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."

That's a great pic, he looks like a badass. R.I.P.

A Man among Men there! Fair Winds and Following Seas Colonel.

RIP and thank you for your service sir.

RIP Lt. Colonel Carmen Annillo Jr.

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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.

A hero’s hero.

Thank you for sharing.

RIP Lt. Colonel Carmen Annillo Jr.

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.

Could be a RIP OFF BEER TAB ?

650 combat hours........................that is a butt load!

RIP Lt Col Annillo

Peanuts

Impressive service record, and turned down the Skankees?

My kind of guy.

Sorry for your loss Frank and RIP sir.

Great post.
A true American hero who told the yankees to screw.

RIP Colonel...…….Fair Winds and Following Seas

Lt. Colonel Carmen Annillo Jr. - you make me proud to be an American

RIP!

At ease soldier.