Air Force Magazine
Daily Report for Jan. 11, 2021

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Edited by Amy McCullough with Rachel S. Cohen, Brian W. Everstine, Jennifer-Leigh Oprihory and John A. Tirpak

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Police Officer Killed in Capitol Attack Served in New Jersey Air Guard
By Brian W. Everstine

The U.S. Capitol Police officer who died from injuries sustained during the Jan.
6 breach of the U.S. Capitol building is an Air National Guard veteran who
served two tours in the Middle East during about six years of service. Officer
Brian D. Sicknick died around 9:30 p.m. Jan. 7 due to injuries sustained during
the riot, when supporters of President Donald J. Trump stormed the Capitol.
Sicknick, who was injured “while physically engaging with protestors,”
returned to his division office and collapsed, USCP said in a statement. He was
taken to a local hospital, where he died of the injuries.

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As Guard Presence Grows in D.C., Leaders Hesitant to Discuss Use of Force
By Jennifer-Leigh Oprihory

As the National Guard’s presence in Washington grows in response to the Jan. 6
breach of the U.S. Capitol building by rioters, state-level Guard leaders are
reluctant to discuss how their Airmen and Soldiers will be armed and the kind of
force they’ll be authorized to wield while deployed to the city through
Inauguration Day.

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DOD’s New Counter-Drone Strategy Pushes for Collaboration
By Rachel S. Cohen

The Defense Department is moving out with its first strategy to coordinate and
plan for future threats posed by small drones at home and abroad. The Jan. 7
strategy comes after the military has contended with years-long proliferation of
quadcopters and other cheap, widely available aircraft that can easily ferry a
weapon or spy on Americans. It looks to fill the gaps in splintered
service-focused efforts to protect bases and troops from a low-tech problem, and
offer a more holistic solution centered on joint training and doctrine rather
than procurement. The Pentagon classifies small unmanned aircraft, or those in
UAS Groups 1 and 2, as those that weigh up to 55 pounds.

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F-35 Readiness for Full-Rate Production Lies With Independent Academic Team
By John A. Tirpak

An independent academic team will assess how ready the F-35 is for full-rate
production, and its findings will be integrated into a new program timeline, the
Joint Program Office reported. The move follows a full-rate production delay by
Pentagon acquisition and sustainment chief Ellen M. Lord, which pushed the major
milestone into the hands of incoming Biden administration defense leaders.

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AGM-183 Hypersonic Weapon Still Awaiting First Flight
By John A. Tirpak

The AGM-183 Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon hypersonic missile didn't fly by
the end of 2020 as forecast by service acquisition executive Will Roper.
Instead, the Lockheed Martin-built prototype made a third captive-carry test,
which ended up being yet another dress rehearsal. The Air Force couldn't
immediately say when it will try again.

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Minnesota Guard F-16s, Damaged in Severe 2018 Storm While Deployed, All Return to Service
By Brian W. Everstine

The last of five F-16s damaged in a severe 2018 storm while deployed to Kuwait
returned to service on Jan. 6 after years of work at the boneyard. Twelve F-16
Block 50CMs and 333 personnel from the 148th Fighter Wing of the Minnesota Air
National Guard were deployed to Ahmad al-Jaber Air Base, Kuwait, for Operation
Inherent Resolve when a massive wind storm hit the base in May 2018. Gusts of up
to 91 miles per hour collapsed sunshades onto seven F-16s on the base’s
flightline, with five of the aircraft sustaining catastrophic damage, according
to a wing release. Three of the damaged F-16s had to be shipped to the
“boneyard” at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., for in-depth repairs,
with the last returning to service Jan. 6.

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New Program to Deploy Generals as USAF, Space Force Ambassadors
By Jennifer-Leigh Oprihory

A new Air Force Recruiting Service program will deploy USAF and Space Force
generals as ambassadors for their services to help underrepresented youth
envision a future for themselves in the Total Force. The “GO Inspire”
program, which launched Jan. 1, will match general officers “with teams of top
Airmen and Guardians,” AFRS wrote in a Jan. 5 release about the endeavor.
Together, they’ll reach out to young people “from underrepresented groups,
or URGs, across the nation,” with the ultimate goal of encouraging more
diverse applications for both services, but especially for space and flying
career fields.

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Radar Sweep

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Snapshot: DOD and COVID-19

Here's a look at how the Defense Department is being impacted by and responding
to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Air Force Demotes Former General as IG Report Reveals Details of Illicit Affair

The former general in charge of U.S. Air Force Warfare Center—removed from
command due to an alleged unprofessional relationship—was demoted to colonel
following an investigation into his behavior, according to an Air Force
Inspector General report released Jan. 8.

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China, Russia, Iran Spin Capitol Insurrection

As allies lamented the “disgraceful” scene, adversaries used the riot to
attack U.S. democracy.

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Pelosi Asks Joint Chiefs Chairman About Preventing Trump from Launching Nukes

"We must do everything that we can to protect the American people from his
unbalanced assault on our country and our democracy," she wrote in a letter.

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OPINION: Trump's Legacy Could Be Tied to Space Command Basing Decision

“Trump, who leaves office Jan 20, has taken a personal role in the basing
process that most past Presidents have avoided,” writes columnist Tom Roeder.
“And some sources worry political gamesmanship, which preceded the restart of
the process to find a permanent home for the command, also could sidetrack the
latest decision.”

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State Department Approves Creation of Cyber Bureau

The Cyberspace Security and Emerging Technologies Bureau will address national
security- and diplomatic-related tech issues.

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Military Most to Blame for Helicopter Noise Around D.C., New Study Finds

Washington D.C. area residents complain that constant helicopter noise makes
them feel like they're "living in a war zone," and they're right about one
thing: the greatest proportion of the offending noise comes from military
aircraft, according to a new study.

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Five More Military Families Sue Privatized Landlord Alleging Mold, Vermin, Lead, Paint and Raw Sewage

Five military families are suing the privatized housing landlords for Randolph
Air Force Base, Texas, for their “deplorable” housing conditions which they
say led to medical and financial problems.

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Senior Airman Remembered for Humor, Caring Personality, Dedication to Others

Remembered for his quick jokes, his caring heart, and his desire to be there for
others, the life of Logan Young was celebrated on the evening of Jan. 7 at
Victory Church in Winchester, Va. Young, a senior airman and firefighter with
the 167th Airlift Wing and 167th Fire Department, was killed Dec. 27 while
responding to a mutual-aid call in Martinsburg, W.V. The fire was later
determined to be an arson.

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One More Thing...
Greece And Israel Will Establish a Joint Flight School with T-6 Texan II and M-346 Master Trainer Aircraft

The new Flight School will be built and operated by Elbit at Kalamata Air Base,
where the Hellenic Air Force currently trains its pilots on the T-6A Texan II
and the T-2E Buckeye.

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