CMSAF encourages Airmen on his recent visit to Tinker

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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
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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
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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
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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
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It’s voting season again and the base’s Voting
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bers and their dependents get their voices heard.
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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
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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
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Changes
Continued from page 1
to the Weighted Airman Promotion System. The recommendation. 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
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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.
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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
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Also they are not removing the fliers from the allowed two fundraisers per quarter and no govern- FSS/FSR at 734-5128 to
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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