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JBA NEWSFire department takes rescue training

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COMMENTARYAir crew recounts

Nepal earthquake, Page 2

Remembering VE DayBY BOBBY JONES

STAFF PHOTOJOURNALIST

Tens of thousands ofpeople covered the Nation-al Mall on May 8, lookingskyward as 56 WWII-eraaircraft soared throughwhat is usually a no-flyzone over historical monu-ments in the nation’s capi-tal.

The rare flyover of 15flying formations buzzedthrough the silent airspace past the LincolnMemorial, theWashingtonMonument and the Capi-tol Building, providing thecrowd and an estimated400 WWII veterans withringside seats for the Vic-tory-in-Europe Day com-memoration.

Among the airplanesparticipating in the flyoverwas a pair of F4UCorsairs,P-38 Lightning; the FG-1DCorsair; the P-51Mustang;the B-25Mitchell; and Fifi,the only flying B-29 Super-fortress still in existence.

Named the “Arsenal ofDemocracy Flyover,” theformations representedthe war’s major battles,from Pearl Harbor throughthe final air assault on Ja-pan, and concluding with amissing man formation to“Taps.”

Among the guests wereSusan Rice, U.S. nationalsecurity adviser; retiredSenator Bob Dole; andKathy Silva, sister of for-mer Secretary of State

Madeleine Albright, whohad been slated to be aguest speaker prior to theflyover. Silva, read herprepared statement laud-ing the courage, ingenu-ity, faith and industry ofAmericans.

The WWII veteransalso participated in a sol-emn, joint-service wreath-laying ceremony to com-memorate the sacrificesof their fallen comrades inarms.

During a brief intermis-sion before the historical Tech. Sgt.MicahKillion, U.S. Air ForceBandAirmenof

Note trumpeter, plays “Taps” at theWorldWar IIMemorialinWashingtonD.C.Seemorephotosonpage9.

BOBBY JONES

Steve andPamSpringer of Hagerstownget into the swing of things as they performajitterbug dance routine near the Airmenof Note.

see FLYOVER, page 9

Airmen of Note perform for VE Day

ACADEMY RECEIVES COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF’S TROPHY FROM PRESIDENT

U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO/SCOTT M. ASH

President Barack Obama congratulates Lt. Gen.Michelle D. Johnson, Superintendent, U.S. AirForce Academy, after he present the Academyfootball team with the Commander-in-Chief trophyin the East Room of the White House, May 7.

see TROPHY, page 8

BY LESLIE C. SMITHSTAFF WRITER

In halls filled with clothing, shoes, hairstylists, make-up artists and image consultants hundreds of womengathered for the second Stand Up forWomen Vets eventat the Women in Military Service for America Memorialin Arlington on May 9.The Stand Up forWomenVets was presented by Final

Salute Inc., the creation of Jaspen Booth, a 13-year U.S.

Helping female vetstransitionwith style

LESLIE C. SMITH

Jaspen Boothe, founder and president of FinalSalute Inc. sponsor of Stand Up for Women Vets,and the current Ms. Veteran America Kimberly Wol-anger, pitch in at the Women in Military Service forAmerica Memorial in Arlington on May 9.

see STYLE, page 3

U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO/AIRMAN 1ST CLASS J.D. MAIDENS

BY LESLIE C. SMITHSTAFF WRITER

Towne Place Suites byMarriott was host to a May6 workshop for veteransabout the numerous oppor-tunities available to them tobecome entrepreneurs orgrow their current business.This networking event

kicked-off a year-long ini-

tiative by Towne Place Suitesby Marriott of events to con-nect with the military com-munity as well as show ap-preciation for their service.The four-person panel

of Apoorva N. Ghandi, VicePresident Multicultural Af-fairs for Marriott; Paul C.Rocchio, CFE, senior direc-tor Development and Mem-ber Services for Internation-

al Franchising Association(IFC); Dominica Groom,director, Global SupplierDiversity, Marriott Interna-tional; and Chris James, as-sistant administrator, U.S.Small Business Adminis-tration provided informa-tion on resources availableto them as members of thearmed forces, as well as of-fering insight into gaining

access to corporate supplychains.“Not only are we trying to

offer business opportunitiesto our young men and wom-en who have been servingthe country and are lookingto get back into civilian lifebut we are also hoping toemploy people in franchis-ing as well,” Rocchio shared.

Workshop helps vets start businesses

see BUSINESS, page 7

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BYMAJ.GREGORYKANTZ374TH AIRLIFT WING

Editor’s note: The fol-lowing is a first-person ac-count by a C-130HHerculesaircrewmemberwho landedin Kathmandu, Nepal, justmoments before a magni-tude 7.8 earthquake struckthe country onApril 25.

We were tasked withtaking an 11-man SpecialForces team from KadenaAir Base, Japan, to Kath-mandu, Nepal, for a train-ing exercise. After beingcleared by air traffic control,we landed uneventfully.

Moments after touchingdown, we cleared the run-way and immediately feltthe aircraft begin shakingand rocking. Our initial in-clination was that we mayhave blown a tire, whichseemed odd as we wereno longer taxiing. Lookingacross the ramp, we sawhalf dozen large airlinerswith their wings swingingwildly and scores of peoplerunning away from the air-craft and out of buildingsonto the ramp. People wereabandoning their vehiclesas well as running off stairsthat were connected to air-craft.

It became evident therocking wasn’t somethinggoing on only in our aircraftor due to strongwinds; look-ing up at the horizon, dustclouds began popping upall around the bowl-shaped

airfield and the city sur-rounding it.That’s when werealized there had been anearthquake.

Immediately followingthe earthquake, the air-port shut down for a couplehours while Nepalese offi-cials tried to assesswhetherit was safe to resume nor-mal operations. Though Icannot be positive, I’m sureseveral airliners, which hadbeen waiting to land, had todivert due to the shutdown.

After we got our aircraftparked and shut down, wespent a couple hours on theground inside the planebefore we could get trans-portation for our passen-gers. We ended up drivingthrough downtown and sawsome wreckage along theway.TheU.S. embassy teamwas still trying to assess the

full scale of the situationwith the limited commu-nications capabilities theyhad at that time.

The hotel we stayed inthat night was full of tour-ists in the lobby, and therooms were covered withbroken glass from the lightsand showers. Water leakedinto the rooms from thewalls and ceilings, but itwas still a welcome placeto settle for the night. Weswept the glass off our bedsonto the floor so we couldget some sleep, expectingto leave the next day asplanned..

That night, there wereseveral more aftershocks,with one large one around 5a.m., which ended up beingin the 5.6 range. Some air-crew members on the sixthfloor were naturally pretty

alarmed and reportedmanymore aftershocks through-out the night. In the morn-ing, we awoke to the newsthat staying at the hotelwas no longer viable due tostructural damage.

The embassy brought usin to spend the next nightthere. The embassy hadopened its doors not only toDepartment of Defense andState Department employ-ees and families, but also toany American civilians whohappened to be travellingthere. It had become a safe-haven for Americans wait-ing to leave Nepal as theairport was crowded withhundreds of people sleep-ing in make-shift tents thatcovered the grounds outsidethe packed terminal.

The city continued toexperience tremors thatdrovemany out of buildings.Throngs of people lingeredoutside and on the streets,afraid to go back into theirhomes for fear they werestructurally unsound af-ter the quakes. Later tripsto the airport revealed acity riddled with pockets ofdevastation caused by theearthquakes.

At the ambassador’srequest, we spent about50 hours on the ground sowe could provide evacua-tions, if required,while theycontinued to track downAmericans throughout thecountry.The Marine guardsat the embassy graciously

CommentaryYokota aircrew recounts Nepal earthquake

COURTESY PHOTO

Members of theU.S. Air Force view the damage inNepal after a devastating 7.8magnitude earthquake.

see NEPAL, page 7

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Army veteran. Final SaluteInc. was founded in 2010when she saw that resourc-es were lacking for womentransitioning out of themilitary. The organization’smain mission is to ensurewomen veterans have safesuitable housing.

The Stand Up for Wom-en Vets event, in its secondyear, was started two yearsago when Boothe realizedsome of the details — theintangibles — of job hunt-ing that needed to be pro-vided to women.

“I think a lot of peopletake for granted that all weneed is a resume to get usready for the workforce. But

if you’ve worn a uniform —particularly for a woman —you lose a certain amountof femininity going throughthe male dominated mili-tary, so you don’t thinkabout accessorizing orputting together businessclothes, professional casualclothing to get out in theworkforce,” Boothe noted.

“For us, it’s kind of te-dious. Your hair has beenpulled back for so manyyears. So this has becomean intimidating process,because you’re having toreintegrate yourself all overagain. I just thought aboutwhat would have beennice for me to have once Igot out of the military. SoI started to put this event

together for other womentransitioning who wouldneed services like this.

“Also we have the high-est unemployment rate,even amongst veterans, soa lot of us can’t afford a fullprofessional wardrobe withaccessories so this is to kindof help lighten their load aswell,” Boothe added.

Aliyah Dastour, photog-rapher and owner of Ali-mond Studios was on handproviding professionalheadshots. Dastour noted,“It was important for Ali-mond Studio to be here be-cause we were able to pro-vide a service for headshotsas these ladies who are heregetting all beautified withtheir hair and makeup andgetting some nice clothesfor interviews.We wanted toprovide photos to go alongwith that, to take headshotsfor things like LinkedIn. As

well as, it also kind of helpthem remember this day;they’ll be able to look at thephoto and remember howpretty they felt.”

Military sorority KappaEpsilon Psi’s Northern Vir-ginia chapter presidentPatricia Coates shared, “Ithink it’s special to continueto support our communityto lift up our female veter-ans to let them know theymean more to us than juston the battlefield. We liketo support every event wecan to show just becauseyou gave your time doesn’tmean we forgot about you -that we still honor you andwe’re here for you.”

Final Salute Inc. alsopresents the Ms. VeteranAmerica pageant each year,which will be held in LasVe-gas this year.

LESLIE C. SMITH

Aliyah Dastour, photographer and owner of Alimond Studios, takes a photo of Tamara Sorrell. Alimond Stu-dios provided headshots for attendees of Stand Up for Women Vets on May 9.

The Northern Virginia Chapter of Kappa Epsilon Psi, amilitary sorority founded in 2011, gave a hand to helpserve and sort at the Stand Up for Women Vets May 9.

STYLE, from page 1

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BY AIRMAN 1ST CLASSANTHONY SMALL

113TH WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Nearly 200 Airmen and10 Air Force F-16C Fight-ing Falcons from the 113thWing, District of ColumbiaAir National Guard, re-cently deployed to EielsonAir Force Base, Alaska,which is located 25 milessouth of Fairbanks, Alas-ka, in support of exerciseRed Flag-Alaska.

Red Flag-Alaska, whichruns from April 30 to May17, is a multi-national, aircombat training exerciseinvolving multiple unitswhose military missionsets differ significantlyfrom that of other partici-pating units.

“Taking part in RedFlag-Alaska is abouttraining in realistic envi-ronments under realisticcircumstances,” said Brig.Gen. George M. Degnon,113th Wing commander.“Red Flag ensures our‘Capital Guardians’ main-tain the highest levels ofproficiency and readinessfor protecting our nation’sCapital and their world-wide assignments.”

All Red Flag-Alaskaexercises take place in theJoint Pacific Range Com-plex over Alaska as wellas a portion of WesternCanadian airspace. Theentire airspace is madeup of extensive MilitaryOperations Areas, SpecialUse Airspace, and ranges,for a total airspace of more

than 67,000 square miles,slightly larger than thesize of the state of Florida.

“This is a great oppor-tunity to train with alliednations and experienceworking with live muni-tions,” said Degnon. “Thistraining simulates thefirst 10 days of combat ina war.”

On average, more than1,000 people and up to 60aircraft deploy to EielsonAFB, and an additional500 people and 40 air-craft deploy to Joint BaseElmendorf-Richardson,located 10 miles northeastof Anchorage, Alaska, foreach Red Flag-Alaska ex-ercise. Most participating

Red Flag-Alaska units ar-rive a week prior to the ac-tual exercise. During thattime, aircrews may fly oneor two range orientationflights, make physical andmental preparations, honeup on local flying restric-tions, receive local safetyand survival briefings, andwork on developing orien-

tation plans.The 113th Wing, D.C.

Air National Guard, pro-vides air sovereignty forc-es to defend the Nation’sCapital and also providesfighter, airlift and supportforces capable of local, na-tional and global employ-ment.

D.C. Air National Guard deploys for Alaska

U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO BY STAFF SGT. SHAWN NICKEL/RELEASED

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Andrew Limke, a 113th Wing, District of Columbia Air National Guard crew chief, works on an F-16 Fighting Falconat Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 27. The unit is preparing to participate in RED FLAG-Alaska 15-2 large-force employment training.

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BY SENIOR AIRMANPRESTON WEBB

11TH WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

On a quiet day in a smalloffice, people go about theirnormal routine; ride theelevator, check e-mail, filepaperwork. Suddenly, thatcomfortable monotony isbroken. Deafening sirensblare through the building.

Everyone evacuates asquickly as possible, exceptthose riding in an eleva-tor. The doors won’t open.Trapped inside with noidea what’s going on, theypound on the doors and cry.No one stops to help, leav-ing them to their fate.

Moments later, theyhear a loud knock and foot-steps above them.

“Stay calm. I’m with thefire department, and we’rehere to get you out,” a voiceechoes through the shaft.

One by one, firemenwith the 11th Civil Engi-neer Squadron Fire De-partment pull the terrifiedworkers to safety.

To prepare for situa-tions similar to this, fire-fighters at Joint BaseAndrews, Maryland, con-ducted specialized elevatorrescue training May 4 -7.

“Elevator rescues area reality firefighters here

may face,” said Master Sgt.Lincoln Ratliff, 11 CESFire Department assistantchief of training. “By iden-tifying our risks, we cantailor specialized trainingto mitigate those risks andprovide overall better ser-vice to those who work andreside on JBA.”

Kelly Byrne, a Washing-ton, D.C. firefighter with 23years of experience and 12years of rope rescue expe-

rience, prepared JBA’s fire-fighters for several situa-tions they could be exposedto while performing an el-evator rescue.

Byrne, also a former Ar-my infantryman, trainedthe firefighters to use amulti-purpose-device belaysystem. The simple ropesystem can be setup quick-ly and manipulated easily.Extra pulleys can be addedfor an additional mechani-

cal advantage, requiringless effort to raise a load ona rope - whether a victim,rescuer or equipment.

“Many of these guyshadn’t seen these tech-niques before, so I’m gladthey could trust me as aninstructor so quickly,” hesaid.

The training began byreviewing procedures in aclassroom before movingonto practical exposure.

Firefighters worked ondifferent skills includingunlocking and opening ele-vator doors, passing equip-ment from floor to floor,and rappelling and rescu-ing a simulated victim.

Airman Jesse Betts,11th CES Fire Departmentfirefighter, and several oth-ers gained essential hands-on experience of what itmight be like performing arope-rescue.

“You can’t be intimi-dated by things like this.If you’re not afraid it’s that

much easier to do your job,”Betts said.

Mental and physicalpreparation for a wide va-riety of scenarios is neces-sary for anyone who mayrespond to an emergencysituation, Byrne said.

“You can hardly imag-ine the bad spots peopleget themselves into dur-ing an emergency,” Byrnesaid. “So when bad thingshappen, you’re alreadyprepared because you’retrained for the worst.”

Taking rescue training to a new level

Matt Brady, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter,uses a radio to inform firefighters how far he’s travelleddown an elevator shaft. Communication between therescuer and their fellow firefighters is crucial to ensurethe process goes smoothly.

U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTOS BY SENIOR AIRMAN PRESTON WEBB

Senior Airman Jared Becker, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, watches asan Airman is lowered down an elevator shaft during elevator rescue trainingMay 6,on Joint Base Andrews. Firefighters constantly check their equipment and surround-ings to ensure the environment is as safe as possible.

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If you have any informa-tion that may help SecurityForces solve a crime or pre-vent a criminal act, pleasecontact BDOC (Base De-fense Operations Center) at301-981-2001, Crime StopLine 981-2677 (COPS, orthe investigations sectionat 301-981-5656).

May 2, 1:16 a.m.: Whileconducting a traffic stop Se-curity Forces detected anodor of an alcoholic bever-age. The individual wastransported for further pro-cessing and charged accord-ingly.

May 2, 3:05 a.m.: At theMain Gate, Security Forcesstopped an individual at-tempting to bring an illegalsubstance on base. The in-dividual was detained andcharged accordingly.

May 3, 7 a.m.: At theMain Gate, Security Forcesstopped an individual at-tempting to bring an illegalsubstance on base. The in-dividual advised SecurityForces there was a weaponin the car and was unsureif it was loaded. SecurityForces searched the vehi-cle and found an unsecurehandgun in the vehicle.Theindividual was detained,and charged accordingly.

May 4, 7:17 a.m.: Se-curity Forces received ananonymous tip through the“LiveSafe” app reportinga 40 mm Smith and Wes-son shell casing was foundat the Visitor Control Cen-ter. Patrols responded andseized the property for safe-keeping.

May 4, 8:50 a.m.: Se-curity Forces received ananonymous tip through the“LiveSafe” app reporting avehicle parked in a reservedparking spot. Security Forc-es attempted to make con-tact with the owner of thevehicle. The vehicle wascited accordingly.

May 7, 9:40 a.m.: Se-curity Forces received ananonymous tip through the“LiveSafe” app reportingsuicidal remarks made ona social media website. Theindividuals’ leadership wascontacted and they receivedthe help they needed.

May 8, 2:45 p.m.: Se-curity Forces received a callregarding an individualtaking pictures and film-ing the installation gates.Security Forces respondedand informed the indi-vidual they needed properauthorization to record theinstallation. The individual

was asked to depart the lo-cation.

May 9, 1:25 a.m.: Whileconducting a traffic stop,Security Forces detected ascent of an alcoholic bev-erage from the driver ofthe vehicle. The driver wastransported for further pro-cessing and charged accord-ingly.

As a ReminderThere has been an in-

crease in attempts to en-ter the installation witha controlled dangeroussubstance in the vehicle.All vehicles entering theinstallation are subject tobe search; anyone caughtattempting to bring con-trolled dangerous substanc-es on the installationwill becharged and may lose theirbase privileges.

If you have been drink-ing, don’t drive. If youdrink and drive you will becaught.

For reporting any emer-gencies or non-emergenciesplease feel free to utilize the“LiveSafe” app. “LiveSafe”is an anonymous reportingapp that can be download-ed for free on your smartdevice.

Security Forces police blotterJBA POLICE RUCK-MARCHFOR FALLEN COMRADES

U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO BY SENIOR AIRMAN MARIAH HADDENAHAM/RELEASED

Members of the 11th Security Forces Squadron ruck-march down perimeterroad on Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 11, during National Police Week. Approx-imately 35 security forces members participated in the ruck-march, where theywere required to carry a ruck-sack weighing a minimum of 35 pounds.

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The IFC has set in placea special program to guideVeterans that might beinterested in becominga franchisee called VETFRAN, created in 1991.Through the website www.vetfran.com, veterans canlearn more about franchis-ing opportunities availableto qualified veterans.Rocchio explained,

“There are so many differ-ent industries at so manydifferent price points andour members have agreedto sometimes forgo the ini-tial franchise fee or providesome additional incentivesto help them get involvedand operate their own busi-ness.Rocchio further noted

how former military makegreat franchise owners be-cause their ability to under-stand a mission and pursueit with focus. “It’s a reallygood fit and it always hasbeen.”“What we like to have is

a holistic approach towardworking with the militarycommunity. We have lots ofevents like this one, whichis to help our veteran busi-nesses — a key supplierdiversity group we want tofocus on and help them tounderstand how to get in-volved with a company likeMarriott or any big compa-

ny and get into their supplychain,” said Ghandi.“We’re trying to help

these companies under-stand: How do I even ap-proach a big company?How do I get my capabilitiesstatement together? How doI go in and make my pitch?How can I learn how to dobusiness with not just Mar-riott but any big company?We’re happy to help thecommunity,” Ghandi said.Ghandi also noted that

on the Marriott website a“military translator,” whichhelps service memberstranslate their military jobtitles into titles in the ci-vilian community. NotingMarriott’s commitment tohiring veterans, Ghandi

said, “We find it’s a nice wayto bridge that gap, becausewe want to hire veteransto work for us. It’s perfectmatch.”An attendee, Xavier Mc-

Donald, shared after theevent, “I thought it wasvery helpful. I’m a laymanand I really didn’t know alot of information or whatthis whole thing was goingto be about; so by attend-ing I learned a lot. I got alot of useful resources andpoints of contact and justgood information about thefranchising process:What ittakes and possible lines offunding it. I thought it wasvery informative.”

LESLIE C. SMITH

Dominica Groom, director of Global Supplier Diver-sity for Marriott International, speaks with attendeesabout Marriott’s initiative to include smaller business-es and diverse suppliers in its partnerships at a work-shop at Towne Place Suites by Marriott on May 5.

shared a portion of theiroffice space with us so wecould have adequate crewrest. Most of the embassyworkers had pulled theirfamilies into their cubicleareas to sleep and theAmerican civilians hadsome sleeping bags strewnabout where they couldfind space.Due to the influx of in-

ternational aid and at therequest of the airfieldman-ager,we left Kathmandu tomake ramp space avail-able.We assumed alert sta-tus in Thailand, ready torespond for any evacuationmission that should arise.OnApril 29,we were alert-ed to bring a team from theIII Marine ExpeditionaryForce and the ContingencyResponse Group that hadcome from Kadena thatmorning into Kathmanduto evaluate the area anddetermine what furtherassets would be required.We loaded up 22 pas-

sengers and 3 pallets andtook as much gas as wecould safely carry, givenour cargo load. As we ap-proached Kathmandu, wewere requested to holdfor traffic and told to an-ticipate a one-and-a-halfto two-hour delay, as there

were several aircraft infront of us. Since we werefuel-limited at that point,we made regular updatesto air traffic control advis-ing them of our time leftto emergency fuel, whichwould have caused us todivert to India with the as-sessment team.Fortunately, they were

able to give us priority toland. Flying the descentinto the airfield with nightvision goggles, we noticedthe airfield lost lightingmomentarily a couple oftimes, as did a good portionof the city to the south.We landed and got the

team out. We spent morethan four hours on the

ground getting fuel andtrying to work out our airtraffic control clearance.We eventually got ourduty day waiver approvedand were able to fly backto Thailand through thenight.Needless to say, it was

an experience I will neverforget. As a world leader,the U.S. has a great re-sponsibility to help thosein need, particularly whenthey are devastated bynat-ural disasters like these.As U.S. service members,we are forever grateful forthe opportunity to serveour country and part-ners abroad, however andwhenever we can.

NEPAL, from page 2BUSINESS, from page 1

COURTESY PHOTO

Residents travel down the streets of Kathmandu,Nepal, following the devastating earthquake.

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BY SENIOR AIRMANHAILEY HAUX

SECRETARY OF THE AIRFORCE PUBLIC AFFAIRS

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The U.S. Air ForceAcademy football teamreceived the Command-er-in-Chief ’s Trophyfrom President BarackObama during a visit tothe White House, May 7.

The coveted hardware,weighing 170 pounds,goes to the team thatwins the most footballgames in a competitionbetween the U.S. Mili-tary Academy, U.S. Na-val Academy and U.S.Air Force Academy eachseason.

“This is the Falcons’third trip in the lastfive years,” Obama said.“I am told it is a record19 times that they haveearned this unreason-ably large trophy. But ifanybody can figure outhow to get this thing towhere it needs to go, it isthe Air Force.”

The Air Force Fal-cons claimed the trophyfor the 19th time duringtheir game against theArmy Black Knights inNovember 2014.

“Last year at thistime, most folks did notthink that coach (Troy)Calhoun and the Falconswould be here today,”said the president. “Theyhad just come off of aless than ideal season,but this year they cameback determined to set anew tone. This was quitea season for the Falcons.”

During the ceremony,Cadets 1st Class KalePearson and ChristianSpears presented thepresident with a footballjersey and game football.

“I am extremely hon-ored to come here andrepresent the Air Forceas a whole,” Pearsonsaid. “We had some suc-cess on the football field,and a lot of support be-hind us in order to gethere today.”

After commissioning,the two cadets will go onto be graduate assistantsfor a year then Spearswill become a personnelofficer and Pearson willbe a logistics officer.

“I am elated,” Spearssaid. “It is a huge honorand I am so thankful fora great season and forthis opportunity.”

Combined with pre-season training, the

players completed ser-vice leadership training,which included volun-teering more than 500hours at local communityorganizations.

“I can tell you un-questionably the youngmen and young womenwho are with the UnitedStates Air Force Acad-emy are absolutely whatwe want very soon serv-ing on active duty,” Cal-houn said. “In 20 days,we graduate a class ofover 900 cadets to im-mediately take the reinsthat we want as theleaders and officers inthe United States AirForce and to join a veryfine squad as part of ourarmed forces.”

As future officers inthe Air Force, the presi-dent said to the cadets

that they will be partof “the finest fightingforce in the history of theworld.”

“As president, I haveno greater honor orgreater responsibi l -ity than serving as yourcommander in chief,”Obama said. “In themonths and the yearsahead these cadets willgo on to become officersin the military. They willlead their peers and Iwill call on each of youto live up to the exampleof those who came be-fore you, and whereveryou are stationed, I wantyou to know this countrystands behind you andwill strive to serve you aswell as you will be serv-ing us. But in the mean-time, congratulations ona great football season.”

Members of the U.S. Air Force Academy football teamstand with the jersey and football they intend to pres-ent to President Barack Obama during his presenta-tion of the Commander-in-Chief trophy to the Acad-emy at the White House, May 7.

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, his wife,Betty, James Nolton, the U.S. Air Force Academy ath-letics director, and Troy Calhoun, the Academy’s headfootball coach, pose with the Commander-in-Chief tro-phy, earned by the Academy football team, following aceremony at the White House.

U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTOS/SCOTT M. ASH

President Barack Obama congratulates the U.S. Air Force Academy football teamwith the Commander-in-Chief trophy in the East Room of the White House, May 7,2015. With the team were Lt. Gen. Michelle D. Johnson, Superintendent, U.S. AirForce Academy, and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III.

Air Force Academy receivesCommander-in-Chief’s Trophy

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flyover, the Air Force’s Air-men of Note set the toneas they played jazz tunesreminiscent of the WWIItime period. The musicspurred Steve and PamSpringer of Hagerstown toget into the swing of thingsas they performed a jitter-bug dance routine. Bothare dance instructors atGottaswing, a D.C. DanceGroup company.

Alexander Cernawsky,89, of Glencove, N.Y.,brought his daughter,Alex-andra March, and cousin,Madeline Corrati, to wit-ness the once-in-a-lifetimespectacle. It was his firsttime coming to Washing-ton, D.C.

“I was Navy gunner onthe SS Carter Braxton, aLiberty ship, carrying car-go ammunition and tanksduring the war for thetroops on land in 1943,”said Cernawsky. “All theservices worked together.I’m glad to see that they’rerecognizing us today withthis event.” Cernawsky isa WWII veteran who en-listed at age 17.

“My uncle and cousinswere pilots in first fourplanes to fly over. They’rethe reason why we came.We were very proud ofthem,” said March.

“My father was reallyoverwhelmed by all of theattention, people takingpictures of him, shakinghis hand and media. Ayoung boy asked him tosign his library book, be-cause his teacher told himthat if he could get a WWIIveteran to sign it wouldbe worth more. He actu-ally started crying whenthe Air Force band playedthe National Anthem, andmy dad doesn’t cry easily,”March added.

“He really enjoyed him-

self and he got to meet a lotother older veterans thatday. I felt that it was a real-ly nice tribute to the WWIIveterans that are left to seeit. It was just a very proudtime for all of us.”

The massive event tookthe cooperative support ofthe FAA, the Secret Ser-vice, and Department ofDefense, the Transporta-tion Security Administra-tion, the National ParkService police and theCapitol police.

Spectators look skywardto document a MissingMan Formation flyoverpast the WashingtonMonument.

PHOTOS BY BOBBY JONES

A formation of vintage P-51 Mustangs fly past thousandsof spectators during a historic Victory-in-Europe Day com-memoration at World War II Memorial on the National MallMay 8. Approximately 56 WWII-era aircraft soared throughthe usually no-fly zone over historical monuments in theNation’s Capital.

U.S. Air Force Band Airmen of Note membersperform at the World War II Memorial for VEDay in Washington D.C., May 8, 2015. The VEDay tribute included an Airmen of Note perfor-mance, guest speakers and a wreath layingby World War II veterans.

U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTOS/AIRMAN 1ST CLASS PHILLIP BRYANT

Don Egolf, a World War II veteran, watches a flyover at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., May8. The flyover was part of the 70th Anniversary of VE Day tribute.

Kathy Silva, sister of For-mer Secretary of StateMadeleine Albright, readsher prepared statementlauding the courage, inge-nuity, faith and industry ofAmericans.

FLYOVER, from page 1

AIRMEN OF NOTE PERFORM FOR VE DAY

A crowd gath-ers at theWorld War IImemorial inWashingtonD.C. for a VEDay tributeflyover onMay 8. Thisyear marksthe 70th Anni-versary of VEDay.

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On May 1, BobbyJones was awarded a 1stplace in theSports Storycategory ofThe Bestof MDDC2014 Edito-rial Awardspresented bythe Maryland, Delaware,Washington, D.C. PressAssociation during a lun-cheon at the BWI WestinHotel in Linthicum, Md.

Jones, a staff photog-

rapher and writer for theAndrews Gazette, waschosen by reporters, edi-tors and other media pro-fessionals. His story wasselected in the Division D- Non-Dailies over 20,000.His winning entry wastitled, “Wizards Partnerwith Make-A-Wish to ful-fill fan’s dream,” with thejudge’s comment, “Wow- this is an example of agreat topic meeting greatwriting. The subject mat-ter was full of emotionand impact — good job.”

Jones’ work hasearned him recognitionin several arenas. Hiswork was selected to goon permanent display atthe Observation Galleryat Baltimore/WashingtonInternational ThurgoodMarshal Airport. Thephoto depicts Joint BaseAndrews leadership insilhouette, saluting AirForce One departing withPresident Barack Obamaen route to Williamsburg,Va.

–Andrews Gazette staff

Staff photographer wins at MDDC awards

BY STAFF SGT.MELISSA WHITE

JOINT TASK FORCE-505PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Airmen and Nepaleseofficials worked togetherto repair the runway May9-10, at the TribhuvanInternational Airport inKathmandu, Nepal.

Airmen with the 36thContingency ResponseGroup attached to JointTask Force-505, alongwith members of theCivil Aviation Author-ity of Nepal teamed upto conduct necessary re-pairs to the airfield afterit sustained damage fol-lowing a magnitude 7.8earthquake that struckthe nation April 25. Sub-sequent heavy airliftwith large amounts of re-lief supplies significantlyincreased aircraft trafficthrough the airfield, fur-ther straining the run-way.

“The repairs will allowthe continued through-put of humanitarian aidand relief supplies by ul-timately preserving thelife of the single interna-tional airport in Nepal,”said Capt. Ryan White,assigned to the 36th CRGairfield operations. “Thisairfield is Nepal’s lifelinefor relief supplies and forinternational travel, sothese repairs will helpthe airfield keep pacewith the aid coming in sothe Government of Nepalcan keep getting assis-tance to the people whoneed it.”

The two nations con-ducted joint assess-ments for three nights,prior to the repairs, byevaluating 20 criticalareas along the entire9,500-foot runway. Theyconducted visual assess-ments by evaluatingcracks, potholes or ruts,to ensure damage wouldnot hinder operationsor impact aircraft. Theyalso accomplished a run-way bearing capacity in-vestigation to determineits strength by drilling inthe pavement and test-ing the soil up to 4 feetbelow the surface.

The team’s findingsdetermined two criticalareas in need of repairsthat were located in thelanding zones of the run-way.

During the dark of thenights, after operations

ceased at the airport,four Airmen joined a six-man Nepalese team toconduct the repairs.

With their combinedefforts, they repaired 250square feet of the runwaythe first night, and anarea of eight square feetthe following evening.

The Nepalese teamand Airmen repaired thecompromised locationsby first removing thedamaged surface, clean-ing out debris, then fill-ing the area with an as-phalt mixture.

The repair efforts alsoproved to be an oppor-tunity for the two na-tions to exchange andcompare different repairtechniques. For the firstrepair, the teams usedthe Nepalese techniquefor repair by using a coldmix asphalt and a sandseal, which is a sand andtar mixture.

The Airmen thenworked with the Nep-alese to accomplish thesecond repair by apply-ing the method Airmentypically use, whichis a prepared, hardercold mix asphalt able towithstand more impactweight without any addi-tional repairs or applica-tions.

“It was a great oppor-tunity to share our run-way repair operationswith our partners andfriends in this region,”White said. “Together,we hope to come up witha viable option to repairthe runway to sustainoperations in Kathman-

du.”Within one to three

hours of completing therepairs, the runway wasoperational again -- justin time for the airportto open up and receivemorning flights andthousands of pounds ofrelief supplies.

“These expedient re-pairs are critical at thispoint because it doesn’trequire a complete shut-down of the runway,” saidCapt. Clark Morgan, the36th Mobility ReadinessSquadron ContingencyEngineer Flight com-mander. “If the runwaycloses, then aid stops.We want to help keep themissions moving to keepreceiving humanitarianassistance relief suppliesso the Government ofNepal can keep focusingon getting the aid to thepeople who need it whileresting assured that therunway will stay openand operational.”

The Nepalese officialsand Airmen plan to con-tinue doing daily visualassessments to ensurethe integrity of the run-way remains intact andto identify any additionalrepairs.

The 36th CRG Air-men arrived in Nepalfrom Andersen Air ForceBase, Guam, May 5, toassist the Governmentof Nepal, Nepalese Army,and the U.S. Agency forInternational Develop-ment with airfield op-erations and processingrelief supplies.

AF, Nepal team upfor runway repairs

U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO BY STAFF SGT. MELISSA B. WHITE/RELEASED

U.S. Air Force Capt. Clark Morgan, 36th MobilityResponse Squadron Contingency Engineer Flightcommander with Joint Task Force 505, along withCivil Aviation Authority of Nepal members work torepair the runway at the Tribhuvan International Air-port in Kathmandu, Nepal, May 10.

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