30 September 1950 – The International Astronautical Federation (IAF) was founded in 1951, when scientists from the field of space research gathered in an attempt to ensure a constant dialogue between the space nations, regardless of political turmoil. In its early years, the Federation and its annual International Astronautical Congresses – better known as the
DONALD J. “PETE” GUNN, 76 of Street, MD, United States Air Force F-100 fighter pilot and Vietnam veteran headed west on Thursday, November 20, 2014 from Sinai Hospital, Baltimore, MD. He was with 309th TFS at Homestead in ’64/65 and flew with the 612th TFS, and 9th AF Stan-Eval. Born in Allentown, NJ on July 30, […]
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Retired United States Air Force Colonel Eugene “Gene” Tatro, 79, Green Bay, died peacefully in his sleep at home on Thursday, November 27, 2014. Born in Antigo, December 1, 1934, he was the son of the late Joseph and Viola (Theisen) Tatro. Gene earned multiple medals of distinction during his military career. He married the former
Eugene “Gene” Tatro, Col USAF, Ret., “Headed West” on November 27, 2014. Read More »
Colonel Dale Wayne Leatham, 84, Aug. 3, 1930-Oct. 7, 2014. Dale W. Leatham was born in the small mining town of Ophir, Utah. He received a B.S. degree from Utah State University, where he was a proud member of ROTC. In 1952, he entered the United States Air Force. He was active duty for 28 years and
Dale W. Leatham, Col USAF, Ret., “Headed West” on October 7, 2014. Read More »