28 June 1965 – U.S. forces launch the first major offensive in the Vietnam War. “In the first major offensive ordered for U.S. forces, 3,000...
Read MoreRichard C. Ames
Preferred Name: Rick
Date of Birth: August 2, 1944
Highest Military Grade Held: 0-3 – Captain
Hometown: Houston, TX
Biography
Pilot Information
Biography
Rick Ames flew the F-100 with the 612th Tactical Fighter Squadron/35th Tactical Fighter Wing, out of Phan Rang AB, Vietnam.
Pilot Information
Units Assigned
- 1969 RTU Luke AFB, AZ
- 1969-1970 612th Tactical Fighter Squadron/35th Tactical Fighter Wing, Phan Rang AB, Vietnam (F-100)
- 1970-1971 RAF Lakenheath, England
- 1973 524th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Cannon AB, NM
- 1973-1976 188th Tactical Fighter Squadron, ARANG, Fort Smith, TX
- 1973-1977 Tucson ANG, AK
Awards & Decorations
Flight Info
- F-100
Military & Civilian Education