The White Falcon - 31.01.1992, Blaðsíða 5

Air Force supply clerk named IDF Junior Military Member of the Quarter
B>ry and photo by J02 Sue Hallden
^Trucks pull up to the doors, forklifts are on the move and people
scurry about to unload supplies. In the middle of all the activity is
Airman First Class Christopher T. Galbraith who has been selected the
Iceland Defense Force Junior Military Member of the Quarter for fourth
quarter 1991.
He is assigned to the 474th Supply Squadron as a receiving clerk,
where he receives, processes and distributes supplies and equipment to
the various Air Force commands. On the average, he processes nearly
1,500 receipts and tum-ins a month.
“I’ve met some very interesting people here in Iceland and they have
really helped me out a lot,” said Galbraith, who has been stationed here
14 months with his wife Beth. “Some members of my command have
given me tremendous support through some difficult times.”
The Woodhaven, Mich., native turned down a swimming scholarship
to join the Air Force so that he could get out on his own and take
advantage of the educational opportunities that the Air Force has to
offer.
“I am currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in
Business Management with a minor in Accounting,” he said. He plans
to stay in the Air Force and finish his degree, but with the cutbacks may
have to cross train into the Air Traffic Controller field.
Work and school are not all that this airman does. He is President of
the USO Council, President of the Sports Card Collecting Club and
likes to participate in all the squadron sports activities.
“Set your goals in life, then set your mind towards achieving those
goals,” said Galbraith. “An individual should not give up on them-
A1C Galbraith checks the stock number of an item against the packing
list at work in the 474th Supply Squadron.
selves. If you get knocked down, stand back up and start again.”
Galbraith certainly achieved a personal goal by being selected the
Junior Military Member of the Quarter, for the day that he was notified
he had won was time for a double celebration. It was also his and Beth’s
first wedding anniversary.
ASWOC sailor selected IDF Military Member of the Quarter
Story and photo by J03 Colleen C. Casper
His stride in the 30 kilometer winds makes running look easy and
fun. His 6-foot-2-inch frame gracefully strides through puddles, snow
and any other precipitation that may be in his path.
Originally from Las Vegas, Nev., Operations Specialist Second
Class Petty Officer David A. Ursini makes what would be a long,
grueling run for most people, pleasant. Usually he gets lost in his
In addition to running and working out at the gym 90 minutes a day,
Ursini moonlights as a bartender at the Three Flags Club.
thoughts while running, solving problems, setting goals and deciding
on new paths to take in his immediate future.
Ursini, who works in the Anti-Submarine Warfare Operation Center,
(ASWOC) as Assistant Staff Duty Officer was recently selected the
Iceland Defense Force Military Member of the Quarter.
Residing on the island since April 1991 he has found his tour of duty
here very enjoyable. “I have found my tour enlightening,” he said, “if
this tour is considered hardship, I would sure love to see what duty
station is considered easy. Iceland is good duty.” He has enjoyed his
tour because of his office environment. “The people I work with are
really great and they know what they are doing.”
Ursini felt that while in Iceland he would also get a chance to do
something which was not directly related to the Operational Specialist
rating. “I don’t sit over a radar scope all day as people in my rating
would do on a ship,” he said. He is responsible for rapid message
dissemination and preparation of graphic displays for U.S. and NATO
Maritime Patrol flight crews. Ursini enjoys the challenge of his current
job and lives each day to its fullest extent.
“Everyone should make the most out of life,” is one of the philoso-
phies that he lives by. “If you can’t be where you are happy, be happy
where you are,” is another.
Ursini’s future plans include obtaining a commission as an officer in
the United States Navy. Currently, he holds a Bachelor of Science in
Accounting from University of Nevada, Reno. Eventually he would
like to get married and possibly have children. He plans on actively
attaining his dreams. “The world is wide open, you can do anything, if
you pursue it enough,” Ursini said.
Reflecting on his 17 months spent in the military Ursini says he has
learned a lot about himself. “I’ve gained self-discipline, learned how
much I can push myself and how much I really love my country,” Ursini
said.
January 31,1992
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