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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Okaloosa County, Florida
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GEOGRAPHIC SORT
| On State Road 85 at Hemphill Road, on the right when traveling south on State Road 85. Reported permanently removed. |
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Dedicated to
Uncle Bill Lundy
Florida's Last Confederate Veteran
1848 — 1957
And All Confederate Veterans
of Florida — — Map (db m86845) WM |
| On 14th Street 0.1 miles east of Madison Street, on the right when traveling east. |
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The Town of Baker, a stop on the Florida, Alabama and Gulf Railroad, was platted in 1910 and grew up around the timber and turpentine industries. The site of the original Baker High School was owned by J.W. and Mollie McCart who sold the property . . . — — Map (db m73955) HM |
| On School Avenue at South Lincoln Street, on the right when traveling east on School Avenue. |
| | "Home of the Panthers"
Grades 1-12
An African-American
Institution of Learning — — Map (db m78712) HM |
| On Main Street at East Cedar Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. |
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Chartered January 23, 1886
Crestview, Walton County, Florida
Crestview Chapter 40 Royal Arch
Masons erected building on this
site in 1919 — — Map (db m99238) HM |
| On McDonald Street 0.1 miles south of Edney Avenue West, on the right when traveling south. |
| | Chartered 1904, Augusta G. Conyers, WM
Went inactive in 1942-43, Will Lewis, WM
Reactivated October 1944, K.L. Popleon, WM
Renamed J.R.L. Conyers Lodge #364, 1980
James R.L. Conyers, WM — — Map (db m78705) HM |
| Near Interstate 10 (U.S. I-10 at milepost 59), 3 miles west of S. Ferndon Blvd (Florida Route SR 85). |
| | The light of freedom still burns brightly in our world today because
of the service and sacrifice of America’s men and women in uniform.
Our Nation’s servicemen and women have fought the forces of tyranny and
won victories for . . . — — Map (db m152007) WM |
| Near Interstate 10 (Federal Route I-10) 3 miles west of S. Ferndon Blvd (Florida Route SR-85). |
| | The light of freedom still burns brightly in our world today because
of the service and sacrifice of America’s men and women in uniform.
Our Nation’s servicemen and women have fought the forces of tyranny and
won victories for . . . — — Map (db m152054) WM |
| Near Main Street at West Pine Avenue, on the left when traveling south. |
| | Okaloosa is one of the newer counties of northwest Florida. It was created by the State Legislature in 1915 from land taken from Santa Rosa and Walton Counties. The influence of State Senator W.H. Mapoles of Crestview was an important factor in the . . . — — Map (db m72554) HM |
| Near Main Street south of James Lee Boulevard (U.S. 90), on the left when traveling south. |
| | Okaloosa County, created by the Florida State Legislature in 1915, was formed from parts of Santa Rosa and Walton Counties. The influence of W.H. Mapoles, Sr., then a legislative representative from Walton County, was an important factor in the . . . — — Map (db m72555) HM |
| On Courthouse Terrace at Main Street, on the right when traveling south on Courthouse Terrace. |
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In memory of those who
made the supreme sacrifice
in all wars, POW and MIA
World War I
Cain, William R. USA · Harris, George O. USA
Cederstrom, Oscar. USA · Henderson, Horace J. USA
Copeland, Ernest USA · Hooten, Ralph . . . — — Map (db m99255) WM |
| On Old Bethel Road (County Road 188) at Sioux Circle, on the left when traveling north on Old Bethel Road. |
| | Old Bethel Cemetery and first church established at this site in 1830's. Nearby Austinville community circa 1840's was on stagecoach route from Milton to Geneva, Alabama — — Map (db m73956) HM |
| Near Pinchot Road (Road 189) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south. |
| | The A-10 Thunderbolt II also known as the "Warthog" is the first Air Force aircraft specially designed for close air support of ground troops. They are simple, effective and survivable twin-engine jet aircraft that can be used against all ground . . . — — Map (db m102694) HM WM |
| Near Pinchot Road (Road 189) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south. |
| | The C-130 gunship was a new weapon system in an old airframe. The high-wing design of this aircraft and its large capacity made it especially suited as a gunship. Having the guns below the wings eliminated the basic problem of the AC-47, also the . . . — — Map (db m102696) HM WM |
| Near Pinchot Road (Road 189) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south. |
| | Few aircraft are as well known or were so widely used for so long as the C-47 or “Gooney Bird” as it was nicknamed. The aircraft was adapted from the DC-3 commercial airliner which appeared in 1936. The first C-47s were ordered in 1940 . . . — — Map (db m102692) HM WM |
| Near Pinchot Road (State Road 189) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south. |
| | The MRASM (Medium-Range Air-to-Surface Missile) was based on the AGM-109 "Tomahawk". In the late 1970s both the US Navy and the US Air Force had plans for a tactical air-launched medium-range cruise missile. By 1978 it had become clear that the . . . — — Map (db m102665) HM WM |
| Near Pinchot Road (State Road 189) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south. |
| | The Hound Dog was designed as a long range, stand-off air to ground strategic missile. It was carried in pairs beneath the wings of B-52 aircraft. The overall mission of the Hound Dog was to aid B-52s in successfully carrying out the strategic . . . — — Map (db m102709) HM WM |
| Near Pinchot Road (Road 189) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south. |
| | The B-17 aircraft, designed by Boeing Aircraft in 1934, is one of the most famous aircraft ever built. The B-17 prototype first flew on July 28, 1935 and first went into combat in the Philippines and Hawaii on December 7, 941 in strikes against . . . — — Map (db m102698) HM WM |
| Near Pinchot Road (State Road 189) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south. |
| | The B-25 medium bomber, named for General Billy Mitchell, was one of America's most famous airplanes of WW II. It was the type used by General Doolittle for the "Tokyo Raid" on April 18, 1942. Subsequently, it saw duty in every combat arena, being . . . — — Map (db m102700) HM WM |
| Near Pinchot Road (State Road 189) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south. |
| | The B-47 was the world's first swept wing bomber and the first to use a bicycle arrangement landing gear, which was necessary because of the thin wings. It was also the first plane built solely for the delivery of nuclear weapons. The B-47 series . . . — — Map (db m102650) HM WM |
| Near Pinchot Road (State Road 189) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south. |
| | The B-52 was designed by Boeing Aircraft in October 1946 in response to the Army Air Corp request for a long range bomber capable of carrying a 10,000 lb payload 3000 miles at 300 mph. The B-52 flew for the first time on 15 April 1952. It's the . . . — — Map (db m102707) HM WM |
| Near Pinchot Road (State Road 189) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south. |
| | The B-57 is a modified version of the English Electric Canberra which was first flown in Britain on May 13, 1949. In March 1951 the USAF contracted the Glenn L. Martin Co. to build the B-57 in the US under a licensing agreement with Britain. The . . . — — Map (db m102699) HM WM |
| Near Pinchot Road (State Road 189) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south. |
| | The
Bernard A. Schriever
Plaza
Dedicated November 1989
In Recognition of the Eminent Accomplishments and
Inspirational Leadership of
General Bernard A. Schriever, USAF, Retired
as National Chairman Of
The Air Force Armament Museum . . . — — Map (db m102711) HM WM |
| Near Pinchot Road (State Road 189) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south. |
| | The Mace missile was a development of the TM-61 Matador missile, and was initially called TM-61B or "Matador B”. After several modifications, in 1964, was designated the CGM-13B Mace missile. The main reasons for the new development were the . . . — — Map (db m102662) HM WM |
| Near Pinchot Road (State Road 99) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south. |
| | Dedicated to All Men and Women Who Are
Recipients of the Nation’s Oldest Military
Decoration The Purple Heart
My Stone Is Red For
The Blood They Shed
The Medal I Bear
Is My Country’s Way
To Show They Care
If I Could Be Seen
By All . . . — — Map (db m102523) WM |
| Near Pinchot Road (State Road 189) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south. |
| | April 18, 1942
Gallant men of the United States Air Force led by Brigadier General (then Lt. Colonel) James H. Doolittle flew from the USS Hornet eight hundred miles across the Pacific during World War II to bomb Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, Kobe, . . . — — Map (db m102701) HM WM |
| Near 9th Street at South John Sims Parkway (State Road 397), on the right when traveling south. |
| | Originally established on June 14, 1935, as Valparaiso Bombing and Gunnery Range with 1460 acres of land donated by James E. Plew, this site was renamed on August 4, 1937, for Lieutenant Colonel Frederick I. Eglin, killed in an airplane crash. Eglin . . . — — Map (db m99234) HM |
| Near Museum Drive at Eglin Parkway (State Route 85), on the left when traveling south. |
| | The Valparaiso Bombing and Gunnery Base, activated 14 Jun 1935 under command of Capt Arnold H. Rich, was renamed Eglin Field in 1937 for Lt Col Frederick I. Eglin, U.S. Air Corps. The first missions of Eglin were to provide both bombing and gunnery . . . — — Map (db m140623) HM WM |
| On Range Road 3 miles east of State Road 20, on the left when traveling east. |
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EOD
Memorial
Dedicated to those
who gave their lives
in the performance of duty
1970 — — Map (db m99714) HM WM |
| On Pinchot Road (State Road 189) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south on Pinchot Road. |
| | The F-100 was the first operational aircraft capable of flying faster than the speed of sound (Mach 1) in level flight. The aircraft made its initial flight on May 25, 1953, and the first production aircraft was completed in October 1953. North . . . — — Map (db m102657) HM WM |
| Near Pinchot Road (State Road 189) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south. |
| | The F-104 was originally designed as a supersonic superiority day fighter. It was produced in two major versions: a tactical fighter armed with a six-barrel M-61 20mm Vulcan cannon; and a day-night interceptor equipped additionally with . . . — — Map (db m102651) HM WM |
| Near Pinchot Road (State Road 189) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south. |
| | Ordered in 1960, the F-111 originally a joint program to develop a deep-strike fighter-bomber for the AF and a long range interceptor for the Navy. The F-111 introduced many innovations, it was the first aircraft to have terrain following radar . . . — — Map (db m102668) HM WM |
| Near Pinchot Road (Road 189) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south. |
| | The F-15 Eagle is an all-weather, extremely maneuverable, tactical fighter designed to gain and maintain air superiority in aerial combat. The first F-15A flight was made on 27 July, 1972 and the first aircraft was delivered to the Air Force on . . . — — Map (db m102669) HM WM |
| Near Pinchot Road (Road 189) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south. |
| | The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multirole fighter aircraft. It is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in Air-to-air combat and Air-to-surface attack. It provides a relatively low cost, high performance weapon system for the US Air . . . — — Map (db m102693) HM WM |
| Near Pinchot Road (State Road 189) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south. |
| | First flown in May 1958, the Phantom II originally was designed for the US Navy and entered service in 1961. The US Air Force evaluated it for close air support, interdiction and counter-air operations in 1961 and, in 1962, approved an AF version. . . . — — Map (db m102647) HM WM |
| Near Pinchot Road (State Road 189) near Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south. |
| | The swept-wing F-84F evolved from the straight-winged F-84 Thunderjet. The first prototype flew on June 3, 1950 and deliveries began in 1954, primarily to the Tactical Air Command as a ground support fighter-bomber.
Republic Aviation built . . . — — Map (db m102661) HM WM |
| Near Pinchot Road (Road 189) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south. |
| | The F-89 was a twin-engine, all weather fighter-interceptor designed to locate, intercept, and destroy enemy aircraft by day or night under all types of weather. The F-89 made its maiden flight on Aug 16, 1948, with the first production model . . . — — Map (db m102660) HM WM |
| Near Pinchot Road (State Road 99) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south. |
| | . . . — — Map (db m102522) WM |
| On Pinchot Road (State Road 189) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south on Pinchot Road. |
| | The GBU-43/B MOAB (Massive Ordnance Air Blast) bomb, nicknamed "Mother of All Bombs" is a large, powerful and accurately delivered high explosive weapon. The MOAB is the largest-ever satellite-guided, air-delivered weapon in history. The 21,600 lb . . . — — Map (db m102645) HM WM |
| Near Pinchot Road (State Road 189) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south. |
| | This launch platform was used to launch the BOMARC Missile. The BOMARC ("BO" Boeing and "MARC" from Michigan Aeronautic Research Center), originally designated as the XF-99, was later redesignated IM-99 then CIM-10A, was a surfaced launched . . . — — Map (db m102659) HM WM |
| Near Pinchot Road (State Road 99) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south. |
| | In Honor and Memory of
Mac Baker
Who undoubtedly would have been this museum’s most ardent fan. Yet, know as you read this, that he is here, just as the soul of this nation is embodied in the flag above. Know too, that like all Americans, his . . . — — Map (db m102525) HM WM |
| Near Pinchot Road (State Road 189) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south. |
| | The MH-53M Pave Low IV is a modified MH-53J model with the Interactive Defensive Avionics System/Multi-Mission Advanced Tactical Terminal or lDAS/MMAT. The system enhances pre sent defensive capabilities of the Pave Low. It provides instant access . . . — — Map (db m102705) HM WM |
| Near Pinchot Road (State Road 189) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south. |
| | The MIG-21F is a short range day fighter-interceptor and the first major production version of the popular MIG-21 series. The MIG-21 is considered to be the most outstanding Soviet fighter aircraft designed since the end of WW II. The E-5 prototype . . . — — Map (db m102648) HM WM |
| Near Pinchot Road (State Road 189) near Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south. |
| | The Army's first major Unmanned Aerial vehicle (UAV) acquisition was the Aquila program. This program was started in 1979 and was originally estimated to cost $123 million for a 43-month development effort, followed by planned expenditures of $440 . . . — — Map (db m102655) HM WM |
| Near Pinchot Road (State Road 189) near Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south. |
| | The twin engine O-2 aircraft was designed and built by the Cessna Aircraft Corp. The prototype was first flown in February 1961 and production began in 1962. Cessna built 1,722 of these aircraft for both military and civilian use.
The O-2A . . . — — Map (db m102646) HM WM |
| Near Pinchot Road (State Road 189) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south. |
| | In the early 1960s, the USAF recognized the need for more tactical reconnaissance aircraft to reinforce the RF-101s then in service. The Air Force chose a modification of the F-4C fighter. The RF-4C development program began in1962, and the first . . . — — Map (db m102667) HM WM |
| Near Pinchot Road (State Road 189) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south. |
| | The SR-71 was developed as a long-range strategic reconnaissance aircraft capable of flying at speeds over Mach 3.2 and at 85,000 feet. It was created by Lockheed's Advanced Development Division, commonly called "Skunk Works''. The SR-71 made its . . . — — Map (db m102706) HM WM |
| Near Pinchot Road (State Road 189) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south. |
| | The two-place T-33 jet was designed for training pilots already qualified to fly propeller-driven aircraft. It was developed from the single-seat F-80 fighter by lengthening the fuselage slightly more than three feet to accommodate a second . . . — — Map (db m102664) HM WM |
| Near Pinchot Road (State Road 189) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south. |
| | The most widely used military, the Bell UH-1 series Iroquois, better known as the "Huey", began arriving in Vietnam in 1963. Before the end of the conflict, more than 5,000 of these versatile aircraft were introduced into Southeast Asia. "Hueys" . . . — — Map (db m102666) HM WM |
| Near Pinchot Road (State Road 189) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south. |
| | In reaction to the poor showing by the M114 Armored Command and Reconnaissance Vehicle, it was decided to design a new vehicle. Beginning in 1966, a requirement began to evolve for a 3-man vehicle weighing about 7 tons and armed with a 20mm cannon . . . — — Map (db m102656) HM WM |
| On Miracle Strip Parkway SE (U.S. 98) west of Florida Place SE, on the right when traveling west. |
| | Originally called Camp Walton, this Confederate installation, constructed in 1861 to guard East Pass, was garrisoned by a company of Florida militia called the "Walton Guards". Several small skirmishes with federal landing parties occurred near . . . — — Map (db m110313) HM |
| Near Brooks Street 0.1 miles east of Miracle Strip Parkway SE (U.S. 98). |
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Side 1
The Indianola Inn, the second hotel in this area, was built on this midden mound in 1912 – the only structure ever permitted to do so. The inn burned in 1962, but the steps, foundation parts, and well head have been . . . — — Map (db m99232) HM |
| On Miracle Strip Parkway SE (U.S. 98) 0.1 miles west of Florida Place SE, on the right when traveling west. |
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In honor of America's heroes
in Operation Desert Storm — — Map (db m99338) WM |
| Near Miracle Strip Parkway SE at Eglin Parkway SE. |
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Preserving the Mound
Florida is home to a rich variety of cultural resources that represent our society. Many significant archaeological sites, like the Fort Walton Temple Mound, are in public ownership.
The preservation of the temple . . . — — Map (db m99254) HM |
| Near Miracle Strip Parkway Southeast (U.S. 98) just east of Eglin Parkway Southeast (Florida Route 85), on the right when traveling west. |
| | You are looking at a hill of earth which is the original temple mound built by the Prehistoric People living here between A.D. 700 and A.D. 1500. It is thought to be one of the largest human-made prehistoric earthworks on salt water.
The temple . . . — — Map (db m150434) HM |
| Near Oneal Avenue south of Independence Road. |
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Dedicated to the missing in action.
America's sons and daughters,
brothers and sisters, who sacrificed
to ensure the United States, the
world's bastion of freedom, continues
to flourish. Their devotion to duty,
honor, and . . . — — Map (db m99287) WM |
| | During the 1944-45 Allied campaign against Japanese forces in the China-Burma-India (CBI) theater, B-25Hs of the 1st Air Commando Group were used extensively in close air support and interdiction role on behalf of British General Orde Wingate and . . . — — Map (db m99728) WM |
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This 2,000 pound, A/N M-34, General
Purpose Bomb is dedicated to the
memory of all A.A.F. Bomb
Disposal/U.S.A.F. Explosive
Ordnance Disposal men who gave
their lives supporting Special
Operations missions during
World War II, the . . . — — Map (db m99856) WM |
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This aircraft memorial is dedicated to all USAF personnel and our fellow South Vietnamese airmen who flew the A-1 in the Southeast Asia conflict. It also commemorates all those who selflessly gave their lives in combat to preserve the ideals that . . . — — Map (db m99860) HM |
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First production model August, 1943
Last flown in combat 9 November 1969
This aircraft memorial is dedicated to all USAF personnel who flew the A-26 in World War II, Korea and Southeast Asia. It especially commemorates all those aircrew . . . — — Map (db m99730) HM WM |
| On Independence Road at Terry Avenue on Independence Road. |
| | The A-37 "Dragonfly" began service with the USAF as a trainer in the 1950s. The A-37 made its debut with the Special Operations when the USAF needed this low cost, high efficiency jet to deal with increased guerrilla activity around the world. In . . . — — Map (db m99731) HM WM |
| | In February 1968, the USAF approved a program to develop AC - 119 gunships for Special Operations duty in Southeast Asia. Their specialized missions included air interdiction, clandestine air support, armed reconnaissance, and air base defense. . . . — — Map (db m99823) HM |
| | The AC-130 Spectre gunship evolved into the most heavily armed aircraft
in history. It has a distinguished history and was used extensively in a
multitude of roles during the Vietnam conflict. The AC-130 also flew
combat during the USS . . . — — Map (db m99831) HM |
| Near Terry Avenue at Independence Road. |
| | Project Pave Spectre began in 1971 to support combat operations in Southeast Asia. Eleven C-130Es were converted to AC-130Es and modified with 7.62mm, 20mm and 40mm guns, Infared and Low Light Level Television sensors, "Black Crow" detection set, . . . — — Map (db m99912) HM |
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Air America's origin dates back to the secret CIA purchase of Civil Air Transport (CAT) assets in August 1950. Air America/CAT operations were initiated in response to covert transportation requirements during the Chinese Civil War and Korean . . . — — Map (db m99746) HM WM |
| | Airman First Class John Levitow was a loadmaster aboard a C-47 gunship on a night combat air patrol mission near Long Binh Army Post, Republic of Vietnam, 24 February 1969. His aircraft was hit by enemy ground fire. The enemy fire wounded half the . . . — — Map (db m99749) HM WM |
| Near Independence Road at Terry Avenue. |
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First strike aircraft assigned to Special Operations Project "Jungle Jim".
First special operations aircraft to fly combat in Southeast Asia.
This aircraft memorial is dedicated to pilots of the United States and over 18 allied nations . . . — — Map (db m99729) HM |
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William Bird founded Bird Air in 1960 to support Special Operations Forces stationed in Southeast Asia. From 1960 until US withdrawal in April 1975, Bird Air and is complement of brave and skillful pilots flew many overt and covert missions in . . . — — Map (db m99744) HM WM |
| | The C-123 aircraft was used extensively during peacetime operations and during the Southeast Asia conflict in a multitude of roles which included tactical airlift, Ranch Hand (aerial spray), Candlestick (night illumination), and Blackspot (sensor) . . . — — Map (db m99919) HM |
| | The C–46 Commando aircraft is dedicated to the members of the 1st Air Commando Wing who served with distinction in this aircraft during its years of assignment to Hurlburt Field from 1962 to 1964.
The C–46 is one of only three . . . — — Map (db m99826) HM |
| | This memorial is dedicated to the tradition, courage and sacrifice of those who value her in the defense of this nation.
Of all the airplanes ever built, the C-47 has far surpassed the others in faithful service, dependability and achievement. . . . — — Map (db m99740) HM |
| | On the evening of 24 February 1967, Captain Hilliard A. Wilbanks was flying his 488th combat mission as a Forward Air Controller. While covering South Vietnamese Army Rangers and their American advisors in the O-1E Bird Dog, he discovered a . . . — — Map (db m99772) HM WM |
| | On 29 June, 1972, Captain Steven L. Bennett and a Marine observer were flying near Quang Tri, Republic of Vietnam. Responding to a call from a South Vietnamese unit pinned down by the enemy, he requested tactical air support, but none was available. . . . — — Map (db m99755) HM WM |
| Near Independence Road at Oneal Avenue. |
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Front
Combat Talon
This memorial is dedicated to the memory of the MC-130 COMBAT TALON aircrew members who made the ultimate sacrifice while flying one of our
military’s most critical and dangerous missions. The . . . — — Map (db m99243) HM WM |
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Lieutenant Colonel Donald E. Fisher - Navigator
Major Charles P. Claxton - Pilot
Captain Edwin N. Osborne Jr. - Aircraft Commander
Captain Frank C. Parker III - Electronic Warfare Officer
Captain Gerald G. Van Buren - Pilot
Captain . . . — — Map (db m99875) WM |
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Major James M. Kirk - Aircraft Commander
Capt. Norman Martel - Co-pilot
Capt. Gregory S. Peppers - Navigator
Capt. Terry D. Patterson - Navigator
SSgt. John T. Felton - Flight Engineer
MSgt. Barry R. Chumbley - Loadmaster
TSgt. Gary . . . — — Map (db m99874) HM |
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From early August 1990 to late February 1991, AFSOC participated in Operations DESERT SHIELD and DESERT STORM, the protection of Saudi Arabia and the liberation of Kuwait from Iraqi forces.
Active duty, Air Force Reserve, and Air National . . . — — Map (db m99797) HM WM |
| | First Lieutenant Fleming was the aircraft commander of a UH-1F transport helicopter near Duc Co in the Republic of Vietnam's central highlands, 26 November 1968. He unhesitatingly flew to the aid of a six-man Special Forces Long Range Reconnaissance . . . — — Map (db m99815) HM |
| | The Sikorsky Helicopter Company initially developed the H-3 for the Navy from which the Air Force developed a general-purpose version designated the CH-3E. Some of these were converted to HH-3E "Jolly Green Giants" for the Aerospace Rescue and . . . — — Map (db m99902) HM |
| | During the Vietnam War between 1961 and 1975, Hmong Special Guerrilla Units (SGU) were defacto commando war fighters who sacrificed their lives to rescue American forces and protect Laos against North Vietnamese expansionism. The Hmong, which means . . . — — Map (db m99743) HM WM |
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In Honor of
The American Gold Star Mothers
For Their Sacrifice,
Service, and
Patriotism
A Mother's tears were shed today
For a battle long ago.
Her precious gift to a warrior son
Whose fate....she'll never know . . . — — Map (db m99827) HM |
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On March 14, 1994, while flying enroute to Mogadishu, Somalia, in support of Operation Continue Hope, eight fellow Spectres lost their lives. Let peace be with them.
Capt Anthony R. Stefanik Jr. • TSgt Robert L. Daniel
Capt David J. . . . — — Map (db m99726) WM |
| | Lieutenant Colonel Jackson was the aircraft commander of an unarmed C-123 transport flying a tactical emergency evacuation mission to rescue three remaining survivors at the Special Forces camp at Kham Duc, Republic of Vietnam, on 12 May 1968. The . . . — — Map (db m99813) HM |
| | Lieutenant Colonel Jones flew an A-1H Skyraider on a rescue mission on 1 September 1968 in search of a downed U.S. pilot near Dong Hoi, North Vietnam. Although his aircraft was hit repeatedly by enemy fire, he continued his search until he sighted . . . — — Map (db m99802) HM |
| | Major Fisher was an A-1E pilot at A Shau, South Vietnam on 10 March 1966. The Special Forces camp was attacked by 2,000 North Vietnamese Army Regulars. Tops of 1,500-foot hills were obscured by an 800-foot ceiling, limiting maneuverability and . . . — — Map (db m99811) HM WM |
| Near Independence Road near Oneal Avenue. |
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Left side plaque
The MC-130E Combat Talon I is a specially modified Lockheed C-130E Hercules designed provide a unique airpower capability for United States Special Operations Forces. From its origin in 1965, the Combat . . . — — Map (db m99903) HM |
| | The Combat Shadow first entered service in 1964 as the HC-130P. During the Vietnam War, the aircraft performed multiple missions including combat search and rescue, command & control, and helicopter air refueling. The aircraft was designed to carry . . . — — Map (db m99869) HM |
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Medal of Honor Recipients
World War I
2nd.Lt. Erwin R. Bleckley Oct. 6, 1918, Binarville, France
2nd.Lt. Harold E. Goettler Oct. 6, 1918, Binarville, France
2nd.Lt. Frank Luke Jr. Sept. 29, 1918, Murvaux, France . . . — — Map (db m99915) WM |
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Medal of Honor Recipients
Korea
Maj. George A. Davis Jr. Feb. 10, 1952, Sinuiju-Yalu River, N.Korea
Maj. Charles J. Loring Jr. Nov. 22, 1952, Sniper Ridge, N.Korea
Maj. Louis J. Sebille Aug. 5, 1950, Hamch'ang, . . . — — Map (db m99916) WM |
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Medal of Honor Recipients
Vietnam
Capt.Steven L. Bennett June 29, 1972, Quang Tri, S. Vietnam
Col. George E. Day Conspicuous Gallantry while POW
Maj. Merlyn H. Dethlefsen Mar. 10, 1967, Thai Nguyen, N. Vietnam . . . — — Map (db m99918) WM |
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Medal of Honor Recipients
World War II
Lt. Col. Addison E. Baker · Aug. 1, 1943 - Ploesti, Romania
Maj. Richard I. Bong · Oct. 10 - Nov. 15, 1944 - Southwest Pacific
Maj. Horace S. Carswell Jr. · Oct. 26, 1944 - South . . . — — Map (db m100432) WM |
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Greater love has
no man than this,
that a man lay
down his life for
his friends.
John 15:13
On the night of
April 1980, these
men gave their
lives in the
gallant attempt
to free the
American hostages
in . . . — — Map (db m100438) HM |
| | In May of 1980, the Air Force's newly operational fleet of nine HH-53H Pave Low combat search and rescue helicopters was abruptly transferred to special operations forces due to a highlighted lack of dedicated, long-range, vertical lift platforms in . . . — — Map (db m99873) HM WM |
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Dedicated to
"The Forgotten Army"-
the Montagnard soldiers of Vietnam
The Dega people (termed Montagnards or "Mountaineers" by the French) of Vietnams' central highlands, was one of our most loyal and endearing allies. They fought and . . . — — Map (db m99732) HM WM |
| | The O-1 was a two-seat observation aircraft built by Cessna, first delivered to the Air Force in 1957. These planes were used extensively in Southeast Asia as Forward Air Control (FAC) aircraft. Underwing pylons held smoke rockets, which were used . . . — — Map (db m99769) HM WM |
| | The O-2A Super Skymaster was a push-pull twin-engine, three-seat, militarized version of the Cessna 337A Skymaster. Affectionately known as the "Oscar Duck." This rugged aircraft was flown throughout Southeast Asia in a variety of Forward Air . . . — — Map (db m99775) HM WM |
| Near Cody Avenue at Independence Road. |
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Presented by
Citizens of Okaloosa County
in Honor of
USAF
Hurlburt Field FL.
Capt. Richard L. Bakke
Capt. Harold L. Lewis, Jr.
TSgt. Joel C. Mayo
Capt. Lyn D. McIntosh
Capt. Charles T. McMillan, III
USMC
New . . . — — Map (db m99722) WM |
| | In April 1996, Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) responded to a crisis in Liberia, where a civil war endangered Americans and other foreign nationals. The US deployed forces quickly to save lives, protect the American Embassy, and . . . — — Map (db m99776) HM |
| Near Independence Road at Oneal Avenue. |
| | On 20 December 1989, U.S. Forces invaded Panama and ousted dictator Manuel Noriega in order to reestablish democracy. Air Force special operations active, reserve, and guard units supported conventional and special operations forces in a crucial . . . — — Map (db m99244) HM WM |
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On 20 November 1970, U.S. Air Force Special Operations Forces and the U.S. Army Special Forces made a daring raid deep in North Vietnamese territory on the Son Tay prison camp 23 miles west of Hanoi. The mission was to rescue 70 American POWs . . . — — Map (db m99913) HM |
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Operation PROVIDE COMFORT began in April 1991 as a humanitarian effort to help an estimated 800,000 Iraqi Kurds who, fearing the Iraqi government's wrath for their rebellion, fled into the northern mountain region of Iraq and were dying at a . . . — — Map (db m99795) HM |
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