July Dinner Meeting
July 8, 2026 Join us on Wednesday, July 8th, 2026, as we welcome Colonel Jon Goldenbaum, USAF (Ret.), a distinguished combat pilot and aviation leader who will share his experiences flying the legendary A-1 Skyraider during the Vietnam War.
Colonel Goldenbaum began his Air Force career in 1968, attending Officer Training School where he graduated with distinction. He went on to pilot training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, again graduating as a Distinguished Graduate. Shortly thereafter, he trained in the A-1 Skyraider and OV-10 Bronco at the Forward Air Controller School at Hurlburt Field, Florida.
From 1970 to 1971, Colonel Goldenbaum served as a combat pilot during the Vietnam War based at Nakhon Phanom, Thailand, flying the A-1 Skyraider and the OV-10 Bronco in forward air control missions. During this period he accumulated over 600 hours of combat time and earned numerous decorations, including:
• Distinguished Flying Cross
• 11 Air Medals
• Vietnam Cross of Gallantry
• Meritorious Service Medal
• Air Force Commendation Medal
Riverside, CA,
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