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In Memory of Our Members Who Have Flown West
The following is a list of Air Commandos who we have lost since the last n…
Flight Surgeons at Long Tieng Laos
Air Commandos — Request for information and/or pictures about flight surge…
Celebrating 35 Years of AFSOC
Air Force Special Operations: How Far We’ve Come
By Donny Wurster, Lt Gen…
Final Call: The 1st Annual Air Commando Association Day of Giving is Almost Here! Tomorrow, May 22, 2025 is the day.
We’re making a heartfelt final call to join us in celebrating the 35th Ann…
Free Cancer Screening Opportunity
Free Cancer Screening Opportunity June 5th 0800-1200 at Gator Lakes Golf C…
An Interview with Colonel Larry Ropka
By Colonel Paul Harmon, USAF (Retired) Editor, Air Commando Journal
This a…
Air Commando Receives USSOCOM Bull Simons Award
You live in a world of risk.
Retired U.S. Air Force Col Larry Ropka was o…
Reminder: 1st Annual Air Commando Association Day of Giving
Reminder: 1st Annual Air Commando Association Day of Giving on May 22
Ple…
1st Annual Air Commando Association Day of Giving
Join your fellow Air Commandos in the 1st Annual Air Commando Association…
Author of a historical book about the Combat Talon is looking for your stories
Steve Stein is writing a history of the MC-130E Combat Talon and the MC-13…
ACJ Vol 13-2 Now Online
The Air Commando Association is offering an online only “digital version”…
AFJROTC & CAPS Cadets Apply for Scholarships Now
The Air Commando Association is proud to present four separate scholarship…
Colonel James Leroy McCleskey
Colonel James Leroy McCleskey, 85, of College Station, passed away peacefu…
Air Commandos Need Your Help
Giving to Air Commandos today makes your gift last beyond tomorrow, and th…
In Memory of Maj Gen Richard Secord
In Memory of Maj Gen Richard Secord
It is with deep sadness that we give…
Members who have flown west
The following is a list of Air Commandos who we have lost since the spring…
Seeking Information on 4 Lima Site-85 Prisoners of War
By William R. Peterson, TLC Brotherhood, Vietnam War Commemoration Chair
[…
ACA Golf Tourney Oct 17th
We invite you to join us on Thursday, October 17th for the 2024 ACA Herit…
Paul “Two T” Cartter Takes Final Flight
It is with a heavy heart the ACA posts the following:
A Note from Warren “…
Col Mark Race Laid to Rest
On 1 May 2024, Col Mark Race, Air Commando Hall of Fame inductee, was reme…
My Thirty Year Journey in the Shadow of Special Operation Giants
The Air Commando Association Press is pleased to offer “My Thirty Year J…
ACA Supports Run to Honor
ACA supported and volunteered at the 2024 Run to Honor event at Hurlburt F…
CMSgt (Ret) Wayne Norrad Awarded the Bull Simons Award
Congratulations and well deserved Chief!
As most of you know, CMSgt Wayne…
Air Commandos at 24 SOF Week
Stop by the Air Commando Foundation’s booth at the upcoming SOF Week in…
2024 ACA Annual Convention Photos
The 2024 ACA Convention was another success!
Thank you ACA volunteer, Mis…
In Memory of Our Fallen Air Commandos
The following is a list of Air Commandos who we have lost since the winter…
From the President: 2024 ACA Convention Recap
Air Commandos
Our 2024 convention was a huge success after weeks of hectic…
Robby Roberson Flies West
Billy Joe Roberson, SMSgt, USAF (Retired) affectionately known as Robby, p…
Embolden Valor: Capture, Curate, and Continue
I met Jim Ifland 6 months ago. He was spry, lively, engaging, curious and…
ACA Stepping Up to Support Fellow Air Commandos
By Lou Orrie, CMSgt, USAF (ret)
Suicide rates among active duty and vetera…
USSOCOM Memo on Cancer Study
Air Commandos – Read memo from USSOCOM regarding cancer study.
March 5, 20…
2024 ACA Annual Convention Registration Is Open
ACA Convention Registration Is Open
Air Commandos, our 2024 annual conve…
352nd SOW Heritage and Unity Dinner at Prestigious Ely Cathedral
RAF Mildenhall’s 352nd Special Operations Wing Heritage and Unity Dinner a…
2024 ACA Convention Dates Announced
Mark your calendars for the ACA annual convention. The following is a ten…
In Memory of CMSgt Alan “Yosh” Yoshida
The Air Commando community is saddened by the recent passing of Combat Con…
Forest M. “Woody” Kimsey Flies West
Silver Star recipient, Air Commando, dear friend, and loved one takes his…
In Memory of Col Jimmy Ifland
A Final Goodbye to Col Jim ‘Jimmy’ Ifland
ACA is sad to report the passin…
ACA Golf Tourney Success & Photos
ACA Golf Tourney Great Fundraiser!
Thank you to everyone who sponsored…
ACA Member Combines Family and History
Several years ago, my wife and I put together a Navajo Code Talker presen…
2023 ACA Convention Rescheduled
Air Commandos, as we were finalizing preparations for the ACA 2023 Convent…
Check Out the Latest Job Openings
The Hoplite Group, one of the ACA’s corporate partners, has numerous posit…
Irl Leon Franklin Takes Final Flight
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Irl “Leon” Franklin…
Air Commandos Giving Back to Their Communities
ACA member John Heisler presented the Air Commando Award to two AF JROTC c…
Maj Gen James Hobson Takes Final Flight
Maj Gen James Hobson Takes Final Flight
ACA is saddened to report that Ma…
Leading in the Shadows of Giants
Forging NexGen Commandos with the Air Commando Association
By SMSgt Jonath…
In Memory of John Roddick
John C. Roddick passed away on April 20, 2023 at the age of 91. He is surv…
Professional Luncheon at the Soundside Club
Attention ACA members and AFA members! Register today for the Joint Profes…
Scholarship Winners Announced
We are proud to announce the winners of the Lt Col Dave Krebs High Flight…
Michael Corbett Flies West
Michael F. Corbett: January 27, 1947 – April 23, 2023 Major MICHAEL F. COR…
Victor A Kindurys Remembered
January 1, 1939 ~ April 26, 2023 (age 84)
Victor A. Kindurys croaked on Ap…
In Memory of William Cartwright
William Drew (“Bill”) Cartwright, of Gulfport Mississippi (formerly from T…
Colonel Wayne D Corder Remembered
Wayne Dennis Corder, 82, of Destin, Florida, passed away on February, 14…
ACF Works with Veteran and Building Homes for Heroes
The Air Commando Foundation was honored to assist with home renovations to…
Air Commando Family is Recovering
Air Commando Family is Recovering This past fall, my wife suffered a heart…
Update on Andy Reed’s Recovery
The Foundation reached out to the Air Commando community for donations and…
Air Commando Hall of Fame 2022
Air Commando Hall of Fame 2022
Introducing the class of 2022 Air Commando…
Maritime / Boat Mechanic Position Open with Hoplite Group
We are pleased to share our Corporate Partner, The Hoplite Group is lookin…
In Memory of MSgt Ray Bourque
MSgt Ray Bourque Takes His Final Flight
The ACA is deeply saddened to inf…
Joe Kittinger, aka Col Joe, Takes Final Flight
It is with heavy hearts, we say a final farewell to ACA Life Member #51 Co…
Furnish Family Gets Much Needed Support
Air Commando Foundation,
In October of 2021 we were notified that our sist…
Bonwit Family’s Generosity
Lt Col Barry Lee Bonwit, passed away on April 20, 2022 and his beloved wif…
Maj Gen Bob Patterson Flies West
We would like to share a beautiful tribute to Maj Gen Patterson by our fri…
In Memory of Our Members Nov 2022
In a final salute to our members who have recently passed away in 2022, th…
Welcome Newest ACA Members
The ACA is proud to welcome the following Air Commandos to our association…
Fellow ACA Member Inducted in Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame
The ACA recently learned of life member Colonel (Retired) Walter K. Schmid…
Antelope Island 30th Anniversary and Rededication
On Saturday, Oct. 29. 2022, a memorial service was held to honor the lives…
Hoplite Group Looking for Admin Support
The Hoplite Group, a growing veteran-owned small business, is seeking a Pr…
Photos of the 2022 ACA Convention
We are very excited to share all the photos which were taken by ACA life m…
Bostwick Family Faces Huge Challenges
Air Commando Association & Foundation,
This past year has been the mos…
75th Anniversary of the USAF
Join our community celebration! The Northwest Florida community is honor…
Lt. Col. Donald Moody, USAF (Ret)
Lt. Col. Donald Moody, USAF (Ret) 86, earned his heavenly wings, Tuesday…
A Daughter’s Devotion to Her Father
Air Commando Association & Foundation,
In December of 2018 my father B…
Donate to Help Andy Reed Recover
Former Pave Low gunner, retired MSgt Andy Reed was in dire need of a liver…
Air Commandos Remembered on Memorial Day
Lt Gen (Retired) & Mrs Brad Webb represented all Air Commandos during…
Remembering Felix ‘Sam’ Sambogna
Remembering Felix ‘Sam’ Sambogna
Lt. Col. Felix L.”Sam” Sambogna, USAF re…
LtGen Slife Reflecting On Conflict in Afghanistan
If you’ve been part of AFSOC in the last 20 years, Afghanistan is almost c…
Air Commandos Support ECHG
Thank you to all who supported and participated in the 2021 Emerald Coast…
My ‘Project 404’ legacy on wheels
I spent 30 magnificent months with Project 404 (Det 1 606 ACS/Det 1 56 ACW…
Valor Untold Available Now
For the first time ever, ACA Press brings you the untold story of Air Com…
CMSgt Richard A. Young 1942 – 2022
Richard A. “Dick” Young, 80 of Ft. Walton Beach passed away May 2, 2022, s…
LeRoy W. Svendsen Jr. 1928-2022
Major General LeRoy W. (Swede) Svendsen, Jr. died on the 14th day of Febru…
2019 Heart of the Team Award
SENIOR MASTER SERGEANT ADAM M. SUROVICK
Senior Master Sergeant Surovick is…
AF JROTC Air Commando Award
The Air Commando Association, working with Laurel Highlands High School Ai…
2021 Special Tactics (Enlisted) of the Year
Technical Sergeant Adam B. Anderson is a Tactical Air Control Party (TAC-P…
2021 Special Tactics Officer of the Year
Captain Brandon P. Farrell is a Combat Rescue Officer assigned to the 320t…
2020 AFSOC Squadron of the Year
The 7th Special Operations Squadron had an outstanding year of accomplishm…
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