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
SSS member and Thunderbird Lead in The F-4, retired MGen Tom Swalm Headed West on January 15, 2015, while residing in Plano, TX with his family and in the care of his spouse Charlene Lavern Swalm (Canfield). Tom was born in 1931 in San Diego. He graduated from La Jolla (Calif.) High School in 1949 […]
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KEITH D. HEINIGER 1931 – 2015 Keith D. Heiniger was born in Seneca, KS November 29, 1931 and left us on January 10, 2015. The son of William and Helen Heiniger, he was the youngest of 4 boys. He graduated from Seneca Public High School, recieved a Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology from Kansas State
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Joseph A. Coughlin of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away on January 1, 2015 in the comfort of his home and family. He was born February 4, 1938 in Jackson, Tennessee, to Joseph A. and Virginia Castleman Coughlin. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Josette Mieville Coughlin. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth
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