Test Pilot – Col. Robert C. Ettinger – USAF (Ret)
The Grampaw Pettibone Squadron was honored to host, Robert C. Ettinger, Colonel – USAF (ret). for the June 2017 meeting.…
C.O. Briefing – July 2017
Our speaker last month, Col Bob Ettinger, gave us a riveting tale about his mid-air while flying an F-102 Delta…
American Security Eyes in the Sky – Lt Col Leroy Mills – USAF (Ret)
Many of those who intend us harm, don’t even know they are being watched but the eyes who are tracking…
Blue Angeles Desert Outing 2017
The Navy League’s Imperial Valley Council is hosting the Desert Outing2017 on February 24-25 We’ll be watching some incredible Blue…
Sailor of the Quarter – June 2017
At the regular May meeting of the Grandpaw Pettibone Squadron the first order of business was to honor the Sailors…
Planes of Fame – September, 2016
There are two events coming up in September. The first is Saturday, September3rd and Saturday, September17th. On the 3rd, it will be…
Cold, Flu or Alergy
Common cold: symptoms last up to two weeks; stuffy, runny nose, sore throat, cough. Treated with rest, fluids, over-the-counter medications.…
Let’s Fly the Flag
A note by Jesse H. Holmes–Our flag symbolizes for us all the beauty and charm and high ideals of our…
Membership – July 2017
Joseph Murphy was Grampaw Pettibone’s New Member of the Month last month, but we got mixed up with the photos…
Retirement Ceremony – CDR Erik “Reno” Franzen, USN
On June 13th CDR Franzen, a regular at our luncheon meetings, retired after a 26 year career as an aviator…