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23 Flight Flyer Dallas - Fort Worth Order of Daedalians, Inc. A National Fraternity of Military Pilots http://www.daedalians.org J A N U A R Y
CAPTAIN’ S CORNER Angelo Spelios, CW4 USA (Ret) [email protected]
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NOTAM January 19, 2017 Col Glenn Hoppe, USMC (Ret) “Quiet Supersonic Aircraft?”
Greetings fellow Daedalians! Another great gathering of approximately forty Daedalians and guests gathered at the Rolling Hills Country Club for a festive meeting. Our Chaplain, Gordon Johnson started our meeting with an inspiring invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Dave Pace. We noted the 94th birthday of both Bob Cooper and Sid Achee. We wish them many more. During the CUT
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at Rolling Hills CC, I-30 & Cooper St Cocktails: 1800 Hrs; Dinner: 1900 Hrs Dress: Coat and Tie Meat Lasagna or Champagne Chicken Cost: $30.00 For Reservations Call: Dallas . . . . . . . Chuck Bopp . . . . 972-418-8536 or [email protected] Ft. Worth . . . . . . Dick Jones . . . . . . . .817-421-4617 or [email protected] Make reservation before 1800 hours Jan 16 If necessary, please cancel before 1800 hours Jan 17
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2017 FLIGHT MEMBERSHIP DUES Annual Flight membership of $20.00 is due NLT January 31. Hereditary, Life Members, and Associates are exempt from annual Flight dues. At this time we are soliciting FROM ALL MEMBERS an annual contribution to the 23rd FLIGHT SCHOLARSHIP FUND. Donations to the Scholarship Fund are tax deductible. Make your check(s) payable to 23rd FLIGHT. We also ask that all members please update the following information (even if you are exempt from annual dues): Name: ___________________________________________________ Spouse first name: __________________________ Address: ________________________________ City: __________________________ State: ________ Zip: ____________ E-Mail Address: ____________________________ Home Phone: _____________________ Bring this coupon to the next meeting or clip and mail it, with your checks, to: ORDER OF DAEDALIANS, 23rd FLIGHT, P.O. BOX 8236, FORT WORTH, TX 76124-0236. If you have any questions concerning your Flight dues, contact: Ken Wallace: 817-581-6727 or [email protected].
Volabamus … Volamus
23rd Flight Flyer
Lt Col Rob Belwood, 181 AS/CC, talked to the Flight during the November meeting
announced next year’s elected officers: Dave Kinton will serve as Flight Captain, Jim Rubalcaba will join in as Vice Flight Captain, Ron Suter will continue his duties as Adjutant, our present Treasurer, Dave Shanahan will continue his duties looking after our treasury and Angelo Spelios will be ringing the cowbell as Provost Marshal. Laird Leavoy had a brief meeting with Ed Shearing, Maureen, and Mike Rodriguez, staff members of our Daedalian Headquarters, in San Antonio, TX. They commended our 23rd Flight, especially Richard Fairlamb for his leadership on
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Jim Rubalcaba, Bob Pavelko, and Tom Jobe are enjoying a laugh during social time before the November meeting starts
the Cadet Flight Indoctrination Program (CFIP) and Tom Jobe for his work on our scholarship program. It was mentioned at this meeting that approximately 20 members, nationwide, resigned after the change in membership qualifications, but we gained approximately a couple of hundred new members. Our guest speaker for this evening was Lt Col Robert Belwood, commander of the 181st Airlift Squadron, 136th Group, Carswell Field, Fort Worth, Texas. The squadron is comprised of eight C-130H aircraft and 145 crewmembers who maintain readiness to support state,
regional, national, and global operations requiring agile tactical airlift. Lt Col Belwood briefed us on the scope of the Texas National Guard’s 136th Group. It consists of a squadron of C-130H Hercules aircraft, a squadron of MQ-1 Predator drones, a squadron of F-16 Fighting Falcons and three other new State Cyber Initiative outfits. The group has approximately 1,000 personnel assigned and 203 Air Reserve Technicians. Major missions include air drops, personnel movements, cargo, etc. They perform air land missions into unlit airfields using only night vision goggles. Past operations include PROVIDE PROMISE, UPHOLD DEMOCRACY, JOINT ENDEAVOR, SOUTHERN WATCH, NOBLE EAGLE, and most recent operations ENDURING FREEDOM and IRAQI FREEDOM. Civil support was provided for hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Gustov, and Ike. Their safety record is very impressive. No loss of life since 1965. Lt Col Belwood was presented with our handsome plaque commemorating his excellent presentation.
Dave Pace and Don Hide team up before the start of our meeting
Volabamus …… Volamus 2
Laird Leavoy also presented Lt Col Belwood with a copy of a bound history book titled Second to None written by
Timothy M. Grace. It is a history of the 368th Fighter Group, of which Laird’s father Les served in and which evolved into the 136th Group. With this last column as Flight Captain, it is with a great deal of pleasure that I thank the following for their outstanding support to our flight: Dave Kinton as Vice Flight Captain, Ron Suter as Adjutant, Dave Shanahan as treasurer, Jack Thompson as Provost Marshal, Ken Wallace as Membership Chairman, Dan Heth as Programs Chairman, Bob Pavelko as Flyer/Editor, Dick Jones as Awards Chairman, Gordon Johnson as Chaplain/Awards, Michael Masterson as Chaplain, Al Kamback as Communications, Al Bruner as Assistant Treasurer, George Theis as Assistant Scholarship, Richard Fairlamb CFIP Chairman and Jim Rubalcaba as Assistant to the CFIP Chair. Without their support, we would not be ranked as one of the top Daedalian Flights. The evening meeting ended with Ted Harp winning the bottle of red wine and Jim Rubalcaba winning the bottle of white wine.
November speaker, Lt Col Rob Belwood, accepts a token of appreciation from Flight Captain Angelo Spelios
I wish all of you and your loved ones a Happy and Healthy New Year. Volabamus Volamus
ASSISTANT PROGRAMS CHAIRMAN Dave Kinton, Lt Col USAF, (Ret.) 23rd Flight members: The Flight is looking for someone to assist Dan Heth as Assistan Programs Chairman. If you are interested or know someone who might be, please contact Dan Heth (817-498-2880, [email protected]) or Dave Kinton (817-236-8294, [email protected]).
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Laird Leavoy makes a surprise presentation of a book “Second to None, History of 368th Fighter Group” to Lt Col Rob Belwood
Volabamus … Volamus 3
Jan 19
Col Glenn Hoppe, USMC (Ret) - Quiet Supersonic Aircraft?
Feb 16
Meeting
23 Flight Flyer Dallas - Fort Worth Order of Daedalians, Inc. A National Fraternity of Military Pilots http://www.daedalians.org J A N U A R Y
CAPTAIN’ S CORNER Angelo Spelios, CW4 USA (Ret) [email protected]
2 0 1 7
NOTAM January 19, 2017 Col Glenn Hoppe, USMC (Ret) “Quiet Supersonic Aircraft?”
Greetings fellow Daedalians! Another great gathering of approximately forty Daedalians and guests gathered at the Rolling Hills Country Club for a festive meeting. Our Chaplain, Gordon Johnson started our meeting with an inspiring invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Dave Pace. We noted the 94th birthday of both Bob Cooper and Sid Achee. We wish them many more. During the CUT
business meeting, CUT
we CUT
at Rolling Hills CC, I-30 & Cooper St Cocktails: 1800 Hrs; Dinner: 1900 Hrs Dress: Coat and Tie Meat Lasagna or Champagne Chicken Cost: $30.00 For Reservations Call: Dallas . . . . . . . Chuck Bopp . . . . 972-418-8536 or [email protected] Ft. Worth . . . . . . Dick Jones . . . . . . . .817-421-4617 or [email protected] Make reservation before 1800 hours Jan 16 If necessary, please cancel before 1800 hours Jan 17
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2017 FLIGHT MEMBERSHIP DUES Annual Flight membership of $20.00 is due NLT January 31. Hereditary, Life Members, and Associates are exempt from annual Flight dues. At this time we are soliciting FROM ALL MEMBERS an annual contribution to the 23rd FLIGHT SCHOLARSHIP FUND. Donations to the Scholarship Fund are tax deductible. Make your check(s) payable to 23rd FLIGHT. We also ask that all members please update the following information (even if you are exempt from annual dues): Name: ___________________________________________________ Spouse first name: __________________________ Address: ________________________________ City: __________________________ State: ________ Zip: ____________ E-Mail Address: ____________________________ Home Phone: _____________________ Bring this coupon to the next meeting or clip and mail it, with your checks, to: ORDER OF DAEDALIANS, 23rd FLIGHT, P.O. BOX 8236, FORT WORTH, TX 76124-0236. If you have any questions concerning your Flight dues, contact: Ken Wallace: 817-581-6727 or [email protected].
Volabamus … Volamus
23rd Flight Flyer
Lt Col Rob Belwood, 181 AS/CC, talked to the Flight during the November meeting
announced next year’s elected officers: Dave Kinton will serve as Flight Captain, Jim Rubalcaba will join in as Vice Flight Captain, Ron Suter will continue his duties as Adjutant, our present Treasurer, Dave Shanahan will continue his duties looking after our treasury and Angelo Spelios will be ringing the cowbell as Provost Marshal. Laird Leavoy had a brief meeting with Ed Shearing, Maureen, and Mike Rodriguez, staff members of our Daedalian Headquarters, in San Antonio, TX. They commended our 23rd Flight, especially Richard Fairlamb for his leadership on
J A N U A R Y
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Jim Rubalcaba, Bob Pavelko, and Tom Jobe are enjoying a laugh during social time before the November meeting starts
the Cadet Flight Indoctrination Program (CFIP) and Tom Jobe for his work on our scholarship program. It was mentioned at this meeting that approximately 20 members, nationwide, resigned after the change in membership qualifications, but we gained approximately a couple of hundred new members. Our guest speaker for this evening was Lt Col Robert Belwood, commander of the 181st Airlift Squadron, 136th Group, Carswell Field, Fort Worth, Texas. The squadron is comprised of eight C-130H aircraft and 145 crewmembers who maintain readiness to support state,
regional, national, and global operations requiring agile tactical airlift. Lt Col Belwood briefed us on the scope of the Texas National Guard’s 136th Group. It consists of a squadron of C-130H Hercules aircraft, a squadron of MQ-1 Predator drones, a squadron of F-16 Fighting Falcons and three other new State Cyber Initiative outfits. The group has approximately 1,000 personnel assigned and 203 Air Reserve Technicians. Major missions include air drops, personnel movements, cargo, etc. They perform air land missions into unlit airfields using only night vision goggles. Past operations include PROVIDE PROMISE, UPHOLD DEMOCRACY, JOINT ENDEAVOR, SOUTHERN WATCH, NOBLE EAGLE, and most recent operations ENDURING FREEDOM and IRAQI FREEDOM. Civil support was provided for hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Gustov, and Ike. Their safety record is very impressive. No loss of life since 1965. Lt Col Belwood was presented with our handsome plaque commemorating his excellent presentation.
Dave Pace and Don Hide team up before the start of our meeting
Volabamus …… Volamus 2
Laird Leavoy also presented Lt Col Belwood with a copy of a bound history book titled Second to None written by
Timothy M. Grace. It is a history of the 368th Fighter Group, of which Laird’s father Les served in and which evolved into the 136th Group. With this last column as Flight Captain, it is with a great deal of pleasure that I thank the following for their outstanding support to our flight: Dave Kinton as Vice Flight Captain, Ron Suter as Adjutant, Dave Shanahan as treasurer, Jack Thompson as Provost Marshal, Ken Wallace as Membership Chairman, Dan Heth as Programs Chairman, Bob Pavelko as Flyer/Editor, Dick Jones as Awards Chairman, Gordon Johnson as Chaplain/Awards, Michael Masterson as Chaplain, Al Kamback as Communications, Al Bruner as Assistant Treasurer, George Theis as Assistant Scholarship, Richard Fairlamb CFIP Chairman and Jim Rubalcaba as Assistant to the CFIP Chair. Without their support, we would not be ranked as one of the top Daedalian Flights. The evening meeting ended with Ted Harp winning the bottle of red wine and Jim Rubalcaba winning the bottle of white wine.
November speaker, Lt Col Rob Belwood, accepts a token of appreciation from Flight Captain Angelo Spelios
I wish all of you and your loved ones a Happy and Healthy New Year. Volabamus Volamus
ASSISTANT PROGRAMS CHAIRMAN Dave Kinton, Lt Col USAF, (Ret.) 23rd Flight members: The Flight is looking for someone to assist Dan Heth as Assistan Programs Chairman. If you are interested or know someone who might be, please contact Dan Heth (817-498-2880, [email protected]) or Dave Kinton (817-236-8294, [email protected]).
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Laird Leavoy makes a surprise presentation of a book “Second to None, History of 368th Fighter Group” to Lt Col Rob Belwood
Volabamus … Volamus 3
Jan 19
Col Glenn Hoppe, USMC (Ret) - Quiet Supersonic Aircraft?
Feb 16
Meeting
