former crew members who have passed on

1 October 2023 

Age 84

Ed graduated from Floyd High School, worked at a furniture factory, and then began a program in electronics. In November 1961 he proudly enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, worked as an avionic communications technician, and retired in August 1976 as a Master Sergeant. Ed had some of the more colorful flying experiences while in SAC. Before he flew on the KC-135A/B's he flew on the EB-47L Radio Relay Aircraft (Pipe Cleaner) out of the 4362nd Support Squadron at Lincoln AFB, NE.  He stated they never secured the crew entry chute door until they were above 10,000', thus secured in the fact they would land. The hatch being left open was one less item to to run on the bail out checklist. 

20 January 2023 

Age 88

Harvey had joined the USAF and in time was stationed at Offutt AFB, NE. When he began flying on "Looking Glass" in 1964 the new aircraft (KC-135B's) had just been delivered to Offutt. Having flown on the KC-135A's he said "the B's were super fast but soon SAC loaded them up and they became slow like the A's". Upon retirement Harv remained associated with the PACCS network as the resident Switchboard specialist. Not a morning went by when the #3 flyers landed they would stop by for a cup of coffee and a quick conversation with Harv. He was loved by all. 

8 December 2022 

Age 79

In 1961, shortly after graduating from John Adams High School in Cleveland, OH, Bob enlisted in the USAF. Initially trained in Radio Maintenance he was  assigned to the 9th ACCS at Hickam AFB, HI. This was in support of "Operation Blue Eagle", flying on EC-135P aircraft. In 1969 Bob was then assigned to the 1st ACCS at Andrews AFB, MD in support of "Operation Nightwatch" on EC-135J aircraft. Bob was on hand when the first E-4 aircraft were delivered. When the 1st ACCS transferred to Offutt AFB, NE he transferred as well.  He retired in 1981.

11 September 2020 

Age 72

 In 1969, shortly after graduating from Medway High School, Steve enlisted in the USAF.  His many assignments had him in Vietnam and abroad. Steve was then assigned to the 2nd ACCS at Offutt AFB, NE on Looking Glass. At first as a Radio Operator, then a trainer, as Stand/Eval evaluator and finally as the Flight Superintendent.  He also served on the ABCCC EC-130's at Keesler, AFB, MS.

4 August 2019 

Age 57

Todd joined the USAF in 1981 and after Tech School at Keesler AFB, MS was assigned to the 55th AMS at Offutt AFB, NE. He served as an In-flight Maintenance Technician on board both "Looking Glass" and "NEACP". He was honorably discharged in 1992 after 11 years of service. 

30 August 2018 

Age 84

Jim was commissioned in the USAF in 1956 after graduating from Auburn University and completing the AFROTC program. He was assigned as a KC-135 Navigator in the Strategic Air Command (SAC) and in one 12-month tour flew 199 combat missions while stationed in Vietnam. He later served as a senior officer at the USAF silo complex in Minot AFB, ND. Jim was the last commander of 3rd ACCS, notable since he was the only Navigator (at the time) to command a flying squadron.  He was also a former President of SAC ACCA.

23 July 2011

Age 49

Carla joined the USAF in 1981 and was assigned to the 2nd ACCS as a Flight Stew. After obtaining her Undergraduate Degree in Medical Management from Bellevue University in Omaha, NE she was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant. She then obtained a Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work from University of Nebraska. She retired as a Captain from the United States Air Force after 20 years of honorable service. 

20 June 2011 

Age 56

Jerry joined the USAF in 1978 after serving 4 years in the USN. In 1980, after Tech School at Keelser AFB, MS Jerry was assigned to the Air Force Communications Service (AFCS) and served the 2nd ACCS as a Data Operator on "Looking Glass". He Left Offutt AFB in 1985 but returned again in 1989 where he served until retirement in 1995.