Max Butler – Obituary

From: Jerry BrennerSubject: OBITUARY FOR MAXDate: November 9, 2024HERE IS THE OBITUARY FOR MAX FROM HIS DAUGHTER MICHELLE THAT WAS WRITTEN AT THE MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR MAX. THE PICTURE IS OF FRANK ROALES AND MYSELF WITH OUR “MISS L RESTORATION TEAM” SHIRTS IN HONOR OF MAX AND THE WORK HE …

Sad news re Max Butler

Max Butler, long time TAC Missileers Treasurer and Membership Director passed away on October 27th. He was a keystone of the organization and will be missed. A memorial service in his honor, will be held at 2pm on Tuesday, November 5th at the Memorial Park Cemetery in Vincennes, IN. Max …

2023 Reunion Registration

We hope y’all had a great holiday season and wish you all the best in 2023!!! We are looking forward to seeing many of you at our May 2023 “Farewell Reunion” in San Antonio. To help us finish the necessary preparations, we request that you complete and submit your reunion …

Can you identify this part?

John Hilliard (History Center and Space & Missile Museum Volunteer, Patrick Space Force Base, FL), is trying to identify a possible Matador part that was recently found near the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse. If you can help, please contact John (John Hilliard – jrhilliardvmi60@gmail.com) directly. Thanks! From: John Hilliard <jrhilliardvmi60@gmail.com> Subject: PART OF …

Looking for Info – 71st TMS Mascot (MAHL-ISH)

Update; 10/1/2022 – Since originally posting George Mindling’s request, he received a response from Mike Fedrick (71st TMS – 1959/62). See this link: Ludwig and the Donkey George Mindling is looking for information about 71st TMS Mascot (MAHL-ISH). If you can help, please contact George at kayakpaddler2010@yahoo.com. From: George Mindling Date: September …

2023 Reunion – Status Update

Our thanks to everyone who has made their hotel reservations and / or responded to the surveys about where to have the reunion “banquet”. We’re confident that it is going to be a fun / enjoyable Reunion. We can’t wait to see y’all in San Antonio. Here’s the latest info… …

Matador Photo Request

John Hilliard (Space Force Delta 45 Public Affairs Volunteer) is trying to find photos of Matadors that were launched from Cape Canaveral SFS/KSC and Vandenberg SFB. If you can be of assistance, please contact John. From: John Hilliard <jrhilliardvmi60@gmail.com> Subject: Re: Matador Photos Date: July 30, 2022 To: TAC Missileers For the last 10+ …

“Farewell” Reunion

To the TAC Missileers Membership: Due to the very low interest regarding the 2022 Nashville reunion, the TAC Missileers Officers regretfully deemed it necessary to cancel the reunion. As we are all getting older some of us are beginning to have health issues, including yours truly. Of course these issues impact …

2022 Reunion Cancellation

We are disappointed to announce that the 2022 TAC Missileers Reunion, scheduled for Sept. 20th to 23rd in Nashville, TN has been cancelled.  From: Max Butler Subject: 2022 TAC Missileers Reunion Date: June 18, 2022 To: TAC Missileers It is with much regret that the TAC Missileers officers have deemed it necessary to cancel …

2022 Reunion Interest???

I just received an update from Max Butler re the 2022 Reunion Registration Forms he has received to date. The number is disappointingly low. 🙁 Given the low response, I am concerned that the 2022 Reunion could possibly be canceled due to insufficient interest. Please help! If you are planning …