The White Falcon - 12.03.1999, Blaðsíða 6

mL Salute to Excellence
Fleet Air Keflavfk names Sailor of the Year
Story and photo by
J03 Mike C. Jones
AW I Christopher Hartford,
Fleet Air Keflavfk’s (CFK)
Tactical Support Center
analysis watch team supervi-
sor, was recently named
CFK’s Senior Sailor of the
Year. He was automatically
placed in the competition
after the command named
him Senior Sailor of the
Quarter.
He wasn’t the only Hartford
on base to receive the title.
His wife, LN1 Theresa
Hartford, was selected as
NAS Senior Sailor of the Year as well. “That made it more special
than it already is,” he said. “We’re very competitive and we worked
well with each other on it.”
Helping his wife prepare for her selection board enabled him to
perform well on his, Hartford explained. “Her board was about a
week before mine. I was asking her questions and getting her ready.
It was beneficial for both of us.”
Hartford also attributed his success to outstanding support from his
command. “Everyone was great. We all passed advice on to each
other.”
Earning the title Sailor of the Year has set a standard of quality
upon Hartford that he now strives to live up to on a daily basis.
“Maintaining the title is something I’ll continuously work on. You
can’t ever let up. That’s the thing. I just have to keep driving for-
ward to maintain that title.”
In addition to serving as watch team supervisor, Hartford also
serves as Classified Materials Custodian. He is an active member of
the community, having participated in the Elementary School’s
Festival of Trees as well as serving as president of the First Class
Petty Officers’ Association. “It’s all in what you make of it. If you
come in and give 110 percent all day long, do your job right, do the
necessary things off-duty like community involvement and educa-
tion, it’ll all fall in line.”
Hailing from Rye Beach, N.H., Hartford says his career goals
include making Chief Petty Officer and pursuing a commission in the
Navy’s Limited Duty Officer Program. Any Sailor can reach their
desired career plans with motivation and hard work, he added.
“Don’t ever give up your hopes or goals, no matter what anybody
tells you. You’ve got to give 110 percent and it will all work out in
the end.”
Iceland Defense Force Sailor reenlists for two years
Story by J03 Mike C. Jones
In a ceremony at the Iceland Defense
Force Headquarters March 5, YN2 Keith
Hurst reenlisted in the Navy for two years of
active duty service. Serving as Classified
Control Unit Yeoman for IDF Plans and
Exercises department since 1995, Hurst will
be assigned to NAS Lemoore, Calif, this
summer as part of Carrier Air Wing 14
attached to USS Abraham Lincoln.
“I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my tour in
Keflavfk and my career in the Navy,” he
said. “As long as I’m enjoying it, I’ll con-
tinue to serve.”
The environment and benefits of Navy life
allured him to continue service. “I think the
Navy provides a wonderful platform for rais-
ing a family,” he said. “There’s also a strong
sense of community in the military, and
especially in Iceland.”
In addition to serving as the command
Physical Readiness Training coordinator,
Hurst helped to contribute to the community
through the many athletic programs offered
on base. A regular at the Base Gym during
intramural sports seasons, he’s also coached
several Keflavfk Youth Athletic Association
teams.
“I think the kids really enjoy sports up
here. They can sometimes have a tendency
to feel there’s not much to do on base, but
there’s always plenty of activity with sports.”
Hailing originally from Oklahoma City,
his career plans include making Chief Petty
Officer and possibly pursuing a commission
with the Navy.
YN2 Keith Hurst, is reenlisted into the
Navy by his wife Paula on March 5.
Air Force changes test cycles
By Staff Sgt. Ellis Vancil
The test cycles for Air Force E-8s and E-9s will be seper-
ated and reduced beginning with testing in September.
Eligible Senior Master Sergeants will test Sep. 1-17 for
promotion cycle 99E9. Each person eligible must be pre-
pared to test on the first day of the testing cycle.
Eligible Master Sergeants will test will test Nov. 1-19 for
promotion cycle 00E8.
The smaller eligible pool should adequately accomodate
the narrowed test window and derease the waiting time
between the testing window and the release date for the
CY2000 Senior Master Sergeant list.
Any questions or concerns about this change may be
addressed to Tech. Sgt. Wilbanks or Staff Sgt. Vancil in the
Career Enhancements Element of the Military Personnel
Flight (MPF) at ext. 7723 or 6192.
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KYAA gears up for basketball finals
By Ramon Baez
The Keflavfk Youth Athletic
Association (KYAA) basketball sea-
son is now halfway finished and the
kids seem to be having a great time.
Come out and support the teams for
the next three weekends as we wind
down towards the big tournament
scheduled on March 26 and 27 at the
A.E. House Gym. The rookie games
are played on Fridays at the
Elementary School Gym at 6 and 7
p.m. The Juniors and Seniors play in
the main gym on Fridays at 6, 7 and 8
p.m., and on Saturdays at 10, 11 and
noon.
The W
As of March 1, the AT&T
Musketeers were tied with AMMO
Dawgs for first place in the Juniors
league, with a record of four wins and
one loss. CFK is in second with a
record of two wins and three losses.
NCTS 1st Class hold third and
Mighty Medics are in fourth.
In the Seniors league, the AT&T
Skyrockets were tied with Jolly
Green for first place. Both teams are
undefeated with records of five wins
and no losses. Red Cross and KSES
are tied for second, each with three
wins and two losses. NCTS 1st Class
is in third place with two wins and
two losses,
iite Falcon
March 12,1999