WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: SlingRider Infant Carriers
Units: About 100,000
Manufacturer: Infantino LLC, of San Diego, Calif.
Hazard: The plastic slider on the fabric strap can break. This can cause the strap supporting the carrier to release and infants to fall out of the carrier.
Incidents/Injuries: Infantino has received 10 reports of plastic sliders breaking, including eight reports of babies falling out of the carriers. There were four reports of impact injuries where the child was taken to the emergency room. One of these children fractured her skull.
Description: This recall involves the Infantino SlingRider™ carriers with item numbers: 141-210; 151-210; 151-528; and 151-534. The SlingRider™ consists of a fabric carrier with a strap attached that is worn by the user to carry an infant up to 20 pounds. The carriers are sold in black or khaki. “Infantino” is printed on the plastic slider located on the strap. The item number is printed on a label inside the SlingRider.™ Products labeled “Made in Thailand” or “New 2007 Design” are not included in the recall.
Sold at: Target Stores, Babies R Us, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Burlington Coat Factory and other retailers nationwide, by catalog and online from July 2006 through February 2007 for about $30.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these carriers immediately and contact Infantino to return them and receive a free replacement product.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Infantino toll-free at (888) 808-3111 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or go to the firm’s Web site at http://service.infantino.com
21 March 2007
Message from Safety1
Hello everyone! I would like to say Hi and I hope I can pass on useful information to all of you. I get e-mails nearly daily from the CSPC and other sources of recalls and other safety related information. As I start posting them, please let me know if you or anyone you know are interested in anything in particular. I will be happy to try and find more information for you! Please contact me at patnjo@gmail.com anytime and I will do my best to get back with you as soon as I can!
Take care and have a very safe day!
Take care and have a very safe day!
24 July 2006
A Message from the CE Chaplain
To CES All:
I love quotes. I have a number of them in my memory. Most of them come from famous dead guys. A few of them come from my dad. While I can remember the good ones, or the ones I heard over and over, I don’t have many original quotes from yours truly. But one that I’ve been known to say (ask my kids) is, “You do what you really want to do.” Even I like to claim exception to this from time to time, like when I saw that I hadn’t written a blog in 4 months. All I can really say is “No excuse, Sir.”
But I can’t help but give one—at least for the past month. I took 8 days leave for a funeral which was preceded by EXPERT training in Nevada. Here I got to go through patrols, drive ATVs and humvees, and give out snowcones to parched SF airmen. This was all to help prepare me to deploy which I will do in September is all still holds up.
I’ll be going to Baghdad Int. Airport. When I tell this to people outside the military, I get a look of grave concern usually followed by, “Oh, I’m so sorry.” To which I say, “Please, don’t be. I can’t wait to go. That’s why I came into the military—to go where the action is.” About 20 years from now, who wouldn’t want to say that they went to the places in the headlines when they swap stories with fellow veterans at the VFW?
There’s another reason for me, though. It goes back to my quote, “You do what you really want to do.” I really believe that what we’re doing over there is important and just. That is, we have the chance to join the epic struggle of good v. evil when we defend freedoms and help protect human dignity around the world. When we go into places with some degree of risk and watch out for each other, it brings out the best in us. No matter what our jobs, whether it’s erecting building, diffusing bombs, handling materials, or doing chaplain stuff, we all leave footprints of accomplishment in the sand. I really want to do it, so I will. I hope you will too.
Press on,
Ch Mac
I love quotes. I have a number of them in my memory. Most of them come from famous dead guys. A few of them come from my dad. While I can remember the good ones, or the ones I heard over and over, I don’t have many original quotes from yours truly. But one that I’ve been known to say (ask my kids) is, “You do what you really want to do.” Even I like to claim exception to this from time to time, like when I saw that I hadn’t written a blog in 4 months. All I can really say is “No excuse, Sir.”
But I can’t help but give one—at least for the past month. I took 8 days leave for a funeral which was preceded by EXPERT training in Nevada. Here I got to go through patrols, drive ATVs and humvees, and give out snowcones to parched SF airmen. This was all to help prepare me to deploy which I will do in September is all still holds up.
I’ll be going to Baghdad Int. Airport. When I tell this to people outside the military, I get a look of grave concern usually followed by, “Oh, I’m so sorry.” To which I say, “Please, don’t be. I can’t wait to go. That’s why I came into the military—to go where the action is.” About 20 years from now, who wouldn’t want to say that they went to the places in the headlines when they swap stories with fellow veterans at the VFW?
There’s another reason for me, though. It goes back to my quote, “You do what you really want to do.” I really believe that what we’re doing over there is important and just. That is, we have the chance to join the epic struggle of good v. evil when we defend freedoms and help protect human dignity around the world. When we go into places with some degree of risk and watch out for each other, it brings out the best in us. No matter what our jobs, whether it’s erecting building, diffusing bombs, handling materials, or doing chaplain stuff, we all leave footprints of accomplishment in the sand. I really want to do it, so I will. I hope you will too.
Press on,
Ch Mac
08 July 2006
“Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program”
PREP
“Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program”
“Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program”
PREP is one of the most comprehensive and well respected
relationship enhancing programs in the world.
When: 14 July
Time: 9-4
Place: Airman & Family Readiness Center
(Casual Dress)
Are you dating? Are you considering marriage? Are you married?
Learn how to preserve and enhance fun, friendship, and sensuality.
Learn how to get to the heart of problems and increase your connection with each other.
Learn how to work as a team to solve problems, manage conflicts without damaging closeness, and preserve/enhance love, commitment, and friendship.
For more information or to sign up, please contact the Airman & Family Readiness Center at 456-8400.
“Mission Readiness through Healthy Family Lifestyles”
Deployed Familes' Pool Party
Deployed Families' Event
Come join the fun with the
Airman and Family Readiness Center at a
Pool Party
When: Thursday, 27 July @ 5:30 pmCome join the fun with the
Airman and Family Readiness Center at a
Pool Party
Where: West Pool
R.S.V.P.: Monday, 24 July – Call the Airman and Family Readiness Center,
456-8400
06 July 2006
2d CES "Engineer Post"
I THOUGHT THIS ONE WAS PRETTY GOOD, SO I WANTED TO SHARE IT WITH YOU ALL...
The average age of the military man is 19 years. He is a short haired, tight-muscled kid who, under normal circumstances is considered by society as half man, half boy. Not yet dry behind the ears, not old enough to buy a beer, but old enough to die for his country. He never really cared much for work and he would rather wax his own car than wash his father's, but he has never collected unemployment either. He's a recent High School graduate; he was probably an average student,pursued some form of sport activities, drives a ten year old jalopy, and has a steady girlfriend that either broke up with him when he left, or swears to be waiting when he returns from half a world away. He listens to rock and roll or hip-hop or rap or jazz or swing. He is 10 or 15 pounds lighter now than when he was at home because he is working or fighting from before dawn to well after dusk.He has trouble spelling, thus letter writing is a pain for him, but he can field strip a rifle in 30 seconds and reassemble it in less time in the dark. He can recite to you the nomenclature of a machine gun or grenadelauncher and use either one effectively if he must. He digs foxholes and latrines and can apply first aid like a professional. He can march until he is told to stop or stop until he is told to march.He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation, but he is not without spirit or individual dignity. He is self-sufficient. He has two sets of fatigues. He washes one and wears the other. He keeps his canteens full and his feet dry. He sometimes forgets to brush his teeth, but never to clean his rifle. He can cook his own meals, mend his own clothes, and fix his own hurts.If you're thirsty, he'll share his water with you; if you are hungry, his food. He'll even split his ammunition with you in the midst of battle when you run low.He has learned to use his hands like weapons and weapons like they were his hands. He can save your life or take it, because that is his job. He will often do twice the work of a civilian, draw half the pay and still find ironic humor in it all. He has seen more suffering and death then he should have in his short lifetime. He has stood atop mountains of dead bodies, and helped to create them.He has wept in public and in private, for friends who have fallen in combat and is unashamed.He feels every note of the National Anthem vibrate through his body while at rigid attention, while tempering the burning desire to "square-away" those around him who haven't bothered to stand,remove their hat, or even stop talking. In an odd twist, day in and day out,far, far from home, he defends their right to be disrespectful. Just as did his Father, Grandfather, and Great-grandfather. He is paying the price for our freedom. Beardless or not, he is not a boy. He is the American Fighting Man that has kept this country free for over 200 years.He has asked nothing in return, except our friendship and understanding.Remember him, always, for he has earned our respect and admiration with his blood. And now we even have woman over there in danger,doing their part in this tradition of going to War when our nation calls us to do so. As you go to bed tonight, remember this picture.. A short lull! A little shade and a shot of loved ones in their helmets Prayer wheel for our military... please don't break it. Please forward this after a short prayer.Prayer Wheel Prayer: "Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen." When you receive this, please stop for a moment and say a prayer for our ground troops in Afghanistan, sailors on ships, and airmen in the air, and for those in Iraq. There is nothing attached.... This can be very powerful.......Of all the gifts you could give a US Soldier, Sailor, Coastguardsman, Marine or Airman, prayer is the very best one. I won't break this one, This is a ribbon for soldiers fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. Pass it on to everyone and pray.
The average age of the military man is 19 years. He is a short haired, tight-muscled kid who, under normal circumstances is considered by society as half man, half boy. Not yet dry behind the ears, not old enough to buy a beer, but old enough to die for his country. He never really cared much for work and he would rather wax his own car than wash his father's, but he has never collected unemployment either. He's a recent High School graduate; he was probably an average student,pursued some form of sport activities, drives a ten year old jalopy, and has a steady girlfriend that either broke up with him when he left, or swears to be waiting when he returns from half a world away. He listens to rock and roll or hip-hop or rap or jazz or swing. He is 10 or 15 pounds lighter now than when he was at home because he is working or fighting from before dawn to well after dusk.He has trouble spelling, thus letter writing is a pain for him, but he can field strip a rifle in 30 seconds and reassemble it in less time in the dark. He can recite to you the nomenclature of a machine gun or grenadelauncher and use either one effectively if he must. He digs foxholes and latrines and can apply first aid like a professional. He can march until he is told to stop or stop until he is told to march.He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation, but he is not without spirit or individual dignity. He is self-sufficient. He has two sets of fatigues. He washes one and wears the other. He keeps his canteens full and his feet dry. He sometimes forgets to brush his teeth, but never to clean his rifle. He can cook his own meals, mend his own clothes, and fix his own hurts.If you're thirsty, he'll share his water with you; if you are hungry, his food. He'll even split his ammunition with you in the midst of battle when you run low.He has learned to use his hands like weapons and weapons like they were his hands. He can save your life or take it, because that is his job. He will often do twice the work of a civilian, draw half the pay and still find ironic humor in it all. He has seen more suffering and death then he should have in his short lifetime. He has stood atop mountains of dead bodies, and helped to create them.He has wept in public and in private, for friends who have fallen in combat and is unashamed.He feels every note of the National Anthem vibrate through his body while at rigid attention, while tempering the burning desire to "square-away" those around him who haven't bothered to stand,remove their hat, or even stop talking. In an odd twist, day in and day out,far, far from home, he defends their right to be disrespectful. Just as did his Father, Grandfather, and Great-grandfather. He is paying the price for our freedom. Beardless or not, he is not a boy. He is the American Fighting Man that has kept this country free for over 200 years.He has asked nothing in return, except our friendship and understanding.Remember him, always, for he has earned our respect and admiration with his blood. And now we even have woman over there in danger,doing their part in this tradition of going to War when our nation calls us to do so. As you go to bed tonight, remember this picture.. A short lull! A little shade and a shot of loved ones in their helmets Prayer wheel for our military... please don't break it. Please forward this after a short prayer.Prayer Wheel Prayer: "Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen." When you receive this, please stop for a moment and say a prayer for our ground troops in Afghanistan, sailors on ships, and airmen in the air, and for those in Iraq. There is nothing attached.... This can be very powerful.......Of all the gifts you could give a US Soldier, Sailor, Coastguardsman, Marine or Airman, prayer is the very best one. I won't break this one, This is a ribbon for soldiers fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. Pass it on to everyone and pray.
27 May 2006
Memorial Day
Cartoon: Dick Locher, Chicago -- The Chicago Tribune
See the rest of the Memorial Day cartoons here. And here are the Memorial Day messages from Air Force Leaders.
Mission, May, and Engineer Antics
Whew! It’s been another busy month!
We went right from a Field Training Exercise (FTX) to the Air Show to preparations for the end of the fiscal year…and to top it off, we had 2 car washes and the Spring Picnic! As usual, you did it all with style, a great attitude, and excellence.
Our first-of-it’s-kind FTX worked us out hard, but we got superb training. For three days, more than one hundred 2 CES Airmen practiced beddown, expedient construction, perimeter/strongpoint defense, tactical convoy operations, and basic ground combat skills in preparation for our Conventional Operational Readiness Inspection (CORI) next March. Fifty Airmen from the 917 CES, our Air Force Reserve Command “partner unit”, joined us for Total Force operations geared toward sharpening our steel for the upcoming inspection. Not only are these skills necessary for passing the inspection, but they are vital for the missions Engineer Airmen are doing everyday in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Horn of Africa. I’m proud to report a wholesale improvement in our performance over the last CORE; the 2 CES is ready to fight.
The 2006 Barksdale “Defenders of Liberty” Air Show 12-15 May was a resounding success. Approximately 135,000 people visited the base over the course of the show, and by all accounts, had a great time. As usual, much of the hard behind the scenes work of making the show work went to the MSG, and most of the heavy lifting the Engineers carried. I was extremely proud of the pride and outstanding work done by 1Lt Michelle Jackson, CMSgt John Milford, SSgt Justin Cannon, SSgt Jamison Shelton, and the countless others who cheerfully accomplished the not-so-glamorous tasks of prep, cleanup, and setup. The Air Show staff is finishing the recognition for these fine Airmen and many others as I write this, but I wanted to publicly recognize their contributions here. Well done Engineers!
Finally, our CE Booster Club has been doing great work to both earn the money to do great things for the squadron, and put on some terrific events. I enjoyed this year’s Spring Picnic immensely (maybe because I didn’t leave smelling like whipped cream J). Thanks to 2Lt Sherri Carr, A1C Melissa Williamson, SrA(s) Ryan Wilkinson, and the entire Booster Club team who put this on. A special and heart-felt “thank you” to Mr Mark Crosby and the great Americans in the HVAC Shop for once again providing top-notch Louisiana cuisine.
We had a couple of other events that deserve mention…the “Big Daddy” Fishing Tourney and the First Semi-Annual Quasi-Official Squadron Softball Championship. A1C Addison (aka “Junior”) and SSgt Dennis headed up a two tourney that netted bass, catfish, and Big Daddy (largest fish). First prize for each category was $75, and Victor earned it when he hooked the biggest catfish I’ve ever seen (13 lbs & 4” across the head from eye-eye!). In the First Semi-Annual Quasi-Official Squadron Softball Championship, we started out with two teams (HVAC vs Fire Dogs), but by the time we got started the teams had mixed a little. In a 3-inning barn-burner, the almost HVAC team beat the mostly Fire Dog team with a flurry of runs in the top of the 3rd inning. The “play of the game” went to A1C Mckenzie from HVAC when he hit not one, but TWO line drives into the same spot on yours truly’s ankle.
In June we’ll focus in the return and re-integration of our deployed Airmen even as we spin up and deploy the next set of Airmen leaving on the next deployments in July. We’re thrilled to have our deployed engineers back safely! We’ve already recovered 18 Airmen, with about 60 remaining to return from Iraq and Afghanistan. Welcome home!
As I mentioned in our last commander’s call, I am continually impressed by your great attitude and hard work to get the mission done here and deployed. You truly inspire me every day!
We went right from a Field Training Exercise (FTX) to the Air Show to preparations for the end of the fiscal year…and to top it off, we had 2 car washes and the Spring Picnic! As usual, you did it all with style, a great attitude, and excellence.
Our first-of-it’s-kind FTX worked us out hard, but we got superb training. For three days, more than one hundred 2 CES Airmen practiced beddown, expedient construction, perimeter/strongpoint defense, tactical convoy operations, and basic ground combat skills in preparation for our Conventional Operational Readiness Inspection (CORI) next March. Fifty Airmen from the 917 CES, our Air Force Reserve Command “partner unit”, joined us for Total Force operations geared toward sharpening our steel for the upcoming inspection. Not only are these skills necessary for passing the inspection, but they are vital for the missions Engineer Airmen are doing everyday in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Horn of Africa. I’m proud to report a wholesale improvement in our performance over the last CORE; the 2 CES is ready to fight.
The 2006 Barksdale “Defenders of Liberty” Air Show 12-15 May was a resounding success. Approximately 135,000 people visited the base over the course of the show, and by all accounts, had a great time. As usual, much of the hard behind the scenes work of making the show work went to the MSG, and most of the heavy lifting the Engineers carried. I was extremely proud of the pride and outstanding work done by 1Lt Michelle Jackson, CMSgt John Milford, SSgt Justin Cannon, SSgt Jamison Shelton, and the countless others who cheerfully accomplished the not-so-glamorous tasks of prep, cleanup, and setup. The Air Show staff is finishing the recognition for these fine Airmen and many others as I write this, but I wanted to publicly recognize their contributions here. Well done Engineers!
Finally, our CE Booster Club has been doing great work to both earn the money to do great things for the squadron, and put on some terrific events. I enjoyed this year’s Spring Picnic immensely (maybe because I didn’t leave smelling like whipped cream J). Thanks to 2Lt Sherri Carr, A1C Melissa Williamson, SrA(s) Ryan Wilkinson, and the entire Booster Club team who put this on. A special and heart-felt “thank you” to Mr Mark Crosby and the great Americans in the HVAC Shop for once again providing top-notch Louisiana cuisine.
We had a couple of other events that deserve mention…the “Big Daddy” Fishing Tourney and the First Semi-Annual Quasi-Official Squadron Softball Championship. A1C Addison (aka “Junior”) and SSgt Dennis headed up a two tourney that netted bass, catfish, and Big Daddy (largest fish). First prize for each category was $75, and Victor earned it when he hooked the biggest catfish I’ve ever seen (13 lbs & 4” across the head from eye-eye!). In the First Semi-Annual Quasi-Official Squadron Softball Championship, we started out with two teams (HVAC vs Fire Dogs), but by the time we got started the teams had mixed a little. In a 3-inning barn-burner, the almost HVAC team beat the mostly Fire Dog team with a flurry of runs in the top of the 3rd inning. The “play of the game” went to A1C Mckenzie from HVAC when he hit not one, but TWO line drives into the same spot on yours truly’s ankle.
In June we’ll focus in the return and re-integration of our deployed Airmen even as we spin up and deploy the next set of Airmen leaving on the next deployments in July. We’re thrilled to have our deployed engineers back safely! We’ve already recovered 18 Airmen, with about 60 remaining to return from Iraq and Afghanistan. Welcome home!
As I mentioned in our last commander’s call, I am continually impressed by your great attitude and hard work to get the mission done here and deployed. You truly inspire me every day!
17 May 2006
THE BIG DADDY FISHING TOURNAMENT IS HERE!!!
THE BIG DADDY FISHING TOURNAMENT IS HERE!!!
We will meet at the CE Yard Pavilion @ 4:00pm on Thursday-18 May 2006 to have a short safety briefing and go over any questions anyone might have. Then we'll be released until 11:00am on Friday where we'll meet at Cullen Park on the eastside of base for the final weigh-in. Final registrations will be at the meeting on Thursday. If you have any questions please contact SSgt Dennis or SrA Addison. Guarateed to be a great time! We'll see you there!
We will meet at the CE Yard Pavilion @ 4:00pm on Thursday-18 May 2006 to have a short safety briefing and go over any questions anyone might have. Then we'll be released until 11:00am on Friday where we'll meet at Cullen Park on the eastside of base for the final weigh-in. Final registrations will be at the meeting on Thursday. If you have any questions please contact SSgt Dennis or SrA Addison. Guarateed to be a great time! We'll see you there!
New Firefighter
The fire dept. would like to announce the hiring of a brand new fire fighter;
Name: Michael I. Belfer
Born: 16 Apr 06
Weight: 6 lbs 13 oz
Parents: MSgt Michael & Adrianna
Favorite Sports Teams: Cleveland Indians, Cavaliers, and Browns. (Whether he likes it or not)
10 May 2006
News from Iraq: Kids Will Be Kids!
Greetings all from sunny (and ever warmer) Center South, Iraq. It should be clear from the photo that our favorite project sites to go visit are the schools. Here's a picture of me sitting with the kids at a small school in the town of Ridwan. As the saying goes, "kids will be kids" no matter what part of the world you're in. God Bless!
09 May 2006
Maj Shoviak In Iraq
Engineers...I received a great photo from Maj Shoviak, currently deployed to Iraq, that I thought I'd share. He's deployed to Al Asad AB as a Facility Engineer Team member in support of the Multi-National Corps operations in that AOR. He got time out from his crushing schedule to visit a site holy to members of the three great monothesistic faiths.
I'll let Maj Shoviak pick up the story from here:
I have attached a photo for your viewing enjoyment of me in front of a holy site on Al Asad AB called Abraham’s Oasis. According to local Arab legend, Abraham, the Hebrew Patriarch visited the Oasis at Al Asad on his journey from Ur to Haran. The legend says he stopped at the oasis, drank from the water, and bathed himself. He and his family camped here for a short time before moving on to Haran.
I'll let Maj Shoviak pick up the story from here:
I have attached a photo for your viewing enjoyment of me in front of a holy site on Al Asad AB called Abraham’s Oasis. According to local Arab legend, Abraham, the Hebrew Patriarch visited the Oasis at Al Asad on his journey from Ur to Haran. The legend says he stopped at the oasis, drank from the water, and bathed himself. He and his family camped here for a short time before moving on to Haran.
02 May 2006
Prime Chicks Spring-back Schedule!
Hey all you Prime Chicks!
It's time to spring-back into action and get some fun things scheduled!
Let's meet for breakfast and start things going!
Saturday, May 6
8:30 am
Shoney's Restaurant (1832 Old Minden Rd.)
Bring the kids, bring a friend, bring your calendar.....
We'll think about: end of school party for kids, squadron picnic, home-comings!!!, and whatever else comes to mind.
It's time to spring-back into action and get some fun things scheduled!
Let's meet for breakfast and start things going!
Saturday, May 6
8:30 am
Shoney's Restaurant (1832 Old Minden Rd.)
Bring the kids, bring a friend, bring your calendar.....
We'll think about: end of school party for kids, squadron picnic, home-comings!!!, and whatever else comes to mind.
19 April 2006
WHAT A DEAL-$2.50 RIBEYES
THE 2 CES BOOSTER CLUB WILL BE SELLING 8oz RIBEYE STEAKS FOR $2.50 PER STEAK. ANYONE CAN PURCHASE THESE STEAKS (YOU, YOUR FAMILY, YOUR FRIENDS, ECT). PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO: victor.addison@barksdale.af.mil or call SrA Addison @ DSN 456-4358. LAST CALL FOR STEAKS WILL BE THIS FRIDAY (21 Apr) @ 1200hrs. WHEN YOU ORDER, BE PREPARED TO GIVE THE # OF STEAKS YOU WANT, YOUR PHONE #, AND YOUR NAME. THE BOOSTER CLUB APPRECIATES ALL YOUR SUPPORT!!!!!!!
13 April 2006
SSgt Root's Going Away Lunch
Today is SSgt Tiffany Root's going away luncheon at Hong Kong City from 1100-1300. Come out and show love for one of our great Engineers. Should be a fun and crazy lunch!
08 April 2006
Booster Club Car Wash Mission Accomplished!
Big turnout for volunteers!
Everybody wants to wash cars!
THANKS to everyone who made this a successful day!
07 April 2006
"BIG DADDY" Fishing Tournament-18/19 May 2006
The Booster Club would like to invite you to the upcoming, "BIG DADDY" fishing tournament. The tournament is in conjunction with the Squadron Picnic, which will be held on the 19th of May, 2006. All anglers must be registered by 6:00pm on the 18th of May. Hundreds of dollars will be given out to the winners of the contest, plus door prizes will be given away at the weigh in at Cullen Park (19 May @ 11:00am). We encourage you to come out, support your squadron, and have some fun- and who knows, you might just leave will lots of money!
Here are some high notes of the, "BIG DADDY" fishing tournament. For detailed information, please contact SSgt Dennis @ 781-8238 or SrA Addison @ 781-4348.
1. All anglers must carry a valid Louisiana state fishing license.
2. All fish must be within legal limits permitted by law.
3. Largest fish may be entered into the, “Big Daddy” category. Length prevails in case of a tie on weight in the, “Big Daddy” category.
4. All fish must be caught on rod and reel.
5. Entrants are subject to disqualifications from the Tournament in the event of any suspected foul play to include weigh in of fish which appear to have been caught prior to the tournament. The, “WEIGH MASTER” shall have sole discretion in these matters, and his decision is FINAL.
6. 2 CES assumes no responsibility for any accidents or unfortunate
events that may occur during the tournament.
7. Entry Fees may be paid in advance, or @ 5:00 pm at the 2
CES Squadron parking lot (Bldg 3433) on the day before the picnic. Fishing will begin at 7:00pm on the day before the picnic. Weigh in will be at 11:00am on the day of the picnic.
8. Fishing areas are unrestricted. You may fish any where you
want.
9. All contestants are expected to be safe and follow high
standards of sportsmanship, courtesy, safety, and conservation.
10. In the event of a tie, each participant will be given equal
shares of the winnings.
11. The total weight will determine the winner of each category.
Entrants may weigh in 3 fish for Catfish and Bass category. One fish wins, "BIG DADDY".
12. This tournament is open to all members of 2 CES (Civilian or
Military) and their guests.
13.Half of the money paid in as entry fees will be paid out as
prizes for the tournament.
Entry Fees are: $5.00 for Catfish category, $5.00 for Bass
category, and $10.00 for the, “BIG DADDY” contest. There will be
a prize of $100.00 + 50% of money paid in for the, “BIG DADDY”
contest. There will be a prize of $50.00 + 50% of money paid in
for Catfish, and a prize of $50.00 + 50% of money paid in for
Bass.
14.There will be door prizes given away at the weigh in at Cullen
Park.
BE SAFE & GOOD LUCK TO ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
04 April 2006
03 April 2006
Help Wanted
We are looking for extra hands to help finish up a community improvment project. TSgt Dave Smith and MSgt Bill Kopfman are working a housing renovation project to support Caddo Parish. We have couple of projects left to finish up before a family can be placed. Please contact TSgt Dave Smith or MSgt Bill Kopfman if you are interested in helping out.
01 April 2006
On Being Ready
This week, several Airmen around the base (no Engineer Airmen) received short notice out-of-cycle taskings for extended deployments. These Airmen got 5 days notice for a 7 1/2 month deployment. Some were ready to go, some weren't, and being ready meant the difference between spending time with family and friends or rushing around at the last minute to get everything done.
But just what is being "ready"?
Are your wills and powers of attorney updated? Can your spouse register your vehicle when you're away? How 'bout those bank accounts...have you made arrangements to pay your bills while you're away?
What about your gear? Do you have enough personal toiletries to last for 30 days? Ziplock baggies? Baby wipes? How 'bout batteries for that really cool flashlight you bought at Clothing Sales last month (you know the one...it's still in the plastic in your drawer...). Do you have a phone card? Do you have all your PT gear? (No civilian clothes at those deployed locations...)
The list is long, but you get the idea.
The point is to think to yourself, "What if I got orders to deploy in 3 days...could I do it?" Then go and take care of those things you have control over as soon as possible.
Being ready is not just something we do for the Air Force...it's something we do for ourselves as well.
But just what is being "ready"?
Are your wills and powers of attorney updated? Can your spouse register your vehicle when you're away? How 'bout those bank accounts...have you made arrangements to pay your bills while you're away?
What about your gear? Do you have enough personal toiletries to last for 30 days? Ziplock baggies? Baby wipes? How 'bout batteries for that really cool flashlight you bought at Clothing Sales last month (you know the one...it's still in the plastic in your drawer...). Do you have a phone card? Do you have all your PT gear? (No civilian clothes at those deployed locations...)
The list is long, but you get the idea.
The point is to think to yourself, "What if I got orders to deploy in 3 days...could I do it?" Then go and take care of those things you have control over as soon as possible.
Being ready is not just something we do for the Air Force...it's something we do for ourselves as well.
Bloggers Wanted!
Are you interested in writing short articles or posting pictures of 2d Civil Engineer Squadron people or families "in action"? Want to write a "spotlight" post on your shop or office?
The "2 CES Engineer Post" is looking for you! If you're interested, please contact Lt Carr (sherri.carr@barksdale.af.mil) or MSgt Wolf (mark.wolf@barksdale.af.mil).
The "2 CES Engineer Post" is looking for you! If you're interested, please contact Lt Carr (sherri.carr@barksdale.af.mil) or MSgt Wolf (mark.wolf@barksdale.af.mil).
28 March 2006
TOMMY LASORDA IN PERSON
Last week I had the honor of visiting Barksdale Air Force Base in Shreveport, Louisiana. I was asked to deliver the keynote speech at the 2006 Eighth Air Force Outstanding Airmen of the Year Banquet by my good friend, Lt. General Kevin Chilton. Lt. General Chilton is an inspiring leader, a former astronaut and a great American whom I am proud to call my friend. It was a very special visit, as I had the opportunity to express my sincere gratitude, appreciation and respect to the men and women of the United States Armed Forces, the people who wear the uniform of the greatest country in the world.
The banquet's theme was, Every Generation has its Heroes, and featured brave airmen from World War II, as well as today. Those people being honored are my heroes, as are the people who put their lives on the line to protect our country, who fight for the ideal of freedom, and who represent the citizens of our land, the American soldiers, airmen, marines and midshipmen.
I want them all to know that they have my appreciation and respect, as I am overwhelmed and inspired by their unwavering patriotism and unyielding commitment.
I had the unique opportunity to climb inside the cockpit of an A10, and fly in a B52 simulator (yes I landed safely). The banquet was a success and everyone had a great time. We were able to break bread and have a few laughs; laughter is the food for the soul. When you can laugh, you can forget any problems you may have in life. Those airmen made me laugh, and for that I thank them all from the bottom of my heart.
The banquet's theme was, Every Generation has its Heroes, and featured brave airmen from World War II, as well as today. Those people being honored are my heroes, as are the people who put their lives on the line to protect our country, who fight for the ideal of freedom, and who represent the citizens of our land, the American soldiers, airmen, marines and midshipmen.
I want them all to know that they have my appreciation and respect, as I am overwhelmed and inspired by their unwavering patriotism and unyielding commitment.
I had the unique opportunity to climb inside the cockpit of an A10, and fly in a B52 simulator (yes I landed safely). The banquet was a success and everyone had a great time. We were able to break bread and have a few laughs; laughter is the food for the soul. When you can laugh, you can forget any problems you may have in life. Those airmen made me laugh, and for that I thank them all from the bottom of my heart.
27 March 2006
New Engineer!
SrA Kevin McGinnis and his wife Marlana just had a baby today.
His name is Cameron, Alexander, McGinnis, and he weighs 6 lbs, 2 ounces, and 20 inches.
Both parents are doing great!
His name is Cameron, Alexander, McGinnis, and he weighs 6 lbs, 2 ounces, and 20 inches.
Both parents are doing great!
24 March 2006
CE Chaplain's Musings: Expectations
To CES All:
Many years ago, I saw a bumpersticker which read: "Blessed are they who expect nothing, for they shall not be disappointed." I must admit that I laughed out loud. Although the saying may be somewhat suspect, life really is about what we expect.
Not that we will or even should always get what we expect. Rather, what we expect will determine how we look at an action or experience. Over 17 years ago, I enlisted in the Army. I expected to be ordered around, insulted, cursed at, and generally reprimanded for feeling that I had a right to breathe. Guess what, I got just about what I expected; and because I expected it, I didn't come unglued at the seams when it happened. About 16 months ago, I reported to Officer Training School at Maxwell AFB and didn't know what to expect. If I had to venture a guess, I figured that fellow officers would greet me with a smile, shake my hand, and offer to carry my golf clubs up to my room for me (okay, the last one was a stretch). Instead, they made us line up at position of attention, bark out "Yes, Sir!" to everything, and do about facing movements 'til my calves hurt and eyes crisscrossed. Mind you, not knowing what to expect, I found myself saying, "What in the world did I get into?" The good news is-- it did get better, not that it was really all that bad to begin with.
Expectations can make us or break us. They can deteremine whether we will come through a tough time either bitter or better. Life, at its core is hard. Those who think that it's supposed to be easy lose out. If you expect things to be tough and rise to the challenge, then good things will find their way to you. Its about a servanthood mentality, complete with important practices such as discipline, respect, compassion, and hard work. Those who are building blessed families, careers, and lives become more concerned with their responsibilities than their rights. Those who consistently produce do so because they plowed and sowed in the Spring. They expected winter to come, and they were ready--with a Fall harvest. So, to correct my lead off phrase, "Blessed are they who inspect what they expect, for they shall not be disappointed.
Press on,
Ch Mac
Read Chaplain McCafferty's blog at http://cechaplain.blogspot.com
Many years ago, I saw a bumpersticker which read: "Blessed are they who expect nothing, for they shall not be disappointed." I must admit that I laughed out loud. Although the saying may be somewhat suspect, life really is about what we expect.
Not that we will or even should always get what we expect. Rather, what we expect will determine how we look at an action or experience. Over 17 years ago, I enlisted in the Army. I expected to be ordered around, insulted, cursed at, and generally reprimanded for feeling that I had a right to breathe. Guess what, I got just about what I expected; and because I expected it, I didn't come unglued at the seams when it happened. About 16 months ago, I reported to Officer Training School at Maxwell AFB and didn't know what to expect. If I had to venture a guess, I figured that fellow officers would greet me with a smile, shake my hand, and offer to carry my golf clubs up to my room for me (okay, the last one was a stretch). Instead, they made us line up at position of attention, bark out "Yes, Sir!" to everything, and do about facing movements 'til my calves hurt and eyes crisscrossed. Mind you, not knowing what to expect, I found myself saying, "What in the world did I get into?" The good news is-- it did get better, not that it was really all that bad to begin with.
Expectations can make us or break us. They can deteremine whether we will come through a tough time either bitter or better. Life, at its core is hard. Those who think that it's supposed to be easy lose out. If you expect things to be tough and rise to the challenge, then good things will find their way to you. Its about a servanthood mentality, complete with important practices such as discipline, respect, compassion, and hard work. Those who are building blessed families, careers, and lives become more concerned with their responsibilities than their rights. Those who consistently produce do so because they plowed and sowed in the Spring. They expected winter to come, and they were ready--with a Fall harvest. So, to correct my lead off phrase, "Blessed are they who inspect what they expect, for they shall not be disappointed.
Press on,
Ch Mac
Read Chaplain McCafferty's blog at http://cechaplain.blogspot.com
Engineers At Work
Civil Engineers help rebuild Iraq
Senior Airmen Adam Chavera and Jason Brashar and Master Sgt. Kirk Kessler pour concrete into a crater on the edge of a bridge from the mobile concrete batch plant. The Airmen, with Detachment 10 of the 732nd Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, were on their first crater repair mission. (U.S. Air Force Photo)
23 March 2006
21 March 2006
Chaplain McCafferty's Thoughts
Our Squadron Chaplain, Chaplain (Capt) Randy McCafferty, has begun a blog of his own...good stuff, I encourage you to check it out!
http://cechaplain.blogspot.com/
http://cechaplain.blogspot.com/
20 March 2006
CE NEWS FLASH FROM IRAQ
SSgt Daniel Dalrymple was selected as NCO of the Month for 557 ERHS. And SrA Sarah Williamson was selected as Airman of the Month for 557 ERHS. Barksdale is being represented very well! Hope things are well there at home station and I look forward to getting back. I really, really look forward to getting back! Type atcha later. Take care and keep on keepin on!
MSgt John Elbert
MSgt John Elbert
16 March 2006
Military Personnel Flight Changes
In the coming months, we will all hear more about "Personnel Services Delivery Transformation"...many of the functions we used to do in person at the Military Personnel Flight will be done over the Internet, and via a Call Center in San Antonio.
The slide below describes how personnel service will soon be delivered. The AF will make announcements as these functions go online or at the Call Center...it's very important that we all pay close attention to the information on how to access these services, it'll be a change in how we do business!
The slide below describes how personnel service will soon be delivered. The AF will make announcements as these functions go online or at the Call Center...it's very important that we all pay close attention to the information on how to access these services, it'll be a change in how we do business!
13 March 2006
More News from the Front!
Today in AF News, some news about the RED HORSE squadron our 2 CES Engineer Airmen are serving with:
Engineers Support the Fight
No matter how small or large the projects, the Air Force engineers said they are proud to be supporting the Bastogne Soldiers of 1st Battalion, and enjoy the atmosphere on the FOB as well.
Engineers support the fight. Air Force engineers from the 557th Expeditionary Red Horse Squadron work to improve the quality of living for Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, stationed on Forward Operating Base McHenry, Iraq. (U.S. Army photo/Spc. Barbara Ospina)
Engineers Support the Fight
No matter how small or large the projects, the Air Force engineers said they are proud to be supporting the Bastogne Soldiers of 1st Battalion, and enjoy the atmosphere on the FOB as well.
Engineers support the fight. Air Force engineers from the 557th Expeditionary Red Horse Squadron work to improve the quality of living for Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, stationed on Forward Operating Base McHenry, Iraq. (U.S. Army photo/Spc. Barbara Ospina)
10 March 2006
2 CES Airman Deployed
Thought I'd share a picture of 1Lt Helgeson taken on a recent mission near one of Saddam's former palaces somewhere in Iraq. Keep him and all our deployed Airmen in your thoughts and prayers until they all come home.
Lead the Way!
Lead the Way!
New Family Support Center Public Website!
The Barksdale FSC now has a PUBLIC website! Check in and see why they're the Best in ACC...good stuff for Engineer Airmen and their families!
https://www.barksdale.af.mil/2bw/2msg/2mss/FSC_web/fscmain.htm
https://www.barksdale.af.mil/2bw/2msg/2mss/FSC_web/fscmain.htm
07 March 2006
02 March 2006
Do You Like FOOT Ball??
Shreveport Rugby Football Club Military Appreciation Day & Game – 2.00pm on 4 March at AC Steere, Youree Drive (across from Broadmoor Baptist Church).
On 4 March, SRFC will hold a Military Appreciation Day at AC Steere on Youree Drive. Military members/DoD Civilians & all guests are welcome to attend. Additionally, Fort Polk has around 200 personnel traveling including an Honor Guard. There will also be a cup game against Dallas Athletic Rugby Club (DARC) starting at 2.00pm, followed by refreshments at Mia’s Sports Bar on the corner of Stoner & Market. Please come support your local community team and learn more of this exciting new sport for “most” Americans.
On 4 March, SRFC will hold a Military Appreciation Day at AC Steere on Youree Drive. Military members/DoD Civilians & all guests are welcome to attend. Additionally, Fort Polk has around 200 personnel traveling including an Honor Guard. There will also be a cup game against Dallas Athletic Rugby Club (DARC) starting at 2.00pm, followed by refreshments at Mia’s Sports Bar on the corner of Stoner & Market. Please come support your local community team and learn more of this exciting new sport for “most” Americans.
01 March 2006
Award Winner in the AOR!
Congrats to 2 CES firefighter SSgt Rusty Thomason, selected as 332 EMSG NCO of the Month! Well done!!!
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