The 420 Flyer
Where in the World?
Todd
Arvidson,
class of 90, is chief of combat readiness training and instructor
navigator for NATO AWACS in Germany. He is enjoying working with crews
from 13 different countries and living with his wife in Europe.
Rachel
Bodeen (Mitton),
class of 2000, is assigned to the
Gene
Burbey,
Det 930 class of 59, retired twice, once from the Air Force in 81 as 06,
and again from Rockwell International where he was vice president, North
American Aircraft Division. He and wife, Sandy, live in Dayton OH, and
their welcome mat is always out for those who drive through “fly over
country”.
Amy
Grenier (Blakeley), class
of 2000, was at Vandenberg AFB CA as a Logistics Plans Officer. She was
deployed for three months to the Middle East for AEF 3/4. She and her
husband, Phil, were married in Hawaii, and are now at Barksdale AFB, LA.
Jon
Hauser, class
of 92, was at Grand Forks AFB as missile crew commander/instructor, then
Tinker AFB, OK, deploying to Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Europe. He flew in
Operations Desert Fox and
Bette
Kalohi (MacTaggart), class
of 75, retired in 99 after 11 years in Air Traffic Control/PA and 10 years
in Reserves (Disaster Prep/PA). She is now a DOD civilian, Chief,
Community Relations, 15th Air Base Wing, Hickam AFB, HI, living with
husband, Walter.
Jim
“Koon” Kuehn, class
of 90, is an ADO for the 512th Rescue Sq (HH-60), Kirtland AFB NM. He and
his wife, Cindi (UMD grad) have three daughters, Jordan, Stephanie, and
Madison.
John
Lund, class
of 55, joined “Mavericks”, flying T-33 tracking missions in Germany.
He flew T-bird, T-39, B-52 at Vandenberg, SAC, Westover, Vietnam (169
combat missions), was Chief, Threats Div, HQ SAC, evaluating USSR/Chinese
airborne/missile threats, and Intel Chief, Nakon Phnom, Thailand. He
retired in 77, worked at Rice Univ (Biochem), and found a hardwood
flooring company in Texas.
Mike “Mac” McFarland, class of 69, settled in Maryland in 98, retiring after commanding a Sq, two Groups, Wing, and a Joint organization. Holly and Mac provide support to Howard County government. He is Director at SAIC and Holly’s hobby is being a master gardener. They enjoy visits from granddaughter Bree, with parents Josh (class of 96) and Heather (McFarland, class of 97) Meyer.
Richard
Mohnsen, Det
930 class of 67, married Angel Flight member and Military Ball Queen,
Audrey Wold. They live in New Richmond, WI.
Maggie
Moore, class
of 95, is an instructor navigator at Little Rock AFB, AR. In her spare
time, she is involved in adventure racing, participating in the Armed
Forces Eco-Challenge and the Military Wilderness Challenge—with great
results!
Renee
Niskanen,
class of 2001, is a logistics readiness officer at Elmendorf AFB, AK. She
has been TDY to Korea, Texas, Alabama, and Washington. She, husband Paul
and son Tyler love Alaska, and are enjoying being foster family to a
one-year old boy.
Patricia
Refsdal (Mankowski), class
of 75, was a career-long aircraft maintenance officer in the AF Reserves.
She was recalled to active duty in 2001 for Ops NOBLE EAGLE AND ENDURING
FREEDOM. She was Commander, 714 Aircraft Generation Squadron, McGuire AFB,
NJ, now Asst Logistics Director, 22nd AF, Dobbins AFB. She is looking
forward to returning to her family in New Jersey.
Steven
Rizzo,
cadre 89-93, from Det 420 moved to Altus, OK, as KC-135 nav instructor,
and ATS Configuration and Data Mgr. In 2001 re-entered active duty as T-6
Ground-Based Training Program Mgr,Randolph AFB, TX, where he “is very
proud and happy to be serving his country again.” He and Suzi built a
home in San Antonio, and daughters, Kimberly and Jennifer, are at college.
It’s a small world: Juan
Torres, cadre 90-93, is “next door”, DOF at Randolph!
Paul
Rotter, class
of 90, was with 552 Operations Support Squadron at Tinker AFB, OK. He is
currently assigned to Kirtland AFB, NM.
Scott
Selchert,
class of 94, is an operations officer at Dover AFB, DE. He has been
deployed to several locations in the Middle East.
Marcy
Steinke-Fike, class
of 85, was a nurse at Keesler AFB until 91, then attended UPT at Williams
AFB. She was a C-130 instructor pilot at Ramstein AB, Germany until 2001,
flying missions in Sarajevo, Bosnia, Kosovo, numerous African countries
for real world humanitarian relief and the Middle East. She is currently
Ops Officer for 457 AS Andrews AFB.
Pete
Tschohl,
class of 92, is at McConnell AFB, as a KC-135 pilot after Air Traffic
Control at Tyndall and Luke AFB. He taught ROTC at Oregon State U before
pilot training, is working on instructor upgrade, and hopes for an
overseas tour. He lives with wife, Crystal, daughters Megan and Anja,
expecting a third in May. He enjoys deer and pheasant hunting in Kansas.
Andrew
Ziehwein, class
of 94, is a C-130 aircraft and flight commander for 61AS, Little Rock AFB,
AR. He has been stationed in ID, OK, TX, and made trips to the desert,
Europe, and the Balkans. He lives with his wife, Leanne, and children,
Mark, Joshua, and Lauren.
Andrew
Zumbach,
class of 98, spent three years at Nellis AFB as a logistics plans officer
for the 99ABW. He is currently assigned to
Det
420 and 930 grads: to be included in a future issue, please send info to
Helen at air@d.umn.edu or to the address on the back page.