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FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, Ft Worth, TX ~ 17 APRIL 2012
Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !! | laurenmarlowe

Posted on 04/16/2012 6:02:56 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska

 
 

~The FReeper Canteen Presents~

Road Trip: Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas

Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth or NAS JRB Fort Worth (IATA: NFW, ICAO: KNFW, FAA LID: NFW), also known as Carswell Field, is a military airfield located five miles west of the central business district of Fort Worth, in Tarrant County, Texas, United States. This military airfield is operated by United States Navy.

The Air Force Reserve Command's Tenth Air Force headquarters and 301st Fighter Wing continue to be based at the installation, as well as the 136th Airlift Wing of the Texas Air National Guard. A number of Marine Corps aviation and ground units are also co-located at NAS JRB Fort Worth.

Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, Fort Worth, part of Navy Installation Command's Navy Region Southeast, is a joint defense facility which plays a pivotal role in training and equipping air crews and aviation ground support personnel. The Navy Fort Worth "team" ensures reservists receive quality training in preparation for mobilization readiness; here to serve the reservists, tenants, and surrounding communities while accomplishing its primary purpose of defense readiness for the United States.

Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Forth Worth was first known as Tarrant Field in 1932, but is mostly known as Carswell Air Force Base, a name it held from 1948 to 1993. The base is named after Medal of Honor Recipient and Texan, Major Horace S. Carswell, Jr.

 The site adjacent to the field was selected in 1941 as a Consolidated Aircraft factory for the production of B-24 Liberator bombers, that site is now Lockheed Martin; the manufacturer of the F-22 Raptor and the Joint Strike Fighter, F-35 Lightning II.

Over the years, the base’s overall mission changed as the aircraft factory rolled out new models. After WWII, the base became one of the few newly-formed Strategic Air Command, or SAC bases. Over the years Carswell saw its bomb wings transition through a number of bombers, like the B-36 Peacemaker, B-52 Stratofortress and the B-58 Hustler.

The base, now part of Navy Installations Command, is under the oversight of Commander, Navy Region Southeast. It hosts a variety of fighter/attack and airlift units from the reserve components of Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force. Airfield operating procedures and equipment reflect a combination of service requirements, although as the operators of the local ATC system, DON imposes Navy procedures as the operations standard.

NAS JRB Fort Worth units schedule a variety of airspace. The key area for fighter operations is the Brownwood Military Operations Area (MOA). This area, originally developed to serve Commander, Naval Air Force Reserve and 4th Marine Aircraft Wing fighter and fighter/attack squadrons stationed at the former NAS Dallas, now serves as the primary airspace resource for all fighter/attack units assigned to NAS JRB Fort Worth.

 The first flight test F135 engine for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) has completed successful runs at the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base facility in Fort Worth, Texas. The runs took place at an indoor engine test facility that was specially modified to handle the 40,000 pounds of thrust produced by the F135, the most powerful fighter engine ever built.

The recent decision to join the Brady and Brownwood MOAs will provide additional maneuver airspace for AIC/ACM training. When scheduled concurrently, these areas enable numerous aircraft from several units to participate in joint fighter/bomber training exercises. Brownwood MOA is the subject of an innovative test to improve the dissemination of SUA status information to non-participating aircraft.

This test, conducted to address action items in meeting FAA Free Flight planning commitments, will use a combination of recently deployed airspace scheduling and reporting systems, including the FAA SAMS and DoD MAMS. The trials’ intent is to provide more accurate (“near real-time”) area status via the Internet to civil users, especially to regional air carriers particularly affected by required rerouting around Brownwood MOA.

Learn More About NAS JRB Fort Worth HERE!

Located at Meacham International Airport in Fort Worth, The Vintage Flying Museum preserves America's flying heritage. Twenty aircraft are on exhibit including several which are extremely rare and historic. Additional displays include a dedicated reciprocal and jet engine room, an FAA Aviation Education Resource Center, WWII memorabilia and artifact exhibits.

One of the Museum's greatest achievements and contributions to the community is the development of aviation education programs. Since 1993, the Vintage Flying Museum, in collaboration with the Federal Aviation Administration, has been offering the Dallas/Fort Worth Community a broad-based series of educational programs. These programs include aviation summer camps for middle and high school students, aviation workshops for teachers, and "Take Flight Days", (a 1-day aviation experience for elementary students).

Visit The Vintage Flying Museum HERE!

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT~Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allies military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before. 

Please remember: The Canteen is a place to honor and entertain our troops. The Canteen is family friendly. Let's have fun!

We pray for your continued strength, to be strong in the face of adversity.

We pray for your safety, that you will return to your families and friends soon.

We pray that your hope, courage, and dignity remain unbroken, so that you may show others the way.

God Bless You All ~ Today, Tomorrow and Always

 

 



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To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe
Thanks very much, Lauren, for tonight's Road Trip to NAS JRB Ft. Worth, Texas!

*HUGS*

Sorry your work is keeping you away, Lauren - hope you can make it back on to the Canteen soon - not fair that you should do so much to keep it going and not enjoy the fruits of your labor! We miss you dearly!



Nos genuflectitur ad non princeps sed Princeps Pacem!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

41 posted on 04/16/2012 7:55:07 PM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; BIGLOOK; alfa6; EsmeraldaA; SandRat; mylife; TMSuchman; PROCON; ...


SUPPORT OUR TROOPS!




Tattoo

Must retire – the 0500 Reveille approaches relentlessly – the bugler already mounts the parapet. Will chat with you all on the morrow.

Good night, God bless you, and God bless the United States of America!

Godspeed our Troops around the Globe – especially those in harm’s way – by virtue of their service and sacrifice we continue to live in Freedom!









Nos genuflectitur ad non princeps sed Princeps Pacem!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

42 posted on 04/16/2012 8:02:04 PM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
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To: ConorMacNessa

So....there ya are! :)


43 posted on 04/16/2012 8:02:04 PM PDT by luvie (This space reserved for heroes)
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To: ConorMacNessa; MS.BEHAVIN

Home safe and sound....WOW! So much snow melted over the weekend out on the town. Yippee!!!


44 posted on 04/16/2012 8:04:43 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: ConorMacNessa
God Bless you good, Mac. Good night and rest well. Thanks for helping honor our troops, past and present. Thank you for your service to our country.


45 posted on 04/16/2012 8:10:00 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: MS.BEHAVIN

m bs....that graphic is PERFECT!! My WHOLE morning and half my afternoon was just like that!! LOL!


46 posted on 04/16/2012 8:41:37 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Kathy in Alaska

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47 posted on 04/16/2012 8:53:56 PM PDT by SandRat (Duty - Honor - Country! What else needs said?)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

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48 posted on 04/16/2012 8:53:56 PM PDT by SandRat (Duty - Honor - Country! What else needs said?)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

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49 posted on 04/16/2012 8:53:56 PM PDT by SandRat (Duty - Honor - Country! What else needs said?)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

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50 posted on 04/16/2012 8:53:56 PM PDT by SandRat (Duty - Honor - Country! What else needs said?)
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To: AZamericonnie

Good evening, AZ...hope your commute was nice and calm, without incident. *HUGS*


51 posted on 04/16/2012 9:35:58 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Kathy in Alaska
*HUG* Here's one for you for morning:

52 posted on 04/16/2012 9:35:57 PM PDT by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)
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To: ConorMacNessa

Ah, Sir Conor..
I am sorry I missed your post this eventide.
I have been having some pretty bad pain issues,
but it was sweet of you to ask.

I see you have been having some shortness of breath.
That has me concerned, so please don’t let that go for too long if things don’t improve, aye?


53 posted on 04/16/2012 9:40:16 PM PDT by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)
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To: MS.BEHAVIN

LOL! Very cute.

Did you have a good day off? Get some rest?


54 posted on 04/16/2012 9:56:23 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: HopeandGlory
Thanks, Nana Hope, for today's Pledge…((HUGS)). Thanks, AfghanMan and Penguin Girl, for your service to America.


55 posted on 04/16/2012 10:03:29 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Great thread.

I was raised North of Ft. Worth about 50 miles and my Dad worked at Vough Aeronautics in Grand Prairie. There was a Naval Air Station there adjacent to LTV where they tested the aircraft Vought buil;t for the Navy.

I remember visiting both places as a child and seeing the old B-36 bombers. They used to have a big one parked out in front for years.

Here’s my own thread about a trip I made to Naval Base Coronado last weekend. Lots and lots of Pics of Naval vessels anchored there

My trip to Naval Base Coronado
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2872773/posts


56 posted on 04/16/2012 10:04:23 PM PDT by Jeff Head (Freedom is not free, never has been, never will be (www.dragonsfuryseries.com))
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To: Kathy in Alaska

A quiet day off with some rest, yes.
I had a nice visit with my SIL Carol, who suffers from MS.
She’s a sweetheart.
Having some pain now, Ma, so I am off to bed.
Try and have a better day tomorrow, okay?
*MEGAHUG*


57 posted on 04/16/2012 10:10:15 PM PDT by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)
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To: Jeff Head

Good evening, Jeff, and welcome to the Canteen.

Thanks for sharing your experiences, and your trip pics.!

Great shots of our Navy!


58 posted on 04/16/2012 10:25:19 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: MS.BEHAVIN

Good night and rest well, ms b...*HUGS*
Thanks for all you do for our troops.


59 posted on 04/16/2012 10:50:30 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe
A very pleasant good morning to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

((HUGS))Good morning, Ladies. Thanks for this morning's thread, Lauren. How's it going?

60 posted on 04/17/2012 2:32:48 AM PDT by E.G.C. (Edward's Soft Rock Playlist: On Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/my_playlists?p=A7A56731DE671E6A)
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