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 CLASS 61-C


July 3, 2008.  Word has come from Bruce Burrows that the dates and venue for the 2009 Reunion of Class 61-C has been set.

      The USAF Officer Candidate School Class 61-C 2009 Reunion is set for May 28-31, 2009.
The location will be:

 
  The Wigwam Golf Resort and Spa, Phoenix
                                                                                        300 Wigwam Blvd,
                                                                                        Litchfield Park, AZ   85340
                   
                                                                                     
The resort has offered us a special rate of $99 per night and a web site has been created  so you can make reservations online. The rate is available from May 25 thru June 3, 2009.

(Copy and paste the following into a web browser)

http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/res?id=0806300322&key=104AA

or you can call 1-800-327-0396  be sure to identify yourself a member of the USAF Officer Candidate Class 61-C 2009 Reunion for the special $99 rate.  It would be a great help to me, let me know if you plan to attend.

The entire agenda has not been finalized at this time, but it will be quite similar to past reunions. 

Thursday, May 28. Check in and get re-acquainted at the hospitality room. 

Friday, May 29. There will be a military tour, at this time I am trying to set up a visit to the  Goldwater Range in Gila Bend, AZ to see some F-16's or A10's in action, it will depend on the weather. There will also be a shopping/?? tour setup.  

Saturday, May 30. Business meeting and that evening the banquet.
There will be plenty of time to just relax and take in the resort.  Golf will be available...there are three great courses and we can either set up a scramble or just establish tee times.  Let me know what you would like.  Tennis is also available.  For those into the Spa thing, there is a brand new Elizabeth Arden Red Door spa.

Sunday, May 31. Is adios until 2011.

For the RV'ers, Luke AFB does not have a RV facility.  Check out http://www.azrvparks.com/

If you have any special needs or desires let me know, I'll do what I can to make this a memorable reunion.   More detailed information will be forthcoming.  As well the resort web site and this web site will be updated as we go along.

Bruce Burrows
1124 Villa Nueva Drive
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 935-4452
az37btburrows@netscape.net   (this is a new email address)

 

Group pictures are posted for the 2007 Reunion. (finally!!!)
Individual pictures are on that individual's bio page.

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Click here for a special page for Ed Devries who passed away on August 18, 2007


   Welcome

 On September 26, 1960, 155 young enlisted men came together at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas with aspirations of becoming Air Force Second Lieutenants by attending Officer Candidate School. This group of men would undergo intense training over the next six months. This training would consist of academic, physical and military disciplines. There would be 825 academic hours and 726 nonacademic hours. It has been estimated that the academic portion of this six-month training is equivalent to two years of Junior College. At the end of the day on March 24, 1961, only 108 would survive the test and graduate to receive commissions as Second Lieutenants in the United States Air Force. These 108 Second Lieutenants would be forever known as the Class of 61-C.
   These Web Pages are dedicated to those 108 graduates of Officer Candidate School, Class 61-C. These men would be dispersed throughout the United States Air Force all over the world. They would proudly serve and lead many and varied Air Force Units. The members of 61-C were among some of the most dedicated, qualified and highly motivated officers to serve their country. This six months training in 1960-61 not only produced a very high quality Air Force Officer, but also instilled camaraderie among this group of men that would last a lifetime. This is evidenced by the comments of the individuals included in these pages after more than 42 years have passed. It is hoped that these pages will reflect the dedication and spirit of a very small group of elite men who with distinction, and personal sacrifice, served their country, in peace and war, to the utmost in military standards and traditions.
      If you haven't already done so, please send in a biography of your career(s) since OCS, similar to what several others have done. If you want to expand your existing bio or make it better than your classmate's, send us a revision. If you have an existing web page, send us a link to it so others can see it. Better yet, do both.
    We'd also like to include a recent picture of you and your family on your bio page. I have posted our pictures from the Shavetail. I know, some of us looked pretty ugly back in those days. We can blame it on the photographer and our barber. If you have some photos from those days 46 years ago, we can also include links to photo albums.
    Suggestions and corrections are welcome. E-mail to: webmaster@afocs61c.com
    Send address and e-mail updates to Tom Edge: tomedge@afocs61c.com
    Bud Brownfield is currently producing an expanded version of Shave Tales which should be ready in a year or so. Bud is requesting additional information on your bio to bring it up to date. Please contact Bud at: budbrownfield@afocs61c.com. And Bud still has some ShaveTales available for purchase. They are a real bargain at $4.00 plus $2.00 S&H.

 

At the 2007 reunion a resolution was passed to make a donation in Capt. Reg Maisey's name to the Air Force Memorial sustaining fund.
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