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Vol 8, Issue 3
I look forward to the Air Commando Journal. To me it’s like National Geographic magazine, very hard to throw away no matter how old it is. Claude (Don) Clifford Marksville, LA Life Member #501 Don, We are so glad you enjoy the Journal! We have a great group of volunteers that work very hard to put it together. We couldn’t do it without volunteer editors or authors! Jeanette Elliott Media Coordinator
Mailing Address Error
Unfortunately, due to a software error, Volume 8, Issue 3 of the ACJ was mailed with many names switched with mailing addresses. If you did not receive the previous issue you can view it online at www.aircommando.org and click on the “Journal” tab in the top main menu. We are very sorry for the inconvenience this may have caused.
Visit to ACA Headquarters
I recently had the honor of visiting the Air Commando association in Mary Esther, FL. WOW! Meeting Pat, Jeanette, and Melissa was a treat. I have been emailing them and talking with them off and on for a couple of years. It was nice putting a face to their voices. The conference room with so many heroes on the walls was inspiring. Pat, who manages the store, has many great Air Commando things to purchase. I totally recommend visiting the ACA building and meeting the great staff who keeps this great association together. I also got a chance to visit the memorial park on Hurlburt Field. Another wow, what a great park. Plan on a couple of hours to walk around, to see the many great planes and honor walls. My personal high-light of the trip was to see and touch the Combat Talon tail number 657. I crewed that plane as a loadmaster and got my first combat hours on that plane. I also had the honor of meeting Matt, inducted in 2000 to the Air Commando Hall of Fame. Thank you very much to Pat, Jeanette, and Melissa for the wonderful experience at the ACA and MY brother Art for putting this experience together for me. Dave Clark Vancouver, WA ACA Lifemember #5585 ________________________________________________ Submissions may be emailed to info@aircommando.org or mailed to Hot Wash c/o Air Commando Association, P.O. Box 7, Mary Esther, FL 32569. ACA reserves the right to eliminate those that are not deemed appropriate. Thank you in advance for your interest in the Air Commando Journal.
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