MIKE GRACIA

Howard Hughes in the Spruce Goose pilots seat.

Orvon Grover “Gene” Autry
(September 29, 1907 – October 2, 1998)

Actor and singer Gene Autry was known as The Singing
Cowboy for his appearances in ninety-three movies and
ninety-one TV productions. His roles as honest American
hero’s earned him a reputation as one of country music’s
most prominent figures.

He did work on his father’s ranch and worked as a railroad
telegrapher. He performed as a singer and a guitarist at
local dances. He owned the Anaheim Angels baseball team
for over thirty years.

Broadcast journalist Barbara Jill
Walters has been working in the
field of journalism since 1952.

ED DANAHUE

Actress Sofia (Villani Scicolone) Loren is 86 years young today.

                   SANDY KOZEL

The  United States Armed Forces. It is one of the eight U.S.
uniformed services. Initially formed as a part of the United
States Army on 1 August 1907, the USAF was established
as a separate branch of the U.S. Armed Forces on 18 Sep. 
1947 with the passing of the National Security Act of 1947.

The Air Force is the second youngest branch of the U.S.
Armed Forces and the fourth in order of precedence.