DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS VA AirPower over Hampton Roads Air and Space Expo To our media guests, Welcome to the 2018 AirPower over Hampton Roads (APoHR) Air & Space Expo! I m Captain Sara Harper, the Public Affairs Officer for the Joint Base Langley-Eustis (JBLE) host unit, the 633d Air Base Wing, we look forward to seeing you at our airshow/open house from 18-20 May. Whether this is your first visit to JBLE or you re a frequent visitor, we re here to make your visit the best that it can be. To that end, please understand that we expect on the order of 150,000 visitors for the show. Therefore, we are establishing some ground rules to facilitate media operations within the crowds that are expected. Within this guide you ll find information to inform your research on what you ll see, and assist your visit planning. If you have a specific request not addressed by this guide, please contact us via e-mail at 633abw.pa.media@us.af.mil as soon as possible. Please understand that the more time we have to work a specific request, the more likely it is that we meet your needs. Also, please be realistic with your requests. In an event of this size, it is nearly impossible to provide exclusive access. If you have a request for an exclusive interaction with some entity here at JBLE, please consider scheduling a specific visit either before or after the show. Finally, please refer back to the official APoHR website at http://www.jble.af.mil/airpower- Over-Hampton-Roads/ and download the JBLE air show app on your smart phone. Again, thank you for your interest in JBLE. See you at the show. Sara J. Harper Captain, USAF 633d ABW Public Affairs Officer Media Kit Contents Base/Unit History (pg. 1) Media Schedule (pp 13-14) Leadership Bios (pp. 2-5) Media Request Form (pg. 15) USAF Thunderbirds (pg. 6-7) Credentialing/Access (pg. 16) USA Golden Knights (pp. 8-9) Maps (pg.17) ACC F-22 Demo Team (pp. 10-11) FAQs (pg. 18) Scheduled Performers (pg. 12) Global Power For America
HISTORY Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, is the oldest continuously active air base in the United States. In 1916, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, established the need for a joint airfield. In 1917, the new proving ground was designated Langley Field for one of America's early air pioneers, Samuel Pierpont Langley. Throughout the 1930s, Langley Field played a key role in the Army's efforts to strengthen the offensive and defensive posture of its air arm and became the center of tactical aviation for the United States Army. During World War II, Langley took on a new mission: to develop special detector equipment used in antisubmarine warfare. Langley units were pivotal in the sinking of enemy submarines off the United States coast during the war. On May 25, 1946, Tactical Air Command was established at Langley to organize, train, equip and maintain combat-ready forces capable of rapid deployment to meet the challenges of peacetime air sovereignty and wartime air defense. In January 1948, Langley Field officially became Langley Air Force Base. Today, Langley Air Force Base hosts nearly 30 mission partner units, covering 3,000 acres, of which 600 are wetlands, and executing a wide variety of missions from flying operations, to training and mission support. 10,000 people work at Langley; 8,000 are active-duty military and 2,000 are civilians. The 633d Air Base Wing has a storied, historic and distinguished history. Originally designated the 633d Combat Support Group, it was established and activated in 1966 at Pleiku Air Base, South Vietnam, and later at Andersen AFB, Guam. During the Vietnam War, the 633d participated in Operations Arc Light, Bullet Shot and Linebacker. In 1989 the 633d re-activated on Andersen AFB, Guam. The 633d ABW supported Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm and Operation Fiery Vigil the evacuation of more than 20,000 American following the eruption of Mount Pinatubo, Philippines. The wing was inactivated in 1994 the reactivated on Jan. 7, 2010 and declared the host unit for Langley AFB, VA The 1st Fighter Wing is America s premier air-to-air fighting force. It is the oldest continuously active fighter wing in the U.S. Air Force, with roots back to the 1st Pursuit Group of World War I. By the end of the war the 1st PG had amassed 202 confirmed kills and earned seven campaign credits. Second Lt. Frank Luke Jr., 27th Aero Squadron, and 1st Lt. Edward "Eddie" V. Rickenbacker, 94th Aero Squadron, each earned a Medal of Honor for his actions. During World War II, the 1st Fighter Group again excelled as pilots flying the P-38 Lightning provided vital escort support to allied bombing operations; the unit flew more than 20,000 sorties on 1,405 combat missions and scored more than 400 aerial kills. The 1st FW became the first operational unit to receive the F-15 Eagle in the 1970s and in 1990, deployed 48 aircraft to Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Desert Shield. In 2005, the 1st FW received its first F-22 Raptor and later became the world s first operational 5th generation fighter unit. Currently, the 1st FW s 27th and 94th Fighter Squadrons fly the F-22 while the 71st Fighter Training Squadron flies the T-38 Talon in the adversary air training role. The 1st FW stands ready today as the Air Force s vanguard to deny any enemy the use of the air domain against America and its allies. 13
COLONEL SEAN K. TYLER Colonel Sean K. Tyler is the Commander, 633d Air Base Wing, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. As the Joint Base Commander, he commands three groups, providing installation support to more than 18,000 Air Force and Army personnel, including Headquarters Air Combat Command, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, four operational wings, eight brigades, and more than 20 major associate units. Colonel Tyler is also responsible for providing mission-ready expeditionary Airmen to combatant commanders in support of joint and combined operations worldwide. Colonel Tyler was born in Vicenza, Italy. He was commissioned through Officer Training School in 1995. As a career logistics readiness officer, he has served at unit, major command, and Headquarters Air Force level and has deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Kuwait. Colonel Tyler has commanded a logistics readiness squadron, an expeditionary logistics readiness squadron, and an expeditionary mission support group. Prior to his current assignment, Colonel Tyler served as the Executive Officer to the Director, Defense Logistics Agency, Fort Belvoir, Va. In this capacity, he supported the agency in all aspects of combat logistics support to the Combatant Commanders, Services, and Whole of Government partners, synchronizing effort of 25 thousand personnel in 38 foreign countries at 5 field activities across 9 supply chains. ASSIGNMENTS 1. February 1995 - September 1997, Fuels Mgt Flight CC, 2d Supply Squadron, Barksdale AFB, La. 2. September 1997 - November 1998, Flight CC, Management and Systems, and Materiel Management Flights, 374th Supply Squadron, Yokota AB, Japan. 3. November 1998 - October 1999, Executive Officer, 374th Logistics Group, Yokota AB, Japan. 4. October 1999 - July 2000, Deputy Chief of Supply, 374th Supply Squadron, Yokota AB, Japan. 5. July 2000 - June 2002, Air Force Intern Program, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C. 6. June 2002 - June 2003, Vehicle Mgt Flight CC, 1st Logistics Readiness Squadron, Langley AFB, Va. 7. June 2003 - May 2005, Executive Officer, 1st Fighter Wing, Langley AFB, Va. 8. May 2005 - May 2006, Chief, Command Readiness Spares, Materiel Management Division, Director of Maintenance and Logistics, Headquarters Air Combat Command, Langley AFB, Va. 9. May 2006 - July 2007, Senior Mentor to Afghan National Army 201st Corps Chief of Logistics, 201st Regional Security Advisory Command, Camp Blackhorse, Kabul, Afghanistan. 10. August 2007 - June 2009, Chief, LRO Education, Directorate of Logistics, Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Installations and Mission Support, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C. 11. July 2009 - July 2011, Commander, 436th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Dover AFB, Del. and Commander, 387th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait (March August 14
2010). 12. July 2011 - May 2013, Deputy Commander, 633d Mission Support Group, Jt. Base Langley-Eustis, Va. 13. June 2013 - January 2014, Commander, 451st Expeditionary Mission Support Group, Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. 14. February 2014 - July 2014, Deputy, Logistics Readiness Division, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C. 15. August 2014 - June 2015, Student, Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy, National Defense University, Fort McNair, Washington D.C. 16. June 2015 - June 2016, Chief of Staff, DLA Acquisition, Defense Logistics Agency, Fort Belvoir, Va. 17. July 2016 June 2017, Executive Officer to the Director, Defense Logistics Agency, Fort Belvoir, Va. 18. June 2017 present, Commander, 633d Air Base Wing, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS Bronze Star with oak leaf cluster Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters Air Force Achievement Medal EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION Second Lieutenant 27 Jan 95 First Lieutenant 27 Jan 97 Captain 27 Jan 99 Major 1 May 05 Lieutenant Colonel 1 Mar 09 Colonel 1 Oct 13 Digital Copy Available at http://www.jble.af.mil/about-us/biographies/display/article/843113/ 15
COLONEL JASON T. HINDS Colonel Jason Hinds is the Commander of the 1st Fighter Wing, Air Combat Command, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. He is responsible for the worldwide rapid deployment and employment of F-22 air dominance fighters in support of Combatant Commander taskings. He oversees 1,400 personnel, two airfields, two groups and six squadrons, including two F-22 fighter squadrons and a T-38 fighter training squadron. Col Hinds received his commission from the Florida State University in 1996. He was a distinguished graduate of Joint Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training at Vance AFB, Oklahoma in 1997 and a distinguished graduate of F-15 Replacement Training Unit in 1998 at Tyndall AFB, Florida. He has held a variety of flying positions to include: F-22 fighter squadron commander, F-22 instructor pilot and flight examiner, F-15C instructor pilot and Weapons Officer, and Weapons School Instructor. Additionally, he was a Legislative Fellow from 2009-2010 and graduated from the National War College in 2013. Col Hinds served as the Senior Air Force Advisor to the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy and Force Development, Office of Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. In his previous assignment, Col Hinds was the Vice Commander, 57th Wing, Nellis AFB Nev. He is a command pilot with over 2,200 flying hours to include combat sorties in Operations DESERT FOX and SOUTHERN WATCH. EDUCATION: 1996 Bachelors of Science in Criminology, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida 2002 Squadron Officer School, Maxwell AFB, Alabama 2003 USAF Weapons Instructor Course, Nellis AFB, Nevada 2007 Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, Alabama (correspondence) 2008 Masters of Business Administration and Management, Trident University, Los Alamitos, California 2010 Air Force Legislative Fellowship, Washington, DC 2012 Air War College, Maxwell AFB, Alabama (correspondence) 2014 Masters of National Security Strategy, National War College, Washington, DC ASSIGNMENTS: 1. May 96 - Sep 97, Student, Joint Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training, Vance AFB, Oklahoma 2. Dec 97 - Jun 98, Student, F-15C Formal Training Unit, Tyndall AFB, Florida 3. Jun 98 - May 01, F-15C Instructor Pilot, 60th Fighter Squadron, Eglin AFB, Florida 16
4. May 01 - Dec 02, F-15C Instructor Pilot, Academic Instructor, 2nd Fighter Squadron, Tyndall AFB, Florida 5. Jan 03 - Jun 03, Student, U.S. Air Force F-15C Weapons Instructor Course, Nellis AFB, Nevada 6. Jun 03 - Jun 04, Chief of Weapons and Tactics, 95th Fighter Squadron, Tyndall AFB, Florida 7. Jun 04 - Sep 06, Assistant Director of Operations, Flight Commander, F-15C Instructor Pilot, 433rd Weapons Squadron, U.S. Air Force Weapons School, Nellis AFB, Nevada 8. Sep 06 - Dec 06, student, F-22 Formal Training Unit, 43rd Fighter Squadron, Tyndall AFB, Florida 9. Dec 06 - July 09, Assistant Director of Operations, Chief of Wing Weapons and Tactics, F-22 Instructor Pilot, 43rd Fighter Squadron, Tyndall AFB, Florida 10. July 09 Dec 10, Air Force Legislative Fellow, Office of Congressman Allen Boyd, Washington DC 11. Jan 11 Mar 11, Student, F-22 Formal Training Unit, 43rd Fighter Squadron, Tyndall AFB Florida 12. Apr 11 Jan 12, Director of Operations, 27th Fighter Squadron, Langley AFB, Virginia 13. Feb 12 Jun 13, Commander, 94th Fighter Squadron, Langley AFB, Virginia 14. Jul 13 Jun 14, student, National War College, Ft McNair, Washington, DC 15. Jul 14 Apr 16, Senior Air Force Advisor for Force Development, Office of Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, Washington, DC. 16. May 16 Jun 17, Vice Commander, 57th Wing, Nellis AFB, Nevada 17. Jun 17 present, Commander, 1st Fighter Wing, Langley AFB, Virginia. FLIGHT INFORMATION: Rating: Command Pilot Flying hours: 2,200 Aircraft flown: T-37, T-38, AT-38B, F-22, F-15C MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS: Defense Superior Service Medal Meritorious Service Medal, 3 oak leaf clusters Air Force Commendation Medal Joint Meritorious Unit Award AF Outstanding Unit Award, 6 oak leaf clusters Combat Readiness Medal, 1 oak leaf cluster Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Commander In Chief s Installation Excellence Award 19th Air Force Air-to-Air Fighter Pilot Instructor of the Year EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTIONS: Second Lieutenant May 1996 First Lieutenant May 1998 Captain May 2000 Major March 2006 Lieutenant Colonel March 2010 Colonel August 2015 Digital Copy Available at http://www.jble.af.mil/about-us/biographies/display/article/843109/ 17
FACT SHEET U.S. Air Force Fact Sheet THUNDERBIRDS Mission Officially, the Thunderbirds are known as the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron. The squadron s mission is to plan and present precision aerial maneuvers to exhibit the capabilities of modern, high-performance aircraft and the high degree of professional skill required to operate those aircraft. Within this broad mission, the team has five primary objectives: Support Air Force recruiting and retention programs Reinforce public confidence in the Air Force and to demonstrate to the public the professional competence of Air Force members Strengthen morale and esprit de corps among Air Force members Support Air Force community relations and people-to-people programs Represent the United States and its armed forces to foreign nations and project international goodwill The Team The Thunderbirds squadron is an Air Combat Command unit composed of eight pilots (including six demonstration pilots), four support officers, four civilians and more than 100 enlisted personnel performing in almost 30 job specialties. A Thunderbirds air demonstration is a mix of formation flying and solo routines. The four-jet diamond formation demonstrates the training and precision of Air Force pilots, while the lead and opposing solo aircraft highlight some of the maximum capabilities of the F-16 Fighting Falcon. The pilots perform approximately 40 maneuvers in a demonstration. The entire show, including the ground show and air demonstration, lasts about 75 minutes. The season typically starts in March and ends in November, with the winter months used to train new members. Officers serve a two-year assignment with the squadron, while enlisted personnel serve three to four. The squadron performs no more than 80 air demonstrations each year and has never canceled a demonstration due to maintenance difficulty. More than 280 million people in all 50 states and 57 foreign countries have seen the red, white and blue Thunderbirds jets in more than 3,500 aerial demonstrations. In addition to their responsibilities as the Air Force s premier jet demonstration team, the Thunderbirds are part of our combat force. If required, the team's personnel and aircraft can be rapidly integrated into a fighter unit at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Since the aircraft are only slightly modified, they can be made combat-ready in less than 72 hours. 18
F-16 Fighting Falcon The Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon represents the full range of capabilities possessed by the Air Force's tactical fighters. This highly-maneuverable multi-role fighter has proved to be one of the world's best precision tactical bombers and air-to-air combat aircraft. The only modifications needed to prepare aircraft for air demonstrations are a smoke-generating system and painting in Thunderbird colors. Additional information about the F-16 can be found at http://www.af.mil/aboutus/factsheets/display/tabid/224/article/104505/f-16-fighting- falcon.aspx. History The Thunderbirds were officially activated June 1, 1953, as the 3600th Air Demonstration Unit at Luke AFB, Ariz. The unit was nicknamed the Stardusters. Their first aircraft was the straight-winged F- 84G Thunderjet, a combat fighter-bomber that had seen action in Korea. Early in 1955, the team transitioned to the swept-winged F-84F Thunderstreak. In June 1956, the team moved to its current home at Nellis. At the same time the Thunderbirds traded the veteran F-84 for the world's first supersonic fighter, the F-100 Super Sabre -- an aerial platform that would serve the Thunderbirds for 13 years. More than 1,000 demonstrations were flown in the Super Sabre, thrilling spectators around the world. In 1964, the team changed briefly to the F-105B Thunderchief, but an in-flight mishap revealed a problem with that airframe s design. So, after only six shows, the Thunderbirds returned to the F-100. From 1969 to 1973, the Thunderbirds flew the Air Force's front-line fighter, the F-4E Phantom II. In 1974, the Thunderbirds converted to the T-38 Talon, the world's first supersonic trainer. The T-38 was more fuel-efficient and less costly to maintain, which made it an ideal choice during the oil crisis of the 1970s. Early in 1983, the Thunderbirds reinstituted their traditional role of demonstrating the Air Force's front-line fighter capabilities. Transition to the F-16A allowed the team to retain manpower and fuel efficiency while demonstrating to spectators the latest in fighter technology. For additional information on the team visit: www.afthunderbirds.com. 19
The U.S. Army Demonstration Team The Golden Knights Golden Knights are Army Soldiers first, but they also have a unique history and creed that sets them apart. HISTORY In 1959, nineteen Airborne Soldiers from various military units formed the Strategic Army Command Parachute Team (STRAC). Brigadier General Joseph Stilwell Jr. gathered the Soldiers with the intent of competing in the relatively new sport of skydiving, which at that time was dominated by the Soviet Union. That year, the U.S. Army team began representing the United States on the international competition circuit, and performed their first demonstration in Danville, Virginia. Two years later, the Department of Defense announced that the STRAC team would become the United States Army Parachute Team. By 1962, the team earned the nickname the "Golden Knights". "Golden" signified the gold medals the team had won while "Knights" alluded to the team s ambition to conquer the skies. Since then, the Golden Knights have conducted more than 16,000 shows in 50 states and 48 countries, reaching an average of 60,000 people per show. The team has earned the U.S. Army 2,148 gold, 1,117 silver, and 693 bronze medals in national and international competition. Team members have also broken 348 world records. The Golden Knights are one of only three Department of Defense-sanctioned aerial demonstration teams, along with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. The team is composed of approximately 95 men and women, which includes four parachute units, an aviation unit and a headquarters. The demonstration teams, which use five dedicated aircraft, perform at more than 100 events per year. The tandem section is known for taking Soldiers, celebrities and heads of state on jumps, and the competition section focuses on winning national and international skydiving events. CREED Under a canopy of black and gold I fly the colors of the Army. I volunteered to become an ambassador of my service and I will always endeavor to uphold the prestige, honor, high standards, and esprit de corps of the United States Army Parachute Team. The memories, achievements and legacy of all my predecessors are my responsibility; I will not fail them. Safety is my way of life. Nothing is worth its compromise. No jump is so important, no flight is so essential, and no activity that pressing. All shall look to me for the standard. Always will I keep myself mentally alert, substance free, physically fit, and morally straight. I represent the image of the U. S. Army. I cannot lose the confidence entrusted in me as a Golden Knight and I will not tolerate those who do. 20
Professionalism is my trademark regardless of the time or place. My pursuit of excellence in training and performance is with diligence, dedication and attention to detail. My own goals are second to those of the Team and the expectation of me to pass on my skills to all who desire. The goal I pursue is simple, yet bears a responsibility I must discharge without reservation: when I have gained the respect, admiration, and gratitude of the American public and my teammates, then I have fulfilled my mission as a Golden Knight. For additional information on the Golden Knights visit: https://www.goarmy.com/events/goldenknights.html 21
Air Combat Command F-22 Demonstration Team Mission The Air Combat Command F-22 Demonstration Team at Langley Air Force Base performs precision aerial maneuvers to demonstrate the unique capabilities of the world's only operational fifth-generation fighter aircraft. The team also teams up with Air Force Heritage flight exhibiting the professional qualities the Air Force develops in the people who fly, maintain and support these aircraft. The Team The ACC Raptor Demo Team is led by Major Paul Loco Lopez, the F-22 Demo pilot and Technical Sergeant James Fleming, F-22 Demo Team Superintendent. All members of the 13 person team are assigned to Joint Base Langley-Eustis Va. The Raptor The F-22 Raptor is the Air Force's most advanced 5th generation fighter aircraft. Its combination of stealth, supercruise, maneuverability, and integrated avionics, coupled with improved supportability, represents an exponential leap in warfighting capabilities. The Raptor performs both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions allowing full realization of operational concepts vital to the 21st century Air Force. The F-22 is designed to project air dominance, rapidly and at great distances and defeat threats attempting to deny access to our nation's Air Force, Army, Navy and Marine Corps. The F-22 cannot be matched by any known or projected fighter aircraft. Features A combination of sensor capability, integrated avionics, situational awareness, and weapons provides first-kill opportunity against threats. The F-22 possesses a sophisticated sensor suite allowing the pilot to track, identify, shoot and kill air-to-air threats before being detected. Significant advances in cockpit design and sensor fusion improve the pilot's situational awareness. The F-22's characteristics provide a synergistic effect ensuring F-22A lethality against all advanced air threats. The combination of stealth, integrated avionics and supercruise drastically shrinks surface-to-air missile engagement envelopes and minimizes enemy capabilities to track and engage the F-22. The combination of reduced observability and supercruise accentuates the advantage of surprise in a tactical environment. Weapons In the air-to-air configuration the Raptor carries six AIM-120 AMRAAMs and two AIM-9 Sidewinders. In the air-to-ground configuration the aircraft carries two AIM-120s and two AIM- 22
9s with two 1,000-pound GBU-32 Joint Direct Attack Munitions or eight Small Diameter Bombs. All weapons are carried internally to maintain the Raptor s stealth characteristics. Engines and Performance The F-22 s F119-PW-100 engines produce 70,000 pounds of thrust, nearly the thrust of the Mercury-Redstone rocket that first propelled Americans into space. The combination of sleek aerodynamic design and increased thrust allows the F-22 to cruise at supersonic airspeeds (greater than 1.5 Mach) without using afterburner -- a characteristic known as supercruise. Supercruise greatly expands the F-22 's operating envelope in both speed and range over current fighters, which must use fuel-consuming afterburner to operate at supersonic speeds. The sophisticated F-22 aerodesign, advanced flight controls, thrust vectoring, and high thrust-toweight ratio provide the capability to outmaneuver all current and projected aircraft. The F-22 design has been extensively tested and refined aerodynamically during the development process. General Characteristics Primary function: Air dominance Contractor: Lockheed-Martin, Boeing Power plant: Two Pratt & Whitney F119-PW-100 turbofan engines with afterburners and twodimensional thrust vectoring nozzles. Thrust: 35,000-pound class (per engine) Wingspan: 44 feet, 6 inches (13.6 meters) Length: 62 feet, 1 inch (18.9 meters) Height: 16 feet, 8 inches (5.1 meters) Weight: 43,340 pounds (19,700 kilograms) Maximum takeoff weight: 83,500 pounds (38,000 kilograms) Fuel capacity: Internal: 18,000 pounds (8,200 kilograms); with 2 external wing fuel tanks: 26,000 pounds (11,900 kilograms) Speed: Mach two class with supercruise capability Range: More than 1,850 miles ferry range with two external wing fuel tanks (1,600 nautical miles) Ceiling: Above 50,000 feet (15 kilometers) Crew: Pilot only Unit cost: $143 million Initial operating capability: December 2005 Inventory: 183 aircraft For additional Raptor info visit: http://www.acc.af.mil/home/aerial-events/f-22a-demo-team/ 23
Scheduled Performers and Static Displays (Subject to Change) DOD Performers: USAF Demonstration Team The Thunderbirds http://afthunderbirds.com/site/ USA Demonstration Team The Golden Knights https://www.goarmy.com/events/golden-knights.html Air Combat Command F-22 Demonstration Team http://www.acc.af.mil/home/aerial-events/f-22a-demo-team/ USAF B-2 Spirit (fly over) http://www.af.mil/about-us/fact-sheets/display/article/104482/b-2-spirit/ DOD Statics: USAF A-10C Warthog http://www.af.mil/about-us/fact-sheets/display/article/104490/a-10-thunderbolt-ii/ USAF C-17 Globemaster III http://www.af.mil/about-us/fact-sheets/display/article/104523/c-17-globemaster-iii/ USAF F-35A Lightening II http://www.af.mil/about-us/fact-sheets/display/article/478441/f-35a-lightning-ii/ USAF F-15E Strike Eagle http://www.af.mil/about-us/fact-sheets/display/article/104499/f-15e-strike-eagle/ USAF T-1A Jayhawk http://www.af.mil/about-us/fact-sheets/display/article/104542/t-1a-jayhawk/ USAF T-6 http://www.af.mil/about-us/fact-sheets/display/article/104548/t-6a-texan-ii/ USAF T-38 http://www.af.mil/about-us/fact-sheets/display/article/104569/t-38-talon/ USN F/A-18F Super Hornet http://www.navair.navy.mil/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.displayplatform&key=c42247d4-36af- 4038-AD33-B559F68AA774 USA CH-47 Chinook http://asc.army.mil/web/portfolio-item/aviation_ch47f-chinook/ Civilian Performers: Manfred Radius Sailplane Bill Stein Edge 540 Aerobatics Demo Bob Carlton Subsonex Micro-Jet Demo Rob Holland Ultimate Airshows Jacquie B Airshows Geico Skytypers Matt Younkin Twin Beach 18 Shockwave Jet Truck B-25 Mitchell Bomber AT-6 Texan MiG-17 P-51 Mustang F-4U Corsair T-33 24
Media Scheduling Media guest requests will be organized into one of seven different categories: 1) Live Broadcast Media (On-Air Radio, Television) 2) Recorded Broadcast Media (On-Air Radio, Television) 3) Print Journalists (Newspaper, Magazine) 4) On-line Journals (Blogs, Websites) 5) Freelance Journalists with Intent for Publication documentation 6) Professional Photo-Journalists 7) All others Please identify which category is applicable to you as you consider your visit request. The following schedule outlines potential media opportunities and the appropriate type of media for that engagement. All events are on Langley AFB unless noted otherwise. NOTE: Times subject to change due to weather, safety or operational requirements. Pre-Show: The 633d ABW, 1 st FW, USAF Thunderbirds and F-22 demonstration team have subject matter experts available for interview or appearance. Please contact Mr. Jeffrey Hood at the 633d ABW Public Affairs office via e-mail at 633abw.pa.media@us.af.mil or call 757-764- 5701 to discuss. (Media Groups 1-5) For US Army Golden Knight interviews or appearances please contact Mr. Greg Wade at gregory.wade3.civ@mail.mil or TSgt Katherine Ward at katherine.g.ward3.mil@mail.mil or call 757-878-6115 to discuss. (Media Groups 1-5) 17 May: All activities open to Media Groups 1-4 only 4:00 P.M. Thunderbird Team arrival and plane-side interviews: Available if scheduled 18 May: All activities open to Media Groups 1-4 only TBD A.M. Thunderbird visit to Hampton VA hospital 8:00 11:00 A.M. Thunderbird visit to Denbigh HS Aviation Academy 1:00 2:00 P.M. Thunderbird engagement with Special Olympics of Virginia 2:00 5:00 P.M. Airshow act rehearsal to include the Thunderbirds 5:00 P.M. Note: Official media engagement concludes (At this time the general public will be allowed access to the event for remaining acts and to attend a scheduled concert) 19 and 20 May Media is welcome anytime the gates are open. Please refer to http://www.jble.af.mil/airpower- Over-Hampton-Roads/ for event times. 25
All credentialed media will have special handling to ease base entry, designated reserve parking and exclusive access to an area on the show line providing an unobstructed view of show center. For a specific appointment to interview a demo team member, please include that request with your registration request. Media may engage any military demo team member in the crowd if they have availability, but please respect that at that time their focus may be on engaging with the general public, not media. Military pilots/crews supporting static displays are not obligated to engage media on an official basis. Their air show role is to engage the general public on their specific equipment. If media want an official on the record interview with a military member supporting a static, please make that request to Public Affairs and we will try to facilitate it. However, the ultimate decision is with the military member. Note: Public Affairs will not provide a specific location for, nor coordinate interviews of civilian performers. Media should contct civilian performers directly to schedule interviews. 26
2018 Air Power Over Hampton Roads Media Request Form Media is asked to e-mail their visit requests no later than 30 days prior (Apr 15) to 633abw.pa.media@us.af.mil Name(s) (Last, First, MI) Nationality Date of Birth (DDMMYYYY) Media Category (1-7, if 4 or 5 see note below*) Requested Visit Date(s) Specific Media Event(s) Requested Specific Interview(s) Requested/Type Please include any additional information below to better explain your request Notes Group 4 Please provide some analytic evidence of your on-line audience with your request Group 5 Please include your Letter of Intent to publish with your request 27
Media Credentialing/Arrival/Access Procedures The 633ABW/PA office will review every media request and coordinate for the required security review. All media requests will undergo a security and policy review be reviewed and guest information Media need to follow these procedures to ensure appropriate credentialing and access: 1) Submit the media request form (pg.15) by 15 April 2) Your information will be provided to the security forces to allow you base access via the King Street gate 3) Proceed to the designated Media Only parking area 4) You will be met there by a 633d PA representative who will provide each person whose name was submitted on a request form with a media Day Pass a. Each individual will have a unique numbered pass b. Passes will be good for a specific day c. Media must have their pass and display it to gain access to Media Only areas and flightline access points d. NOTE: Media without a valid pass will be asked to remain in areas available to the General Public 5) From your parking area, we will have transportation (golf carts) to ferry you to/from the media ramp access point. 6) Expect your equipment to undergo a security inspection before being allowed unto the airshow ramp. (Please see the APoHR app FAQ section for general information on prohibitied items) 28
AirPower over Hampton Roads Map MEDIA PARKING Media tent and Media-only flightline area Media ramp access point KING STREET ENTRANCE 29
AirPower over Hampton Roads FAQs Q: Where do I get the latest information on the schedule, performers and other event news? A: We strongly suggest that all visitors download the APoHR app for the most current information. In addition, please reference the official APoHR website at http://www.jble.af.mil/ AirPower-Over-Hampton-Roads/ Q: When can we enter the event? A: All Gates open at 5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Q: What level of media support can be expected? How do I get interviews with performers? A: We endeavor to provide media their desired level of access and availability. Credentialed media will have access to the media tent facility which will provide a work area (at a minimum table/chairs) as well as an unobstructed view of the show line. We strongly suggest that specific interview request be submitted as part of your request form. If you have an impromptu request, we will endeavor to support it as able, but we cannot guarantee that we will be able to accommodate last minute requests. Q: Will food and water be available? A: We are trying to have water available to in the media tent. Food and beverage vendors are available they will be accepting CASH payments ONLY. Q: How late can we submit a media request? Can we still visit if we don t submit one? A: We guarantee to work any requests received 30 or more days prior to the event. After that, requests will be worked as we are able to support. Media who do not submit a request may attend any event open to the general public. Please refer to the app or website for those events. 30