Vol. 72, No. 32 Tinker Air Force Base, Okla. Friday, August 8, 2014 INSIDE Mr. Allen takes over as the new AFSC executive director Page 2 AFMC wins Air Force Small Business top command awards Page 2 Voting assistance office ready to help Page 4 Two 38th CEIG members win Air Force photo by Darren D. Heusel Air Force-level Airman 1st Class Darnell Ellis with the 552nd Maintenance Group, right, greets Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody prior to an informal question and answer session with several Airmen from the 552nd Air Control Wing in Bldg. 240, Dock 2 during his visit to awards Tinker Air Force Base last week. Page 13 CMSAF encourages Airmen on his recent visit to Tinker Michael S. Della Vecchio Sr. ability to maintain its elite status. we will still have phenomenal Airmen Visit us online at Tinker Public Affairs “The inability to predict the future cre- doing phenomenal work. We will still be www.tinker.af.mil the world’s greatest Air Force.” ates some challenges, especially when you Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James While there were many questions know that sequestration continues to loom A. Cody and his wife Athena visited Tinker throughout the visit, Airmen often asked out there,” said Chief Cody. “At the end of Airmen Aug. 1-2. During an Airman’s Call, about the upcoming changes to the Enlisted Chief Cody said that although challenges 2015, we will be the smallest Air Force lie ahead, he is confident in the Air Force’s since we became an Air Force in 1947, but See Chiefpage 8. Air Force to change enlisted evaluations, promotions Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/ tinkerairforcebase Secretary of the Air Force ensure the Air Force truly implementation, ensuring process is going to measure per- Public Affairs makes job performance the Airmen are knowledgeable of formance, and the promotion driving factor and will be and ready for the changes. system is going to emphasize WASHINGTON (AFNS) – implemented incrementally “What gets measured gets performance.” Air Force officials announced a beginning this month and con- done,” said Deborah Lee James, Weighted Airman Promotion series of sweeping changes to tinuing through early 2016. Secretary of the Air Force. “We System the Enlisted Evaluation System Additional information and in- want to make sure performance and Weighted Airman depth articles will be made is the most important thing in To do this the Air Force plans Follow us on Twitter to make several modifications Promotion System July 31. available for each of the major every aspect of an Airman’s @Team_Tinker The changes are intended to program changes, prior to career, so the evaluation See Changespage 5. 2 — Tinker Take Off — August 8, 2014 Mr. Allen takes over as the New LG director new AFSC executive director Tinker Public Affairs A career logistician has taken the reins as the top civilian in the Air Force Sustainment Center. Following a three-year tour as the director of Logistics, Installations and Mission Support at Headquarters Air Force Space Command at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado, Jeffrey Allen has returned to Tinker AFB as the AFSC executive direc- tor. Mr. Allen, who started in his new position Monday, said he is excited to be back in sustainment. “The AFSC workforce is showing amazing ways to be effective and efficient during these unprece- dented times of resource and financial constraints,” he said. As the executive director, Mr. Allen is responsible for assisting Lt. Gen. Bruce Litchfield, AFSC com- mander, in providing operational planning and exe- cution of Air Force Supply Chain Management and Depot Maintenance missions for a wide range of air- Air Force photo by Kelly White craft, engines, missiles and component items in sup- Steve Alsup is the new director for the Air Force port of Air Force Materiel Command missions. Sustainment Center’s Logistics Directorate. He He also assists in overseeing operations at the Air Force photo by Kelly White was previously the director of the 448th Supply Chain Management Wing. Mr. Alsup says that three air logistics complexes, three air base wings, Jeffrey Allen is the new executive director for the Air he is looking forward to the fun, as well as the two supply chain management wings and multiple Force Sustainment Center and also a member of the challenges, ahead of him with having such a remote locations that comprise the AFSC. Senior Executive Service. larger breadth of a job compared to the 448th SCMW. He says LG will be focused on cost- AFMC wins Air Force Small effective readiness to go along with AFSC Commander Lt. Gen. Bruce Litchfield’s “Road to a Billion” initiative and will meet the general’s Business top command awards intent to help his group implement AFSC 3.0. Base to test readiness Stacey Geiger Air Force Materiel Command Tinker Public Affairs Public Affairs Base employees, residents and visitors may expe- WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR rience a temporary interruption to certain services FORCE BASE, Ohio — Air Force related to quarterly emergency response exercises Director of Small Business planned here for Aug. 18 through 20. Programs Mark Teskey presented Scott Lindsey from the 72nd Air Base Wing Air Force Materiel Command Inspector General office said that the Gerrity Gym winners with the 2013 Secretary will be closed to patrons from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on of the Air Force Annual Small Aug. 20. All other base operations should continue Business Awards during a July 24 on normal schedules during this exercise. visit to the headquarters here. Mr. Lindsey said the exercises will include a num- The Secretary of the Air Force ber of scenarios which will generate responses by Annual Small Business Awards specialized teams and other emergency responders. Program recognizes teams and Those working, visiting or living near the gym may individuals who have contributed see exercise activity during normal duty hours that significantly to strengthening the will include a brief period of increased traffic con- industrial base and meeting gestion around the facility. warfighter needs through an array Mr. Lindsey noted the activity will enable Wing of small business capabilities that Inspection Team members to evaluate compliance bring innovation, agility and effi- with several base plans. ciency. “Our exercises can include scenarios ranging from For the second year in a row Air Force photo by Michelle Gigante extreme weather to terrorist attacks. We appreciate since this award’s inception in Mark Teskey, Air Force director of Small Business Programs, presents everyone’s patience and understanding knowing they Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger, Air Force Materiel Command commander, 2012, AFMC Commander Gen. may be inconvenienced, but only with realistic train- with the 2013 Secretary of the Air Force Small Business Director’s Top Janet Wolfenbarger accepted the ing can we be ready to respond during an actual MAJCOM award on July 24. AFMC has won this award for the second emergency.” See Awardspage 4. year in a row since the award’s inception in 2012. Friday Saturday Sunday Sunny Partly Sunny Sunny High 96 High 96 High 97 Low 72 Low 72 Low 71 20 percent chance of showers. August 8, 2014 — Tinker Take Off — 3 AWACS upgrade achieves initial operational capability Darren D. Heusel He went on to say the wing has Tinker Public Affairs Block 40/45 specific parts, support equipment and technical data on hand. The Commander of Air Combat The wing has also completed initial Command, Gen. Mike Hostage, training and initiated a structured plan declared Initial Operational Capability for ongoing training. Air Force photo by Darren D. Heusel for the 552nd Air Control Wing’s E-3G “We are confident we can deploy An E-3 “Sentry” Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft lifts off of Tinker “Sentry” Airborne Warning and and support this important weapon Air Force Base’s north/south runway en route to a recent mission. The aircraft Control System Block 40/45 aircraft system worldwide,” Mr. Fitzgerald reached Initial Operational Capability on its Block 40/45 upgrade on July 28. July 28 here. added. “This modification represents the Brig. Gen. Gene Kirkland, OC-ALC most significant upgrade in the 35-plus Known for its signature black-and- wide military deployment operations. commander, said the complex work- year history of the E-3 AWACS and white rotating radar dome that sits on With its mobility as an airborne force is proud to be part of an impor- greatly enhances our crewmembers’ top of the aircraft, the E-3 Sentry pro- warning and control system, the Sentry tant operational milestone. ability to execute the command and vides all-weather surveillance, com- has a greater chance of surviving in General Kirkland said there is still control mission while providing a mand, control and communications warfare than a fixed, ground-based much left to do to give the 552nd ACW building block for future upgrades,” needed by commanders of U.S., NATO radar system. Among other things, the more 40/45 capable platforms. said Col. Jay R. Bickley, 552nd ACW and other allied air defense forces. flight path can quickly be changed Colonel Bickley praised the many commander. In support of air-to-ground opera- according to mission and survival members of the AWACS team who Colonel Bickley said meeting this tions, the Sentry can provide direct requirements. The E-3 can fly a mis- made the milestone possible, adding, milestone is a testament to outstanding information needed for interdiction, sion profile for more than eight hours “This is a great asset for U.S. com- teamwork as evidenced with the great reconnaissance, airlift and close-air without refueling. Its range and on-sta- mand and control and a milestone we partnership enjoyed between the support for friendly ground forces. It tion time can be increased through in- can all be proud to be a part of.” 552nd ACW, ACC, the AWACS can also provide information for com- flight refueling and the use of an System Program Office, Oklahoma The 552nd ACW is home to the E-3, manders of air operations to gain and onboard crew rest area. City Air Logistics Complex and the with 27 of the fleet’s 31 AWACS air- maintain control of the air battle. The 552nd ACW has had a continu- wing’s contracting partners. craft being housed at Tinker Air Force As an air defense system, E-3s can ing presence in the Middle East, flying Gordon Fitzgerald, the 552nd Base. Of the remaining four aircraft, detect, identify and track airborne over 14,000 sorties and logging more ACW’s director for Requirements, said two are stationed at Kadena Air Base, enemy forces far from the boundaries than 130,000 flying hours from 1980 six Block 40/45 modified aircraft have Japan, and two are at Elmendorf AFB, of the U.S. or NATO countries. It can to 2003. In 2003, the wing returned to been delivered to the 552nd ACW and Alaska. direct fighter-interceptor aircraft to Tinker AFB for a break in deployment. two of the E-3G models have been suc- According to Mr. Fitzgerald, the enemy targets. The E-3 Sentry is The break didn’t last long. In early cessfully deployed in support of coun- entire fleet of E-3 aircraft will be designed to respond quickly and effec- 2007, the wing returned and reestab- terdrug operations. upgraded by FY 2020. tively to a crisis and support world- lished its presence in the region. 513th sole AWACS support for RIMPAC 2014 Staff Sgt. Caleb Wanzer the same information securely. The 513th Airmen weren’t the only reservists to 513th Air Control Group Colonel Vander Pol said that the staff members of play a part in RIMPAC 2014. Four KC-135 Public Affairs the air operations center were surprised by the Stratotanker refueling aircraft and about 65 Airmen amount of data that the E-3 provides. from the 507th Air Refueling Wing at Tinker provid- More than 60 reservists from the 513th Air “There was a huge gasp on the floor of the center ed a vital capability to the exercise. Control Group and the 970th Airborne Air Control when this massive amount of data they hadn’t been The 507th, along with six other refueling units Squadron returned home last week after a nearly seeing appeared on the displays,” he said. “Everyone from the U.S. and Canada, offloaded fuel to aircraft two-week mission to support the Rim of the Pacific has to play his or her role in the exercise, and it was during the exercise, extending flight times for fight- 2014 exercise at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, really good to see what we could provide.” ers and allowing for better training. Hawaii. Even though the E-3 Sentry wasn’t the only “We were able to work with the reservists from the The 970th flew the only E-3 Sentry Airborne AWACS to participate in RIMPAC, it provided the 507th and had a lot of mutual support,” Colonel Warning and Control System aircraft in the exercise, largest radar picture, Colonel Vander Pol said. Vander Pol said. “At the end of the day, it was just a according to Lt. Col. Brent Vander Pol, the 970th The Navy’s E-2 Hawkeye, which provides a simi- bunch of guys from Oklahoma helping each other commander and the detachment commander for the lar AWACS capability, also flew missions in RIM- out." trip. PAC. The E-2 is capable of launching from an air- For the 513th, the mission to RIMPAC was much “What we were able to accomplish was huge,” craft carrier but has a smaller range than the E-3 more than just a routine training opportunity. Colonel Vander Pol said. “We were able to get our Sentry. The E-3 is the largest AWACS in the U.S. "Everyone in the unit realized that this trip was a secure link up and running, providing all of the other military inventory. chance for us to shine and to tell the story of the allied assets with everything we could see. For us to Airmen from the 970th flew five missions, total- 513th," Vander Pol said. "We certainly got the atten- get and stay connected to the Navy, that’s a huge win ing more than 33 hours in the air, where they con- tion of our joint and allied partners with what we for us.” trolled more than 50 fighter and refueling aircraft. were doing." Navy communications Sailors flew on the E-3’s According to Lt. Col. Wayne Polinksi, the chief air Twenty-two nations, more than 50 ships and sub- first mission and worked directly with aircrew mem- battle manager for the 970th, RIMPAC involved marines, about 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel bers to set up Link 16 capability. many large-force exercises where U.S. and allied “The Link 16 connectivity provides all the ships, fighter aircraft split into teams and practiced combat participated in exercise RIMPAC in and around the aircraft and other coalition units the ability to maneuvers. Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. exchange tactical data that enhances their situational The Navy also contributed to the training, adding The world’s largest international maritime exer- awareness,” said Navy Lt. David Hogg, a joint inter- high-priority targets in the form of ships that needed cise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportuni- face control officer with the Navy’s Third Fleet, who to be destroyed in a short amount of time. This ty that helps participants foster and sustain the coop- flew on board the AWACS. required the 970th air battle managers to work quick- erative relationships that are critical to ensuring the The link also allows the air operations center to ly with the air operations center and fighter aircraft. safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s see everything the AWACS radar detects in real time, “It was a pretty lean mission,” Colonel Polinksi oceans. RIMPAC 2014 is the 24th exercise in the he said. This allows U.S. and allied forces to share said. series that began in 1971. 4 — Tinker Take Off — August 8, 2014 Voting Assistance Office ready to help John Parker and is located at the Airman and Family Readiness tary personnel and their families. It’s important to act Staff Writer Center, Bldg. 6001. Walk-ins are welcome every soon on absentee voting procedures because states Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. have limited time windows for submitting them. It’s voting season again and the base’s Voting Appointments can be made in advance by email- The Tinker Voter Assistance Office can help with Assistance Office is ready to help Team Tinker mem- ing [email protected] or by calling 734-2273 or submitting the Federal Post Card Application Form bers and their dependents get their voices heard. 734-VOTE. (SF-76) for absentee voting. The form is also avail- For Oklahoma residents, the next statewide elec- Military members often have special questions able at the federal voting website, FVAP.gov. tion is the state primary runoff Aug. 26. The next general election will be Nov. 4. such as how to vote while deployed and their legal FVAP.gov features upcoming election dates in all The Voting Assistance Office helps anyone with residence location for voting in other states. states and voting information and help for military Tinker Air Force Base access, including dependents, Federal law eases absentee ballot voting for mili- personnel, their families and overseas citizens. Awards Continued from page 2 Secretary of the Air Force Small major command small business direc- competitive edge, we will see an Secretary of the Air Force Small Business Director’s Top MAJCOM tor in advocating the award of Air increase in small business awards.” Business Director’s Outstanding award. Force small business contracts that Although she expects AFMC will Senior Leader Small Business This award recognizes the contribu- provide significant contributions to the once again exceed the goals for 2014, Achievement (Individual) Award tions of the top major command for Air Force and Department of Defense. Smith said it is not about the goals but standout achievements in promoting a After being in the position for less more about the capabilities small busi- Maj. Gen. Craig Olson, Air Force culture highly supportive of small than two years, Ms. Smith implement- nesses bring to the warfighters. Life Cycle Management Center business as demonstrated by acquisi- ed a small business metric in the com- Additional AFMC award winners Steven Wert, Air Force Life Cycle tion strategy decision trends, policies mand’s strategic plan and successfully include the following: Management Center and procedures and community and/or obtained senior leaders’ engagement Small Business Programs Process Robert Shofner, Air Force Life industry outreach initiatives. With the with small business financial goals. Action Team Cycle Management Center exception of women-owned business, She also increased communication David Sikora, Air Force Research AFMC exceeded percentage goals in with industry by providing no-cost Laboratory Secretary of the Air Force Small all socioeconomic categories and outreach events. Through Smith's out- Richard Flake, Air Force Research Business Director’s Beyond Goals achieved 10.82 percent equaling $3.5 reach efforts, more than 400 small Laboratory Award (Individual/Activity/Unit) billion in small business contracts for businesses received training. Stephen “Buzz” Sawyer, Air Force fiscal year 2013. The command also “The AFMC Small Business Nuclear Weapons Center ESG Team, Air Force Materiel increased industry communication and Program’s mission is to ensure that we James Dean, Air Force Sustainment Command Center improved market research to maximize are maximizing small business oppor- Barbara Liptak David Duesterhaus, Air Force Test small business participation. tunities to ensure small businesses David Boris Center Mr. Teskey also presented AFMC obtain a fair share of the federal con- Mary Urey Director of Small Business E. Jean tract dollars and maintain a competi- Secretary of the Air Force Special Graciela Elizalde Smith with the Outstanding MAJCOM tive edge,” Ms. Smith said. “There is a Achievement/Champion Debra Harber Small Business Director Award. This direct correlation between competitive (Individual) Award award recognizes significant actions, acquisition and the number of small Jason Cadek, Air Force Life Cycle Esmeralda Rodriguez performance and contributions of a business awards. As we increase our Management Center Sylvia Linke Aircraft Rental & Flight Instruction Single Engine • Multi Engine Instrument CRABTREE AIRCRAFT COMPANY Guthrie/Edmond Regional Airport 405-282-4250• www.crabtreeaircraft.net CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIANS CENTER AAuuttoo AAcccciiddeenntt?? 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For SNCOs, stratification years,” said Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James current WAPS calculation using the last five Enlisted restrictions will limit the number of stratifications a Cody. “Our enlisted leaders have worked closely Performance Reports will be replaced by a model senior rater may give to their master sergeant and with the Air Staff and MAJCOM commanders to using a maximum of the last three EPRs, placing senior master sergeant promotion eligible design a system that truly recognizes and rewards increased emphasis on an Airman’s most recent duty populations. These changes will help curb inflation Airmen based firmly on their performance.” performance. Overall EPR points for WAPS will and ensure accurate assessments by comparing, and While WAPS and its forthcoming changes are increase while time-in-grade and time-in-service ranking, an entire group of Airmen, by grade, at a exclusive to the active duty component, the enlisted points will be reduced gradually over the next few single point-in-time. evaluation system changes are a total force initiative years with the goal to remove them completely. New active duty promotion eligibility cut-off and will be incorporated into the Reserve and Guard Analysis at the end of each cycle will determine if dates for promotions to master sergeant and technical components. there are any unintended consequences from these sergeant along with changes to the testing windows Additional information and in-depth articles on changes. for those testing for promotion to master sergeant each of the major changes will be released prior to This same model will be applied to the first phase will occur this fall to support the new master each program’s implementation. of a new master sergeant promotion process sergeant promotion process and the new forced For information about WAPS Testing, call Bill scheduled for implementation next year. Airmen will distribution requirements. Stokes at 739-2970; for promotions, call Tech. Sgt. complete their WAPS testing and have their test “This is the most comprehensive update to Gary Freeman at 739-7389; and for evaluations, call scores combined with their other weighted factors enlisted evaluations and promotions in nearly 45 Staff Sgt. Rafeal Henderson at 739-5955. which include EPRs, decorations, time-in-grade and time-in-service points — until the latter two are eliminated over the next few years. The top 60 percent of Airmen, by WAPS score within each Air Force Specialty Code, will move forward to the second phase, where their records will meet an evaluation board similar to the boards currently in place for our SNCO promotions. Enlisted Evaluation System In addition to WAPS changes, Airmen will see new EPRs and new processes for completing those reports. The Airman Comprehensive Assessment introduced in July built the foundation for these changes by providing a tool and process to improve communication between supervisors and subordinates. Three new EPR forms, which closely parallel the ACA, will be introduced for chief master sergeants, senior noncommissioned officers and technical sergeants and below. The latter two EPR forms will also include a section for promotion recommendations. “The purpose of the enlisted evaluation system is to accurately document duty performance so we can have honest performance-based discussions with our Airmen,” said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Welsh. “Unfortunately, over time the system has become inflated and a great majority of Airmen have become a ‘firewall five,’ which makes it very difficult to differentiate our very best performers.” Chief master sergeant evaluations will now be accomplished on a unique EPR form intended to capture overall performance and provide the opportunity to recommend chiefs for future roles. The new form will also serve as the senior rater’s process to nominate chief master sergeants for the Air Force’s Command Chief Screening Board, replacing the current nomination process. Initially, the Chief EPR will be a test form and used only for this year’s Command Chief screening board to be held in September, with full implementation in 2015. To complement the new forms, the Air Force will also modify Enlisted Evaluation System policy. Static, or fixed, annual closeout dates for each rank tied to active duty promotion eligibility cut-off dates will be introduced for all Airmen starting this November. The Air Reserve Components will follow the same static cutoff dates as the active duty but will implement changes over the next 30 months due to biennial reporting requirements. This will eliminate the need for “change of reporting official” evaluations which will be replaced by Letters of Evaluation. The static closeout dates also support new forced distribution and senior rater stratification restrictions. For technical sergeants and below, forced distribution will limit the number of top promotion recommendations a unit commander is authorized to give to promotion eligible Airmen; those not eligible for promotion will receive an assessment of performance without a promotion 6 — Tinker Take Off — August 8, 2014 Understanding sergeant’s words: ‘I’ve got your back’ Chief Master Sgt. Patricia Yelverton approached he shook my hand and section,” he said. “Before yesterday, make many decisions affecting per- 60th Medical Support Squadron said, "I've got your back." your role was to master skills required sonnel on a personal level as well as a superintendent I said, "Thank you," as I sat down. as an Airman and a Health Service professional level. Your Airmen will While cheering on my fellow grad- Management Apprentice. Today, your not always agree with you and they TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. uates, I started thinking of what my role changes to a frontline supervisor will come to me. (AFNS) -- Seeing the newly selected supervisor said to me. What did he which includes responsibility for oth- “When this happens, I want you to staff sergeants recently brought back mean? I expected "Congratulations" ers. My duties also changed today, I know, I've got your back,” he contin- memories of when I was selected for or "You did awesome," but not "I've am now your first line of defense, ued. “I will never question your deci- staff sergeant. got your back." meaning I've got your back." sions in front of subordinates and will Actually, my thoughts went to the The next morning at work, I imme- He explained, as tasks flow down never ask you to change your mind on night I graduated Airman Leadership diately asked my supervisor if we from above, I will always keep you a decision as long as it upholds the School. As I crossed the stage after could talk. informed and prepared to complete values of the Air Force. I have to receiving my completion certificate, I asked him, "What did you mean the mission. Also, leadership will make sure your subordinates under- my co-workers gathered to congratu- last night when you said, 'I've got always be aware of what you and stand you are the leader and will late me and shake my hand. My your back?'" His response was sur- your Airmen are working on and what make the decisions.” supervisor, Staff Sgt. Todd Mitchell, prising and informative. requirements are being met and stayed back at the table and as I "Everyone has a specific role in our exceeded. Most importantly, you will See Wordspage 11. Action Line The Tinker Commander’s Action Line is a communications channel established received in a timely manner. for personnel to bring problems and observations to the commander’s attention. While we hope individuals will seek a more timely resolution of issues through The Action Line serves as an avenue for effecting positive change across Tinker their facility management or unit command channels, an individual may visit the Air Force Base and has led to improvements in safety, working conditions, quality Commander’s Action Line tab on Tinker’s internal home page to submit an action of life and a better understanding of base programs and processes. line. Those who don’t have access to the home page can send an email to When inquiries or comments are forwarded, a direct response should be [email protected]. Fundraiser rules organizations just set up and conduct a fundraiser Organizations Program, event on their own. The contact office for fundrais- and AFI 36-3101, QQ::Who is responsible for making sure that ers is the 72nd Force Support Squadron Resource Fundraising in the the fundraiser request forms are filled Management office. Fundraiser requests are submit- Government. The out and the rules are followed? I have had sever- ted to 72nd FSS/FSR, Debra Kirby. fundraiser organization al organizations show up and set their food After approval from our base food contractor, should have a certificate tables up and start selling; three different ones Aramark and the Judge Advocate’s legal office, the of approval posted at the Col. Christopher Azzano today. One had a request from Bldg. 3001, but requests are forwarded to the 72nd FSS director for site, so if it is not avail- 72nd Air Base Wing not Bldg. 9001. final approval. Private organizations are only able, you can call 72nd Commander Also they are not removing the fliers from the allowed two fundraisers per quarter and no govern- FSS/FSR at 734-5128 to doors and around the building. Things are get- ment resources such as copiers, printers or govern- report the fundraiser. ting out of control. ment e-mail can be used. Fliers should only be Fundraisers are not allowed during the Combined posted on “Unofficial Bulletin Boards” and Federal Campaign and the Air Force Assistance AA::Thank you for bringing this to our attention. removed directly following the event. Fund Campaign, unless the proceeds are designated While we do our best to control the amount The governing directives that cover the fundrais- for those two campaigns. Thank you again for your of fundraisers on base, we often do not know when er procedures are AFI 34-223, Private concern. 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Kelly White...............................................................Staff Photographer Office of the 72nd Air Base Wing. Free ad forms can also be turned in at the Tinker Take Off office in www.tinkertakeoff.com • www.tinker.af.mil Tinker Take Off — August 8, 2014 — 7 hiropractic Involved in an auto accident or suffering from neck or back pain? We can help! Most Auto Accidents paid 100% by insurance. • Medical Doctors on Staff • Decompression Traction • Evening and Saturday Appointments • New Patients seen the same day Most Major Insurance Accepted • 4 Locations Conveniently located off the NEW 4 LANE Eastern Ave. I-240 & Western 804 NE 23rd, Moore 6825 S Western Ave., OKC 405-794-5000 405-634-1127 North May 2nd & Santa Fe 12401 N. May, OKC 285 S. Santa Fe, Edmond 405-842-3413 405-330-6590 8 — Tinker Take Off — August 8, 2014 August 8, 2014 — Tinker Take Off — 9 Air Force photo by Kelly White Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James Cody, center, presented Master Sgt. Eric Nelson of the 72nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron, right, with the chief’s coin during his visit to the 72nd Medical Group last week. Chief Cody often talks to Airmen around the Air Force about how Sergeant Nelson mentored an Airman who wasn't doing so well while he was the commandant of Airman Leadership School in Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Senior Airman LaToya Irving, left, was on-hand to vouch for the outstanding leadership skills of Sergeant Nelson. Tech. Sgt. David Mercer with the 552nd Air Control Wing’s Safety Office, right, discusses his role in the cockpit of an E-3 “Sentry” Air Force photo by Kelly White Airborne Warning and Control Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James Cody speaks to a packed house at an Enlisted Call during his visit to Tinker Aug. 1. He spoke prominently on the new pro- System aircraft motion process and answered questions from Airmen. with Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Chief Force James A. Cody during a visit Continued from page 1 to Tinker Air Force Base last week. Evaluation System and promotion crite- each rank tied to regular Air Force pro- three years until we remove them com- of sexual assault. Although the Air Force Also pictured are: Capt. Jordan ria. motion eligibility cut-off dates,” they pletely.” has taken steps to educate and bring Alexander, a “The most important thing in all of wrote in the letter. “The static dates will Chief Cody said he was impressed awareness to the issue, he said no one member of the this is the Airman Comprehensive enable the implementation of the forced with the Airmen on Tinker, including should be satisfied until the crime is 963rd Airborne Air Assessment,” said Chief Cody. “That distribution and stratification policy and civilian Airmen. He said Team Tinker is eradicated completely. Control Squadron, was the first of many steps we’re taking result in better performance-based eval- a great example of the Air Force because “We have made significant strides and Master Sgt. to evolve our system so that job per- uations.” all of the components are well represent- when you think about our special vic- Jason Payne, the formance is the most important factor The letter also announced changes to ed. tim’s council, the fidelity that we are 2013 Outstanding when we evaluate and identify Airmen promotion criteria to ensure perform- “We have our active duty Airmen, our putting behind the training and how we Airman of the Year, for promotion.” ance is the primary factor in promotions, civilian Airmen, our reserve Airmen and continue to adapt it in meaningful and who made the trip In a Letter to Airmen sent a day before including the draw-down of time-in guard Airmen, all of which reside here,” purposeful ways,” he said. “We are not to Tinker AFB the visit, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. grade and time-in service points. he said. “It takes all of us to be the going to allow ourselves to lose sight of along with CMSAF Cody. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Cody “We’ll do the necessary analysis world’s greatest Air Force; there is no the importance of creating an environ- announced several modifications to the every year to ensure there aren’t any ability for one component alone to do ment built on dignity and respect. We EPR process. unintended consequences of the reduc- what it is that our nation expects its Air want it to be impossible for this crime to “Starting this November, we will use tion,” said Chief Cody, “but the intent is Force to do.” be perpetrated amongst the men and static, or fixed, annual close out dates for to gradually remove them over the next Chief Cody also touched on the topic women who serve.” Air Force photo by Darren D. Heusel 8 — Tinker Take Off — August 8, 2014 August 8, 2014 — Tinker Take Off — 9 Air Force photo by Kelly White Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James Cody, center, presented Master Sgt. Eric Nelson of the 72nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron, right, with the chief’s coin during his visit to the 72nd Medical Group last week. Chief Cody often talks to Airmen around the Air Force about how Sergeant Nelson mentored an Airman who wasn't doing so well while he was the commandant of Airman Leadership School in Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Senior Airman LaToya Irving, left, was on-hand to vouch for the outstanding leadership skills of Sergeant Nelson. Tech. Sgt. David Mercer with the 552nd Air Control Wing’s Safety Office, right, discusses his role in the cockpit of an E-3 “Sentry” Air Force photo by Kelly White Airborne Warning and Control Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James Cody speaks to a packed house at an Enlisted Call during his visit to Tinker Aug. 1. He spoke prominently on the new pro- System aircraft motion process and answered questions from Airmen. with Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Chief Force James A. Cody during a visit Continued from page 1 to Tinker Air Force Base last week. Evaluation System and promotion crite- each rank tied to regular Air Force pro- three years until we remove them com- of sexual assault. Although the Air Force Also pictured are: Capt. Jordan ria. motion eligibility cut-off dates,” they pletely.” has taken steps to educate and bring Alexander, a “The most important thing in all of wrote in the letter. “The static dates will Chief Cody said he was impressed awareness to the issue, he said no one member of the this is the Airman Comprehensive enable the implementation of the forced with the Airmen on Tinker, including should be satisfied until the crime is 963rd Airborne Air Assessment,” said Chief Cody. “That distribution and stratification policy and civilian Airmen. He said Team Tinker is eradicated completely. Control Squadron, was the first of many steps we’re taking result in better performance-based eval- a great example of the Air Force because “We have made significant strides and Master Sgt. to evolve our system so that job per- uations.” all of the components are well represent- when you think about our special vic- Jason Payne, the formance is the most important factor The letter also announced changes to ed. tim’s council, the fidelity that we are 2013 Outstanding when we evaluate and identify Airmen promotion criteria to ensure perform- “We have our active duty Airmen, our putting behind the training and how we Airman of the Year, for promotion.” ance is the primary factor in promotions, civilian Airmen, our reserve Airmen and continue to adapt it in meaningful and who made the trip In a Letter to Airmen sent a day before including the draw-down of time-in guard Airmen, all of which reside here,” purposeful ways,” he said. “We are not to Tinker AFB the visit, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. grade and time-in service points. he said. “It takes all of us to be the going to allow ourselves to lose sight of along with CMSAF Cody. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Cody “We’ll do the necessary analysis world’s greatest Air Force; there is no the importance of creating an environ- announced several modifications to the every year to ensure there aren’t any ability for one component alone to do ment built on dignity and respect. We EPR process. unintended consequences of the reduc- what it is that our nation expects its Air want it to be impossible for this crime to “Starting this November, we will use tion,” said Chief Cody, “but the intent is Force to do.” be perpetrated amongst the men and static, or fixed, annual close out dates for to gradually remove them over the next Chief Cody also touched on the topic women who serve.” Air Force photo by Darren D. Heusel 10 — Tinker Take Off — August 8, 2014