.m. Special guest members of the Thunderbirds at 4:30 p.m. Bowling $1 games & free shoe rental. free milkshakes & french fries from 4-6 p.m. Saturday & Sunday Tampa Bay Airfest Gates open at 8 a.m. Featuring the Air Force Thunderbirds. Saturday Boomers Bar & Grill OPEN After the Show! 5-10 p.m. Steak dinners and bar menu available. Drink specials Tuesday Outdoor Recreation Project Healing Waters at Bldg. 2017 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Attention all fishermen. Project Healing Waters is a brand new fly fishing program dedicated to the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled active military service personnel and disabled veterans. As low as 10 oercebt disability is accepted for free fly fishing educational seminars. Sign up at Outdoor Rec or call 840-6919. (20 spaces available) Wednesday SeaScapes Beach House Wednesday BASH from 4-8 p.m. FREE bar snacks, drink specials, bar bingo ($2 a card/cash), trivia, and a DJ. Call 840-1451. Enjoy the show! Photo by Airman Basic David Tracy MacDill Air Force Base Presents Tampa Bay AirFest is the 6th Air Mobility Wing’s way of showing its appreciation to the Tampa Bay community, and a way to demonstrate the equipment and tactics the U.S. military uses to safeguard the United States and its allies. CHAPEL SCHEDULE Protestant service Sunday - 11 a.m. - Contemporary Service Sunday - 9:30 a.m. - FAMCAMP Service Islamic service Catholic services Saturday - 5:30 p.m. - Mass Sunday - 9:30 a.m. - Mass Monday-Wednesday - 12:10 p.m. Mass Friday - 1:30 p.m. - Muslim Prayer Service Call the chapel at 828-3621 for more information or visit the chapel web site at http://www.macdill.af.mil/macdillchapel. Be sure to visit the official MacDill Air Force Base web site at www.macdill.af.mil MacDillAFBCampaign2014: March24th – May2nd Pirate’s Log: 20 Mar 2003 TalesfromMacDillHistory:TheU.S.ͲledcoalitionlaunchedthemilitaryinvasionofIraq(later codenamed Operation Iraqi Freedom) in 2003. During the initial phase, six KCͲ135s from MacDill deployed in support. Several other “Stratotanker” planes followed during their rotations. The first phase concluded when Tikrit, the hometown of Iraqi President Saddam Hussein,fellwithlittleresistance.OnApril15,theCoalition declaredtheinvasioneffectively over,althoughoperationslasteduntil2011. AirmenHelpingAirmen
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