September 2015 - Sheppard Military Affairs Committee

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SMAC Chairperson: Mrs. Kay Yeager
SMAC President & CEO: Mr. Tom Whaylen, Colonel, USAF, Retired
www.smacntx.org September 2015 Edi0on: 1 Sheppard Military Affairs Commi4ee (SMAC) “Providing community-based support for Sheppard AFB”
Hi, as President & CEO of SMAC, I am proud to
announce the launch of our “Wingman” newsletter.
Each quarter, you will receive a newsletter
highlighting an adopter, events on the horizon, and
news about Sheppard AFB.
Together w/both 82d and 80th Commanders,
Brigadier General Pat Doherty and Colonel Greg
A note from Tom… Keeton, we appreciate your support for SMAC!
940.264.2176 Become a
Squadron Adopter!
The Squadron Adop0on Program was created as a forum for the community to interact with Sheppard AFB permanent party. Since it began, the program has grown to over 50 Many thanks to SMAC friends from Frederick, Oklahoma! As you know, adopters to include community during the spring rains in Texoma, the runway at Frederick was damaged and leaders, businesses, & service organiza0ons. For more info, contact rendered unusable. Robert Johnston & Jim Smith assisted by contacting
Val Cook, at val.cook.vc@gmail.com . Duncan City leaders and advising them what to expect if the ENJJPT T-6
Check out the website below to see aircraft utilized the Duncan airport while the Frederick runway is being
how important the community is to an repaired. The Duncan City Council approved the use of the Duncan airport
Air Force Base! by the ENJJPT student pilots. Thanks Robert & Jim!
h]p://www.wearethemighty.com/
During the SMAC April 2015 trip to Washington DC, one of the topics
chanute-­‐air-­‐force-­‐base-­‐2015-­‐08 covered with the Tx Congressional delegation concerned the radar at Fort
Sill, OK. During the SMAC delegation’s meeting with Senator Cornyn, two
of his staffers, Dave Hanke and Warren Bruce, took the information
What’s on the horizon…
regarding the criticality of the radar to the ENJJPT flying mission for action.
They contacted Oklahoma Senator Inhofe’s staff and expressed the national
security importance of the radar. Senator Inhofe and his staff concurred and
the radar is now a high visibility subject for Senator Inhofe’s office.
and look forward to a strong, long-­‐las0ng rela0onship! BG Patrick & DeeDee Doherty
Commander
82d Training Wing
Col Tim & Michelle Gillaspie
Vice-Wing Commander
FAREWELL…
Brig Gen Scott & Lisa Kindsvater
Col Eric & Stephanie Froelich
Col Lance & Emily Bunch
Col Gregory & Lori Keeton
Commander
80th Flying Training Wing
Sheppard & SMAC have created a group called “Sheppard Young Ambassadors.” We take young area residents, over a two-­‐year period, give them an in-­‐depth Col Paul & Amanda Moga
knowledge of Sheppard AFB and build Vice-Wing Commander
the next genera0on of Sheppard arts Here
proponents. Combat Capability St
SAVE THE DATE General Mark Welsh, AF Chief of Staff is coming, October 21st, 2015! Be looking for your invite!