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C-5A Galaxy Pilot Experience Kristi Buckland (Airforce ret)

Life in a C-5 Galaxy – Dr. Kristie Buckland

Dr. Kristie Buckland, Major (USAF), piloted Lockheed C-5 Galaxy cargo aircraft around the world for 10 years. Today she is an Assistant Professor at OSU-NWREC researching vegetable and specialty seed crops. She earned her BS in Aeronautical Engineering from the US Air Force Academy and her MS/PhD in plant science from Utah State University. Living in the last four years in Aurora, she is a past member of the North Marion School Board and has two children in the district.

Dr. Buckland will discuss her time in the USAF as a C-5 Aircraft Commander and Refueling Instructor Pilot, T37 Instructor and Evaluator Pilot, and T-6 Instructor Pilot. Kristie’s talk will provide an overview of experiences from missions including Presidential Support and air-refueling to training student pilots in fully aerobatic aircraft. Come see pictures and hear her stories of life during her tenure in the Air Force. Be prepared for a fun night of storytelling and Q&A.

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Dinner cost $20 per person, pay at the door, or use your Dinner Punch Card

MENU (*Gluten Free)

Monterey Chicken topped with bacon, Monterey jack cheese, diced tomatoes, scallions & light drizzle of BBQ sauce*
Rice Pilaf*
Vegetable Medley*
Garden Tossed Green Salad topped with Cucumbers & Tomatoes*
Balsamic Vinaigrette*
Ranch- Contains Gluten
Home-style Croutons- Contains Gluten
Warm Bread with Butter- Contains Gluten

We have Stuffed Acorn Squash for vegetarians that RSVP
(If you're a gluten free vegetarian please email or call me at 503-551-1149 or catering@woodennickel.com)

* Salmon or a Vegetarian entree may be selected as a substitute during the Dinner registration process

When:

Thursday, September 21, 2023, 5:30 PM until 9:00 PM

Where:

CAA Clubhouse
14323 Stenbock Way NE #9407
Aurora, OR 97002