A website for those who served/are serving in Combat Camera, AAVS, 600th Photo Sq. and 601st Photo Flt.
Bob Waston passed yesterday, June 16, 2015. He was a Still Photographic Specialist with AAVS. I met Bob, when I was assigned to the 1363rd AAVS at Hickam AFB, HI. He was flying the C-130 missions with the 6594th Test GP (Catch a Falling Star) at the time, 1979. We were recovering the Read More …
Our own Ken Hackman was one of four outstanding Penn Manor High School graduates who were inducted on April 18, 2015 into the Distinguished Alumni Wall of Honor during the Alumni Banquet at Penn Manor High School in Millersville, PA. “The 2015 Distinguished Alumni are Kenneth Hackman, Class of 1955; Coleen Ortmann Kayden, Class of 1973; Tracy Goodman, Read More …
Many of you may already be aware that Mr. Al Hemphill, “The Godfather of Air Force Audiovisual/Visual Information” passed away on Sunday, 9 March in Northern Virginia. David Levy alerted me to this sad fact, after seeing a Facebook post from Ray Dabney. By my calculations, Al would have turned 88 in May. I last Read More …
We have started a section on the USAF Combat Camera Website to honor those who have fallen in service to our country while serving in Combat Camera, AAVS, 600th Photo Sq. or the 601st Photo Flt., or one of their detachments or units. You’ll find the list of who we have currently in the right sidebar of the Read More …
Col John Ford a lifelong member of the Air Force visual information family is being recognized in a ceremony by having a new American Legion Post bear his name. The official ceremony and swearing in for the Arrowhead/John E. Ford III American Legion Post 144 will take place on Wednesday June 10, 2015. AAVS veteran, Stan Kobojek, Read More …
This Documentary shows the work of the 600th Photo Squadron AAVS (MAC) in south east Asia
On August 22, 2014 A Combat Camera Memorial Bench was dedicated at the National Museum of the United States Air Force on Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. This is the dedication video that was produced from the events leading up to during and after the event. A copy of this video will eventually be delivered to each Read More …
At our meeting during the Ontario reunion a number of items relevant to our group were discussed. This email is to report our progress. We encourage and welcome your comments. Reunion Locations: The 2015 reunion will be in San Antonio, Texas 15-18 October. The location for 2016 is Charleston, SC. Secure a non-profit status: We Read More …
I’m turning 65 in a few months and I got my package to sign up for Medicare when I found out that in order to keep my Tricare benefits I’d have to sign-up for Part B and pay $105.oo a month. I thought, surely I’m reading something wrong and so I turned to Facebook and Read More …
The funeral for Col. Aaron Burgstein will be held at Platt Memorial Chapel (2001 Haddonfield-Berlin Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003) Monday, February 2nd at 2:00. You are welcome to arrive at 1:30 if you want to greet people before the ceremony. Afterwards, there will be what is called a Shiva call. It will be at Read More …
The 2015 Combat Camera Reunion from will be 15-18 Oct 2015 at the Doubletree by Hilton-San Antonio Downtown in San Antonio Texas. Room rates for this year’s reunion will be $109 for one/$119 for two per night and includes the daily breakfast buffet, complimentary WiFi, parking and hotel shuttle to the San Antonio Riverwalk. The rate Read More …
This is about news photography in years past. The term photojournalism had not been thought of until the 1960’s. “Press” and commercial photographers, including the military used 4×5 Speed Graphic cameras with cut film holders, and flash bulbs. I’m Bernie Yee, one of original cadre of Hackman’s PJ’s from the 60’s. My story starts in Read More …
Sorry it’s been awhile, but I”ve had a lot of things going on these past few months since the reunion in Ontario, CA, Ken Hackman’s photos from the reunion have now been uploaded under the Gallery section of the website here on USAF Combat Camera. Just click on the menu that say Gallery and you’ll Read More …
An interview with Joe Coleman, TSgt., USAF Retired, on his career with Aerospace Audiovisual Service/Combat Camera, during the 2013 Combat Camera reunion in Dayton, Ohio.
May 6, 1947 to August 25, 2014 Norman began his life at Angels Hospital Los Angeles, CA. He was raised in the Los Angeles area and graduated high school before joining the U.S. Air Force in 1965 at the age of 18. Norman achieved the rank of Technical Sargent while honorably serving our country at Read More …
Combat Camera Heritage Video – SSgt. Mario Candia, USAF, interviewed during the 2013 USAF Combat Camera Reunion at Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio.
Hi Folks, My first time on the website and I’d love to hear from all my old long lost friends, coworkers! I’m spearheading a project to transfer Air Force Now films from 16mm to DVD disk. Please let me know if you’d like to order a copy. The more orders, the better the DVD price. Read More …
An interview with Frank Urben, Lt. Col., USAF Retired, on his career with Aerospace Audiovisual Service/Combat Camera, during the 2013 Combat Camera reunion in Dayton, Ohio.
Michael Gerald Fleck went to be with our Lord on May 31, 2014. He was born on January 20, 1944 in Philadelphia, PA, to Pauline and Gerald Fleck. Mike is survived by his loving wife, Suzi of Crestview, FL; children, Lerena Fleck, Tallahassee, FL, Scot Fleck of Atlanta, GA, Kelli (Mike) Mayo of Moline, IL, Read More …
by Tom Dickinson Greetings, AAVS vets and former colleagues: Thanks to Frank Urben, who pointed out the existence of this on-line and real life community, and gave me instructions on how to join. I contacted Frank for some answers to AAVS questions that have arisen in my current activities. My son Will graduated from the Air Force Read More …
The ceremony will be on August 22, 2014 @ 09:30 hrs at the US Air Force Museum, Dayton Ohio. A reception will follow at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, O’Club. You can make reservations at the Hope Hotel – Book Now by calling: 937-879-2696 or visiting their website at: http://www.hopehotel.com/ Our event is listed as USAF Combat Camera Bench Dedication. Reservations must be received Read More …
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!To you, the veterans and families of AAVS/Combat Camera, we thank you. The donations have been very generous and will assure that we have a memorable “memorial” bench. Twelve squadron and three command patches, a stunning photograph and words memorializing USAF Combat Camera will adorn our bench. Donations are still being accepted. Just click on the DONATE button under Read More …