A website for those who served/are serving in Combat Camera, AAVS, 600th Photo Sq. and 601st Photo Flt.
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.
Kim L. Luoma, July 8, 2016 Kim had been battling Emphysema (COPD) for a number of years. Two years ago he had a stroke and he fought hard for a very long time until his passing on July 8, 2016. On Sunday 31 July, 2016 A reception for Kim was held from 1 to 4 pm at the Army Navy Country Club (Arlington) Read More …
Timothy Jackson Monk, Sr. – February 13, 1947 – August 26, 2016 Tim Monk, Sr., 69, passed away August 26, 2016 He is preceded in life by his father Jim Monk, Sr. and his mother Ruth Monk. Tim is survived by his wife Carol of 49 years. Son Tim Monk, Jr. and wife Shani, his daughter Rachel Read More …
Combat Camera Heritage Video – Lt. Col. Steve Krant, USAF Retired, interviewed at at Cavanaugh Flight Museum, Addison, Texas. Come join us at our next reunion, October 13-16, 2016 at Charleston, SC!
Combat Camera Heritage Video – Lt. Col. Bruce McFadden, USAF Retired, interviewed at at Cavanaugh Flight Museum, Addison, Texas. Come meet folks like Bruce at our next reunion in Charleston, SC in September 13-16, 2016!
Combat Camera Display Ribbon Cutting by: Jose Lopez You’re Invited to the Ribbon Cutting for the Combat Camera Displays at the Norton Museum and the March Field Museum on: August 19, 2016. The Norton Museum (the former NCO Club) 1601 E 3rd., San Bernardino, CA, (909) 382-7307 from 09:00 hrs to 11:00 hrs. The March Read More …
This came as a comment over the last few days. Anyone have comments that can help? Hi my name is Margie Galsote and I live in Northern California. I own a Vintage Thrift Store in Chester, CA. Today, I received a rather large tape with the inscription United States Air Force Aerospace Audio-Visul POW/MIA Footage Read More …
We just recently found out that one of our own, George Howe passed away November 02, 2015. George was born May 9, 1934 in Rumford, Maine to Marguerite Goodwin and George Howe. He was raised in Rumford and attended Rumford schools graduating from Stephens High School. While he was in High School he was often Read More …
This is the slideshow that runs with the USAF Combat Camera displays at the Museums at March AFB and Norton that was put together by Jose Lopez, Jr. MSgt, USAF Retired. This show has no audio as it is running in the museums alongside other displays with multimedia shows also running.
Dear Family, Friends, and Military Associates, I am delighted to tell you that the Arrowhead / John E Ford lll American Legion Post 144 Arizona district has voted to start a Jr ROTC Scholarship fund in honor of John this year for 2 local High Schools in the Glendale, AZ area. Four candidates have been Read More …
Reunion News The 1st Combat Camera Squadron Booster Club has reserved the Charleston golf course Friday, Oct 14th. The tournament is open to all reunion attendees. It will be all about fun even if you’re not a golfer! The 13-16 Oct , 2016 reunion will be held at the Embassy Suites-Airport in Charleston. Reservations must be Read More …
Bill Stephenson, age 63 passed away March 26, 2016 in San Antonio, TX following his courageous battle with Neuroendocrine Cancer. He was born on November 11, 1952 in Rochester, PA to Earle & Margaret Stephenson. He was a loving husband and father who will be dearly missed. Bill was preceded in death by his parents. Read More …
It is with heavy heart to share that Bill passed quietly in his sleep last night. Though Milo and I will miss him everyday, we are at peace that he is no longer in pain. The last several days of visits and the beautiful Facebook messages from all of you sharing your memories of Bill Read More …
Raul R. Duran was born, Geronimo Raul Duran in La Union, New Mexico on July 20, 1938 to Rosa Villa and Reyes Ramirez. When he was 5 or 6 years old, he, his immediate family and numerous members of his extended family made their way west and settled in the Di Giorgio/Arvin/Lamont, California area. Raul Read More …
Can any of our members shed light on who this mopic shooter is? Only info we have with the photo is from David Sommers, who shot the image. He said: “I have no idea who the motion pix guy is. I think he came out of Saigon when we went into Cambodia to evacuate civilians.” The Read More …
For those who don’t know, Manola Hackman is in the hospital after a bad fall on February 6th. She was moved out of ICU on Friday and is on her way to recovery. Ken sends his heartfelt thanks for all your prayers for Manola. For the next few weeks, he will be assisting her with Read More …
An interview with Herb Cintron, MSgt, USAF Retired, on his career with Aerospace Audiovisual Service/Combat Camera, during the 2015 Combat Camera reunion in San Antonio, Texas.
This year’s Combat Camera Reunion from will be from 13-16th October 2016 Our hotel will be the Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Airport Hotel & Convention Center 5055 International Boulevard North Charleston, South Carolina 29418 Make your reservations soon at the following link: http://embassysuites.hilton.com/en/es/groups/personalized/C/CHSEMES-AFC-20161013/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG or call 1-843-747-1882 and use Group Code AFC. If you have any problems Read More …
CMSgt. Steven Nemerow, USAF, age 66, died on Monday, December 21, 2015 with his family at his side. He was born in Chicago, Illinois to Paul Levinson and Shirley Levinson. He was a proud veteran of the US Air Force serving his country with dignity and faithfulness. CMSgt. Nemerow is survived by his wife of Read More …
A little history lesson on Legs…a 38 year ComCam PJ tradition that someone ended by tossing them into a dumpster Note: We’re not revealing who or why they were tossed out. …Legs, reviled by Commanders—worshiped by Air Force PJs From a conversation between Richard Diaz (S.U. 1979) and Lance Cheung (RIT 1994) as recorded by Read More …
We’ve received word this morning that CMSgt Steven Nemerow has died of kidney failure. He lived in San Antonio with his wife. He has had health issues for awhile. Since he was a member of the Jewish religion, he will have to be buried within 48 hours. Soon as we have info we’ll pass it Read More …
Scene: St. Peter and a Mourner at the Gates of Heaven Mourner: “St. Peter, what happens to us when a hero dies?” St. Peter: “What do you think, my friend?” Mourner: “Our hearts break. Our world grows smaller. We wander; wondering ‘why’ and no explanations seem to fill the gap our hero left.” St. Peter: Read More …
We got word that Tom Diamond passed away, from a heart attack, after a long battle with MS. Details and funeral arrangements will be posted as we get them. Our hearts and prayers go out to the family.