Robert J. Shoens making a point during the interview.
The Gathering of Eagles Foundation is a private, non-profit organization that supports the ACSC Gathering of Eagles program by organizing and funding GOE research, planning, promotion, activities and events. The GOE Foundation primarily funds GOE Week activities, such as Eagle guest travel and social events, through promotional activities and the sale of signed lithographs. The signed lithographs are limited edition recreations of an original oil painting by renowned aviation artist Mr. Jay Ashurst, commemorating the achievements of the Eagles each year. The painting, commissioned each year by the ACSC graduating class, is hand-signed by each Eagle next to their portrait. The GOE Foundation also supports Reserve Officer Training Corps scholarships and aerospace educational efforts through academic and community outreach programs. The GOE Foundation operates on Maxwell Air Force Base through the GOE team, which consists of 15 students selected from the class to execute this year long project while meeting research requirements for graduation and a Master’s of Military Operational Art and Science Degree.
This Year we had the distinct honor of having two 100th Bomb Group (H) Veterans be recognized for their contributions and service , Capt. Robert Shoens, 351st Bomb Squadron, Pilot of "OUR GAL SAL" and Capt Robert Wolff, 418th Bomb Squadron, Pilot of "WOLFF PACK". We wish to thank Bill DeMarco and his wonderful staff at Air Command and Staff College for arranging this great honor along with the other worthy Aviation Legends of GOE 2015.