ACC Participation In Air Shows

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1 Headquarters Air Combat Command ACC Participation In Air Shows Colonel Todd Boyd ACC/A3T This Briefing is: UNCLASSIFIED Overview Opening Remarks Who We Are and What We Do Current Issues Scheduling Process & Timeline The Teams Support Manual Public Relations Questions 2 1

2 Opening Remarks Brigadier General Robert Polumbo Mobilization Assistant to the Director of Operations 3 Who We Are and What We Do ACC Senior Leadership Major General David Goldfein Director of Operations Brigadier General Robert Polumbo Mobilization Assistant to the Director of Operations Colonel Todd Boyd Chief, Flight Operations Division 4 2

3 Who We Are and What We Do Aerial Events Team /DSN Photo by Denise Decker Tony Mendibur /DSN Mark TBO Thibeault /DSN Larry Schleser /DSN Will Robertson /DSN Who We Are and What We Do ACC Demo Teams A-10 East Moody AFB, GA A-10 West Davis Monthan AFB, AZ Strike Eagle Seymour Johnson AFB, NC F-16 East Shaw AFB, SC F-16 West Hill AFB, UT F-22 Langley AFB, VA 6 3

4 Who We Are and What We Do USAF Heritage Flight Tyndall AFB, FL Holloman AFB, NM 7 Who We Are and What We Do Open House/Air Show Support Aerial Events Mission Recruit and retain America s finest Showcase USAF airpower Enhance community and international relations 8 4

5 Who We Are and What We Do Open House/Air Show Support Single point of contact for ACC Demo Teams Work and resolve issues for Air Show support Evaluate Air Shows Provide guidance as Subject Matter Expert (SME) Work United States Air Force Heritage Flight Program and Schedule 9 Who We Are and What We Do Open House/Air Show Support FILM 10 5

6 Current Issues Dates approved on 2535 must correlate with actual air show dates (not practice dates) Increased Public Relations effort 2011: F-22 demo. If you ve already had it, don t expect it for 2011 Contact Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation (AFHFF) to obtain a civilian pilot Ensure you complete DD Form 2535 on-line with SAF/PA Scheduling Process SAF-PA Eligibility APPROVAL DD FORM STATICS or FLYOVERS CONTACT INDIVIDUAL WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS CONTACT ACC/A3TA DEMO TEAM or HERITAGE FLIGHT & OVERSEAS AIR SHOWS CONTACT AIR FORCE HERITAGE FLIGHT FOUNDATION FOR CIVILIAN HF PILOT CONTACT ACC/A3TA ACC General Officer Approval 12 6

7 Demo Scheduling Timeline Thunderbird Schedule Released 6 Dec Gather Info Heritage Flight Training Conference 6-8 Dec 3-6 Mar Requests for Jan-Jun (Jan-Nov for F-22) 15 Dec Requests for Jul-Nov 31 Dec Publish Jan-Feb 15 Jan Publish Mar-Jun (Mar-Nov for F-22) 31 Jan Publish Jul - Nov 15 Mar / / / /1 Dec 10 Jan 11 Feb 11 Mar 11 Red: Request NLT Due Date Blue: Schedule Publication NLT Date Hints and Gotchas Don t miss due dates for requests and keep in touch Do read and comply with Support Manual Attachment 1 = checklist and must be sent to team NLT 30 days before show Asking how to contact teams indicates manual isn t being read 13 Who We Are and What We Do ACC Demo Teams A-10 East Moody AFB, GA A-10 West Davis Monthan AFB, AZ Strike Eagle Seymour Johnson AFB, NC F-16 East Shaw AFB, SC F-16 West Hill AFB, UT F-22 Langley AFB, VA 14 7

8 A-10 EAST Capt Dylan HABU Thorpe Hometown: Woodland Park, CO Moody AFB, GA Today s Fight: The A-10C provides all weather day and night close air support for coalition forces worldwide. The 23 rd WG recently deployed one A-10 squadron to Afghanistan covering 6 months, in support of the surge operations. The 23 WG also deployed Combat Search and Rescue assets and Security Forces to Iraq and Horn of Africa within the last year. 15 A-10 EAST MSgt Jason Lynch Crew Chief Hometown: Sioux Falls, SD Moody AFB, GA Today s Fight: The A-10C provides all weather day and night close air support for coalition forces worldwide. The 23 rd WG recently deployed one A-10 squadron to Afghanistan covering 6 months, in support of the surge operations. The 23 WG also deployed Combat Search and Rescue assets and Security Forces to Iraq and Horn of Africa within the last year. 16 8

9 A-10 WEST Capt Joe Rifle Shetterly Hometown: Olathe, KS Davis Monthan AFB, AZ Today s Fight: A-10 s from the 355 th FW Davis Monthan AFB, AZ will deploy in the Spring to Kandahar, Afghanistan to provide close air support, armed over-watch, and convoy/helo escort in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Additionally, the 355 th FW trains the vast majority of all A-10 Warthog pilots for today s Combat Air Force. During their combat deployment in th FW A-10 s flew 10,000 hours during 2500 missions and supported troops in contact over 450 times. 17 A-10 WEST TSgt Dino Levidiotis A-10 Crew Chief Hometown: Irving, TX Davis Monthan AFB, AZ Today s Fight: A-10 s from the 355 th FW Davis Monthan AFB, AZ will deploy in the Spring to Kandahar, Afghanistan to provide close air support, armed over-watch, and convoy/helo escort in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Additionally, the 355 th FW trains the vast majority of all A-10 Warthog pilots for today s Combat Air Force. During their combat deployment in th FW A-10 s flew 10,000 hours during 2500 missions and supported troops in contact over 450 times. 18 9

10 F-15E STRIKE EAGLE Maj Michael Cash Maeder (Pilot) Hometown: Tampa, FL Capt Crystal Derby Kirkley (WSO) Hometown: Riverside, CA Seymour Johnson AFB, NC Today s Fight: F-15E s from the 4 th FW, Seymour Johnson AFB, NC are currently deployed to Bagram AB, Afghanistan providing Close Air Support for coalition forces in Operation Enduring Freedom. Strike Eagle squadrons from Seymour Johnson AFB, Mountain Home AFB and RAF Lakenheath, UK, maintain nearly 24/7/365 coverage over Afghanistan. Additionally, the 4 th FW provides training for every F-15E Pilot and Weapon Systems Officer for today s Combat Air Force. 19 F-15E STRIKE EAGLE MSgt Michael Pate Crew Chief Hometown: Winston-Salem, NC Seymour Johnson AFB, NC Today s Fight: F-15E s from the 4 th FW, Seymour Johnson AFB, NC are currently deployed to Bagram AB, Afghanistan providing Close Air Support for coalition forces in Operation Enduring Freedom. Strike Eagle squadrons from Seymour Johnson AFB, Mountain Home AFB and RAF Lakenheath, UK, maintain nearly 24/7/365 coverage over Afghanistan. Additionally, the 4 th FW provides training for every F-15E Pilot and Weapon Systems Officer for today s Combat Air Force

11 F-16 EAST Maj Ryan Rider Corrigan Hometown: Prattville, AL Shaw AFB, SC Today s Fight: The 20 th FW has just returned home following consecutive deployments to Afghanistan supporting Operation Enduring Freedom and to Iraq supporting Operations Iraqi Freedom and New Dawn. The F-16 provides close air support, raid support and convoy escort in defense of Coalition and Allied forces. During this past year s air show season, Vipers from Shaw AFB maintained a 24/7 airborne presence in the Joint Fight. The 20 th FW continues to support Operation Noble Eagle providing around the clock alert capability in defense of the United States. 21 F-16 EAST MSgt Jeff Mount Vernon Electro/Environmental Hometown: Madison, NC Shaw AFB, SC Today s Fight: The 20 th FW has just returned home following consecutive deployments to Afghanistan supporting Operation Enduring Freedom and to Iraq supporting Operations Iraqi Freedom and New Dawn. The F-16 provides close air support, raid support and convoy escort in defense of Coalition and Allied forces. During this past year s air show season, Vipers from Shaw AFB maintained a 24/7 airborne presence in the Joint Fight. The 20 th FW continues to support Operation Noble Eagle providing around the clock alert capability in defense of the United States

12 F-16 WEST Capt Garrett Mace Dover Hometown: Bozeman, MT Hill AFB, UT Today s Fight: The 388 th FW recently deployed the 4 th Fighter Squadron to Afghanistan to provide close air support in defense of Coalition and Allied forces. The Vipers from 388 th FW continue to support Operation Noble Eagle by providing around the clock alert capability in defense of the United States. 23 F-16 WEST MSgt Carl Opi Falcione Crew Chief Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA Hill AFB, UT Today s Fight: The 388 th FW recently deployed the 4 th Fighter Squadron to Afghanistan to provide close air support in defense of Coalition and Allied forces. The Vipers from 388 th FW continue to support Operation Noble Eagle by providing around the clock alert capability in defense of the United States

13 F-22 RAPTOR Maj Henry Schadow Schantz Hometown: Annandale, NJ Langley AFB, VA Today s Fight: The F-22 from the 1 st Fighter Wing at Langley AFB VA represents the world s premier fighter aircraft. Recent deployments to the Pacific Theater and the United Arab Emirates showcased unmatched 5 th generation capabilities of the Raptor. Airmen from the 1 st Fighter Wing continue to actively support Operations Noble Eagle by providing safety and security for our nation s airspace. 25 F-22 RAPTOR MSgt Ambrose Bo Brewer F-22 Crew Chief Hometown: Cocoa Beach, FL Langley AFB, VA Today s Fight: The F-22 from the 1 st Fighter Wing at Langley AFB VA represents the world s premier fighter aircraft. Recent deployments to the Pacific Theater and the United Arab Emirates showcased unmatched 5 th generation capabilities of the Raptor. Airmen from the 1 st Fighter Wing continue to actively support Operations Noble Eagle by providing safety and security for our nation s airspace

14 Teams USAF Heritage Flight Lt Col Wayne Holy Chitmon Lt Col Patrick Ichi Karg Today s Fight: 82 ATRS provides aerial target support using the venerable QF-4. The mighty Phantom is part of a weapons test and evaluation program for the DoD. They make sure the weapons our troops are using to defend our nation are the best they can be BEFORE they get to the warfighter. Tyndall AFB, FL Holloman AFB, NM 27 USAF Heritage Flight 28 14

15 USAF Heritage Flight Greg B.A Anders Bellingham, WA Steve Hinton Newport Beach, CA Jim Beasley West Chester, PA Lee Lauderback Kissimmee, FL Kevin Eldridge Claremont, CA Vlado Lenoch Indian Head Park, IL Dan Friedkin Houston, TX Tom Gregory Magnolia, TX Dale Snort Snodgrass St. Augustine, FL 29 How to Obtain Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation Pilot Contact Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation Ms. Alexa Andrews Phone: Website URL:

16 ANDERS A-1/P-51 FRIEDKIN P-51 Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation Pilot Locations LAUDERBACK P-51 ELDRIDGE P-38/P-40/ P-51 LENOCH P-51 SNODGRASS P-51 ELDRIDGE P-38/P-40/ P-51/F-86 HINTON P-38/P-40/P-47/ P-51/F-86 Part time Full time LTC KARG F-4 WEST FRIEDKIN P-38/P-51/F-86 SNODGRASS P-51/P-40 GREGORY P-51/P-47 BEASLEY P-51 SNODGRASS F-86/P-51 LAUDERBACK P-51 LTC CHITMON F-4 EAST Support Manual Air Combat Command Demo Team/Heritage Flight Support Manual 32 16

17 Support Manual Air Combat Command 33 Aerial Events Schedule Air Combat Command Aerial Events Schedule 34 17

18 Aerial Events Scheduling Process Air Combat Command Aerial Events Scheduling Process 35 Public Relations This is why we do what we do Goals for 2011: Reach young people thru non-traditional media (Facebook) Continue outreach thru traditional media (Radio, Print or TV) Emphasis on visiting schools, hospitals, etc We will partner w/ your media coordinator 36 18

19 Public Relations (cont.) What you could do for us: Provide contacts you are the local expert Secure interviews What our teams will do for you: Fly an outstanding demo during the air show Promote your event by: Providing advance media materials Promoting your event in all media interviews Supporting meaningful community events Our teams are trained to work with the media 37 Summary Submit, on line, DD Form 2535 to SAF/PA early enough to ensure approval Submit request to ACC/A3TA by due NLT dates Air Combat Command Web Site: Keep ACC Aerial Events informed on the status of your event Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation Recruiting Publicity/Media Safety! 38 19

20 Farewell and Well Done Maj Johnnie Dusty Green Maj David Booster Graham Capt John Gizmo Cox Lt Col Greg Bluto Blount Maj David Zeke Skalicky Lt Col Brent Dizzy Gillespie 39 Closing Remarks Brigadier General Robert Polumbo Mobilization Assistant to the Director of Operations 40 20

21 Air Force Global Strike Command To Deter and Assure AFGSC Aerial Events UNCLASSIFIED LtCol John Gnome Anderson AFGSC/A3BA 3 Dec 10 UNCLASSIFIED 42 21

22 UNCLASSIFIED MAJCOM POCs Primary and alternate MAJCOM Aerial Events POCs Primary: AFGSC/A3BA, LtCol John Gnome Anderson, Barksdale AFB, DSN: Alternate: Mr. Mike Puffenbarger, AFGSC DET 1, Langley AFB, DSN: UNCLASSIFIED To Deter and Assure 43 UNCLASSIFIED Process SAF-PA Event approval: DD FORM 2535 via B-52 or T-38 Statics and/or Flyovers Contact Individual Wing PA or Scheduling wing volunteers on SAF/PA Webpage WG/CC submit Volunteer flyover request to AFGSC/A3BA MAJCOM Participation approval process AFGSC/A3BA submit request for AFGSC/A3 Participation approval WG/CC approves static Participation IAW AFI AFGSCSUP A2.1 Inform AFGSC/A3 and 8 AF/A3 UNCLASSIFIED AFGSC/A3 Approval To Deter and Assure 44 22

23 UNCLASSIFIED Process B-2 statics and/or flyovers Weekend (Fri, Sat, Sun, & holidays), OCONUS, high visibility, and senior staff (AFGSC, HQ USAF, or political) Participation requests Event POCs contact AFGSC/A3BA 509 OSS/OSO is the central point of contact for all other Participation requests MAJCOM Participation approval process B-2 statics limited due to equipment limitations WG/CC approval AFGSC/A3BA submit Monthly request for AFGSC/A3 Participation approval AFGSC/A3 Approval UNCLASSIFIED To Deter and Assure 45 UNCLASSIFIED Issues Waiver requests The norm: waivers will not be granted Exception: 4-ship T-38 flyover IAW AFI only single pass authorized waiver authority is AF/A3O Flyover is a straight and level flight by a single military aircraft or by a formation of four or fewer military aircraft of the same MDS over a predetermined point on the ground at a specific time and not involving aerobatics or demonstrations. A single event will be supported with a single flyover only (IAW DoDD ) this restriction does not apply to public airshows or to military open house events. CSAF guidance only one heavy aircraft per flyover UNCLASSIFIED To Deter and Assure 46 23