Col. Stratton Retirement Ceremony

Greetings from San Antonio,

 As you are probably aware it's time for me to shed the uniform, and like my brother in arms Col PA  last year, the CCA has graciously allowed me to do it during the upcoming CCA Reunion.  Zonnel and I have been doing all the admin stuff with the help of Col PR and Becky Christmas, since I am currently on terminal leave, and we have finally gotten the invites out this week.

Listed below are the links to the evites -- first for the ceremony itself (Sat 18 Oct at the SanDestin  Hilton), and the dinner (Wed 15 Oct at Tuscany Italian Bistro, Destin).

 https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/index.cfm?i=214590&k=0060460C7257

 

https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/index.cfm?i=214595&k=0060460C7252

HoF Nominations

The HoF Committee recommended the following individuals for HoF inductees and the CCA Executive Committee and Board of Directors will induct these men during the annual reunion.

Col (ret) Craig Brotchie

CMSgt (ret) Gene Adcock

CMSgt (ret) Nick Kiraly

Mickey

Mickey Wright

President

Combat Control Association

P.O. Box 432

Mary Esther, FL 32569-0007

(c) 850-217-4312

CCA Sponsorship Program is up to $50k!

I want to take a minute to thank our brothers and sisters for their incredible generosity. Two years ago the Association started a Sponsorship program. As of last week, we broke $50,000 in donations. This year Helen Back, AeroVironment, Ground Global Systems, Mnemonics, Prime Mortgage, Rally Point Management, Rock Star Marketing, and T1G have committed and we have several dozen requests still out. I also want to thank Mrs. Denise Knuth for tackling the tough accounts. If you or your business associates are interested in donating or you are interested in sponsoring a fund raiser please call LN or me. Finally and most importantly, if you know any CCT member or CCT family in need, contact the CCA so we can determine how to assist. 

Mickey

Mickey Wright

President

Combat Control Association

P.O. Box 432

Mary Esther, FL 32569-0007

(c) 850-217-4312

Job Opening looking for Retired CCT

Link To Application Page:

We are looking for a retired SNCO with outstanding work ethic (should be no problem coming from you).  A degree is NOT required like the advertisement says, experience in lieu of degree will be acceptable. 

Don't let the job description scare off some of your best candidates, we have a team of five (currently) that can help with some of the computer stuff. 

Applicants must apply through the website!!!

CAS-FL-HU-14:001: Software Tester - Hurlburt Fied, FL

Category Software Development

Group CAS Group

Location FL-Hurlburt Field (CAS)

Schedule Full Time

Election of CCA Board Members 2014

During the CCA Annual Business Meeting scheduled for October 18, 2014, a vote in accordance with the Combat Control Association (CCA) Constitution By-Laws will occur for two Board of Director positions.  The CCA General Membership elected Board of Directors Rich Crutchfield and Sam Schindler.  Both Director Crutchfield and Schindler resigned and I appointed Ken Huhman (LM-0770) and Mike Sneeder (LM-0775).  Both Director Huhman and Director Sneeder have agreed to fill the three year term of office which ends October 2015.  

IAW the Combat Control Association (CCA) Constitution by-Laws, I’ve appointed Ron Childress (LM-139) as Chairman of the Nomination Committee.  The Nominating Committee shall meet at a time and place selected by the President with the concurrence of the Board of Directors and shall proffer the name of at least one nominee for each elected office that is to become vacant in the following year and which is to be filled by election during the next general business meeting.  Prior to the next general business meeting, the Nominating Committee may solicit nominations from the membership by electronic or written communications.

Nominations for two Combat Control Association (CCA) Board of Director positons are open from August 31, 2014 to September 17, 2014.  To make a nomination, you can contact Ron Childress via email ronbo139@gmail.com  or telephone 850-582-8459.

Controller Passes

MSgt (Ret) Joe (NMI) Honeycutt of Wichita, KS deceased on August 25, 2013 of Cancer. He was stationed at Sewart AFB, TN sometime during the 1954-1954 era.

My records indicate he was not a CCA Member, nor did he attend the CCS.

Rest In Peace,

Chuck Trimple

SPECIAL OPERATIONS WARRIOR FOUNDATION Special Tactics - Bourbon Chase Relay Team - 2014 10/10/2014

Twelve members of the 123rd Special Tactics Squadron will run in Kentucky's Bourbon Chase Relay on October 10th and 11th - 2014. They will log a total of 200 foot pounding miles to the finish line. The Team has participated in this unique event since 2010 and has raised over $28,658 for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation (SOWF). This year we need everyone’s help to reach our realistic goal of $8,500.

Link to page:


http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/tom-deschane/specialtactics-bourbonchaserelayteam-2014

Sad day in CCT history

The greatest single combat loss of Combat Controllers in South Vietnam occurred 4 Oct 1967. One elements of CCT under the leadership of MSgt Charles a. Paradise, was being transported on a combat mission aboard an Air Commando C-123.  The aircraft did not arrive at the scheduled destination. Search and rescue efforts eventually located the downed aircraft near Dong Hoi, South Vietnam.  All aboard was KIA.  Lost were MSgt Charles Paradise, TSgt Fredrick Thrower, A1C Gerald Gauthier, and A1C William Jerkins.  Their brave names are engraved on the CCT memorial stone.  Dear comrades, your untimely deaths leave us with a profound sense of gratitude for your great service and sacrifice!  You died as you lived:  United in team-ship!

Human Perfomance for our ST Operators.

Please post to the appropriate web based media.

Use this link

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FIvAshRUY8&feature=share

Combat Controller Paul Reddington has passed

Hello all,

My father, Paul Reddington passed on Tuesday August 26^th He suffered complications from surgery

I am not sure who all of you are, but I thought you would like to be informed.  Also, if any of you would like to attend his funeral service, it is this Monday ( 2 Sep 14) at 11:00am at Willamette National Cemetery. 

Thank you for your support in this difficult time,

Paula Reddington

Edited this a little from the email traffic received thus far. Mr Reddington was in CCS Class 65-5 and CCA LM-0411.

RC

Nominations for Combat Control Association (CCA) Board of Director Positions

During the CCA Annual Business Meeting scheduled for October 18, 2014, a vote in accordance with the Combat Control Association (CCA) Constitution By-Laws will occur for two Board of Director positions.  The CCA General Membership elected Board of Directors Rich Crutchfield and Sam Schindler.  Both Director Crutchfield and Schindler resigned and I appointed Ken Huhman (LM-0770) and Mike Sneeder (LM-0775).  Both Director Huhman and Director Sneeder have agreed to fill the three year term of office which ends October 2015. 

IAW the Combat Control Association (CCA) Constitution by-Laws, I’ve appointed Ron Childress (LM-139) as Chairman of the Nomination Committee.  The Nominating Committee shall meet at a time and place selected by the President with the concurrence of the Board of Directors and shall proffer the name of at least one nominee for each elected office that is to become vacant in the following year and which is to be filled by election during the next general business meeting.  Prior to the next general business meeting, the Nominating Committee may solicit nominations from the membership by electronic or written communications.

Nominations for two Combat Control Association (CCA) Board of Director positions are open from August 31, 2014 to September 17, 2014.  To make a nomination, you can contact Ron Childress via email ronbo139@gmail.com  or telephone 850-582-8459. 

Mickey Wright

CCA President