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Got 5 Marine units

VMGR 152, 1st MAW @ MCAS Futenma, Okinawa

VMGR 252, 2nd MAW @ MCAS Cherry Pt. N.C.

VMGR 352, 3rd MAW @ MCAS Mirimar Ca.

VMGR 234, 4th MAW @ JRB Ft. Worth Tx.

VMGR 452, 4th MAW @ Stewart AB Newburgh N.Y.

MAW = Marine Air Wing, Commanded by a Major Gen. and tasked with supporting a Marine division.

4th MAW being the reserve wing.

Looks like they visited Australia and got zapped by the local squadron.

I was going to ask how the work on the homestead was going after seeing you where back, Take care and get yourself healthy.

they got sealed up. The hyd reservoir and plumbing was left in place for emergency nlg extension, never saw it used though.

You're right on that Giz, after towing or taxi backwards roll foward 5 - 6 feet to realign/reset the NLG strut.

It got reversed, there is a crew member sitting on the galley floor (upper right).

Well next time we are going to require some advance notice.

In my opinion these people are no better than child molesters. They came to one our High Schools a couple of years back, We had cops from my department and two others and all they showed up with where these 6 inbreed looking trailer trash types. We had a harder time getting the teachers and students into the building than with them. I just want to point out that their "church" is operated by lawyers and they support it by bringing lawsuits against people who over react to them. Play their game back at them print up some shirts with something like "RIP Sr Amn Aldin" and turn your backs to them.

Mid to late 80's timeframe, They also dropped the white radomes and began painting them gray to match the 2 tone paint job.

Hey guys, there is an active duty Sgt at VMGR 252 who has been putting together a website on Marine KC-130 history.

He has been doing it on his own inititive, But it seems that the wing PAO is giving him a hard time over it and he can use some encouragement. check it out if you can.http://www.marinebattleherk.com/

I thought the whole super bowl show was a disappointment this year, It all looked slapped together at the last minute.

88% Grunt - 0% civilian? I was an Air Winger fercryingoutloud!

798 (KC130F) was the bird that they used to take off and land from the USS Forrestal in the early 60's.

Merry Christmas to all and best wishes for a safe and healthy New Year!

She's a keeper!

RIP Bob.

Correct me if I'm wrong but wasn't a bird shot down in South America 10 or 15 years ago? I'll be in Westy for classes at the academy in a couple of weeks.

Don't go putting a jinx on anyone, Go knock on some wood will ya.

That bunker (photo #101) was still off limits in the 80's

Got up to 31K in an F model for 2 or 3 hours, Cold! the observer windows frosted over on the cargo compartment side.

Tiny, my condolences to you and your family

God Bless all who sacrificed their tomorrow. Thank You

She's at Eastie High now, Did middle school at Latin Academy it's in the old Boston Trade near Codman Square. Latin School is still down in Longwood.

Thanks Skip, It's just something from the heart that was on my mind this morning.

I spent last night in the high school aditorium watching my painfully shy quiet daughter come out of her shell by making her debut with her high school drama club.

My legs where cramping and my butt hurt on the old wooden seat, I am proud of her because she joined the club on her own and landing a speaking role then memorised all her lines, for her that took an incredible amount of guts.

While I was sitting there my mind drifted to the meaning of this weekend and like anyone else who has served I understand that its only by the grace of god that my family can enjoy this while others are not able, that made me sad.

I also thought about the fact that our country is not perfect but it is worth fighting for and always will be and that made me proud.

I'm humbled by the fact that other families can not enjoy this because sacrifices that have still will be made for us.

When the lights came on my wife and older daughter caught me wiping my eyes and think it's because I was proud, and I am. But the truth is I'm more than humbled and will always be gratefull.......Thank You