James Woodford

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James R. Woodford, loving father, brother, uncle and son, age 48, of Columbus passed away on April 24, 2010. Jamie was a 26-year veteran of the United States Air Force. He served in Afghanistan and on a multitude of other missions in the service of his country. He was honored with the Joint Service Achievement […]

Burley Winsor

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Burley knew from a young age, that he wanted to join the military. He loved his country and all that it stood for. He wanted his 3 children to grow up with the same freedoms and securities that he had as a child. He was a very loving husband and father. Burley John Winsor was […]

David Walker

Family plans ride to memorialize Air Force sonBy BAILEY LOOSEMOREHis dog tags hang around his mother’s neck.The black Jeep Wrangler he bought to go mudding sits unused in the garage, and a motorcycle he meant to sell for parts remains dismantled in a box outside.On the living room wall, a GI Joe action figure remains […]

Shane Gay

“Shane was born in Towson, MD on 8/10/1989. A graduate of Westminster High School in 2007, he reached the rank of senior airman in the Air Force. He had been stationed in Misawa Air Base in Japan and Clovis in New Mexico. Shane loved life and probably did more in his 23 years on this […]

Zane Gorman

Zane Ross Gorman, age 27, of Sherwood, Arkansas, was a proud veteran of the 188th Wing, Arkansas Air National Guard and an exceptional student of UALR/Pulaski Tech.He loved listening to music, gaming and having philosophical discussions while spending time with family and friends. He had the biggest heart and the kindest soul. He loved and […]

Richard Gustafson

MSgt Richard “Rick” “Gus” Gustafson, passed away May 14, 2015 at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska. He was born September 2, 1971 in Rockford, IL to Leon and Wanda Gustafson. He married Christine Lois Laffan on April 27, 1999 in Las Vegas, NV. MSgt Gustafson is survived by his Wife Christine Gustafson, Children: Megan […]

Gary Homuth

Born in Riverside, CA. “From a very young age it was obvious that Gary was going to be in the military. He carried out chores to the letter, nothing less. A prankster in junior high, a great student in high school. Even though he played very little, it meant the world to him just to […]

Cody Hooks

USAF 802nd Security Forces SquadronLackland AFB from his mom:“My son, Cody, was loved by all who knew him; he never met a stranger. Cody always had a desire to serve in the military since he was little; he was involved all 4 years of High school in the ROTC program, where his Senior year made […]

Malik Houston

Malik was raised in Lansing, MI. He loved to wrestle and play football. He was the youngest of four brothers and one sister. He looked forward to making the Air Force a lifelong career with his wife. Malik was always the jokester, he made everyone laugh and was also the one that everyone looked to […]

Brandon Jenkins

Brandon (of Sanford, NC) was state champ wrestler in high school. He joined the Air Force and was active duty for 9 years as an A10 mechanic. He had several deployments, including Iraq. After active duty he served in the Air National Guard, working in HVAC. He loved his unit and his commanders. Some of […]