The Skyhawk Association "POD" The Plan Of The Day lists information pertaining to the day's routine, special drills, uniform of the day, pertinent news, etc., and was posted daily on a Navy unit's bulletin boards. This page is dedicated to the Three Musketeers of the World War I Air War. Back to the Home Page. Original sketch by and courtesy of Hank Caruso Today's sentiment: Here's to old, here's to new. You may know me, I may know you. But, for some we've never met, It's a meeting you won't forget. A-4's, they say, are Tinker Toys. They say they're made for little boys. But, alas, we no longer qualify For our asses no longer will comply. So, let's resolve to return and repeat To gather, do business, drink and eat. Be you civilian Navy or Marine Together forever, there is no between. Association Poet Laureate - "Bear". (Updated 29 AUG 2010 18:23 (CDT) ALL INTERESTED PARTIES: Join us for the 2010 Annual Meeting and Luncheon of Skyhawk Association at Tailhook '10. September 10, 2010, at 12:00 p.m.; Nugget Casino, Sparks, NV, Poolside Room. Speaker will be RADM Bill Sizemore, CNATRA. Email your reservation to Mark Williams at roger.wilco@comcast.net. Luncheon is $30/person; pay in advance not later than August 31st by sending your check to: Mark Williams 400 Howell Way, #102 Edmonds, WA 98020-4190 Stop by to see us in the Skyhawk Association Booth in the exhibit area! RADM Sizemore's bio Help Honor a Hero! Help restore the A-4A Skyhawk Display at Annapolis that honors Admiral James L. Holloway III. The Association of Naval Aviation is leading this effort. You can send your check, with notation "Skyhawk restoration project, to ANA, 1446 Waggaman Circle, McLean, VA 22101, attn: Dutch. It is tax-deductable, see ANA web site The Skyhawk Association is a major contributor to this effort. All you "Heavies" out there, check out the effort to save a Skywarrior for Whidbey Attention ALL former members of the A4 Squadron VA-106 (and its predecessor VF-62). There is over 154 members on our unit roster, including all ranks and ratings. We have an annual reunion in October of each year in various cities around the USA and a quarterly newsletter. Contact us: Robert J. McClean , Membership Chairman trekbob@aol.com Check out the new options for joining or renewing your Association Membership. Worthy Causes! Take a few seconds to check them out. Disabled American Veterans Building Better Lives for America's Disabled Veterans. Segway Transporters for Vets. "Injured troops returning from war are finding out the two-wheeled transporters are life changing"! Need One? OR want to help in providing one? Check out this unique organization helping Vets. Missing In America - Veteran Recovery Program. "MIA Project to locate, identify and inter the unclaimed cremated remains of American veterans through the joint efforts of private, state and federal organizations." YOU can help! There are 42 Fisher Houses across the country (and 15 more in the works)-all located close to military hospitals. Fisher Houses provide needed shelter for families of those service members who have been injured and are receiving treatment at military facilities. The Fisher House Foundation does much more than provide housing, however. The "hero miles" program uses donated frequent-flier miles to fly loved ones to far away hospitals so that severely injured service members can receive vital emotional support from family members. Donors can also purchase gift cards for families to use at military PXs around the world. Check fisherhouse.org for ways to help. Disabled American Veterans - YOU can help! Check out this PDF document for information on the Naval Aviaton Monument. Join in suporting a memorial specifically designed to honor those that lost their lives during the USS Forrestal Fire on 29 JULY 1967. USS Forrestal Fire Memorial The Skyhawk Association's "Forrestal Fire" Page U.S.S. Midway - Ready Room #3 (Light Attack Ready Room) This Ready Room is being designed to perpetuate the story of the A4 aircraft and it's place in US naval history with an emphasis on combat operations during the Vietnam war. We have a sign at the front of the room that I think says it all - "This room is dedicated to all the Navy and Marine Corps Light Attack aviators who flew their aircraft into harms way - and the support officers and enlisted personnel who made those flights possible - All gave some, Some gave all". The Midway, thus far, has realized over 1 million visitors annually. For material support, we need the following displayable items: hardhats; flight suits, g-suits, survival vest/suits, inflation vest, kneeboards, A-4 ejection seat, control stick, gunsight. Ownership of these items would remain with the donor and they would be returned if desired. The chair covers in the "Light Attack Ready Room" aboard the USS Midway are a unique and lasting way of remembering a lost Shipmate or to recognize your old unit. You have the option of putting one there with your name & unit, as a representation of your entire unit or in memorial to a lost shipmate. This Midway Ready Room represents the entire Light Attack Community. To visit the Midway Ready Room site - Click here. Bill Gilchrist at A4driver@san.rr.com email id. a4skyhawk.org Home Page