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Show Supplement to th HEADS UP HILL TOP TIMES Friday, October 24, 1 986 3a By Maj. Len Barry 419th TFW Public Affairs Office (Reserve) The 419th Tactical Fighter Wing's deployment to Maple Flag XVIII at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake in Alberta Sept. 11 represented another significant chapter in the unit's history. to It was the first time the 419th had sent Maple Flag. It afforded a relatively rare opportunity to use electronic countermeasure pods against ground threat simulators, according to Maj. Ken Culbertson, wing assistant director for operations, as well as 419th project officer and detachment commander for Maple Flag. "The goal was to go up and fly in terrain and climatic conditions more closely representing Europe," Major Culbertson explained. "It provided the most realistic training possible in a simulated war environment," he added. 27-Qc- F-1- ' ' ' t. V 6s "...we did ourselves proud maintenance-wise- . Although cloudy weather limited flying to 48 missions, there was little snow. During the middle weekend, some of the 72 unit members were well rewarded for wetting their fishing lines or visiting Edmonton, the provincial capital. Although the loss of an aircraft cast a cloud over an otherwise successful trip, "the aircraft basically worked very well," Major Culbertson said. Lt. Col. Mike Bradley, in charge of the wing's maintenance operations center, echoed those sentiments. "In a way, it's kind of bad being 'the Maytag repairman,' but it was nice to see all the aircraft get off on time," Colonel Bradley said. "I think we did ourselves proud, maintenance-wise.- " The 419th found the chilling temperatures of Cold Lake were more than offset by the warmth of their Canadian hosts' hospitality. "They very positively flavored the whole exercise," according to Major Culbertson. "The support was excellent from the f iv 'Wwmwwiwn 'Mrmrrrrr mam t- l W C-- Canadians. They treated us very well," Colonel Bradley attested. "I didn't hear any complaints about the food (which is unusual) and the transportation arrangements met all of our needs. It was effectively organized to allow us to get the job done." Airlift support from reserve C-- 5s Officers included 11 pilots, two from maintenance ercise. Maj. Frank P. Bernard, 41, pilot of the aircraft, ejected safely and was uninjured. He is a certified public accountant in Salt Lake City. The range complex is located 47 miles northwest of Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, which was home base for the exercise, and about 180 miles northeast of Edmonton. The unit had maintained a perfect flying safety record since it officially accepted its first in January 1984, , A board of qualified officers was appointed to investigate the accident. and one each from intelligence and supply, plus an executive officer. Enlisted included 53 from maintenance, two from life support and one from supply. The two-hoflight from Hill to Cold Lake didn't refuelings. require any k The Maple Flag exercises are normally held twice annually. Their purpose is to provide experience for Canadian and U.S. composite forces in working together in a simulated combat environment. Active duty, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve units representing Tactical Air Command, Military Airlift Command and Strategic Air Command participated. ed Yi ur in-flig- ht four-wee- . F-1- I mmmmmmt 5 The 419th Tactical Fighter Wing lost its first Oct, 2 on the Cold Lake Weapons Range in Alberta, Canada, during a unit deployment for participation in the Maple Flag XVIII ex- self-employ- I'Tr""' (U.S. Air Force Photo by Maj. Len Barry) C-- equipment. Planning for such a trip is more involved than is generally imagined by the casual observer. "We started preparations 90 days in advance and began loading pallets 10 days prior to departure," Colonel Bradley explained. 6 I.. Members of the 433rd Military Airlift Wing, Kelly AFB, Texas, prepare to load 419th Tactical Fighter Wing pallets destined for Cold Lake, Canada. Known for its ability to "kneel down" to load directly from truck bed levels, the 5 can be loaded and unloaded simultaneously at the front and rear cargo openings. The Texas-base- d reserve wing provided airlift support both for 419th support personnel. ways CAVERNOUS Pilot ejects safely F-1- Trill -, ,f ' Personnel other than pilots of the six aircraft which took part in the deployment traveled to Cold Lake by C-- 5 Galaxy, courtesy of the 433rd Military Airlift Wing, Kelly AFB, Texas. "We were really happy to have their support. The crew did a super job," said Colonel Bradley. The 433rd also transported all the 419th's maintenance and support over Canadian range w.3 J 6s (U.S. Air Force Photo by Maj. Len Barry) COUNTDOWN Maj. Ken Culbertson, assistant director of Operations, gets a final word from his crew chief, TSgt. Ron Byrns, before pulling out of the chocks bound for Cold Lake, Canada. Six and 60 reservists deployed for 14 days to participate in Canada's Maple Flag XVIII F-1- 6s joint-forc- es exercises. Deserwists ReenliGimoni Two years: SSgt. Michael S. Faiola, 67th APS; SSgt. Lynn 68th APS; TSgt. Robert L. Bickers, 419th Headquarters Squadron; TSgt. George P. Pales, 419th TAC N. Green, Six years: A1C Cortney N. Buxton, TSgt. Arthur G. Cra-guCMSgt. Lane V. Jones, SSgt. Thomas W. Tracy, 405th Combat Logistics Support Squadron; MSgt. Ginger L. Dahl-quis- t, TSgt. Warner G. Edgel, MSgt. Gerald T. Flake, SSgt. Robert K. Klein, MSgt. Dennis E. Neiswender, TSgt. James C. Parks, SSgt. Robert W. Primm, TSgt. Eugene A. Rinal-di- , SSgt. Michael J. Romero, SSgt. Ronald J. Williams, 419th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron; SSgt. Gary R. Sperry, SSgt. David A. Wallace, 419th Civil Engineering Squadron; SSgt. Sandra M. Diamati, 67th Aerial Port Squadron; SSgt. Craig K. Rollins, 68th APS; SSgt. Keven M. Longfellow, 419th Information Systems Squadron; TSgt. Kent L. Dahlquist, 419th Weapons System Security Flight; TSgt. John W. Jenkins, 419th CSS; SSgt. Jimmie I. Gutierrez, 419th Mobility Support Flight; TSgt. George A. Blamires, 419th Headquarters Squadron Four years: SSgt. Lisette W. Gionti, 419th Tactical Hospital; TSgt. Jeanette D. Morris, 419th CAMS; TSgt. Richard R. Cruz, 405th CLSS n, Hospital Promotions To lieutenant colonel: Tom King, Barry D. Wyttenbach, Richard L. Hall, 466th Tactical Fighter Squadron; Gilbert Trego, CSS; Calvin C. Kunz, Frank M. Wells, Headquarters Squadron To master sergeant: Robert J. Aussem, Jimmie L. Steve C. Cordon, Martin A. Rannigan, 419th CAMS; Dean L. Bolles, 67th APS To technical sergeant: Vance F. Chadaz, 67th APS; Edward R. Jensen Jr., 68th APS; Marvin Richardson. 419th CES; Susan E. Morin, 419th HqS, Dean H. Fischer, Michael A. Graves, Mary M. Krusell, Anthony Martin, Jayson E. Stump, 419th CAMS To staff sergeant: Mark N. Cole, 419th ISS; Ronald W. Clat-terbuc- Franzen, 419th WSSF; Scott C. Gotchy, Debbie E. Hartman, 67th APS; Bruce A. Ray,' 68th APS; Nancy X. Card, Kenneth H. Caye, 419th CES; Jerome D. Shibuya, 419th MSF; John D. Hardman, John W. Hinrichs, Larry D. McCarty, S. Queen, Victor Rodriguez, Walter G. Waits, Joseph L. Watkins, 419th CAMs To sergeant: Michael J. Hassett, HqS; William C. Bickle, Debbie S. Collier, Julie A. Cranford, Terry E. Durfee, Luis E. Sandoval Jr., Linda M. Troquille. Todd Pendleton, 419th CAMS; Deborah A. Frazier, 419th TAC Hospital; Cinda S. Layton, 405th CLSS To senior airman: Curtis L. Brown, Larry E. Johnson, Kent E. Warnick, 419th CES; David F. Bellman, Marc L. Buch-holdDaniel J. Hayworth, James G. Lafuente, 419th CAMS; Michelle R. Craig, Shane L. Stephenson, 405th CLSS To airman first class: Reginald D. demons, ,cth CES To airman: Nathan M. Wright, 419th CAMS PROMOTION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM To technical sergeant: Warren A. Grover, 67th APS; Dennis D. Moss, John R. Beyer, 405th CLSS To master sergeant: Robert L. Kempster, Paul A. Burkett, 405th CLSS; Patsy A. Burnitt, 419th CAMS Vr-th- t, |