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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...
In loving Memory of MSgt (Ret) Willie Harris

In loving Memory of MSgt (Ret) Willie Harris

by Bob McElwain | Dec 31, 2021 | Obituaries and Tributes, Uncategorized

MSgt (Ret) Willie Harris My Tribute to MSgt (Ret) Willie Harris By Bob McElwain   I met Willie in December of 1983 when I left TAC HQ to become the superintendent of the 35 TTW Life Support at George AFB. CA.   Willie was the NCOIC of the 562 TTS in the...
In loving Memory of SMSgt (Ret) Kemper B. Kinchen

In loving Memory of SMSgt (Ret) Kemper B. Kinchen

by Bob McElwain | Dec 29, 2021 | Obituaries and Tributes, Uncategorized

SMSgt (Ret) Kemper Kinchen   A Few Words About My Buddy Kemper Kinchen By Bob McElwain On 11 February 2021 with the greatest of sadness, I delivered the heartbreaking news of the death of our colleague and friend, SMSgt (Ret) Kemper B Kinchen.  KB as he was...
In Loving Memory of Maj (Ret) Richard (Dicke) Earl Fallon

In Loving Memory of Maj (Ret) Richard (Dicke) Earl Fallon

by Bob McElwain | Mar 23, 2021 | Obituaries and Tributes, Uncategorized

  Maj (Ret) Richard (Dicke) Earl Fallon July 31, 1945 – January 6, 2021 (age 75) Richard (Dicke) Earl Fallon of Fort Walton Beach, Florida went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, 6 January 2021. Dicke was born in Sioux City, Iowa on July 31, 1945, to Clifford...
In Loving Memory of TSgt (Ret) Robert (Guppy) Blake

In Loving Memory of TSgt (Ret) Robert (Guppy) Blake

by Bob McElwain | Nov 26, 2020 | Obituaries and Tributes, Uncategorized

  We are sad to announce that another life supporter is no longer with us.  On Saturday, October 31, 2020, at the age of 89, Robert (Guppy) Blake of Staples, Minnesota, passed away.  Bob was born on February 8, 1931, in Wadena Minnesota, and was raised...
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