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About The Foundation

First There.

Our Mission

The Combat Control Foundation is First There in providing care and support to Combat Controllers (CCT), their families and other members of the military community through its programs, or through partnerships with similar charitable organizations.

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Combat Control Foundation board membership and executive leadership at the Special Warfare Training Wing

Who We Are

Established in 2021, the Combat Control Foundation (CCF) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that provides programs of support to all eras of our nation’s Combat Controllers, their families, and other members of the military special operations community.  Our programs focus on providing care and support through four pillars: Resilience, Health, Education and Heritage.

CCF Board of Directors

Presenting our board of directors composed of former United States Air Force personnel, Combat Controllers, and dedicated civilians, all committed to being First There for Our Nation's Combat Controllers, the Air Force's Special Warfare Elite Operators.

Andrea Dellinger Executive Director of Combat Control Foundation

Andrea Dellinger

SSgt (Sep), USAF
Executive Director

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Christopher Messina

Chair, Audit Committee

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Mark Nevatt

Sgt (Sep), USAF (CCT)

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Christopher Crouch

Board Chair

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Javier Trujillo

Sgt (Sep), USAF (CCT)

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Bernie Oder

MSgt (Ret), USAF (CCT)

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John McCracken

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Michael Lamonica

CMSgt (Ret), USAF (CCT)

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Kyle Stanbro

MSgt (Ret), USAF (CCT)

Special Tactics Airmen call in precision airstrikes

What is a Combat Controller?

U.S. Air Force Special Tactics Combat Controllers (CCTs) are some of the most highly trained, special operations forces in the world. Trained as elite air traffic controllers, their unique skill sets make them the deadliest warriors on the planet. They specialize in controlling airspace in combat and austere environments, calling in precision air strikes and delivering humanitarian support around the world as the first, “first responders” to arrive during a disaster.

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