Vol. 1, No. 10 May 7, 2007Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. Training Expeditionary Airpower Experts

In Brief

Trust, Teamwork, Training

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Smooth Move Workshop

The Airmen and Family Readiness Flight is scheduled to host the Smooth Move Workshop from 9 a.m. to noon May 16 at the Airmen and Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 743.

The Smooth Move Workshop is designed to provide information and assist in upcoming permanent change of station moves for military members, civilians and their family members. For more information and to make reservations, call 283-4204.

Memorial Day hours for AFEES

AAFES hours for the Memorial Day holiday, May 28 are:

• Main Store, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Shoal Point Shoppette, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Class Six Shoppette, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Felix Lake Shoppette, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

• Anthony’s Pizza, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• GNC, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All other AAFES facilities

will be closed May 28.

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Bronze Star legacy continues in family

Isaac Gibson

Maj. Cynthia Camp, the sergeant’s mother and Air Force Reserve 315th Air Medical Evacuation Squadron director of operations in Charleston AFB, S.C., pins the Bronze Star Medal on Staff Sgt. Jonathan Morrison, 325th Civil Engineering Squadron explosive ordnance disposal craftsman Friday morning.

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It’s rare to receive a military decoration for combat as an Airman. It’s very rare to receive the same award your mother once received. And it’s extremely rare to receive an award that both your mother and grandfather received before you.

Staff Sgt. Jonathan Morrison, 325th Civil Engineering Squadron explosive ordnance disposal craftsman, was awarded the Bronze Star Medal Friday morning at the 53rd Weapons Evaluation Group auditorium.

“It’s all just part of me doing my job,” said Sergeant Morrison.

The Bronze Star Medal is a United States Armed Forces individual military decoration, which is awarded for bravery, acts of merit or meritorious service in ground combat.

“Our Airmen risk their lives in defense of our freedom, our liberty and justice. I see no higher purpose than to protect the American way of life, which is based on U.S. constitutional value, holding ‘a beam of bright light’ into dark corners of the world,” said Lt. Col. Sue Grumbach, 325th Civil Engineer Squadron commander. Sergeant Morrison was deployed

with the 506th Air Expeditionary Group, 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing, Kirkuk Regional Air Base, Iraq from March 4, 2006 to August 19, 2006 during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Throughout his time in Iraq, Sergeant Morrison contributed to the recovery and destruction of 40,000 pieces of ordnance, starving the enemy of the main explosive charge utilized in roadside bombs, according to the citation.

“I’m terrified of his job, but thankful and supportive because he makes it possible for other mothers and sons to come home from Iraq,” said Maj.

Cynthia B. Camp, the sergeant’s mother and Air Force Reserve 315th Air Medical Evacuation Squadron director of operations in Charleston AFB, S.C.

Sergeant Morrison’s mother pinned the Bronze Star on her son during the formal military ceremony Friday.

“Like mother, like son,” said Major Camp.

“My family and myself-- we have always put others before ourselves,” said Sergeant Morrison.

Major Camp, who has been in the service for more than 20 years, received her Bronze Star in 2003 for her actions while deployed in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and

Maj. Camp gives her son a shadow box of her both her and her father’s Bronze Stars Friday.

Airman 1st Class Debra Shipman

Airman Shipman, 325th Air Control Squadron aerospace control and warning systems journeyman, received the Checkertail Salute Warrior of the Week award from Brig. Gen. Tod D. Wolters, 325th Fighter Wing commander.

The Checkertail Salute is a 325th Fighter Wing commander program designed to recognize Tyndall’s Warrior of the Week. Supervisors can nominate individuals via their squadron and group commanders. Award recipients receive a certificate, letter from the commander and a one-day pass.

Airman Shipman instructed five pilot simulators, three trainers, taught 52 positional hours, and bolstered ABM student simulation training. She also designed inclusive mobility training, providing single source view of 150 permanent-party member’s mobility training.

Duty title: Aerospace control and warn-ing systems journeyman Hometown: Balsam Grove, N.C.Time on station: One yearTime in service: Two yearsHobbies: Swimming, volleyball, bas-ketball, playing the violinGoals: Make staff sergeant first time testing and complete CCAF degree and Bachelor Degree in Resource and Technology ManagementFavorite thing about Tyndall AFB: The friendly people and the beach Favorite movie: “Pearl Harbor” Pet peeves: Not completing a task to its full extent Proudest moment in the military: Making 95 percent on CDCs and receiv-ing numerous congratulations

2nd Lt. Patrick Casey

May 7, 2007Page 2 Web Defender

Identify this ...Can you identify this object? If so, send an e-mail to editor@tyndall.af.mil with “Identify this” in the subject line. Three correct entries will be chosen at ran-dom and drawn from a hat to determine the fi-nal winner. The prize can be claimed at the Public Affairs office. Sergeant Daniel Alex-ander, 325th Operations Support Squadron, correctly guessed the April 20 “Identify This” as a flashlight bulb. Con-gratulations Sergeant Alexander, come claim your prize!

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A1C Anthony Hyatt

Staff Sgt. Angela Giroud, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew chief and Airman 1st Class Kevin Herriot, 2nd AMU weapons crew chief, swap out a LAU-128 missle launcher to attach it to a pilon. Sergeant Giroud was the Golden Bolt Award winner for the month of April. She found the bolt in the middle of the taxiway, where an aircraft could have ingested it.

Golden Bolt Award

Enduring Freedom. She served to transport patients to medical care facilities.

Sergeant Morrison’s grandfather was also a Bronze Star recipient. He received the award while serving with the U.S. Army Cavalry Division during WW II in the European Theater as a radio operator.

Major Camp presented her Bronze Star and her father’s Bronze Star to Sergeant Morrison in a shadow box during the ceremony.

“I found my father’s Bronze star in his closet. He never talked about it,” said Major Camp. “I thought it would mean a lot to give mine and his grandfather’s to him (my son).”

“The men and women of the 325th CES are very proud of Sergeant Morrison,” said Colonel Grumbach. “It is extremely important to recognize our Airmen for their accomplishments and valor.”