I activated our Del Campo HS JROTC program in 1986 (now the oldest officer instructor in the country), and hired CMSgt Ken Fears in 2000, having hired two NCOs prior to him. He was truly a top professional military man, one of the best that I had the privilege of working with and, I’ve worn the uniform for 57 years.

Though CMSgt Fears was medically retired on 4 Sep 09, he helped us extensively with our Headquarters Unit Evaluation on 6 October --- including the mission briefing. The Director of Air Force Junior ROTC congratulated us for "Exceeding Standards in all areas and having no errors". The inspector, Col Don Belche from Phoenix, AZ said, "Of 200 units that I have evaluated from Texas to South Korea, I rate Del Campo in the top three!" I attributed much of this success to CMSgt Fears.

Highly respected by all, I have seen no instructor that could lead, direct, manage, motivate, and teach kids like the Chief! Some claimed he could even "herd cats!" He just had a fantastic way of organizing things, and keepin' the train on the track. I always appreciated the fact that he chose to be a teacher when he could have hired out to several jobs that might have paid more. Many times, administrators called upon him to successfully resolve an altercation on campus. Simply put, he was a "take charge" individual . . . . . totally involved in campus activities.

The Chief's outstanding culinary skills are well-known throughout DC and the local communities ---- he's the best with the "welcome mat," and the best at the grill . . . the Chief and his wonderful wife Katie have hosted dozens of social events over the years . . . all a huge success!

A quote by Vince Lombardi reminds me of the Chief, "Coaches who can outline plays on a black board are a dime a dozen. The ones who win get inside their players and motivate !"

Chief Marcel-Henri Joseph Claing was a great Chief. He retired in 1982 after serving his country for over 32 years on active duty.
His passion was mentoring young enlisted troops and he did it with great efficiency. Chief Claing was very active in the Air Force
Sergeants Association and he served as President, Division 13, State of CA for 4 yrs; also a lifetime member of the NCOA and the
VFW. He was a member of our McClellan Chiefs Group from its inception in 1985 and was involved in many of our activities in the Group. Chief Claing was a giant of a man and he will be sorely missed by all those who knew him and whose lives he touched.

Rest in peace, my friend.

Chief George Moses (USAF Retired)
President of the McClellan Chiefs Group

I loved him very much. Iwill miss him.he was a good Chief, man, and grandfather to me. This is for you grandpa. I miss you wherever you are please remember that Nicole loves you and will be with you forever.

Sincerely,
Nicole Ivinita Cojoc
Your Grand daughter

ROSE CARVELLI-Rose was the type of person that when you first met her, there was no way one would ever forget her. She was just a great person to know and always kept you laughing, especially with her pronounced New York accent. She was a giver, not a taker. She was a giver of gifts that were hers to give and if that brought a smile to one’s face, then she was rewarded ten times over. Very devoted to her husband Tony, their 3 children, their spouses, and her grandchildren. She loved to bowl, and play the Slot machines at Thunder Valley. When she didn’t win at the slots, she was not a happy camper. She had a profound effect on all of us who knew her and we will forever miss her smiling face.

CMSgt George Moses
President of the McClellan Chiefs' Group