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BULLSEYE News 5January 8, 2016

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USAFWS congratulates WIC Class 15B graduates

8th Weapons Squadron (ABM) Capt. Sarah K. Gagnon Capt. Michael L. Malone 34th WPS (HH-60) Nellis AFB
Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada Capt. Philip N. Garito Jr. Capt. John R. McFarland Capt. Kevin M. Rynbrandt
Capt. Colin M. LaFavor Capt. Paul J. Sheehey
Capt. Joseph S. Buckman-Ellis Capt. Christopher Reveiz 19th WPS (IWIC) Nellis AFB
Capt. Joseph G. Butler (MC-130) Maj. John P. Oberle (AFRC) 57th WPS (C-17)
Capt. Matthew B. Chapman Maj. Max J. Renner Capt. John G. Bitsko McGuire AFB, New Jersey
Capt. Michael A. Ellsworth Maj. Jason M. Williams Capt. Daniel J. Diamond
Capt. Christopher S. Huchingson Capt. Andy T. Ashburn Capt. Christopher L. Fry Capt. Grant W. Behning
(EC-130) Capt. Timothy F. Both Capt. Cameron E. Klise Capt. James M. Cotham
Capt. Thomas B. Draper Capt. Tyler P. Dohallow Capt. Shea M. Humphrey Capt. Joshua K. Dove
Capt. Blake S. Harness Capt. Kyle P. Mottern Capt. Roman G. Lopez (ANG) Capt. Elliot R. Riling
(RC-135) (U-28) Capt. Sean D. Murawski
Capt. Shain L. Bestick Capt. Matthew M. Barry Capt. Todd T. Munesue (ANG) 433rd WPS (F-15C) Nellis AFB
Capt. Christopher R. Jones Capt. Holly K. Thompson Maj. Daniel C. Schiller
14th WPS (AC-130) Capt. John J. McCormick Capt. Bryan S. Townsend Capt. Aaron R. Ewing
Hurlburt Field, Florida Capt. James C. Orend (F-22) Nellis AFB
Capt. Jackson M. Ranes 26th WPS (MQ-9) Nellis AFB Capt. Brandon D. Harris
Capt. Nicholas R. Tomlinson Maj. Zachary K. Rosson (ANG)
Capt. Christopher D. Lyells 509th WPS (KC-135)
16th WPS (F-16) Nellis AFB Capt. Joseph S. Pfeifer Fairchild AFB, Washington
Maj. Jason M. Clugston (AFRC) Capt. Don J. Yates
Capt. Jacob J. Allen Capt. Andrew J. Alfiero (ANG)
Capt. Lawson J. Cass 29th WPS (C-130) Capt. Jonathan J. Bourke
Capt. Keegan S. Dale Little Rock AFB, Arkansas Capt. Ryan M. Jahnke
Capt. David M. Dubel Capt. Benjamin A. Mattalino
Capt. Jordan G. Kahn Maj. Joshua K. Linden (ANG) Capt. Benjamin P. Mendel
Capt. Michael J. Koob (ANG) Capt. Nathaniel R. Clegg
Capt. Joseph A. Viegas Capt. Jeffrey L. Furnary 19th WPS (AEMPC)
Capt. Joseph R. Jaquish (ANG) Tech. Sgt. Susan Barrineau
17th WPS (F-15E) Nellis AFB Capt. Erol S. Kelter Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Dyck
Capt. Daniel P. Hendren Capt. Michael R. McKenna Tech. Sgt. Michael Kiser
Capt. Travis L. Klare Capt. Walter S. Palumbo Tech. Sgt. Christopher Nichols
Capt. Reade M. Loper Capt. James A. Stikeleather Tech. Sgt. Samantha Ward
Capt. Benjamin C. Trembath (ANG) Staff Sgt. Luke Howell
Capt. Joseph P. Waldon Staff Sgt. John Stensrud

DRONE, from page 1 ___________ so small unmanned aircraft need to Know before you go security reasons small unmanned
So, where can you fly? A good aircraft flights are not authorized on
steer clear of these areas. Just remem- source of information is a local remote or over military installations unless
control club. They’ve studied the rules authorized by the installation com-
manned aircraft. You can’t control or ber not to fly within 5 nautical miles and scouted the local area for the best mander. Contact base operations, an
locations to fly your small unmanned airfield manager or a security man-
remain clear of other aircraft when you of an open airport/airfield/heliport, aircraft. ager to ascertain safe base operating
If you prefer to go it alone, have fun areas and other limitations.
can’t see your own small unmanned military or civilian. but do it safely. But words of caution
before you launch the Invader 700 So, Merry Christmas, Tommy, and
aircraft. t$MBTT(BJSTQBDFFYJTUTBSPVOEVO- on its maiden flight: if you become we hope you have a great time with
the latest close call and you’re not your small unmanned aircraft — but
t4NBMMVONBOOFEBJSDSBGUNBZOPU controlled airports (no two-way com- following the rules, you stand not do so smartly, safely and within regu-
only to lose your $1,000 aircraft, but lations.
operate over any persons not directly munications), but small unmanned you may be subject to an FAA fine of
up to $27,500 for the most egregious Editor’s note: Luana Shafer is a
involved in the operation. aircraft must still remain clear by the violation. freelance author, editor and recent
Biggest takeaway graduate of George Mason University.
The A, B, Cs to start 5 nautical miles. Many military installations have an She is the daughter of a retired Air
airport, airfield, or heliport that re- Force lieutenant colonel. Airman 1st
The FAA divides the national air- “Nellis Air Force Base is Class B quires the 5-mile rule, but for national Class Jake Carter, 99th Air Base Wing
Public Affairs, contributed to the writ-
space above us into categories: A, B, Airspace all the way down to the sur- ing of this article.

C, D, E and G. face, which means anyone on Nellis

t$MBTT"JT
GFFUBOEBCPWFTFB – to include base housing – is not al-

level and you must be communicating lowed to fly their own personal drones

with the FAA to operate up there. So while on the base,” said Jim Callaghan,

just remember, Class A is “above” where 57th Operational Support Squadron

small unmanned aircraft should fly. chief of airfield management. “Anyone
t$MBTT#$%JTUIFBJSTQBDFBSPVOE who uses a drone also must have it

airports and requires two-way com- registered to use for picture taking or

munications with the airport’s tower, anything of that sort.”

COURAGE, from page 2 ________ to hold one’s destiny hostage. You can’t is the drum major for disappointment. on your journey, get up and continue to
rehearse life, you have to live it. Choose a An anonymous person once said, “Each move forward. Falling is not a problem,
friends or even family members because road, face your challenges and disappoint- time we face our fear, we gain strength, staying down is a problem. If your home
that may not be your destiny. If you fail ments, and don’t allow your circumstances courage and confidence in doing.” Being life is dysfunctional, you have a choice to
to make decisions, your life can become to become your character. You will make resilient is about overcoming our fears take control and change it.
stagnated with complacency and boredom. some mistakes along the way, but mistakes and challenges.
Some people say life has dealt them a bad can be transformed into triumph. Be courageous, powerful and travel
hand, but life allows for the opportunity to In conclusion, people’s stories and the road of innovation. Remember, it is
make the best out of any situation. Third, don’t be afraid to travel. Fear experiences can help us make smart not where you are, it is about where you
will paralyze your dreams and aspira- decisions that will help us through chal- are going. Winston Churchill once said,
Second, making a decision is an action. tions. Don’t allow fear to control your lenging times. Again, I shared my story “Success is not final, failure is not fatal;
Taking that first step makes all the dif- life — you control your life. Not knowing to show you your life’s path depends on it is the courage to continue that counts.”
ference. Indecisiveness has the tendency what is down the road is daunting. Fear the choices you make. If you stumble
What is your story?