From LinkedIn: “Yesterday I flew my final flight as a Delta Captain. My official retirement date is September 1st. 34 years, 7 months and 9 days as a Delta Pilot👨✈️. …
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Articles by Bob McMasters and Mike McCrabb added to the Professional Writings Page
Titles for numerous articles by Bob McMasters (12th Co.) and one by Mike McCrabb (8th Co.) have been added to the Professional Writings page. Bob McMasters is a Mechanical Engineering …
Aldo Kuntz retires from Southwest Airlines
From Al’s Facebook page: “Today marks the 2nd time in my life that I have retired. 21 years in the Navy and now 20 years at Southwest Airlines. I opted …
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1986’s ‘Top Gun’ Drove A Military Recruiting Boom. Will The Sequel Do The Same? (John Semcken, 2nd Co.)
By American Homefront Project · Aug. 26, 2020, 3:00 amPlay audio LISTEN NOW SHARE: Courtesy Paramount It’s been 34 years, but Hollywood’s most recognizable fighter pilot, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, will be …
Robert Lamont’s books added to the website!
As I said when I announced that we had added John Hemry’s books, professional writings and videos to the website, one of the great things that I have found while building …
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Dan Topolewski Challenges 8th Company
Classmates, Dan Topolewski (8th CO) just asked me to put out the word to 8th Company bubbas that he will match your donation for the All Academy Challenge up to $200. Here’s …
All Academy Challenge from John Semcken – UPDATE
Ok gentleman 2nd Company is at 50% of our graduates participating and there are more coming in. I know you guys can convince classmates to make a donation even if it …
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All Academy Challenge from John Semcken
Go Hard 78! I sent an email to everyone in 2nd Company and told them that we need to beat the other 35 companies in 78 so can you guys beat …
Huge Thanks to Joe Stanik (23rdCo.)!
The class owes a huge thank you to Joe Stanik for a treasure trove of stuff that he sent for the website. First, Joe sent some great June Week stuff: …
Passing of Luke Ridenhour’s (6th Co.) Son
Classmates, I have some sad news to pass on from Luke (Chip) Ridenhour (6th CO). Luke’s oldest son, Jacob Ridenhour, age 41, passed away last Thursday from complications of FAP, Familial adenomatous …
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