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George Dom, Capt USN (Ret) Guest Speaker at our Aug 6th Dinner Meeting
The Blue Angel Experience
- George grew up in Greensburg, PA, outside Pittsburgh, the youngest of three sons. He attended college at Duke University in the NROTC program, where he was commissioned an ensign upon graduation in 1977 and headed to flight school in Pensacola, FL and Meridian, MS.
Upon receiving his Wings of Gold in August, 1978, George moved to Lemoore, CA, where he learned to fly the A-7E Corsair II and was assigned to his first fleet squadron, Attack Squadron 146 “The Blue Diamonds.” There he made two deployments to the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean aboard the USS Constellation. During the remainder of his 26-year career, George logged over 6,000 flight hours and 1,023 carrier landings in the following assignments and aircraft:
- *Attack Squadron 122 (VA-122), NAS Lemoore, CA; A-7E
*Navy Fighter Weapons School (“Topgun”), NAS Miramar, CA; A-4N, F-5E/F, and F-16N
*Strike-Fighter Squadron 82 (VFA-82), NAS Cecil Field, FL/USS America; FA-18C
*Flag Lieutenant and Aide to VADM Dick Dunleavy, OP-05, Pentagon
*National War College, Washington, DC
*Strike-Fighter Squadron 37 (VFA-37), NAS Cecil Field, FL/USS Dwight D. Eisenhower; FA-18C
*Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron (“Blue Angels”), NAS Pensacola, FL, FA-18A
*Carrier Air Wing Seven (CVW-7), NAS Oceana, VA/USS John F. Kennedy, FA-18C, F-14B, E-2C, S-3B, EA-6B, SH-60
*Joint Staff (J-5), Pentagon, Washington, DC
George had the privilege of being the commanding officer of VFA-37, the Blue Angels, and Carrier Air Wing Seven, and flew combat missions against Libya (Operation Eldorado Canyon), Iraq (Operations Desert Storm and Deny Flight), and Kosovo (Operation Enduring Freedom). He was awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit (two awards), Distinguished Flying Cross (“V”), Meritorious Service Medal (two awards), two Air Medals (“V”), Navy Commendation Medal (“V”), and various unit awards.
Upon leaving active duty in June 2003, George accepted a position as senior vice president for a consulting company in the Boston area, specializing in corporate jet acquisitions. After 15 moves in 21 years (and four New England winters), George and his wife, Rian, moved to SLO last summer to put down roots with their two daughters, Livi (10) and Denna (7). George founded OK3 Leadership Group, helping businesses with strategic planning, leadership development, and program management.
Dinner meetings are open to the general public and members. This is a catered event and reservations ARE required. $15.00 per person. Open (no host) bar 6 p.m. Dinner starts promptly at 7 p.m. Come early! Meet somebody new!
RSVP: On line (preferred)
or call 467-3521
Updated photos of July Meeting 07-02-2008.
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 The Brooks Building has gotten off to a smooth start after the concrete slab was finished this past week. We are expection building errection to begin on the 6th of August, just in time for our monthly meeting. Read all about this breaking news!
 Movie Nights have returned to Thomson Hall. The first attaction featured The Glen Miller Story. The high resolution projector, screen and stereo sound system made the evening very enjoyable. The August film will be Twelve O'Clock High with Gregory Peck. Harald and Margi Bauer have assumed the roles as theatre directors and will be bringing us a wide selection of videos in the future.I can still smell the hot dogs and popcorn!
Twelve O'Clock High is a classic tale about twelve men as their women never knew them. A hard-as-nails general takes over a bomber pilot unit suffering from low morale and whips them into fighting shape.
Movie nights are currently the 2d Friday of each month starting at 6:30 p.m. in Thomson Hall.
FA/18 Simulator
The FA/18 Simulator located in Freedom Hall is now available for flight. Now is your chance to fly an FA/18! You will want to reserve time by going on line here. We received the original FA/18 cockpit simulator from Lemore Naval Air Station, then worked with Eagle Flight Sims in providing software package which will allow you the experience of super sonic flight, carrier landings, night landings, bombing missions or just plain old dog fights in the skies!
We feel this will be an exceptional attaction for the museum and the Paso Robles area. Can't fly? Don't worry, no pilot's license or flying experience required!
Estrella WarBirds Museum Simulator featured in Paso Robles Press
Read all about it! Estrella WarBird Museum was recently featured on the front cover and as the lead story on local news on Munday, July 28th. |
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