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B-24 Print to honor BG James Young, Wed, Dec 4th, JB-MDL
The NJ Air Force Association will present a Keith Ferris B-24
print to the JB-MDL Library in honor of BGen James E. Young, ANG, ret., Howell,
NJ, who flew 44 WWII B-17/24 combat missions. He was awarded the Distinguished
Flying Cross and the Air Medal with four oak leaf clusters.
Upon leaving the Army Air Force (AAF) in October 1946, hejoined the Air National Guard at Newark Airport, NJ, before being recalled to active duty in support of the Korean War, 1951-52, and the Berlin Crisis 1961-62.
He returned to the ANG 170th Military Airlift Group and flew missions during the Vietnam Conflict and later as the Deputy Commander helped make the unit transfer from Newark Airport to McGuire AFB in June of 1965. Further, he served as Commander of the ANG 170th Military Airlift Group at McGuire AFB beginning Aug 1, 1967.
During his Command on April 1, 1977, the unit transitioned from the piston engined C-121 Lockheed Constellations and C-7 Caribous to the KC-135 jet Strato-Tankers. It was then renamed the 170th Air Refueling Group and flew in support of many USAF commands including the Strategic Air Command (SAC). He served as the 170th ARG Commander until Aug. 1, 1979. At one point it was authorized 109 officers and 811 enlisted personnel.
In April 1979, he was promoted to BGen and assigned as the Assistant Adjutant General for Air, NJ Dept of Defense, HQ NJ ANG, McGuire AFB,NJ. He retired from the Air National Guard in 1980 after 39 years of service.
The JB-MDL Library is at 2603 Tuskegee Airmen Ave, JB-MDL,NJ. The B-24 Print will be presented during a PEARL HARBOR REMEMBRANCE program on Wednesday, Dec 4th, starting at 1:00 PM. Note if attending, your attendance is
requested before 1:00 PM.
1300-1310: Welcome/Opening Remarks
1310-1330: Air Force Role in Pearl Harbor, Mr. John Murphy, 87 ABW/HO
1330-1345: Navy Role in Pearl Harbor, Operations Specialist First Class Darren Grant
1345-1355: KeithFerris B-24 Print “Circus Outbound” Presentation, Howard Leach, President, AF Association of New Jersey
1355-1400: Break
1400-1430: “Pearl Harbor” Radar Display and Discussion, Professor Paul Zigo,
Brookdale Community College1430-1500: “Let Us Never Forget” Author Discussion and Book Signing, AF Artist Francis McGinley
1500-1510: Flag Folding, 87 ABW Honor Guard
1510-1600: Guided Library Tour and Reception
For civilians, they should plan on arriving at least 30 minutes early at the Welcome Center. Then call the main Library number, 609-754-2079, and have someone either escort them or give them temporary access for the event. They will also need a picture ID and/or drivers license or social security number.
The Air Force Association educates the public on the critical role of aerospace power in our nation’s defense and supports the United States Air Force and its auxiliary, the Civil Air Patrol. For more information visit web sites at: www.afa.org
, www.njairfoceassoc.org ,and www.gocivilairpatrol.org . For further information, contact Howard Leach at hhleach@aol.com or 973-540-1283.
He returned to the ANG 170th Military Airlift Group and flew missions during the Vietnam Conflict and later as the Deputy Commander helped make the unit transfer from Newark Airport to McGuire AFB in June of 1965. Further, he served as Commander of the ANG 170th Military Airlift Group at McGuire AFB beginning Aug 1, 1967.
During his Command on April 1, 1977, the unit transitioned from the piston engined C-121 Lockheed Constellations and C-7 Caribous to the KC-135 jet Strato-Tankers. It was then renamed the 170th Air Refueling Group and flew in support of many USAF commands including the Strategic Air Command (SAC). He served as the 170th ARG Commander until Aug. 1, 1979. At one point it was authorized 109 officers and 811 enlisted personnel.
In April 1979, he was promoted to BGen and assigned as the Assistant Adjutant General for Air, NJ Dept of Defense, HQ NJ ANG, McGuire AFB,NJ. He retired from the Air National Guard in 1980 after 39 years of service.
The JB-MDL Library is at 2603 Tuskegee Airmen Ave, JB-MDL,NJ. The B-24 Print will be presented during a PEARL HARBOR REMEMBRANCE program on Wednesday, Dec 4th, starting at 1:00 PM. Note if attending, your attendance is
requested before 1:00 PM.
1300-1310: Welcome/Opening Remarks
1310-1330: Air Force Role in Pearl Harbor, Mr. John Murphy, 87 ABW/HO
1330-1345: Navy Role in Pearl Harbor, Operations Specialist First Class Darren Grant
1345-1355: KeithFerris B-24 Print “Circus Outbound” Presentation, Howard Leach, President, AF Association of New Jersey
1355-1400: Break
1400-1430: “Pearl Harbor” Radar Display and Discussion, Professor Paul Zigo,
Brookdale Community College1430-1500: “Let Us Never Forget” Author Discussion and Book Signing, AF Artist Francis McGinley
1500-1510: Flag Folding, 87 ABW Honor Guard
1510-1600: Guided Library Tour and Reception
For civilians, they should plan on arriving at least 30 minutes early at the Welcome Center. Then call the main Library number, 609-754-2079, and have someone either escort them or give them temporary access for the event. They will also need a picture ID and/or drivers license or social security number.
The Air Force Association educates the public on the critical role of aerospace power in our nation’s defense and supports the United States Air Force and its auxiliary, the Civil Air Patrol. For more information visit web sites at: www.afa.org
, www.njairfoceassoc.org ,and www.gocivilairpatrol.org . For further information, contact Howard Leach at hhleach@aol.com or 973-540-1283.
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