Torsani, Joseph A. III

Joseph A. Torsani III, Lt. Colonel, USAF (Retired)January 20, 1958 – June 04, 2023 TORSANI, III. US Air Force (Ret.) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Kennedy Space Center Flight Operations Chief Pilot. On June 4, 2023, in Cocoa Beach, Florida. Husband to the love of his life Weezy Torsani. Phenomenal dad to…

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Tucker, Allen L. – CA

Allen L. Tucker, Security Policeman. 1974 – 1975 at Udorn RTAFB, Thailand assigned to the 432nd Security Police Squadron-Tiger Flight and flew as a Night Reconnaissance Observer crewmember from September 74′- May75′ with Det. 5, 40th ARRS.

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Taylor, Brian – CA

Brian Taylor, Helicopter Maintenance on MH/HH-60G’s. What units were you stationed in, and year(s) of assignment? 1994 – 1998, with the 55th SOS. 1998 – 1999, with the 56th RQS. 1999 – 2002, with the 66th RQS. 2002 – 2005, with the 55th HMU. 2005 – 2006, with the 56th RQS. 2006 – 2008, with…

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Tyree, Dale R.

Dale R. Tyree, Lt. Colonel, USAF (Retired)September 11, 1933 – October 02, 2024 Dale Richard Tyree ObituaryOur beloved Father, Gramps, brother and friend Dale Richard Tyree passed away from age-related causes with family by his side on Oct. 2, 2024, at age 91. He was a jokester, fly rod builder and world-class pun artist who…

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Teamer, Franklin

Franklin Teamer, USAFFebruary 24, 1944 – September 20, 2023 One of our Flight Engineers died last month. Very little additional info beyond what I have on this small tribute. Frank Teamer always had a ready smile and was a guaranteed pleasure to fly with. Rest in peace brother. Thanks to Tom Green for the above…

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Thomas, Peter J.

Peter J. Thomas, SMSgt., USAF (Retired)March 09, 1945 – August 07, 2024 A memorial service to honor Pete was held at Vista Verde Memorial Park, Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at 11:00 am, 4310 Sara Rd, SE, Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124, where memories of Pete were shared. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Pete served a tour in the Vietnam…

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Trapp, Charles E.

Charles E. Trapp, Colonel, USAF (Retired)September 06, 1932 – January 08, 2024 Col. Charles E. Trapp Jr, USAF retired, 91, after living an out loud life and 46 years with his wife, Susie Trapp, quietly took his final flight on January 8th. He is also survived by his beloved daughters Linda Trapp (and Robert Shook)…

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Tilley, Kenneth E.

Kenneth E. Tilley 1981 – Enlisted in Alabama ARNG in infantry. 1984 – Commissioned as logistician in ARNG and Army Reserve. Transfered to USAFR as a major, 84HO AF Historian. Deployed 8 times before retiring in 2012. 2012 – 2015 – Civilian historian at JPAC deploying to Asia on POW/MIA missions. 2015 – 2016 –…

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Turnage, Jake M.

Jake M. Turnage, Staff Sergeant, USAF (Fallen)1998 – November 29, 2023 U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jake M. Turnage, 25, was a native of Kennesaw, Georgia. Jake entered active duty on Feb. 20, 2018, and Served as a Lead Flight Engineer and Noncommissioned Officer in Charge of Training assigned to the 21st Special Operations Squadron,…

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Tarrant, George S.

George S. Tarrant, USAFOctober 14, 1944 – May 05, 2001 George Stanley Tarrant was predeceased by his father, Stanley. He is survived by his mother, Margaret; sisters, Antoinette “Toni” Bell; Nancy; and Greer Silk. A helicopter pilot in the Vietnam War, George studied and became fluent in the Chinese language. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1st Lieutenant Tarrant served…

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