Table Of: Association Business

Table of
CONTENTS
Association Business
2004 A/TA Board of Officers & Convention Staff................................................... 2
Chairman’s Comments. .......................................................................................... 4
President’s Message ................................................................................................. 5
Secretary’s Notes ..................................................................................................... 5
Association Round-Up ............................................................................................ 6
Association & Chapter Contacts........................................................................... 51
AIRLIFT TANKER QUARTERLY

Volume 12 • Number 4 • Fall 2004
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Just Awards Chairman’s
As the Continental Army retreated in full
flight from the British and Hession Armies
after humiliating defeats in and around
COMMENTS
New York in November 1776, Thomas Paine,
noting the air of panic and defeat of both
soldier and civilian alike, wrote, “These are Marathon for Freedom...
the times that try men’s souls: The summer The Team, The Tools and The Tenacity
soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this
crisis shrink from the service of his country;
As the Association gathers in Dallas for our annual meeting under
but he that stands it NOW deserves the love
the Marathon for Freedom theme I am reminded of the ingredients
and thanks of man and woman.”
of success in any large endeavor. To be successful you must have a
Those words could well apply to this
superb team, organized and trained to accomplish the task at hand. The
moment in our nation’s history. We have
team must be provided the necessary tools, equipment and resources.
recognized, as did the colonists, that tyranny
of the few over the many is intolerable Finally, everyone must understand the nature of the challenge and be
– that some evils in the world require our tenaciously committed to accomplishing the mission.
Gen Ronald R. Fogleman The United States of America is engaged in a global war on terror.
all to defeat. America is engaged in a struggle USAF, Ret
against global terror – a Marathon for Freedom While the President has pledged to use all the resources, political,
– and we must prevail. economic, diplomatic and military, at his disposal, clearly the primary ingredients in the
Each year, during the Airlift/Tanker current phase of the conflict are the military
Association’s annual Convention & services. The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen,
Symposium, we take time to recognize the Marines and Coast Guardsmen are carrying “The key enabler in making
efforts and accomplishments of some of the load. The key enabler in making them an them [Soldiers, Sailors,
America’s finest – members of America’s effective winning team is America’s Mobility
mobility team who, through their actions Force…and the most timely and responsive Airmen, Marines and Coast
and deeds, prove that they are not summer element of that team are the Airlift and
Tanker Forces from which this Association
Guardsmen] an effective
soldiers or sunshine patriots; but are instead
proud warriors and true patriots. The actions draws its membership. We draw strength winning team is America’s
and choices of the outstanding men and from our diversity of cultures blended into a
women honored during this year’s awards Total Force of Guard, Reserves, Civilians and
Mobility Force…”
presentations, like those of the colonists, Active Duty forces. At the conclusion of our
are expressions of their belief in duty, honor gathering on Saturday evening you will see a video that captures the many accomplishments
,country, and especially FREEDOM. of this group. It clearly demonstrates what we all know – our members represent the best of a
Paine opened his essay “The American superb team.
Crisis,” published in the Pennsylvania This team is blessed to have the support of national leaders within all branches of the
Journal on December 19th, with the words government and both political parties. This support manifests itself through the provision
above. Word of the essay traveled like wildfire of policies, procedures and fiscal resources needed to get the mission accomplished and take
throughout the colonies. Within a day it was care of our families. Additionally, our Association membership includes representatives from a
being read in the camps of the Continental defense industry that provides our troops the very best technology and equipment to prevail
Army along the Delaware River. Militiamen in this sustained period of conflict. Their presence in Dallas, and support throughout the year
who had left the army returned. Others is critical to our success.
whose term of service was over, voluntarily Each and every day we are reminded of what the threat of terrorism means
stayed on to fight another day. In short, a to a free and open society. The sacrifices and dedication of our
revival of hope and determination ensued troops are sometimes undervalued and overlooked by
throughout the colonies.
certain elements of that same society. Far from deterring our
Paine knew that the struggle would be
troops, this situation leads to a rededication to the principles that we know will lead to victory.
hard and costly, but believed it worth the
I urge all of our attendees to look at one another with a new sense of respect and comradeship
effort and the price. The rest of his opening
that comes from being engaged as active partners in this Marathon for Freedom.
paragraph reads: “Tyranny, like hell, is not
easily conquered; yet we have this consolation Enjoy Dallas, enjoy this time together and especially enjoy one another.
with us, that the harder the conflict, the more
glorious the triumph. What we obtain too
cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness
only that gives every thing its value. Heaven
knows how to put a proper price upon its
goods; and it would be strange indeed if so
celestial an article as FREEDOM should not be
highly rated.”
This year’s A/TA award winners are
testament to that fact that America’s
mobility forces rate FREEDOM highly indeed.
Congratulations to you all. Your actions give
us hope for victory and determination for the
fight. Thank you for your service to our country.
Collin R. Bakse, editor

Proudly supporting…
Presidents’s Secretary’s Notes
MESSAGE Greetings to you all. As things seem
to happen, I just finished reading one of
those emails that you all get—this one was
apparently from a Herc crew about to make
random shallow approach
Welcome Air Mobility Warriors to the 36th Annual into Baghdad on NVGs.
Airlift/Tanker Association Convention and Symposium! I’ve got to tell you, it sure
makes an old guy feel
I am extremely pleased to welcome Chief Master Sergeant of the young again – and jealous
Air Force Gerald R. Murray to our gathering. To my knowledge, it is – and proud of those of
a first for the A/TA to have the current top enlisted Chief provide the you who are doing such a
view from the top and attend our convention. I think all convention great job for our nation.
attendees will find our symposium agenda as one of the best ever. You That brings me to the
will be forced to make some tough choices as you decide which sessions present. Judy and I are really excited as we
to attend. As for the reunion, it is always wonderful to see old friends prepare to see many, many friends again
CMSgt Mark A. Smith and make new ones as General “Bagger” leads the formation to the and make many new ones in Dallas. It
USAF, Ret familiar DZ’s. won’t surprise you to know that this great
Our theme this year is “Mobility: Marathon for Freedom.” As our forces continue to fight event started as a reunion. Look what our
the war on terror and protect our homeland, we remain extremely proud of their sacrifices and Convention has become today. If there’s
efforts. From the active-duty, guard, and reserve air mobility forces to a defense industry team not something of interest for everybody, I
that continues to make our equipment better, you are all Olympians as we battle the effort! am greatly surprised. And all of that doesn’t
Running the freedom marathon is slightly different for each of us; yet we share the same come without a lot of hard work. When you
common thread of proudly protecting America and our way of life. I salute you all! see them, please shout out some thanks to
It becomes more amazing to me as I travel and fully understand the extent of our air mobility Dennis Murphy, Miles Wiley, Bob Dawson,
family. While driving our RV on a family vacation this summer just outside of Baltimore, MD, Bob Ford, Ron Owens, Bud and Pam Traynor
traffic slowed as we began to enter an underwater tunnel. A uniformed police officer stopped and their registration volunteers, the
me prior to paying the toll. As the officer excitedly escorted me from the left lanes to the far teams from AMC, and anybody else you
right side of the road (with ticket book in hand), he asked if I had seen the signage instructing see scurrying around. (They’re probably
RV’s to use the bypass. I respectfully answered that somehow I missed that sign and further scurrying to make something happen). And
explained that I was retired Air Force and knew how to follow directions (including those on a thanks to Collin Bakse for this world-class
the highway). I will never forget his next two questions as he looked at my bewildered face. publication.
Officer Tom asked, “Are you a Loadmaster? I think I know you. Aren’t you with the Airlift/
Barry Creighton, secretary
Tanker Association?” As I answered those questions, we swapped a few war stories and shared
some names of mutual friends. Tom (a retired SMSgt 2T2XX Air Transportation Specialist) is
part of the extended air mobility family and now knows about the new Colonel Gail Halvorsen On-Site Banquet Seating Sign-up:
Award which identifies and recognizes an outstanding Air Transportation warrior for sustained We will try to accommodate everyone,
excellence in aerial port operations. As for me, I am grateful to share another air mobility however; preferred Banquet Seating
experience and appreciated the warning ticket! cannot be guaranteed onsite. The
Lastly, I would like to personally thank Colonel (Ret) Ed Wiesner for his dedication and Banquet Seating Sign-Up which will be
many contributions to this Association during his tenure as our Vice-President for Industry located next to the A/TA Registration
Affairs. His vision to expand and grow our corporate sponsors and exhibitors while desk, will be open Thursday and Friday,
maintaining our unique character is quite an accomplishment. the 28th and 29th of October, from 0900
Thanks Ed – we appreciate your guidance and diligent work for – 1800. The CUTOFF for onsite banquet
the Association! seating will be 1800, Friday the 29th.
Congratulations to the 2004 recipients and families of our General Huyser, General Carlton, Those arriving Saturday without prior
Colonel Halvorsen, Specialized Mission and Young Leadership Awards. We are very proud of seating coordination will be not be given
your accomplishments. Enjoy the convention! a seating preference option.
Cabin Report - Secure! Prior to the Banquet, in-progress seating
charts will be posted daily about noon in
the Banquet Seating Sign-Up Area. A final
Banquet Seating Chart should be posted
by 1800, Saturday, 30 October. If you
have paid for the Banquet and have not
shown up on the seating chart, you will
be seated at non-assigned tables, perhaps
in an adjoining room.
WARNING: Should banquet sign-up
exceed facility capacity, Banquet Registra-
tion may be stopped and the 1800 Friday
banquet seating-cutoff date/time may be
moved up.
Check the with A/TA Sign-up Booth for
America’s Wings of Freedom! the most current information.

Association A/TA Corporate Partner
ROUND-UP Produces 2004 Banquet

Video
A/TA corporate sponsor Science
Capitol Chapter Applications International Corporation
(SAIC) pitched in to help highlight the hard
Back in Action! work of Mobility Air Forces by producing a
Pentagon, Virginia - After a brief hiatus in these critical areas, as well as numerous
special video program that will be shown
allowing members to concentrate on the retired officers and enlisted leaders who have
at the Saturday night banquet. Amplifying
Global War on Terrorism, the National made their mark on the global mobility
the convention theme, Mobility: Marathon
Capital Chapter of the A/TA is in the process forces throughout the years.
for Freedom the production features Gen
of reestablishing it’s charter and operations. “The National Capital Chapter will be
Handy in the recently renovated TACC
Key to this endeavor is reaching out to past, able to draw upon these accomplished
describing the great work of mobility forces
present, and potentially new members of the professionals as we explore and further
in the Global War on Terrorism followed
A/TA family and publicizing the exciting strengthen the mobility team,” Colonel
by segments highlighting air mobility’s
opportunities available to them through Wuesthoff said. “Our new slate of chapter
contribution in OPERATION NOBLE EAGLE,
membership. officers is working hard to bring together
OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM and
“As we all know, mobility is not just airlift a number of exciting events over the
OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM.
and tankers, it is the entire mobility team, upcoming year, all of which should be both
from the requirements and acquisition end informative and fun.”
of the equation to the ‘tip of the spear’ If you are either new to the Pentagon-
touchdown and servicing of the aircraft in area or have been here awhile and want to
Baghdad,” said National Capital Chapter participate, please contact Major Bill Uptmor
President Colonel Scott Wuesthoff. at (703) 695-7788 to update your status and/
Being located in the National Capital or ensure you receive the latest information
Region, the Chapter presently includes on chapter activities.
many active duty members who are experts
Diamond Head Chapter

Gen John W. Handy makes changes to the
The A/TA folks here at Hickam have been script as Director, John Primm and Producer
busy having fun and raising money this Paul McVickar look on.
year.
We had a great time at the Hawaii Food The video production was the idea of
Bank Annual Food Drive…working at our A/TA member Col (R) Paul McVickar.
own location collecting donations of cash A/TA members will remember Paul’s last
and food from local citizens. We collected production Mobility Heroes: Our Heritage
over $4K in less than 3 hours assisting featuring Gen Cassidy and Maj Gen Baginski
the grand total of over $300K for the (AKA the Bagger) as they told the stories of
underpriviledged. our Mobility Hall of Fame inductees. Paul
presented the idea to Maj Gen Volcheff,
AMC/A-3 and command liaison to the A/TA
Fun in the Sun! (L to R): Matt Fricano, Col Board.
Jim Pasquino, Col Mike Fricano (Chapter Gen Handy approved the idea and Paul
Advisor) and Karl Kawamoto started writing the script. The production is
co-produced with the talented broadcasters
We’ve have had an awesome time giving in the Air Force Television, headed by
back to our local community! director John Primm, who traveled to Scott
in July to videotape Gen Handy. The AF/TV
team also provided the editing facilities
where SSgt Mike Hasenauer, masterfully
helped edit together the video scenes
MSgt Jennifer R Anderson, 735 AMS/TRF, provided by Combat Camera.
secretary of the Diamond Head Chapter, SAIC was happy to allow Paul to work on
collects donations during the Annual Hawaii this project on company time, it takes a lot
Food Bank food drive. of help and support to
We also found a way to have fun in the complete a production.
sun for a good cause! The 2nd Annual A/TA Lt Col John Gomez,
Golf Tournament was a complete success AMC/CCX and Maj
– raising a grand total of $1500.00 for our Bill Heaster, AMC/A-37 were instrumental
scholarship fund. And speaking of our in gathering script inputs and Col Ed Breen,
scholarship fund…this year we presented Maj Rene Brown, president of the Diamond TACC/CV provided all the mission data
two University of Hawaii ROTC cadets with Head Chapter, presents $500 scholarships to statistics.
$500 each towards their educational goals. two University of Hawaii ROTC cadets. continues on page 8

An A/TA Enlisted Tuition Grant can help you to –
Soar Like
an Eagle…
Could $200 help you achieve your continuing education goals?
Airlift/Tanker Association Enlisted Tuition Grants are available to Air Force, Air
National Guard and Air Force Reserve members pursuing undergraduate or graduate
degrees. If you meet the criteria, apply today! The A/TA wants to help you continue
your education so you too can soar like an eagle.
ETG CRITERIA:
• Membership in the Airlift/Tanker Association
• Hold the Rank of E-2 through E-6
• Commander’s Recommendation
• Assigned in an air mobility operational and/or support function (an
augmentee on a mobility or maintenance support team, for example).
Anyone directly or indirectly supporting the USAF Airlift or Air
Refueling mission.
• Classes must be completed as an active member of A/TA
during the same calendar year as the submitted application.
Exception: January/February applications can include the
previous quarter classes (Sep-Dec) of the
immediate past year.
• Checks will be issued upon
completion of a course with
proof of a grade of C or better in
an accredited degree program
• Individuals are limited to one
ETG per 12-month period.
• Student financial need is not a
principal criterion
• May not be used for a lower or lateral
previously awarded degree
• Additional details available
online at www.atalink.org
The A/TA ETG Program.

Working to improve
America’s Air Mobility Force.
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Dick Ulett, President of Clayton Studios,
donated his time and voice to record
the narration. To ensure a wide mobility Where in the World Are They?
The following “Lost Members” list is published in as effort to “find” some of the
folks whose names have migrated to “lost” status. Please read the following list
and contact Bud Traynor if you know where any of these members can be currently
contacted —
Rigg, Maj Gen Donald A USAF (Ret)
Moser, Brig Gen Alvin J USAF (Ret)
Gen Handy practices his lines on the Cooper, Col Richard M USAF (Ret)
teleprompter. Hillard, Col Jerry
Morison, Col Tom O
audience, Mike Gallagher, Video Services
Ragland, Col Franklin T (Tom)
Group donated their services to reproduce
Scott, Col Rodney G USAF (Ret)
1,000 copies of the finished production.
Those copies will be made available to Bean, Lt Col Judd R Mize, SMSgt Curtis L USAF (Ret)
Mobility Squadrons and Wings worldwide, Castelli, Lt Col Garry L Scott, SMSgt John L
and to our A/TA industry partners. If you see Harbeck, Lt Col William L Sheehan, SMSgt William J USAF (Ret)
Paul walking around the convention, please Huneycutt, Lt Col Carroll USAF (Ret)
say thanks for the great support. Kershaw, Lt Col John H Kleva, MSgt Joseph M
Moulton, Lt Col James C (Chris) Long, MSgt James W (Jim)
Why No Hall of Fame Rubel, Lt Col Ray R USAF (Ret)
Saunders, Lt Col Robert A
McArn, MSgt John H
Mena, MSgt Peter J
Induction This Year? Williams, Lt Col Thomas G Rotega, MSgt Lucas Jr
Wondering why no one was inducted into
the Hall of Fame this year? Well, actually Bates, Maj John W Elliott, TSgt Daniel J (Dan)
its for a simple reason. The nomination Bielski, Maj James L USAF (Ret) Hardtner, TSgt Tammy A
committee did not recieve any candidates Boyle, Maj Karen A Russell, TSgt Robert S
from the field. This anomoly led to a review Britt, Maj William J
Buerkle, Maj Mark C Magby, SSgt Sterling P
of the Hall of Fame nomination process and
Casby, Maj Lola R Magyari, SSgt Melissa L
a few changes in the procedures.
Clouden, Maj Marilyn M Mc Loughlin, Ssgt Lorraine E
The A/TA Hall of Fame Award identifies
Fields, Maj Michael S Ramos, SSgt Alan R
and recognizes an outstanding Airlift/Tanker
Kettler, Maj Thomas R Reagan, SSgt Melinda R (Mendy)
individual or group whose sustained legacy
of achievement distinguished themselves Knight, Maj David B (Dave)
Knott, Maj Steven D (Ret) Akana, SrA Steve K
in outstanding performance to the Air Corbin-Brown, Sra Gena D
Mobility mission. Chapters, Industry, A/TA Lawson, Maj Carmella V
McCauley, Maj Daniel H Koss, SrA Jason M
Board of Advisors and A/TA members at Magrath, SrA Matthew A
large may submit nomination packages for Namdar, Maj Deborah A
Shinkel, Maj Steven L (Steve) Schomburg, SrA Don A
consideration into the Hall of Fame. Previous
nominees are eligible and will be reevaluated Smith, Maj Stella T
Barragan-Hernandez, A1C Nydia
each year. White, Maj Marsha
Edwards, A1C Justin L
There are three things to include in Ethier, A1C Jennifer Anne (Jenni)
Bigley, Capt Peter J. (Pete)
a nomination package: 1) Cover Letter: McKelvey, A1C Cory L
Brizuela, Capt Justin
Nominating letter from the A/TA Chapter, Ri, A1C Domenico
Brown, Capt Gary W
Industry, A/TA Board of Advisors, or Rothwell, A1C Javan EN
Fissel, Capt Mark S (Mark)
Airlift/Tanker Association member noting Salas, A1C Alejandro G
Ford, Capt Robert G (Ret)
highlights of the individual or group Schuman, A1C Michael F
Kintzing, Capt Jeffrey K
achievements; 2) Narrative: A description
Lingens, Capt Jeffrey P
of the achievement related criteria; and, Bailey, James C
Mathis, Capt Gerald
3) Biography: Details of the individual or Bond, Langhorne M
Rothwell, Capt Patrick K
group’s career. Gabel, Robert J Jr (Bob)
Skarbek, Capt Kelan J
Those inducted into the Hall of Fame will Hundsdorfer, Diana R
be joining a truly stellar group. See pages 26 Clapsaddle, 1st Lt James R Irisumi, Takashi
and 27 for a look at roster of those who have Drell, 1st Lt Hans-Dieter Marks, Marvin D
already been honored with induction. Morrison, James P
Have someone in mind? To find out more Fafinski, 2nd Lt Alexander B Parks, Steve
details about the nomination process and Leary, 2nd Lt Derek J Rogers, Wendy J
the criteria that an individual or group must Aston, Pete
meet to be considered for induction into Hardtner, CMSgt Randall A (Randy) Deluca, John A (Mil Ret)
Hall of Fame refer to the Hall of Fame section Patterson, CMSgt Dale L Jr Meltzer, Richard W USAF (Ret)
of the Association website: www.atalink.org. Popp, CMSgt David W (Dave) White, Douglas S USAF (Ret)

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STORY
“This year our nation continues at war. You’ve been

running at an incredible pace and have called upon your
resources: strength, commitment, and willpower. Hence,
this year’s convention theme, “Mobility: Marathon for
Freedom” is right on target, acknowledging the extreme
challenges you’re facing now and in the future.”
—General John W. Handy
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A Message f rom General Handy…
W elcome to Dallas and another spectacular Airlift/
Tanker Association Convention! I’m convinced this
families. They watch the news; they hear the reports;
and they’re running alongside us. They take great
convention will exceed all our expectations and be even pride in what we do everyday. When you go home,
better than last year’s. tell your families how deep the nation’s gratitude is
This year our nation continues at war. You’ve been for their sacrifices. Each of us must remember that we
running at an incredible pace and have called upon your need our families with us from the start to the finish
resources: strength, commitment, and willpower. Hence, line. I can’t tell you or them not to feel the stress but
this year’s convention theme, “Mobility: Marathon for I can tell you that AMC, and indeed the Air Force,
Freedom” is right on target, acknowledging the extreme is committed to taking care of our families. I am
challenges you’re facing now and in the future. committed to each of you. We will prevail. Our entire
I want to extend my sincere gratitude to each team must take full advantage of available services.
General John W. Handy
and every one of you for your mental discipline and From fitness programs to child care assistance, our
Commander
U.S. Transportation concentrated focus during this marathon, this Global Command is looking for ways to help reassure
Command War on Terrorists. This has been a test of our endurance, our families that they are the #1 priority. Mental,
and and the only recipe for success is what you’ve done thus physical, and spiritual health is crucial to winning
Air Mobility Command far – hard work and perseverance. They are both noticed this war…and we will win.
and greatly appreciated. I am so proud of each and every I thank General Fogleman, the A/TA staff, and the rest
one of you! You are magnificent! of the remarkable team who have given their valuable
Active Duty, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, time to prepare for this year’s convention. It thrills me
civilian employees, contractors, industry partners, and to see so many senior leaders – military, civilian, and
your families…we’re not running this race alone. We are industry – decided to attend the convention and share
all in this together, truly a TOTAL FORCE effort. Many of their extraordinary vision, insight, and camaraderie. I’m
you have experienced multiple extended deployments amazed at the incredible growth of this organization
or endured long duty hours at homestation while our and this convention. This is a priceless opportunity to
other teammates are deployed. Despite the difficulty, we mingle with our fellow mobility teammates and further
will finish. Our stride is measured and strong, but we our Air Force professional development.
understand the importance of this war. The outstanding relationship AMC has with A/TA,
Our accomplishments are tremendous. We have industry, and all mobility proponents must thrive
reached each mile marker with great success. We played to fully promote our command and its capabilities. I
a central role in the Southwest Asia troop rotation by hope that all A/TA chapters will continue to expand
moving 250,000 people in 60 days. That’s the entire their membership and help shape tomorrow’s mobility
population of Louisville, Kentucky. Our role was future. I look forward to seeing you at the seminars and
historic since it was the largest troop movement since social events during the convention.
World War II. To paraphrase the Chairman of the Joint In closing, after the Declaration of Independence was
Chiefs of Staff, Air Force General Richard B. Myers, this signed, Virginia statesman John Page wrote to Thomas
is one of the greatest logistics feats in the history of the Jefferson: “We know the race is not to the swift nor the
military. At one time last year, we launched an aircraft battle to the strong.” But, victory awaits those who
every 6 minutes, 24 hours a day, seven days a week for endure to the end. Thank you for your endurance and
36 weeks, collectively flying more than 550 million all you’re doing to win this marathon. Thank you for
miles. It’s almost inconceivable when you think about attending.
it. When you distill everything, it’s the people who
make things happen.
Our families are also key runners in this race…our JOHN W. HANDY
spouses, our children, our parents, our extended General, USAF
Gen. John W. Handy is Commander, U.S. Transportation Command, and Commander, Air Mobility Command, Scott Air Force Base, Ill.
USTRANSCOM is the single manager for global air, land and sea transportation for the Department of Defense.
General Handy was commissioned in 1967 and received his pilot wings in 1968. He has commanded the 21st Air Force at McGuire
Air Force Base; the Air Mobility Command’s Tanker Airlift Control Center; as well as two airlift wings and a maintenance squadron. He
has served as the Air Force’s Director of Programs and Evaluations, as the Director of Operations and Logistics for USTRANSCOM, and in
numerous headquarters-level staff positions.
General Handy is a command pilot with nearly 5,000 flying hours, principally in airlift aircraft. As a C-130 pilot, he logged more than
300 combat hours in Southeast Asia. Prior to assuming his current position, the general was Vice Chief of Staff, Headquarters U.S. Air Force,
Washington, D.C.

“It was early September.* From across the seas, attackers from the middle-east
launched an assault on the economic well-being, culture and heritage of the west.
The response of the set-upon was unexpected. With the help of some allies, and
excuses from others, their leaders carefully planned and launched a surprise
offensive of their own, winning the day. Though victorious and filled with a renewed
faith in the destiny of their nation, these leaders did not rest on their laurels. Feeling
that future attacks were inevitable, they acted accordingly. Using the power of swift
communications and the perseverance of their military they took appropriate steps
to defend their homeland and their way of life…”
A future historical description of

September 11, 2001 and its aftermath? No.
their ships. Miltiades and his military lead-
ers, realizing that the remaining Persian fleet
and the Persians, seeing the Greek troops
arrayed along the shoreline at Athens, turn
The year is 490 BC and Persian forces led can now sail to and attack the undefended their fleet back toward Persia in defeat.
by King Darius have landed a massive 48,000 city of Athens, decide to undertake a forced The Battle of Marathon is considered by
man force on Greek soil at Marathon Bay, march to Athens and to send a runner ahead many scholars as the seminal event marking
approximately 26 miles northeast of Athens. to bring the news of victory and a warning of the birth of Western culture. The amazing
Outnumbered 4 to 1, the Athenians send the approaching Persian ships. performance of Pheidippides has given us
runners to other Greek city-states to ask for They settle upon Pheidippides, a profes- the word “Marathon,” meaning both a long
assistance. The Spartans reply that while sional runner and soldier, to carry the news. distance race and any contest that tests the
they support the Athenians, they cannot Though he has already run the rugged and stamina and endurance of the contestant.
send aid until their Lunar Religious Festival mountainous 140 mile course to Sparta and Which brings us to the theme for this year’s
is over, an oft-used Spartan tactic to put off back (in approximately 36 hours each way) Airlift/Tanker Association Convention and
action while awaiting the turn of events. and participated in the battle, he undertakes Symposium. As terrorism continues to spread
Some help is forthcoming however. A Pla- the run to Athens none-the-less – success- across the face of globe, it becomes increas-
taean contingent of 1,000 marches overland fully completing the 26-mile journey in ingly clear that America’s mobility forces
to Marathon and joins the 10,000 Athe- about three hours. Gasping out “Rejoice, will continue to be pressed into service any
nians, under the command of Miltiades, in we conquer,” before dying of exhaustion, time and anywhere. To win this “Marathon
an attack that takes the Persians by surprise. Pheidippedes successfully warns the citizens for Freedom” the mobility community must
The Athenians surround the Persians, inflict of Athens of trouble on the horizon. continue to prioritize, prepare, perform and
incredible casualties, and drive them back to The forced march tactic is also successful persevere —
*Though thought to have occurred in September for many hundreds of years, recent astronomical data seems to indicate that the
Battle of Marathon may have happened in August, lending credence to the story of Pheidippides’ death due to heat exhaustion.
– Setting Priorities –
S etting priorities and backing
them with a sustained commitment to
ployed to Iraq, Afghanistan, the Balkans
and elsewhere. Mobility forces moved
Special Operations Support
A transformation is underway to bring
the core values of integrity, service and a quarter million personnel in two Battlefield Airmen – combat controllers,
excellence, will ensure that America’s months. Base defenders are conducting pararescuemen, combat weather and
mobility forces will remain the corner- convoys and security patrols outside the others – into a single “warfighting spe-
stone of the world’s premier air and wire; medics are treating combat casual- cialization” community. Bringing them
space power. ties. Mobility forces are on a warfighting together under a common training and
footing and will continue to take the organizational structure will strengthen
Sustainment of Warfighting Readiness and fight to the enemy. the combat power they bring to the
Expeditionary Focus fight. Special operations modernization
Nearly 55,000 Airmen were deployed Joint Operational Improvement must include aircraft and systems, from
at the height of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Mobility personnel are a major the helicopter force to the tools essential
Air Force engineers, maintainers and component of the “Joint Team.” Mobil- to linking air and ground capabilities.
logisticians sustained nearly 900 aircraft ity efforts are closely tied to those of
at 38 new or improved expeditionary America’s land forces and are central Force Protection
bases. Communications professionals to battlefield effects. Mobility forces are The threat of terrorism is real, it is
established bandwidth capability eight striving to be fully integrated with the persistent, and it is aimed at us. Recent
times larger than was available during Army, Marines, special operations forces history has shown that terrorists prefer
Operation Enduring Freedom. At home, and coalition forces. Global mobility to attack soft, weak and unprotected tar-
Operation Noble Eagle and other state- capabilities are expanding and focusing gets. Mobility forces around the world
side operational and training missions on warfighting planning and execution, must keep their guard up. Vigilance, at
continue. There are currently more than and preserving a rapid, persistent long- all times, will ensure that mobility bases
23,000 Airmen and over 300 aircraft de- range strike capability. and facilities are hard targets.
– Preparative Measures –
Air Mobility Battlelab:
Innovation for a Mobility Marathon
by Colonel David Gillette, Air Mobility Battlelab Commander
“Wartime Inspires Innovation Like No Other”

J
—General Ronald R. Fogleman (USAF, Ret), Comment at the Pentagon 23 Aug 2004
ust as a marathon brings out the a way never done before. innovation support to the MAF.
best performance by a long distance Interesting to an A/TA audience, the Air AMB achieved Full Operating Capability
runner, the Global War on Terror has inspired Mobility Battlelab was not one of the original in mid-2003 and is resourced and organized
consistent and valuable performance from six Battelabs. Formally established in 2001 to support the innovation needs of the
the air mobility team. Every member of as part of the Air Mobility Warfare Center MAF. Although AMB certainly does not
the airlift/tanker team shares in the credit at Fort Dix, New Jersey, the Air Mobility have a monopoly on innovation, it serves
for the extraordinary accomplishments of as an innovation resource for the entire air
the Mobility Air Forces (MAF) since 9/11. mobility team. We’re working closer than
Whether active, guard, reserve, civilian, ever with our MAF partners, but in particular
retired, or industry partner, your nation HQ AMC, defense industry partners, test and
values your continued help in the pursuit evaluation, Air Force Research Laboratory,
of improved capabilities for the air mobility System Program Offices, and the MAF
warfighter. Requirements for Operational Capabilities
The Air Mobility Battlelab is proud to Council (MAFROCC). We can’t innovate for
contribute to the advancement of MAF the warfighter without the excellent support
capabilities through warfighter-focused of our partners.
innovation. We need the help of the entire Without a doubt, the MAF community is
mobility team to continue that support and the best source of innovation opportunities.
sharpen our focus on the warfighter in this The membership – active, guard, reserve,
vital Marathon for Freedom. industry, civilian – understand what
Part of Gen Fogleman’s legacy as Chief of works, what doesn’t work, and what needs
Staff of the Air Force is the establishment improvement. Send us your innovation
of six USAF Battlelabs in 1997. Focused ideas, and the more the better! Keep in mind
on low cost, high payoff innovation that the Battlelab charter when you submit your
impacts tactics, training, requirements, and Our mission is ideas: low cost (average demonstration cost
acquisition, the Battlelabs filled a shortfall is less than $200,000), high payoff, and must
in our Air Force’s ability to rapidly deliver to develop and have the potential to deliver capability to
improved capability, increase efficiency and real operators/logisticians within 18 months.
effectiveness, and reduce costs. The ability demonstrate If AMB doesn’t have the expertise to work an
to innovate rapidly is a key Battlelab tenet. innovation project, we’ll help you find a
Our mission is to develop and demonstrate improved Battlelab that can help. Visit the AMB booth
improved capabilities with the clear at the 2004 Convention or our website for
potential to be in the warfighter’s hands capabilities more information on submitting your ideas
within 18 months. Commanded by colonels, and to see some current Battlelab initiatives.
each Battlelab has just 25 personnel in order with the clear Innovation is part of our heritage
to stay agile and focused on the needs of as Airmen, and especially Mobility Air
the user community. Once a capability is potential to be in Forces Airmen! I offer my congratulations
successfully demonstrated, we work closely to the entire air mobility team for the
with the Major Command staffs to help the warfighter’s unprecedented successes during the recent
transition that capability as rapidly as War on Terror. In this time of crisis and
possible. hands within 18 with the MAF and our nation facing a true
Battlelabs demonstrate capability and Marathon for Freedom, I encourage you to
accurately report their findings. New and months. stay focused on improving the capabilities
emerging technology is of particular interest employed by our forward-deployed and in-
to Battlelabs, but improved capability is place Airmen and mobility flyers everyday.
not always achieved with new technology. Battlelab (AMB) joined the original six: Air I’ve committed the entire Air Mobility
Commercial- or Government-off-the-shelf and Space Expeditionary Force, Command Battlelab to this critical and noble effort.
products many times meet the needs of and Control, Information Warfare, Force Let’s innovate together to ensure we not
the warfighter. In some cases, Battelabs may Protection, Space, and Unmanned Aerial only finish the Marathon for Freedom, but
integrate existing products or technology in Vehicle. All seven Battlelabs now provide win it decisively!

– Perf ormance Excellence –
How Much Is Enough?

by Major General George N. Williams, USAF (Ret), Director, Mobility Forces, Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom
D uring Operations Enduring Freedom

and Iraqi Freedom when I served as the
were limited by political considerations.
Lack of fuel (in-country) limited cargo loads
soldier, and all re-supply delivered by air, the
Afghan theater took its toll on aircraft and
Director of Mobility Forces (DIRMOBFOR) and created very long logistics lines. Small crews. The SAM threats and small arms fire
for U.S. Central Command, I oversaw the arms and shoulder-fired surface-to-air missile discounted use of the CRAF. The required
largest air mobility operations since the 1991 (SAM) threats required night operations buildup of US forces near Kandahar loomed
Gulf War. At the peak of these operations, using night vision goggles (NVGs). The imminently. Up to this point, the C-5s full
the DIRMOBFOR staff and I employed more venerable C-130Es performed poorly in the potential for in-country operations was
than 350 airlift and tanker aircraft in combat Afghan environment, making the more neither realized nor exploited by planners,
operations across the U.S. Central Command capable C-130H preferable. C-17s performed due to reliability and ground support
area of responsibility. The lessons I learned well supporting operations at sub-standard concerns. The threats demanded night
along the way convinced me that operations, and tightly controlled
the United States needs to take a slot times (designated times for
hard look at our airlift road map. aircraft arrivals) required for flight
Afghanistan and Iraq put air into Kandahar limited the number
mobility forces to the test—a test of missions that could be flown
requiring more than just long- each night. Outsized and oversized
haul operations. The harsh theater requirements required planners to
environment challenged the limits of turn to C-5s, in order to maximize
man and machine. Fortunately, our throughput. With its cavernous
airlift fleet of C-5s, C-130s, C-141s, cargo capacity, C-5s maximized each
C-17s, and their commercial Civil and every slot time.
Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) partners Crews and machines performed
where able to meet the demands flawlessly flying 23 missions,
placed upon them. However, the delivering over 1350 tons and nearly
battlefield requirements necessitated 1000 troops without a single delay.
by fast moving ground forces and The operation worked so well that,
limited access to nearby airspace A person from the U.S. Navy Mobile Naval Construction Bat- several weeks later when Kandahar
and airfields complicated logistics talion 113 Seabees in Gulfport, Mississippi, provides perimeter needed reinforcement, the C-5 was
planning and created delays in security for a C-17A Globemaster III aircraft from 437 Airlift Wing the obvious choice. The C-5 again
delivering forces and resupply, at Charleston Air Force Base, SC., at an operating location in sup- exceeded performance expectations,
As I contemplate the conflicts port of Operation Enduring Freedom. C-17 aircrews from the and offered planners previously
that even more agile U.S. forces are 437th AW airlanded and infilled the Seabees, making it the first unconsidered options. The C-5 gave
likely to be engaged in the future, I ever successful strategic airlift operation by a C-17 aircraft into an us the ability to respond rapidly to
am concerned that our air mobility undeveloped dirt landing strip. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. changing priorities as it delivered
recapitalization planning will Efrain Gonzalez) outsized and oversized equipment,
make it difficult to retain the same while maintaining impressive long
capability and flexibility that our airfields like Kandahar, Bagram and Karsi haul reliability rates. It is clear that a
combatant commanders need to give them Karnabad. But fleet size and competing modernized C-5 can be a crucial asset for the
the decisive edge in combat. requirements forced less-than-optimum use challenging and uncertain road ahead.
as the C-17s performed in-theater airlift from
The Challenge of Afghanistan distances as far away as Germany. Clearly a War With Iraq
In the landlocked challenge of Afghanistan, robust fleet of C-130Js with their eight-pallet A Much Different War. When the first Gulf
airlift was the only way to get forces to the configuration, superior performance and War began in 1991, it took approximately
fight rapidly and then sustain them. Airlift modern NVG-compatible avionics suite six months for the US mobility machine
assets and crews were tested by the lack of an would have helped create a much more to move the equivalent of Oklahoma City’s
air traffic control system, inclement weather, efficient supply system freeing up C-17s for people, vehicles and equipment halfway
high ambient temperatures and high long-haul operations. around the world. The second Gulf war was
altitudes. Basing options close to the fight With every piece of equipment, every much different. Buildup times were shorter,

airfields and air space were restricted, and but, here again, a modernized C-130J fleet corners of Iraq to their initial organizational
the campaign reached much further into would have provided greater capability and meetings. Again, poor weather conditions
Iraq. Every airlift capability was employed: more options with fewer aircraft. and lack of precision approach capabilities at
(1) inter-theater major force deployment When employment operations from isolated airfields threatened the process, but
and re-supply; (2) in-theater distribution Turkey were derailed, planners again turned aircrews delivered them safely on time. C-
of pre-positioned materials; (3) in-theater to airlift to deal with the crisis. C-17s moved17s sat “strip alert” to deliver sensitive WMD
re-supply; (4) strategic brigade airdrop; (5) outsized heavy armor to unforeseen hot samples to labs for analysis.
theater brigade airdrop; (6) inter-theater spots and airdropped the 173rd Airborne Our crews planned routes that considered
special operations; (7) in-theater special Brigade from Italy into Northern Iraq. Over SAMs and small arms threats, avoided
operations; (8) in-theater passenger lift, and the next three nights, the remainder of the over-flight of neighboring countries, and
(9) aero medical evacuation of injured and brigade was air landed into the unimproved delivered the samples quickly. While these
wounded. While none of these missions is airfield at Bashur. Airlift forces where able missions were successful, we were forced to
difficult separately, it was different altogether to overcome the long distances, political resort to less-than-optimum solutions for
when they were required simultaneously. It concerns, fuel availability, slot times and others. C-17s were often used for loads more
resulted in an aircraft availability issue that unimproved airfield challenges to ensure suited to C-130s because the current fleet
forced us to use every available aircraft. mission success. During the week that the of C-130s was not capable of the altitudes
required to fly over enemy defenses,
Deployment. nor did they have the range for a
As the operations tempo round-trip without refueling.
accelerated, C-17s and C-5s ferried On one occasion, when C-17s were
equipment and supplies, while not available, we were forced to use
CRAF passenger airliners delivered C-130s. The C-130E/Hs had to fly
soldiers to their land and ship- all the way around the country via
borne pre-positioned equipment. the Mediterranean in order to fly to
This deployment did not follow northern Iraq. The mission required
the same rules as in the past. This a refueling stop and 18 hours to
time, the Combatant Commanders complete. A fleet of more capable
ordered forces from availability lists C-130s would have been invaluable.
rather than predetermined plans. These dangerous, unanticipated, no-
As diplomatic solutions faded, last fail missions highlight the need for a
minute approvals for force “bed During Operation Iraqi Freedom, C-5s and C-17s provided the “air more robust and flexible airlift fleet.
down” made airlift the only option bridge” from the states, C-130s were the aircraft for in-theater
for on-time force delivery. In only a distribution of troops and supplies. Here U.S. Army soldiers board Lessons Learned
few days, every available C-5 and C- a C-130 Hercules at a forward- location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Many lessons were validated about
17 delivered the majority of Special Staff Sgt. Quinton T. Burris) the airlift fleet and airlift operations
Operations forces plus oversized during the conflict in Afghanistan
equipment to remote desert bases just in C-17s were performing this mission, we and both Iraq wars. The always dynamic,
time for war. While C-5s and C-17s provided were fortunate that our robust fleet of C- political decision loop is shortening and
the “air bridge” from the states, C-130s were 5s was able to fill the void, and continued airlift has quickly become the preferred and
the aircraft for in-theater distribution of to perform the long distance strategic in many cases the only option.
supplies. deployment mission keeping our re-supply Airlift aircraft must be flexible and require
effort on track. little ground support. Aerial refueling opens
Employment. During employment operations the need many doors from strategic as well as tactical
Conflict began as coalition ground forces for defensive systems on all airlift assets distances. All aircraft must have systems to
breached the border between Kuwait and was demonstrated time and time again. defend against SAMs. Crew positions require
Iraq and moved swiftly toward Baghdad. Enemy shoulder-fired SAMs and small armor for protection from small arms fire.
Unlike the first Gulf War, rapidly moving arms threats made every operation in Iraq Night operations add an operational safety
ground forces deep inside Iraq required more unpredictable and dangerous. Airlift margin, but precise navigation systems,
rapid resupply. Airmen established logistics forces staked their lives on on-board missile night vision equipment, compatible cockpit
hubs at captured Iraqi bases and military defensive systems and armor for protection lighting, and automated cockpits are
engineers carved dusty landing strips out against small arms. Our current defensive required. Less-than-optimum theater “bed
of desert sand. C-130s continued to supply systems worked, but more capable systems down” locations and lack of fuel require
new airbases and re-supply ammunition for all of our aircraft could have allowed sufficient aircraft performance speed and
while remaining poised and ready to airdrop more daylight operations. Additionally, range to allow multiple stops without
the 82nd Airborne Division on Baghdad. inadvertent flare launches due to false refueling. Airdrop of troops and equipment
Although the larger C-17 was probably the alarms caused major political concern with provides commanders battlefield mobility
first choice for this assault, it was predictably many Gulf States outside the combat area. – a valuable war fighter “tool.” Aircraft
not available due to competing requirements. In the future, when directional infrared operations into and out of unimproved or
Once again it was an issue of aircraft countermeasures and armor are installed semi-prepared airfields are critical.
availability. Over 50 C-130s were set aside on the entire airlift fleet, operations will Airlift aircraft must be able to operate in
for this operation. Baghdad was right on the be safer and planners can offer war fighters extreme weather conditions including hot
edge of the combat radius for the C-130E/H, additional options. temperatures and high altitudes. The CRAF
and staging this operation from Kuwait for deployed almost every Soldier, Airman, and
such a large number of aircraft posed a major High-Visibility, No-Fail Missions. Marine to the theater. Using commercial
challenge. Had the mission been executed, Even as combat continued, C-130s moved airlines to deliver troops quickly and
it would have undoubtedly been successful, members of the new Iraqi Congress from all semi-rested freed up military aircraft for a

multitude of other tasks. C-5 demonstrated their strategic muscle by Airlift is much more than mathematical
However, CRAF aircraft lack combat delivering cargo to austere airfields in rugged calculations. Over time, we have come to
systems and must use established, relatively terrain, as well as to major aerial ports. Even believe that the best measure of merit for
risk- free airfields, with good infrastructure as these aircraft completed their missions, airlift capability is millions of ton miles
and support. Their use for direct delivery C-130s re-supplied troops by airdrop, and (MTMs) delivered daily. In the past, this
over strategic distances straight into the delivered pallet-sized loads to narrow dirt worked for Cold War strategies where forces
combat zone is dangerous and impractical strips throughout the theater. The C-130 were forward deployed and reinforcements
and more appropriately left to C-5s and C- was much more suited to the small loads methodically moved over specific distances
17s. and narrow dirt strips. In Iraq, the C-130 in a well-measured flow with little thought
Perhaps the most important lesson of the theater airlift fleet provided over 400 sorties given to tactical requirements. However,
latest conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq is that per day, and gave commanders the flexibility as modern transformational strategies and
our transformed military strategy requires required in the dynamic, fast-paced modern tactics rely heavily on light, lean, lethal
a robust, dependable air mobility system battlefield operational tempo. forces that derive their combat power from
with each aircraft operated efficiently in its Despite the great success of mobility battlefield mobility and agility, that belief is
own niche. For the CRAF it will be carrying forces during these conflicts, what air outdated. Forces are required throughout
passengers over long distances to the mobility forces will the Director of Mobility the world in hours, not days or months.
assembly areas. For the C-5, it will be moving Forces need in the next conflict? C-17s will We can no longer focus on one specific
outsized and oversized time sensitive cargo be needed to replace the over 275 C-141s mission task or area at a time. Budgeteers
to bare bases. For the C-17, it means direct retired or retiring from our air mobility would hope that one airlift aircraft could
delivery of cargo over strategic distances to fleet. A modernized C-5 with more powerful be designed to do it all, or we could get
the forward battle area and when available engines, advanced avionics, and greater by with fewer, more capable aircraft. That
performing tactical missions. For the C-130, reliability will give military planners more is just not so. The strength of the airlift
it means establishing a network of theater options, enable better and safer combat system lies in different types of aircraft,
air routes throughout the area that provides tactics, and increase strategic mobility. complementary capabilities, and an ability
commanders the responsiveness, reliability, The C-130J, with its eight-pallet capability, to adapt to changing requirements quickly.
frequency, and flexibility they needed to superior performance, speed and advanced An airlift inventory mix that maximizes lift
deal with the dynamics of an asymmetric avionics provides more flexibility and capability while preserving responsiveness
force employment. capability to resupply the war fighter and and flexibility is the answer to retaining
frees strategic lift assets for their missions. the capability and flexibility that our
What About Tomorrow? Defensive systems must be installed on all Combatant Commanders need to give
The United States requires an air airlift aircraft to not only provide protection them the decisive edge. It maximizes the
mobility fleet able to perform the full for our crews and aircraft, but to also allow prospects for success in an arena where this
range of mobility missions. The C-17 and uninterrupted access to forward battle areas. is no second prize.
– Amazing Equipment…
Air Force Hero Marks 50 Years of Service
by Betty R. Kennedy, Air Mobility Command Office of History
T here’s one hero that may not be the

biggest or fastest, but for 50 years, has borne
“Skunkworks” in Burbank to Edwards Air
Force Base, California.
copilot Roy Wimmer used only 855 feet to
make that first takeoff. Normally, an airplane
the U.S. standard as a welcome projection Gen. John W. Handy, commander of U.S. with a gross weight of 100,000 pounds
of both American will and American Transportation Command and Air Mobility requires thousands of feet of runway. Mr.
compassion throughout the world. In battle, Command, said the familiar aircraft is as Beltz is said to have quipped: “She’s a real
this hero can pound the enemy from on important today as ever. flying machine. I could land it crossways on
high with munitions, electronic jamming “As a career mobility pilot, I am convinced the runway if I had to.”
or information warfare broadcasts. It can that the C-130 is one of the greatest aircraft Since that historic day, more than 2,200 C-
deliver forces to the fight, bring them a ever built. The ‘Herc’ has earned its place in 130s in 70 variants to five basic models have
vast array of supplies and carry them home, history through its enormous contributions been produced, and 676 are in service with
wounded or well, when their duty is done. to crisis response for 50 years. With our the Air Force today. The Navy and Marine
During the fight, it provides command and C-130 fleet and the dedicated active duty, Corps fly C-130s, as well as the armed forces
control, weather reconnaissance, and even Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve of 66 other nations.
air refueling. But this warrior hero is also a aircrews that fly them, we are a tremendous Testing and development of the new
key presence in humanitarian and disaster force multiplier in the Global War on airlifter was rapid. Production introduced
relief operations at home and abroad. Terrorism.” new technology including high-strength
This hero is the legendary C-130 With its first flight, a YC-130A prototype, aluminum alloy for the wings and cargo
Hercules which has reached a remarkable tail # 53-3397, inaugurated a half-century of floor and metal bonding and titanium alloys
50-year milestone since its first flight on continuous C-130 service to the Department for the body of the aircraft and flap skins.
Aug. 23, 1954, from the famous Lockheed of Defense. Test pilot Stanley Beltz and Another new feature was the “all-round”
vision flight deck. is you have to work the airplane hard to be aeromedically evacuated. “It was an
The first C-130A became operational in sometimes, and you have to know how to awesome feeling to carried aboard a 1963 ‘E’
December 1956, reporting for duty with work with it,” he said. “The other unique model I had worked on during my early days
Tactical Air Command to replace the far part is the close relationship with the assigned to Little Rock AFB (Arkansas).”
less capable Fairchild C-119 Flying boxcar. ‘users,’ such as the Southern European The C-130’s combat record is an integral
The C-130’s four Allison turboprop engines Task Force Lion Brigade (Vicenza, Italy), part of its distinguished history. The aircraft
revolutionized aircraft performance, since we did a preponderance of their quickly earned its reputation as a tough
providing greater speed, range and takeoff. airdrop missions. The C-130 is all about aircraft for rough places. In the late 1950s,
With a 33,810-pound payload at the time, the mission and the people who get that with Southeast Asia facing a Communist
the Herc could carry twice as much as the done together.” take over, the Herc quickly became the
C-119. The C-130 could perform heavy One of the people who helped get C- armed services’ premier tactical airlifter.
equipment airdrops as well as airland 130 missions off the ground is Master Sgt. By late summer 1959, C-130 crews trained
operations. It was well suited as a tactical Albert “Mik” Mikolajczyk, a 23-year veteran for Marine parachute assault operations in
transport. Cargo loading was easier with the case Laos was invaded, opening up South
new aircraft’s rear-opening ramp instead of Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand to
the side-door, steep ramp loading required Name the mission, and the communist takeover.
by the World War II vintage fleet. C-130 is probably up to the task. C-130s increasingly provided logistical
In 1959, the Air Force completed its support to the Army’s remote special
planned force of 12 C-130A squadrons-six
In addition to general airlift, operations camps, and the Herc proved itself
in TAC, three in Europe and three for the C-130 missions throughout the with its ability to land and takeoff on short,
Far East. Continuous improvement was the years have included: unpaved runways. The heroics of C-130
norm for the C-130 system. New external crews flying Khe Sanh and An Loc missions
fuel tanks allowed the aircraft to fight heavy
• Aerial firefighting are legendary. After the fall of Saigon, and
winds in flights across the ocean. The C- • Aerial spraying the end of the war, C-130s were part of
130B introduced more powerful engines • Aeromedical evacuation the American airlift armada, helping bring
and new propellers, and added fuel capacity, home 591 prisoners of war. A few C-130s
and beefed up landing gear. A lone C-130C, • Airborne early warning also served as AC-130 fixed-wing gunships,
a modified “B”, demonstrated short takeoffs • Air refueling and the Air Weather Service flew WC-130s
and landings. Twelve C-130Ds, modified as rainmakers over Laos, attempting to
• Command and control
from the original “A,” became “Ski-130s,” influence the seasonal monsoon rains to
outfitted with ski landing gear to resupply • Electronic warfare Allied advantage. The Aerospace Rescue
Arctic expeditions. In early 1960, an “E” • Gunship and Recovery Service first used HC-130s for
model entered the operational fleet; an command and control of search and rescue
updated “H” model followed in the 1970s. • Humanitarian relief operations. And the Marine Corps flew the
The “E” through “H” models are still in • Maritime patrol KC-130F, initially borrowing two C-130As
service today, and work will begin in 2007 from the Air Force and modifying them for
• Natural disaster relief
on converting those models to meet the air refueling. Those widely varying models
demands of modern aviation and streamline • Arctic/Antarctic Resupply remain in service.
support through an avionics modernization • Search and rescue And what a service the C-130 provides.
program. With avionics upgrades and some From the first Gulf War through the crisis
changes to the engines, the number of basic • Space operations support in Kosovo to peacekeeping operations
C-130 models will be reduced to two, the C- • missile operations support in Africa, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Iraq and
130AMP and the C-130J. • Special operations support Afghanistan, as well as humanitarian
The newest C-130 in the inventory, the relief operations at home and around
“J” model, entered the Air Force inventory • Test and evaluation the world, the resilient C-130 answers
in February 1999, and since then, Lockheed • VIP transport the nation’s call. Recently, C-130s have
Martin has delivered 34 more “Js” to the Air airlifted several Afghan battalions,
Force. The basic design remains true to the
• Weather reconnaissance national police, U.S. advisors and supplies
original, but adds 40 percent more range, into Shidand to help Afghanistan’s
flies 24 percent faster than previous models, national government restore order to an
can take off on shorter runways and has area rife with factional fighting. And in
greater cargo and passenger capacity. Its maintainer, who’s worked with the several our own country, C-130s equipped with
new avionics will also allow for better variations to the C-130 fleet. He’s now Modular Airborne Firefighting Systems
data capability and control and requires assigned to the 22nd Air Refueling Wing at have deployed to help combat wildfires
a crew of three rather than five. The first McConnell AFB, Kansas, maintaining KC- in Western states, and WC-130s provided
active duty “J” entered the inventory this 135 refuelers. vital data as hurricane hunters over
year, and plans are to deploy the aircraft in “No other aircraft can do what the C-130 the Caribbean and Florida, collecting
combat by December. can. Name the location, it’s been there,” said information for the National Hurricane
Lt. Col. Mike Cassidy, chief of AMC’s Sergeant Mik. “The C-130 will be flying long Center as Hurricanes Charley, Frances and
Operational Programming Division, has after other aircraft are in the ‘boneyard’ at Ivan grew into dangerous storms.
2,000 flying hours in the Herc, and almost Davis-Monthan (AFB, Arizona), and the C- These special duties, along with the
2,000 hours in other airlifters. The former 130 will be there to pick up their aircrews daily tasks of deploying, supplying and
commander of the 37th Airlift Squadron at and bring them back home.” redeploying joint service and allied forces
Ramstein Air Base, Germany, said the C-130 Sergeant Mik recalled an experience throughout the world will build upon the C-
is without a doubt a special aircraft. which speaks volumes. Recently deployed 130’s legacy of heroism as one of the premier,
“Part of the attractiveness of the aircraft to the United Arab Emirates, he needed multi-role aircraft in American history.

… Amazing Perseverance –
Record-Breaking Numbers Ensure
‘Boots on the Ground’
by Capt. Denise Boyd, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs
Airmen assigned to the 386th Air Expedi- Holly, commander of the 746th Expedition- and sortie effectiveness. Not only do our ex-
tionary Wing had a record-breaking month ary Airlift Squadron. “Among the other ceptional men and women get the job done,
supporting Operations ENDURING FREEDOM major issues, I would list the heat, an air but they also do it safely in a dangerous and
and IRAQI FREEDOM. traffic control system much less robust than challenging environment.”
Active-duty, Guard and Reserve C-130 the one we have in the states, as well as hostile Maintainers are able to keep the planes
Hercules aircraft at the wing’s flying even while dealing with
forward-deployed location had extremes in operations here, said
more flying hours and carried Maj. Marvin Schaitel, commander
more pallets and passengers during of the 386th Expeditionary Main-
August than any month previously. tenance Squadron.
Wing Airmen also averaged more “Temperatures can be 15 to 20
transient passengers per day than degrees hotter on the flightline
any other month. than on the main base,” he said.
Since November 2003, the “Picking up a wrench or touching
highest number of passengers the plane can result in a burn if
carried on an average day through gloves aren’t worn, and working
July was 1,344. In August, the inside the airplane can be best
average reached 1,698 a day. referred to as a sauna.
The flying hours reached an all- “But, in spite of all these chal-
time high of 2,833.3 for the month, lenges, the Airmen here continue
almost 75 more hours than the to excel,” he said.
previous months. The number of It takes every Airman assigned to
pallets loaded and carried for the the wing to perform these missions,
month was 2,183, more than 100 said Col. Mike Keltz, 386th AEW
over the previous months. SOUTHWEST ASIA – (Clockwise from left) C-130 Hercules pilot commander.
But the most significant of all Capt. Todd Linton and his co-pilot 1st Lt. Robert Cureton and flight “From creating flight meals to
those records broken was for pas- engineer Master Sgt. Gary Corley run through checklists after tak- getting the crew to the planes
sengers carried. The previous high ing off from a forward-deployed location here Sept. 14. The crew is to loading the passengers and
was in July, with 41,673. August assigned to the 746th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron and deployed pallets, it’s a total team effort,”
saw more than 52,600 passengers. from Ramstein Air Base, Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. he said.
Hitting locations such as Kuwait Denise Boyd) The wing is responsible for
International Airport, Baghdad International small-arms fire, anti-aircraft fire and surface- tactical airlift into not only Iraq and sur-
Airport and Balad Air Base, Iraq, crews work to-air missiles. rounding areas, but also into the Horn of
long days under difficult circumstances. “The tactical airlifters of the 386th AEW Africa. Regular missions include moving
“There are (myriad) stressors that face are the best in the world,” Colonel Holly Soldiers during their rest and relaxation
our aircrew members, and a fast operational said, “and they prove it every day with an rotations, transporting Iraqi police cadets
tempo is just one of them,” said Lt. Col. John unmatched record of operational reliability and resupplying forward-deployed troops.
“In a free, democratic country we have vigorous debates over important public policy issues –
none more heated than a decision to go to war. But this should not distract us from
the mission at hand or lessen the magnitude of your accomplishments…
The threat we face must be confronted. And you are doing so exceedingly well.
Indeed it has been an historic demonstration of skill and military power. But most importantly,
your fight – and ultimate victory – against the forces of terror and extremism
in Iraq and the Middle East will have made America safer and more secure…
You are accomplishing something noble and historic – and future generations of
Americans will remember and thank you for it. “
— Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense
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Capt Sandra L. Bitteker global high frequency radio operations. In 1996, she was assigned to
the 18th Communications Squadron, Kadena AB, Japan, as shift su-
Captain Sandra Bitteker is a C-5 Aircraft Commander assigned to the 9th Airlift
pervisor, Air Force Satellite Communications System. From there, TSgt
Squadron, 436th Operations Group, 436th Airlift Wing, Dover Air Force Base,
Crudup was reassigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron in 1997
Delaware. After graduating high school she attended
as NCOIC, Combat Crew Communications. In 2001, she was assigned
The United States Air Force Academy. Upon graduat-
to the 789th Communication Squadron, Andrews AFB, Maryland. Re-
ing with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political
markably, TSgt Crudup was honored with various awards at all of these
Science and a minor in Spanish, she was commis-
duty stations.
sioned in the USAF in June 1999.
TSgt Crudup received her AAS Degree in Information Systems Tech-
She was immediately assigned to Joint Under-
nology from the Community College of the Air Force in 1996. She was
graduate Pilot Training, Vance AFB, Oklahoma.
also awarded an AA Degree in 1996, a BS Degree in Psychology in 1997,
She graduated pilot training as a Distinguished
and a MA Degree in 2002, all from the University of Maryland. She is
Graduate and was assigned to the C-5 Galaxy
married to SMSgt John Crudup, and they have two children, Bridget,
weapon system.
15, and Zakee, 10.
In March 2003, she completed C-5 Copilot training at Altus AFB,
Her decorations include the AF Commendation Medal, Outstanding
Oklahoma and arrived at her current duty location, the 9th Airlift
Unit Award with valor, AF Good Conduct Medal (6 OLC), AF Overseas
Squadron, Dover AFB, Delaware. There she upgraded to C-5 First Pilot,
Long Tour Ribbon (2 OLC), AF Overseas Short Tour Ribbon (2 OLC),
C-5 Aircraft Commander and Special Operations Low Level II Jumpseat
AF Longevity Service Award (3 OLC), NCO PME Ribbon (1 OLC),
Pilot in record time. While assigned to the 9th Airlift Squadron, she
Southwest Asia Medal, and the Kuwait Liberation Medal Kingdom of
worked as the Squadron Standardization/Evaluation Liaison Officer,
Saudi Arabia.
the 9 AS Executive Officer and the 436 AW Deputy Executive Officer.
There she received recognition for her outstanding contributions
during the 2003 21st Air Force Aircrew Standardizations/Evaluation
visit. She has been recognized as the 9th Airlift Squadron “Aircrew of
the Month,” 436th Operations Group “Aircrew of the Month,” “Sitrep
Capt Sarah L. Emory
Superstar,” in addition to being awarded the 436th Operations Group Captain Sarah L. Emory is an aircraft maintenance officer assigned to the
and 436th Airlift Wing “Company Grade Officer of the Quarter” in 660th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Travis AFB, California. After
2003. For her efforts, Captain Bitteker was chosen as the 436th Airlift graduation from high school in 1993, Captain Emory was accepted
Wing Company Grade Officer of the Year for 2003. to the United States Air Force Academy Preparatory School. Upon
Her military awards include the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award graduation, she earned an appointment to the United States Air Force
with six devices, the Combat Readiness Medal, the National Defense Academy.
Service Medal with one device, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Once commissioned as a second lieutenant
the Kosovo Campaign Medal, the Air Force Longevity Service Award in 1998, she was assigned as Squadron Section
with one device and the Air Force Training Ribbon. Commander, 66th Rescue Squadron, Nellis
AFB, Nevada. In 1998, she attended the Basic
Personnel Officer’s Course at Keesler AFB, Missis-
sippi. After being selected for cross-training into
aircraft maintenance, she became the Executive
TSgt Gidget A. Crudup Officer for the 57th Logistics Group in 2001.
Technical Sergeant Gidget A. Crudup performs duties as NCOIC of Captain Emory attended the Aircraft Mainte-
Standardization and Evaluation and is assigned to the 789th Commu- nance Officer’s Course at Sheppard AFB, Texas, in 2001. Upon comple-
nication Squadron. Upon graduation from high tion, she returned to Nellis AFB as the Officer-in-Charge, Fabrication
school she enlisted in the United States Air Force Flight, 57th Equipment Maintenance Squadron. In 2002, Captain
in1985. Emory moved to the 660th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Travis
After completing basic military training at AFB, California, where she assumed the role of Assistant Maintenance
Lackland AFB, Texas, TSgt Crudup was assigned to Operations Officer. She completed Squadron Officer’s School in 2002
Keesler AFB, Mississippi, for technical training as where her flight earned “Right of Line” honors. In August 2003, she
a radio communications systems specialist. Upon became the Officer-in-Charge, Blue Aircraft Maintenance Unit.
graduation, she was assigned to Andersen AFB, Captain Emory was selected as the 60th Air Mobility Wing Senior
Guam, as a global command systems operator Company Grade Officer of the Year, 2003. Additionally, she is pursuing
in 1986. In 1987, she was reassigned to the 5th her Masters of Arts in Organizational Management degree through the
Combat Communications Group, Robins AFB, Georgia, as a tactical University of Phoenix.
ground radio operator. In 1991, TSgt Crudup was assigned to the 374th Captain Emory has been awarded the Air Force Commendation
Communications Squadron, Yokota AB, Japan, as a senior operator, Medal and the Air Force Achievement Medal (1 OLC).

Capt DeAnna K. Franks Capt Nathan R. Howard
Captain DeAnna K. Franks is an Aircraft Commander C-130H3 Captain Nathan Howard is a KC-135 evaluator pilot and currently
assigned to the 50th Airlift Squadron, Little Rock AFB, Arkansas. She serves as Stan/Eval Chief for the 384th Air Refueling Squadron,
attended the United States Air Force Academy, McConnell AFB, Kansas. Captain Howard was born in Norman, OK,
graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree in on 18 December 1973. He graduated from Texas A&M in the spring of
Human Factors Engineering. 1997 with a Bachelor’s degree in Management
After her commissioning in 1999, she attended Information Systems (MIS).
Under Graduate Pilot Training at Columbus AFB, After receiving his commission, Captain
Mississippi, and NAS Corpus Christi, Texas. After Howard attended JSUPT at Vance AFB, OK, class
earning her pilot wings in October 2000, she was 98-15. In March of 1998, Captain Howard was
assigned to the 50th Airlift Squadron, Little assigned to the 909 ARS, Kadena AB, Japan.
Rock AFB, in February 2001. As a young copilot, He participated in many large exercises such
she held jobs as the Publications Officer and as COPE THUNDER and SINGAPORE SLING.
Executive Officer. He was involved in JCS-directed reconnais-
Captain Franks has seen many deployments in her time in the sance missions, the Australian Air Show and the
50th Airlift Squadron. Since March of 2002, she has supported Op- evacuation of KC-135 aircraft to avoid several
erations ENDURING FREEDOM and IRAQI FREEDOM from deployed hazardous typhoons.
locations in Southwest Asia, including a risky resupply mission of the In September of 2001, he transferred to McConnell AFB, KS, and
101st Airborne to a remote strip in Afghanistan and piloting the first joined the 384 ARS. Over the next two years, he served in Operations
transport aircraft to land in Iraq during the Iraq War – delivering a NOBLE EAGLE; ENDURING FREEDOM; SOUTHERN WATCH; and,
critical TALCE unit under blacked-out landing conditions. She flew 30 IRAQI FREEDOM, during which he displayed extraorinary bravery
combat missions in and out of Iraq delivering troops, ammunition and during a combat search and rescue (CSAR) mission for which he
other cargo throughout the hostile theatre. was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. Capt Howard also flew
In August of 2003, she completed Aircraft Commander School at missions to support the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty.
Little Rock AFB. She is married to Captain Anthony Franks, a B-52 pilot He has served as Asst Flight CC, Flight CC and is qualified for KC-135
stationed at Barksdale AFB, Louisiana. Special Operations Air Refueling and is a receiver instructor pilot (one of
Her military awards include the Air Medal (4 OLC)s and the Aerial seven in the entire Air Force). In May 2002, he married Megan Lynch.
Achievement Medal (3 OLC). Captain Howard is the recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross,
three Air Medals, Aerial Achievement Medal and the Air Force Com-
mendation Medal.
TSgt Michael J. Hassett

Technical Sergeant Michael J. Hassett is the Antiterrorism/ Force
Protection NCO, 6th Security Forces Squadron, MacDill Air Force
Base, Florida.
TSgt Hassett graduated from West Seneca East High School in West
Seneca New York, in 1980. He entered the Air
Force in 1986, and his assignments include: “So nigh is Grandeur
RAF Greenham Common, United Kingdom;
Griffiss AFB, New York; NAS Miramar, Califor-
nia; Osan AB, Republic of Korea; and MacDill
to our dust,
AFB, Florida.
Among his many accomplishments at
MacDill, TSgt Hassett ensured unbreachable
so near is God to man,
security for the first Presidential vist there in over
40 years, coordinating security concerns with the when Duty whispers low,
Tampa Police Department, helping to man the department’s command
post during the historic event.
TSgt Hassett holds an Associate’s Degree from the Community ‘thou must,’
College of the Air Force in Criminal Justice, and currently attends
Saint Leo University majoring in Psychology. TSgt Hassett is married
to the former Anne Josephine Burder. They have two children, the youth replies,
Michael and Leticia.
TSgt Hassett’s military decorations include the Air Force Commen-
dation Medal (2 OLC), the Air Force Achievement Medal and the Navy
‘I can.’”
Achievement Medal. His awards include Superior Performer Award,
ACC, Security Police 1992; Outstanding NCO of the Year, Det 2 HQ/SF — Ralph Waldo Emerson
1998; Service Member of the Year, NavConBrig Miramar 1999; Staff
NCO of the year, 6th Security Forces, MacDill AFB 2002; NCO Academy
Commandant award winner and Distinguished Graduate at Tyndall
AFB 2003; NCO of the Quarter, 6 AMW MacDill AFB 2003, and NCO of
the Year, 6 AMW MacDill AFB 2003.

Capt Jeffrey D. Johns outstanding academic achievement. He has also completed a Bachelor’s
Degree in Organizational Leadership and graduated with honors.
Captain Jeffrey D. Johns is an aircraft maintenance officer assigned
Also, while assigned to Travis AFB, Sergeant Jones was deployed in
to the 319th Maintenance Operations Squadron as Commander, Main-
2003 to Ar Ar, Saudi Arabia, and from there he forward deployed to Kirkuk
tenance Operations Flight, at Grand Forks AFB,
AB, Iraq, to open the first Northern Iraqi Airfield open to coalition forces
North Dakota.
during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. While at Kirkuk AB, Sergeant Jones
An Army National Guard Scholar/Athlete
was meticulously unstacking a 120mm white phosphorus mortar from
Award winner in high school, he graduated in
a munitions pile when two projectiles burst into flames spewing molten
1990 and enlisted in the Air Force. He completed
phosphorus and white smoke from the nose section. He instinctively
basic training at Lackland AFB, Texas. Upon
ordered the team to evacuate the structure and with complete disregard
graduation, he completed technical school and
for his own personal safety, ran to the pile and grabbed the mortars by
follow-on training at Chanute AFB, Illinois, as an
their tail sections. Laboring under the weight of the rounds, he ran from
Aerospace Propulsion Specialist.
the back of the bunker over 200 yards to a pool of water extinguishing the
After graduation from technical school,
flames and cooling the rounds. He established roadblocks to secure the
Capt Johns was assigned to Norton AFB, California, for 3 years, and
site and directed emergency notification of fire department personnel.
McConnell AFB, Kansas, for 3 years. During his enlisted career, he
His selfless and decisive actions saved the lives of seven personnel and
worked both in-shop and flightline maintenance on C-141, B1, F-
prevented an inevitable catastrophic detonation in the munitions
16, and KC-135 aircraft. While at McConnell AFB, Capt Johns was
storage area.
selected for the Airmen Education Commissioning Program. Capt
Sgt Jones is married to the former Michelle Veillette of Austin, Texas.
Johns attended school at Troy State University, Alabama, graduating
Together they have 2 children; Elizabeth, 5, and Rebecca 3.
Magna Cum Lauda with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and
Sergeant Jones’ military awards include the Bronze Star with Valor,
Health.
Air Force Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and Air
After completing the Aircraft Maintenance Officers Course, Capt
Force Achievement Medal.
Johns was assigned to Shaw AFB, South Carolina. During this time,
he was assigned to the 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, 79th
Fighter Squadron, and the 20th Logistics Support Squadron. Capt
Johns is currently assigned to Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota, in the
319th Maintenance Operations Squadron, with prior service in the
319th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. He has deployed as the Main- Capt Jason J. Loschinskey
tenance Officer in Charge in support of Operations NORTHERN and
Captain Jason J. Loschinskey is a civil engineering officer assigned
SOUTHERN WATCH and attended Weapons Instructor Course training
to the 92d Civil Engineer Squadron, Fairchild AFB, Washington. He
at Nellis AFB, Nevada.
graduated from high school in 1992 and accepted a full Air Force
Captain Johns has been recognized as the Support Officer of the
scholarship to attend college at The Citadel – South Carolina’s premier
Year and the Lt Gen Leo Marquez Award recipient for the 79th Fighter
military academy. He graduated from The Citadel and was commis-
Squadron in 2000; Deployed Company Grade Officer (CGO) of the
sioned in May of 1996 with a Bachelors of Science degree in Civil En-
Quarter, October-December 2001, for Operation NORTHERN WATCH;
gineering.
20th Logistics Group Leo Marquez Award recipient for 2001; 20th
Upon commissioning, he was immediately assigned to Osan AB,
Fighter Wing CGO of the Quarter, July-September 2001; 319th Air
South Korea, where he served in the 51st Civil
Refueling Wing Maintenance Support CGO of the Year in 2002; and
Engineer Squadron for 1 year with a follow-on
319th Air Refueling Wing CGO of the Year in 2003.
assignment to the 820th RED HORSE Squadron
Captain Johns’ military awards include the Air Force Commenda-
at Nellis AFB, Nevada. He reported to the 820th
tion Medal (1 OLC), Air Force Achievement Medal (1 OLC), National
in May of 1997 where he served for over two
Defense Service Medal (bronze star), Air Force Good Conduct Medal,
years as a design and project engineer. The
and Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.
highlight of his assignment was his marriage
to the former Althea Arvin, the “other Captain
Loschinskey.” Captain Loschinskey and his
SSgt Neil C. Jones wife PCS’d together to Offutt AFB, Nebraska
Staff Sergeant Neil C. Jones is the NCOIC of the 375th Civil Engineer in the summer of 1999. Captain Loschinskey and his wife have two
Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Flight assigned to the sons, AJ, age 4, and Ben, age 2.
375th Mission Support Group, Scott AFB, Illinois. In this capacity, he At Offutt, he served in the Fightin’ Fifty-Fifth Civil Engineer Squadron
manages and integrates all activities of the EOD Flight in support of in addition to his duties as a Residual Capabilities Assessment officer for
base and local community emergency responses to explosive, chemical, United States Strategic Command aboard the National Airborne Op-
biological, and nuclear accident and incidents. erations Center. From there he was re-assigned to his present duties at
Sergeant Jones entered the Air Force in 1994. Fairchild AFB where he has excelled as Engineering Program Manager
Upon entering active duty, Sergeant Jones received and as Chief of the Maintenance Engineering Element. In 2003 he was
technical training as an Explosive Ordnance named Air Mobility Command’s Civil Engineering Military Manager
Disposal Technician at Eglin AFB, Florida, and of the Year and the 92d Air Refueling Wing’s Company Grade Officer
Indian Head, Maryland, graduating with honors. of the Year.
Following graduation he was assigned to Nellis While deployed to Iraq in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM,
AFB, Nevada. In 1998 he was transferred to Incirlik Captain Loschinskey lead a 90-man engineer team comprised of
AB, Turkey. While there he attended Airman Lead- personnel from 14 different bases, bringing flawless “customer
ership School, again graduating with honors. Upon service”support to a wing of 1,400 personnel and 20 aircraft at Tallil
completing his tour in Turkey, Sergeant Jones was assigned to Travis AFB, AB.
California. During his assignment at Travis he completed his Community He is the recipient of the National Defense Service Medal, Air Force
College of the Air Force Associate Degree in Explosive Ordnance Disposal Achievement Medal, the Joint Service Achievement Medal, and the Air
in Applied Science and was awarded the Pitsenbarger Award for Force Commendation Medal (1 OLC).

TSgt Bruce A. Lund Naval Seabees and removed the stuck C-130 within 36 hours. Sergeant
Masterman also attended Airman Leadership School in Germany and
Technical Sergeant Bruce A. Lund is the C-130 Chief Flight
received the Airman Leadership Award from his fellow peers and in-
Scheduler and Chief Instructor Loadmaster assigned to the 40th Airlift
structors. In 2003, he was reassigned to the 62d Maintenance Squadron
Squadron, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. He is a combat-ready loadmaster
McChord AFB, Washington working on C-17A aircraft in the Home
with over 1,900 hours total flying time, 400 hours of instructor flying
Station Check inspection section.
time, and 470 combat hours.
Since his arrival, Sergeant Masterman has served in a variety of
Sergeant Lund graduated from high school in 1980. After complet-
positions, including Home Station Check Shift Chief, Maintenance
ing Basic Military Training in 1985, he attended technical training at
Coordinator and Safety Manager. Sergeant Masterman’s unique blend
Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, and graduated as a Law Enforcement
of leadership and enthusiasm infuse vigor and refresh maintenance
Specialist in 1986. His first duty assignment was to the 62d Security
efforts throughout the section and flight. He was selected as the 62d
Police Squadron, McChord Air Force Base, Washington. While there
Airlift Wings’s NCO of the Quarter for October through December of
he filled numerous duty positions to include Gate
2003. He is currently 5 classes away from completing his Community
Sentry, Patrolman, Security Police Investigator,
College of the Air Force degree of applied science in aviation and main-
Law Enforcement Flight Chief, Law Enforcement
tenance technology.
Superintendent, and Law Enforcement Reports
Sergeant Masterman’s military awards include the AF Commenda-
and Analysis Section Chief.
tion Medal, 2 AF Achievement Medals, 4 Outstanding Unit Awards,
Sergeant Lund subsequently deployed to
2 Good Conduct Medals, National Defense Service Medal, Air Force
Southwest Asia and earned a long-tour service
Overseas Ribbon (Long Tour), Air Force Longevity Service Award, USAF
credit in support of Operations DESERT SHIELD,
NCO PME Graduate Ribbon and the AF Training Ribbon.
DESERT STORM, and DESERT CALM. In May
1999, Sergeant Lund fulfilled his lifelong dream
of becoming an aviator when he cross-trained into the loadmas-
ter career field. He completed Loadmaster Qualification training at
Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas as a distinguished graduate and TSgt Michael T. Rivers
was assigned to the 40th Airlift Squadron in 1999. While assigned to
Technical Sergeant Michael T. Rivers is a C-130E Instructor Flight
the squadron, he deployed in support of Operations JOINT FORGE,
Engineer assigned to the 29th Weapons Squadron, Little Rock AFB
SOUTHERN WATCH, and twice as part of Operation ENDURING
Arkansas.
FREEDOM, the United States-led war on terrorism. He also flew several
TSgt Rivers joined the Air Force in 1984 as an aircraft hydraulic
missions supporting Operation NOBLE EAGLE.
and in-flight refueling systems mechanic on B-52’s and KC-135’s at
Sergeant Lund has an English Associate in Arts Degree from Olympic
Carswell AFB, Texas. In 1986, he was reassigned to the PACAF Logistics
College in Bremerton, Washington and has earned two Community
Support Center at Kadena AB, Okinawa, where he overhauled F-4, F-15
College of the Air Force Associate in Applied Science Degrees in
and F-16 fighter components at this intermedi-
Criminal Justice and Aviation Operations. Sergeant Lund is married
ate level depot facility. TSgt Rivers’ next assign-
to the former Diane Schamens of Midland, Texas. They have three
ment brought him to the 834 Aircraft Generation
children Alecs, Katie, and Zachary.
Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Florida in 1989, where
Sergeant Lund’s decorations include the Air Medal (4 OLC), Aerial
he maintained MC-130 Combat Talons and AC-
Achievement Medal (2 OLC), Air Force Commendation Medal (4 OLC),
130 Gunships. In 1990, he deployed to Saudi
Air Force Achievement Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with
Arabia in support of Operation DESERT SHIELD
Valor (7 OLC), Combat Readiness Medal, Air Force Good Conduct
and remained in theater for Operation DESERT
Medal (5 OLC), Kuwait Liberation Medal Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and
STORM.
Kuwait Liberation Medal Government of Kuwait.
In 1991, TSgt Rivers was selected for
reassignment to the 20th Component Repair
Squadron, RAF Upper Heyford, England where he overhauled F-111
components in a hydraulic back shop. During this assignment he
SSgt John E. Masterman met and married the former Deborah Allen. TSgt Rivers volunteered
Staff Sergeant John E. Masterman is an Aerospace Maintenance for a consecutive overseas tour in 1994 and was reassigned to the
Craftsman assigned to the 62d Maintenance Squadron, McChord 37th Airlift Squadron, Ramstein AB, Germany. He served as a C-130E
AFB, Washington. After graduating high school in 1994, Sergeant aircraft hydraulic systems craftsman and dedicated crew chief while
Masterman was locally employed at First Texas assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron.
Bank. Sergeant Masterman then enlisted in the In July 1997, TSgt Rivers retrained to the flight engineer career
Air Force and attended basic training at Lackland field and was trained on the C-130E. His first flying assignment was
AFB, Texas, in 1997. Upon graduation, he with the 41st Airlift Squadron at Pope AFB, North Carolina where he
attended technical training school at Sheppard served as Aircrew Ground Training NCOIC, Flight Engineer Scheduler,
AFB, Texas. Sergeant Masterman reported to his Chief Instructor Flight Engineer and Standardization/Evaluation
first duty station at Little Rock AFB, Arkansas, Flight Engineer. During this assignment he also deployed to various
314th Maintenance Squadron, in 1998, where he countries on the Arabian Peninsula in support of Operations DESERT
provided maintenance for C-130 aircraft in the FOX, ENDURING FREEDOM and IRAQI FREEDOM. In July 2003,
Repair and Reclamation Flight. He then received TSgt Rivers was reassigned to the 29th Weapons Squadron at Little
orders to Ramstein AB, Germany, in 2000 and began work on C-130 Rock AFB, as an Instructor Flight Engineer, Aircrew Ground Training
and C-9 aircraft for the 86th Maintenance Squadron in the Repair and NCOIC and Flight Engineer Scheduler. TSgt Rivers was selected as the
Reclamation Flight. During his assignment at Ramstein he deployed to United States Air Force Mobility Weapons School’s NCO of the Year
Sigonella Naval Air Station, Italy to support transient C-130 aircraft. He 2003.
was a key player in the remarkable removal of an immobilized C-130 TSgt Rivers is the recipient of the Air Medal(2 OLC), the Aerial
aircraft that ran off the taxiway and was stuck in 3 feet of thick, muddy Achievement Medal (2 OLC), the Air Force Commendation Medal(2
clay. He analyzed the situation, coordinated with Ramstein AFB and the OLC) and the Air Force Achievement Medal (3 OLC).

The Airlift/Tanker Association General Robert E. “Dutch” Huyser Awards are presented
annually to a wing/group level or below, pilot, navigator, flight engineer, loadmaster and
boom operator who have displayed outstanding proficiency and performance
of flight duties, significant accomplishments, adaptability
2004 A/TA
to unusual job assignments or difficult circumstance;
acceptance of responsibility; and,
Huyser Awards
self-improvement efforts.
PILOT NAVIGATOR FLIGHT ENGINEER

Capt Thad R. Middleton Capt Jay E. Pelka MSgt Gregg L. Kollbaum
Capt Middleton, a Flight Commander/ Capt Pelka, a MC-130H Evaluator MSgt Kollbaum is the Assistant
C-130H Instructor Aircraft Commander Navigator with the 15th Special Operations Operations Superintendent and a Exam
assigned to the 39th Airlift Squadron, Squadron, 16th Special Operations Wing, Flight Engineer with the 39th Airlift
317th Airlift Group, Dyess AFB, Texas, Hurlburt Field, Florida, graduated from the Squadron, 317th Airlift Group, Dyess
graduated from the U. S. Air Force Academy in 1995. AFB, Texas. He entered the Air Force
U.S. Air Force Academy He entered the Air Force as a Services Officer in 1988. His first duty assignment was
in 1997. Following at Bolling AFB, Washington D.C., and after with 92nd Munitions Maintenance
Undergraduate Pilot two years of service attended Undergraduate Squadron, Fairchild
Training at Vance AFB, Navigator Training in Pensacola, Florida. AFB, Washington. He
Oklahoma, he received Upon graduation was assigned to the 40th Airlift then cross-trained as
his pilot wings in 1999. Squadron as a MC-130H a Flight Engineer and
He completed C-130 navigator and Executive moved to his current
training in 1999 and Officer of the 317th assignment with the
was assigned to Dyess Airlift Group, Dyess AFB, 39th AS, Dyess AFB.
AFB, for his first operational assignment. Texas. Following that MSgt Kollbaum
Since his arrival at Dyess AFB, he has assignment, he moved to proved himself as
flown in Operations SOUTHERN WATCH, the 15th SOS at Hurlburt a fearless combat
JOINT FORGE, INFINITE JUSTICE, Field, Florida. warrior during Operation ENDURING
ENDURING FREEDOM and NOBLE Capt Pelka led FREEDOM, participating in 118 sorties,
EAGLE. 18 missions during helping to deliver 800 warfighters
During Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, flying during and 350 tons of war materiel to “hot”
Capt Middleton commanded 8 airlift a 6-ship infiltration mission to a bombed- blacked out Afghan landing zones,
missions, delivering 130 troops and 30 tons out runway 60+ miles inside Iraq on the earning 3 Air Medals for his efforts.
of tactical cargo into bomb-damaged Afghan third night of the war, and the first fixed- During his 119-day AEF deployment
dirt airbases. With indomitable courage, he wing mission into Baghdad International he masterfully coordinated the release
defeated enemy Anti-Aircraft Artillery fire at Airport, opening the “air bridge” that of a new aircraft performance manual,
a remote firebase, risking it all to complete enabled the massive airlift which followed. developed training aids to minimize
an emergency resupply mission. A brilliant He was also the lead navigator of a historic the impact on combat operations for
tactician, Capt Middleton implemented 13-ship MC-130/C-130/C-17/C-5 airdrop 59 deployed crews and excelled as an
cutting-edge tactics which helped his of 1,388 Army Rangers into Iraq. He instructor, providing advanced system
squadron survive 30+ enemy surface-to- developed and certified self-contained classes to 45 pilots and flight engineers,
air attacks without a loss. A consummate approaches for over a dozen Iraqi airfields enhancing their ability to operate in
instructor, he trained 100+ pilots on the enabling landings during all weather the austere combat environment.
use of Night Vision Goggles for blacked-out conditions. Upon the squadron’s departure A graduate of the Air Mobility Warfare
field operations. As the deployed Assistant from OIF he planned the routings, Center’s Global Air Transportation
Director of Operations (ADO) he deftly clearances and support for 6 aircraft, which Execution System course, MSgt
orchestrated 1,132 OEF combat sorties with all arrived ahead of schedule. Kollbaum is an active supporter of
no mishaps or losses. Capt Pelka, the 15th SOS Company Grade the Airlift/Tanker Association and was
Capt Middleton’s dynamic leadership Officer of the Year for 2003, directed AFSOC’s unanimously elected the treasurer of
skills propelled his squadron to receive an busiest squadron’s flying program overseeing the Big Country chapter. He is married
AFA Citiation of Honor, and resulted in both 1,200 sorties and 130 crewmembers in over to wife Tina, and has a step-daughter,
the 320 AEW and 376 AEW receiving the Air 30,000 flying training events. He also Kailee 11, and a step-son, Colin 8.
Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor. coordinated the Operation Test & Evaluation MSgt Kollbaum’s military decorations
The 39th AS, 317th AG and Dyess AFB flights for multi-million dollar infrared include the Air Medal (2 OLC), the
Company Grade Officer of the Year for 2003, countermeasure and aerial reueling system Air Force Commendation Medal, the
Capt Middleton is married to the former upgrades. Aerial Achievement Medal (1 OLC),
Katie Pomphrey. Capt Pelka’s military decorations include the Air Force Achievement Medal (2
Capt Middleton’s military decorations the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air OLC), the Combat Readiness Medal (3
include the Air Medal, the Aerial Medal (2 OLC), Aerial Achievement Medal OLC) and the Humanitarian Service
Achievement Medal (1 OLC), and the Air (1 OLC), and the Air Force Commendation Medal.
Force Commentation Medal. Medal (1 OLC).

LOADMASTER BOOM OPERATOR
MSgt John J. Spillane IV MSgt Mark A. Redden
MSgt Spillane is the Loadmaster MSgt Redden is a KC-10 Evaluator In-
Superintendent with the 50th Airlift Flight Refueling Operator and the Flight
Squadron, 463rd Superintendent for the 9th Aerial Refueling
Airlift Group, Little Squadron, 60th Air Mobility Wing, Travis
Rock AFB, Arkansas. AFB, California. He enlisted in the Air Force in
Previous assignments 1987. After completion of basic training, he
at Little Rock AFB was selected for the In-
include serving as flight Refueling Systems
Superintendent Operator program on
of Joint Airdrop the KC-135, and upon
Inspection with the graduation from flight
463rd Operations school received orders
Support Squadron and the Chief to Beale AFB, California.
Loadmaster for Standardization and While at Beale AFB,
Evaluation for the 50th AS. Sergeant Redden began
Considered the 463rd Airlift Group’s his college plan by
number 1 Senior Non-Commissioned enrolling in the Community College of the
Officer, MSgt Spillane logged 338 Air Force.
combat/combat support hours during Following many operational deployments
Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, moving including Operations DESERT SHIELD/
1,281 passengers and over 432 cargo DESERT STORM, Sergeant Redden was selected “Wars may be fought with
tons. His quick reactions in making threat to upgrade to instructor with minimum time
calls helped aircraft avoid a 4-rocket in the aircraft and excelled throughout the weapons, but they are
engagement and saved the possible loss program. In 1993, he was accepted for the KC-
of 20 patients. He developed “loadmaster 10 program, and received orders to Seymour
differences” training which allowed Johnson AFB, North Carolina. While there, he won by men.
Guard and Reserve loadmasters to fly on completed training in record time. He then
active duty aircraft overseas. As the chief received orders to Travis AFB for the KC-10 It is the spirit of the men
loadmaster for the largest C-130 combat relocation. He arrived at Travis AFB as one
squadron in the Air Force, his efforts of the initial members starting the 9th Air
helped to integrate 66 active duty and Refueling Squadron from the ground up.
who follow and of
ARC loadmasters from 6 squadrons. When A combat-proven leader, MSgt Redden
the high surface-to-air missile threat in participated in 30 combat aerial refueling the man who leads that
Iraq created the need for two loadmasters missions, off-loading 3 million pounds of
on many combat missions, MSgt Spillane
devised an efficient schedule to fill the
fuel to 224 coalition receivers in support
of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. He also
gains the victory.”
increased demand. He also created a provided critical refuelings of Combat Search
loadmaster training management system and Rescue assets engaged in a search and –General George S. Patton
which incorporates flight and ground recovery effort for a F/A-18 pilot, off-loading
training and eases turbulence. As part 120,000 pounds of fuel to 13 receivers despite
of the 320th Expeditionary Operations Anti-Aircraft Artillery explosion in the
Group he authored and released its first refueling track. Cool under pressure, MSgt
classified Flight Crew Information File Redden overcame catastrophic wing drogue
(FCIF), 6 flight publications, 36 individual pod failure during an OIF mission, skillfully
FCIFs and 2 technical orders. resolving the problem with minimum
When the United States opted to send damage and impact.
humanitarian aid to Iran following a As part of Operation NOBLE EAGLE,
devastating earthquake, MSgt Spillane was he passed 90,000 of fuel to fighters flying
among the first AMC aircrews to fly there homeland security missions over the
since 1979. His experise and experience Pacific northwest. In addition to his many
insured that a forklift vital to the operational deployments, he has held jobs
earthquake recovery effort was in place. as squadron scheduler, flight examiner,
MSgt Spillane was the 463rd Airlift Group Combat Crew Training School instructor,
Noncommissioned Officer of the Year and is currently a flight supervisor/additional
for 2003 and an Air Mobility Command duty first sergeant.He is married to the former
General James Doolittle Award winner. Paula S. Quick and they have three daughters,
MSgt Spillane’s military decorations Cassandra age 13, Gabrielle age 2, and
include the Air Force Meritorious Service Elizabeth age 16 months.
Medal, the Air Medal (5 OLC), the Aerial MSgt Redden’s military decorations include
Achievement Medal (1OLC), the Air Force the Air Medal (2 OLC), Aerial Achievement
Commendation Medal (2 OLC), the Air Medal (1 OLC), Air Force Commendation
Force Achievement Medal (4 OLC) and the Medal (1 OLC), and the Air Force Achievement
Combat Readiness Medal. Medal (1 OLC).

The Airlift/Tanker Association Colonel Gail S. Halvorsen Award is presented annually to an outstand-
ing Air Transportation (2T2XX) individual for sustained excellence in aerial port operations.
2004 A/TA
Halvorsen Award
MSgt Brian T. McDaniel
MSgt Brian T. McDaniel is currently in handling over 1,500 passengers and 700
assigned to the 723 Air Mobility Squadron short tons of cargo a day. His efforts guaran-
at Ramstein AB, Germany. He was nomi- teed the timely airlift of 1,300 Mobile Aero-
nated for the the Halvorsen Award while medical Staging Facility patients in 11 weeks.
serving as Superintendant, MSgt McDaniel, considered
Training Flight, with the 62 the “go-to” man for high
Aerial Port Squadron, Mc- visibility operations, en-
Chord AFB, Washington. sured that transportation
He arrived at McChord in for Ambassador Bremmer,
1999 after having finished Secretary of Defense Rums-
an extended overseas tour feld, POWs and media per- “Too often the
at Howard AFB, Panama. sonnel was timely.
Prior to his assignment as While at McChord,
Training Flight Superin- MSgt McDaniel was heav- ground personnel are taken
tendant, MSgt McDaniel ily involved in base ac-
served as the Mobility Ele- tivities, and those of the
ment Supervisor, ATOC Se- surrounding community. for granted or overlooked
nior Controller and NCOIC He served as an assistant
of Passenger Service. coach for his son’s tee-
MSgt McDaniel, who ball team and served as a
in major air events that are
holds a CCAF Degree in liason/reading mentor for
Business Administration/ Carter Lake Elementary outcome centered…”
Management and Transport Management, School. He was also a volunteer for base
brings a wealth of education and experience Special Olympics activities. He served as
to the wing, which he has applied to a broad the president of his neighborhood hom- –Colonel Gail S. Halvorsen
range of logistical targets. During his assign- eowner association, helped the USO with
ment with the 62 APS, MSgt McDaniel has improvements in local communities, and “The Berlin Candy Bomber”
deployed on numerous occasions including briefed area high-school students on his
his most recent trip into Baghdad, during experiences in Iraq and on the benefits
which he made history as the first strat por- and adventures open to them as members
ter to arrive on location. His achievements of the Air Force.
have been felt both at home station and in A Bronze Star nominee, MSgt McDaniel’s
the thick of combat within Iraq. awards and achievements include the
As the Superintendent of Passengers and Meritorious Service Medal (1 Device); the Air
Fleet Services, MSgt McDaniel ensured that Force Commendation Medal (2 Devices); the
over 51,000 passengers and 1.6 short tons of Air Force Achievement Medal (2 Devices);
cargo were moved with an incredible 99.9% the Air Force Good Conduct Medal (6 De-
on-time rate – including the 1st Stryker vices); the National Defense Service Medal;
Brigade and the 75th Ranger Regiment de- the 2003 62 Air Wing Senior Non-Commis-
ployments. His efforts led to the squadron’s sioned Officer Transporter of the Year; the
“zero delay” effort in supporting Operations 4th Quarter 2003 62 MSG Senior NCO of
Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. the Quarter. He also holds the distinction of
As one of the initial Air Force convoy being named the first ever Baghdad Senior
troop leaders on the Bashur to Baghdad NCO of the Month.
route, MSgt McDaniel paved the way for MSgt McDaniel, who has amassed 10+ fly-
critical cargo movement, Iraqi detainee ing and 8+ ground handling hours in general
transportation and humanitarian aid flow aviation and flight safety towards a private
that set the stage for success in Operation pilot’s license, was joined at McChord by his
Iraqi Freedom. wife, (S)MSgt Angela McDaniel, a fellow 2T2.
MSgt McDaniel designed and guided the They are the proud parents of two sons, Ian
set-up of the new Baghdad APS, then led and Aidan.

The Airlift/Tanker Association Specialized Mission Award is presented annually to
an outstanding individual whose performance of duties in support of an aerial air mobility mis-
sion is exceptionally noteworthy during crises, contingencies, or humanitarian airlift. This award
is presented to career fields not covered by the General Huyser award categories.
2004 A/TA
Specialized Mission Award
TSgt Leslie A. Dye
TSgt Leslie A. Dye, is an Evaluator, the squadron’s authority on aircraft
Airborne Communications and Electronics systems vital to engineers and contractors
Specialist with the 16th OG, Eglin AFB, for mission critical upgrades. When the
Florida. He entered the Air Force in 1996. squadron upgraded to the new state-of-
After graduation from the the-art ARC-222 secure
“... any citizen Air Force Radio Operator radio, he quickly digested
Course at Keesler AFB, its nuances and trained the
Mississippi, he served entire squadron for war.
should be willing with the 7th Airborne TSgt Dye was hand-picked
Command/Control to assist in the airdrop test
Squadron at Offut AFB, of the Massive Ordnance
to give all that Nebraska, and the 8th Air Blast (MOAB) weapon,
Special Operations Squadron clearing its way for war-
(SOS) at Eglin AFB, Florida. time use.
he has to He is a CCAF graduate in As the 16th OG’s subject
Communications Systems matter expert for the Talon
give his country and is pursuing a BS school’s upgraded aircrew
in Professional Aeronautics simulator and training
from Embry Riddle program, TSgt Dye
in work or sacrifice Aeronautical University. developed new methods
While serving with which streamline training
the 8th SOS, TSgt Dye time by over 25%, helping
in times of crisis.” was considered a frontline warrior with to supply the squadron with a larger
a contagious gung-ho spirit. His combat- stable of war-fighters.
–Eleanor Roosevelt proven leadership and unmatched technical A Stan/Eval workhorse, TSgt Dye’s
expertise were critical to sustaining the ceaseless efforts have reduced the
squadron’s role as the “most deployed voluminous backlog of evaluations, FEF
squadron” in America’s Global War on reviews and certification boards made late
Terror – for two years in a row. due to the relentless deployment schedule
Serving as the squadron’s command and brought on by the nation being on a
control (C2) focal point for Operation Iraqi wartime footing. His skills as an evaluator
Freedom, TSgt Dye helped turn Combined earned him immediate recognition and
Joint Special Operations Task Force promotion to Group Stan/Eval. Within
(CJSOTF) and Combined Joint Special the first four months of this assignment he
Operations Air Component (CJSOAC) authored eight new periodic exams, revised
leadership vision into reality prior to the master question file and produced an
the war. TSgt Dye earned the Air Medal in-flight guide.
for Heroism before the war even started Active in his community conscience, TSgt
during a mission centered on infiltration Dye provides continuous support to families
of Special Operations Forces and other of deployed personnel, volunteering to
government agencies, with multiple perform lawn care, home repairs and vehicle
challenging helo air refueling rendezvous, maintenance. He is active with the SOF
which resulted in the acquisition of Warrior Foundation and has participated
vital reconnaissance information for the in numerous Sq Blackbird Association fund
conventional invasion force. raising efforts.
TSgt Dye’s coolness under fire and razor- TSgt Dye’s awards include the
sharp image made him the ideal selection Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal (4
to handle transport of the CENTCOM/CC OLC), the Air Force Commendation Medal
into Baghdad International Airport during and the Air Force Achievement Medal.
Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was the squadron nominee for AFSOC
A brilliant technician, TSgt Dye was Outstanding ACES Crewmember for 2003.

The Airlift/Tanker Association Gearal P.K. Carlton Award for Valor is
presented annually to an individual who demontrates courage, strength,
determination, bravery and fearlessness during a combat, contingency
or humanitarian mission during the previous calendar year.
2004 A/TA General P.K. Carlton

Award For Valor
THE HARROWING MISSION OF HARLEY 37
The Board of Officers and the membership of the Airlift/Tanker a barrage from one site simply pushed the crew toward another.
Association proudly award the 2004 Airlift/Tanker Association The pilots and FE began directing the aircraft visually to areas of
General P. K. Carlton Award for Valor to the crew of Harley 37, from “fewer tracers” avoiding the vast majority of lead, yet taking several
the 7th Special Operations Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, for genuine more rounds into the crippled aircraft. The plane received 19 hits
heroism and superior performance during an extraordinarily difficult ranging from 7.62mm to 57mm, with one shell shattering the pilot’s
and challenging combat mission during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. windscreen and others striking the main wing spar. With the smell
The harrowing mission of Harley 37 began on March 22nd, 2003, of gunpowder in the cargo compartment, the loadmasters performed
when the MC-130H and its crew were tasked to participate in the triage on the 49 combat troops and, thankfully, found no injuries.
opening-night six-ship mission of MC-130Hs infiltrating the first With only three engines and unknown structural integrity, the
special forces tasked to open the front in northern Iraq, a mission crew assessed the risks and decided to divert into Turkey rather
during which they would heroically save the aircraft, their own lives than crash land the aircraft inside Iraq. The worst, however, was yet
and the lives of the 49 soldiers they carried. to come. Without a TF radar they would be forced to navigate the
The crew arrived at their unfamiliar desert staging base from 12,000-foot mountains on the Turkey-Iraq border blindly, amongst
Romania after a 6-hour “dead-head” flight. They immediately rolled thunderstorms, and with an aircraft that was too heavy to overfly the
into a planning cycle lasting 6 hours, ending highest peaks. The crew circumnavigated the
at sun up. There was just enough time to The plane received 19 hits high terrain while avoiding icing conditions
work through the enormous obstacles of ranging from 7.62mm to 57mm, (with multiple fuel leaks applying bleed air to
deconfliction with tactical land attack missile de-ice the wings would have caused a fire). The
(TLAM) corridors, operation at emergency
with one shell shattering the pilot and FE decided, once assured they would
war weights, a robust enemy anti-aircraft pilot’s windscreen and others make it to Incirlik, that they needed to dump
artillery (AAA)/missile threat, no fighter striking the main wing spar. the remaining fuel to minimize the chance
support and no capable combat search and of an onboard fire should they be forced to
rescue (CSAR). Just 6 hours later they were alerted for their mission, crash land due to unforeseen landing gear damage. A slow-speed
the longest infiltration mission since WWII, the longest ever in a C- controllability check was accomplished as the last step before the
130, and the first fixed-wing infiltration of OIF. approach.
One hour after takeoff, Harley 37 received reports of enemy With marginal weather and a questionable instrument landing
encampments and sporadic AAA fire ahead along their route. The system (ILS), the Navigator & EWO hastily programmed a back-up
navigator and electronic warfare officer (EWO) quickly modified the self-contained approach using the inertial navigation system/global
plan, avoiding updated pockets of resistance. Numerous Iraqi gun positioning system (INS/GPS) systems. The threat of a fuel leak was
emplacements had zeroed in on the preceding MC-130s spread out in the forefront of their minds, as the pilot minimized the use of
over the western desert. The crew’s workload doubled as the terrain reverse to keep vaporized fuel out of the engines during his flawless
following (TF) radar failed. The pilots continued flying low-level engine-out landing.
using only night vision goggles (NVGs) over the featureless desert As the crew taxied off of the runway their worst fears were realized.
at 250 feet while the flight engineer and navigator worked together The loadmaster noticed an incredible amount of fuel cascading
unsuccessfully to troubleshoot and combat repair the radar. The crew from multiple holes in the wing tanks, driving the pilot to order an
made the decision to continue to the LZ knowing how much they emergency evacuation as the fuel began to pool and flow under the
would need the system when they entered the northern mountains. plane. The navigator led the way out the front door providing a rally
After two-and-a-half hours of demanding visual low-level flight, point with a flashlight and first aid kit in the grass, clear of responding
Harley 37 experienced its first enemy engagement as they neared an fire trucks. Meanwhile, the loadmasters directed traffic out the rear doors
unreported Iraqi troop convoy and several well-hidden outposts. The into the black of night, guiding the 49 Special Forces troops to safety.
sky erupted with endless tracer fire as more than eight AAA weapon One spark in the area would have engulfed the plane in a fireball killing
sites engaged them simultaneously. The engagement lasted minutes, the crew and passengers immediately. The pilot continued to control
not seconds. The loadmasters feverishly called visual threats from the situation taking a head count as the fire fighters attempted in vain
all sides as the pilots maneuvered, yet one round sliced an oil line to stop the fuel flow. Despite their best efforts, the damage to the aircraft
in the #2 engine. The firing abruptly stopped allowing the co-pilot required them to wait for all the fuel to gush from the wings. Though
and flight engineer (FE) to accomplish an emergency shutdown of in need of repair, the crew’s actions had minimized the damage and
the damaged engine. The aircraft was still heavier than maximum had saved the $155 million Air Force combat asset, assuring its return
peacetime weight and operating on only three engines, but the crew to combat service. More importantly, they had also saved 58 American
again elected to continue their mission. lives.
Moments later, the aircraft again came under intense and directed For their truly heroic actions, the 2004 A/TA General P. K. Carlton
AAA fire, some as large as softball-sized 57mm rounds. Dodging Award for Valor is proudly conferred upon…

The Crew of Harley
Crew Commander Navigator Electronic Warfare Officer Pilot

Maj Mark W. Haberichter Maj Cory M. Peterson Capt Robert A. Horton Capt Jonathan S. Cotton
7th Special Operations Squadron, 352 Special Operations Group, 550th Special Operations Squadron, th Special Operations Squadron,
RAF Mildenhall, UK RAF Mildenhall, UK Kirtland AFB, NM RAF Mildenhall, UK
Major Haberichter earned his Major Peterson earned his Captain Horton earned his Captain Cotton earned his
commission via ROTC in December commission via ROTC in May 1991. commission via ROTC in June 1996. commission via ROTC in December,
1989. In November 1990, he reported In May 1992, he reported to Mather In July 1996, he reported to Goodfellow 1998. In February 1999, he reported to
to Reese AFB, Texas, for Undergraduate AFB, California, for Specialized AFB, Texas, for Intelligence Officer McGuire AFB, New Jersey, awaiting his
Pilot Training (UPT). He graduated in Undergraduate Navigator Training training. After graduation, he was Joint Specialized Undergraduate Pilot
1991 and entered the Banked Pilot (SUNT), where he graduated from assigned to the 16th Special Operations Training (JSUPT) start date of July 1999,
program serving as a maintenance the navigator track and earned an Wing, Hurlburt Field, Florida, serving at Laughlin AFB, Texas. In January
officer on MC-130E/H Combat Talons assignment to the C-130E/H at as intelligence officer, 16th SOS. During 2000 he continued JSUPT at Naval Air
at Hurlburt Field, Florida. During this Yokota AB, Japan. While at Yokota he this tour, he supported numerous Station Corpus Christi, Texas, where
tour, he supported leaflet drops on upgraded to instructor and served as combat missions in Bosnia, serving as in September 2000 he earned his first
Haiti, CSAR missions over Bosnia, and tactician, scheduler and chief instructor the chief of intelligence for all Joint operational assignment flying the MC-
developed the manning and equipment navigator. Special Operations Task Force-2 forces. 130H Combat Talon II at the 7 SOS, RAF
listings for the 15 SOS when the new In Jan 1997 he reported to Little In 1999, he attended Joint Specialized Mildenhall, UK.
squadron was created to separate the Rock AFB, Arkansas, as part of the Undergraduate Navigator (JSUNT) During his assignment at the 7 SOS
Talon I and Talon II aircraft. 62nd Airlift Squadron as a formal training, where he graduated from the Captain Cotton has had additional
In 1995, he requalified in the T-1 training unit (FTU) instructor. He Electronic Warfare Officer (EWO) track duties of Life Support Officer and Chief
Jayhawk earning an assignment to quickly progressed to evaluator and and earned an assignment to MC-130H of Mobility and Supply. As Chief of
fly the C-130E/H with the 36 Airlift was part of a 4 man cadre in the DoD Combat Talon IIs at the 7th Special Mobility he deployed the squadron
Squadron at Yokota AB, Japan. In qualified to instruct and evaluate Operations Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, for Operation IRAQI FREEDOM where
1999, he completed MC-130H Combat C-130 Tactical Airlift Instructor School UK. While there, he supported many he served as a crew co-pilot flying 29
Talon II cross-training, enroute to his (TAIS) candidates. His time at the 62nd exercises, training Foreign and US sorties into Iraq. He is married to the
previous assignment with the 7 SOS. culminated as the permanent party Special Operations Forces. Additionally, former Janell C. Finch, of San Diego,
While assigned to the 7 SOS, Major evaluator for over 20 formal school he flew several classified missions into Califonia. They have a daughter,
Haberichter was the Chief of Squadron instructor/evaluators. the Balkans delivering the first blow in Sydney, 2.
Plans responsible for a $1.2M exercise In Feb 2000 he attended MC- the Global War on Terrorism during a Captain Cotton’s military decorations
budget as well as all contingency and 130H Combat Talon II cross-training, classified mission into Bosnia. Shortly include the Air Medal (1 OLC), Aerial
operational plans. enroute to his assignment with the 7 after, he deployed for the opening days Achievement Medal and the Air Force
During Operation ENDURING SOS at RAF Mildenhall, UK. During of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM Achievement Medal.
FREEDOM, he flew 18 combat missions Operation ENDURING FREEDOM and was among the first crews into
over Afghanistan delivering over 210K he logged over 200 hours of combat Afghanistan. In 2002, he completed
pounds of war supplies. In August time in Afghanistan delivering critical MC130H EWO Instructor upgrade.
2002 he deployed to war-torn Cote d’ warfighting supplies during the During Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, he
Ivoire and executed a non-combatant
evacuation operation ultimately
opening months of the war. During
Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, he served
served as chief EWO planner for the 7
SOS, flying several missions into Iraq,
“…the battle, sir, is
rescuing 476 American and allied on the AOC staff as the Flight Safety including the Harley 37 flight. While
citizens. During Operation IRAQI Officer and flew over 100 hours of deployed, he was selected for the MC- not to the
FREEDOM, he served as an air mission combat missions into Iraq including 130 Weapons Instructor Course.
planner as well as crew commander
of one of five formed crews in the
the Harley 37 flight.
Major Peterson returned home
Following graduation from Weapons
School, he was assigned to the MC- strong alone,
7 SOS. He flew 16 combat missions from the war to assume his current 130H Formal Training Unit at Kirtland
supporting coalition special operations
in Northern Iraq. He is married to
duties of Deputy Chief of Safety on
the 352 SOG staff. He is married to the
AFB, NM. He is married to the former
Emmalea G. Chitwood of Hamilton,
it is to the vigilant,
the former Elizabeth A. Lawson of former Donnetta Skanderson of Red Ohio. They have two children, Zachery,
Arlington Heights, Illinois. Lion, Pennsylvania. They have two 10, and Grace, 2. the active, and
Major Haberichter’s military daughters, Shannon, 9, and Hunter, 7 Captain Horton’s military
decorations include the Distinguished
Flying Cross, Meritorious Service Medal
and two sons, Connor, 3 and Caidyn,
2 months.
decorations include the Air Medal
with three oak leaf clusters, Aerial brave.”
(1 OLC), Air Medal with (2 OLC), Major Peterson’s military decorations Achievement Medal with one oak
Aerial Achievement Medal, Air Force include the Meritorious Service Medal, leaf cluster, Air Force Commendation – Patrick Henry
Commendation Medal(1 OLC) and the Air Medal (3 OLC), Aerial Achievement Medal with one oak leaf cluster, Air
Air Force Achievement Medal (1 OLC). Medal, Air Force Commendation Force Achievement Medal with one
Medal, and the Air Force Achievement oak leaf cluster, and the Humanitarian
Medal. Service Medal.

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Scanner Flight Engineer Loadmaster Loadmaster

Capt Michael C. Arndt TSgt Eric N. Rigby TSgt David L. Buss SSgt Patrick R. Pentico
7th Special Operations Squadron, 7th Special Operations Squadron, 352nd Operations Support Squadron, 7th Special Operations Squadron,
RAF Mildenhall, UK RAF Mildenhall, UK RAF Mildenhall, UK RAF Mildenhall, UK
Captain Arndt earned his commission TSgt Rigby enlisted in the United Sgt Buss entered active duty in SSgt Pentico enlisted in the Air Force
via OTS in May 1996. In May 1996, he States Air Force in July of 1989, and July 1988. After completing the Air in 1996 through the delayed enlistment
reported to NAS Pensacola, Florida, for completed basic military training at Transportation course he was assigned program. He completed basic training
Joint Undergraduate Navigator Training Lakeland AFB, Texas. Upon graduation to 436th Aerial Port Squadron, and at Lackland AFB, Texas, in February
(JUNT), where he completed the he attended F-111A technical training deployed to Howard AB, Panama for 1997. From there, he moved to
primary phase of JUNT. In November at Sheppard AFB, Texas, and earned Operation JUST CAUSE. Sheppard AFB, Texas, graduating from
1996 he went to the Tanker/Airlift track a follow-on assignment to the 391st In September of 1990 he was the Enlisted Aircrew Undergraduate
of JUNT at Randolph AFB, Texas, and Tactical Fighter Squadron, after reassigned to the 611 Aerial Port Course and Basic Loadmaster School.
graduated in July 1997 and earned an closure of the 391st, TSgt Rigby was Squadron, Osan AB, South Korea. He He then proceeded to Little Rock
assignment on the C-141B Starlifter at then assigned to the 390th Electronic attended Air Mobility Command’s AFB, Arkansas, for Initial Load Master
McGuire AFB, New Jersey. Combat Squadron, Mountain Home Airlift of Hazard Materials, Intermediate and Mission Loadmaster Qualification.
From February 1998 to January AFB, Idaho, as an assistant crew chief Air Transportation and Intermediate After completing Survival Evasion
2002, he served as a mobility officer, EF-111A Raven where he served with Wartime Contingency Courses during Resistance and Escape training,
scheduling officer and executive distinction in Operations DESERT the year assignment. at Fairchild AFB, Washington, he
officer for the 13th Airlift Squadron, SHIELD/STORM. In October of 1991 he was reassigned moved to his first assignment with
and Special Operations Low Level After his return from the DESERT to 2892nd Distribution Squadron Hill the 40th Airlift Squadron, Dyess
(SOLL II) map navigator, instructor SHIELD/STORM, TSgt Rigby attended AFB, Utah. In November 1992 he left AFB, Texas. While serving as an
navigator and training officer at the basic Flight Engineer School at Altus Hill AFB to cross train as a C-130E Instructor Loadmaster at Dyess, Patrick
6th Airlift Squadron. During this AFB, Oklahoma, in December 1992, Loadmaster for his next assignment participated in Operations JOINT
tour, he launched from Joint Chiefs and was assigned to the 50th Tactical to the 2nd Airlift Squadron, Pope FORGE/JOINT GUARD, NORTHERN
of Staff-directed alert on a classified Airlift Squadron, Little Rock AFB, AFB, North Carolina. Within months WATCH and multiple JRTC exercises.
contingency mission and developed Arkansas, where he served from April of assignment TSgt Buss deployed to He is a graduate from the Advanced
and stood-up McGuire’s C-141B 1993 through July 1999. Rhein Mein AB, Germany, to support Airlift Tactics and Training Course,
navigator training schoolhouse. In 1999, he attended MC-130H Operation PROVIDE PROMISE and Red Flag. In 2002, he cross-
In 2002, he completed MC-130H Combat Talon II Flight Engineer performing CDS and TRIAD airdrops trained to the MC-130H Combat
Combat Talon II cross-training, training at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico, over Bosnia-Herzegovina. Talon II through formal training at
enroute to his current assignment with with a follow-on assignment to the TSgt Buss was upgraded to Instructor Kirtland AFB, NM. He currently serves
the 7 SOS. During Operation IRAQI 15th Special Operations Squadron, Loadmaster in the spring of 1996, and as Instructor Loadmaster and Plans
FREEDOM, he flew the first fixed wing, Hurlburt Field, Florida. There, he served qualified in the MC-130H Combat NCOIC with the 7th Special Operations
air-land mission, a six-ship formation as lead enlisted planner to the Wing’s Talon II in October 1999. He was then Squadron, where he has served in
carrying US SOF, the longest low-level special mission plans cell as well as assigned to the 15th SOS. TSgt Buss flew Operation IRAQI FREEDOM and
infiltration since World War II. In NCOIC of range operations. 11 combat sorties during Operation noncombatant evacuations in Liberia
addition he flew 15 combat sorties to In 2003, Sergeant Rigby was ENDURING FREEDOM, airdropping as and the Ivory Coast. He is married
3 austere landing zones in northern reassigned to the 7th Special Operations much as 20,000 lbs. of cargo per sortie. to SSgt Melissa Pentico, an Air Force
Iraqi infiltrating 300 plus US SOF and Squadron, where he participated in He performed LNO duties for SOF Reserve Intelligence specialist and 352d
300,000 lbs. Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, and forces as staff member to the 3rd Air Special Operations Group Individual
Captain Arndt’s additional duties currently serves as NCOIC of Tactics Expeditionary Task Force Commander, Mobilization Augmentee.
at the 7 SOS include Chief of Training and Intelligence. He is married to the supervising the movement of all OEF SSgt Pentico’s military decorations
and Chief of Exercise Plans. He is former Connie Cochran of Spring airdrop loads. include three Air Medals, three Aerial
married to the former Jennifer A. Suppa Hill, Florida; they have one daughter, TSgt Buss was then reassigned to Achievement Medals, an Air Force
of Margate, Florida. They have two Kyleigh Elizabeth, 6. the 7th SOS, RAF Mildenhall, UK. He Commendation Medal, and an Air
daughters, Abigail, 7, and Ashley, 4. A 352nd Special Operations Group deployed during Operation AUTUMN Force Achievement Medal.
Captain Arndt’s military decorations nominee for the Vanguard Award RETURN flying 133 hours to evacuate
include the Air Medal (1 OLC), Aerial for heroism, TSgt Rigby’s military 470 people from war torn Cote D’Ivoire.
Achievement Medal (1 OLC), Air Force decorations include the Distinguished TSgt Buss is married to the former
Commendation Medal (1 OLC) and the Flying Cross for Heroism, Three Air Tina White. They have two children,
Air Force Achievement Medal. Medals, Six Aerial Achievement Medals, Dylan and Bryanna.
Air Force Commendation Medal and TSgt Buss’ military decorations
the Air Force Achievement Medal. include the Air Medal (5 OLC),
Aerial Achievement Medal (4 OLC),
Commendation Medal (2 OLC), Air Force
Achievement Medal (1 OLC), Air Force
Outstanding Unit with Valor (5 OLC).

A Salute to the Airlift/Tanker Association’s
Corporate
The Airlift/Tanker Association
extends its sincere thanks to
all its Corporate Members for their
Members continued support!

(Corporate Membership as of September 2004)
As America continues its fight against worldwide terrorism, we can rest assured that our
Aerospace Industry is striving to provide America with the best weapon systems available.
The active participation and sponsorship provided by the industry leaders listed here is important to the
continued success of the Airlift/Tanker Association, and the application of new technological developments in
their products and services is critical to the continued success of America’s Air Mobility mission.
ARINC
ARINC is the world leader in transportation communications
and systems engineering. A $608 million company headquartered
AAI Services in Annapolis, MD, ARINC employs 3000 people in 50 offices
AAI Services is a full service organization specializing in engineer- worldwide. ARINC provides critical, high value communications
ing and modifications, operations and maintenance, total training systems that serve the entire transportation industry. In addition,
solutions, and depot support services. A wholly owned subsidiary ARINC provides engineering and systems integration services to
of AAI Corporation, AAI Services provides world-class programs for the Department of Defense and other U.S. Government agen-
airlift and tanker training. AAI Services supplies both original train- cies, as well as government and commercial agencies around
ing equipment integration and instructional system development the world. An ISO 9001:2000 certified company, ARINC provides
for full turn-key schoolhouse operation. technical coordination for standards development for the global
air transport industry.
AAR Mobility Systems

AAR Mobility Systems, a division of AAR CORP, is the leading Armed Services Mutual Benefit Association
supplier of rapid deployment equipment for the government,
ASMBA is a non-profit association founded by airlifters in 1963.
non-government organizations, and commercial customers. We
We began by offering $50,000 of term life insurance to all ranks
specialize in pallet systems, shelters, and containers that are in use
– five times what the government offered. You can now get up to
around the world. For deployment, peacekeeping and humanitarian
$400,000 for members and spouses, and children’s coverage – at
requirements, AAR’s rugged adaptable equipment is designed to
bargain rates. We have a low-cost operation – no salesmen, agents,
meet your needs with innovative, quality engineered solutions.
or stockholders to pay, and a Board of Governors and Advisors
AAR - The Mobility Solutions Company. comprised of NCOs to four-stars, who donate their time and ser-
vices for free. We offer the best, most affordable life insurance and
services to the most deserving people in the world – you and your
family. Call us at 1-800-251-8434.
AIRGO Industries BAE Systems North America

AIRGO Industries manufactures collapsible air cargo containers BAE SYSTEMS is a world-class systems, defense and aerospace prime
designed specifically for use with the military 463L pallet and net contractor, combining key in-depth skills in military aircraft, naval
system. Certified in C-130, C-5, C-17, C-141, KC-10 and KC-135; platforms, intelligent electronic systems, information capability
AIRGO’s collapsible Pallet Load Device (PLD) provides: A loading to all our customers. BAE SYSTEMS North America’s products and
template in order to efficiently pack and utilize all available aircraft services include: combat systems, electronic identification systems,
space; A lightweight container (approximately 150 lbs) allowing you electronic jammers and acoustic countermeasures; decoys; dispensing
to maximize cargo loaded; Weather protection and security; An ex- systems; radar and laser warning systems, precision landing systems;
tremely durable, reusable container that requires NO maintenance; doppler, GPS and inertial navigation systems; flight controls
A collapsible PLD with approximately a 20:1 return ratio. and flight management systems; head-up displays, information
AIRGO’s PLDs assist in staging and allow access prior to deploy- processing; space electronics, aircraft/aerostructure modification
ment in addition to providing temporary storage during mobiliza- and maintenance, systems technical support, information systems
tion and at field locations. and communication data links.

Bose Corporation
Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. Bose Corporation maintains some of the most advanced au-
Bell Helicopter is the world’s leader in commercial helicopter dio system manufacturing and acoustical research facilities in
production and is the pioneer of tiltrotor aircraft development for the world. One result of extensive investment in research and
both the military and commercial markets. With more than 37,000 development is Bose’s leadership in the field of active noise re-
helicopters delivered to customers in over 120 countries around the duction. Bose engineers have worked closely for many years with
globe, Bell has earned a worldwide reputation for reliability, service U.S. military biomedical experts to evaluate the benefits of ANC.
and value. Bell’s record of excellence and innovation has won it nu- Because of their superior performance and comfort, Bose ANC
merous awards, including two Collier Trophies, the most prestigious headsets have been selected by U.S. Air Force and Army for flight
prize in aviation. Bell Helicopter is headquartered in Fort Worth, and armored vehicle applications, and are undergoing evaluation
Texas, with plants in the Dallas/Fort Worth area; Mirabel, Quebec, by foreign governments.
Canada; and a new Tiltrotor Assembly Center of Excellence in Ama-
rillo, Texas. Bell Helicopter’s exhibit will feature the CV-22 Osprey
and Quad Tiltrotor.
CAE
The Boeing Company CAE is a global leader in the design of sophisticated military
The Boeing Company manufactures a wide variety of airlift and training systems. The company offers a range of simulation equip-
tanker aircraft for the U.S. Air Force, including the C-17 Globemaster ment, such as weapon systems trainers, maintenance trainers, and
III, the most versatile airlifter ever built. Boeing is on contract to de- part task trainers. CAE offers a comprehensive portfolio of model-
liver 180 C-17s to the Air Force, is leasing four C-17s to the Royal Air ing and simulation solutions, and the world’s most advanced vi-
Force, and is working to develop other international military sales sual systems. The company also provides a range of training sup-
and commercial BC-17X freighter sales. Boeing built both the KC- port services, such as simulator instruction and logistics support.
135 and KC-10 tankers currently in use by the Air Force. Our newest CAE has supplied military flight simulators and other training
tanker, the 767 tanker transport, is under contract for Italy and Japan devices to the defense forces of more than 30 countries, including
with first delivery in late 2005. The USAF lease of 100 KC-767A air- the United States. CAE serves the simulation and training needs
craft is under review. Four modified 757s are used as VIP transports of the U.S. Air Force airlift/tanker community on platforms such
(military C-32A) by the 89th Airlift Wing at Andrews AFB, MD. The as the C-130 and C-5.
89th also flies Air Force One, specially configured 747s. Modified
737 aircraft (military C-40) are replacing the C-9 for the U.S. Navy
and U.S. Air Force missions. Boeing is currently developing Network
Centric capabilities for these and future aircraft. Testing is ongoing
with the Air Force with these and other aerial platforms.
CSC
CSC is a premier provider of Information Technology services
Booz Allen Hamilton worldwide. With over 90,000 people in over 800 locations, CSC
Booz Allen Hamilton has been at the forefront of management has a broad array of professional expertise, both Government and
consulting for businesses and governments for 90 years. Booz Allen, commercial, that can be applied to customer requirements. With
a global strategy and technology consulting firm, works with clients clients around the world, including every agency of the United
to deliver results that endure. With more than 15,000 employees States Government, CSC excels in successfully applying commer-
on six continents, the firm generates annual sales of $2.7 billion. cial best practices to Government requirements. CSC is the largest
Booz Allen provides services in strategy, organization, operations, provider of Defense Transportation Systems support and provides
systems, and technology to the world’s leading corporations, extensive base support, aircraft maintenance, security, and out-
government and other public agencies, emerging growth companies, sourcing services worldwide. Rated #1 in customer satisfaction
and institutions. Our dedicated team of experienced military and by the META Group, CSC is consistently recognized as one of the
corporate professionals stands ready to provide objective, high- leading systems integrators in both the commercial and Federal
impact solutions to a wide array of complex problems. We work with marketplaces. In their August 2003 Annual Ranking of the Top
government agencies, institutions, and infrastructure organizations 200 Federal Contractors, Government Executive has AGAIN ranked
worldwide, providing a broad range of management consulting, CSC #1 in Computer Services & Software. CSC achieves customer
engineering, information technology, and systems development/ satisfaction delivering first-rate services to all clients, on schedule
integration services. and within budget.

DRS EW & Network Systems
DRS-EWNS is an AS 9100:2001/ISO 9001-2000 certified
manufacturer and integrator of electronic products and systems.
Since 1968, DRS-EWNS has been committed to providing safe &
reliable Formation Flying Systems to the USAF and allied air forces
for their C-130, C-141, C-5 and C-17 aircraft. Our latest technology EADS CASA
has been proven to support AMC’s requirement to meet the US
Army’s Strategic Brigade Airdrop (SBA) mission, while retaining EADS CASA (CASA Aircraft USA, Inc.) in Chantilly, VA, is the sub-
compatibility with nearly 1,000 fielded systems. Our newest systems sidiary of Construcciones Aeronauticas headquartered in Madrid,
feature a robust, covert, wide band data link that increase range Spain. CASA merged with the German and French aerospace groups
and number of participants while providing network connectivity. DASA et Aerospatiale Matra respectively to form EADS, the European
DRS-EWNS is now developing a family of diverse applications of our Aeronautic Defense and Space corporation. EADS CASA (USA) will
mobile collaborative network technology based on self-organizing support the marketing and sales operation for Military Transport
situational awareness. Our wide band data link technology has been Aircraft business unit in North America. Its product line includes the
flight tested at DRS-EWNS and is currently being demonstrated C-212, CN-235, C-295, A400M and military derivatives developed
under contract to the US Army for use on rotorcraft and UAVs. from the Airbus aircraft family.
DRS Training & Control Systems

DRS TCS designs and manufactures sophisticated Cargo Handling
and Aerial Delivery Systems for airdrop supply operations, air cargo
transport, shipboard cargo handling, and time-critical sensor and
weapon system deployment. DRS TCS’s Cargo Handling and Aerial Engineered Support Systems, Inc.
Delivery Systems are compatible with a wide variety of standard and Engineered Support Systems, Inc. engineers and manu-
specialized cargo pallets, platforms, containers, and rolling stock. factures a wide range of military support equipment and
These systems are noted for high-strength, low weight with quick electronics for various branches of the US military and
change configurations. DRS TCS’s modern electronic/mechanical commercial customers. Our products include aircraft load
manufacturing facility (ISO 9001) also produces a diverse line of management equipment, communications systems, power
high-tech military training systems as well as sophisticated DOD generation and conditioning equipment, petroleum and
products, including major components of the Mk-41 Shipboard water logistics systems, NBC defense systems, environmen-
Vertical Launching System. tal control systems, refrigeration plants and air handling
units, electronics equipment, military trailers, airborne
radar systems, automatic test equipment, reconnaissance/
surveillance/target acquisition systems, and on-line logis-
tics, maintenance and spares ordering.
DynCorp
DynCorp Technical Services LLC (DTS) is built upon a 50-year
heritage of proven quality aviation and enterprise services. We
provide the full gamut of both contractor and logistics support, as
well as operations and maintenance services.
DTS is a powerful entity with an extraordinary track record for
outstanding customer satisfaction. DTS core capabilities include: Evans & Sutherland Computer Corporation
Aviation Services, Base Operations, and Range Technical Services. A leader in the computer-based simulation training since 1968,
Evans and Sutherland provides complete solutions and services to
satisfy a broad range of training requirements and budgets. Long
known for excellence in visual system technology and image quality,
“Never tell people how to do things. E&S continues to offer the industry’s most complete line of visual
Tell them what to do systems products available anywhere. In addition to database model-
and they will surprise you with ing tools and display systems, E&S visual systems include an array
of image generators built around industry-standard hardware and
their ingenuity.” software platforms. E&S visual systems are an integral part of full
–General George S. Patton simulators, which incorporate other components such as cockpits or
vehicle cabs and motion bases.

Federated Software Group
The Federated Software Group, Inc. (FSG) is a premiere software
FMC Technologies, Inc.
developer. Formed in 1992 by four engineers, the company has FMC Technologies, Inc., designs, manufactures, and markets
grown to a team of over 100 dedicated software professionals. cargo loaders, deicers, passenger boarding bridges, automated
FSG is a prime contractor. We take on entire software engineering guided vehicle systems and other aviation ground support systems
projects from beginning to end delivering a total solution to our and services worldwide. It is composed of: Airport Systems, Military
customers. We are in this position because our customers trust our Programs, Jetway Systems, Airport Services, Airline Equipment
ability to build their most critical systems on time, on budget and Europe and Automated Systems. Having business centers worldwide
on track with their requirements. FSG specializes in Command has allowed FMC Technologies to grow into what industry experts
and Control, Collaborative and Innovative Transportation Sched- are calling “the leading supplier of ground support equipment in
uling solutions. the world.” FMC Technologies is currently supplying the USAF with
the MB-2 Aircraft Tow Tractor and the Halvorsen Loader which
is the USAF selection to fill the Next Generation Small Loader
requirement.
FedEx Express
FedEx Express is the world’s largest express transportation compa-
ny. Leveraging its unmatched air route authorities and extensive air/
ground infrastructure, FedEx Express connects markets, within just GE Aircraft Engines
1 to 2 business days, which comprise a large portion of the world’s GE Aircraft Engines and CFM International (a joint company of
economic activity. The FedEx Express global transportation network General Electric Company, U.S.A. and Snecma, France) are the lead-
provides rapid, reliable, time-definite delivery of documents, pack- ing suppliers of new engines for Air Mobility Command aircraft.
ages and freight shipments worldwide. From the venerable TF39 for the C-5A/B, to the commercially popu-
Today, FedEx Express and its 144,000 employees handle about 3.0 lar CF6-80C2 for the C-5 Modernization, GE continues its commit-
million packages and documents every night. FedEx aircraft, which ment to a successful C-5 fleet. F103 (CF6) engines, which provided
comprise the world’s largest all-cargo fleet, have a combined lift ca- outstanding reliability on KC-10 aircraft during Operation Desert
pacity of more than 26.5 million pounds daily. In a 24-hour period, Storm, also powers Air Force One. Now entering its second decade
FedEx planes travel nearly one-half million miles. FedEx couriers log of operation, the CFM56 offers added range, increased fuel offload,
2.5 million miles a day, the equivalent of 100 trips around the earth. and low noise and emission levels to KC-135R refueling missions,
FedEx is one of the world’s great success stories. In the past 30 while enhancing its reputation as the most reliable engine in the
years, the company that revolutionized the delivery of packages USAF inventory.
and information has grown into a diverse family of companies -
a FedEx that’s bigger, stronger, better than ever. Visit FedEx at
www.fedex.com.
FlightSafety International
FlightSafety International is a simulator-based training company
whose contributions to aviation began with its founding in 1951.
Global Ground Support
The company’s special emphasis is on developing proficiency in Global Ground Support offers an array of systems that can be
the safe and effective operation of complex, potentially hazardous built exclusively for the military. Global currently builds two deicer
equipment. This normally means training pilots and maintenance models for the US Air Force, the GL1800 and the ER2875. The ER
technicians for all types of aircraft. FlightSafety’s FAA-certified train- 2875 is designed exclusively for the C-5 & C-17 aircraft. Global also
ing revolves around the use of advanced simulators that replicate offers a family of decontamination systems that are equipped with
with certified accuracy the experience of flying. FlightSafety’s aircraft aerial devices. The Global Tow Vehicle, or Bobtail, is equipped to tow
simulators are designed and built by its Simulator Systems Division loaded cargo carts or trailers.
near Tulsa. Company training encompasses all facets of aviation -
commercial, corporate, private and military. Included in its military
programs, FlightSafety operates and maintains the C-5, C-141 and
KC-135 Aircrew Training Systems (ATSs) and the Joint STARS Flight
“You don’t concentrate on risks.
Crew Training System (J-FTS) for the United States Air Force. The You concentrate on results.
company is developing and deploying the Joint Primary Aircrew No risk is too great to prevent the necessary
Training System (JPATS) ground based training system for the USAF
and the Navy. Since its founding, the company has always cham-
job from getting done.”
pioned that: “The best safety device in any aircraft is a well-trained –Brig General Charles E. “Chuck” Yeager, USAF (Ret)
crewmember.”

Gulfstream
Gulfstream, a General Dynamics company, is the pre-eminent
Kellstrom Defense Aerospace Inc.
manufacturer of business jets for corporations and governments Kellstrom Defense Aerospace Inc. is a “heavyweight pro” when it
around the world. Gulfstream aircraft are flown by all military comes to support of Lockheed C-130/L-100 “Hercules” aircraft, with
services, NASA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric over thirty years serving both military and commercial operators
Administration, the National Center for Atmospheric Research, worldwide. Kellstrom owns the copyrights to the only successfully
and other federal agencies in the US and is operated by 34 installed and flown C-130 Short Pod APU Upgrade, which is licensed
governments worldwide. The USAF’s 89th AW, the Presidential by Lockheed Martin. Kellstrom is the exclusive distributor for Con-
Wing at Andrews AFB, is a flagship operator of Gulfstreams formal Aircraft Seats for Oregon Aero, Inc and stocks both C-130 and
with its fleet of C-20 and C-37 aircraft. The 1997 Collier Trophy KC-135 Seats. Kellstrom is a “stocking distributor” for many major
winning ultra-long range Gulfstream V, introduced in 1997, OEMs and carries in excess of 40,000 line items of C-130/L-100 ma-
entered US Air Force and Army service as the C-37A in 1998 and terial. Kellstrom also operates an FAA repair station (#LJ4R338M),
is now operational with the US Navy and US Coast Guard as well. which is approved by Lockheed, to service and overhaul more than
Future plans for the most recent version of the GV, the 2003 2,000 C-130 components. Kellstrom now has added F-16 support to
Collier Trophy winning G550 include its adaptation as a multi- its product line for both spare parts and repair services.
mission ISR and AEW platform, which will build on Gulfstream’s
many years of special military missions experience.
Hamilton Sundstrand LaBarge, Inc.

Hamilton Sundstrand has supplied equipment for airlift/tanker LaBarge, Inc. (Amex: LB) is a recognized leader in the electronics
aircraft since the C-133 more than 40 years ago. Today, we design manufacturing services industry. The company builds high-
and produce systems for electric power generation; auxiliary, sec- reliability electronic equipment and interconnect systems for diverse
ondary and emergency power; actuation; environmental control; customers in varied end markets, including defense, aerospace,
engine controls, and fluid pumping. As an example Hamilton industrial, government systems, oil and gas, and mining. LaBarge-
Sundstrand provides the C-17 Globemaster III’s electric power built electronics support critical functions where durability and peak
generation system, emergency ram air turbine, main fuel and lube performance are vital, including military aircraft, radar systems,
and scavenge pumps, main engine fuel control, and the compres- satellite launch vehicles, airport security equipment, glass container
sor for the on-board inert gas generation system. Hamilton Sund- fabrication systems, and oil field tooling. LaBarge is achieving
strand, headquartered in Windsor Locks, CT, a division of United excellent growth by successfully executing its focused business
Technologies Corp, is an international market leader in the design, strategy including strategic acquisitions, augmenting its blue-chip
manufacture and sale of a variety of proprietary, technology-based customer base and expanding its broad-based capabilities.
components and subsystems for aerospace and industrial markets,
with 1999 sales of over $3 billion.
L-3 Communications, Integrated Systems

Honeywell International, Defense Avionics Systems L-3 Communications is a world class designer and integrator of
Honeywell Defense Avionics Systems designs, manufactures, systems for operational and new aircraft, as well as a provider of
markets and supports control, display and test systems for military avionics and displays, training services, simulation and aviation
aircraft and surface vehicles for the U.S. Department of Defense and technical services throughout the world. The breadth of L-3 systems
its prime contractors. It provides similar systems for allied nations design and integration experience includes complete self-protection
under licensed export agreements. Honeywell is a U.S. $24 billion systems, modernization of flight and mission avionics, electronic
diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving custom- warfare suites, aircraft simulators and defensive avionics suites in the
ers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control tech- areas of intelligence, reconnaissance, surveillance, and C4I.
nologies for buildings, homes and industry; automotive products; Airlift/tanker experience includes self-protection systems, avionics
specialty chemicals; fibers; plastics; and electronic and advanced upgrades, autopilot replacement, ruggedized displays and terrain &
materials. Honeywell employs approximately 115,000 people in 95 traffic collision avoidance systems. L-3 has a wealth of experience in
countries and is traded on the New York Stock exchange under the GATM modifications, depot-level maintenance and modifications, as
symbol HON, as well as on the London, Chicago and Pacific stock well as aircraft self-protection systems. L-3’s aircraft experience includes
exchanges. It is one of the 30 stocks that make up the Dow Jones virtually all airlift/tanker platforms in the U.S. inventory, including
Industrial Average and is also a component of the Standard & Poor’s the C-130, C-141, C-17, C-135, KC-10 and C-5, as well as other aircraft
500 Index. Additional information on the company is available on operated by military and government customers throughout the world.
the Internet at www.honeywell.com. For more information on L-3, visit www.l-3com.com.

Lockheed Martin Corporation
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company is the direct descendant
of the original aircraft companies begun by Glenn Martin in 1911
and Allan and Malcom Loughead (later changed to Lockheed) in Pratt & Whitney / Military Engines
1913. With headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas, and major facilities Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, development,
in Marietta, Georgia, and Palmdale, California, Lockheed Martin manufacture and support of gas turbine engines for military,
Aeronautics Company is unrivaled in the aerospace world, with commercial, industrial and space applications. Four F117 engines
expertise in advanced aircraft design and production, modification power the Boeing C-17 Globemaster III, the U.S. Air Force’s premier
and support, stealth technology, and systems integration. Current airlifter. The F117 is a derivative of the PW2000 commercial airline
programs include development or production of the F/A-22 Raptor, engine that powers the Boeing 757 aircraft. The PW4000, proven
C-130J Hercules, C-5M Galaxy, F-16 Fighting Falcon, F-35 Joint Strike through 16 years of commercial airline service, is an efficient,
Fighter, Japan F-2, Korea T/A-50, C-27J, and unmanned surveillance maintainable power choice for Boeing 767 tanker applications. And
vehicles. The company produced and is responsible for technical Pratt’s experience in military engine fleet management is unmatched.
support and upgrade modification of the F-16, F-117 Nighthawk, Flexible, custom-tailored material and engine management programs
C-130, C-5, U-2, S-3/ES-3A, P-3/EP-3, SR-71 “Blackbird”, C-141, and help customers keep focused on the mission - flying - while Pratt &
other Lockheed Martin aircraft. Whitney takes care of the engines.
Raytheon EW Operations
Raytheon Company’s EW Operation is a leading defense electronics
Northrop Grumman – Electronic Systems technology supplier with a Worldwide reputation for the development
Based in Baltimore, Northrop Grumman’s Electronic Systems, and production of highly capable, highly reliable electronic Defense
is a world leader in the design, development and manufacture systems. Located in Goleta, California, Raytheon’s EW Operation has
of defense electronics and systems including airborne radar sys- been an operating unit for over four decades. Their predominant
tems, navigation systems, electronic warfare systems, precision experience and expertise is in developing and producing electronic
weapons, airspace management systems, air defense systems, countermeasures to protect U.S. and allied aircraft and ships against
communications systems, space systems, marine systems, oce- enemy attack. Ongoing programs include: the ALE-50 and derivative
anic and naval systems, logistics systems and automation and towed decoy systems; the ALQ-184 self-protection jamming pod, for
information systems. both the U.S. and Taiwanese Air Forces; the ALQ-187 internal jam-
ming system; the ALR-67(V)3 radar warning receiver; the SLQ-32
shipboard defense system; PAWS 2 Missile Warning System; and Di-
rected Infrared Countermeasures Prototype. Goleta’s extensive line of
defense Technology products has played a significant role in the ongo-
ing pursuit of peace and the defense of Military troops worldwide.
Parker Hannifin Corporation

Parker Aerospace, of the Parker Hannifin Corporation, designs,
manufactures and services hydraulic, pneumatic and fuel compo- Rockwell Collins, Inc.
nents, systems and related electronic controls for aircraft and high- Rockwell Collins Government Systems is a world class supplier
technology markets. Based in Irvine, California, its product line of defense electronics products and systems, including communica-
includes flight controls, utility hydraulics, fuel measurement and tions, navigation and integrated systems for airborne, ground and
management systems, air turbine starters and valves, heat exchang- shipboard applications. Customers include the U.S. Department of
ers and fuel injection nozzles. Defense, foreign militaries, government agencies and manufactur-
ers of military aircraft and helicopters. The company is a leader in
providing open systems architecture and commercial-off-the-shelf
technology solutions offering the growth and flexibility needed to
address emerging GATM requirements. Communication and navi-
gation solutions meeting these mandates include Collins Flight2
Phantom Products, Inc. products and systems, GPS receivers, data links, flight management
NVG secure, color accurate lighting for cockpit, cargo and tocs. systems, communications systems and aviation electronics systems.
Our “Phantom Warrior” flashlights are standard issue for many mili- Additionally, Rockwell Collins acquired K Systems, Inc., parent com-
tary components and have been tested and approved by SOCOM. pany of Kaiser Aerospace and Electronics, strengthening Rockwell
Phantom’s bellabeams are part of the DZ/LZ/PZ lighting kits for Collins’ offerings to military display customers. This diverse product
marking zones and require minimal resupply and maintenance. We portfolio and the company’s integration experience makes Rock-
have rugged solid state lights for all applications and missions and well Collins best qualified to deliver high-quality, low risk defense
all of our lights are currently deployed with our nation’s troops. We electronics. Contact Rockwell Collins at 319-295-4777 or visit the
only sell to U.S. military. www.phantomwarrior.com. website at www.rockwellcollins.com.

Rolls-Royce North America Support Systems Associates, Inc.
Rolls-Royce provides engines to power commercial, business and
Support Systems Associates, Inc. (SSAI) is a privately owned,
military aircraft. These engines are operated by most U.S. major air-
nationwide company that specializes in engineering, logistics and
lines, more than 100 U.S. corporations and the U.S. Government.
management services to both Government and industry. Founded in
Rolls-Royce is a major supplier to the military services, especially to
1969, SSAI has grown steadily to become a leader in its field.
the airlift community. In support of the company’s manufacturing
Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, SSAI has offices across the
efforts, an extensive vendor network throughout the U.S. provides
United States and employs over 300 people. These men and women are
parts and support services. To ensure close coordination between
SSAI’s most valuable assets. Featuring a diverse mix of national, ethnic,
Rolls-Royce and U.S. aircraft manufacturers, Rolls-Royce maintains
and racial origins, SSAI epitomizes the philosophy that excellence comes
offices at Boeing, Gulfstream, and Lockheed, as well as major U.S.
from the individual. SSAI’s capabilities have grown, and continue to
military bases. The Rolls-Royce team provides engines for all the U.S.
grow, in consonance with customer needs and emerging technologies.
military services, including fighters, transports, trainers and helicop-
A recognized pioneer in Automatic Test Equipment Technology, SSAI
ters. Rolls-Royce is also actively involved with the development of
has positioned itself at the leading edge of a variety of other technical
the V-22 and the Joint Strike Fighter.
services, which span the spectrum of: Systems Engineering, Acquisition
and Integration; Aircraft Modification Management; Hardware &
Software Design; Advanced Test Technology Development; TPS
Design, Development, Re-host & Support; Information Technology
and Computer Resource Management; Integrated Logistic Support;
Program Management Support; Reliability and Maintainability; and,
SAIC – An Employee Owned Company Depot-Level Avionics/Electronics Repair Prototyping.
SAIC is the nation’s largest employee-owned research and engi-
neering company, providing information technology, systems inte-
gration and eSolutions to commercial and government customers.
SAIC engineers and scientists work to solve complex technical prob-
lems in national and homeland security, energy, the environment,
space telecommunications, health care and transportation. With
annual revenues of $6.1 billion, SAIC and its subsidiaries, including Systems & Processes Engineering Corporation
Telcordia Technologies, have more than 40,000 employees at offices SPEC (Systems & Processes Engineering Corp.) produces
in more than 150 cities worldwide. More information about SAIC innovative global wireless solutions for asset tracking, monitoring,
can be found on the Internet at www.saic.com and management. We create the building blocks for automatic data
collection and automatic identification technology. Our product
line includes wireless communications, remote cargo/passenger
monitoring/tracking systems, biological and chemical sensors, and
solid state recording devices. Current Air Force/AMC programs include
Smiths Aerospace Falcon Gateway (worldwide C2 messaging and tracking), the Infomaster
Smiths Aerospace is the leading transatlantic aerospace equipment RITV flyaway kit and the Deployed Asset Visibility System (DAVES) (ITV
company, with half its 12,000 staff and $2 billion revenues in North for austere locations), and the Universal Handheld RFID Reader (used
America. The Company holds key positions in the supply chains of in conjunction with the Infomaster and DAVES to collect Cargo and
all major military and civil aircraft and engine manufacturers and PAX data). The Falcon Gateway solution is the commercial off-the-shelf
are world-leaders in electronic systems, detection and protection communication technology (utilizing multiple transmission media)
systems, actuation systems and precision components. providing the Air Force with position information, ITV, and e-mail
capabilities for its fleet of world-wide deployed airlift and tanker assets.
Standard Aero Telephonics Corporation

Standard Aero Ltd. maintains a strong reputation as a Worlds Telephonics is an integrated information and communication
Best facility with 65 years of aviation experience in over 70 systems company serving customers worldwide. The company
countries. We are the largest independent gas-turbine and designs and manufactures airborne and ground based intercom-
accessory maintenance company in the world. Standard Aero munication and communications management systems, mari-
offers complete accessory and engine repair and overhaul time surveillance radar, military IFF, air traffic control systems,
services as well as full in-house component restoration facilities. and ICSs for military and commercial applications. Based on
Standard Aero has been recognized many times for excellence, Long Island, New York, Telephonic’s communication products
including 1992 and 1998 Canada Export Awards. We are part include secure intercoms, digital and analog communication
of the Dunlop Standard Aerospace Group owned by Doughty management systems and communications systems integration.
Hanson & Co. - Europe’s largest private equity fund. Standard These products are incorporated onto DoD platforms such as;
Aero continues to design and develop new repairs and focus on C-17, Joint STARS, Air Force One, P-3C, F/A-18 E/F, over 20 heli-
developing processes and repairs in house. copters and the Space Shuttle.

Thales Training & Simulation
Vought Aircraft Industries, Inc.
Thales Training & Simulation (TT&S) is a world leader (Number 1
in Europe and Number 2 Worldwide) in simulation and training, Vought Aircraft Industries, Inc. is one of the world’s largest
providing specialized expertise in a broad range of fields for many independent aerostructures suppliers. Headquartered in Dallas,
different applications: Simulation Devices, from desktop to full- Texas, the company designs and manufactures major integrated
flight simulators, for military and civil aircraft, helicopters, military airframe structures for prime aircraft manufacturers and provides
vehicles and land based systems, trucks, nuclear plants and maritime in-house structures and systems test labs, certification support and
applications, Training Services for military customers, and Modeling product support. Current product lines include wings, fuselage
Simulation and Synthetic environments for studies of advances and subassemblies, empennages, nacelles, flight control surfaces and
complex systems. An international company with staff based in the other components for both military and commercial aircraft. The
United Kingdom, the United States, France and Australia, TT&S has company offers full product life cycle capabilities from R&D to
been designing and integrating simulation and training systems for product support.
over fifty years and is totally committed to fully supporting all its
products throughout their long life cycles.
Thrane & Thrane Inc.

Since its founding in 1981, Thrane & Thrane (T&T) has become
the leading company in Inmarsat Core Technologies. Today more
than 245,000 Inmarsat terminals are in operation globally of which Wel-Fab, Inc., Collapsible Container Division
approximately 85,000 have been delivered by Thrane & Thrane. T&T
is the provider of Inmarsat Ground Infrastructure (SBS) for Mobile The Wel-Fab Inc. Collapsible Cargo and Liquid Storage containers
Packet Data Services (MPDS) and is the primary contractor for In- are lightweight 6061-T6 aluminum shipping crates with patented
marsat I4 satellites ground network (data rates up to 432 kbps). hinge arrangements that fold into themselves when empty. The
Thrane & Thrane’s latest terminal, Aero-HSD+, is a 4-channel sys- cargo containers feature integral forklift runners, latch systems for
tem consisting of two (2) encryptable H+ (Voice/Fax/Modem-data stacking and securing to an aircraft shipping pallet and rain tight
circuit mode) channels, on (1) GATM capable packet data channel storage. The Liquid Storage containers feature an integral-skid base-
and one (1) or two (2) 64 Kbps high speed data channels which frame that holds a polyethylene liner bag suitable for potable water
operates in both Spot Beams and Global Beams. To date, Thrane & storage. Other features of liquid container include non-corroding
Thrane has delivered over 2,000+ Aero Products (Aero-C, Aero-M, plastic valves, fittings and lid latches. All containers can be ordered
Aero-I and Aero-HSD+) to the Military, Air Transport and General in a variety of sizes and colors featuring internal shelf systems and
Aviation Markets. (USAF GATM Contract No. F19628-98-D-0036). access doors.
World Airways, Inc.

World Airways is a worldwide charter airline specializing in both
Volga-Dnepr Unique Air Cargo, Inc passenger and cargo ACMI and full service charter operations. The
Volga-Dnepr Airlines is the world’s leading commercial carrier of Company is the largest provider of passenger transportation for the
outsized, oversized and super heavy cargo. It operates the world’s Air Mobility Command. World Airways has an enviable record of
largest fleet of An-124-100s possessing 10 stage 3 compliant An-124- safety, reliability and customer service spanning more than 55 years.
100 firefighters, 2 Boeing 747s, 3 Il-76TDs and 3 Yak-40 passenger The Company currently has a mixed fleet of MD-11s and DC-10s in
airplanes. Since its founding in 1990, Volga has supported military both passenger and freighter configurations. World Airways prides
operations from nations in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and itself in providing customized transportation services for major
North and South America, as well as United Nations peacekeeping international passenger and cargo carriers, international leisure
and relief operations. Volga-Dnepr is very involved with commercial tour operators, freight forwarders, professional and collegiate sports
sales in the United States supporting the satellite and missile teams and the United States military. Recognized for its modern
industry and the oil and gas exploration industry through clients aircraft, flexibility and ability to provide superior service, World
such as Lockheed Martin, the Boeing Company, Loral and Kellogg, Airways meets the needs of businesses and governments around
Brown and Root. As the only airline certified by DoD to operate the globe. For more information, visit the Company’s website at
the An-124-100, Volga-Dnepr has been very involved in support of www.worldair.com.
America’s Global War on Terror providing to date over 150 missions
moving everything from helicopters, Mar V boats and Patriot missile
batteries. Volga-Dnepr has also supported allied peacekeeping forces
into the Middle East. Volga-Dnepr has a proven track record of
Thank You All for Your
reliable, on-time delivery of commercial and military cargo to all
corners of the world.
Generous Support!
ASSOCIATION CONTACTS
Board of Officers & Staff Board of Advisors Convention & Symposium Command Liaison
Chairman Chairman, Board of Advisors Convention Chairman Representatives
Gen Ronald R Fogleman USAF Ret Maj Gen James I Baginski USAF Ret Gen William G Moore USAF Ret Col Jack D Patterson USAF Ret ACC Liaison
406 Snowcap Ln 18124 Baskin Farm Drive 932 W Main Street 1010 Defense Pentagon Lt Col Michael A Murawski
Durango CO 81303 Glencoe MO 63038 Franklin TN 37064 Washington DC 20301-1010 706 Robin Hood Dr
rfbuzzard1@aol.com jibagger@aol.com jdavidpatt@aol.com Yorktown BA 23693-4745
Maj Gen Robert B Patterson USAF Ret michael.murawski@langley.af.mil
President CMSgt William M Cannon USAF Ret 119 Oakdale Ave Symposium Chairman
CMSgt Mark A Smith USAF Ret 4922 167th St E Peachtree City GA 30269 Col Robert E Dawson USAF Ret AETC Liaison
1419 Arboretum Drive Tacoma WA 98446-2909 sasbob@mindspring.com 4663 Sunflower Ridge Dr NE Maj Walt Shearer
Chapel Hill NC 27517-9117 bcloader@aol.com Ada MI 49301-9673 17460 IH-35 Suite 160-231
marksmith17@nc.rr.com CMSgt David M Pelletier USAF Ret bob.dawson@smiths-aerospace.com Schertz, TX 78154
Lt Col Ted E Carter Jr 1417 Cooper’s Hawk Drive walt.shearer@randolph.af.mil
Sr Vice President 8 Command Circle Goose Creek, SC 29455 Program Committee
Maj Gen Richard C Marr USAF Ret Altus OK 73521-7409 eagle141@earthlink.net Col Miles C Wiley USAF Ret AFRC Liaison
5107 Turnberry Ct Gene.Carter@altus.af.mil 7803 Midday Lane Col William S Thomas
Suffolk VA 23435 MSGT Edward E Renneckar Alexabdria VA 22306 HQ AFRC DO
buck.marr@lmco.com Gen Duane H Cassidy USAF Ret PO Box 1214 Miles.Wiley@alpa.org 155 Richard Ray Blvd
600 Ponte Vedra Blvd #402 Vacaville CA 95696 Robins AFB, GA 31909
VP, Programs edward.renneckar@travis.af.mil Golf
Ponte Vedra Beach FL 32082 william.thomas@afrc.af.mil
Col Dennis L Murphy USAF Ret Lt Col Wallace G Herzog USAF Ret
dhcassidy@comcast.net
8251 Colling Ridge Ct MSgt Eric E J Riker USAF Ret 5129 Wedgefield Rd AMC Liaison
Alexandria VA 22308 950 Military Rd #115 Granbury TX 76049 MGen Mark A Volcheff
Col Robert F Ellington USAF Ret
meginc9628@aol.com Jacksonville AR 72076-5385 wallace.herzog@smiths-aerospace.com 1218 Applewhite
2912 Beagle Pl
Seffner FL 33584 ark2riker@aol.com O’Fallon, IL 62269
VP, Industry Affairs Master of Ceremonies
RElling900@aol.com mark.volcheff@scott.af.mil
Col Edward J Wiesner Jr USAF Ret Col George E Dockery USAF Ret
Gen Charles T Robertson Jr USAF Ret
314 Grant Dr 8095 S Clayton Circle AMC Liaison, Alternate
SMSgt Regina L Hoctor 17715 Littleleaf Ct
Mascoutah IL 62258 Centennial CO 80122 Maj William C Heaster
106 Edward Street Chesterfield MO 63005-4900
edward.j.wiesnerjr@boeing.com george130@msn.com 165 Symington Dr
O’Fallon IL 62269 reach01@earthlink.net
regina.hoctor@scott.af.mil Scott AFB IL 62225-1724
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Joel L Storch USAF Ret bkheaster@earthlink.net
Col Barry F Creighton USAF Ret
Lt Col Phillip A Iannuzzi Jr 26 Lake Loraine Ct
Airlift/Tanker Quarterly
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Virginia Beach VA 23454 4551 Middle Fork Road Swansea IL 62226 Editor
Montgomery AL 36106 jstorchCGSI@aol.com BrigGen Frank D Tutor
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Young Leader Rep Cordove TN 38016-2032
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Lt Col Walter L Isenhour Capt Norman J Leonard III dexter.tutor@randolph.af.mil
Col John J Murphy Jr USAF Ret bakse@apci.net
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Yorktown VA 23693 Stafford VA 22554-7681 Wright Patterson AFB OH 45433-1301 Business Mgr
john.murphy@boeing.com walter.isenhour@pentagon.af.mil joedebleonard@knology.net Lt Col Nicky L McCollough USAF Ret Miscellaneous Committees
100 Cherokee Forest Trl Communications Committee
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jimhistorymil@yahoo.com Col Gregory P Cook
CW4 Richard J Langstraat USA Ret 5289 Dunleigh Dr Heritage Committee
Legal Advisor 201 Haynes Street Burke VA 22015 Col Ronald E Owens USAF Ret
Brig Gen James W Swanson USAF Ret Cadillac MI 49601 hiflight@aol.com 1801 Rutger St
1066 Pelican Lane ccmiller@aarcorp.com St Louis MO 63104
Rockledge FL 32955-6408 ronaldo@flymidamerica.com
swansonj49@aol.com Col Paul E McVickar USAF Ret
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CHAPTER CONTACTS
Alamo Golden Bear LTG Tunner/Berlin Airlift Red River Tidewater
Shearer, Maj Walter A (Walt) Malabo, MSgt Vincent Hansen, Col Thomas USAF (Ret) (Tom) Carter, Lt Col Ted E Jr (Gene) Murawski, Lt Col Michael A
walt.shearer@randolph.af.mil vincent.malabo@travis.af.mil c130hans@msn.com Gene.Carter@altus.af.mil michael.murawski@langley.af.mil
Big Country Goldwater Luftbrücke Rheinland-Pfalz Tip of the Sword
Campbell, Capt Andrew J Morgan, Maj Michael H (Mike) Denison, Col Bradley S (Brad) Wheeler, Maj Terence D Ellis, Lt Col Janon D
andrew.campbell@dyess.af.mil michael.morgan@azphoe.ang.af.mil bradley.denison@rheinmain.af.mil terence.wheeler@ramstein.af.mil janon.ellis@incirlik.af.mil
Capital Great Lakes March Field Rheinland-Pfalz-Lajes Tommy B. McGuire
Wuesthoff, Col Scott E Wilton, CMSgt James W (Jim) No POC Brooks, TSgt Ronald Bridger, Lt Col Gordon D (Dean)
scott.wuesthoff@pentagon.af.mil james.wilton@selfridge.af.mil on file ronald.brooks@lajes.af.mil gordon.bridger@mcguire.af.mil
Denali Hafa Adai Maxwell Ryukyu Tony Jannus
Kuenzli, Maj David P San Jose, TSgt Ricardo D (Ric) Phillips, Col Scott R Weber, Maj Ernest P. Kreeger, Lt Col Keith R
david.kuenzli@elmendorf.af.mil ricardo.sanjose@andersen.af.mil scott.phillips@maxwell.af.mil ernest.weber@kadena.af.mil keith.kreeger@macdill.af.mil
Diamond Head Huyser Pacific Northwest Sam Fox Warriors of the North
Brown, Capt Rene (Ren) McCrave, Lt Col Vincent G, III Boone, Lt Col Keith P Brewton, TSgt Bruce G Coleman, Capt Matthew F
ren.brown@hickam.af.mil jerry.mccrave@scott.af.mil keith.boone3@mcchord.af.mil bruce.brewton2@andrews.af.mil matthew.coleman-03@grandforks.af.mil
Eagle Inland Northwest Peachtree See Seventeen Wright
Canfield, Maj Whitney J Stierwalt, Lt Col John W Hawley, Col Jon A (Ret) Welch, CMSgt Michael M USAF (Ret) Champion, Maj Robert D
whit.canfield@dover.af.mil john.stierwalt@fairchild.af.mil jon.a.hawley@lmco.com michael.m.welch@boeing.com robert.champion@wpafb.af.mil
East Anglia Keeper of the Plains Pikes Peak Tarheel
Spence, Col Stephen M (Steve) Peacock, Maj Donald E II No POC St Onge, SMSgt Lawrence R (Robert)
stephen.spence@mildenhall.af.mil don.peacock@mcconnell.af.mil on file lawrence.stonge@pope.af.mil
Fuji Low Country Razorback Team Robins
Niehaus, SMSgt David J Dye, Lt Col Steven C (Steve) Landers, MSgt Robert C (Whip) Rottman, Col Raymond J (Ray)
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AIRLIFT TANKER QUARTERLY

A/TQ • Airlift/Tanker Quarterly • Fall 2004 1

Collin R. Bakse, editor

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ROUND-UP Produces 2004 Banquet

Diamond Head Chapter

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The A/TA ETG Program.

Rigg, Maj Gen Donald A USAF (Ret)

Moser, Brig Gen Alvin J USAF (Ret)

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“This year our nation continues at war. You’ve been

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A future historical description of

“Wartime Inspires Innovation Like No Other”

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How Much Is Enough?

D uring Operations Enduring Freedom

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T here’s one hero that may not be the

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TSgt Michael J. Hassett

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PILOT NAVIGATOR FLIGHT ENGINEER

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2004 A/TA General P.K. Carlton

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Crew Commander Navigator Electronic Warfare Officer Pilot

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Scanner Flight Engineer Loadmaster Loadmaster

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Members continued support!

AAR Mobility Systems

AIRGO Industries BAE Systems North America

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DRS Training & Control Systems

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Hamilton Sundstrand LaBarge, Inc.

L-3 Communications, Integrated Systems

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Parker Hannifin Corporation

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Standard Aero Telephonics Corporation

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Thrane & Thrane Inc.

World Airways, Inc.

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