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Show ir nJ D UUlio) (vUas&s Hill AFB, Utah completes longest global power mission B-- INSIDE: 2 WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. (AFNS) A recent 15,000-milglobal power mission validated the e 509th Bomb Wing's ability to put bombs on target anytime, anywhere. A "The Spirit of Nebraska," left Whiteman at 8:07 a.m. July 6 r at 9:43 p.m. July 7. The the flight easily surpassed previous record of 29.9 hours. Hoagies, hot dogs, pudding, bottled water, soda, reading material and five refuelings helped sustain Majs. Chris Inman and Steve Moulton while they flew 30 hours Industrial Vol. 51 No. 28, July 24, 1997 84056-582- 4 Certificate needed to drive on flightline 1 - B-- 2, and-land- ed lun- 37.6-hou- cheon Page 2 tiplBSillRStiifiiS in-flig- ht in daylight and 7.6 hours in dark- ness. The mission took them from White-ma- n to San Francisco, Honolulu, Wake Island and Guam so they could test tactical routing procedures munia night global-aide- d tions drop near Guam. Moulton, the mission commander, said the flight was similar to his 44.4-hosimulator flight in Common UCMJ and-practi- Page 8 ur early February, and that "much learning can take place when you have a lot of time in the jet." The flight proves we can go west and take care of any threat the national command authority asks Shot clinic planned Page 12 iis to deal with," said Moulton. The-plan- e can definitely handle it and we have proven we can as well." simuInman, who flew a lator flight in early October, agrees. The aircraft performed flawlessly," said Inman. "The pilots had a tough 34-ho- ur Team play- job, but discovered with proper preparation, superior support and e Whiteman will, it ended up a ers Page 13 piece-of-cak- sortie." (Courtesy ofAir Combat Command News Service) . DOD DREP spe- cial supplement - PageA-- C develops paintless aircraft technology Some aircraft of the future will wear a different coat of paint in fact, no coat of paint. A lightweight decal-typ- e application, Depar tment of Defense officials said, could save billions of dollars in fuel and maintenance costs while it helps the environment. The Joint Strike Fighter Program an Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps initiative togetherwith the 3M and Boeing Co., has develCorp. to replace exterior technology oped paint on military aircraft, creating the first military "paintless aircraft." Defense officials unveiled the innovation at a press conference July 17at Naval Air Station Patuxeat River, Md. The first "paintless aircraft," is currently being flight an FA-18- , tested at Patuxent River. "The paintless aircraft technology represents an environmental breakthrough for the military that has the potential to save the Defense Depart-See Technology, page 2 WASHINGTON (AFNS) Summer games medal winners Page 15 US AIR FORCE j5 147 1997 v. DOR COPY . 13 , Bldg. 100 is in the center of the action on the Hill AFB flightline. The runway and ramp areas at Hill cover 17 million square feet. The runway is one of the busiest single runways in the world, with 58,254 aircraft operations logged in 1995. See the story on page 6 self-ai- d of and buddy Knowledge care needed in upcoming OR1 In preparation for the Operational Readiness Inspec- tion next month, members of the Ogden Air Logistics Center, 388th Fighter Wing and 649th Combat Logistics Support Squadron are encouraged to know the general practices of self-ai- d and buddy care. Ensure breathing: When treating injured personnel, always remember the ABCs: airway, breathing and circulation. Keep the airway open. Feel for a pulse at the carotid artery (the major artery in the neck) or check the heart beat by listening directly to the chest if possible. ORI Control bleeding: Direct pressure applied on the wound; on major pressure points and the elevations of injured limbs will stop most bleeding. Use a tourniquet only as a last resort If one is used, mark the time and the date when it was applied. Immobilize: It is nec-essary.- to splint fractured limbs, especially the neck and spine, in the functioning position or in the position the limb was found. Don't move or adjust tie position of injured limbs. Transport the victim on a flat solid surface, such as a board. safety caps. Place the against the outer, upper portion of the thighs and hold down with a firm, even pressure. The needle will automatically deploy. Hold in place for 10 seconds. Attach the injectors to the left breast pocket of the ground crew ensemble, bending the needle over. Repeat the procedure until all sets of shots are given (if the victim is unconscious) . If the victim is conauto-injecto- may slow gate traffic Use cardiopulmonary resuscitation if the individual needs it and when the situation permits. injectors and hold one in each hand. Remove the The Operational Readiness Exercise Phase , I dress rehearsal is Monday - Aug. 1. Phase II 'is Aug.'4-- 8 and the Operational Readiness Inspection is Aug. 24 - Sept. 9. As indicated, the Phase I exercise will be running all next week. Employees should be prepared for slowdowns at the gates. Hill employees are reminded of their responsibility to arrive at work on time during exer-cise- s and road construction. If an employee is denied access for failure to show base identification, supervisors may grant appropriate leave if requested and if workload permits. Otherwise, absent-without-lea- may be ve charged. Regulations allow for excusal of less than an hour only when the delay is unavoidable and only on a case-by-cabasis. Situations over which an employee has some control (leaving home early or carrying approriate ID) do not meet the "unavoidable criteria. For more information call Ext Shock treatment: Have the victim lie down. It is important to keep the victim warm and to elevate their legs unless severe head, chest , abdominal wounds or leg fractures exist. Transport: Strap or tape victims to the litter (one strap across the chest and one across the thighs) before moving them. Litters should be made of a firm material. Transport victims in any available vehicle and move the wounded before the dead. Continued observation: While on the way to the casualty collection point, provide care by reassessing and reassuring the victim. Nerve agent poisoning: When personnel show signs of nerve agent poisoning, take out both auto- - rs the scious, effectiveness of the anti dote and give the next set of shots as needed. Don't exceed three sets of shots unless directed to do so by the medical director. Some things often over- looked: Always place the oxygen mask on the victim and give the antidote before giving self-ai- d and buddy care. Treat everyone with moderate to severe injuries for shock. Never transport any- one without using litter straps. Always drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration. Use the buddy system in each situation when practical. Don't break or drain any blisters. Don't touch or breathe on burns. Don't apply antiseptics to other than first degree (reddened skin) burns. Medical attention is required for second (blistered skin) and third degree (charred skin) burns. Never remove or change a dressing. If necessary, apply another dressing over the old dressing. If organs are hanging out of the body, don't put them back inside the body. Cover entrails with clean dressing and moisten if possible. Don't give food or drink to personnel showing signs of shock. When splinting arm injuries, always place the arm on top of the splint. se |