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1st Annual Air Commando Association Day of Giving
Join your fellow Air Commandos in the 1st Annual Air Commando Associati…
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-…
AFJROTC & CAPS Cadets Apply for Scholarships Now
The Air Commando Association is proud to present four separate scholarsh…
Colonel James Leroy McCleskey
Colonel James Leroy McCleskey, 85, of College Station, passed away peace…
Air Commandos Need Your Help
Giving to Air Commandos today makes your gift last beyond tomorrow, and …
In Memory of Maj Gen Richard Secord
In Memory of Maj Gen Richard Secord
It is with deep sadness that we giv…
Members who have flown west
The following is a list of Air Commandos who we have lost since the spri…
Seeking Information on 4 Lima Site-85 Prisoners of War
By William R. Peterson, TLC Brotherhood, Vietnam War Commemoration Chair…
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 re…
My Thirty Year Journey in the Shadow of Special Operation Giants
The Air Commando Association Press is pleased to offer “My Thirty Year…
CMSgt (Ret) Wayne Norrad Awarded the Bull Simons Award
Congratulations and well deserved Chief!
As most of you know, CMSgt Wayn…
Air Commandos at 24 SOF Week
Stop by the Air Commando Foundation’s booth at the upcoming SOF Week i…
2024 ACA Annual Convention Photos
The 2024 ACA Convention was another success!
Thank you ACA volunteer, M…
In Memory of Our Fallen Air Commandos
The following is a list of Air Commandos who we have lost since the wint…
From the President: 2024 ACA Convention Recap
Air Commandos
Our 2024 convention was a huge success after weeks of hect…
Embolden Valor: Capture, Curate, and Continue
I met Jim Ifland 6 months ago. He was spry, lively, engaging, curious an…
ACA Stepping Up to Support Fellow Air Commandos
By Lou Orrie, CMSgt, USAF (ret)
Suicide rates among active duty and vete…
USSOCOM Memo on Cancer Study
Air Commandos – Read memo from USSOCOM regarding cancer study.
March 5, …
2024 ACA Annual Convention Registration Is Open
ACA Convention Registration Is Open
Air Commandos, our 2024 annual con…
352nd SOW Heritage and Unity Dinner at Prestigious Ely Cathedral
RAF Mildenhall’s 352nd Special Operations Wing Heritage and Unity Dinner…
2024 ACA Convention Dates Announced
Mark your calendars for the ACA annual convention. The following is a t…
In Memory of CMSgt Alan “Yosh” Yoshida
The Air Commando community is saddened by the recent passing of Combat C…
Forest M. “Woody” Kimsey Flies West
Silver Star recipient, Air Commando, dear friend, and loved one takes hi…
In Memory of Col Jimmy Ifland
A Final Goodbye to Col Jim ‘Jimmy’ Ifland
ACA is sad to report the pass…
ACA Golf Tourney Success & Photos
ACA Golf Tourney Great Fundraiser!
Thank you to everyone who sponsored…
2023 ACA Convention Rescheduled
Air Commandos, as we were finalizing preparations for the ACA 2023 Conve…
Check Out the Latest Job Openings
The Hoplite Group, one of the ACA’s corporate partners, has numerous pos…
Irl Leon Franklin Takes Final Flight
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Irl “Leon” Frankl…
Air Commandos Giving Back to Their Communities
ACA member John Heisler presented the Air Commando Award to two AF JROTC…
Maj Gen James Hobson Takes Final Flight
Maj Gen James Hobson Takes Final Flight
ACA is saddened to report that …
Leading in the Shadows of Giants
Forging NexGen Commandos with the Air Commando Association
By SMSgt Jona…
Professional Luncheon at the Soundside Club
Attention ACA members and AFA members! Register today for the Joint Prof…
Scholarship Winners Announced
We are proud to announce the winners of the Lt Col Dave Krebs High Fligh…
Michael Corbett Flies West
Michael F. Corbett: January 27, 1947 – April 23, 2023 Major MICHAEL F. C…
Victor A Kindurys Remembered
January 1, 1939 ~ April 26, 2023 (age 84)
Victor A. Kindurys croaked on …
In Memory of William Cartwright
William Drew (“Bill”) Cartwright, of Gulfport Mississippi (formerly from…
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 …
Air Commando Family is Recovering
Air Commando Family is Recovering This past fall, my wife suffered a hea…
Update on Andy Reed’s Recovery
The Foundation reached out to the Air Commando community for donations a…
Air Commando Hall of Fame 2022
Air Commando Hall of Fame 2022
Introducing the class of 2022 Air Comman…
Maritime / Boat Mechanic Position Open with Hoplite Group
We are pleased to share our Corporate Partner, The Hoplite Group is look…
In Memory of MSgt Ray Bourque
MSgt Ray Bourque Takes His Final Flight
The ACA is deeply saddened to i…
Joe Kittinger, aka Col Joe, Takes Final Flight
It is with heavy hearts, we say a final farewell to ACA Life Member #51 …
Furnish Family Gets Much Needed Support
Air Commando Foundation,
In October of 2021 we were notified that our si…
Bonwit Family’s Generosity
Lt Col Barry Lee Bonwit, passed away on April 20, 2022 and his beloved w…
Maj Gen Bob Patterson Flies West
We would like to share a beautiful tribute to Maj Gen Patterson by our f…
In Memory of Our Members Nov 2022
In a final salute to our members who have recently passed away in 2022, …
Welcome Newest ACA Members
The ACA is proud to welcome the following Air Commandos to our associati…
Fellow ACA Member Inducted in Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame
The ACA recently learned of life member Colonel (Retired) Walter K. Schm…
Antelope Island 30th Anniversary and Rededication
On Saturday, Oct. 29. 2022, a memorial service was held to honor the liv…
Hoplite Group Looking for Admin Support
The Hoplite Group, a growing veteran-owned small business, is seeking a …
Photos of the 2022 ACA Convention
We are very excited to share all the photos which were taken by ACA life…
Bostwick Family Faces Huge Challenges
Air Commando Association & Foundation,
This past year has been the m…
75th Anniversary of the USAF
Join our community celebration! The Northwest Florida community is hon…
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…
Donate to Help Andy Reed Recover
Former Pave Low gunner, retired MSgt Andy Reed was in dire need of a liv…
Air Commandos Remembered on Memorial Day
Lt Gen (Retired) & Mrs Brad Webb represented all Air Commandos durin…
Remembering Felix ‘Sam’ Sambogna
Remembering Felix ‘Sam’ Sambogna
Lt. Col. Felix L.”Sam” Sambogna, USAF …
LtGen Slife Reflecting On Conflict in Afghanistan
If you’ve been part of AFSOC in the last 20 years, Afghanistan is almost…
Air Commandos Support ECHG
Thank you to all who supported and participated in the 2021 Emerald Coas…
My ‘Project 404’ legacy on wheels
I spent 30 magnificent months with Project 404 (Det 1 606 ACS/Det 1 56 A…
CMSgt Richard A. Young 1942 – 2022
Richard A. “Dick” Young, 80 of Ft. Walton Beach passed away May 2, 2022,…
LeRoy W. Svendsen Jr. 1928-2022
Major General LeRoy W. (Swede) Svendsen, Jr. died on the 14th day of Feb…
2019 Heart of the Team Award
SENIOR MASTER SERGEANT ADAM M. SUROVICK
Senior Master Sergeant Surovick …
AF JROTC Air Commando Award
The Air Commando Association, working with Laurel Highlands High School …
2021 Special Tactics (Enlisted) of the Year
Technical Sergeant Adam B. Anderson is a Tactical Air Control Party (TAC…
2021 Special Tactics Officer of the Year
Captain Brandon P. Farrell is a Combat Rescue Officer assigned to the 32…
2020 AFSOC Squadron of the Year
The 7th Special Operations Squadron had an outstanding year of accomplis…
492d Air Park Heritage Event
492d Airpark/Air Commando Heritage 2021 Run
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2021 Commander’s Leadership Awards
2021 Commander’s Leadership Awards
This award recognizes AFSOC’s outsta…
2019 SrA Julian S. Scholten ISR Commando Award
2019 SrA Julian S. Scholten ISR Commando Award
STAFF SERGEANT TREVOR S….
Award Spotlight Brittany Brown
First Lieutenant Brittany K. Brown distinguished herself as Officer in C…
Commando Medic of the Year
The 2019 CMSgt Roland “Hap” Lutz Air Commando Medic of the Year Award re…
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