McDaniel Witnessed McCain's Parachute Drop Oct 28, 2008
The date was Oct. 26, 1967, and just five months before, on May 19, McDaniel was flying his 81st combat mission aboard an A-6 Intruder when he, too, was shot down by a surface-to-air missile. The Navy pilot was listed as "missing in action" for three years until the Hanoi government acknowledged he was alive and being held as a prisoner of war. (Human Events Online)
Mortgage woes, a man once held in Syria Jun 14, 2008
On Dec. 4, 1983, Goodman was on a bombing mission against Syrian anti-aircraft batteries in Lebanon when his A-6 Intruder was shot down. The pilot, Lt. Mark Lange, was killed. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
VECTr Systems Announces New Director of Business Development Feb 4, 2008
His extensive flight and management experience, coupled with his knowledge of U.S. Military and NATO operations, will help us expand our customer base and capture new markets (Canada Newswire)
Boeing wins $2 billion A-10 wing contract Jul 4, 2007
Boeing IDS Wichita will not work on the program even though the Wichita facility was heavily involved in a past program to build new wings for the 's A-6 Intruder attack jets. The A-10 is the main tank-killing aircraft and has been used by the Air Force in both Iraq wars. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Adm. Fallon to lead U.S. war in Iraq Jan 6, 2007
Thomas Fargo, who was succeeded by Fallon when he retired as commander of U.S. forces in the Pacific and Asia two years ago, told reporters yesterday: "We train our flag and general officers to be joint officers and to understand the full range of capabilities of our military. I don't think that should be an issue at all. ADM. WILLIAM J. FALLON Born: December 1944 Birthplace: Merchantville, N.J. College: Villanova University (1967); master's degree in international studies from Old Dominion... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
