European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - June 11, 1986, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Wednesday june 11, 193g the stars and stripes Page 9 2 missing 1 rescued in crash of Navy copter Mayport Fla. A one Navy crewman was hospitalized in stable condition but two others were miss ing after a helicopter crashed into the Ailan Lic during training Mission officials said. The Sikorsky sh-60b Seahawk one of the Navy s new est and most sophisticated helicopters for anti submarine warfare and search arid Rescue missions went Down Mon Day about 10 Miles Southeast of Jacksonville. A Rescue boat from the guided missile frigate under Wood picked up one Man bul could t Rind the others said Navy spokesman Nick Vang. Their names were not re leased pending notification of relatives. The rescued crewman was taken a he Maypart naval air station Hospital where he was listed in satisfactory condition said Young. The Nam of the three crewmen based at the naval air station in Pali Cut River md., were not immediately released the helicopter was stationed aboard the Underwood. Authorities do not know Why the helicopter crashed. Young said. Weather conditions at the time were Ideal. Officials refused to say monday what equipment and weapons were aboard the helicopter. The last crash of an Ailan Lic Fleet Seahawk was in february 1985, and the four crewmen aboard were unharmed Young did. That crash was blamed on mechanical problems. Company s Dod award presents weighty problem by Paul Cozby  Bureau , Germany win ring an award from the department of de sense can have drawbacks. It was a big brass plaque and it weighed about 75  said capt. Sharyl slap Leion commander of Trie award winning he co 197th Ord in. They had it on a stand when they presented it us. I m jus glad they did t ask me to hold1 i " the plaque was one of lit department of defense maintenance of excellence award for fiscal 1535 presented in ceremonies last month in Washington. The. American defense preparedness association an organization of retired military members sponsors the annual department of defense contest that recognizes the military unit in All branches of the untied farces with the Best maintenance program. The 86-member h Hen to  when the considerable dust of Pope fab settled the145th the Airlift group from Charlotte ., became Ibe tint air National guard unit to walk away with top honors in the eight year history of the Competition. The 145th, representing the 136th tac Airlift Wing out of Hensley Field in Dallas Beal 43 other us. And Allied teams. The air Force military Airlift come which sponsor the event Bills Volant Rodeo a a real world exercise that develop aircrews professional ability to Pul the right Load in the right pure at the right  the event showcase Airlift operations and provide an Opportunity for the Best tactical it Liften in the world a demonstrate capabilities improve procedures compare notes and enhance standardization for worldwide deploy ment. Participating unit Lisa held teams to competitively test the related skills of combat controllers Security police Light line personnel and maintenance team member. The Only overseas based . Team to place in any category was the 435th tac Airlift Wing from Rhein main a Germany which took second a the sect ily police Competition. Portugal took second place Overall and fared the Best of the foreign teams which included Australia Brazil Canada Italy the United kingdom and Germany. The italians Are the Only foreign team to Ever win the Competition performing the feat twice in 1982 and 1984. Other Winner Best c-141 aircrew 438th military Airlift Wing . Ben c-130 aircrew Portugal. Beit c-141 maintenance Crew 3lilh military airlifting air Force Reserve Charleston fab . Best c-130 maintenance Crew tie 94th tac Airlift Wing air Force Reserve Dobbin fab ga., and the136th tac Airlift Wing air National guar Charlotte  C-141 engine running on and off Load 62nd Mili tary Airlift Wing. Mcchord fab Wash. C-130 engine running on and off Load Australia. Aerial delivery 439th to Airlift Wing air Force Reserve Westover fab my. Short Field Landing Portugal. Beit Overall Becu Rily police unit 314th tac Airlift Wing. Little Rock fab Ark. Combat control learn Competition lit special operations Wing her Ibert Field fit