The A-7 Corsair II Association’s mission is to document the history of the A-7 airplane and those who flew and maintained it, to be a repository and guardian of the extensive Corsair II legacy, and to facilitate contact among former members of the A-7 community. As a non-profit corporation, our goals are to contribute to select philanthropic organizations which support our mission and to assist the many aircraft carrier and land museums regarding the display and history of the A-7 airplane. A major focus is to provide funds and expertise toward encouraging the education of America’s youth in science, mathematics, critical thinking, and how the A-7 played a part in the history of Naval, Air Force and Air National Guard Aviation.
The A-7 Corsair II Association - Types of Membership
MEMBER: Open to all aviators who have flown an A-7 in the capacity of pilot-in-command, as well as all former officer and enlisted personnel who, at any time, served a tour of duty in a squadron which flew the A-7 Corsair II. Membership is also open to any persons who have served in a capacity of providing direct support to an A-7 squadron (e.g., civilians providing contractor services to the squadron at their home base, or while deployed).
ASSOCIATE MEMBER: Granted to corportations or otherwise ineligible persons who are sponsored by a Member, and are accepted by the Board of Directors. Associate Members enjoys all membership benefits except for voting privileges.
Click here to be taken to the Membership Application page.
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- THE GOUGE -
NEXT VIRTUAL HAPPY HOUR SCHEDULED!
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU ONLINE! |
You're invited to join us for our next A-7 Association Virtual Happy Hour. The event takes place via Zoom, and provides members with a great opportunity to learn what's new with your association, and to share stories and laughs with your fellow members.
This Virtual Happy Hour will be held on Thursday, October 19th at 1730 Eastern, 1430 Pacific. Here's the gouge on logging in: Join Zoom Meeting https://lnkd.in/gKeYZUW4 Meeting ID: 843 9498 6456 Passcode: 797691 --- One tap mobile +16694449171,,84394986456#,,,,*797691# US |
2023 TAILHOOK: A GREAT TIME HAD BY ALL!
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DETAILS TO COME IN THE NEXT NEWSLETTER!
A-7 ASSOCIATION CREATES A CHALLENGE COIN
TO HONOR FLIGHT DECK PERSONNEL
The A-7 Corsair II Association has created a beautiful challenge coin which honors the most-critical component of our Navy's carrier operations: the enlisted flight deck crew member. An aircraft carrier's enlisted flight deck crew is comprised of literally thousands of men and women, each responsible for a certain aspect of operations. It is through their Herculean efforts that make the aircraft carrier the potent strategic aspect that it is. And it was through their efforts that Navy A-7s were able to create such a rich and ensuring legacy.
This impressive challenge coin is 2" wide, and 3mm thick, cast in black-tone metal with great colors and texture. The front side features two brown shirts draped in tie-down chains in front of an aircraft carrier at sea. so as not to lose the beauty of the original proof, this side has been reproduced as a high-resolution image, and is affixed to the coin face, and then covered in a durable, clear plastic 'bubble'. The back side of this coin is emblazoned with seven flight deck cranials, each depicting the color of those found on the flight deck. These cranials surround the saying, "Flight Deck Personnel - Nothing Happens Without Us." At the bottom is a silhouette of an A-7 Corsair II, along with our website. This side of the coin is stuck in metal in striking relief, and then painted. This coin would make a wonderful keepsake for anyone who served aboard an aircraft carrier, a beautiful coin to include in your own "I love me" room, or would make a great addition to any collection.
A limited number of these coins will be available at Hook. We are also offering them here, and may be purchased using the secure link below. The coin(s) will be shipped in a padded mailer, via USPS First Class Mail to addresses within the continental U.S Overseas orders will be responsible for any additional shipping charges. Proceeds from the sale of these coins will go to the Association's legacy fund.
We are confident that demand for these coins will be high, so order yours now!
This impressive challenge coin is 2" wide, and 3mm thick, cast in black-tone metal with great colors and texture. The front side features two brown shirts draped in tie-down chains in front of an aircraft carrier at sea. so as not to lose the beauty of the original proof, this side has been reproduced as a high-resolution image, and is affixed to the coin face, and then covered in a durable, clear plastic 'bubble'. The back side of this coin is emblazoned with seven flight deck cranials, each depicting the color of those found on the flight deck. These cranials surround the saying, "Flight Deck Personnel - Nothing Happens Without Us." At the bottom is a silhouette of an A-7 Corsair II, along with our website. This side of the coin is stuck in metal in striking relief, and then painted. This coin would make a wonderful keepsake for anyone who served aboard an aircraft carrier, a beautiful coin to include in your own "I love me" room, or would make a great addition to any collection.
A limited number of these coins will be available at Hook. We are also offering them here, and may be purchased using the secure link below. The coin(s) will be shipped in a padded mailer, via USPS First Class Mail to addresses within the continental U.S Overseas orders will be responsible for any additional shipping charges. Proceeds from the sale of these coins will go to the Association's legacy fund.
We are confident that demand for these coins will be high, so order yours now!
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
The Second Line Period for our popular A-7 Virtual Golf Tournament will tee off on Monday, September 18th, and runs through Monday, November 20th. We can accommodate 15 teams for this line period.
Details and registration for the tournament may be found by CLICKING HERE.
REGISTRATION FOR THIRD ANNUAL
VIRTUAL 5K NOW OPEN!
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The first flight of the A-7 Corsair II took place 26 September 1965. The airframe would go on to serve in every major conflict from Vietnam to Desert Storm. Utilized by the US Navy, US Air Force, US Air National Guard, Portuguese Air Force, Thai Air Force, and Hellenic Air Force, the Corsair II was finally retired from service in 2014. To commemorate this aircraft's storied history and the sacrifice of those service members who flew and maintained the airframe throughout its 49 year history, the A-7 Corsair II Association is hosting its third annual virtual 5K run/walk. Funds raised from this event will be used to support the Associations' goals including scholarships for America’s youth for various programs focusing on science, technology, engineering, mathematics, critical thinking, and of course, aviation.
A portion of the registration is tax deductible. If you have any questions, please contact the race director at A7C2RaceDirector@gmail.com. As a virtual event, you'll be running on your own or with your own group, a 5K course of your choice, and recording your time(s). You can then post your time results on this site under "Results". If you'd like to provide photo's of your individual races, we would love to post them to our results site and on our Facebook Event. If you do provide photos you are agreeing to the use of your photo for this purpose. |
To ensure we can fill the correct size for you shirts, please register NLT 1 August. We will be finalizing our shirt order at that time and late registrations cannot be guaranteed proper shirt size. However, we will be ordering extra in all sizes, so we hope to fit anyone who wants to run! Additionally, we cannot guarantee delivery of the tee shirt, coin and bib prior to the running of race if you register after 25 August. If you have any questions on remaining shirt stock prior to entering, please contact the race director at A7C2RaceDirector@gmail.com.
To sign up and/or to learn more, click here.
To sign up and/or to learn more, click here.
What all the best-dressed A-7 bubbas are wearing...
ASSOCIATION BALLCAPS AVAILABLE!
Now available in the Geedunk...A-7 Corsair II Association ballcaps! These are Flex-Fit fitted caps, and are available in two sizes, S/M and L/XL. Cost for these are $28, and price includes both tax and USPS Priority Shipping. To order, used the secure payment button below!
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HAVE YOU RENEWED
YOUR MEMBERSHIP? It's easy to forget to renew your membership in the A-7 Corsair II Association, but we sure could use your continued support! The overwhelming percentage of your dues help us fund college scholarships, as well as tuition to attend the National Flight Academy and the Aviation Challenge...worthy efforts that inspire and support the next generation. Checking to see if your dues are paid up is easy...simply go to the "Members" section of the website and look for your name. There you will find the date your dues are good through. |
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If you DO need to renew, please click here to use our secure means of payment. There you will find the options to pay 1, 2 or 3-year terms, or select the AutoPay feature that will automatically renew for you. And then, of course, there is the option to select a Lifetime membership that eliminates the need to ever think about renewing again! :)
So many options...please exercise yours today!
So many options...please exercise yours today!
LEGACY FUND DONORS TO RECEIVE POLOS!
Super Donors ($1,000 minimum) and Mega Donors ($10,000 or more) will receive a polo recognizing their support of the
A-7 Corsair II Association's Legacy Fund. To learn more about the legacy fund, please click here.
A-7 Corsair II Association's Legacy Fund. To learn more about the legacy fund, please click here.
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LIFETIME MEMBERSHIPS
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