Roy Cash with his version of his uncle, Johnny Cash's patriotic tribute.
This video posted with permission from Roy Cash and the Town of Collierville, TN. collierville.com/
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Roy Cash is a retired U.S. Navy Captain with a highly distinguished record of service to his country. Roy is a true Memphian; he attended various grade and elementary schools in Memphis and graduated from Treadwell High School in 1957; he received a Bachelor of Science degree from The University of Memphis in 1962. In the two years immediately prior to entering the Navy, Roy also worked at a local radio station as a Staff Announcer and News Broadcaster.
In January 1963, Roy entered Officer Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island and was commissioned Ensign in the U.S. Navy on May 17, 1963. He then reported to Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida for flight training. On July 4, 1963, Roy married Billie Hall of Memphis, Tennessee in the Naval Aviation Memorial Chapel in Pensacola. On completion of flight training, he was presented his Navy Wings of Gold, and Roy and Billie began their 30-year Navy adventure.
Military assignments included Navy Fighter Squadrons (VF-101, VF-41, VF-33, VF-121, VF-213); 58th Tactical Fighter Wing, Luke AFB, Arizona (USAF); The Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island; Staff, Chief of Naval Operations at the Pentagon; and six consecutive tours of duty as Unit Commanding Officer: (1) Fighter Squadron Thirty-One (VF-31); (2) the U. S. Navy’s elite and prestigious TOPGUN Squadron; (3) Carrier Air Wing Fourteen; (4) Fighter Wing One; (5) USS El Paso; and (6) Amphibious Squadron Two. Following his Command tours, Roy was assigned as Chief of Staff for Operations, NATO Staff in Norfolk, Virginia. Roy served his last two years in the Navy as Deputy and Chief of Staff for The Chief of Naval Technical Training at NAS Memphis, and retired in September 1993 as Captain, USN.
Roy accumulated extensive operational and combat experience during his 30 years’ service to his country - nearly 6000 flight hours in Navy and Air Force jet fighter aircraft, including: F-4 Phantom II, F-5 Tiger, F-100 Super Sabre, F-14 Tomcat, A-6 Intruder, A-7 Corsair, F-16 Falcon; over 1,200 arrested landings on numerous U.S. Navy Aircraft Carriers; and 305 combat missions in Vietnam. He was awarded 25 military and combat ribbons and medals, including the Silver Star Medal (the Nation’s third highest award for valor in combat) for downing a Russian-made MiG-21 jet fighter during intense air combat over North Vietnam in July 1968. Roy was shot down by AAA fire in June 1972 near Haiphong, North Vietnam, and rescued at sea by helicopter, unharmed.
After Navy retirement, Roy joined Crew Training International, Inc. (CTI) in Germantown, Tennessee, where he served as Senior Vice President before retiring again, in 2006. CTI conducts pilot and aircrew Flight, Simulator and Cockpit Resource Management (CRM) training for the U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve Command, various Allied Air Forces, NASA and the FAA. CTI Professional Flight Training, LLC (CTIPFT) also conducts civilian and airline flight training at two sites, Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Millington Sky Port in Millington, TN. Roy currently serves on CTI’s Board of Directors and as a senior Consultant on CTI Contract Proposals and Special Projects.
Active on the Speakers’ Circuit for several years, Roy has addressed Rotary, Exchange, Kiwanis, Civitan and other service clubs, as well as schools, churches and other Christian, Veterans and community organizations around the country. His perspectives on life as a career Navy fighter pilot are gripping and motivating and include presentations on character, integrity and our nation’s Godly heritage. His interests include politics, Veterans issues, music and creative writing; Roy has composed numerous songs, including two that were recorded by his uncle, Johnny Cash, and several others that appear on various Johnny Cash albums. One of the songs initially recorded by Johnny Cash - “I Still Miss Someone” - has since been recorded by over 70 artists. Roy has also appeared in one movie, “A Fine Step”, featuring the contemporary actor, Luke Perry. Roy is active in his community and serves on the boards of various church and community organizations.
Roy and his wife, Billie, have two children; daughter, Kellye and son, Carey. Kellye, Miss America 1987, and her husband, Todd reside in Milan, Tennessee; they have a son and two daughters. Kellye is a profession singer/actress. Carey, a 1992 graduate of The Citadel, and wife, Charity, reside in Keyport WA; they have four sons and five daughters. Carey is a Navy Chaplain, with the rank of Commander, USN. Roy’s wife, Billie, is an accomplished Christian speaker, seminar leader and author, with six books to her credit - she is working on number seven. Roy and Billie reside in Collierville, Tennessee.
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