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Wednesday, July 1st, 2009
Guest speaker at our monthly dinner will be
Col. David J. Buck, the commander of the 30th Space Wing and the Western Range, Air Force Space Command, Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The wing's forces conduct spacelift and range operations, and support operational and developmental missile system testing for the Department of Defense from the West Coast of the United States. Vandenberg AFB is the only U.S. platform for polar orbit launches and the only location to conduct intercontinental ballistic missile testing without over-flying populated areas.
Colonel Buck received his commission in 1986 through Officer Training School. He is a career space and missile officer who began his career as a missile launch officer at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D. Colonel Buck has served in numerous staff positions at Numbered Air Force, MAJCOM and Joint Staff levels.
Colonel Buck previously commanded the 821st Air Base Group at Thule AB, Greenland. He also commanded the 1st Space Launch Squadron at Cape Canaveral AFS, FL. While serving on the Joint Staff, Colonel Buck served as principal military adviser to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff for coalition management of all existing and emerging conflicts, including Afghanistan, Iraq, Haiti and Sudan. As the Deputy Director for Plans and Programs, Headquarters Air Force Space Command, Colonel Buck formulated and advocated the Command's $89 billion Program Objective Memorandum.
Colonel Buck has served as a space launch squadron commander at Cape Canaveral AFS, Fla., a group commander at Thule AB, Greenland, and a vice wing commander at Schriever AFB, Colo.
RSVP: On line (preferred) or call 467-3521 No Host Bar opens at 6 p.m. Dstrella Warbirds Museum is pleased to present a scholarship award to two fine young men from the local community, who have demonstrated the desire and aptitude to further their education in thinner starts at 7 p.m. Updated photos of June Dinner here
FA/18 Simulator Operators Wanted
Got some free time? Looking for some fun and excitement? Like to fly? Like to show others about flying? We are looking for a core group of volunteers whom would like to spend some time operating the flight simulator. Don't know how to fly? I'd be glad to teach you. Pilot's license not required. Just willingness to have fun and follow easy instructions. Possible commitments for one or two days a month (or more if interested). Shoot me an email or call me. Peter 805.423-6409.
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Coming 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 8th!
The Air National Guard of the Southwest!
That great military band you all enjoyed in 2007, returns to the Estrella WarBirds Museum for a concert in Hangar One for a free concert! They will have a new program for your enjoyment, featuring the band, vocalist, and our own WWII vet, Ed Winnewisser on the harmonica.
The museum is offering a delicious BBQ starting at 5:30 p.m, ending at 6:30 p.m. for those who would like to have dinner before this grand event. BBQ chicken, baked beans, tossed green salad and French bread for $15. per person. No-host bar will be open for those who wish beer or wine. We only have 125 BBQ tickets, so get yours at the gift shop, on line or at our next dinner meeting. Those with BBQ tickets wll have a reserved section for concert seats available for their use in Hangar 1 after they finish dinner. Those not wishing dinner will be seated first come, first served. You may also bring your own comfy chairs for seating outside the Hangar One doors. Call Betty Miller 805.466-1212 for more information
 Movie Night Thursday, July 9th with Seabiscuit
6:00 p.m. Hot Dogs, potato salad, popcorn
6:30 p.m. Movie Time
Location: Thomson Hall
««« STARS - Tobey Maguire, Jeff Bridges, Chris Cooper, Directed by Gary Ross.
Based on the true story of three men - a jockey, a trainer, and a businessman - and the undersized racehorse who took the entire nation on a ride of a lifetime. You do not have to be a horse person to love this movie! The human stories are beautiful and filming is excellent.
(1993 - 181 minutes)
There is a new display building going up at Estrella WarBirds Museum! Yes! Another one!
We just finished the Brooks Building! Whatever is that all about? How is it that during a time of financial instability within our country can the non-profit Estrella WarBirds Museum, which relies solely on private donations, continue to be in a growth mode?
Get ready for something new! For more information, come to our next dinner meeting and we can fill you in on what is coming out way this summer!
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