The Ex-Kings [SEP] inception
The Ex-Kings
The Ex-Kings were a Phoenix, Arizona-based indie rock band formed in early 2007. The band was composed of former Power of Dreams drummer and Paranoid Saints frontman Keith Walker, Gary Lairson (bass), Michael Bassett (guitar) and Eric VanAusdal (vocals and guitar). The Ex-Kings were heavily influenced by bands like The Beatles, The Pixies, and The Velvet Underground.
History.
Coworkers and friends Keith Walker and Michael Bassett formed the Ex-Kings of
components of the 57th Operations Group, placing them all under a single organization. Has trained combat aircrews in adversary threat tactics since its inception.
History Lineage.
- Established as 57th Adversary Tactics Group on 31 Aug 2005
History Assignments.
- 57th Wing, 15 Sep 2005–Present
History Components.
- 64th Aggressor Squadron: 15 Sep 2005–Present
- 65th Aggressor Squadron: 15 Sep 2005–26 September 2014
- 527th Space Aggressor Squadron: 14 Apr 2006–Present
- 547th Intelligence Squadron, 15 Sep 2005–2014
- 57th Adversary Tactics