A website for those who served/are serving in Combat Camera, AAVS, 600th Photo Sq. and 601st Photo Flt.
by Jose Lopez Still need images of “Old Timers” in action! We are very under represented. “Old Timers,” in this case, is anyone who shot Film; film and video tape for you mopicers. Looking for images of Air Force photographers using your cameras from the Korean War till AAVS was disbanded. Any images of before Read More …
By Pat Nugent, Treasurer The reunion in Colorado Springs this year we need your assistance for planning purposes and it is critical that we submit loosely accurate head counts for hotel rooms, the Saturday evening dinner and for the Friday activities that will require a bus rental. This head count is needed to negotiate contracts and Read More …
By Ken Hackman The drive for old equipment is renewed with the new year. We have received some wonderful items to include in our museum exhibits at the March Air Museum and the Norton Museum. BUT!!! We still need more! We need more “tools of our trade” that accurately depict the variety and diversity of Read More …
By Joe Coleman, Location Coordinator for Colorado Springs, CO The 2017 reunion dates are 12-15 Oct 2017. It will be at the Hotel Elegante Conference and Event Center in Colorado Springs. The room rates are $149 a night for both a king size bed and 2 queen double beds. Breakfast will be included in the room Read More …
by Barb Eagan, Member at Large Before making a nomination please ask the person, if elected, would they accept and participate actively. The positions that need new officers are two Members at Large, a Secretary and Vice President. Current Combat Camera Board Members thru 2019 President: Pat Knowles Treasurer: Pat Nugent Member at Large: Renee Read More …
Combat Camera Association Officers had our quarterly conference call on Saturday 4 February. Officers in attendance, Pat Knowles, Pat Nugent, Barb Zimmerman, Renee Tyron, Mario Candia and Jim Pearson. A quorum of officers participated and a vote to approve the Articles of Association was unanimous. Final issue of the Articles will be published in this Read More …
We’d like your help in identifying the missing names in our 2016 Reunion group photo. If you know who they are please comment with their number and name! Click on the photo for a larger view.
There was a group of photographers that I understand were the first designated as Combat Documentation Photographers in the Air Force since WW II. They (we) were trained as such as crew members and combat photography courses: Mountain Survival at Fairchild AFB, Jungle Survival at Clark AFB, Small arms training, the altitude chamber, Combat Photojournalism Read More …
Reunion dates are 12-15 Oct 2017. It will be at the Hotel Elegante Conference and Event Center in Colorado Springs. The room rates are $149 a night for both a king size bed and 2 queen double beds. Breakfast will be included in the room rate. You may make your reservation by calling 1-800-981-4012 not Read More …
We’re looking for the name of the still photographer in the far right on this photo for one of our museum displays. What we have is, SSgt. Darrell Burns (left) Amn Armando Salinas (center) and the guy on the right we know part of the name which is listed as SSgt. Dennis. He was a Read More …
President’s comments Thanks to all who planned, organized and executed another very enjoyable reunion in Charleston. The support from the squadron personnel and the active duty shooters was a refreshing bonus that definitely added to the experience. As the new president, I am thankful for the returning board members and the new volunteers who are highly Read More …
I am looking for a photo or a copy of an article relating to my nephew, Timothy Koehler, 42nd Field Maintenance Squadron jet engine mechanic, that was part of an article titled ‘Restructure leaves 1 to do mission’ written by Amn A.C. Libarger, Limelite editor. The photos were taken by Scott Seyer and SrA. Greg Read More …
Combat Camera Heritage Video – David Long, Sgt, USAF, interviewed during the 2015 Combat Camera Reunion in San Antonio, Texas.
Combat Camera Heritage Video – Isaac Reyes, MSgt, USAF, interviewed during the 2015 Combat Camera Reunion in San Antonio, Texas.
From Rene Tryon… It’s almost time!! We’ve got less than one month to go til the Combat Camera Reunion at the Embassy Suites Charleston (Airport). If you haven’t already done so, please register today at http://www.usafcombatcamera.org/2016-reunion/2016-registration-information/ or shoot Pat Nugent an email at usafcca.treasurer@gmail.com. Our room block at the Embassy Suites is filling up fast so please Read More …
Raymond Paul Santini, August 7, 1933 – September 10, 2016 Raymond (Ray) Paul Santini, 83, passed away on September 10, 2016 at Cedar-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. He was born August 7, 1933 in Ludlow, Massachusetts to Alfred and Gina (Rosetti) Santini and has lived in Riverside, California for the past 46 years. Raymond Read More …
Mansie Booker passed away at 8:10pm on September 16th, 2016. He fell hitting his head causing a bleed in the brain. Due to the bleed, he had to stop taking blood thinners for his heart, which caused major issues. Viewing for Mansie will be held on Wednesday September 28, 2016 from 4pm to 8pm at Harrison Ross Read More …
Join us for a recap of the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Combat Camera Display at March ARB, CA on August 19th, 2016. The event was well attended with Ken Hackman as one of the main speakers and Barb Zimmerman reading a letter from past commander Col. Jim Elmer. A big shout out goes to Read More …
Combat Camera Heritage Video – Jessie Garcia, Sgt, USAF, interviewed during the 2015 Combat Camera Reunion in San Antonio, Texas. We hope to see you at this year’s reunion in Charleston, SC!
We now have a selection of photos online from the Norton and March Museum display dedications by Paul Hayashi. To view the gallery visit the link under galleries on the menu bar above or visit the gallery at http://www.usafcombatcamera.org/galleries/norton-and-march-display-dedications/photos-by-paul-hayashi/
Join us for a video recap of the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Combat Camera Display at the old Norton AFB in San San Bernardino, CA on August 19th, 2016. The event was well attended with Ken Hackman as one of the main speakers and Barb Zimmerman reading a letter from past commander Col. Jim Read More …
Richard Spainhour October 14, 1925 – August 08, 2016 Richard James Spainhour Sr., 90, of Creekside Lane, died Monday, August 8, 2016, to be home with his Saviour. The funeral was at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 13, 2016, at First Baptist Church of Welcome, where he attended, with the Rev. Mark Blair officiating. Burial was Read More …
Combat Camera Heritage Video – Major Rob Hood, USAF Retired, interviewed during the 2015 Combat Camera Reunion in San Antonio, Texas.
