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We continue season 4 with Izzy's conversation with Tyson Bradley. Tyson is a captain in the 36th Airlift Squadron of the United States Airforce and flies the C130J. He graduated from the Air Force Academy where he served as an instructor pilot in the TG16A and DG1000 sailplanes. Tyson has had the opportunity to fly many interesting aircraft since becoming a pilot including the T6, T38 , and a 1937 Taylorcraft. He became interested in homebuilts and was able to fly a Sonex as well as a Defiant before purchasing his Cozy MkIV, N244CZ. Tyson was born and raised in Nashville but now lives in Abilene, TX with his dog Luna. Luna is a husky and flies along happyily in the back seat. He shares many of his flying adventures on his instagram page. Let's learn a little more about Tyson and Sally, his Cozy MkIV, N244CZ.Follow Tyson on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/charliezuluviews

MDJ Script/ Top Stories for March 26th Publish Date:  March 26th    Commercial: MONSTER JAM 2025_FINAL From the BG Ad Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Wednesday, March 26th and Happy Birthday to Diana Ross ***03.26.25 - BIRTHDAY – DIANA ROSS*** I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Times Journal Lawmakers decide to ban cellphones in public elementary and middle schools Kennesaw Grand Prix 5K Series Returns For 2025 'We can't do our jobs': Some Cobb Servers Still Down After 'Unusual Activity' Spotted All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!  BREAK: MONSTER JAM 2025_FINAL STORY 1: Lawmakers decide to ban cellphones in public elementary and middle schools Starting next fall, Georgia's "Distraction-Free Education Act" will ban personal cellphone use in public elementary and middle schools, following overwhelming legislative support. The bill, awaiting Governor Brian Kemp's signature, requires students to lock up devices during school hours, with exceptions for medical or disability-related needs. The move addresses concerns about technology's impact on children, echoing global trends like bans in Australia and France. Proponents argue the ban reduces distractions and improves student well-being, while critics worry about communication during emergencies. Discussions may extend the ban to high schools in the future, reflecting ongoing debates about technology's role in education. STORY 2: Kennesaw Grand Prix 5K Series Returns For 2025 The 2025 Kennesaw Grand Prix 5K series returns with four races on a fast, USATF-certified course through downtown Kennesaw and Swift-Cantrell Park. Part of the Fit City Kennesaw initiative, the series caters to competitive runners, beginners, and families, offering a festival-like atmosphere. Races start at Kennesaw First Baptist Church, with a one-mile fun run, 5K, and Tot Trot, followed by awards. The schedule includes races in April, June, September, and October, with early bird pricing and a custom gift for full-series registrants. Registration is open at raceroster.com, and more details are available at kennesawgrandprix.com. STORY 3: 'We can't do our jobs': Some Cobb Servers Still Down After 'Unusual Activity' Spotted Cobb County is grappling with server issues after detecting unusual activity, which officials hesitate to label as a "hack." Several servers were taken offline for maintenance, disrupting internet access, email, and online systems across county offices, including courts and police. Court filings and payments are being processed manually, and employees report limited communication about the situation. Superior Court Clerk Connie Taylor advised bringing hard copies for upcoming hearings, while electronic payments remain paused. Officials hope to restore all servers today, but the disruptions have significantly impacted daily operations. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info.    Break: INGLES 1 STORY 4: Cobb Staff Wants 290 More Employees, $93 Million Boost in 2026 Budget Cobb County's proposed 2026 fiscal year budget includes a $92.7 million increase, largely driven by requests for 290 new full-time positions, down from last year’s 380. Key requests include 113 positions for the Sheriff’s Office as part of a $27 million budget and an $8.8 million increase for Cobb Police. Commissioner Keli Gambrill raised concerns about potential duplication of services. Public hearings on the budget and millage rate are scheduled for late June and July, with a final vote expected after the last hearing. Adjustments may be needed due to the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. STORY 5: KSU Assistant Professor Receives National Honor for Mentorship in Oncology Nursing Kennesaw State University assistant professor Chinomso Nwozichi has received the prestigious Connie Henke Yarbro Excellence in Cancer Nursing Mentorship Award from the Oncology Nursing Foundation. Honored for his dedication to mentoring future oncology nurses, Nwozichi has made significant contributions to cancer care and education globally. Since joining KSU in 2023, he has published extensively, mentored undergraduate researchers, and advanced oncology nursing education as president of the Oncology Nursing Society of Nigeria. His work emphasizes evidence-based care, leadership, and advocacy, earning him recognition as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing. Break: MONSTER JAM 2025_FINAL STORY 6: Dobbins Names Kennesaw Mountain Senior Airman for a Day Kennesaw Mountain High School senior Joseph Owens, a former patient at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, was named Airman for a Day by the U.S. Air Force’s 700th Airlift Squadron. The event, part of a partnership with Children’s Healthcare, gave Joseph a hands-on experience at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, including fire rescue training, a mock traffic stop, and trying on pilot safety gear. Adopted from Uganda, Joseph overcame severe ear infections and hearing loss with years of treatment, culminating in restored hearing. Now planning to join the U.S. Marine Corps, Joseph said the experience motivates him for his future military career. STORY 7: Tommy Nobis Center Hosts 27th Annual Galaxy of Stars Luncheon The Tommy Nobis Center will host its 27th Annual Galaxy of Stars Luncheon on April 25 at the Cobb Energy Centre, celebrating individuals with disabilities and community leaders who support them. This year’s theme, "Empowered," underscores TNC’s mission to help individuals achieve their career goals. Honorees include Kim Menefee (Lifetime Achievement Award), Laura and Eric Hart (Community Champions Award), and Nolan Wilson (Rising Star Award). The event features an online auction starting April 4, with proceeds funding programs for youth and adults with disabilities. Cobb EMC Foundation is the Presenting Sponsor. Break: MONSTER JAM 2025_FINAL Signoff-   Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Marietta Daily Journal Podcast. 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Yokota participated in a joint, multilateral exhibition for the annual New Year's Jumps hosted by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force at Camp Narashino, Japan, Jan. 12. The New Year's Jumps date back to the 1960s with a goal of bringing good luck to JGSDF paratroopers in the new year. Approximately 200 Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade jumped from the U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, which flew alongside a Japan Air Self-Defense Force C-130H Hercules'. The NYJIP 25 is not only brought together the U.S. and Japanese forces but also created a platform for international allies and partners including, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Philippine, Singapore, Polish to collaborate. The diverse representation showcased the strength of multinational corporation in the face of shared challenges. (U.S. Air Force video by Staff Sgt. Manuel G. Zamora)

A C-130J Super Hercules from the 181st Airlift Squadron, Texas Air National Guard, at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, deploys flares during a training mission March 15, 2023, to maintain Citizen Airmen readiness and mobility throughout Texas, the nation and beyond. (U.S. Air National Guard video by 136th Airlift Wing Senior Airman Charissa Menken)

The 181st Airlift Squadron conduct method-B cargo drop at a critical response exercise at Muniz Air National Guard Base in Puerto Rico Feb. 25, 2023. The ramp coordinators and aircrew work together to place barrels underneath the cargo as the C-130J Super Hercules pulls forward off-loading the materials onto the barrels. This unique method is used in situations where there is no forklifts available on location.

GUEST OVERVIEW: Lieutenant Colonel Daniel J. Davis is the Commander of the 932d Operations Group, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. He leads a group of 225 military and civilian personnel in three squadrons and one flight. The group has two main missions: aeromedical evacuation and executive airlift. The 932d Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron provides combat-ready medical professionals capable of evacuating ill and injured persons within 24-hours of notification. The 73d Airlift Squadron and the 54th Airlift Squadron fly Air Force Reserve Command's VIPSAM mission on four C-40C aircraft, providing world-class transportation for our nation's military and civilian leaders to destinations around the world.

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Political editor and presenter on TNT, Basil Valentine is a philosopher, poet, broadcaster, producer, political pundit, writer, musician, horse racing aficionado, prolific X poster (@says_basil) and regular contributor to SUNDAY WIRE WITH PATRICK HENNINGSEN. https://tntradio.live/presenters/basil-valentine/ https://21stcenturywire.com/sundaywire/ GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Lieutenant Colonel Daniel J. Davis is the Commander of the 932d Operations Group, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. He leads a group of 225 military and civilian personnel in three squadrons and one flight. The group has two main missions: aeromedical evacuation and executive airlift. The 932d Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron provides combat-ready medical professionals capable of evacuating ill and injured persons within 24-hours of notification. The 73d Airlift Squadron and the 54th Airlift Squadron fly Air Force Reserve Command's VIPSAM mission on four C-40C aircraft, providing world-class transportation for our nation's military and civilian leaders to destinations around the world.

Ready for takeoff? Join us as we soar into the captivating world of aviation with Mina Carlson. From high school dreams to becoming a certified private and commercial pilot, flight instructor, and serving in the Air Force Reserves as a flight engineer, Mina shares her remarkable journey while balancing multiple roles.Explore the future of women in aviation, the pilot shortage and Mina's vision for equality. Discover her experience as the only female flight engineer, conquering imposter syndrome, and empowering future female pilots. Plus get an inside look at Stars of the North, A Women in Aviation Chapter and their upcoming Girls In Aviation Day event. This isn't just an episode, it's your boarding pass to inspiration beyond the clouds!Mina Carlson works for the Mn Dept. of Transportation Office of Aeronautics and is a MSgt and flight engineer with the 96th Airlift Squadron,  Air Force Reserves with overseas deployments.  She has her private and commercial pilot and flight instructor certifications. Mina is Stars of the North, A Women In Aviation Chapter event director for the upcoming Girls In Aviation Day event.Links:Stars of the North, A Women In Aviation Chapter Girls In Aviation Day EventWAI Women In Aviation International EEA GirlVenture Camp     Minnesota Aviation Career Education Today's episode is brought to you by the Joan of Arc Scroll Medal, a beautiful brass alloy medal, designed by award-winning artist, Pat Benincasa. This uniquely shaped medal is ideal for holiday or as a special occasion gift! Visit www.patbenincasa-art.comFor international listeners the medal is available on Etsy.Joan of Arc Scroll Medal This brass alloy medal can be worn on a necklace, a keychain, dogtags, on a bag, or in your car.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Please Note: The views expressed by our guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcaster.Follow me on Instagram!

This edition features stories on ground target operations in Afghanistan which targeted anti-Afghan forces, Air Force Week at Hill Air Force Base in Utah, H1N1 prevention, the job of the 459th Airlift Squadron at Yokota Base in Japan and suicide prevention training in the Air Force. Hosted by Senior Airman Robbie Arp.

This edition features stories on military medics converging on Danilovgrad Army Base, Montenegro, for exercise MEDCEUR 2010, an airlift crew from the 535th Airlift Squadron (535th ALS) based at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, demonstrating rapid global mobility, the Italian Air Force welcoming a new commander to Aviano Air Base, the 52nd Fighter Wing hosting its Mid-Air Collision Avoidance (MACA) seminar at Spangdahlem Air Base. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Alina Richard.

This edition features stories on members of the 535th Airlift Squadron from Hawaii continuing support for flood victims in Pakistan, the Airmen whose careers are committed to giving military members their last honors, Okinawa Airmen helping clean their community center after the eye of a typhoon passed over it, Airmen in Turkey participating in the Incirlik Sprint triathlon, and Logistics Readiness Officer, Ada Boettcher, participating in the officer exchange program by working in the United Kingdom with the Royal Air Force. Hosted by Staff Sgt. Shannon Ofiara.

The burning of the piano, a long-standing tradition that started with the Royal Air Force, was recently held at Dobbins Air Reserve Base to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the 700th Airlift Squadron. The ceremony is also meant to honor fallen airmen, particularly those who have given their lives in support of the squadron's missions through the years. The tradition is said to have originated from two stories related to the RAF during World War II. The controlled burn is conducted with utmost caution to minimize risks and maximize safety. The event at Dobbins was the first of its kind and is planned to be an annual tradition commemorating those who lost airmen from Dobbins who died in the previous year. A woman accused of shoplifting, Laytosha Virgil, escaped into a storm drain during a hearing in the Cobb County Superior Court's mental health court. She had been out on a $5,720 bond for felony shoplifting when she suddenly left the courthouse and was found in a storm drain. Law enforcement went through about 100 feet of narrow drainage to secure Virgil, who refused to leave, and bring her back above ground. Virgil was taken into custody around 3 p.m. and transported to a local hospital for evaluation and medical care. Thursday was the second time in two months Virgil was caught trying to hide from authorities. A husband and wife who used to work at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital have been arrested for allegedly stealing an urn and disposing of a child's ashes. The Frederics, both of Dallas, are accused of taking the urn containing the cremated remains of a baby from a teddy bear belonging to Carla Watson while working at a linen sorting facility at Kennestone. They were charged with theft by taking and abandonment of a dead body and released on $8,470 bond. Chris Kirk shot 2-under par 70 on his opening round of the Masters on Thursday. Kirk had a rough start with a double-bogey on the second hole followed by two bogeys. However, he bounced back and made a pair of 10-foot putts for birdie on the seventh and ninth holes. Kirk became the first player to make an eagle at the newly lengthened par-5 13th. He made his final birdie on the par-3 16th and saved his par on the par-4 17th. On the final hole, his par putt lipped out, resulting in a bogey. In his three previous Masters appearances, Kirk has made the cut twice.       Make sure to stay tuned to the end of the podcast to hear all the fun upcoming events put on by JRM Events. Greater Community Church of God in Christ is hosting a service on Sunday, April 9 to celebrate the culmination of Holy Week with a Resurrection Day program, featuring special musical guest Beverly Crawford, an award-winning Gospel singer and pastor. The service will start at 11 a.m. The theme for the program is “The Calvary Experience”. Bishop Matthew L. Brown, Pastor of Greater Community Church, welcomes Crawford as they commemorate the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Crawford is best known for being a vocalist with the New Life Singers on the Black Entertainment Network's “Bobby Jones Gospel Show.” Marietta native and University of Georgia's Charlie Condon, a redshirt freshman, has been named to the Golden Spikes Award midseason watch list, which goes to the top amateur baseball player in the country. Condon, an outfielder and first baseman, leads the Bulldogs offense with a .449 batting average, 11 home runs, 42 RBI, an .832 slugging percentage, and a .531 on-base percentage. Condon played his high school ball at The Walker School. He has started all 29 games this season and has reached base in 28 straight games. The semifinalists will be announced on May 22, and the winner will be announced on Sunday, June 25, on ESPN. #CobbCounty #Georgia #LocalNews        -            -            -            -            -            The Marietta Daily Journal Podcast is local news for Marietta, Kennesaw, Smyrna, and all of Cobb County.             Subscribe today, so you don't miss an episode! MDJOnline            Register Here for your essential digital news.            https://www.chattahoocheetech.edu/  https://cuofga.org/ https://www.esogrepair.com/ https://www.drakerealty.com/           Find additional episodes of the MDJ Podcast here.             This Podcast was produced and published for the Marietta Daily Journal and MDJ Online by BG Ad Group   For more information be sure to visit https://www.bgpodcastnetwork.com          See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Mark Legvold, 133rd Airlift Wing, interviews U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyler Marr, 109th Airlift Squadron, for the Beneath the Wing podcast series title, “First Year” in St. Paul, Minn., March 7, 2023. Marr talks about his time on active duty and how going to college right away out of high school was not for him. (U.S. Air National Guard podcast by 133rd Airlift Wing Public Affairs)

In this episode, Jobie Turner and Matt take a deep dive into the history of military logistics. Jobie is the author of Feeding Victory, Innovative Military Logistics from Lake George to Khe Sanh. Jobie Turner is a retired Colonel who served in the United States Air Force from 1996 to 2020. He received his commission and Bachelor of Science as a distinguished graduate from the United States Air Force Academy in 1996. He has served in a variety of operational and staff assignments at Air Mobility Command, United States Air Forces in Europe, United States Transportation Command, and the Headquarters United States Air Force at the Pentagon. These tours included participation in Operations NOBLE EAGLE, JOINT FORGE, IRAQI FREEDOM, ATLANTIC RESOLVE, and UNITED ASSISTANCE. ‍ He served as the commander of the 37th Airlift Squadron and the 314th Operations Group, leading those C-130 flying units to numerous awards including a finalist selection for the best flying unit in the United States Air Force.

In August 2021, C-17's conducted the largest aerial evacuation of civilians in American history from Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. Dover AFB's 3d Airlift Squadron played a vital role in this historic operation. 1st Lt Steve Miller sits down with pilots and loadmasters from the Third to discuss their harrowing flights and the C-17's unique capabilities. 

Charlie Walker, owner and project manager of the Night Fright C-47 restoration project, discusses the history and restoration of one of the most successful planes ever built with 1st Lt Steven Miller, 3d Airlift Squadron pilot. The C-47 Night Fright was stationed at RAF Membury and assigned to the 436th Troup Carrier Group, the ancestor of Dover’s 436th Operations Group.

October 2018- present 105th Operational Support Squadron, Stewart ANGB, NY May 2015- September 2018 517th Airlift Squadron, JBER AFB, AK October 2012- April 2015 7th Airlift Squadron JBLM AFB, WA September 2007- September 2012 47th FTW Laughlin AFB, TX September 2007- September 2008 60th FS Eglin AFB, FL 741 Combat hours in total

Wellbeing and Career World had the honour of chatting with Air Force One Presidential Flight Attendant Senior Master Sergeant Wanda M. Joell. Senior Master Sergeant Wanda is the First African American Woman to be selected to serve aboard Air Force One, Holds a Master of Science Degree in Human Resource Management, A Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management, and an Assocaite's Degree in Aircrew Operations and has numerous military awards and decorations, She served a total of Four Presidents; President Bush 41, President Clinton, President Bush 43 and President Obama, Also chosen as Superintendent of First Lady Operations to manage and supervise the presidents First lady Flights, Mrs Bush, Mrs Clinton, and Mrs Obama. In 2000 recognized by STEP promotion to MSgt. During her Flying career has more than 5000 total Flying hours documented on Various aircraft types.   We chat about Senior Master Sergeant Wanda's Background, Why she fell in love with Aviation, the path she followed during training, the dedication and work involved, her time as an IN-flight Passenger Service Specialist with 99th AirLift Squadron, Her time on Air Force Two and then becoming the First African American Women to serve onboard Air Force One, A quick fire round of questions all about Air Force one, Is there an Escape Pod on Air Force one like the Harrison Ford movie "Air Force One", Hobbies and her goal at Inspiring children to follow their dreams into Aviation, Future book about her life on Air Force one and some amazing stories throughout her career.   To get in touch with Senior Master Sergeant Wanda, Please visit her website Link: www.wandajoell.com Disclaimer: This podcast and website represents the opinions of Wellbeing and Career World and our guests to the show and website.  The content here should not be taken as medical advice and is for informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions or Aviation/Aerospace Employer, Regulator, organisation for questions related to you. Views and opinions expressed in the podcast and website are our own and do not represent that of our places of work. While we make every effort to ensure that the information we are sharing is accurate, we welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors. Privacy is of utmost importance to us. This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website. In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a, coaching session, employment interview, wellbeing advice, employment advice, doctor-patient relationship. Wellbeing and Career World is based in Dublin, Ireland. If you find any errors in any of the content of his podcasts or blogs, please send a message to contactus@aviationzorro.com This podcast is owned by "Wellbeing and Career World” If at any time you want to play or stop the podcast, it is at your own discretion. The podcast may contain conversation or opinions you may find unsuitable or against your opinions or beliefs, if you feel you may be uncomfortable, stressed, anxious, worried, concerned, upset, insulted by any of the podcast, we recommend you do not listen to the podcast.  

Dr. Humayun “Hank” J. Chaudhry is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) of the United States. The FSMB is the umbrella agency for all the state medical licensing boards. Dr. Chaudhry, graduated from New York University, NYITCOM, and Harvard School of Public Health. He is board certified in internal medicine and completed his residency training at Winthrop-University Hospital. In addition, he served as health commissioner for Suffolk county and was flight surgeon with the 732nd Airlift Squadron and as the medical operations flight commander.  He is the author of multiple books and textbooks, and was listed by Modern Healthcare magazine as one of the 50 Most Influential Physician Executives and Leaders. We are incredibly lucky to be able to talk and listen to someone who has impacted so many of both patient and student lives. We hope you enjoy this episode. 

This week former Mayor Dean will talk with Doug Kreulen, the head of the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA) which overseas Nashville International Airport (BNA) and John C. Tune airport. They will talk about Doug’s background including his career in the US Air Force; the BNA Vision project; the damage at Tune airport from the Super Tuesday tornado; the impact of Covid-19 on BNA and the airline industry; BNA as a global gateway; and how MMNA sees Nashville as a global city. Douglas E. Kreulen President and CEO Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority Doug Kreulen joined the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority in 2012 and was named president & Chief Executive Officer in December 2017. He previously served as Chief Operating Officer, where he oversaw Operations, Facilities Maintenance, Public Safety and Development and Engineering departments for both Nashville International and John C. Tune airports. Before joining MNAA, Kreulen served four years as director of Operations for Huntsville International Airport, during which time the airport received the highly regarded FAA Southern Region Airport Mark of Distinction Award and FAA Air Carrier Airport Safety Award. Prior to beginning his career in the commercial aviation sector, Kreulen served in the United States Air Force for 27 years, earning the rank of Colonel. During his service, he held prominent command and staff leadership positions including: Chief of Staff for the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo.; Vice Commander of the 374th Airlift Wing at Yokota Air Base in Japan, with responsibility for 11,000 civilian and military personnel involved with operations, support, maintenance and medical; Commander of the 314th Operations Group at Little Rock Air Force Base, with responsibilities for 2,000 military personnel and a fleet of 50 C-130s; Chief of the Readiness Division for the Joint Chiefs of Staff in Washington D.C., charged with evaluating the armed services ability to carry out the National Military Strategy; and Commander of the 37th Airlift Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Kreulen is a decorated veteran, earning the Bronze Star (Kosovo), Legion of Merit, Defense Superior Service Medal (National Military Strategy and Service on Joint Staff Crisis Action Team following events of 11 September 2001); Air Medal and Meritorious Service Medal (Bosnia-Herzegovina). An Accredited Airport Executive (AAE), Kreulen is a graduate of National War College with a Master of Science in National Security Strategy, Troy University with a Master of Science in Personnel Management and Auburn University with a Bachelor of Science in Laboratory Technology.

It has been estimated that 4-7% of civil aviation incidents and accidents can be attributed to fatigued pilots. "In the last 16 years, fatigue has been associated with 250 fatalities in air carrier accidents." Robert Sumwalt, NTSB vice chairman, said at an FAA symposium in July. Symptoms associated with fatigue include slower reaction times, difficulty concentrating on tasks resulting in procedural mistakes, lapses in attention, inability to anticipate events, higher toleration for risk, forgetfulness, and reduced decision-making ability. The magnitude of these effects are correlated to the circadian rhythm and length of time awake. Performance is affected the most, when there is a combination of extended wakefulness and circadian influences. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) study of 55 human-factor aviation accidents from 1978 to 1999, concluded accidents increased proportionally to the amount of time the captain had been on duty. The accident proportion relative to exposure proportion rose from 0.79 (1–3 hours on duty) to 5.62 ( more than 13 hours on duty). This means that "5.62% of human factors accidents occurred to pilots who had been on duty for 13 or more hours, where only 1% of pilot duty hours occur during that time."  In another study by Wilson, Caldwell and Russell, participants were given three different tasks that simulated the pilot's environment. The tasks included reacting to warning lights, managing simulated cockpit scenarios, and conducting a simulated UAV mission. The subjects' performance was tested in a well-rested state and again after being sleep deprived. In the tasks that were not as complex, such as reacting to warning lights and responding to automated alerts, it was found that there was a significant decrease in performance during the sleep deprived stage. The reaction times to warning lights increased from 1.5 to 2.5 seconds, and the number of errors doubled in the cockpit. However, tasks that were engaging and required more concentration were found to not be significantly affected by sleep deprivation. The study concluded that "...fatigue effects can produce impaired performance. The degree of performance impairment seems to be a function of the numbers of hours awake and the 'engagement' value of the task."  One United States Air Forces study found significant discrepancies regarding how fatigue affects different individuals. It tracked the performance of ten F-117 pilots on a high-fidelity flight simulator. The subjects were sleep deprived for 38 hours and their performance was monitored over the final 24 hours. After baseline correction, the systematic individual differences varied by 50% and concluded that fatigue's effect on performance varied drastically among individuals. The first step to understanding the critical impact fatigue can have on flight safety is to quantify it within the airline environment. An airline's management often struggles to balance rest with duty periods because it strives for maximum crew productivity. However, fatigue comes as a limitation needing increasing consideration. A study by Reis et al. investigated the prevalence of fatigue on a group of Portuguese airline pilots. 1500 active airline pilots who had all flown within the past six months received a questionnaire. Out of the population, 456 reliable responses were received. A pretest was conducted to determine the viability of the fatigue scale adopted during the test, called Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS). The purpose of the validation survey was to set a benchmark (i.e. FSS=4) on an acceptable level of fatigue for the Portuguese culture. The scale ranged from 1 meaning no fatigue to 7 being high. Participants had one month and a half to respond to the inquiry. Results on physical fatigue found that 93% of short/medium haul pilots scored higher than 4 on the FSS while 84% of long-haul pilots scored greater than 4. Mental fatigue found short/medium haul at 96% and long haul at 92%. The Questionnaire also asked: "Do you feel so tired that you shouldn’t be at the controls?". 13% of pilots said that this never happened. 51% of all participants said it happened a few times. Limitations of the study were: fatigue levels are subjective and research did not attempt to control the number of times pilots had available to respond to the questionnaires. Overall the study establishes that pilots are subject to high levels of fatigue on the job. Levels of fatigue collected were also compared with a validation test conducted on multiple sclerosis patients in Switzerland. These patients showed average fatigue levels of 4.6 while pilots in the Portuguese study scored an average of 5.3. High prevalence of fatigue was also revealed in a study by Jackson and Earl investigating prevalence among short haul pilots. The study consisted of a questionnaire that was posted on a website, Professional Pilot’s Rumour network (PPRUNE) and was able to obtain 162 respondents. Of the 162, all being short haul pilots, 75% were classified to have experienced severe fatigue. Based on questionnaire results, the study also demonstrated that pilots who were highly concerned about their level of fatigue during the flight often scored higher on the fatigue scale and thus were likely to experience more fatigue. Not only this, operational factors, for example a change in flights, or from flight into discretionary time often cause the pilot to experience greater fatigue. On the other hand, research by Samen, Wegmann, and Vejvoda investigated the variation of fatigue among long-haul pilots. 50 pilots all from German airlines participated in the research. As participants, pilots were subject to physiological measures pre-departure and during flight and filled out routine logs recording their times of sleep and awakening. Pilots also completed two questionnaires. The first reflecting feelings of fatigue before and after the flight, recorded before departure, 1-hour intervals during the flight and then immediately after landing. The second questionnaire was the NASA task load index. The second questionnaire also administered during flight, assessed different dimensions including mental, physical and temporal demand as well as performance. Key findings from the study conveyed that: outgoing flights from the home base were rated as less stressful and night flights were rated as the most stressful. The physiological measures found that microsleeps recorded by the EEGs increased progressively with flight duty. Microsleeps are recordings of alpha wave activity and they occur during wakeful relaxation often resulting in loss of attention. They are considered microsleeps if they last less than thirty seconds. Microsleep cases for pilots on outgoing flights were half compared to the number on incoming flights back to the home base showing that fatigue is more prevalent on flights returning home. Pilots are more prone to microsleeps during the cruise phase of the flight while they are more alert and less likely to experience microsleeps during the take-off, approach and landing phases of the flight. Findings also show that fatigue was greater during night flights because pilots had already been awake for more than 12 hours and would begin duty by the time they were due to go to sleep. Pilots often have to rely on self-assessment in order to decide if they are fit to fly. The IMSAFE checklist is an example of self-assessment. Another measure that a pilot can employ to more accurately determine his level of fatigue is the Samn- Perelli Seven Point Fatigue Scale (SPS). The evaluation has a scale of 1-7, 1 described as “Fully, Alert and Wide Awake” while 7 “Completely exhausted, unable to function effectively”. All levels in between have descriptions aiding the pilot with his decision. Another example of self-assessment is simply a visual and analogue scale. The test is represented by a line with No Fatigue and Fatigue labeled on two ends. The pilot will then draw a mark where he feels to be. Advantages of self-assessment include that they are quick and easy to administer, can be added to routine checklists and being more descriptive allow pilot to make a better decision. Disadvantages include that it is easy for the pilot to cheat and are often hard to disprove. Between 2010 and 2012, more than 6.000 European pilots have been asked to self-assess the level of fatigue they are experiencing. These surveys revealed that well over 50% of the surveyed pilots experience fatigue as impairing their ability to perform well while on flight duty. The polls show that e.g. 92% of the pilots in Germany report they have felt too tired or unfit for duty while on flight deck at least once in the past three years. Yet, fearing disciplinary actions or stigmatization by the employer or colleagues, 70-80% of fatigued pilots would not file a fatigue report or declare to be unfit to fly. Only 20-30% will report unfit for duty or file a report under such an occurrence. Since the 1930s, airlines have been aware of the impact of fatigue on pilot's cognitive abilities and decision making. Nowadays prevalence of fatigue draws greater attention because of boom in air travel and because the problem can be addressed with new solutions and countermeasures. Cockpit napping: A forty-minute nap after a long period of wakefulness can be extremely beneficial. As demonstrated in the Rosekind study, pilots who took a forty-minute nap were much more alert during the last 90 minutes of the flight and they also responded better on the psychomotor vigilance test (PVT) showing faster response rates and fewer lapses. The control group who had not taken a nap showed lapses during the approach and landing phases of the flight. In-seat cockpit napping is a risk-management tool for controlling fatigue. The FAA still has not adopted the cockpit napping strategy, however it is being utilized by Airlines such as British Airways, Air Canada, Emirates, Air New Zealand, Qantas. Activity breaks are another measure found to be most beneficial when a pilot is experiencing partial sleep loss or high levels of fatigue. High fatigue coincides with the circadian trough where the human body experiences its lowest body temperature. Studies demonstrated that sleepiness was significantly higher for fatigued pilots who had not taken any walking breaks. Bunk sleeping is another effective in-flight strategy. Based on the time zone pilots take-off from, they can determine which times during the flight they will feel inadvertently drowsy. Humans usually feel drowsier mid-morning and then mid-afternoon. In-flight rostering involves assigning the crew to specific tasks at specific times during the flight so that other members of the crew have time for activity breaks and bunk sleep. This allows well-rested crew members to be used during the critical phases of flight. Further research will need to show the optimal number of crew members sufficient for a well rested operating crew to operate the flight safely. Proper cockpit lighting is paramount in reducing fatigue since it inhibits the production of melatonin. Studies have shown that simply increasing lighting level to 100-200 lux improves alertness in the cockpit. 100 lux level is the same as room lighting and, therefore, would not affect a pilot’s night vision. Although pilots are often given layovers with ample time to rest, the environment itself may not be favorable to achieve full recovery. The temperature may be too warm, the place noisy or the time zone change may not facilitate biological sleep. As a result, the use of over-the-counter drugs may be effective. Zolpidem is a well tested pharmaceutical compound with a half-life of two and a half hours and the drug is fully metabolized within 10 hours. It can be used to initiate sleep to help obtain a good rest. It must not be combined with any cockpit-naps. The drug also has no side effects, improving sleep quality without causing insomnia or any detrimental effects on next-day alertness. As pilots know, they must not have any amount of a drug present in their systems at the time they begin duty. Implementation of a personal checklist to rate fatigue before a flight can aid the decision of whether a pilot feels he is fit to fly. The Samn-Perelli checklist is a good measure with a scale of 1 to 7, with 1 meaning "fully alert" and 7 meaning "completely exhausted and unable to function." Implementation of fatigue prediction models, such as the Sleep, Activity, Fatigue, and Task Effectiveness model, optimize scheduling by being able to predict pilot fatigue at any point in time. Although the mathematical model is limited by individual pilot differences it is the most accurate existing prediction because it takes into account time-zone changes, time awake, and length of previous rest. Sleep and fatigue monitoring: Using wrist-worn sleep monitors to track sleep accurately. Traditionally, sleep is tracked through personal estimation which is inaccurate. With this technology, regulators could implement operating restrictions or cautions for pilots with less than eight hours of sleep in the previous 24 hours. In early 2007, the 201 Airlift Squadron of the District of Columbia Air National Guard (ANG), successfully integrated the Fatigue Avoidance Scheduling Tool FAST into its daily scheduling operations. This integration required the full-time attention of two pilot schedulers, but yielded valuable risk mitigation data that could be used by planners and leaders to predict and adjust critical times of fatigue in the flight schedule. In August 2007, the Air National Guard Aviation Safety Division, under the direction of Lt Col Edward Vaughan, funded a project to improve the user interface of FAST, permitting daily use by pilot schedulers and integration with automated flight scheduling software. This improved, user-responsive interface, known as Flyawake (FlyAwake.org), was conceived and managed by Captain Lynn Lee and developed by Macrosystems. The project cited empirical data collected in combat and non-combat aviation operations, and challenged the U.S. government's established policies regarding fatigue as a factor in degrading human performance.

The U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self Defense Force, and the Royal Australian Air Force are working together as part of Exercise Cope North 2018 and C-130J Super Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron from Yokota, Japan, are airborne delivering goods and personnel. In Thailand Exercise Cobra Gold 2018 shifts focus to its humanitarian aid and disaster relief pillar. The U.S. Coast Guard based in Valdez, Alaska simulated a search of a yacht suspected of picking up radiological materials as a part of the state wide exercise, Arctic Eagle 2018.

In our first episode of Behind the Wing for 2018, Maj. Wayne Capps and Michael Dukes kick off the New Year with an extended news segment talking about what’s going on and coming up around the 315th Airlift Wing and Joint Base Charleston.The first topic they discuss is something everyone in the Charleston area is familiar with – “The Big Freeze!”  Mother Nature heralded the New Year with a surprisingly cold winter storm that brought the base and local area to a standstill.They also talk about a recently humanitarian mission to the island nation of Haiti where members of our 317th Airlift Squadron delivered 3 school buses under the Denton cargo program.They discuss the 315th Airlift Wing’s Tuskegee Airmen Career Day coming up in February, and Women in Aviation Career Day slated for March.And a big news topic that many people have been waiting for is this spring’s Joint Base Charleston Air & Space Expo.Be sure to join us for this special short episode of our official podcast!

In our first episode of Behind the Wing for 2018, Maj. Wayne Capps and Michael Dukes kick off the New Year with an extended news segment talking about what’s going on and coming up around the 315th Airlift Wing and Joint Base Charleston.The first topic they discuss is something everyone in the Charleston area is familiar with – “The Big Freeze!”  Mother Nature heralded the New Year with a surprisingly cold winter storm that brought the base and local area to a standstill.They also talk about a recently humanitarian mission to the island nation of Haiti where members of our 317th Airlift Squadron delivered 3 school buses under the Denton cargo program.They discuss the 315th Airlift Wing’s Tuskegee Airmen Career Day coming up in February, and Women in Aviation Career Day slated for March.And a big news topic that many people have been waiting for is this spring’s Joint Base Charleston Air & Space Expo.Be sure to join us for this special short episode of our official podcast!

In August of 2014, a team of broadcasters and photojournalists travel throughout the Pacific, hoping to better inform the public regarding the everyday stories of Pacific Air Forces life. This team of Air Force public affairs members will capture the unique perspectives of Airmen stationed across three continents. Day two of 31 Days in PACAF highlights humanitarian and contingency readiness of a C-17 Globemaster aircrew from the 535th Airlift Squadron, Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Danny Rangel/Released)

MANILA, Republic of the Philippines (Nov. 24, 2013) - Airmen from the 249th Airlift Squadron of the Air National Guard work with airment from the Philippine Air Force's 355th Aviation Engineer Wing to load heavy equipment onto a C-17A "Globemaster III" at Villamore Air Base. The 355th is traveling to Tacloban to help with reconstruction efforts. The Philippine government is closely coordinating ongoing efforts including search and rescue, supply drops and personnel airlifts, with military and civilian organizations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brett Cote/Released). Also available in High Definition.

B-roll of a C-17 Globemaster III and aircrew from the 15th Wing's 535th Airlift Squadron departed Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, for Japan March 12 to deliver four electricity generators and personnel to Japan in support of humanitarian relief efforts in the wake of an earthquake and tsunami striking the country March 11. The seven person aircrew consisted of three pilots, two loadmasters, and two crew chiefs. The team transported 25 JBPH-H Airmen from a variety of Air Force specialties to Yokota Air Base, Japan, where they will provide support to efforts underway to support the government of Japan. Produced by Staff Sgt. Anthony Gomez. Also available in High Definition.

C-17A, tail number 900060 from 4th Airlift Squadron, Joint Base McChord, Washington arrives at March ARB, California to upload 11 pallets of equipment and 3 personnel from Los Angeles Fire and Rescue Team. Aircraft departs and flys direct to Misawa AB, Japan in support of relief efforts for earthquake disaster in Japan. jpearthquake11

B-roll of the 535th Airlift Squadron from Pearl Harbor-Hickam helping supply the Pakistan flood relief efforts of the U.S. government. Includes scenes of Airmen loading a Chinook helicopter into a cargo plane. Produced by Tech. Sgt. Alicia Summerville. pakflood10