SSS Member Jack “The Ripper” Cook. 8 June 1929 – 22 December 2019 Headed West. Jack flew the F-100C with the 127th TFS the Kansas Air National Guard, McConnell AFB, Wichita, KS from 1967-1971 and was activated in July 1968 during the Pueblo Crisis. During his service, he flew F-100 missions from Kunsan, South Korea, and Tuy Hoa, South Vietnam. Jack’s awards include the Distinguished Flying Cross and multiple Air Medals.
Today in History – September 25, 1918 – Eddie Rickenbacker attacks 7 enemy planes near Billy, France.
25 September 1918 – Eddie Rickenbacker is quoted as saying, “Courage is doing what you’re afraid to do. There can be no courage unless you’re scared.” Rickenbacker’s Medal of Honor Citation reads: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy near Billy, France, 25 September 1918.