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The SAC Airborne Command Control Association, Inc. (SAC ACCA) was organized to celebrate the legacy of the Strategic Air Command's Post Attack Command and Control System (SAC PACCS). A capability that, for over 29 years, provided continuous survivable airborne command and control of SAC's nuclear forces.
We would like to educate those seeking the valued information of this historic operation, from those brave men and women who risked their lives for the sake of the PACCS mission.
Below see our association bylaws.
Sincerely the SAC ACCA Board of Directors and Appointed Officers,
Board of Directors:
President, Nate Petersen
Vice President, Rod Berlin
Secretary, Andrew Butler
Treasurer, Peter J Wentzler Sr
President Emeritus, Fredrick W. Kemp
President Emeritus, James Dart
Appointed Officers:
Historian, Jason Freuck
Social Media Manager, Peter J. Wentzler,
Merchandise Manager, Mary S. Hillman
Membership Chairman, Bob Henderson
Reunion Coordinator, (VACANT)
Nate grew up in nearby Council Bluffs, IA and joined the USAF in 2004. His first assignment as an Airborne Communications and Electronics Specialist (1A3x1) was for 9 years flying on NAOC at Offutt AFB, NE. His next assignments were at the 1st Airlift Squadron, Andrews AFB, MD, 320th TRS at Lackland AFB, TX (MTI tour), Hickam AFB, HI, then on to Tyndall AFB, FL where he recently retired after over 20 years of faithful service. Nate is married to his lovely wife Jen and they have 3 children at home, Maddie, Gray, and Chase.
Rod grew up in Slayton MN, was commissioned through the AFROTC program at South Dakota State University and entered the USAF in 1972. Rod was in the USAF for 30 years with assignments in TX, AK, SD, NE, AL, CA and OH in the states, and an overseas assignment in South Korea. He served as a B-52, U-2, SR-71, T-37 and T-38 aircraft maintenance officer, Airborne Battle Staff Logistics Controller, B-2 and Global Hawk acquisition program manager and Dean of the School of Systems and Logistics at the AF Insitute of Technology in his last AF duty assignment. Rod flew with the 4th ACCS from 1978-80 and with the HQ SAC and 2nd ACCS from 1980-83. He is the proud father of Jeremy and Bridget and husband of Diana. Rod and Diana live in Beavercreek, OH.
Pete (PJ) grew up in Trenton, NJ and joined the USAF in 1980. His first and only assignment was at Offutt AFB, Nebraska from 1981-1992. He was an Inflight Maintenance Technician (A328x5) on both the EC-135C and E-4B amassing nearly 4,000 flying hours combined. In 1992 he joined the 185FW of the Iowa Air National Guard and worked as a Command Post Controller and finally a Network Technician. He retired from the Mississippi Air National Guard in 2007 after nearly 27 years of service.
He is the proud Father of Peter John Jr and Sarah Jane both of Omaha, NE and the proud grandfather of William "Payne" and Juniper "Juni" Lynn. PJ currently resides Waikoloa Village, HI.
Jason joined the Air Force in 2019 after a career in Geophysics, and is currently serving at Scott AFB, IL. He is an Administration Specialist and a SERE Augmentee. He is a proud husband to Maureen and father to Harley and Hunter. Jason is also a published author with works including "Strike Three" and "Sam's War: The Rogue Revolution"
Mary Hillman is the Merchandise Manager for SAC ACCA. She has also been co-owner of the family excavating business since 1994. Until recently she was Executive Director at her hometown Chamber of Commerce. She has 36 plus years of experience as an event planner, organizing reunions, fundraising benefits for individuals, families, and
Mary Hillman is the Merchandise Manager for SAC ACCA. She has also been co-owner of the family excavating business since 1994. Until recently she was Executive Director at her hometown Chamber of Commerce. She has 36 plus years of experience as an event planner, organizing reunions, fundraising benefits for individuals, families, and community events. Since her husbands retirement from the USAF in 1992, she has been organizing their squadron reunions to include bus tours, special programs, and memorials, along with meals, all that goes into planning, and keeping those families in touch. Mary looks forward too continue working with the Board of Directors and SAC ACCA members in providing merchandise suitable for the organization.