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JUNE 2009
Volume 5 • Number 6 FALLON
nas fallon remembers commander luther hook
By CHRISTY LATTIN pick up his daughters Ingram said he that airplane,” Spicer
LVN Community News Editor from a previous knew Hook personally said.
marriage for weekend and spoke to him on The Churchill
Naval Air Station visitation. He returned numerous occasions. County Sheriff¹s Office
Fallon Executive his daughters to Both men recently received a report
Officer Cmdr. Luther Fresno each Sunday participated in a Friday of the small
Hook, 44, and three of afternoon in the two reading project at plane crash at 7:36
his daughters are the and half hour round Numa Elementary p.m. The plane went
confirmed victims of a trip. School and in a down approximately
plane crash that took Hook is survived by “Dancing With the three-quarters of
place Friday evening his wife Wende Hucke Stars” fundraiser for a mile to one mile
near the Fallon Hook, a native of the local high school¹s east of the airport’s
Municipal Airport. Fallon, a daughter and swing dance club. runway. The municipal
Hook died in the a step-daughter. Hook also started airport is located
twin-engine Cessna The Federal Aviation a business called on the north side of
crash along with Administration Golden Wings Travel, Rattlesnake Hill.
daughters Kaitlyn and the National a home-based Witnesses on the
Elizabeth, 15, Transportation travel agency. On ground said the
Rachel Katherine, Safety Board are his company¹s Web plane appeared
12, and Mackenzie investigating the site, Hook said he to be in distress
Elena, 9. The accident. started the business and maneuvering
identifications came Churchill County to supplement his erratically. Shortly
through preliminary Sheriff Rich Ingram earnings and provide afterward the plane
information said the bodies have an income opportunity impacted the ground
provided by family, been recovered and after he retired from and smoke and flames
friends and airport his office has turned the Navy. were seen at the crash
representatives. the scene over to Spicer said the twin- site. CDR LUTHER “LUKE” HAROLD HOOK III
The four were en route representatives engine Cessna 320 Hook was born in AUGUST 5, 1964 - MAY 22, 2009
to Fallon from Fresno, from the two federal owned by Hook was Havana, Fla., and was
Calif. Kelly Spicer, a agencies. The sheriff¹s well maintained and a 1986 graduate of the of strike fighter flight hours in the
representative from office is being assisted had actually been sold United States Naval squadrons, including F/A-18. His awards
the airport, said Hook by NAS Fallon security to Hook by a former Academy. He received VFA-113, VFA-125, and decorations
flew to Fresno every personnel at the crash commanding officer his Wings of Gold VFA-151, VFA-22, and include the Air Medal
Friday afternoon to site. at NAS Fallon. “There after completing flight as a Landing Signals with Combat V, the
was a lot of history in training in Beeville, Officer with Carrier Air Meritorious Service
Texas, in 1988. Wing Eleven. Medal, the Navy
As a pilot flying Since 2005 he was Commendation and
INSIDE THIS MONTH’S ISSUE… the F/A-18 Hornet, stationed at NAS Navy Achievement
Hook flew from the Fallon, serving first Medals, as well
decks of the USS as the operations as various other
Skipper Says 2 Desert Moon Theater 7
Constellation, the USS officer and then as the campaign and
Chaplain’s Corner 3 SFWPD 8 Independence, the executive officer. expeditionary medals.
MWR News 4 Fitness and Events 9 USS Carl Vinson and During his naval Navy personnel are
MWR Activities 5 Need to Know 12 the USS Kitty Hawk. aviation career, he assisting the family in
Travel 6 FFSC 13 He served in number amassed over 2,700 their time of loss.
SKIPPER SAYS 2
As we start off June, I pool at times in the past. completion time so if received the facts and Legal Departments
am happy to announce June should also see the schedule changes, I about this flu strain for their hosting of our
that the indoor pool the initial work begin will be sure to keep you as opposed to some Safety Fair on the 11th
has now reopened just on our new turf football updated. of the sensationalized of May which gave all of
in time for summer field as well. This has The end of April information that was us a great deal to think
and that the extensive been a project that the and the early part of spreading through the about as summer kicks
repairs that it has base has been pushing May saw the country media. As always, we off. Remember it all
undergone over the for a number of years get in an uproar over encourage everyone comes down to applying
last five months should and we are extremely the spread of Swine to get the correct Operational Risk
insure that we will be happy to see that it Flu across the United information on these Management (ORM) to
able to enjoy it for years is finally coming to States. I would like types of subjects our personal decision
to come. In addition, we fruition. The plan as it to thank our Branch through their chain making process. If we
are currently working now stands calls for the Medical Clinic for their of command and the all practice ORM in our
on a small project to field to be complete in quick and proactive EPOD. daily lives, I am sure
improve the ventilation September in time for response to the flu and As mentioned last that all of us will have a
at the pool so that we the flag football season. to the information that month, we are now in very safe and enjoyable
will not have the issues As with all construction they provided which the “101 Critical Days summer.
with humidity that have projects, weather can went a long way to of Summer”. I would
required us to close the have an impact on the insuring that all hands like to thank our Safety
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whine or dine…
menu for lunch or dinner, however I’ve never known
them not to prepare something for my son when I’ve
asked. The linen table clothes and candle-lit tables
added an extra ambiance to an already cheerful café
The Maine Street Café has long been one of my overshadowed by an appetizer salad that was to die that will be perfect for your next night out. Dinner
favorite lunch haunts in Fallon, but only recently has it for (imagine a fresh salad with caramelized onions at the Maine Street Café was a wonderful treat for
opened for dinner on weekends. I was a little hesitant and homemade vinaigrette on top – heaven!) The my family and I know it will be for yours. I’m looking
to sit down to a nice dinner at one of my favorite lunch rib-eye is my favorite cut of meat, and as such, I’ve forward to some warmer weather so that I can try their
places, knowing that the menu and ambiance would ordered a rib-eye at every steak house I’ve ever been outdoor patio seating, and go enjoy another wonderful
be different, for fear that it would not live up to my to. Unfortunately, I like my meat well-done, which all meal.
expectations. I’m so happy to say that my fears were too often means that chefs burn my meal. Not at the Maine Street Café is open for dinner Friday and
unfounded. It was extraordinary! Not only was the Maine Street Cafe. Not only was my steak perfectly Saturday evenings from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. They, of
food delectable, well presented and plentiful, but it seasoned but it was delivered to me well-done, juicy course, continue to be open Monday-Saturday 7:00 am
was affordable, as well. The dinner menu is fairly and tender. My husband ordered a chicken dish to 2:30 pm for lunch.
limited, but my family found plenty of variety for all with garlic mashed potatoes, and raved about how
tastes and everyone left satisfied. I ordered the rib- wonderful his meal was. Everything my family tried, by Erica I. Peña-Vest
eye steak, which as wonderful as it was, found itself they loved. The Maine Street Café doesn’t offer a kids
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Rated: PG-13 for intense fight sequences, some sexuality and brief strong language
Genre: Crime/Gangster and Sports
Runtime: 105 min
Synopsis: Small-town boy Shawn MacArthur has come to New York City with nothing. Barely earning a living selling
counterfeit goods on the streets, his luck changes when scam artist Harvey Boarden sees that he has
a natural talent for streetfighting. When Harvey offers Shawn help at making the real cash, the two form
an uneasy partnership. As Shawn’s manager, Harvey introduces him to the corrupt bare-knuckle circuit,
where rich men bet on disposable pawns. Almost overnight, he becomes a star brawler, taking down
professional boxers, mixed martial arts champs and ultimate fighters in a series of staggeringly intense
bouts. But if Shawn ever hopes to escape the dark world in which he’s found himself, he must now face
the toughest fight of his life.
17 again
Cast: Zac Efron, Leslie Mann, Matthew Perry, Michelle Trachtenberg, Melora Hardin
Rated: PG-13 for language, some sexual material and teen partying
Genre: Comedy, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Teen
Runtime: 102 min
Synopsis: What would you do if you got a second shot at life? Class of 1989, Mike O’Donnell is a star on his high school basket-
ball court with a college scout in the stands and a bright future in his grasp. But instead, he decides to throw it all
away to share his life with his girlfriend Scarlett and the baby he just learned they are expecting. Almost 20 years later,
Mike’s glory days are decidedly behind him. His marriage to Scarlett has fallen apart, he has been passed over for a
promotion at work, his teenage kids think he is a loser, and he has been reduced to crashing with his high school
nerd-turned-techno-billionaire best friend Ned. But Mike is given another chance when he is miraculously trans-
formed back to the age of 17. Unfortunately, Mike may look 17 again, but his thirtysomething outlook is totally uncool
in the class of 2009. And in trying to recapture his best years, Mike could lose the best things that ever happened to
him.
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devices; and AO3 Consuelo Hoopii-Miller.
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would do anything for of the shipmate-to- Association of Aviation
AT 11AM each other.” In the short shipmate camaraderie Ordnancemen. When
MUSIC FRIDAY
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time I was in the AO most Sailors experience. we joined the Navy, we
POOL TABLES shop with the “ordies” AO shop LPO AO1(AW) became part of a family.”
DART BOARD gathering information Robert Dewolfe said “We definitely work hard
PROGRESSIVE SLOTS
9 BIG SCREEN TVS for this article I got the “Aviation Ordnancemen but it’s always a team
NFL SUNDAY TICKET sense that the are a close-knit effort. The guys make
RESTAURANT OPEN
7 DAYS A WEEK • 11AM-9PM relationship amongst community and one of work not feel like work.
ordnancemen is a type the few ratings in the I love it!” said AOAN
423-8554 brotherhood that goes U.S. Navy to have their David King.
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The Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) awards banquet was held on base
at the Silver State Club on 30 April. NMCRS is a volunteer organization and the banquet
was held to recognize volunteers for their hard work and commitment to helping the Navy
and its Sailors. Pictured back row (from left) Kaye Seeley, Jana Rybold, Linda Goetsch,
Christine Elvrom, Janine Brian, Rosella Byrne and Jeanne Glaser. Front row (from left)
Doris Poindexer, Lois James and Sarah Garcia.
Sailors and Civilians of the Quarter were recognized at the awards breakfast held on base at the Silver
State Club on 29 April. Pictured (left to right) are Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Handler Senior Chief
David Dalton, Sailor of the Quarter Master-at-Arms Second Class Petty Officer Jeremy T. Fuller, Senior
Civilian of the Quarter Shaun Lamb, Senior Sailor of the Quarter Aircrew Survival Equipmentman
PETTY OFFICER STIGGER First Class Petty Officer Rodney D. Painter, Civilian of the Quarter William Tackett, Junior Sailor of the
Quarter Air Traffic Controller Third Class Petty Officer Terrell Anthony and NAS Fallon Commanding
Officer Captain Michael Glaser.
Master-at-Arms First Class Petty Officer Maurice Stigger received a Navy Commendation Medal at the awards
breakfast held on base at the Silver State Club on 29 April. Stigger has been stationed at NAS Fallon for three Photo by MC2 Steven A. Rinkel
and a half years and will transfer on June 4th. Photo by MC2 Steven A. Rinkel
SAVI ADVOCATE Cell Phone # 775 560 0558 • SARC Rene Martinez 775 426 3333
UNRESTRICTED REPORT: allegations can be reported to your chain of command, NCIS, health care personnel, or Sexual
Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) and will be investigated. Access to medical care (forensic examination), advocacy,
intervention, information and support will be provided for victims. Once this option has been chosen victim can not change
to restricted report.
• Command support in MPO, reassignment, or separation from offender.
• Allows actions to be taken as to reduce threat of assault on others.
• Gives victims special consideration while they receive care & support.
• Intrusive & lengthily process.
• Lack of privacy
• May not get a conviction for offender
RESTRICTED REPORT: allegations can only be disclosure to designated personnel (SARC, Victim Advocate, Chaplin, and
health care providers) will not be reported to command or law enforcement with specified exceptions. Referrals to
medical care, counseling, information and support will be provided for victim. Victim may change to unrestricted report
within 1 year.
• Build victims’ trust in system & empower victim so they can move to an unrestricted case.
• Gives victims time to consider options and begin healing process.
• Assailants remain unpunished
• Victim can not be reassigned or given a MPO for safety
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• Victims are prevented from discussing assault with other service members
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Story and Photo by Mass month and a half overlap sort of competitive thing the Navy-Marine Corps
Communication Specialist in Carrier Air Wing we’ve had our whole aviators ability to fight
1st Class Kimberly Brown,
(CVW) 5,” said Brian. lives.” said Blaine. and win in air-to-air or
Naval Strike and Air Warfare
“He {Blaine} showed up “Everyone gets us air-to-ground combat
Center Public Affairs.
in Strike Fighter Attack confused because they operations. According
(VFA) 27 and I was on my think we look alike,” said to Blaine, “(I am) flying
Navy Lt. Blaine “Coco” way to TOPGUN from Blaine. “Going through with, and against the
Felloney, 32 and Lt. VFA-102. We’re also the class with a brother most talented aviators in
Brian “Convict” Felloney, currently neighbors out who is one of the senior the Navy.”
33, share a devotion to in town.” instructors on staff is “My favorite aspect is
the United States Navy Naval service has a little tough. I think teaching while TOPGUN
and naval aviation. That been a tradition in the that’s true because he’s class is in session. I
devotion has brought Felloney family. Their at the top of his game like passing on the
the San Diego natives father, Jack Felloney and one of the most knowledge and skills I’ve
together at the Naval served 30 years in respected instructors attained to the students
Strike and Air Warfare the navy retiring as here, so I put added in the class.” Said Brian,
Center (NSAWC) Fighter a captain, and their pressure on myself to who’s three years of
Weapons School grandfather John perform. Again, that tactical experience
TOPGUN on board Felloney served as a could be some childhood
Naval Air Station Fallon. Pipe Fitter 1st Class competition we still includes proficiency in
According to NSAWC Petty Officer during haven’t gotten past.” the F-18 A-D Hornet,
school records, the World War II repairing “I was lucky enough F-18 E/F Super Hornet
Felloney’s are the only Pacific fleet battleships. to have several former and F-16 Viper aircraft. intense aviation training training and tactics
brothers to ever serve As with many brothers, TOP GUN instructors “It’s very gratifying as programs. Before their development. NSAWC
together as TOPGUN there has been friendly in leadership roles in an instructor to watch naval careers come to an provides service to
instructors. competition. “We’re not my fleet squadron” said a student grow and end, expect the Fellony aircrews, squadrons and
Both 1999 graduates competitive. I always Brian. “Looking up to become exponentially brothers to set higher air wings throughout
of the University of win.” said Brian. “I’ve these individuals made better during their nine standards, as naval the United States
California, Santa been following him his me want to pursue the and a half weeks here at aviators and brothers. Navy through flight
Barbara, the brothers whole career. We both track they had taken.” Fallon.” The Naval Strike and training, academic
have crossed paths went to Japan and then The skills taught by At TOPGUN, the “best Air Warfare Center at instructional classes and
earlier in their naval we both ended up here. NSAWC’s TOP GUN of the best” are selected NAS Fallon is the center direct operational and
careers. “We had about a So, it’s probably some staff directly impact following one of the most of excellence for naval intelligence support.
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