Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Boot |
Common Name |
Combat Boots |
Catalog Number |
2024.19.2ab |
Date |
2001 |
Dimensions |
H-10 W-4.5 D-13 inches |
Description |
This is a pair of military combat boots in desert style tan color. They have two eyelets and six hooks on each side for the tan colored laces. The soles are rubber with a deep tread. The inside of the tongue on both pairs read, "J4-97/ 11 W 2152510" |
Notes |
Ken Rodgers was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky. He first joined the Marine Corps out of high school in 1983 and left in 1987. He joined the Marine Corps Reserves for two years, serving at Fort Knox as a tank commander. He joined the Air Force ROTC at the University of Louisville and then joined the US Airforce in 1992. He retired in 2008, reaching the rank of Major (the oak leaf insignia is sewn onto the uniform). He flew E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) over New York City after the September 11th attacks and in combat missions over Afghanistan. He was stationed in Oman starting in 2002. He earned several medals including two air medals. Post military services include working for the FBI, training pilots at UPS, and flying commercial aircraft for American Airlines. |
Collection |
Ken Rodgers Collection |
Event |
Operation Enduring Freedom |
People |
Rodgers, Ken |
Subjects |
Air pilots Military air pilots |
Search Terms |
Afghan War, 2001-2021 Afghanistan Air Force Operation Enduring Freedom Louisville (Ky.) 450th Air Expeditionary Wing 9/11 September 11, 2001 963rd Airborne Air Control Squadron |