February 18, 2013 marks the one year anniversary of the date that Captain Nicholas S. Whitlock, Captain Ryan P. Hall, 1st Lieutenant Justin J. Wilkins, and Senior Airman Julian S. Scholten gave their lives while serving in Djibouti, Africa. A memorial service will be held at the Hurlburt Air Force Base on this date to … Read more
On February 3, 2013, sixteen Air Commandos and friends will begin a seven day journey in which they will be rucking 450 miles from Hurlburt Field, FL to MacDill AFB in Tampa, FL. Additionally, two more commandos will begin their ascent of Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa. Both the march and climb are being orchestrated … Read more
Wreaths Across America is an annual event at Arlington National Cemetery where volunteers place Holiday wreaths at the grave markers of our fallen heroes within the Cemetery. The event occurs each year in December, and the wreaths remain in place until mid-January. Volunteers laid more than 100,000 wreaths this year, which was more than three-times … Read more
The Captain Nicholas Schade Whitlock Foundation would like to say thank you to the Middle School students of The Heritage School in Newnan, Georgia. These students put together 37 care packages to be sent to the members of the 34th SOS squadrons deployed to two of the 34th SOS overseas sites during the holidays. Captain … Read more
Thanks to all who came out to make the first annual Bluegrass Bash such a success. We were able to raise more than $25,000, which is unbelievable for our first event! We are proud to say that because of the support and enthusiasm from each of you who came out or donated, we fully intend … Read more
The Captain Nicholas Schade Whitlock Foundation would like to announce the first Hunter 87 Hunting Trip put on for wounded combat veterans. This trip will provide 2 wounded veterans a 2 day guided deer hunting trip in Shorter, Alabama. The hunt will take place December 14-15, 2012 at Oakfuskee Plantation. All meals and lodging are included. … Read more
Nick’s family, friends, the foundation, and all those involved with this event would like to say thank you! Thank you to those that volunteered their time and effort. Thank you to those that donated items to the silent auction. Thank you to those businesses that sponsored the event. Most of all, thank you to everyone … Read more
The Newnan-Coweta County Airport was officially renamed on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 in honor of Nick. The airfield is now officially known as Newnan-Coweta County Airport, Whitlock Field. Coweta County Board of Commissioners Chairman Rodney Brooks remarked that the name change “is a small effort not only to recognize the ultimate sacrifice made by Captain … Read more
CrossFit Gulf Breeze, is hosting a national competition September 29-30, 2012 on Pensacola Beach. The event is part of the national Garage Games Series, a CrossFit competition circuit. Traditionally at these events the final workout is known as a “Hero Workout”. This event is designed to recognize local military members who have lost their lives … Read more
On September 20, 2012 there was a funeral service honoring the 4 fallen members of the accident in Djibouti, Africa. The service took place on the grounds of Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. The grave will be marked with the 4 names for whom it holds: Captain Nicholas Schade Whitlock from the 34th Special … Read more