Par for the course

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  • By Senior Airman Danielle Wolf
  • 442nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs
WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. --  Airmen, retirees and Wright-Flight supporters teed off to support local high-school students in the 2nd Annual Wright Flight Golf Tournament at Royal Oaks Golf Course, Whiteman AFB, Mo., Aug. 7.

The tournament yielded 80 participants and raised more than $1,500 for the organization, said Capt. Chad Rogers, 303rd Fighter Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot and co-coordinator of the event.

The winning team, comprised of Mike Bannon, Wendy Bannon, Carl Clark and Rob Mehan, scored a 58.

Wright Flight is an organization supported by the 442nd Fighter Wing in which students participate in a nine-week academic course involving the history and general knowledge of aviation. The program inspires students to set and achieve goals.

Once students meet the requirements, including remaining drug and alcohol free throughout the course, they are given the opportunity to experience a hands-on-flight in a private aircraft.