Empowering Daedalians Flight 30's Youth Through Education

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June 2026

As of June 2026, the Flight 30 "Hap" Arnold Daedalians Scholarship Fund has a balance of $22,227.47. We are proud to report that 33 members, family members, and friends of Flight 30 have contributed to this year's scholarship campaign.

We extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who has supported the scholarship program. Your generosity enables us to continue investing in the next generation of military and civilian aviators through scholarships and aviation education opportunities.

Several new and innovative scholarship initiatives are currently under consideration, and your continued support will help make these opportunities a reality.

(Donations of $500 or more)

• Hugh Pickett – $10,000
• Inland Empire Community Foundation, in memory of Franklyn and Barbara Gile – $2,833.47
• COL Jeffrey Holshouser, in memory of COL Paul Bell – $1,000
• Ricardo Aponte – $1,000
• Roger Rupp – $1,000
• LTC Haines Gridley – $600
• COL David Ward, in memory of COL John Kerr – $550
• Albert Aimar, in memory of Elsie Aimar – $500
• COL Mark A. Bowen – $500

(Donations of $100 or more. Donations under $100 are gratefully acknowledged but not listed.)

• LTC Jonathan Goldenbaum – $300
• LTC William Heitmeier – $294, in celebration of Don Brower's 102nd Birthday and Stephany Brower's 92nd Birthday
• Celine M. Butler – $250
• LTC John C. Fischer – $250
• COL Paul Gill – $250
• Robert Garcia, in memory of COL John Kerr – $200
• COL Charles Hale – $200
• COL Robert Hermes – $200
• Johnnie M. Marquez, in memory of LTC Hector Marquez – $200
• Pat Kraemer & Jim Stockman – $150
• COL John Allevato – $100
• Helen Bell, in memory of LTC Paul Bell – $100
• COL Richard Bousman – $100
• COL Eleas Casillas – $100
• COL Brian Delahaut – $100
• COL George Dugard – $100
• TJ Kuhns – $100
• LTC Michael Kobold – $100
• Cheryl N. Lossett – $100
• LTC Gregory Markos – $100
• Dr. William Patton – $100
• LTC Jeff Schall – $100

On behalf of the officers and members of Flight 30, thank you for your continued generosity and commitment to supporting the future of aviation. Your contributions are making a lasting impact by providing scholarships and creating opportunities for tomorrow's aviators.

Aim High. Fly Safe. Inspire the Next Generation.