Captain Turner is a CH-53D helicopter pilot for HMH-362 (Ugly Angels) based out of Marine Corps Base Hawaii on Oahu. He is stationed at Al Asad, Iraq. His missions as a helicopter pilot is mainly transporting "bullets, beans & bandaids".... moving supplies and troops where ever they need to go.
This is his 2nd tour to Iraq. He and his wife (me) have been married for over 5 years and have 3 kids, and one on the way...which he will probably not be back for in time for the birth. But hopefully a few short weeks after!
He grew up in a small town in Iowa and flew helicopters with his dad, who was a helicopter pilot in Vietnam for the Marine Corps, and also, ironically enough, for the Ugly Angels, the same squadron his son is in now! His dad owned a helicopter business, doing heavy lifing and spraying crops, so he grew up in helicopters.Once returning from Iraq, Captain Turner has the honor of flying for HMX-1 and possibly flying President Obama in Marine One on his next tour.
We are all very proud of Captain Turner and miss him so much already. Please join Team Ugly Angel and the baking gals and send him some love by baking up some goodies for him this Valentine's season!
Here's what you need to do:
Go to Baking GALS website
Register if you haven't already. (It's super easy & free)
Sign In
Click on JOIN A ROUND 6 TEAM
Scroll down to JOIN TEAM UGLY ANGEL
I'll be sending out bulletins with the mailing address, ideas and favorites, as well as some reminders.
SHIPPING DATES THIS ROUND ARE FEBRUARY 7 - FEBRUARY 21
We'd love to have you with us this round!
If you have any questions, feel free to email me at kimturner@hawaii.rr.com
2 comments:
Do you have a full team already? I'm trying to figure out how to join and followed the links to your blog.
just wanted to thank your husband for his service. Wishing him a safe return!
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