C-130 Community Announcements & Promotions
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The 2010 TCTAA convention is set for October 21-24 at the Victorian Hawthorne Suites in Galveston, Texas. This year's convention is in conjunction with the Wings Over Houston air show at Ellington Field on October 23-24. We're also offering a cruise on Carnival out of Galveston on Saturday, October 16 and returning on Thursday, October 21 for those who are interested. (Cruises are a lot of fun! If you've not been on one, you oughta!) Watch the TCTAA web site at www.troopcarrier.org/home.html for details. The TCTAA is a 501C(19) veterans organization and is recognized by the IRS as a wartime veteran's association, meaning that all contributions are fully tax deductible…
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Many members of the C-130 community were saddened to learn that Bob Pinard passed away on February 15. Bob was another of the icons in the C-130 world whose career spanned the spectrum to a large degree. He was Stan/Eval for the 815th TCS at Tachikawa in the mid-60s and flew with Col. Charlie Howe whenever the colonel decided he wanted to fly in an A-model. He finished up his career as a maintenance officer at Hurlburt and lived in Ft. Walton Beach. After the Air Force he remained in airlift, working for Southern Air Transport and for some overseas entities. He's missed by a lot of people.
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As some of you know already, I am attempting to compile a data base of former 8th SOS (Combat Talon I) members and also passing on information on the upcoming reunion. Please forward to me any mailing address, phone#s, e-mail addresses and/or any other info that I might not have on record. Also, please send this to anyone you think is not on my list and should be. I am attaching the Agenda, Registration Form and Trifold. The earlier you register for the reunion, the easier it is for the organizers to make all the arrangements. Also, if you are interested in playing golf, we are limited to 8 foursomes, so sign up soon to avoid the rush. Golf has been moved from Gator…
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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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MSgt Shawn Michael Kovach, 34, died Wednesday, February 3 at his home in Harrisburg. Kovach served in the U.S. Air Force from 1993 - 1999 and has been a member of the Air National Guard 193rd Special Operations Wing, Middletown, PA, from 1999 to-date. Most recently, he served as a Loadmaster Instructor. Kovach was a decorated veteran, having been deployed in Haiti, Kosovo, Iraq, Afghanistan, England, and elsewhere worldwide. A 1993 graduate of Central Dauphin East High School and a 2003 graduate of the Pennsylvania State University, Kovach's military achievements included: Air Medal with two oak leaf clusters; Aerial Achievement Medal; Joint Meritorious Unit Award with o…
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William D. Tyra, III Retired USMC Colonel William D. Tyra, III, Col., USMC (Ret.), nickname “Jatoâ€, age 58, of Trumbull, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2010 in St. Vincent Medical Center. Born on December 20, 1951 in Pasadena, TX, he was a son of Mary Jane Stanton Tyra of San Antonio, TX, and the late William D. Tyra, Jr. He was currently a Pilot for American Airlines and previously served as Senior Vice President of the Western CT Military Officers Association. Col. Tyra was a member of the Board of Directors of CT Center for Patient Safety, a cause that was close to his heart. Serving 26 years in the USMC , he was a C-130 Pilot, Squadron Commander of…
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From: William Favor All, Stan 'Bongo" Graham passed away this morning at 5:45 AM. Diane is holding up as best she can. Diane does want to have services in Pensacola where she and Stan are from. I have merged all the KC-130 emails that I have but the list is far from being complete. I ask that you pass this email to any of us that you may have listed in your emails. I will forward any contact infromation you send. PM me here and I will respond ASAP.
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My son was promoted BLZ to E-4 and was selected Moody AFB Airman of the Year 2009. He is a Combat Medic.
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All, The following was submitted through the Contact Us link on the site. Can anyone help them out or point them in the direction of some help? Casey To Whom it may concern, My name is Wayne Graham and I am trying to locate a C130 that can be used to fly relief supplies from Ft. Pierce Florida to Port Au Prince Haiti. I am helping an organization called Missionary Flights International..you can get more info on them at www.missionaryflights.org They have tons of donated supplies in their warehouse but lack the greatest transport plane ever designed for such a task..the C130. If you know of anyone who would like to save lives and make a difference, p…
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My daughter Jade, checking out her first C-130 in Sana'a Yemen.
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My novel, The Cave, is back in print. It's based on my experiences with the C-130 FAC/Flare mission over Laos in 1966, combined with my cave exploring experiences when I lived in Kentucky. You can order a copy direct at http://www.authorhouse.com/Bookstore/ItemDetail.aspx?bookid=9981. My page for it is at www.sammcgowan.com/thecave.html.
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I just heard that Carl Henn (Preacher) passed. He was 86. Bob
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Clawson L. Messer, age 73, took his final flight at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 4, 2010. His last battle was with lung cancer and he fought the good fight. He was surrounded by his two sons, loving wife of 49 years and other family. Chief Master Sgt. Messer retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1984 after proudly serving for 30 years. His last assignment was at Hurlburt Field with the 8th Special Operations Squadron as Chief Loadmaster and Superintendent of Operations. He delivered the Daily News from 1988 to 2003 and was awarded Carrier of the Year. He was a man who loved his family and friends. He liked to fish, hunt, was a Boy Scout leader, coached Little League baseball and …
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Delano Simmons Born: May 9, 1933 Died: December 31, 2009 Location: Beebe , AR Tribute & Message From The Family Delano O. Simmons, Sr. of Beebe (Opal community), Arkansas, was born May 9, 1933 at Meridian, Mississippi, and went to be with the Lord on December 31, 2009. Mr. Simmons was retired from the U.S. Air Force after serving twenty-three years. He was also retired from Franklin Electric and Ward Bus Factory. He was a member of Union Valley Baptist Church. Mr. Simmons was preceded in death by his father and mother, Reese and Alene Simmons of Mississippi; a sister, Gail Koppenol of Louisiana and a son, Robert Simmons of Arkansas. He leaves behind to …
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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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These are three guys I knew at Pope and haven't hear from, this would have been between Oct 73 to Feb 77. SSgt then - Jimmy Noell Sgt then - Sam Mitchell MSgt then - Morris from Altoona, Pa originally.
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Is there anyone who might have served with the 50th Red Devils around 1968 and would have known a Tom Lee? If so, would you also know whether he's still with us and possibly how to contact him?
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Hello folks, a firm involved in military training needs quickly KC130J Pilot Instructors ( or former pilot instructors). PM me if you are intrested.
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Hey Old Fart, happy friggin' birthday. Drawing Social Security yet? Better get it before it all goes away. Don R.
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Military Vets eat at Applebee's free on 11 Nov 2009 ck out http://applebees.com/vetsDay/default.aspx
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A friend of mine wanted me to pass this on: http://hostedjobs.openhire.com/onlinejobs/submit.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&jobid=303780&company_id=15638&source=ONLINE&JobOwner=961369&bycountry=0&bystate=1&bylocation=GA&keywords=&byCat=NULL&tosearch=yes
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Another brother in arms passes from this world. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nwfdailynews/obituary.aspx?n=salvador-antonio-gomez&pid=132818648
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Joint 7th ACS & SGI 2009 Reunion Put it on your calander now! 7 ACS and SGI Combined Reunion When: 9 – 11 Oct Where: Ft. Walton Beach FL Location: Hurlburt Fld Picnic Grounds OK "Commandos," we have combined forces with the Stray Goose Int'l (SGI)(1 SOS) guys to have a reunion in conjunction with the Air Commando Association (ACA) Reunion 9-11 Oct 2009. We are also planning for the next Worldwide Combat Talon (WWCT) Reunion from 21-23 May 2010. Below is the infomation for the 2009 Get together. October 9, 10, 11, 2009 - Hurlburt Field Make plans now to attend the Stray Goose International/7th Air Commando Society/SOS fall reunion,…
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Apparently Merle "Chief" Reeder, flight mechanic in the 35th at Naha and Forbes, has evidently passed away. Chief was a full-blooded Indian from Oklahoma and lived there. I talked to him on the phone a few years ago. I really hate to hear that he's gone. Does anyone have any details?
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