A website for those who served/are serving in Combat Camera, AAVS, 600th Photo Sq. and 601st Photo Flt.
Doug Lay, SMSgt (ret) – July 1, 1949 – April 17, 2019 With a heavy heart we must inform you of the passing of Mr. Doug Lay. Services will be held April 26, 2019 at Lindquist Mortuary. Layton, UT 84040 at 2 pm. Visitation proceeding service 12:45 – 1:45. Per Doug’s request, he will be Read More …
Ken Hackman has asked us to share these photos with the group for help in identifying the years they were shot. If you know, please comment on the individual photo by clicking on it! We’re not necessarily looking for names.
Knowing the history of this once thriving complex and the talent that roamed the hallways and inspired the masses, I’d like to share this photo with the membership. This was presented to me upon my discharge September, 1978. It is one of my most valued possessions and I have treasured it for over forty years. Read More …
Past investments to support air cargo activity at San Bernardino International Airport started paying off in earnest three years ago. By BRIAN WHITEHEAD | bwhitehead@scng.com and JACK KATZANEK | jkatzanek@scng.com | San Bernardino Sun Like many in San Bernardino, Michael Burrows has an emotional connection to the former Norton Air Force Base. It was there, in the eastern part of town, Read More …
By Sheri Sedlik Margolis Something interesting happened when someone reached out to me recently and I thought you would want to share this story about my dad and someone who served with him in Vietnam. My Dad, USAF Lt. Col. Jay Sedlik, was a pretty amazing guy. Recently, Richard Ouzts, a son of a man Read More …
by Pat Knowles A new year, and the work toward another successful reunion has begun. Renee has already made progress selecting the location and we should have some specific information on the Com Cam web site soon. It looks like the festivities may have a Halloween theme. Again stand by for the info on the Read More …
On Tuesday, December 25, 2018 Christopher James Steffen, Sr., devoted father and veteran, passed away at the age of 47 at his residence in Jeannette, PA. Funeral Service, Wednesday, Jan 02, 2019, 1:30 PM, First United Methodist Church, 221 S Washington St., Arnett, OK 73832. Chris was born September 29, 1971 in Ft. Collins, CO Read More …
On the 9th day of March, 2016 John A. Evans passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones, due to a battle with Vietnam-induced Agent Orange Lung/Brain Cancer. John enjoyed camping with his grandsons, range shooting, reading, and making unique birdhouses. He was an active member of First American Lutheran Church, Oconto and Read More …
Ralph D. Cresce, age 81, on November 4th the sky became gray in Lakengren, Ohio. As tears fell like rain, the husband, father, grandfather and friend Ralph Cresce passed through the door of his earthly life into his heavenly home. Born on November 8, 1936 in Nitro, West Virginia, son of the late Tony & Read More …
Dr. Stanley Jacob Miedich, 89, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, passed away peacefully in his home on October 14, 2018. Stan was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Charles, and his beloved wife, Louise (nee Hagen), of 54 years. Stan is survived by his son Carl and daughter-in-law Lisa, grandchildren Kathryn, Matthew and Nicholas, Read More …
Disestablishment of Fleet Combat Camera Pacific – Click images for larger view Neziak Harbor Cruise USAF Combat Camera Assoc. Annual Meeting Reunion Banquet
Once again a great Reunion. Many thanks to all who made it a great success! At the risk of leaving anyone out, I will only say that we had a lot of folks who pitched in to help over the three days to make it an enjoyable time for all. One thing I need to Read More …
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By Marc Phillip Yablonka, Publish Date November 15, 2018 Bao Chi brings together interviews with 35 combat correspondents who reported on the Vietnam War. They wrote the stories of Vietnam, captured the images and filmed the television coverage of their fellow servicemen on the battlefields from the Mekong Delta in the south to the DMZ in Read More …
May 25, 1933 – December 6, 2017 Willie L. Best, a resident of Colorado Springs since 1979, passed away December 6, 2017. He was retired from the United States Air Force as a Senior Master Sergeant after 28 years of service. He was also retired from School District 11, where he worked as a bus Read More …
By Ken Hackman, The Godfather! It has been forty-three years since the end of the Vietnam War. During our time in SEA many of us, despite the war, succumbed to the enchantment of exotic food, temples, beautiful landscapes and of course the people – the Vietnamese ladies in their “ao dai” dress and the Thais Read More …
The USN Fleet Combat Camera Pacific is about to suffer the fate of USAF HQ AAVS, becoming history. Due to a serendipitous alignment of the stars it will occur at the same time as our Reunion in San Diego. We are invited to attend. We would love to have the USAF Combat Camera Association attend Read More …
Reservations made after August 20th, 2018 will only be taken based on Availability and the room rate will be higher than the group rate. If you plan on, or think you might be, attending make your reservation now. If you change your mind later you can cancel up to three days before your reservation date Read More …
Submitted by Bob Edwards FYI and Please Share Did you know…you can now access your DD-214 ONLINE! This may be particularly helpful for employment purposes, VA resources, etc. (Includes DD 214/Separation Documents, Personnel Records, Replacement Medals, and/or Medical Records) https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records
DIMOC presentation During the 2018 reunion Steve McGill has been invited to give an update on Project Outreach, a program initiated by the Defense Imagery Management Operations Center (DIMOC) to recover media from individuals and organizations throughout the Department of Defense (DoD) Visual Information (VI) community. Thousands of historical photographs, films and videos, have been Read More …
The USN Fleet Combat Camera Pacific is about to suffer the fate of USAF HQ AAVS, becoming history. Due to a serendipitous alignment of the stars it will occur at the same time as our Reunion in San Diego. We are invited to attend. We would love to have the USAF Combat Camera Association attend Read More …
2018 Reunion Banquet Dinner Entrée The following are the two dinner entrées available for selection: Chicken Cordon Bleu Chicken breast stuffed with smoked ham, Swiss cheese, Chardonnay butter. Or Herb Grilled Salmon. Flame grilled Atlantic salmon, Dijon and dill cream sauce. Both entrées come with a choice of salad, vegetables, potatoes, rolls, dessert, coffee and iced tea Read More …
Can only make one event or planning a shorter stay? For the Icebreaker Only, cost is $50 per person and for the Banquet Only, cost is $70 per person. Please keep in mind, the full reunion registration fee includes use of the hospitality room and administrative costs. Click the button below to Pay for the Read More …
The board of officers held a telephone conference on July 16th. Most of our discussion concerned the Sept. reunion. Registration numbers and hotel reservations are generally good but we are getting close and a more accurate count will allow us to plan activities for the group. We strongly encourage those who plan on attending to Read More …