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In Memory of Maj Gen Richard Secord It is with deep sadness that we giv…
The following is a list of Air Commandos who we have lost since the spri…
By William R. Peterson, TLC Brotherhood, Vietnam War Commemoration Chair…
We invite you to join us on Thursday, October 17th  for the 2024 ACA Her…
The AFSOC History Office has received a Vietnam veteran’s memento from 2…
It is with a heavy heart the ACA posts the following: A Note from Warren…
On 1 May 2024, Col Mark Race, Air Commando Hall of Fame inductee, was re…
In 2022, Col (Ret) Roger Graham published Fly By Knights: Air Force A/B/…
The Air Commando Association Press is pleased to offer “My Thirty Year…
ACA supported and volunteered at the 2024 Run to Honor event at Hurlburt…
Congratulations and well deserved Chief! As most of you know, CMSgt Wayn…
Stop by the Air Commando Foundation’s booth at the upcoming SOF Week i…
The 2024 ACA Convention was another success! Thank you ACA volunteer, M…
The following is a list of Air Commandos who we have lost since the wint…
The Air Commando Association is pleased to welcome the following Air Com…
Air Commandos Our 2024 convention was a huge success after weeks of hect…
Billy Joe Roberson, SMSgt, USAF (Retired) affectionately known as Robby,…
I met Jim Ifland 6 months ago. He was spry, lively, engaging, curious an…
By Lou Orrie, CMSgt, USAF (ret) Suicide rates among active duty and vete…
By Dave Clark, ACA Life Member I was recently selected for and went on a…
Air Commandos – Read memo from USSOCOM regarding cancer study. March 5, …
ACA Convention Registration Is Open Air Commandos, our 2024 annual con…
RAF Mildenhall’s 352nd Special Operations Wing Heritage and Unity Dinner…
Mark your calendars for the ACA annual convention. The following is a t…
The Air Commando community is saddened by the recent passing of Combat C…
Silver Star recipient, Air Commando, dear friend, and loved one takes hi…
A Final Goodbye to Col Jim ‘Jimmy’ Ifland ACA is sad to report the pass…
ACA Golf Tourney Great Fundraiser! Thank you to everyone who sponsored…
The following is a list of Air Commandos who we have lost over the cours…
The ACA received a call from someone who was looking for a fellow servic…
Air Commandos, as we were finalizing preparations for the ACA 2023 Conve…
The Hoplite Group, one of the ACA’s corporate partners, has numerous pos…
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Irl “Leon” Frankl…
ACA member John Heisler presented the Air Commando Award to two AF JROTC…
Maj Gen James Hobson Takes Final Flight ACA is saddened to report that …
Forging NexGen Commandos with the Air Commando Association By SMSgt Jona…
John C. Roddick passed away on April 20, 2023 at the age of 91. He is su…
Attention ACA members and AFA members! Register today for the Joint Prof…
We are proud to announce the winners of the Lt Col Dave Krebs High Fligh…
Michael F. Corbett: January 27, 1947 – April 23, 2023 Major MICHAEL F. C…
January 1, 1939 ~ April 26, 2023 (age 84) Victor A. Kindurys croaked on …
William Drew (“Bill”) Cartwright, of Gulfport Mississippi (formerly from…
Wayne Dennis Corder, 82, of Destin, Florida, passed away on February, 14…
The Air Commando Foundation was honored to assist with home renovations …
Air Commando Family is Recovering This past fall, my wife suffered a hea…
The Foundation reached out to the Air Commando community for donations a…
By Bill Rone…
Air Commando Hall of Fame 2022 Introducing the class of 2022 Air Comman…
We are pleased to share our Corporate Partner, The Hoplite Group is look…
MSgt Ray Bourque Takes His Final Flight The ACA is deeply saddened to i…
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Air Commandos!! We would like to…
It is with heavy hearts, we say a final farewell to ACA Life Member #51 …
Remembering John S. Connors The ACA is sadden to announce we lost one o…
Air Commando Foundation, In October of 2021 we were notified that our si…
Lt Col Barry Lee Bonwit, passed away on April 20, 2022 and his beloved w…
We would like to share a beautiful tribute to Maj Gen Patterson by our f…
In a final salute to our members who have recently passed away in 2022, …
The ACA is proud to welcome the following Air Commandos to our associati…
The ACA recently learned of life member Colonel (Retired) Walter K. Schm…
On Saturday, Oct. 29. 2022, a memorial service was held to honor the liv…
The Hoplite Group, a growing veteran-owned small business, is seeking a …
We are very excited to share all the photos which were taken by ACA life…
Air Commando Association & Foundation, This past year has been the m…
Please join us as the Special Operations Community commemorates the 12 l…
Join our community celebration! The Northwest Florida community is hon…
With great sadness for our loss, but even more gratitude for his life, w…
Lt. Col. Donald Moody, USAF (Ret) 86, earned his heavenly wings, Tuesday…
Air Commando Association & Foundation, In December of 2018 my father…
Former Pave Low gunner, retired MSgt Andy Reed was in dire need of a liv…
Lt Gen (Retired) & Mrs Brad Webb represented all Air Commandos durin…
Remembering Felix ‘Sam’ Sambogna Lt. Col. Felix L.”Sam” Sambogna, USAF …
If you’ve been part of AFSOC in the last 20 years, Afghanistan is almost…
Thank you to all who supported and participated in the 2021 Emerald Coas…
I spent 30 magnificent months with Project 404 (Det 1 606 ACS/Det 1 56 A…
Richard A. “Dick” Young, 80 of Ft. Walton Beach passed away May 2, 2022,…
Major General LeRoy W. (Swede) Svendsen, Jr. died on the 14th day of Feb…
SENIOR MASTER SERGEANT ADAM M. SUROVICK Senior Master Sergeant Surovick …
The Air Commando Association, working with Laurel Highlands High School …
Each year the Air Commando Association sponsors the John Levitow Award f…
Technical Sergeant Adam B. Anderson is a Tactical Air Control Party (TAC…
Captain Brandon P. Farrell is a Combat Rescue Officer assigned to the 32…
Staff Sergeant Ethan C. Pierce distinguished himself as a superior perfo…
The 7th Special Operations Squadron had an outstanding year of accomplis…
492d Airpark/Air Commando Heritage 2021 Run Click here to view all 161 …
Airshow Photos by ACA Member Bill Phillips …
2021 Commander’s Leadership Awards This award recognizes AFSOC’s outsta…
Col Jerry Klingaman CAA #9 Photos submitted to the Air Commando Journal…
6th SOS Photo Gallery Photos submitted to the Air Commando Journal to a…
2019 SrA Julian S. Scholten ISR Commando Award STAFF SERGEANT TREVOR S….
First Lieutenant Brittany K. Brown distinguished herself as Officer in C…
The 2019 CMSgt Roland “Hap” Lutz Air Commando Medic of the Year Award re…
  Peter “Pete” Roy Bowman of Fort Walton Beach, Florida passed away…
ACA Director Hollis Tompkins put together a great team of volunteers alo…
Emerald Coast Honor Games 2021 Awesome participation this year! Emerald…
2021 ACA 5k Fun Run Click here for more photos by Scott Photo Works …
2021 ACA Golf Tourney ACA-Golf Click for more photos from Sco…

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