★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★
Capt. Robert Falkenbach, Jr., USMC '93 was lost on September 16, 1998 when the UH-1 helicopter he was piloting crashed off the coast of San Diego, California.
From USNA '93:
Robby graduated from the Naval Academy from 8th Company, with a Bachelor of Science in Economics on May 26, 1993. Upon graduation, he was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the Marine Corps. In April 1994, 2nd Lt. Falkenbach was transferred to the Naval Aircraft Training Center, NAS Pensacola FL, for training as a Naval Aviator. He underwent primary and intermediate fixed wing flight training at VT-3, NAS North Whiting Field, Milton, FL. He continued his advanced helicopter flight training at HT-8, NAS South Whiting Field, Milton, FL.
In May 1995, he was promoted to the rank of First Lieutenant. After successfully completing flight school and earning his "Wings of Gold," 1st Lt. Falkenbach was assigned to Marine Helicopter Training Squadron 303, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3D Marine Aircraft Wing, MCAS, Camp Pendleton, CA, for training as a UH-1N (Huey) Pilot. In June 1996, Robby joined the "Stingers" of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267, MAG 39, 3D MAW, Camp Pendleton, CA, where he was assigned as a UH-1N Pilot.
1st Lt. Falkenbach deployed with the "Stingers" to Okinawa, Japan, where he served aboard ship with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. He was promoted to Captain in August 1997. His decorations include National Defense Service Medal and Sea Service Deployment Ribbon.
Capt. Falkenbach is survived by his parents Colonel (Ret.) Bob ('62) and Maureen Falkenbach; three sisters Laura (Major, USMCR, '85), Christine, and Kimberly; five nieces and nephews Laura Rose, Tyler, Christopher, Cora and Hunter; and countless friends.
Robby will always be remembered as a kid and a brother to many. His smile, boundless energy and carefree attitude touched the lives of hundreds and made those around him feel special. "I ain't afraid."
To Honor! ⚓
https://usnamemorialhall.org/index.php/ROBERT_W._FALKENBACH,_JR.,_CAPT,_USMC