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Show July 25, Pilot Continued from page Four more years B- - mvolved in the training than just flying, including a lot of academics. Anyone who's interested in becoming a pilot should be aware thai there is a lot of other training involved, and that it takes a lot of focus and dedication to be a good 2032 pilot After students graduate from ITT, they are track selected for advanced training in the different planes they will be trained to fly. Hie selection process is based on AI scores, flight records, the flight commandant's assessment and the student's desires. "About 60 percent of students are sent to airlifts or tankers, 30 percent to fighters or bombers, and 10 percent to either training with the Navy at Corpus Christy Naval Air Station in Texas, or helicopter training with the Army at Fort Rucker, Ala." said Mr. Gillis. "The fighter plane training is the toughest," he added. ' But I really don't think there's a favorite among the students. The production goal is to train about 1,100 pilots a year, Mr. Gillis said. "But, we always train more because of the Air National Guard, Reserv e and international students." There are 15 UPT classes a year, which are held every three weeks at Columbus AFB, Miss., Laughlin AFB, Joint Jet Texas, and Vance AFB, Okla., and Pilot Training, taught at Sheppard AFB, Texas. Flying is a continuous learning process, said Captain Pacheco. The training's not over when you graduate. According to Lieutenant Cooper, "While there are many requirements to be considered for pilot training, the best way to help yourself get into pilot training is to keep good grades, stay fit, and don't give up if you don't get in the first time. C-1-30 & & Euro-NAT- O " Photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew Lohr Steve Hoog, 388th Fighter Wing commander, ing commander's call, July 12 hi hangar 37. Chief Davis CoL Sgt Maurice Davis, 388th Operations Group weapons manager, durfor another four years in front of more than 1,000 388th FW troops. Chief Master 729th ACS airman takes time to teach children By Airman Madelyn Waychoff 388th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Working in the Air Force is a 247 job, but many airmen find the time to get involved in various activities throughout the base and local community. Playing on a sports team, working a second job, attending school and volunteering at various organizations are just a few areas airmen choose to participate in for and to help others.j . One 729th Air Control Squadron- - ' - Airman Lane. "I've never volunteered for a day camp before, it was sort of a trial by fire thing, but it definitely was a great experience. This may have been Airman Lane's first time as a camp counselor, but Chalae Cox, Ogden Nature Center education coordinator, said that he was wonderful w ith the children. "They absolutely loved him," said Ms. Cox. "They were fascinated by what he did in the Air Force, and were always asking him questions about his job." Airman Lane's supervisor praised him as well. "I think he's a good representative for the Air Force," said Master Sgt. Michael Shozi, 729th ACS Operations Standardization and Evaluation Ms.Chalae Cox officer in charge. "He v. "They absolutely loved turn. They were 1 I A A fascinated by what tie did in the Air Force, and were always asking him questions about his job. airman recently volunteered to teach children at a day camp held at the Ogden Nature Center, where he . spent a week as a camp counselor for 10 to children. "My job was to mainly help the teachers with the projects," said Airman 1st Class Dennis Lane, 729th ACS Department of Operations Standardization and Evaluations control and warning sysOgden Nature Center Coordinator sets a good, positive example tems worker. "I love astronomy, so I """ of the Air Force w hen he did was able to teach them a little bit this." about that w hile I was there. I have four telescopes, so I Airman Lane took permissive temporary duty to brought them in and showed the kids the sun." PTDY work as a camp counselor June Airman Lane said he volunteered as a camp counselor allows airmen to volunteer for probecause he loves children, and he was looking for an opporactivities in be where instructors will Force. Air the outside grams they tunity to do something such as camps, according to Air Force Instruction "1 went on the Internet and found a website that lists differ Section F. ent organizations that are looking for volunteers," said - 2. non-sectari- an 36-300- 3, Photo by Airman Maaeiyn Waychoff A1C Dennis Lane teaches four to Sun at the Ogden Nature Center daycamp. ld British exchange officer receives token of By Airman 1st Class Nakita Carlisle Giffs of Dover displayed at the Hill Aerospace Museum was presented to Flight Lt. David Carter, Royal Air Force 388th Fighter Wing Public Affairs exchange officer, as a token of esteem, bond of friendship and mutual aid between the United States and Great Britain. The White Cliffs of Dover located in southeast England, The presentation took place at the Hill Aerospace Museum was a sign of relief to the aircrew serving during World War July 11 in front of the White Cliffs of Dover Display. II. Dover served as a command center where many aircrafts Mr. Claude Sherwin, 8th Air Force Veteran and president flew out of on bombing raids and upon return the first thing of the 8th AF Historical Society (Utah chapter), presented they would see were the white cliffs symbolizing a safe trip Flight Lt. Carter, 388th Equipment Maintenance Squadron home. maintenance supervisor, with the small piece of the white d A small piece from a piece of the White cliffs encased in glass on behalf of the 180 chapter members. "Our Museum (Hill Aerospace Museum) and Hill Air Force Base enjoy a special bond with England since many of the 8th AF bomb groups were trained at a satellite facility of the base in Wendover, during World War II," said Tom Hill, Hill Aerospace Museum curator. Flight Lt. Carter is a member of the international personnel exchange program, and is the only Royal Air Force officer serving at Hill AFB. "I attended the formal unveiling of the 'White Cliffs' exhibit in May this year at the museum," said Flight Lt. Carter. "I was fortunately given the opportunity to speak to the 8th AF Historical Society at the ' mn time. flfl.au TwimiMniim n Bin, Hxo by Amm 1st Class Nxkm Cfc "The 8th AF operated from a variety of bases in Mr.Claude Sherwln, president of the 8th Air Force Historical society, presents southern England, including several within East Flight Lt. David Carter, 388th Equipment Maintenance Squadron maintenance officer, with a piece of the white cliffs. Also present at the presentation was Anglia," said the exchange officer. "Many thousands Louise Carter, wife of Flight Lt. Carter; and members of the Aerospace Heritage of American .airmen lost their lives during the second Foundation. 5,200-poun- ) ? if mi 3r copy! j. children about astronomy and the esteem World War air campaign, as the 8th AF continued to undertake daylight-bombin- g raids, whilst the British switched to g at night. "Having originated from Cambridge myself, I've had the opportunity to visit the American Cemetery at Madingley, just outside Cambridge and the Imperial War Museum at Duxford, where a large part of the museum is dedicated to the 8th AF. Because of my close affiliation to the area, including living very close to some of the disused airfields where the 8th AF operated, the honor of receiving a gift from some of the surviving aircrew made the presentation even more symbolic." "The White Cliffs of Dover are an inspiring and unmistakable feature of the south coast of England," said Flight Lt. Carter. "Between 1942 and 1945, they were also a beacon of inspiration and relief to the British and American aircrew returning home from bombing raids over Germany. 'To receive a piece of the Cliffs from the 8th AF Historical Society was a very touching and unique moment. None of us can truly understand what our allied crews endured during the dark days of World War II, so to be presented with such a memento of England by the Americans who served there to defend our freedom in the 1940s was a carpet-bombin- very moving experience." "Giving Flight Lt. Carter a piece of his own country w as a sign of comradeship, brotherhood, and partnership," said Mr. Hill. "The ceremony served to strengthen the bond between our two nations and between the museum's national and international supporters," he added. |