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F.B.'Rusty' Knowlton wrote on February 7, 2002 at 4:52 am

Just found your page-what a flood if memories! Thanks

G. Joseph Snyder wrote on February 1, 2002 at 5:01 pm

Truly delighted to find all of these missile web sites. My four years in the U.S. Air Force were truly enjoyed by me and I look forward to meeting other missile personnel. G. Joseph Snyder P.O. Box 316 Cameron Park, CA 95682

Roger St.Germain wrote on January 31, 2002 at 12:40 pm

Yes I would be intersested in attending (hopefully I will be able to this time) the next Re-union in Denver, As far as the amenities for the Hotelwhat ever you come up with is fine with me. Tahnks again for the invite.

DONALD M GOLDSTEIN wrote on January 28, 2002 at 7:41 pm

TAUGHT AT ORLANDO 61-63. SITE COMMANDER PENGHU 15 MONTHS 59-60 ONE OF THE BEST EXPERIENCES THAT I EVER HAD GREAT GROUP OF GUYS

G. Joseph Snyder wrote on January 25, 2002 at 10:17 pm

I truly loved my duty station, the airman and officers that I served with. In 1965, after graduation from the University of Fresno, California, my wife and I took a three month travel trip through Europo. Of coused we traveled trhough Steinborn, where Launch Pad 'A'was located. Nothing was there, except for the pad asphalt. Joseph Snyder

Ernest Hansford wrote on January 20, 2002 at 3:06 pm

trying to search for guys in guidance section that where with me at sembach.

Meyer M. Gutman wrote on January 15, 2002 at 8:10 pm

89th TMS

Wilbur A 'Will' Witte wrote on January 2, 2002 at 10:17 pm

I was initially assigned to the 38th TAC Missile Wing in mid 1959 as Chief, Aerospace Ground Equipment Maintenance Officer. This is as well as I can remember the title. About one year later, the Wing had difficulty acquiring a Missile Maintenance Officer and I was placed in that position. I had no formal Matador or Mace training, but with the help of others in the headquarters I managed to get the job done. The job title given me was Chief, Deficiency Analysis Maintenance Officer. Like WOW! I couldn't hardly pronounce the name, but I had the job. Where did they find such a name for a title. The Wing had three outstations (Secret Misile Launch Bunkers, etc.), at this time I can only remember one near Bitburg -- I believe it was something like the 587th TAC Missile Sqdn., however, I'm not sure. I was a rated pilot and, in addition to other duties, was required to fly a minimum number of flights, day and night with a minimum number of landings, takeoffs, and instrument approaches. In order to do this I had to fly on nights, weekends and holidays because the ground job requirements were such that I couldn't get away during normal duty hours. However I did fly Missile Maintenance People, during normal duty hours, into Bitburg on several occasions to help in the repairs of out of commission missiles. Many, many times, I took long cross country flights to Italy, Berlin, London, Copenhagen, etc. After the word got out that I was flying into these areas, several requests came in to include airmen passengers who had authorized leave and desired to travel to various areas in Europe on weekends. I add this latter information, because some of the TACMissileers, especially those in the Sembach area, may remember being on some of those flights. Sembach had only two C-47 type aircraft, and those of us who were rated pilots flew those craft to get our required minimums.

Tom Baumker wrote on December 31, 2001 at 1:07 am

873rd TMS Launch, Site 1, and 498 TMG Maintenance TEMS

Wade K. Brown wrote on December 25, 2001 at 1:04 am

I need a real good picture of the Mace to blow up and put on the back of my motorhome. Can one of you help me out? Let me hear from you.

Elias 'Chico' Ruiz wrote on December 24, 2001 at 2:27 pm

I need some help in finding a 586 MMS patch. Anyone out there have one stashed somewhere? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Elias 'Chico' Ruiz

Joe Stevens wrote on December 18, 2001 at 4:46 am

Bob Bolton wrote on December 13, 2001 at 2:23 pm

Gentlemen, I am your new Missileer News editor. If you have a story, some news, questions, statements or any other tidbits you would like to share with the rest of the group I encourage you to email them to me. I'll do my best to include your input in future issues. If you have hard copy material you would like to share for inclusion such as pictures or printed articles about the Mace or Matador systems contact me via email for my snail mail address. I'll safeguard anything you send in and return the original hard copies to you when you request a return of them. Otherwise any submissions will be kept with our other historical documentation. I look forward to your input. Bob

Deward Johnson wrote on November 26, 2001 at 5:05 am

Instructor at Training site 1964 Retired 1980 at McChord AFB, Washington.

William B. Martin wrote on November 17, 2001 at 9:37 pm

I was the Administrative Ass't to the 4504th TAC Msl Wing Commander, Major William F. Faxton. Left Orlando AFB and went to Japan with 6902 Security Wing.

Frank Roales wrote on November 14, 2001 at 2:07 pm

I was a special vehicle mec. at the 4504th support sq. Orlando Air Force Base and worked on the Mace and Matador support equipment. Mostly the MM1 Terecruzier. Am I elligible to join thiis group?

William C. Petersen wrote on November 7, 2001 at 9:38 pm

I served as a Tech. 4 in the missle site for 3 years.

Jim Goudeau wrote on November 6, 2001 at 9:35 pm

Bob Armbruster wrote on November 5, 2001 at 8:10 pm

Many thanks to all involved,especially Joe Perkins, for the wonderful Reunion in Orlando. It was great to see the outstanding representation from Hahn's 586th MMS. It was a joy to see so many old friends, and God willing, we'll all get to meet again in Denver in 2003.

Wilbu A. 'Will' Witte wrote on November 5, 2001 at 3:06 pm

In June 1959 I was transferred from Stateside to, Headquarters, 38th TAC Missile Wing at Hahn AB,Germany. However, in a matter of days after arriving at Hahn AB, the Wing was transferred to Sembach AB. I headed the Ground Equipment Maintenance Branch of the Wing, and later was assinged additional duties with the Missile Maintenace Branch. Some of the Missileers may remember me for the R & R Trips to Copenhagen and Italy. I was a rated pilot and flew the old Goony Bird on quite a large number of those R & R Trips. I hope this satifies the requirements to become a member of the TAC Missileers Assoc. Have a nice day. Will

Max R. Butler wrote on October 31, 2001 at 12:24 am

Had a great reunion in Orlando, Fl. Organization has voted to become known as The Tac/Missileers,with the non-profit charter based in Fl. Anyone associated with the Matador/Mace missile is certainly welcome to become a member.Please e-mail me and I will add you to the membership list. We are going to have the next reunion in the Denver area in 2003. Max R. Butler Membership Director/treasurer

Roger 'Moose' Lamothe wrote on October 30, 2001 at 1:01 am

I started out at Site IV on Barney Lambert's last crew, just before he left. Worked with Capt. Deward Johnson, Willie Boggs and Dave Gross. Then went to Capt. Ralph Gaede's crew. Just found this site today. Sorry I didn't find it in time to go to Orlando, but will definetly make it to Denver.

William E. (Bill) Parnell wrote on October 27, 2001 at 10:19 pm

Combat Crew Chief, Commander was Capt. Bush, Mech 1 was McIntosh and Mech 2 was Sterret. We came on duty just before Christmas 1962 and left 3 years later. My crew was in the blockhouse when the bogus war message came to us. We were also in the blockhouse when President Kennedy was assassinated. Not much fun either time, but there was a lot of excitement. Hahn assignment was one of the most interesting in my 22 years of service even though I also served in both Korea and

Ron Schwartz wrote on October 27, 2001 at 5:07 am

Joe/Gary Thanks for Orlando. My best wishes for our new leadership. The trip was great! I wanted to take a few moments to thank the crew that was responsible for making it all happen. We all 'post' information to our old freinds, but take time to say 'Thanks' to the group that made it all possible. Our reunion in Orlando connected faces with names and I for one will not forget it. Orlando might be quiet due to recent events, but for a few days in October it sure was lively. Those there know what I mean !!

David Summarell wrote on October 25, 2001 at 9:06 pm

Good party

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