This issue signals the end of another academic year at the Zoo and graduation of another class, and it places us in the Class of '60 in a smaller minority of alums. At the same time there are fewer of our numbers on active duty, resulting in fewer changes of address and assignments. All this results in a decreasing flow of current information as to what each of you is doing and where you are doing it. Consequently, this column is a bit short on information as compared to those in previous issues.

I did receive notes from Jerry MASON and Ed WHITMAN which contained current information about what they are doing to occupy their abundant free time.

Jerry retired from active duty after 28 years and 3 months with an im­pressive 12,600 flying hours. He has just hired on with American Airlines as a 50-year-old-plus "new hire" pilot. He and Bobbi relocated from Southern California to Euless, TX (adjacent to DFW) where he is current­ly in training. Jerry, does that automatically qualify you as a resident member of the Euless Yacht Club? Jerry hints that he may be the holder of a few records: oldest commercial pilot new hire; most military flying hours of anyone in our class; and widest smile for longest military flying career of anyone in the class.

Ed writes from Suffern, NY where he is an assistant county attorney for Rockland County, specializing in health care financing law. A lieute­nant colonel (recently selected for colonel) in the Air Force Reserve, he splits that side of his life between the Defense Logistics Office in New York and the Academy and ROTC liaison programs. Ed's wife, Mary, bored with all Ed's activity, teaches math in the Clarkstown School System. Their son Bradley is weathering sixth grade in fine fashion while raising his parents to be model citizens.

A couple of months back, I received a recap from Earl VAN INWEGEN, which I did not have room for in a previous column and want to share with you. Earl has been a very busy and highly-mobile per­son; so, I can only summarize his career. Following a fairly average childhood in the Midwest, Earl left Lansing, IL to join us for the Colo­rado experience, where, in addition to earning a diploma and a commis­sion, he met and married Pat (thanks to Mrs. Mac). He and Pat suc­cessfully negotiated Spence AB and Reese AFB prior to moving on to Travis AFB and a tour in C-131s and Airevac. They came away from Reese with a new son, Curt. With the requisite training, Earl embarked on his Vietnam tour in C-123s. By tour's end, Earl and Pat were full-fledged, validated parents having gained a daughter, Kristin, during Pat's stay in California. It seems Earl then tried C-141s at Travis, but after only one year, had a better idea--Rhein Main. Before he could get to the port, the wise personnel soothsayers diverted him to Hq. MAC at Scott AFB, where for 3.5 years, he anchored the MAC presentation team. He was then declared ready for advanced education and spent time at San Diego State earning his bones as an MBA in R&D management. From there he entered the space world, first at Norton AFB then SAMSO, prior to re­turning to earth and AFSC at Norfolk. From there he has yo-yoed bet­ween Colorado Springs and Washington, playing a key role in the birth of what is now Space Command. Curt attended Loyola College and is cur­rently contributing to TRW's success in Los Angeles. Kristin, following graduation from the University of Santa Clara, is working for ISOTEC in California.

I have sent letters to several classmates asking for biographical data. I recognize that your lives are full and busy but do try to find some small amount of time to respond. Judging from the feedback I have gotten thus far, there is a good deal of interest in the format of the column which highlights individuals. I can only continue that format with your help; so, send me your inputs. Remember, there are only two kinds of folks in the class. Those who have received a request for data and those who will.

On a less pleasant note, I would be remiss if I didn't mention the pass­ing of two people very much a part of our class history. I am sure you all know that on 11 January, Greg's Dad, "Pappy" BOYINGTON passed away. And on 27 Jan., Gail McComas also passed on.

Greg was kind enough to describe the honors and ceremonies afforded his father, and believe me, the Marine Corps did themselves and Pappy extremely proud. As Greg writes: "a real class act."

On a very cold, snowy day, 1 Feb., Mrs. MAC was honored by a very fitting service in the Cadet Chapel and was laid to rest under a falling snow at the Academy Cemetery. The services were attended by many per­sonal friends and several members of the first classes.

We all share a sense of loss in their passing, but we are made far richer by the memories and joy they brought to our lives. They will always be part of our heritage and the legacy we are striving to achieve as a part of the Academy and the Air Force.