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ACC commander releases new command strategy
Air Combat Command Public Affairs
JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. (AFNS) -- Gen. Hawk Carlisle,
the Air Combat Command commander, released ACC’s 2015 command
strategy “Securing the High Ground” Aug. 10.
The principles the document outlines are designed to chart a
deliberate course for ACC that will transform today’s combat Air
Force into the CAF of tomorrow.
“This strategy outlines my priorities for ACC and provides a road map
to ensure the combat Air Force can provide unmatched air dominance for
our nation now and into the foreseeable future,” Carlisle said.
“Our job is to provide the maximum amount of capability we can to
the combatant commanders,” Carlisle said. “As the lead for five of the Air
Force’s 12 core functions, we have to build the best Air Force we can now
and in the future given the resources the American people provide us.”
Carlisle noted that ensuring the Air Force’s capacity and capability to
successfully meet those five functions -- air superiority; global integrated
intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; global precision attack; per-
sonnel recovery; and command and control -- would be a challenging
undertaking in what has become an increasingly complex and uncertain
Class 15-BBD graduates from 47th FS
NEWS Senior Airman Chris Massey 71 hours of A-10 simulator training,
40 flying missions totaling approxi-
355th Fighter Wing Public Affairs mately 83.5 hours of flight time with
training in basic fighter maneuvers
Six pilots of Class 15-BBD gradu- including air-to-air, basic surface at-
ated from the 47th Fighter Squad- tack, surface attack tactical and close
ron here July 24. air support, and expended approxi-
mately 6,350 30mm rounds, 150 in-
The 47th FS is a unit that conducts ert training bombs and 72 rockets.
training for pilot initial qualification,
transition and instructor qualifica- Immediately after graduation, the
tion in the A-10C Thunderbolt II. pilots relocate to their operational
squadrons as qualified, combat mis-
Class 15-BBD graduated from the sion-ready wingmen.
6-month course after completing
245.5 hours of classroom academics,
Candid money talk improves relationship
Senior Airman Grace Lee
56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Arizona -- There are many reasons
why people divorce but at the top of the list are lack of communica-
tion and finances. That’s why it’s important to combine these two
topics to make for a successful, long-lasting relationship.
“I believe communication is very important in a relationship over-
all and communication about money is at the top of the list,” said
Cory Carmichael, 56th Force Support Squadron Airman and Fam-
ily Readiness Center community readiness specialist. “If you look at
unsuccessful relationships, many times those are the causes.”
Talk about finances and future financial goals before marriage.
“It’s important to talk about finances and where you are finan-
cially before saying ‘I do’ because no one wants a surprise like that
after getting married,” Carmichael said.
For those who are in a serious relationship or contemplating
marriage, it is in their best interest to be 100-percent truthful with
their partner regarding their money situation, according to Vickie
Muniz, 56th FSS A&FRC community readiness specialist.
“Lying or hiding important information can be just as serious as
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environment. However, he added he was confident that the command’s
Airmen were up to the task.
“Our Airmen are our asymmetric advantage over any adversary that we
may face,” he said. “We must make sure they’re resilient and have every-
thing they need to face the unique challenges of military life, and set condi-
tions that support joint force objectives and the national military strategy.”
Within the strategy, Carlisle noted that despite having “more mission
than we have people, time or money” he was confident in the command’s
future and its enduring commitment to “protecting the foundation of air-
power and securing the high ground for America.”
“ACC has a proud heritage of meeting difficult challenges with success,”
he wrote. “That will not change as we go forward.”
The strategy is based around Carlisle’s three priorities:
- Provide for today: Deliver the greatest amount of combat capability
to meet our national security objectives and win our nation’s wars
- Prepare for the future: Balanced capabilities and capacity to meet
the demands of a complex and uncertain world
- The foundation of airpower: Airmen and their families
This class graduated a few 47th Fighter Squadron A-10C in-
weeks early to allow some mem- structor pilot.
bers of the class to deploy to con-
tingency operations. The vision statement of the 47th
FS is: “To train, educate and mentor
The training has readied the pi- the world’s finest attack pilots for the
lots to fly long duration missions, in- Combat Air Forces while honing the
cluding air-to-air refueling, day and core competencies of the A-10 in-
night, striking a variety of dynamic struction, operations management
targets, at times in very close prox- and aircrew life support. To further
imity to friendly forces requiring develop the leaders, wingmen and
quick action, solid decision making warriors at all ranks to meet the
and a high degree of precision said challenges of leading or service to-
U.S. Air Force Capt. Tyler Shipman, day and into our future.”
an extramarital affair. In fact, some financial counselors refer to this
as financial infidelity. Not being upfront about it or finding out after
getting married can spell trouble for the future of the relationship.”
While it may not be appropriate to bring up finances on the first date,
if things are getting serious it may be something worth talking about.
“You owe it to your partner to be open and express your values,”
said Muniz. “You can also help yourself by looking at how the person
you’re dating handles money -- is she a spender, or does he buy ex-
pensive clothes he can’t afford. This gives you an idea of how the fu-
ture could look with this person. These things should be discussed.”
Talking about life goals is essential.
“I think honest communication again is very important -- dis-
cussing children, where to live and long-term goals are just a few
of the subjects to cover,” Carmichael said. “Finding these things out
now can help you determine if the relationship is going to work.”
For those who are married and having financial related issues, it
is not too late.
“If your goals as a couple are not being met, there is plenty of
financial assistance available,” Carmichael said. “Assistance is avail-
able at the A&FRC.”