TAC'S Top Team

TAC's Top Team

Courtesy of Buck Seibert

Desert Airman - 12 Feb 1965
Davis-Monthan AFB

'TAC's Top Team' 4453rd Receives IG Rating of 'Outstanding'
by Capt. Harry E. Ramsay

"Best in the West and Twelfth Air Force" were Col. Marion F. Caruthers' closing comments to Col. Frank K. Everest Jr. at Monday's 12th AF Inspector General's (IG) critique of the 4453rd Combat Crew Training Wing. Colonel Caruthers, team chief for the 12th AF inspection team, arrived with his inspection party last week for the first 12AF inspection of the 4453rd CCTW. After a thorough and comprehensive five days of inspection, the IG team rated the 4453rd "OUTSTANDING." Colonel Caruthers further stated, "This is the first 12th AF unit to receive an overall rating of Outstanding."A further check with Tactical Air Command Headquarters at Langley AFB,Va., indicated that the "Outstanding" rating has not been awarded to a Tactical Air Command regular or reserve wing since 1961.

Colonel Everest lauded each officer and airman in his wing. "I want every officer and airman of the 4453rd Combat Crew Training Wing to know that without their professional attention to duty, such a high rating would not have been possible. "Particular note was given to all 4453rd Combat Crew Training Squadron commanders for their "leadership and professionalism." Colonel Everest further singled out the wing deputy commander for material, Col. Thomas E. Stewart, "as one man whose efforts were very instrumental in the high rating." Colonel Everest has declared Monday, Feb. 15 an "IG Holiday" for all military personnel of the 4453rd. When you see a TAC man holding his head higher during the next few days, you will know he belongs to "TAC's Top Team."

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