Entrepreneur Catherine Blake Celebrates Independence Day with Air National Guard's Refueling Mission

Portsmouth, New Hampshire –

Sales Protocol International’s founder and entrepreneur, Catherine Blake, celebrated Independence Day early in the cockpit of New Hampshire’s Air National Guard’s KC-135 Stratotanker (Boeing 707) during a training mission.

“The mission was an experience to appreciate first hand a mid-air refueling, something that all airborne branches of the military depend on for national and global missions,” remarked Catherine Blake, president and founder of Sales Protocol International. “Sitting in the cockpit of a KC-135 Stratotanker during take-off was the thrill of a lifetime. I’ve dedicated this experience to my late father, a retired U.S. Naval Aviator and veteran.”

"It's important for the public to see first hand what we do", said Air National Guard Captain Jeffrey Denton. "Most people have no idea that the Air National Guard Base at Pease is active in refueling missions from Portsmouth to Baghdad and beyond. Men and women of the guard at Pease are also your friends, neighbors, and members of the community-at-large."

The flight accomplished a training mission that included a second KC-135 flying one mile behind and a third plane, a KC-10, being refueled over the Canadian boarder. The Air NatioGuard’s mission is both state and federal, that is, to staff, equiand train combat flying and combat support units to augment the Air Force (AF) and to provide units trained and equipped to protect life and property and to preserve peace, order and public safety.

"It’s a thrill to share with the leadership on the Seacoast what we do and who we are,” reflected Colonel Gretchen S. Dunkelberger, 157th Medical Group Commander and Leadership Seacoast graduate. The flight opportunity was made available through Leadership Seacoast, a non-profit organization with the mission to introduce individuals to community issues, effective leadership practices, and opportunities to explore personal involvement in action.

About Sales Protocol:
Sales Protocol International provides sales training, coaching and strategy to organizations that desire to achieve their personal best, honestly and ethically. Our programs yield top-line results and contribute to a healthier organization.

The company is founded on the strong ethical values of integrity, professionalism, and honor. A percentage of all profits are donated to support local, national and international charities to make the world a better place. We are also dedicated to volunteering our time, talent and treasures to the local community.

Sales Protocol Contact:
Catherine Blake, President
Sales Protocol International
603 828 7312
cblake@salesprotoocol.com
www.salesprotocol.com

Air National Guard Contact:
James J. Wallace, 2LT, NHANG
Public Affairs Officer, 157th ARW
Phone 603-430-3577 DSN 852-3577
Fax 603-430-3139 DSN 852-3139
james.wallace@nhpeas.ang.af.mil
www.nhpeas.ang.af.mil

Photo Caption:
Catherine Blake with Leadership Seacoast pals Colonel Gretchen Dunkelberge & Captain Jeffrey Denton, 157th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 refueling KC-10 at 25,000 feet

Photo Credits:
Aaron Vezeau, Technical Sergeant, NHANG

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