Reunion News

The 18th Blue Diamonds Reunion is set for September 8th 2012. Our reunion will be at the VFW Post 6590, Cookstown, New Jersey.

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18th Blue Diamonds Emblem: A light blue lozenge (diamond shape) within a narrow yellow border. The lower half bearing a white cloud formation shaded gray and outlined black, surmounted by a blue demi-sphere with a diagonal, to viewer's upper left, white grid lines and black rim. In the upper half of the lozenge a stylized black dart trailing a wedge-shaped white and black vapor trail. Below the lozenge a black blank scroll.
Significance: The Globe alludes to global mission the clouds represent all-weather capa­bility. The dart plane form symbolizes modern and projected aerospace vehicles. The blue background indicates sky and space. Approved on 22 Oct. 1963. Courtesy of CMSgt Woodie Hall, USAF, Retired, C-141 Flying Squadrons.

 

Welcome to the 18th Blue Diamonds Reunion Site

The 18th has a long heritage dating back to World War 2. The squadron was initially activated in April 1942 and was deactivated in 1995. It has been a long 17 years since the 18th was last deactivated.

For more history and lineage - click here!

SQUADRON -- FALL IN!

The time is coming to fall in! The 18th Blue Diamonds will do just that next year. A reunion committee has formed. We will have a Blue Diamond reunion in 2012. Click below for more information

18th Blue Diamonds Reunion page on Facebook.

Check out this auction on Ebay for:

Lockheed C-141 / C-141A / C-141B / C-141C Starlifter Control Yoke Medallion
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Lockheed C-141 Starlifter Control Yoke Medalion.

New and Origial Condition.

This is the original metal C-141 Yoke medalion.

The medalion measures 2 7/8" tall by 2 1/2" wide. It will ship with the original packaging.

100% of the net proceeds of this sale will be donated to benefit the 70th reunion of the members of the 18th Airlift Squadron located at McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, in September of 2012.
So please bid!

This item will not be shipped outside of the United States.

 

Your Reunion Committee:

Officers:
President - Eddie Gajate
Vice-president - Harry B. Wallis
Treasurer - Donna Moyer
Secretary - Thaddeus Nitkiewicz

Chairpersons:
Oren Carrol
Christiana Nitkiewicz
Mike Glass
Jim LaSalla
Lynn Moyer
Randall Morris