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Hi All, I had lunch, no not all liquid, with John Simon last week. He, Chris Daniels and Don Asay have been talking about having a 37TAS reunion. Anyone out there? Anyone interested? Bob Daley 37 TAS 1969-1973
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Dan Wilson 1 2
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Saw this on "USAF Enlisted Aviators/Aircrew - Past and Present" and thought I would pass it on. May he RIP and have tailwinds as he journeys home. Dan Wilson (aka Skeletor) RIP Dan passed yesterday, May 4th. He and his wife have both been battling cancer. He is survivied by his wife April, sons Stephen and Jon, and daughter Amber. Dan retired from the USAF in 2004, 20 years as a flight engineer. He grew up in Phoenix, AZ, and was an avid backyard mechanic and gunsmith. Dan Wilson (aka Skeletor) RIP Dan passed yesterday, May 4th. He and his wife have both been battling cancer. He is survivied by his wife April, sons Stephen and Jon, and daughter Amber. Dan retired …
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Drone Medal 1 2
by Sparks- 35 replies
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I guess the powers that be DO occassionally listen to the outrage created by their dumb decisions. It seems Chuck Hagel has decided to scrap plans for the "Drone Medal". It just didn't pass the smell test and he had to back down after hearing all the displeasure expressed by all of us. (:
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FYI Access Pass Free For U.S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities. May be obtained in person at a federal recreation site or through the mail using this application form. The cost of obtaining an Access Pass through the mail is ten dollars ($10) for processing the application (the Pass is free). Applicants must provide documentation of permanent disability and residency or citizenship. May provide a 50 percent discount on some amenity fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, boat launching, and specialized interpretive services. Generally does NOT cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charge…
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Cuz... I did!!!:)
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I am now, Tiny Clark, Dept AF, RETIRED!
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Well, it's a few days late, but better late than never right? Got those shiny things put on Sep 22 upon completion of the Basic Loadmaster course at the Career Enlisted Aviator Center of Excellence, Lackland AFB. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't prouder than hell of those things. And yes, I graduated a day early in ABU's so I could chamber the next day (class grad date) and not screw up my training dates. Ended up having a week holding over at Lackland anyway. Who knew? Anyone on Facebook can add the "BLM - Basic Loadmaster" page and see pictures of many of the recent classes' graduations. Here's a couple of mine. Let's just say Momma made sure they stuck! :D
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Members, I received word this morning that Bob Daley passed away on 25 December. DALEY, Robert A. Jr. Lt. Colonel-USAF Retired Of Dallas Texas, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2017. Beloved husband of Mercedes (Chen). Son of the late Robert A. and Catherine A. (Hayward) Daley. Brother of M. Christine Schumacher and her husband Kurt of Greenville, South Carolina; Richard J. Daley and his wife Karen Lisa of East Freetown, Massachusetts; and the late Catherine M. Daley of West Roxbury. Uncle of Elizabeth Barahona of Dallas, Texas and Great Uncle of Franco R. Lopez of Dallas, Texas. Bob grew up in West Roxbury and was an Eagle Scout from St. There…
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1981 Lockheed C130H/Q Cargo/Utility View Details Comments: Excellent conditon, low time, ex NASA Listed by CTH Group Inc.Date Listed: 10/13/2009 10:15:03 AM View Seller Information Contact Seller As listed on Speednews.com Brgds. A/L
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Well, I have to let everyone know that I am the proud father of a removed cancerous prostate. I had an elevated PSA, so that led to a biopsy, and then surgery yesterday. The surgery was done up here in Seattle by a well known urologist that performs the procedure with the Davinci robotic aid, using 5 small holes and a stereo lens camera. He told me that everything went excellent, and I will make a full recovery. Play on guys, and have your PSA checked!!!
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Lars Olausson has just released the 28Th edition of his Lockheed Hercules Production List. With it's 168 pages, it is the "must have" reference for the C-130 enthusiast. Contents: Production List C-130A Versions C-130B Versions C-130E/H Configurations C-130E Versions C-130H Versions C-130J Versions L-100 Versions USAF Active C-130 Operating Units USAF Reserve Units US Air National Guard Units USAF Serial Numbers C-130 Operating Units USN, USMC, USCG C-130 Operating Units USN, USMC, USCG Serial Numbers Government Operators Non-government Operators Civil Registrations Military Tail Numbers (not Iran, USA) Hercules Literature MASDC/AMARC/AMARG Dest…
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I've sent the manuscripts for my books to the publisher and they should be available soon. Anything, Anywhere, Anytime is a history of the USAAF, USAF troop carrier mission and the tactical airlift mission that followed it. It should be a must-read for all veterans as well as modern military members. No other book has chronicled the entire mission from the troop carrier perspective. Trash Haulers is a revision of my 1988 C-130 book (with the title I hated.) I've done quite of revision and added a few things. They both should be available for purchase around the first of the year if not sooner.
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Read what it was like to crew a C-130 in the mid 60's. This accounting is of travels worldwide from paradise to war in a matter of hours. http://www.amazon.com/C-130-Crew-Chief-SeeThe-World/dp/1496032950
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My daughter Jade, checking out her first C-130 in Sana'a Yemen.
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Re:Talon Reunion ***Unofficial Info***** Combat Talon Reunion Sponsored by: 7th ACS and Stray Goose, combined Inviting all Combat Talon, past and present Quality Inn Bayside 322 Miracle Strip Parkway Fort Walton Beach, FL 850-275-0300 Rooms-Reunion rate= $115.00 (reserve by 29 April) Friday May 30th----------Wurst Burn/Social Saturday May 31st--------Pig Roast picnic Sunday June 1st AM--------Memorial Service The 7th Commando Newsletter reported that details would be posted on their website (although I haven\'t seen it yet): <http//7THSOS.ORG>
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Hi, Folks I hope you\'ll pardon the blatant sales pitch, but I\'d like to let you know of my latest book about and for the C-130 community. \"The Speed of Heat: An Airlift Wing at War in Iraq and Afghanistan\" comes out late next month or in June, published by McFarland and Company. It\'s an oral history of my unit\'s (167th AW) activities since 9/11, and in its pages some of you will find guys and gals you know. Essentially, I sat down with about 70 of my squadron mates, and we talked about their experiences. The result is a book that includes aircrews describing desert missions, maintainers talking about combat repairs, and aeromeds discussing saving lives. The…
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http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/news/17390/119236?RS_show_page=0 Sounds to me like some of his Aids made statements that did the boss in -- then again he is the boss and takes responsibility for his subordinates -- allowing the media access like this will continue to have dire consequences -- I wonder what would have happened if the same access was granted to General Eisenhower's staff in WWII during the planning of Operation Overlord?
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Have any of you heard of this DBIDS thing? Seems everyone is supposed to get fingerprinted and their ID cards scanned and if not done we will no longer have access to the base. I was not notified of this nor were many other retirees. I happened across an old friend today who told me about it and I guess I will have to go wait in line for hours tomorrow to get this done. DBIDS supposedly stands for “ Defense Biometrics Identification System Implementation." If you know about this tell me what it is for and about. Thanks
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It was a longer than ususal road - I had a few bumps at LRAFB, including having to come home for my wife's surgery (she's fine) - but I made it back there, finished the course, and had my cert board today (with another FE from my squadron). I'm a little nervous, still wonder if they picked the right guy, but will treat this responsibility with the respect it deserves. The scheduler already has me flying with a student next week. Whoo! Thanks to all the guys who supported me, and I won't let you down. Mark
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"Non-Sked Fred" Kreppein, an icon in the commercial Herc community passed away early this morning after a long fight with cancer. He was the first captain I flew with as a commercial FE. Fred started his aviation career as a Connie FE flying on the North Slope of Alaska. He was also an Electra FE with Saturn Airways. He then moved to a window seat with them. For a time, he also flew USAF C-130E's for Byrd Air into Phnom Penh, Camodia. He then went to fly Khadaffi's C-130's back a forth between Libya and Nicaragua. From there, he flew for Southern Air Transport and Transamerica. I flew with him at St. Lucia Airways, Transafrik and Frameair. His last flying job …
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I am going down to check it out, Any you other guys going.
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The TCTAA board decided this afternoon at our teleconference to set a definite date for our 2012 Convention for October 19-12, 2012 at Warner Robins, Georgia, with events at the Mueum of Aviation adjactent to Robins AFB. This is the weekend after the Hercule Operators Conference in Marietta and the week before another Hercules conference in Jacksonville, Florida. It's also the weekend after the Air Commando and Stray Goose reunions in Ft. Walton Beach. The TCTAA is an umbrella organization for all Army Air Forces and USAF troop carrier and tactical airlift units and their successors. Our new chairman, George Dockery, and president, Mike Welch, are leading us as we make…
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I'm sorry I didn't post this when it happened on September 1st, 2011, but I've been off the board for awhile. I am finally retired from the Air Force! By finally, I mean I took the long road. I started in the Army back in 83, got out after Desert Storm, went Army Guard, then Air Guard, then back on active duty in the Air Force. I made MSgt in '09, and waited until my commitment was up after transferring my GI Bill to Son #1. (Whew! Wears me out just typing it!) Anyway, my last four years and change was as a Herk FE at Dyess in the 40th. All of the FEs are in the 39th or on to new aircraft by now I hear, however. I can consider myself one of the last FEs in that…
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Bob Craft flew west yesterday. He passed from cancer in Bradenton FL. Bob flew Herks at CCK from 66-69 and Langley 69-72. Then he flew for Delta retiring in 2003. We'll miss him. I'll post the details when I get them. Bob D
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Hi Fellow Herky Jerkers, I'm really happy to be back. I never really went anywhere except to the hospitals and to the Happy Hunting Grounds 4 times. Briefly, I've had some nasty surgeries, The 5 way coronary bypass, the partial foot amputation for gangerene, and 4 fatal heart attacks resulting in an ICD implant. The little machine in my chest is doing the trick and I'm almost my old self again. I was somewhat of a specialty in the hospital because when they prepped me for the surgery they found out that I had been dead 3 times at home. We thougt that I was passing out and my wife revived me all 3 times by pouring ice water on me and beating on my chest and back. …
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