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A Soldier performs parachute jump procedures during a demonstration at the Rangers’ Open House event May 9 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The event was a chance for the public to learn how Rangers train and operate. The event displays showed equipment, weapons, a reptile zoo, face painting and weapon firing among others. The demonstrations showed off hand-to-hand combat, a parachute jump, snake show, and Rangers in action.

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here are only a handful of times you can enter Camp James E. Rudder without facing the tough Army Ranger training. The annual open house is one of them. For 10 years the 6th Ranger Training Battalion has invited the public for an afternoon of fun and education that includes a 5k race, car show and training demonstrations. In an area that has a strong Air Force presence, the open house is a reminder of the Army camp that sits on Eglin’s reservation. “We’re kind of a lost oasis,” Lt. Col. Rob Robinson, an instructor at the camp, joked during Saturday’s open house. “Most people see us in our uniforms and assume we’re from 7th Special Forces Group.” While taking in the displays and demonstrations with his wife and son Jacob on his shoulders, Wes Hazel of Fort Walton Beach said the Ranger camp brings back bittersweet memories. Hazel volunteered for the Rangers when he was in the army. Now he comes back to the open house — Jacob likes the helicopters. Jenny Conley and her family traveled from Southern Mississippi for the event. “We used to live here when my husband was in the Air Force, and the kids liked it so much so we keep coming back,” she said. At the face paint table, Sgt. Gary Warner painted camouflage colors on a young, smiling face. “It’s neat to give insight for people to see what we do here,” he said. “It’s a small amount of people doing an incredible amount of work.”

Have you ever had “the rug pulled out from under you?” Have you ever been blindsided by bad news, or maybe realized an important relationship was coming to an end? Perhaps you’ve experienced a number of smaller stressors piling up over time? These kinds of things seem to happen at the worst possible times. Then again, is there ever really a good time for things like

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commentary fenseless when something challenging comes your way. It may also lead you to underestimate your own vulnerabilities, which could prevent you from being proactive. We should take comfort that we have some control over our well-being at any given time. After all, isn’t it easier to manage life stressors when you’ve slept well every night, had a balanced diet, had a strong social support system, and a number of stress-reliev-

ing activities in which you engaged? I’m sure you can think of times that setbacks were really not setbacks at all because you were in a good place mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. It is times like these when we are truly at our best... when we’re at our most resilient. In the last few years the Air Force has emphasized resilience. Resilience is described as the personal characteristics and positive coping skills that allow us to bounce back from adversity.

It’s important to understand bouncing back is not just something we do independently. In fact, one of the most important aspects of resilience is early help seeking. It’s about asking for help at the right time. This can be difficult to do as many of us want to manage things on our own. However, with that strategy, we risk waiting too long to get help; waiting until things are out of control before reaching out. I recognize it takes courage to ask for help, but in many instances, assistance from others is what

aids us in bouncing back. Team Eglin has a number of helping agencies available. I urge you to look at the “Helping Agencies” icon on the Eglin AFB website, where you will see many of the resources available to you and how to access them. Asking for help is resilience. It is a sign of strength, and it can be the difference between a hopeless dilemma and a workable problem. Reach out. Let’s put the rug back under your feet to give you the traction you need to live the life you want.

919th’s fire department wins AFRC award BY TECH. SGT. CHERYL FOSTER 919th Special Operations Wing public affairs DUKE FIELD - The 919th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Flight was named the Air Force Reserve Command’s 2014 Prime BEEF Fire Emergency Services Flight of the Year. “The biggest factor for winning is the Airmen,” said Chief Master Sgt. Pete Webb, 919th SOCES fire chief. “They are the ones that deploy, they are the ones that step up to fulfill our annual programs and to deploy to various training programs.” Highlighting their award package are: rappel training session with 1st Special Operations Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight, conducting numerous training courses including Incident Command System 300 and combat life saver, as well as providing support to different AFRC and Air Force units and exercises. “It truly is a team award,” said Webb. “We cannot fight a fire or respond to other emergencies unless we work as a team and I believe that is what the flight award represents is the teamwork.” This is the second year for the AFRC

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The 919th Special Operations Wing fire department recently won the Air Force Reserve Command’s 2014 Prime BEEF Fire Emergency Services Flight of the Year. award since it was created for the flights that cannot participate in the DoD Fire Department of the Year competition. Several of the 28 flights were nominated, but the 919th came out on top. “What set the 919th apart from others was their internal success, as well as all the AFRC and Air Force Civil Engineer Center work they did,” said Chief Master Sgt. Donald Meadows, AFRC Prime BEEF fire chief. “They are true leaders in the Air Force fire service.”

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Above, Neil Taylor, 10, middle, and his brother Ethan Taylor, 7, react to seeing a coach whip snake handled by Sgt. 1st Class Mario Vega during the 6th Ranger Training Battalion’s open house at Camp James E. Rudder. At right, Jamie Conley, 3, shakes hands with Army Sgt. Michael Murphy on Saturday, May 9.

that? You cannot predict when the rug might get pulled out from under you, and worse yet, sometimes terrible things just happen for no perceivable reason. It’s not necessarily healthy to constantly worry about the unpredictable future because more likely than not, terrible things will not happen. However, it is also unhelpful to assume you are immune to having the rug pulled out from under you, or unfortunate things only happen to other people. This type of thinking may lead you to be de-

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Avoid that mosquito bite this season BY SENIOR AIRMAN LAURA QUICK Eglin Hospital, Public Health Mosquito season is upon us! Here are a few steps to help keep your family protected against mosquitoes while enjoying the beautiful Florida panhandle! In our local area there is potential for exposure to diseases carried by mosquitoes. Many of the diseases have been mentioned in the news: West Nile Virus (WNV), Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), Dengue and Chikungunya. In order to protect yourself from these deadly diseases, it is helpful to better understand mosquitoes. Mosquitoes go through four stages during their

lifetime- egg, larva, pupa and adult. During the egg, larva and pupa stages mosquitoes are water dwelling. The adult females lay their eggs in water, mostly in larger bodies such as ponds and ditches. Certain mosquitoes love standing water in tires, bird baths, kiddie pools, flower pots and trash cans. Once the eggs hatch, they enter the larval stage, where the larvae feed on algae and other organic debris. During the pupal stage, mosquitoes do not feed, but are forming legs, wings and antennae. Finally, eight to ten days after they’ve hatched, mosquitoes enter the adult stage. Male mosquitoes feed on nectar from flowers and have a much shorter life-span than

In our local area there is potential for exposure to diseases carried by mosquitoes. Many of the diseases have been mentioned in the news: West Nile Virus (WNV), Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), Dengue and Chikungunya. female mosquitoes. In order for female mosquitoes to continue the life cycle and lay eggs, she needs a blood meal, either from humans, or animals, such as birds and horses. A female mosquito will bite as many times as she needs to in order to fill her abdomen with blood. She then rests for two or three days in dark, damp spaces before she finally lays her eggs in or around water. We humans are one

may cause the formation of puddles. If you have ponds, stock them with fish or treat them with larvacides (products that are used to kill mosquitoes before they are adults that are applied directly to water sources) in order to prevent a mosquito breeding ground. Check screens on windows and doors ensuring there are no holes, and that seals are in good condition. Screens that have 14-18 wires per square inch are effective in keeping mosquitoes out. If you have implemented all of the necessary steps and are still experiencing mosquito problems, avoid the area as much as possible. If mosquitoes are found in and around your home, large-scale protection measures may need to be taken (such as spraying for mosquitoes around your home) by your local mosquito control program. For more information on mosquito control, surveillance and diseases, contact Eglin Public Health at (850) 883-9595.

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of the female mosquito’s favorite snacks! In order to avoid that bite this season: Check the time! Female mosquitoes that carry Dengue and Chikungunya are day biting mosquitoes. Whereas, mosquitoes that carry WNV and EEE bite during the hours between dusk and dawn. It is during these hours the female mosquito is actively flying around looking for a blood meal and water sources. Protect your skin! Wear long-sleeves. If you are hiking in the woods, wear pants and tuck them into your boots and socks, and wear closed toed shoes. If the heat keeps you from covering up, use

repellant! When selecting a spray, select one that is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and the Environmental Protection Agency that contain DEET, Picaridin, IR3535 or the plant-based oil of lemon eucalyptus. Permethrin can also be applied to military uniforms and other outerwear. Some products are also formulated to have both insect repellant and sunscreen in them. Ensure that all labels are strictly adhered to in order to prevent misuse of pesticides! Make your home a mosquito-free zone! Examine your home and property so no artificial containers such as kiddie pools and flower pots that can collect standing water are left to collect rainwater. Ensure dog bowls and bird baths are emptied and cleaned frequently. Fill pot-holes or tree holes with sand and be sure to not over irrigate. Perform annual maintenance on AC units, faucets and hoses. Pay special attention to any leaks that

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Flying into the history books By KELLY HUMPHREY Northwest Florida Daily News

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Lt. Col. Christine Mau is no stranger to making history. In 2011, the then F-15E pilot took part in a sortie in Afghanistan known as “Dudette 07” — the first all-female combat mission. On Tuesday, Mau broke another barrier when she became the first woman to pilot an F-35 Lightning II. “It wasn’t until I was taxiing to the runway that it really struck me that I was on my own in the jet,” Mau said in a press release. “It felt great to get airborne. The jet flies like a dream.” While women have served in combat aviation roles for more than 20 years, Mau is the first woman to fly the F-35, the military’s fifth generation fighter. She began training at Eglin’s F-35 Integrated Training Center on March 16, and completed 14 virtual training missions in a simulator before taking off on her own on Tuesday. Mau’s friend Angela Stevenson was on hand to witness her accomplishment. “I’m so proud of her!” said Stevenson, who met Mau years ago when Stevenson’s husband and Mau flew F-15s together. “She’s one of those people who as soon as you meet her, you know there’s just a spark about her.” Col. Todd Canterbury, commander of the 33rd Fighter Wing, also sang Mau’s praises. “Lt. Col. Mau brings a valuable level of combat experience and operational knowledge to our team,” Canterbury said. Mau, whose call sign is “Grinder,” currently serves as the 33rd Fighter Wing

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Above, Lt. Col. Christine Mau prepares for take-off in an F-35A fighter. At top, Mau begins the taxi for her first flight in an F-35A. Mau is the first woman to fly the fighter. At right, Mau chats with 33rd Fighter Wing Commander Col. Todd Canterbury after completing her first flight in an F-35A. Operations Group deputy commander. She insisted that her sex has no bearing

on her performance as a fighter pilot. “Flying is a great equal-

izer,” she said. “The plane doesn’t know or care about your gender.”

The goal of most bases’ honorary commander programs is to familiarize civilian members of the community with a particular unit’s mission and service members. For years, one of the perks of being an honorary commander at some squadrons at Eglin has been the promise of a unique opportunity: an incentive/orientation flight in a fighter jet. It’s an opportunity that even many long-time service members never get to experience. But due to sequestration and the phasing out of twoseater aircraft at the 33rd Fighter Wing, incentive flights went by the wayside the past few years. So it was a big deal for the 53rd Wing when honorary wing commander Whitney Smith, a Shalimar attorney, suited up for the wing’s first incentive flight in three years. Smith, who started out as an honorary squadron commander, has also served as a group commander within the wing. “This flight is important because it’s a way to show our honorary commanders all the things that go into this mission,” explained Col. Alexus Grynkewich, the 53rd Wing commander. While she described her flight as “unbelievable,” Smith said her reason for wanting to take part in the honorary commander program had nothing to do with riding in an F-15. “My motivation was to learn more about the mission of the 53rd Wing,” she said. “Being born and raised in the area doesn’t necessarily mean that you

So it was a big deal for the 53rd Wing when honorary wing commander Whitney Smith, a Shalimar attorney, suited up for the wing’s first incentive flight in three years. know what goes on behind the gates at Eglin.” Smith quickly discovered that there’s much more to an incentive flight than climbing into the back of an F-15. Her two-day training included three and a half hours of briefings and tours, including being fitted for a life support flight suit and gear, and being checked out by medical personnel the day before. On the morning of the flight she met with her pilot, Maj. William “Wild” Wooten, for a pre-take-off briefing. “My training was compact compared to the standard training that pilots receive, but it was extremely thorough,” Smith said. “I now know what your parachute should look like in the event you eject!” The 53rd’s wing commander emphasized that the orientation flight is just a small part of a program that he describes as “our local support structure.” “As airmen we move around a lot, and we never get an opportunity to really build community roots,” Grynkewich said. “So all these people who are involved in our honorary commander program, they tie us to the community in ways we wouldn’t get otherwise.”

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Above, Crew Chief Airman 1st Class Nicholas McDonald, right, helps Maj. William Wooten prepare his F-15E Strike Eagle for a test mission over Eglin last week. At top, Maj. William Wooten helps Whitney Smith get set up in the back seat of an F-15E Strike Eagle during an incentive flight Thursday. Smith, who is honorary commander of Eglin’s 53rd Wing, is the first to receive such a flight in years because of budget constraints. At left, Honorary 53rd Wing Commander Whitney Smith is all smiles after riding in the back seat of an F-15E Strike Eagle during a recent test mission.

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ing, and vesting of account balances after only two years, could create a future retention crisis, particularly in periods of sustained operations. The continuation payment, even if enhanced, might be no match for the pull of civilian life when members have portable TSP and face lowered annuities if they stay. Other groups, including Reserve Officers Association (ROA) and the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS), support the retirement changes now moving through Congress as more fair and flexible with the potential to benefit even full-term careerists. The House next week will begin floor debate on the fiscal 2016 defense authorization bill (HR 1735) including the blended retirement plan. Most features are identical to the plan recommended in January by the Military Compensation and Re-

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The commission calculates that with a four percent government contribution (three percent of it from matching) and a 7.3 percent return on TSP accounts, governmentsponsored lifetime earnings for that E-7 reservist would more than make up the $126,007 loss in defined benefit by age 85. Indeed the reservist would have $62,000 more to pass on to heirs. The 7.3 percent represents average returns on TSP accounts since 2001 if investments were 85 percent in stock index funds and 15 percent in less volatile government bonds and fixed income securities. If the reservist contributed less than three percent or saw a return below 7.3 percent, TSP values would be lower. For example, a 5.3 percent average return with three percent matching would wipe out the net gain in lifetime earnings and leave the reservist with almost $81,000 less than the accumulated value of annuities under their current retirement plan. Proponents tout the flexibility of having a portion of retirement in funds that can be withdrawn without penalty starting at age 59-and-a-half, to pay off a mortgage or invest in a business. The commission sought even more flexibility with an option at retirement for active duty or reserve retirees to get a lump-sum payment if they elect to defer any military annuity until age 67. The House committee rejected that as too risky. Jeffrey E. Phillips, executive director of ROA, said he still finds a lot to like in the proposed plan, including more choice for members and a plan that forces their introduction See choices page 9

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continuation payment would be set equal to a half month of active duty pay for their grade and years of service. That’s one-fifth the minimum of two-anda-half months’ basic pay to be set for their active duty counterparts. “It’s insulting,” said retired Army Col. Robert F. Norton, deputy director of government relations for Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), who along with 21 other associations and veterans groups have urged Congress not to shift future forces to the proposed “blended” retirement if the cost is a 20 percent cut in annuities called “defined benefit.” The concern is that TSP with government match-

results of a sophisticated force retention model developed by the think tank RAND, which indicated a higher amount was unneeded to sustain current force profiles, a priority for military leaders. “If at some point that needs to be readdressed, there will be opportunities,” Bousum said. Retired Navy Vice Adm. Norbert Ryan, president of MOAA, questioned whether a 401(k)-like TSP should be a priority for Congress, with most active duty members and activated reservists already leaving service today with valuable training and GI Bill benefits worth more than $80,000. In MOAA’s view the real driver of retirement reform, though denied by commissioners, is to save more than $5 billion annually in future retirement costs, at the expense of the future careerists who will serve 20 years and more and remain the backbone of the volunteer force. Defense officials told military associations last week they don’t oppose the blended plan, Bousum said, but need until July to decide whether to seek changes and how to implement by the targeted start date of Oct. 1, 2017.

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Many current Reserve and National Guard members, particularly those who are younger and have fewer years of service, are likely next year to face a difficult choice of retirement plans. It will be a decision as complex as the one being prepared by Congress for their active duty counterparts. More details of that choice are emerging as architects of the new plan answer questions posed by military associations, veterans groups, congressional staffs and individual reservists. Some reserve component advocacy groups are delighted by the prospect that their members will be given the choice: to stay under their current retirement plan or accept

“to the investment world” without “unreasonable risk” to their portfolios. The riskiest investment options under TSP are stock index funds that reflect broad market changes in the U.S. or overseas “I believe that if a service member makes good use of TSP matching, they can come out ahead on their retirement funds,” said Phillips. Both Phillips and Scott Bousum, legislative director of EANGUS, said the lump sum option wasn’t critical to their group’s endorsement. “We’ve very supportive that 100 percent of future service members – reserve and active components – will have governmentmatched retirement contributions” from the time they enter service, said Bousum. Because everyone now in would be grandfathered from retirement changes unless they opt in to the new plan, “we’re not breaking faith…No one is giving up anything. You can’t break a contract with a young person who frankly is in high school right now.” Bousum said he accepts the commission’s argument that it set reserve continuation pay so low based on

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About Boating Safely class About Boating Safely class is from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. May 16 at USCG Station Destin. This class is for the person, both young and old, who wants to learn how to safely handle a boat in our beautiful gulf shores waters. Class material, lunch and a tour of the station are included. Price is $35. Contact Mo Davis at modavis2@cox. net or (850)217-3948.

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In just five days, we’ll give you the game of a lifetime! The Eglin Golf Course presents Get Golf Ready—an introductory golf program for ages 14 through adult. Whether you’re a complete beginner, or just haven’t played in some time, you’ll be right into the swing of things after just five lessons! Golf Ready is a nationwide initiative by the USGA, PGA, PGA Tour, and LPGA to engage golfers and is taught by Eglin’s PGA Professional. The clinic consists of four lessons and one day of “on course” instruction. Cost is $99 per person. Lessons are from

Free vessel safety examinations will be provided to the public from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. May 23 at Coast Guard Station Destin on Highway 98 west of the Brooks Bridge. This is the conclusion of National Safe Boating Week for 2015. Bring your boat, either by water or trailer, proper registration and safety equipment. Flotilla vessel examiners will examine your vessel and upon successful completion provide you a 2015 Safety Sticker. POC: Stu Smith at (850)217-2918 or [email protected]

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and family are welcome. For June 11. This fun and informainformation, call 882-5058. tive social is designed to educate spouses on deployment support resources, provide networking opportunities, The Eglin Chapel Singles and help enhance coping All Eglin single Airmen, and Young Adults with the skills. Childcare is available Sailors, Soldiers and Ma- Asian Pacific American Heri- through Eglin’s Family Child rines are invited to Eglin tage Committee will host a Care (FCC) home-based proOutdoor Recreation at 10 free Dorm Luau from 4 to viders. Please call 850-882a.m. June 13 at Postl Point 6 p.m. May 17 in the DFAC 9060 to register 24 hours in for a day of fun at the beach Parking Lot. There will be advance. Location and other that includes free jet skiing, Hula Dancers, music, bungee details will be provided. parasailing, scuba, paddle jump, rock climb, free food boarding, kayaking, boat and fun for all! Come out and rides with wakeboarding support our dorm residents. and more. There will be a For information, call TSgt wing eating contest, inflat- Norman Davis at 883-4694 or It’s Gate-to-Gate’s 30th able Puggle fighting and a Chaplain Baker at 882-2111. Anniversary and this year’s 3vs3 paintball tournament event is loaded with new feainflatable. Signups will be tures. The race, which takes open for upcoming skydiving place May 23, is open to the trips, scuba classes, fishing public, and participants may trips, hiking and zip lining The Eglin Airman & Fam- register for a 4.4-mile run/ trips. Vendors will also be on hand with information about ily Readiness Center is host- walk/ruck or an 8.8-mile run/ other local outdoor adven- ing a “Lunch & Laugh” for ruck. Runners, walkers, and ture opportunities. Lunch the Deployed Spouse Support teams are invited to regiswill be provided. All friends Group from 11 a.m. – noon ter online at www.active.com (search for “gate-to-gate”) by May 17, or in person from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 9 at the Air Try Our Armament Museum. Pre-regNew istration is $25 through Apr. Char Grill 30, $30 through May 17, and Entrees no registration on race day. A free Kid’s Fun Run will begin “Home of the Mother Tom Omelette” at 9 a.m. at Unity Park with t-shirts for all participants Breakfast Specials Friday Special and awards for winners. No Fresh Fried Starting at registration is required for Mullet with 2 Sides the Kid’s Fun Run. After race party is at Uni400 N Eglin Pkwy, FWB, FL • (850) 243 0733 ty Park, featuring free food and beverages, plus live entertainment and award presentations for top racers in WE’LL BEA BEAT ANY PRICE BY $1,000 a variety of age categories. For information, contact the Eglin Fitness Center at 883From staff reports

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FWB 1517 Mariah Way W. 3br/2.5ba $1600/mo Open floor plan, master br downstairs with cork flooring, tiled first floor. Fireplace, doggy door to fenced backyard, 6 miles to Eglin AFB. Owner is real estate broker850-699-0638

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