(850) 678-1080 • [email protected] ★ The Hometown Paper for Hurlburt Field ★ Friday, January 23, 2009 Inside Airmen fight battle of the bulge Weight Warrior program aims Presidential advice Local to cut fat, add health, strength offi- cials By Dianne Bitzes raise the entrance fee from $25 to Correspondent $50. Last year, we did have fewer and Wednesday kicked off the fourth people drop out of the program, so promi- annual Weight Warrior competition we kept the $50 fee, thinking it nente at Hurlburt might provide enough incentive to people Field, designed keep people going. It’s still a better discuss to help those deal than paying a trainer $25-$30 at what who want to a gym downtown.” they think President lose a few The Weight Warriors competition Obama’s priorities pounds or just was originally based on the popular get stronger to reality television series “The Biggest should be. See page 2. do so in a con- Loser.” Like its televised counter- Calling all officers trolled atmos- part, Weight Warriors helps contest- phere. ants make regular exercise and The NWF Military “There is an Karen Cataldo health-conscious dietary choices part Officers Association entrance fee of their everyday living. announced new leaders ($50) which covers the cost of prizes “It’s our goal to help develop a and welcomed any war- and T-shirts,” said Karen Cataldo, specialized program for individuals rant or commissioned director of the Riptide Fitness so they can achieve their personal Photos by Dianne Bitzes officer, active or retired, Center, which sponsors the program. health goals,” said Cataldo. In the middle of the group trying to improve their health is “A critique session following the Capt. James ‘Bubba’ May (wearing glasses). His wife, to join. See page 5. 2007 contest indicated we should Please see AIRMEN, page 4 Robin, is to his left. What’s up? Check out Helping airmen get handle on finances the Patriot Seminar covers investment, savings and money security calen- dar for By Dianne Bitzes places Correspondent to go A financial readiness program at Eglin Wednesday and was just what the banker ordered. things to do during the “I learned new strategies for dealing with a split Gulf Coast holiday sea- household,” said Tech. Sgt. Heath Autrey of the 33MXS. son. See page 6. “Much of what they offered was relevant to my situation, with the 33rd moving this summer.” Sting like a bee Through a partnership with several federal agencies The Womens Airforce and nonprofit organizations, the Department of Defense (DoD) brought its Financial Readiness Campaign road Security Pilots— show to Eglin Wednesday. At the invitation of Col. Rick WASPs—of World War LoCastro, 96th Air Base Wing commander, the campaign II flew more than 60 targeted active duty, Guardsmen and Reserve members million miles in support and their families to the customized community outreach of the war effort. See event. story, page 7. “When DoD offered the Personal Finance and Transition road show to interested bases, we jumped at the opportunity,” said Vince Halverson, director Airman & Family Readiness Center. “We invited A&FRC coun- terparts at Hurlburt and NAS Whiting Field to collaborate Photo by Dianne Bitzes Better Business Bureau adviser Tammy Fowler provides information to Please see HELPING, page 3 Capt. and Mrs. Mario Maxwell. Honor Guard reflects Commando pride

By Dianne Bitzes the flag,” recalls honor guard Correspondent NCOIC Staff Sgt. Janieson Hurlburt Field’s base honor Ross. “Going down on one knee guard is housed in an out-of- in front of her—presenting her the-way building just west of JR the flag that moments earlier Rockers at the end of the park- draped her husband’s casket; ing lot. Inside the building, visi- there’s nothing like it.” Ross tors can’t help but notice two speaks from experience; he’s caskets sitting on elevated been a member of the honor stands at the far end of the guard since 2000. room. Stacks of folded flags The volunteers make a one- line the window sills. The wall year commitment to be on the opposite the caskets has a honor guard. mural-sized organizational “It’s a huge sacrifice, even patch, painted by honor guard though we are assigned here,” member Senior Airman said Alvarado. “There is a lot of Eduardo Alvarado. The base after-hours time required.” honor guard motto: “To honor The year-long special duty with dignity.“ assignment is broken into two “There is nothing like the halves. For the first six months, Photo by Dianne Bitzes feeling you get when an 85- personnel practice daily for Members of the Hurlburt Field Honor Guard practice removing a flag from a casket and folding it year-old widow puts a vise grip into a triangle. on your arm as you hand her Please see HONOR, page 4 Page 2 Hurlburt Patriot Friday, January 23, 2009 Economy seen as most urgent Obama priority Other concerns include terror threat, foreign oil dependence, health care

By Del Lessard will be the top priority for the expressed the fear that credit, lack of confidence and the said: “The Obama administration and Kenneth Books new president. Americans’ reliance on govern- effects of an international finan- is inheriting a financial sector, Staff Writers Maintaining high quality edu- ment to solve the country’s eco- cial crisis. The president’s first economic performance and feder- Prominent local people, no cation in the U.S. during bad eco- nomic problems will result in priority, his second priority and al budget disaster. Their No. 1 pri- matter what nomic climate will be challenging more headaches in the future. his third priority need to be the ority will necessarily be getting a their party for the new administration, but “The laws of economics and the fundamentals of the economy.” fiscal stimu- affiliation, Tibbetts is hopeful based on laws of politics often clash,” he “I do not believe government lus package agree. The Obama’s selection of Arne said. creates prosperity, but government through most urgent Duncan as Secretary of Retention can place obstacles in the way of Congress priority— Education. As schools superin- of existing economic activity and govern- and then fig- and the tendent in Chicago, Duncan has jobs and cre- ment can be ill-timed or wrong- uring out greatest been a non-polarizing figure and ation of new headed in the strategies it uses,” how to cut challenge— has supported the same priorities ones are the Gaetz said. “There are things gov- spending facing that she does—science, technolo- top priorities ernment can do that will harm dramatically Barack President gy, engineering and math, as well suggested by economic recovery and things in 2011 and Obama is Barack Obama as an emphasis on pre-kinder- Larry that will help it. I think the presi- 2012 once Rick Harper the faltering economy. Other, sec- garten for 4-year-olds, Tibbetts Sassano, dent will have to carefully (meas- recovery is ondary, concerns include the need said. head of the ure) the amount of government in in place. A normal federal budget for constant vigilance against ter- “As the financial crisis contin- Okaloosa Larry Sassano the economy so we don’t over- deficit would be from 1 to 3 per- rorism, health care, and ues, she said, the public needs to County Economic Development dose.” cent of gross domestic product, Americans’ dependence on for- understand that schools won’t be Council. He said he feels that “By every indication, the pres- and we ended up just over 3 per- eign oil. able to deliver the same level of Okaloosa County is poised to lead ident understands that everything cent for 2008. But the federal On Tuesday, Obama was services. Florida out of the recession with else depends upon recovering this budget deficit for just the first sworn in as the country’s 44th Okaloosa County the influx of construction dollars country’s economic vitality,” three months of the new fiscal chief executive. The Bay Beacon Administrator Jim Curry said tied to the planned basing of the Gaetz said. “I’m reading a book year, which began Oct. 1, was asked a variety of local communi- he’s sure that the economy and Army 7th Special Forces Group called “Traitor to His Class: The bigger than the entire federal ty leaders what they thought the the war will at Eglin Air Force Base, followed Privileged Life and Radical budget deficit for FY 2008. The top priorities should be for the be Obama’s by planned training facilities for Presidency of Franklin Delano budget deficit will likely hit $1.2 new administration, as well as priorities. the Joint Strike Fighter. Roosevelt,” by H.W. Brands. So trillion for 2009, which is 8 to 9 what priorities they thought “But if I had Sassano said the president’s many of the problems we’re fac- percent of GDP.” President Obama himself would his ear I top three priorities appear to be: ing now parallel difficulties the Peter J. Blome, secretary of stress. would like 1) jobs and the economy; 2) halt- country faced in 1932 and 1933, the Libertarian Party of Okaloosa Dist. 1 Congressman Jeff to put right ing foreclosures in the housing including lack of confidence in County, said Obama should con- Miller, at the top, market; 3) freeing up borrowing the economy and greed on Wall centrate on increasing individual Rep., lowering our for consumers. Street. I think Obama is seeing rights and safeguarding constitu- Chumuckla, dependence “Clearly their first priority is the same things FDR saw and that tional rights. said, “I hope on foreign the economy,” said Niceville busi- is, until the nation’s economy “There should be a reemphasis the Obama oil,” Curry Jim Curry nesswoman and Democratic Party recovers, very little else will get upon the rule administra- said. State Committeewoman Judy done.” of law and tion focuses When gasoline was $4 a gal- Byrne Okaloosa County Democratic individual on the econ- lon, it was a huge priority for the Riley. “I Executive Committee chair Jerry rights, which omy early in government, but now the issue is would agree Mallory said: “I think what he’s have been the term. like a balloon that is almost out of with that.” making the top priority is the horribly Many air, Curry said. Without lessening She contin- economy mangled by Americans Jeff Miller our dependence on foreign ued, “sec- and what the Bush are hurting, and I think stimulat- sources of oil through domestic ond, the war needs to be administra- ing the economy with tax relief production and or developing in Iraq and done to tion,” Blome would be a wise start. We’re not renewable sources of energy, the speeding up quick-start said. “The going be able to spend our way U.S. will face the same problem the with- the situation, concept of Peter Blome into prosperity.” in the future, drawal and Judy Byrne Riley which seems freedom has been restricted by Miller continued: “President he said. coordinating to be in free laws in contradiction to the Obama also needs to continue to “The top with the government there” would fall. I’m Constitution. He should have support the priority of be the priority of the new admin- encouraged greater respect for the concept of efforts in President istration and herself. by what I’m limits to government. Think about Afghanistan Obama will Riley attended Obama’s inau- hearing on Jerry Mallory it—if the government wants to and Iraq so be the econ- guration in Washington, D.C. National Public Radio that both restrict land usage, it can do it. If that we do omy, of “I’m excited about being there sides of the aisle seem to be will- the government wants to monitor not lose course; he when history is being made,” she ing to work together and get this individual movements, it can do ground on doesn’t have said. thing done. I think we’ll see some it. That’s not a good thing. He the progress any choice,” State Sen. Don Gaetz, a glimmers of hope very quickly.” needs to allow the free market to we’ve made said David David Goetsch Niceville Mallory added: “I think he’ll work. This will be painful, but no over the last Goetsch, a business expert and Republican, fall back into what his original more painful than government 18 months.” Alexis Tibbetts provost of the Fort Walton Beach said the top intent was—health care. We’re intervention, which may make Okaloosa campus of Northwest Florida priority is: talking about entitlement pro- things look better, but will just County Schools Superintendent State College. “It’s also at the top “Economy, grams that seem to be looming on make things worse.” Alexis Tibbetts said that while of my list,” he said, “Americans economy, the horizon and health care is one Blome said he doesn’t think education is, of course, her chief still vote their wallets.” economy. that needs to be looked at.” Obama will follow his recom- focus, she’s sure the economy At the same time, Goetsch We are expe- “And then there’s also the situ- mendations, though. “His priori- riencing the ation in Iraq and Afghanistan, and ties will be a continuation in worst eco- whether it’s cost-effective,” broad terms of the direction the nomic Mallory said. “That one seems to U.S. government is going downturn Don Gaetz be coming to a conclusion in already,” Blome said. “There will since WWII. We have negative some way or another.” be a large intervention into the productivity in many sectors Economist Rick Harper of economy, a continuation of our because of the unavailability of the University of West Florida, detrimental foreign policy and the increased socialization of the American public.” Technology

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Friday, January 23, 2009 Hurlburt Patriot Page 3 Economy.” His comments related HELPING to personal finance organizational Exchanges From page 1 issues. “I really like to give you free Nationally recognized with us on this event.” money—if you’re open to that deter theft, financial expert Jordan “Money is tight for just about Goodman held a book idea,” Goodman told the crowd of everybody and in every industry signing after his about 200 people. safeguard these days. Military members are keynote address to an Exhibitors provided informa- no exception and, just like their audience of 200 from tion material to attendees free of benefits civilian counterparts, face the Eglin, Hurlburt and NAS charge. Giveaway’s were provid- headaches of day–to-day financial Whiting field. ed by the A&FRC’s from Eglin AAFES issues,” said Halverson. “Our and Hurlburt, the Fleet and With a mission of provid- readiness consultants at the Eglin Photos by Dianne Bitzes Family Support Program at NAS ing quality merchandise and Air Force Base Airman and Whiting Field, Eglin Federal services at competitively low Family Readiness Center help air- Credit Union, University of prices while generating earn- men resolve these issues using Florida, Florida Office of ings to support Morale, every means possible. This was a Financial Regulation, the Federal Welfare and Recreation pro- great tool for us.” Deposit Insurance Corporation, grams, the Army and Air LoCastro opened the day-long careers and the financial piece of Tammy Fowler, representative of the Better Business Bureau of Force Exchange Service is seminar by highlighting to airmen the puzzle is a huge concern.” the Better Business Bureau in Northwest Florida, Department of enlisting the support of the lat- that they were “about to partici- “Speakers at the morning ses- Fort Walton Beach. “I was work- Financial Services, Consumer est in loss prevention technol- pate in a seminar that would cost sion exceeded my expectations,” ing to avoid being a victim of Credit Counseling, InCharge, ogy to protect military fami- big money if they were down- said Harrington. “We had so credit card fraud,” Military Saves, and the Federal lies’ exchange benefit. town at the Marriott.” many people attend this morn- Morning speakers at the event Trade Commission. Electronic article surveil- “When one considers that we ing’s seminars and break-outs that were John Sileo, “America’s Top Personnel unable to attend lance systems, for example, are a Base Realignment and we had to bring in additional seat- Identity Theft Educator,” and cer- Wednesday’s seminar on personal are on the front lines of Closure (BRAC) base, are having ing.” tified financial counselor Ashley finance can still reap the benefits AAFES officials’ efforts to several units being reassigned, Capt. Mario Maxwell and his Pratt. Afternoon events were afforded to participants. “Call the deter shoplifting and prevent and that our normal PCS season wife, Jacqueline, attended the per- highlighted by keynote speaker A&FRC and we will set an unpaid merchandise from is fast approaching, we hoped sonal finance seminar because Jordan Goodman, author and appointment with you to visit leaving the store. DoD would consider Eglin as a Mrs. Maxwell had seen informa- noted television financial con- with one of our counselors,” said Base Exchange and Post prime location to host the finan- tion in the paper while waiting to tributing commentator. Goodman Halverson. “We will have a team Exchange management, based cial road show,” said Maj. Sean get her military ID card replaced. gave away copies of his book, member from the seminar at the on local conditions and expe- Harrington, mission support “My wallet was lost or stolen “Fast Profits in Hard Times: 10 A&FRC for the remainder of the rience, in conjunction with squadron commander. “Many air- and I had to reinvent myself,” said Secret Strategies to make you week and a financial consultant supporting loss prevention men are transitioning or changing Capt. Maxwell, speaking with Rich in an Up or Down over the next 30 days.” personnel, identify specific items to be “tagged” with electronic article surveillance devices. These “tags” are deactivated at the cash register when the merchandise is paid for. Manufacturers have joined other businesses by placing “tags” inside the packaging of many items to further reduce shoplifting. New “tags” have also been deployed that sound an alarm if someone attempts to remove it without the prop- er device. Prior to reaching the checkout, products are moni- tored by advanced closed cir- cuit television systems that can coordinate the movement of 10, 20 or even 100 unblink- ing “eyes in the sky.” In fact, this network of strategically positioned, microprocessor- driven, closed-circuit cameras are controlled by a central console that allows loss pre- vention associates to pan side- to-side, tilt up and down or even zoom in closely to exam- ine activity. “Every loss prevention method we use has the com- mon goal of discouraging theft before it even happens,” said Gerald Danish, the AAFES vice president of loss prevention. “Of course, visible reminders like security ‘tags’ and camera systems not only deter criminal behavior, but also identify and document it. So, even if the equipment’s presence doesn’t prevent a crime, the resulting video and/or alarm are almost always invaluable in the resulting prosecution.” In the event shoplifting is suspected, AAFES loss pre- vention associates turn the issue over to local law enforcement. In addition to possible disciplinary action and/or criminal prosecution, the Federal Claims Collection Act, which began March 1, 2002, allows AAFES to enact a flat, administrative cost (civil recovery) of $200. There may be further fees, in addi- tion to the Civil Recovery Program, depending on the condition of the stolen mer- chandise. Page 4 Hurlburt Patriot Friday, January 23, 2009 HONOR From page 1 funeral details and flag cere- monies of every type. During the second six months, they go back to their parent organiza- tion but remain on-call for funeral duties—the true mission of honor guard. “I love this job,” said Alvarado. “People in this unit are sharp, crisp, and walk with taps on their boots. Those guys are awesome.” Alvarado volun- teered for base honor guard duty so he could be “that guy.” Newly assigned airmen to Hurlburt typically have their first contact with honor guard at CPAC, the Commando Pride Airman’s Center. Base Honor Guard is one of the many briefers who help first-term air- men make the transition from basic military training and tech- nical school to the operational Air Force. “We do an open rank inspec- tion, a duck-walk—relive the TI (Training Instructor) experience Photos by Dianne Bitzes for new airmen,” said Ross. Leti Bridges takes a moment to adjust the collar of Tech Sgt. “We also extend an invite to Jerome Bridges. Bridges is a long time member of honor guard Staff Sgt. Janieson Ross, Honor Guard NCOIC, demonstrates tour our facility and tell people and credits his success to the support he receives from Leti, a regular visitor at the unit. drill moves at the bidding of junior members of the unit. how to join us.” “Growth opportunities are 34 personnel assigned to the honor guard as a discipline tool. Bridges, a long-time member of “I come over to the building limitless with honor guard. You base honor guard. It’s not uncommon for a person honor guard and one of several so I can see him and spend won’t leave the same person “I wouldn’t have this oppor- who gets a DUI to be assigned remaining drill team members, extra time with him,” said Leti, you were when you joined,” tunity or responsibility in my to honor guard. Some people demonstrated some of his more referring to the many off-duty said Ross. “Honor guard can ammo unit,” said Lassiter. His may not want to be here in the elaborate rifle drill moves. hours her husband and others have a huge career impact: air- professionalism and pride is beginning, but by the end, they “My hands are frozen,” play- give to honor guard. men receive a decoration for commonplace for honor guard have a tremendous sense of fully argued Bridges as his best Honor guard symbolizes every six months of service; members. pride that later saves their critic and wife, Leti, looked on. pride of military service and participation helps with below- Ross recollected a “personal career. We had a guy come to us “Seriously, I couldn’t do what I patriotism. When airmen enter the-zone promotion opportuni- growth” experience he believes unwillingly and he managed to do without her support. I the service, they take an oath ties; and you get name visibili- honor guard directly affected. turn around his Air Force brought Leti over to the build- standing next to a flag. That ty—you stand above the rest; “Base organizations share in career. That person is now a ing so she could see what this same symbol of freedom covers and not just as an NCO.” the quota for honor guard. If staff sergeant and is a military would take.” a service member when he is Junior in rank, Airman Onny enough volunteers don’t step training instructor at Lackland Leti was impressed, encour- laid to rest. While watching the Lassiter is the unit training forward, others are “voluntold” Air Force Base in Texas.” aged her husband to join base honor guard practice flag fold- manager, responsible for main- to participate,” Ross said. At the bidding of junior honor guard, and is now one of ing over a casket, Ross quietly taining training records on the “Some commanders even use members, Tech Sgt. Jerome the group’s best supporters. uttered, “They’re just the best.” the event,” said Cataldo. AIRMEN Although the program officially From page 1 started Wednesday, it is possible for those interested in participat- WWeellccoommee Participants are separated into ing to still sign up through teams, each team is assigned a to Eglin Air Force Base & Hurlburt Field Monday, Jan. 26. trainer assigned for motivation Capt. James “Bubba” May, and to address health or fitness the ops officer for the 1st Special questions. Fitness staff members Operations Equipment are also available to meet one- Maintenance Squadron, entered on-one at an individual level at Weight Warriors with his wife, any of the three base fitness cen- Robin, because he sees this as an ters. opportunity to be a life changing Teams earn points for attend- event. ing workshops, team events and “I want to learn how to enjoy various exercise sessions. At the healthy living so I can be around end of the program in eight a long time with my wife,” said weeks, the top three individuals May. “It’s a bit selfish of me to and teams receive prizes at a pot- have her join. I was going to luck luncheon. “All heart-healthy keep my weight loss a secret of course,” said Cataldo. from her and just make it a sur- Success in the contest is based prise. But then I realized I’d need SPRING / SUMMER on percentage of weight lost. her help with food preparation to The Eglin Flyer and The Hurlburt Patriot will publish “Nearly all participants who support my nutrition changes.” their colorful Spring/Summer "Welcome" issue finished the program in past Like all participants, May had for newcomers on March 13! Military members, civilians years had measurable changes in a pre-fitness evaluation to use a and their families will receive this comprehensive guide either physical appearance or benchmark for gauging his to the Okaloosa County community! their fitness tests,” said Cataldo. progress over the next eight AD One airman lost 13.5 pounds, a 6 weeks. He agreed to allow his CIRCULATION—17,000! percent drop in his weight. progress to be publicly tracked This special section of the base newspapers DEADLINE Another participant lost almost and documented by the Patriot. will be distributed basewide and at dozens of convenient pickup 13 pounds, a 7 percent change.” points countywide! “I’m starting out at 220 MARCH 4 “A person starting Monday pounds, but Robin has promised More copies will be delivered to base billeting offices, base family will only be a few days behind centers, advertisers, chambers of commerce, the Economic I could have whatever I want if I Development Council, real estate agents, hotels, and other contact the power curve of the other get to my goal weight of 185,” he points! Six months continuous circulation! competitors, but if fitness is the said. “I’m working for a ’61 goal, it’s never too late to start,” Corvette.” DON’T BE LEFT OUT! she said. “I’m not much into team fit- CALL 678-1080 TO RESERVE “This year is off to a bit slow- ness, but I’m hoping the group YOUR SPACE TODAY! Ad prices er start with only 37 pre-regis- will give me a sense of obliga- tered contestants,” said Cataldo, tion and self discipline; I’m dis- DON'T MISS THIS CHANCE start who has been with the program ciplined about many things, just to influence the buying decisions at less than since the very beginning. “We not my weight,” said May. of tens of thousands of people! had 54 entrants last year, but we Tech. Sgt. Aaron Dean said he 1¢ a reader! will continue to take registrations just returned from a tour in Deadline: March 4 • Publication: March 13 up through Monday,” she said. Germany, “where the beer and “Most of our contestants are brats were terrific. I’m getting Eglin Flyer • Hurlburt Patriot • Beacon Newspapers active duty this year, compared ready to deploy to Iraq for a year 1181 E. John Sims Pkwy., Niceville, FL 32578 • (850) 678-1080 • Fax 729-3225 • [email protected] to years past when mostly civil- in September and I really need to ians and dependents came out for get in shape.” Friday, January 23, 2009 Hurlburt Patriot Page 5 Kill hunger, stay healthy on the job

By Debbi Thornton, RN fruit such as pineapple, pears, Civilian Health Promotion Service or strawberries adds protein and If your workplace is like fiber that will keep your hunger many offices, the snack food satisfied through the afternoon. options leave something to be Bring leftover lean meats, veg- desired. etables, and soup to reheat at Often at the desk or on the work. A small baked potato can run for much of the day, avail- be a quick and healthy lunch, able food options might be topped with salsa, chopped veg- tasty, but can be loaded with fat etables or some plain yogurt. and sugar, preservatives, and Snacks—Healthy snacks ingredients no one has need not be bland or boring. ever heard of, much less can Apple slices with peanut butter pronounce. provide natural sugar and pro- The break room may have tein. Try low-fat crackers and a vending machines stocked with few slices of fat-free cheese or soda, instead of water and 100 string cheese with a handful of percent fruit juices, and chips raisins. Celery with a dab of and candy, instead of low-fat peanut butter or dipped in crackers and granola bars. Co- yogurt as well as slices of fresh workers may bring in dough- oranges and grapefruit can be nuts or cakes on a regular basis refreshing. Strips of red and and group lunches consist of green peppers, carrots, broccoli, ordering pizza or someone or cauliflower, with a little fat- picks up fast food for the free or low-fat dressing for dip- group. ping, are great snacks. You can It is definitely a challenge to also make your own trail mix Air Force photo by Capt. Ashley Conner maintain a healthy weight and using almonds, walnuts, raisins, lifestyle with all these tempting dried fruit and whole grain Small town choices around. Try these help- cereal. Pretzels, fruit ices, or Students in the Undergraduate Network Warfare Training course at the 39th Information ful tips that stress eating foods air-popped popcorn are also Operations Squadron on Hurlburt inspect a model town used in an experiment to depict what and snacks that will keep you quick, healthy snacks. could occur if a hacker invaded a water distribution plant’s control network. An off-picture full and help maintain weight Making changes on the job laptop acts as a human machine interface that serves to show water supply operators a even in a tempting environ- is not as difficult as it sounds, graphic representation of the overall status of the water distribution. The simulated hacker ment. although it may take a bit of was successful in this scenario and caused the water tank to overflow although the network Breakfast—Replace dough- still showed operators that everything was normal. UNWT represents the most comprehen- planning and time. A good sive network warfare training available in the Air Force and graduated its fifth class Dec. 19. nuts and snack cakes with foods place to start is with granola filled with fiber, protein and bars, oatmeal bars, packs of even a bit of healthy fat. This instant oatmeal and instant will provide energy throughout grits. Nuts, such as almonds the morning and won’t leave and walnuts, and a variety of you feeling tired after the sugar low-fat crackers, boxes of Officers’ group installs leaders has worn off. Quick and easy raisins and other dried fruits choices for work include gra- can be purchased in bulk. Cans The Northwest Florida the group’s continuing work to mately 500 members of the nola bars, fresh fruit, yogurt of fruit such as mandarin Military Officers Association influence legislative efforts to NWFMOA participate in and oatmeal sweetened with a oranges, applesauce and (NWFMOA) held an installa- help today’s wounded warriors. monthly breakfast meetings, an dab of applesauce or fruit jam. pineapple are great to eat alone tion ceremony during its He looked to the future when annual military ball and in a Cereal, dry or with skim milk, or combined with cottage January general these fighters will have received number of military and civic with a small handful of walnuts cheese. Buy bottled water or membership/breakfast meeting the best medical treatment in projects, including the monthly or almonds can also be satisfy- better yet, invest in a water at the Eglin Officers Club. the world and still need the sup- newsletter, “The Defender,” ing. Make muffins at home cooler. Stock a variety of 100 Members elected to office port of a grateful nation. He Operation Homecoming, Fisher using canola oil when baking percent fruit juices instead of for 2009 are W. D. “Bill” Van said it is the association’s job to House and others. and add fruit or walnuts to the soda. Hoesen, president, Kenneth M. keep this obligation before the Current and former commis- batter. When the occasional box of Wright, 1st vice president, nation’s leaders. sioned and warrant officers of Lunch/ Dinner—Sandwiches doughnuts or birthday cake Scott W. Berry, secretary and NWFMOA is an affiliate of the seven uniformed services are healthy when made with does show up at the office, William F. Ryan, treasurer. the Military Officers are qualified to hold member- whole wheat bread and filled make a point of eating a nutri- New directors are James Association of America, the ship. with lean meat such as chicken, tious breakfast first. You may Summitt, Robert Garcia, nation’s largest and most influ- For more information and turkey, tuna, deli sliced ham or find yourself passing on the Charles Heifner, Karlynne Akos ential association of military assistance in processing through roast beef. Add lettuce, spinach sugary temptations, or being and Robert Padden. officers. It is an independent, Security at Eglin Air Force leaves, tomato, or a slice of satisfied with only a bite or Lt. Gen. (Ret.) LeRoy nonprofit, politically nonparti- Base, call Bill Van Hoesen at avocado. Cottage cheese with two. Manor emphasized the value of san organization. The approxi- 225-2957. Middle East orientation The USAF Special ALLALL AROUNDAROUND THETHE TOWNTOWN Operations School invites all special operations personnel to attend the Middle East Orientation Course (MEOC) Feb. 2-6. 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The Sugar Sand Nationals Spirit p.m. Okaloosa Black history liturgy set Special to the Patriot Cheer cheering competition will County Offices, take place Sunday, March 8, at the Lewis Turner The Catholic African-American Okaloosa County Convention Blvd., Fort Awareness Group of Okaloosa Artificial intelligence Center on Okaloosa Island. The Walton Beach, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. County invites the public to its Dr. Ken Ford, director of the Institute for Human and event is open to the public. The Jan. 31: Eglin BX, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Annual Liturgical Mass time will be announced later. Commemorating Black History Machine Cognition, Pensacola, will speak Friday, Jan. 23, Library story hour Month Sunday, Feb. 1, at Saint at 11 a.m. on artificial intelligence, cognitive science, and Getting commissioned Story hour is held every Mary Catholic Church, 110 St. human-centered computing during a free lecture titled For those enlisted active duty Thursday (except for holidays) at Mary Ave., Fort Walton Beach. 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School invites all special operations Susan Davis, 862-1925, for more music during the mass. A reception hood following an event when pro- College courses will follow at the conclusion of the personnel to attend the Middle East information. fessional responders are not imme- Southern Illinois University mass. Orientation Course (MEOC) Feb. diately available to help. The CERT Charity basketball game The Rev. Shelton Joseph Fabre, 2-6. This course is designed for Carbondale’s outstanding BS program is an official emergency degree program in Industrial The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Auxiliary Bishop of New Orleans, personnel preparing to deploy to preparedness program administered Office and on-air radio personali- will be the homilist and the Rev. the Middle East or who have a pro- Technology is enrolling students under the Federal Emergency for the spring semester 2009. ties from Cumulus Broadcasting John H. 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By SSgt. Matthew Bates of 1944,” Reed said. “We were a Defense Media Activity tight knit group of girls, too.” When Betty Jo Reed was In all 1,074 women graduated introduced to flying, it was love at from this training and earned the first sight. WASP title—a title that carried She was 6 years old and her considerably less weight in those father paid $1 for her to take a days than it does now. ride in a Ford tri-motor airplane at “I was assigned to a unit in a local fair in 1929. Once air- Mississippi,” she said. “Right borne, she was hooked. from the start, the boys there “I remember feeling free and made it pretty clear we weren’t happy, and loving the whole wanted.” experience,” she said. “From that This didn’t bother Reed too point on, I knew that I wanted to much, though. As far as she was fly.” concerned, every day she was It was a good time to be infat- able to climb into the cockpit and uated with flying. Flight was still take off was a good one. new and romantic. Airplanes were “Flying was freedom and I starting to loved flying,” she said. “I loved roll off pro- my job and I wouldn’t have duction wanted to do anything else.” floors at a She spent her time in steady rate Mississippi performing mainte- and pilots nance flights. Once an airplane Air Force photo were stretch- was repaired, she would take it An Air Force poster celebrates 100 years of airpower, focusing on the Woment’s Airforce Service Pilots. ing the lim- up and make sure the plane its of flight worked the way it should. also flew all 77 aircraft in the and teasing It was a great time and she Army Air Force arsenal, either in the imagina- was happy. Betty Jo training or while in service. tions of chil- Then, just as fast as the pro- Few people know these statis- dren and Streff-Reed gram was started, the program tics; fewer still how important the adults on a regular basis. was deactivated and the WASPs WASPs were to the military at Some of these pilots even were told to go home in that time. Still, the WASP pro- made an impression on a young December of 1944. gram showed the world that Betty Jo. “That was so disappointing,” women could sit in the cockpit “Charles Lindbergh was trying Reed said. “Some of the men and fly just as well as their male The wings WASPs earned at the end of their training. to make the first trans-Atlantic were returning from the war and counterparts—war or no war. flight, and every time I heard an the Army decided it didn’t need And in a career in which the to the service and even include a ation of the women’s living quar- airplane flying over our house I us anymore.” door was typically slammed shut section about them in the ters and training equipment used would run outside, waving and But the service couldn’t deny on women, a crack had suddenly Professional Development Guide, by the women are all on display, yelling, ‘Hi Lindbergh,’” Reed the fact that these women had appeared. The WASP program a book used by enlisted airmen surrounded by hundreds of pho- said. performed tremendously. During had opened the eyes and hearts to prepare them for promotion. tos and memories so real they She doesn’t do much running the war, WASP pilots flew more of people across the country, and But aside from a few words almost seem to come alive. these days. And, at 85, her flying than 60 million miles of opera- women everywhere began idoliz- scattered across the pages of his- This is fine, though. Keeping days are also behind her. But tional flights from aircraft facto- ing WASP pilots and looking to tory books and the personal memories alive is the main rea- while time may them as heroes. accounts of these women, there son the museum exists. have taken her abil- Reed does- was little recognition. No shrine “The museum seeks to edu- ity to move fast or ‘Flying was freedom and I n’t see it that to honor them, no place where cate and inspire every generation sit in the cockpit, way, though. the WASP pilots were immortal- with the history of the WASP, the one thing it left loved flying. I loved my job and “Oh, they ized, no building that housed first women in history to fly untouched is her call us pioneers their memory so reverently American’s military aircraft, and love affair with I wouldn't have wanted to do and heroes, but sought to keep their legacy alive. who forever changed the role of flight—a love affair I don’t feel like Then, in 2005, that all women in aviation,” said that drove her to anything else.’ either,” she changed. Marianne Wood, the museum’s become one of the said. “We were Nancy Parrish, daughter of director. first women to fly a —Betty Jo Streff-Reed just doing what WASP Deanie Parrish, set out to So now Reed and her fellow military aircraft. we loved to do create a museum dedicated to her WASPs have a shrine, a place to Betty Jo, whose and jumped at mother and all the other WASPs. honor them and to keep their last name then was ries to ports of embarkation and the opportunity to do it. We With the help of local residents spirit, their dedication and their Streff, was a member of the military bases, towing targets for weren’t thinking how we would and city government officials, the accomplishments alive forever. Women Airforce Service Pilots, a live anti-aircraft artillery practice, impact the world, just that we’d National WASP World War II Reed can’t run these days, but unique corps of women pilots simulating strafing missions and be flying some real fun aircraft. Museum was officially opened in if she could, she would run who were trained by the Army transporting cargo. Between We didn’t feel like heroes at all.” May of 2005. Fittingly, the through the museum, from photo Air Forces to fly military aircraft September of 1942 and History disagrees with her museum was housed where it all to photo, and reminisce about during World War II. The training December of 1944, more than 50 though. History books tell the began—at Avenger Field. “the good ol’ days.” took place at a small airfield percent of the ferrying of high- tale of Reed and her WASP sis- Located in a 1929-style Time may have taken her called Avenger Field in speed pursuit aircraft in the con- ters, painting them as pioneers, hangar, the museum is full of legs, but it has not touched her Sweetwater. tinental United States was carried even legends. Air Force officials, WASP memorabilia. Old uni- heart —and her heart belongs to “I was part of the seventh class out by WASP pilots. 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