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23 Flight Flyer Dallas - Fort Worth Order of Daedalians, Inc. A National Fraternity of Military Pilots http://www.daedalians.org Spring Golf Outing before the April meeting. Contact Harv Stewart: 817-274-4944 or [email protected]
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CAPTAIN’ S CORNER Jack Thompson, Lt Col, USAF, (Ret.) [email protected]
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NOTAM April 16, 2015 Col Billy Diehl, USAF (Ret) “Desert Storm Army Rangers”
Greetings fellow Daedalians. Provost Marshall David Kinton called the meeting to order promptly at 1900 hours. Chaplain Gordon Johnson led us in the invocation and called for prayers for our departed flight members and special prayers to support Chris Neale who is continuing to battle liver cancer. Adjutant Don Hide led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. The March meeting was a lively affair with about 63 members and guests in
at Rolling Hills CC, I-30 & Cooper St
Social: 1800 Hrs; Dinner: 1900 Hrs Dress: Casual Chicken Fried Steak or Pecan Chicken Cost: $25.00 For Reservations Call or email: Dallas. . . . . . . . Chuck Bopp . . . . 972-418-8536 or [email protected] Ft. Worth . . . . . .Dick Jones . . . . . . . .817-421-4617 or [email protected] Make reservation before 1800 hours Apr 13 If necessary, please cancel before 1800 hours Apr 14
attendance (there were three requests for 23rd Flight membership applications). As usual, the social hour was full of laughter and good camaraderie as many exciting war stories were recounted. It is rumored that there may have been some degree of truth in a few of the tales of daring exploits.
Lockheed Aero VP, Gen Gary North, USAF (Ret), walked with the Flight around the world
Please take note that our annual golf tournament will take place in the afternoon before our next meeting on April 16th. Harvey Stewart is in charge and promises that a great time will be had by all participants. For those of you who are
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still lucky enough to be working, please try to adjust your schedules so that you can participate. Tournament details are contained in this copy of the Flyer. We were honored to have General Gary North, USAF (Ret.) as our speaker this March. General North had a distinguished Air Force career that spanned more than 36 years. He held numerous key operational, command and staff positions, including Commander, Pacific Air Forces; and executive director, Pacific Air Combat Operations Staff, where he was responsible for all U. S.
His riveting presentation was focused on the worldwide military threat and the rapid progress of the F-35 as it enters service with the Air Force, Marines, and Navy. I will not attempt to re-create his presentation but will mention a few of the facts that I found to be significant (and can remember). • Our three greatest external threats are Russia, China, and radical Islam • Our armed forces are tired and much of our equipment is worn out We enjoy paying the piper, Flight Treasurer Dave Shanahan, and apparently he enjoys taking our money
Air Force operations in the Pacific. This position also included serving as the Joint Force Air Component Commander for U. S. Pacific Command. He also served as the Commander of U. S. Air Forces Central Command from 20062009, where he was responsible for all Air Force operations in the Middle East. General North served as the Combined Forces Air Component Commander for U. S. Central Command throughout the CENTCOM area of responsibility for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Of most interest to us as Daedalians is that he is a command pilot with more than 4,700 flying hours primarily in the F-4G, F-15, and F-16. He is a graduate of
the Air Force F-16 Fighter Weapons School and flew 83 combat missions in Operations Desert Storm, Southern Watch, Iraqi Freedom, and Enduring Freedom. General North is also a life member of Daedalians and Ken Wallace gave him the papers to join Flight 23. We hope to see him at many future meetings. General North is currently the Vice President for Customer Requirements for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company. His primary responsibility is ensuring Lockheed Martin fulfills United States and international F-35 customer requirements. He also ensures that requirements for F-35 industrial partners around the world are met.
• We have been at war continuously since 1991 • The average age of Air Force planes is 25 years • Many of our combat troops have been to the front eight to ten times • The Air Force is half the size it was during the Cold War • Our enemies are modernizing their weapons, planes, and fleets • China is building aircraft carriers to project their strength • New Russian and Chinese aircraft look a lot like our newest fighters (but they do not have the capabilities) • SAM development, both fixed and mobile, is a top priority for both Russia and China In order to counter this threat, we must: • Develop a national attitude that supports our Armed Forces and sends a clear message to our enemies • Continue to develop directed energy weapons • Strengthen our Joint Forces approach to warfare
Although you can’t see much of it, Dick Jones was presented a plaque for his dedicated service to the Flight. His wines have been raffeled off for decades to help support the Flight’s Scholarship Program
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• Continue to field new fighters and tanker General North gave us a good overview
of the F-35 progress. In short, the program is on track with deliveries being made according to schedule. The deployment bases have been selected and most importantly, the cost of the F-35 program is steadily decreasing. The capabilities of the F-35 are amazing and I encourage all of you to go on line and do some reading about the capabilities of this 5th generation aircraft. I hope to see all of you next month and don’t forget that April marks the return of business casual attire.
JROTC AWARD PRESENTER OPPORTUNITIES Gordon Johnson, Col, USAF (Ret) Dick Jones, Maj, USAF (Ret) There are still some opportunities for volunteers to make Daedalian Award presentations at JROTC units in the DFW area. These are uplifting events as you will meet some of the most impressive young people in the area. It is certainly worth the hour or so of your time to reward the efforts of these young men and women. Member response has been very good. Burleson HS .........16 Apr Thur @ 1900 FWISD HS ..............17 Apr Fri @ 1800
23rd Flight is the only three-time recipient of the Doolittle Award, every member can be very proud of this accomplishment
Plano Sr HS..........23 Apr Thur @ 1900 Cedar Hill HS..........25 Apr Sat @ TBA Allen HS................ 6 May Wed @TBA Legacy HS................ 8 May Fri @1830 Joshua HS................. 8 May Fri @1900 Forney HS ............ 12 May Tue @ 1830 Haltom HS ......... 14 May Thur @1800 Plano West HS........ 15 May Fri @1930 Presenters can wear civies or a uniform. Gordon handles schools south of I-20 and Dick handles schools north of I-20. If you are interested, please contact one of us at 817-736-0397 or
[email protected] or 817-421-4617 or [email protected]
SPRING GOLF OUTING BEFORE APRIL MEETING Harvey Stewart, Lt. Col., USAF (Ret.) The 23rd Flight Spring Golf Outing will be held at Rolling Hills Country Club on April 16 before the monthly meeting. Tee times start at approximately 12:00 PM. Green fees with cart are $28. We request an additional $5 for prizes. Please be prepared to pay cash only. Prize money will be split between low gross and low Calloway. Lockers and showers are available in the RHCC club house, but please bring your own lock. Sign up and provide preferred foursomes by contacting Harv Stewart at 817-2744944 or [email protected]. CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Past Flight Captain Tom Jobe, Gen George Schulstad, and Flight Captain Jack Thompson greet General Gary North prior to the March meeting
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Apr 16
Golf Outing @ noon, Rolling Hills Country Club
Apr 16
Col Billy Diehl, USAF (Ret) - Desert Storm Army Rangers
May 21
Monthly meeting
23 Flight Flyer Dallas - Fort Worth Order of Daedalians, Inc. A National Fraternity of Military Pilots http://www.daedalians.org Spring Golf Outing before the April meeting. Contact Harv Stewart: 817-274-4944 or [email protected]
A P R I L
CAPTAIN’ S CORNER Jack Thompson, Lt Col, USAF, (Ret.) [email protected]
2 0 1 5
NOTAM April 16, 2015 Col Billy Diehl, USAF (Ret) “Desert Storm Army Rangers”
Greetings fellow Daedalians. Provost Marshall David Kinton called the meeting to order promptly at 1900 hours. Chaplain Gordon Johnson led us in the invocation and called for prayers for our departed flight members and special prayers to support Chris Neale who is continuing to battle liver cancer. Adjutant Don Hide led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. The March meeting was a lively affair with about 63 members and guests in
at Rolling Hills CC, I-30 & Cooper St
Social: 1800 Hrs; Dinner: 1900 Hrs Dress: Casual Chicken Fried Steak or Pecan Chicken Cost: $25.00 For Reservations Call or email: Dallas. . . . . . . . Chuck Bopp . . . . 972-418-8536 or [email protected] Ft. Worth . . . . . .Dick Jones . . . . . . . .817-421-4617 or [email protected] Make reservation before 1800 hours Apr 13 If necessary, please cancel before 1800 hours Apr 14
attendance (there were three requests for 23rd Flight membership applications). As usual, the social hour was full of laughter and good camaraderie as many exciting war stories were recounted. It is rumored that there may have been some degree of truth in a few of the tales of daring exploits.
Lockheed Aero VP, Gen Gary North, USAF (Ret), walked with the Flight around the world
Please take note that our annual golf tournament will take place in the afternoon before our next meeting on April 16th. Harvey Stewart is in charge and promises that a great time will be had by all participants. For those of you who are
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still lucky enough to be working, please try to adjust your schedules so that you can participate. Tournament details are contained in this copy of the Flyer. We were honored to have General Gary North, USAF (Ret.) as our speaker this March. General North had a distinguished Air Force career that spanned more than 36 years. He held numerous key operational, command and staff positions, including Commander, Pacific Air Forces; and executive director, Pacific Air Combat Operations Staff, where he was responsible for all U. S.
His riveting presentation was focused on the worldwide military threat and the rapid progress of the F-35 as it enters service with the Air Force, Marines, and Navy. I will not attempt to re-create his presentation but will mention a few of the facts that I found to be significant (and can remember). • Our three greatest external threats are Russia, China, and radical Islam • Our armed forces are tired and much of our equipment is worn out We enjoy paying the piper, Flight Treasurer Dave Shanahan, and apparently he enjoys taking our money
Air Force operations in the Pacific. This position also included serving as the Joint Force Air Component Commander for U. S. Pacific Command. He also served as the Commander of U. S. Air Forces Central Command from 20062009, where he was responsible for all Air Force operations in the Middle East. General North served as the Combined Forces Air Component Commander for U. S. Central Command throughout the CENTCOM area of responsibility for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Of most interest to us as Daedalians is that he is a command pilot with more than 4,700 flying hours primarily in the F-4G, F-15, and F-16. He is a graduate of
the Air Force F-16 Fighter Weapons School and flew 83 combat missions in Operations Desert Storm, Southern Watch, Iraqi Freedom, and Enduring Freedom. General North is also a life member of Daedalians and Ken Wallace gave him the papers to join Flight 23. We hope to see him at many future meetings. General North is currently the Vice President for Customer Requirements for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company. His primary responsibility is ensuring Lockheed Martin fulfills United States and international F-35 customer requirements. He also ensures that requirements for F-35 industrial partners around the world are met.
• We have been at war continuously since 1991 • The average age of Air Force planes is 25 years • Many of our combat troops have been to the front eight to ten times • The Air Force is half the size it was during the Cold War • Our enemies are modernizing their weapons, planes, and fleets • China is building aircraft carriers to project their strength • New Russian and Chinese aircraft look a lot like our newest fighters (but they do not have the capabilities) • SAM development, both fixed and mobile, is a top priority for both Russia and China In order to counter this threat, we must: • Develop a national attitude that supports our Armed Forces and sends a clear message to our enemies • Continue to develop directed energy weapons • Strengthen our Joint Forces approach to warfare
Although you can’t see much of it, Dick Jones was presented a plaque for his dedicated service to the Flight. His wines have been raffeled off for decades to help support the Flight’s Scholarship Program
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• Continue to field new fighters and tanker General North gave us a good overview
of the F-35 progress. In short, the program is on track with deliveries being made according to schedule. The deployment bases have been selected and most importantly, the cost of the F-35 program is steadily decreasing. The capabilities of the F-35 are amazing and I encourage all of you to go on line and do some reading about the capabilities of this 5th generation aircraft. I hope to see all of you next month and don’t forget that April marks the return of business casual attire.
JROTC AWARD PRESENTER OPPORTUNITIES Gordon Johnson, Col, USAF (Ret) Dick Jones, Maj, USAF (Ret) There are still some opportunities for volunteers to make Daedalian Award presentations at JROTC units in the DFW area. These are uplifting events as you will meet some of the most impressive young people in the area. It is certainly worth the hour or so of your time to reward the efforts of these young men and women. Member response has been very good. Burleson HS .........16 Apr Thur @ 1900 FWISD HS ..............17 Apr Fri @ 1800
23rd Flight is the only three-time recipient of the Doolittle Award, every member can be very proud of this accomplishment
Plano Sr HS..........23 Apr Thur @ 1900 Cedar Hill HS..........25 Apr Sat @ TBA Allen HS................ 6 May Wed @TBA Legacy HS................ 8 May Fri @1830 Joshua HS................. 8 May Fri @1900 Forney HS ............ 12 May Tue @ 1830 Haltom HS ......... 14 May Thur @1800 Plano West HS........ 15 May Fri @1930 Presenters can wear civies or a uniform. Gordon handles schools south of I-20 and Dick handles schools north of I-20. If you are interested, please contact one of us at 817-736-0397 or
[email protected] or 817-421-4617 or [email protected]
SPRING GOLF OUTING BEFORE APRIL MEETING Harvey Stewart, Lt. Col., USAF (Ret.) The 23rd Flight Spring Golf Outing will be held at Rolling Hills Country Club on April 16 before the monthly meeting. Tee times start at approximately 12:00 PM. Green fees with cart are $28. We request an additional $5 for prizes. Please be prepared to pay cash only. Prize money will be split between low gross and low Calloway. Lockers and showers are available in the RHCC club house, but please bring your own lock. Sign up and provide preferred foursomes by contacting Harv Stewart at 817-2744944 or [email protected]. CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Past Flight Captain Tom Jobe, Gen George Schulstad, and Flight Captain Jack Thompson greet General Gary North prior to the March meeting
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Apr 16
Golf Outing @ noon, Rolling Hills Country Club
Apr 16
Col Billy Diehl, USAF (Ret) - Desert Storm Army Rangers
May 21
Monthly meeting
