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BJ Teichman, Airport Coordinator - TOB Dave Ruckle, Pilot N13 [email protected] [email protected]
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A SPECIAL EDITION TO HONOR
OUR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN
A day to remember and people to thank
Hostilities of World War I, The Great War, formerly ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the
11th month of 1918 when Armistice between the Allies of World War I and Germany was signed
at Compiegne, France. Each year thereafter the United States marked November 11th as a day to
remember the end of the war to end all wars. On June 4, 1926 Congress adopted a resolution
requesting President Calvin Coolidge to issue a proclamation calling for the observance of
November 11th with appropriate ceremonies such as parades and speeches. Then on May 13,
1938, a Congressional Act made the 11th of November an official, legal national holiday: “a day
dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be thereafter celebrated and officially known as
Armistice Day.
In 1945, World War II veteran Raymond Weeks from Birmingham, Alabama had the idea to
expand Armistice Day to celebrate all veterans, not just those who fought and died in World War
I. Weeks led a delegation to General Dwight Eisenhower, who supported the idea. From 1947
until his death in 1985, Weeks led the celebration in his home state. Then, on May 26, 1954,
eight and a half years after Weeks presented his idea to General Eisenhower, President
Eisenhower signed a bill into law making Armistice Day a holiday to honor all military veterans;
persons who served in all branches of the United States Armed Forces. Congress then amended
the bill just a few days later June 1, 1954, replacing Armistice with Veterans and it has been
known as Veterans Day ever since.
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The National Veterans Award was also created in 1954. The first recipient was Congressman Ed
Rees from Kansas who presented the bill to President Eisenhower, making Veterans Day a
federal holiday.
President Ronald Reagan also honored Raymond Weeks in 1982 with the Presidential
Citizenship Medal for being a major force in establishing the national holiday. Weeks became
known as the Father of Veterans Day.
Whereas Veterans Day celebrates the service of all US military veterans, Memorial Day,
celebrated in May, is a US public holiday that honors those who died while in military service.
In addition, we specifically honor those currently serving in the US military on Armed Forces
Day which also occurs in the month of May.
Did you know that although originally scheduled to be celebrated on November 11th every year,
the Uniform Monday Holiday Act passed in 1971 moved Veterans Day to the fourth Monday of
October from 1971 through 1977? But, in 1978, it was moved back to November 11th. If that
date falls on a Saturday or Sunday, then organizations that formally observe the holiday will
normally close on the Friday prior or Monday following those weekend days respectively.
With 18.8 million veterans in the United States today, it’s no wonder there are more than 50
different veteran organizations. Here’s a short list of examples: the American Legion, Veterans
of Foreign Wars, Vietnam Veterans of America, Marine Corp League, Disabled American
Veterans, Catholic War Veterans, Air Force Association, United States Submarine Veterans of
WWII, Veterans for Peace, and Wounded Warriors Project. If the total number of veterans was
ranked by state populations, it would be number five, right behind New York with 19,745,000.
With so many veterans, it’s also no wonder you see so many in public proudly displaying their
affiliation and affection in a variety of ways for the various branches of the service. Hey, if you
haven’t already, try this. The next time you’re in the grocery store, at a shopping mall, the
doctor’s office or simply walking down the street, look for a veteran; you’ll see them. Then stick
out your hand, shake theirs and while looking them in the eye, simply say, “Thank you for your
service.” An amazing feeling will overcome both of you. It’s called appreciation.
And that, my friends, is what Veterans Day is all about.
Submitted by: Dave Ruckle
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Our Veterans – Clyde Yohey and Doug Halye
On Left: Clyde Yohey, Private US Army
World War II Intel, & Recon
Pacific Theater, 1942- 1945
Father of John Yohey, Pilot at N13
John Yohey, above, Rt. Foreground
On Right:
Doug Halye, Sr. Master Sergeant, USAF
Weapon Systems Specialist, C-5 Flight Engineer.
1981 – 2004
A & P at Columbia Aircraft Services
N13
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Our Veterans
Above and Left:
Robert L.Sharrow, Platoon Sergeant, US Army
World War II, Battle of the Bulge
106th Golden Lions Div. 424th Infantry
2nd Battalion, Company E, 1942- 1945
Father of Dick and Roland Sharrow
Grandfather of Ryan Sharrow.
(For Years Robert’s service flag flew at N13)
Later, to be retired, and presented by David Ruckle to his grandson Ryan Sharrow.
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Our Veterans - The Sharrow Family
On Left and Below:
Roland Sharrow, E-3 US Coast Guard
“Semper Paratus: Always Ready
Search and Rescue, 1967 - 1973
Sandy Hook, NJ.
First and Oldest Coast Guard Station
Driver for Columbia Aircraft Services.
Above, Dick Sharrow, son of Robert Sharrow, long time pilot and flight instructor at N13.
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Our Veterans – The Williams Family
Stanley “Stan” Williams, Sergeant,
US Army – 1954-1956
9th Field Artillery Unity, 94th Ordinance Div.
Camp Drake, Tokyo, Japan
Father of Ty Williams pilot N13
With bride, “Jackie”
(L) Stan, Above Ty – Our Chefs – Thank you for
the many breakfasts you have prepared at N13
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Our Veterans – John Klinger
John Klinger, Specialist, US Army 1987 - 1992
101st Airborne, Infantry, Alpha Co.
2nd/502 Div. Fort Campbell, KY
Operation Desert Storm
8th Infantry Division Baumhoulder, West Germany
Pilot at N13
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Our Veterans – L.David Truskowsky
L. David Truskowsky – 1991-1997
Pennsylvania Army National Guard
Specialist E4
44 E Machinist, Company 104
Aviation at Fort Indian Town Gap
Pilot N13 –Bloom Flying Club Member
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Our Veterans John Lewallen & Richard Long
(L) – John Lewallen, - 1999 - 2005
Petty Officer 1st Class,
US Navy Nuclear Submarine Service
Groton, Connecticut
USS Virginia and USS Wyoming
Powered Para-Glider – pilot at N13
Below: Sgt. Richard Long
Operation Iraqi Freedom 2003
1st Tank bn Delta Company
Organized Ground Radio Repair
Richard is Aaron Hartley’s friend, flying club member
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Our Veterans – The Mazzitti Family
(RT) – Massimo Mazzitti,
With bride, Roberta
Staff Sgt. WWII
1941 - 1945
European Theater,
Battle of the Bulge
Father of Chris
Mazzitti - below
Chris with his two planes above based at N13
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Our Veterans
(RT) – Marley “Bob” Miller, Jr.
Corporal US Army Battery A 704/
AAA Gun Battalion
1951 - 1953
Father of Vanessa Ruckle, co-pilot for Dave Ruckle
(L) David S. Ruckle, Corporal US Marine
Corp, WW II 1943 – 1946 Pacific Theater,
TSgt. USAF 1948-1966. Reserves 1966 –
1976 Father of Dave Ruckle, Pilot N13
Below Vanessa & Dave Ruckle
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Our Veterans
The Staib Family
On Right, John Staib, Army, Heavy Equipment Mechanic
John and Mike Staib are brothers of
CFII, Rob Staib.
Below: Retired Gunnery Sergeant
Mike Staib,
Marine Corps. 1981 - 2002
Below Rob Staib, CFII, signs another solo
shirt 😊
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Our Veterans – Roger Broadt
Roger Broadt, Corporal, US Army
Army Support Command, South Korea
Korean Conflict, 23-1/2 months of service.
Father of Dan Broadt, and Grandfather of Josh Broadt, pilots at N13
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Our Veterans – Broadt Family & Denny Stahl
The Broadt’s,
From Left
Josh,
Dan
Roger,
Korean War Veteran.
Above, Denny Stahl, Petty Officer, (PO3), Culinary Specialist, US Navy Atlantic Submarine Fleet. Served 4 years.
(L) One of the many times Denny has helped with our Fly-Ins.
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Our Veterans – Sharretts – Sibole Family
(L) Edward D. Sharretts,
Colonel USAF Reserve (Army
Air Corps Training Officer –
WWII): Winifred Sharretts,
nee McBride, both from
Berwick, PA.
(Rt.) John Sibole, Captain, USAF
(fighter pilot – 1970’s), Cynthia Sibole,
nee Sharretts, from Bloomsburg.
John, above, currently FAASTeam Program Manager, FSDO Harrisburg Office.
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Our Veterans – The Murdoch Family
W. Crawford Murdoch, Jr.
As a Lieutenant in the Army Air Corps
in 1942, Lt. Murdoch served in the
China, Burma and India Theaters in
World War II as a Radar Officer with
the Flying Tigers. Recalled to active
duty with the USAF during the Korean
War, Major Murdoch served stateside
and overseas assignments throughout
the world. His last duty assignment
before retiring in 1968, at the rank of
Lieutenant Colonel, was as
commander of the Sparrevohn AFS,
719 ACW Sqd., Alaskan Air Command.
Above, BJ’s Uncle Crawf, and on left is Crawf III, BJ’s cousin.
(L) William C. Murdoch III,
1973 - Enlisted USAF. Attended Basic Training and Security
Specialist School at Lackland AFB, TX.
Ellsworth AFB, SD, (SAC), 44th Security Police Sqd. (SPS).
Aircraft security
Ubon Royal Thai AFB, 8th SPS. Base perimeter security
Korat Royal Thai AFB, 388th SPS. Base perimeter security
Whiteman AFB, MO, (SAC), 351st SPS. Aircraft security duties, nuclear weapons storage
facility supervisor, quick reaction force supervisor.
Honorably discharged in Jan.,1976 at the rank of Sergeant (E-4).
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Our Veterans – Mike Murdoch
Above: Retirement Ceremony for Lt. Col. Mike Murdoch
Graduated Air Force Academy in Jun 1975, retired in 1996 as a Lt. Col.
• Pilot training at Vance AFB, OK.
• Flew 5 aircraft: o Majority of flight time spent in C-130’s as an aircraft commander, instructor and
check airman.
• Performed Staff, and flying positions in the United States and Ramstein, Germany.
• Last tour spent commanding the Air Force’s C-130 Instructor School at Little Rock, Ar.
Mike and Steve Murdoch are BJ’s twin cousins.
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Our Veterans – Steve Murdoch
"Steve Murdoch, USAF,
Lt. Colonel
Lt. Col. Murdoch served
over 20 years in the
USAF, both as a pilot and
staff officer. A
Command Pilot with over
4,000 flying hours,
Steve flew various
aircraft and missions to
include:
• KC-135 pilot at Fairchild AFB, Washington where he flew air refueling missions
throughout the United States, Japan, Korea, Philippines, Europe, and Australia.
• T-37 instructor/evaluator pilot for the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training at Sheppard
AFB, Texas. Steve taught student pilots from NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)
countries on basic flying and evaluated both student and instructor pilots.
• FB-111 instructor/evaluator pilot at Plattsburgh AFB, New York where he was part of
Strategic Air Command's (SAC) strategic and conventional bomber force. After flying, Lt
Col Murdoch served two staff tours, one at Headquarters, SAC (HQ SAC) at Offutt
AFB, Nebraska and one at Headquarters, Air Combat Command (HQ ACC) at Langley
AFB, Virginia. At HQ SAC, he was part of the USAF Base Realignment and Closure effort
and while at HQ ACC, he worked on the B-2 stealth bomber program.
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Our Veterans – Colleen Cato & William Meyers
Collen Cato, Sgt., E-5
1992 – 1996 (Army) Diesel Mechanic
– repaired 2 ½ tons, 5 tons, hummv’s and cucv’s.
1997 – 2004 (National Guard) Logistics & Supply –
Dispatched vehicles, tracked inventory, ordered parts and
materials as needed for my unit.
2013 – 2017
(National Guard) Logistics & Supply - Dispatched
vehicles, tracked inventory, ordered parts and
materials as needed for my unit.
Currently, Collen works in our Finance
Department, processes payroll, AR / AP.
William A. Meyers (photo not available)
U.S. Navy 1943 - 1946
Honorably discharged at the conclusion of WWII
Rank - Radioman First Class
Served aboard the USS Wasatch and the USS Teton in the Pacific Theater
Father of Anne Thomas, wife of Jeff Thomas, N13 Pilot
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Our Veterans – Gordon P. Fritz
(L) and Below Army Air Corps Staff Sgt. 58th Air Service Squadron WWII – Served in Africa, Italy, Germany.
Below, BJ with Peyton. Gordon is BJ’s uncle.
Below (RT), Gordon Fritz, with wife, Cleota Fritz nee Lizardi.
From Bloomsburg
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As Dave and I complete this special edition of our monthly newsletter we wish to thank all of our
active and retired servicemen and women, here and abroad, who bravely engage in their
respective daily duties so that we may enjoy our freedom. For those who were not featured in
this newsletter, due to deadline requirements, we hope to feature you or your loved one next
year. Our heartfelt thanks to all who proudly serve our country and represent the United States
of America. Words are inadequate to fully express our gratitude. (Please don’t forget the quiz
on pages 22 and 23 respectively. It is a special Veterans Day quiz.
On the Horizon / Save the Date: Nov. 18
Fly-In / Drive – In / Walk-In Breakfast for donation
Where: Bloomsburg Municipal Airport
When: Saturday Nov 18th
What: Pre Thanksgiving Breakfast 😊
Time: 8:00 to 12:00 Community Welcome!!!
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Where: Bloomsburg Municipal Airport
When: Saturday 16 December, 2017
What Safety Seminar, Electronics in the Cockpit
Who: John Sibole, FAASTeam Program Mgr.
Bob Frederick, Coorporate Pilot
Details to follow on this seminar, just please save the date!
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Monthly pilot quiz for Veterans Day Edition Submitted by Dave Ruckle
1. What are the mottos for each branch of the Armed Forces? a. Marine Corp (USMC) b. Air Force (USAF) c. Navy (USN) d. Army (USA) e. Coast Guard (USCG)
2. When was each of the branches of the Armed Forces established?
a. Coast Guard b. Army c. Navy d. Air Force e. Marine Corp
3. What are the official colors for each service branch?
a. Navy b. Air Force c. Army d. Coast Guard e. Marines
4. What are the names of each branches official march song?
a. Air Force b. Coast Guard c. Navy d. Marines e. Army
5. What are the mascots for each branch of the military?
a. Army b. Navy c. Air Force d. Coast Guard e. Marines
Bonus Question: What are the nick names for a Marine?
Answers for this month’s quiz:
1. a. Marines: Semper fi – “Always Faithful” b. Air Force “Aim High…Fly-Fight-Win” c. Navy: Semper Fortis – “Always Courageous” (official) Non sibi sed patriae – “Not for self but for country” (unofficial)
d. Army: “This we’ll Defend” e. Coast Guard: Semper Paratus – “Always Ready”
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2. a. Coast Guard: August 4, 1790
January 15, 1915 – Modern Coast Guard Began
Combining Light House Service & Life Saving Services
b. Army: June 14, 1775
c. Navy: October 13, 1775
d. Air Force: September 18, 1947
e. Marines: November 10, 1775
3. a. Navy: Blue & Gold
b. Air Force: Ultramarine Blue & Golden Yellow
c. Army: Black & Gold
d. Coast Guard: White, Blue & Red
e. Marines: Scarlet & Gold
4. a. Air Force: “The US Air Force”
b. Coast Guard: “Semper Paratus”
c. Navy: “Anchors Away”
d. Marines: “The Marines Hymn”
e. Army: “The Army Goes Rolling Along”
5. a. Army: Mules – There have been a total of 17.
The current corp. includes: Jack, Stryker and Paladin
b. Navy: “Bill” the Goat
c. Air Force: The Falcon
d. Coast Guard: The Kodiak Bear
e. Marines: English Bulldog named PFC Chesty the XIV
** Quick note: Many Battalions, Companies, Divisions, Units etc. have
their own individual mascots and nicknames.
6. A Marine will proudly answer to any of these nicknames: Jarhead, Devil
Dog or Leatherneck. I’m even proud of the nickname my Dad, a Marine, gave
me as a kid –“Shed”. It was short for…..Aw, I think I’ll let you figure it out