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Chaplain’s thoughts ...
Tyndall supports Luke’s Super Bowl Blues which allows for reliable Wi-Fi connectivity on the flightline.
“Combined with the NIPR Wi-Fi expansion project, the
ruggedized laptop’s portability gives Luke Air Force Base
maintainers access to critical information [in real time],”
said Pent. “Now systems, such as the Autonomic Logistics
international training mission Every year about mid-February, there is often a dis- fort spent supporting their as well as connectivity for flightline maintainers.”
Information System, are being updated at the point of use.
This reduces turn times and increases aircraft ability rates
Chaplain, Capt
U.S. Air Force leadership visited Luke maintainers, com-
ALex JohnSon
teams during the year.
At the end of the season
munications squadron members, and representatives from the
56th Fighter Wing
56th PIO to observe the implementation and demonstration
people find themselves
of these new laptops.
exhausted and feeling dis-
“This was an incredible visit. The leadership team within
cernible shift in emotion and exuberance in a number
of our American and international sports fans. The
of time that they now have
on their hands, and won-
reasons why? Post-Super Bowl Blues. For many fans
their maintainers not only have persistent connectivity across
the flightline, but recently secured an updated ruggedized Dell
der what to do with it going forward. Unfortunately,
of the National Football League, who had tuned in oriented with the amount the 56th Maintenance Group is working tirelessly to ensure
weekly to watch their favorite teams duel it out on some people find themselves sad and alone, isolated Latitude 7424 laptop,” said Lt. Col. Yogi Lebby, U.S. Air Force
the gridiron, following the conclusion of the six-month and depressed, post-season. But it doesn’t have to be Logistics Directorate Maintenance Division chief of advance
football season there is a time of “reintegration” back that way for you! With the right amount of creativity concepts. “This new laptop is a huge update to the previous
into the normalcy of everyday life. Whether your cho- and effort, this truly can be a time to re-adjust one’s version and provides maintainers not only an opportunity to
sen team was crowned Super Bowl Champions at the self in a positive direction. wirelessly connect on the flightline, but introduces a sleeker,
finale and you’re basking in the glory of victory with According to the USAF’s Comprehensive Airman newly designed laptop over its predecessor. While touring the
bragging rights, or especially if your team’s season Fitness model — Physical, Mental, Spiritual, and So- flightline, maintainer after maintainer [who were] using the
was a disappointment, this time of the year begins a cial - great opportunities DO exist to help one regain new laptops raved on their capability and are excited for other
“re-adjustment” process to normal life and a “restora- “balance” to their lives. Myself, along with our entire innovation technologies coming to the 56th.”
tion of balance.” Luke Chapel team, want to encourage any sports fan Prior to the wireless capable laptops being implemented,
Just to put myself out there, I am a die-hard Dallas out there to take advantage of renewed time with family flightline personnel had to leave their immediate work area
Cowboys fan. Yes, I know all too well that my team was and friends, new adventures and travel, education and to update maintenance tracking systems.
eliminated in the first round of the playoffs. And yes, introspection, crafts and hobbies, spiritual renewal and “With the new laptops I am able to save time by completing
I’ve heard all of the jokes about my team enduring a 26- personal development, in order to once again take back my forms as I go,” said Staff Sgt. Tyler Viers, 308th Aircraft
year championship drought that we have experienced. the reins of your life. Maintenance Unit dedicated crew chief. “This saves four
But I’ll still argue that we are “America’s Team!” For more information about Luke AFB Chaplain man-hours per week [per person]. Additionally, we are able
Yet, in all seriousness, many sports fans (both colle- Corps programs and events, like us on Facebook @ Luke to use our maintenance systems on the flightline to commu-
giate and professional) are flooded with the realization AFB Chapel. Feeling like you need to talk? Give us a nicate with production superintendents that the jet is ready
of the amount of attention and emotion, time and ef- call at 623-856-6211. for the next flight. These new laptops not only accelerate
change, but showcase innovation for the future.”

Airman 1st Class Anabel Del Valle
An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 308th Fighter Squadron, Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, taxis the flight line at Tyndall AFB, Florida, Jan. 27, 2022. The 308th FS trains
F-35 pilots from all over the world, integrating tactics and expanding innovation, allowing coalition partners to better execute the mission as a team.

By Airman 1st Class director of operations. “Our goal is to provide students large-scale training exercises such as Checkered Flag and
AnABeL DeL vALLe the experience of operating from an unfamiliar airfield, the Weapons System Evaluation Program. However, pro-
integration with other aircraft types, and to achieve viding assistance to the 308th FS is especially beneficial as
325th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
high-level end-of-course training. Our joint tactics ensure Tyndall is preparing for its own arrival of F-35 squadrons.
TYnDALL AiR FoRCe BASe, Fla. — Tyndall Air seamless integration.” Hosting trainings like this allows for base agencies to test
Force Base’s vast amount of airspace located over the east- The training allowed pilots from the three nations to what works well when housing the aircraft.
ern Gulf of Mexico recently supported the 308th Fighter not only fly with Tyndall aircraft, but also Eglin AFB and “With Luke coming out, it shows what is in store for
Squadron, assigned to Luke AFB, in their mission to train Alabama Air National Guard assets. To support visiting our future F-35 mission,” explained Davis. “This allows
5th-generation fighter pilots. personnel and aircraft, the 325th Fighter Wing’s Plans our team to get ready for what Tyndall is anticipated to
The 308th FS traveled to Tyndall to finish six student and Programs Office and the 325th Logistics Readiness be like in the next two or three years. It is as if we are
pilots’ basic course training on the F-35A Lightning II, Squadron Reception Working Group combined efforts to dipping our toes in the water of future operations, not
as well as continue training programs for transitional ensure the visiting unit is secure with all necessary assets only for maintenance and those out on the flight line, but
students and instructor pilots. The 308th FS training to complete the exercise. for the whole base.”
organization is unique as it caters to both domestic and “We are the magic that ensures the visiting units are Supporting the 308th FS capstone allows Team Tyndall
foreign forces, including students from the Netherlands able to meet their goal,” said Capt. Logan Davis, RWG to train and project unrivaled combat airpower, not only
and Denmark. lead. “We handle necessities ranging from communications for U.S. forces, but NATO forces as well. The production
“The interoperability that we have between the United support to transportation. The Wing Program Office coor- of 5th-generation fighter pilots is already in Tyndall’s
States and partner squadrons establishes a foundation for dinates exercise plans then provides us with situational mission, but with supporting the F-35s, Tyndall is also
future [North Atlantic Treaty Organization] F-35 opera- awareness so we can prepare to support.” learning how to better execute future F-35 missions as
tions,” explained Maj. Robert Cowsert, 308th FS assistant Team Tyndall constantly hosts different units during the “Installation of the Future” is crafted.