Desert Storm Autographs

[CliffAnderson92]

Gen.Charles R. Holland served in the United States Air Force from 1968-2003. He graduated from the Air Force Academy in 1968, flew more than 100 combat missions during his career, including 79 in an AC-130 gunship in the Vietnam War. He flew many different kinds of airplanes and helicopters during his career, accumulating more than 5,000 flight hours. He was also involved in Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, and was awarded a Distinguished Flying Cross.

At the time of retirement, he was the first person from the Air Force to be the commander of the all of the U.S. special forces (USSOCOM)


Cliff, Best wishes on your hobby. Thanks for your support of our warriors.

Charlie Holland

[indyreds]

Amazed that he signed! This has to be one of the coolest projects that I have seen! Thanks for sharing it with us!

[CliffAnderson92]

Amazed that he signed! This has to be one of the coolest projects that I have seen! Thanks for sharing it with us!

Thanks! I was really surprised that he signed them too. I sent them out and hoped for the best but I didn't think I'd ever see them again until they showed up in my mailbox one day.

I also never thought that I'd have anywhere near the success I've had with getting all of these military related autographs. It's been a lot of fun. I'm thinking about maybe trying to get them made into a book someday. The autographs and letters are great by themselves, but I'm always really amazed when I read about the careers of each of them and I feel very honored to have their autographs in my collection.

[scottkoz20]

WOW! I just noticed this thread! this is very cool!! nice work!

[CliffAnderson92]

Adm.James O. Ellis Jr. served in the United States Navy from 1969-2004. He served in wars and battles that included Vietnam, Desert Storm, the NATO bombing of Yugoslavia and others. He was a top gun pilot.

[doniceage]

Awesome returns!

Don

[C&C Collecting]

Can you please share the address you used for Gen. Baptiste? I served under him in Iraq in 2004/05. I still have the coin he gave me when I met him. I would love to send him a note and maybe get an autograph.

[CliffAnderson92]

Lt.Gen.Robert L. Caslen Jr. has served in the United States Army from 1975-present. He is currently the superintendent of the United States Military Academy At West Point (former commandant). He has served in many battles and wars including Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. On September 11th, 2001 he was working in the Pentagon when it was hit by an airplane. He helped to find and rescue survivors.

[CliffAnderson92]

Tim Huiner served in the United States Army from 2000-2003 in the 82nd Airborne Division and seen action in Afghanistan in 2002.

[CliffAnderson92]

Here are some interesting facts that I've gathered about some of the military veterans that I have gotten autographs from.

1,000+ Carrier Arrested Landings:
Adm.Stanley R. Arthur (1,073)
Adm.William J. Fallon (1,300+)
Capt.John P. Gay (1,257)
Adm.Leighton W. Smith Jr. (1,035+)
Adm.Ronald J. Zlatoper (1,031)

Central Command Commanders:
Gen.Tommy Franks (2000-2003)
Gen.John P. Abizaid (2003-2007)
Adm.William J. Fallon (2007-2008)

USSOCOM Commanders:
Gen.Henry H. Shelton (1996-1997)
Gen.Charles R. Holland (2000-2003)
Gen.Bryan D. Brown (2003-2007)

NORAD Commanders:
Gen.Charles A. Horner (1992-1994)
Gen.Ralph E. Eberhart (2000-2004)

Marine Commandants:
-Gen.James L. Jones (1999-2003)
-Gen.Michael W. Hagee (2003-2006)

Chairman Joint Chiefs Of Staff:
Gen.Colin Powell (1989-1993)
Gen. Henry H. Shelton (1997-2001)

Distinguished Flying Cross:
Gen.Charles A. Horner
Adm.Ronald J. Zlatoper
Capt.John P. Gay
Adm.Stanley R. Arthur
Adm.Leighton Smith
Lt.Gen.Edgar R. Anderson Jr. M.D.
Gen.Bryan D. Brown
Gen.Ronald E. Keys
Col.Cesar A. Rodriguez
Gen.Charles R. Holland
Gen.Ralph E. Eberhart
Lt.Col.James G. Gritz

Purple Heart:
Gen.Colin L. Powell
RADM.David S. Bill III
Gen.Tommy R. Franks
Gen.Henry H. Shelton
Lt.Col.James G. Gritz
Lt.Col.Oliver L. North

Top Gun Pilots:
Adm.James O. Ellis Jr.
Capt.John P. Gay

Silver Star:
Gen.Charles A. Horner
Capt.John P. Gay
Gen.James L. Jones
Lt.Col.James G. Gritz
Lt.Col.Oliver L. North