Jay Simmons
I worked with Col Howe as part of his front office staff during my time at Florennes AB. There was once a scheduled visit from the USAFE/IG team with plans to tour the WSA. Col Howe was a bit on edge with the IG team there, so some of the SPs cooked up a little prank and the IG played along. During the tour with Col Howe, the team passed by one of the guard posts. When the IG opened the door the Airman inside "appeared" to be sleeping with his beret crooked and over his eyes. He jumped up and started giving his post briefing to the IG. During all this, Col Howe just walked away in disbelief not really knowing what to say! Finally, someone let him know it was all just a prank and the area was fully under surveillance. The SNCO introduced the Airman as one of their best troops and he offered to go along with the prank. Everyone...especially Col Howe had a great stress relieving laugh that day! Col Howe was a good man and a great leader. God bless him and his family. MSgt (Ret) Jay Simmons

