Orlando Training – 1964

From: Larry Johnston Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2011 9:59 PM To: Russ Reston Subject: FW: Orlando training 1964 Bob Malarkey sent me these orders from Orlando Combat Crew Training Apr – Sept 1964. Brought back a lot of names. Feel free to post on TAC Missileers. As Always, Larry Note: …

Air Force Armament Museum

Max Butler, Jerry Brenner and Frank Roales recently met at the Indiana Military Museum in Vincennes, IN to discuss restoration plans for the “Wildwood” Mace. Jerry was kind enough to share photos of their inspection, a few of which can be found below. Jerry also shared photos taken during a …

Mystery Matador Crash…?

April 6, 2011 Was it an early design “YB-61 Matador,” “Navy Matador” or a “Regulus” variant?  No conclusive identification has been made. See the bottom of this page for the most recent updates. Thanks, Russ January 18, 2011 Can you help? A suspected Matador crash site was recently discovered on …

2011 TAC Missileers Reunion

Plans for the 2011 TAC Missileers Reunion are in place!  The reunion dates and hotel have been chosen, activities have been scheduled and we are hoping for a great turnout.  Please put these dates on your calendar and contact the hotel as soon as possible, to make your reservations.  As usual, a …

Koza/Goza (Okinawa) Today

From: Trevis Moss Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2011 11:13 AM To: TAC Missileers Subject: TAC Missileers “Contact Us” Submission – Koza/Goza (Okinawa) Today For you Kadena Kats, see what Kadena area looks like today. Go to http://road.s25.xrea.com/hwy330.html. This is now the main south to north route past Kadena. These pics …

Okinawa Circa 1965

If you are interested in seeing some photos from Okinawa circa 1965 (e.g., Gate 2 Street, Goya Street & “B.C.” Street in Koza, Naha and the Naminoue Shrine), be sure to checkout “Larry Johnston’s Kadena Memories” – updated 22 February 2011.

Okinawa Query – Ronald Hunter

February 6, 2011 Dennis and Yoshi Cralley are trying to locate Ronald and Haruko Hunter. Dennis and Ronald served together on Okinawa. If you can help, please contact me. Thanks, Russ From: George Mindling Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2011 9:54 AM To: Russ Reston Cc: Robert Bolton Subject: Request for …

Reunion Input Requested

April 5, 2011 Our thanks to everyone who submitted an “Activities Survey.” Based on the inputs we received, and given the limited time available for scheduled activities, we will be offering the following: City Tour with Harbor Excursion (South) USS Midway Tour with Harbor Excursion (North) San Diego Zoo Reunion …

Errant Mace Over Cuba

Submitted by Sid Segler (Hahn AB – 586th MMS) The Fort Walton Beach Daily News January 5, 1967 The Pensacola Journal, Pensacola, FL January 5, 1967 The Orlando Sentinel, Orlando, FL January 5, 1967 The Dothan Eagle, Dothan, AL January 5, 1967