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Tommy FranksFour Star General

General, United States Army (Ret.)Richard Carey

Lt. General, United States Marine Corps (Ret.)Kathy Frost

Major General United States Army (Ret.) posthumousMichael Bevill

Master Chief Petty Officer, U.S. Navy (Ret.)Charles R. Bond, Jr.

Maj. General, United States Air Force (Ret.); Former Commander of the Flying Tigers

Andy BirdsongPresident Tarrant County Veterans Council

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William “Bill” LawsonBrigadier General USAF (Ret.)

Herbert FosterCommander American Legion Post 14

William H. GossellMaj. General, United States Marine Corps (Ret.)

Robert SmithRear Admiral, United States Navy (Ret.)

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PhotographerPhil Hampton

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★MILITARY EVENTS TO REMEMBER ★

Dec. 7, 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor early on Sunday morning. More than

2,334 Americans were killed and 1,347 wounded.

Dec 8, 1941 Japanese bombed Clark Air Base in the Philippines.

Dec 8, 1965 The Fort Worth built B-58 Hustler Supersonic Jet Bombers were

phased out of service from the Strategic Air Command. There were

116 built at the General Dynamics plant at Carswell AFB, Ft Worth, TX

Dec. 9, 1932 Navy developed high altitude bombsight used in World War II.

Dec. 14, 1927 CV-2 USS Lexington commissioned.

Dec. 17, 1903 At Kill Devil Hills near Kitty Hawk, N.C., Orville Wright flies the

world’s first successful manned, powered, sustained, and control

flight in a heavier-than-air machine.

Dec. 18, 1952 Prisoner of war listings were exchanged between the United Nations

and North Korea and China in a peace tent set up at Panmunjom,

Korea.

Dec. 20, 1941 General Claire L. Chennault’s flying tigers officially entered combat

against the Japanese forces. (General Chennault was born in

Commerce, Texas in 1890. Commerce is the hometown of this events

editor.)

Dec. 23, 1903 The Army’s Chief Signal Officer, ommand. There were 116 built at the

General Dynamics plant at Carswell AFB, Ft Worth, Texas

Texas PressassociaTion

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Bill HollingsworthEditor/Publisher

Tommy FranksFour Star General

General, United States Army (Ret.)Richard Carey

Lt. General, United States Marine Corps (Ret.)Kathy Frost

Major General United States Army (Ret.) posthumousMichael Bevill

Master Chief Petty Officer, U.S. Navy (Ret.)Charles R. Bond, Jr.

Maj. General, United States Air Force (Ret.); Former Commander of the Flying Tigers

Andy BirdsongPresident Tarrant County Veterans Council

Nell ColemanDept. of Defense Liason Senior Life/NAS News

William “Bill” LawsonBrigadier General USAF (Ret.)

Herbert FosterCommander American Legion Post 14

William H. GossellMaj. General, United States Marine Corps (Ret.)

Robert SmithRear Admiral, United States Navy (Ret.)

Nathan VailBrigadier General, United States Army (Ret.)

John ElkinsBrigadier General Texas Guard (Ret.)

Phil T. VaughnCaptain Texas State Guard

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June SpadacheneManaging EditorChuck OwenV.P. Marketing

Rosalyn RoyalSpecial Features Editor

Phillip StrandSpecial Features Manager

Willard Thomas, Mjr. USM (retired)Senior Military Editor

Jack CaldwellChief Photographer John Gilliland

PhotographerPhil Hampton

Photographer Military VeteransJack Dempsey, MSGT USAF (retired)

Contributing IllustratorAllen R. Fintzel

News Editor Mark Byrne

Creative Director MEMBER2009

TEXAS PRESSASSOCIATION

Member Texas Press AssociationMember National Press Association

Local ~ National Advertising Representatives

Armed Forces CommunicationL.A. California, Cass Advertising

Naval Air Station News and Senior LifeMagazine are the Voice of Veterans, theonly publications that cover in full color allaspects of the armed forces in the FortWorth/Dallas Metroplex; as well as activi-ties and stories from the Senior Citizens ofthis area. We go from the NAS JRB FW, VFW,American Legion and Amvets to the veter-ans councils, and anywhere else we need tobe to cover the issues that affect the activemilitary, veterans and seniors lives.

We give voice to news and picturesfrom local meetings to events that affectour readers on a national level.

We invite the business and profession-al people of the Metroplex to share theirmessage in the pages of the Naval Air Sta-tion News and Senior Life Magazine.

Submitted by John M. Elkins, BG TMF and CMSgt., USAF, (Retired)

★MILITARY EVENTS TO REMEMBER ★

Dec. 7, 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor early on Sunday morning. More than

2,334 Americans were killed and 1,347 wounded.

Dec 8, 1941 Japanese bombed Clark Air Base in the Philippines.

Dec 8, 1965 The Fort Worth built B-58 Hustler Supersonic Jet Bombers were

phased out of service from the Strategic Air Command. There were

116 built at the General Dynamics plant at Carswell AFB, Ft Worth, TX

Dec. 9, 1932 Navy developed high altitude bombsight used in World War II.

Dec. 14, 1927 CV-2 USS Lexington commissioned.

Dec. 17, 1903 At Kill Devil Hills near Kitty Hawk, N.C., Orville Wright flies the

world’s first successful manned, powered, sustained, and control

flight in a heavier-than-air machine.

Dec. 18, 1952 Prisoner of war listings were exchanged between the United Nations

and North Korea and China in a peace tent set up at Panmunjom,

Korea.

Dec. 20, 1941 General Claire L. Chennault’s flying tigers officially entered combat

against the Japanese forces. (General Chennault was born in

Commerce, Texas in 1890. Commerce is the hometown of this events

editor.)

Dec. 23, 1903 The Army’s Chief Signal Officer, ommand. There were 116 built at the

General Dynamics plant at Carswell AFB, Ft Worth, Texas

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After a day of work for some and many memorable cemetery events for others, over 100 members and guests gathered outside Greater Fort Worth American Legion Post 516 for the annual Memorial Day flag retirement. Flags that honored our country and have come to the end of their lifetime are respectfully cremated in honor of all those who have given the ultimate sacrifice to keep them flying and our country free.

The ceremony opened with a team of Native American Combat Veter-ans assembling the Fallen Warrior Battlefield Cross and draping of the POW/MIA flag over a chair in honor of those lost and those yet to be recovered. This was followed by the playing of TAPS by James Snow on a traditional Indian flute.

As the crowd dried their eyes Com-mittee Chairman David Fenn intro-duced guests and emphasized the sig-nificance of the day and event. The

services continued under the com-mand of Legion Rider Director Jack Cox, Auxiliary President Cheryl Estes, Sons of the American Legion Commander James Estes, Chaplain Clarence Howard, Sergeant at Arms Bill Pribble and Bill Putman tending the freedom flame.

Renegade Nation Color Guard pre-sented the colors followed by a large detail of Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and family members carrying unservice-able flags. Kazzy Shae beautifully sang the National Anthem and fol-lowing the appropriate inspections and prayer over 50 flags were ren-dered to the flame as the sun set on the horizon. The crowd then came alive as Brittany Pigrenet sang the always inspiring “Proud To Be An American” by Lee Greenwood.

See the pictures at www.post516.org click on the scrapbook link for these and more event pictures. Sub-mitted by Ken Cox, American Le-gion Post 516.

Honoring our Warriors on Memorial Day 2010

A Jewel in the Crown of DFW airport, the USO volunteers of DFWYou've read about the welcome home given at the DFW Airport to returning servicemen and women-(- approx. 250) every day of the week. USO volunteers organize this affair. They hand out lots of free snacks and gifts when the troops come in and when they return at the end of their leave, back to combat zones. They try to ensure that whatever the troops need is supplied, coffee, snacks access to phones and inter-net. Hugs are part of the gifts. They do everything they can to ease the thought of leaving home and re-turning to combat. These dedicated volunteers also staff the USO at ter-minal B-15. There the troops can relax while waiting; In addition to the snack bar and some small tables, comfortable lounge chairs/recliners, large TV screen, internet, a sleeping area, reading materials are provided. Every day these volunteers are there. How to support this excellent orga-nization: visit on line at USO DFW . Phone 972-574-8182

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Fort Worth’s newly opened, Museum ofScience and History is a world-class ,166,000 square foot facility featuring acollection of new, interactiveexhibits and programs developed bythe Museum’s staff and a team ofnationally recognized designers insupport of the Museum’s dedicationto informal, discovery-based learn-ing for all.

Environment of learning, compris-es state-of-the art interactive exhi-bitions and components including:Omni IMAX Theater,Dinolabs/DinoDig–featuring theState Dinosaur of Texas.

A 3000 sq. foot permanent galleryin support of the Museum’s commit-ment to history features a changingstream of stories about the region. Ishould mention here I took a "ride"

on the 19th Century Streetcar ; "Journeying through Fort Worth’s Past". The museum is open every day from

10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Located at 1600Gendy St. Fort Worth, TX.

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“I salute those who have served andthose serving now. And I pledge to con-tinue working with all of you to protectour country and respect our veterans”

Special DFW Ambassador Volunteers Recognized for their EffortsBy June Spadachene,Photos by Anthony Wooten

DFW International Airportand it’s Executive staff, onceagain, invited it’sAmbassadors to an annualVolunteer AppreciationBanquet celebrating elevenyears of exemplary customerservice.

In the Trinity Ballroom atthe DFW Westin Hotel inIrving, Program Manager,Karen Turner and her ambas-sador program staff, greetedover six hundredAmbassadors and theirguests.An excellent dinner at beau-tifully set tables for eight,awaited the guests who wereinvited to dance precedingthe dinner to the music of,"The Grateful Geezers".Karen Turner welcomed, con-gratulated and thanked theAmbassadors for their out-standing spirit of customerservice excellence at DFWAirport. Chief ExecutiveOfficer, Jeffrey Fegan joinedin praise for the dedicationand professionalism of thevolunteers.

Lt. Col. Patrick McFee,Commanding Officer of thePersonnel Assistance Pointfor DFW Airport and RankingNCO of PAP, Sgt. Major VictorAllen presented ManagerTurner with a certificate ofappreciation for the contri-

bution of the Ambassadors’to the "Welcome Home"given each day to returningSoldiers".

More good dance musicand dancing followed thedinner and program. Truly anevening of celebration andfun that Ambassadors lookforward to each year.

Although the Ambassadorsmay only get recognized fortheir efforts once or twice ayear, they are on duty yearround to help travellers(especially those passingthrough the airport getaround. Thank for theserecognised DFW Volunteersand all those working on adaily basis to help the gen-eral public.

left to rt. Yolanda Black, Admin. Assistant; Betty Hobbs, Shift Suprevisor'; ChemaneTerrel, Administrative assistant; Al Possas, Shift Supervisor; Janet Wright, ShiftSupervisor; Tony Wooten, Shift Supervisor; Ward Hanson, shift Supervisor; BACK KarenTurner Ambassador Manager; and Jeff Coward, Ambassador program co-ordinator, notin pcture, shift supervisor, Christina Walters and Shift Supervisor, Sheridan Porter

Airport Ambassador manager, Karen Turner presented withaward of appreciation for the "contribution of theAmbassadors to the USO Returning Soldiers Welcome Homeprogram" on her right is L. Col. Patrick McAfee, Commandingofficer of the Personnel Assitance Point for DFW Airport andon her left is Sgt. Major Victor Allen, Ranking NCO of the PAP.

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Cowtown Warbird roundupThe Best Little Airshow nobody Knows About by Jim Hodgson

Saturday's Cowtown Warbird Roundup. We con-tinue to be the best little airshow nobody knows about. This was our seventh in the series and coincided with the Marine Corps Aviation Association Symposium and Re-union. Nearly 4,000 people attended the one day show at Meacham International Airport, May 22nd. We had 34 current military aircraft, including F/A-18 Hornets, EA-6B Prowler, C-130 Hercules, E-2 Hawkeye, P-3 Orion, CH-46 Seanight and a first for the show, CH-53 Sea Stal-lion, AV-8B Harriers and the giant C-17 Globemaster III. In addition, we had approximately 16 civilian warbirds, including O-2 Skymaster, T-28 Trojan, R4D, O-1 Birdog, PT-17 Stearman and others.

The show opened with Dana Bowman, local celebrity and skydiver. His recovery team consisted of members of the American Legion Riders and Combat Veterans Motor-cycle Association, while local artist Randy Hignight sang his hot song "Freedom Your Freedom.". As in past years,

we had a number of other attractions, including a Classic Car Show and appearances of members of the Cowtown T's, Model T Ford Club. The antique tractor pull was also conducted and attracted many visitors. Hangar exhibits included vendors of aviation related products, movie se-lections from our "Wings of War Film Festival" and tacti-cal briefings form visiting military air crews.

photos by John gilliland

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