PATRIOT | NEWSWESTOVER PATRIOTS |New LRS commanderSF exerciseSFS-XRUNNING BASE SECURITY >> Members of the 439 th SecurityForces Squadron hold a stretcher during the annualSquad challenge held on the June UTA. Security forcesdefenders competed in events that tested leadership,teamwork, physical ability, and deployed/home stationjob knowledge. (photo by TSgt. Brian Boynton)LRS CHANGES COMMAND >> Lt. Col. Michael Pirrone addresses the<strong>Air</strong>men of the 439 th Logistics Readiness Squadron June 1 in the <strong>Base</strong>Hangar. Lt. Col. Pirrone assumed command of LRS from Col. MichaelBuoniconti June 1. Lt. Col. Pirrone, a 1993 <strong>Air</strong> Force Academy graduate,has served in the <strong>Air</strong> Force for 20 years and is a veteran of fivedeployments, including a six-month deployment in Afghanistan in2012. (photo by TSgt. Brian Boynton)<strong>Westover</strong>enlistedworkshopENLISTED WORKSHOP >> One hundred-ten PatriotWing enlisted members gathered in the <strong>Westover</strong>Conference Center June 3-4. <strong>Air</strong>men learnedmore about their careers through team-building,public speaking tips, and mentoring. (photos byTSgt. Brian Boynton)
PROMOTIONSSenior MasterSergeantDavid BerkebileMaster SergeantPaul Baptist IIICecil CalvinRyan ConnollyShawn DominikShannon GrattonSammy KirklandJamie SerranoGary SurozenskiTechnical Sgt.Scott GomesRandy HallGregory HarperJanai LeeJoseph MahoneyPhilip McCarthyAdam PlattBrooke RoseMichael ValentinEric WilcoxStaff SergeantRichard AcevedoJeffrey BaggeRobert Bergendahl IIIStephanie CataldoMargaret GabrielJason MainvilleDavid McMaughTeneisha RaginThomas Rowland IIIWalter SelkirkNathan TetreaultRETIREMENTS |Sgt. Justin ClarkMaster SergeantJon TemplemanSteven WetmorePATRIOT | PAGE 15FACES OF WESTOVERSgt. Justin ClarkMarine <strong>Air</strong> Support Squadron 6One day before the tragic events of Sept.11, 2001, then-20-year-old Justin Clark,of Chicopee, <strong>Mass</strong>., officially swore intothe United States Marine Corps.The following day, he was at a friend’shouse when he witnessed the events onlive television. “I remember being veryangry,” he said. He left the house in completeshock. “That morning was beautiful;not a cloud in sight… sunny, warm, nobreeze and two kids playing in the frontyard oblivious to what had happened,” hestated. It was then he realized our lives asAmericans had been changed forever.After a lateral move from his prior careerfield as a machine gunner in 2008,Sgt. Clark currently serves as a small armsrepairman, commonly referred to as an armorer.His responsibilities are to inspect,maintain and conduct maintenance on allweapons and optics within the squadronarmory.-- SrA. Kelly GallowayTechnical sergeantJeffrey SurprenantSteve TraughSenior <strong>Air</strong>manErik St. GermainDonna LeonardCody LewisDaniel KingIan Williams<strong>Air</strong>man First ClassJordan DuffyRonald GeronimoMatthew FairbanksCody LuukasikDale NasutaMichael NataleAndrew NorrisWillie PearsonJonathan Zelisko<strong>Air</strong>manElias MartinsSERVICES CALENDER |Submitted by Mollie Anello, services marketing assistantCLUB >> The Grind is now open! Featuring protein shakes, salads, wraps, sandwiches,coffee and much more! Located in the lobby of the Fitness Center, openfrom 6 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday and on UTAs.BOWLING >> The Bowling Center is finally re-opening so join the “Have-a-BallLeague” today! Upon completion of the League All Bowlers will receive a ball,bag and bowling towel. Bowlers will also enjoy extra entries into the Summerprogram: “Beat the Heat”!FITNESS CENTER >> Sign up today for the “Gate-to-Gate Fun Run”! Starting at 8a.m., <strong>July</strong> 18. Can you go the distance?OUTDOOR RECREATION >> Summer weather is upon us! Stop by outdoor rec forcampers, kayaks, canoes, boats and more to enjoy the outdoors!westoverservices.com