December 1, 2006
TOM FIELDS FROM NO. 7 MINE SENDS HIS GREETINGS FROM IRAQ

Tom is an Electrician at No. 7 Mine and is currently serving in Iraq.
Sergeant Tom Fields is a Crew Chief on a Black Hawk helicopter.  Besides manning the M60D machine gun, Tom's other duties include monitoring the engines, hydraulics and helping guide the pilot during landing. "The pilot can't see anything behind him and needs help judging distances when we are carrying supplies or even a Hummer. These copters can carry up to 8,000 pounds."


A COMPANY, 1ST BATTALION - 1-131ST AVIATION - 36TH COMBAT AVIATION BRIGADE
Left to right: CW4 Joe Hudgens, Sgt. Thomas Fields, Sgt. Ron Evans and LTC Zachary Maner are holding a flag before flying a Blackhawk helicopter on a combat mission in Baghdad, Iraq on November 2, 2006.  The flag and certificate below were given to the employees of Jim Walter Resources in Brookwood, Alabama.


A plaque is being prepared for the flag display case.
It will be housed at the Training Center for all to enjoy.