RAF Halton update – June 2021

Editor’s note: The contents of this page were taken from the RAF Halton Facebook page. All photos Crown Copyright.

Station Commander’s Coins
Congratulations to Mr Simon Clark and Mr Anthony (Tony) McKeever who were recently awarded a Station Commander’s Coin for their exceptional teamwork.

Tony has worked for RAF Halton for over 30 years working in Barrack stores and Supply. His recent move to the Regional Print Centre (RPC) meant he had to learn new skills, including getting to grips different technologies and machinery. Tony has been a huge asset to RAF Halton and has remained helpful and proactive throughout his 30 years here.

Simon expertly guided Tony in his new role, and taught him how to use all the new equipment, whilst continuing to supervise the department and ensure the Station continued to be supported.

Well done to them both, to Simon for his mentoring and management skills and Tony for his willingness to learn new skills and a completely new role. An excellent team effort!

Congratulations to Warrant Officer Hammond, Flight Sergeant Dent, Sergeant Berrecloth and Sergeant Loder who received the Station Commander’s Coin in April.

As members of the RAF Halton Service Funds Internal Audit Board (SFIAB) they were presented with a Station Commander’s Coin in recognition of the selfless work conducted to keep our Messes, Clubs and Associations financially healthy during the unprecedented times that the Covid-19 pandemic placed us in. Having Auditors to ensure that we comply with the rules that govern how we spend money is imperative; this is often a thankless task, but the SFIAB members have offered their time, advice, expertise and unwavering commitment.

Congratulations to Mr Hempstock who was awarded a Station Commander’s Coin in April. An Ex-RAF Warrant Officer (WO), Mr Hempstock has remained a retired member of the Warrant Officers and Sergeants Mess (WOSM) and has voluntarily given up much of his time to help with maintenance throughout the Mess; pruning bushes, watering plants and cutting the grass. Recently, Mr Hempstock has also redecorated the bar, updated the fixtures and fittings, arranged for the photo section to produce crest stickers, researched new furniture for the bar, fixed the dishwasher, fixed the bar lighting, and has prepared the Anteroom for decoration; the list is endless!