Do you know who this is? Angela?
A mystery person we’re trying to identify. We think she was a video shooter with a first name of Angela. Comment below if you can help!
Author: Jim Pearson
Served in AAVS and Combat Camera from 1978 - 1995 at Rhein Main AB, Germany, Norton AFB, CA, Clark AB, PI and March AFB, CA. Graduated the MPJ Program at Syracuse in 1978. Retired from the Air Force in 1995.
I then worked as photojournalist for The Messenger Newspaper in Madisonville, Ky and also their IT Department person managing 30 Mac Computers, internal network, web work and other things until I retired from there in 2013.
Since retiring I freelance, travel and pursue personal photography projects, plus serve as the president of the West Kentucky Photography Club and run a small web design, computer support and hosting company with my sister.
Author Stephan Talty looking for input
Dear Combat Camera, I’m an author working on a book about the famous bat 21 rescue in vietnam. I was wondering if i might ask for some quick assistance. I’m hoping to get in touch with anyone who knew or came into contact with James alley, the usaf photographer killed during the mission. I’m hoping Read More …
Authors in our Group – Terence Harkin
His novel, The Big Buddha Bicycle Race, released by Silkworm Books as an eBook at Amazon.com. A print version is scheduled to appear this month. The first couple of chapters take place at Norton AFB where AAVS ruled. The action (and romance) then moves to Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base and Det 3 of Read More …
Agent Orange Registry Health Exam for Veterans
(From the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website: http://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/agentorange/benefits/registry-exam.asp) VA’s Agent Orange Registry health exam alerts Veterans to possible long-term health problems that may be related to Agent Orange exposure during their military service. The registry data helps VA understand and respond to these health problems more effectively. Contact your local VA Environmental Health Coordinator Read More …
Meet your Vice President – Mario Candia
Mario is a native of Cochabamba, Bolivia. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1964, after a year of being in the United States. After training at Lackland AFB, TDY to Lowry AFB and later attended the Photo School there. Upon graduation, he transferred to the Base Photo Lab, Denver, CO. In 1966, he was Read More …
Meet your President… Pat Knowles
Pat was born in Buffalo, New York and joined the Air Force in 1968. His first assignment was as aerial cameraman to 1365th photo Sq. Norton AFB in 1969. Lots of exciting TDY’s to Nellis with the F111 weapons testing, the Thunderbirds and nuclear tests at Mercury NV. In 1970, he was off to Ubon, Thailand as Read More …
Toni Wooten Obituary
WOOTEN, JO ANTOINETTE (FAUSETT) Ocala, FL – Toni Wooten a longtime resident of the Ocala area, died Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Born in 1941 in Ocala, to Clifford ‘Buddy’ Dixon Fausett Jr. and Johnnie Long Fausett, she graduated from Ocala High School, class of 1960. She was Read More …
Still Calling for images
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 …
Can you help name missing folks from the 2016 Reunion Photo?
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.
2017 Reunion Hotel Info
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 …
Looking for a name!
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 …
Our December 2016 eBlast
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 …
Looking for a Operation Desert Shield article on Timothy Koehler
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
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
Combat Camera Heritage Video – Isaac Reyes, MSgt, USAF, interviewed during the 2015 Combat Camera Reunion in San Antonio, Texas.
September 20, 2016 Reunion Update!
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 Obituary
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 Obituary
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 …
March ARB Museum Combat Camera Display Ribbon Cutting, August 19, 2016
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
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!
Norton and March Museum display dedication photos by Paul Hayashi
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/
Norton Museum Combat Camera Display Ribbon Cutting
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 Obituary
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 …