Thursday, August 29, 2013
Vol. 41, No. 35
News/Features: page 3
EOD training
Week in photos: page 4
Scenes from MacDill
News/Features: page 6
Better yourself
News/Features: page 8
Diamond Focus
High pressure - page 10
Community: page 17
Events, Chapel, more...
Photo by Senior Airman Brittany Dowdle
Orville Soto, 6th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, releases air pressure from a fire hose while testing it at MacDill Air Force Base, Aug. 21. It
takes 3 minutes to test a 300-foot hose at 250 pounds per square inch of pressure.
Critical Days of Summer, week 15: ATV safety - page 3
COMMANDER’S CORNER
Every member to play role in the justice process
by Lt. Col. Chris Brown
6th Air Mobility Wing Judge Advocate
By now, you all should have received the
military justice memorandum signed by the
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel. As military members, it is important for us to understand our role in the military justice process
and how critical the process is to enforcing
good order and discipline in the military,
while also protecting the rights of service
members.
One of the great benefits of the Uniform
Code of Military Justice is that it allows commanders to discipline their own members.
Allowing commanders to use administrative
tools such as reprimands and Article 15s
keeps our units “mission-ready,” by ensuring
misconduct is handled at the appropriate level. The same is true for courts-martial where
the immediate commander is generally making the decision on whether to charge someone in their unit with an offense (preferring
a charge) and then if the evidence warrants
it, a higher commander. During those circumstances, generally, the wing commander or
numbered air force commander actually sends
the charge to court (referring the charge).
This gives our commanders a lot of discretion
in how to handle allegations of misconduct.
As Secretary Hagel outlined, a key component in the military justice system is for everyone to understand they have an independent role in the process. This applies whether
you are a wing commander sending a case to
trial, a squadron commander serving an Article 15 or a military member sitting on a courtmartial panel. In each of these roles, we must
always evaluate the case in front of us on its
own merits. We cannot worry about what we
think someone else wants to see as an outcome in the case, including our immediate supervisor or even senior leaders within the Department of Defense or our government. This
means we use our own independent judgment
in each and every case and never substitute
anyone else’s opinion on the matter for our
own. Does that mean commanders can’t have
strict discipline policies? Of course not. It does
mean that a superior commander can’t tell a
subordinate commander that he or she must
take a certain action in a case as this would
be unlawful command influence. If the superior or commander really feels strongly about
how the case should be handled, he or she can
always take the case at their level.
The term unlawful command influence indicates a superior, either through words or actions, has impacted the outcome in a particular case. This might be by directing a certain
Lt. Col. Chris Brown
action or punishment in a case or potentially
by making a statement that causes other
members to believe there is a pre-determined
result or punishment in the case. We might
see this in courts-martial where a panel
member might interpret something said by
a superior commander or senior leader to be
directing them to come to a certain verdict or
See CORNER, Page 16
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NEWS/FEATURES
Training MacDill’s newest EOD Airmen
ATV Safety
Confidence is good, becoming overly comfortable is usually bad. Riders tend to become overconfident after 5-10 hours of total
riding time. This is usually the MOST dangerous time by far for riders.
Never forget you’re riding a machine that
could potentially kill you if you make the
wrong mistake.
The biggest danger facing ATV use is the
possibility of a rollover.
Safety Tips:
u Take a hands-on safety training
course.
u Always wear protective gear – especially a helmet.
u Do not drive ATVs with a passenger or
ride as a passenger.
u Do not drive ATVs on paved roads.
u Do not operate while under the influence of alcohol/drugs.
u Do not use excessive speeds.
u Do not let children operate an adult
sized ATV.
Eat, dance, run:
MacDill celebrates
Hispanic Heritage Month
by Airman 1st Class Tori Schultz
6th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage
Month, MacDill Air Force Base will be hosting multiple events for Team MacDill to attend.
The Hispanic Heritage celebration began in 1968 under President Lyndon Johnson as a week of remembrance. It was later
expanded to a 30-day period by President
Ronald Reagan. Each year, the observance
starts Sept. 15 and ends Oct. 15.
The 2013 Hispanic Heritage Month
theme is Hispanics: Serving and Leading
See HISPANIC, Page 7
Photo by Staff Sgt. Brandon Shapiro
Airman 1st Class Steven Murphy (Left) and Airman 1st Class John Barr IV, explosive ordnance
disposal technicians with the 6th Civil Engineer Squadron, work together to problem solve a
training scenario, Aug. 15 at MacDill Air Force Base. Barr’s and Murphy’s training was part of a
month-long training on conventional munitions.
by Airman 1st Class Ned T. Johnston
ance.
6th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs
“Every month is dedicated to training on
different types of threats that we could face
“A mistake when it really counts could lead
when we’re deployed,” said Last. “This month
to severe injuries or worse, which is why we
we’re focusing on conventional munitions.”
train so much,” said Airman 1st Class John
During the training, Barr and Murphy used
Barr IV, an explosive ordnance disposal techa percussion actuated neutralizer (PAN), as
nician with 6th Civil Engineer Squadron.
well as an advance radiographic system (ARS)
When a career field has a name like exploMK 41 during the training scenarios.
sive ordnance disposal, one could only imagine
The PAN is used to blast a shot of water
the dangerous situations that EOD techniout of a tube and into a suspect item, such as
cians must go through on a day-to-day basis.
boxes, crates, and backpacks filled with exploThe members of 6th CES are well aware of the sives. The PAN disrupts and disarms what is
dangerous nature of their job and train yearinside, or creates an opening in the suspect
round to ensure the safety of their Airmen for
item, so the EOD technician can access what’s
when they deploy.
inside.
“Getting this on-the-job training is vital for
The ARS MK 41 records and enhances immission success down range,” said Barr.
ages of improvised explosive devices (IEDs)
The 6th CES recently received two Airmen
and unexploded ordnances (UXOs) concealed
straight out of boot camp and technical school
within suspect items. The digital X-ray can
and highlighted them in their training Aug.
then be viewed to determine what the EOD
15, 2013. Barr and Airman 1st Class Steven
technician is dealing with inside the concealment.
Murphy, an EOD technician with 6th CES,
“After all the training we went through towere tasked with a variety of different sceday, I can honestly say I learned a lot,” said
narios while Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Last, an EOD Murphy. “Scenarios I hadn’t seen before as
technician with 6th CES, and other senior
well as methods of solving the situation that I
EOD technicians watched for quality assurhadn’t thought of before.”
WEEK IN PHOTOS
Photo by Senior Airman Brittany Dowdle
Graduates from Airmen Leadership School, class 13-F, recite the Airman’s
Creed after receiving their certificates at the Davis Conference Center at Macdill Air Force Base, Aug. 22. Twenty-four students participated in class work,
physical training and volunteer hours during the five-week ALS course.
Airman 1st Class Christian Neason, a cable and antenna maintenance technician with the 6th Communications Squadron, separates copper pairs inside of Cat-6 cabling to build a patch cord at
MacDill Air Force Base, Aug. 22. Neason and other Airmen from
6th CS were fixing internet problems that the 6th Air Mobility Wing
Headquarters building was having.
Photo by Senior Airman Michael Ellis
Retired Lt. Greg McCarty, 18-year Tampa Fire Rescue veteran and Stay Alive
From Education presenter, explains how one of the most common, uncomfortable experiences is when a catheter is used on crash victim who neglected to buckle their seatbelt Aug. 23 at MacDill Air Force Base. SAFE presenters briefed Team MacDill members on the potential consequences of driving
under the influence and not wearing a seatbelt.
(Left) Joseph Burns, 6th Air Mobility Wing director of staff, presents Gregory
Visco, the unit deployment manager for 6th Air Mobility Wing staff, with a
certificate recognizing his 20 years of service as a federal employee, at MacDill Air Force Base, Aug. 23. Visco was presented the certificate during the
wing staff call.
Photo by Airman 1st Class Ned Johnston
NEWS/FEATURES
Retraining: Better yourself, better the Force
by Staff Sgt. Brandon Shapiro
6th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs
As the stories most commonly go, “I didn’t
pick this job,” “My recruiter lied to me,” or “I
was expecting something different...”
Whatever the reason may be that you were
“forced” into your job, or that you need a new
adventure--just know, being savvy on the following programs may open up the doors you’ve
been longing for: the CAREERS Retraining
Program or the Noncommissioned Officer Retraining Program (NCORP).
u The CAREERS Retraining program is
designed to retrain first term Airmen in conjunction with a reenlistment, into skills where
shortages exist, and additionally allows a limited number of Airmen the opportunity to pursue other career paths in the Air Force.
u Much like the CAREERS Retraining ProPhoto by Staff Sgt. Brandon Shapiro
gram, NCORP gives Airmen a way to crosstrain where shortages exist, allowing a lim- Changing career fields may not be as hard as one thinks. Through the First Term Airman Reited number the opportunity to pursue other training Program and the NCO Retraining Program, hundreds of slots are available each year for
applicants.
career paths in the Air Force
Although the programs may seem unpretentious, a few common mistakes and misunder- tance advisor. “If you are unsure what you are Force Personnel Center sends you....then read
standings are what often disqualifies or slows doing, read the MyPers retraining information it again. Retraining is always dictated by what
and contact your base career assistance advi- is on the Retraining Advisory.”
down the applicants.
Once each criterion has been met and you
“Using the on-line application when in- sor.”
When Walters was asked if she had any have been selected for retraining, the hardest
eligible and applying for Air Force specialty
codes that lack quotas are the most common advice for those interested in retraining, she part is over and the fun begins--again.
“I was always interested in the Equal Opmistakes,” said Senior Master Sgt. Melissa commented, “Do your research, verify your
Walters, MacDill Air Force Base’s career assis- eligibility, and read everything that the Air
See RETRAIN, Page 15
HISPANIC
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Our Nation with Pride
and Honor. The theme
highlights the important roles and significant contributions Hispanics have made with
pride and honor in all
sectors of the American society.
Scheduled events include:
u Sept. 6, a “Running of the Bulls” 5K
will be the kickoff
event. The run will
begin at the Short Fitness Center and following the event breakfast
burritos will be for sale
for one for $3 and two
for $5.
u Sept. 20, a food
tasting will be held in
the base chapel. Col.
Peter Santa Ana, 6th
Mission Support Group
commander, will be the
guest speaker.
u Oct. 5, dance instructors and a live
disc jockey will be at
Sea Scapes for fiesta
and Latin dancing.
Tapas and other Hispanic foods will be
available to taste.
u Oct. 15, a chips
and salsa eating competition will be held
at the Short Fitness
Center Volunteers
will compete against
each other. The judges
will be Col. Scott DeThomas, 6th Air Mobility Wing commander,
Col. Andre Briere, 6th
AMW vice commander,
and Chief Master Sgt.
Thomas Mazzone, 6th
AMW command chief.
All proceeds from
the various events will
go to local charities.
NEWS/FEATURES
Diamond focus; MacDill hosts first sergeant symposium
by Staff Sgt. Brandon Shapiro
6th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs
From military disciplinary actions and law
enforcement infringements to dealing with domestic assaults and the long hours away from
one’s family, the ins-and-outs of being a first
sergeant were discussed in full at MacDill Air
Force Base, Fla., Aug. 12 to 14, 2013.
The event, MacDill’s second annual First
Sergeants’ Symposium, presented 19 inquisitive technical and master sergeants with information on the intricacies of being “diamond
wearers.” This year’s symposium was headed
by Senior Master Sgt. Carlos Chavez, 6th
Maintenance Squadron first sergeant, and included representatives from MacDill’s numerous helping agencies.
“We put the symposium together for senior
NCOs and master sergeant selects who are interested in becoming additional duty “shirts,”
and for those who would just like to acquire
additional leadership skills for their toolPhoto by Staff Sgt. Brandon Shapiro
box,” commented Chavez. “With the Air Force
changing to a nominative selection process on Andrea Bowen, MacDill’s Family Advocacy Program manager, calls on a member of the audiSept. 6, 2013, as it pertains to special duty, the ence to answer a question during a portion of a 3-day first sergeant symposium held recently at
seminar will allow MSgt selects or MSgts to MacDill Air Force Base. The audience, comprised of technical and master sergeants, listened in
See SYMPOSIUM, Page 14 on all the duties of first sergeants.
Commissary
Warehouse
Sale
The MacDill
Commissary will
be have a Warehouse Sale Sept.
14, 15, 21, 22,
from 9 a.m. to
5:30 p.m.
The location
of the sale will
be in the second
warehouse with
parking available
behind the commissary for each
day.
Congratulations to
newest ALS grads
The following graduates were singled out for
special recognition for their achievements:
John L. Levitow Award
Staff Sgt. Abbey Wallace
Distinguished Graduate Award
Senior Airman Jennifer Zemke-MacElman
Commandant Award
Staff Sgt. Pierre Rodriguez
Academic Achievement Award
Senior Airman Jennifer Zemke-MacElman
The following are the graduates from ALS Class
13-F:
6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Senior Airman Andrew Camarillo
Staff Sgt. Brian Gilmartin
Staff Sgt. Lance Anderson
6th Communications Squadron
Staff Sgt. Pierre Rodriguez
6th Force Support Squadron
Staff Sgt. Shanon Oge
6th Logistics Readiness Squadron
Staff Sgt. Joshua Midla
Senior Airman Adam Williams
Senior Airman Kody Williams
6th Medical Support Squadron
Staff Sgt. Mercedes Carson
6th Medical Operations Squadron
Staff Sgt. Meagan Risner
6th Security Forces Squadron
Staff Sgt. Joshua Baker
Staff Sgt. Scott Baker
Staff Sgt. Jesse Havens
Staff Sgt. Eric Martin
Senior Airman Juliana Mejia
Staff Sgt. Daniel Smith II
Senior Airman Tiffany Towsley
Senior Airman Jennifer Zemke-MacElman
See ALS, Page 16
Rollin’, rollin’, rollin’
Photos by Senior Airman Brittany Dowdle
Staff Sgt. Casey Stanaland, 6th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department crew chief, carries a
hose while Tech. Sgt. Rusty Thomas, 6th CES section chief, and Staff Sgt. Paul Dodds, 6th CES
fire department crew chief, fold a hose, after testing the fire department’s hoses at MacDill Air
Force Base, Aug 21. The fire department tests the hoses annually to ensure they meet the National Fire Protection Association standards.
(Above left) Staff Sgt. Paul Dodds, 6th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department crew chief, checks
the end of a hose at MacDill Air Force Base. Aug.
21. Fire department hoses are tested annually to
ensure there is no thread damage, dry rot, cracks,
rips or holes. (Above) Staff Sgt. Paul Dodds, 6th
Civil Engineer Squadron fire department crew
chief, documents his findings after testing a hose
at MacDill Air Force Base, Aug. 21. A 300-foot hose
takes 45 to 60 minutes to set up, test and tear
down. (Left) Tech. Sgt. Rusty Thomas, 6th Civil Engineer Squadron station chief, and Staff Sgt. Paul
Dodds, 6th CES fire department crew chief, fold a
hose after testing the fire department’s hoses at
MacDill Air Force Base, Aug 21. It takes a full day
to set up, test and tear down all the hoses on one
fire engine.
NEWS/FEATURES
Invites you to attend the 2013
POW/MIA
Remembrance Day Ceremony
Friday September 13, 2013 11:00AM
Veterans Memorial Park &
Rear Admiral Leroy Collins Jr. Museum
For Additional Information contact
Walt Raysick 813-653-4924 or
wraysick@verizon.net
Bowling Center
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symposium
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apply for first sergeant special duty under the current process.”
Although each set of briefers captivated the crowd, one set of individuals seemed to get the tyros attention a bit more than others--the
first sergeant panel. Comprising the panel were four of MacDill’s first
sergeants, including special guest, Army 1st Sgt. Gregory L. Celesky
from the Special Operations Command Central Signals Detachment.
As the open forum began, the four were drilled with a myriad of inquisitions from the attendees.
“How do you balance the long hours and time away from your family,
and continue to stay sane?” asked one audience member; “What was
the most difficult thing you’ve dealt with?” asked another. Question after question, the first sergeants discussed everything from the reason
they volunteered for the position to the part of the job they dislike the
most.
When the event came to a close, each of the three-day participants
were presented with certificates of completion from Chief Master Sgt.
Tommy Mazzone, 6th Air Mobility Wing command chief, and left with
a Rolodex full of mentors to confide in and a group of fellow military
members that share the same interest.
“The class was extremely informative, and I think it should be
taught at every level of our enlisted force,” commented Tech. Sgt. Earl
Price Jr., 6th Maintenance Group, Maintenance Operations Center section chief. “It was a great reminder that no matter what your rank or
position may be, we all play a big part in the future of our Airmen.”
retrain
From Page 6
portunity career field and when I saw that my current job was on the
overage list, I jumped at the opportunity to retrain.” said Tech. Sgt.
Michael Nelson, 6th Air Mobility Wing EO specialist. “Retraining gave
me an opportunity to learn another skill, which made me a better NCO
and further enhanced my marketability.”
Although the programs may seem like a tantalizing way to rejuvenate yourself--as mentioned, there are a few prerequisites and criteria
checks that must be accomplished.
FTA (CAREERS)
u CONUS assigned Airmen may apply no earlier than the 1st duty
day of the month during which they complete 35 months of their current enlistment (59 months for 6-year enlistees), but no later than the
last duty day of the 43rd month of their current enlistment (67 months
for 6-year enlistees).
u OCONUS (Overseas) assigned Airmen may apply for retraining 9
to 15 months prior to DEROS if serving any portion of the normal FTA
window (35th month for 4-year enlistees or 59th month for 6-year enlistees) on or before DEROS. Airmen with an indefinite DEROS must
complete the original tour length before departing for training.
NCORP
u Be on their second or subsequent enlistment.
u Have a current or projected grade of SSgt through MSgt. Therefore, if already projected for promotion, Airmen must apply for AFSC(s)
with shortages in the projected grade. NOTE: Airmen will NOT be released from NCORP if promoted.
u Be in the grade of SSgt or projected grade of SSgt and must have
less than 12 years of total active federal military service as 30 Sep 14.
TSgts and MSgts must have less than 16 years of total active federal
military service as 30 Sep 14.
u Possess a 5-skill level or above in their Control AFSC.
For additional information on retraining visit your local career advisor, reference AFI 36-2626 (Airman Retraining Program), the Retraining Personnel Services Deliver (PSD) Guide, and the Air Force Enlisted
Classification Directory (AFECD) found on the MyPers website or call
the Total Force Service Center at 1-800-525-0102 DSN 665-5000.
corner
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punishment on a case. This doesn’t mean commanders or supervisors can’t talk to their superiors about discipline in individual cases. Such conversations are not unlawful command influence….who better to get advice from on discipline than someone more experienced than you?
The situation becomes an unlawful command influence when the superior commander mandates a certain action in a case. Absent that, seeking advice from a senior person is not only
lawful; it is also a good idea. What I believe Secretary Hagel is saying is that, while senior leaders must set and enforce high standards of behavior in the military, that does not mean they
expect a certain result in any case. Each case stands on its own and we as military members
must bring our independent judgment to bear in each and every case no matter what role we
play in the process. The ability of every member to play role in the process and for commanders
to discipline their own is what makes our military justice system the best in the world.
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6th Maintenance Squadron
Senior Airman Nicole Finley
Staff Sgt. Andrew Gross
91st Air Refueling Squadron
Senior Airman Brittany Bahner
290th Joint Communications Support Squadron
Senior Airman Jon Ackerman
310th Airlift Squadron
Staff Sgt. Abbey Wallace
927th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Senior Airman Kyle Snodgrass
MACDILL COMMUNITY
EVENTS
Friday
MacDill Lanes
Single Airman Bowling Triathalon from 6-9 p.m. $5 entry fee.
Call 828-4005 for more info.
Tuesday
Airman & Family Readiness
Center (MacDill)
Ten Steps To a Federal JobPlus from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. The Ten
Steps to a Federal Job, combined
with the Federal Resume and
KSA Writing courses, now create a single comprehensive class.
Participants will learn how to apply for federal employment, how
to fill out a federal resume, and
how KSAs (Knowledge, Skills,
and Abilities) fit in to the process.
Bring a laptop.
MacDill Lanes & Family Fun
Center
Brown Bag Lunch & Bowl from
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Bring your lunch
& bowl for $1.50 per game. Grab
a to-go lunch at the DFAC right
across the street. Single Airman
Bowl for free. Call 828-4005 for
lane availability.
Wednesday
Airman & Family Readiness
Center (Brandon)
Peaceful Co-Parenting from 9
a.m. - noon is ideal for divorced
or single parents. This workshop
will identify and explore the many
unexpected and overlooked issues
that challenge peaceful co-parenting for divorced or unmarried parents. Participants will learn practical strategies for more peaceful
parenting.
Airman & Family Readiness
Center (MacDill)
Resume Workshop from 9 a.m. noon. Learn how to prepare a professional resume.
Photo by Airman 1st Class Ned Johnston
Virginia Munson, a volunteer veterinarian with the Veterinary Treatment Facility, feels the neck of
Llangley, a Transportation Security Administration explosives detection K-9, for any abnormalities
during her 6-month check-up at VTF at MacDill Air Force Base, Aug. 21. Although Llangley is trained
to be tame around people she doesn’t know, she wears a muzzle during most of her check-up to ensure safety for everyone involved.
CHAPEL SCHEDULE
Protestant service
Sunday - 11 a.m. - Contemporary Service
Islamic service
Friday - 1:30 p.m. - Muslim Prayer Service
Catholic services
Saturday - 5:30 p.m. - Mass
Sunday - 9:30 a.m. - Mass
Monday-Wednesday - 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.
NEWS/FEATURES
6th AMW needs dorm leaders; application deadline Monday
The 6th Air Mobility Wing is looking for an exceptional master sergeant and one staff sergeant to fill positions as Airman Dormitory
Leaders. This is a two-year controlled tour with an option for a oneyear extension in the 8H000 career field.
Applicants must possess the highest leadership and mentorship
qualities, have a minimum of one year experience as a supervisor, a
current passing score for the Air Force Fitness Program, and not on a
duty limiting profile.
Applicants must submit a volunteer statement, route their application packages through their chain of command for a commander’s
release statement, supply copies of the last five Enlisted Performance
Reports, a single-page SURF, and an AFPT score sheet. Applicants
must have scored at least 47 (General) on the ASVAB.
Personnel applying for these positions must not be in a critically
manned AFSC and must be releasable for duty by their AFPC Functional Manager. Submit applications to the 6th Civil Engineer Squadron, unaccompanied housing manager.
The deadline to apply is Monday. Please contact Chris LeCompte,
6th Civil Engineer Squadron, at 828-5962 or Richard Lee at 828-4674
for more info.