Year: 2013
Veteran’s Benefits
New Go-to Place for Veterans Benefits Military veterans and their families have a new online source of help for getting the benefits they’ve earned. On the website Explore VA, produced by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, you can learn about many kinds of benefits: health care, education, job services, home …
Veterans Day discounts offered across nation for those who served
November 6, 2013 By Army News Service WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Nov. 6, 2013) — On Nov. 11, 2013, America will pay tribute to the men and women who served the nation. For Veterans Day, as a way to say thanks, many businesses across the nation will be giving discounts …
2013 Dues Reminder
As the year 2014 is almost upon us, I am asking all TAC Missileers members who are delinquent on their 2013 due’s (60 out of 397 active members) to please pay their dues ASAP. We, of course, rely on member dues to conduct our day to day business, especially the …
Matador Dimensional Drawings Wanted
Les Smith is looking for Matador dimensional drawings. If you can help, please contact him directly. Les Smith – ltsmith39@gmail.com From: Les Smith Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 To: Joe Perkins Subject: Matador Joe I’m building a 3d print of the matador and was wondering if there was any dimensional drawings. Les …
Only 15 Minutes To The Atomic Strike
From: Robert Bolton Date: Wednesday, August 21, 2013 Subject: Only 15 Minutes To The Atomic Strike It is with the kind permission of Stefan Bünttner and Klaus Stark, co-authors of “Nur 15 Minuten bis zum Atomschlag” [Only 15 Minutes to the Nuclear Strike] that we are able to post on …
Matador Radar Set / Radio Set Restoration
If anyone can help, please contact John Hornkohl at TFS Technologies, Inc. (505-856-1480) directly. Thanks!!! From: Joe Perkins (TAC Missileers Executive Director) Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2013 To: Russ Reston Subject: FW: Matador Missile Shelters Russ can you put this on the web site for anyone that can help the …
Okinawa Missile Site Dismantled
Note: Reposted from Ryukyu Shimpo (http://english.ryukyushimpo.jp/2013/05/31/10452/). Link provided courtesy of Jon Mitchell, a Welsh-born writer based in Japan (http://www.jonmitchellinjapan.com/). 8/14/2013 Tim Lewinski (874th TMS) has advised that this is the former Mace Site 3 and that a Hilton Resort is planned. http://english.ryukyushimpo.jp/2013/08/10/11160/
2013 Reunion – Quick Update
The 2013 TAC Missileers Reunion is rapidly approaching. We are looking forward to seeing everyone in San Antonio!!! Wednesday, September 4th… Registration Day — Welcome to San Antonio! Pick up your reunion welcome package upon arrival at the Hyatt Regency Riverwalk Relax and reconnect with old friends. No specific activities …
Federal Benefits for Veterans (2013)
Federal Benefits for Veterans Dependents and Survivors 2013 Edition 206 Pages (Courtesy of Jerry Leppart – USN)
Hyatt Rooms Available for Sept. 7th
The Hyatt Regency San Antonio has just advised that they have rooms available for the night of Saturday, Sept. 7th at the TAC Missileers rate. Click here for information about hotel reservation for the 2013 TAC Missileers Reunion. If you encounter trouble with reservations or anything pertaining to the hotel, …
Missile Mechanic OJT Package JP43350
ON-THE-JOB TRAINING PACKAGE MISSILE MECHANIC JULY 1960 DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE Courtesy of John Wood (498th TMG Kadena) Loads slowly (80 page PDF file). Please be patient.
Operation Sunflash Plaque – 1956 (eBay Item)
From: Robert Bolton Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 To: Russ Reston Subject: Ebay Item May Be Of Interest To Some Folks In Our Membership Russ, I found this on eBay. Might be of interest to the Matador folks and possibly others. Please post. 1956 vintage USAF 69TH TACTICAL MISSILE SQUADRON …
TM-76B Launch Area Operating Inst. Tech Manual (Mech. No. 3)
Technical Manual Launch Area Operating Instructions Missle Mechanic Specialist Launch Team Mechanic No. 3 USAF Series TM76B Guided Missile T.O. 21-TM76B-1-4 Courtesy of John Wood (498th TMG Kadena) Click on image to view. Loads slowly (85 page PDF file).
Standard Aircraft Characteristics – Matador
Original Source: National Museum of the Air Force (Historical Section) 1100 Spaatz Street Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433 Courtesy of: Ryan Crierie (Silver Spring, MD) Standard Aircraft Characteristics Archive www.alternatewars.com/SAC/SAC.htm B-61 Matador — Click on desired document — B-61A Matador CS – 12 January 1954 B-61A Matador CS – 12 January …
Standard Aircraft Characteristics – Mace
Original Source: National Museum of the Air Force (Historical Section) 1100 Spaatz Street Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433 Courtesy of: Ryan Crierie Silver Spring, MD Standard Aircraft Characteristics Archive www.alternatewars.com/SAC/SAC.htm TM-76/MGM-13 Mace — Click on desired document — Mace A – CGM-13B Mace CS – August 1963 Mace A – …
TM-76A Launch Area Operations Tech Manual
Technical Manual Launch Area Operations Missile And Aerospace Ground Equipment Maintenance Crews NCOIC USAF Series TM-76A Guided Missile T.O. 21-TM76A-1-2 Courtesy of Robert Scott (586th MMS Hahn) Click on image to view. Loads slowly (259 page PDF file).
Faller TM-61 (Matador) Model Kit
May 28, 2013 Anyone interested in obtaining a Faller 1/100 Martin Matador Missile Model Kit? From: Robert Bolton Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 To: Russ Reston Subject: Faller TM-61 up for Either Bid or Buy-it-now Hi Russ I found this on eBay and thought you might like to post it …