Eddie Ballom served in the 831st Air Division at George Air Force Base, California from 1964 to 1965. I remember so well when on his off day, he took my brother and I to where he worked on the base as a jet engine mechanic. We got to sit in a jet aircraft and we went into a cargo plane as well. I remember how proud he was to introduce his sons to the other Airmen and the apparent respect and camaraderie exhibited.
I bought this 831st Division Patch for a couple of dollars on Ebay.
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831st Air Division