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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSTP_north-american-f-86d-sabre_Joint-Base-Lewis-McChord-WA.html
The first operational F-86D entered USAF Squadron service in March of 1951, with McChord's 317th FIS, and the 465th FIS receiving their first aircraft in 1953. The 465th FIS was later redesignated as the 318th FIS on 18 August 1955 under "Project …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSO9_convair-f-102a-delta-dagger_Joint-Base-Lewis-McChord-WA.html
On 13 December 1956, McChord's 325th FW's 317th FIS upon receiving their first F-102, was the base's first fighter squadron to go "supersonic". the 325th's other squadron, the 318th FIS would receive their first F-102 one year later. In an effort …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSO8_fairchild-republic-a-10a-thunderbolt-ii_Joint-Base-Lewis-McChord-WA.html
On 05 January 1993, the 354th Fighter Squadron "Bulldogs" activated at McChord AFB, geographically separated from their parent unit, the 355th Wing, Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ. While at McChord, the 354th flew over 15,000 sorties in 11 deployments to o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSO7_mcdonnell-cf-101f-voodoo_Joint-Base-Lewis-McChord-WA.html
The Royal Canadian Air Forces 409th Fighter Squadron based at Comox B.C. began replacing their worn CF-100s with CF-101s in mid 1961. While assigned to the 25th NORAD Region, the 409th FS "Nighthawks" commitment in the defense of the Pacific North…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSO6_mcdonnell-douglas-f-15a-eagle_Joint-Base-Lewis-McChord-WA.html
On 10 June 1983 McChord's 318th FIS received its first F-15 replacing the units venerable F-106. The 318th "Green Dragons" captured the 1984 Hughes Achievement Trophy, presented to USAF's Top Fighter Squadron. In 1989, plans to convert the 318th F…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSO5_convair-f-106a-delta-dart_Joint-Base-Lewis-McChord-WA.html
F-106A S/N 56-0459 was the primary aircraft flown during USAF's World Speed Record operation named "Project Firewall". Piloting another F-106, Capt. Joe Rogers set the record of 1595.95 MPH on 15 December 1959, a record that stands today for a sin…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMRUF_lakewood-veterans-memorial_Lakewood-WA.html
In honor of the men and women who served in the armed forces of the United States of America. They served, and many sacrificed their lives, not only to preserve the freedoms which we enjoy today, but to bring freedom to people and nations througho…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQVH_ross-memorial_Dupont-WA.html
Named in honor of M/Sgt Wilburn K. Ross who was awarded the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty on 30 October 1944 near St. Jacques, France. After his unit, Company G, 30th Infantry, 3rd I…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQVG_global-war-on-terrorism-memorial_Dupont-WA.html
Tablet #1On September 11, 2001, nineteen Al-Qaeda terrorists attacked the United States homeland. In less than 4 hours they killed nearly 3,000 men, women and children.
Countless extraordinary Americans answered the call to defend this great na…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQLR_old-oregon-trail_Puyallup-WA.html
Front of Marker:Monument ExpeditionCamp One29 Jan 1906Left Side of Marker:This stone is donated byGregory L. MeekerCousin to EzraIn honor of Bobby and Helen Meeker who taught their son the love of family and community.Also donated by Raymond L. Ka…