December 2, 2025 Meeting

A proclamation was read and approved honoring the life and contributions of Robert Salisbury, who served as a chair of the Kalamazoo County Retirement Investment Committee and other community financial roles.

Link to Proclamation Honoring Bob

The Distinguished Flying Cross medal is awarded to any officer or enlisted person of the armed forces of the United States for heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. The heroism or achievement must be entirely distinctive, involving operations that are not routine. It is not awarded for sustained operational activities and flights. The DFC is the fourth highest award for heroism and the highest award for extraordinary aerial achievement.

Link to Bob's Presidential Citations

The mission of the Super Sabre Society is to preserve the history of the F-100 Super Sabre and the men who flew the aircraft. Super Sabre Society Associate and Honorary members include those accepted for their contributions to the overall missions of the aircraft or to the mission of the Super Sabre Society.

In Memoriam:

"We toast our faithful comrades now fallen from the sky 

And gently caught by God’s own hand To be with Him on high.

To dwell among the soaring clouds They knew so well before 

From dawn patrol and victory roll At heaven’s very door.

And as we fly among them there We’re sure to hear their plea–

“Take care, my friend; watch your six, And do one more roll…Just for me.”

By Navy Captain Jerry Coffee (composed while a POW in Hanoi)

Link to Bob's Super Saber Bio 

Wall of Honor Location: Foil: 10 Panel: 2 Column: 2 Line: 19 

Link to Bob's Wall of Honor Bio 

Link to Bob's article