Gary Retterbush “took down two North Vietnamese MiG-21s during his time in the Armed Forces. He also earned two silver stars, numerous U.S Air Force Air Medals, and a Distinguished Flying Cross which are some of the awards he received for his service.” (Spangdahlem AFB).
Gary L. Retterbush, Maj USAF, Ret., “Headed West” on July 25, 2022.
Spangdahlem AFB, Germany
We honor U.S. Air Force Vietnam Veteran and fighter pilot, retired Maj. Gary L. Retterbush.
Retterbush passed away on July 25, 2022. Two silver stars, numerous U.S Air Force Air Medals, and a Distinguished Flying Cross are some of the awards he received for his service in the Armed Forces.
A missing-man formation was performed in tribute to Retterbush during his funeral, which took place August 4, 2022 at Eisenschmitt Cemetery, Eisenschmitt.
Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace Maj. Retterbush.
A missing-man formation was performed in honor of U.S. Air Force Vietnam Veteran, retired Maj. Gary L. Retterbush.
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The 480th Fighter Squadron performed the missing-man formation in honor of Retterbush. The retired fighter pilot took down two North Vietnamese MiG-21s during his time in the Armed Forces. He also earned two silver stars, numerous U.S Air Force Air Medals, and a Distinguished Flying Cross which are some of the awards he received for his service. (Courtesy video from Natasha Aschenbrenner and Matthew Wetherbee)
Gary Retterbush “ejected from an F-105 50 feet above the ground on 15 Dec 61.”
