New Flightline Services Detachment Established

**Dallas – November 7, 2019 – **The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) formally chartered a new unit, to be called Flight Line Services Detachment on November 1, 2019. The detachment will function with the specific mission and purpose of supporting aircraft at events. The group has performed this service for many years as part of the Third Coast Squadron based out of Harlingen, Texas. With this charter the group will be more formalized and able to recruit additional volunteers and support. The founding leadership consists of CAF Col Troy Fitting, Detachment Leader, as well as CAF Col Larry Fitting, Executive Officer, and CAF Col Don Emmons as Finance Officer. In order to become a member volunteer with this detachment, one must first be a CAF Colonel with the national organization. Annual dues for the detachment with be $30.

The detachment is actively working to establish a Facebook page, email address, and a website. In the meantime, people interested in participating or learning more are asked to contact Troy Fitting via email or call (956) 535-1233.

Cover Image by Larry Ley