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trouble1100
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PostSubject: Jet noise, the sound of freedom!   Jet noise, the sound of freedom! I_icon_minitimeMon Jul 04, 2011 5:30 pm

Luke AFB is west of Phoenix and is rapidly being surrounded by civilization that complains about the noise from the base and its planes, forgetting that it was there long before they were.. A certain lieutenant colonel at Luke AFB deserves a big pat on the back. Apparently, an individual who lives somewhere near Luke AFB wrote the local paper complaining about a group of F-16s that disturbed his/her day at the mall.

When that individual read the response from a Luke AFB officer, it must have stung quite a bit.

The complaint:
'Question of the day for Luke Air Force Base:

Whom do we thank for the morning air show? Last Wednesday, at precisely 9:11 A.M, a tight formation of four F-16 jets made a low pass over Arrowhead Mall, continuing west over Bell Road at approximately 500 feet. Imagine our good fortune! Do the Tom Cruise-wannabes feel we need this wake-up call, or were they trying to impress the cashiers at Mervyns early bird special?

Any response would be appreciated.

The response:

Regarding 'A wake-up call from Luke's jets' On June 15, at precisely 9:12 a.m . , a perfectly timed four- ship fly by of F-1 6s from the 63rd Fighter Squadron at Luke Air Force Base flew over the grave of Capt. Jeremy Fresques. Capt Fresques was an Air Force officer who was previously stationed at Luke Air Force Base and was killed inIraq on May 30, Memorial Day.

At 9 a. m. on June 15, his family and friends gathered at Sunland Memorial Park in Sun City to mourn the loss of a husband, son and friend. Based on the letter writer's recount of the fly by, and because of the jet noise, I'm sure you didn't hear the 21-gun salute, the playing of taps, or my words to the widow and parents of Capt. Fresques as I gave them their son's flag on behalf of the President of the United States and all those veterans and servicemen and women who understand the sacrifices they have endured..

A four-ship fly by is a display of respect the Air Force gives to those who give their lives in defense of freedom. We are professional aviators and take our jobs seriously, and on June 15 what the letter writer witnessed was four officers lining up to pay their ultimate respects.

The letter writer asks, 'Whom do we thank for the morning air show'? The 56th Fighter Wing will make the call for you, and forward your thanks to the widow and parents of Capt Fresques, and thank them for you, for it was in their honor that my pilots flew the most honorable formation of their lives.

Only 2 defining forces have ever offered to die for you....Jesus Christ and theAmerican Soldier. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.

Lt. Col. Grant L. Rosensteel, Jr. USAF
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PostSubject: Re: Jet noise, the sound of freedom!   Jet noise, the sound of freedom! I_icon_minitimeMon Jul 04, 2011 6:25 pm

Respect to the Col for a superb response.

In these dark times it still amazes me how folk can be so blind as to the sacrifice our gallant service people give so they can shop and spend their dollars freely.
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PostSubject: Re: Jet noise, the sound of freedom!   Jet noise, the sound of freedom! I_icon_minitimeMon Jul 04, 2011 6:36 pm

Waspie wrote:
Respect to the Col for a superb response.

In these dark times it still amazes me how folk can be so blind as to the sacrifice our gallant service people give so they can shop and spend their dollars freely.

+1
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PostSubject: Re: Jet noise, the sound of freedom!   Jet noise, the sound of freedom! I_icon_minitimeTue Jul 05, 2011 1:38 am

trouble1100 wrote:
Luke AFB is west of Phoenix and is rapidly being surrounded by civilization that complains about the noise from the base and its planes, forgetting that it was there long before they were..

That's like city dwellers who relocate to the country and complain about animal noises and farmyard smells!

trouble1100 wrote:
When that individual read the response from a Luke AFB officer, it must have stung quite a bit.

I really hope so.

trouble1100 wrote:
Last Wednesday, at precisely 9 A.M, this wake-up call,

9.11am - Wake-up call???!!! (Posting this at 0630 BST!)



Waspie wrote:
Respect to the Col for a superb response.

In these dark times it still amazes me how folk can be so blind as to the sacrifice our gallant service people give so they can shop and spend their dollars freely.

+1
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PostSubject: Re: Jet noise, the sound of freedom!   Jet noise, the sound of freedom! I_icon_minitimeTue Jul 05, 2011 9:31 pm

Superb response from the Lt.
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