Our Condolences to Ray Lischka

We extend our sincere condolences to Ray Lischka (TAC Missileers Member), whose wife Caroline passed away on October 26th, 2015. (Ray severed as a Mace A Launch Crew Chief at Sembach Site I (Mehlingen) and later as a launch training instructor / evaluator at Sembach’s launch training site located in …

2015 Reunion Photos

Many thanks to Carolyn Wilczynski (our “Official TAC Missileers Reunion Photographer”) for sharing her photos from the 2015 TAC Missileers Reunion in Orlando, Florida. 2015 Reunion Photos We’d like to include photos of all reunion attendees.  Please send photos of any attendees not shown to Russ.

2016 Mini-Reunion (Mid-West)

Okay you Mid-westerners and everyone else who wants to come, a suggestion was made by Clark Wormer that we have a Mid-western mini-reunion next June /  July in Dayton after they open the new wing of the Air Force Museum.  If you are thinking of coming to the reunion, get …

Veteran’s Day Discounts – 2015

Many companies and restaurants will be offering discounts and deals to veterans and active-duty military personnel on Veteran’s Day (November 11th).  Here’s a partial list and a link where you can find more info. http://militarybenefits.info/veterans-day-discounts-sales-deals-free-meals/ 2015 Discounts & Deals AARPAARP is offering a 20% membership discount for veterans, their families, and …

2015 Reunion Schedule / Attendees

  The 2015 TAC Missileers Reunion is “just around the corner.”  Here’s the schedule. From: Max Butler Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2015 To: Russ Reston Subject: Re: REUNION SCHEDULE (Atlas V Launch) Russ, I intended to add that everyone needs to wear socks, non-open toed shoes, long pants, slacks etc. …

Our Condolences to Joe Perkins

We extend our sincere condolences to Joe Perkins (TAC Missileers Executive Director), whose wife Sarah, passed away on September 15th, 2015. Joe has asked that the following statement be placed on the website. September 15, 2015 Today we lost a loyal and hard working missileer (Miss Sarah) who always loved …

2015 Reunion Yearbook

David Derain (TAC Missileers Secretary) has made arrangements to have a 2015 Orlando Reunion Yearbook made available to all who are interested. Yearbooks can be ordered: Now – Download the following form, complete it, and mail it along with your payment to the address indicated. At the Reunion – Order …

2015 Reunion Attendees

August 19th, 2015 The 2015 TAC Missileers reunion is rapidly approaching.  If you have not already done so, now is the time to submit your registration information and make your hotel reservations.  (Click here for registration form.) Reunion Dates: Wednesday, October 28th, 2015 Thursday, October 29th, 2015 Friday, October 30th, 2015 …

2015 Reunion Banquet Dress Code

August 5th, 2015 From: Max Butler Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2015 To: Russ Reston Subject: 2015 Reunion Reminder Russ, getting dress code for the banquet questions.  You might add to the web that it is casual, dress slacks/shirt.  No Levis or shorts. Thanks, Max Probably a little too ‘overdressed’ for …

2015 Reunion Reminder

The 2015 TAC Missileers reunion is rapidly approaching.  If you have not already done so, now is the time to submit your registration information and make your hotel reservations. Reunion Dates: Wednesday, October 28th, 2015 Thursday, October 29th, 2015 Friday, October 30th, 2015 Reunion Location: Embassy Suites Orlando – International Drive/Jamaican …

Mace B – Idenheim, Site VIII (Bitburg AB, Germany) Blueprints

  Two blueprints (dated August and October 1960), issued by the “UNITED STATES ARMY CONSTRUCTION AGENCY, GERMANY,”  and titled “STANDARD T/M LAUNCHING FACILITIES.”  The blueprints are courtesy of Bernhard Gross, Trier, Germany (via George Mindling, author of U.S. Air Force Tactical Missiles – 1949-1969 – The Pioneers). Note: To review the …

Idenheim ( Bitburg Site VIII) – 2015 Photos by ZDF German TV & Bernhard Gross

Bitburg Site VIII – Idenheim Mace B Launch Site (2015) – Idenheim , Germany Photos from a recent visit to the Idenheim Site by ZDF German Television (Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen) while filming their forthcoming documentary on US Atomic Forces in Germany (eight to ten minutes, scheduled to be broadcast in mid-December, …