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fINALISTS (from Page 1) provides a truly three-dimensional representa- Military tax services available through Military OneSource
tion of events, while also displaying key data
Reflecting on achievements of ued efforts to empower intrepreneurs, celebrate and flight parameters. Ultimately, this exercise
their problem-solving skills and give them a
improves identification and internalization
Dr. King members and the world. events. The information gathered can be shared TeRRi MooN CRoNK
stage to share their projects with fellow service
lessons learned when analyzing complex flight
by
“Spark Tank is a fantastic opportunity to
across multiple locations.
showcase and celebrate Airmen and Guardian
(Video at DVIDS: https://www.dvidshub.
DoD News
risk-takers, idea makers and intrepreneurs
net/video/769748/next-gen-debrief-spark-
who refuse to accept the status quo, develop
Filing taxes can be a daunting task every year, but
solutions that improve how our jobs are done,”
• Col. Thomas K. Swoveland, 2nd. Lt.
said Brou Gautier, Spark Tank director. tank-2021) the Defense Department has helpful resources for
Mark Seay, Tech. Sgt. Ananias Ross,
active-duty service members and their families, and
Board members reviewed 15 submissions
by Staff Sgt. a pastor of the Dexter Avenue Baptist competing for the stage. The selection process Mr. Anthony Apodaca, Ms. Crystal it’s all free through Military OneSource.
ANDRew whiTe Church of Montgomery. He completed looked at the need for specific capabilities as Kelley, Mr. Bryan Gilbrech Tax services for the military — also known as
his Ph.D. in 1955 at the age of 25. United States Air Force Academy MilTax — is DoD’s approved tax-filing and tax-support
355th Wing Security Forces Squadron well as concerns of safety, policy, Air Force and Colorado Springs, Colorado
Martin Luther King Jr. began his civ- Space Force-wide implementation, technical Improving Commander’s Support Staff service — including tax preparation and e-filing soft-
The life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. il rights campaign in December of 1955 feasibility and scalability. Workflow with Office 365 ware and personalized support to deal with issues
was filled with sacrifice, commitment, with the Montgomery Improvement Spark Tank offers the opportunity to get A team from the United States Air Force such as deployments, combat and training pay, hous-
and perseverance. King was more than Association (MIA). MIA had elected ideas in front of key enabling agencies that can Academy developed a ticketing system to man- ing and rentals, multistate filings, and living overseas.
a man, he was also a movement. Dr. King as its president, because of share expertise and resources such as funding age submissions, track status updates, monitor “They can connect with a (tax) consultant during
He came from humble beginnings his constant pursuance of equality in or personnel for the projects being presented communication and ensure resolution. Office the tax season, and even past (it), through October,
in Atlanta, Georgia, by the name of the American South. Whether through and demonstrate pathways for intrepreneurs 365 provided the tools to design and deploy but in addition to having that live support walking
Michael Luther King Jr. He would organizing peaceful protests or making to make their initiatives successful. the system on computers, tablets and mobile through the filing process and asking questions that
later follow in his father’s footsteps speeches, Dr. King paved a way for the Although only five ideas will be pitched on devices. One Power Apps app allows users to are specific to the military around taxes, they’re able
to change his name to Martin Luther future. He also wrote six books on his the virtual stage at this year’s Spark Tank, submit requests and track status, while an- to access the MilTax software,” said Kelly Smith,
more than 300 Airmen and Guardians took
in honor of the German Protestant journey as a civil rights leader and the plunge and submitted ideas during the other allows CSS members to assign, add notes/ program analyst with the DoD’s Military Community
religious leader, who was credited with activist. His most revered writing was campaign on the Airmen Powered by Innova- attachments, and mark actions as complete. and Family Policy. MilTax consultants are available
SharePoint stores the data while Power BI
starting the Protestant Reformation “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” To this tion ideation management platform, which produces live dashboards for status and flagging virtually.
in the 16th-century. Young Martin at- day, his accomplishments are taught to spurred multiple mini-events at the major and overdue actions. An advantage to the MilTax software, Smith noted,
tended Morehouse College and received American children and his teachings field command level connecting Airmen and (Video at: https://static.dvidshub.net/media/ is it’s designed and tailored for the military com-
a sociology degree before attending the are studied by scholars worldwide. Guardians with local resources such as public video/2010/DOD_108013618/DOD_108013618. munity.
Liberal Crozer Theological Seminary Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was well affairs, finance, contracting and legal. mp4) E-filing allows service members to file their federal Courtesy graphic
in Chester, Pennsylvania. Afterwards, known for his selfless acts and volun- “Key themes included process and policy • Maj. David Steward, Col. John Tran, returns along with up to three state returns at no cost.
Martin pursued his doctorate at Bos- teerism as a civil-rights activist, a fa- change recommendations in addition to devel- Master Sgt. Chris Pettingill, Master “That’s huge in the military community, because “Our staff and our consultants are positioned to big thing at this time,” she noted. “We are referring
ton University, where he later met his ther, and as a minister. He traveled up to opment of new products or applying existing Sgt. Anthony Taylor, Master. Sgt. our families are (going through permanent changes fill in the gaps where there may be additional need and connecting filers with (the Defense Finance
future wife Coretta Scott. Before fin- six million miles across the nation, and products in new ways across the board in Charles Morrison, Tech. Sgt. Chris of station) and moving multiple times,” Smith noted. for that support online and over the phone,” she said. Accounting Service) and with the IRS regarding
information technology, healthcare, and main-
ishing his program, King had become spoke over 2,500 times on civil rights tenance,” Gautier said. “Seeing the results of Anderson Overall, the MilTax services are designed to be MilTax availability runs until mid-October for questions and concerns they have outside of the
issues and injustices. Dr. previous competitions, we noticed a spike in 100th Air Refueling Wing stress-free, Smith said. service members who need extensions. tax deferral.”
King gave us a shining ideas about distributed computing, automation, RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom, United “(People) can rest assured that they are working “That’s simply because we know that the tax Also, MilTax can guide its military filers who
States Air Forces Europe/Air Forces Africa
example of servant lead- unmanned systems, additive manufacturing, Inner Ear Bone Conduction with tax professionals who know and are familiar with season usually ends in April, but for our military have questions surrounding the economic stimulus
ership. In 1995, Congress and sustainability, as well as cultural, diversity Communication military tax situations,” she said, adding that many community, sometimes people are overseas or they package from 2020.
declared that every third and inclusion ideas.” Bone conduction technology removes ambient MilTax consultants return to offer their services every are in a combat zone, and, so, they’re able to file “I want to ensure that our service members and
Monday in January would In his 2020 strategic approach entitled Ac- noise and voice constraint when operating in year in high numbers, which provides continuity and those extensions, and (we are) there to help them families know they can turn to Military OneSource SPOTLigHT
file their taxes at a later time,” Smith said.
and the tax service as a trusted source, and (MilTax
be Martin Luther King Jr. celerate Change or Lose, Air Force Chief of loud or Mission Oriented Protective Posture, or knowledge of the armed forces’ needs. Smith said she is not tracking any significant services) understand taxes as it relates to the mili-
Day; a day to remember, Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., asserts, “Our MOPP, conditions by allowing augmented sound At this point, this year’s tax deadline for filing 2020 changes in tax law for the 2020 filing year that tary community,” Smith said.
a day to reflect, and a day Airmen need us to integrate and accelerate the through external microphones to allow the taxes is April 15, although last year it was extended to would affect service members and their families. Call Military One Source at 800-342-9647, or vis-
changes necessary to explore new operational
to celebrate our American concepts and bring more rapidly the capabili- wearer the ability to hear surrounding noise. July 15 because of COVID-19. If there is an extension “But the 2020 Social Security tax deferral is a it: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/all-the-ways/.
freedoms. It has been said ties that will help them in the future fights. This improves situational awareness while this year, Smith said MilTax is prepared for it.
that this Monday is “not To do this, we must . . . place capability in wearing noise cancelling hearing protection. In
addition, using this device improves radio com-
a day off,” but rather a warfighters’ hands faster — through innova- munications while wearing respirators, masks,
day to reinvigorate King’s tion, experimentation and rapid prototyping, and/ or other voice obstructing devices. Hearing Chapel Services and Programs Summary Courts
spirit of peaceful activism and a collaborative approach with our service protection offers inner ear hearing protection
and the pursuit of equality and industry teammates.” higher than current over-the-ear headsets. Protestant Sunday Services
for all. Spark Tank 2021 finalists: (Video at DVIDS: https://www.dvidshub. (Hope Chapel): Staff Officer Notification
Each year the Depart- • Master Sgt. Justin Bauer net/video/763599/bone-conduction-spark-tank) •Contemporary Service: 9 a.m. Publisher ..............................................................Paul Kinison
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