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Show , IP-- i'KtCPfcA'"-:!''3,Wtf:-l:--- , i Tlw Sampler, Sept 19, 1985 ff V II SS rSTN n on byLisaSimunacl His blue eyes looked down through wire rimmed glasses past the highest achiev- a perfectionist, Olson thinks " "1 of himself as a do-ejust do things the best I can," he said. They're not CW4 Tom Olson said, "so you can't. call that perfecspit-shined- ," "I tell my crew, 'if you feel ' r. tion." able .warrant officer rank on his flight suit, then he pointed at his boots. everything perfect,'' the helicopter pilot said. Instead of Perfection, to Olson is like tunnel vision, "It's focusing all your attention on one thing. I cant do that in my job, there's too many factors and always the human factor." For 16 years, Olson has been flying helicopters for the Army. He entered the service during the Vietnam era after losing his student deferment At the time he. received his draft notice, Olson said he didn't know what a helicopter was. T knew I had to go to Vietnam, so I enlisted to fly over it and not crawl through it" "I've been flying a couple of years now," he laughed as he pushed brown hair off his forehead. "I read the book last week." If ; - v - -- ; CW 4 TOM OLSON works on his home computer while his son, Ryan, looks over his shoulder. csacaracagjGPis qguPqf sofvoc gCidDQg Qira by Ruth A. Mecham Anyone walking through the club to get lunch or to meet someone for a drink DFogFam can't help but notice two young men in coats and ties working and meeting people of the community. but there has to be some done." f According to his coworkers, Olson is an easy . "I don't want anybody to be afraid to fly," Olson said he doesnt think about crashing, "I cant," he said. "If I thought of crashing every- - person to work with. "He always comes to work in a good mood and he doesn't ' time I flew, I wouldn't be "There's no sense in getting up ugly," Olson said. He doesnt drink a morning cup of coffee, and claims to have no vices. "I like to breath," he said with a quick smile. One of the missions performed at the airfield is misunderstood, Olson explained. "You dont just hop in and go, it takes hours of preparation along with keeping up on correct procedures and being aware of any changes." Olson likes to fly. "That's enlisted to fly over It, not CTawl through if Olson uses his sense of humor to make flying fun, said Crew Chief, Spec. 4 Pete Stanley. : let many things get to him," Flight Operations NCOIC, Sgt Craig Yates said. able to handle it" The aviation field is often ' I in their club and we will try to meet those needs as best Even though his flights we can. We want to make are his responsibility, Olson the club a place of entertain-- , said he likes to get the crew ment and make it comfortin what's going on. involved able for all family members." : way to get what you want' They've got lives too' - f thing. Many people just yell ho and say things can't be done." "If there is something that needs to be done, I may say no, we cant do it that way, uneasy let me know.' If someone doesn't feel good about a situation, I think he has the, right to say that, he's got a life too." . There's no time to do iff DWnfft ted fininni call, but when a mission comes down it's worth it. When we take a sick or in"it jured kid,I always think, " mine." couldVe been Olson and his wife, Colleen, have two kids. "It's obvious my wife is supportive of me," he said. "I went to Vietnam shortly after we married and since then we've been around the world twice.". After 20 years service, Olson plans to retire and give up flying. "It comes to a point where you just have to rcunt your blessings and hang it up.". MEDEVAC. In these missions, helicopters are used in emergency situations to take why I do it," he said. According to Olson, he provides a service by flying. "We all provide a service, that's why we're here. Some people have been at Dugway so long they forget that concept" He rested his square chin in the palm of his hand, "I'm a very open person," he said. The biggest part of providing a service is satisfying the customer's needs. "I'll never say no, we can't do some There's no sense In getting up ugly' ! . r ! ill or injured people to a hospital. One pilot is always on call in case an emergency arises. "When I fly a MEDEVAC mission I feel I've played a part in saving someone's life. It's inconvenient to be on Even though these men wear coats and ties they are really soldiers performing a service to the military. Their service is to support the ii community club as club managers. Staff Sgt. Tony Asti and Sgt Ed Fowler are new arrivals to Dugway. They both just completed a proStaff ( gram called Stripes for Skills. The program was established to attract people with four year degrees to the military. Upon completion of. basic training, Ad- vanced Individual'Trdining and the club management course, which takes about 180 days, these soldiers are promoted to the rank of staff sergeant "These soldiers bring us the educational background and new energy to provide new ideas for servicing the Dugway community," said Maj. Paul Herrick, Director, Personnel and Communities i ' Activities. Asti received a degree in Business Administration prior to entering the military. Asti said, "I grew up around clubs and working in clubs is something I always wanted to do. It's exciting and challenging with never a dull moment." Fowler received a degree in Hotel and Restaurant ministration and joined the military, because of the challenges associated with it. "I love the work and I take pride in it. Our mission is to service the community and we look forward to servicing Dugway." This new blood has new ideas for the community club and with community support they plan to meet the needs of the community.. 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