Hall of Honor: The Hall of Honor was created in 1983. It honors individuals who served with great distinction and contributed immeasurably to successful mission accomplishment. The Hall of Honor preserves the legacy of those who have gone before, highlights their deeds, and honors their contributions to the nation. For more information on the Hall of Honor, click here |
What is the Freedom Through Vigilance Association? The Freedom Through Vigilance Association (FTVA) is a private, non-profit corporation dedicated to the support and perpetuation of the objectives of the U.S. Air Force and USAF Security Service and its successor organizations. Click here for more information. |
FTVA Vigilant Partners Program: The FTVA realizes its objectives, in part, by providing funds for programs that reward the hardworking, dedicated AF ISR Agency people who go "above and beyond" to achieve the command mission. The Vigilant Partners program permits industry, corporations, businesses and even individuals interested in AF ISR Agency's mission to join us in helping fund AF ISR Agency' programs. Click here for additional information. |
FTVA E-Mail List: The FTVA maintains a list of member's e-mail addresses. This list is e-mailed to FTVA Members each month. Click here for a copy of the e-mail list. Note: you must be a member of the FTVA to be on this list. |
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The TEABALL concept was implemented in 1972. This concept provided for the relaying of intelligence data to USAF weapons controllers located in the 6908th Security Squadron operations area at NKP, Thailand. The weapons controllers used the data to enhance positive control of USAF aircrews over North Vietnam for both offensive and defense purposes.
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Our Membership: The FTVA consists of both Active Duty and Civilian members of AF ISR Agency along with former Military/Civilians who were ever part of the USAF Security Service (USAFSS) and its successor commands/Agencies.
For a membership application or renewal form in PDF format, click here. For a membership application or renewal form in html format click here. For an electronic change of address form, click here.
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Reunions: The FTVA would like to keep you abreast of all organizational reunions. Click here to view the reunions we are aware of. To submit a reunion to be listed on this page click here |
Web Site Visitor Log: We maintain a log of people who have visited our site. We encourage you to peruse the log and if you find a long lost friend, send their name, date and a short message to them to
and we will forward your note to them.
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Fallen Eagles:The Fallen Eagles list was originally compiled by CMSgt Bob Jones. Kirk Carpenter is supplementing Chief Jones' labors. To view the list, click here. Please contact Kirk by clicking here with suggested changes, additions or deletions. (list updated May 27 th, 2009) |
USAFSS, ESC, AFIC, AIA and AF ISR Agency KIA/MIA:
2 Sep 1958 C-130 17 total/11 USAFSS Det 1, 6911RGM, Shot down over Soviet Armenia
MSgt George P. Petrochilos
TSgt Arthur L. Mello
A1C Robert J. Oshinskie
A2C Archie T. Bourg, Jr.
A2C Joel H. Fields
A2C James E. Ferguson, Jr.
A2C Harold T. Kamps
A2C Gerald C. Maggiacomo
A2C Clement O. Mankins
A2C Gerald H. Medeiros
A2C Robert H. Moore
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