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Graduation Stats – Harlingen
Below are numbers received or graduation numbers for some classes. Information was obtained from orders, graduation programs (if available) or individuals. The first number (12-67) is student officers and second is aviation cadets if orders available to determine who was … Continue reading
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Vietnam Facts
9,087,000 (Million) military personnel served on active duty during the official Vietnam era from August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975. 2,709,918 Americans served in uniform in Vietnam. Veterans represented 9.7% of their generation. 240 men were awarded the Medal of Honor during … Continue reading
Navigator on Air Force One!
James Buzzelli, 66; was navigator of Air Force One By Washington Post | June 13, 2006 WASHINGTON — James Anthony “Buzz” Buzzelli, a retired Air Force colonel who spent part of his military career as head navigator aboard Air Force … Continue reading
Harlingen Class Stats
CLASS NUMBERS: Total Number of Class Member names provided –(Aviation cadets) (Student Officers) More updates to follow– Numbers based on orders received or pictures in the Base Year book for classes 59-08 to 60-03. CLASS -TOTAL ( CADETS) (STUDENT … Continue reading
Harlingen Cadet History
Harlingen, as an Undergraduate Navigator Training Wing, had as the primary mission basic observer training. There were two phases: Phase I for Aviation Cadets, and Phase II for Student Officers. The major unit on the base was the 3610th Observer … Continue reading