April 2017
Vol. 53 – No. 4 AMERICA’S PREMIER FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION OF MILITARY PILOTS –April2017
NEXT EVENT: 25 April Meeting April Dinner Meeting Parr Officers Club
Speaker: CAPT (USN) Bennie Sanchez
CAPT Sanchez serves as CNATRA N3 Operations, Plans and Requirements NAS Corpus Christi. Born and raised in Fredericksburg, Texas, Captain Bennie Sanchez graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio with a Bachelors degree in Physical Education. He received his commission in November 1989 through the Aviation Officer Candidate School program and was subsequently designated an E-2C Naval Flight Officer in August 1991. Captain Sanchez’s most recent operational assignment was as the Air Operations Officer for Commander, Carrier Strike Group One from September 2009 to October 2011. As part of Carrier Strike Group One, onboard USS CARL VINSON, he was one of the first responders to the 2010 earthquake relief effort for the people of Haiti. He also deployed for Southern Seas 2010 and in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Captain Sanchez served as the Commanding Officer, Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron ONE TWO FOUR from July 2007 to August 2009.
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THE WINDSOCK Published solely for the information and use of members of Stinsons Flight No. 2, Order of Daedalians, PO Box 121, Randolph AFB TX 78148-0121, an approved war veterans organization, contributions to which are deductible to the full extent of the law. It is distributed only in those months in which the Flight has a scheduled event as shown on the back page. The right to edit materials received is reserved. All telephone numbers are Area Code 210 unless otherwise noted. Flight Captain: Col Howard Ham, USAF (ret) Hm: 349-9045 ; [email protected] Vice Flight Captain: Lt Col Steve Rankle, USAF (ret) Cell: 832-746-7468; [email protected] Adjutant: Lt Col Emil “Kidd” Bliss, USAF Hm: 510-207-2948; [email protected] Treasurer: Lt Col John Larrison, USAF (ret) Cell: 313-2868; [email protected] Provost Marshal: Lt Col James Govin, USAF Cell: 803-316-1069; [email protected] Pgm Off/Reservations: Lt Col Charles Baumann, USAF (ret) Hm: 659-6577; [email protected] Pgm Off/Arrangements: Col Richard Zimmerman, USAF (ret) Hm: 369-9217; [email protected] Publicity: Maj Gen Jerry Allen, USAF (ret) Cell: 677-0688; [email protected] Chaplain: Col Daniel “Stump” Sowada, USAF (ret) Cell: 267-5119; [email protected] Photographer: Col Gary Walston, USAF (ret) Hm: 496-9249; other: 845-5106; [email protected] Membership: Lt Col John Larrison, USAF (ret) Cell: 313-2868; [email protected] Scholarships: Lt Col Olga Custodio, USAF Hm: 210-887-0007; [email protected] Awards: Lt Col Bill Ercoline, USAF (ret) Hm: 658-2137; other: 240-1267; [email protected] CFIP Awards: Col Gary Walston, USAF (ret) Hm: 496-9249; other: 845-5106; [email protected] JROTC Awards: Col Ed Sheeran, USAF (ret) Hm: 602-9629; [email protected] Windsock Editor: Ms. Erin Cavenaugh Cell: 210-387-6533; [email protected] Website queries: E-mail [email protected] WEBSITE ADDRESSES: STINSONS FLIGHT: www.apollo.daedalians.org ORDER OF DAEDALIANS: www.daedalians.org
STINSONS FLIGHT CAPTAIN BRIEFING BOARD By Howard Ham
The National Convention was well planned and those of us able to attend had a nice time. Our Flight can be quite proud of the awards we received; in Category D (large membership category) Stinsons Flight was recognized as the top in 2016 and it was an honor to accept it on behalf of last year's Flt Capt Magnum Drichta and his superb leadership. We were recognized for our membership recruitment efforts in same category and we are awarded $1,000 Spencer Scholarship. It will be used in this calendar year's selection process for scholarship winners. On March 30th, one of our very own, Olga Custodio, was inducted into the San Antonio Aviation Hall of Fame. What an honor to be grouped with a former US Senator from Texas, an astronaut with a San Antonio connection, and others that included Daedalian connections, Carl Crane and Chas. Ocker. Accepting respectively for the widows of these inductees were former Stinsons Flight Captains, Bill Stewart and Bill Ercoline. We are still in need of volunteers for a number of Flight Staff officers. Joe Bush is now in transition for the position of Treasurer and Membership; we need to render top notch support for this changeover. Hangar 9 comes again into the spotlight. Next month on the 20th of May, the Daughters of the Republic of Texas/DRT are flying lead on a 'World War I Centennial Celebration.' It kicks off at 11:00 AM with a meal and adjourning around 2:30PM ; cost is $40. Most appropriate that in 1917 we have this Hangar #9 at Brooks built and now remains the only World War I standing after extensive restoration and renovation. If able, do consider attending this event. Blue skies and tailwinds - V V, Howard April 2017 – P. 2
Daedalian Convention
The Foulois award was awarded to Air Mobility Command. Chief of AMC Flight Safety, Lt Col Jason Pavelschak accepted the award on behalf of AMC. April 2017 – P. 3
April 2017 – P. 4
Date: Program: Place: Time:
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Tuesday, 25 April April Dinner Meeting Par Officers Club 1800
2017 FLIGHT PLAN
Menu Beef Tenderloin ($30.00) Coffee crusted beef tenderloin with port wine demi gloss Salad, vegetables, potatoes, chocolate mousse Tea, water, and wine.
-- There are two ways to make a reservation for a Flight event. Apollo: In your attendance RSVP box you will see a remarks block. In this block you can add a short note about a food allergy, or if you need base access on the day of the event. If you need to add a guest there is an edit function which will take you to a menu where you can add your guest(s). The Apollo system will not send you a confirmation reply email. Voicemail: You can contact the flight on the phone recording system where you can leave a verbal message, at 210-258-4143. -- Meal needs (e.g. allergies) may be indicated in Apollo in the remarks area for your RSVP. Payment can be made by cash or check at the door. If you do not have base access, please note that in your reservation remarks area or call 210 258-4143. Please make reservations by Mon, 24 April, at 1200 hrs --
23 May: May Meeting (Tue) Parr Officers Club 1800 27 June: June Meeting (Tue) Blue Skies East 1800 29 Aug: (Tue) 1800
August Meeting Blue Skies East
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NEXT EVENT: 25 April Meeting April Dinner Meeting Parr Officers Club
Speaker: CAPT (USN) Bennie Sanchez
CAPT Sanchez serves as CNATRA N3 Operations, Plans and Requirements NAS Corpus Christi. Born and raised in Fredericksburg, Texas, Captain Bennie Sanchez graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio with a Bachelors degree in Physical Education. He received his commission in November 1989 through the Aviation Officer Candidate School program and was subsequently designated an E-2C Naval Flight Officer in August 1991. Captain Sanchez’s most recent operational assignment was as the Air Operations Officer for Commander, Carrier Strike Group One from September 2009 to October 2011. As part of Carrier Strike Group One, onboard USS CARL VINSON, he was one of the first responders to the 2010 earthquake relief effort for the people of Haiti. He also deployed for Southern Seas 2010 and in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Captain Sanchez served as the Commanding Officer, Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron ONE TWO FOUR from July 2007 to August 2009.
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THE WINDSOCK Published solely for the information and use of members of Stinsons Flight No. 2, Order of Daedalians, PO Box 121, Randolph AFB TX 78148-0121, an approved war veterans organization, contributions to which are deductible to the full extent of the law. It is distributed only in those months in which the Flight has a scheduled event as shown on the back page. The right to edit materials received is reserved. All telephone numbers are Area Code 210 unless otherwise noted. Flight Captain: Col Howard Ham, USAF (ret) Hm: 349-9045 ; [email protected] Vice Flight Captain: Lt Col Steve Rankle, USAF (ret) Cell: 832-746-7468; [email protected] Adjutant: Lt Col Emil “Kidd” Bliss, USAF Hm: 510-207-2948; [email protected] Treasurer: Lt Col John Larrison, USAF (ret) Cell: 313-2868; [email protected] Provost Marshal: Lt Col James Govin, USAF Cell: 803-316-1069; [email protected] Pgm Off/Reservations: Lt Col Charles Baumann, USAF (ret) Hm: 659-6577; [email protected] Pgm Off/Arrangements: Col Richard Zimmerman, USAF (ret) Hm: 369-9217; [email protected] Publicity: Maj Gen Jerry Allen, USAF (ret) Cell: 677-0688; [email protected] Chaplain: Col Daniel “Stump” Sowada, USAF (ret) Cell: 267-5119; [email protected] Photographer: Col Gary Walston, USAF (ret) Hm: 496-9249; other: 845-5106; [email protected] Membership: Lt Col John Larrison, USAF (ret) Cell: 313-2868; [email protected] Scholarships: Lt Col Olga Custodio, USAF Hm: 210-887-0007; [email protected] Awards: Lt Col Bill Ercoline, USAF (ret) Hm: 658-2137; other: 240-1267; [email protected] CFIP Awards: Col Gary Walston, USAF (ret) Hm: 496-9249; other: 845-5106; [email protected] JROTC Awards: Col Ed Sheeran, USAF (ret) Hm: 602-9629; [email protected] Windsock Editor: Ms. Erin Cavenaugh Cell: 210-387-6533; [email protected] Website queries: E-mail [email protected] WEBSITE ADDRESSES: STINSONS FLIGHT: www.apollo.daedalians.org ORDER OF DAEDALIANS: www.daedalians.org
STINSONS FLIGHT CAPTAIN BRIEFING BOARD By Howard Ham
The National Convention was well planned and those of us able to attend had a nice time. Our Flight can be quite proud of the awards we received; in Category D (large membership category) Stinsons Flight was recognized as the top in 2016 and it was an honor to accept it on behalf of last year's Flt Capt Magnum Drichta and his superb leadership. We were recognized for our membership recruitment efforts in same category and we are awarded $1,000 Spencer Scholarship. It will be used in this calendar year's selection process for scholarship winners. On March 30th, one of our very own, Olga Custodio, was inducted into the San Antonio Aviation Hall of Fame. What an honor to be grouped with a former US Senator from Texas, an astronaut with a San Antonio connection, and others that included Daedalian connections, Carl Crane and Chas. Ocker. Accepting respectively for the widows of these inductees were former Stinsons Flight Captains, Bill Stewart and Bill Ercoline. We are still in need of volunteers for a number of Flight Staff officers. Joe Bush is now in transition for the position of Treasurer and Membership; we need to render top notch support for this changeover. Hangar 9 comes again into the spotlight. Next month on the 20th of May, the Daughters of the Republic of Texas/DRT are flying lead on a 'World War I Centennial Celebration.' It kicks off at 11:00 AM with a meal and adjourning around 2:30PM ; cost is $40. Most appropriate that in 1917 we have this Hangar #9 at Brooks built and now remains the only World War I standing after extensive restoration and renovation. If able, do consider attending this event. Blue skies and tailwinds - V V, Howard April 2017 – P. 2
Daedalian Convention
The Foulois award was awarded to Air Mobility Command. Chief of AMC Flight Safety, Lt Col Jason Pavelschak accepted the award on behalf of AMC. April 2017 – P. 3
April 2017 – P. 4
Date: Program: Place: Time:
• • • •
Tuesday, 25 April April Dinner Meeting Par Officers Club 1800
2017 FLIGHT PLAN
Menu Beef Tenderloin ($30.00) Coffee crusted beef tenderloin with port wine demi gloss Salad, vegetables, potatoes, chocolate mousse Tea, water, and wine.
-- There are two ways to make a reservation for a Flight event. Apollo: In your attendance RSVP box you will see a remarks block. In this block you can add a short note about a food allergy, or if you need base access on the day of the event. If you need to add a guest there is an edit function which will take you to a menu where you can add your guest(s). The Apollo system will not send you a confirmation reply email. Voicemail: You can contact the flight on the phone recording system where you can leave a verbal message, at 210-258-4143. -- Meal needs (e.g. allergies) may be indicated in Apollo in the remarks area for your RSVP. Payment can be made by cash or check at the door. If you do not have base access, please note that in your reservation remarks area or call 210 258-4143. Please make reservations by Mon, 24 April, at 1200 hrs --
23 May: May Meeting (Tue) Parr Officers Club 1800 27 June: June Meeting (Tue) Blue Skies East 1800 29 Aug: (Tue) 1800
August Meeting Blue Skies East
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