Robby Roberson Flies West
Billy Joe Roberson, SMSgt, USAF (Retired) affectionately known as Robby, passed away on 11 April 2024 in Brandon, Florida. He was born in Sylacauga, Alabama, on 3 February 1934. Robby volunteered f…
2024 ACA Annual Convention Registration Is Open
ACA Convention Registration Is Open
Air Commandos, our 2024 annual convention is held in Fort Walton Beach, FL again. Along with the 2023 Air Commando Hall of Fame induction ceremony we welcome A…
In Memory of CMSgt Alan “Yosh” Yoshida
The Air Commando community is saddened by the recent passing of Combat Control great Alan “Yosh” Yoshida, CMSgt, USAF, Retired. ACA has passed our condolences to the Combat Control Foundation and …
Forest M. “Woody” Kimsey Flies West
Silver Star recipient, Air Commando, dear friend, and loved one takes his final flight.
Forest Marshall Kimsey was born December 17th, 1939, in Pueblo, CO to Mildred Ferguson Kimsey and Clarence Je…
In Memory of Col Jimmy Ifland
A Final Goodbye to Col Jim ‘Jimmy’ Ifland
ACA is sad to report the passing of Jim Ifland, Col, USAF, Retired. Col Jim Ifland was a founding member of the ACA. He was the epitome of a true Quiet Pr…
In Memory of
The following is a list of Air Commandos who we have lost over the course of 2023. While some of the individuals may have passed away before 2023, the ACA has just been notified.
Reynold S. Adams R…
Newest ACA Members
The Air Commando Association is pleased to welcome the following Air Commandos to the ACA!
Thank you for your membership and support!
Jason Ahrens Neil Allison Jacoby Baker Sean Ballew Michael Book…
Irl Leon Franklin Takes Final Flight
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Irl “Leon” Franklin who passed away on June 11th, 2023 at his longtime home in Winnemucca NV. Leon, as he liked to be called, was 88 years old…
Air Commandos Giving Back to Their Communities
ACA member John Heisler presented the Air Commando Award to two AF JROTC cadets in West Virginia on behalf of his Air Commando Association.
In John’s his own words, “Thank you so much for this oppo…
Maj Gen James Hobson Takes Final Flight
Maj Gen James Hobson Takes Final Flight
ACA is saddened to report that Major Gen (ret) James L. Hobson, Jr. has taken his last flight. Gen Hobson commanded Air Force Special Operations Command (AF…
