JET LETTER

North Dakota Air National Guard September 2007

Training for tragedy,

with honor
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Lt. Gen. Chandler visit the NDANG

Minot security forces squadron under

way

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Volume 53, Number 7

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119th WG Commander

Col. Robert J. Becklund

Editorial Staff

Capt. Penny A. Ripperger

Tech. Sgt. Samantha J. Clarke

Layout and Design

Senior Master Sgt. David H. Lipp

Photographic Support

 Multimedia Center

Printer

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Bismarck, N.D.

Departments

Hooligan kids attend 4-H military youth survival camp.

Afterburner

Go west, young Hooligan. Why not?

Commander's comments 3

Bulletins

TRICARE information; Basic Leadership Training (BLT)/Leadership

Development Course (LDC) for fiscal year 2008; 9th Annual

Hooligan Memorial Golf Tournament; Hooligan Day - Saturday of

September UTA.

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Feature

CONTENTS

September 2007

Photo by Senior Master Sgt. David H. Lipp,

119th Communication Flight

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Retirements, Promotions, New Members, 2007 UTA Schedule

Hooligan News 11

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5

 119th Wing member salutes

during military funeral honor

team training at the Armed Forces

Reserve Center, Fargo, N.D.

Aug. 17.

She is one of two Hooligans to

take part in the course.

See pages six and seven for story.

Lt. Gen. Carrol H. Chandler, the Deputy Chief of Staff for

Operations, Plans and Requirements, Headquarters U.S. Air Force,

 tours the NDANG.

North Dakota Air National Guard begins new mission at

Minot Air Force Base, Minot, N.D.

Military funeral honor team trains in

Fargo

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Two members of the North Dakota Air National Guard participate in

joint force military funeral honor team course.

Count your blessings

Making the most of life at the NDANG.

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Greetings from the 119th

Wing Detachment 2! In case

you don’t know, Det. 2 is the

new Security Forces

Squadron that is standing up

at Minot Air Force Base.

Around the first part of

FY08, the unit will be

officially designated the 219th

Security Forces Squadron.

The mission is to train,

organize and equip a reserve

component within Space

Command for daily and surge

requirements.

When fully stood up, the

unit will consist of 60 active

Guard members and 80

Traditional Guardsmen. It will

be the largest Security Forces

unit in the Air National

Guard!

We are currently in the process of recruiting AGR and Traditional

Guardsmen positions. As of this writing, seven AGRs have been hired and

16 more job offers have been extended. We currently have five Traditional

Guardsmen that are being accessed into Det. 2. It is expected that we will

fill all AGR positions in the next year. If you are interested in a position,

please contact me at (701) 212-0810.

Det. 2 offices are located in the Pride Building on Minot AFB. Det. 2

personnel will train with the 91st Security Forces Group to conduct security

for launch facilities, convoys, and maintenance teams. Det. 2 will also

directly support the 91 Security Forces Group through our nine-person

combat arms maintenance and training shop, training shop, quality control

shop, and numerous other areas.

While not cast in stone, it is expected that an individual will only

deploy to the field as an AGR or on annual training. A typical rotation in

the field is four days on and four days off.

While deployed to the field, individuals work a 12-hour shift with 12

hours off to sleep, take online classes, and/or complete Professional

Military Education (PME), etc. The fourth day is a travel day back to

Minot AFB.

Guard drills will be used to conduct the necessary training to be

mission ready for deployment.

Incidentally, the war-time tasking for this mission is in the missile field.

However, the unit must remain ready to respond to natural disasters within

the state or as directed by Governor of North Dakota or the Adjutant

General. This does not mean that you can’t volunteer to deploy to the

AOR.

In closing, remember that “the Happy Hooligans” are founded on a

tradition of excellence. It doesn’t matter which mission you are a part of:

C-21, Predator, or Det. 2 SFS. We are all “Happy Hooligans!”

Bulletin briefs

Go west, young Hooligan. Why not?

119th Detachment 2 Commander

Commander's comments

TRICARE information

Individuals who have questions regarding the

article in the July-August Jet Letter “TRICARE

medical briefings for retired military members,”

please contact Master Sgt. Barbara J. Anderson. Master Sgt. Anderson conducts individual TRICARE briefings for retired military

members.

Basic Leadership Training (BLT)/Leadership

Development Course (LDC) for fiscal year 2008

LDC course dates (Camp Grafton, Devils Lake,

N.D.): Nov. 26 -Dec. 7, 2007; Jan. 28 Feb. - 8,

2008; Mar. 10- Mar. 21, 2008; Apr. 28 - May 9,

2008; Sep. 8 - Sep. 19, 2008.

BLT course dates: Oct. 13-14, 2007 in Bismarck; Nov. 17-18, 2007, in Fargo; Jan. 8-9,

2008, in Bismarck (Tuesday-Wednesday); Apr.

12-13, 2008, in Fargo; Jul. 12-13, 2008 in

Bismarck; Aug. 19-20, 2008 in Fargo (TuesdayWednesday).

 9th Annual Hooligan Memorial Golf

Tournament

The tournament will be held on September 10 at

the Hawley, Minn. Golf Course at 8:30a.m.

Proceeds will benefit the N.D. Veterans Memorial Cemetery and other NDANG programs.

This tournament is open to all present and past

members of the ANG, National Guard, Reserves,

VFW, American Legion, AMVETS, and their

invited guests and is limited to the first 144 paid

entries. For more information, please contact

Chief Master Sgt. Doug Faldet, (701) 451-2421,

Chief Master Sgt. Brian Self, (701) 451-2436 or

Chief Master Sgt. Larry Gilleland at (701) 451-

2409.

Hooligan Day - Saturday of September UTA

Remember, “Hooligan Day” is scheduled for

Sept. 8. The events, including the renowned

Hooligan Olympics, will take place from 9 a.m.-

2 p.m. with an awards ceremony at 3 p.m. The

dunk tank will also be up and running, proceeds

go to the Hooligan fund. See event schedule

on page 11.

For specific information, check out the schedule

in the 119th Wing Network Official Folder or

contact Chief Master Sgt. James E. Gibson.
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Lt. Gen. Carrol H. Chandler, the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Plans and Requirements, carrying the blue hat, shakes

hands with Maj. Gen. David A. Sprynczynatyk, North Dakota Adjutant General, as Lt. Gen. Chandler prepares to depart the North

Dakota Air National Guard in a Happy Hooligan C-21 Aug. 8. Also visiting the NDANG from right to left are Col. Jeffrey W.

Eggers, United States Air Force Reserve Director of Unmanned Aerial Systems Transformation, and Maj. Gen. Charles V. Ickes,

Air National Guard Special Assistant to Lt. Gen. Chandler.

By Capt. Penny A. Ripperger

119th Public Affairs Officer

The Happy Hooligans welcomed Lt. Gen. Carrol H.

Chandler, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Plans and

Requirements, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, and Maj. Gen.

Charles V. Ickes, Air National Guard Special Assistant to

Chandler to the 119th Wing August 8.

Lt. Col. Kent “Q-Tip” Olson and Maj. Scott “Poacher”

Lysford flew the C-21 that carried the distinguished guests and

their staff to Hector Field, Fargo, N.D.

The purpose of the visit was to meet the leadership of the

119th Wing and discuss the new missions of the N.D. Air

National Guard.

“We are honored that you have come here to see who we

are, what we do and what we’re capable of. In my mind there is

no question that the 119th Wing is the best Air National Guard

unit in the nation,” said Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk, N.D.

Adjutant General.

A briefing conducted by Col. Robert J. Becklund, 119th

Wing Commander, detailed the unit’s rich history and

successful accomplishments. The briefing also focused on

current activities, the exciting future of the 119th Wing and some

obstacles that lay ahead with the new missions of unmanned

aircraft systems, C-21A and ultimately, the joint cargo aircraft.

“There’s a way to do this. We just all need to know what

the lines in the road are,” said Chandler. “The point is, we will

help you in any way we can.”

Lt. Gen. Chandler visits the NDANG

Brig. Gen. Allan W. Palmer, Chief of Staff for Air, explained

the unlimited scope and capabilities of the UAS. He discussed

why N.D. is an ideal location to expand UAS operations.

“The Guard was extremely astute to jump on the UAS

mission, because it is on the leading edge of technology,” said

Chandler. He explained the importance maintaining a relevant

mission and the future of the Air Force. “We are pulling fighter

pilots out before they are experienced in their aircraft and

putting them into predator systems,” he said.

The briefing also focused on the new Air National Guard

squadron located at Minot Air Force Base. Becklund explained

how N.D. is leading the way by integrating with the active duty

unit to create the largest security forces squadron in the entire

Air National Guard.

“We have an outstanding relationship with the leadership

at Minot Air Force Base,” said Maj. Tad J. Schauer, Detachment

2 Security Forces Commander. “Things are going extremely

well. Support from the 5th Bomb Wing and 91st Space Command

has been excellent.”

Following a base tour, lunch was served by members of the

119th Wing protocol team at the Fargo Air Museum. The

distinguished guests had an opportunity to look at Happy

Hooligan memorabilia displayed throughout the museum.

“I think the day was a success,” said Master Sgt. Kimberly

K. Harr, 119th Wing protocol member as she recalled a

conversation with Maj. Andrea E. Misener, one of the visiting

staff members. “Maj. Misener wanted to stay in Fargo longer.

She wished they had made arrangements to spend the night.”

Photo by Senior Master Sgt. David H. Lipp, 119th Communications Flight
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By Tech. Sgt. Samantha J. Clarke

119th Services Flight

The Air National Guard Security Forces, Detachment 2 is

well underway with the stand up of the new mission at Minot

Air Force Base. The detachment is prepared to have their first

Unit Training Assembly in October.

Det. 2 is the largest Security Forces Squadron in the Air

National Guard. The detachment will be officially designated

the 219th Security Forces Squadron in fiscal year 2008 with Maj.

Tad J. Schauer as the detachment commander.

 Schauer and Chief Master Sgt. James E. Gibson are

managing the hiring for the full-time and Traditional Guardsman

positions. Sixteen full-time personnel and six traditional

Guardsmen have been hired. In addition, approximately six

temporary active duty ANG members have been hired. The

detachment will employ approximately 60 full-time personnel

Minot security forces squadron underway

and 80 part-time Traditional Guardsmen positions.

The primary mission of the detachment is to provide Space

Command with a surge force capability during heightened

operational requirements. This major achievement has paved

the way to train, organize and equip the traditional component

inherent to any National Guard unit anywhere in the world.

“Most members were excited to undertake a unique and

challenging mission,” said Capt. Kit W. Allen, Det. 2 Operations

Officer.

After working side by side with active duty, we realize that

the capabilities and opportunities available are unlimited,

explained Schauer. “Our active duty counterparts are just as

excited to work with us and have excelled at providing us

support in order to accomplish all aspects of the mission.”

The city of Minot and the Minot Air Force Base have

welcomed Det. 2 as new members of their community.

A U.S. Air Force Capt. of the 91st Security Support Squadron, explains the correct way to inspect a missile site to a member of

the 119th Security Forces Squadron, Aug. 3. The missile field security forces training site is located at the Minot Air Force

Base, Minot, N.D.

Photo by Senior Master Sgt. David H. Lipp, 119th Communications Flight
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By Capt. Penny A. Ripperger

119th Wing/Public Affairs Officer

It was an exhausting, but rewarding week for the volunteers

attending the military funeral honors training, Aug. 12-17. Members

from the Air National Guard, Army National Guard and the Naval

Reserve received the training at the Armed Forces Reserve Center in

Fargo, N.D.

The course is designed to educate military members in a variety

of funeral honor categories, including drill and ceremony procedures,

flag folding, uniform standards, rifle detail instruction and execution.

Members also learn the historical significance of the program.

“There has never been training like this in N.D.,” said

Janette K. Fetch, N.D. Funeral Honors Coordinator. “In

the past, veteran organizations have graciously taken on

this responsibility.”

Congress passed the National Defense Authorization

Act in 2000, which requires the Department of Defense to

provide military funeral honors for eligible veterans upon

request. As a result, all branches of the military are

working together to honor veterans of all branches of

service.

“The comradery that has been formed with all the

branches working together has been a really neat and

interesting part of the class, said Staff Sgt. Jolene R.

Sauvageau, 119th Wing. “I’m new to the honor guard; this

is great training.”

“This training is very important because it offers

consistency across the nation,” said Fetch. “After this

class, members have more confidence and feel prepared

when performing at funerals.”

Since Oct. 2006, the N.D. Military Funeral Honors

team has been involved in over 144 funerals.

"I’ve been involved with the honor guard before. I

attended this training because it gives me another

opportunity to honor the veterans of this country," said

Army Spc. Richard Ceynar, 818 Engineer Company.

A common task of a funeral honors team includes

flag folding. Students are taught the three authorized flag

folding techniques: two-man fold, three-man fold and sixman fold.

The appearance of the member’s uniform is also an

important part of the instruction. Out of respect for the

veteran they are honoring, students are instructed to look

as sharp as possible when performing funeral duties.

“In the evenings after class, we have been busy

preparing our uniforms for inspection. It will be

Military funeral honors team trains in Fargo

Photo by Senior Master Sgt. David H. Lipp, 119th Communications Flight

Photo by Senior Master Sgt. David H. Lipp,

119th Communications Flight

Above, Tech. Sgt. from the 119th Wing,

accepts the United States flag during a

flag folding practice run on examination

day as an instructor of the North Dakota

Army National Guard, looks on with a

critical eye.

Members in the Military funeral honors

class practice procedures for a firing

party three-shot volley, during military

funeral honor team training at the Armed

Forces Reserve Center, Fargo, N.D. Aug.

17.
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impressive to see the different branches wearing their

respective uniforms on examination day,” said Senior Master

Sgt. Karen F. Erickson, 119th Wing Military Funeral Honors

Coordinator.

Students also receive instruction on how to properly carry

out a firing party, specifically the three-shot volley. This is a

vital part of the ceremony that must be performed with

exceptional precision.

“At first, it seems like there is so much information, but the

last few days when you put it all together, it makes a lot of

sense. I have really enjoyed the class,” said Army Spc.

Elizabeth Feliciano, Army National Guard.

After successful completion of the course, students earn

the right to proudly wear the honor guard tab on their uniform.

This tab states that they are qualified to administer and

participate in military funeral honors presentations in N.D.

“I’m a veteran myself. Getting the chance to show respect

to the veterans is an honor and a privilege. I am proud to be

here,” said Army Spc. Christopher Hanson, military funeral

honors instructor.

“The word is getting out there, we had a waiting list for this

class,” explained Fetch. “Military members are raising their

hand and want to participate because it’s such a rewarding

experience.”

The 119th Wing is looking for airmen to join the N.D.

military honors team. The next week-long military funeral

honors class will be Sept. 23-29, at Camp Grafton, Devils Lake,

N.D.

Afternoon and evening classes are also offered, four days

a month, at the Armed Forces Reserve Center, Fargo, N.D.

Please contact Senior Master Sgt. Karen F. Erickson, the 119th

Wing Funeral Honors Coordinator, at 701-451-2311 for more

information. Photo by Senior Master Sgt. David H. Lipp, 119th Communications Flight

Photo by Senior Master Sgt. David H. Lipp,

119th Communications Flight

Above, a Spc. of the North

Dakota Army National Guard,

folds the United States flag

during military funeral honor

team training at the Armed

Forces Reserve Center,

Fargo, N.D. Aug. 17.

The funeral team place a

training casket during

military funeral honor team

training at the Armed Forces

Reserve Center, Fargo, N.D.

Aug. 17.
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By Staff Sgt. Nicholas L. Ybarra

119th Chaplain’s Office

My wife and I have driven over the Interstate 35W Bridge

thousands of times, including the day before the terrible

tragedy when the bridge collapsed. The recent collapsing of

the bridge in Minneapolis has stirred quite a commotion. It

has caused officials to begin checking and rechecking the

conditions of other bridges nationwide. I live within ten

blocks of that now forever infamous bridge. I rode my bike on

the river path underneath it countless times, and I thank God

that the bridge did not come crashing down during one of my

frequent rides.

My heart hurts for the family members of the victims

whose lives were quickly claimed. This is yet another

reminder to me that our time on this Earth is limited. In Tim

Count your blessings McGraw’s song, “Live Like You Were Dying,” he sings about

going skydiving, climbing through the Rocky Mountains, and

riding a bull named “Fu Man Chu”. This past May, my wife and I

went skydiving for our one year wedding anniversary. I climbed

through the Rocky Mountains on my mountain bike in July for a

fifty-mile race in Leadville, Colo. Now I am looking for a bull

named “Fu Man Chu” to ride for at least 2.7 seconds.

Although, all of those things in Tim McGraw’s song make a

person feel like they are alive, I hope there is more to life than just

that. I believe it is by the grace of God that I am still here today

and just like a bridge needs a good foundation to make it strong,

so do you and me.

If you have questions about this journey called life, or are

interested in meeting friendly people on the base other than your

co-workers, check out our Chapel service on Sunday at 8 a.m. in

the Maintenance Auditorium every drill weekend. Chaplain

Flowers shares what life is all about and ways to live your life to

the fullest. Count your blessings and make the most of today.

Above, a member from the 119th Maintenance Squadron,

leads a non-denominational chaplain's worship service in

song at the North Dakota Air National Guard, Fargo, N.D.

July 15.

Right, a 119th Wing Chaplain leads unit members of the

119th Wing in worship during a non-denominational

chaplain's service at the North Dakota Air National Guard,

Fargo, N.D. July 15.

Photo by Senior Master Sgt. David H. Lipp, 119th Communications Flight

Photo by Senior Master Sgt. David H. Lipp, 119th Communications Flight
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Chief Master Sgt. Larry R. Gilleland

119th Maintenance Operations Flight chief

Your career is in your hands.

I would like to introduce myself, Chief Master Sgt. Larry

Gilleland, Chief of Maintenance Operations Flight. Many of

you have known me since I enlisted in the unit in July of 1981

as a Traditional Guardsman, after eight years active duty. I

became a full-time technician in October 1982.

My career with the Hooligans has been a very exciting

time. In the near future, I will be retiring, which will be a sad

time, but it will be an opportunity for me to pursue a career

after the Guard. As my career nears its end, new opportunities

will be available for the Hooligans with the new missions of

the 119th Wing.

Yes, the fighter mission is not here anymore, but new

missions will keep the Hooligans busy and will hold an

exciting future for the 119th Wing. This is your opportunity to

decide where your career path will lead you.

The first mission with the Predator will offer career fields

in communications and operations. If the unmanned aerial

system airframes arrive in the future, that could open

opportunities in maintenance with launch and recovery

teams. Stay tuned for more news on this mission.

The second mission is a bridge mission flying the C-21A

Leerjet. This mission is designed to help maintain proficiency

as we wait for the delivery of the new C-27J Spartan Joint

Cargo Aircraft. Once the C-27J arrives, opportunities will

again expand as we gain additional manning.

What you have to do is be proactive in researching the

available career fields and make the commitment that you

started the day you enlisted. Do not sit and wait for someone

to make that choice for you, it may not be the career you

Meet the chiefs desire. Your career at the 119th is in your hands.

How you’ve performed your duty by completing required

skill level training and beyond, plus your involvement with the

unit, being accountable for your actions, speak loudly about

who you are and where your career will lead.

Showing up for drill or annual training is just a small part in

your commitment to the 119th Wing and this nation. Just when

you think that your goal to become an officer, a chief or maybe

a pilot for the new C-27J may not happen, that is when it will

happen.

Focus on doing your job the best that you can and

insuring you are always ready for the next step. Good luck, and

if you need to talk, I am available.

Photo by Senior Master Sgt. David H. Lipp, 119th Communications Flight

Chief Master Sgt. Larry R. Gilleland, 119th Maintenance

Operations Flight chief, gets a big hug from his grandson upon

his return to Fargo, N.D., from deployment to Iraq Apr. 21.

Missile shop empty

The last tactical missiles remaining on base

at the North Dakota Air National Guard

departed on a rainy and gloomy Wednesday

Aug. 8 at approximately 2:30 p.m.

A member from the 119th Maintenance

Squadron, turns the sign on building 311

from fire symbol 1 to 'Empty' where the last

of the Aim-9’s were being stored.

When the last F-16 left base, there were

Senators, Congressmen and Generals in

attendence. For the people who worked in

munitions, the sole purpose of the jets was to

launch the missiles. The real end of an era

for the people who work in the 'missile shop'

didn’t happen in January, it happened six

months later on that dark and rainy day in

August.

Photo by Master Sgt. Kurt G. Sletmoe,

119th MaintenanceSquadron
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By Master Sgt. John W. Noone (ret.)

North Dakota Air National Guard

Where's the next big thing?

What is it? It seems to me that we’ve been in the

technological doldrums for a while. Used to be that lovers of

all things tech would sit around with bated breath and wait

for the next processor, or the next hard drive rpm or interface,

or the next operating system or the next video game console

to come out. But lately, it seems to me that there have been a

lot of briefly exciting blips, but they have been like those

“whoop dee doos” like when your dad drove over that rise in

the road a little too fast and then it was over. Last column I

brought up the new iPhone, which I think is exciting, but

they are expensive. Already Apple is talking about offering

other versions and flavors that spread the brand including a

version of the iPhone that doesn’t include the functionality

that enables you to make phone calls, huh? Just so you can

watch videos, listen to music, and store contacts. Lately

there have been just a lot of little things. Microsoft’s new

operating system “Vista” should have been a big thing, but it

just isn’t. Computer Geeks all over the world are panning it as

a hardware hog. The only people using it are basically people

who bought a brand new machine that came with Vista

installed on it. I don’t see corporate America or the home

user population adopting Vista en masse anytime soon, it’s

too much of an investment in learning curve and hardware.

So nothing really revolutionary lately. We’ve got High

definition television now, with over-the-air TV mandated to

switch over to the HD signal in 2009. Remember when you

just went out and bought a new TV basically only concerned

with the size? Now we have 720P, 1080i, 1080p, HDMI, and

HD-ready. You have to do research to buy the right TV, so

not only are the advanced not revolutionary, they're almost

bothersome, making our lives more complicated. I don’t want

to leave this on a pessimistic note. I sometimes get my

inspiration for what to write about from my favorite all-time

technology author Robert X. Cringely at http://www.pbs.org/

cringely/ . I don’t copy his column, but I sometimes write

about another angle concerning what the topic of his

column. Part of the jist of his column on Technological

Singularity is that we don’t know exactly what the next big

thing will be until it is already upon us.

Family program is sponsoring a picnic

for members who have deployed

Photo by Senior Master Sgt. David H. Lipp, 119th Communications Flight

Have you been deployed in the past 12 months either

overseas or at a lengthy school? If so, we invite you to a

picnic in your honor on September 23 from 1-4 pm in

Heritage Park.

Grab your families and join us at the N.D. Air National

Guard for an afternoon of food and fun. The Family Program

Office will host a meal as well as family fun, to include games

and other entertaining activities.

Bring your cameras as the Family Program has

appreciation medals for the parent to present to their child.

 If you have questions, please call Jody Harms, Family

Program Coordinator. Remember, this is to thank you for all

you do, so PLEASE, join us for a fun-filled afternoon!

A 119th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron member, carries

his travel bags upon his return to Fargo, N.D., from Iraq

Apr. 21. The North Dakota Air National Guard Family

Program is sponsoring a picnic in Heritage Park Sep. 23,

for all Happy Hooligans (along with their family members)

who have deployed in the last 12 months.
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119 AMS

Promotions

SSgt. Permann, Jarrett R.

A1C Wilm, Danny M.

Retirement

TSgt Wosick, Mark P.

119 CES

Retirement

CMSgt. Kelly, Robert G.

New Members

A1C Johnson, Jeremiah S.

A1C Wohlin, Sasha A.

119 CF

Promotions

MSgt. Sjoblom, Lester D.

TSgt. Gruba, Timothy M.

SrA Havens, Garrett L.

119 LRS

Promotions

SMSgt. Buchholz, Valerie J.

MSgt. Kemmet, Kyle D.

Retirements

CMSgt. Nordine, Rory P.

SSgt. Beck, Jerome W.

119 MDG

Retirements

Lt.Col. Kasson, Bradley M.

SMSgt. Durkop, Holly A.

Retirees' corner

By Chief Master Sgt. Jack Tietgens (ret.)

North Dakota Air National Guard

 Retirements, Promotions, New Members 2007 UTA Schedule

September 8-9

October 6-7

November 17-18

December 1-2

Family program

Military One Source can now be

found on the Internet at

www.militaryonesource.com.

Military One Source is free for all

and has been created for a variety of

Department of Defense and family

issues. It is available 24-hours-aday, seven-days-a-week by telephone

at 800-342-9647.

 2007 Auger Inn Events

September 14 - Pork-alo Feed

December 8 - Children's Christmas Party

Invitations and registration forms have been sent out for the annual

NDNG Retirees’ weekend held at Camp Grafton, Friday through Sunday,

Sep. 7- 9. If you have not received this material, you may call Ray

Scharnowske, 218 280-6499.

The Fargo-Moorhead area Hooligans will have their monthly

breakfast, 7:00 a.m. at the Valley Kitchen on Wednesday, Sep. 5.

The 9th Annual Hooligan Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on

Monday, September 10 at the Hawley Golf Course. This has been an

exceptionally popular event over the years! For details, call Chief Master

Sgt. Doug Faldet, 701 451-2474.

119 MOF

Promotion

CMSgt. Gilleland, Larry R.

119 MXS

Promotion

TSgt. Langston, Scott R.

119 OSF

Promotion

TSgt Wallace, Justin F.

119 SFS

Promotions

TSgt. Stutz, Michael W.

TSgt. Stutz, Rebecca S.

SSgt. Frankl, Jamie L.

Amn Miller, Jason R.

New Member

TSgt. Holbrook, Martin W.

SSgt. Colby, Charles W.

SSgt. Johnston, Lee C.

SSgt. Olsen, Cynthia J.

SrA Olsen, Dennis J.

A1C Eidem, Kellie J.

A1C Mann, Christopher L.

178 FS

Promotions

TSgt. Schochenmaier, Josh D.

 Hooligan Day Events

Sep. 8

All Day Slooshing

All Day Dunk Tank

All Day Fireman’s Relay

 9 a.m. Softball

 9 a.m. Humvee Pull

10 a.m. Flickerball

10 a.m. Bocce Ball

10 a.m. Croquet

10 a.m. Norwegian Golf

12 p.m. Basketball

 1 p.m. Volleyball

 1 p.m. Tug-A-War

For specific information, check out the

schedule in the 119th Wing Network

Official Folder or contact Chief Master

Sgt. James E. Gibson, (701) 451-2280.
12 JET LETTER/September 2007

TO THE FAMILY OF:

JET LETTER

119th WING

North Dakota Air National Guard

1400 28th Ave N

Fargo ND 58102-1051

Bulk Rate

U.S. Postage

PAID

Permit No. 103

Bismarck, ND 58501

Afterburner

Photo by Senior Master Sgt. David H. Lipp, 119th Communications Flight