Military Officer - June 2006 - (Page 19) rapidfire NEWS YOU CAN USE Ready for Combat T he first combat-configured CV-22 Osprey has arrived. The keys to the Osprey were handed over to Defense leaders at the Bell Boeing manufacturing facility in Amarillo, Texas, March 1. “It’s an honor to be here for this historic milestone in aviation history,” said Lt. Gen. John L. “Jack” Hudson, commander of the Aeronautical Systems Center at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. “When our nation chooses to deploy forces into combat, we do our best to send them well-equipped and well-trained.” The Air Force plans to purchase 50 CV-22s for longrange infiltration, exfiltration, and resupply of special operations forces in hostile or denied territory. The Osprey provides twice the speed, up to five times the range, and significantly enhanced survivability over other conventional rotary wing platforms. Previous CV-22s were built for test or training, but from this aircraft onward, Air Force Ospreys will be built for training and combat. “Our warfighters will be the beneficiaries of this oneof-a-kind aircraft that combines speed, range, operational flexibility, and survivability thanks to a truly ‘purple’ program — Air Force, Marines, and Navy — all with different missions but the same core values,” Hudson said. “I look forward to handing the keys over to Lt. Col. Jim Cardoso, commanding officer of the 71st Special Operations Squadron at Kirtland AFB, N.M.,” he said. Giving to MOAA’s Scholarship Fund Most of our donors give cash in the form of a check or credit card. Another easy way to support the education of children of military families is to donate appreciated stock. You help future generations and earn a tax deduction. Col. Michael Tymchak, USA-Ret., has done just that. By giving appreciated securities, he received a tax break from Uncle Sam, is helping children of military families, and has joined the Chairman’s Club, whose members donate between $5,000 and $25,000. If you would like to follow Colonel Tymchak’s example, call Cindy Amos, (800) 234-6622, ext. 169. PHOTOS: TOP, GEORGE VILLARINO/USAF; RIGHT, ADOBE IMAGE LIBRARY JUNE 2006 MILITARY OFFICER 19
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