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Show COMMENDED Two airmen have only been aboard NAS Los Alamitos a few months but they have already saved the Navy over three-quarters of a million dollars and a pilot's life. Airmen John Sargent and Paul Grace were assigned to the station's Wheels Watch Division. Stationed out near the runway, the wheels watch keep a sharp lookout for aircraft whose landing gear is not extended. It doesn't happen often but when It does the wheels watch spots the defect and prevents the plane from landing. For their alertness. Airmen Sargent and Grace received personal commendations from the station Executive Officer. Airman Sargent, of Calif Is a grandson of Jim Sargent of Panguitch. |