Raptors at MacDill

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Raptors at MacDill

Gulf
Friday, March 25, 2016
AIRMAN LEADERSHIP
SCHOOL: Class 16-3
graduates | Page 2
COL. LARRY ‘PINBALL’
KEMP: Lifting up his
memory | Page 16
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Raptors at MacDill
By Senior Airman Alex Echols
325th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE —The
F-22 Raptor is one of the most
awe inspiring machines the Air
Force employs, but most Americans never get a chance to see
one up close and in person. Attendees of the MacDill airshow
got that chance.
Tyndall’s
95th
Fighter
Squadron sent an F-22 and a
few of its pilots to the Tampa
Bay AirFest 2016, March 19 and
20, at MacDill AFB. During the
airshow, the F-22 was set up as
a static display and the pilots
were on hand to teach passersby about the aircraft they fly
every day.
“It’s great that we live so
close to MacDill and had the
opportunity to bring the Raptor to their airshow,” said 1st
Lt. Douglas Foss, 95th Fighter
Squadron F-22 pilot. “There’s
no doubt that this is the greatest jet in the world, so it’s awesome to be able to show it off
to people and say, ‘Hey this is
where your money is going.’”
Being at MacDill also gives
the pilots an opportunity to
meet face to face with the Airmen that often support them
by refueling them in the skies
over Tyndall.
“MacDill sends up KC-135
Stratotankers all the time to
refuel us over Tyndall,” Foss
said. “It’s great for us to bring
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A Tyndall F-22 Raptor sits on the flightline during the Tampa Bay AirFest 2016 at MacDill Air Force Base March 20. AirFest offers the public an
opportunity to meet the men and women of the armed forces and see military equipment through the efforts of active duty, guard and reserve
service members, as well as civilian employees, retirees and family members.
Tyndall Air Force Base
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Airman Leadership School
Class 16-3 graduates
By Senior Airman Ty-Rico Lea
325th Fighter Wing
Public Affairs
Senior Airman Alex Fox Echols III | Air Force
Tyndall F-22 Raptor pilots pose in front of their F-22 during the Tampa Bay AirFest
2016 at MacDill Air Force Base March 20.
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a Raptor over here and let
them see the jet up close.
So when they’re helping us
out over Tyndall, they’ve
met us and know who we
are. It makes everything
go a lot smoother and fosters a good relationship.”
With an over 44 foot
wingspan and a length of
62 feet, the F-22 is an intimidating looking aircraft.
The jet has dual engines
that together produce
35,000 pounds of thrust
that can reach speeds of
Mach 1.5 without the use of
afterburners.
“I feel safe when I see
it,” said Todd Bounds, AirFest attendee. “It looks like
the most advanced thing I
have ever seen in my life. I
don’t know what’s in it, but
it looks like it will protect
us. It is really an amazing
plane.”
Logistically for an F-22,
it is only about a 30 minute flight across the Gulf
of Mexico from Tyndall to
MacDill. But there is so
much more in the works
behind the scenes to make
this trip possible.
“There is a lot of planning and coordinating involved early on when working with the airshow organizers. They will send out a
request saying we’d love to
have the Raptor here and
we try to accommodate as
best we can,” Foss said.
It is really a team effort
to make a static aircraft
appear on the flightline the
morning of an airshow, especially when it comes to
maintenance, which playa
a huge role in ensuring the
jet makes it to the show
safely, Foss said.
“From a maintenance
side, they have to wake up
early, get a jet ready to go
on a Friday or Saturday
and make sure it can get
down here in one piece,”
Foss said. “It’s a lot of work
to get it here but once it’s
here, it is definitely worth
it.”
It is indeed ‘worth it,’
and while the show goers
get to learn all about the
mission and capabilities
of the F-22, the pilots get
a greater appreciation for
what they do, Foss said.
“Standing by the jet, you
hear little comments from
people passing by like,
‘Wow! Look at that. That
thing looks like it should
be in Star Wars.’ It’s really
fantastic to hear people
be that interested in it,”
Foss said. “As a pilot, it really makes you realize how
lucky you are.”
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TYNDALL AIR FORCE
BASE — Congratulations
to Airman Leadership
School Class 16-3
graduates. Thirty-eight
airmen graduated during
a ceremony March 17 at
the Horizons Community
Center.
Airman Leadership
School is a five weeklong Air Force program
designed to develop
Airmen into effective
front-line supervisors. It
is the first Professional
Military Education
that enlisted Air Force
members encounter.
It also focuses on
developing leadership
abilities as well as
effective communication
skills. Senior Airmen,
especially those with a
promotion line number
for staff sergeant, are
encouraged to attend.
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graduates:
Senior Airman
Agosto, Angel: 301st
Force Support Squadron
Buchholz, Ronald:
325th Operations Support
Squadron
Cameron, Lauren:
325th Fighter Wing
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Honoring heroes one step at a time
By Airman 1st Class Cody R.
Miller
325th Fighter Wing Public
Affairs
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE
— “Never above you, never
below you, always beside
you.” This sentiment reflects the thoughts of the
marchers who have started
the long trek to commemorate the loss of the Marines
and Louisiana Army National Guardsmen who died
in a helicopter crash, March
10, 2015.
Marines from the Naval
Support Activity Panama
City, Tyndall Airmen and
civilians honored the seven
Marine Raiders and four National Guardsmen who died
when their UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter crashed
into the Santa Rosa Sound
in Navarre, Florida, during
a night training mission.
The event started March
11 with 14 Marine Raiders
from Camp Lejeune, , who
split into seven two-man
teams who would hand off a
name-engraved paddle, one
of the few items recovered
from the wreckage, in a 770mile relay style march.
The paddle was found
and decorated by the
Marines who witnessed
the crash from a second
helicopter.
“We have a tradition that
when a Marine is killed in
action or leaves the service, we present them with
a wooden paddle inscribed
with things that were important to him,” said Marine Staff Sgt. Nathan Harris, one of the organizers of
the march.
As the marchers passed
through the NSA Dive
School in Panama City
Beach, March 12, they were
joined by Tyndall Airmen,
Marines and the Panama
City chapter of the Warriors’ Watch Riders, a military escort motorcycle club.
Sgt. Donovan Lee | Marine Corp.
The local community lined the streets and cheered the ruckers as they finished the Marine Raider Memorial March outside the Stone Bay main gate,
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 21. The Marine Raider Memorial March was designed to honor the seven Marine Raiders who died
on March 10, 2015. The ruckers were made up of active duty and former Raiders, family members, close friends and other service members. The
marchers were joined by Tyndall Airmen as they passed through the NSA Dive School in Panama City Beach, March 12. Following the conclusion of
the March there was a short ceremony to honor the fallen.
This was the very same
dive school that some of the
Marines lost in the crash
went through during their
training.
“I see this march as a
way to support our brothers
both in the Marine Corp and
in the spec-ops community,”
said Cpl. Jeffrey Burgstaller, a 1st Reconnaissance Alpha Company recon Marine
who is attending the dive
school.
Family and friends of the
victims of the crash joined in
on the march and appreciated the opportunity to com-
memorate their loved ones
through their long trek.
“I’d known him for 9 and
a half years, and I couldn’t
think of better way to honor
them,” said Erika Hipple,
fiancée of one of the crash
victims. “The outpouring of
support has been amazing.”
“I highly recommend
any service member to participate in ruck marches,
because in that short period
of time, it reminds me that
freedom isn’t free,” said
Staff Sgt. Steven King, 337
Air Control Squadron weapons technician. “The seven
Marines paid the ultimate
sacrifice, and I can’t even
imagine what the families
are going through. I feel that
rucking with the families
and friends is the biggest
way I can show support.”
The march was finished
outside the Stone Bay main
gate, at Marine Corps Base
Camp Lejeune, N.C., March
21, 2016.
The Marine Raider
March has shown that service members from every
branch can come together
to remember fallen brothers and sisters who have
been lost in the line of duty.
“This was an amazing
way to show support for the
fallen brothers in the Marine
Corp and in the military as a
whole,” said Cpl. Brendan
Berndt, 1st Reconnaissance
Alpha Company recon marine. “These marches truly
show the support and sacrifice our brothers are willing
to give.”
The Marines lost were:
• Capt. Stanford H. Shaw
III
• Master Sgt. Thomas
Saunders
• Staff Sgt. Marcus
Bawol
• Staff Sgt. Trevor
Blaylock
• Staff Sgt. Liam Flynn
• Staff Sgt. Kerry Kemp
• Staff Sgt. Andrew C.
Seif
The Louisiana Army
National Guardsmen lost
were:
• Chief Warrant Officer
George Wayne Griffin Jr.
• Chief Warrant Officer
George David Strother
• Staff Sgt. Lance
Bergeron
• Staff Sgt. Thomas
Florich
Gulf Defender | The Thrive Life: Responsibility and choice
“The goal of therapy is
I used to be thing
to help man face a truth
KING of this. “I dropped
he has spent his entire
out of school because
life avoiding; that he
that place is boring,”
alone is responsible for
I said. “I would find a
his behaviors” – William
better job if it wasn’t for
Glasser.
this terrible job market!”
This is a tough pill
The truth … ? It sounded
Thomas
to swallow and a lesson
more like “I dropped out
Winterman of school because I’m
that is not learned easily.
Being responsible for our
lazy,” and “I would love
actions is not fun. We lie, cheat,
to find a better job, but I don’t
steal, betray, and often fall short
have any useful skills to offer an
of the person we want to be – it
employer.”
is part of the human condition.
An external locus of control
And likewise it is natural to try
is like a virus that can infect our
and deflect some of the criticism
goal setting as well. “I’ll start
and blame to protect ourselves
running when I get new shoes.”
(Freud would call that a defense
“It’s too cold outside today.” “I’ll
mechanism) but what happens
start eating healthy after I get a
when we make a habit out of it?
specialty blender to make cool
We run the risk of developing
smoothies.” “I’ll register for
what mental health professionals classes next semester because
call an external locus of control.
I need to find my perfect major.”
We see everything that goes on
“The kids were up late last night
in our lives as happening to us,
and I need to sleep in today.” “I
rather than being a consequence would be nicer to my wife if she
of the choices we have made.
was nicer to me.” Sound familiar?
So why haven’t you achieved
your goals? Uh-oh, he’s getting
personal now. Abort! Abort! Quit
reading!
Why haven’t you achieved
your goals? Okay, I guess if
you’re still reading that means
you’re ready for the answer
to that question. I can tell you
with 100% certainty that you
haven’t achieved you goals either
because your goals are absurd
(more on that in another article)
or you chose not to achieve them.
“How dare you insinuate that
I don’t really want my goals!” you
may be screaming at me.
If you haven’t achieved your
goals it is likely because you
didn’t want them bad enough.
And that’s okay. We all have
things that we kinda want, but
are not really willing to the work
into. Think about it. If you really
wanted it, if you were obsessed, if
you put in the work day after day,
you’d either have achieved your
goal or be on the way.
When was the last time you
were obsessed with something?
When was the last time you gave
your all for something? Life
is a give and take. Sometimes
we make an evaluation and
determine that it’s not worth it.
I would love 6-pack abs, but I
am definitely not willing to give
up pizza night. That’s just the
way it is. I could blame my lack of
6-packness on genetics or pizza
marketers, those sly devils. But
the truth is that it’s my choice.
It’s okay to not go after your
goals, just don’t blame it on
anyone or anything else. The
person you are, everything that
makes up you, is a result of your
own choices.
Stop and think of the
thousands of choices you make
every single day. These decisions
seem innocent and often require
little thought, but they can have
far-reaching implications.
Remember, choices often
become habits. Habits become
personality and will ultimately
define who we are. Not only do
our choices have a profound
impact on ourselves, but
oftentimes our choices affect
others in our life and the world
around us.
Are your everyday, minuteto-minute choices moving you
closer to your goal, or further
away from it? Do you really want
to become a better person? Do
you really want to achieve your
goals?
Big changes start with little
choices.
Everything you do is a
choice, and it’s your choice.
This knowledge may seem like
a burden as it implies enormous
responsibility, but in actuality it’s
liberating. You are not bound to
external circumstances or blown
from one choice to another by
changing winds. You alone are
responsible for your actions.
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squadron of the week
photos by Senior Airman Sergio A. Gamboa | Air Force
Members of the 325th Security Forces Squadron’s pass and registration office, gather behind the customer service counter March 7. Pass and ID is the most visible of the 325th
SFS S-5 sections and helps with visitor passes, conducts background investigations and handles all entry to the base.
325th Security Forces Squadron S-5: Securing Tyndall
Senior Airman Sergio A. Gamboa
325th Fighter Wing
Public Affairs
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE
— When people think of
security forces, their mind
might go straight to the
men and women in uniform with an M-9 Beretta
strapped to their leg, patrol
cars roaming the streets,
or even military working
dogs walking along with
their handlers.
The S-5 section works
behind the scenes to make
the visible law enforcement presence possible in
the 325th Security Forces
Squadron. Consisting of
seven different sections,
the main mission of this
small shop of approximately 25 members is to work
closely with base leadership to ensure base personnel and assets are secure.
“We work closely with
the wing,” said James Hazzard, 325th SFS chief of
plans and programs. “We
make sure security is taken
care of, alarms are monitored, restricted and controlled areas are protected
and guarded, oversee security for the flightline and
provide information to all
security areas in order to
keep a safe environment.”
Those sections are:
anti-terrorism, electronic
security systems, pass and
ID, plans and programs,
reports and analysis, resource protection and
physical security.
“We don’t have the most
daring jobs, but S-5 is just
as important as any other
security forces section,”
said Senior Master Sgt.
Brian J. Viceroy, 325th SFS
plans and program superintendent. “There is no way
security forces can sustain
its missions if we don’t go
through new mission sets
and see if they are sustainable or not.”
The anti-terrorism section creates, tracks, and develops mitigation Ground
Tasking Orders (GTO) and
antiterrorism measures for
force protection and crime
prevention
The electronic security systems section manages the Integrated Base
Defense Security System
(IBDSS) for restricted areas and controlled areas
and oversees new security
system project installation
equipment upgrades.
“When it comes to my
section, we allow people Master Sgt. Nicholas Kehoe, 325th Security Forces Squadron installation security
to secure their areas
NCO in charge, was selected as the Unsung Hero for the Squadron of the Week,
and make them aware
they have an extra set of March 21-25. Kehoe is from Sharpsville, a small town in Pennsylvania. After graduating
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Sharpsville Area High School, from a class of approximately 70 students, he decided to
join the Air Force.
Senior Airman Baso Harper, 325th Security Forces Squadron electronic security
systems NCO in charge, conducts daily status checks on alarm points March 7 at the
Base Defense Operations Center. Harper is in charge of the electronic security systems
section and monitors alarm points, alarmed areas and restricted areas. He also assures
alarms are at those areas at all times, and makes sure that approximately 200 base
personnel do quarterly alarm checks on their facilities.
Gulf Defender | Heather Panabaker, 325th Security Forces Squadron pass and registration security
assistant, helps an Airman March 7 at the Visitor Center. Pass and ID is part of the 325th
Security Forces Squadron S-5 section, which also includes anti-terrorism, electronic
security systems, plans and programs, reports and analysis, resource protection, and
physical security.
security from page 6
security on top of our patrols,” said Senior Airman
Baso Harper, 325th SFS
electronic security systems
NCOIC.
Pass and ID is the most
visible of the sections. It
oversees vetting of visitors to Tyndall, issues and
maintains accountable restricted area badges, maintains criminal and security
information systems and
ensures registry of personally owned firearms stored
on Tyndall.
The plans and programs
section is crucial to future
operations and develops
plans, policies, procedures,
and detailed instructions to
implement security forces
programs.
“Before implementing
a plan we codify what the
execution is going to be,”
Viceroy said. “A good way
to look at us is as the ‘judicial branch.’ We sit and
look at all the regulations
that govern new mission
sets that come down. We
then ask, ‘can it happen?’
and if it can, how do we
make it happen. Then we
incorporate it into current
operations and synergize it
together. This section holds
an integral part in the 325th
SFS system.”
The reports and analysis section is the focal point
for incidents and accident
traffic reports. It provides
administrative support for
325th Fighter Wing and
associate units. They also
prepare and issues base
suspension and privileges
revocation packages.
The resource protection
section governs all protection level areas and provides security guidance to
approximately 250 personnel protecting restricted
areas, controlled areas and
F-22 aircraft.
“We ensure that all
the protection-level assets for the Unites States
are maintained and that
there is proper protection for them,” said Staff
Sgt. George Holland, 325th
SFS resource protection
NCOIC.
The physical security
section ensures base compliance with Department
of Defense, Air Force and
Major Command directives
on all matters pertaining
to physical security. They
also provide guidance to
assigned and tenant organizations on flightline security standards for protection-level aircraft assets.
All these sections have
to work closely together
to get their missions accomplished and make sure
things run smoothly.
“This [S-5] is one of the
better sections I’ve worked
with so far. We all know
each other’s jobs and how
to work well together. If I
need help on anything I
know I can count on anyone to point me in the right
direction,” Holland said.
Senior Airman Jermicheal Porter, 325th Security Forces Squadron response force
leader, marks grid coordinates on a base map March 7. The 325th Security Forces
Squadron S-5 section is responsible for planning future operations, physical security,
conducts background investigations for all base entry, protects all protection level areas
for all Tyndall base personnel and approximately 129 miles of coastline.
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95th Fighter Squadron
receives Raytheon Trophy
Bay County Chamber of Commerce military
affairs committee celebrates 70 years
By Senior Airman Dustin Mullen we move forward.
325th Fighter Wing Public
Affairs
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE —
In most major competitions,
the winners take home a
coveted prize, such as the
Lombardi Trophy, Commissioners Trophy or the Stanley Cup. For the many fighter squadrons across the Air
Force, the ultimate prize is
the Raytheon Trophy.
The 95th Fighter Squadron was awarded the very
prestigious Raytheon Trophy for the year 2015. This
Air Force-level award is
granted to the year’s most
outstanding Air Force fighter squadron, and the “Boneheads” ensured nobody
could compare.
“The Raytheon Trophy
is a very prestigious award
across the Air Force and
the [95th FS] is both deeply
humbled and excited to receive the recognition as the
top air superiority squadron
in the Air Force,” said Lt.
Col. Daniel Lehoski, 95th FS
commander. “As we continue
to relentlessly prepare for
our upcoming taskings, receiving the Raytheon Trophy
gives the squadron an opportunity to take a moment
and celebrate a historic 2015
and reflect on what it takes
to be the best air superiority
squadron in the Air Force as
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The Bay County Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee celebrated its
70th Anniversary March 17 at the Shrimp Boat Restaurant. The MAC was organized
on March 15, 1946, when the Panama City Chamber of Commerce decided to
organize this committee due to the permanent feasibility of having military bases in the
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and Syria,” Lehoski said.
“We provided 1,100 air dominance sorties for 12 higher
headquarters exercises, all
to maintain the highest level
of readiness. We also executed the first ever F-22 Raptor
deployment to the European
Theater to both deter Russian aggression and reassure our NATO allies.”
Competition is fierce,
and the amount of work and
dedication it takes to secure
the trophy is tremendous.
“Squadrons are judged
on performance across the
specified mission sets, exercise participation, inspection
results, and squadron and individual achievements,” said
Lehoski. “[Both] superior
teamwork and dedication to
the mission are required to
achieve this distinction.”
Teamwork was key, according to Lehoski. No one
person made the achievement possible.
“I would simply like to
add a genuine thank you to
every Team Tyndall Airman
that contributed to the mission and enabled the squadron to win the Raytheon Trophy. Without your support,
providing Air Dominance for
America would not be possible,” concluded Lehoski.
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95th FS and 301st FS, our
dedicated
maintenance
teammates, and the families
that pay the price when we
are away, receiving the Raytheon Trophy is recognition
of the countless hours spent
to provide air dominance
for America and a visible
reminder of the significant
contributions the squadron
made to national defense,”
Lehoski said.
Overall, Lehoski was very
thankful to everyone who
helped make this achievement possible. This was the
first time the “Boneheads”
have won the award.
“Receiving this award
would not have been possible without the relentless
preparation and superior
teamwork of the Airman of
the 95th FS, our brethren
in the 301st Fighter Squadron, our maintenance teammates that delivered the
sorties and the hundreds of
Airmen across Team Tyndall whose efforts all combined to project Combat Air
Power across 12 countries
during 2015,” Lehoski said.
The trophy itself is
awarded to the best and the
95th FS has stood out lie no
other throughout 2015.
“During the past historic year, the 95th Fighter
Squadron team delivered
The Tyndall First
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apply, applicants must be
an enlisted member or a
dependent of an enlisted
sponsor stationed at Tyndall
Air Force Base with a
cumulative GPA of 2.6 out
of a 4.0 scale and be eligible
to attend an institution
of higher education. An
application may be obtained
at the Airman and Family
Readiness Center. From
there applicants must
complete and submit
the application to the
First Sergeants Group
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TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE — Some
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jelly,” others “the backbone to the
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security forces member was selected as an unsung hero.
Master Sgt. Nicholas Kehoe
is the NCO in charge of installation security at the 325th Security
Forces Squadron S-5 section, and
is from Sharpsville, a small town in
Pennsylvania. He received his diploma from Sharpsville Area High
School, with a graduating class of
approximately 70 students. After
that, he decided to join the Air
Force.
“I joined at a very young age,
and that decision has led me to
what I have today,” Kehoe said. “I
have a wonderful family and have
traveled to many beautiful places,
and if I didn’t make that choice I
wouldn’t be here today.”
Kehoe lives with his large family of six, but he is the only male in
his household, which can make for
some interesting stories. He met
his wife when stationed at Luke
AFB, Arizona, and has four little
girls.
“As a father of four girls, not
everything you do is going to be
manly,” he said. “So, you know, I
have been known to have tiaras
put on my head or dance around
the living room to some pop music. No makeup though. They’re
all five and under, so if I gave them
makeup, I don’t think you would
understand the anarchy that would
ensue.”
During his 15-year career as a
security forces member, Kehoe has
been to eight different bases, from
overseas in Osan Air Base, South
Korea, to Eielson AFB, Alaska, his
favorite base thus far. He has also
had a variety of jobs within his career, ranging from entry controller,
patrolman and military working
dog handler.
“I like Alaska. It’s not for everybody, especially when you get
up that far north, but I really liked
it,” he said after speaking of his favorite base. “I would have stayed
there for the rest of my career if
they would’ve let me.
“The best job I had was as a K9 handler,” he added. “I really enjoyed being in a K-9 unit. It takes
a different skill set and is very
rewarding. You get out of it what
you put in to it. If you put in a lot
of work, you and your K-9 will become an amazing team.”
One of the reasons why Kehoe
was selected as the unsung here
was for doing what he needed to
do to get the mission done and for
spearheading the Unit Marshall
Program.
This program gives squadron
commanders the ability to arm
their personnel with the knowledge to mitigate active shooter or
security risks.
“This is one of the programs
sergeant Kehoe spearheaded and
took control of.” said Senior Master
Sgt. Brian J. Viceroy. “This is not
your typical ‘cop job,’ and he has
been the backbone to this shop.”
Although a busy man, Kehoe
makes sure he can balance both
his family time and work.
“You have to leave work at
work. It’s that simple,” Kehoe
said. ”This [career] isn’t always
going to be here, but your family
always will.”
One of the best parts of being
in security forces for him is feeling rewarded, and this job provides that opportunity time after
time.
”There are a lot of opportunities like that in security forces,”
Kehoe said. “You’re put into leadership roles pretty early in your
career. Once you obtain the tools
to become a leader, you are able
to efficiently develop people and
give them the knowledge and
skillset to help them get where
they want to be professionally and
personally.”
Soon Kehoe will be leaving
security forces and going to a job
that will let him keep on developing younger Airmen toward a
brighter future. He will become
Tyndall’s new commandant for
the Airman Leadership School.
“I look forward to the challenge,” he said. “This gives me a
chance to play a part in developing the future of the Air Force and
carrying on enlisted traditions. I
think it will be a great assignment.
You always need to take advantage of everything the Air force
has to offer.”
As Kehoe moves on from security forces to ALS, he will still
wear the patch of and is part of
that family.
“Sergeant Kehoe is the peanut
butter to our jelly,” said James
Hazzard, 325th SFS S-5 chief of
plans and programs. “He’s the
glue and is what makes us stick together. He will be sorely missed.”
Though his career is not over
in the near future, Kehoe will find
a happy place with his family once
he does retire from the Air Force.
“Someday when I do retire I
am going north and getting out of
the South. I’m not a big fan of the
heat,” he concluded.
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Quick Silver: ‘The
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Airman 1st Class Cody R. Miller
325 Fighter Wing Public Affairs
Airman 1st Class Cody R. Miller | Air Force
A special P-51D Mustang, dubbed “Quicksilver,” sits in the
morning light at MacDill Air Force Base March 18. This
specially crafted Mustang was made as a flying tribute to
veterans everywhere and performs at air shows all over
the country.
ries the post-war version
because Quick Silver was
never a part of a unit until
after World War II.”
Scott Yoak’s father, Bill
Yoak, handcrafted many of
the parts that refurbished
and repaired Quick Silver.
This task took him 14 years.
The plane carries his legacy to this day through the
hard work he put into it.
According to the team’s
website, Bill, an individual
with a love and passion for
legacy aircraft, liked the P51, and did all of the metal
work. The remanufactured
parts are handmade. Unlike the hurried war-effort
parts, these are made with
the skill and care of a master craftsman. The parts
get the utmost attention to
detail necessary to restore
the Mustang to a condition
better than when it was
factory-new in 1945. Bill
passed away in 2013 at the
age of 67, but his son Scott
carries on the family legacy
as the pilot and team chief
for Quick Silver.
The Quick Silver Team’s
mission is to honor and pay
tribute to the thousands
of veterans who have sacrificed their lives for the
freedom and security of
others. They accomplish
this mission by going to
airshows and demonstrating their flying abilities and
highlighting the contributions of service members
and veterans.
The plane is funded
through a mixture of personal support from the
team and donations from
fans.
This quote is featured
on their website: “As this
silver bird quickly streaks
across the sky, let us not
forget those who served,
sacrificed, and gave their
all. God Bless America.”
It exemplifies that the
Quick Silver Mustang is
deeply rooted in a mixture
of passion, family ties, symbolism and sacrifice.
For more information on
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their future show dates,
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There are many memorials dedicated to those that
have served in the armed
forces, but none of them
are quite like the aircraft
that performed at the 2016
Tampa Bay Airfest.
The P-51D Mustang
known as “Quick Silver”
was made as a celebration
of our nation’s armed forces. Everything from the
paint used on the aircraft,
to the design on the wings
represents something to
commemorate those who
gave the ultimate sacrifice.
The plane performed at
MacDill Air Force Base Air
Show, March 19-20.
The plane entertained
audiences with spectacular
stunts such as bomb-dives
and rolling maneuvers.
The Quick Silver Team
also set up their plane as a
static display that allowed
those in the hangar a closer look.
The crew that supports
Quick Silver believes that
every part of their memorial should mean something, because of this much
thought and symbolism
was put into the appearance of the plane.
“Some of the parts on
the plane come from over
200 different Mustangs,
we also hold a patent on
the paint formula used on
the plane,” said Scott Yoak,
Quick Silver Team demonstration pilot. “The black
paint has tiny sparkling
stars in it, and we like to
say that each star represents an American veteran who served our great
country. On the wings of
the plane, the stars and
bars represent the armed
forces symbol that all U.S.
fighter planes carry. It car-
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recalled their conversation.
MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan
“Things were going well.
(AFNS) — While enjoying
There was no indication
a drive through the rolling
(of suicide) and none of the
Tennessee countryside
classic signs. It was just an
with his wife, the shrill ring impulsive action.”
of his cell phone pierced
Zac was one of two
through the tranquility of
children Logan had from a
the moment. Maj. William
previous marriage. Logan
D. Logan’s daughter, Blair, described him as smart,
managed to utter, “Zac
charming, social, funny,
has done something really
and artistic. On the other
bad.”
hand, he wasn’t known for
Dread and confusion
making the best decisions.
seeped in as she explained
“People would say
what had happened.
Zac didn’t have good
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friends or bad friends, just
Wing deputy wing
friends,” Logan said. “He
chaplain’s son had done
was also in a very volatile
the irreversible -- he ended relationship with a young
his life. An ordinary day
woman that drove me nuts.
had come crashing down
I told him several times to
in mere seconds. Nothing
run.”
would be the same.
Despite worrying about
After an argument with
the company his son kept,
his girlfriend, Zac shot
Logan watched as Zac
himself.
steadily worked toward his
Despite the doctors’
future. He had just moved
efforts to save him, Zac
closer to his mother in
died before Logan reached Montana and finished a
the hospital.
year of college.
“He called me one
night to tell me he was
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Using this mindset will
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also give you a good way
to keep track of what
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No matter how
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there is no fast lane to
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You must not only work
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There are times when
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me,” Logan said. “My wife, Beth,
and I were expecting our first child
and permanently changing station
to Hawaii in 2003. Life was good.”
So when Logan received news of
Zac’s death, the good times in his
life became enveloped in darkness.
Then the questions came. Why
did it happen? What could he have
done better? Who was at fault?
“I felt tremendous loss and
guilt,” Logan said. “I saw disturbing
images and had bad dreams so
real I thought I’d wake up and see
(Zac).”
Following the initial shock came
secondary traumatization. Logan
found few people contacted him in
the aftermath due to the stigma
associated with suicide.
“People don’t know what to do
with you,” Logan said. “It’s like
something is wrong with you and
you’re contagious.”
On top of that, Logan recalled
most people who reached out to him
tried to fix what had happened.
“Sometimes we’re critical of each
other’s grieving process,” he said.
“If you’re down and suffering a loss,
people try and get you to come up.
But if you’re doing better, people
question why you’re happy when
something bad has just happened.”
Logan said he believes it’s
more healing for an individual who
has gone through a loss to be in
whatever emotional state they’re in
and not to pressure them to feel one
way or another.
“It’s not something you get over
or forget,” he said fervently. “I never
want to forget my son. I want his
memory to be lodged in my heart
until I die and beyond.”
During the recovery process,
surviving the suicide of a loved one
ultimately becomes part of who you
are -- Logan pulled from a number
of different facets of his life to
endure the healing process.
“I was mad at God,” he admitted.
“It’d be crazy not to be. But believing
in something bigger than yourself
and that there’s a plan in use, was
one thing that got me through.”
Logan’s wife, Beth Logan, said he
never lost sight of the bigger picture.
Even when faced with tragedy, he
was thankful to have known Zac as
long as he did.
Having the support from his wife,
family and close friends, also carried
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Maj. William Logan, a chaplain with the 35th Fighter Wing, holds a picture of
his son, Zac, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 23. Logan shared the story of
his son’s suicide and the effects of the aftermath. He highlighted the recovery
process hoping to inspire others to come forward for help in times of need.
Logan is from Medina, Tenn.
him through this time of great
adversity and brought him to where
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“(Supporting someone) is
about being there for them
unconditionally,” Beth said. “It’s
important to let them lead the
grieving process and not judge
whether they are crying enough.
Instead, feel their pain, however it
is expressed. Grieving people need
to feel loved and supported -- not
abandoned.”
In addition to his loved one’s
support, Logan expressed feeling
blessed by the birth of his two
newborn sons.
“(My sons) don’t replace Zac, but
they provided hope and a new start,”
he said.
Many people in emotional
pain have lost hope, an aspect of
life Logan highlighted as being
especially important.
“Hope is a future vision, or a
dream,” he said. “It empowers you
and when that hope is taken away,
that power is gone in the present.”
Logan found the courage to carry
on after his son’s death, and 18
months later, he became a trainer
for a program called Applied Suicide
Intervention Skills Training.
He has since talked with more
than 400 people in the last decade.
“If you have a loss and get
broken, doing something for
someone else is extremely
redemptive and empowering,”
Logan said. “I’d trade most of that
wisdom to have Zac back, but I
wouldn’t have gotten any of it had I
not lost him.”
Logan said he learned it’s
important to forfeit preconceived
notions about who is and who isn’t at
risk for suicide and instead take the
time to listen and understand each
other more clearly.
By showing someone they’re
loved and cared for, they can achieve
the courage needed to overcome any
hardship, especially the death of a
loved one.
“Someone once said, ‘the test of
sailors isn’t when the sea is calm,
but how well he does when there’s a
storm,’” Logan said. “It’s the storms
of life that give you the opportunity
to be strong.”
Gulf Defender | 15
The Coupon Connection: Shopping and Rebate Apps
I hear from a lot of people
and gift cards -- on items like
that they really wish they
groceries, clothing and pet
could use coupons, but they
products.
don’t know where to find
My absolute favorite rebate
them or how to get them. And
app is Ibotta.com. Ibotta is a
if they have coupons, they
free mobile application that
forget to take them to the
you can download on your
store. I have great news for
smartphone or tablet. Once you
Vonda
you; shopping apps are the
have the app installed, follow
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perfect tools for you to start
the simple steps below to start
Qpon Qween
saving money.
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we are going to put them to work. No
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more worrying about leaving coupons a product and complete one or more
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I’m going to explain shopping and
tasks you complete, the more pending
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credit you will add to your account.
to use coupons to maximize your
The tasks you may be asked to
savings.
perform could be to share on Twitter
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or Facebook, or take a poll, etc.
app? Shopping/rebate apps are when
Unlock these earnings by purchasing
owners of apps partner with retailers
the product in a supported store.
to offer deals – usually cash back
Remember, offers expire so make
sure to redeem them before they’re
gone!
2. Go Shopping: After completing
tasks, items will be added to your
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of the 50 plus retailers where Ibotta
works. Be sure to check the “Store
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of your receipt and barcode scan the
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16 | Gulf Defender
Col. Larry ‘Pinball’ Kemp: Lifting up his memory
By Senior Airman Solomon Cook
“Pinball” Kemp was trans325th Fighter Wing Public Affairs formed into a location March
21, at the Tyndall Pilots’ Gym
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE — “I when it was renamed the
am an American Airman. My “Kemp Pilot Gym.”
mission is to Fly, Fight, and
“This dedication is really
Win. I am faithful to a proud special to me and our famheritage, a tradition of honor, ily,” said Adelina Kemp, Coloand a legacy of valor,” are nel Kemp’s widow. “It’s like a
words within the Airman’s living memory of Larry and
Creed all Airmen recite what he stood for. He was an
throughout their career.
incredibly disciplined man
These values are things and believed in taking care of
that live in the hearts of all yourself so you could be the
who have spoken these words best that you could be.”
as an idea, or guideline -- but
Kemp’s storied career is
in some cases these values summed up by his biography.
become a legacy that can be
“Kemp was born in Murray,
seen or a place that can be Utah, on July 16, 1951. He gradvisited.
uated from Utah State UniverThe legacy of Col. Larry sity with a Bachelor’s Degree
in Plant Science in 1973. Following this, he received a commission in the United States
Air Force, where he served
his country for over 30 years.
During his years of service,
he received many awards and
recognitions as an F-4, F-5 and
F-15 pilot. Additionally, he held
several military leadership
positions, culminating as commander of the Southeast Air
Defense Sector at Tyndall Air
Force Base in Panama City. He
retired from the U.S. Air Force
in May, 2003, and continued as
a civil servant, as an F-22 Raptor flight simulator instructor
until late 2014.”
See KEMP 17
PHOTOS BY SENIOR AIRMAN SOLOMON COOK | Air Force
The newly named Kemp Pilot Gym plaque was unveiled March
21, at Tyndall Air Force Base.
Lt. Col. Matthew Zamiska, 325th Training Support Squadron commander, addresses attendees of the Kemp Pilot Gym dedication March 21, at Tyndall Air Force Base. The
purpose of this event was to dedicate the gym to the memory of Col. Larry “Pinball” Kemp.
Adelina Kemp, (left) is presented a lithograph of Col. Larry “Pinball” Kemp by Lt. Col.
Matthew Zamiska, 325th Training Support Squadron commander, March 21, at the
newly named Kemp Pilot Gym.
kemp from page 16
Prior to the unveiling of
the new sign on the door
and plaque inside, members of Kemp family and
Tyndall leadership gathered at the gym that was to
bear his name to memorialize Kemp’s life and fondly
reminisce.
“I am humbled to be in
the presence of Pinball’s
spirit, his family, his friends
and his gym,” said Col. Robert Sanford, 601st Air Operations Center combat control
officer. “The mark he left on
the Air National Guard and
the Air Force community
needs no embellishment.
“Pinball would definitely
be glad to see us all by the
gym right now,” Sanford
said. “To be honest, I tried
to avoid the gym when Pinball was here, because I’m
telling you there was never
enough weight on the bar
when I was on the bench
compared when he was
lifting.
“I don’t know about y’all,
but I keep looking for him. I
know it’s crazy, but I expect
for his face to come around
the corner any minute telling me to put more weight
Gulf Defender | 17
From left to right: Colonel Robert Sanford, 601st Air Operations Center combat control
officer, Ms. Adelina Kemp, wife of Col. Larry “Pinball” Kemp, and Lt. Col. Matthew
Zamiska, 325th Training Support Squadron commander, pose for a photo March 21, at
the newly named Kemp Pilot Gym at Tyndall Air Force Base.
The family of Col. Larry “Pinball” Kemp pose for a photo March 21, at the newly named Kemp Pilot Gym at Tyndall Air
Force Base.
on the bar. If this is what
we call spirit, then his spirit
is still with me and I hope
it never leaves,” Sanford
added.
Although
lighthearted stories about Kemp
were told, a somber tone
rang through the entire
dedication.
“You have heard many
positive words today to describe Pinball,” Sanford
said. “I will use many of the
same words, which is no
coincidence. Because what
you saw in Pinball is what
you got: intelligence, honesty, integrity, enthusiasm,
belief, determination, love,
empathy, strength, dignity,
kindness and compassion.
He was comfortable in his
own skin and was the best
listener.
“One of the things I loved
about him was that he took
the time to listen to and
learn from those around
him. Pinball would never
defend or, for that matter,
concede a point for the sake
of doing it. He would always
acknowledge that different
people with different experiences could respectfully
hold their own viewpoints,”
Sanford added.
At the conclusion of the
event, Ms. Kemp remembered her husband, and
gave insight as to how he
would have reacted to this
honor.
“Larry spent a lot of time
in this gym,” Kemp said. “He
took care of it and worked
out here. This means so
much to our family. As you
can see, our family traveled
from as far as Reno and
Utah, “she said. “If Larry
was here, he wouldn’t want
all this fuss going on about
him, but he would be very
honored. “
18 | Gulf Defender
A sneak peek at the Sweet 16
By Slim Pickens
Well, after 189 hours of
basketball we have limped
into the Sweet 16. As a
public service I am offering
a brief look at some of the
more prominent teams still
hanging around:
Kansas: Ah, the
Jawhawks… talented,
balanced, and the hope
of a state so bored they
occasionally welcome
tornados just break up the
monotony. Much like my
home state of Kentucky the
good people of Kansas look
to a sport of putting ball
through a net for a sense of
identity. Decent chance of
winning it all.
Indiana: Homespun till
it hurts. When they are
on they can beat anyone,
but couldn’t you say that
of just about every team?
However, something about
Tom Crean, their coach
that bugs me. That guy has
the biggest forehead in the
history of mankind. I mean
it is so big it has its own cell
phone tower. Check it out.
Oregon: One of the
few football/basketball
schools still in the Dance
since Michigan State was
humiliated. Because they
are on the west coast
no one has actually ever
seen the Oregon Ducks
play basketball, but the
few NBA scouts that have
bothered have said they
are really good. Because
they’re Oregon you know
their uniforms have got to
be interesting.
Notre Dame: Another
football power still hanging
around. No one really
thinks the Irish have a
shot. They’re just someone
to root against when they
come on TV. Their mascot
is that guy dressed like a
tall leprechaun that dances
around on the sideline.
How annoying is he? The
Notre Dame student body
boo him.
Texas A&M: I have seen
these guys play several
times this year and they’re
very good. They are
rough and will hustle for
every shot. Don’t overlook
these guys. They could
be there at the end. Not
a traditional powerhouse,
but may be hungry
enough to sneak up on the
unsuspecting.
Gonzaga: Yup, the Zags
are still in it, and in their
own way that is not a
surprise. Gonzaga is like
the guy no one notices
through high school and
when there is a 20 year
reunion you find out he’s
the CEO of a computer
company. This year they
came in as an 11 seed, low
for them, but they dive and
survive. No chance at the
ultimate prize, but it’s good
to see their familiar face.
Duke: What can you say?
The Pre-Med looking, the
Pre-Law acting Dukies are
still around. Any team that
bred Christian Laettner
needs to be permanently
banned from not only the
NCAA Tournament but
also the entire United
States. They’ll probably
win it all and civilization as
we know it will come to an
end.
Tyndall Elementary School ribbon cutting ceremony
Senior Airman Ty-Rico Lea | Air Force
Superintendent of Bay District Schools Bill Husfelt provides closing remarks during the Tyndall Elementary School ribbon cutting ceremony March 16 at Tyndall. The ceremony
was hosted to recognize the new unveiling of the elementary school’s brand new parking lot and centre. The project was made possible by various organizations on and off the
installation to provide better convenience for military parents to drop of their children to school.
Gulf Defender | 19
NEWBY’S TOO
@ Pineapple Willy’s
9875 S. Thomas Drive | 850-235-1225
Friday-Saturday: Cinema, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday-Thursday: Dallas & Aaron, 7:30 p.m.
www.pineapplewillys.com
5900 Thomas Drive, PCB | 850-234-9250
Happy Hour: Monday – Friday, 3-7 p.m.
Friday: Bonedaddy, 7 p.m.-midnight
Saturday: Bonedaddy, 6-10 p.m.
Monday: Karaoke, 7-11 p.m.
Thursday: HOOT NIGHT – Open Mic w/Kc
Phelps & Richard Del Val, 7-11 p.m.
Veteran owned and operated
VENUE
Buster’s Beer & Bait
PCB, FL 234-9250
Dockside
PCB, FL 249-5500
Ms. Newby’s
PCB, FL 234-0030
Newby’s Too
PCB, FL 234-6203
Runaway Island
PCB, FL
Schooners
PCB, FL 235-3555
Sharky’s
PCB, FL 235-2420
Spinnaker
PCB, FL 234-7882
The Backdoor Lounge
PCB, FL 235-0073
Willy’s Live
5121 Gulf Drive | 850-235-3555
Friday & Saturday: Barry & Greg, 8-11 p.m.
www.schooners.com
FRIDAY
Bonedaddy
7 p.m.-midnight
Sarah Moranville
5-9 p.m.
Blake Brock 6-10 p.m.
Sway Ja Vu 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
Brian Muth 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
Karaoke 8 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Gene Mitchell
5-8 p.m.
Barry & Greg
8-11 p.m.
Clay Musgrave
6-10 p.m.
Casey Jamerson
8:30-10:30 p.m.
Grand Theft Audio 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
Live Music
9 p.m.-2 a.m.
Cinema
15201 Front Beach Road | 850-235-2420
Happy Hour & Early Bird
every day, 3-6 p.m.
Friday-Sunday: Clay Musgrave, 6-10 p.m.
www.sharkysbeach.com
5550 North Lagoon Drive, PCB | 249-5500
Located @ Capt. Anderson’s Marina
Happy Hour 3-7 p.m. Everyday!
Live Music on the Tiki Deck
Friday: Sarah Moranville, 5-9 p.m.
Saturday: Jesse Jones, 5-9 p.m.
SATURDAY
Bonedaddy
6-10 p.m.
David Hughes
5-9 p.m.
Tje Rips
9 p.m.-1 a.m.
Woodland Grit 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
Karaoke 8 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Gene Mitchell
5-8 p.m.
Barry & Greg
8-11 p.m.
Clay Musgrave
6-10 p.m.
Ladies Night w/Gypsy Riot
9 p.m.
Karaoke 10 p.m.-Close
Live Music
9 p.m.-2 a.m.
Cinema
SUNDAY
4103 Thomas Drive | 850-234-6203
Open everyday 8 a.m. until
Happy Hour: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-Noon
Friday: Brian Muth, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
Saturday: Woodland Grit, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
Friday & Saturday: Karaoke w/DJ Night
AL at the Endzone, 8 p.m.-2 a.m.
Sunday: Jaanelle Frost, 2-6 p.m.
Tuesday: The Big Stage Series. Open Mic
w/Richard De Val & Kc Phelps, 8 p.m. till
Wednesday: Live Music, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
Thursday: Salsa Dance Night, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
BUZZTIME every day.
Sports Bar, Pool, Foosball, Darts,
Shuffleboard, Ping Pong & Air Hockey.
Smokers Welcome.
ADVERTISE:
Call Marie Forrest at 747-5041
or email [email protected].
Deadline is 5 p.m. Monday.
MONDAY
14521 Front Beach Rd | 850-634-4884
Open Daily at 11 a.m.
Friday & Saturday: Gene Mitchell, 5-8 p.m.
Sun.: The Classics w/Wayne & Joey, 5-8 p.m.
www.runawayislandpcb.com
MS. NEWBY’S
8711 Thomas Drive | 850-234-0030
At the Office
Friday: Blake Brock, 6-10 p.m.
Tuesday: Clay Musgrave, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
On the Patio
Friday: Sway Ja Vu, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
Saturday: The Rips, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
Sunday: Randy Watson, 3-7 p.m.
Sun., Mon. & Thurs.: DJ JoJo, 8 p.m.-1 a.m.
Tuesday & Wednesday: Karaoke w/DJ
Night Al, 8 p. m.-1 a.m.
TUESDAY
8795 Thomas Drive | 850-234-7882
Friday: Mega Beach Party, Noon-5 p.m.
Friday: Casey Jamerson, 8:30-10:30 p.m.
Grand Theft Audio, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
Saturday: Ladies Night w/Gypsy Riot
Sunday: Bar Wars w/Gypsy Riot
Sat. & Sun.: Karaoke, 10 p.m.-Close
GROOVE ROOM
Friday: DJ, 7 p.m.-2 a.m.
PORTSIDE
Fri.-Sun.: March Madness, 7 p.m.-2 a.m.
THE BACKDOOR LOUNGE
7800 W. Hwy 98, PCB | 850-235-0073
Happy Hour: 9 a.m.-Noon
Fri. & Sat.: Live Music, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
Wednesday: Kc Phelps hosting open mic,
10 p.m.-2 a.m.
Thurs.: Karaoke w/Night Al, 8 p.m.-1 a.m.
Digital recording available
WEDNESDAY
Karaoke
7-11 p.m.
Rand Watson 3-7 p.m.
DJ JoJo 8 p.m.-2 a.m.
Janelle Frost
2-6 p.m.
The Classics w/Wayne & Joey
5-8 p.m.
DJ JoJo
8 p.m.-2 a.m.
THURSDAY
KC Phelps & Richard
Del Val 7-11 p.m.
Clay Musgrave 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
Karaoke w/Night Al 8 p.m.-2 a.m.
Open Mic w/Richard Del Val &
Kc Phelps 8 p.m.-till
Karaoke w/Night Al
8 p.m.-2 a.m.
Live Music
9 p.m.-1 a.m.
DJ JoJo
8 p.m.-2 a.m.
Salsa Dance Night
9 p.m.-1 a.m.
Dallas & Aaron
KC Phelps,
10 p.m.-2 a.m.
Dallas & Aaron
Karaoke w/Night Al
8 p.m.-1 a.m.
Dallas & Aaron
Clay Musgrave
6-10 p.m.
Bar Wars w/Gypsy Riot
10 p.m.
Karaoke 10 p.m.-Close
Dallas & Aaron
Dallas & Aaron
20 | Gulf Defender
Publisher’s
Notice
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subject
to
the
Fair
Housing
Act
which
makes it illegal to advertise “any preference,
limitation
or
discrimination based on race,
color,
religion,
sex,
handicap, familial status
or national origin, or an
intention, to make any
such preference, limitation or discrimination”
Familial status includes
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