DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

HEADQUARTERS 149TH FIGHTER WING (ANG) (AETC)

 

12 March 2003

MEMORANDUM TO:            Cub Scout Pack 143

                                                Boerne, Texas

 

FROM:                                    182nd Fighter Squadron

                                                Lackland AFB, Texas

 

SUBJECT:                               Invitation to Inspect “Gunfighter” Operations

 

 

  1. I would like to take this opportunity to formally invite each and every one of you to visit the 182nd Fighter Squadron at Kelly Field, Lackland Air Force Base on 1 November 2003.  We can start anytime after 0930hrs.  Your enroute time should be close to 1hr and we will need to know specifics on vehicles the day prior.

 

  1. The 182nd Fighter Squadron “Gunfighters” has a proud tradition of defending the United States of America and the great state of Texas.  We have flown a number of aircraft types over the years.  We currently fly and teach other fighter pilots how to fly the F-16 Falcon, otherwise known as the “Viper”.  We look forward to showing you more about the United States military, the Texas Air National Guard, and the F-16 “Viper”.

 

  1. After arriving at the base and coming through security, we will begin the program with a briefing in the “main briefing room” of our squadron operations building.  During this briefing we will talk about the Air National Guard, the role we play in the defense of our nation, and show you some of the tools we use to accomplish our mission.  We will talk a lot about airplanes; I trust you have some interest in this subject.  You will have an opportunity to see, touch, and even try on some of the equipment that we wear when we fly.  You will have plenty of time to ask questions.  Then, we will go to a large hanger and you will all have the unique opportunity to look at a real F-16 fighter plane.  You will be able to walk around it, ask questions, and even touch it (sorry, but I’ve been told that I can’t let you take it out for a spin).

 

  1. When we are finished with the squadron tour, you will enjoy eating your packed lunches at the pavilion and park just around the corner from our squadron.  We at the “Gunfighters” greatly look forward to your visit.  See you then.

 

  1. You can e-mail me or call with any questions and I’ll have directions for you at the next meeting.  My phone is 210-925-5934, email is Kevin.Tarrant@txkell.ang.com

 

 

KEVIN A. TARRANT

Major, TXANG