Dear CCA Members,
At the CCA Board of Directors meeting on 11 Feb 2009, the Board voted in favor of holding the 2009 reunion at the Ramada Beach Resort in Fort Walton Beach, FL. The dates were adjusted to 14-18 Oct 2009 to make sure we have full availability of the Hospitality Room, a place to conduct the Will Jefferson Texas Hold 'em Tournament, Business Meeting and Banquet. Please mark your calendar accordingly. The schedule is not firm, but plans are to duplicate the 2008 schedule of events. More to follow after the contract is signed and the reunion committee meets and gets details sorted out.
Most are aware that we recently lost yet another Combat Controller in the War-On-Terror, SSgt Tim Davis, 23 STS, Hurlburt Field, FL. We will try to keep you abreast of any memorial ceremonies, funeral services, etc. Tim's remains arrived at Dover AFB, DE last night. Go to http://www.sgtmacsbar.com/ to see applicable pictures and articles about Tim. Thanks Mac (Mike McReynolds), Linda Crate and others for researching and posting these articles and pictures for our fallen comrade.
On a positive note, SSgt Zachary Rhyner, 21 STS, Pope AFB, NC will be awarded the Air Force Cross in Washington DC on 10 March 2009. We'll pass the details of the ceremony when they are firm.
My best regards to all and deepest sympathy to the Davis family and Tim's many friends and teammates as they grieve his loss.
Sincerely,
Wayne Norrad, President
Combat Control Association
Will the reunion ever be held at a different location other than Ft. Walton Beach, Florida?
ReplyDeleteAny thought about having McChord AFB area or even Fayetteville, NC host it or at least alternate the locations in the coming years?
Hector Rivera Jr.