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Show Page HILL TOP TIMES 10 October 14, 1977 in the It was an average day for first lieutenants Ron Oholendt and Gary Bures of the 4th Tactical Fighter Squadron (TFS). The 12 hours wefit by quickly, filled with administrative and additional duties, training, ground briefings, and best of all, flying. The lieutenants first met when they were assigned to work together as an aircrew, and easily fit into the squadron structure. The flying squadron is the we do are with people from the 4th." basic operational unit of a tactical fighter wing. It is where the flight training is planned and performed. The squadron is also the basic social group for the aircrews and their families. "Part of the squadron function is to help the aircrews work as a team," says Lt. Col. James S. Allen, commander of the 4th TFS. "The guys have long hours, shift changes, and According to Mary Jo Bures, "The wives of frequent temporary squadron members are really terrific! They made us feel at home as soon as we arrived." Jane Oholendt agrees, "We keep up with arise." the sports and squadron Lieutenant Bures thinks his job is the best. "My wife and I ac- tivities. Most of the fun things td duty away from home. That's why it's important for our families to stick together and help each other out when problems -- always m of I I I V. Y - Y,' aircrew really enjoy our work here in Utah," he said. "I can fly, provide for my family, and serve my country at the same time. The satisfaction we receive is well worth the Lieutenant Oholendt feels same way. "Our the It is demanding. profession a lot of time, requires dedication and hard work. It's not just a job you go to eight hours a day. It's a way of life I wouldn't trade for any other." YY Yl H Y; .vy:. - . I'' f!Jtill J Y if a r At' J A : afl" . :? ? t i vI 1; , lii I V.l-wwwm- '- 'jt Jet y ""'"oiT y - LIFE SUPPORT 'viC' '' - The last stop before reaching the aircraft is Life Support. Here, each aircrew member picks up his helmet, harness and "G" suit and checks each item for proper operation. I :; . ; - ' SY5 I - iO&i - Yy "i ? - Y - v ' t y I -- , ' Ms? ? J '''Yr7'Y i PAPERWORK 1st Lts. Bures and Oholendt (1-complete the paperwork for the mission. This includes logging their night time, any aircraft system malfunctions and their r) training accomplishments. ,y . ' I ' 7 ZP ,S' t i 4 ..yj .... HOGGING IT - Lieutenant Oholendt monitors the day's flying and ground training schedule as the squadron duty officer. This job is affectionately called the "duty pig." Wil)!:WWWW:TW: 'a? f U. S. Air x Force photos I Y Y i- - by TSgt. Larry Harrington 1: ' t 'ft ; I t'k ' Y-- s V t i MORE WORK - The last flight of the day and it's time for more work. The aircrew must turn in equipment to life support, sign in from the mission and debrief the flight. This often takes long" than the flight itself. k HOME 4C. vMKMrM S - 1st Lt. Gary Bures enjoys an evening at home with his daughter Diane, age 11 months. |