Posts related to USAF AMMO history and folklore
The Heritage Monument Page has been updated with recent post of the monument flame in construction at the Rock of Ages facility, tentative schedule for completion, delivery, installation, and dedication of the monument. Check it out at the AMMO Heritage Monument Page
To review the original designs, visit the AMMO Heritage Monument Design Selections page.
Just received background paper written by MSgt R. C. Bussell (Retired CMSgt Bussell) written back in 1992 providing a historical background on the development of the AFSC 461XX Munitions Systems Specialist. Check it out under the AMMO Heritage section on the left or click History of 461X0 AFSC
Check out our latest history page article from retired CMSgt Joe Stuart on the creation of the Missile Shop at the 48th TFW, RAF Lakenheath, England back in 1980.
The ACA AMMO Heritage Area is where we share AMMO stories, customs, beliefs, and photos of the AMMO culture that can be passed on to the next generation of AMMO Troops.
See the “AMMO Heritage” links on the left.
If you haven’t seen the latest version (43rd) of the Shell & Flame, then you missed a good read titled “Ammo Alley” that Mike Roylance submitted. It is copied from a story called “Fiddler’s Green” attributed to the United States Field Artillery Association and adapted to fit the other guardians of peace, United States Air Force Ammo Troops. Be sure to check it out by clicking the link above.
Almost every AMMO troop since the late 80s has been to AFCOMAC at least once.
In December, The Air Force Combat Ammunitions Center celebrated the graduation of its 15,000 student.
The AFCOMAC Schoolhouse recognized Staff Sgt. Olivia Tipton, a student from the 509th Munitions Squadron, Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., as the 15,000th student to graduate from the program.
To the Schoolhouse we say “Well Done!”
To SSgt Tipton, we say “Congratulations!”
and to Everyone we say
“If You Aint AMMO, You Aint Shit!”
Keep the Flame Burning.
To see the article from Beale AFB here is the Link.
http://www.beale.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123436368
To view the latest edition of the “Shell and Flame” click on this link!