The White Falcon - 11.11.1994, Blaðsíða 5

MilitiaryMem/rer oft/ze Quarter
Senior Military Member of the Quarter
Name: YNl(AW) Karla S. McCabe
Assigned to: IDF
Hometown: Long Beach, Miss.
Family: Husband, Jack; son, Jack Jr.; daughter, Katie
Likes: My kids, music
Dislikes: Rude, snobbish people
Goals: To earn a commission as a limited duty or chief warrant officer
Among other accomplishments, McCabe was cited for establishing
the first-ever DoD directives library for IDF staff use and bringing
BUPERS Access on-line. She is a member of the NATO First Class
Petty Officer Association, coaches youth sports and assists with A. T.
Mahan Elementary School programs. McCabe’s advice to others is to
“work hard and get involved in the community.”
Military Member of the Quarter
Name: Cpl. Christopher R. Loop Sr.
Assigned to: MCSFCO
Hometown: Oxnard, Calif.
Family: Wife, Christie; Son, CJ (Christopher Jr.)
Likes: Family, weight lifting, reading, sports
Dislikes: Laziness, immaturity and irresponsibility
Goals: Go to college to further my Marine Corps career and to become a
high school physical education and biology teacher
“I felt proud and excited when I won,” commented Loop. “I was
confident that I did well, so when I won, it made me feel that much
more gratified.” Loop, the sergeant of the guard and platoon sergeant
for Second Platoon, was commended for his “superb performance and
inspirational leadership” toward quality of life.
Junior Military Member of the Quarter
Name: Senior Airman Michael A. Ward
Assigned to: 932 Air Control Squadron
Hometown: Hombeck, La.
Family: Wife, J’ana
Likes: Sightseeing, shopping, hunting, fishing
Dislikes: People who won’t let others do their job
Goals: Finish my architectural engineering degree and earn a commission
Ward was recognized for his maintenance and troubleshooting
efforts which facilitated rapid restoration of mission critical equip-
ment. “I was elated when I won,” remarked Ward. “That board had
been eluding me here. It was overwhelming.” Because of the joint
environment here, Ward said he was especially proud of the win.
Photos by J02(AW) B. Natalie Dias and J02 Kevin A. Mills
November 11, 1994
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