SYMPOSIUM 2008
Society of Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR!)
13-16 May 2008
Moody AFB; Valdosta, Georgia
JOPREP JIFFY 18MAY08
Tuesday - 13 May
- Arrived and checked in at the La Quinta Inn, 1800 Club House Drive, Valdosta, GA 31601, and the location of the infamous Sandy Box, where we shared each others's comaraderie, stories, age-embellished accounts of daring and heroism. We invited all members of the 23rd Wing and 347th Rescue Group to come and share with us at the Sandy Box which was open each afternoon and evening.
Wednesday - 14 May (41st Rescue Squadron Auditorium)
- 0830 Wing Commander's Welcome
- 0910-1010 Korea SAR, Col Forrest Marion, USAFHRA
- 1020-1120 Scotch 03 SAR, John Carlson Lead
- 1120-1220 Tchepone Return, DC Johnson
- 1220-1330 Lunch was served next door to the auditorium
- 1330-1430 Hellborne 20, Don Dineen Lead
- 1440-1640 Bengal 505, Jim Harding Lead
- 1640-1800 Iraq Rescue, 41st RQS
- 1800-2000 "Icebreaker" pizza and beer in 38th RQS
Thursday - 15 May (41st Rescue Squadron Auditorium)
- 0800-1210 Rescue of Canyon 407, Navy SAR, Tom Phillips Lead
- 1210-1330 Lunch served next door to the auditorium
- 1330-1500 Afganistan Rescue, 71st RSQ
- 1500-1600 A-10C Capabilities and Afganistan Rescue, 23rd Fighter Group
- 1600-1700 Future of the HC-130, 347th Rescue Group
- 1700 -???? Sandy Box
Friday - 16 May
- 0900-1045 Society Business Meeting at the La Quinta
- 1100-1300 Rescue Demonstration by the 23 Wing was cancelled due to weather. Great hamburger cookout!
- 1900-2300 Dining Out with the 347th Rescue Group in Bldg 646 (Fuels Hangar) on Moody AFB. An outstanding time.
Saturday - 17 May
Contact : Jim Beggerly, President and EGP
THIS SEPTEMBER WE WILL BEGIN WORKING ON NEXT YEAR