The September Issue of "Aviator"
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Welcome to the September issue of "Aviator" Share: Like 0 Share Tweet Daedalian Quick Links Website | Membership Application | Scholarship Application | Make a Donation | Pay Dues | Magazine SEPTEMBER 2018 Meet tomorrow's military aviators We're proud to highlight these Daedalian Matching Scholarship recipients who are pursuing careers as military aviators. They are our legacy! If you would like to offer career advice or words of encouragement to these future aviators, please email us at [email protected] and we'll pass them on to the cadets. Cadet Cody McCallum Angelo State University $3,250 scholarship Stinsons Flight 2 "My career goal is to become a pilot in the U.S. Air Force. I have already been awarded a slot for pilot training and plan to start training next year." Midshipman Parker K. Simon Washington State University $2,500 scholarship Inland Empire Flight 41 "I plan to graduate from WSU and commission as an ensign in the Navy in December 2019. Ever since I was in elementary school, I have had a dream of being a military aviator. I participated in some youth aviation programs in elementary and middle school, which grew my passion for aviation. At the end of high school, I decided to pursue my dream of flying in the military and I applied for the Naval ROTC program. I went into WSU as a college program student in NROTC, but after lots of hard work my freshman year, I was selected for a 3-year scholarship for NROTC which put me one step closer to the cockpit. During the summer after my freshman year, I got my private pilot's license to add to my aviation resume for my Navy service selection. This summer, I will be going on an aviation cruise, and I am very excited to see what life is like at a Naval aviation squadron." Cadet Jordan Tarquinio California State University Fresno $5,000 scholarship Glen Edwards Flight 56 "My sole objective is to serve as a pilot in the U.S. Army. I would like to fly the CH-47 at Fort Bragg to support Field Artillery operations. As far as flying outside of the military upon transitioning to a civilian, I would like to fly for civilian services like a fire department or police department. I plan to pursue a master's degree. My expected date of graduation is 05/20/2019." Cadet Tyler Underwood The Citadel http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Welcome-to-the-September-issue-of--Aviator-.html?soid=1115983702418&aid=fGw2tZFkrOU[9/19/2018 3:35:44 PM] Welcome to the September issue of "Aviator" $1,500 scholarship Elliot White Springs Flight 77 "I plan to take what I learn from The Citadel and apply it to a military career and hopefully become a pilot." Congratulations to retired Air Force Lt. Col. Olga Custodio, Daedalian Foundation Trustee, who was honored at the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce "Latinas Are Leaders" Luncheon Aug. 29. Colonel Custodio, the first female Hispanic pilot in the Air Force, is chair of the Stinsons Flight #2 scholarship committee, a retired captain from American Airlines, and an inductee in the San Antonio Aviation and Aerospace Hall of Fame. From left to right are: retired Air Force Col. Ed Sheeran, Foundation Trustee; retired Army Col. Dan Meyers, Foundation Trustee; retired Air Force Maj. Gen. Jerry Allen, Foundation Chairman; Colonel Custodio; retired Air Force Col. Wayne Mudge, Foundation Trustee; Mrs. Maureen DeFelice, Executive Director; and retired Air Force Col. Daniel "Stump" Sowada, Foundation Trustee. Changing the way we celebrate your membership Annual dues now billed by anniversary month Because your membership connection to our founders is so important, we have changed the way we remind our valued members of when it is time to pay annual dues. The legacy of this organization is notable, and we want to celebrate your anniversary. The bylaws were changed last November so that this fall, we would start dues reminders in the month that represents your anniversary. You will continue to get your annual ballot at the end of the year just like you have in years past, but dues notifications will go out in your legacy celebration month. We appreciate your membership and look forward to continuing to serve you. If you have any questions about the new change in policy, please contact our headquarters. Daedalus Flyer Fall 2018 issue out now The latest issue of the Daedalus Flyer is available online in two formats for your convenience. View the Flyer virtually as if you're reading a real magazine -OR- Read it in a downloadable PDF format You could win this basket! Get your tickets before the drawing on Nov. 5 http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Welcome-to-the-September-issue-of--Aviator-.html?soid=1115983702418&aid=fGw2tZFkrOU[9/19/2018 3:35:44 PM] Welcome to the September issue of "Aviator" Win this basket of Daedalian-logoed merchandise valued at over $200! Tickets are only $10 each, and if you buy 10 you get an 11th ticket free! All proceeds go to Foundation programs, helping us inspire tomorrow's military aviators. The basket includes a blanket, tote bag, garment bag, 2 golf towels, 2 koozies, RTIC coffee mug, chef's apron, flashlight keychain, T-shirt, and logo and seal pins. The garment bag, waffle-weave golf towel and apron are one-of-a-kind items not available anywhere else. Buy your tickets here or text "aircraft" to 41444 From our members... We appreciate our members sending in photos of themselves from throughout their careers. We'll continue to publish them on a regular basis in Aviator. Retired Air Force Col. Jim DeStout (right) shakes hands with former POW Col. John Pitchford after flying a T-38 "Freedom Flight" in 1975. Many returning Air Force POWs were given a "Freedom Flight" as part of Operation Homecoming at the 560th Flying Training Squadron at Randolph AFB, Texas. Colonel Pitchford was flying the first "Wild Weasel" F- 100 shot down in the Vietnam War, and was a prisoner for over seven years. http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Welcome-to-the-September-issue-of--Aviator-.html?soid=1115983702418&aid=fGw2tZFkrOU[9/19/2018 3:35:44 PM] Welcome to the September issue of "Aviator" Louis Seldon, shown above right at Goose Bay Air Base in Canada circa 1968, received his Navy wings in March 1967. He flew P-3As and was based at NAS Jacksonville, Florida, and then instructed at NAS Pensacola flying the T-1. When that aircraft was retired, he flew the TF-9 Cougar until September 1972, when he left active duty. The photos above and left were taken while Louis was in flight training with the T-28 at Whiting Field in Milton, Florida, in 1966. He wrote that his good friend, John Merriman, who was a Marine in flight training with him, took these photos. Merriman was killed in Vietnam while flying a CH-46 on Aug. 31, 1967. Retired Air Force Maj. Nils "Nick" Olson is shown as a C-141 aircraft commander (top left) and next to a T-38 Talon in 1971. 2018-19 Combined Federal Campaign Be sure and select #11457 The Daedalian Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Order of Daedalians, which was formed to honor our Founding Members who flew in defense of our nation. Our membership reflects the honor and pride of our country's first military aviators who risked everything to defend our nation. CFC donations will continue to support scholarships and the Daedalian Flying Training Program which carries that same great history. A 501(c)(3) foundation, the main purpose of the organization is to provide encouragement for young men and women to become military pilots. http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Welcome-to-the-September-issue-of--Aviator-.html?soid=1115983702418&aid=fGw2tZFkrOU[9/19/2018 3:35:44 PM] Welcome to the September issue of "Aviator" Each year the Daedalian Foundation gives thousands of dollars to students with a military aviation future. We support matching scholarships and grants for Civil Air Patrol, high school JROTC, college ROTC and all five armed services. Your gift to the Daedalian Foundation is more than a monetary donation; it shapes the future of military aviation. We've added new items to our store! Shop at https://daedalians.org/daedalian-store/ MICROFIBER GOLF TOWEL $15 Gray microfiber fabric with embroidered TOTE BAG Daedalians logo. Grommet. $23 25.5 in L x 16 in W Green and black canvas with embroidered Daedalians logo. Large front pocket. Two mesh pockets on sides. 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He is probably the sole remaining link between the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, which is now in charge of the island, and the old Army days of Alcatraz that ended in 1934.