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6 November 25, 2015
The collective Team March public affairs staff wishes a very safe and hap-
py Thanksgiving weekend to all Team March members and their families. In
preparation for this issue, we asked our Facebook fans and Team March mem-
bers to complete this sentence:
I am thankful for…
Ms. Kelly Gonzalez: all that our husbands do to keep us safe, happy, and to-
gether while they are home and away.
Mr. Jack Easterling: the Boy Scouts’ picture at the Museum of us boys who
lived on base back in the late 1940s; all the new friends we made as teenagers liv-
ing in Green Acres and Dusty Acres on March Field from late 1945 to 1952; the
Bob Hope shows on base; the chance to go out onto the flightline to see the first
jets (Bell P59, Lockheed P80 Shooting Star, and later Boeing B29s); camping
with the Scouts in Big Bear and taking PT boats from Long Beach to Catalina.
Ms. Lisa Lisa Lisa: my family, which includes my Air Force family as well as
my Navy family!
Ms. Domenica Petrusa: our freedom and safety. Thank you U.S. Armed Forces.
Mr. Keith Mullins: the March Field Air Museum helping to preserve the his- TSgt. Shane Olguin: my career in the Air Force and the job security that comes
tory of the area.
Mr. DeWayne Mortensen II: a strong Inland Empire and its protective military
presence which is ready always!
Mr. George Duggan: the good old U.S. of A!
Ms. Marissa Murguia: my family and all my friends, and thank you to all U.S.
Military Branches.
Ms. Michelle Mears-Gerst: those who put God and country before selfish
wants and desires.
Ms. Lynette Floyd: a loving family, good and close friends, living in a country
free because of the dedication and sacrifices of our military. We have a lot to be
thankful for.
Mr. John Florence: living in the best country and time throughout the history
of earth. We have everything a human can ask for including heat, AC, running
water, variety of food, shelter, transportation, soft beds and the list goes on and holiday and every day.
on. Even our poorest families live better than 90% of the world population going
back to the beginning of time. We are truly lucky and more blessed than we will
ever know just to be born in this awesome country during these wonderful times.
TSgt. Arthur Villegas: my family and friends that I have in my life.
MSgt. Ameerah Beyah-Brewer: the sparkle in my children’s eyes, the friends
and family that encourage and love me in all my endeavors, and the Nation that
comes together crisis after crisis; for every individual who thanks me for wearing
the uniform. I proudly serve them this Thanksgiving and always.
SMSgt. Keith Baxter: my family, friends and health. I am thankful my loved
ones can live in safety and feel secure from those who may wish to do us harm.
However, I am most thankful for my decision 22 years ago to enlist in the mili-
tary. Everything I am and everything I have earned, I owe to the U.S. Air Force.
Maj. Mark Johnson: the brotherhood that is the United States Air Force.
MSgt. Andrew Davis: the ability to serve as an Air Force Reserve recruiter
right back home here in Orange County for the 452nd AMW. It has allowed me
to hit career goals I set for myself a long time ago – which in turn has allowed
certain privileges for my wife and child.
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Mr. Robert Kaschak: the ability to be able to do physical things, the opportu-
nity to still function in my job, the heart and compassion to understand pain, help
the suffering and the hope to be able to live a full life for the remaining days I
have left with a healthy respect for all I come in contact with.
Lt. Col. Shawn Swarz: young people who continue to raise their hands and
volunteer to enter the profession of arms.
Ms. Belem Morris: everything God has given me without deserving, including
all the service men and women who have given their lives for us, when many of
us don’t appreciate what they do for us.
Ms. Amanda Fairholt: my AF co-workers who have not only pushed me to be
the best worker I can be, but also encourage me to accomplish my personal goals.
THANK YOU GUYS!!!
Mr. Philip Navratil: GOD allowing me to wake up each day with the opportu-
nity to serve the military men and women who keep our country safe and secure.
SrA Samantha White: my senses, which allow me to see, hear, and otherwise
experience all the beautiful things in this world.
along with it.
SSgt. Edwin Ortiz: having a wonderful and loving wife and kids who have
stayed strong while I have been gone supporting missions and for being part of
my Heavenly Father’s Kingdom.
SMSgt. Lali Gomez: the gifts God gave me -- my health, my family and espe-
cially my children, Joseph, 15, Sofia, 10, and Alicia, 6.
Maj. Gen. John Flournoy Jr: the incredible selfless service and dedication of
all Citizen Airmen and civilians serving in Fourth Air Force.
Ms. Patricia Vegas: Jesus…my children…my mother…my brothers and sis-
ters in Christ…my rooted church group…my women’s Bible study group…that
my rooted group has given generously of their time, labor, and money to build
showers for the homeless in Costa Mesa…for living in the United States…our
ability to speak freely.
Mr. Elmer Little: all the Servicemen and women insuring our freedom on this
Ms. Cheryl McDowell: being able to choose my attitude on a daily basis.
Mr. Everett Ahlbom: my country and the military who defend our freedom.
Capt. Daniel Greer: everything that God has given me – my family, friends,
home, job, and a great Air Force aircraft to fly!
TSgt. Jill Lundgren: my husband who has taken on role of a father, grandpa,
and uncle for my family. My grandchildren adore him and he is so wonderful
with them. My niece and nephew love him and have a wonderful time when he’s
around. It warms my heart to see him interact with them and see the joy he brings.
TSgt. Marcia Johnson: my daughter Samantha -- for continuing to be a mira-
cle in the making of God’s plan, having survived two bone marrow transplants at
ages 3 1/2 and 4 3/4 for AML Leukemia, anticipating graduating in the spring of
2016 at CSUSB with her Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, and watching her
becoming a mature adult ready to take on what God has in store for her.
SrA Rachel Hollinger: my new baby boy, Charles, and how he and my hus-
band have completed my little family.