In Memory of SEA KIAs

In Memory of Our KIA Brothers

AC-119 Brothers Lost in Southeast Asia

Always remembered, never forgotten
Our Killed In Action (KIA) brothers and their families epitomize & memorialize
“All gave some; Some gave ALL”

IMPORTANT: We must not inflict more pain on our KIA families and brothers in arms.  To avoid that, we created a single Point Of Contact for ALL AC-119 KIA interactions.  NOTHING occurs related to our KIAs without going through him. Contact our POC Wayne Laessig.

We also recognize our Nations’ POW/MIA with a solemn ceremony at our Reunion Banquets.

We’ve held Memorials at Reunions and created a Memorial Plaque at the Air Memorial Park in Hurlburt Field. You can view info on those below.

See our Policy – KIA Family can be Contacted ONLY via our Association POC

17th and 18th Special Operations Squadrons — Brothers Lost in Southeast Asia (pdf version)

17th SOS
  1. Alves, Moses Lopes “Mo” – Major (11/23/1934 – 10/11/1969)
  2. Anderson, Meredith Glenn “Andy” – Major (11/1/1932 – 4/28/1970)
  3. Fage, Robert Frederick “Bob”, Jr. – Staff Sergeant (3/17/1936 – 4/28/1970)
  4. Hathaway, John Hooper – Captain (9/2/1941 – 10/11/1969)
  5. Jeszeck, Joseph Cobden – Master Sergeant (4/4/1923 – 4/28/1970)
  6. Knapic, Bernard Richard “Bernie” – Lieutenant Colonel (6/2/1930 – 10/11/1969)
  7. Knowles, Charles Milford – First Lieutenant (7/17/1944 – 4/28/1970)
  8. Lubbers, Thomas Lambert “Tom” – First Lieutenant (9/20/1945 – 4/28/1970)
  9. Moore, Abraham Lincoln “Abe” – Staff Sergeant (2/12/1937 – 10/11/1969)
  10. Rice, Jerome James “Jerry” – Major (11/22/1934 – 10/11/1969)
  11. Vangelisti, Michael J. “Mike” – Sergeant (6/26/1947 – 4/28/1970)
18th SOS
  1. Alloway, Clyde Douglas – Staff Sergeant (10/18/1937 – 6/7/1970)
  2. Brown, Kenneth Ray “Ken” – Staff Sergeant (2/14/1947 – 5/2/1972)
  3. Courtney, Terrence Francis “Terry” – Captain (8/15/1946 – 5/2/1972)
  4. Hamman, Thomas Ralph “Tom” – Captain (8/9/1945 – 6/15/1972)
  5. Rucker, John “O’Neal” – Sergeant (3/17/1951 – 1/27/1973)
  6. Slagle, David Roddy “Rod” – Captain (10/26/1945 – 5/2/1972)
  1. 2003 Fort Walton Beach Memorial Plaque Pamphlet
  2. 2003 KIA Memorial Plaque Dedication by Gus Sininger
  3. 2003 KIA Memorial Plaque Dedication by Lt Col Marsh
  4. 2016 NMUSAF AC-119 Memorial Bench Back (Final)
  5. 2016 NMUSAF AC-119 Memorial Bench Front (Final)
  6. Hurlburt Air Memorial Park AC-119 History
  7. National Museum Memorial, as of June 2016
  8. Memorial Ales
    1. 2014 KIA Memorial Ale Script
    2. 2013 KIA Memorial Ales
    3. Lemon 10 Pale Ale (Re-label)
    4. Memorial Ale Labels
    5. Sirois Contact Regarding Ales
    6. Stinger 41
    7. Stinger-Shadow Ale Distribution List
  1. 2004 August – Stinger Model Idea for Air Park
  2. 2005 AC-119K Stinger Monument Presentation
  3. 2005 Stinger Monument Dedication by Bill Petrie
  4. 2005 Stinger Monument – Maj Gen Metcalf Letter
  5. 2005 Stinger Monument Proposal Offer of Gift
  6. 2005 Stinger Monument Request Letter from Association President Corbett
  7. 2005 Stinger Monument Staff Summary Sheet
  8. 2005 Stinger Monument Text
  9. 2005 Memorial Offer of Gift from the AC-119 Gunship Association