136th Silver Eagles
The “Silver Eagles” focus is to assist the members of the wing by providing funds for programs and activities designed to enhance our wing’s quality of life, family events and professional development.
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2024 Oktoberfest
Join us at our annual Oktoberfest.
Brats and drinks complement of the 136th Silver Eagles.
When:
5 October, 2024 / 11:00-14:00
Location:
136th Airlift Wing pavilion
Announcements
136th Roll Call – Luncheon
When: 12 September, 2024
Location: Good Day Cafe / 2301 North O’Connor Rd, Irving, Texas 75062
POC: Hank Smyth
Events
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Welcome to the 136th Silver Eagles Site! We have a rich legacy of courage and dedication. Donate today and be a part of something truly special. Ready to make a difference? Donate.
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Who are the 136th Silver Eagles?
The “Silver Eagles” is a non-profit corporation that exclusively promotes the 136th Airlift Wing’s social welfare. Its organizational membership consists of the wings’ retired members, current members with over 20 years as well as associate members with 15 to 20 years of military service. Working directly with the 136th Family Readiness Group , the Silver Eagles is able to assist by providing funds for programs and activities designed to enhance our wings quality of life, family events and educational opportunities.
BOARD OFFICERS
President: George W. Holt
Vice President: Phil Bilsky
Secretary: Jennifer Elmore
Treasurer: Michael Wolff
board of directors
Chuck Edwards
Dan Henderson
Bill Murphy
Jackie Vaughn
Scott Wedel
Tommy Williams
The Silver Eagles:
- Perpetuate the memory of deceased veterans and members of the Armed Forces and to comfort their survivors
- Sponsor or participate in activities of a patriotic nature
- Conduct programs for religious, charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes
- Provide social & recreational activities for its membership
- Support the Carswell Family Guardians
As a 501(c) (19) veteran’s organization consisting of retired and current members of the 136th Airlift Wing, continued support is sustained through its membership and solicitation of donations from the local community. Your membership and assistance is encouraged.
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Events Calendar
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History
History of the 136th Airlift Wing
1992
January, Col Raymand W. Williams assumes command of the 136th Tactical Airlift Wing 1 June, Military Airlift Command (MAC) re-designated as Air Mobility Command (AMC). 136th Tactical Airlift Wing re-designated as 136 Airlift Wing. July, Col William M. Guy assumes command of the 136th Airlift Wing.
1990
26 August, members of the 136 Mobile Aerial Port Squadron (MAPS) called to active duty and sent to Dover AFB, Delaware, in support of Operation Desert Shield . 7 September, first members of the 136 TAW deploys to Al Ain, joining the 435th TAW (Deployed) in support Operation Desert Shield.
1953
1 January, re-designated as 136th Fighter Bomber Group. 26 February, Col Cary R. Bullock assumes command of the 136th Air Defense Wing. June?, training exercises at Travis Field, GA. 1 July, reorganized into a Fighter Bomber Wing with the addition of two communications units and an Air Force Band. 22
1950
1 September, the 10th Flight Test Squadron is assigned to the 136th Fighter Bomber Wing (FBW) 10 October, ordered into active service and assigned to Tactical Air Command. Moved to Hensley Field, TX. 136th FIG is re-designated as 136th Fighter Bomber Group under the 136th Fighter Bomber Wing (FBW) flying
1945
5 January, moved to Metz, France 15 April, moved to Frankfurt-am-Main, Germany. 13 May, moved to Buchschwabach, Germany and is assigned to United States Air Forces in Europe serving the army of occupation. 13 August, moved to Straubing, Germany 18 October, Maj Dennis Crisp assumes command of the 368th FG
1944
10-13 January, 368th FG arrives in Greenham Common Berkshire, England and belonged to the 9th Army Air Force (AAF) 14 March, began combat operations with the 9th AAF when the group flew a fighter sweep over the coast of France. 15 March, moved to Chilbolton Hampshire, England May, received first
1943
24 May, constituted as the 368th Fighter Group (FG), falling under the 71st Fighter Wing (FW). Consisted of the 395th, 396th and 397th Fighter Squadrons (FS). 1 June, activated and trained with P-47′ “Thunderbolt’s”. Stationed at Westover Field, MA. 3 June, Col Gilbert Meyers assumes command of the 368th FG 23