 - Terrance Ralph Vinton, age 46 of Mullen, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2014, on his ranch.
Terry was born on 27 Aug 1968 in North Platte, NE, to Ralph Patrick and Maryann (Manning) Vinton. He graduated from Thomas Moore Prep Marian High School in Hayes, KS. After high school, he attended UNL and then Chadron State, where he entered the Navy through the NAVCAD program. He graduated from AOCS in Pensacola, FL, and continued his flight training in Milton, FL, and Corpus Christi, TX. Terry received his Naval Officer Commission and wings in September of 1991. He was then stationed at NAS Norfolk, Norfolk, VA, where he flew the E-2C Hawkeye off carriers with squadrons VAW-120, VAW-122, and VAW-123. He graduated from Embry-Riddle University with a degree in professional aeronautics in 1998. He married Denise Mitchell on 23 Sep 1991 in Corpus Christi, TX. The couple resided in Virginia Beach, VA, and had four children. In 1998, his family moved back to Marsland, NE, until he finished his last tour with VAW-124 on the USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) and joined them the following year. In 2000, he was hired by Northwest Airlines and moved to Mullen, NE, to both fly for the airline and begin ranching. He transferred to United Airlines in January of 2001 and was furloughed in October of 2001. He continued ranching and joined the Navy Reserves. The Navy Reserves gave him many opportunities to work in numerous places around the world, including London, South Africa, Morocco, Mauritius, and Iraq in 2009-2010. While in Iraq, he worked in the US Embassy in education and agriculture. Terry’s final military position was Lieutenant Commander serving as a War Plans Reviewer in JFCC Global Strike at US Strategic Command. Terry was a loving husband to one, a dutiful and caring father to four, the youngest of eleven brothers, and an honest friend to many. He lived solely for his family, placing them at the center of his life. He had always thought ahead in regards to the family ranch. Terry was an incredible person, part of an elite caste of exceptional people, full of optimism, and really knew how to revel in each day to the fullest. He is loved, and he will be missed. Terry is survived by his wife Denise of Mullen; four children, Jeremy, Joshua, Bethany and Joseph Vinton of Mullen; seven brothers and two sisters, Dan (Mona) Vinton of Whitman, Maureen (Jim) Skavdahl of Marsland, NE, Ralph Patrick Vinton of Whitman, Jim Vinton of North Platte, George (Lori) Vinton of North Platte, Brian (Joyce) Vinton of Copperton, UT, Michael Paul (Stacey) Vinton of Whitman, Mary Ann (John Noble) Vinton of Omaha, and Timothy Ralph (Lori) Vinton of Whitman; sister-in-laws Miriam Vinton of Parker, CO, and Angie (Randy) Pierce of Jenison, MI; brother-in-law Ryan (Lisa) Mitchell of Norfolk, NE; in-laws Joyce and Pat Mitchell of Hastings, NE; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and many other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, John Peter “Pete” Vinton, and his nephew, Jacob Paul Vinton. (Sourced from: Adams Swanson Funeral Home and other references)
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 Capt. Daniel Patrick Whalen (U.S. Navy Retired) passed away on November 18, 2025, at the age of 81 after a long and courageous battle with dementia. Born in Evanston, Illinois, Dan was the youngest child of James Joseph and Dorothy Warner Whalen. He was predeceased by his parents; stepmother Alice; brothers Patrick (infant) and James Warner; and sister Mary Josephine. He graduated from Campion High School in Prairie du Chene, Wisconsin, and graduated from Loyola College in Baltimore where he met his wife Maureen Hanlon. After graduating in 1966, Dan attended AOCS in Pensacola, FL. Dan and Maureen were married there in 1967, the same year he was commissioned as a naval officer - a calling he would proudly fulfill for the next 27 years. A decorated Naval Aviator, Dan flew under the call sign “Pops,” a nickname he earned from his squadron thanks to his five children at home. Dan flew in the VAW community piloting both E-1B Tracers and his beloved E-2C Hawkeye. His service included deployments aboard the USS Shangri-La, USS Kitty Hawk, USS Enterprise, the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, and, his favorite, the USS John F. Kennedy. Dan concluded his career with a final tour at the Pentagon, retiring in August 1993. After a stroke in 1999, Dan’s post service career was cut short, and in 2000 he and Maureen moved to Leesburg, Virginia, to be near their eldest son and his growing family. Dan was a devout Catholic and longtime member of the church choir. He was also an active member of The Ancient Order of Hibernians, Colonel Thomas J. Cunningham Jr. Division, and a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council #12791. He is survived by wife of 58 years, Maureen (née Hanlon), sons James (Carrie), John (Courtney), and Daniel (Molly), daughters Julie Whalen, and Laura Alloway (Christopher). He is also survived by grandchildren: Bridget, Kelly, Paige, Lilly, Aislinn, Sarah McDonald (Barrett), Caroline, Griffin, Katherine, Declan, Luke, Mairin, Ryan, Maureen, Luciana, Milena, and Nino. The family will receive visitors beginning at 11 AM on November 29, 2025, before Mass at 12:00 PM at St. John the Apostle Roman Catholic Church in Leesburg, VA. Interment will take place at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dan's name to Agape Pregnancy Center in Leesburg or to the St. Edmund Campion Catholic Church Building Fund, PO Box 1369, Flat Rock, NC 28731. (Sourced from: Loudon Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Leesburg, VA)  William P. Mitchell, better known as "Mitch," passed away suddenly on Friday, October 17, 2008, at age 61. He was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, a good brother, uncle, and the best friend anyone could wish for. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, on October 1, 1947, to Jack and Canzada Mitchell, Mitch was one of seven children. He graduated from Sumner High School and joined the Navy in 1965. Mitch served his country for 30 years and retired in 1995. He started in the AT rate and retired as an AVCM. He was a proud member of Naval aviation at NAS Norfolk, MCAS Yuma, NAS Miramar, NAS North Island, VAL-4, VP-31, VP-9, VAW-110, VAW-117, VQ-4, VQ-3, and his beloved VAW-114 "HAWGS." Once upon a time, on a day that looked like any other, Mitch met Cindy in Yuma, and together they made a life neither would have ever imagined possible. Mitch was the foundation of providing both comfort and joy. Retirement enabled Mitch to focus on his many interests. He was an avid fisherman, gardener, cook, and sports enthusiast, and he was passionate about doing for others. He often said he enjoyed his stress-free life! Mitch's kindness and commitment are well known. Mitch has been active in the Mesa View 3 Homeowners Association for the past 14 years and is a lifetime member of the Benefactor Circle at the Zoological Society of San Diego. Mitch is survived by his wife and best buddy of 34 years, Cindy. He leaves behind his mother, Canzada Stevenson (age 96), his daughters, Beverly and Kelli, his sisters, Jacqueline Shanks (Ralph) and Marjorie Collins (Donald), and his brothers, Grover (Grace) and Benjamin. He was preceded in death by his son, Billy, his sister, June, and his brother, Jack. Mitch also has six beloved grandchildren, Cindy's brothers and their families, along with many well-loved nieces and nephews. Mitch's family will continue to share laughter, love, and "stories" with his friends, who have always been a part of our extended family, from coast to coast. Friendship is a promise made in the heart, unbreakable by distance, unchanged by time. Some people come into our lives and go quickly. Some stay for a while and leave footprints in our hearts, and we are never the same. It will be a big, scary world without you. (Sourced from: Legacy.com)  Tony Kernosky, 60, passed away Monday, 4 Jun 2007, at his home. He was born on 6 Dec 1946, in Herrin, to John and Frances Kernosky. He is survived by his wife, the former Dee Stufflebean, whom he married on 27 Aug 1977, in St. John's Catholic Church in West Frankfort, Illinois. Tony graduated from FCHS in 1964 and from Southern Illinois University in 1969, and entered the U.S. Navy that same year, serving his country as a Naval Aviator flying the E-2 Hawkeye (VAW-114/VAW-110). He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, receiving numerous medals and recognitions. After leaving the Navy, he worked for 28 years at GlaxoSmithKline, eventually retiring in June 2006 as a senior executive pharmaceutical sales representative. He was a lifelong member of the Knights of Columbus and the VFW of Marion. He recently joined the American Legion in Carmel, Calif. Many of Tony's interests included gardening, hiking, and traveling. Tony had a great sense of humor and demonstrated it to the very end. He was a wonderful husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend. In addition to his wife, Dee, he is survived by sister, Marcella Weaver of San Diego, Calif.; his brother, Jerry of Lowell, Mich.; his brother, Bob and wife, Carol, of St. Joseph, Mich.; a special sister-in-law, Teri Ingram and husband, Greg, of Carterville; brothers-in-law, Bob DePriest of San Diego, Calif., and Alex Sakyonia of Robinson; his cousin, Susan Ahlm Willmore of West Frankfort, whom he considered as a sister; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Eileen DePriest and Marion Sakyonia. Tony was buried at St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Marion, IL, with full military honors. (sourced from Legacy.com)  Born in Meade, Kansas in 1960 as the youngest of 4, Weldon joined the US Navy IN 1982 and was stationed in San Diego, California where he lived the rest of his life. He was surrounded by his loving wife, Rosario “Chit” Wendt, of almost 40 years, his siblings, and his grandchildren. Weldon enlisted in the United States Navy in 1979 and deferred joining until after he completed his associates degree in 1981. He actively served in the US Navy 21 years in VAW-110, VAW-113 (x2) and VAW-117. He also served as the COMNAVAIRPAC T-56 Class Desk Manager before retiring as an ADCS in 2001. While he was in the service, he also earned his bachelors degree in aviation management and also completed 1210 hours of training (General-456, Airframe-754) in the FFA approved Airframe and Powerplant School No. 3418 Airframe mechanic in February of 1991 from Miramar College. After retirement from the Navy, Weldon began working as an aeronautical logistics manager at KBR from 2001 until his death. Weldon W. Wendt is survived by the love of his life, his wife, Rosario T. Wendt; his siblings: Dee Herrmann (Don), Jana Jantzen (Les), Weylin Wendt (Verna); his stepsons: Ed and Bob; his grandchildren Shayne, Aiden, Nick, and Kaylee; his great grandchildren Allen and Brenn; his many nieces, nephews, and beloved colleagues whom he cared deeply about. Weldon was preceded in death by his mother Dolly Ann Wendt, his father Wesley Wendt, and his grandson, Brendon Whitted Pollard. There wasn’t a person Weldon didn’t welcome into his home, his life, and into his heart. He will be greatly missed. (sourced from Poway-Bernardo Mortuary)  William Schouman Kerry, a retired Navy Veteran, husband of 55 years & 363 days, cherished father, grandfather, and friend passed away on October 19, 2023, with his daughter Paige and his wife Jean holding his hands, and friend Bob Rothschild present for that sacred moment.
 Royal William Connell, Jr. died of Compounding Health issues in Pensacola FL, on 18JUN2025. He was 77 years old. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, the former Melinda Anne Rathbun originally of Battle Creek MI; three Eagle Scout sons, Royal III, Alan and David (USNA ‘11), and nine grandchildren. Royal received a Presidential appointment to the Naval Academy from his home state of Texas. As a Midshipman, he was a four year member of the Drum & Bugle Corps, and graduated with the Class in June of 1970 as a member of the 24th Company. Upon graduation, he served in USS VREELAND (DE-1068), before attending flight school in Pensacola and getting his NFO Wings of Gold in 1973 with orders to the Carrier Airborne Early Warning (VAW) community flying the E-2B with the WALLBANGERS of VAW-117 embarked in USS INDEPENDENCE and the SEAHAWKS of VAW-126 embarked in USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67) with operational deployments to the Mediterranean Sea and Indian Ocean. Ashore, he served two tours at the Naval Academy, first as the Navigation Course Coordinator, during which time he completed a Master’s degree in Personnel Management and authored Naval Ceremonies, Customs, and Traditions for the Naval Institute and on the staff of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Wing TWELVE, the functional wing for East Coast VAW/VRC squadrons. His last active duty tour was as the USNA Personnel and Administrative Officer where he returned to his beloved D&B as the Officer Rep and led them through four straight inter-service championships. After retiring in 1993, he stood up the Navy Junior ROTC unit at Annapolis High School and remained in uniform there for another 18 years. During that time he was able to assist over 30 of his cadets in getting Service Academy appointments, and another 40 or so in getting ROTC Scholarships, the unit achieved the NJROTC Distinguished Unit with Academic Honors Award for 15 straight years and in 2008 was the top NJROTC unit in the Nation. He was also the long-serving historian/Shipmate Editor for his USNA Class of 1970, garnering special recobnition along the way: "A special recognition must also be given to Royal Connell, who has written the class column for many, many years, as well as being the honcho for ferreting out reunion memorabilia for the class. Way to go, Royal!" Subsequently, he served eight more years as the National NJROTC Program Curriculum Director in Pensacola. Finally retiring in 2018, he and his beloved bride rejoined the Alumni Association RV Chapter trying to see as much of the country as they could, one national park at a time. Devoted to his Church and to youth and young adult mentoring, he spent over 40 years as a Scouter, 25 years involved with NJROTC training both adults and youth, and decades involved with leadership and youth programs for the Church, not to mention his over 25 years mentoring and sponsoring Midshipmen. A Viewing Service will be held at Oak Lawn Funeral Home 619 N Warrington Rd Pensacola FL 32506 Wednesday 25 June 2025 @ 5pm-7pm if you wish to say good bye before cremation. Memorial services will be conducted at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Chapel located at 12030 Lillian Hwy Pensacola FL 32506, with inurnment to follow at Barrancas National Cemetery at NAS Pensacola - Date and Time TBD. (Sources: USNA Alumni Association, Dignity Memorial, U. S. Navy memorial)  (Sourced from Legacy.com and Campbellfuneral.com) It is with a heavy heart that the family of John Morgan Prendergast announces his passing, which occurred on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 27, 2025, at eleven that morning. John entered this world on Friday, October 13, 1939, at the tender weight of under four pounds. His survival was feared. But he survived in an exceptional manner. Son of the late Edmund and Catherine (Morgan) Prendergast, John was born in Manhattan and raised in the Bronx where he graduated from High School. He served his country honorably from 1965 to 1969 in the US Navy, where he was a pilot and pilot training officer, achieving the rank of Lieutenant. John served aboard the USS Forrestal (CV 59) as a co-pilot assigned to VAW-123, supporting combat operations in Vietnam. On July 29, 1967, an accidental rocket discharge caused a large fire and cascading explosions, seriously damaging the vessel and taking the lives of 134 service members. John was lucky to survive, as a copilot in an E-2A on the catapult preparing to launch when the fire began - the intensity of the tragedy impacted him deeply. John met and began dating Joan Pileski while still serving his country. They wed on July 17, 1971, and began their life together in New York. After an honorable discharge, John attended and graduated from Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. John and Joan later moved to Virginia, where John worked for various construction companies, including Turner Construction, Clarke Construction and many others. He built a home for his family in Sterling, Virginia. A prolific creator, John was not satisfied with just construction; he also built and flew an experimental aircraft as well as a Cessna. He was a proud member of the Experimental Aircraft Association. John is survived by: His wife Joan of Sterling, VA; his son James Prendergast of Philadelphia, PA; his daughter Carol (Prendergast) McMahon and her husband Paul of S. Hamilton, MA; his son Michael Prendergast and his wife Shannon of VA; his grandchildren Justin and Dylan Prendergast; his sisters Virginia Prendergast and Barbara Kiernan; and a large extended family of nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his siblings Mary and Teddy Prendergast. His graveside funeral service was held at the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Connery Ave. Bourne, MA 02532 on Friday May 9, 2025. Contributions may be made to the Experimental Aircraft Association, c/o EAA Aviation Center, 3000 Poberezny Rd., Oshkosh, WI, 54903.   (Source: Coronado Eagle & Journal 28 Apr 2025) Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and longtime Coronado resident CDR Edward Stanley Pietrzak, Jr., USN, Ret. has entered into rest. He was 90. CDR Pietrzak was born Jan. 28, 1935, in rural Pine Island, NY, and graduated from nearby Warwick High School in 1952, lettering in football, basketball, baseball, and track. He was predeceased by his parents Edward Stanley Pietrzak, Sr. of Brooklyn, NY, and Stella Marcella Pietrzak nee Matuszewski of Pine Island, NY; by his wife of 56 years Marilyn Pietrzak nee Murray (no middle name) of New Brighton, PA; by his brother Robert Pietrzak of Pine Island, NY; and by his dear partner Sharon Jansa nee McDougall of Houston, TX. Ed and his future wife Marilyn met in college at Drexel Institute of Technology (now Drexel University) in Philadelphia, PA, where both graduated in 1956 with Bachelor of Science degrees in Business Administration. Big Ed played offensive tackle for the undefeated 1955 Drexel Dragons football team, and as a starting pitcher for the baseball team was granted a full scholarship. Dad was a member of Theta Chi fraternity while wife-to-be Marilyn pledged to Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority. She was a cheerleader, valedictorian, and graduated at the top of Drexel’s School of Business. Mom was both beautiful and brilliant! Immediately following graduation, Ed entered Officer Candidate School at NAS Pensacola, FL, earning his Wings of Gold as a Naval aviator. On Nov. 17, 1956, Ed and Marilyn were wed at the home of her parents in Beaver Falls, PA, thereupon embarking on their lives together as a Navy couple. Their two children, Edward and Michael, were both born at Pensacola Naval Hospital in 1957 and 1961, respectively. Tours of duty took the young Navy family to St. Simon’s Island, GA; Toms River, NJ; Pensacola again; Upper Montclair, NJ; and North Kingstown, RI before finally landing in Coronado in the spring of 1967, where Dad and Mom bought a modest “Palmer” home. Their boys, Eddie and Mike, each graduated from THE mighty Coronado High. Dad retired from the Navy in 1977, and, alas, Mom passed away in 2013 on her 79th birthday. CDR Pietrzak’s distinguished career as a Naval aviator began as one of the last of the blimp pilots, large and in charge of a behemoth ZPG-3W airship as an eager Lieutenant, junior grade, having joined Airship Airborne Early Warning Squadron ZP-1 at NAS Lakehurst, NJ. When the Navy’s “gas-bag” squadrons were disestablished in 1960, Dad served a four-year tour of duty as an instructor at the Navy Pre-Flight School at NAS Pensacola, after which then-LT Pietrzak transitioned into the twin-prop S-2F Tracker (“Stoof”), joining Anti-Submarine Squadron VS-28 at NAS Quonset Point, RI, busy patrolling the North Atlantic aboard the aircraft carrier USS Wasp (CVS-18), searching for Soviet subs and overseeing Gemini space-capsule recoveries circa 1965, as NASA missions to the final frontier ramped up in earnest, ever upward and onward en route to infinity and beyond! Right, Buzz? CDR Pietrzak’s next duty station was NAS North Island where Dad flew the distinctive-looking radome-topped E-1B Tracer (aka “Willy Fudd” or “Stoof with a Roof”), joining All-Weather Squadron VAW-111 for a combat deployment to Vietnam aboard the attack aircraft carrier USS Ticonderoga (CVA-14), which left North Island on Dec. 28, 1967 bound for the Tonkin Gulf, sailing into harm’s way. Well, Merry Christmas, indeed! After finally coming home to Coronado, CDR Pietrzak served a tour of duty at NAS Miramar on the staff of the Adversary Squadron, helping plan missions against which our carrier battle groups on maneuvers offshore would defend. The Vietnam War was far away but far from over, so a second combat deployment was in the offing for Dad, this time aboard the USS Hancock (CVA-19) as Officer-in-Charge of his detachment of Willy Fudds, at sea for the better part of 1972. Upon returning home yet again, CDR Pietrzak’s final billet was as Executive Officer (second-in-command) of Fleet Area Control Surveillance Facility (FACSFAC) at NAS North Island, after which CDR Pietrzak retired from the Navy. We honor Dad’s 21 years of sacrifice and service to our nation. Huzzah! CDR Pietrzak’s military decorations include the Bronze Star, Navy Commendation Medal with Combat “V” device for Valor, Air Medal (6), Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Gold Palm Leaf, and several other service and campaign medals. Between deployments while still on active duty, CDR Pietrzak furthered his education, earning an M.B.A. from National University and a J.D. (Juris Doctor) from California Western School of Law, demonstrating a tireless diligence which served him well in his post-Navy career as a successful commercial real estate broker with Cotton Ritchie Corporation, where he worked for 25 years at their downtown San Diego office, before finally retiring in 2002. Big Ed was a member of the Optimist Club of Coronado, the Tailhook Association, and the Naval Airship Association and once served as a deacon at Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church. He was an avid golfer and past-president of Coronado Men’s Golf Club, where he enjoyed time spent on the course and in the clubhouse with his cronies, perhaps spinning yarns about their latest aces! CDR Pietrzak prided himself on keeping up with current events, enjoyed following all sorts of sports, and was keen on gardening in the back forty, tending to his prized rose bushes and prolific tomato plants. He had a green thumb, to be sure! Dad was well-informed, opinionated, patriotic, courageous, and generous to a tee. He greatly cherished time spent with family and friends, all of whom will miss his wonderful sense of humor. Moreover, Dad shall most certainly be missed by those who sought out his sage advice, including yours truly, of course. CDR Pietrzak is survived by his sons Edward Murray Pietrzak of Coronado and Michael Jon Pietrzak (Judy) of San Diego; brother Richard Pietrzak (Linda) of Charlottesville, VA; sister-in-law Jeanne Pietrzak nee Langdon of Savannah, GA; nieces Pam Peters (Jeff) of Westport, CT and Erika Pierce nee Pietrzak (James) of Charlottesville, VA; grand-nieces Elaina Pierce and Juliana Pierce, both of Charlottesville, VA; daughters-in-law Gilby Lynn Steele of El Cajon and Ann Marie-Therese “Mianne” Legaspi of San Diego; granddaughters Sydney Ellen Pietrzak of New York City, Katherine Glasgow Bass nee Pietrzak (Greg) of El Cajon, Alana Michele Pietrzak of San Diego, Sharon Elizabeth Stephanie Onggo (Scott) of Baltimore, MD, and Saskia Jacintha Onggo of New York City; grandson Stevyndennis Jameson Onggo of Elk Grove, CA; and great-grandson Alexander Kenneth Bass of El Cajon. CDR Pietrzak’s ashes were interred alongside those of his beloved wife Marilyn in their shared columbarium niche at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, high atop Point Loma, together forever overlooking North Island and Coronado. We wish Ed and Marilyn fair winds and following seas. “May flights of Angels sing thee to thy rest.” VOL. 115, NO. 17 - April 23, 2025 Note: CDR Pietrzak is included in Project Home Front - an effort by the Coronado Historical Association to help identify the importance of Naval Aviation to Coronado by recognizing the homes where a naval aviator once lived (or lives now):   Retired Captain W. Paul (Paul) Courtney, USN Ret., was born on July 7, 1933, in Fort Worth, Texas, and passed away on December 22, 2024, in St. Johns, Florida. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery on April 24, 2025. Paul spent most of his childhood in the Houston area, except for the summers he spent in Tulsa, OK, with his cousins on his grandparents’ farm and in the oil fields. He met the love of his life, his beautiful wife Shirley Jean Tyson (deceased), at the University of Houston. After attending Officer Candidate School and Flight School, he was given orders to Honolulu, Hawaii, where Shirley eventually joined him, and they were married. He is survived by his two daughters, Karen Courtney and Lynn Courtney Hegedus (Pete), and his six grandchildren. Karen’s children are Vanessa, Ashlyn, and Marcus, and Lynn’s children are Andrew, Kat, and Paul. Captain Courtney also left behind his beloved teacup Yorkie, Gigi. Captain Courtney loved serving in the US Navy and especially as an aviator. He was qualified for carrier landings flying the E-2 Hawkeye aircraft and eventually served as the Commanding Officer (CO) of VAW-125 (1970-71) and RVAW-120 (1972-73). After a stint at the Pentagon, Captain Courtney was then assigned as Commander, Carrier Airborne Early Wing TWELVE (1976-78). He retired after 26 years serving his country and went on to work in the private sector until retiring to Florida in 1998. (Source: Family provided)  |
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