Air Force Association, Greater Seattle Chapter, 2014 - 3rd Quarter

AFA Greater Seattle Chapter
Air Force Association
3rd Quarter June-September 2014
Special points of
interest:
CAP, JROTC,
CyberPatriot updates
DET 910 Cadet
Orientation
Minot Missileer Reunion
Upcoming Events
Elections
President’s Message
Lance Bleakley
Activities for the Greater Seattle Chapter slowed down during the summer.
Col Mastin, AFROTC Commander, retired in June and moved to Colorado.
His replacement Col Brent Bigger arrived in the beginning of August and has
begun to settle into the job. The results of the budget reduction has materially
impacted the total AFROTC program. Some Cadets who were on
scholarships were not able to attend annual field training
because of the budget constraints. Those impacted by
the cuts have been allowed to resign from the program
without having to repay the scholarships.
During the Chapter's September meeting the new
cadets went through their initial orientation including
agreement signing. The ceremony was attended by
many of the cadets' parents. There was a Bar-B-Q for
the cadets and their parents. AFA Chapter members
Brian Hamilton - VP Recruiting and Retention, Rob Coe
- Secretary and I attended the festivities and got a chance to speak with
some of the parents. I even found a family that moved from Hawaii beating
their move by a year!
UW Joint Services Awards Ceremony —May
In this issue:
Presidents Message 1
UW AFROTC
Homecoming Invite
2
UW AFROTC Activities 3
Minot Missileer Reunion 5-7
Col Rob Coe, USAF, Ret, former DET 910 Commander, Capt Angela
Allerdice, Cadet Cadre, Cadet Bailey Kilmer, Cadet Abby Norwood,
Cadet Tiana Kimura, Silver Wings Commander.
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Husky Alumni Weekend
As we quickly approach Husky Alumni Weekend I wanted to send a cordial invitation for the AFA and the
local members to be represented at the Detachment 910 Awards Ceremony and additional Homecoming
Events. The awards ceremony and open house will be at Clark Hall 24 October from 1500- 1900 and the
tailgate will be 25 October for the UW vs. Arizona State football game. Start and finish times are TBD
depending on game time which has yet to be posted.
If there are any questions or concerns feel free to contact me at 253-310-7779. Looking forward to the
Husky Homecoming weekend and GO DAWGS!
JUSTIN C. REES, C/1st LT, AFROTC
Deputy OIC, Exercises and Planning
910th Cadet Wing
CAP Cadets Prep for CP -VII
UR- C/MSGT Zechariah Lepeska
LR- C/Amn Emily Quarnstrom
UL- CADET Isaac McNeill
LL- CADET Corbin Bender
UR- C/MSGT Zechariah Lepeska
LR- C/Amn Emily Quarnstrom
UL- CADET Isaac McNeill
LL- CADET Corbin Bender
Cadets busy
working on
preliminary IT
Security
Awareness
package in
preparation for
upcoming CP-VII
C/Amn Emily Quarnstrom
C/MSGT Zachariah Lepeska
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Like most US Military programs the JROTC has a problem with budget funding. The
units are looking for support not so much in the form of money rather support in areas
such as excursions to bases, possible industry faculties – Boeing as an example and
Senior ROTC programs. Any thoughts or suggestions please contact Barry Jones or
Lance Bleakley.
Brian Hamilton has stepped up to expand the Chapter’s support to the ROTC units. He
has made presentations at awards ceremonies and met with various units as well as
parents.
President Bleakley is a member of the Federal Way JROTC Advisory Board. Federal
Way School District has made a concerted effort to support the JROTC program. The
magnitude of this is reflected in LtCol Randy Long’s move to Dean of Students at
Federal Way High School. Major J. J. Golemboski is the new senior instructor.
Left to right-Back row:
C/Javon Watson, C/Kyle Hicks, C/George Foggin.
C/Tucker Andis, C/Connor Peterson,
C/Alex Campana, C/Nathan Skidmore,
C/Paul Howell
Front row: C/Mackenzie Thompson, C/Desiree Blas,
C/Asia Rogers, C/Jaylyn Boydon, C/Kaitlyn Clugston,
C/Kevin Lin, C/Rachel Gonzalez, C/Nicholas Graves
Left to right:
C/Javon Watson
C/George Foggin
C/Kyle Hicks
C/Alex Campana
C/Tucker Andis
C/Connor Peterson
C/Justin Rees
Front to back: C/Javon Watson,
C/George Foggin, C/Tucker Andis,
C/Kyle Hicks, C/Alex Campana
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All Service ROTC Color Guard at San Point
photos by Marsha Burns
90th Anniversary Celebration Naval Air Station Sand Point
Reunion and 1st Flight Around the World
The Chapter and the Museum of Flight supported the 90 th Anniversary Celebration and
remembrance of the 1st Flight Around the World. . The celebration started on Saturday
at the Museum of Flight with presentations on the Round the World Flight. The activates
were supported by the Navy League, Museum of Flight and AFA.
In April 1924, four Douglas World Cruisers of the US Army’s Air Service departed Sand
Point. Three aircraft and their crews returned 175 days later on September 28th fulfilling
the challenge as the first flight around the world. They started out with four aircraft and
two finished. They flew 26,345 miles in 363 hours and 7 minutes, an average speed of
72.5 miles per hour. Sunday September 26 th was the continuation of the celebration at
the former Sand Point Naval Air Station. It included the presentation of the colors by the
University of Washington Joint Color Guard under the command of Anthony M.
Callaham, C/Col, AFROTC Honor Guard Squadron Commander 910th Cadet Wing.
Once again The activates were supported by the Navy League, Museum of Flight and
AFA.
Civil Air Patrol Update
Lance Bleakley
Col Ted Tax - Vice Commander CAP Wing joined the September Board
meeting. We discussed expansion of AFA support to the Wing CAP units.
We’ve been requested to meet with Wing members to discuss the mutual
support. Additionally Alex Lepeske and I will be meeting Captain Percey
Newby, Commander of the South Sound Composite Squadron. To be
discussed is the AFA awards and presentations to the various unit CAP
Cadets of the Year.
Alex, Barry Jones and I will be working with the CAP units to expand
CyberPatriot support. Two major issues restricting CyberPatriot participation
is the lack of computers and Coaches. Like many other areas of Defense the
CAP program is feeling the impact of the Federal Budget. A similar situation
exists regarding uniforms. We are looking for volunteers to help support our
efforts.
As we identify differing requests we’ll try and tie them to the local AFA
Chapter. Please let the Chapter know if any members are near or affiliated
with any local CAP units or activates and would like to donate or more
importantly can donate some time.
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Green River Composite CAP Squadron enrolled in the CyberPatriot 2014 competition. Program.
DeVry University has been providing assistance as well as Major Barry Jones. This
is our most recent CAP CyberPatriot team and we are looking for more. We are working
with Alex Lepeska and with his help plan, expand the CyberPatriot into additional units.
Our support from DeVry University continues to be outstanding. Coaching and advisor classes
continue. The number of teams has more than doubled from last year. Bob Bunge, Associate
Professor DeVry University, is on a one year sabbatical, however, DeVry University
is continuing to provide support.
October 10 th is the deadline for the upcoming competition. This is the fourth year AFA expects
to have all 50 US states represented. This year’s competition will include a fully integrated
middle school division. The goal is expand the program and reach younger students.
An Elementary School Cyber Education Initiative will launch later this year, students
will be introduced to cyber security, cyber ethics, online safety, and basic system hardening
through an exciting game like activity.
In the Spring Barry Jones became the focal point for CyberPatriot contact on this side of
the Cascades. As discussed at the 2 nd Quarter State AFA meeting, Barry will respond and
initiate contacts from the various school requests for assistance. We will then work with the
appropriate Chapter for support. We’ve had requests from schools, CAP, JROTC and even
individuals. We need your support so please let us know how you can help.
Missileer Reunion, 28 September, Seattle
Missileer Jim Chase
The AFA Chapter along with Boeing and the Museum of Flight supported the 2014
15th Minot Missileer Reunion in Seattle. Lance Bleakley was a member of the reunion
committee. AFA member BG Frank Goodell, USAF (Ret) was the guest speaker at
the banquet dinner. His background in acquisitions included the Minuteman program.
Rick Hartle, Boeing Director, Energy & Strategic Systems and AFA Utah member
were able to pull together Boeing retirees and current engineers to meet with the
Missileers. Everyone got together over lunch at the Museum of Flight where the Boeing team brought
their experience to the table. The discussion and several interviews with both Boeing personnel as well
as Missileers were videotaped by Boeing. We are working together to record the history.
Background - The missileers served during a very stressful time of the Cold War and maintained a
strong nuclear deterrent to prevent foreign attack, and was at the forefront in safeguarding national
security. Boeing, as the main contractor, began construction on Minuteman at Minot AFB in 1962, and
in 1963 the last missile was emplaced to begin alert duty.
Minuteman construction first began at Malmstrom AFB in 1961, and there were 10
missiles up and ready during the Cuban missile crises of October 1962. In November
1963, during Kennedy’s assignation, Minot AFB had its missiles up and ready.
Malmstrom AFB was designated as Wing 1 and Minot AFB as Wing 3 in the order of
construction among the five bases that would receive missiles. The missiles first
installed were Minuteman One missiles, and several of our missileers who attended
the Seattle reunion worked with Boeing in testing out systems prior to activation and
then performed alert duty after activation. Minot was never scheduled to receive the
Minuteman Two missiles, but did install the Minuteman Three beginning in 1970.
Minot missileers belonged to the 455th Strategic Missile Wing of the Strategic Air
Command and were attached to either of three Squadrons, the 740th, 741st, and
742nd. In 1968, the 455th became the 91st Missile Wing.
Missileer Royce Brownfield
The 2014 Seattle reunion of Minot Missileers was the 15th reunion, and most who attended served with
the Minuteman One missile in the 1960s, although some also served with the Minuteman Three. These
missileers served during a very stressful time of the Cold War and maintained a strong nuclear
deterrent to prevent foreign attack, and was at the forefront in safeguarding national security.
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Missileers attending the 2014 Reunion
Retired BG
Frank Goodell
REUNION
ACTIVITIES
Museum of Flight,
Boeing Field
Welcome and Tour
Boeing was a major
contractor and project
coordinator for
Minuteman at Minot.
Missileers Bill
DeGroodt and
Dave
Schindele with
Lance
Bleakley, AFA
Seattle
Chapter
President
Banquet Speaker
BG (Ret)
Frank Goodell
BG Goodell was located
at the Pentagon and was
privy to plans,
development, and
operations involved with
Minuteman . He was
also at Hill AFB and the
Ogden Air Logistics
Center as director of
Plans and Programs, and
director of Material
Management.
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A special thanks to your 2014
Reunion Committee: George
Bondor (742nd), Bill
DeGroodt (740th, 742nd),
Mike Leuty (740th), Bob
Ochiltree (740th), Dave
Schindele (742nd)!
Minot Minuteman Missileers
2014 Reunion
Seattle, 24-28 September
Reunion Committee:
Dave Schindele and
wife Diana Larson,
Bill DeGroodt and
wife Patty, Bob
Ochiltree and wife
Lou Ann, Mike Leuty
and wife Carol,
George Bondor and
wife Carol.
Ted Huetter
from the
Museum of
Flight
welcoming
Missileers
Missileers being
introduced to
the A-12, a variant
of the SR-71
Blackbird.
AFA Seattle Chapter President
Lance Bleakley
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24 Oct Chapter Meeting, UW ROTC Bldg, Clark Hall 1430
(AFROTC Conference Room)
24 Oct UW Homecoming Activities
AFA Greater Seattle Chapter
President
Lance Bleakley
ldbleakley@aol.com
Secretary
Rob Coe
Treasurer
Art Mussman
We are on FaceBook!
Air Force Association,
Seattle Chapter
21 Nov Chapter Meeting, UW ROTC Bldg, Clark Hall 1130
(AFROTC Conference Room)
19 Dec Chapter Meeting, UW ROTC Bldg, Clark Hall 1130
(AFROTC Conference Room)
16 Jan Chapter Meeting, UW ROTC Bldg, Clark Hall 1130
(AFROTC Conference Room)
Chapter meetings are scheduled for the 3rd Friday each month. On occasion, the
meeting date may change to accommodate schedules. Members receive an emailed
announcement several days before the meeting. Members may dial in via
teleconference:
1. Everybody dials 206.616.2663 to call into the Meet Me conference
line. This includes participants in the conference room.
2. The system will ask you for your pass code. That code is 335798 #. Enter it
when requested. Be sure to include # at the end of the code.
2015 Greater Seattle Chapter Officer Elections
Time for AFA Greater
Seattle Chapter Officer
Elections
The Greater Seattle Chapter is looking for members who are
interested in helping to run your chapter. Elections will be held for
Chapter President, 1st and 2nd Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer
at our next meeting. There are also a number of opportunities to get
involved by serving as appointed Vice Presidents for areas such as
programs, membership, government relations, aerospace education and
as liaison representatives to the JAFROTC programs at the local high
schools and the CAP squadrons in our area. Please contact Rob Coe at
email: professor16@comcast.net if you have questions or would like to
know more about the positions available. Nominations are due NLT 15
October to Mr. Coe.
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