THROWING THE GAUNTLET II

O.K., I have given it some thought and figure what the hell the worst thing that could happen is you decrepit fly boys go sissy on me and don't show. I am inviting everyone up for round 2 of the reunion here in Seattle, Wa. I think a good time would be July since Dean will already be here and the weather has a better chance of being promising. There is a Whirly Ball court not too far from my place and I have a finger on the pulse of Seattle. Give me some feedback and I can start looking into dates, lodging and entertianment ideas. I would really like to have you all here in my hometown and hopefully we can reach a few more of the old crew.

Looking forward to all responses!

George, Whirly Girl and Tristen

This is the course George is alluding to. I will be attending this July.
George says he has Seattle wired!

dean


NOAA/UHMS/USRF PHYSICIANS' TRAINING IN DIVING MEDICINE COURSE

JULY 9-20, 2007

NOAA Diving Center, SEATTLE, WA

The Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society is pleased to announce that it will again conduct the above referenced advanced training program in diving medicine for physicians. This course is held in conjunction with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Undersea Research Foundation (USRF). The program has been scheduled for July 9-20, 2007. Dr. Morgan Wells (USRF) will serve as Course Director. This two-week course will be held at the NOAA Diving Center, 7600 Sand Point Way, NE, Seattle, Washington.

The goal of this course is to fully train physicians to be capable to handle complex diving medical emergencies. After completing the course, the diving physician should be able to manage diving emergency cases and to safely operate the hyperbaric chamber and its support equipment.

The course will include practical "hands on" experience operating and working inside recompression chambers, and the use of commercial and military diving equipment. Training facilities will include 72", 60", and 42" diameter therapeutic recompression chambers and a 30-foot deep diver-training tower. Chambers will be equipped to demonstrate recent technological advances developed by USRF and NOAA.

Instructional content covered by the faculty experts include:

Physical and physiological effects of pressure
Hypothermia and hyperthermia in undersea and hyperbaric systems
Physiological effects of gases
High pressure nervous syndrome
Life support parameters/systems
Diving in polluted water
Fundamentals of gas exchange
Tunnel and caisson workers
Decompression theory and procedures (air/oxygen/mixed gases)
Chamber safety
Diagnosis & treatment of diving casualties
Oxygen toxicity
Recompression therapy
Saturation diving
Ear, nose and throat problems
Recreational diving
Patent Foramen Ovale
Hyperbaric technology

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy


Applicants for the course should possess an M.D., D.O., or equivalent degree. A detailed curriculum vita should be submitted with the course application. Supporting references should be submitted directly to the UHMS. Preference will be given to those applicants who will use the training in their geographic areas to enhance the safety and efficiency of diving operations. Consideration will be given to those applicants who indicate how the training will enhance their professional careers in diving, hyperbaric, or occupational medicine. The applicant must pass a diving physical examination if they wish to participate in diving/pressure related activities.

The Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians. The Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CME activity.

The Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society designates this continuing medical education activity for 82 hours in Category 1 of the Physician’s Recognition Award of the American Medical Association.

I'M BACK!!!

Hey guys sorry I have waited so long to get signed into this google account. Life has been crazy busy but I wanted to drop a quick hello. More to follow on a life update. One quick thing I would like to throw out there is that Dean is coming to Seattle for a diving class and I thought it might be an idea to have the 2nd Annual Bad Boy get together here in my home town. Let's get some feedback on that idea....

George, Whirly Girl and Tristen

You gotta try this

1) Go to Google maps
2) select "get directions"
3) enter New York, NY to London, England
4) scroll down to step 24 and see what it says :)

The origins of the Stryker Assault Vehicle

Few people know that the Stryker Assault Vehicle we know today, got its heritage, and was truly birthed from the less well known "Urban Insult Vehicle". The lessons learned from the numerous (water baloon)attacks, the rapid deployments (within seconds from any maintenance or chow line event), the versatile configuration changes(upgraded weaponry to jet streams from gas powered pressure washers)and on the move mission change capability, was the inspiration for todays combat mobility vehicles.

Bravo Co. always traveled with our very own private Flight attendant.

Gen Rutherford after the war

Gen Franks after the war

Damn Dean, where'd that girlish figure go?

About the Pictures

Steve,

All can say is Thank You!

Thank you for the art on the nose of my aircraft. Thank you for taking so many wonderful shots of the people and aircraft during our little foray into the desert.

Unforgivably, I do not thank you for taking the shot of me taking a growler on a mre box.

I will take the good with the bad.

Your pictures have added alot to this blog site! It helps with our memories, or I should say, it helps with my memories.

So keep that scanner going. I anxiously await your next post!

I will state for the record, I did not take a single picture during our stay. So the only pictures I have are the ones you guys have shared. Especially you and Erich.

Thanks
dean

Can't believe no one has any comments for these pics

If these pics don't stimulate comments, I'll assume everyone is reflecting on the wonderful memories and freindships.
However, I have to ask, someone needs to help me with some of the names, because unforgiveably, I don't remember all at the moment. Please post names left to right in each pic, post corrections as required. Thanks!!!

Team Midnight Insertion

Team Sissy's Seekin'

Bugs?

Where is your picture?

Team Scout

Team Fantasia

Team Bad Boy Toy

Team Check Six Cindy

Team Ghost Rider

Team Surprize Attack

Team Apache Crews

Anyone remember these guys?

Bob Davis Sighting

Bad Boys,

Bob Davis has been sighted! This has been confirmed by audio only. We will see what pans out from this once missing BAD BOY.

dean