James Cox
James Cox, who is a native of Beaverton, Oregon, retired from the Air Force as a Major. He was a navigator, assigned to the Strategic Air Command (SAC). For most of his career, he flew on KC-135’s on aerial refueling missions. James served a combat tour in Southeast Asia, flying out of U Tapao and Tahkli Royal Thai Air Bases in Thailand. While his primary mission was refueling B-52’s, his Wing supported all Air Force operations in Laos. He and his wife, Sally, reside in Edmonds. They have five adult children and are the proud grandparents of two grandchildren.
Dan A. White
Dan A. White is a Seattle (and Doe Bay, WA) native. He joined the Army in 1946 and was part of occupation forces in Korea. After he completed Field Artillery Officer Candidate School at Ft Sill, OK and Airborne School, he served again in Korea. He became part of the Army Reserve in 1953 and retired as a Colonel in 1989. Awards include a Bronze Star for Meritorious Service and the Air Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters. Dan received degrees from Western Washington Univ and the UW. He was a teacher and college administrator. He and wife Shirley live in Edmonds. They have 4 sons.
Darren Blanchard
Darren Blanchard joined the Army in 1987 while living in Maine. He was a Heavy Equipment Operator. He served in Desert Shield. Awards include the Army Achievement and Good Conduct Medals. He resides in Edmonds.
Amos Chapman
Amos grew up in Toppenish, WA but also lived in Seattle and graduated from Franklin HS. He joined the US Navy in May, 1943, just a couple months before turning 18. He served aboard the USS Killen (DD-593) in the Pacific as a Fire Controller. The Killen was a new destroyer built in Bremerton. It provided convoy escort, shore bombardment and antiaircraft screen. The Killen was attacked by 9 Japanese Aircraft off of Leyte and was heavily damaged by a bomb, killing 15 crewmen, including the Captain. Amos resides in Edmonds. Amos retired from the US Postal Service Seattle. He has 3 daughters, 7 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
Mark Williams
Mark is a Life Member and Marine transferring from Mercer Island Post 5760. Mark is a Seattle native. He’s a retired USMC Major, having served 1966-86. He had two tours in Vietnam flying both fixed-wing and a Cobra gunship. Decorations include Navy Commendation with Combat V and 16 Air Medals. He has degrees from UW and USC. He is active in the A-4 Skyhawk Association. He and wife Jacqueline reside in Edmonds.