Jerry Lujan Paul Butler, a SaddleBrooke homeowner, was a Machinist Mate on a Destroyer Escort, the USS DE Ulvert M. Moore DE 442. His regular duty station was in the engine room except during General Quarters (when under attack) it was on the main deck at a depth charge station. The Moore’s captain was Lieutenant…
Jerry Lujan The Korean War began 65 years ago in June 1950. The United Nations called it “A Police Action” but if you ask any soldier, marine, sailor or airman who fought in it they will tell you it was a war. Korean veterans, you are next up for Honor Flights. If you haven’t registered…
Joe’s Flight trip is scheduled for September 14 through 16 at the Tucson International Airport departure level at the American Airlines Ticket Counter with send-off on Sunday, September 14, Flight No. 1648 departing at 6:00 a.m. (wheels up) and returning Tuesday, September 16, flight No. 2304 arriving in Tucson at 1:00 p.m.* We have 25…
Honor Flight Network is a way of paying a small tribute to those who gave so much a memorable, safe and rewarding – Tour of Honor. Just A Common Soldier (A Soldier Died Today) by A. Lawrence Vaincourt He was getting old and paunchy and his hair was falling fast, And he sat around the Legion,…
Jerry Lujan The Departure Honor Flight Southern Arizona departed Tucson early on the morning of April 5. On board were 25 World War II Veterans and their 23 Guardians. Thanks to the Honor Flight program they were on a free trip to visit their memorials in Washington, D.C. This is a breakdown of the Veterans:…
Jerry Lujan The Tucson International Airport (TUS) provides a positive first and last impression of Tucson for air travelers. What many people do not know is that it also provides a wonderful service to traveling military personnel, their families and veterans. This service is provided at the Military Liaison Office (MLO) visited by 5,000 people…