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ACA QUARTERLY MEMBERSHIP NEWSLETTER ACA Letters & Notes


DEAR ACA MEMBERS, I teach US Military His- tory to 12th graders at a public high school in North Orange County, CA. I have had sever- al guest speakers from Special Operations Forces, including an Army Ranger, Green Be- ret, Combat Intruders Force, 1st SFOD-D, Navy SEALs, Marine Force Recon and a Marine Sniper. Never have I had an AFSOC guest speaker. Furthermore, I have never spoken to one. I would love to have a chance to talk with any USAF CCT, PJ, or anyone else associated with the Air Force Special Operations Command. If possible, maybe even have someone speak to my class. I


understand lots of things are classified, and many of the guest speakers answer ques- tions with this answer: “I’m sorry, but I can’t answer that question.” Thank you for your time.


David Carlson Email: dcarlson@losal.org


DEAR COL BARNETT, I would like to extend my


B26S IN BAY OF PIGS I have a question for any- one with knowledge about the participation of the 26s in the Bay of Pigs operation. Does anyone have informa- tion about how the 26s were used? If so, could you please forward it to me.


sincere thanks for your sup- port during the unfortunate and untimely passing of Lt Col William Mitchell of the 711th Special Operations Squadron. Your (the Air Commando Foundation’s) donation to pro- vide rooms for the Mitchell family greatly helped the unit


There is a person at Com-


memorative Air Force Head- quarters who has asked me about it knowing that I flew A-26s.


Thanks, Tim Black


take care of Lt Col Mitchell’s family during this time of grief. Please pass my personal thanks to the Board of Direc- tors and the Air Commando Association members for this selfless contribution that pro- vided relief to the Mitchell family.


The Air Force is a close network, even more so within the Special Operations com- munity and I am thankful that the Air Commando Associa- tion (Air Commando Founda- tion) is there to help provide an honorable tribute for our fallen. Your contributions are certainly noticed by the 919th Special Operations Group and very much appreciated.


Sincerely


Kurt Matthews, Col, USAF Commander, 919 SOG 201 West Audette Drive Eglin AFB, FL 32542


DENNIS,


During our Grey Beret Association (GBA) Reunion on 17-19 October, 2014 we installed a new Chairman of the GBA, CMSgt Brady Ar- mistead. I completed my 2-year


Standing L - R: Henry Hess, Brian Benson, Joe Becker, Nancy Rower (new member), Hal Hitt, Jeff Vest, Erik Nott (new member), Pete Riley (new member) Seated L - R: Jeff Sherwood, Jim Fisher


Dear ACA Members, It has been a month since I relocated to the Rocky Mountain region, and have at- tended my first ACA Rocky Mountain Chap- ter Meeting. I am extremely proud to be able to be a member and hope to assist Joe Becker in growing this important Chapter. We recently met at the VFW Post 101 in Colorado Springs to welcome new mem- bers and discuss future Chapter efforts. We encourage all ACA members living in the


Rocky Mountain area to attend our quarterly meetings.


I challenge all my Pavelow brethren to


attend our next meeting! The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for some time in Janu- ary 2015.


Please contact cdtunaberg@gmail.com for information.


Pete Riley, Volunteer Coordinator Air Commando Association


term and he volunteered to take over the duties of Chair- man. The Chief is the Weather Functional Manager for Head- quarters AFSOC and is well qualified for the Chairman of the GBA. I remain a lifetime member of the GBA and a avid supporter of the GBA and the ACA.


Thanks for your support during my tenure. Wayne Golding


Wayne, See LETTERS pg 11


WINTER 2014


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