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When I arrived at my first duty station at Patrick AFB, FL in 1972 I was put on the base funeral detail. So my first TDY was to the pan handle of Florida to bury a Marine killed in Vietnam. My last TDY was Jan 2007 to Bagram.

Not sure about a OTF with a crack. We were in Columbia with the flaps stuck at 50% and could not repair the problem. Got a OTF waiver to fly to PR after getting the Wing to signoff then a MAJCOM signoff. Of course we had to fly back with several restrictions like Dan mentioned above.

We were hopping around Columbia, SA dropping supplies and other things when we landed at a remote field in the jungle. I was out front on the headset waiting for a forklift to unload. The A/C looks out the window and sees someone outside the fence taking pictures and says "I've been around here so many times that the FARC (Revolutionary Armed Forces of Columbia) probably have a whole folder of pictures of me". Bubba the Nav says "yea me too, I can't count the number of times I've been here". I said, "they don't have any pictures of you Bubba!!" Bubba said, "why not?" I said "they don't make a wide angle lens big enough to get that fat a** of yours in one picture".

Congratulations! Yes, I made Tech. Let's see (thinking, thinking) oh yea the year was 1977. I also had to wait a year to sew it on. I was stupid, and got out (active duty) in 1980. I was out for 10 years then came back and went into the Air Guard and had to wait 5 more years to get it back.

The link below confirms that it was A-1325. There is also a picture of the tail section in a paddy field. http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2009/05/20/326761/indonesian-govt-vows-to-increase-military-budget-following-c-130-crash.html

Democrats Cut Four More C-130 Planes From U.S. War Bill WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. congressional Democrats have pared a war funding bill to buy seven Lockheed Martin C-130 military transport aircraft from the 11 that the U.S. House of Representatives initially approved, a congressional source close to the matter said on Wednesday.

You rub "her" nose before she taxies.

The system at the air deflector doors is the Infared Counter Measures (IRCM). They were on the Charlotte, Wyoming, and I think Minn ANG H-3's. There were also few others birds out there with them.

I enlisted in 1972 near the end of the war. My draft number was 48 and knew I'd be in the Army if drafted. I was a member of the Civil Air Patrol for several years and knew at an early age I would join the Air Force. I passed my AF entrance examine when I was 16. I agree with Donwon and his assesment of the 'Peanut Farmer' - Larry

13 Jan 2008 Arkansas National Guardsmen of the 189th Airlift Wing gathered together today to honor the memory of fellow airmen lost in the 1988 plane crash of the "Demon 51". The men dedicated a memorial for their military brothers at the Jacksonville Museum of Military History. The Air Guard Wing remembered fallen airmen and their service contributions. The 189th Air Guard Wing continues to provide C-130 training for all military branches and operate the Air National Guard Basic Academic School. Follow this link to the video: http://arkansasmatters.com/content/fulltext/news/?cid=175631

Motoart is a renowned name in the furniture world for molding vintage aviation parts into fixtures for home and office. B-52 Stratofortress ejector seat office chair is one of its beautiful creations that the manufacturer introduced last year. Now, presenting the perfect New Year gift, the same house comes up with the limited-edition “C-130 Navigators Chair†for all aviation buffs out there. Unlike the previous office chair, the C-130 Navigators chair incorporates a little ergonomic feature allowing you to incline up and down for more comfort while sitting on it. The red racing upholstery, low-profile casters and anodized aluminum base plates contribute to the light weight of the chair so that you can carry it anywhere in your home and experience close-to-life simulation of the ejector seat. However, pricing remains undisclosed, but the aviation art is certainly worth every penny.

I got deployed three days after Christmas in \'02 so I was home for Christmas but, that was my 30th wedding anniversary which didn\'t go over well either. For all the military deployed over the Christmas season our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your families. We will also be thinking of the C-130 folks from MN, IL, and NC Air Guards currently over the pond into next year. Merry Christmas to all and keep safe. - Larry

A good reason to support Mannheim Steamroller group this Christmas plus the music is good.............. - Larry Mannheim Steamroller, the recording group famous for putting a new twist on traditional Christmas music, is hoping to spread holiday cheer to the military this season by giving away 1 million CDs to troops and their families. The group and its creator, Chip Davis, have started giving away copies of its multiple Christmas CDs to troops at home and abroad. The group also is giving away copies of its children\'s pop-up book, \"My Little Christmas Tree.\" \"Throughout the years, I have had the opportunity to work with many in the armed services,\" Davis said. \"This is my expression of gratitude for their efforts and sacrifices, especially during this season.\" A special effort is being made by the group to distribute CDs and pop-up books to Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C.; Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio; National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Md. and other facilities that care for wounded troops. Distribution of CDs also will take place at military bases. CDs already have been distributed to more than 40 USO locations, including the European and Pacific commands -- reaching troops in Germany, Japan and Korea. In addition to the CD giveaway, several wounded servicemembers and their families will be special guests at Mannheim Steamrollers\' Christmas concerts throughout December. Freedom Alliance, a Virginia-based group that honors military service, has chosen a \"veteran family\" that will join Davis and his group for an all-expense-paid trip Dec. 6 to Universal Studios in Orlando, Fla., for \"Grinchmas,\" a live musical performance of \"How the Grinch Stole Christmas.\" Davis, who has been quoted as describing his style of music as \"18th century classical rock \'n\' roll,\" has a long history of working with the military. Last year his group partnered with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation to donate Christmas CDs to military servicemembers and their families. Mannheim Steamroller\'s \"Christmas Live\" show will be re-broadcast on the Pentagon Channel this year. \"I am committed to continuing this support of the military,\" Davis said. \"Hopefully our Christmas music will create a sense of home for the holidays for the men and women of the U.S. armed forces. It is also important to us to share the sounds of the season with all those who keep our country safe.\"

I\'m not sure about part numbers or anything, but I remember a few years ago they loaded a pallet with sort of a fancy port-a-jon attached. It was pretty nice until we were about half way to Germany and we saw the blue juice flowing down the cargo bay floor. There was a small hole in the holding tank. That was the last time I saw the portable jon. - Larry

Usually we knew we were about to go into an ORI when a white C-135 landed and T/A started calling around and telling everyone a bunch of inspectors were on base. When I was at Ramstein, in the mid 70\'s, we knew an ORI was about to begin when a flight of Italian F-101s flew perpendicular to the runway at a very low altitude, about the same time the sirens went off. I think now you get plenty of warning and have a couple practice exercises before they ever show up.

You\'re right Muff, you could tell those KC-97\'s as soon as they landed. You didn\'t even have to look at the plane to know what landed. You could hear the thing all the way across the base.

Thanks for posting the site. I graduated in Dec 1972, but our picture is not there either. I don\'t remember ever having one taken and I know if we did, I never got one. Guess I\'ll keep looking. Such a long time ago...........

The link below takes you to an article on the MN Reserves. There is also a pretty good video on the right side once you get through the advertising........... It brings in nearly 60 million dollars into the local economy, employs more than 1300 people and that\'s just the beginning. You can find the Air Force Reservists stationed at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, and these days reserve is an understatement. \"It is a little bit slower than most of the other airplanes,\" said Captain Chris Rieland about the C-130 airplane he pilots. Read the rest of the story at - http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=531233

Good job. Seems to be easier to navigate. - Larry

Link to an article on the RAAF and 50 years. http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/11/01/2407640.htm

Interesting article on a C-130-XL wide body concept. Link below: http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story_channel.jsp?channel=defense&id=news/C130100108.xml&headline=Lockheed%20Explores%20Niche%20For%20Widebody%20C-130

We flew out of Koksijde,Belgium for several weeks with our old \'B\' models in the early \'90s. It was beautiful countyside and the Belguims were great hosts. I\'d love to go back.

Link to Global Security story on the fires.... http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/news/2008/07/mil-080710-afpn02.htm

A C-130 was lumbering along when a cocky F-16 flashed by. The jet jockey decided to show off. The fighter jock told the C-130 pilot, “watch this!†and promptly went into a barrel roll followed by a steep climb. He then finished with a sonic boom as he broke the sound barrier. The F-16 pilot circled back and asked the C-130 pilot what he thought of that? The C-130 pilot said, “That was impressive, but watch this!†The C-130 droned along for about 5 minutes and then the C-130 pilot came back on and said: “What did you think of that?†Puzzled, the F-16 pilot asked, “What the heck did you do?†The C-130 pilot chuckled. “I stood up, stretched my legs, walked to the back, went to the bathroom, then got a cup of coffee and a cinnamon bun.†Morale of the story: When you are young and foolish speed and flash may seem a good thing. When you get older and smarter comfort and dull is not such a bad thing!

We flew out of Koksijde,Belgium for several weeks with our old \'B\' models in the early \'90s. It was beautiful countyside and the Belguims were great hosts. I\'d love to go back.