Vol. 42, No. 12 Thursday, March 20, 2014

MacDill Presents Tampa BayAirFest 2014 schedule of events

u 8 a.m. Gates Open

u 10:30 a.m. Opening Ceremonies - US-SOCOM Jump and National Anthem

u 11 a.m. Rob Holland - Mike Goulian Dual Aerobatic Demo

u 11:10 a.m. MacDill KC-135 Demo

u 11:15 a.m. RV-8 Demo

u 11:25 a.m. B-25

u 11:40 a.m. Scott Yoak P-51 Demo

u 11:50 a.m. Larry Labriola L-39

u 12 p.m. Matt Younkin BE-18

u 12:20 p.m. Randy Ball - Mig-17F

u 12:30 p.m. GEICO Skytypers

u 12:50 p.m. Rob Holland MXS

u 1 p.m. AeroShell Aerobatic Team

u 1:20 p.m. T-28 Demo

u 1:30 p.m. P-51 / F-4U Heritage Flight

u 1:45 p.m. Michael Goulian X330

u 2 p.m. Melissa and Rex Pemberton

u 2:15 p.m. USSOCOM Jump - Aerial For-mation

u 2:40 p.m. USAF Thunderbirds

u 4 p.m. Show Ends - Thank You Tampa Bay!

by Senior Airman Jenay Randolph6th Air Mobility Wing public affairs

Media agencies from around the city of Tampa participated in a media operations flight, March 12 at MacDill Air Force Base. During the flight, a KC-135 Stratotanker con-ducted a simulated in-flight refueling train-ing mission with six A-10 Thunderbolts from Moody Air Force Base, Ga.

The KC-135’s four-man crew consisted of a pilot, co-pilot, and two boom operators, along with roughly 15 media personnel capturing and documenting the mission through pho-tographs, video and interviews. The crew al-lowed the aircraft to soar 20, 000 feet above the ground at speeds of approximately 230 mph.

“It is crucial that we provide the Air Force story to the community,” explains Terry Mon-trose, 6th Air Mobility Wing public affairs deputy chief. “With only one percent of the nation serving, it is vital that we enable more advocates for the military.”

The flight was approximately four hours long; and although there was no refueling actually performed, the crew was allowed to hone their skills and allow the media to ex-perience one of the many missions of the Air Force.

“A lot of people never get to have this op-portunity, and this is a great way to show them where their tax dollars are going. I’m glad I was able to get the opportunity,” said

Chris Urso, multimedia photographer. “It’s my first time flying on this aircraft and it was a great flight. I would do it again in two sec-onds.”

MacDill ThunderboltPublisher: Bill BarkerEditor: Nick Stubbs

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MacDill conducts a media operations flightAIRFEST 2014

Photo by Senior Airman Jenay Randolph

An A-10 Thunderbolt simulates in-flight refueling during a media operations flight March 12, 2014 over Moody Air Force Base, Ga. During the flight, a KC-135 Stratotanker conducted a simulated in-flight refueling training mission with six A-10s.

KC-135 - Stratotanker’s prin-ciple mission is air refueling of aircraft from all branches of the U.S. military, and to accomplish its primary mission of Global Reach and Global Power.

STATIC DISPLAYS

C-17 Globemaster III- The newest, most flexible cargo air-craft to enter the airlift force. The C-17 is capable of rapid strategic delivery of troops and all types of cargo.

F-15 Strike Eagle- The F-15 is an all-weather, extreme-ly maneuverable, tactical fighter designed to permit the Air Force to gain and maintain air su-premacy over the battlefield.

A-10 Thunderbolt II- The A-10 is a versatile attack air-craft known for its firepower and ability to withstand the rig-ors of combat and enemy fire - a virtual flying tank.

C-130 Hurcules - The air-craft can operate from rough, dirt strips and is the prime transport for airdropping troops and equipment into hostile ar-eas.

B-52 Stratofortress - The B-52 is a long-range, heavy bomber that can perform a va-riety of missions. It is capable of flying at high subsonic speeds at altitudes up to 50,000 feet.

WC-130 Hurricane Hunt-er - The WC-130 Hercules is a high-wing, medium-range air-craft flown by the Air Force Re-serve Command for weather re-connaissance missions.

T-38 Talon - The T-38 is a twin-engine, high-altitude, su-personic jet trainer used in a variety of roles because of its design, economy of operations, ease of maintenance.

HH-60G Pave Hawk - The primary mission is to conduct day or night personnel recovery operations into hostile environ-ments to recover isolated per-sonnel during war.

Douglas A-4 Skyhawk - The Skyhawk is a carrier-capable at-tack aircraft developed for the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps. It is delta winged and has a single-engine.

F-16 Fighting Falcon - The F-16 is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft. It is highly ma-neuverable and has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack.

KC-10 Extender - The KC-10 Extender is an air-to-air tanker aircraft in service with the United States Air Force de-rived from the civilian DC-10-30 airliner.

F-22 Raptor – The F-22, a critical component of the Global Strike Task Force, is designed to project air dominance, rapidly and at great distances and de-feat threats.

T-6 Texan II - A single-en-gine, two-seat primary trainer designed to train Joint Primary Pilot Training, students in basic flying skills common to U.S. Air Force and Navy pilots.

C-21 - The C-21 is a twin tur-bofan engine aircraft used for cargo and passenger airlift. The aircraft is the military version of the Lear Jet 35A business jet.

B-1 Lancer- Carrying the largest payload of guided and unguided weapons in the Air Force, the multi-mission B-1 is the backbone of America’s long-range bomber force.

C-5 Galaxy- The C-5 Galaxy is a heavy-cargo transport de-signed to provide strategic air-lift for deployment and supply of combat and support forces.

To avoid heavy traffic congestion and competing for limited parking on the base, take public transportation to the annual MacDill AFB AirFest. For more visit http://www.gohart.org/

HART Transit during AirFest The Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority will be running every 15 min-

utes from Britton Plaza to MacDill from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Southbound and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Northbound leaving the base. Please be advised, coolers, glass containers, pets, fireworks, knives, weapons of any sort and large tote bags are all prohibited to ensure the security and safety of all attendees.

Transportation considerations

Heritage Flight - Jim Tobul in his Corsair “Korean War Hero” and Scott Yoak in his P-51 Mustang ‘Quicksil-ver” will be performing.

JCSE Jump Team – The Joint Communications Support Element (JCSE) provides enroute, initial entry, or early entry communications sup-port in support of permissive and non-permissive environments.

Aeroshell AT - The AeroShell Ac-robatic Team have been performing for over 25 years; amassing thousands

Geico Skytypers - Flight squad-ron of six vintage WWII aircraft per-forming precision flight maneuvers.

KC 135 - The KC-135 Stratotank-er’s principle mission is air refueling. It greatly enhances the Air Force’s capability to accomplish its primary mission of Global Reach and Global Power.

Jim Tobul F4U Corsair - The 1945 F4U-F, “Korean War Hero,” this remarkable plane still bears its marks of history - three combat flak repair patches on the starboard wing and the rear fuselage.

USSOCOM Parachute Team - The US Special Operations Com-mand (USSOCOM) Parachute Team includes volunteers from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and govern-ment civilians.

U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds - The six-pilot team of precision fliers thrill audiences with their aerial dis-play of skill and aircraft performance. They are the premier demonstration team of the elite air and space force.

Matt Younkin Beech 18 - A day-time aerobatic display in the Beech 18 that his father Bobby perfected so many years ago.

Melissa and Rex - Rex Pemberton straps on a wingsuit, which can glide 3 feet forward for every 1 foot down al-lowing him to fly across the sky.

Mike Goulian in an Extra 330SC - Mike Goulian will perform in his Ex-tra 330SC, the world’s newest custom-built premiere aerobatic aircraft. The Extra tumbles and rotates at awe-in-spiring rates in almost any attitude, which gives Mike Goulian the freedom to use his imagination.

AERIAL PERFORMERS

Jive-and-Wild-Blue - “Wild Blue,” is unique in that it’s a regular on the air show circuit, yet can be built in a general aviation pilot’s garage. Kerby has over 13,000 hours of flight time.

Randy Ball MIG - Randy Ball’s MiG-17F spent almost four years in restoration, and is one of only a hand-ful of vintage jets flying the circuit.

Rob Holland - The performanc-es consist of teaser acts, circling the American flag, and the premiere solo act choreographed to music.

Scott Yoak P-51 - The P-51D Quick Silver, also known as “The Res-urrected Veteran,” celebrates our na-tion’s armed forces.

AirFest is a time for families and friends to visit MacDill and learn more about the military through various displays, exhibits and demonstrations. However, there are certain things individuals should be aware of in the event there is an accident or an incident while they are here.

Suspicious Packages/Terrorist IncidentSince the events of Sept. 11, there is increased awareness

of the possibility of a terrorist attack. Individuals are remind-ed to follow the direction of military personnel in uniform if such an attack were to occur. Remain aware of surrounding areas and activities. If you see something suspicious or un-usual, report it to a military service member in uniform right away. Know where the main entrance is located and establish a place to meet should you be separated. Keep all of your per-sonal items with you during your visit to MacDill, your back pack or purse left at a display may not look so innocent to the next person who sees it lying there!

Aircraft AccidentDuring the two day AirFest, there is potential that an air-

craft accident could occur. Individuals should be informed that there are many unseen hazards associated with aircraft accidents. These incidents range anywhere from the release of gases and vapors to unexploded ordnances; regardless of whether the aircraft is carrying ammunition or not. Attend-ees, who are not trained and qualified as an emergency re-sponder, are reminded that the best thing to do is evacuate the area as directed and account for all family members. Indi-viduals are reminded to keep young children with them at all times. If the flightline, is evacuated follow the directions given by military personnel in uniform.

Natural DisastersDirections for tornadoes and lightning storms will be ad-

dressed if need be. Heat is a main concern for AirFest. Indi-viduals are reminded to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water and limiting the amount of alcoholic beverage intake. Use sunscreen and wear a hat if the top of your head is sus-ceptible to sunburn. MacDill will have a first aid station lo-cated at Hangar 3 during AirFest. The AirFest will be full of fun and excitement for the entire family. Safety is paramount and although we do not expect that anything will happen, in-dividuals are reminded to be aware of potential hazards and proper procedure should something happen.

AIRFEST 2014AirFest safety, security guidelines

How do I get more information?You can call 828-SHOW (7469) for updated

information. Also, log onto Facebook at www.fa-cebook.com/macdillairforcebase.

How should I enter?To avoid heavy traffic congestion and com-

peting for limited parking on the base, take public transportation to MacDill AirFest. The Dale Mabry and MacDill Gates are open to the general public from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Once the spectator parking lots are full on base, the gates will close to motor traffic. Only foot traffic or public transportation will be authorized for the remainder of the day.

These gates are not recommended for base members. All vehicles entering through these gate will be directed to the spectator parking lots -- no exceptions.

The Bayshore Gate is open to military ID card holders, base housing residents and indi-viduals with distinguished visitor passes from 4 a.m. to 11 p.m. The general public is not au-thorized entrance to the base through the Bay-shore and Tanker Way Gates.

What should I bring?Sunny skies and warm weather are expected

for AirFest weekend. Individuals are reminded to bring and drink plenty of water to help stay hydrated during the event. Sunscreen, head protection (hats), hearing protection, beach chairs and cameras are also good items to bring with you.

What should I leave at home?All AirFest attendees must not bring prohib-

ited items to the show. This includes weapons of any kind (to include multi-tools and pocket knives), coolers, glass containers, pets, bicycles, roller blades, skateboards, scooters, fireworks and large tote bags. Bicycles, roller blades, etc., are acceptable modes of transportation to the event, however, they will not be allowed on the flightline.

There is no smoking on the flightline, around the aircraft displays or in the hangars. Signs will be posted to distinguish the designated smoking areas. Alcoholic beverages are not au-thorized to be brought on base. Military mem-bers are responsible for their family members and guests.

Will there be a first aid station?The first aid station is located inside Hangar

3 and marked with a red cross for individuals who may require medical assistance or a band-aid.

What should I do in case of an emergency?In the unlikely event an emergency evacua-

tion should occur on the flightline, all uniformed members are required to assist in ushering the general public through the main flightline exit on the north ramp to the wash rack. Attendees are advised to stay in close contact with family members and to know their whereabouts at all times. Small children should remain with par-ents during the entire event

Your AirFest guide to a good time, staying safeAIRFEST 2014

Lieutenant Colonel Greg Moseley is the commander/leader of the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron. In addition to flying the No. 1 jet and leading all air dem-onstrations, he commands the 120-person squadron. Colonel Moseley entered the Air Force in 1998 as a graduate of Virginia Mil-itary Institute. Before joining the team, he was a student at Command General Staff College in Fort Leavenworth, Kan. He has logged more than 2,800 flight hours in the F-15C and F-22 with more than 50 hours of combat pilot experience in the F-15C. Colo-nel Moseley is in his third season with the team and hails from Seguin, Texas.

Thunderbird #1 - Commander

Major Joshua Boudreaux is the left wing pilot for the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, flying the No. 2 jet. He entered the Air Force in 2003 as a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. While studying at the Academy, he was a col-legiate wrestler and competition glider pilot. Before joining the team, Major Boudreaux was an F-16 instructor pilot and flight com-mander for the 555th Fighter Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy. He has logged more than 2,800 flight hours as an Air Force pilot, with more than 400 hours of combat experi-ence in the F-16C. Major Boudreaux is in his second season with the team and hails from Covington, La.

Thunderbird #2 - Left Wing

Major Curtis Dougherty is the slot pi-lot for the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, flying the No. 4 jet. He entered the Air Force in 2002 as a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. As a student, he was on the Academy’s parachute team. He jumped with the Army’s Black Knights while studying at West Point under a student-exchange program. Before joining the team, Major Dougherty served as chief of wing weapons for the 4th Fighter Wing, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. He has logged more than 2,900 flight hours as an Air Force pilot, with more than 800 hours of combat experience in the F-15E. Major Dougherty is in his second season with the team and hails from Downingtown, Pa.

Thunderbird #4 - Slot

United States Air Force ThunderbirdsThunderbirds Flying Demonstrations

Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m.

Major Caroline Jensen is the right wing pilot for the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, flying the No. 3 jet. During high school, she participated in swimming and track, serving as captain for both teams. She entered the Air Force in 1998 as a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy. Before joining the team Major Jensen served as a T-38 in-structor pilot and assistant flight command-er for Air Force Reserve Command’s 340th Flying Training Group, 80th Flying Train-ing Wing, at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. She has logged more than 3,100 flight hours as an Air Force pilot, with 200 hours of com-bat experience in the F16C. Major Jensen is in her third season with the team and hails from River Falls, Wis.

Thunderbird #3 - Right Wing

Major Tyler Ellison is the operations offi-cer for the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, flying the No. 7 jet. Major Ellison grew up in a flying family and received his pilot’s license before he received his driver’s license. He entered the Air Force in 2002 as a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. Before joining the team, Major Ellison was aide-de-camp to the Commander, Air Combat Command at Lan-gley Air Force Base, Va. He has logged more than 1,000 flight hours in the F-15C and F-22A as an Air Force pilot. Major Ellison is in his second season with the team and hails from Layton, Utah.

Thunderbird #5 - Operations Officer

Major Michael Fisher is the advance pilot/narrator for the U.S. Air Force Air Demon-stration Squadron, flying the No. 8 jet. While in high school, he was a varsity golfer and competed in mechanical drafting competi-tions. He entered the Air Force in 2002 as a graduate of Washington State University. Before joining the team, he served as an F-16 instructor pilot and flight commander for the 310th Fighter Squadron at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. He has logged more than 2,000 flight hours as an Air Force pilot, with more than 430 combat hours in the F-16C. Major Fisher is in his third season with the team and hails from Vancouver, Wash.

Thunderbird #8 - Advance Pilot/Narrator

Captain Jason Curtis is the opposing solo pilot for the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstra-tion Squadron, flying the No. 6 jet. During high school, he ran cross country, was a com-petitive snowboarder, and played drums in a rock and roll band. Captain Curtis entered the Air Force in 2004 as a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. Before joining the team, Captain Cur-tis was an F-16 instructor pilot and flight commander for the 308th Fighter Squadron at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. He has logged more than 1,750 flight hours as an Air Force pilot, with more than 280 hours of combat experience in the F-16C. Captain Curtis is in his second season with the team and hails from Kalispell, Mont.

Thunderbird #6 - Opposing Solo

United States Air Force ThunderbirdsThunderbirds Flying Demonstrations

Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m.

Major Blaine Jones is the lead solo pilot for the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squad-ron, flying the No. 5 jet. While attending Kan-sas State University, Major Jones became a three-time All-American high jumper. He graduated from college in 1996, and entered the Air Force in 2002 after completing Officer Training School. Before joining the team, he served as an F-22 instructor pilot and assis-tant director of operations for the 27th Fight-er Squadron, Langley Air Force Base, Va. He has logged more than 2,000 flight hours as an Air Force pilot. Major Jones is in his third season with the team and hails from King-man, Kan.

Thunderbird #5 - Lead Solo

DIAMOND SHARP

Job Title: Aerospace Medi-cine Services technician

Hometown: Barranquilla, Colombia

Short-term goals: Complete my CDCs, start on my CCAF, earn senior Airman below the zone

Long-term goals: Be commissioned in the AF as a nurse

Advice to others: Be kind and always keep it simple.

Role model(s) and why: My father, because he is the most decent, honest, loyal, smart, and amazing man I have ever known.

Why did you join the Air Force?: To strive for a better future

Airman 1st Class Dalia Rais6th Aerospace Medicine Squadron

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5-Mile

1.5-Mile

Richard “Dick” Cutshall was the director of operations for the detachment 1, 23rd Wing. Mr. Cutshall’s duties and responsibilities included directing overall operations at the Avon Park Air Force Range and the Deployed Unit Complex facilities at MacDill Air Force Base. Mr. Cutshall also serves as the USAF Air-space Manager for Central and South Florida and coor-dinated all military Special Use Airspace issues with the Florida State Department of Transportation and the Fed-eral Aviation Administration.

Dick Cutshall

Special to the Thunderbolt

Many years ago thieves were the types of people who wore dark masks and held up banks or broke into houses taking precious jew-elry and silverware. Now they have taken on a whole new meaning and come in every form imaginable.

Today’s thieves sneak into bank accounts, e-mails, cell phones, palm pilots and even land-line telephones, all from the comforts of their very own secret hideout. While this new way of stealing is convenient for the thief, it has be-come a matter of national security for some.

For the military, securing classified informa-tion is top priority and every member of Team MacDill must do their part to help keep that information secure.

One friendly reminder to keep classified in-formation disclosed can be seen every time the phone rings and every time a base network computer is logged on. Many people see it and wonder why these notices exist. Well, it’s to re-mind people that they’re being monitored.

The Telecommunications Monitoring and As-

sessment Program requires all users of Depart-ment of Defense telecommunications systems or devices to be informed that by using the DoD device they are consenting to monitoring.

The purpose of the TMAP is to protect clas-sified and operationally significant information from unauthorized disclosure. One aspect of the protection program is operational security.

TMAP is a key part of the Air Force’s OPSEC efforts. Air Force Instruction 10-712 permits monitoring of unsecured telecommunications systems to determine vulnerability to hostile signal intelligence exploitation. The TMAP evaluates and reports on one of the major fac-tors of OPSEC posture – the proper use of tele-communications equipment.

The Air Force uses numerous unsecured tele-communications such as telephones, radios and computer networks subject to adversarial ex-ploitation. But, during normal everyday use of these unsecured systems, we can inadvertently provide an adversary with information.

In turn, adversaries can easily monitor these unsecured systems, which can provide enough information to make DoD units, weapon sys-

tems, defenses, and operations vulnerable to at-tack.

The Air Force monitors unsecured DoD tele-communications and analyzes information to identify and report OPSEC vulnerabilities and their potential effects on military operations. These reports provide operational command-ers and planners with near real-time reports of classified or sensitive information disclosures that may adversely affect U.S. and allied opera-tions.

To remind people not to say something they may regret, those notice and consent to moni-toring stickers are there to save us.

Plus, as a requirement, notification must be given to all users of DoD telecommunications systems or devices that they are to be used for conducting official government business and that all activities on them are subject to moni-toring.

Legal reviews are conducted biennially dur-ing even numbered fiscal years to certify that users of telecommunication devices have been provided sufficient notice of consent to moni-toring.

Phone and computer users; everyone is subject to monitoring

MACDILL COMMUNITYEVENTSFridaySeaScapes Beach House

BBQ Friday, offering BBQ spe-cials for the Air Force Flyin’ High BBQ Challenge from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

MacDill LanesFamily Fun Night from 4-9

p.m. Special guest members of the Thunderbirds at 4:30 p.m. Bowl-ing $1 games & free shoe rental. free milkshakes & french fries from 4-6 p.m.

Saturday & SundayTampa Bay Airfest

Gates open at 8 a.m. Featuring the Air Force Thunderbirds.

SaturdayBoomers Bar & Grill OPEN Af-ter the Show!

5-10 p.m. Steak dinners and bar menu available. Drink specials

TuesdayOutdoor Recreation

Project Healing Waters at Bldg. 2017 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Atten-tion all fishermen. Project Heal-ing Waters is a brand new fly fishing program dedicated to the physical and emotional rehabili-tation of disabled active military service personnel and disabled veterans. As low as 10 oercebt dis-ability is accepted for free fly fish-ing educational seminars. Sign up at Outdoor Rec or call 840-6919. (20 spaces available)

WednesdaySeaScapes Beach House

Wednesday BASH from 4-8 p.m. FREE bar snacks, drink specials, bar bingo ($2 a card/cash), trivia, and a DJ. Call 840-1451.

Protestant serviceSunday - 11 a.m. - Contemporary Service Sunday - 9:30 a.m. - FAMCAMP Service

Islamic serviceFriday - 1:30 p.m. - Muslim Prayer Service

Catholic servicesSaturday - 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 siteat http://www.macdill.af.mil/macdillchapel.

CHAPEL SCHEDULE

Enjoy the show!MacDill Air Force Base Presents Tampa Bay AirFest is the 6th Air Mobility Wing’s way of showing its appreciation to the Tampa Bay community, and a way to demonstrate the equipment and tactics the U.S. military uses to safeguard the United States and its allies.

Photo by Airman Basic David Tracy

Be sure to visit the official MacDill Air Force Base web site at www.macdill.af.mil

MacDill AFB Campaign 2014:March 24th – May 2nd

Airmen Helping Airmen

Pirate’s Log: 20 Mar 2003

Tales from MacDill History: The U.S. led coalition launched the military invasion of Iraq (latercodenamed Operation Iraqi Freedom) in 2003. During the initial phase, six KC 135s fromMacDill deployed in support. Several other “Stratotanker” planes followed during theirrotations. The first phase concluded when Tikrit, the hometown of Iraqi President SaddamHussein, fell with little resistance. On April 15, the Coalition declared the invasion effectivelyover, although operations lasted until 2011.