C-130 Flight Worth the Wait

After some re-scheduling and a lot of crossed fingers, we were able to travel by chartered bus to McEntire Joint National Guard Base for a day of flying, tours, and good food. The Air National Guard C-130 crew was tremendously supportive and attentive to our cadets. We would like to thank MSgt James Steppe from McEntire for coordinating this educational and motivational event. Each cadet was able to climb into the cockpit and observe Air Force crewmembers in action. We were especially pleased to be able to take Ms. Eva Pyle from WHHS as a chaperon. She also got to fly with us - a real privilege for anyone not affiliated with the Air Force. After the one-hour flight, we were able to see four F-16 aircraft. Then it was off to Columbiana Mall, the food court, and - yes, as always - the merry-go-round. A smooth flight and good time for all.