Vol. 39, No. 22 Friday, May 21, 2010

Gettin’ up and down - Air Force styleMacDill Airman plays in PGA event - page 4

MacDill ThunderboltPublisher: Denise Palmer

Editor: Nick Stubbs

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COMMENTARY

ACTION LINE

The Action Line provides a two-way communication between the 6th Air Mobility Wing commander and the MacDill community. A 24-hour recording service is provided so per-sonnel may submit questions, concerns or comments. Call the Action Line at 828-INFO (4636)

by Gen. Raymond JohnsCommander, Air Mobility Command

As we all prepare to observe Memorial Day, let me first thank you for your extraordinary dedication and contributions to our nation and this Command. Whatever the challenge, you continually answer the call and perform your mission with incredible distinction and courage.

Speaking of courage, I ask that you take a moment and pay tribute to the generations of brave servicemen and women who helped se-cure the freedoms we all enjoy today. Please pause and reflect on the tremendous legacy of honor and service which these Soldiers, Sail-ors, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, and Airmen have so generously given our homeland.

Today, you continue this proud tradition. As some of the finest Airmen in our Air Force, you make a difference when and where it

matters most. Whether it’s providing Global Reach in Iraq and Afghanistan or humanitar-ian relief in Haiti, you answer an unyielding call to save lives and support our fellow ser-vice members.

Notably, we cannot perform this mission alone. Our long hours at work and time away from home are only made possible by the steadfast support we receive from our fami-lies. Like your service, their sacrifice and de-votion play a key role in our nation’s defense. This is why I would like you and your families to practice good safety over the Memorial Day weekend. It takes all of us to accomplish the amazing work that has become the trademark of Air Mobility Command.

So please know I salute you, and I salute your families. Your contributions and sacri-fices secure our freedom and for that America is grateful. Please enjoy this Memorial Day...be safe...and be good Wingmen!

AMC commander: Memorial Day – take time to pause and reflect

Gen. Raymond Johns

Remember the sacrifices this Memorial Day

NEWS/FEATURES Your T-bolt Today

FITNESS: page 6

New fitness standard

NEWS/FEATURES: page 4

MacDill golf star

NEWS/FEATURES: page 14

Ready for hurricane season?

6 AMW DUI Prevention CornerDUI this year: 1 (3 Jan 10)

DUIs last year: 11Create a sound driving plan

before you drink; and stick to it!

DUI this year: 1 (Jan. 3)DUIs last year: 11

NEWS/FEATURES: page 12

MOAA celebrates anniversary

COMMUNITY: page 25

Events, movies, more...

Safety is a state of mind. Accidents are the result of

an absent mind.

NEWS/FEATURES: page 4 Free gas

6th Medical Group wins base bowling championship

by Steve SealockMacDill Lanes Bowling Center assistant manager

The 6th Medical Group, Team Killer Med-ics, was the last team standing after a two-day Squadron Intramural Bowling Roll-Off May 13 at MacDill Lanes Bowling Center. They earned the 2010 Base Bowling Champion title.

The two-day roll-off started with the 1st place team from the Wednesday and Thurs-day night intramural league team matched up against the 2nd place team from the opposing league night. The format for the competition was a 3 game total pinfall with handicap based upon individual’s average established at the completion of the regular 2009/10 league sea-son.

Team Ninja Gerbils, the first-place team for the Wednesday night intramural league, faced Team Killer Medics, the second-place team from the Thursday night intramural league. After bowling one game, the Killer Medics had a lead of 62 pins. Ninja Gerbils made up 32 pins after two games, making it a close match with 30 pins difference. However, Killer Medics turned on the heat in game three. Carl Wood-

ruff threw a 256 scratch game to help the team win the match by 76 pins, 2493 to 2417.

Team X-Men, the first place team for the Wednesday night intramural league, faced Team Chugach, the second place team from the Wednesday night league. Chugach jumped into an early lead by 121 pins. After two games, the X-Men got back 48 pins, but were still down 73. Now the X-Men make their move. Master Sgt. Dahl Flynn rolls a 245 scratch game, for a 724 scratch series. Mr. Al Nelson rolls a 246 scratch game. The X-Men make up the deficit to win by 3 pins, 2458 to 2455.

Expectations were high as Team X-men and Team Killer Medics went head-to-head. Game one completed and the X-Men have the Killer Medics down 58 pins. Undaunted, the Killer Medics finished game two with a 61 pin lead. It was do or die time; both teams had the tal-ent to walk away victorious. Game three was a dead heat, matching pin for pin. The Killer Medics came through in the end with a 61 pin victory, 2428 to 2367.

Congratulations 6th Medical Group and the winning team players: Charles Comer, Sheila Woodruff, Jim Bennett and Carl Woodruff.

Photo courtesy MacDill Lanes

(Left to right) Charles Comer, Sheila Woodruff, Carl Woodruff, members of the 6th Medical group and top finishers in the bowling tournament.

by Airman 1st Class Katherine Holt 6th Air Mobility Wing

More than 50 volunteers from the House of Prayer Church will be pumping free gas to the first 200 cars that arrive at the Chevron Gas station at 301 East Bearss Ave in Tampa from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., May 28. The congregation of House of Prayer Church pitched in and raised $5,000 to give 200 cars $25 worth of gas. They are calling it, “The great gas giveaway.”

“The members of the church just wanted to provide a little relief to the Tampa Bay Community,” said Al Jester, U.S. Central Command budget analyst. “There is a need right out our front door, and we just wanted to do something about it.”

The first 200 cars will have their gas pumped and their windows washed, free of charge. Everyone is invited to attend the great gas giveaway, but get there early; first come, first served.

“We hope this event will help alleviate members of the community, even if it is a half a tank at a time,” said Mr. Jester.

‘Fill ‘er up’ - The Great Gas Giveaway is coming

NEWS/FEATURES

by Nick StubbsThunderbolt editor

Asked to sum up his experience as a special guest player in last week-end’s PGA Valero Texas Open golf tournament, Senior Airman John Little, a member of the 6th Security Forces Squadron, used the fewest words possible: “Wow!”

Airman Little is back on the job as an armorer this week after what was the most memorable weekend of his golfing life. He got to not only rub elbows with golfing greats Ernie Els, Justin Leonard, David Duval and others, he got to play with them.

The honor came at the decision of the board organizing the tourna-ment, which included some retired generals who thought it would be a good idea to invite a military member to play, said Airman Little. Having won the All Armed Services Championship golf tournament in Novem-ber, Airman Little was the natural choice.

“It was great, and an honor,” Airman Little said. “It was an unbe-lievable experience, and something people who golf could only dream about.”

An avid golfer who plays whenever he gets the opportunity, Airman Little is a fixture at the Bay Palms Club at MacDill. With a handicap of 3, he’s a force to be reckoned with on the course, and wants to turn pro and pursue a tournament career one day.

“That’s my goal,” he said. “Id like to go pro and make it (golf) my job and make my living from golf.”

Airman Little said the weekend tournament only cemented his desire. The atmosphere and high level of competition gave him a taste of life as a touring pro, in part thanks to the treatment he received.

“The job they did and the hospitality they showed was incredible,” Air-man Little said. “They treated me like a PGA pro and made me feel like I belonged.”

In a competitive field, it took a two-round score of 145 to make the final cut. Airman Little fell short, but he was not discouraged and it took nothing away from the experience.

“It’s something I’ll never forget,” he said.

6th AMW Airman golfer gets taste of life on the pro tour

Courtesy photo

Senior Airman John Little, an armorer with the 6th Security Forces Squadron, puts at last weekend’s Valero PGA open in San Antonio, Texas. Airman Little was invited to play with the pros because he won the Armed Services Championship golf tournament in November, 2009.

by Jon HansonAir Force Personnel Center Public Affairs Office

RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFNS) — In less than two months, Airmen across the globe will begin testing against new fitness assessment standards.

These standards were deemed necessary by senior Air Force leaders to ensure a fitter and healthier fighting force. Changes include bi-annual testing, minimum requirements within testing components and establishing fitness assessment cells to proctor tests.

“Our senior leadership has gone to great lengths to ensure every Airman stays fit year round,” said Chief Master Sgt. Mark Long, the Air Force’s chief of enlisted promotions, evalu-ations and fitness policy. “We want all Airmen to take fitness seriously. We intend that the days of ‘cramming’ for the annual fitness test will be replaced by an emphasis on year-round fitness. We were the only military service who

did not test at least twice a year, and it’s a defi-nite step in the right direction to change the Air Force fitness culture.”

Although twice-a-year testing began Jan. 1, the Air Force delayed implementing the new fitness program until July 1 when Air Force Instruction 36-2905 becomes effective. The program promotes aerobic and muscular fit-ness, flexibility and optimal body composition for Air Force members.

During the bi-annual fitness assessments, Airmen will receive an overall composite fit-

ness score based on four components: a 1.5-mile timed run for aerobic fitness, body composition and the muscular fitness components of push-ups and sit-ups. Airmen must meet minimum requirements for each of the four components. Components are weighted as follows: 60 points for aerobic, 20 points for body composition, 10 points for pushups, and 10 points for sit-ups, for a total of 100 possible points.

Another key change is the use of fitness as-sessment cells where trained civilian employ-ees administer the fitness assessment. The purpose of these cells is to reduce the admin-istrative burden on squadrons and maximize consistency in testing.

“The fitness program changes will help the Air Force in many ways,” Chief Long said. “They will help our Airmen stay healthier and help reduce associated medical costs in this budget constrained environment. Most impor-tant is a fitter force will help ensure we meet and exceed mission requirements.”

Air Force fitness program revisions begin July 1FITNESS

Road Repair AreaNorthbound Lane Closed 27-28 May 2010

Bayshore Road Lane Closure Notice: 27-28 May 2010.The repairs will be approximately 1200 feet south of the intersection of Hangar Loop Dr & Bayshore(across from new housing). The northbound lane will be shut down during this time. Flagmen will direct traffic from 0700-1600 hrs. Barricades and signs will warn traffic after 1600 hrs. Use extreme caution during this repair.

Road Repair AreaNorthbound Lane Closed 27-28 May 2010

Bayshore Road Lane Closure Notice: 27-28 May 2010.The repairs will be approximately 1200 feet south of the intersection of Hangar Loop Dr & Bayshore(across from new housing). The northbound lane will be shut down during this time. Flagmen will direct traffic from 0700-1600 hrs. Barricades and signs will warn traffic after 1600 hrs. Use extreme caution during this repair.

Special to the Thunderbolt

The Tampa Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America hosted a luncheon May 13 celebrating 50 years of being a MOAA affiliate.

Vice Adm. Norb Ryan Jr., USN (Ret.), national presi-dent, presented the Fiftieth Anniversary Affiliate Award to chapter president Lt. Col. Jim Griffin USA (Ret.). Mr. Ryan commended the chapter for its exceptional service to its mem-bers and said it was “one of the top chapters in the nation.” He also praised the chapter’s Op-eration Helping Hand efforts, which are dedicated to provid-ing support to the wounded/injured active duty military patients being treated at the James A. Haley VA Hospital and their families.

Special guest speaker was

Maj. Gen. Michael Jones, direc-tor of operations, U.S. Central Command, who talked about the war on terrorism. Central Command Coalition officers were also in attendance, led by Brig. Gen. Jans Praestegaard, coalition chairman from Den-mark. Also present were three wounded warriors from the Haley VA Hospital.

Active duty, Reserve, Nation-al Guard, retired and former officers are invited to join Tam-pa MOAA. The Tampa Chapter is one of 425 MOAA chapters around the U.S. and overseas. The local chapter was founded in 1960. For more informa-tion, visit the Web site at www.moaatampa.com . Meetings are the second Thursday of each month at the Bayshore Club, with a social hour at 11 a.m., followed by lunch at 11:30 a.m. with a featured guest speaker.

Military officers group observes 50th anniversary

NEWS/FEATURES

Courtesy photo

Vice. Adm. Norb Ryan Jr., USN (Ret.), national president MOAA, presents the Fiftieth Anniversary Affiliate Award to Tampa Chapter President Lt. Col. Jim Griffin USA (Ret.)

Recommended Items to Include in a Basic Emergency Supply Kit:

u Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation

u Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food

u Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both

u Flashlight and extra batteries u First aid kit u Whistle to signal for help u Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air and plas-

tic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place u Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for

personal sanitation u Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities u Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food) u Local maps u Cell phone with chargers, inverter or solar charger

Additional Items to Consider Adding to an Emergency Supply Kit:

u Prescription medications and glasses u Infant formula and diapers u Pet food and extra water for your pet u Important family documents such as copies of insur-

ance policies, identification and bank account records in a waterproof, portable container

u Cash or traveler’s checks and change u Emergency reference material such as a first aid

book or information from www.ready.gov u Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person. Con-

sider additional bedding if you live in a cold-weather cli-mate.

u Complete change of clothing including a long sleeved shirt, long pants and sturdy shoes. Consider additional clothing if you live in a cold-weather climate.

u Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper – When diluted nine parts water to one part bleach, bleach can be used as a disinfectant. Or in an emergency, you can use it to treat water by using 16 drops of regular household liquid bleach per gallon of water. Do not use scented, color safe or bleaches with added cleaners.

u Fire Extinguisher u Matches in a waterproof container u Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items u Mess kits, paper cups, plates and plastic utensils,

paper towels u Paper and pencil u Books, games, puzzles or other activities for chil-

dren Find out how to keep food safe during and after and

emergency by visiting: http://www.foodsafety.gov/keep/

by Nick StubbsThunderbolt editor

Readiness is one of the most impor-tant components of being an Airman in today’s force, but for those who live in work in Florida, readiness takes on a dual meaning during the summer months.

Hurricane season begins June 1, and that means everyone must shift into storm preparedness mode, said Staff Sgt. Joshua Bates, an emergency manage-ment craftsman with the 6th Civil Engineer Squadron. It’s his job to help get out the word and ensure Airmen have the knowledge, supplies and plan needed in the event of an evacuation order.

“A lot of people wait until June 1 to get started, but really now is the time to get everything in order,” said. Sergeant Bates. “You don’t want to wait until the season is here.”

That doesn’t leave a lot of time. Sergeant Bates recommends that anyone who does not have their hurricane kits assembled, to get in gear and gear up.

Airmen can visit www.ready.gov to get a listing of items for their personal or family kit, but typically a kit contains the essentials needed to survive for three days, including food, a gallon of water per person per day, toiletries and even items such as pet food.

One of the biggest concerns is for Airmen who have recently relocated to Mac-Dill from parts of the country where hurricanes are not a threat. They don’t have a good grasp on the dangers, or the importance of being ready, said Sergeant Bates.

“We can’t emphasize enough the seriousness of a hurricane,” he said. “A spouse of a deployed member who is here from Kansas, for example, doesn’t really un-derstand what to do.”

To help with the effort, the MacDill Commissary will be setting up isle displays featuring the items needed to build a hurricane kit, said Sergeant Bates, whose unit will be setting up information booths in conjunction with the effort that will run through June. Coloring books, crossword puzzles for children, and informa-tion pamphlets for adults, will be part of the information campaign, he said. A hurricane preparedness briefing was also included in the Town Hall meeting held last week, he said.

“This time of year it is important to get the word out as much as possible so people have it on their mind,” Sergeant Bates said.

Most of the information Airmen need can be found on the www.ready.gov site, but servicemembers should also check with their unit emergency reps to square away details of the unit evacuation plan, safe house and safe haven plans and other details that ensure the process of hurricane evacuation runs as smoothly as possible.

In addition to government Web site and Commisary, Bates notes home im-provement stores in the area also feature hurricane emergency items in special displays, and the www.tbo.com Web site is being recommended as a source of local hurricane evacuation and preparedness information. Additional resources throughout the hurricane season will be the MacDill Twitter and Facebook pages.

The final responsibility of servicemembers is to ensure their families are briefed and that everyone understands the family emergency plan, said Sergeant Bates.

“When a storm is coming is not the time to try and figure things out,” he said. “You have to be ready.”

Hurricane season fast approaching Readiness a must for MacDill members

by Senior Airman Anna-Marie Wyant927th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

Fourteen local civic leaders returned Friday from a two-day tour to Robins Air Force Base, Ga., and Charleston Air Force Base, S.C. Ap-proximately 20 Airmen from the 927th Air Refueling Wing and 6th Air Mobility Wing, in-cluding Col. David P. Pavey, 927th ARW com-mander, Col. Theodore S. Mathews, the 927th ARW vice commander, and Col. Larry Martin, 6th Air Mobility Wing commander, also took part in the tour.

The tour, which departed MacDill Thursday morning in a KC-135 Stratotanker, transported the civic leaders, including 12 Honorary Com-manders for the 6th AMW and 927th ARW, to Robins first. Along the way, members of the 45th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron set up a display of their equipment and explained their missions to the civic leaders.

While at Robins, the group visited the Air Force Reserve Headquarters and met Lt. Gen. Charles E. Stenner, the chief of the Air Force Reserve and the commander of the Air Force Reserve Command. General Stenner explained the various facets of the Reserves and thanked the civic leaders for their patriotism and sup-port.

“We’re here because we are a significant part of this nation’s defense,” General Stenner said, “and so are you. It’s not just the military doing everything anymore; it’s the nation.”

General Stenner also discussed the need for civilian employers of Reservists to show under-standing for their Reservists’ unique needs as military members. He said Reservists must balance their military jobs, civilian jobs, and families in what he calls the “Reserve Triad.” He told the civic leaders that their support is greatly appreciated by each part of the triad.

“Employers right now are doing a fantastic job,” he said. “Keep doing what you’re doing.”

In addition, General Stenner recognized and applauded the strong relationship between 927th ARW Reservists and 6th AMW active-duty service members, who have worked in-creasingly jointly since the 927th ARW moved to MacDill in 2008.

“You all at MacDill, two big thumbs up; you’re doing very well,” he said.

Joint MacDill crews take civic leaders to tour Robins, CharlestonNEWS/FEATURES

Photo by Senior Airman Anna-Marie Wyant

First Lt. Michael Ofman of the 45th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron from MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., explains his unit’s in-flight missions to Honorary Commanders during a civic leader tour to Robins Air Force Base, Ga. May 13. The two-day tour also took civic leaders to Charles-ton Air Force Base, S.C.

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Civic leaders and Airmen from the 927th Air Refueling Wing and 6th Air Mobility Wing at MacDill Air Force Base, stand in front of two F-15 Eagles at Robins Air Force Base, Ga., during a civic leader tour May 13.

While at Robins, the group also toured an F-15 Eagle static display, functional testing area and wing repair shop, where they saw various stages of what it takes to repair and maintain military aircraft. The group departed Robins that afternoon and spent the night in Charleston.

Friday morning, the group received a joint mission briefing from Col. Martha A. Meeker, the 628th Air Base Wing commander, and Col. Michael Speer, the 315th Airlift Wing vice com-mander, and Col. John Wood, the 437th Airlift Wing commander. They discussed the integrat-ed missions at Charleston and how the active-duty and Reserve units work jointly, similar to MacDill. The group also toured a C-17 Globe-master III static display and the life support facilities before departing for MacDill.

During the flight to MacDill, the KC-135 air-crew demonstrated an aerial refueling with a C-17. Civic leaders were given a chance to watch the demonstration beside boom operator Staff Sgt. Eric D. Flanders. of the 91st Air Refueling Squadron, as he performed a simulated refueling.

Mrs. Vivian Reeves, 927th ARW Honorary Commander, said the tour was a unique expe-rience for her, and she would do it again in a heartbeat.

“I loved every minute of it,” Mrs. Reeves said. “It was the best trip I’ve ever had, and I’ve been to a lot of places. I felt very honored to be part of it.”

Maj. Christopher M. Bragdon, a pilot with the 63rd Air Refueling Squadron, organized this tour and said it was successful and significant.

“This is the first time the 6th and 927th have done a civic leaders tour together,” Major Brag-don said. “It’s important to have total force inte-gration, and it was a great learning experience for both the civic leaders and the Airmen on the tour.”

Colonel Pavey agreed that the tour was a great learning experience that increases in im-portance as the military becomes smaller.

“Fewer and fewer members in elected posi-tions have served in the military,” Colonel Pavey said, “and American influence throughout the world is not only accomplished by the military, but by the influence of our communities. Edu-cating these Honorary Commanders on our mission and letting them see our spectacular Airmen in action was priceless.”

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Job Title: Education and Training Manager/Maintenance Training Flight Scheduler

Home town: Marengo, WI

Short-term goals: Make Technical Sergeant

Long-term goals: Complete Bachelor’s De-gree and get commissioned

Advice to others: You need to be yourself and be confident in your abilities. Take care

of yourself otherwise you will be no good to others.

Role model (s): My parents – James and Sherri Schultz. They are both hardworking people that have great values. Look how I turned out, I’m awesome.

Why did you join?: I didn’t know what I wanted to be when I “grew up” and I want-ed to serve my country and make my family proud

Staff Sgt. Jolene E. Grill 6th Maintenance Operations Squadron

DIAMOND SHARP

Grand Tour!(Top left) Members of the Bay Area Legislative Delegation look on as Master Sgt. Paul Hogan explains maintenance procedures on a KC-135 Stratotanker’s refueling boom here at MacDill Air Force Base May 17. During the base visit the legisla-tors received a tour of the base to include Combat Arms Training and Maintenance, hangar 2 and the new base clinic.(Bottom left) Staff Sgt. Kellie Sawn, 6 Security Forces Squadron Com-bat Arms Training and Maintenance (CATM) instructor, explains proper fir-ing procedures for the M-9 pistol to a member of the Bay Area Legislative Delegation.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph L. Swafford Jr.

Friday - 7 p.m. CLASH OF THE TITANS (PG-13)

MACDILL COMMUNITYEVENTS

Protestant servicesSunday - 9 a.m., Traditional Service10:30 a.m., Religious Education, Noon, Gospel Service& 9 a.m., service, FamCamp Multipurpose CenterWednesday - 10:30 a.m., Women of the ChapelThursday - 11:30 a.m., Officers’ Christian FellowshipFor more information regarding the Chapel or Chapel servic-es, call 828-3621.

Catholic servicesSaturday - Mass, 5:30 p.m.Sunday - Mass, 10:30 a.m.Monday to Thursday: Mass, 12:10 p.m.Saturday - Sacrament of Reconciliation, 4:30 p.m., (or by ap-pointment) Islamic servicesFriday - 1:15 p.m.Jewish services - Call 828-3621

CHAPEL SCHEDULE

AT THE MOVIESSaturday - 7 p.m.

WHY DID I GET MARRIED TOO (PG-13)

Saturday - 3 p.m. No showing

$4 for adults / $2 for children 828-2780

Friday Surf’s Edge Club

Drive by Pizza every Friday from 4-6p.m. Large Cheese: $7 Large Pepperoni : $9 AF Club Members Save $1 use a Mac”Deal” Buck

Surf’s Edge ClubMembership Dinner from 5:30-9 p.m.

SaturdayYouth Center

The Airman & Family Services Flight Annual Conference starting at 8 a.m.

Outdoor RecreationMyakka River State Park from

7:45 a.m. - 4 p.m. $45 per person. (FREE for DePLAYment Pass Hold-ers) Call 840-6919 to reserve spot.

Monday-FridayBayshore Club Crunch & Munch All-U-Can-Eat

Buffet from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Tuesday-ThursdaySeaScapes Beach Club

Bar Bingo at 5:30p.m. $1.50 a card. $750 Jackpot!

TuesdayShort Fitness & Sports Center

Sand Volleyball Tournament at 10 a.m.

Surf’s Edge Club “Meals in Minutes” Lunch Buffet

– Soul Food from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

WednesdaySurf’s Edge Club

NEW! “Meals in Minutes” Lunch Buffet – Italian from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Thursday Surf’s Edge Club

“Meals in Minutes” Lunch Buffet – Mexican/Spanish from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Open for business(Left to right), Tech. Sgt. Bill Meredith; Col. Jim Howe, 6th Maintenance Group commander; Tech. Sgt. Arthur Boss, Col. Donald Barnes, 6th Mission Support Group commander; Master Sgt. Homer Wilburn, and Col. Lawrence Martin, 6th Air Mobility Wing commander, cut the ribbon for the open-ing of the new Aircraft Maintenance Squadron support facility at MacDill Air Force Base May 11.

Photo by by Airman 1st Class Linzi Joseph