20 May 23: Major Roger M Brodale, Allen
02/07, flew west on
27 Apr 2023. Roger flew O-1s for the 19th TASS from Jul
1968 til Jul 1969. He was well respected, highly decorated
and a fine aviator. Details and his obituary
can be read at https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/dfw/name/roger-brodale-obituary?id=51794781
Fair winds and a slow hand salute for this outstanding warrior.15 Apr 23: The unveiling of OV-10 No. 638 is on! The unveiling at the Australian War Memorial, which was delayed due to the world wide outbreak of Covid-19, has been scheduled for August 18, 2023. That date marks the 50th anniversary of the ending of the Australian involvement in the Vietnam war. A ceremony commemorating that, the unveiling of the OV-10, and a reunion dinner is scheduled, and we are invited. For detail of all of the events click here.
14 Apr 23: New war story on the Old Geezer's Page, "The FUBAR SAR." Ned Helms, Rustic 15. To read it click here.
13 Apr 23: New war story on the Old Geezer's page, "Sleeping on the Job" by Dale Hill, Nail 49. To read it click here.
08 Apr 23: James A. Richmond, Nail
37, flew west on 04 Apr 23. Jim
flew OV-10s for the 23 TASS from Oct 67 until Oct 68 out of
NKP. His obituary can be read at https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/tx/fredericksburg/james-alvin-richmond-16228770
Soft tail winds, brother and a slow hand salute too.17 Mar 2023: Lt Col (USAF Ret) David C. Hartsock, Covey 229 and Dart 10, flew west on 11 May 2014. Dave flew O-2s for the 19th TASS and 20th TASS. We apologize, we have no picture and have only recently learned of his passing. His obituary may be read at https://www.newcomerdayton.com/obituary/84026
03 Mar 2023: Sgt Steven E. Peffer, Rustic /
Mechanic, flew west
on 27 Feb 2023. Steve was a maintenance officer O-2s
at Bien Hoa Air Base from Dec 1970 - 71. He left a legacy as
a Rustic. He will be interred at Sacramento Valley National
Cemetery on May 12th. More information and an obituary to
follow. Slow hand salute to this outstanding warrior. 
02 Mar 2023: Col (USAF Ret.)
David H. Pinsky, Cobra 4, flew his final mission on 9 Oct 2020.
Dave flew O-1s for the 19th TASS based at Duc Hoa. While in South
east Asia, he flew 614 combat missions and was awarded 2 Silver
Stars, a Distinguished Flying Cross, a Bronze Star, 26 Air Medals
and a Purple Heart. Dave was a life member of the FAC
Association. His obituary can be read at https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/19294062/Dave-H-Pinsky/Santa-Rosa/California/Santa-Rosa-Mortuary-Eggen-Lance-Chapel01Mar 2023: Col (USAF Ret.) Patrick D.
McCaslin, Nail 41,
flew west on 7Apr 2022. Pat flew OV-10s for the
23TASS. During his tour he was awarded 2 Silver Stars and 2
Distinguished Flying Crosses and a Purple Heart. He was a
life member of the FAC Association. His obituary can be read
at https://www.timesonline.com/obituaries/p020619225 Feb 23: The February 2023 Newsletter is out! It is the delayed January 2023 Newsletter. Click here to read it. To download a copy, move your cursor to the bottom center of the page. A block of four buttons will appear. The button on the right will cause a PDF copy to be deposited in your computer's download folder. The button on the center right will cause a printable PDF copy to appear on your screen. Press the printer symbol in the PDF tool bar at the top of the page. The remaining buttons are self explanatory.
25 Feb 2023: LTC (USAF Ret) Charles L.
Pocock, Viper 7 and Rod 7,
flew west on 14 May 2022. Charlie flew two tours in
the O-1 for the 19th TASS starting in 1966. During his FAC years
he was awarded a Silver Star, two DFCs and a hand full of Air
Medals. He authored a book about his adventures titled Viper 7.
Charlie was a Life member. His obituary can be read at https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/colorado-springs-co/charles-pocock-10755468
25 Feb 2023: Col (USAF
Ret) Carl F. Knabe, a Covey FAC, slipped the
surly bonds of earth on a westbound heading on 27 Jun 2022.
Carl flew OV10s for 20 TASS May 1969 - 70. He flew out of
Pleiku. During his tour he was awarded a DFC, 12 Air medals
and a Purple Heart. His obituary can be read at https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/springfield-va/carl-knabe-10810992
19 Jan 23: Article, "The Rescuers, Leave No Man Behind" is an interesting article from the Winter 22-23 edition of the Skyhawk Association Journal. The article is about the rescue of two Marine A-4 pilots shot down over Laos in December 1969. Our Nails from the 23rd TASS out of NKP played an important role. To read it click here.
31 Dec 22: Wilson J. Hall, Trail 16, Covey
flew west on 08 July 2020. Wilson flew O-2
for the 20th TASS during the 1966-67
time frame. He
was life member of the Association. Details
and obituary 31 Dec: A FAC's Legacy Tribute. A copy of this tribute and its history is presented to the family of a fallen FAC. To read it go to the "Flew West" page and then select A FAC's Legacy.
If you wish to download a copy, move your cusor to the middle of the screen near the bottom. A box will appear with four symbols. To cause a copy to be downloaded into your download file, click on the symbol with the downward pointing arrow. To cause a printable PDF copy to appear on your screen, click on the rectangle with a beaker. This document has three pages. If you desire to print only the Tribute, print only page one in landscape.
19 Nov: New War Story on the
Old Geezer's page, Leave No Man Behind by Bob
Franklin. To read it, click here
29 Oct: The 2022 COS Reunion Recap page Is out! click here to read it.
23 Oct 22: Eldon R.
Sonny Haynes, Covey 262, Flew west on Sunday 9 Oct 22. Sonny
flew OV-10s for the 20th TASS. He was a life member. Details
and Obituary10 Sep 22: Wanted: Did you know
Ralph Michael Wong, a radio operator (70-71)? His widow would
like to talk to you.
See details at (Wanted Poster
220910)
03 Sep 22: Robert Wiltuck, Col (Ret.)
Covey 180/280 and
Helix 41 took his last flight on 22 Jan 2022. Bob flew
O-2s for the 20th TASS starting in Nov 1967. He was a life
member of the FAC Association. Slow hand salute to this
brave warrior. Click here for Details and Obituary. 26 Aug 22: New story on the Old Geezer's page, "Bubba-SOG" It is a good read. Take a look. Click here
15 Aug 22: Lachon, "Beefy" Gregory, Rustic Alpha and Sundog Alpha, flew
west on 09 Aug 22. "Beefy" was a radio operator.
Slow hand salute to this warrior. Details
03 Aug 22: LTC Gerald P. Schwalb,
Red Marker 02, flew west
18 Jul 2022. Jerry flew O-2s for the 19th and
22nd TASSes in 1969-70. Details & Obituary
01 Aug 22: Joseph V.
Potter, Sidewinder16, Covey 06, Jade 06, flew west on 17
Jun 2022. He flew for the 19th and 20th TASS
during three tours. He was a life member. Details
& Obituary Erratum: Originally the
date of passing was posted in error as was his rank.27 Jul 22: James D. Caven, Covey 569/96 and Nail 51, flew west on 18 Feb 2022. He was a life member. Details and Memorial
https://militaryreunionplanners.com/SR/index.php?folder=FAC
For more information and a link to
Registration, click here.
16 Jun 22: Wanted: Contact Info for a FAC who worked a two-day SAR starting 28 Dec 1969. Click here to see details Wanted 220616
16 Jun 22: Sgt Larry R. Reynolds,
Quality Control Officer for the 19th TASS took his final flight
on 11 May 2022. He was rated and a member of the FAC
Association. He served at Bien Hoa 1966-67. Details
Obituary.31May 22: THE RUSTIC NEWSLETTER JUNE 1ST EDITION. Click here to read it.
19 May
22: Lt Col Donald R. Moody, Butterfly 22,
Raven 70 flew his last mission on 19 April
2022. Don flew O-1 and U-17. He was a life
member of the FAC Association. Details and
Obituary 12 Mar 22: John (Jay) Chappel Jade 05 flew West on 06 March 2022. Jay flew O-1s for the 19th TASS 67-68. He was a life member of the FAC Association. Details and Obituary
27 Feb 22: Lt Col Lyle E. Delfosse,
Bird dog 62
flew west at 1100 on 04 Oct 2018. He flew O-1s for
the 20th TASS out of DaNang. Details and Obituary
22 Feb
22: Lt Col Eugene Alfaro, Nail 227 and Candlestick
flew west on Christmas Eve 2021. He flew OV-10s and
O2s for the 23rd TASS. Details and Obituary
21 Feb 22: IT IS ON! REUNION 2022 IS SET! 17-21 OCT. Click here for Details
17 Jan 22: The January 2022 Newsletter is out! Click here to read it.
05 Jan 22: Darrel R. Dunlop, Bilk 34
slipped
surly the bonds of earth on 05 Dec 2021. Darrel
flew O-2s for the 20th TASS in 1966-67 out of Bien Thuy.
Details and Obituary 
05 Jan 22:
Wallace "Wally" Judge, Nail 73, went west on 14 Dec
2017. Wally flew O-2s for the 23rd
TASS. Details and Obituary
Sundog 04,
flew west on 16 April 2020. Mike flew O-2s for the
21st TASS. Details and Obituary
27 Dec 21:
Col James
C. Gibler, Helix 21 flew west at 26 Dec 2021 at
2030 CST. He flew O-2's for 20th TASS. He proved his
mettle time and again; most notably for his actions during the
evacuation of Kham Duc, 12 May 1968, he was awarded the Silver
Star. He lead by example; he was my boss; and I would have
followed him anywhere. A very slow and tearful hand salute
to good man and a brave warrior. A life member of the
Association. Details and Obituary