Col. John Calvin Shahbaz, US Air Force (Ret.) passed away on January 19, 2021. He was a resident of Carmichael, California, at the time of his death. Born on January 19, 1924, he made it to his 97th birthday.
He was the son of Jonathan and Leah Shahbaz. [Contributor: Al Skiff # 49788721]
In recognition and gratitude for his life of service, he is laid to rest at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery.
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From the newsletter of the Assyrian Cultural Foundation:
John Calvin Shabbaz was born on January 19, 1924, in Gary, Indiana. He was the son of Jonathan and Leah Shahbaz of Turlock, California.
He enlisted in the United States Air Force on November 7, 1942, during the midst of World War II. He quickly completed his crew training at Peterson Field Colorado and arrived at the Metfield bomber base. He became the navigator of the new combat-ready Strategic Air Command's newest heavy bomber, the B52 Stratofortress. The giant aircraft is powered by eight jet engines, flies at speeds of 600 miles per hour, and operates at altitudes above 50,000 feet. He was a part of the 491st Bombardment Group that led a bombing mission over northern France and Germany from June 1944 to April 1945. John would spend the next 23 years with the Strategic Air Commands.
Over the course of his Air Force career, he reached the rank of Colonel. He was also awarded six different medals for his services: Air Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, European-African, Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal, World War II Victory Medal, and Air Force Commendation Medal.
John was a true patriot of the United States giving almost 25 years to the Air Force for this country. He was a true hero and an inspiration to all. But, most importantly, he was an Assyrian.
Published by: Brian Banyamin
Written by: Nino Aishou
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He was the son of Jonathan and Leah Shahbaz. [Contributor: Al Skiff # 49788721]
In recognition and gratitude for his life of service, he is laid to rest at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery.
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From the newsletter of the Assyrian Cultural Foundation:
John Calvin Shabbaz was born on January 19, 1924, in Gary, Indiana. He was the son of Jonathan and Leah Shahbaz of Turlock, California.
He enlisted in the United States Air Force on November 7, 1942, during the midst of World War II. He quickly completed his crew training at Peterson Field Colorado and arrived at the Metfield bomber base. He became the navigator of the new combat-ready Strategic Air Command's newest heavy bomber, the B52 Stratofortress. The giant aircraft is powered by eight jet engines, flies at speeds of 600 miles per hour, and operates at altitudes above 50,000 feet. He was a part of the 491st Bombardment Group that led a bombing mission over northern France and Germany from June 1944 to April 1945. John would spend the next 23 years with the Strategic Air Commands.
Over the course of his Air Force career, he reached the rank of Colonel. He was also awarded six different medals for his services: Air Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, European-African, Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal, World War II Victory Medal, and Air Force Commendation Medal.
John was a true patriot of the United States giving almost 25 years to the Air Force for this country. He was a true hero and an inspiration to all. But, most importantly, he was an Assyrian.
Published by: Brian Banyamin
Written by: Nino Aishou
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Col. John Calvin Shahbaz, US Air Force (Ret.) passed away on January 19, 2021. He was a resident of Carmichael, California, at the time of his death. Born on January 19, 1924, he made it to his 97th birthday.
He was the son of Jonathan and Leah Shahbaz. [Contributor: Al Skiff # 49788721]
In recognition and gratitude for his life of service, he is laid to rest at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery.
-----------------------------------------------------
From the newsletter of the Assyrian Cultural Foundation:
John Calvin Shabbaz was born on January 19, 1924, in Gary, Indiana. He was the son of Jonathan and Leah Shahbaz of Turlock, California.
He enlisted in the United States Air Force on November 7, 1942, during the midst of World War II. He quickly completed his crew training at Peterson Field Colorado and arrived at the Metfield bomber base. He became the navigator of the new combat-ready Strategic Air Command's newest heavy bomber, the B52 Stratofortress. The giant aircraft is powered by eight jet engines, flies at speeds of 600 miles per hour, and operates at altitudes above 50,000 feet. He was a part of the 491st Bombardment Group that led a bombing mission over northern France and Germany from June 1944 to April 1945. John would spend the next 23 years with the Strategic Air Commands.
Over the course of his Air Force career, he reached the rank of Colonel. He was also awarded six different medals for his services: Air Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, European-African, Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal, World War II Victory Medal, and Air Force Commendation Medal.
John was a true patriot of the United States giving almost 25 years to the Air Force for this country. He was a true hero and an inspiration to all. But, most importantly, he was an Assyrian.
Published by: Brian Banyamin
Written by: Nino Aishou
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He was the son of Jonathan and Leah Shahbaz. [Contributor: Al Skiff # 49788721]
In recognition and gratitude for his life of service, he is laid to rest at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery.
-----------------------------------------------------
From the newsletter of the Assyrian Cultural Foundation:
John Calvin Shabbaz was born on January 19, 1924, in Gary, Indiana. He was the son of Jonathan and Leah Shahbaz of Turlock, California.
He enlisted in the United States Air Force on November 7, 1942, during the midst of World War II. He quickly completed his crew training at Peterson Field Colorado and arrived at the Metfield bomber base. He became the navigator of the new combat-ready Strategic Air Command's newest heavy bomber, the B52 Stratofortress. The giant aircraft is powered by eight jet engines, flies at speeds of 600 miles per hour, and operates at altitudes above 50,000 feet. He was a part of the 491st Bombardment Group that led a bombing mission over northern France and Germany from June 1944 to April 1945. John would spend the next 23 years with the Strategic Air Commands.
Over the course of his Air Force career, he reached the rank of Colonel. He was also awarded six different medals for his services: Air Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, European-African, Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal, World War II Victory Medal, and Air Force Commendation Medal.
John was a true patriot of the United States giving almost 25 years to the Air Force for this country. He was a true hero and an inspiration to all. But, most importantly, he was an Assyrian.
Published by: Brian Banyamin
Written by: Nino Aishou
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