New Position Battlefield Air Operations (BAO) Systems Test Engineer

Battlefield Air Operations (BAO) Systems Test Engineer

Requires at least 10 to 15 years of experience in testing, evaluating, operating, maintaining, analyzing, and/or trouble-shooting systems supporting Battlefield Air Operations. Knowledge of USAF Special Tactics combat controllers operational employment is required. Experience with mini-UAVs, data link and Target Transfer Equipment, and/or Special Operations field equipment, and the skills to apply those principles within USAF Developmental Test and Evaluation programs is highly desired. Experience in executing test missions at DoD installations and other test locations is desired. Must have a demonstrated ability to lead and direct the work of others. Must be able to work effectively as part of a team and to direct the work of others on occasion. Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Proficiency in the use and integration of Microsoft Office applications is required.

Accomplishes test and evaluation of major Air Force and joint-service test programs. Provides technical leadership in an engineering role, which includes review of customer requirements and participation in test planning meetings. Plans, executes, and reports the developmental testing of Special Operations BAO programs including: BATMAV, BRITES, HMI/Tactical Earpiece, and M2M interface. Provides scientific and technical support to include test planning, test procedures, and test data collection. Develops and writes methods of test for the system under test. Attends meetings as necessary to provide briefings, information, and/or technical support. Responsible for planning, executing, and assessing digital data links in both testing and training operations. Analyzes test results and documents findings to the primary customer.

1. Must be able to work effectively alone, unsupervised or in groups - 100%.
2. Must present smooth, knowledgeable, professional appearance to the government client - 100%.
3. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
4. Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

We're looking for a Test Engineer with BAO experience to hire at the 46th Test Squadron at Eglin.

J.M. "Hotmike" Hokkanen Jacobs

Technology Inc (TEAS Team)

Developmental Test Support Department

46th Test Squadron/OGEJ

101 East Daytona Road - Room 109

Eglin AFB, FL 32542

joel.hokkanen.ctr@eglin.af.mil

Tampa Combat Control Mini Reunion

Combat Control Mini Reunion
February 15,16,17


Pack up your shorts and suntan lotion…the first ever Tampa CCT mini reunion will be February 15,16,17.

Bob and Colleen Holmes and Steve and Helen McLeary have teamed up to be your hosts and hope you can make it.

Please RSVP via email or phone to Steve McLeary by 10 February.

Friday 15 February 6:30 pm

Steve and Helen McLeary will host the evening and provide all the food and fixings. Please Bring Your Own Beverages
The address is 6938 Cohasset Circle, Riverview Florida 33578. 813-503-0171


Saturday 16 Feb

Golf at MacDill AFB: Tee times start at 12:04
We currently have six tee times so we can handle 24 golfers. We can request more if we have more players.

We will have a scramble format. Green fees are around $30 and then we will throw in ten bucks for a team competition tournament.

We have six tee times starting at 12:04

Saturday 16 Feb 6:30 pm:

Bob and Colleen Holmes will host a cook your own steak at their house and will provide side dishes and beverages. Just toss $10 bucks in the hat for a steak. Address is 2917 W. Knights Ave Tampa, Fl 33611.
813-831-4504


Sunday 17 February

10:30 am Brunch at Jackson's on waterfront in downtown Tampa. They have a great selection and we have reservations for 30 people. Cost is $23 per person and that includes the tip and tax. Champaign is extra. We need to provide total number of people by 10 Feb.

Jackson’s is located at 601 South Harbor Island Blvd Suite 100 Tampa, Florida 33602 813-277-0112.


There are several conventions taking place that weekend and most of the downtown hotels are sold out. Recommend you check out a website called www.kayak.com
And you can find all the hotels in the Tampa area. The hotels on Westshore blvd will have the most availability and the military rates should be around $98 per night. The hotels near the airport are about a 30 minute drive to the base, the Holmes house, and Jackson’s. The airport is about a 45 minute drive to Steve and Helen’s.

For those who want to try and stay on base the billeting office number is 813-828-4259 . As of 1 February they have 20 rooms available on 15, 16, and 17 February. Reservations for retired military can be made three days in advance.



Phone Numbers:

Bob and Colleen Holmes 813-831-4504 ccholmes@aol.com

Steve and Helen McLeary 813-503-0171 mclearysl@specialops.org

Jackson’s 813-277-0112

MacDill Golf Course 813-840-6905

Billeting 813-828-4259


Directions to Steve and Helen’s
Take I-4 to I 75 south and exit at 301 Riverview South.
Go south on 301 to Krycul street (two lights) Go to the stop sign and turn right on Lake St. Charles Blvd. Continue straight to the T intersection and turn left on Colonial drive. Go 100 yards and turn right on Cohasset Circle. The house yellow and located on the corner lot with a fence and pool cage.

Directions to Bob and Colleen’s house
Proceed toward MacDill AFB on Bayshore Blvd turn right on Knights Avenue. The house is on the right about the middle of the block. Knight Avenue is located south of Bay to Bay. If you pass Gandy you went too far.


We look forward to seeing you in TAMPA!!!

Site 85 KIA Memorial

Site 85 KIA Memorial to be dedicated at Barkesdale, LA 10 Sept, 2008

Gerald Clayton, USAF Commander of Project Heavy Green, is gathering information to put a brochure together for the Site 85 KIA Memorial to be dedicated at Barkesdale, LA 10 Sept, 2008. He needs information from the 20th Helicopter Sq personnel involved in supporting the site, the CCT members on site and any that might have been killed during the PL/VC attack, any CIA members who were on Site 85 still around and any personnel involved to contribute in making the brochure complete.

He is searching for Roger Huffman who was a CCT on site and no one has a telephone number for him and his last email was "Roger Huffman" <rhuffmannm@yahoo.com>.

Jerry Clayton says two people who are representing themselves as CCT and knowledgeable on Site 85 are Ray Doty and Richard Doty. He wants someone in the CCT community to identify them as CCTers who were in Laos and involved with Site 85. They are also talking about a Site 5 which he is not too sure of its connections to 85.

For those who would like more information on the loss of this site can go to the following Web Sites:
http://www.specialoperations.net/
http://limasite85.us/ http://www.afa.org/magazine/April2006/0406lima.asp www.aiipowmia.com/reports/lima.html http://www.aiipowmia.com/reports/lima.html> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Lima_Site_85 https://www.cia.gov/library/center-for-the-study-of-intelligence/csi-publications/csi-studies/studies/95unclass/Linder.html http://home.earthlink.net/~aircommando1/secord85.html http://www.columbia.edu/cu/cup/catalog/data/023110/0231103166.HTM http://combat-skyspot.tripod.com/heavy_greencommando_club.htm http://www.air-america.org/News/LS85_painting.shtml http://www.afforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1606929/posts http://karavshin.org/blogs/black-coffee/archive/000579.html http://www.specialoperations.net/Laoswar.htm


Gerald Clayton's communication data is as follows:
Gerald Clayton
11810 Oak Ridge Dr
Parrish, FL 34215
Tel 941-776-5043
Email jayree@tampabay.rr.com

Congratulations to our newest CMSGT

CCA Congratulations to our newest CMSGT - Jim Hotaling. He pinned on Chief on 3 Jan 2008. Jim is the Superintendent of the 125th Special Tactics Squadron, Portland, Oregon.

Wayne Norrad

Robert Benton's Fundraising Page

I'm sending this information again because some of you never received the link. All the money raised goes to the families of our teammates that gave their all. Please give if you can and forward this to others that might be interested in giving, thanks.

http://www.firstgiving.com/pensacolamarathon2008

Robert C. Benton, Sr.
DOD Contractor,
Wintec Arrowmaker Inc.
720 OSS, Advanced Skills Training
Core Task Instructor

TRICARE Fee Changes

I just took action on this issue at Military.com and thought you might find it interesting too.

Click on this link to take action now http://capwiz.com/military/utr/2/?a=10703856&i=85933861&c=

Kirk Toth

Fallen Comrade

Allan P. Sundlie Passing

Forman, ND: The memorial service for Allan P. Sundlie will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 11, 2008 at the Trinity Lutheran Church of Forman. The Reverend Christopher Gaule will officiate. Military Honors will be presented by Post #6339 of the V.F.W. and Sargent Post #82 of the American Legion, both of Forman. Arrangements are by the Price Funeral Chapel of Forman.

There will be no visitation. In accordance with Allan’s request, his body has been donated to the University of North Dakota School of Medicine. Allan died Sunday, January 6, 2008 at Four Seasons Healthcare Center of Forman at the age of 75.

Allan Pierce Sundlie was born May 26, 1932 on the family farm near Rutland, ND to Elmer Marcellous and Magnhild (Nockleby) Sundlie. As a youngster, he grew up there and attended rural Sargent County Schools. He graduated from Forman High School in 1951.

In December of 1951, Allan began a 20 year career in the United States Air Force. As a part of his active duty, Allan served for a period of time in Viet Nam, and made several parachute jumps.

He was married to Minnette M. Elkins from 1954 to 1976, and had two children with her. During their time together, the family resided in a number of different places, including Nebraska, France, Georgia, the state of Washington, California and Kansas. In December of 1971 while living in Mississippi, Allan retired from full-time military duty. He took a Civil Service position with the United States.

On June 9, 1978 he married Jean Keen. For the next eleven years, they lived in New Orleans, LA, Forman, ND and Portland, OR, where Allan worked for the postal service. In 1989, they returned to Forman, where they owned and operated JJ’s Hotel and Café for the next six years. After retiring from the café, Allan worked part-time for Martinsen Home Center in Forman, drove school bus and did furnace, air-conditioner and appliance repair work for people in and around the Forman area.

Allan was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church of Forman. He was a life member of Post #6339 of the V.F.W. and also belonged to Sargent Post #82 of the American Legion of Forman. He was extremely proud to have made one last parachute jump on his 70th birthday.

Allan is survived by his wife, Jean Sundlie of Forman; a daughter: Sharon Marie North of Pensacola, FL; a son, Joseph Allan Sundlie of New York, NY; a step-son, Bryan (Pam) Barrs of Forman; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Eleanor (William) Workman of Portland, OR; a brother: Elmer (Isabel) Sundlie of Lexington, SC; and several nieces, nephews and their families.

He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother.