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The CCT - The Eye of the Storm-series chronicles the exploits of Air Force Special Warfare, Combat Control Teams (CCT). It is told in the form of short stories; many etched by a cocktail of blood, sweat and tears. The Combat Control story began in the de facto Volume I with the appearance of the first CCTs; i.e., command and control teams cobbled together by the WWII U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) for Operation Varsity.
The CCT story continued in Volume II, detailing the 21st Century fight in the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT). Included are two humanitarian missions; operations of epic proportion in Haiti and Japan. In this third volume subtitled - Medal of Honor (MOH) - the CCT story is expanded, incorporating the two previously self-published volumes and adding hundreds of new stories from around the globe. But, with a concentration on operations in southwest Asia; including Afghanistan; now America’s longest war.
This volume is an all-inclusive compilation presented as a single, premium publication. The diversity of feature stories, subjects and styles present a well-rounded, unbiased look at the CCT’s view at “the eye of the storm.” Each published PA reporter and volunteer contributor has a by-line in the book. Thanks to all for their remarkable journalistic work.
The book is expected to engage a wider-ranging audience of American and allied military elements, families, historians and enthusiasts. More importantly, Medal of Honor celebrates the first-ever award of the Air Force Medal of Honor to a Combat Control patriot and hero. On April 20, 2018 after more than fifteen years technical review and Air Staff deliberation the Medal of Honor for TSgt John Chapman was approved by President Donald Trump. The MOH award ceremonies and associated events are covered in detail near the end of this book. In preparing CCT - The Eye of the Storm - Medal of Honor, the goal was to collect stories from hundreds of sources, written by an even larger band of vetted professionals selected to observe, record and report truths about military units in action. In my mind the U.S. Government Public Affairs Offices were the perfect choice. For that reason, you will find hundreds of PA-generated stories used herein.
Through our collective efforts we have published a fair and accurate chronical of USAF Combat Control Team’s stories; exploiting the public domain and declassified accounts. This is a documentary of Air Force Combat Control Teams operating at The Eye of the Storm. Subtitled Medal of Honor; it is the most in-depth CCT history ever published.

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Publié par	AuthorHouse
Date de parution	08 novembre 2022
Nombre de lectures	2
EAN13	9781665546331
Langue	English
Poids de l'ouvrage	47 Mo

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Special Recognition
Thank you to the following individuals whose unwavering support and invaluable contributions made the publication of CCT-History book a treasured account of those who honorably served our Cou ntry.
Hon. James G. Roche, Secretary of the Air Force #20 (2001- 2005)
Major General Robert B. Patterson USAF, (Ret ired)
Brigadier General Robert G. Armfield, USAF (Ret ired)
Board Members of The Combat Control School Heritage Founda tion
CMSgt James Lyons, USAF (Retired) Dire ctor
CMSgt Gene Adcock, USAF (Retired) Presi dent
MSgt Barry Gayles, USAF (Retired) Webma ster
Ms. Ann M. Samson, YMCA Executive (Retired) Volunteer Fundra iser
Please accept my heartfelt gratitude and admira tion,
CCT-History Book Author; CMSgt Gene Adcock, USAF (Retired) Founding Director C CSHF

“Dedicated to the Preservation of our Warrior Heri tage.”

Donor Recognition
Thank you to the generous donors who made the publication of this history book poss ible:
Gold Star Donors (gifts of $10,000 and gre ater)
Hon. James G. Roche, Secretary of the Air Force #20 (Ret ired) Ann Samson in memory of Dale D. Samson, USAF Author Gene Adcock, CMSgt, USAF CCT (Retired) and wife Sylvia Ad cock
Silver Star Donors (gifts of $5,000-$9 ,999)
Michael Chris Ad cock Anonymous Combat Control Association Me mber Combat Control Association Board of Direc tors Combat Control Foundation Board of Direc tors
Bronze Star Donors (gifts of $2,500-$4 ,999)
Mark Ad cock Mark Adcock’s daughters in the Casas, Forte and Sollie Fami lies

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Dedicated to the preservation of our warrior heritage.
Celebrating eight decades of combat control team history, this encyclopedia is packed with now-declassified stories of CCT operations.

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Welcome
The Combat Control School Heritage Foundation (CCSHF) is an IRS certified; North Carolina registered 501(c) (3) tax exempt organization. The Foundation’s only mission is to support the Combat Control School training objectives. In this role, the Foundation works in concert with the school staff to acquire, refurbish, display and maintain mission artifacts exhibited in the CMSgt Alcide S. Benini Heritage Center museum. We know it is the duty of each generation of Combat Controllers to pave the way for future Special Tactics warriors. Our primary goal is to facilitate the task. We will never forget the Combat Controllers of yesteryear who paved the way for today’s Warriors. Accordingly, we are working today, preparing for the fu ture.
The Foundation’s key goals are to supplement the student’s formal education by putting a “human face” on CCT history; bolstering active duty morale and supporting United States Air Force recruiting and retention goals for special tactics operators. The Benini Heritage Center displays historical roots; exhibits unique events; artifacts; and equipment used since the inception of USAF Combat Control Teams. It provides students a link with CCT warriors of the past, promoting pride in the past and instilling faith in the fu ture.
One hundred percent of the profits from the sale of this book goes directly to heritage projects at the Benini museum. Jim and I thank you for purchasing the book and we solicit your continued support. We are truly dedicated to the preservation of our warrior heri tage.
Finally, you have an open invitation to visit the Benini Heritage Center and Museum in person. Take some time to learn more about our mission and goals. The museum is open on duty days and h ours.

Gene Adcock, CMSgt, USAF (CCT) Retired
President, Combat Control School Heritage Foundation

James C. Lyons, CMSgt, USAF (CCT) Retired
Director, Combat Control School Heritage Foundation
“Dedicated to the Preservation of our Warrior Heri tage.”
Contents
CCSHF Wel come
PREFACE
ABOUT THE AU THOR
ABOUT THE ART
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
FOREWORD
James G. Roche, Twentieth Secretary of the Air Force
INTRODUCTION
USAF Major General Robert B. Patterson (Ret), First Air Force Special Operations Command Commander
PRELUDE TO THE S TORM
The Chief Master Sergeant Alcide S. “Bull” Benini Story
First T here
Chapter 1The 1940s: Combat Control Concep tion
Chapter 2The 1950s: A Long, Hard Gesta tion
Chapter 3The 1960s: Mission Valida tion
Chapter 4The 1970s: Restructuring the F orce
Chapter 5The 1980s: A Decade of Pro mise
Chapter 6The 1990s: A Very Busy F orce
Chapter 7The 2000s: CCT Morphs in the New Millen nium
Chapter 8The 2010s: Afghanistan—the United States’ Longest War
Epilogue
USAF Brigadier General Robert G. Armfield (Ret), First Commander of the Twenty-Fourth Special Operations Wing
Glos sary
Notes
Sou rces
CCSHF Memorial Brick Order Form

CELEBRATING EIGHT DECADES OF COMBAT CONTROL TEAM HISTORY THIS ENCYCLOP EDIA
IS PACKED WITH NOW-DECLASSIFIED STORIES OF CCT OPERAT IONS

“Almost as soon as the second hijacked 767 struck the south tower of the world trade center, Air Force Combat Controllers began to report to their bases and pack their gear. Spread around the world in special tactics squadrons, these airmen would provide the lightly armed U.S. Army Special Forces teams with a number of capabilities that would turn them into world-class killing mach ines.”
John D. Gre sham
Air Force Combat Controllers at War
Afghanistan 2001

CCT - His tory
Medal of H onor
Compiled by
Gene Adcock, CMSgt, U.S. Air Force (CCT) Retired
President, Combat Control School Heritage Foundation (CCSHF)
CCA LM #026; ACA LM #836, A/TA LM-1977

“Fate whispers to the war rior,
‘You cannot withstand the s torm.’
And the warrior whispers back,
‘I am the s torm.’”

— Jake Remin gton
PREFACE
The CCT - The Eye of the Storm- se ries chronicles the exploits of Air Force Special Warfare, Combat Control Teams