Nashville CCT Mini-Reunion – 16 thru 19 May 2013

Information for the Nashville Reunion – 16 thru 19 May 2013

Arrive Thursday 16 May 2013; hospitality room or drinks by the pool at approx. 1600 hrs.

Golf Friday a.m. est. first tee time @ 0900 hrs. 17 May 2013; informal gathering for evening meal and drinks.

Golf Saturday a.m. est. first tee time @ 0900 hrs, 18 May 2013.  Catered Bar-B-Q in the hospitality room.  Cocktail hour @ 1800 hrs, dinner to be served @ 1900 hours.

Sunday 19 May 2013, breakfast, goodbyes, depart for home.

We'll be staying at the Magnuson hotel in Franklin, the same hotel as last year but with a different name.  E-mail address is www.magnusonhotels.com or phone 615-277-8700.  Mention CCA or Billie Slayton when making reservations; any problems ask for Misty.

The room cost is $89.00, plus tax.  Only king beds are available, no double queens.

Bill Covington is coordinating the golf play at the Nashboro village golf course.

 As all of you know the Nashville mini reunion is extremely informal. There is plenty of time for shopping, hanging out or exploring the local area on your own.  There is much to see, for example the home of President Andrew Jackson (The Hermitage), Stones River battlefield, site of a bloody Civil War (War Between the States) battle, or the Grand Ole Opry. 

 Hotel directions:

From NorthI-65 South to Exit 69 Moore’s Lane/Galleria Boulevard. After exiting, stay under the sign that reads Galleria Boulevard "Mall Traffic". At the third traffic light, turn left onto Baker's Bridge Avenue. At the second traffic light, turn left onto Carothers Parkway. The hotel will be on the right side.

From South I-65 North to exit 68 Cool Springs Boulevard East. At the first traffic light, turn left onto Carothers Parkway. The hotel will be approximately a half mile on the right side.

Contacts are Billie Slayton at billie_w@bellsouth.net, home phone 931-468-2836, cell 931-309-8245 or mccanntimothy@sbcglobal.net, home 618-624-0908, cell 618-791-2330.  Please notify either one at the earliest if you plan to attend in order to give the caterer a headcount.

Dee Brawley Love Quilt

Dee Brawley, widow of the infamous Dick Brawley has created this quilt with Love, Admiration, and Heartfelt Gratitude to all Combat Control Teams and has donated it to raise funds for the CCT Gold Star Family Reunion, A Toast To Our Fallen

CCT Quilt by Dee Brawley.... Raffle 

For a Saturday I sure ask a lot.......... and you're retired?

Mike McReynolds
2500 Hillshire Drive
Columbia, MO. 65203
(573) 446-4840
Sgt Mac's Combat Control Team Room

Open Positions for Combat Controllers

We have open positions for Combat Controllers.  Hiring immediately.  Could you please post on your blog:

Assault Zone Controllers

Team Burgos Group – Cannon AFB, NM

Provide DZ/LZ control and RPA traffic services for Cannon AFB, NM. Immediate full-time openings available for team members and leaders with excellent communication skills.
Require: SECRET security clearance, proficiency in ATC/pilot phraseology, minimum 4 years experience as CCT or equivalent in performance of LZ/DZ duties according to AFI 13-217, completion of DoD or FAA ATC course, current Class II medical, working knowledge of special operations, excellent land navigation skills.
Preferred: ATC Tower certification, operational experience in a special operations unit.
Salary DOE.
EOE.

Contact:

Stephen J. Hogan

Manager, AF Programs

Burgos Group
4700 Lincoln Road NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109

o: (505) 342-6339
c: (505) 301-8065

f: (866) 394-2321 (toll free)

shogan@burgosgroup.com

Membership Update Request

After a review of the Combat Control Association directory, it’s noted that your Annual memberships are expired.  Effective this week we will deactivate your accounts and take you off our mailing lists. 

However, there is still time to renew your memberships at http://usafcca.org/ and continue to remain a member of this incredible organization and receive combat control news through our Facebook page, CCA Blog, and CCA Website. 

This is our 60^th anniversary year and we’d be disappointed if you didn’t share in the festivities with us.

Your Board of Directors has taken initiatives to start four new committees:

-Corporate Sponsorships and Friends of the CCA

-CCT Warrior Committee--to serve yesterday’s and today’s Combat Controllers

-Senior Airman Mark A. Forester Scholarship

-Combat Control Hall of Fame

These last two will be awarded at the “60^th Anniversary of Combat Control” held in the Ft Walton Beach, FL area in October 2013—hope to see you there.

AA04-0970	I. Fred	Rosenfelder
AA06-1005	Manuel	Carazo
AA10-0722	James R.	Speer
AA10-1091	Richard L.	Curry
AN02-0431	Kirby D.	Rodriguez
AN02-0848	Ross A. II	Kilbride
AN02-806	Troy M.	Bowers
AN03-0750	Edwin N.	Sullivan
AN03-0829	Robert G.	Quackenbush
AN03-0865	Jesse F.	Powell
AN03-0874	H. C. "Pepper"	Adams
AN03-0879	Mark E.	Smith
AN03-0886	Brian W.	Loudermilk
AN03-0887	Michael L.	Snider
AN03-0914	John A.	Cunningham
AN03-0931	Donald	Hindman
AN04-0959	Winston P.	Kegley
AN04-0966	Roderick A.	Lopez
AN04-0967	Arild	Lindland
AN04-0978	Matthew	Circosta
AN05-0717	William	Luffman
AN05-0730	Gary W.	Carlson
AN05-0992	Michael W.	Bain
AN05-0997	Phillip W.	Collins
AN06-0479	Dave	Johnson
AN06-0520	Lance R.	Kepple
AN06-0969	Morris J.	Brunell
AN08-0461	Jerry L.	Broadway
AN08-0636	Richmond A.	Murray
AN08-0900	James K. "Jake"	Lowman
AN08-1057	Gerald F. "Irish"	Downes
AN09-0685	Scott R.	Nowlin
AN09-0804	Merle L.	Wright
AN09-1071	Stefano	Guadagnuolo
AN09-1084	James J.	Gunnels Jr.
AN09-1086	Ron A.	Walker
AN09-1087	Richard A.	Thore
AN09-1095	Brett	Burdick
AN09-1103	Adam M.	Odd
AN09-1104	Logan A.	Shaide
AN10-0419	James I.	Elledge
AN10-0468	Vince R.	Campisi Sr.
AN10-0530	Kenneth O.	Seeger
AN10-0539	Clarence E.	Garland
AN10-1109	Leroy	Boykins
AN-406	Miller	Ulysses Jr.
AN97-0550	Wayne C.	Hoke
AN97-0584	Stacey A.	Poland
AN97-0597	Bernard T	Santos
CL-0155	Clarence T.	Montgomery
CL-0255	Anthony J.	Provenzano
CL-0256	Kevan E.	Gilmer
CL-0258	Michael J.	McCormack
CL-0293	John J.	Schuldheiss

If you have any questions, please contact me.

Mickey

Mickey Wright

President

Combat Control Association

P.O. Box 432      

Mary Esther, FL 32569-0007

(c) 850-217-4312

M/Sgt Charles D Luckhurst USAF (Ret) Controller Has Passed

Charles D. Luckhurst, 74, of Oneonta, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 13, 2013 at his residence.

He was born in South Kortright on December 3, 1938 the son of Edward and Evelyn (Curtis) Luckhurst. He married Yvonne Ouimet on November 13, 1965.

Charlie retired from the US Air Force as a Master Sergeant following 29 years of service. During his military career, he served in Vietnam, Desert Storm and Desert Shield. Charlie was a paratrooper and instructor. He was credited with over 100 jumps, and was a member of the renowned Air Commando Group.

Charlie was a skilled carpenter, and worked for several local contractors, including Neil Nielsen General Contracting. He then went to work for M.I. Bassett Hospital in the carpenter shop outreach, from which he retired.

He was a member of the American Legion Post 259, VFW Post 1206, BPOE 1312, the 6th Ward Athletic Club, and the Carpenter's Local Union #19.

He is survived by his wife, Yvonne O. Luckhurst of Oneonta; his children Paul E. Luckhurst of Omaha, NE., and Kim Luckhurst Terpenning of Oneonta; a brother, Eugene Luckhurst of Paradise , CA.

He is also survived by his sisters-in-law, Emilie (Ted) Gaisford of Oneonta and Helen Chase of Brewerton; his brothers-in-law, Norbert (Thelma) Ouimet of New Burne, NC and Joseph Campbell, of Mt. Vernon, TX, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

American Legion Post 259 will conduct a memorial service on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 3:00PM in the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, 14 Grand St., Oneonta. A contingent representing the US Air Force will accord military honors.

Contributions may be made to a charity of choice.

Condolences to the family may be made online by visiting our website at www.grummonsfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are by the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, Oneonta.

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To all: Sad news guys. Received word from "Luckie's" daughter this morning that he had died of a massive heart attack Saturday 12 Jan. He was a member of the ACA. No funeral services or other arrangements as yet. Frank

Three AFSOC Airmen receive Sijan award for leadership

Captain Blake Luttrell, a special tactics officer assigned to the 21st Special Tactics Squadron, Pope Field, NC, is the recipient in the junior officer category.



http://www2.afsoc.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123332120

CCT Running for Local Office

CCT Running for Office:
As you might know the Holley-Navarre Water board of Directors election is being held on Tuesday the 15th Jan 2013 at 0700-1700. I am running again for a position on the board.
If you want to keep your water rates low for the next 3 years I am asking that you take 5 mins out of your commute to work that day and swing by the water company located on Turkey Bluff road across the street from the big blue water tower. You will have the option to vote for 4 people I am asking that you only vote for 2 Sheldon Hutchins and James Dabney. The good old boy network is working hard to elect other guy's to the board and I am trying to show them that we the military community; active duty and retired have a voice and are in the community for the long haul.

Thank you for giving me the opertunity to serve you in our community.

Sheldon L. Hutchins

Chief Master Sergeant Francis A. Dailey, II Retirement Ceremony Invite

Colonel Michael S. Stevenson

Commander, 361st Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Group

Requests the pleasure of your company for a ceremony in honor of

Chief Master Sergeant Francis A. Dailey, II

on the occasion of his retirement

on Thursday, the fourteenth of February two thousand and thirteen

at two o’clock in the afternoon

Presiding Officer

Colonel Kurt W. Buller

Commander, 720th Special Tactics Group

Special Tactics Training Squadron100 Servais Way, Hurlburt Field, Florida

R.s.v.p. by 1 February 2013
POC: MSgt Leisha L. Valley

850-884-1688

Military: Uniform of the Day

Civilian: Business Attire

JTAC-I Positions

If you're in the market for employment, Rally Point Management is hiring!  Come join our Team, several openings available, all are funded and accepted candidates can start immediately. 

Current Openings (Must be previous JTAC-I + 2 years SOF)

- Hurlburt Field, FL

- Pope FIeld, NC

- Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA

- Ft Benning, GA

- RAF Mildenhall, UK  

Current Openings (Requires previous JTAC qual)

- Creech AFB, NV

- Holloman AFB, NM 

Contact me for more info!

Mickey

Mickey Wright 

wrightm@rallypointmanagement.com  

Cell Ph: (850) 217-4312