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2024 Reunion Photos

by Bob McElwain | Oct 6, 2024 | Photo Gallery, Photos From Our Reunions, Uncategorized

In Loving Memory of Lt Col (Ret) George Robert “Bob” Fessler

In Loving Memory of Lt Col (Ret) George Robert “Bob” Fessler

by Bob McElwain | Mar 3, 2024 | Obituaries and Tributes, Uncategorized

The last time many of us saw Col Fessler, former PACAF Life Support Officer was at our first reunion in 1996.  He closed out the reunion by doing the benediction and a silent prayer for the life supporters who were no longer with us. Those of us who knew him are...
In Memory of CMSgt (R) John Lucarini

In Memory of CMSgt (R) John Lucarini

by Bob McElwain | Nov 18, 2023 | Obituaries and Tributes, Uncategorized

Chief Lucarini passed away on Veterans Day.  He was the Life Support Superintendent at the Pittsburg ANG fighter unit for many years and served as the State Senior Enlisted Advisor for the Pennsylvania Air National Guard and its three flying units.  John was...
In Loving Memory of MSgt Donald Tinker

In Loving Memory of MSgt Donald Tinker

by Bob McElwain | Feb 26, 2023 | Obituaries and Tributes, Uncategorized

  Donald (Donnie) Vern Tinker, Born March 19, 1953, in Chattanooga, Tennessee suddenly and unexpectedly passed away in an accident on July 7, 2022, doing what he loved to do, riding his Vespa on the way to the movies after buying a ticket to the Cheney Rodeo. He...
The ALS/AFE 25th Annual Reunion Anniversary Coin

The ALS/AFE 25th Annual Reunion Anniversary Coin

by Bob McElwain | Feb 20, 2022 | News, Uncategorized

  The coin memorializes our 25th career field reunion and binds together the members of the USAF Aircrew Life Support/Aircrew Flight Equipment Retirees and Veterans Group.  You are encouraged to purchase one to be considered a member of our group. ...
In Loving Memory of SMSgt (Ret) Melvin Swope

In Loving Memory of SMSgt (Ret) Melvin Swope

by Bob McElwain | Jan 31, 2022 | Obituaries and Tributes, Uncategorized

Melvin Dale Swope   Melvin Dale Swope was born July 18, 1937 in Liberty, Pennsylvania, to Sebert Eldon Swope and Ellen Catherine (Wiemert) Swope. He passed away January 19, 2022. He served in the U.S. Air Force for 27 years. He is survived by his wife Joan Carol...
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