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Thursday, July 7, 2016

Hard landing; thorough inspection - page 10

News/Features: page 3 KC-135 family tradition

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Photo by Senior Airman Tori Schultz

Community: page 18 Events, Chapel, more...

Airman 1st Class Blake Bennett, an aerospace propulsion journeyman assigned to the 6th Maintenance Squadron, hangs a chain hoist on a dynamometer before removing engine one on a KC-135 Stratotanker during an inspection at MacDill Air Force Base June 28. Dynamometers are used to measure the amount of weight on an engine trailer when removing and installing an engine. The inspection was conducted to ensure the aircraft was mission ready after a hard landing.

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PTSD Awareness leads to positive treatment by J.D. Levite Air Force Surgeon General Public Affairs

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Post-traumatic Stress Disorder can be debilitating in some patients, but thanks to advancements in research and the continued training of mental health providers, treatments are getting better all the time. Maj. Joel Foster, Chief of Air Force Deployment Mental Health, said treating PTSD has improved dramatically in the last 20 years. “Twenty years ago we didn’t really know what PTSD was and didn’t know what to do with patients who had PTSD,” Foster said. “We tried to treat it like other anxiety problems. We put people in various types of therapy groups which weren’t always very helpful. What we didn’t realize back then was that this approach was not effective in treating PTSD.” He added that now mental health providers use evidence-based trauma-focused therapies. Two of these therapies are prolonged exposure and cognitive processing therapy, which are taught to all mental health providers in the Air Force. Part of the reason these treatments work is because they treat the cardinal symptom of PTSD – avoidance of memories and reminders of the traumatic event. “What these treatments do is break the cycle of avoidance,” said Foster. “We work with the patient to expose them to the stimuli that they are afraid of gradually over time and in a supportive environment, the person undergoing treatment gets comfortable, gains confidence, and resumes their normal activities which helps them to make use of social supports for even greater improvements in their symptoms

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If you, or someone you know, has been through a traumatic event, seek out a mental health provider and request a screening. PTSD does not usually go away on its own, and the earlier you seek help the sooner you can start feeling better and return to the life you want to lead. and overall satisfaction with life.” “Most patients can make substantial improvement within 6-12 weeks with dramatic reductions in distress and symptoms,” Foster said. “For most the therapy is not as bad as they think it’s going to be. Nearly every person I’ve worked with has told me that the anxiety and fear they have before treatment is always much worse than going through the treatment.” “People with PTSD who don’t get help end up having behavioral problems over time,” Foster said. “In fact, untreated PTSD almost always leads to additional problems such as depres-

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sion, substance abuse and domestic violence.” The symptom of avoidance keeps many people from seeking help; however, PTSD doesn’t typically get better on its own and can really affect all areas of a person’s life as well as their quality of life if left untreated. He said one of the big fears of service members with PTSD is that it could end their career, but that’s not the case today. “After treatment and even during treatment service members can generally go back to work and resume enjoying their normal activities and routine,” said See COMMENTARY, Page 17

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6th AMW commander takes final flight at MacDill by Senior Airman Vernon L. Fowler Jr. 6th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs

A small gathering looks on in anticipation as Col. Daniel Tulley, commander of the 6th Air Mobility Wing (AMW), taxis a KC-135 Stratotanker toward them on the flightline at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, June 28, 2016. It is a special occasion because this is the final flight Tulley will take at MacDill as he prepares to relinquish command of the 6th AMW on July 8. Tulley’s wife Holly and daughters Annie and Emma, patiently wait as Emma marshals the aircraft her father is piloting. As the tanker comes to a halt, the crowd sees Tulley’s smiling face from the cockpit. His wife and daughters ready themselves as he disembarks the aircraft. A sudden waterfall comes down on Tulley’s head as he descends the ladder and his wife and children exuberantly begin spraying him with water and champagne. Still all smiles, a drenched Tulley shakes hands and gives out hugs to the group and squadron commanders, friends and other military personnel in attendance before offering his remarks. “I can’t say enough great things about the people in this wing,” says Tulley. “It’s amazing to fly here on my last flight wearing the patch of the 91st, the same patch I wore during my first flight on a KC-135 when I got to Castle AFB back in 1994.” Before concluding, Tulley expresses his gratitude to MacDill and the Wing for his time in command and to those who attended his final flight. “I very much appreciate everyone for coming out,” says Tulley. “I am thrilled to be a part of this organization. You guys are the best.” The 6th AMW change of command will be held in hangar 3 on July 8.

Col. Daniel Tulley (right) commander of the 6th Air Mobility Wing, is sprayed with water and champagne by his family during his final flight at MacDill Air Force Base June 28. Tulley’s two-year tenure comes to an end as he prepares to relinquish command July 8.

6th AMXS Airman continues grandfather’s legacy

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by Airman 1st Class Mariette Adams 6th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs

For more than 50 years, generations of Airmen have put their blood, sweat, and tears in the KC-135 Stratotanker. For Senior Airman Tomorian Montgomery, the legacy and tradition of working on this aircraft is in his blood. In October of 1963, John Gilbert, Montgomery’s grandfather, enlisted into the Air Force as a KC-135 crew chief. “We flew a number of missions over Vietnam, which I have been very proud to be a part of— representing myself, my family, my country and the Air Force during a time that the United States needed us and called upon us,” said Gilbert. After serving four years, Gilbert separated from the Air Force and transitioned into commercial aviation. “My experience in the Air Force provided me with a bedrock of knowledge that has benefited me to this very day, and carried me through See LEGACY, Page 17

Photo by Airman 1st Class Mariette Adams

Senior Airman Tomorian Montgomery, a KC-135 Stratotanker crew chief with the 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, pauses for a photo at MacDill Air Force Base June 30. Montgomery’s grandfather, John Gilbert, was a KC-135 crew chief during Vietnam.

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WEEK IN PHOTOS

Photo by Senior Airman Courtney Chapa

Students from the Pace High School Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps pause for a photo during a base tour at MacDill Air Force Base June 28. The group visited a KC-135 Stratotanker static display, the Military Working Dogs section, and the Crash Fire Station.

Photo by Airman Adam R. Shanks

Col. William Stowe III, commander of the 6th Operations Group, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Carol Mitchell, incoming commander of the 310th Airlift Squadron (AS), during a change of command ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base June 30. The passing of the guidon represents the beginning of Mitchell’s tenure as commander of the 310th AS.

Photo by Senior Airman Vernon L. Fowler Jr.

Col. Daniel Tulley, commander of the 6th Air Mobility Wing, quiets the audience before awarding the coveted Boom Award at MacDill Air Force Base June 30. At the end of every wing promotion ceremony, the unit that shows the most spirit wins the award.

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Legal NCO selected for commissioning program like to be an officer, a letter from her squadron commander, college transcripts and Enlisted Performance Reports. She then competed at the director of staff, wing, and numbered Air Force levels, and was finally interviewed as a finalist at the MAJCOM level. “One person per MAJCOM was selected for the program, which is why I never thought I’d get it,” said Brinegar. “When I won at the wing, it was a shock. “When I got selected at the NAF, I realized I actually had a chance. Then when they told me that I needed to interview with the AMC command chief, I was so surprised.” The commissioning program is broken into two components. Brinegar will take part in the program for selectees who have less than three years of school left. She and the other participants will remain on active duty and finish their degree at whatever college they choose, then go to OTS. The second component is for selectees who already have a completed degree. In August, Brinegar will attend the University of South Florida as a full-time student pursuing a degree in public health. “Now that it’s almost time to start this new

by Staff Sgt. Brittany Liddon 6th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs

A sergeant assigned to the 6th Air Mobility Wing (AMW), was recently chosen as the 2016 Air Mobility Command (AMC) Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program recipient. The program allows designated Air Force leaders to select exceptionally performing and highly talented enlisted members for commissioning through Officer Training School (OTS). This year AMC selected Tech. Sgt. Rachel Brinegar, NCO in charge of general law assigned to the 6th AMW Legal Office. “It feels surreal to have been selected because I never thought I would even get past the wing level,” said Brinegar. “When Gen. Cox handed me his cell phone to talk to Gen. Carlton Everhart, the commander of AMC, I had to try not to cry.” Brinegar met with Cox during his emersion of MacDill as the new 18th Air Force commander as part of a ploy from Everhart to tell her the news that her nomination package had been selected as the winner for AMC. In her nomination package, Brinegar submitted a personal letter explaining why she would

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The MacDill Air Force Base chapel roof is scheduled for renovations beginning Aug. 15. The renovations are part of the Community Roofs Project, which encompasses both the chapel and the Short Fitness Center. Construction is slated to take approximately five months and is estimated to end Feb. 15. The project will be funded by operations and maintenance funds from Air Mobility Command and is estimated to cost $600,000 “We owe it to our MacDill community to provide them with a facility that has a leakfree roof,” said Staff Sgt. Frank Rivas, NCO in charge of resources and readiness with the 6th Air Mobility Wing chaplain corps. During the renovations, the chapel is expected to maintain normal operating hours with few disruptions. “The chapel staff and contractors will be taking preventative measures to reduce the amount of inconvenience to customers,” said Rivas. Louis Lantner, construction management flight chief with the 6th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES), explained work will not be done on weekends and holidays.

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Safety first: 6th MXS ensure KC-135s structural integrity

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irmen assigned to the 6th Maintenance Squadron (MXS) recently performed a two-week, hard-landing inspection at MacDill Air Force Base, after a KC-135 Stratotanker experienced a hard landing in Phoenix, Arizona. The inspection was required to ensure the aircraft is mission capable and no damage occurred during the landing. “A hard-landing inspection is unscheduled aircraft maintenance due to malfunction or damage,” said Staff Sgt. Eric Holton, an aerospace propulsion craftsman assigned to the 6th MXS. “It allows us to repair or replace damaged items, and verifies that the aircraft is safe for flight and mission ready.” As a team, MXS Airmen systematically dismantled the KC-135 from nose to tail to determine if any damage was caused during landing. A major part of the inspection was removing, inspecting and reinstalling all four aircraft engines, one at a time. “The engine removal is to facilitate inspection on the bolts that mount the engines to the airframe, as well as the mounts themselves,” said Holton. “The engines must also pass an internal borescope inspection, which allows the maintainers to inspect parts not visible to the naked eye.” During these inspections, maintainers are looking for cracks, structural damage, and wear and tear on engine parts. “Hard-landing inspections are more common in deployed environments,” said Airman 1st Class Blake Bennett, an aerospace propulsion journeyman assigned to the 6th MXS. “We appreciate the opportunity to apply our training and hone our skills at our home station.” For aerospace propulsion Airmen, engine removal and installation is the focal point of their job. “Engine changes are (the) pinnacle in aerospace propulsion; so most of our training comes together during these pivotal moments,” said Bennett. “Technical data is our guiding force, but experience, proficiency, and a constant assessment of safety concerns are what it really takes.” The aerospace propulsion team worked around the clock to guarantee the KC-135 engines are in operating condition and can fly with the fleet to refuel aircraft around the world. “Engine removal, installation and the inspection process takes approximately 36 hours,” said Holton. “Overall, it takes more than 160 hours of labor to complete the inspection of four engines, along with performing operational checks.” Together, the 6th MXS Airmen guarantee the KC-135 continues to deliver air refueling and air mobility support for the Air Force during joint and coalition operations. This, in turn, ensures that MacDill remains prepared for tomorrow’s rapid global mobility.

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Senior Airman James Morin, an electrical and environmental technician assi Maintenance Squadron, secures chafe wrap to a wire bundle on a KC-135 Stratotan during an inspection at MacDill Air Force Base June 28.

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Senior Airman Andrew Mayer, an electrical and environmental technician assigned to the 6th Maintenance Squadron, installs an engine fire bottle during a hard landing inspection at MacDill Air Force Base June 28.

Airman 1st Class Blake Bennett, left, and Senior Airman Cody Evans, right, aerospace propulsion journeymen assigned to the 6th Maintenance Squadron, hang a dynamometer to a portion of a KC- 135 Stratotanker during an inspection at MacDill Air Force Base June 28. Dynamometers are used to measure the amount of weight on the engine trailer. The inspection was conducted to ensure the aircraft was mission ready after a hard landing.

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NEWS/FEATURES Private organizations: answers to some common questions by Staff Sgt. Monique Willis 6th Air Mobility Wing Judge Advocate Office

Have you ever wondered if your snack bar needs to establish itself as a private organization (PO) or unofficial activity? Maybe you have asked yourself if you need to become a private organization to hold a fundraiser. Well wonder no more. The guidelines are found in AFI 34-223, Private Organization Program, to assist you in answering these questions about POs. First and foremost, a PO is a self-sustaining special interest group that operates on base, and is set up by people acting exclusively outside of any official capacity they have in the federal government. POs are groups that operate with assets that exceed a monthly average of $1,000 over a three-month period. To establish a PO you must have a constitution and bylaws, an insurance waiver request, and obtain approval for fundraisers request. The PO needs approval to operate on base, which may be withdrawn if the PO discredits the United States government, engages in activities that conflict with government activities, or any other just cause determined by the 6th AMW commander or delegated authority. Secondly, unofficial activities are groups that operate on base with assets that do not exceed a monthly average of $1,000 over a three-month period. Examples include coffee funds, flower funds, sunshine funds, and other small operations. Unofficial activities are not required to have a constitution or bylaws, or approval to operate on base, but they do need approval to conduct fundraisers. Unofficial activities are not considered POs, but they must comply with AFI 34-223. Unofficial activities must maintain financial records to ensure full accountability of amounts received and spent. Unofficial activities that exceed a monthly average of $1,000 over a three-month period must: either become a PO, discontinue on-base operations, or reduce their current assets below $1,000 threshold. Furthermore, request for authorization to operate as a PO shall be submitted to the 6th Force Support Squadron/FSR. All requests will be submitted for legal review by the 6th AMW Judge Advocate and the 6th Mission Support Group commander is the final approval authority. There is a list in AFI 34-223 providing guidance on all the documents you will need to establish your PO. So, now that you know some information about POs and unofficial activities, it should be a little clearer on whether you should establish your snack bar as a PO. The Judge Advocate Office recommends you read AFI 34-223 for a more comprehensive understandig of the rules on unofficial activities.

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over 40 years of service in the commercial aviation industry,” said Gilbert. “I will always be grateful for the opportunity I had to serve the country.” Fast forward to present day, and Montgomery, a KC-135 crew chief with the 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at MacDill Air Force Base, continues in his grandfather’s footsteps. He often swaps stories with his grandfather about their experiences working as crew chiefs. “When I heard he was in the Air Force and working on the KC-135, I was very excited,” said Gilbert. “I wanted to know everything that he was doing, and for him to make sure he touched bases with me if he got into a situation that he had questions about. “I spent my life in the field of aviation maintenance, so I am more than happy to assist in any particular endeavor.” Gilbert’s dedication to aviation maintenance has had a major impact on Montgomery.

“He has that drive to do well, to maintain excellence in everything he does, and to pursue greatness,” said Montgomery. “Even after he got out of the military, he took what he learned and kept pushing. “His dedication makes me want to do the same; it’s a characteristic he passed down to me.” Dedication is essential for crew chiefs. From pre-flight to post-flight inspections, these Airmen are the first eyes on the aircraft, checking for damage and hazards; the lives of the crew are in their hands. “The capability starts at home; it starts right here on that flightline, with the people who get up, check out those tools, go out there and who keep a knocking,” said Montgomery. At the end of the day, the hard work and dedication of Airmen like Gilbert and Montgomery continues to keep the KC-135 in the air. It is a legacy that motivates the maintainers here at MacDill, and Airmen around the world.

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Foster. PTSD awareness has improved a lot in recent years because more people are aware of what it is and education about PTSD is spreading. The more people talk about it and understand PTSD, the better equipped they are to identify it, and the more likely people struggling with it are to get the treatment they need. “I think things are getting better. People are utilizing services more frequently and there is greater acceptance of help-seeking while mental health stigma is decreasing. We have more work to do but I think we’re

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in a much better position than we were just ten years ago,” Foster said. If you, or someone you know, have been through a traumatic event, seek out a mental health provider and request a screening. PTSD does not usually go away on its own and the earlier you seek help the sooner you can start feeling better and return to the life you want to lead. If you, or someone you know, have been through a traumatic event, seek out a mental health provider and request a screening. PTSD does not usually go away on its own and the earlier you seek help the sooner you can start feeling better and return to the life you want to lead.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS Friday-Thursday

Bay Palms Golf Complex Kids Drive Free Program with free driving range balls from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily. Golf clubs are available for check-out at no charge. Both clubs and balls can be picked up at the Pro Shop counter. Call 840-6904.

Saturday

Arts & Crafts Center Kids craft classes every Saturday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. The Arts & Crafts Center offers Summer Saturday craft fun. Come with your child and choose a craft such as painting, birdhouse making, jewelry, Popsicle stick fun and much more. Cost is $5-$15 depending on craft chosen. DIY Frame Shop now open. Call 828-4413.

Monday

MacDill Lanes & Family Fun Center Club Membership Appreciation, 6-8 p.m., with door prize drawings and cosmic lighting and sound. All Club members and their family members bowl free. Call 828-4005 for more information.

Tuesday-Sunday

MacDill Lanes & Family Fun Center Kids Out-of-School Special $1.50 games & $1 shoe rentals.

Thursday

Airman & Family Readiness Center Better Than a Budget • 12:301:30 p.m. (classroom and virtual). The budget process is a great start to secure a spending plan for better money management and preparing a plan to utilize your income to categorize and prioritize the amount of money you have coming in.

Mark Your Calendar

u July 15 – Firecracker 5K Run u July 19 – Membership Lunch/ Backyard BBQ u July 20 – MacDill Icon – Singing Competition u July 25 – MacDill Council for Educational Excellence u July 30– Back-to-School Fair

Showing pride!

Photo by Airman 1st Class Mariette Adams

Members of team MacDill pause for a photo after the MacDill Pride Month Color Run June 29, at MacDill Air Force Base. Throughout the 5K course, volunteers showered participants with colored powder.

Be sure to visit the MacDill Air Force Base website at www.macdill.af.mil

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Sunday - 9 a.m. FAMCAMP Traditional (Bldg 2017-Raccoon Creek) 11 a.m. Contemporary Thursday - 11 a.m. Liturgical Communion

Saturday - 5:30 p.m. - Mass

Islamic service Friday - 1:30 p.m. Prayer

Sunday - 9:30 a.m. - Mass Monday-Thursday - 12:10 p.m. (Blessed Sacrament Room)

For all other faith groups or for any questions, please contact the Chapel by visiting http://www.macdill.af.mil/macdillchapel or calling 828-3621

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