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MUSEUM RELOCATION & REOPENING An Update By Executive Director BGen Michael Aguilar
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would like to update you on our progress for the relocation and reopening of the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum to Great Park at the former MCAS El Toro in Irvine California, the museum’s original home. After lengthy, but always constructive discussions with Headquarters Marine Corps, the City of Irvine received a Letter of Intent in December 2021 stating that the Marine Corps “is prepared to loan aircraft and smaller artifacts for display in the future Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum.” The Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation, the City and Marine Corps are now working on a draft Memorandum of Understanding outlining the requirements and conditions necessary to execute the loan agreement. In the meantime, the Marine Corps intends to maintain the museum collection at MCAS Miramar until such time as the agreement is ready to be executed. This is wonderful news! The Foundation and the City appreciate the Marine Corps’ support and commitment to keeping this one-of-a-kind collection in tack and helping to move the collection to Great Park. I have received numerous assurances from Marine Corps leadership that the Marine Corps is 100% behind making this happen. Now the heavy lifting begins. The City of Irvine has already entered into a $6.9 million contract with an architectural and engineering firm for concept planning and design development, leading to the restoration and refurbishment of hangar 296, the new museum’s home. We hope initial cleanup of the hangar and surrounding grounds will begin later this year. Cost for restoration and bringing the facility up to current safety, ADA
and constriction standards are yet to be identified but will be the responsibility of the City, the owner of the facility. Development and planning for displays, exhibits, office and conference rooms, museum store, restoration activities and other visitor and museum attractions are the responsibility of the Foundation. To help with the effort an Advisory Board has been established along with five working committees to review legal, governance and financial requirements, facility and aircraft movement planning, exhibit, and display planning, and of course fundraising. The Advisory Board held its first meeting on site at the new facility last December. Last summer we began a “soft” fundraising campaign targeting an initial goal of $5 million to be raised over the next two years to support the Foundation’s requirements. I am thrilled to share with you that we have already raised $4.8 million in donations and pledges. Once we have a signed MOU, I am confident that we will be able to raise additional funds to help with the opening of the museum. Thus, our new goal is now $8 million, and our plans are to continue to move the goal post every time we meet our targets allowing us to build an endowment and support future requirements. The Foundation will continue to provide updates as they become available. We will communicate all news through Constant Contact and and other social media sites. We are also in the process of updating our website, www.flyingleathernecks.org which will be our primary means for updates. Please keep in mind that this is a marathon, not a foot race. It will take time, but I assure you it will get done.
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elcome to the Winter/Spring 2022 edition of the Log Book! On behalf of the Board and Staff of the Foundation, I want to wish you a very Happy New Year!
I regret to start off my message to you to announce that our magnificent and long-term benefactor, Glenn Ferguson, Major, United States Marine Corps, Retired, World War II veteran and Marine Aviator, passed away in December at 100. For many years, Glenn was one of our most generous and steadfast supporters. He was also the founder of the Irene Ferguson Marine Wife of the Year program, as well as our very popular Student Art Contest, and the Student Essay Contests. In Glenn’s honor, I am very pleased to inform you that the Board has voted to continue these important programs. By the time you read this column, we will have held a Celebration of Life for Glenn at our headquarters. Glenn’s dearest friends and colleagues regaled all with wonderful stories and anecdotes about him. He will be sorely missed. As you have been informed through the Executive Director’s message in this publication, we have received wonderful news that the Marine Corps has agreed to loan the Museum aircraft and artifacts to the Foundation and its new affiliate, the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum. In addition, the City of Irvine, owners, and operators of the “Great Park” in Irvine, the former location of the legendary El Toro U.S. Marine Corps Air Station, will be a signatory on the Loan. This is because the new Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum will be housed in a 215,000 square foot former El Toro C-130 hanger at the park. I would be remiss if I did not mention the extraordinary assistance given to us in this process by the Executive Director of the San Diego Air & Space Museum in Balboa Park, Jim Kidrick. He has been with us all the way. His council, professional experience and support will be invaluable as we move forward. The Foundation’s 2021 Annual Appeal has been “historically” successful. You have all “stepped up to the plate.” Your consistent generosity reflects the strong support of the Foundation and Museum. Because of your advocacy and financial support, we are developing significant momentum heading into 2022. Please consider maintaining your spirit of giving as we move forward, as it is so necessary and helpful to the development and maintenance of the new Museum. We are so upbeat and optimistic about the outstanding Marine Corps Aviation Museum we are fostering. I am very pleased to announce that Major Mike Wifler has rejoined the BoD, and is already actively participating in several key Foundation programs. As we move forward, we will eventually reconstitute the Board, as we join very qualified folks from Orange County. Board member Dale Mann, our artist in residence, has been enhancing the interior of the new headquarters, including the Wall of Honor. We invite you to come by and enjoy the display of our greatest Marine Corps Aviation heroes. We still need more information about Navy Cross recipients, if you have any information starting from World War I to present day. Please call Chuck Meadows in the Foundation office if you can assist us in our research, or if you would like to drop by and view this place of honor. Dale has also procured over 500 historical books from the Tailhook Association. These books will be added to the museum’s library, and will be a great start to our research library at the Great Park. Finally, I can’t say enough good things about the job that our outstanding Executive Director, Brigadier General Mike Aguilar has been doing in furthering our saving of the museum. Folks, it wouldn’t be happening without him! Semper Fidelis, Vic Bianchini
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LIMA BEANS AND FLYING MARINES A Brief History of MCAS El Toro By Major Mike Wifler, Board of Directors
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oted historian Winston Groom described 1942 as the year that “tried men’s souls.” The United States was ill prepared for the global war, which it had been thrust into on December 7, 1941. In the early days following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the need to transition the country to a wartime footing became critically important. The United States needed the personnel, equipment, munitions and facilities necessary to prosecute the war on two fronts. By the beginning of 1942, the US Marine Corps determined that it needed airfields on the West Coast to train pilots and crews for combat in the Pacific. Ultimately, four different sites were selected. Three of these sites were already active area airfields: El Centro, Mojave and Santa Barbara. Each of these facilities could rapidly be modified for military use. The fourth site was a lima bean field near Santa Ana, California. These fields were part of the Irvine Ranch. Two parcels of the bean field, totaling 4,000 acres were subsequently purchased from rancher and real estate developer James Irvine, Sr. for $100,000.00. This new Marine Corps airfield was named El Toro, after a nearby community.1 Construction of the airfield began on May 3, 1942. The runways and taxiways were completed on December 2, 1942. MCAS El Toro was formally commissioned on March 17, 1943, with Colonel Theodore B. Millard as the first commanding officer. Elements of Marine Aircraft Group 41 (plus VMF113, The Whistling Devils) were the first Marine aviation units to arrive at El Toro. In January 1943, the first operational squadrons arrived at El Toro. These units were veteran Fighter and Scout Bomber squadrons returning from combat in the skies of Guadalcanal. They arrived at El Toro for reorganization, refitting and training. Thus, began MCAS El Toro’s aviation history. Continued on page 4
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A Brief History of MCAS El Toro... Continued from page 3 especially important in the final 18 months of the war due to the threat from Kamikaze attacks. World War II officially ended in September 1945. However, the mission of MCAS El Toro did not. Operations continued unabated with such important tasks as the decommissioning of MCAS El Toro flightline - circa 1946 squadrons and the demobilization of In need of a unique insignia for the new air station, the personnel as part of a downsizing of wartime forces. Marine Corps turned to the Walt Disney Company. Originally, MCAS El Toro was scheduled to close in Disney artists created a “flying bull” insignia, 1947, but remained operational when designated as the incorporating both aviation and a “tip of the hat” to the center of Marine Aviation on the West Coast. This 2 local community of El Toro. transition period saw a number of significant changes at Without question, MCAS El Toro was vital to the the air station. For example, the runways were United States’ war effort in the Pacific. As the war in extended for the newer fighter jet operations. the Pacific progressed, the need for additional aviation In 1948, VMF-311 (TomCats), the first jet squadron forces grew. El Toro was charged with reorganizing, arrived at MCAS El Toro. At first, VMF-311 flew the refitting and returning combat squadrons to the front as TO1 (F80C) Shooting Star. However, the squadron soon as possible. Additionally, new squadrons were “stood up” and similarly equipped. Marines were also would transition to the F9 Panther prior to transferring trained and prepared for combat operations. Base to Korea, where future astronaut John H. Glenn, Jr. facilities were also needed and quickly constructed. flew as lead while Major League Baseball star Ted Hangars, housing, mess halls, chapel and other support Williams served as his wingman. facilities, were soon added to complement the original In 1949 the First Marine Aircraft Wing (1st MAW) runways and taxi ramps. relocated from Miramar and began operations at MCAS By 1944, operational requirements made it necessary to El Toro. As part of a massive military-wide downsizing, expand MCAS El Toro. Accordingly, an $18 million MCAS El Toro was nominated for closure once again. It dollar project expanded the size of the air station and was saved when Headquarters Marine Corps designated resulted in two additional runways, additional aircraft the Air Station and six other installations as essential to taxi ramps, a new control tower and an assembly and support mission operations. repair facility. In addition to training fighter, scout In early 1950, the Korean War put MCAS El Toro back bomber and torpedo bombing crews, MCAS El Toro on a combat footing. The air station was the jumping off took on additional and important roles. One of these point for units sent to Korea and (1st MAW) was key new roles was the training of pilots and crews for transferred to the Pacific to better support Marine escort carrier duty. In this new capacity, in May 1944, aviation assets committed to that conflict. Both several Marine squadrons returned from the Pacific propeller driven and jet aircraft were quickly brought theatre and began training for the new duty. This was Continued on page 5
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A Brief History of MCAS El Toro... Continued from page 4 up to speed and prepared for combat. Reserve squadrons of both types were activated and received refresher training before joining the conflict. Some squadrons were activated but remained at El Toro on standby. Additionally, in 1950, MCAS El Toro was selected as a permanent Master Jet Station. In this capacity, Marines stationed at El Toro provided important services to maintain the combat readiness of Pacific fleet forces. In 1955 the Third Marine Aircraft Wing (3rd MAW) moved to MCAS El Toro and took residence after their previous home, MCAS Miami, was permanently closed in 1959. The 1960s saw the United States involvement in the conflicts in Southeast Asia increase significantly. Combat operations in the Vietnam War would require Marine aviation support for the following ten years. Again, pilots and aircrewman received comprehensive training at El Toro prior to joining squadrons and support units in Vietnam. During the Vietnam era, nearly every type of Marine Corps aircraft had an important role to play, and remained operationally active throughout the conflict. The 1960s and early 1970s saw important technical and performance advancements in military aircraft. New aircraft were being developed and built, and many of these new “warbirds” were based at El Toro. For example, El Toro based VMFA-314 (Black Knights) was the first Marine squadron to receive the F4B Phantom. The war in Vietnam continued through the early 1970s, keeping MCAS El Toro operating at a high tempo. However, in April 1975, the Republic of Vietnam fell to communist North Vietnamese forces. The end of the Vietnam War presented the United States with a huge humanitarian challenge. From April through July 1975, “Operation New Arrivals” supported the evacuation of thousands of South Vietnamese refugees. MCAS El Toro became a port of entry for incoming refugees, and procedures were quickly created to receive, process and transfer them to temporary relocation camps at nearby Camp Pendleton. During “Operation New Arrivals,” more than 50,000 evacuees were processed through MCAS El Toro.
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After the 1975 drawdown in Southeast Asia (including Vietnam), MCAS El Toro remained a key Marine Corps aviation training and support facility for the next 25 years. The air station continued to serve the nation and local Orange County communities. For example, every year the air station hosted one of the largest air shows in the country. In 1950, what was to become the annual MCAS El Toro Air Show began as an “open house” reception for Armed Forces Day. Initially this “open house” event was intended to introduce the public to Marine aviation assets. It was immediately successful and grew in popularity over the next 48 years. The Air Show grew each year as vintage and historic aircraft were added. The Blue Angels joined the lineup
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LIEUTENANT COLONEL
KEITH B. MCCUTCHEON UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS WORLD WAR II for service as set forth in the following CITATION: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the SILVER STAR to Lieutenant Colonel Keith B. McCutcheon for gallantry in action against the enemy in the vicinity of Malabang Field, Mindanao, Philippine Islands, during the period of 12 April 1945 to 17 April 1945. Prior to the landings on Mindanao information was received which indicated a possible change in tactical plans. Lieutenant Colonel McCutcheon volunteered to fly to the Malabang Airfield that had just been reported seized by a small guerrilla force. He arrived at the Airfield five days prior to the landings of American forces. During the ensuing five days, from positions within close range of enemy machine gun and mortar fire and with utter disregard for his own safety, he reported the situation to the landing force afloat, briefed pilots and supervised the direction of air strikes. His accurate information transmitted to the task force commander afloat enabled the formulation of amended plans and resulted in an unopposed landing in the Malabang Area. Lieutenant Colonel McCutcheon's unselfish devotion to duty, disregard for his personal safety, and outstanding performance of hazardous duty in the face of the enemy, contributed greatly to the successes attained and reflect great credit on himself and his organization. * In addition to the SILVER STAR, LtCol Keith B. McCutcheon received the NAVY DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL, the LEGION OF MERIT, the DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS and ten AIR MEDALS for his service during World War II, Korea and Vietnam. In a military career that spanned 34 years, Keith McCutcheon’s accomplishments as a Marine Corps officer and leader were extraordinary. He was the architect of modern day combat tactics known as Close Air Support (CAS). He helped develop and write the training curriculum for Marine aviators and ground support personnel. To some extent, the CAS fundamentals developed by McCutcheon are still being used to train pilots and support Marines. He was also known as the “Father of Marine Helicopter Aviation.” This title stemmed from his role as the commanding officer of the only Marine helicopter squadron in 1950, followed by nearly 80 combat missions during the Korean War. In 1970, Lt. General McCutcheon was nominated to be Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, but due to poor health he was unable to assume this post. In 1971, Congress passed special legislation to have McCutcheon listed as a retired full four star general. He got his fourth star on July 1, 1971 and passed away 12 days later.
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A Brief History of MCAS El Toro... Continued from page 5
and remained a favorite. On some occasions The US Air Force Thunderbirds air demonstration squadron, the Royal Canadian Air Force’s Snowbirds and other military aerobatic demonstration teams participated in the annual air show. The MCAS El Toro Airshow was a much-loved event in Orange County every year, and was eagerly anticipated by the local and regional communities. The final performance in 1997 drew an estimated crowd of in excess of two million visitors!
Because of its location on the west coast, Marine personnel and aviation assets based at MCAS El Toro frequently responded to natural disasters, political crisises and various humanitarian operations in the Pacific region and beyond. Be it earthquakes, floods, wildfires, tsunamis or political unrest, El Toro based aviators and non-aviators answered the call to bring aid and comfort to the global community and people in need.
Throughout its decades of operation, MCAS El Toro also had a prominent role on the world stage. In 1969, President Richard M. Nixon established a residence in South Orange County. The President’s home, in nearby San Clemente, was known as the “Western White House.” The air station at El Toro provided a secure and convenient arrival point for the President when he visited his home. In addition to Nixon, many other distinguished guests traveled in & out of MCAS El Toro through the years. For example, international leaders such as Soviet General Secretary Leonid Brezhnev, Japanese Prime Minister Eisaku Sato, Mexican President Gustavo Diaz and other VIP guests arrived and departed via El Toro.
In 1993, the Base Realignment and Closure Committee (BRAC) designated MCAS El Toro for closure. That recommendation was reviewed in 1997 and a 1999 closure date set. On July 2, 1999, the Air Station was officially closed and the gates shuttered. After nearly 55 years of service to the Marine Corps and the Country, the Air Station, resident aircraft and support facilities packed up and moved south to the newly designated MCAS Miramar in San Diego.
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MAJOR GLENN L. FERGUSON, USMC (Retired) A Tribute to his Life & Legacy By CJ Machado
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he Flying Leathernecks mourn the loss of a true friend, benefactor and great Marine. Major Glenn L. Ferguson, USMC (Retired) made his final takeoff on
Saturday, December 18, 2021. He was 100 years old. Major Ferguson was the epitome of an Officer and a Gentleman. Those who knew him well knew him as “Fergie.” Major Ferguson was one of the pioneers of Marine Corps aviation in both fixed wing and rotary aircraft. He served in the Marine Corps for twenty- six years, a career that spanned three wars, World War II, Korea and
Vietnam. Major Ferguson took great pride in upholding the traditions of the Marine Corps, and lived each day in its core values; Honor, Courage and Commitment. Glenn L. Ferguson, Jr. was born on October 29, 1921 in Harvey, Illinois. He grew up as most typical boys do with a severe case of wanderlust and a strong desire to see the world. Like most young men during that time, Glenn’s boyhood dream was to become an aviator. At the age of eighteen, Glenn decided to join the Marine Corps. Much to his mother’s dismay, on November 13, 1939, Glenn dedicated his life to the Corps. Ferguson entered Basic Training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, where he trained as a gunner in old whaling boats made of wood and a high sharp bow (pre-Higgins boats). In June 1943, Ferguson started his primary flight training at Bunker Hill, Indiana. He trained in open-air cockpit Bi-planes, and earned his Naval Aviator “Wings of Gold.” He advanced to further flight training and eventually was assigned to dive bombers, torpedo bombers and fighters. Glenn was also assigned to F4U Corsairs and later became a flight instructor. On June 9, 1946, Glenn married Ms. Irene Houston. Glenn and Irene were happily married for sixty-four years until her passing in 2010. They had two sons (John and Glenn, III “Buddy”) and many grandchildren. After World War II ended, Glenn was assigned to NAS Ellyson Field in Pensacola, Florida where he Continued on page 12
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MAJOR GLENN L. FERGUSON... Continued from page 10 trained to fly helicopters during the early stages of operating the new aircraft. In March 1952, Glenn deployed to Korea as a medevac helicopter pilot, flying the Bell HTL helicopter. This aircraft was the same model helicopter used in the television series *M*A*S*H*. At that time, a stretcher, mounted externally, carried wounded personnel. A metal hood would cover their head to protect them from the brisk air currents while sandbags were used to balance loads. The helicopters were not equipped with sophisticated instruments for rescues that occurred at night. Pilots had to navigate by starlight. Glenn finished his tour in Korea with 134 missions, 29 of which were night missions. In total, he evacuated 132 wounded personnel. Reflecting on his Korean War experience years later, Glenn stated that this was the “most meaningful assignment of his Marine Corps career.” Toward the end of his active duty career, Glenn was appointed as a Group Legal Officer, and also served as a test pilot for OE planes and HOK helicopters. Glenn was also a co-pilot with Marine One for President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Even after his retirement, Glenn Ferguson never stopped serving the Marine Corps. He dedicated his time and talents, volunteering to preserve Marine Corps Aviation with the Flying Leathernecks Historical Foundation and Museum. He established the Foundation’s “Honor, Courage and Commitment” annual student essay contest, and the “Marines in Flight” annual student art contest, an education outreach to encourage young people to learn their country’s history and “to recognize and reflect on the past and that people have fought and died for their way of life.” Major Ferguson also founded the Irene Ferguson Marine Wife of the Year Award in 2011 in honor of his wife’s dedicated service to the Corps and his family of sixtyfour years. In Glenn’s words, “It was after Irene was gone that I realized, there were no medals, no monuments to attest to her trials, tribulations and her victories. I wanted to recognize my dedicated wife Irene’s service and all those that married into the Marine Corps.” Major Glenn Ferguson exemplified the Marine Corps tradition. His life and legacy, his commitment to his family, his country and America’s youth, will forever be imprinted in the hearts of those who knew him and engraved on the wall of the Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation and Museum. May you Rest In Peace in the arms of your lovely wife Irene...Semper Fidelis, Marine. You will be greatly missed.
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THE FEW, THE PROUD...THE GENEROUS July 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021 GENERAL FUND DONATIONS BGen & Mrs. Michael J. Aguilar, David F. Allen, Richard D. Althouse, LtCol C.T. Anthony, Maj James A. Ardaiolo, LtCol Lawrence W. Astyk, Maj Richard C. Bagley, John D. Barber, Lynn Barnhart, BGen George L. Bartlett, Col Leroy C. Barton, Joseph P. Bassi, PhD, CAPT Thomas G. Bauer, Russell Becker, James Berkson, Hon. Victor “Vic” Bianchini, LtCol Jay N. Bibler, Steven J. Bibler, BGen William A. Bloomer, Randy Boggs, SSgt Robert L. Bohach, Roger Brent, LtCol Larry W. Britton, LtCol G. Larry Brown, Col Desmond F. Browne, Sr., Ronald Burnett, MajGen & Mrs. B.G. Butcher, Terry F. Carlson, Mr. & Mrs. Michael Carr, Hank Caruso, Cecil L. Caviezel, Stanley Challgren, Sharon Chard-Yaron, James L. Clark, James Conger, Col Bart J. Connolly, IV, MajGen & Mrs. John T. “Mike” Coyne, LtCol John P. Cress, LtCol Timothy J. Cronley, Col & Mrs. Cory Cunningham, James Dargan, Charles B. Davis, LtCol Peter K. Davis, Col Melvin De Mars, Claude E. Deering, Jr., James R. Denton, Jr., Edward F. DeRoche, PhD, Richard E. Donaghy, LtCol Erik L. Douglas, Col Don Duffer, J. Durdin, Capt. Stuart Dutcher, Merle C. Eglet, MSgt John W. Elston, Col Keith Ferrell, LtCol Barry R. Fetzer, Maj Gerald M. Foreman, James J. Frydrychowicz, Col & Mrs. John A. Gagen, Robert Glennon, James Greaves, Maj Austin Green, Col James Gress, Thomas K. Griffiths, James A. Grimes, MD, MajGen Richard A. Gustafson, Martin D. Guyer, LtCol John Hales, Dr. Richard P. Hallion, George A. Haloulakos, Richard Hammer, Richard C. Hartnack, Col Eric E. Hastings, LtCol Phillip T. Hein, Arthur S. Hill, John Holbrook, Maj Eugene A. Homer, Jr., MajGen Ted Hopgood, Jr., LtCol Charles A. Houseman, LtGen & Mrs. Jefferson D. Howell, Jr., Mark Hubble, PhD, MajGen Anthony Jackson, Col Dennis D. Jackson, Clay Jackson, LtCol Earl E. Jacobson, Jr., LtCol James W. Jacobson, SgtMaj George C. Johnson, IV, Col Michael Kalashian, Col & Mrs. Donald Keast, Marion T. Kerwin, Col Edward Kufeldt, Kenneth Kwiatkowski, Maj Rick L. Laird, Richard Laird, Maj G. Larry Larkin Capt Joe Larkin, GySgt Alfred H. Laseke, Charles Lay, Col Elmer M. Lewis, Jr., James L. Losch, Col Jack R. Lousma, Col Thomas J. Luciano, Edward Lutz, Col Larry D. Outlaw, Capt Kevin M. Mac Donnell, GySgt John Margie, Dave Markss, LtCol Terry L. Martin, LtCol Josephus L. Mavretic, Carlton L. McCallum, MGySgt James McDermott, Mr. & Mrs. John E. McLaughlin, Col Billy D. McMillin, MajGen James McMonagle, William A. McVey, Col Quinten R. Meland, Col Jonathan D. Mendes, Peter Meyer, LtCol A. L. Moeller, Samuel A. Morris, Jon Morrow, BGen M.P. Mulqueen, LtCol Norbert Murray, Alfred Nemecek, Gen & Mrs. William L. Nyland, LCDR & Mrs. Michael O’Keefe, Mr. & Mrs. Don Oliphant, Col Jay Pellicone, Kenneth Petersen, Col John Pierce, John H. Pierson, Jr., Capt Frederic J. Pratt, Margo Quinn, LCDR Sadashiv Rajadhyaksha, LtCol Larry D. Rannals, LtGen John E. Rhodes, LtCol Wayne H. Rice,
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GENERAL FUND DONATIONS (Continued) Terril J. Richardson, Henry M. Robinett, Robert Romanowski, Charles A. Runsvold, Col David B. Schnack, Jerry L. Schubert, Charles Schutz, Col Bruce A. Schwanda, Ronald G. Schwenkler, P. Seipt, James R. Shapiro, Capt Raymond C. Shinkle, BGen David V. Shuter, Sheldon K. Simonovich, David Simpson, SgtMaj Robert F. Singer, Walter R. Smelich, Maj Paul J. Smith, David Sprott, Col Gary M. Spruill, Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Stack, M.V. Statzer, MajGen O.K. Steele, Donald Stoneking, Col & Mrs. Alan P. Sullivan, MajGen Michael P. Sullivan, Rene C. Sutton, Family of Captain David S. Swaney, Carl Swanstrom, II, Andrew P. Swasko, Maj Walter Taggart, MajGen Larry S. Taylor, Mr. & Mrs. James R. Tobul, Walter H. Travis, John P. Tristani, LtCol Melvin O. Turner, LtGen Paul K. Van Riper, Col Jay R. Vargas, LtCol Paul Wagener, Donald Waunch, MajGen Kenneth W. Weir, BGen William Weise, LtCol Tom Wellman, Col Howard M. Whitfield, Kristian Whitten, MajGen Peter D. Williams, Col Larry L. Woodruff, Jon C. York, Col Douglas P. Yurovich, SgtMaj Michael Zacker, Capt Ronald M. Zobenica
FOUNDATION MARKETING & PROMOTION SUPPORT Patricia K. Laubach, Dale B. Mann
IN MEMORY OF SERGEANT BOB O’REILLY Col Christopher E. O’Connor
IN MEMORY OF MAJOR GLENN FERGUSON Patricia Laubach
IN MEMORY OF RODNEY, VERAINE & CATHERINE CARR Michael Carr
IN MEMORY OF COLONEL FRANK HEINS LtCol John E. Carroll, Jr., Mark D. Heins
IN MEMORY OF COLONEL CARL BERGSTROM LtCol John E. Carroll, Jr.
IN MEMORY OF BRIGADIER GENERAL HOMER G. HUTCHINSON, JR. MajGen Hollis E. Davison
IN MEMORY OF CAPTAIN JAMES BOURNE Chuck Freund
IN MEMORY OF LT. COLONEL CARY WATKINS MajGen Ross S. Plasterer
IN MEMORY OF COLONEL DAN PENDER, USMC CAPT Ronald G. Ress
IN MEMORY OF BRIGADIER GENERAL JAMES M. MEAD, USMC (RET.) Maj F. Mike Wifler
IN MEMORY OF MAJOR HERBERT R. “JELLYBEAN” JELLANDER Patricia A. Jellander
IN MEMORY OF LT. GENERAL W.R. MALONEY Peter Rounseville
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IN MEMORY OF COLONEL KENNETH TOLLEFSON, USAF (RETIRED) Jacklyne C. Tollefson
IN MEMORY OF COLONEL SPEED SHEA Eugene Shea
IN MEMORY OF MAJOR JOEDY GARDNER David Sites
IN MEMORY OF LIEUTENANT ROBERT S. STRAUSS, USAAC CDR Mark Strauss
IN MEMORY OF BETTY JO “B-JO” LEWIS Col Elmer M. Lewis, Jr.
IN MEMORY OF LANCE CORPORAL JAMES “JIMINY CRICKET” HANNIBAL Wayne Stafford
IN MEMORY OF LT. COLONEL JOSEPH “JOSE” BALDWIN Col Donald Treichler
IN MEMORY OF MASTER GUNNERY SERGEANT HARVEY M. WIEGERT Dorothy Wiegert
IN MEMORY OF COLONEL HARRY SPIES Jean Spies, LtGen Keith J. Stalder
IN MEMORY OF MASTER SERGEANT ROBERT WALLACE, USMC Walter Washington
IN MEMORY OF COLONEL PAUL A. NOEL Maj Joseph G. Dentz, Robert W. Wardlaw
IN HONOR OF MAJOR GENERAL BOBBY G, BUTCHER Mr. & Mrs. Jon Epsten
IN HONOR OF LT. GENERAL KEITH STALDER, USMC (RET.) LtCol Patrick S. Bole
IN HONOR OF COLONEL C. ROBINSON Roy Crane
IN HONOR OF PATRICIA “PAT” LAUBACH Paul Klass
IN HONOR OF MARVA DREHER Stephen Dreher
IN HONOR OF MAJOR GLENN FERGUSON Edward DeRoche, PhD, Patricia Laubach, Maj F. Mike Wifler
IN HONOR OF DAVID ZEKERT Mr. & Mrs. W. M. Wadlington
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