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Leadership Perspective on A/TA
I N S I D E T H I S
I S S U E :
Leadership
Perspective...
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Garage Sale
Success!
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A Secret
Garden Winery
Harvest
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2010 - 2011
Kitty Hawk
Executive
Committee
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Kitty Hawk Quarterly 1 O C T O B E R 2 0 1 0 V O L U M E I I , I S S U E I I & I I I U P C O M I N G
E V E N T S :
2010 A/TA
Convention
This will be our second year attend-ing as a chapter!
28-31 Oct 2010
POC: Capt Crespo
Veteran’s Day
Parade
Last year we had a
blast handing out
planes/flags to the
kids—come join us
again this year!
6 Nov 2010
POC: SSgt Yontz
Habitat for Hu-
manity
23 Nov 2010
POC: SSgt Yontz
Col Ogden: It is hard to believe I have
been a part of the 916 ARW for almost six months. In this short time the wing
has done incredible things with
inspections and deployments! We have also received numer-ous awards, as the 911 ARS
won the best tanker squadron in the Air Force award and the wing won the outstanding unit in Air Force Reserve Command
award. So I am very excited to be a part of the wing and also our
Airlift Tanker Association Chapter. Our chapter does an incredible job of promoting the
Air Force and helping out in the
local community. We have a great group of leaders headed
by the president of our chapter Capt Suzanne Crespo. The excitement and energy created
by our ATA members is conta-gious! Whether they are helping with Habitat for Humanity or harvesting
grapes at a local winery, they do
great things and have fun at the same time. The largest event the ATA puts on
is the annual conference held each Fall. This is without a doubt the finest aerospace conference I have ever attended. All of the top leaders
in the Air Force attend and out-standing guest speakers address the convention throughout the event. In
addition, an incredible number of aerospace companies display some of their latest concepts. The confer-
ence is always held at a great loca-
tion and this year’s trip to Orlando is no exception.
I highly encourage everyone to consider joining the ATA. It is a great opportunity to join a group
dedicated to making a difference for the Air Force and our community. - Randy Ogden
LtCol Heseltine: As we approach our 42d Airlift/Tanker Association Con-
vention and Symposium, it is hard not to be a bit nostalgic about past gath-erings in Dallas, Anaheim, or Nash-
ville, and the opportunity that each A/
TA rendezvous delivers to reunite and share war stories--some truer than others--with friends not seen in
a long time. From the legendary vendor exhibits, phenomenal profes-sional-development forums and four-
star panels,
the conven-tion has something for
everyone.
A/TA is so much more than just a
great conven-tion. After the final golf
ball drops, the last of the parties die
down, and we’ve all recovered
from late-night CRUD tournaments and ―so there I was‖ sessions, what never ends is the enduring bond of our
fraternity of mobility professionals, hauling cargo, saving lives, creating air
bridges that fuel the fight, defending, maintaining and sustaining aging mobil-
ity fleets or pushing pallets across ports in every time zone across the globe.
I want to take a moment to reflect on what A/TA has meant to me, and if
you are not already, why you should
consider becoming a member. From my first day, as a newly minted tanker pilot, squadron supervisors
and wing leadership encouraged me
to join this great organization. They knew full-well the immeasurable benefits, camaraderie and commu-
nity service opportunities A/TA membership offers. After attending my first convention, playing CRUD
with General Fogelman, meeting Colonel Gayle Halverson (the fa-mous candy bomber) and having
very candid discussions with top-level Air Mobility leaders – I was sold!
Whether you are an officer, civil-ian, NCO, or Airman, community involvement and commitment to
professional service organizations are integral parts of our Air Force
heritage. General Washington once said that ―the willingness with which
our young people are likely to serve in the future is directly proportional to how today’s generation is taken
care of.‖ Service, whether on our bases or in our communities, and
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“We would like to
give a big THANK
YOU to all of the
people who made
this possible
through their
donations!”
LtCol Heseltine
Leadership Perspective (continued…)
K I T T Y H A W K Q U A R T E R L Y
the giving of your personal
time and energy to those
who support both with us
and for us every day, are
some of life’s greatest privi-
leges; and those who volun-
teer will tell you that the
greatest service rewards are
actually reaped by the ones
who give. More impor-
tantly, by serving your com-
munity families today, you
literally help lay the founda-
tion of our armed forces of
tomorrow.
I witnessed this first-hand,
when our Kitty-Hawk Chap-
ter, using proceeds raised
throughout the year, pre-
sented two outstanding high
school seniors with college
scholarships. The pride on
the faces of those in atten-
dance, their friends, families
and the winners themselves,
was truly humbling. For the
recipients, money for school
means more than just financial
aid for tuition, books, or
room and board—financial
scholarships often deliver
hope and open doors for
those who may not have had
a chance to pursue their ad-
vanced education.
From recognition
programs for outstanding
Airmen and their families, to
community projects and
scholarships, A/TA members
benefit every day, both per-
sonally and professionally,
from this outstanding service
organization.
I can’t wait to see
you at in Orlando!
Cheers!
- Phil
Garage Sale Success! the venue for this event. The
event went off without a hitch with
the only difficult part being the
initial work of collecting, sorting,
organizing, pricing, and placing of
all the items the night before.
Since we had so many donations,
this took a couple of hours for the
garage sale crew (Capt Crespo,
Chief Parris, MSgt Braden, Mrs.
Braden, and myself) to accomplish.
People were lining up almost a half
hour early to get a shot at first dibs
on this treasure trove of stuff. We
even had to enlist the help of the
Braden kids to help us keep from
getting overrun! Tyler Braden (11)
did an especially good job at hag-
gling with the customers getting
the most money for the items, and
his sister, Autumn (5), was proba-
bly the best cashier I have had the
pleasure of working with. We
ended up collecting a huge sum of
$630, over 1/3 of our total scholar-
ship goal for the year! This was
such a success we will want to
make this an annual event.
--Capt Christopher Foote
The First Annual A/TA Garage sale was held on
Saturday 25 September 2010 and it was a huge suc-
cess. We would first like to give a big THANK
YOU! to all of the people who made this possible
through their donations. We’d also like to thank the
Braden family for allowing their home to be used as
(Part of theGarage Sale Crew, from Left to Right: Capt Chris Foote,
Capt Susie Crespo, Jamie Braden, MSgt Joe Braden)
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could on such short notice and managed
to pick all of Linda’s grapes over the pe-
riod from Saturday Sept 4th to Wednesday
Sept 8th. It was a lot of work, but not
hard (and mostly fun). Brent Watson had
some close encounters with wasps and
got to see a blow torch in action as Linda
valiantly protected him by burning the
wasp nest. Praying mantis’s and lady bugs
watched us from their homes in the grape vines as we picked in the hot sun. Those
of us who harvested still did get to social-
ize with some good homemade pasta and
fig shakes, and partake in a round of edu-
cational wine tasting. We also held a so-
cial (though smaller due to the lack of
harvesting activity) on the originally sched-
uled date of the 18th. Those who at-
tended said they had a lot of fun eating
and drinking together with Linda, and
Linda thanked them for volunteering to
help even though the way it worked
out prevented most of them from
being able to help. I would like to give
a special thanks to Kamille Thomas
and her family, Brent Watson (mostly
for comic relief), Michael Rivera, Doug
Seeley, Christine Crespo, and Susie
Crespo for helping with the grape
harvest. I would like to thank every-
one else who volunteered, regardless if you were able actually make it out to
help. I would also like to thank Linda
Hall for teaching us about winemaking
and her excellent hospitality. We
hope to be able to support A Secret
Garden more in the future. It is one
of the small hidden gems of Wayne
County.
--Capt Christopher Foote
harvested at this same time of year, she
has trouble every year finding workers to
hire to help her pick her grape vines. All
of the workers in the local areas commit
themselves early to work harvesting
tobacco, since the tobacco harvests are a
significant, stable, and consistent source
of income. This is why the A/TA offered
to combine a social event with a volun-
teer effort to help Linda with her har-vest. We had a lot of enthusiasm about
a hands-on learning experience. Linda
would show us the ins and outs of wine-
making as we harvested, feed us a deli-
cious meal, and host a wine tasting!
Well, the plan got a little twisted once
Mother Nature entered the mix. The
grapes were so ripe they were falling off
the vines before Labor Day, so they had
to be picked much sooner than planned.
We scrounged up as many people as we
What better way to socialize than over
a nice glass of wine? Socializing over a
glass of wine made from the grapes you
helped pick! Well, maybe the exact
grapes you picked won’t be in a bottle
for another year, but you get the idea.
Harvesting grapes and drinking wine is
what was scheduled for the grape harvest
social at A Secret Garden Winery on 18
September 2010, but what actually hap-
pened is a different story. The plan was
to help out a great local business with the
most stressful and difficult part of their
year. Linda Hall is the owner of A Se-
cret Garden Winery, a small organic
winery in Pikeville, NC. Because her
winery is so small (it is mostly just a
hobby of hers), and tobacco is being
A Secret Garden Winery Harvest
2010-2011 Kitty Hawk
Executive Committee Kitty Hawk President—Capt Suzanne (Susie) Crespo: I am originally from Toa Baja, Puerto Rico. Both my par-
ents were Army National Guard on the island and they inspired me to join the military. I commissioned through the Air Force
Academy (where I met my husband Chris Foote) and I knew I wanted to fly heavies. During pilot training, I learned more about the KC-135 and it was my first choice assignment. I'm happy to be at Seymour Johnson (a great base!) and have the opportunity to work for the Airlift/Tanker Association. Our upcoming year should prove to be both exciting and challenging
as we strive to meet our goals for scholarship funds and volunteer hours!
Vice President—CMSgt Tony Parris: I am originally from Spartansburg, SC. I joined the Air Force when I was 25
years old, and prior to that I was in the Army for 2 years. I have worked in F-15 maintenance, as a C-141 Loadmaster, KC-10 Boom Operator, and a KC-135 Boom Operator. My primary goal this year is to increase membership and awareness of the purpose and activities of the A/TA.
Secretary—Capt Christopher Foote: I am originally from Winston-Salem NC and am married to Capt Susie Crespo
and am a pilot in the 911 ARS. This is my first assignment after I finished pilot training at Columbus AFB, and have been sta-tioned here at Seymour Johnson for just over 2 years. I look forward to serving the A/TA as secretary. My goal for this year
is to increase awareness of our organization through increased community involvement.
Treasurer—MSgt Joe Braden: I’m originally from Ely, Nevada and have spent the last 17 years serving at various over-
seas assignments until being selected for my current assignment. I arrived at Seymour Johnson in August 2009 from Kadena
AB, Okinawa, Japan. While stationed at Kadena I served as the Ryukyu Chapter President for 2 years and really enjoyed what
the A/TA had to offer. I look forward to the upcoming year and working with each of you to ensure the continued success of
our A/TA Chapter.
Philanthropy Chair—SSgt Christopher Yontz: I am originally from the suburbs of Clevland, OH. I am currently a
boom operator in the 911 ARS with over 2000 hours of flying time. I am married with one child on the way. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my wife, shooting pool, and volunteering my time to the community.
Scholarship Chair—MSgt John Beal: I am currently a production superintendent, originally from Kimbolton,
Ohio and married to MSgt Rebecca Beal. I was previously stationed at Robins AFB, Ga. for 11 years and have spent the last 2 ½ here in Seymour Johnson. This is my second year on the ATA council as the scholarship chair and look forward
to another year in your service.
Historian/Webmaster—MSgt Rebecca Beal: I am originally from Portland, Oregon, married to MSgt John Beal,
and soon to have three kids. I was previously stationed at Robins AFB for nearly 11 years and have spent the last 2 ½ here in sunny Seymour Johnson. I look forward to the new year and am eager to start working towards accomplishing our goals.
Joint Social Chair—Holly Prieto: I am originally from Goldsboro, NC. I have been working at Jeffrey Scott Salon as a
hair stylist for 4 years. I am married to Octavio Prieto, a pilot in the 911 ARS, and we are expecting our first child in a few months. I am excited to be part of the A/TA, and I know we will have a lot of fun together this coming year.
Joint Social Chair—SSgt Amanda Erdmann: I am originally from Apopka Florida, a small town outside of Or-
lando. I am assigned to the 911 ARS, working in the SARM office. This is my second base, previously I was at Tinker AFB working in the 72 OSS in the HARM office. I hope to get an overseas assignment in the next couple of years. I am excited about working with the ATA this year, and planning social events!