The family of CMSgt Aldace G. Crow, 88, has invited the PGR to participate in honoring his life and service to his country. It will be a privilege to do so.
Aldace G. Crow entered the U.S. Air Force in June 1951, in Chicago, Illinois. His Basic training was at Sampson AFB, New York, and his Radio Operator General Course training was at Keesler AFB, Mississippi, where he graduated second in his class of 120 students, of which only 33 finished. He began his career as an Airborne Radio Operator on the KC-97s at Lockborne AFB, Ohio (1952). He was transferred to Barksdale AFB, Louisiana (1953), and was promoted to Staff Sergeant and NCOIC of the Airborne Radio Section which consisted of 35 radio operators; quite a challenge for someone with only three years in the USAF. Then on to McDill AFB, Florida (1955). His next move was to Kindley AFB, Bermuda (1957) as instructor radio operator and NCOIC of the radio section. Bermuda led to Westover AFB, Massachusetts (1961), where he made Tech Sergeant in less than one year and worked with the KC-135 missions as a Task Force Radio Operator during the TAC/SAC fighter deployments which included operation big Lift, Delaware, and Desert Strike.
In 1965, he was assigned to Fort Meyer Army Base, Virginia, to attend Foreign Service Institute Language School for an assignment to U.S. Air Force Mission in Guatemala, Central America, to train Guatemalan Air Force personnel. He had a second assignment at Barksdale AFB (1968), and then went for one year to Udorn, Thailand (1969), after which he was transferred to Plattsburgh AFB, New York (1970). In 1972, he was transferred to March AFB, California, and then was assigned as the Detachment Commander at Incirlik AFB, Turkey (1975). He went back for a third time to Barksdale AFB (1977) and earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Louisiana Tech and graduated Summa Cum Laude. In 1981, after being on flying status all thirty career years, Chief Crow decided to retire to Riverside, California even though he was asked to stay on for two more years and move to Air Force Headquarters at Offutt AFB, Nebraska. The Year-round California sunshine sounded better than the Nebraska winters.
During Chief Crow's career he earned several medals; including the Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal w/1 Device, Air Force Commendation Medal w/1 Device, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, NCO Prof Military Education Ribbon, Army Good Conduct Medal w/1 Device, Air Force Longevity Service Ribbon w/6 Devices, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal and Air Force Good Conduct Medal w/5 Devices.
During and after Chief's Air Force career he enjoyed bowling, horseshoes, baseball and being a Little League Baseball Manager. He also enjoyed golfing, cruising, dabbling in the stock market and going to the casinos. He enjoyed 37 years of retirement in spite of his many medical problems.
Chief Crow is survived by his wife Irene Crow. He was preceded in death by his brothers Burdell and Raymond; as well as his sisters Kathryn and Hazel. He is survived by his children Pamela, Larry and Gary. He also leaves behind two grand-daughters, 1 great grand-daughter and one great great grandson.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
Time table for Thursday, 28 June 18: 1200-Stage at Riverside National Cemetery Riverside National Cemetery 22495, North of Staging Area 8
https://goo.gl/maps/SdM2qRRCY8821215-Briefing
1300 - KSU to assigned shelter for Flag Line, Service & Military Honors
R/C: Clint "Smurf" Martinlltk@sbcglobal.net
951-505-6362
Do not follow where the path may lead...Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.-Courage
You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. Everyone is welcome. We encourage those who do not ride to attend in your car. If this will be your first mission go to the initial staging area and you will be briefed there by the R/C (Ride Captain). Dress for motorcycle riding or dress casually if you are driving a cage (car). Please feel free to attend any portion of this mission you can. Please ride/drive safely.
