A Note from Katy Hines (class of 2001) This issue of CCS alumNews is dedicated to the members of the CCS family who are or who have served in the U.S. military. As an opening article, I have asked Katy Hines to write few words about her husband Tim (class of 2002), who gave his life in service to his country.
PFC Tim Hines Jr. joined the army in November of 2003 and went to basic training in April of 2004. He then graduated from Basic/AIT training on Sept. 3, 2004 and was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas with the 64th MP unit (military police).
On February 9th, 2005 he was deployed to Iraq where he trained Iraqi police, guarded prisoners and went on daily patrols around Baghdad. On June 19, 2005 (Fathers Day) he was critically injured by a complicated IED (improvised explosive device). He was not expected to survive and minute by minute, hour by hour he continued to fight for his life. Once stabilized he was flown to the military hospital in Germany (Landstuhl) and a few days later was flown to Walter Reed Hospital in DC.
Although his wounds were healing, he lost the fight for his life on July 14th, 2005 due to complications from being on a ventilator. Tim was an excellent soldier and always gave 110% no matter what. He fought for the everyday freedoms that we all take for granted. He and so many other soldiers continue to fight for our friends, our family, for our children so they may have the same freedom that we've been given.
Every soldier makes sacrifices on a daily basis, so don't forget them. All gave some, Some gave All-and they all deserve to be remembered. |
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Adam Williams (class of 2003), U.S. Navy Adam writes: Currently I am serving in the U.S. Navy stationed in Norfolk, VA on the U.S.S. Harry S. Truman. I just hit my three years mark on July 7, 2006. I am a Aviation Support Equipment
Technician Third Class Petty Officer, or AS3 for short, and work on the gear that is used on the flight deck. i.e., Tow Tractors, Mobile electric
power plants, Mobile Hydraulic Purification Units, Crash Crane etc.
Contact Adam at: adam.p.williams@hotmail.com
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Eric Fagerland (class of 1993), U.S. Air Force Capt. Eric Fagerland is at Nellis Air Force Base
Las Vegas, NV serving as a "Predator Pilot".
The MQ-1 Predator is a medium-altitude, long-endurance, remotely piloted aircraft. The basic crew for the Predator is one pilot and two sensor operators. The Predator system was designed in response to a Department of Defense requirement to provide persistent intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance information. (Eric did not send this data, I lifted it from an Air Force web page. He may cringe when he sees this, if I have misrepresented his job.)
Home Address:
9013 Rusty Rifle Ave
Las Vegas NV 89143
USA
cell - (702) 354-1654
home - (702) 655-7683
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Scott Shackleton (class of 1995), Army National Guard Scott's sister Kelli writes: My brother Scott Shackleton (1995) is currently in the Army National Guard. Upon graduation he enlisted in the Army and served in Korea and in Haiti as a Special Forces (Army Scout) officer.
He is currently working for the Waynesboro, VA police department as a member of their SWAT team. He has been in the National Guard for nearly 9 years, since he completed his 3 years of enlistment. He is currently on alert to serve in Iraq for 18 months sometime within the next year. He has two little boys, Zachary, 5yrs and Evan 16 months.
Kelli (Shackleton) Yuzon
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Jon Betts (class of 2004), U.S.Army Jon Betts stopped by the school this week to tell us that within a couple of weeks he will be shipping out for the desert. He will spend two weeks in Kuwait, and then his unit will be assigned to an area just north of Baghdad.
His mom writes: Jon called and said that he volunteered to be trained as the "gunner" on the HumV and/or Bradley. No one else volunteered, just good ole Jon. The weapons aboard these transport vehicles are 50 calaber guns and grenade launchers. To him, it's the same as blowing off fireworks. He seems to be enjoying the training challenges. As usual, give a BETTS a job to do and it will get done.
Thank you for thinking about Jon and his
adventure, endeavor, or whatever label you wish to use. It helps me deal with the loss of his presence here at home to know his freinds and teachers are keeping him in their thoughts and prayers.
Contact Jon at: jonathan.m.betts@us.army.mil |
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Lauren Garbenis (class of 2002), U.S. Airforce Lauren writes: I’ve been stationed at Elmendorf AFB in Anchorage, AK from 1 January 03 to present and will be leaving in January ’07 for my next duty station. During this time I’ve been deployed to:
Ramstiem AB, Germany in September 04 to January 05. I worked in the supply section for the C-130 wheel and tire shop while at Ramstien supporting the OIF and OEF missions.
Ali Al Salem AB, Kuwait in January 06 to April 06 I worked in the supply section for the C-130’s. We supported the OIF and OEF missions to help get the troops on the ground. During this time we would order and restock our make shift warehouse and maintain 100% accountability on the assets. This enabled 90% completion of the flying missions each day.
Currently, I work in the C-130 supply section on Elmendorf and have worked in this section for about a year and a half.
In January 07 I’ll be stationed at Buckley AFB, in Denver, CO where I’ll be working in a supply section for the Space Communications Squadron. I’ll be applying for an Air Force ROTC scholarship to be commissioned as an officer. This will probably be where I’ll stay until I am Commissioned. I’ve enjoyed being in the AF, which has taught me a lot about myself as well as strengthened my walk with the Lord.
Contact info:
Lauren Garbenis
1131 LaLande PL. Unit B
Anchorage, AK 99504
Cell # 513-314-7769
Home# 907-677-9417
E-mail: garbsoccer@hotmail.com
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Westin Robeson (class of 2003) Leads CCS European Classroom onto Normandy Beaches Wayne Beaver writes: In the summer of 2005 the CCS European Classroom students stormed the beaches of Normandy led by WWII enthusiast Westin Robeson. Westin met with the students preparing for the trip on campus for a week of instruction before we took off for France. I don't know about the students in the class, but I learned more about the invasion of Normandy in those classes than I had from any other source.
West and his family then flew to France to meet our group, and personally led us through the important landing and memorial sites associated with the event. The expertise he brought to the project was benefit enough to enhance the trip, but he also imparted to the students and adults alike the reverence that he feels for the soldiers and sailors who gave their lives in that terrible assault.
Thanks for bringing this important part of our history alive, West. |
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Veteran's Day Celebration at CCS on November 6th
The annual CCS Veteran's Day Celebration is scheduled this year for November 6th. If you or a family member is a veteran, we would like to invite you contact the school and be a part of the celebration. It has become an important part of the school claendar, particularly in this time of open conflict, to honor the men and women who are and who have served our country in the armed forces. Contact Mrs. Mary Zeller in the school guidance office for details.
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