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Chapter CrossTalk High Flight Chapter – Beale AFB, CA Submitted by 2d Lt Carl Graves-Klaric The Beale High Flight Chapter planned 2010’s Toys for the Troops Kids (TFTTK) toy drive. TFTTK is a Sacramento-based organization which gathers toys during the holidays for the children of active duty service members. Our chapter organized support from the 9th Reconnaissance Wing community. Over 70 volunteers aided with the movement and storage of more than 2000 toys. This year was unique because it was the first year the High Flight Chapter coordinated efforts with the Team Beale Children’s Christmas Party to distribute the toys. Toys from this event were also distributed to Operation Wounded Warrior and the Hearts Apart Program. The High Flight Chapter’s involvement reinforced community relations, laying the groundwork for future philanthropic events. It is a rare opportunity that we, as an organization of Logisticians, are able to use our special talents to increase the happiness of our Airmen and their families during the holiday season.
Wasatch Warriors Chapter – Hill AFB, UT Submitted by 1Lt Forrest Taylor As usual the Wasatch Warriors hosted a variety of events this quarter. In October, we visited the Depot overhaul facility for U.S. Army Deployable Medical Systems. They are responsible for repair and refurbishment of deployable medical stations, medical equipment, and first aid kits. Chapter members learned several processes and procedures unique to their operation. For Veterans Day, over 20 chapter members were proud to participate in our 7th Annual Veteran’s Day Ceremony with Mountain Ridge Assisted Living. Members shared the day with veterans of all major U.S. conflicts dating back to WWII. Capping out the year, our LOA National conference attendees hosted a luncheon to recap the key takeaways from Orlando. Our chapter is looking forward to another amazing year and plan to roll out a Facebook page to help keep our members informed.
Last Stand Chapter – Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan Submitted by 1Lt Kai Reyes The Kandahar LAST STAND Chapter, located at Kandahar Air Field, became an official Chapter on 1 Jan 11. The name LAST STAND originated from the passenger terminal depicted in the photo. Following the September 11 attacks, the US and its allies launched their main offensive against the Taliban driving them out of Kandahar by 7 Dec 01. During the aerial bombardment, 400 Taliban were killed and 200 insurgents were killed/arrested post attack. The current passenger terminal was the Taliban’s last holdout, and it was seized intact. Today, the Taliban’s Last Stand is the first place you visit when you arrive at Kandahar. The Chapter meets bi-weekly and is off to a great start integrating NATO and sister service loggies. The LAST STAND Chapter has incorporated RAF and Canadian AF logisticians where the RAF provided an insightful brief about NATO logistics and RAF logistics officer career development. Successful organizations such as LOA have a positive impact on our ability to wage war in a joint environment alongside our NATO allies. Future endeavors are currently in design to further our partnership capacity.
Front Row, from left to right: Capt Westendorf, 1Lt Marsh, Lt Col Wiesner, Col Nelson, Lt Col Clement, Lt Col Kenerson, Capt Willis, Maj Peralta, and 1Lt Reyes. Second Row, from left to right: CMSgt Mikesh, Capt Smyth, Maj Brown, Capt De Diego, Capt Brand, Chief Byerly, CMSgt Marion, and Capt Lyon stand outside the Taliban’s “LAST STAND” hold out bunker that was converted into the passenger terminal.
91 | The Exceptional Release | SPRING 2011