AST 8-CONTINUED FROM PAGE 23
A2C Van Royen Visse (that is an actual name of a living person and not a pun) arrived to replace SMSgt Keith. Van was assured that if he needed any assistance that "Slow Walking" Sam and "Loose Jaw" Lane would be at his disposal.
This month's "Well Done!" should go to SSgt Tharp and his flight line crew. With RB-50, 47-139 out of commission, a large part of the month for a PE inspection, most of the mission load fell on Sgt Tharp and RB-50, 47-162. During the month, his plane flew 17 flights for a total of lll:55 hours. On two occasions, his plane flew two missions in one day.
Remember last month we mentioned the canned Hawaiian air they are selling in the Base Exchange? This month follows a sequel to that report. One. of our personnel was observed methodically removing the lids one by one. looking inside, and then replacing the lids. In a short time, this attracted quite, a few observers. When asked what he was doing, he remarked, "I figured the air was getting stale and I am just replacing it."
The local Chamber of Commerce probably won't approve of this, but the temperature actually got down to 55 during the month of February. Some of the men were even digging out their field jackets.
The maintenance team also extends a big welcoming hand to A2C "Swede" Erickson. He is assigned to the ground crew on RB-50, 47-139.
The new OIC of Computations arrived in the person of Lt Steward. He came in smiling and sporting a brand new set of golf clubs. Literally following in the foot steps of Elvis Presley (Blue Hawaii), Lt and Mrs. Steward, Sgt Woods, Airmen Estabrook and Peterson all made a trip to Hanauma Bay to do a little skin diving. It was a beautiful day which was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Lt Steward is now the proud owner of some fine species of Hawaiian coral. Airman Estabrook and Peterson have exciting memories of the fish they shot and also the large octopus that was captured. SSgtWoods came back with a trophy too - a real red sunburn - his comment, "When do we go again?"
With the arrival from the mainland of A1C Phillips on 7 Feb, SSgt Welborn made his hasty departure as soon as possible on 13 Feb. Airman Phillips' first official action was face-lifting supply with a new coat of paint. He was assisted in his efforts by personal equipment specialist A1C Towers who always stays ready to lend a helping hand around the maintenance and supply sections.
PAGE 24
Submitted By Lou Chapman