In the last Newsletter (June 2010), Bob Bolton advised that he was willing to share plans for the 1957 Jet-X “Matador” shown on page #6 of the Newsletter. Wilmer Schimke took him up on the offer, and recently sent Bob the following photos. Great job Wilmer!
Some good information for everyone… (submitted by Al Groft – 9/27/2010) NEW CPR Method – See below for a video describing the latest CPR procedure. Share with your your friends and family… You never know, a life may be saved utilizing this new procedure.
New TAC Missileer member Jack Drafahl (Tillamook, OR) has put together a slideshow of Hahn Site IV photos. Be sure to check it out! http://hahn.jackandsue.com/
We just learned that the TAC Missileers contact information that we have for John M. and Barbara Stewart, formerly of Fernandina Beach, FL is no longer valid. If you know how to contact John, would you please send an email to Russ Reston? Thanks!
July 22, 2010 Update on new home for CGM-13B SN# 59-4871 (Wildwood Mace) In order to keep Missileers “in the loop” concerning the “Wildwood Mace,” I (Frank Roales) submit the following: An Engineer’s drawing and model for the new Indiana Military Museum has been completed and the model has been …
For those of you that don’t already have a copy, this is great opportunity to get a discount on U.S. Air Force Tactical Missiles, written by TAC Missileers George Mindling and Bob Bolton. Be sure to act fast. The discount is available only through August 15th. “U.S. Air Force Tactical …
Max Butler received the following email from Doug Jones, requesting assistance in locating Eugene W. Heverly. If you can help, please send an email to Doug or Russ Reston. Thanks! July 12, 2010 To: Max Butler (Treasurer and Membership Director) From: Doug Jones Message: Max: I have tried, but not …
July 12, 2010 Some members have inquired about Missile Badge (aka Missileman Badge) requirements. Joe Perkins was kind enough to provide the following information. Thanks Joe! Note: See comments following the requirement descriptions. General Officers: Wear the basic badge, representative of the organization’s mission, upon entering a headquarters staff or …
July 11, 2010 Len Romanczuk has submitted some of his photos taken at the Donnersberg 11th TMS Radio Relay Site (Germany) and at Sembach AB (1956/57). Be sure to ‘check them out.’ Len Romanczuk’s Sembach AB and Donnersberg Photos
TAC Missileers recently presented Julian Esposito with a plaque, expressing thanks for his dedicated efforts as the organization’s first president. “Zito,” Please accept our thanks for all your efforts! Sincerely, Your fellow TAC Missileers
George Mindling received the following 71st TMS inquiry from Tom Coughlin. If you can help, please send Tom an email (or send the info to me and I will forward it to Tom). Thanks, Russ Subject: 71st TMS Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2010 From: Tom Coughlin To: George Mindling Mr. …
May 28, 2010 Arnie Hauswald has submitted some of his photos taken at Lowry AFB (1961/65). Be sure to ‘check them out.’ Arnie Hauswald’s Lowry AFB Photos
May 25, 2010 We recently received the following input from Andy Holcombe advising that the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) can provide more than just DD-214s. Thanks Andy! I wanted to let you know about the site to retrieve military records if you don’t already know. A number years ago …
>>> ‘Wildwood’ Mace Photo Albums <<< July 22, 2010 Update on new home for CGM-13B SN# 59-4871 (Wildwood Mace) In order to keep Missileers “in the loop” concerning the “Wildwood Mace,” I (Frank Roales) submit the following: An Engineer’s drawing and model for the new Indiana Military Museum has been …
Transcribed from an Internet sound file by Peter Bock – 823rd TMS; Sembach AB / contributed by Nick Nicholson – 823rd TMS; Sembach AB Fundamentals known by all TAC Missileers… “The missile knows where it is at all times. It knows this because it knows where it isn’t. By subtracting …
Andy Hernandez and Jerry Purcell (Matador Launch Officer; “B” Flight Hahn; late 1950’s) are looking for help in identifing people in this photo. Can you help? If so, please send an email to Andy Hernandez. Click on image to enlarge. April 23, 2010 Ray Isaacs and Lee Kyser both recognized …
Week of April 12, 2010 www.military.com/military-report/action-needed-to-fix-tricare As of April 1, 2010, Medicare and TRICARE payments to physicians were cut by 21 percent. TRICARE is currently continuing to process claims without applying the reimbursement reduction. When Medicare declares new reimbursement rates, TRICARE will take 30 to 60 days to change business …
From: Robert Bolton Sent: Saturday, April 10 To: Russ Reston Subject: Mace Model by Aurora Just found this on eBay. Might be interesting to put on the TAC Missileers web site when you get time. It is for those missile folks still really looking for a Mace model. With 6 days …
Mace B (TM-76B / CGM-13B) Test Launch on 31 October 1962 Camp Happiness – Cape Canaveral Photo submitted by Don Dysart (Kadena, 823rd TMS, 1963/65) U. S. AIR FORCE PHOTO Air Force Missile Test Center Photographic Laboratory Operated by RCA PL-62-79768 10/31/62 CCMTA MACE Launch, Test 4226. UNCLASSIFIED Click on …
The Vietnam Moving Wall will be visiting Hamburg Township, MI, from July 8th through 12th. If you will be in the area, please add it to your list of ‘things to see.’ From: Tim Lewinski Thursday, April 01, 2010 To: Joe Perkins Subject: Vietnam Moving Wall Joe, I am part …
