Vietnam forward air controllers hold final reunion at Hurlburt Field

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A wreath is on display during the final Forward Air Controller Association reunion at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. 26, 2024. The reunion served as a way to pay homage to the legacy of the members who supported and flew the forward air controller mission during the war in Southeast Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Amanda Flower)

Members of the Forward Air Controller Association (FACA) convened at Hurlburt Field’s Memorial Air Park on Oct. 26 for their final reunion, marking the end of an era that began when they trained at the same location before serving in Vietnam.

  • The event featured a memorial ceremony where retired Capt. Evan Quiros presented a “Ghost Pilot” bronze statue to Lt. Gen. Michael Conley, Air…

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