The White Falcon - 02.05.1980, Blaðsíða 5

May 2, 1980
The White Falcon
Page 5
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n March of the year SSgt. Ben-
nett was reassigned to maintenance
training as an instructor. This
came about because of her extensive
knowledge of the E-3A aircraft. "I
enjoy teaching proper maintenance of
the E-3A aircraft. It is vital to
accomplishing our mission here in
Iceland," states SSgt. Bennett.
SSgt. Bennett has successfully
completed the advanced swimmer's
life saver's course. Additionally
she has volunteered for the Red
Cross CPR Instructor's course to as-
sist in training squadron personnel.
The 24-year-old native of Wheel-
ing, W. Va., enjoys swimming, hunt-
ing, fishing and camping. "I have
enjoyed Iceland very much. My in-
tentions are to travel the country
this summer as much as my workload
will allow."
In her spare time she works a
parttime job and is also a member of
the Air Force Sergeants' Associa-
tion;
Mar
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ABOVE RIGHT—SrA Robert A. Arrico
is busy at his rewarding job of
rewriting and updating regulations
and operational plans. Below LCpl
Mark G. Klassen maintains his post
ring one of his six-hour watch-
As a guard watchstander he is
'sponsible for entry control.
Story by J02 Hank Everett
Photos by
PHAN Kevin Penrod
ents well done
SrA Robert A. Arrico
The IDF Airman of the Quarter,
SrA Robert A. Arrico, has been as-
signed to Air Force Security Police
since September 1979,
SrA Arrico works as a Communica-
tor/Plotter, that means he is res-
ponsible for the re-writing and up-
dating of regulations and operation-
al plans.
"I have a good Job. It's reward-
ing, and our standards are high,"
states Arrico.
SrA Arrico entered the service in
1976 and attended basic training at
Lackland AFB, Texas. He then went
to Combat School at Camp Bullis,
Texas. SrA Arrico has been awarded
a Good Conduct Medal, Outstanding
Unit Citation, and marksmanship a-
ward.
Before coming to Iceland he was
attached to Missile Security at War-
ren AFB, Wyo. When asked about his
tour here SrA Arrico said, "I have
had a good tour in Iceland. I find
the weather hard, and have had dif-
ficulty with the language. But it
has not stopped me from traveling
though. Iceland is a very pretty
country."
The 22-year-old native of Steu-
v^nville, Ohio, is currently en-
rolled in a pilot'8 course with the
flying club. Additionally, he is a
basketball and football official.
He enjoys golf, chess, fishing and
is a member of the Air Force Ser-
geants Association. He was also
campaign manager for the Air Force
Relief Society.
LCpl. Mark G. Klassen
Selected as the IDF Marine of the
Quarter, Lance Corporal Mark G.
Klassen has been assigned to the
Marine Barracks since April 1979.
As a guard watchstander, Lance
Cpl. Klassen is responsible for en-
try control at the post he is as-
signed for two, six-hour watches.
After his duty day, the 19-year-
old Marine, has a day of liberty.
The next day is spent training. "On
my training day I have done repell-
ing at Hangar 885," he said. "We
also have classroom instruction in
several areas, such as general in-
fantry knowledge, small arms, and
first aid."
During his free time Lance Cpl.
Klassen enjoys playing football and
softball. He also enjoys hunting,
fishing, and spending time in the
mountains. "Sometimes I just like
to sit down with a good western no-
vel and listen to country music,"
states Klassen.
When asked about the Marine
Corps, Klassen said, "I have a lot
of pride in the Corps, its history,
success and tradition. I'm serious-
ly thinking of making the Corps a
career."
The native of San Jose Califor-
nia left Iceland Wednesday for duty
in Barstow, Calif. "I have made a
lot of good friends at the Marine
Barracks, and I will miss them all,"
concluded Klassen.