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The Price of FreedomOn September 29th, 2010, Senior Airman Mark Forester, beloved son, brother and friend was killed in Afghanistan while attempting to save a fallen comrade. We hope that you find Mark's example a source of inspiration, patriotism and proof that heroes are real.
Mark was a member of the 21st Special Tactics Squadron, Pope Field (formerly Pope AFB) NC. His website is dedicated to all Combat Controllers as well as US Servicemen, both past and present. We are eternally grateful for their service and sacrifice and for the freedoms we enjoy. Mark Andrew Forester - JAG 28 (May 15, 1981 - September 29, 2010) “I need you to engage the corn fields directly to my west; that whole tree line...it needs to go bye-bye. I'll mark it with smoke.” - Mark to AH-64 pilot
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CCA SrA Mark Forester Scholarship Awarded
During the Combat Control Association (CCA) Reunion held in October in Destin, FL, the first recipient of the CCA SrA Mark Forester Scholarship was announced. It was presented by CCA President Mickey Wright to Rhett Hitchcock from Buckhorn High School, located in the Huntsville, AL area.
The CCA web site states:
Purpose: Honor Senior Airman Mark Forester and his sacrifice through the presentation of one $2,500 scholarship to a deserving and eligible applicant.
As an enlisted CCT, with a bachelor’s degree, Mark believed strongly in education and set an example for all others to follow; this ideal will be captured through the presentation of this scholarship.
Scholarship applicants must meet the following criteria:
1. A family member (dependent) of any active duty Combat Controller or Special Tactics Officer.
2. A family member (dependent) of any current Combat Control Association Regular, Life, Honorary, or Associate member.
3. Have applied to an institution of higher learning.
4. Have a 2.5 Grade Point Average (GPA) or better (from high school or college) with records showing college-level abilities and preparation.
The CCA web site states:
Purpose: Honor Senior Airman Mark Forester and his sacrifice through the presentation of one $2,500 scholarship to a deserving and eligible applicant.
As an enlisted CCT, with a bachelor’s degree, Mark believed strongly in education and set an example for all others to follow; this ideal will be captured through the presentation of this scholarship.
Scholarship applicants must meet the following criteria:
1. A family member (dependent) of any active duty Combat Controller or Special Tactics Officer.
2. A family member (dependent) of any current Combat Control Association Regular, Life, Honorary, or Associate member.
3. Have applied to an institution of higher learning.
4. Have a 2.5 Grade Point Average (GPA) or better (from high school or college) with records showing college-level abilities and preparation.
Pictured below is Rhett with his mother, along with part of Mark's family, Ray, Terri and Thad. His father is not pictured below, but he is a retired CCT.
Rhett has already received full academic scholarships from Alabama, Auburn, and LSU. He hopes to hear from USC, Stanford, and Penn State next week.
Rhett has already received full academic scholarships from Alabama, Auburn, and LSU. He hopes to hear from USC, Stanford, and Penn State next week.
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Kindle version of "My Brother in Arms" updated with color pictures
New downloads of My Brother in Arms now contain color pictures throughout the book. Also, through the Kindle program, you can allow others to borrow the book for 14 days.
Beginning early 2014, the ebook will also be available in iBooks and Nook.
You can download the Kindle version from Amazon HERE.
Beginning early 2014, the ebook will also be available in iBooks and Nook.
You can download the Kindle version from Amazon HERE.
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