Missileers, Crews Making History AIRMAN COLLIN SCHMIDT 341ST MISSILE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Vol. 15, No. 13 Serving Malmstrom Air Force Base and Montana Air National Guard March 25, 2016 Missileers, crews making history AIRMAN COLLIN SCHMIDT 341ST MISSILE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

For the first time since its inception, the U.S. Air Force will have the capability to break historic ground by fielding all women missile and air- crews to complete the mission of keeping America’s citizens safe and our nation’s enemies at bay. In honor of Women’s History Month, 90 female missileers based out of Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, F.E. War- ren AFB, Wyoming, and Malm- strom will complete a 24-hour alert. In addition, B-52 Stratofortress air-crews from Minot and Barksdale AFB, Louisiana, will participate by fielding all-female flight crews. “The fact that we can look across our pre-departure briefing room and see a woman sitting in every seat, for every combat crew going out on nuclear alert, is in itself significant,” said Col. Tom Wilcox, 341st Missile Wing commander. “Not because Team Malmstrom is fielding an all-women alert force, but because we have enough women filling combat leadership roles to take alert for the entire wing. “It wasn’t always this way, U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO/AIRMAN COLLIN SCHMIDT 2nd Lt. Alexandra Rea, 490th Missile Squadron ICBM combat crew deputy director, left, and 1st Lt. Elizabeth Guidara, 12th Missile Squadron combat crew deputy director, perform training at the Malmstrom Missile Procedures Trainer. See FEMALE, Page 4

INSIDE THIS WEEK GRIZZLY BEND HOURS Coffee Shop hours: Malmstrom trail blazes support for breast feeding / 6 n MON.-FRI.: 6:30 to 10:30 a.m. Lounge Service Cinderella’s Closet open for business / 11 n WED.-THURS.: 3:41 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. n FRI.: 3:41 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. n SAT., SUN.: closed. Go to 341fss.com for complete details. Where to go for Easter Egg hunts / 12 2 Friday, March 25, 2016 Global GUARDIAN Making difference in others’ lives SENIOR AIRMAN JAEDA TOOKES 341ST MISSILE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

1st Lt. Jasmine Paul, 341st Operations Support Squadron, utilizes her many talents to improve the world around her, including writing a memoir and starting a nonprofit organization to benefit high school seniors searching for college education. Paul was born and raised in Dover, Delaware, as a first generation Amer- ican citizen. Her mother is from Barba- dos and her father from Trinidad. Both of her parents moved to the United States and joined the military to have a better life for their children. “They’re my inspiration, I look up to them,” said Paul. “A lot about me is my family and my faith.” Paul started her military journey in 2012, commissioning into the Air Force through ROTC. She majored in film, and graduated early to start her master’s degree in entrepreneurship from Okla- homa State University. Paul was very active in college – running track, being a part of a sorority and even learning to speak Japanese and Arabic. But for Paul graduation almost didn’t happen. “I still remember my mom calling me freshman year and telling me to come home because we couldn’t afford it,” said Paul. “I told my mom I wasn’t com- ing home until I finished my degree. I prayed and she prayed for an answer.” The following semester, the commander at her Reserve Officers’ Train- ing Corps detachment informed Paul U.S. AIR FORCE ILLUSTRATIVE PHOTO/BEAUMONT WADE AND SENIOR AIRMAN JAEDA TOOKES she had a full scholarship. 1st Lt. Jasmine Paul, 341st Operations Support Squadron intercontinental ballistic missile combat crew instructor, displays her talents at Malmstrom Today Paul is an intercontinental Air Force Base. Paul uses her skills to improve the world around her, including starting a nonprofit to aid high school seniors searching for a college. ballistic missile combat crew instructor stationed at Malmstrom. Twenty years in the military is the pen, but you have to be flexible.” with my mom,” said Paul. but not really,”‘ said Paul. “She is still plan now for Paul, but she finds it For the first time in both their mil- Paul was given a once in a lifetime mom number one.” changes every year. itary careers, Paul and her mother will opportunity to administer the Oath of Although about to move to another “Things happen in life, and I don’t be stationed together at Dover Air Enlistment to her mother when she base, Paul’s goals and aspirations re- want to be that person glued to a solid Force Base later this year. made the rank of master sergeant. main the same. plan this early,” said Paul. “I believe “I never would have thought in my “People in the crowd were like, ‘you there are some things in life that hap- wildest dreams I would be stationed outrank your mom,’ and I was like ‘yes, See TALENTS, Page 7

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Community notes Wingman month event

Storytellers, the kickoff event for Wingman Month, will take place April 1 in the Grizzly Bend. It will he held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and a free lunch buffet will be included. Storytellers is a resiliency event to inspire and em- power Airmen, civilians and dependents. RSVP for the event by email at [email protected] or on the base shared drive at S:\Chapel\Sto- rytellers. Blood drive

The Red Cross will be holding a blood drive March 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the chapel annex. Appoint- ments can be made at www.redcross- blood.org. Post 9/11 G.I. Bill

The Education and Training Center will be hosting a Montgomery and Post 9/11 G.I. Bill discussion April 7 starting at 10 a.m. Spouses are welcome. Call 731-3531 with questions. Formal wear available

The Malmstrom Cinderella Closet is now open and offers temporary loan of formal wear to all military personnel and their dependents with a valid military ID. Items can be picked up in Building 1145 every Tuesday from 5-6 p.m. For more information, contact the closet at MalmstromCinderel- [email protected]. Scholarships available

Applications for the 2016 Malm- strom Spouses’ Club scholarships are now open. Dependent family members pursuing their first undergraduate or graduate degree or certificate are eligible to apply. The applicant’s sponsor must be stationed at or assigned to Malmstrom or the 120th Airlift Wing at the time of the award. Scholarships must be postmarked by April 1. For more information, contact the scholarship chair at MSCScholarship- [email protected]. 4 Friday, March 25, 2016 Global GUARDIAN

U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO/AIRMAN COLLIN SCHMIDT An all-female alert missile crew from Malmstrom Air Force Base after a pre-departure briefing at the base in March. Female Continued from Page 1 and we have further to go, but the Air Force has made great strides to build a force repre- sentative of the nation we serve,” he continued. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, women make up 50.8 percent of the nation’s population. Currently, women make up 19 percent of the Air Force, the highest of any service. “To carry on the legacy of women in the Air Force is very special to me,” said 1st Lt. Eliz- abeth Guidara, 12th Missile Squadron combat crew deputy director. “Not being afraid to take risks and taking ahold of those opportunities that present themselves are two things that I’ve learned to live by throughout my career.” During their assignment, the missileers will maintain a 24- hour alert shift to sustain an active alert status of our nation’s intercontinental ballistic missile force. Two missileers will be on alert in each of the 45 missile alert facilities across Air Force Global Strike Com- mand and control up to 450 ICBMs as part of the nation’s nuclear deterrence. The B-52 crews are com- U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO/AIRMAN COLLIN SCHMIDT 2nd Lt. Alexandra Rea, 490th Missile Squadron ICBM combat crew deputy director, left, and 1st Lt. Elizabeth Guidara, 12th Missile Squadron combat crew See FEMALE, Page 5 deputy director, undergo a training session at the Missile Procedures Trainer at Malmstrom Air Force Base. Global GUARDIAN Friday, March 25, 2016 5

U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO/AIRMAN COLLIN SCHMIDT All-women missileer crews from Malmstrom Air Force Base gather for a pre-departure briefing before heading in the 13,800-square-mile missile complex to complete their 24-hour alert. Female Continued from Page 4 prised of two pilots, a weapons officer and an electronic war- fare officer. They will be re- sponsible for flying the B-52 in all-weather conditions any- where in the world and, if needed, deliver almost any weapon in the U.S. inventory to its tar- get. Because of the diversity of the missileer and B-52 crew populations, for the very first time both missions will simulta- neously be able to be comprised of all female crew members while operating within normal scheduling parameters. “The goal of this day is to highlight all the women who worked hard to make a difference in public service and government jobs in the past,” said Col. Stacy Huser, 91st Opera- tions Group commander at Minot AFB. “We’re honoring those women who have worked to gain opportunities and dis- avow stereotypes when they began their careers.” 6 Friday, March 25, 2016 Global GUARDIAN

U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO/STAFF SGT. DELIA MARCHICK From left, Staff Sgt. Joann Kubon, 12th Missile Squadron aviation resource manager; Staff Sgt. Lauren Cerda, 341st Security Forces Support Squadron training instructor; 1st Lt. Sheila Koebel, 12th Missile Squadron ICBM operator; Staff Sgt. Dearetha Nelson, 341st Security Forces Support Squadron training instructor, and Capt. Morgan McNabb, 341st Medical Operations Squadron family advocacy officer, with their children. Each mother has chosen to balance serving in the military while breast-feeding a child.

ry of motherhood in the military, what the regulations say, medical recommendations and Malmstrom how we can support breast- feeding mothers. I found that I wasn’t alone in my search for information and trailblazes support. There were women across the wing, in many groups who also looked for support in their breast-feeding support for journey. Staff Sgt. Lauren Cerda, 341st Security Forces Support Squadron training instructor, breast feeding balances the realities of military service and motherhood. 2ND LT. ANNABEL MONROE My instructor worked to find “Balancing your job and 341ST MISSILE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS an appropriate place. The place being a mother can be tough. was a large storage closet, with Sometimes you feel like you’re Directly following maternity a lock and use of the instruc- missing things with your child. leave, I reported to Airman tor’s refrigerator. Breast-feeding offers that spe- Leadership School as a senior This story is not mine alone. cial mommy-baby bonding,” U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO ILLUSTRATION/BEAU WADE airman in 2011. I timidly asked Some have had better accom- said Cerda. “You have to learn to balance mission requirements and ... family,” said 1st if it would be possible for me to modations, but others have had A group of 10 women came Lt. Sheila Koebel, 12th Missile Squadron ICBM operator, with son, Lincoln. graduate while taking breaks to worse. together to discuss their expe- pump breast milk for my new- It was after the birth of my riences. born son. The commandant and second child, five years later, “You have to learn to bal- In my research, I found that she becomes pregnant...Preg- my instructor allowed me an that I began researching ance mission requirements and before 1972 a pregnant woman nancy will be included on the additional five minutes to pre- breast-feeding, parenting and your personal goals for family,” was simply involuntarily dis- daily sick report as sickness viously scheduled breaks, twice military service. Now a newly- said 1st Lt. Sheila Koebel, 12th charged from military service. ‘not in the line of duty.’” a day and explained that I commissioned second lieuten- Missile Squadron ICBM opera- Since World War II “an enrolled would still be able to graduate. ant, I sought to learn the histo- tor. woman...will be discharged if See SUPPORT, Page 7 Global GUARDIAN Friday, March 25, 2016 7

was revised in 2012 to include a These trailblazers led the breast-feeding policy recom- way and I look forward to help- Support mending arrangement of work ing move even further ahead. Continued from Page 6 schedules that allow 15 to 30 By collaborating with other minute breaks, every three to mothers, the process of forma- four hours in an area providing lizing a mother’s room in our It wasn’t until 1975 that mil- adequate privacy and cleanli- wing headquarters building itary women initiated litigation ness, excluding restrooms. began in February. With sup- against an executive order Initiatives like the Career port, the idea grew into a med- recommending discharge and Intermission Program, which ical recommendation from the the 2nd District Court found allows top performing Airmen base’s lactation consultant and involuntary discharges due to a conditional separation for up a support policy endorsed by pregnancy a violation of consti- to three years, enables the flex- the wing commander. tutional rights. ibility to manage short-term “Working with my command The next decade brought a conflicts between service re- and being flexible has allowed maternity uniform to women sponsibilities and life priorities. me to maintain breast-feeding serving while pregnant. Up This retains valuable Air Force while taking care of my pa- until this point, women simply members who desire to focus tients to fulfill the mission,” reported for duty in civilian on family or other professional said Capt. Jessica Mahan, 341st clothes when they outgrew goals. Medical Operations Squadron their service uniforms. In 2015 women in the Air family nurse practitioner. During the 2000s, women Force were authorized one year U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO/BEAU WADE In recognition of the well returned to duty six weeks from the birth of a child to be Capt. Morgan McNabb, 341st Medical Operations Squadron family advocacy documented, evidence-based after pregnancy and to normal exempt from deployments and officer, with son, Dominic, benefits from revision of Air Force Instruction health advantages of breast- operations, to include deploy- return to physical fitness stan- 44-102, “Medical Care Management” in 2012 to include breast-feeding policy. feeding for both infants and ments and physical fitness dards. This year the Pentagon mothers, this progressive requirements, after only six set maternity leave to 12 weeks stance ensures all women have months. across the Department of De- percent of the Air Force. The aviators, nurses, engineers, an adequate space to express Air Force Instruction 44-102, fense. way was paved by the first astronauts, but also as nurtur- breast milk and the opportunity “Medical Care Management,” Today, women make up 19 women in and out of combat as ers, caregivers and mothers. to breast-feed.

went through that. I appreciate ron. According to Paul, one of all the things I have, and take the lieutenants has $25,000 in Talents nothing for granted.” debt, and will pay it all off this Continued from Page 2 Paul plans to open a nonprof- year. it organization for young kids “It’s possible, you just have called “Where to Start.” Ac- to change your mindset toward While in college, Paul in- cording to Paul, the idea behind money,” said Paul. terned with Michele Byrd- it is to give high school seniors Paul wrote a book in the Mcphee, executive director and about to graduate a foundation works of being published founder of the Ladies of Hip- of what to do, who to look to or called, “Peace Differed,” be- Hop Festival and directing where to go next. cause she felt like people were co-founder of the Montazh “I have been thinking and trying to differ her peace. Ac- Performing Arts Company, and praying about starting “Where cording to Paul, the book start- mentor to Paul. to Start” in Delaware,” said ed as a resource for young high According to Paul, Byrd- Paul. “I am from there, and I school seniors trying to get McPhee would fly her from know the mindset. I want to be scholarships and find resources North Carolina, where Paul was able to encourage (future gen- for internships. attending school, to New York erations) to do better.” In high school, Paul was a to help with the dance studio. Some young people are nev- “B” student, and was treated “I want to be able to do that er taught how to manage mon- differently than the other stu- for young people,” said Paul. ey, budget it or even invest it. dents with better grades. When “All it takes is for someone to Paul learned about how to time came for Paul to go to care, and that could just change manage money from her father, college, she was sent through their whole outlook on life.” “I always thought he was cheap hoops. According to Paul, senior growing up, but I also didn’t Paul was told she should try year of college she did not have pay attention to what he was cosmetology school or commu- any money. She had scholar- saying either,” said Paul. nity college. ships, but did not realize she It wasn’t until Paul was “I struggled finding re- had to pay rent along with elec- much older, that she started sources and help for college,” tricity, water and gas. managing her money better. said Paul. “I wanted to write a “I ended up living in my car She was $40,000 in debt and book, because it is OK to be for two months,” said Paul. “I paid it off in a year and a half. average, you’re not always would either be in my car or on “You don’t have to be a slave going to be great. someone’s couch.” to the dollar, you can invest in “Even though you are not in One of Paul’s friends told her yourself,” said Paul. “It is more the best place, it does not mean to come live with her in a four- than just dollars and figures, that is where you are going to bedroom house for only $200 you have to get to the root of stay,” she continued. “I just with rent and utilities included. the problem.” hope to inspire and encourage “That’s what I needed,” said Paul started a financial trial (others), so they won’t have to Paul. “It was a struggle, but run three months ago with go through what I went now looking back I am glad I three lieutenants in her squad- through.” 8 Friday, March 25, 2016 Global GUARDIAN ‘Savor the Flavor of Eating Right’ AIRMAN DANIEL BROSAM the Flavor of Eating Right” 341ST MISSILE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE which encourages everyone to take time to enjoy food tradi- March is National Nutrition tions and appreciate the plea- Month, but it doesn’t mean it’s sures, great flavors and social the only time to eat right. Prop- experiences food can add to our er nutrition is important to be lives. able to perform effectively and While the taste of food can efficiently each day. surely be enjoyed, it is also According to eatright.org, important to focus on keeping National Nutrition Month is a the body strong and healthy. nutrition education and in- Matt Lewis, 341st Medical formation campaign created Operations Squadron health annually in March by the Acad- promotion dietitian, said nutri- emy of Nutrition Dietetics. The tion is important in preventa- campaign focuses attention on tive maintenance for the body. the importance of making in- “Eating healthy means aim- U.S. AIR FORCE GRAPHIC/AIRMAN DANIEL BROSAM formed food choices and devel- ing for a variety of foods from National Nutrition Month is an annual education and information campaign in March by the Academy of Nutrition oping sound eating and phys- each food group to ensure that Dietetics. The campaign focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound ical activity habits. eating and physical activity habits. The theme for 2016 is “Savor See NUTRITION, Page 9 Autism-screening app funded by Navy JENNIFER MCDERMOTT The app, which uses a general algorithm, could ASSOCIATED PRESS be expanded to PTSD to monitor people over PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The Navy is paying for research time if speech and other signals are taken into into an app to screen for autism No data in ad in the hopes that it could even- account. tually be tweaked to look for 0000369229 signs of post-traumatic stress w:3.98i h:5i disorder. While developmental and al algorithm, could be expand- pert and clinical psychologist at 010170,ACE HARDWARE,0, trauma disorders might at first ed to PTSD to monitor people the Providence VA Medical appear strange bedfellows, the over time if speech and other Center, said he sees potential researchers and a PTSD expert signals are taken into account, for an app to be used to help for the VA say it could be an according to Pedja Neskovic, screen for PTSD if it can prove exciting new direction. who oversees the project in the reliable for a large population Facial expressions can in- Office of Naval Research. over time. It’s always good to dicate the presence of autism, “It can find patterns, not just have additional tools, he said. PTSD and other disorders. The in facial expressions but in “This is a technology in its Autism & Beyond app uses a different kinds of data sets, infancy. You don’t know where smartphone camera and an such as brain signals and it will go,” he said. algorithm to read children’s speech, and it can be used on a M. David Rudd, an expert in facial expressions and assess continuous basis,” he said. “It’s suicide prevention and PTSD in their emotional responses. a completely new world.” The app, which uses a gener- William Unger, a PTSD ex- See AUTISM, Page 9 Global GUARDIAN Friday, March 25, 2016 9 Zika virus: What you need to know

341ST MEDICAL GROUP PUBLIC HEALTH through a blood transfusion or areas should talk to their health virus. Zika virus illness is usually from a mother to her fetus care provider first and strictly The Zika virus is not cur- mild with symptoms lasting for The Zika virus is transmit- during pregnancy. follow steps to prevent mosqui- rently found in the U.S., al- several days to a week after ted to people through the bite There have been reports of a to bites during the trip. though the U.S. mainland does being bitten by an infected of an infected Aedes species serious birth defect of the brain Zika virus outbreaks are have the Aedes species mosqui- mosquito. About one in five mosquito (A. Aegypti and A. called microcephaly in babies currently occurring in Central toes that can become infected people infected with Zika virus albopictus). These are the same of mothers who were infected America, South America, the with and spread Zika virus. develop symptoms. The most mosquitoes that spread dengue with the Zika virus while preg- Oceania/Pacific Islands and These mosquitoes are found common symptoms of Zika are and chikungunya viruses. nant. Knowledge of the link Africa. As of March 9, 2016, primarily in the south-eastern fever, rash, joint pain or con- These mosquitoes are aggres- between Zika and birth defects there have been 193 disease areas of the U.S., ranging as far junctivitis (red eyes). Other sive daytime biters, but can is evolving, but until more is cases reported in the United north as Nebraska and New common symptoms include also bite at night. Mosquitoes known the Centers for Disease States. All of these cases were Jersey and as far west as Tex- muscle pain and headache. The become infected when they Control and Prevention recom- travel related. There have not as. The CDC anticipates that incubation period, the time feed on a person already in- mend special precautions for been any cases of locally trans- the number of Zika virus cases from exposure to symptoms, fected with the virus. Infected pregnant women. Pregnant mitted Zika virus in the U.S., among travelers visiting or for the Zika virus disease is not mosquitoes can then spread the women in any trimester should however the U.S. territories of returning to the U.S. will likely known, but is likely to be a few virus to other people through consider postponing travel to American Samoa, Puerto Rico increase. These imported cases days to a week. People usually bites. Zika virus may also be any area where Zika virus is and U.S. Virgin Islands have may result in the local spread do not get sick enough to go to spread by an individual spreading. Individuals travel- had 173 cases of local mosquito- of the Zika virus in some areas through sexual contact, ling to one of the following borne transmission of Zika of the U.S. See ZIKA, Page 17

Physicians. toms and know the right ques- your macro and micro nutrient Some veterans don’t want to tions to ask, the app does the goals, exceeding needed ener- Autism feel like there’s something behavior analysis automatical- Nutrition gy intake or taking in foods Continued from Page 8 wrong with them and try to ly. The user just has to watch Continued from Page 8 that are nutritionally empty cope on their own, Unger said. the videos, said Sapiro, an elec- too often? Try to aim for nutri- The app, as it’s designed for trical engineering professor at tionally full foods regularly military personnel, is skepti- autism, shows funny videos Duke. He stressed that the app we get the nutrients our body and allow yourself that treat cal. Rudd said he can’t see the designed to make children isn’t meant to replace special- needs on a consistent basis,” on occasion to help fill satis- extrapolation to PTSD, calling smile, laugh or express emo- ists; it’s a pre-screening tool. said Lewis. “The nutrients we faction and cravings.” it “a pretty big gap to leap.” He tions. The way their head, lips, The institutional review eat are like instructions for Lewis added that the diets worries about an app render- eyes and nose move is record- board at Duke approved the our bodies to use which allow individuals choose to follow ing erroneous results, a con- ed, encoded and analyzed. If a research. The initial results the processes in our bodies to should not be looked at as tem- cern Unger also expressed. child isn’t responding, that’s show that people are willing to function properly and if we are porary but lifestyle changes “It’s the introduction of also classified. use the app, and they’re send- lacking in those nutrients, we which follow dietary guide- technology where technology Duke University is studying ing high-quality, usable videos, increase the risk for diseases lines. is not particularly needed and whether it’s feasible for care- Sapiro said. Neskovic and Sapi- and cancers.” “We all get to make our own not particularly useful,” said givers to screen kids for au- ro envision developing a PTSD Lewis said it is fine to eat choices when it comes to how Rudd, president of the Univer- tism using a mobile phone at app within five years. They’re most foods as long as they are we want to treat our bodies,” sity of Memphis. “As a society, home. The app can be down- investigating whether it could eaten in moderation and the said Lewis. “If you want the this is what we do. It’s kind of loaded for free. Unlike a tool also possibly reveal signs of body is still being fueled with health benefits of a good nutri- the medicalization of a prob- like WebMD, for which the mild traumatic brain injury other necessary foods. tious diet, you should aim to lem that’s emotional and inter- user needs to identify symp- and depression. “You should look at the big consistently eat healthy.” personal in nature. I just don’t picture of your overall intake,” get it.” said Lewis. “Are you reaching The Navy has been working with the researcher who devel- oped the algorithm for the app, Guillermo Sapiro, for about 20 years, supporting his research on image processing and data analysis. The Navy has in- vested hundreds of thousands of dollars in the app, Neskovic said. PTSD often goes undiag- nosed. Patients might not rec- ognize the link between their symptoms and a traumatic event they experienced or might not be willing to talk about that event, while sometimes symptoms are obscured by other issues, according to research published by the American Academy of Family Global GUARDIAN Friday, March 25, 2016 11 Cinderella’s Closet open for business AIRMAN COLLIN SCHMIDT 341ST MISSILE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Buying a high-fashion dress for a special event can be a costly endeavor for those who have their hard-earned money going to life expenses and ne- cessities. In the Air Force, with many events for Airmen and their families to attend, the balance between buying a beau- tiful dress and covering the next car payment can be very delicate. Luckily for Airmen and dependents at Malmstrom, Cinderella’s Closet is only a short drive away. “Cinderella’s Closet is a place for women and children to come and look for dresses to borrow for the price of dry cleaning,” said Tech. Sgt. Jenny Johnson-Newman, 341st Med- ical Operations Squadron NCO in charge of health management. “Military functions and special events can become expensive and the CC was created to try to help offset the cost.” The closet offers youth, teen and women’s dresses for every occasion from formal settings to proms, weddings and recep- tions, with many more styles available to fit any need. All items can be borrowed up to 14 days prior to an event and must be returned dry cleaned with the dry cleaner’s signature attached within 10 days after the event. “We have dresses for all occasions as well as some shoes and purses,” said Johnson- U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO/AIRMAN COLLIN SCHMIDT Newman. “We gladly accept Staff Sgt. Sheena Young, 341st Missile Wing command chief executive, top, donations as well. At the mo- and Tech. Sgt. Jenny Johnson-Newman, 341st Medical Operations Squadron ment, we are just getting start- NCO in charge of health management, at Cinderella’s Closet. ed and soon we hope to get more inventory.” Currently, the closet is open said Young. hope to expand their store every Tuesday from 5 to 6 p.m. “If you plan on attending a hours to accommodate more at Building 1145 and is ran by formal event such as an Annual customers. All military person- Johnson-Newman and Staff Sgt. Awards Banquet or Airmen nel and dependents with a valid Sheena Young, 341st Missile Leadership School graduation military ID are welcome to use Wing command chief exec- and you or your significant the store. utive. other need an evening gown to For more information on “The closet really helps wear, you can borrow a dress rentals, attire or to make a families save money rather from the closet for just the cost donation, contact the closet at than going out and buying a of dry cleaning, it’s as easy as MalmstromCinderellaClo- whole new dress that is just that,” she continued. [email protected] worn once and sits in a closet,” Young and Johnson-Newman 12 Friday, March 25, 2016 Global GUARDIAN Global GUARDIAN Friday, March 25, 2016 13

FRIDAY, MARCH 25 SATURDAY, MARCH 26 p.m. Holiday Inn. 400 10th Ave. S. Great Falls Association is seek- BAR BINGO: Bar bingo includes ADOPTATHON: Pet Paw-See’s 727-7200. ing artwork for Music on the Mo 50-cent cards and raffles at 6:30 adoptathon is for cats and dogs in EASTER EGG HUNT: Set Free/ Community Market and Family p.m. Hamburgers are available at need of a good home. Proceeds STAR Radio Easter Egg Hunt Festival. Art submission deadline 5 p.m. Eagles Lodge. 1501 9th St. help defray medical costs for GREAT FALLS EVENTS features an egg hunt for ages 0-3 is 2 p.m. on April 1. Great Falls. S. 761-9209. animals in foster care. 1 p.m. to 4 at noon and ages 4-9 at 12:30 p.m. 453-6151. BOOKMOBILE: The Great Falls p.m. Petco. 1601 Market Place along with puppets and the East- CLASS: Dan Price teaches Draw- Public Library Bookmobile stops Drive. 231-1132. er Bunny. Gibson Park. 1st Ave- ing for Seniors ages 60 and older. from 9 to 9:45 a.m. at Falls Junior BENEFIT: A Heart For Matty nue North and Park Drive. 453- Participants draw using a variety Academy, from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at features a silent auction and 4479. of media. Registration is re- Bright Beginnings Learning raffle, spaghetti feed, pool tour- quired. Class runs every Tuesday. Center, from 11 to noon at Peak nament, beer pong and bean bag Easter egg hunts: Hop on over to another event every day MONDAY, MARCH 28 Class is free. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Preschool, from 12:15 to 1 p.m. at toss. Live music by Smokey BOOK DONATIONS: Community Paris Gibson Square Museum of Brookdale Great Falls and from Blues is from 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Pro- TRACI ROSENBAUM of Readers Book Drive is seeking Art. 1400 1st Ave. N. 727-8255. 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. at Skyline School. ceeds help defray medical ex- [email protected] new or gently used books for CLASS: Pizazz Tasty Tuesday Great Falls. 453-0349. penses. Food and games cost $10. ages birth to 18. Books are deliv- features a Lunch and Learn class. BREW FEST: The fourth annual Admission is free. 11 a.m. to 11 Families have many options this weekend for ered to Play Fair For Children at Participants receive a main Electric City Brew Fest features p.m. Black Eagle Community celebrating Easter, with egg hunts featuring the Community Recreation Cen- course, recipe and preparation domestic beer, micro brews and Center. 2332 Smelter Ave. N.E. enough candy to make kids happy and dentists ter and Summer Read 6 Program. instructions. Registration is re- live music by the Steve Keller 217-4323. happier. Donations can be dropped off at quired. The 45-minute class costs Band. Proceeds benefit River’s BOOK DONATIONS: Friends of Steel Etc., Great Falls Recreation $15. Noon Pizazz. 403 Central. Edge Trail Foundation. Tickets the Great Falls Public Library Great Falls Rescue Mission Center and the Great Falls Tri- 452-6724. cost $20 in advance or $25 the are taking donated books for the The Great Falls Rescue Mission is expecting bune through April 1. Great Falls. CLASS: Patrick Volkmar teaches day of the event. Tickets are annual book sale. Magazines, more than 500 excited children for its annual 899-1505. Woodworking. Registration is available at the Heritage Inn and encyclopedias, condensed Read- Easter egg hunt and plan to feed at least 700 CALL FOR DONATIONS: The Sal- required. The three-session class Bowser Brewery. 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. er’s Digests, text books, VHS during its Easter luncheon in Central Park at the vation Army Women’s Auxiliary costs $99. 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Heritage Inn. 1700 Fox Farm tapes, audio cassettes and items Montana ExpoPark. This year’s Easter egg hunt is in need of donations such as North Middle School. 2601 8th St Road. 761-1900. in poor condition are not accept- for kids 12 and younger takes place at 11:30 a.m. linens, jewelry, glassware, books, .N.E. 771-4300. BRIDGE LIGHTS: The blue lights ed. Bring book donations to the Friday, March 25, immediately followed by the silver, toys and dolls, gently used on the historic 10th Street Bridge alley entrance. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. luncheon in the Trades and Industries Building. Christmas items, clothing, furni- WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30 are on in memory of Suzanne Great Falls Public Library. 301 Both are free and open to the public. ture, pictures, vintage clothing BINGO: Play bingo. Food is avail- King. The lights are on every 2nd Ave. N. 453-0349. In a recent news release, Rescue Mission Di- and hats in good condition for able at 5 p.m. Admission is free. Friday, Saturday and holidays at BRIDGE LIGHTS: The blue lights rector Jim Kizer said, “This celebration gives us their annual Collectible Sale. No 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Loyal Order dark. Great Falls. 452-5492. on the historic 10th Street Bridge the opportunity to invite needy families to join us exercise equipment. Please mark of Moose Family Center. 401 21st BURGER FRY: Fraternal Order Of are on in celebration of Kolstad for family fun and in celebrating the hope of the “women’s auxiliary” on items. St. N. 452-5420. Eagles Auxiliary features ham- family and friends. The lights are resurrection of Jesus Christ, the true meaning of Pick-up is available. Salvation BOOKMOBILE: The Great Falls burgers, cheeseburgers and fish on every Friday, Saturday and Easter.” Army Thrift Store. 4910 10th Ave. Public Library Bookmobile stops sandwiches with a side dish. holidays at dark. Great Falls. The event relies on donations from the com- S. 868-2928 or 452-2425. from 9 to 10 a.m. at Big Stone Proceeds benefit various char- 452-5492. munity, and the following items are needed: ham, CLASS: Bonnie Flaherty teaches Colony, from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. at ities. Dinner costs $3-$6. 5 p.m. to CLASS: Serena Hodges-Jolley canned corn and fruit cocktail, dinner rolls, East- Oil Painting. Registration is re- Centerville School, from 11:30 7 p.m. Eagles Lodge. 1501 9th St. teaches Heartsaver 101. Regis- er baskets and small individually wrapped candy quired. Class runs March 28- a.m. noon at Belt Library, from S. 761-9209. tration is required. Class costs for Easter eggs. Donations can be dropped off at April 25. Class costs $104. 6 p.m. 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Pleasant Val- CLASS: Alma Winberry teaches $70. Noon to 5:30 p.m. Great Falls the back door of the Men’s Shelter located at 326 to 9 p.m. Great Falls College- ley Colony and from 2:15 to 2:45 Making Treasure Light Candles College-MSU. 2100 16th Ave. S. 2nd Ave. S. MSU. 2100 16th Ave. S. 771-4300. p.m. at Monarch Post Office. class at Creative Center of 4 771-4300. Those interested in volunteer opportunities CLASS: Adult indoor golf lessons Great Falls. 453-0349. West. Class costs $5. 6 p.m. to 8 CLASS: Mandi Newton teaches can visit www.greatfallsrescuemission.org and focus on individual attention, CLASS: Carol Newall teaching p.m. Columbus Center. 1601 2nd Basic Botanical First-Aid. Regis- click on the “How to Help” link or call Debbie at long and short game fundamen- Jewelry Making class at Creative Ave. N. 453-4133. tration is required. Class costs 761-2653. tals, specialized shots and video Center of 4 West. Class costs $5. 6 CONCERT: The Mormon Taber- $41. 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Great Falls error correction. Registration is p.m. to 8 p.m. Columbus Center. nacle Choir and Orchestra at College-MSU. 2100 16th Ave. S. City of Great Falls required. Class costs $75. Great 1601 2nd Ave. N. 590-3042. Temple Square presents a live 771-4300. The city’s annual Easter Egg Hunt is back Falls. 771-1265. streaming performance of Han- CLASS: Youth Program Clay for again this year! CLASS: Stitch n’ Bitch class at THURSDAY, MARCH 31 del’s Messiah. Admission is free. ages 8-13. Class runs on Satur- The event takes place at 11 a.m. Saturday, Creative Center of 4 West. Ad- ARMCHAIR TRAVELER: The Arm- 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Church of days, March 26-April 30. Class March 26, at the south end of Gibson Park. The mission is free. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. chair Traveler series features Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. costs $60. Register at http:// TRIBUNE FILE PHOTO Columbus Center. 1601 2nd Ave. “Taiwan, China, Marriage and 1409 9th St. N.W. acgfmt.com. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Art See EGG HUNTS, Page 14 Toddlers and pre-school-age kids race to fill their baskets and bags with eggs on the lawn outside the Trades and Industries Building at Montana ExpoPark during last year’s Great N. 727-7453. Immigration,” with Annette DINNER THEATER: The perfor- Center Great Falls. 5505 62nd Falls Rescue Mission Easter Egg Hunt. More than 500 kids are expected at this year’s hunt, for kids 12 and younger, at 11:30 a.m. Friday, March 25. CLASS: Swimming lessons are Schipf. Admission is free. 7 p.m. mance of “No Exit,” a dark com- Ave. S.W. 452-0200. for ages 6 months and older and Great Falls Public Library. 301 edy includes dinner and wine. CLASS: Carol teaches Stone for all ability levels. Class times 2nd Ave. N. 453-0349. Tickets cost $35. 7:30 p.m. Paris Wrapping at Creative Center of 4 are 4 p.m.-4:45 p.m. or 5 p.m.-5:45 BOOK DONATIONS: Community Gibson Square Museum of Art. West features. Class costs $5. p.m. The two-week class costs of Readers Book Drive is seeking 1400 1st Ave. N. 727-8255. 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Columbus City of Great Falls Easter Egg 3125 5th Ave. S. 315-1203. tures snacks, crafts, toddler egg cuits and gravy and more. Break- way with Alma Winberry is at Ave. S. 454-1305. $40. Morony Natatorium Pool. 111 new or gently used books for EGG HUNT AND LUNCHEON: Center. 1601 2nd Ave. N. 590-3042. Hunt for children through age 9 EASTER EGG HUNT: Crossroads hunt for ages 5 and younger and fast costs $8.50. 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 Creative Center of 4 West. Class EASTER EGG HUNT: Showdown 12th St. N. 452-3733 or 771-1265. ages birth to 18. Books are deliv- Great Falls Rescue Mission East- CRIBBAGE: A cribbage tourna- includes candy-filled eggs, prizes Memorial sixth annual Easter a visit from the Easter Bunny. 9 a.m. VFW. 4123 10th Ave. S. 454- is free. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Columbus Easter Egg Hunt includes prizes ered to Play Fair For Children at er Egg Hunt is for needy chil- ment includes cash prizes and and the Easter Bunny. Admission Eggstravaganza Community a.m. to 11 a.m. Children’s Mu- 1166. Center. 1601 2nd Ave. N. 453-4133. and candy. 12:30 p.m. Showdown TUESDAY, MARCH 29 the Community Recreation Cen- dren ages 12 and younger. A tra- food. Entry fee is $10. 10 a.m. is free. 11 a.m. Gibson Park. 1st Easter Egg Hunt features areas seum of Montana. 22 Railroad BRIDGE LIGHTS: The blue lights EASTER BREAKFAST: Easter Ski Area. 2850 U.S. Highway 89 BINGO: Bingo includes big spe- ter and Summer Read 6 Program. ditional Easter luncheon follows Elks Lodge. 500 1st Ave. S. 761- Avenue North and Park Drive. divided for age groups 1-3 years, Square. 452-6661. on the historic 10th Street Bridge Breakfast includes made-to- S. cial games and payouts. Dinner is Donations can be dropped off at the hunt in the Trades and Indus- 3070. 771-1265. 4-7 years and 8-10 years. The are on in honor of Easter. The order omelets and pancakes, full EASTER EGG HUNT: Holiday Inn available from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Steel Etc., Great Falls Recreation tries building. 11:30 a.m. Montana CRIBBAGE: Play cribbage. $10 EASTER EGG HUNT: Neighbor- hunt is free. 11 a.m. to noon Mon- SUNDAY, MARCH 27 lights are on every Friday, Sat- breakfast bar, coffee and juice. Easter Egg Hunt is for adults and Bingo is at 6:30 p.m. Admission is Center and the Great Falls Tri- ExpoPark. 400 3rd St. N.W. 761- buy-ins. 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eagles hood Easter Egg Hunt includes tana Park. Fox Farm Road and BREAKFAST: Veterans of Foreign urday and holidays at dark. Great Breakfast costs $10 and $5 for children. Each hunt category free. Elks Lodge. 500 1st Ave. S. bune through April 1. Great Falls. 2653. Lodge. 1501 9th St. S. 761-9209. games and treats. 10 a.m. to 11:30 18th Avenue Southwest. 453-5925. Wars breakfast includes pan- Falls. 452-5492. children 9 and younger. 9 a.m. to features golden egg, prizes and a 454-1305. EASTER EGG HUNT: The annual a.m. New Hope Lutheran Church. EGG HUNT: Easter Egg Fun fea- cakes, bacon, sausage, eggs, bis- CLASS: Wall Muraling NYC Sub- 11:30 a.m. Elks Lodge. 500 1st visit from the Easter Bunny. 1 CALL TO ARTISTS: Downtown Continued on Next Page 14 Friday, March 25, 2016 Global GUARDIAN Egg hunts Continued from Page 12

hunt features more than 6,000 eggs filled with candy and special prizes for kids up to age 9 and special treats for all participants. The age divisions include: 1-3, 4-6 and 7-9. The Easter Bunny will be making a guest appearance so don’t forget your basket. The city of Great Falls Park and Recreation would like to thank Jimmy and Debbie Fili- powicz for making this Easter tradition possible for a sixth year with their generous financial donation. When the event was in dan- ger of being canceled six years ago due to a loss in funding, Jimmy and Debbie Filipowicz and Steel Etc. stepped forward and offered to pay all expenses associated with the Easter Egg Hunt. With their combined funding, Park and Recreation was able to improve an already great event and continue a long-standing tradition. “We are fortunate to have a community that cares about events like these,” said Deputy Park and Recreation Director Patty Rearden in a recent news release, “and we’re apprecia- tive for businesses like Steel Etc., and owners like Jimmy and Debbie Filipowicz. Jimmy and Debbie’s generosity and compassion for children and TRIBUNE PHOTO/RION SANDERS making Great Falls a great The Great Falls Easter egg hunt gets underway in Gibson Park at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 26. place to live, never ceases to amaze me.” In the same news release, see the great time the kids throughout the day. More than 40,000 candy- For more information, call Jimmy Filipowicz explained have. I have a soft heart when it For more information, con- filled eggs and hundreds of 453-4479. why his business stepped up to comes to kids and we want to tact Park and Recreation at eggs filled with certificates to sponsor the event. see this annual tradition con- 771-1265. Burger King, McDonald’s, and Showdown Ski Area “The Easter Egg Hunt is a tinue. The community has been Pizza Hut are up for grabs. For ski bums young and old, great event for children and the good to our business, and we Set Free Ministries Tons of prizes for each age Showdown Ski Area near Nei- community,” he said. “We didn’t want to give back.” The Set Free/STARadio East- group – including gift cards to hart holds its own Easter Egg hesitate to offer our support in KMON’s Jim Sargent and er Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday, Cold Stone Creamery – will be Hunt at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, 2011, and entering into our sixth K-99’s Nick Northern will em- March 27, also takes place in handed out, plus larger grand March 27. The event includes year, we are more committed cee the Easter Egg Hunt and, Gibson Park for kids ages 0-9. prizes such as bicycles. A pup- prizes and candy. than ever. It’s rewarding to feel together with the Easter Bunny, Ages 0-3 start at noon and ages pet show and the Easter Bunny Call Showdown at 406-236- the excitement in the air and to provide fun and entertainment 4-9 start about 12:30. also put in appearances. 5522 for more information.

Continued from Previous Page CALL TO ARTISTS: Downtown 4133. Walk features art, music and Industries building. 400 3rd St. Great Falls Association is seek- refreshments at various down- N.W. 590-5614. ing artwork for Music on the FRIDAY, APRIL 1 town locations. Admission is BAR BINGO: Bar bingo includes 899-1505. Mo Community Market and ART SHOW: Veteran’s Art Show free. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Great 50-cent cards and raffles at 6:30 BOWHUNTER EDUCATION: Family Festival. Art submis- includes pottery and canvas Falls. p.m. Hamburgers are available Registration for bowhunter sion deadline is 2 p.m. on April paintings as part of Military AUTO BODY TRADE SHOW: at 5 p.m. Eagles Lodge. 1501 9th education course is for ages 1. Great Falls. 453-6151. Sexual Trauma Awareness Montana Collision Repair Asso- St. S. 761-9209. 12-17 and first time bowhun- CLASS: Alma Winberry teaches month. Art is in room 33. 4 p.m. ciation Conference and Trade BOOKMOBILE: The Great Falls ters. Classes begin April 5. The Basket Weaving at Creative to 7 p.m. Paris Gibson Square Show features what is new in Public Library Bookmobile class is free. 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Center of 4 West. Class costs Museum of Art. 1400 1st Ave. N. the auto body industry. Admis- stops from 9 to 9:45 a.m. at Fish, Wildlife & Parks. 4600 $5. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Columbus 452-9048. sion is free. 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Centene Children’s Center, Giant Springs Road. 454-5840. Center. 1601 2nd Ave. N. 453- ART WALK: First Friday Art Montana ExpoPark Trades from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at St. Global GUARDIAN Friday, March 25, 2016 15

Continued from Previous Page eign Wars breakfast includes BINGO: Bingo includes big walk-in craft time B is for 50-cent cards and raffles at 6:30 pancakes, bacon, sausage, eggs, special games and payouts. Buckaroo theme is for children p.m. Hamburgers are available biscuits and gravy and more. Dinner is available from 5 p.m. 30 months through age 5 ac- at 5 p.m. Eagles Lodge. 1501 9th Thomas Child Center, from Breakfast costs $8.50. 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bingo is at 6:30 p.m. companied by an adult. Admis- St. S. 761-9209. 10:55 to 11:40 a.m. at The Lodge, to 11:30 a.m. VFW Club. 4123 Admission is free. Elks Lodge. sion is free. 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 BOOKMOBILE: The Great Falls from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 10th Ave. S. 454-1166. 500 1st Ave. S. 454-1305. a.m. Great Falls Public Library. Public Library Bookmobile Eagles Manor Retirement BREAKFAST: Fraternal Order of BRIDGE LIGHTS: The blue lights 301 2nd Ave. N. 453-0349. stops from 9 to 9:45 a.m. at Home, from 12:40 to 1:25 p.m. Eagles Lodge Clown Club on the historic 10th Street CLASS: Janine Tillman teaches Falls Junior Academy, from 10 Wee Disciples School, from 1:30 Breakfast features all-you-can- Bridge are on in honor of Ellen Natural Healing for Optimum to 10:45 a.m. at Bright Begin- to 2:15 p.m. at Beehive Homes eat pancakes, eggs, bacon, sau- Sievert’s birthday by her loving Wellness. Registration is re- nings Learning Center, from 11 and from 2:20 to 2:35 p.m. at sage, hashbrowns, French children. The lights are on ev- quired. Class costs $29. 6:30 to noon at Peak Preschool, from Benefit Skilled Nursing Home. toast, biscuits and gravy, cof- ery Friday, Saturday and holi- p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Great Falls 12:15 to 1 p.m. at Brookdale Great Falls. 453-0349. fee, juice and more. Everyone days at dark. Great Falls. 452- College-MSU. 2100 16th Ave. S. Great Falls and from 1:15 to 2:15 BURGER FRY: Fraternal Order is welcome. Breakfast costs $8. 5492. 771-4300. p.m. at Skyline School. Great Of Eagles Auxiliary features 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Eagles CLASS: Patrick Volkmar teach- CONCERT: Hector Raul Gon- Falls. 453-0349. hamburgers, cheeseburgers Lodge. 1501 9th St. S. 761-9209. es Intro to Fishing. Registration zales and Marco Gamboa per- BOOK READING: S.M. Hulse and fish sandwiches with a side BREAKFAST: Monarch-Neihart is required. The two-session form Latin American spiritual- reads from her novel “Black dish. Proceeds benefit various Seniors feature an all-you-can- class costs $59. 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 ly conscious music on the gui- River.” Admission is free. 7 charities. Dinner costs $3-$6. 5 eat breakfast of pancakes, p.m. Great Falls College-MSU. tar, flute and vocals. Admission p.m. Cassiopeia Books. 721 p.m. to 7 p.m. Eagles Lodge. French toast, ham, sausage, 2100 16th Ave. S. 771-4300. is free. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Cassio- Central Ave. 1501 9th St. S. 761-9209. eggs, biscuits and sausage gra- CLASS: Dan Price teaches peia Books. 721 Central Ave. BURGER FRY: Fraternal Order CLASS: Bonnie Seaburg and vy, juice and coffee. Proceeds Drawing for Seniors ages 60 727-6350. Of Eagles Auxiliary features Linda Nelson teach Make and benefit the center. Breakfast and older. Participants draw hamburgers, cheeseburgers Take Cared Design. Partici- costs $7. 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Mon- using a variety of media. Regis- THURSDAY, APRIL 7 and fish sandwiches with a side pants learn to make a greeting arch-Neihart Community Sen- tration is required. Class runs ART RECEPTION: An art recep- dish. Proceeds benefit various card using patterns, stamping ior Center. U.S. Highway 89. every Tuesday. Class is free. 1 tion highlights the works of the charities. Dinner costs $3-$6. 5 and embellishing. Class costs 406-236-5998. p.m. to 3 p.m. Paris Gibson Art Association of Montana. p.m. to 7 p.m. Eagles Lodge. $5. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Studio 706 DANCE BAND: Highlites dance Square Museum of Art. 1400 1st See paintings, sculptures, pen 1501 9th St. S. 761-9209. Art Gallery. 706 7th Ave. S. band performs. Hors d’oeuvres Ave. N. 727-8255. and ink drawing and more. CRAFTING EVENT: Central 727-0637. are provided. Admission is $10. CLASS: Pizazz Tasty Tuesday Admission is free. 5 p.m. to 7 Montana Creative Rendezvous CLASS: Music Together music 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Elks Lodge. 500 features a Lunch and Learn p.m. Great Falls Public Library. features crafting tables to do program is for children birth to 1st Ave. S. 452-2466. class. Participants receive a 301 2nd Ave. N. 453-0349. your crafting. Reservations are age 7. Registration is required. main course, recipe and prep- BOOK DISCUSSION: Open- required. The three-day craft- Bass Clef School of Music. 205 MONDAY, APRIL 4 aration instructions. Regis- Books Discussion series high- ing event costs $95 and in- 9th Ave. S. 952-0166. CALL FOR DONATIONS: The tration is required. The 45- lights “Crossroads of Freedom: cludes snacks and beverages. Salvation Army Women’s Auxil- minute class costs $15. Noon Antietam,” by James McPher- Heritage Inn. 1700 Fox Farm SATURDAY, APRIL 2 iary is in need of donations Pizazz. 403 Central. 452-6724. son and facilitated by Penny Road. 406-698-3131. ADOPTATHON: Pet Paw-See’s such as linens, jewelry, glass- CLASS: A panel of experts pre- Hughes-Briant. Admission is adoptathon is for cats and dogs ware, books, silver, toys and sent “Practical Strategies that free. 7 p.m. Great Falls Public SATURDAY, APRIL 9 in need of a good home. Pro- dolls, gently used Christmas Work, with Autism.” Class is Library. 301 2nd Ave. N. 453- ADOPTATHON: Pet Paw-See’s ceeds help defray medical items, clothing, furniture, pic- free. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Ben- 0349. adoptathon is for cats and dogs costs for animals in foster care. tures, vintage clothing and hats efis Health System South Tow- BUSY FINGERS: Busy Fingers in need of a good home. Pro- 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Petco. 1601 Mar- in good condition for their an- er. 1101 26th St. S. 799-1547. walk-in craft time B is for ceeds help defray medical ket Place Drive. 231-1132. nual Collectible Sale. No exer- COMMUNITY CONCERT: Great Buckaroo theme is for children costs for animals in foster care. AUTO BODY TRADE SHOW: cise equipment. Please mark Falls Community Concert Asso- 30 months through age 5 ac- 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Petco. 1601 Mar- Montana Collision Repair Asso- “women’s auxiliary” on items. ciation presents violinist “Tom companied by an adult. Admis- ket Place Drive. 231-1132. ciation Conference and Trade Pick-up is available. Salvation Rigney and Flambeau.” Tickets sion is free. 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 ART AUCTION: The 19th annual Show features what is new in Army Thrift Store. 4910 10th cost $30. Student rush tickets a.m. Great Falls Public Library. Art Auction includes a live art the auto body industry. Admis- Ave. S. 868-2928 or 452-2425. are available for $10 at the box 301 2nd Ave. N. 453-0349. auction, silent auction, quick sion is free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. CLASS: Adult indoor golf les- office the day of the show. Visit finish, live music, cocktails and Montana ExpoPark Trades sons focus on individual atten- http://ticketing.great- FRIDAY, APRIL 8 Industries building. 400 3rd St. tion, long and short game fun- fallsmt.net. 7:30 p.m. The Mans- BAR BINGO: Bar bingo includes Continued on Next Page N.W. 590-5614. damentals, specialized shots field Center for the Performing BEAD SHOW: Crystal Limits and video error correction. Arts theater. 2 Park Drive S. Bead Show. Classes are avail- Registration is required. Class 455-8514. able. Admission is free. 10 a.m. costs $75. Great Falls. 771-1265. to 6 p.m. Hampton Inn. 2301 CLASS: Jeff Mangan Teaches WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6 14th St. S.W. Social Media for Business: BINGO: Play bingo. Food is BOOK READING: Gwen Florio Instagram, LinkedIn, Social available at 5 p.m. Admission is reads from her mystery novel Media Tools. Registration is free. 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Loyal “Disgraced.” 1 p.m. Cassiopeia required. Class runs Mondays, Order of Moose Family Center. Books. 721 Central Ave. 727- April 4-25. Class costs $69. 7 401 21st St. N. 452-5420. 6350. p.m. to 9 p.m. Great Falls Col- BOOKMOBILE: The Great Falls CRIBBAGE: Play cribbage. $10 lege-MSU. 2100 16th Ave. S. Public Library Bookmobile buy-ins. 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Ea- 771-4300. stops from 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. at gles Lodge. 1501 9th St. S. 761- Fort Shaw Elementary School, 9209. TUESDAY, APRIL 5 from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. at AUTISM EVENT: Autism Aware- Vaughn Elementary School, SUNDAY, APRIL 3 ness Practical Strategies that from noon to 12:45 p.m. at Ulm BEAD SHOW: Crystal Limits Work features three presenters School, from 1:05 to 2:05 p.m. at Bead Show. Classes are avail- in the Cameron Auditorium. Fairhaven Colony, from 2:25 to able. Admission is free. 10 a.m. Visit www.eventbrite.com for 2:55 p.m. at Wedsworth Library to 4 p.m. Hampton Inn. 2301 free registration. 5:30 p.m. to 8 and from 3 to 3:15 p.m. at Pam’s 14th St. S.W. p.m. Benefis Health System Daycare. Great Falls. 453-0349. BREAKFAST: Veterans of For- South Tower. 1101 26th St. S. BUSY FINGERS: Busy Fingers 16 Friday, March 25, 2016 Global GUARDIAN

Continued from Previous Page son pass. 2 p.m. First Congrega- buffet luncheon. Reservations Upper Missouri.” 6 p.m. Cas- Thomas Child Center, from tional/Christ United Methodist are required. Non-card players cade Wedsworth Hall. 13 S. 10:55 to 11:40 a.m. at The Lodge, Church. 2900 9th Ave. S. 453- are welcome for lunch and Front St. 868-3635. from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at hors d’oeuvres. 5:30 p.m. Paris 4102. prizes. Tickets cost $8. Noon CLASS: Janine Tillman teaches Eagles Manor Retirement Gibson Square Museum of Art. Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Boost Your Energy and Immu- Home, from 12:40 to 1:25 p.m. 1400 1st Ave. N. 727-8255. MONDAY, APRIL 11 201 44th St. S. 453-3653. nity. Registration is required. Wee Disciples School, from 1:30 BANQUET: Rocky Mountain Elk CALL FOR DONATIONS: The CHAMBER MUSIC: The Great Class costs $29. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 to 2:15 p.m. at Beehive Homes Foundation Giant Springs Salvation Army Women’s Auxil- Falls Symphony Chamber Mu- p.m. Great Falls College-MSU. and from 2:20 to 2:35 p.m. at Chapter annual banquet in- iary is in need of donations sic series features the Cascade 2100 16th Ave. S. 771-4300. Benefit Skilled Nursing Home. cludes dinner, live and silent such as linens, jewelry, glass- Quartet with pianist Karin Great Falls. 453-0349. auctions, games and raffles. ware, books, silver, toys and Hancock Buer performing THURSDAY, APRIL 14 BURGER FRY: Fraternal Order Tickets cost $70. 5 p.m. Mans- dolls, gently used Christmas “Five on Fire.” Tickets cost $15 BLUE MAN GROUP: Broadway Of Eagles Auxiliary features field Center for the Performing items, clothing, furniture, pic- and $5 for students or by sea- in Great Falls presents the Blue hamburgers, cheeseburgers Arts convention center. 2 Park tures, vintage clothing and hats son pass. 7 p.m. C.M. Russell Man Group. The theatrical and fish sandwiches with a side Drive S. 899-7593. in good condition for their an- Museum. 400 13th St. N. 453- show and concert combines dish. Proceeds benefit various BOOK CLUB: Page Forward nual Collectible Sale. No exer- 4102. music, comedy and technology. charities. Dinner costs $3-$6. 5 book discussion club highlights cise equipment. Please mark CLASS: Dan Price teaches Tickets cost $67.50-$72.50. Visit p.m. to 7 p.m. Eagles Lodge. “Blind Your Ponies,” by Stanley “women’s auxiliary” on items. Drawing for Seniors ages 60 http://ticketing.great- 1501 9th St. S. 761-9209. Gorden West. Admission is Pick-up is available. Salvation and older. Participants draw falls.mt.net. 7:30 p.m. The CLASS: Growing Food Busi- free. 10 a.m. Great Falls Public Army Thrift Store. 4910 10th using a variety of media. Regis- Mansfield Center for the Per- ness: Opportunities Under Library. 301 2nd Ave. N. 453- Ave. S. 868-2928 or 452-2425. tration is required. Class runs forming Arts theater. 2 Park Montana’s New Food Law work- 0349. CLASS: Falls Aquatic Swim every Tuesday. Class is free. 1 Drive S. 455-8514. shop features strategies and CARD PARTY: Play pinochle. Team features swim lessons for p.m. to 3 p.m. Paris Gibson assistance for our local food Lunch is served and prizes are beginners to experienced Square Museum of Art. 1400 1st FRIDAY, APRIL 15 economy. Registration is re- awarded at the end. Everyone swimmers ages 4 and older. Ave. N. 727-8255. BAR BINGO: Bar bingo includes quired. The workshop is free. is welcome. Admission is $4. 7 Registration is required. Class CLASS: Pizazz Tasty Tuesday 50-cent cards and raffles at 6:30 Visit www.eventbrite.com. 9:15 p.m. Sons of Norway. 1314 7th is on Mondays and Wednesdays features a Lunch and Learn p.m. Hamburgers are available a.m. to 3 p.m. Times Square. St. S. 771-0280. or Tuesdays and Thursdays class. Participants receive a at 5 p.m. Eagles Lodge. 1501 9th 525 Central Ave. CLASS: Scheels Concealed from 4:15 p.m.-5 p.m. or 5 p.m.- main course, recipe and prep- St. S. 761-9209. Weapons Permit Class features 5:45 p.m. Class costs $60. Great aration instructions. Regis- BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: SATURDAY, APRIL 16 instructor Bryan Wheat. Regis- Falls High School. 1900 2nd tration is required. The 45- The fourth annual Craig Cum- ADOPTATHON: Pet Paw-See’s tration is required. Participants Ave. S. 217-5168. minute class costs $15. Noon mings Co-ed Memorial Basket- adoptathon is for cats and dogs receive a $10 Scheels gift card. CLASS: Swimming lessons are Pizazz. 403 Central. 452-6724. ball Tournament is in Belt and in need of a good home. Pro- Class costs $60. Visit for ages 6 months and older and Highwood, April 15-17. Pro- ceeds help defray medical www.scheels.com/events. 9 a.m. for all ability levels. Class WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13 ceeds help with high school costs for animals in foster care. to 1 p.m. Scheels. Holiday Vil- times are 4 p.m.-4:45 p.m. or 5 BINGO: Play bingo. Food is scholarships. Belt. 868-3557. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Petco. 1601 Mar- lage Mall. 453-7666. p.m.-5:45 p.m. The two-week available at 5 p.m. Admission is BLUE MAN GROUP: Broadway ket Place Drive. 231-1132. CRIBBAGE: Play cribbage. $10 class costs $40. Morony Natato- free. 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Loyal in Great Falls presents the Blue BOOK DONATIONS: Friends of buy-ins. 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Ea- rium Pool. 111 12th St. N. 452- Order of Moose Family Center. Man Group. The theatrical the Great Falls Public Library gles Lodge. 1501 9th St. S. 761- 3733 or 771-1265. 401 21st St. N. 452-5420. show and concert combines are taking donated books for 9209. BOOKMOBILE: The Great Falls music, comedy and technology. the annual book sale. Maga- DOCUMENTARY FILM: Local TUESDAY, APRIL 12 Public Library Bookmobile Tickets cost $67.50-$72.50. Visit zines, encyclopedias, con- chapters of the John Birch BINGO: Bingo includes big stops from 9 to 10 a.m. at Big http://ticketing.great- densed Reader’s Digests, text Society present the documen- special games and payouts. Stone Colony, from 10:15 to falls.mt.net. 7:30 p.m. The books, VHS tapes, audio cas- tary film “Shadowring.” Admis- Dinner is available from 5 p.m. 10:45 a.m. at Centerville School, Mansfield Center for the Per- settes and items in poor condi- sion is free. 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Bingo is at 6:30 p.m. from 11:30 a.m. noon at Belt forming Arts theater. 2 Park tion are not accepted. Bring Great Falls College-MSU. 2100 Admission is free. Elks Lodge. Library and from 12:30 to 1:30 Drive S. 455-8514. book donations to the alley 16th Ave. S. 453-5573. 500 1st Ave. S. 454-1305. p.m. at Pleasant Valley Colony. BOOKMOBILE: The Great Falls entrance. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. CARD PARTY: Parish Council of Great Falls. 453-0349. Public Library Bookmobile Great Falls Public Library. 301 SUNDAY, APRIL 10 Catholic Women present a card BOOK SIGNING: Ken Robison stops from 9 to 9:45 a.m. at 2nd Ave. N. 453-0349. BREAKFAST: VFW Auxiliary party featuring prizes for gives a talk and signs his book Centene Children’s Center, breakfast includes bacon, sau- bridge and pinochle and a salad “Yankees and Rebels on the from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at St. Continued on Next Page sage, eggs, pancakes and biscuits and gravy. Breakfast costs $7. 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. VFW Club. 4123 10th Ave. S. 454-1166. BREAKFAST: The Corpus Chris- ti Adoration Society annual Spring Fling Breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, biscuits and gravy, hashbrown casse- role, sausage, ham, French Nodata in ad toast, coffee and juice. Admis- sion is by donation. 8 a.m. to 1 0000367005 p.m. Blessed Sacrament Church. 1325 Smelter Ave. N.E., w:3.98ih:3i Black Eagle. 010170,RONHALL SPRINKLERS,0, CHAMBER MUSIC: The Great Falls Symphony Chamber Mu- sic series features the Cascade Quartet with pianist Karin Hancock Buer performing “Five on Fire.” Tickets cost $15 and $5 for students or by sea- Global GUARDIAN Friday, March 25, 2016 17

ed. The Zika virus poses no significant risk with available to assist individuals Zika The Zika virus poses no with health threats and vacci- significant risk with proper use proper use of countermeasures to prevent nation recommendations based Continued from Page 9 of countermeasures to prevent on the country or countries that mosquito bites. The primary mosquito bites. The primary method of they are visiting. Individuals method of prevention is using can also visit the CDC website, the hospital, and they very insect repellants when out- prevention is using insect repellants. www.cdc.gov, and the traveler’s rarely die of Zika virus. Indi- doors. Other methods of pre- health section to find informa- viduals should see their health vention include wearing long tion on health threats for coun- care provider if they develop a sleeves and pants, using per- try specific health threat in- fever, rash, joint pain or red methrin-treated clothing and sleeping outdoors or in quar- prevent mosquito bites. formation. For questions re- eyes within two weeks after gear, and reducing the amount ters without screened windows garding Zika virus or other The 341st Medical Group traveling to a place where Zika of time spent outdoors. Staying and doors, and reducing mos- potential health threats associ- would like to remind all trav- virus has been reported. Be in air-conditioned quarters with quito breeding areas by empty- ated with a travel location, elers visiting areas outside of sure to tell health care provid- screened windows and doors, ing outdoor containers that hold contact Public Health at 406- the U.S. that Public Health is ers where travel was conduct- using mosquito bed nets if standing water can also help 731-4405.

Continued from Previous Page MONDAY, APRIL 18 CLASS: Pizazz Tasty Tuesday Ave. S. 771-4300. BURGER FRY: Fraternal Order CALL FOR DONATIONS: The features a Lunch and Learn Of Eagles Auxiliary features Salvation Army Women’s Auxil- class. Participants receive a FRIDAY, APRIL 22 hamburgers, cheeseburgers CELEBRATION 2016: Great iary is in need of donations main course, recipe and prep- BAR BINGO: Bar bingo includes and fish sandwiches with a side Falls Central Catholic High such as linens, jewelry, glass- aration instructions. Regis- 50-cent cards and raffles at 6:30 dish. Proceeds benefit various School Celebration 2016 fea- ware, books, silver, toys and tration is required. The 45- p.m. Hamburgers are available charities. Dinner costs $3-$6. 5 tures dinner, live and silent dolls, gently used Christmas minute class costs $15. Noon at 5 p.m. Eagles Lodge. 1501 9th p.m. to 7 p.m. Eagles Lodge. auctions and games. Proceeds items, clothing, furniture, pic- Pizazz. 403 Central. 452-6724. St. S. 761-9209. 1501 9th St. S. 761-9209. benefit the high school. Tickets tures, vintage clothing and hats BOOKMOBILE: The Great Falls CONCERT: Broadway in Great cost $60. 5:30 p.m. Mansfield in good condition for their an- WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20 Public Library Bookmobile Falls presents Johnny Mathis Center for the Performing Arts nual Collectible Sale. No exer- BINGO: Play bingo. Food is stops from 9 to 9:45 a.m. at 60th Anniversary Tour Concert convention center. 2 Park Drive cise equipment. Please mark available at 5 p.m. Admission is Falls Junior Academy, from 10 featuring his hit songs “Won- S. 216-3344. “women’s auxiliary” on items. free. 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Loyal to 10:45 a.m. at Bright Begin- derful, Wonderful,” “Chances CHILDREN’S PLAY FAIR: Talk- Pick-up is available. Salvation Order of Moose Family Center. nings Learning Center, from 11 Are” and others. Tickets cost ing is Teaching Expo Children’s Army Thrift Store. 4910 10th 401 21st St. N. 452-5420. to noon at Peak Preschool, from $62-$67. Visit http://ticket- Play Fair features age appro- Ave. S. 868-2928 or 452-2425. BOOKMOBILE: The Great Falls 12:15 to 1 p.m. at Brookdale ing.greatfallsmt.net. The Mans- priate activities for ages 2-4. Public Library Bookmobile Great Falls and from 1:15 to 2:15 field Center for the Performing The expo includes take-home TUESDAY, APRIL 19 stops from 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. at p.m. at Skyline School. Great Arts theater. 2 Park Drive S. activities, books and games. BINGO: Bingo includes big Fort Shaw Elementary School, Falls. 453-0349. 455-8514 or 452-4102. Admission is free. 11 a.m. to 2 special games and payouts. from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. at p.m. Community Recreation Dinner is available from 5 p.m. Vaughn Elementary School, Center. 801 2nd Ave. N. 761- to 6 p.m. Bingo is at 6:30 p.m. from noon to 12:45 p.m. at Ulm 6010. Admission is free. Elks Lodge. School, from 1:05 to 2:05 p.m. at CRIBBAGE: Play cribbage. $10 500 1st Ave. S. 454-1305. Fairhaven Colony, from 2:25 to buy-ins. 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Ea- CLASS: Dan Price teaches 2:55 p.m. at Wedsworth Library gles Lodge. 1501 9th St. S. 761- Drawing for Seniors ages 60 and from 3 to 3:15 p.m. at Pam’s 9209. and older. Participants draw Daycare. Great Falls. 453-0349. using a variety of media. Regis- CLASS: Ron Crowder teaches SUNDAY, APRIL 17 tration is required. Class runs Prospecting and Gem Hunting. BREAKFAST: Breakfast in- every Tuesday. Class is free. 1 Registration is required. The cludes made-to-order omelets p.m. to 3 p.m. Paris Gibson three-session class costs $109. and pancakes, full breakfast Square Museum of Art. 1400 1st 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Great bar, coffee and juice. Breakfast Ave. N. 727-8255. Falls College-MSU. 2100 16th costs $10 and $5 for children 9 and younger. 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Elks Lodge. 500 1st Ave. S. 454- 1305. BREAKFAST: Veterans of For- eign Wars breakfast includes pancakes, bacon, sausage, eggs, biscuits and gravy and more. Breakfast costs $8.50. 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. VFW. 4123 10th Ave. S. 454-1166. BRIDGE LIGHTS: The blue lights on the historic 10th Street Bridge are on in memory of the anniversary of George and Laurene Engler. The lights are on every Friday, Saturday and holidays at dark. Great Falls. 452-5492. DINNER: Dinner features chicken or steak. Dinners cost $12-$15. 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. VFW Club. 4123 10th Ave. S. 454-1166. 18 Friday, March 25, 2016 Global GUARDIAN

U.S. AIR NATIONAL GUARD /SENIOR MASTER SGT. ERIC PETERSON Retired Lt. Col. Leonard Erickson (left) shares his experience as a World War II United States Army Air Forces navigator with 120th Airlift Wing Chaplain Lt. Col. Arthur McCaffrey at an assisted living facility in Butte. The 96-year-old Erickson was assigned to the 654th Bombardment Squadron of the 25th Bombardment Group (Reconnaissance). WWII navigator reflects on career SENIOR MASTER SGT. ERIC Havilland DH-98 Mosquito. grandchildren gathered around PETERSON 120th Airlift Wing Chaplain a table he answered questions 120TH AIRLIFT WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE (Lt. Col.) Arthur McCaffrey and shared memories of his had the opportunity to meet illustrious military career. Retired Lt. Col. Leonard with Erickson and members of McCaffrey provided histori- Erickson has much to be proud his family at an assisted living cal photographs to Erickson of of accomplishing during his 96 facility in Butte on March 10. a DH 98 Mosquito aircraft years of life. During the visit, Erickson which had been restored to the The World War II navigator showed McCaffrey mementos wartime markings of an fought for his country in the of his military service – his USAAF aircraft. The markings European and Pacific theaters World War II officer’s service U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO included the distinctive red tail and returned home after the cap and silk navigator’s surviv- Erickson flew the De Havilland DH 98 Mosquito (above) and the Boeing B-17 painted on the aircraft flying war to become a successful al map of Holland, Belgium, Flying Fortress during World War II. photoreconnaissance missions businessman running a grocery France and Germany. by members of his squadron. store in his hometown of Butte. Family members told the “We had to put that on there During the war, the United story of how their parents met. After corresponding with her “Love drew Lieutenant Colo- because we used to escort the States Army Air Forces officer The young navigator met his through many letters, he made nel Erickson from the safety of bombers all the time,” Erickson was assigned to the 654th Bom- future wife-to-be, Mona Lomax, the decision to request another Butte and back to England,” said. “We always got there at bardment Squadron of the 25th during his first combat tour in combat tour and return to Eng- said McCaffrey. “Love buoyed the IP (initial point of the bomb- Bombardment Group (Recon- England. Shortly afterward, he land and to Mona. After the war his heart as he awaited victory ing run) and went down the run naissance), and served as a completed the required number ended, Erickson brought his in Europe and then victory in before the bombers went over. navigator on the Boeing B-17 of flying missions to be able to bride home with him to Butte Japan.” Flying Fortress and the De finish his tour and return home. and began a family. With his loving children and See NAVIGATOR, Page 19 Global GUARDIAN Friday, March 25, 2016 19

members said their father told States to use for special war- speeds up to 415 mph Fully endured, but grew to include them that 25 aircraft were once time duty. These aircraft re- fueled, the Mosquito had a his children and grandchildren. Navigator assigned to fly a mission. Er- quired a two-person crew con- flight range of 1,955 miles. And of course, the plane that Continued from Page 18 ickson’s aircraft was one of sisting of a pilot and navigator Once victory in Europe was did not fail to bring him home- only four to return home to to fly photoreconnaissance, achieved, Erickson’s group and the mighty Mosquito.” base. weather information gathering its aircraft were sent to Hawaii During McCaffrey’s visit The only trouble is they would According to the National or night fighter missions. to prepare for the war still Erickson wore his brown ser- shoot our bombers down com- Museum of the U.S. Air Force The plane was light, power- raging in the Pacific. vice cap slightly canted to his ing in. So they painted (the website, while nearly 8,000 DH ful and fast. The museum’s fact “I had the honor of cele- right. The 654th Bombardment tails) red. It just helped a lot.” 98 aircraft were built in Great sheet stated that it was built brating a true hero of World Squadron group photo taken The USAAF aircraft and Britain, Canada or Australia, almost entirely of balsa wood War II and the love he showed over 70 years ago shows him crew members suffered heavy only 140 of the Mosquitoes and plywood. Two Rolls Royce for his wife,” said McCaffrey. wearing this cap in exactly the losses during the war. Family were transferred to the United Merlin engines powered it to “It was a love that not only same fashion.

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