Victor Singleton - CS 19
The AOG has recently learned of the death of Mr. Victor H. Singleton, CS-19 class of 1973. Mr. Singleton passed away on 5 June 2010 in Afton, TN. Visitation was held on 8 June 2010 at the Jeffers Mortuary; 208 N. College Rd; Greenville, TN 37745. Funeral Service was held on 9 June 2010 at the Jeffers Funeral Chapel. Interment was at Hermon Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society; 508 Princeton Rd Ste 102; Johnson City, TN 37601. Condolences may be sent to his family in care of his wife, Sandra: Mrs Sandra M Singleton; 840 107 Cutoff; Afton, TN 37616-6514
Condolences may also be made online at www.jeffersmortuary.com.
Sully Sullenberg Retires
The NY Times reports that Sully has flown his last flight as Captain on US Airways. According to the report, Sully flew his last flight on Wednesday, March 10 from Fort Lauderdale to Charlotte.
Gone But Not Forgotten
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he AOG has recently learned of the death of Mr Christopher J Nicholas, CS-24 class of 1973. Mr Nicholas passed away on 26 August 2009 in California as the result of complications from lymphoma.
A memorial service was held on 4 Sept 2009 and his ashes were buried in the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, Dixon CA.
The family has asked that memorial donations be made in his memory to the San Francisco Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society:
San Francisco LLS, 1390 Market Ct, San Francisco CA 94102
Please be sure to note that your gift is in memory of Christopher Nicholas.
Condolences may be sent to his family in care of his wife, Donna.
Mrs Donna Nicholas, 136 Glenwood Ct, Vacaville CA 95688-3520
40th Anniversary Party at Randolph AFB
June 27, 2009
27 grads celebrated the 40th anniversary of June 23, 1969. General Steve and Leslie Lorenz hosted a party at their residence at Randolph AFB, and we were honored to have the Chief and Suzie Schwartz, and "T" Thompson attend. See the photos at the Shutterfly Site -http://usafa73.shutterfly.com/
June Checkpoints Highlights the Class of 1973
June 9, 2009
The June Edition of Checkpoints contains an excellent article by Steven Simon, '77, highlighting the accomplishments of the Class of 1973. Download a .pdf version of the article, "The Class of 1973 - It's Time."
Frank Klotz Confirmed as Commander AF Global Strike Command
May 11, 2009
The Senate on May 7 confirmed Lt. Gen. Frank Klotz to retain three stars and take leadership of the new, nuclear-centric Air Force Global Strike Command. In a May 8 release, Klotz said, "I really look forward to serving alongside the great airmen in bomber and missile organizations that will fall under the new command." The White House nominated Klotz, who currently serves as assistant vice chief of staff of the Air Force, in April to lead the new command. The service plans to stand up AFGSC this fall and has selected Barksdale AFB, La., as the preferred location for its headquarters, much to the consternation of elected officials and community leaders in Nebraska, who expected to see the new command at Offutt Air Force Base, the former headquarters for Strategic Air Command. (Air Force Magazine Daily Report)
William "T" Thompson Named AOG President/CEO
The Association of Graduates of the United States Air Force Academy has announced the selection of William L. Thompson, ’73, as the organization's president and chief executive officer.
Known as “T” to classmates and friends, he brings years of experience to the AOG as an award-winning entrepreneur, airline pilot, community and government leader, tax attorney, and public speaker.
While working as a Delta Air Lines pilot, he owned several successful small businesses, and served on boards of directors of a number of diverse organizations, ranging from national charities to local banks. Thompson also served for 17 years as head of the Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission–under three different governors from both political parties.
Service to organizations such as the American Cancer Society, Bank of America, Boeing, Boy Scouts of America, and 100 Black men of Atlanta, Inc. further enhances his impressive résumé.
In looking at what our fellow service academy's alumni associations have accomplished, Thompson set his sights high. “There is no reason why we can’t organize our grads and friends of the AOG and the Academy to surpass those excellent organizations in what they do for their members and their institutions. That’s my goal going in.”
As a cadet, Thompson was a receiver on the 1971 Falcon team that went to the Sugar Bowl, and as a firstie he served on Wing Staff.
Thompson starts on August 15th. He succeeds Gary Howe, '69 who has been serving as CEO since the retirement of Jim Shaw, '67, who left the position in March after over 15 years of service to the organization.
General Norton Schwartz takes the Flag
8/12/2008 - WASHINGTON (AFPN) -- The Air Force's 19th chief of staff spoke of mending fences and earning trust in his speech after assuming command of the service during a ceremony here Aug. 12.
"Without trust, we are nothing," Gen. Norton A. Schwartz said to the crowd of about 600 people on the base's ceremonial lawn. "Trust must be earned, yet the American public trusts those in uniform. We will show ourselves worthy of the sacred trust our leaders, our joint brethren and the American people place in us, because this business is all about trust."
Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and acting Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley both attended the ceremony, along with friends, family and Airmen who will work for General Schwartz.
"What most people don't know is that General Schwartz and I have something in common: both of us were planning to retire," Secretary Gates said. "I thought Washington D.C. was in my rearview mirror 15 years ago, but circumstances changed and here I am today, able to do unto others what others have done to me."
On June 9, Secretary Gates recommended General Schwartz, who was the U.S. Transportation Command commander, to replace Gen. T. Michael Moseley.
"General Schwartz's leadership qualities make him the right man at the right time [for this job]," he said. "He is one who has lived the core values of Airmen and women: integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do."
Shortly before the ceremony, Secretary Gates presented the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to General Schwartz in a private meeting with the officer's family. He also presented the general's wife, Suzie Schwartz, with the Distinguished Public Service Award for her work with Airmen, families and wounded warriors.
"We thank Suzie for her support of families," said Secretary Donley, "We are grateful she's at his side to continue to improve the lives of our Airmen."
Prior to becoming chief of staff, General Schwartz spent nearly three years as commander of Transportation Command at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., where he was the single manager for global air, land and sea transportation for the Defense Department.
General Schwartz began his Air Force career in 1973 after graduating from the U.S. Air Force Academy with a bachelor's degree in political science and international affairs. During his 35-year career, he has logged more than 4,400 flying hours in a variety of aircraft and participated in war and peacetime operations in Vietnam, Iraq and Cambodia.
He served in several other command assignments, including Special Operations Command Pacific, Alaskan Command, Alaskan North American Aerospace Defense Command Region, and 11th Air Force. He also served as director of the Joint Staff at the Pentagon.
Norton Schwartz Change of Command. (L to R) Mike Mosier, Bob Munson, Paul Freund, Al Rotach, John Corley, Bruce Wright, Nort and Suzie Schwartz, Spencer Way, Don Wurster, Steve Lorenz, Frank Klotz and (seated) Skip Sanders
1973 Cadet Chorale Recording Available
Brian
Beard, who was a member of the Cadet Chorale, has made a CD set of the 1973 June
Week Chorale Concert. Perhaps some of you were there with your brides-to-be.
Visit Brian's link
here. This would make a nice gift for your parents, also.
Stephen Lorenz Change of Command, Randolph AFB
Steve Lorenz pinned on his fourth star and assumed command of Air Education Training Command on July 2, 2008 at Randolph AFB, TX. Top Left to Right, Mike and Sandra Mosier, Skip and Joanne Sanders, Paul and Jane Freund, Steve and Leslie Lorenz, Mike Nishimuta, Bruce and Janet Myer, Bob and Pam Munson. Bottom: Pin on Ceremony.
