Arlon B Jahnke

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Rank: Major (R)

Entered Into Eternal Rest
1976-12-15

Major Arlon H. Jahnke Augusta, GA – Major Arlon H. Jahnke, formally of Appleton, WI and currenty residing in Augusta, GA, returned to his heavenly home on April 02, 2018 at the age of 83. Arlon was born to Ida Hooyman and August Jahnke on January 21, 1935, in Appleton, WI.  He joined the US Air force in 1954 and served until 1975.  He served three tours in Viet Nam and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and a Purple Heartamong various other commendations.

Arlon is survived by his wife of 22 years Janet Sharp Jahnke. Together they enjoyed traveling, sailing, fishing, and spending time with their extensive blended family of 8 children, 17 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren.

A celebration of life with military honors was held May 5, 2018 at the American Legion #192. 

Rest in Peace Brother

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SMsgt PW Collins (ret) wrote on August 4, 2023
1966, 60th Aer Port, Travis AFB, CA used a DZ at Wilton CA. One time the Sacramento Bee, sent a reporter and photographer to the DZ to see what's going on. The reporter asked Capt. Jahnke what all his "stuff" was. Capt. Jahnke pointed to his "pocket rocket" missleman badge and explained it, next his navigator wings and his jump wings, all with no little pride. The reporter replied "Hmmm... you must have a hard time holding a job." Jim Hillard and I couldn't help exploding with laughter. 1972, at Langley, I ran into him again coming back to CCT... Read more
1966, 60th Aer Port, Travis AFB, CA used a DZ at Wilton CA. One time the Sacramento Bee, sent a reporter and photographer to the DZ to see what's going on. The reporter asked Capt. Jahnke what all his "stuff" was. Capt. Jahnke pointed to his "pocket rocket" missleman badge and explained it, next his navigator wings and his jump wings, all with no little pride. The reporter replied "Hmmm... you must have a hard time holding a job." Jim Hillard and I couldn't help exploding with laughter.

1972, at Langley, I ran into him again coming back to CCT from 4 years in USAFSS. We shared a couple of beers and talked about times when he was OIC of the newly activated Travis CCT.... Collapse