www.lajes.af.mil Vol. 15, No. 45 • November 19, 2010 Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal Force Protection DV jet gases at Lajes, continues training mission By Capt. Naomi Evangelista 65th Air Base Wing Public Affairs A C-40 on a training mission stopped at Lajes for a “gas-n-go” Nov. 14-15 on its way to Gander International Airport, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Current FPCON: Alpha The C-40 is assigned to the 73rd Airlift Squadron, part Threat Level: Low of the 932nd Airlift Wing based out of Scott Air Force Base, Ill. This is the last edition While here, the military’s version of the Boeing 737- 700C transport aircraft, which is used to provide safe, of the Crossroads Xtra comfortable and reliable transport for U.S. leaders to loca- for November tions around the world, was provided a variety of services by Airmen of the 65th Air Base Wing, Lajes Field, Azores, On Nov. 15, 2010, a C-40C from the 932nd Airlift Portugal. Wing, Scott Air Force Base, Ill., departs Lajes Field "6-5... “We are responsible for refueling all aircraft that stop as part of a training mission. The 729th Air Mobility at Lajes,” said Tech. Sgt. Justin Stellflug, 65 ABW Fuels Squadron and 65th Logistics Readiness Squadron IN THE FIGHT!" Service Center NCOIC. “When the aircraft came in, we serviced the airplane for trash, water and fuel. (Pho- CY 2010 received a call from transient alert, and we immediately to by Tech. Sgt. Chyrece Campbell) dispatched our driver and the refueling unit.” hook up and refuel the plane, and both the crew chief and (as of Nov. 16, 2010) The fuels section usually receives notification from driver have to sign a DD Form 1898 for our records- it’s 1,582 transient alert or the command post, depending on the the accountable-billing document,” added Sergeant Stell- hours of the day that the call is made. When the call is flug. SORTIES made, the fuels section will get an approximate gallons The 65th Operations Support Squadron also provided of fuel needed and find out where the aircraft is located in support to the high-priority personnel transport aircraft. 24,587 order to respond. LODGED “When we arrive at (the location) of the aircraft, we To read more on "C-40" see page 6 5.98 million Lajes members take free Space-A to Ramstein gallons By Tech. Sgt. Chyrece Campbell Tech. Sgt. Jason 65th Air Base Wing Public Affairs Anderson, 37th Air- FUEL ISSUED lift Squadron load- More than 25 Team Lajes members master, prepares and their families benefited from a free the web seats for Weekend Space-A flight to Ramstein Air Base more than 25 Lajes passengers go- Weather Forecast on a C-130J Super Hercules while ing to Ramstein (As of Nov 17) the aircrew conducted training Nov 6. Air Base, Germany The C-130J Super Hercules from for Space-A, Nov. Friday (a.m. / p.m.) Ramstein AB, Germany, landed here 5, 2010. (Photo by Chance of Rain /Rain as part of their pilot water navigation Tech. Sgt. Chyrece Wind NNE 24 mph training. The crew stayed overnight Campbell) High 68 for crew rest before returning to their the pilots, the loadmasters also had an should call the passenger terminal Low 64 home base. opportunity to conduct training. daily to see if there are changes,” said “The mission to Lajes was very “It was great seeing our team help Luis Oliveira, passenger service agent. Saturday successful on many levels,” said another team in U.S. Air Forces in “I am not new to flying Space-A, Mostly Cloudy/ Partly Cloudy Capt. Matthew Wunderlich, C-130 Europe by providing Lajes with but this was my first time going Wind ESE 24 mph commander and instructor pilot. Space-A while I received currency to a European destination, and I High 68 “From the training perspective, my training,” said Tech. Sgt. Jason am looking forward to the next Low 62 copilots were able to see the unique Anderson, C-130 loadmaster. opportunity to travel,” said Master Sgt. procedures involved with flying across With Lajes Field being the refueling Eric Merkison, AFN-Lajes Defense Sunday oceanic airspace to working with point in the mid-Atlantic there are Media Activity acting First Sergeant. Chance of Rain Portugese Air Traffic Controllers, who many different opportunities that are Team Lajes members can travel Wind SSW 20-26 mph approved multiple tactical procedures available for Team Lajes members to Space-A to the United States, Europe High 68 and approaches unique to the C-130J take Space-A flights. and other places. Low 59 Super Hercules,” added Captain “There are always aircraft coming to To find out when a Space-A is Wunderlich Lajes for training or en-route support available, contact Lajes passenger The training mission was not just for that are not always scheduled so people terminal at 535-3227. Today's Fight—Airmen and Families—Host Nation Relationship—Future Challenges Perspective Commander's Action Line Thanks-giving 535-4240 A uniquely American experience [email protected] By Chief Master Sgt. Samuel Hagadorn His bounty and blessings. Many of the native The Commander’s Action Line is 65th Air Base Wing command chief Indians who assisted them in their time of diffi- your link to the commander for culty were invited to share this first expression suggestions, kudos and as a way The Thanksgiving celebration is not unique of Thanksgiving. to work problems or issues within to the United States, but for Americans, it is In observance of the enduring American the 65th Air certainly unique in its origin, method and pur- spirit, both Presidents Washington and Lincoln Base Wing pose. At various dates throughout the year, uttered impassioned and historic Thanksgiving for which you Canada and a few other nations celebrate their proclamations in 1789 and 1863, respectively. can’t find They are very short documents--I encourage own version of Thanksgiving. Among Europe- another each of you to Google and read them. ans familiar with the American holiday, it is of- solution. Next week we celebrate Thanksgiving on ten affectionately referred to as “Turkey Day”; Your chain the fourth Thursday of November. This fed- the big bird traditionally being the most promi- of command eral holiday is traditionally a day to pause to nent symbol of the American observance. should always It is said that the first Thanksgiving obser- give thanks. Few will deny that our nation be your first vance in America took place in 1621. A col- and Americans are uniquely and wonderfully option — but lection of 102 people had sailed west from blessed. We have countless reasons to be when that’s Europe seeking a new start in the New World. thankful. I would like to expound, however, on Col. Jose Rivera not the answer, These first pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock— the ‘giving’ part. Although it technically refers call or e-mail the in modern day Massachusetts—on December to giving thanks, I believe the celebration is just Commander’s Action Line 1620, after 66 days at sea in perilous condi- as much about giving--as in ‘sharing’. at 535-4240 or 65abw.actionline@ tions. Although they reached land, the danger Giving and sharing is a way of life. Argu- continued. With food supplies almost exhaust- ably, no other nation on Earth shares so liber- lajes.af.mil. ed, a brutal winter claimed nearly half of their ally or outgives Americans. Consider times of Col. Jose Rivera lives. However, in the spring of 1621, a native need anywhere on the globe, and you’ll likely Commander, 65th Air Base Wing Indian named Squanto taught the pilgrims to see our nation at the forefront. In our own way, survive by growing their own food. here at Lajes, we’ll experience plenty of thanks The pilgrims cultivated corn, beans and and giving. Families and individuals will join pumpkins, but a severe draught threatened the together to feast and celebrate. As they are summer crops. A full day of fasting and prayer able or have sufficient space, supervisors will to petition their Maker for rain brought show- invite subordinates to their home for this spe- ers that very evening, thereby saving the crops cial meal. Nobody should celebrate this day and assuring their survival. In the autumn, the The 65th Air Base Wing Public Affairs pilgrims hosted a grand feast to thank God for Read more on "Thanksgiving" on page 6 staff prepares all editorial content in the Crossroads. The Public Affairs Office (Unit 7710, Partnership capacity in Belgium APO, AE 09720) is located in Bldg. By Chief Master Sgt. Samuel Hagadorn T-100, Room 240. 65th Air Base Wing command chief Submissions can be e-mailed to [email protected] or faxed to 535- In the spring of this year, U.S. Air Force 6326 and are due two Thursdays prior command chiefs from across the globe to the requested publication date. Call converged upon Montgomery, Ala., for a 535-6161 for more details. Senior Enlisted Leadership Summit. Limited This Air Force funded newspaper is in previous years to U.S. participants only, an authorized weekly publication for Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy members of the U.S. military services extended the invitation to chief master sergeant overseas. of Air Force’s equivalents of partner nations. Contents of the Crossroads are not The result was an invaluable opportunity to rub necessarily the official views of, or shoulders with and learn from senior leaders of generously contributing nation, many of us have endorsed by, the U.S.