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For review:1. Lebanon Army conducts probe concerning Israeli Navy's Shayetet 13 commando unit raid.A Lebanese judicial official said that the probe had found that operatives from the Israeli Navy's Shayetet 13 commando unit entered Lebanese waters in a speedboat equipped with radar-jamming devices that evaded detection by Lebanon's and UNIFIL's naval radars during the raid in Batroun, south of Tripoli, some 140 kilometers (87 miles) north of Israel's maritime border with Lebanon.2. Israel PM Netanyahu Fires Defense Minister Gallant.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Tuesday evening, citing a lack of mutual trust during a time of war as his reason for doing so. He (PM Netanyahu) said that the two disagreed on the management of the war, and that Gallant had made statements and taken actions that contradicted cabinet decisions.3. AP Report: N. Korean Troops in Combat with Ukraine Forces.Ukrainian and North Korean troops engaged in “small-scale” fighting, Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov told South Korea's public broadcaster KBS in an interview.4. France to field unmanned naval surface vessel.The drone, dubbed Seaquest (needs better name) and measuring approximately 30 feet long and 10 feet wide, and can be equipped with payloads focusing on intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and targeting. 5. France to Send Loitering Munitions to Ukraine.The OSKAR (Opportunity Strike Kinetics Aircraft Ruggedized) platform integrates a 2.3 kilogram (5 pound) warhead and can fly for up to 45 minutes. The system is back-packable and is designed to strike fixed targets, light vehicles and personnel. 6. Netherlands to procure 12 x H225M Caracal helicopters for Special Operations Forces.The Dutch Ministry of Defence announced that a new unit, (300 Special Operations Squadron) based in the southern Netherlands, had been formally stood up to support the future rotary fleet.7. Possible US Foreign Military Sale to S. Korea for 4 x Boeing E-7 Wedgetail surveillance and early warning aircraft.

This time on The Green Dot, host Chris is joined by AC-208 pilot Dan Jackson, who flew the experimental Combat Caravan as a member of the 6th Special Operations Squadron, Air Force Special Operations Command. The Green Dot is a podcast created by aviation enthusiasts for their fellow aviation enthusiasts. The podcast features EAA and […] The post EAA's The Green Dot — AC-208 Pilot Dan Jackson first appeared on Hangar Flying.

Jim Valentin served in the Air Force for twenty years, operating in Vietnam, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. He flew in various aircraft, such as the C-150 Spectre Gunship and has a great many stories to tell. His resume: Enlisted in Air Force December 1968  Motivation: Vietnam war, draft, older brother was already in AF  AFSC/MOS jet engine/ helicopter mechanic  February 1970 Vietnam, MACV SOG, C-130 Gunships  --Commando Hunt, Cambodian Campaign  1971 Back to US, Dover AFB, DE  -certified as Spanish Interperter  --campaigns in all South and Central America  Operation Fuerte Apoyo (Strong Support) Nicaragua  Stationed in Germany 1978-1981 7th Special Operations Squadron  --operations in middle east and Africia  USMTM (supported United States Military Training Mission)  --Operation Eagles claw (Iran Hostages)  Returned to United States 1981  --Operation Urgent Fury  1983 (Grenada)  --Operation Secure Enhance (Panama)  --Operation Just Cause (Panama) 1989  Retired June 1993  Entered Law School August 1993-Graduated January 1997  EDUCATION  Associate in Applied Science- Aeronautics, Community College of the Air Force  Bachelors in Aeronautical Engineering, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University  Masters in Administration, Central Michigan University  Juris Doctorate, Temple School of Law  At 75 years of age, Jim remains a practicing lawyer, focusing on veterans rights and immigration law. In his spare time, Jim is a firearms instructor, teaching coures in handgun and carbine safety and weapons employment to both law enforcement and civilians.

MDJ Script/ Top Stories for Dec 7th       Publish Date:  Dec 6th     Commercial: Henssler :15   From the Henssler Financial Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.  Today is Thursday, December 7th and Happy 75th Birthday to HOF catcher Johnny Bench. ***12.07.23 - BIRTHDAY - JOHNNY BENCH*** I'm Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia.  Kennesaw Airman is 1 of 8 Killed in Training Exercise Off Japanese Coast Cobb State Lawmakers Split Over Israel Resolution Cobb School Board to Consider $100 Million in Construction Loans Plus, Bruce Jenkins sits down with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets to discuss reflux diets. All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!  BREAK: CU of GA  STORY 1: Kennesaw Airman is 1 of 8 Killed in Training Exercise Off Japanese Coast Air Force Staff Sgt. Jake M. Turnage, a 25-year-old from Kennesaw, was one of eight U.S. airmen killed in a CV-22 Osprey aircraft crash off the coast of Japan during a training exercise. Turnage served as a flight engineer with the 21st Special Operations Squadron, part of the 353rd Special Operations Wing at Yokota Air Base. The crash occurred on Nov. 29, and recovery operations have transitioned from search and rescue to search and recovery. The other seven airmen who lost their lives in the crash were identified, representing various roles and units within the Air Force. STORY 2: Cobb State Lawmakers Split Over Israel Resolution The Georgia House passed a resolution condemning Hamas for murders and expressing support for Israel, with Democrats splitting on the vote. The resolution, condemning an attack by Hamas that killed Israelis and a subsequent conflict that led to Palestinian deaths, saw some Democrats abstaining or being excused. Cobb's Republican House representatives supported the resolution, except one, while most Democratic representatives were excused or did not vote. Critics accused some Democrats of avoiding a vote. The resolution's GOP sponsorship drew criticism from Democrats, suggesting it was politically motivated and failed to address Palestinian deaths. Cobb's divide on the issue was highlighted by the Board of Commissioners' consideration of a similar pro-Israel resolution, which was ultimately pulled amidst community concerns about the Palestinian experience. STORY 3: Cobb School Board to Consider $100 Million in Construction Loans The Cobb Board of Education is set to consider issuing a request for $100 million in construction notes to fund special-purpose local-option sales tax (SPLOST) projects in 2024. This short-term borrowing tool will be repaid using SPLOST revenue. The move is part of a common practice in Cobb to get a head start on projects and counter rising construction costs. While the board will decide on the request, a vote on approving bids for loans is expected later. Additionally, the board will vote on approving new vehicles, including transit vans, maintenance trucks, and police vehicles, using SPLOST V funding. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info.  We'll be right back  Break: ESOG – CHRISTMAS PIEDMONT STORY 4: Cobb Planning Commission OKs Chastain Road Development With Caveats The Cobb County Planning Commission approved a mixed-use development along Chastain Road proposed by Strategic Real Estate Partners. The development encompasses three warehouses, up to 140 townhomes, 200 age-restricted apartments, and up to 30,000 square feet of retail space on a 57-acre piece of land. The land, zoned differently in various areas, would see the northern part rezoned for housing and retail, and the southern part for warehouses. The Planning Commission made two motions for the Board of Commissioners to consider—one rezoning the entire property for retail and housing, and another approving both zoning categories, each with stipulations. The fate of the development now rests with the Board of Commissioners. STORY 5: Marietta Employees Honored by Mayor and City Manager Marietta Mayor Steve Tumlin and City Manager Bill Bruton honored current and retired city employees at an awards ceremony. Recipients included Tracey Cephas, Shelly Drewry, and Raymone Calhoun, who received the City Manager's Award for Exceptional Service. Firefighter engineer Danny Fischer received the Darrell Dickerson Marietta First Award. Rachel Langelotti was named the 2023 Employee of the Year, and Lt. David Collins received the Supervisor of the Year award. The Rising Star Award went to Leigh Nagy, Andre Maddox, Abigail Solis Reyes, and K-9 Barney. Sherri Rashad, Stephanie Guy, and Lindsey Wiles were recognized for their years of service. 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This edition features stories on the C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft setting 41 U.S. National Aeronautical Association records during a recent single flight, two CV-22 Osprey's that have returned with the 8th Special Operations Squadron from its first ever deployment in support of combat operations, the maintainers who work to keep Joint Base Balad's Battlefield Command and Control Center (BC3) functioning properly, President Obama signing an executive order promoting the hiring of more veterans within the federal government. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Chris Decker.

Join us this week as we discover the clandestine missions of the United States Air Force 20th Special Operations Squadron in Vietnam and Operation Pony Express. Operation Pony Express was one of the most successful operations conducted during the Vietnam War, and the efforts of the United States Air Force 20th SOS went beyond the borders of Vietnam in direct opposition to communist pursuits in the whole of Southeast Asia. You can find the Hardtack Community on all of our socials via our linktree. If you have any feedback on our episodes or suggestions for future episodes, please send us an email: hardtackpod@gmail.com Don't forget to rate us and smash that subscribe button! Make your Own Hardtack! Hardtack Recipe (Survival Bread) - Bread Dad Civil War Recipe: Hardtack (1861) – The American Table Sources: Anderson, David L. The Columbia History of the Vietnam War. New York, NY: Columbia University Press, 2017. Haas, Michael E., and Dale K. Robinson. Air Commando! :1950-1975: Twenty-Five Years at the Tip of the Spear. Hurlburt Field, FL: Air Force Special Operations Command, 1994. Leary, William M. “CIA Air Operations in Laos, 1955-1974 Supporting the ‘Secret War.'” Studies in Intelligence, 1999, 71–86. https://www.cia.gov/static/b0ded4a88b63ece00c9eb41369812fda/CIA-Air-Ops-Laos.pdf. Mullen, Max, and Keith Mullen. Pony Express Pilot Max Mullen's Flight Log December 1967. Keith Mullen, May 20, 2020. Mutza, Wayne. Green Hornets: The History of the U.S. Air Force 20th Special Operations Squadron. Atglen, PA: Schiffer Publishing, 2007. “T. O. 1H-3(C)E-1 Flight Manual USAF Series CH-3E and HH-3E Helicopters.” United States Air Force Printing Office, September 1, 1973. “TM 55-1520-210-10 OPERATOR'S MANUAL ARMY MODEL UH-1H/V HELICOPTERS.” Washington D.C.: Headquarters Department of the Army, February 15, 1988. Vergun, David. “Grueling 38-Hour Struggle in Jungle Leads to Medal of Honor.” www.army.mil, September 15, 2014. https://www.army.mil/article/132963/grueling_38_hour_struggle_in_jungle_leads_to_medal_of_honor. Vietnam Outline Map Without Political Boundaries. Mapsofworld.com. Accessed December 17, 2021. https://www.mapsofworld.com/vietnam/vietnam-outline-map.html. Whitlow, Robert H., and Jack Shulimson. US Marines in Vietnam. Www.marines.mil. History and Museums Division Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, 1982. https://www.marines.mil/Portals/1/Publications/US%20Marines%20in%20Vietnam%20An%20Expanding%20War%201966%20%20PCN%2019000308600_1.pdf?ver=2012-10-11-164136-230. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hardtackpod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hardtackpod/support

Bill Denehan has spent over 35 years in aviation, flying helicopters for the military, fire and EMS. We discuss his journey into the Army, flying for the Special Operations Squadron, Operations Desert Storm, the Hammer 34 rescue, veteran mental health, the World War II Museum and so much more.

In August 2007, a US Army Special Forces team came under fire while passing through a valley in Afghanistan. The call for support went to a nearby base, where an AC-130H Spectre gunship crew was standing by. The crew quickly launched, and shortly later, the aircraft was overhead. This is the type of job the AC-130H was designed for. In the hours that followed, they engaged enemy targets a number of times with both a 40-millimeter cannon and a 105-millimeter howitzer. Lt. Col. Michael Murphy is the commander of the US Air Force's 16th Special Operations Squadron. In 2007, he was a copilot on that aircraft in Afghanistan, and he joins this episode to share the story.

My guest today is Air Force Retired Lt Col Sean Masterson. Sean grew up in Dufer, OR. He graduated high school in 1993, then enlisted in the Air Force later that year. After completing Basic training, he attended tech school at Sheppard AFB as a C-130 engine mechanic. He first assignment was with the 9th Special Operations Squadron at Eglin AFB, FL. In 1996, he exited active duty through the Palace Chase program and joined a National Guard unit at Fairchild AFB, WA. During this time, Sean attended the University of Idaho and enrolled in the school's R.O.T.C. program. He graduated in 2001 with a Psychology degree and was commissioned as a 2Lt Space and Missile Officer. Over the next 18 years, Sean moved from Active Duty to the Reserves then to an AGR position. He finished his career as the Director of Operations for the 26th Space Aggressor Squadron at Peterson AFB, CO, then as the Commander, 926 Operations Group, Detachment 1 at Hurlburt Field, FL. He retired in 2019.

Please enjoy Preston's conversation with Command Chief Master Sergeant Greg Smith on the evolution of Special Operations Forces. Command Chief Master Sergeant Gregory A. Smith is the tenth command senior enlisted leader, U.S. Special Operations Command, MacDill AFB, Florida. He assumed the position on July 11, 2019. Chief Smith entered the U.S. Air Force in 1990 as an aircraft armament systems specialist. His initial assignment was with the 3246th Test Wing, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. In 1993, Chief Smith was reassigned to the 355th Fighter Squadron, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska where he served as a weapons load crew member on A/OA-10 aircraft. He completed multiple deployments to the pacific theater. Chief Smith was selected for special duty as an AC-130H/U aerial gunner in 1996. He served as lead, instructor and evaluator gunner with the 4th Special Operations Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Florida. He also served as the superintendent of Wing Strategic Plans with the 16th Special Operations Wing. In September 2001, Chief Smith was part of the first team to deploy following the terror attacks on 9/11. He established the first forward operating base and then deployed to Pakistan where he established a joint interagency forward operating location. In 2009, Chief Smith became the first course director and chief of academics for the Joint Special Operations Forces Senior Enlisted Academy. In June 2012, Chief Smith was selected for command chief master sergeant for the 58th Special Operations Wing where he oversaw the training and readiness for special operations and combat rescue personnel. In 2013, Chief Smith was selected as the command senior enlisted leader for Special Operations Command Europe where he led special operations forces through multiple contingencies in Ukraine, Turkey, and Syria. Chief Smith became the command senior enlisted leader for NATO Special Operations Headquarters in 2015. In this role, he synchronized Allied special operations forces for employment in support of NATO missions across the globe. Chief Smith’s last assignment was the command chief master sergeant, Air Force Special Operations Command.

In this episode, Jose and Joe welcomed John Levitow Jr. to the lounge. John is the son of the Air Force legend who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his acts of heroism while serving on board a Douglas AC-47 Spooky gunship of the 3d Special Operations Squadron on February 24, 1969. During their discussion, John shared his experiences with his father, how his father's leadership perspectives shaped the man he has become, and John also shared some of his own leadership views. John's Book Recommendations: The Motive – Patrick Lencioni: https://amzn.to/36Lm7Ec Follow John here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-levitow-jr/ E-Mail: jleeljr@gmail.com LLAMA LINKS Website: http://www.llamaleadership.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/llama-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LlamaLeadership Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/llamaleaders/

In August 2007, a US Army Special Forces team came under fire while passing through a valley in Afghanistan. The call for support went to a nearby base, where an AC-130H Spectre gunship crew was standing by. The crew quickly launched, and shortly later, the aircraft was overhead. This is the type of job the AC-130H was designed for. In the hours that followed, they engaged enemy targets a number of times with both a 40-millimeter cannon and a 105-millimeter howitzer. Lt. Col. Michael Murphy is the commander of the US Air Force's 16th Special Operations Squadron. In 2007, he was a copilot on that aircraft in Afghanistan, and he joins this episode to share the story.

Meet Colonel Matthew MagnessHis WHY is TrustInterviewed by WHY Institute Founder Dr. Gary Sanchez (Better Way)Colonel Matthew Magness has served over 27 years in the United States Air Force, and is currently the Vice Commander of the Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M. The Center’s mission is to independently test and evaluate new capabilities in operationally realistic environments in order to inform warfighters and influence national resource decisions. It is comprised of over 700 military, civilian, and contractor personnel working at various operating test locations across the U.S.Prior to this position, Colonel Magness was the Center’s Director of Operations. Other posts include serving a year in Afghanistan as the 9th Air Expeditionary Task Force Director of Operations, helping lead more than 1,800 special ops airmen and nine squadrons as the Deputy Commander of the 1st Special Operations Group, as well as being the Commander of the 550th Special Operations Squadron where he led and oversaw the flying operations and training of 350 special operations and rescue students annually.Colonel Magness has flown Special Operations C-130s operationally in the United States, Europe and Middle East as well as flying 10 different aircraft throughout his career. He holds Master degrees in Strategic Studies and Military Arts and Science See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jerry Vance of Hilliard is a 75-year-old Vietnam War veteran who served two tours in Thailand as a U.S. Air Force pilot. The first in 1968-69 was part of a 60-day temporary-duty assignment with the Young Tigers aerial refueling wing stationed in U-Tapao, about 87 miles southeast of Bangkok near the Gulf of Thailand. As a Young Tiger, Vance flew Boeing KC-135 Stratotankers, which were responsible for refueling the U.S. military’s tactical fighter aircraft in midair, usually after the fighter’s aircraft strike on a target and while en route back to the base. “It was really a busy, rewarding job to give them what they needed to get their mission done,” he said. Vance pointed out that each aircraft has to be refueled at a different speed. For example, he said, a Republic F-105 Thunderchief supersonic fighter-bomber has to be refueled at a faster speed than a North American F-100 Super Sabre supersonic jet fighter. “We were in orbit most of the time in Thailand just to keep our positions, and they would come and find us,” he said. The fighter always comes up from behind, he said. Even if a Boeing B-52 Stratofortress subsonic strategic bomber were approaching from the front, the B-52 would fly overhead and return to the rear of the KC-135 refueler, he said. Vance also said it was never just one aircraft being fueled per flight. “It was a minimum two, sometimes four you’re refueling,” he said. “So they just took turns.” The biggest challenges – or “most exciting times,” as Vance describes it – were in inclement-weather conditions. Vance returned to the United States for a few years, learning how to fly Bell UH-1 Iroquois helicopters – commonly known as Hueys – while in Little Rock, Arkansas. His second tour in Thailand was in 1973-74, this time in Nakhon Phanom, just west of the Makong River in eastern Thailand. As part of the 21st Special Operations Squadron stationed at the Royal Thai Air Force Base, Vance was flying Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopters. The transition from southern Thailand to the United States and back to eastern Thailand wasn’t so difficult, he said. “The big shock is switching over from a fixed-wing airplane to a rotary-wing airplane,” he said. The mission there, he said, was to take people and supplies into “places Nixon said we never flew.” “We would take anywhere from five to 50 people in the back of our helicopter; we would take them out in the middle of nowhere; we would put them on the ground,” he said. “We’d leave them there one, two, three days, depending on what the mission was, and then we’d come back and pick them up – always in a different spot.” After the war, Vance remained in the Air Force until 1987 and spent time at the Hickam Air Force Base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, helping to recover space capsules. He later moved to the Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, New Mexico, training pilots to fly Sikorsky HH-53 "Super Jolly Green Giant" helicopters. Vance’s decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal with three clusters, the Air Medal with Silver Oak Leaf Cluster, the Air Force Commendation Medal, the Air Force Achievement Medal, the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, the National Defense Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with device and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. Vance was born in Pensacola, Florida, and moved to Pickaway County, Ohio, when he was 4. He graduated from Darby Township High School (now Westfall) and attended Ohio State University and the University of Southern California, earning his bachelor’s degree at Ohio State and master’s degree at USC. Vance joined Ohio State’s ROTC pilot-training program. He and his wife, Connie, have two sons, Jeff (Lora) and David (Rebekah); a grandson, Jarod; two granddaughters, Emily and Sara Rowe; and two great-granddaughters, Lilly and Delilah. This podcast was produced by Scott Hummel, ThisWeek assistant managing editor, digital.

George E. Hardy in March 1943, at the age of 17, passed the written and physical examinations for the US Army Aviation Cadet program.  In July 1943 he was called to active duty and sent to Keesler Army Air Field, Biloxi, Mississippi, for basic training.  In September 1943 he was assigned to the 320th College Training Detachment at Tuskegee Institute in Alabama.  His group was scheduled to take college-level courses, at Tuskegee Institute, for a period of five months. This training was cut short in the beginning of December, as his group was transferred to Tuskegee Army Air Field (TAAF) for Aviation Cadet training, as part of Class 44-H.  In September 1944 he graduated as a single-engine pilot and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. In November he was transferred to Walterboro AAF in South Carolina for combat flying training in P-47 aircraft.  This combat flying training was completed in early February 1945, and he was shipped overseas to Italy.  In Italy, he was assigned to the 99th Fighter Squadron, 332nd Fighter Group, where he flew 21 combat missions over Germany in P-51 aircraft.  Those missions were mainly high-altitude escort missions of heavy bombers, but many of the missions also included strafing of ground targets.  He returned from Italy in August 1945 and served at TAAF, until it closed in the summer of 1946.  In July 1946 he was transferred to Lockbourne AAF, Ohio where he was assigned to the 99th Fighter Squadron, flying P-47 aircraft. He was discharged from active duty in November 1946. He attended New York University, School of Engineering, in the Bronx, from September 1947 to May 1948. He was recalled to active duty at Lockbourne Air Force Base (LAFB), Ohio, in June 1948.  He was assigned to the 301st Fighter Squadron, 332nd Fighter Group, flying P-47 aircraft.  In September 1948 he was reassigned as a student in the Airborne Electronics Maintenance Officers Course at Keesler AFB, Mississippi.  The course of study covered radar and long-range navigational equipment on fighter and bomber aircraft.  He graduated in August 1949.  In July 1949 the USAF instituted racial integration and personnel at Lockbourne AFB were reassigned to Air Force bases worldwide.  After graduation in August 1949, he was transferred to the 19th Bomb Group (B-29 Aircraft) on the island of Guam. He was further assigned to the 28th Bomb Squadron as a maintenance officer. His primary job was supervising about 25 airmen in maintenance of electronic equipment on the assigned aircraft.  As a pilot he was also required to fly and was assigned as a copilot on a B-29 aircrew.  The Korean War started 25 June 1950, and the 19th Bomb Group was transferred to Kadena Air Base, Okinawa. He flew 45 combat missions over Korea in the B-29 aircraft. In March 1951 he returned to the states and was assigned to 6th Bomb Wing, at Walker AFB in New Mexico, as a maintenance officer. In June 1951 he was transferred to Lowry AFB, Denver, Colorado for seven months training as an Armament Systems maintenance officer, specifically on B-36 aircraft.  The B-36 aircraft was the largest aircraft in the Air Force, capable of intercontinental bombing missions without refueling.  The armament systems field included not only the electronic navigational and bombing systems but also included the retractable gun turrets and maintenance and loading of the bomb bays.  After the training at Lowry he was transferred back to Walker AFB and in December 1952 he was transferred to Carswell AFB, Ft Worth, Texas. He became part of the 42nd Bomb Wing (B-36 aircraft) and in March 1953 the wing was transferred to Limestone AFB, Maine. He served as a maintenance officer in the 42nd Armament and Electronics Maintenance Squadron (AEMS), until August 1955. In August 1955 he transferred to the United States Air Force Institute of Technology at Wright Patterson AFB, Dayton Ohio.  He entered the undergraduate engineering program and in August 1957, received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering. In September 1957 he was assigned to the 3rd AEMS, 3rd Bomb Wing (B- 57, Canberra aircraft) at Johnson Air Base, Japan.  He was soon assigned as Maintenance Supervisor, a position he held for almost 3 years. The 3rd Bomb Wing  areas of operations were in Japan, Korea and Okinawa. He became jet-qualified as a pilot and in 1959 he received the aerial rating of Command Pilot. In June 1960 he was promoted to the grade of Major. In November 1960 he transferred to Plattsburgh AFB, New York.  He was assigned as Squadron Commander of the 4108th AEMS, in the 4108th Air Refueling Wing (KC–97aircraft).  In the second half of 1962 his squadron held the 8th Air Force trophy for best AEMS squadron.  In November 1962 he was notified by the Air Force Institute of Technology of his eligibility to apply for a new graduate level systems engineering course specializing in reliability engineering.  He applied for the course and was reassigned, in January 1963, to the USAF Institute of Technology, at Wright Patterson AFB, Dayton Ohio.  In August 1964 he graduated with a Master of Science Degree in Systems Engineering - Reliability. In September 1964 he was assigned to the Electronic Systems Division of Air Force Systems Command, at  Hanscom  AFB, Massachusetts.  In 1965 he received his promotion to the grade of Lt. Col.  In August 1966 he was assigned as Chief of Engineering and Program Manager, for the Development, Installation and Cutover of the 490L Overseas AUTOVON (AUTOmatic VOice Network) Communications Switches, part of the Department of Defense first worldwide direct dial telephone system.  The AUTOVON services within the continental United States was provided by the various telephone companies.  With completion of the overseas switches, the Department of Defense and other government agencies would have almost worldwide, direct dial telephone access.  The initial sites in Europe, Panama and the Pacific were successfully cut over in 1969. At the end of 1969 he received notice of a flying assignment in Vietnam and was provided with refresher flight training as an AC-119K Gunship Aircraft Commander. He was assigned to the 18th Special Operations Squadron at Phan Rang Air Base in Vietnam in April 1970.  Although the squadron headquarters was at Phan Rang Air Base, the aircraft were located at two operating locations, one at Udorn Air Base, in Thailand, and the other at DaNang Air Base in Vietnam.  He was assigned as the Operating Location Commander at Udorn Air Base, Thailand through August 1970.  Missions were flown at night over northern Laos searching for truck traffic from North Vietnam.  In September 1970 he was transferred to DaNang Air Base in Vietnam as Operating Location Commander.  Missions were flown at night over central portions of Laos looking for truck traffic from North Vietnam.  He flew 70 combat missions before returning to the states in April 1971. In May of 1971 he  was assigned to the Inspector General's office at Air Force Systems Command,  Andrews AFB in Maryland.  He served in the IG's office until November 1971 when he retired with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. His decorations include the Distinguished Flying Cross with Valor, the Air Medal with eleven (11) Oak Leaf Clusters, and the Commendation Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster.  

This show is dedicated to: Air Force Captain Thomas Clifford Bland Jr and his crew, died January 31, 1991 during Operation Desert Storm. Defending the Republic with Annie "The Radio Chick" and "Cool" Mike is an ongoing discussion of recent events, issues and the upcoming elections. Special Guest: L.Todd Woods is a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy. He has been an aeronautical engineer and an Air Force pilot. In the Air Force he flew for the 20th Special Operations Squadron which started Desert Storm. For eighteen years he was an international bond trader with expertise in Emerging Markets. He has conducted business in over forty countries. Todd has a keen understanding of politics and international finance. He is a contributor to Fox Business, NY Post, The Moscow Times, Armed Forces Journal, Newsmax Money News and others. Todd splits his time between NYC and Moscow. See Todd's website below for much more information on press, appearances, etc! Contact Todd for a signed copy: www.LToddWood.com It's a battle of Conservative values and principles in defense of our Republic! You never know what we'll talk about: conservative, constitution, freedom, liberty, obama, tea party, gun control, republican, libertarian, stop white guilt, word

This show is dedicated to: Air Force Captain Thomas Clifford Bland Jr and his crew, died January 31, 1991 during Operation Desert Storm.Defending the Republic with Annie "The Radio Chick" and "Cool" Mike is an ongoing discussion of recent events, issues and the upcoming elections.Special Guest: L.Todd Woods is a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy. He has been an aeronautical engineer and an Air Force pilot. In the Air Force he flew for the 20th Special Operations Squadron which started Desert Storm.For eighteen years he was an international bond trader with expertise in Emerging Markets. He has conducted business in over forty countries.Todd has a keen understanding of politics and international finance. He is a contributor to Fox Business, NY Post, The Moscow Times, Armed Forces Journal, Newsmax Money News and others.Todd splits his time between NYC and Moscow.See Todd's website below for much more information on press, appearances, etc!Contact Todd for a signed copy: www.LToddWood.comIt's a battle of Conservative values and principles in defense of our Republic!You never know what we'll talk about: conservative, constitution, freedom, liberty, obama, tea party, gun control, republican, libertarian, stop white guilt, word