jespear
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6 years ago
This is Streetrod's cousin, Lt. Colonel Carmen Annillo Jr. ( USAF Retired ) who passed away last year at the age of 89.
Here is what Frank, (Streetrod), had to say about him.

"I was honored to attend his service at Arlington National Cemetery. In Vietnam Nam he logged 650 combat hours as the Operations Officer & then went on to coach the soccer team at the USAF Academy. During his service he was awarded a Silver Star, Bronze Star, Distinguished Service Cross, & Air Medals amongst other awards while serving his country."
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GraveyardSale
6 years ago
That's a great pic, he looks like a badass. R.I.P.
USNGunner
6 years ago
A Man among Men there! Fair Winds and Following Seas Colonel.
deadeyedick
6 years ago
RIP and thank you for your service sir.
Gene363
6 years ago
RIP Lt. Colonel Carmen Annillo Jr.
streetrod
6 years ago
Jespear, thanks for posting this picture. I wanted to post it last Veterans Day to honor him but could not figure out how to.

Yes! He was a real bad ass, but everyone wanted to fly with him as he always protected their azz.
He was also one the the nicest & finest family man I ever knew.
As a side note, he turned down a contract from the NY Yankees to serve his country.
Palama
6 years ago
A hero’s hero.

Thank you for sharing.
delta1
6 years ago
RIP Lt. Colonel Carmen Annillo Jr.
Mr. Jones
6 years ago
RIP Colonel...

Very cool period photo.

Beer in right hand...
What's in his left hand???

Love the shoulder holstered pistol ( no straight hammer I could see, maybe a round circle hammer? looks like a makarov, definitely non-issued, it isn't a 1911 or High Power) above Colonels left hand , His buddy has on...

And the super dark sunglasses on the "cat" with
the black beret , on left.
Mr. Jones
6 years ago
Could be a RIP OFF BEER TAB ?
Burner02
6 years ago
650 combat hours........................that is a butt load!

RIP Lt Col Annillo
Burner02
6 years ago

Beer in right hand...
What's in his left hand???

Mr. Jones wrote:





Peanuts
ZRX1200
6 years ago
Impressive service record, and turned down the Skankees?

My kind of guy.

Sorry for your loss Frank and RIP sir.
tailgater
6 years ago
Great post.
A true American hero who told the yankees to screw.

Whistlebritches
6 years ago
RIP Colonel...…….Fair Winds and Following Seas
izonfire
6 years ago
Lt. Colonel Carmen Annillo Jr. - you make me proud to be an American
DrMaddVibe
6 years ago
RIP!

At ease soldier.
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