April 1968 - April 1969, F-4D pilot and systems operator, Da Nang Air Base, South VietnamĤ. June 1967 - April 1968, F-4D qualification training, George Air Force Base, Calif.ģ. June 1966 - June 1967, pilot training, Williams Air Force Base, Ariz.Ģ. He assumed his current position in March 1997.ġ966 Bachelor of science degree in aviation education, Tennessee State University, Nashvilleġ978 Armed Forces Staff College, Norfolk, Va.ġ985 Industrial College of the Armed Forces, Washington, D.C.ġ985 Master of arts degree in public administration, George Washington University, Washington, D.C.ġ987 National Security Senior Executives Course, Harvard University, Mass.ġ. The general is a command pilot with more than 4,000 flying hours in the T-37, T-38, F-4, F-15, F-16, C-12 and F-117 stealth fighter. From 1993 to 1995 he was director of operations, J-3, United States Special Operations Command. He has commanded three wings and an air division, and held numerous staff positions. House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. From 1978 to 1982 he was assigned as an Air Force congressional liaison officer with the U.S. He held several positions including narrator, slot pilot and right wingman. ![]() Air Force Aerial Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, in November 1974. The general was selected to join the U.S. He flew 269 combat missions from Da Nang Air Base, South Vietnam, including 79 missions over North Vietnam. He earned a bachelor of science degree in aviation education from Tennessee State University, Nashville, where he was commissioned as a distinguished graduate through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1966.Īfter completing pilot training at Williams Air Force Base, Ariz., in June 1967, he attended F-4D qualification training at George Air Force Base, Calif. The general was born in Ridgeland, S.C., where he graduated from Jasper High School. Air Education and Training Command consists of 13 bases, more than 43,000 active duty members and 14,000 civilians. His command includes Air Force Recruiting Service, two numbered air forces and Air University. As commander, he is responsible for the recruiting, training and education of Air Force personnel. "Fig" Newton is commander of Air Education and Training Command, headquartered at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. Please call us or visit for more information.Gen. Robert Byrd of Sunset Funeral Home, (334) 983-6604, is in charge of arrangements. Serving as pallbearers will be members of the Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. ![]() Survivors include his wife Barbara Amos daughters, Salem Yaun and Lynn (James) VanMeter grandchildren, Jordyn Yaun, Melissa VanMeter, Victoria VanMeter, Alexandria VanMeter, and Stephen VanMeter. Amos received his Law Degree from the Jones School of Law in 1982 and resided in Enterprise prior to moving to Dothan in 1987 where he was employed with the Houston County District Attorney's Office until his retirement in 1998. He graduated from Troy State University earning his Batchelor's Degree and received his Masters from Auburn University Montgomery. He graduated from Enterprise High School in 1966. Amos was born Novemin Hazelhurst, Mississippi. Jude's Children's Hospital c/o TKE Fraternity, 600 University Ave., Campus Box #821263, Troy, AL, 36082. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St. The family will receive friends from 1-2 pm prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park with Robert Byrd directing. ![]() ![]() Charles "Fig" Newton Amos, 66, of Dothan passed away Friday, at his residence.įuneral services will be 2 pm Tuesday, at Sunset Funeral Home with Guy Wilson officiating.
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