The Response

Action follows citizen complaints quickly:

  From: Hubbard, Mark A CAPT CSFWP Commodore

  Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2011 5:15 PM

  To: Carl Raabe

  Cc: White, Michael S RDML(S) NPC, Pers-4; Black, Mark E CAPT CSFWP Deputy Commodore; Nelson, Todd M. CDR CSFWP OPS; Mutha151@gmail.com mailto:Mutha151@gmail.com

  Subject: RE: Noise Complaint 

  Carl,

  I assure you that this has my fullest attention. I have directed my Operation team to investigate these repeated injustices and to bring me the names of all the guilty parties. I am expecting to receive a briefing from my Operation Officer early next week. In the mean time I have asked my staff to review our SOP, route descriptions, and tactical training procedures to ensure we have the guidance in place to achieve the "The five-star rating". 

  In fact, once we are complete with our investigation I personally plan to survey the route myself to ensure we have not overlooked any training opportunities and will encourage others to do so as well. 

  I firmly believe that if we do not use these training routes to their fullest we may in fact loose them all together. Thankfully, we have great Americans like you who remind us that there are still some that appreciate the "Sound of Freedom". For that reminder I applaud your letter and tenacity to go directly to the top! 

  I would like to offer by way of apology an opportunity to re-blue the resonance of jet noise that will in fact shake you to the bone. If you and your wife would be my guest at our air show I would be honored. I have a limited number of VIP seats but would like to send you an invite to attend either Saturday the 15th or Sunday the 16th of October. 

  If you would be so kind to send me your address I will have an invitation in the mail in short order. 

  Sir, it would be an honor to make your acquaintance. 

  Proud to Serve,

  Mutha

  CAPT Mark A. Hubbard USN

  Commander Strike Fighter Wing Pacific