272nd Combat Communications Squadron

03/09/2026

Our very own Brandy Zaklan finally ( after a government shut-down delayed it 6 months) was honored for almost 30 years of service as she left what was the 116th. We are so proud of her service. Congratulations, Brandy and best wishes always.

01/31/2026

We posted about Colonel Stoller's wife, Gwen passing. These are the details for the service:

Please know that LTC Stoller's wife, Gwen, died in early January and a service for her is scheduled:

St. John's Presbyterian church
2206 NE Birch Street
Camas WA
Time: 11:00 am
Saturday, 21 February 2026

Please share this with others.

01/11/2026

It is with great sadness that I have to post the loss of Colonel Alan Stoller's beloved wife, Gwen. She was a special woman. From the Columbian website:

Gwen L. Stoller, an 86-year-old from Camas, passed away on January 6, 2026. Her passing was noted in the death notices for January 10, 2026, with arrangements handled by Straub's Funeral Home and Cremation Services. This notice reflects the community's acknowledgment of her life and legacy.

07/30/2025

Congratulations to Colonel Robert Baugh on his retirement after over 40 years of service.

03/27/2025

For those of you who knew Owen...

View Owen David Schaffran's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

02/23/2025

08/07/2024

The 272CCS just produced another Chief Master Sergeant. I was proud to be there with CMS Ulana Cole and watch our own Christine Longfield celebrate her promotion to Chief! Great job, Chief Longfield!

12/28/2023

This morning, as I was making this breakfast for the work crew at our home, I was struck with the memory of making them during UTA's for our fundraisers. Still miss being part of that team.

Wishing you all a Happy New Year! Consuelo

11/08/2023

FYI We are all invited.

Gary Chandler

From:
[email protected]

The next Unit Social Assembly (USA) will be this Saturday, 11 Nov, 9:00AM, at the Elmer's located on 10001 N.E. Sandy Blvd in Parkrose.

If you are available and planning on attending please RSVP Gregory T. Wood ([email protected]) so we have enough seats for attendees. I'll have additional seating reserved for any non RSVP people.

05/07/2023

Congratulations is in order. This was my first Command.

05/07/2023

Meet Team 8!

Thunderbird 8: Maj. Jeffrey “Simmer” Downie

Dedicated Crew Chiefs:
SSgt Joshua Seda
SSgt Austin Guerra

Assistant Dedicated Crew Chiefs:
SSgt Kenneth Colon
SSgt Keyshawn Williams

Our 8-load team is responsible for the jet flown by Thunderbird 8, our advance pilot and narrator. Maj. Downie, accompanied by one of his dedicated crew chiefs, will arrive one day early for each show and with only two people, they ensure everything is prepared for the team’s arrival the following day! This also includes conducting a site survey and recording videos to prepare Thunderbird 1 for the airfield he'll be flying into.

This crew also has the important job of maintaining the jet used for many of our hometown hero, media, and photo chase flights!