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Explorer's Gazette EEXXPPLLOORREERR’’SS GAZETTE GAZETTE Published Quarterly in Pensacola, Florida USA for the Old Antarctic Explorers Association Uniting All OAEs in Perpetuating the History of U.S. Navy Involvement in Antarctica Volume 7, Issue 3 Old Antarctic Explorers Association, Inc Jul-Sep 2007 A USAF maintainer looks on as USAP Personnel disembark from a C-17 Globemaster III at the Pegasus Runway WINFLY DF-07 Completed — DF-08 Launched Compiled by Billy-Ace Baker PERATION DEEP FREEEZE 08 BEGINS WITH WINFLY The Winter fly-in, called WinFly, is the first of three FLIGHTS.—Christchurch NZ, by TSgt Shane phases for Operation Deep Freeze that sets the stage for the O Cuomo Air Force News Agency. The 2007–08 U.S. Antarctic Program. austral summer season started on 20 August ending “We bring people down who will begin construction on more than five months of isolation for the research station as what is called the annual sea ice runway, which is very close the first C-17 Globemaster III delivered passengers and to McMurdo,” said Lt. Col. Jim McGann, the 304th cargo to McMurdo Station, Antarctica. Expeditionary Airlift Squadron commander. Landing 15 miles from McMurdo Station at Pegasus When people arrive at Antarctica, they have to take Runway, the C-17s will bring in scientists and support about an hour trip from Pegasus Runway to McMurdo members to start early pre-summer projects, augment Station. Once the 10,000 feet by 220 feet annual sea ice maintenance personnel and prepare skyways and ice runway is completed, the trip will be just 10 minutes that runways at McMurdo Station. allows quicker downloads and less exposure to the weather. See: WINFLY on page 4. E X P L O R E R ‘ S G A Z E T T E V O L U M E 7, I S S U E 3 J U L − S E P 2 0 0 7 Editor’s Note: If you P R E S I D E N T ’ S C O R N E R served in Deep Freeze John Lamont West—OAEA President during the late 80s you may remember TO ALL OAEs—It is my pleasure to Valerie Johnston as announce that Valerie Ann Johnston YN2 Valerie Russell, has agreed to serve as the OAEA, or by her AFAN Inc., Secretary. persona: “Va Va Val is a graduate of Excelsior Voom, the Golden College, Albany, NY. She has Voice of the South”. extensive administrative and Val served in the secretarial experience from both the military and private NSFA Admin sectors of the business world. Val is currently engaged as a Department during Level I Consultant with Booz Allen Hamilton, San Diego, DF-77 & 78. CA. She is also a 30-year veteran. Val retired from the US Navy as a Master Chief Yeoman. She has experience in preparing and presenting special program/project briefings for Flag Officers/Senior Executives; eighteen years’ experience with office management, training and professional development. Val will be a valuable asset as she serves the OAEA, as the OAEA Secretary. The turnover of the OAEA Secretary duties will be a transitional exchange of responsibilities. The final/formal turnover portion of the Secretary will be during the second meeting of the Board of Directors at the 2008 Reunion in Pensacola, Florida. Up until the formal turnover, Jim O’Connell will continue to provide Val with lessons learned and with guidance on the OAEA procedures as he gradually relinquishes his responsibilities as the outgoing GROWLERS & BERGY BYTES OAEA Secretary. Feature Stories, Odds & Ends, Collected, Compiled & Written by Mark your calendars: Old Antarctic Explorers Billy-Ace Penguin Baker Association, Inc. Reunion, 5–7 November 2008, Pensacola Page Beach, Florida. Plan on attending. More information on Cover Story⎯McMurdo —WINFLY DF-07 .…….1, 4 & 5 this gala event will be forthcoming. § In 2008, the Old Antarctic Explorers Association, Inc., Pensacola, FL—Three Ways to the Ice Revisited…..…….8 § will be holding an election to fill the positions of San Francisco, CA— Deep Freeze 70 Reunion. I Left my President, Executive Vice-President, Treasurer, and two Heart In San Francisco...………… ………….….....….13 spots on the Board of Directors. Nominations, and § volunteers seeking to submit self-nominations, to fill these Arlington, VA—Long time OAE Dave Bresnahan Retires positions should contact the OAEA 2008 Election from NSF Office of Polar Programs………...……...…14 § Committee Chairman, Bob “Gabby” Gaboury. Information Corpus Christi, TX—ADFA Plaque……………………...18 for contacting Gabby will be provided in the next issue of § the Gazette and/or by separate correspondence. Pensacola, FL—Eating Pavlova ………………………....18 § Your recommendations and suggestions concerning Port Hueneme, CA—MCB-71 Plywood Plaque…..……..21 those areas that you perceive as satisfactory, as well as in § those areas where you feel that the OAEA could be Pensacola, FL—FY07 Accounting Statement…………..22 improved, are solicited by me, your President of the Old DISCLAIMER STATEMENT Antarctic Explorers Association. The Explorer’s Gazette is published quarterly by the Old To all those who have lost loved ones, please accept Antarctic Explorers Association. Opinions expressed by the my heartfelt sympathy and my condolences as you pass editorial staff or contained in articles submitted by members, through these tough times. My prayers are with you. To and non-members are not official expressions of the OAEA those under the weather, I wish you a speedy recovery, nor does the mention of books, products, or events constitute Until next time, take care. endorsement by the OAEA. \ 2 E X P L O R E R ‘ S G A Z E T T E V O L U M E 7, I S S U E 3 J U L − S E P 2 0 0 7 The Explorer’s Gazette is the official publication of the Old Antarctic Explorers Association, Inc. National Headquarters 10819 Berryhill Road Pensacola, FL 32506 USA Phone 850 456 3556 July Events And is published four times annually 01 Jul 1896 Tom Crean appointed to Able Seaman and Editor celebrates with double ration of grog. Billy-Ace Baker 04 Jul 1940 USASE West Base: Charles Passel and Al Wade create first “White Out Punch”. Editorial Assistants Consisting of melted snow, lemon flavoring Gus Shinn and 4-quarts of White Label Scotch. Kerry Konrad 05 Jul 1940 USASE East Base: 4th of July celebrations postponed for one day in order to include as Editor Emeritus part of the festivities a special “Mailbag” Jim O’Connell broadcast from the USA featuring Bing Crosby and Olivia Dehaviland. Reception Administrative Offices was reported as “fivers”. 4615 Balmoral Drive August Events Pensacola, FL 32504 USA 20 Aug 1915 Mrs Chippy records in *his diary that the Phone: 850 478 6222 sky was full of floating castles and cathedrals. All hands came on deck to Association Officers marvel at the splendid display of the Fata Morgana mirages. President – John Lamont West *Mrs Chippy was the Endurance ship’s cat. Executive VP – Henry Storm Although he was tomcat that had been mistaken for a female the name stuck. Secretary/Treasurer – Jim O’Connell 18 Aug 1965 Byrd Station husky mascot Mr Sastrugis Life Director – Billy-Ace Baker aka “Gus” disappears from station 01 Aug 1967 RN-50 Nodwell lost through the ice off Hut Past President/Director – Jim Eblen point on fourth attempt to reach Cape Director – Marty Diller Royds. Director – Buz Dryfoose Director – Steve Edelman September Events Director – Ed Hamblin 19 Sep 1902 Scott, Shackleton, and Barne abort Minna Director – Dave Hazard Bluff depot-laying expedition due to bad Director – Jim Landy weather and return to base. Director – Bill Spindler 17 Sep 1969 4.9 earthquake recorded on Deception Island. Chaplain – Denis Casey 05 Sep 1971 The newly promoted and universally Historian – Billy-Ace Baker dreaded BMC Rittenour returns to the ice Parliamentarian – Jim Eblen armed with report chits and sheep shears. \ 3 E X P L O R E R ‘ S G A Z E T T E V O L U M E 7, I S S U E 3 J U L − S E P 2 0 0 7 WINFLY DF-08 From page 1 Program the C-17 had only a short news for a group of Christchurch “We like it because they build us a nice window to deliver its passengers and children. The station was hit by a runway. They like it because the C-17 is cargo due to daylight and weather. ferocious blizzard, 140 kmh winds closer and it makes the travel time a lot “The biggest challenges are weather, ripping siding off buildings, overturning quicker,” Colonel McGann said. the complexity of the loads, and the shipping containers, felling power lines, time it takes to download and upload the and trapping 13 of the 120 winter-over aircraft,” said Senior Master Sgt. Jim staff inside the gym. Masura, the 304th Expeditionary Airlift New Zealand's Scott Base escaped Squadron superintendent. “Time is the worst of the storm. The 20 Kiwi limited due to daylight, and we have to workers were able to sit in front of their get in and out as quickly as we can.” new gas fire in the refurbished bar and The U.S. military is uniquely watch the windows flex in and out. equipped to assist the NSF in the The storm was unlucky news for the accomplishments of its mission to children of the Cholmondeley Children's explore Antarctica, and 13th Air Force Home in Governors Bay, who were in officials have the capability to provide line to get about $1500 put into a WinFly Deplaning joint operational and logistical support sweepstake by McMurdo Station staff Operation Deep Freeze is a around the clock.
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