Date
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Event
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Photo
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Photo
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Photo
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Aug
2011
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Range Qualification
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Universal Security chief Jimmy Gritz provides a safety briefing before
firearms qualification.
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Firearms qualification on the outdoor range was a change of pace from the
indoor Mangan range.
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Rangemaster Jimmy Gritz inspects a weapon after a malfunction.
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Scoring targets to tablate the winner of the Top Gun award.
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Jul
2011
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Meeting at Sacramento Sheriff's
Mather Air Operations Division
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Aaron Zeff and Ron Galindo gave a detailed presentation about the thrills
and hazards of bush flying in Alaska.
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Commander Evans and Lt. Mike Jones review the Squadron's contribution to
maintaining the Star 6 memorial.
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Sheriff's Department personnel gave a demonstration on the skill and power
of the canine deputies.
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Deputies from the Sheriff's Department. Two deputies, six legs!
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Jun
2011
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Meeting at the Hut
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Jackie Boor was the featured guest speaker and author of "Inside the President's
Helicopter."
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Inside insights of Presidents, politicians, and familiies are chronicled
in her book.
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Sacramento County Sheriff Lt. Mike Jones gave the membership an in-depth
briefing on the operations of the Sheriff's Air Ops unit.
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Sheriff's Sergeant Jason Ramos updated the membership on high profile cases
being publicized in the local media.
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May
2011
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Meeting at the Hut
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Guest Speaker Herbert Brown from the Sacramento FBI office briefed the
members on law enforcement issues.
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Safety Officer Mike Traud gave an in-depth flight safety briefing.
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Commander Evans kept a keen eye on the membership during the presentation.
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Dick Stultz was again showing off his caricature skills.
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Apr
2011
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Meeting at the Hut
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Host Bob Lessman opened his home and his hangar for the group event.
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There was plenty of tasty food on hand!
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Veteran Lt. Commander Ted Robinson made a fascinating presentation about
his exploits during WWII. In addition to seeing much combat, Ted was the
man who saved John F. Kennedy.
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Autographs were in high demand as Lt. Commander Robinson stayed afterward
to personally autograph copies of his book.
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Mar
2011
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Meeting at the Hut
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Commander Matt E. greets ATF special agent in charge Graham Barlowe
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ATF special agent in charge Graham Barlowe provides a fascinating recap
of the history and mission of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms.
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Squadron members reviewed the final version of the shadow box to memorialize
member and former Commander Steve Allen
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Treasurer Kurt S. updated the Squadron membership on our finances and
state of the treasury.
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Feb
2011
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Meeting at the Hut
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T. Curran, J Ramos, and S. Jones were in attendance at the Hut in February
2011.
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Member M. Traud gives a comprehensive briefing on single engine takeoff
requirements and safety practices.
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Member G. Winther makes a motion to award the Jack Birch award to Steve
Allen and Roth Mason.
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Commander M. Evans addresses the Squadron membership.
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Jan
2011
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Meeting at the Hut
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The Sacramento County Sheriff's Honor Guard visited the Hut in memory
of Steve Allen.
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Sacramento County Sheriffs Senior Chaplain, Mindy Russell, presided
over a memorial service for Steve.
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Aaron Z. presented a shadow box prepared by the Air Squadron members
to Karen Allen.
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Scott J. provided thoughts about the organization, its members, and
the Sacramento Sheriff's Dept.
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Nov
2010
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Change of Command Dinner
Aerospace Museum
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Everyone had a good time at this years Change of Command dinner
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Outgoing Commander Joe. W welcomed incoming Commander Matt E.
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Outgoing Sheriff John M. celebrated a successful term in office
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Incoming Sheriff Scott J. addressed the membership with his vision
for the Sacramento County Sheriff's Dept.
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Oct
2010
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BBQ at Didier's Hangar.
Briefing by Sgt. Randy Winn
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Sgt. Randy Winn provides an in-depth briefing on the Arden Way hostage
incident.
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Sgt. Winn is complimented on the performance of himself and his
team by Sheriff John McGinness.
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Commander Williams, Sgt. Randy Winn, Sheriff John McGinness
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Current Commander Joe W. and Vice Commander Matt E. thank the Sheriff
and Sgt Winn for providing such an impressive and detailed briefing.
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Sep
2010
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Aviator Dinner and
Top Gun Award
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Guest speaker Ramona Prieto, Assistant Commissioner of the CHP,
discussed field operations.
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Officer Bookbinder, California Highway Patrol, discussed CHP Air
Operations.
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Jimmy Gritz presents the Top Gun award based on qualification
performance at Mangan Range.
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Plenty of food for all, courtesy of master chef Chik.
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Aug
2010
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Mangan Range Shootout
and Range Qualification
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Shooters on the line and ready.
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Shooting from the standing position.
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Shooting from the kneeling position.
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Rangemaster Jimmy G. carefully scores each target.
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Jul
2010
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Aerospace Museum
of CA.
Speakers: Amber Wong and Captain Steve Bunce (SSD), Joshua Cawthra
(NTSB)
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Guest speaker Amber Wong from Sacramento County Sheriff's CCW
detail.
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Captain Steve Bunce, Sacramento County Sheriff's Department
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Guest speaker Josh Cawthra, accident investigator for the NTSB.
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As is usual for Squadron events, there was plenty of tasty food!
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May
2010
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Meeting at the Hut.
Speaker: Bill Shea
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Guest Speaker Bill Shea greets members prior to his presentation.
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Vice Commander Matt E. addresses the membership.
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Member Jim W. provides an update concerning future events.
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Member Jim P. provides some reflection on Bill Shea's presentation.
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Apr
2010
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Meeting at Lessman's
Hangar.
Guest speaker: Captain Scott Jones, candidate for Sacramento
County Sheriff.
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Delicious food, as always, is prepared for the Squadron members.
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Captain Scott Jones, candidate for Sacramento County Sheriff,
is introduced by Commander Joe W.
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New member Britt E. is sworn in to the Air Squadron by Sacramento
County Sheriff John McGinness.
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Squadron members share some private thoughts about Scott Jones,
candidate for Sacramento County Sheriff.
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Mar
2010
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Meeting at the Hut.
Guest speaker Captain Jim Cooper, candidate for Sacramento County
Sheriff.
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Captain Jim Cooper is welcomed by Commander Joe W.
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Captain Jim Cooper visits with a member following his presentation..
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Former Sheriff Lou Blanas, on hand to support candidate Jim Cooper.
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Safety Officer Mike T. conducts another action-packed safety briefing.
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Feb
2010
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Meeting at the
Hut.
Guest speaker FBI Special Agent in Charge Drew Parenti.
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Commander Williams greets guest speaker Drew Parenti.
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Ulrich - a most popular member!
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Members gathering at the Sheriff's Air Squadron Hut.
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Mike T. reviews his magazine cleverly stuffed inside a VFR
sectional.
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Jan
2010
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Meeting at the
Hut.
Guest speaker the distinguished Al Cooper.
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Guest speaker Al Cooper wows the crowd with WWII stories of
flying, being shot down, evasion, and escape.
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Member Jim E. samples and enjoys some of the great food always
nearby at Squadron events.
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Chuck has completed the training requirements and receives
his Air Squadron badge.
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Commander Joe proudly stands before his caricature-- courtesy
of Dick.
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Nov
2009
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Change of Command
Dinner at Aerospace Museum of California
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Commander Sean Lehmann is congratulated on
an exceptional year of service to the Air Squadron.
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Commander Lehmann communicates a big "thank
you" to each of the board members for their service.
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Our Change of Command Guest Speaker receives
a warm introduction.
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The Sheriff and Assistant Sheriff congratulate
the incoming 2010 Air Squadron Commander.
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Oct
2009
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Dinner at
John Didier's hangar, Capt. Scott Jones, guest speaker, and swearing-in
of new members
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Plenty of food complemented
by tasty steaks grilled by Bob Lessman
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Captain Scott Jones articulates his vision of becoming
the next Sheriff of Sacramento County
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Sheriff John McGinness receives a "only the best become
policemen" T-shirt
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Newest members of the Air Squadron are sworn in by Sheriff
John McGinness
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Sep 2009
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Dinner & Top Gun
Award
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Honorable Mr. C.S. Chik is dishing out the fine and tasty food!
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Guest: Tim Decker, U-2 Squadron Commander and Iraq and
Afghanistan veteran.
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Squadron Commander Lehmann wins a 2nd "Top Gun" award with
a record high score of 489!
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Benediction is provided by our "Reverend" of comedy who
is in fine form!
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