Today was a good day even though it started out with a problem from one of my Soldiers. I was approached by a Soldier with a question about a pay issue. Unfortunately there was nothing I could do for this young man and was forced to tell him that it could be a couple of weeks [...]
I just wanted to send out a quick thank you note to Brian Thomas and his people over at the South King County chapter of Resurrection MC for their support this last weekend. I find it difficult to ask perfect strangers to trust me with their hard earned money so I felt like I should [...]
Pilots needed for animal rescue! We have a military family that is facing a deployment very soon. The husband will be going to a combat zone while the wife is returning to a location outside of the United States and can not bring their rescued American Bulldog / Border Collie mix with her. The request [...]
We have added 2 bios for our board members with more becoming available monthly. The bio gives a short description of who the person is and their background and includes a photo. The bio page can be found here: Board of Directors Bios
We are collecting donations of used blankets, animal transport crates, dog / cat food and basically any other animal care items that people would like to donate. What are we going to do with these items? Well, one part of our mission is to provide transportation of animals from high kill areas to areas of [...]
We had the opportunity to get out and spread the word to both pilots and animal lovers in the Astoria and Seaside Oregon areas over this last weekend. Our first stop was at the Astoria Regional Airport (KAST) to talk with the staff at the FBO. The Port of Astoria manages the small FBO and [...]
I'm sure that most, if not all, Gulf War and OIF/OEF Veterans are aware of the issues surrounding burn pits. If you aren't familiar, some good information can be found through the following resources: VA Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry Information for Health Care Providers and Veterans VA Public Health: Burn Pits Why [...]
I have finally been able to log some time in a Mooney M20 and I am impressed. The plane I flew is a 1964 M20E with original paint, interior and instrument arrangement. The E model was the first in the M20 line to offer fuel injection and an extra 20 horse power over previous models. [...]
I don't think that it could be said any better than this.....
RESCUE EXPLAINED......... The neglect changes you. The abuse hardens you. The suffering breaks you. The ignorance angers you. The indifference disturbs you. The injustice destroys you. On a daily basis…your faith will be tested. Your heart will be wounded.... Your soul will be altered. On a weekly basis…you’ll question yourself. You’ll question your strength. You’ll [...]