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George Mindling wrote on March 25, 2008 at 8:16 pm

The plaque is a great idea, but, at the risk of being excommunicated here, I don't think the inscription chosen is fitting. We all appreciate the hard work and effort Joe Perkins in putting this organization together and putting together the reunions over the years, but I don't think any one name belongs on the dedication plaque to TAC missilemen. Besides, what about us in USAFE, ATC and PACAF? Not everybody was in TAC.

Lee Garwig wrote on March 24, 2008 at 11:39 pm

I also believe that the plaque should be from all the missileers that served as a 'cold war warrior' I would be only too glad to kick in for my share of the cost.IMHO...Looking forward to Dayton in 09.

Jerry Brenner wrote on March 24, 2008 at 11:55 am

The plaque is great but should be from the whole organization, not an individual. We all served in the Air Force and we all participated in these missile systems and we all should donate to the plaque. Sorry, but this is my opinion. I do think it will be great to see a plaque from the TacMissileers on the walk of fame at Wright Patt.

Jerry E Currie wrote on March 21, 2008 at 5:13 pm

James (Jim) Draper wrote on March 17, 2008 at 6:59 pm

Notification of email address change from previous sign-in in '07.

Jean Fugal wrote on March 14, 2008 at 3:19 am

enjoying the look back at some fine memories.

Dennis Hornberger wrote on March 13, 2008 at 5:18 pm

I believe we all need to thank the 'Perkster' and his wife for the plaque that will be installed in the Memorial Garden of the Museum of the United States Air Force. Thank You for this wonderful permanent recognition of our service to Tac and the United States Air Force. I am grateful for your generosity. thanks from 'B' crew Tainan, Taiwan 1960-61

EARL O. VARNEY wrote on March 5, 2008 at 3:07 am

WAS LANUCH CHIEF TEAM 3 1960-SEPT 1962.STEINBORN, OPERATOR C PAD BITBURG, DURING BLDG. OF MACE SITE. JAN 1963 TANSFERED TO SEMBECH , ON WAY HOME JUN 1964. WORKED IN LAW ENFORCEMENT, LAS VEGAS.NEV. AFTER RETIREMENT FROM AF 1968.RETIRED LAW ENFORCEMENT 1983, WIFE AND I MOVED TO CALIF. 1984, WIFE, ANNELIESE, PASSED AWAY 1991.I LIVE IN CITRUS HEIGHTS OUTSIDE OF SACREMENTO

Hugh Ross wrote on February 28, 2008 at 2:06 am

I'd like to hear from anybody at Metro Tango during this time. Remember Libya?

Jim sullivan wrote on February 21, 2008 at 3:56 am

i was amech 3 site 4 a crew 31 remember 'spearheaded', maj. piner was my cc lo before he was dco lots of good times over there. i was looking at sign in not too many guys from kadena pulled ayear on minuteman maint. no comparison to the great b bird!! well fun dropping aline best wishes to all my fellow missileers

Lee Garwig wrote on February 11, 2008 at 3:50 pm

Anybody have the e-mail address of Ernie Hansford, or Tommy Gayle, or Joe Lassiter? I have some pictures that I would like to send to them...Lee Garwig

gerrry kumpf wrote on February 9, 2008 at 3:07 pm

okinawa-nose picker from oct 63 to may 65 jfk was shot 1 month after my arrival i joined the airforce during the cuban missile crisis

Russ Reston wrote on February 5, 2008 at 12:16 pm

www.SembachMissileers.org - Announcing new website dedicated to the former members of the USAF 38th Tactical Missile Wing, that were stationed at Sembach AB, Germany between August 29th, 1959 and Mace TM-76A (MGM-13A) curtailment on September 25th, 1966. Primary emphasis is the RFML (Rapid Fire Multiple Launch) crews, who were members of the 822nd, 823rd and 887th Tactical Missile Squadrons.

Jon Flaiz, SMSgt Ret, USAF wrote on January 31, 2008 at 9:10 pm

Assigned to TEMS first tour. Assigned to 'old' A Site to assess storage of air to air missiles & iron bombs and uploading munition trailes to be ready to support deployments from USA. After 18 months idea scrapped.

Donald S, Bell wrote on January 25, 2008 at 7:09 pm

Interesting! Still noted some inaccuracies, but it was a long time ago!

John Schance wrote on January 24, 2008 at 7:34 pm

I retired from the AF civil service in 1998. I was the AF Systems Program Director for the Strategic Automated Command Control System (SACCS) and Hac Rampe and all of it upgrades and configurations, and reporting system to USSTRATCOM at Offutt AFB. I reported directly to the Defense Acquisition Commander and Assistant Secretary of Air Force for Acquisition. SACCS sent out the emergency force direction messages to the various missile sites and TRIAD defense systems. It also provided feedback battle damage reports, along with military mobilization and deployment messages. Prior work expereience, I was a technical representative for Aerojet Corp on the prototype and production of the Titan 1, Titan II, Titan III, Mercury, and Apollo series missiles. I also worked on the Polaris system. I left Aerojet in 1967. I think your effort is outstanding. Keep up the good missile work. John Schance, Retired Systems Program Director/SACCS USAF

Chuck Winners wrote on January 24, 2008 at 3:12 am

Assistance required from one or more of our Outstanding Mech 1s or LOs, we're getting swamped by the MACE Germany crowd in the realm of Missile site and Missile Control Call Signs. Not a major thing, of course but embarassing that the far east contingent could be so far behind. So far I have gotten help from Chief Beardslee(Crew 18 Gopher Broke),we have come up with: Missile Control: UNK Site 1, Bolo Point - Dintybird Site 2, White Beach - UNK Site 3 Camp Hanson - Nitelong Site 4 UNK - Conestoga Help us fill in the UNKs Thanx Bob & Chuck

jim griffith wrote on January 23, 2008 at 3:35 am

beyond words. It brought me to tears.

Dennis A. Hornberger wrote on January 18, 2008 at 5:09 pm

While on Blockhouse mid shift duty one dark night, I watched as the USAF AP's took the Taiwanese Shift Honcho for the second line of security around the compound to check on his troops. Whenever he found one sleeping he profoundly beat the @*%&# out of him and then went on to his other checks. I don't think our AP's had to submit to that kind of treatment, but then again they didn't sleep while on duty either. Anybody remember the food poisioning episode? How about the scowls and swearing from the Honey Bucket Drivers as they scooped out the latrine and swore everytime they got toilet paper in the ladle. Ahh those were the days.

Carl R. Orpurt wrote on January 16, 2008 at 12:50 pm

Updates email address.

Jim Steadman wrote on January 5, 2008 at 11:30 pm

This will serve to update my email address. Had a great time in Tucson and Nashville before that. Looking forward to Dayton. Those 586th guys were and are the greatest.

Frank roales wrote on January 4, 2008 at 12:23 pm

Updating mt e-mail address now flroales@avenuebroadband.com Would like to heat from any 'Black Hats' from Orlando Frank

Eric Sudeth wrote on January 4, 2008 at 6:41 am

Hi, My name is Eric Sudeth and im trying to locate anyone who knew my dad William (Bill) Thomas Sudeth. My middle name is Hendon after the Hendersons. I am not sure of first names. Somewhere I have a picture of a group of guys around a M.A.C.E. missle. Infact my dad named us after the missle Mark. Arpril. Charolette. Eric. MACE. I would like to find out more of what my dad was like back then. I have some unanswered questions and hope I can get some answers. We moved to Orlando Florida in 1970 and im now currently in Atlanta Georgia. Thank you all for your help. Eric Sudeth ericsudeth@yahoo.com ericsudeth@comcast.net

William (bill) Wyatt wrote on December 31, 2007 at 3:42 am

I was on a launch crew with the 405th at Hahn until sept 25, 1966 when it was deactivated. Went to Langley for AIM guidance..then to RAF Bentwaters England for 5 years..then back to Lowery for Instrumentation school..then to White Sands, NM. sled track. regards Bill Wyatt Friendswood, Tx ( Houston..NASA Area)

George Craig wrote on December 27, 2007 at 6:49 am

I have signed in before............. Put following in guest book, added a little this time: ----------------------------------------------- Sampson AFB NY, Keesler AFB Biloxi Miss, Patrick AFB Florida, Bitburg Germany, Landsberg Germany, Tripoli & Garian Libya, Landsburg Germany (again), Schwartzenborn/Kn

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