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Entry: 8577

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TODD KUROWSKI wrote on March 23, 2025

Boise ID

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1995-1996
51FW EW A10 maint.

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Entry: 8571

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DONALD J HOLLIER II wrote on February 23, 2025

Lafayette LA

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Security Police. Looking for those who served at that time with me. Call 337 319
3328 and leave a message.
God bless

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Entry: 8569

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MARC GABEL wrote on February 22, 2025

Topanga CA

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Served 6045 Hospital 1963-64 Medical Physician

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Entry: 8542

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WILLIAM STAPLETON wrote on November 17, 2024

Plantation FL

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Served at K55 1956/57

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Entry: 8521

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RICHARD OLDS wrote on August 16, 2024

Atlanta GA

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Served in the Bomb Dump from May 1965 to June 1966!

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Entry: 8514

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WILLIAM COOK wrote on July 15, 2024

Bracey VA

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6314 Camron Squadron, Special Weapons. First assignment as A2c from Lowery Tech
School. 1965-66. Maintain weapons, shop near flightine. Next assg 400mms Kadena
Okinawa 66-67. Final back to Lowery as A1c Prep and maintain Mark28, 43 and 57
training weapons. Great experience, excellent training and tech skills. Offered
Project Transition or re-up w/$5000 bonus. Hard choice, went with major computer
company. Air Force my greatest experience.

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Entry: 8490

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ELISEO GUAJARDO wrote on March 19, 2024

Saugus MA

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I was with the 2nd Mule Train; 1965 - 1966.

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Entry: 8480

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DENNIS ADAMS wrote on January 14, 2024

Bonita Springs FL

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K 55 1954

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Entry: 8477

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FRED O'ROARK wrote on January 2, 2024

Ceres CA

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Served at osan December 1965 to January 1967.

I was responsible for keeping the drop fuel tanks in proper condition.

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Entry: 8471

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ELWOOD (MICKEY) MOWER wrote on December 7, 2023

Clarksboro NJ

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Served with Detachment 55, 7th Aerial Port Squadron Aug 65 - Sep 66. Would enjoy
hearing from anyone.

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Entry: 8445

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RICHARD BROWN wrote on August 19, 2023

Middletown CT

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E-3 first permanent duty station after tech school in January 1966 at Osan AB,
6314th CAMRON (13 months' hardship assignment). Responsible for the
administration of C-47, F-100, and YH-19 maintenance records, SOPs, classified
manufacturer alerts, and staffing reports/performance review paperwork. Regular
interaction with pilots, crew chiefs, other officers, and senior NCOs. Returned
to Korea (Kunsan AB) during the Pueblo Crisis at the end of January 1968 with the
335th Tactical Fighter Squadron from Seymour Johnson AFB, Goldsboro, NC, flying F-
4Es.

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JAMES MCCLURE wrote on July 18, 2023

Buxton ME

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Served 1962-63 ,6314 transportation, Det.1 second Mule Train.

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Entry: 8393

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DENNIS KINDRICK wrote on January 23, 2023

BOISE ID

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Am I entitled to receive the Korea service medal. I served in 1978-1979 554th red
Horse osan AB Korea

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Entry: 8323

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CLIFFORD CARLSON wrote on August 1, 2022

North Kingstown RI

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1961 I was station at K55 in the Fire Department. Would like to reach anyone who
remembers a Korean C46 crash that occurred off base which we responded.

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Entry: 8301

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CHARLES ROSTKOWSKI wrote on May 31, 2022

Ogden UT

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I served with the 6929 Radio Squadron Mobile from Aug 59 to Sep 60. Lived in the
quanset huts on the hill (before they built the cinder block barracks).

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Entry: 8289

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LAWRENCE BEAR ERTNER wrote on April 23, 2022

Lubbock TX

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Stationed Osan, 9/67 > 9/68 to Deputy Commander for Maintenance, Colonel Painter/
Quality Control, Lt. Colonel Rich Romer. {State their names because they were two
of the finest officers I had ever served under in over 20 years of service).
Duties included inspecting completed maintenance actions on F/RF-4, OV-10 and UH-
type aircraft, Battle Staff Aircraft status recorder. Part time employer NCO
Club.

One of the best tours I had in my career.

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Entry: 8285

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ANTHONY GRIEGO wrote on April 5, 2022

Albuquerque NM

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1962-1963 6314th Supply Squadron

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Entry: 8268

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DAN DAVIDSON wrote on January 29, 2022

Queen Creek AZ

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I was stationed at Osan AFB 1963-64

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Entry: 8258

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DONALD NELSEN wrote on November 30, 2021

Somerset NJ

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I was stationed at Osan Airbase from August 1964 - September 1965 in the 6314 CES.
My job was in the Entomology shop (bug killer). We would travel around Korea, to
different military bases, taking care of any problems they had. Had many memories
of the 13 months stationed there. I had friends in other squadrons that I would
love to hear from also.

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Entry: 8241

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RONALD LA PLANTE wrote on September 24, 2021

Chicopee MA

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I was with Co.a 839th EAB from Oct. 1955-Mar. 1956. I was the last of SCARWAF US
Army Aviation Engr. assign to the US Air Force.I remember mothballing a lot of
Engr. equipment while I was there, and the last day when there was only 3 EM 's
left with a 2ndLt. Geno Ferenni C.O.I was transfered to the 802nd EAB (eight-ball-
deuce) at Itazuki AB,Japan as a air compressor operator(jack hammer) out on the
runway

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JOYE PENDER wrote on December 13, 2020

Pelham AL

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I served at osan afb from 1972 - 1973. Anyone that was tdy to Vietnam from
osan firedept during there time there.

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Entry: 8169

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DANIEL H STUBBS wrote on December 8, 2020

Fairhope AL

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Anyone: 7th Aerial Port Squadran on board here. It was the building you pass
thru upon arriving.

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RAY PETERSON wrote on August 24, 2020

Pleasant Hill CA

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I was in the 310th FBS, at K2 Taegu and K55 Osan, from mid Dec 1954 to mid Nov
1955. Crew chief on F86F #52-4407. This aircraft was turned over to the
ROKAF shortly before I left.
1955 was a memorable year.

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Entry: 8128

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JOHN KEFFER wrote on July 31, 2020

Sumter SC

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Did a lot of growing up at Osan
Give huge kuddos to weapons troops from the 51st, 89-90
Wade, Tom, Mac, Dennis, Olivero, Byrd, Frost, Wisnieski,
Johnson, Byrd from WVA, Van Doren and a ton others
Good times
Work hard
Play hard
We had fun!!!

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Entry: 8114

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WALTER WURSTER wrote on June 27, 2020

Bristol TN

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I was in 310 th fighter

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Entry: 8075

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JAMES NATION wrote on April 18, 2020

Ft. Collins CO

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I was asssigned yo Osan in August 1959 as an A/2c Radio Relay Technician. I
was originally assigned to the 58th Communications and Guidance Squaderon
(part of the 58th Tactical Missile Group) but was soon moved to the 1246th
AACS. We mainetained the Radio relay stations that provided communicattion
from Pusan to the DMZ and to K-53 on P-Y-DO an island actually North of the
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Entry: 8031

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PAUL BOTHWELL wrote on January 16, 2020

Surprise AZ

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I served at K55 from mid January 1953 to about Dec. 1,1953. was with base
support operations in water supply. Operated WWII field water treatment
units at the top of the hill near main gate. Mid year, 2 5,000 steel water
tanks were built to assure plentiful water. I was assigned to the raw water
pumping station at the north east corner of the base by the river.
Demanding job for treatment plant operators since 'raw water" contained rice
paddy runoff with 'night soil' in it! My hours at pumping plant were 1800
to 0600. Usually relieved at 0700 after mess hall was closed but got my
choice of food for breakfast ( think steak and eggs) while regular mess was
just that!

Had local people walk by pump station and got to know quite a bit about them
and Korean customs. Also had for company a 40 mm antiaircraft battery with
6 great Army guys working it.

Greatest memory is when our newest ace got his Mig kill. He flew over the
base at about 500 ft. headed west. Over the runway end he went into
vertical climb and leveled headed east and did a triple victory roll. As he
came about to land, he put out the speed brakes and nearly full flaps and
proceeded to do a "Falling Leaf" landing! This manouver is especially hard
in an F86!
The aces name was Major Hagerstrom. He also flew in WWII.

Following Korea I served at Nellis AFB (15 mos.) an d my last year at Luke
AFB here near Phoenix. I out with A/1c stripes. My AF water and waste
water experience served me well. Did 10 years with Chevron running refinery
equipment. Did 27 1/2 years with a major water company in Oakland, CA.
Have been here in Surprise, AZ for 18 years. Hear the F16s and F34s most
days both leaving and returning. Loud? you bet. It is the Sound of
Freedom!

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RICHARD MARCANO wrote on January 5, 2020

brooklyn NY

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Stationed at Osan AB from 2/63-3/64. Asssigned to 6314th Air Police sq.,
flight A. Looking for anyone I knew.

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Entry: 7963

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CARL 'FROSTY' SWINFORD wrote on October 14, 2019

Fort Wayne IN

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Was assigned 6314th Security Police, Dec 68 to Jan 70.

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NICOLE SHELLEU wrote on September 23, 2019

Huntington Beach CA

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My dad, Jeffry Dale Shelley, was stationed at Osan AFB in 1968 and 1969. He
worked on the aircraft. He died from Multiple Myeloma in 1999. He was only
53 years old. My mother filed a claim and it was denied. His oncologist
provided a letter stating that his cancer, which is very rare, was consistent
with exposure to the herbicide. I was born with a Chiari malformation that
required surgery. Any information that would prove the presence of AO at
Osan, during that time, would be helpful. Any information would be helpful.
We just want the acknowledgement and to heal. Thank you. Prayers for all of
you.

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JOEL BROADAWAY wrote on September 16, 2019

aragon GA

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I was stationed at osan in 57 and 58 in the 1605th USAF Hospital. My AFSC was
in Preventive Medicine.

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Entry: 7940

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MARK ESTES wrote on August 27, 2019

Tucson AZ

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I am looking for service members who may have served with my father during
his unaccompanied, isolated tour K-55, Osan Ab, Korea from 4 Nov, 59 through
23 May, 60. Dad was an organizational supply spec A1C. His name is William
R. Estes Jr. Commonly known as Ted Estes. I am attempting to locate fellow
service members of the 8th TFW. His military record shows DET #1 8 Armament
and Elect Maint Sq APO 970 and Det #1 8 Tac Ftr Wg, PacAF, APO 970. Prior to
that he was unaccompanied in Japan on 10 Jan 59 (presumably 8th FBW/TFW at
Itazuke) I am loking for fellow service members who may still be living or
relatives of service members who served at that time and can give relevent
information on my fathers islated tour as well as information on a base fast
pitch softball tournament in which the loosing team had to buy the winning
team flight jackets bearing the logo of their unit and/or mascot. Dad says
that his jacket was of the 8th TFW Hobo's. Responce emails are welcome.

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DAN STUBS wrote on February 17, 2019

Mobile AL

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I was station at the DET 55 at Osan in the MATS unit. We loaded and
unloaded AC that landed. Also we handled Med Avacs and passenger Service on
the Old C 119 and 124. Was not a very busy base. No gun range or gold
courses. Chow was good and the equipment older than I was. We were a
Detachedment out of Japan and self contained with our own comm unit. Served
1847 58, /tgere was about 12 men and three Officers all Lt.s. Back then
the first thing you had to get use to was the smell, the second was the
banging of the base power station. I don't remember many names, but the was
a Kerbo, Mcgee, Andrews, Stubbs (ME) Later we got a Capt T W Davidson, a
retread from the USN WWII Pilot, Cpl Pasha We ended up so over staffed that
I never had to show up for work. Some guys just moved off base. We carried
our passes all the time. While Station thee I play the sax and started a
small band. The Base club sent us to Japan for 5 days and we won 3rd place
in a PACF Battle of the bands. There were some big ones we were just 5 guys
playing Rock and Roll, we all got silver box and a Bronze Money clip. My
mind must be going I don't rember their name either. I have some Pix if I
find them I'll post them.

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LINDA QUATTRO-FISHER wrote on February 3, 2019

Providence RI

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I am writing on behalf of my late husband James R. Fisher, who was attached
to the 2146 Communications group at Osan AFB from August 1967 to September
26, 1968. I am trying to find anyone who remembers serving with him that
can also confirm his recollection of herbicide spraying that took place
along the base perimeter just after the Pueblo incident took place. He told
me that the base began a process to establish new borders for expansion of
the airfield and vegetation needed to be removed. He claims it was removed
by spraying of herbicides, maybe Agent Orange. After it’s removeal he
worked along with others to set up new fencing along the newly created
border.
He also told me of being assigned to the Stars and Stripes newspapers, to
take pictures and interview troops along the DMZ and various camps there
about their hobbies and crafts during their off duty time.
Does this information sound familiar to anyone? He has battled several
serious and deadly illnesses since his separation; to name a few: ischemic
heart disease, emphysema, serious digestive illness diverticulitis and
finally medullary thyroid cancer that spread to his bones. No one can be
this unlucky without some type of environmental exposure.
Please email me if anyone can remover either Jim or the incidents I
described.
Thanks for your service to everyone,
Linda Quattro-Fisher
lquattrofisher@gmail.com

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WADE ELLISON wrote on January 31, 2019

Eden TX

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I was at Osan Air Base 1968 to 1969 assigned to 6314 support wing APO 96570
with duty assignments to radar site located on ROKA post near the DMZ. I was a
Second Lieutenant responsible for the radar maintenance. I am looking for
name of the post and location. Any information would help. Thanks

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CHARLES WEIMER wrote on January 22, 2019

Apple Valley MN

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Served Osan Korea
2nd Comm//314 Comm 1957-58
AFSC 363X0/306X0 TTY/CRYPTO MAINT.
Converse Via E-Mail Welcome!

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RON CARPENTER wrote on December 19, 2018

flemingsburg KY

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I was at Osan Airbase with the 6314 CES 1967-1968, worked out of the Electric
Shop, lineman.

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DENNIS FAYANT wrote on December 5, 2018

Homestead FL

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I was assigned to the 6314th Air Police squadron from January 1960 to March
1961. For the first several months I was stationed in Seoul at UNMAC
headquarters as part of the honor guard, (they needed two airmen and I was
one.) Went back to Osan in the fall and spent the rest of my time in Korea
walking the line. I remember the F100's and the Matador missiles. It takes
an old person to even have a vague idea what that was. Also remember the MPC
that we got instead of real US dollars?

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BOLESLAW KACZYNSKI wrote on October 16, 2018

davie FL

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I Was with the 315th Air Division (Combat Cargo) as a radio operator in 5th
Comm. Sqdn (Command) operating out of a Radio Van on a 6 x 6 truck chassis
that was located near the aircraft searchlight field, and on the road to
the flight line in January of 1953. I was an A/2C that just finished ground
radio school at Keesler with the 3412th Ground Radio Squadron at the time
and my basic training was at Sampson. In July, upon our NCOIC, a S/SGT
rotating out, I was designated the NCOIC and still an A/2C. I remained in
that position until I rotated out in December.
When I arrived at K-55, the place was in a state of transformation. Most of
the troops still lived in tents, the roads were of dirt coated with diesel
oil to keep the dust down and rain from washing it away. The engineers were
building long runways made of poured concrete and erecting metal sided
builldings. The chow was prepared from field stove that were on the ground
and we ate from field mess kits. The base had all branches of U.S. military
on site in various capacities like army anti-aircraft, artillary, amore,
marine, naval and ROK units
When Truce was declared in July, we and no longer carried our carbines when
traveling about the base, and I got DR reports from the AP's about our guys
not being in proper uniform, as we at times wore mixed khaki and fatique
attire for comfort or cleanliness reasons. It was back to being in the Air
Force and we now saluted all the officer ranks. Prior to that we addressed
LT's and Capt's with a verbal good morning or afternoon sir, in recognition
of their rank, and their response was the same. No hand saluting save for
majors and up. The major command unit was the 18th Fighter/Bomber Group
and the base commander was a bird colonel. I don't remember his name which
I should as I had to attend his Commanders Call meetings. There also was a
contingent unit wing of South African aircraft that was also under his
command. My unit, the 315th Air Division (Combat Cargo) flew supplies and
troops in and out of locations in South Korea, Japan and Okinawa, with C-
47s, C-119s and C-124s and transport aircraft of the Royal Hellenic Air
Force of Greece. There were many United Nations military units that were
involved in the Korean Conflict which included ground, naval and air combat
actions. The 5th Comm (Command) units provided the radio communications
between the 315th AD sites and our division headquarters
Today, K-55 is a totally new world.
My salute to all that served in the U.S. military.

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JESS E. DENNEY wrote on October 6, 2018

Talala OK

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Spent 11 mos 29days & a few hrs @ K55 (Osan-I ) 6314 th Civil Eng Sq unit
supply as A/2c , A .I .C . was an A/1c & O.I.C. Was a 2nd Lt , with about 3
weeks till stateside!
Our House Boy was Kim Quang Mann ( a good friend) If there is a way or means
, I would enjoy contacting him !

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LAURA MALLOY wrote on July 1, 2018

Albuquerque NM

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I am the Wing Historian with the 58th SOW. I am currently working on a very
large heritage display that captures all of the 58ths history from WWII
through the present. If anyone has any photos they would like to share from
either WWII or Korea, it would be greatly appreciated!!

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LAMAR TERRY wrote on June 30, 2018

SAINT AUGUSTINE FL

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I joined the USAF 03/12/54 from the Army Guard.

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KIRSTEN SCHRAG wrote on May 26, 2018

Richmond VA

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My grandfather was originally stationed at Sampson AFB (from Crown Point,
NY) and then sent to Korea with the 18th Fighter Bomber Squad (Dogpatch). I
never knew anything about this until finding his albums and jacket after he
died. Would love to share the photos or know who these guys are, they are
mostly identified by nickname (and no last name. He sailed the USS Randall
(from San Francisco area I believe) to Japan. Here are some of the names
he's written by photos: Johnson, Seymour, Killer, Chukinas (sp?), the Gold
Dust Twins, Thurn, Hubler, McClease, Mac, TD, Harvey, Shultz, Philly,
Carson. I do have two pictures of men with their full names and where they
are possibly from: Edd Howard from Ada Ohio and Cecil Grimes from St.
Clairsville, Ohio on board the USS Randall

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JACK STOMBAUGH wrote on February 18, 2018

Bryan Ohio

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Dec. 1953 - Dec. 1954 ground radio mechanic

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DAVID BELCHER wrote on February 12, 2018

Dunnellon FL

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I was chief clerk, A1C, in the 6314th Civil Engineering
Squadron March 1960 to April 1961. Also worked on war
games project at Wing HQ during that time. One of the most
interesting times in my life was the hitch at Osan. Had
friends in the Transportation Squadron. Friends in CE
Squadron were First SGT. Hayes, Airmen Kite, Dively, Moore,
Winkler and Stern.

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RONALD HOLT wrote on December 20, 2017

Watertown MN - Minnesota

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I am very pleased to have found this site. Hardly a week
goes by without me remembering back to my tour with the
6929th RSM, 1961 to 1963

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GORDON SCOTT wrote on December 9, 2017

Thorp Washington

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E-4 stationed at Osan AB 69-70. Scheduled flying crew
members for C-47's, T-33's, and H-19's. My immediate bosses
were Lt's Sluss and Lackey,2 great guys. Would love to hear
from them or their exploits after leaving Korea.
Chico Village was a pretty wild place in the 60's. You
could get pretty much anything you wanted. CO placed it
off limits a few times---bored us to death staying on base.
I am proud to have been associated with T-Birds and
Gooney Birds---iconic aircraft.
My dad served in Korea during war and my son was there
90-91.

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TERESA COAR wrote on November 12, 2017

Georgetown Delaware

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My father Harry Coar from De was in flight 3462 , 3655BMTS
I do not know much about my fsthers time in the service. He was in Korea
in 1955 - 1956. I believe he enjoyed softball. He said it wasnt very
peaceful for peace time. Does anyone remember my dad. He did his tech
trading at ScottAFB. Any info would be appreciated as he didnt speak
much about it and he passed in 2010. And my mother just recently passed.

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LES ROBBINS wrote on October 9, 2017

Windcrest Texas

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Osan was my first assignment after Tech School at Keesler.
Was in the 6314th FMS Aug 58 to Aug 59. First 2 months in
Transit Alert, then to A&E and C&E Comm Shop. Was a Radio
Operator on C-47s. Best part of the assignment was the many
TDYs to Tachikawa for C-47 PE, and taking R&R troops on
flights to Hong Kong. It was an interesting first assignment
for an A/3C. Retired SMSgt at Offutt in Feb 1978.

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OSBORNE COSNER wrote on August 19, 2017

Keswick Virginia

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My son-in-law is sending this message to see if anyone has
information on an address for Airman 2nd Class Richard Davis
from Maryland. He was crew chief on a T-33 during a time
period between late 1955 through 1959.

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DONALD THOMASON wrote on July 28, 2017

Moses Lake Washington

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Assigned to 6314 Air Police Squadron, Osan AB July 1961.
Cross-trained into 6314 Transportation Squadron August 1962
and drove 2nd Mule Team to Koonni Range, Osan AB, and Bus
Section Osan AB. Reassigned to Beale AFB, CA August 1963.
Reassigned to 2146 Comm Gp, Osan AB August 1971
Administrative Supervisor. Reassigned to Det 1, 1843 Elect
Eng Sq, ROKAF Hqs Yong Dong Po, Seoul August 1972,
Administrative Supervisor. Reassigned to Castle AFB, CA
August 1973. Married to former (Korean) Chin Son Kwon 1963-
June 2016, when she died of Pancreatic Cancer.

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TED BUNNE wrote on July 9, 2017

Bloomington Minnesota

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Theodore Alan Bunne; Start Basic Training 15 Jun 55,
Lackland AFB TX. Three Months, included Ground Combat
training. Trained for Comm Relay Eqp Rpm & AN/FGQ-1 crypt
O Rpm; SECRET GRANTED 2 Aug 56. Sent to K-55, Air Force
HQ, Osan Korea, Aug 56, where I was Crew Chief of Teletype
Maint. & was awarded Superior rating by T/SGT Ashewell
and Excellent by 2/LT R T Carpenter on my 1958 figmo. I
got my D&CAFSC to 36352 and my rank to A/1C. The Korean
Defense Service Medal was issued Feb. 9, 2004; is by
reason of service in the Republic of Korea or the waters
adjacent thereto before the date of the enactment of this
Act. This gives Veterans Care Coverage to all American
Military who before Feb. 9, 2004 served in the Korea
Defense Action coverage.

Would like to hear from any same years, Air Force HQ, Osan
Korea.

Big HI to Jim Hargrove, Texas

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FRED KUBAS wrote on June 30, 2017

Elk Grove Vil Il

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3081st Air Police 1953-1954

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RAMON ROYER wrote on May 30, 2017

New Holland Pa.

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Was stationed at k55 1954 to august 1955,serving in the
bomb dump.Would like to hear from any munitions specialists
who were there at that time.

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RICHARD RADFORD wrote on May 16, 2017

douglasville Georgia

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richard (rick) elec. 1956-57 tex hammer mc kee donald house
francisco juarez

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PATRICK O'CONNOR wrote on November 22, 2016

Kenner Louisiana

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My assignment in Osan Air force Base was December, 1960 to December, 1961.
assignment was in the headquarters level Management Analysis with the
speciality
of Illustrator. this was the original computer software of Powerpoint before
the
computer era.
We had a workload of 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The calendars and
clocks were tossed into the trash.
The Cold War was still active and we were educated in self defense through
exercises.

I looking for James Barnett, who was one of my peers. Last known address was
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in 1960-1961.

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JOHN GARCIA wrote on October 28, 2016

Modesto California

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I was stationed at kadena for 18 months from April
66-October 67. I assigned to GEEIA squadron outside
plant antenna and telephone installation and
maintenance. Our team went tdy to Osan and Kunsan to
install antennas for a couple of months. I
volunteered for a consecutive overseas tour to
Vietnam and Korea as my second. I went Osan from Oct
67-Dec 68. I was assigned to 2146 Comm Squadron
outside plant. Every thing was going great until the
Pueblo was taken. I went to Taegue, Kunsan, Kwangju,
Manglesan, and other comm sites, and other comm
sites.Larry Botkins, John Hawkins,Bob Plante and
others. I had a great experience especially in Chico
Village.

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CHARLES L. HARRIS JR wrote on September 24, 2016

Baltimore Maryland

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I served at Osan AB,Dec. 1969 -Aug 1970 , Kunsan AB Aug
1970- Oct 1970 ,NCOIC, Kwang Ju AB Oct 1970 - Jan 1971
serving in CES ,Liq. Fuels Maint. Tech., from there to
PCS,Dover AFB,Del.,Separated 6/9/1972 (E-5)

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WILLIAM (BILL) A JONES wrote on July 28, 2016

Pinedale Wyoming

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I was at K55 from April 53 till Dec 1954, 12th Fighter
Bomber Sqdn " Foxy Few" armament and weapons -- Tow
targets after the armistice,

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JOHN (CHUCK) PETERSON wrote on June 7, 2016

Villa Park il

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At K-55 Dec.1954 to Nov. 1955. Aic of base billets and hill
180 officer billets. Looking for Lee Murphy ran the airmens
club. Was in charge of all house boys and house girls.

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JAMES MCLAUGHLIN wrote on May 30, 2016

Woburn Massachusetts

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Boot camp, Sampson AFB, June -August 1952 Flight 1787. Hunter AFB,
Savanna GA. B29 Squadron, August1952 - February 1953. Laredo AFB Jet
Fighter Mechanic School, February 1953 - August 1953. Stewart AFB,
Newburgh NY, 330th Fighter Intercepter Squadron, August 1953 -
September 1954. K-55, Osan AFB September 1954 - August 1955, 310th
Fighter Bomber Squadron. Discharged, June 1956 Larado AFB. Texas.
Seeing the pictures of Korea and those quansit huts brings back memories
of freezing my ass off at night with my bunk so far away from the stove and
of course walking to the latrine in the winter. I don't think we took too
many
showers. Being on "strip alert" was always tense. The siren scared the shit
out of me. Going out to the village was always an experience. We had a
new flight leader ship in, a Master Sargent that didn't know dick from don
about a Saber Jet. His experience was on P-51s and T-33s, add to that, he
was a real jerk. Our squadron did a 45 day TDY to Chie Formosa. Living in
tents in that tropical heat was tough. My service in Korea was during peace
time, well after the war. I want to offer my warmest heart and respect to
all
those that served during war time. Bless you all for your service and
sacrifice.

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ROBERT WINGARD wrote on April 18, 2016

kent Ohio

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I served the 18th Fighter Bomber Group 5th Air Force K 55
1951 in the Installation Sq ! Sure would like to hear from any
of my fellow air men !

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JOHN MCCAIN wrote on February 18, 2016

Warne NC 28909

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I was in the 6314 Comm. Sqdn. and 1246AACS on the flight
line. was there from 1958-1962. Met a lot of nice guys,
but just getting to know them and they would rotate back to
the ZI. Anyway Lt. Tom Cook was the OIC. Don't remember
names very well. David McLean, ED Brock, Herb Nitkin, Be
Benny Romero, and a guy by the name of Webb.

John McCain

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LARRY WEBB wrote on October 17, 2015

Fairfield California

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I was at Osan March 60 to March 61. 6314 FMS, Ground Power
Shop. Friends: Jack Austin, Powder Springs , Ga.,Jim
Schaffer,Pa.,Sammy Hager, Miss. or Alabama, Chess Moore
Jr., Macon , Miss. A great tour for an 18 year old!

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ROY WOODWARD wrote on October 8, 2015

Turlock California

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Landed at K-55 in Feb. of 1954; was assigned to engine shop with the
67th Fighter-Bomber Squadron (FG-86F s). Stood post guard for three nights
of each month in the revetments. Was re-assigned to the T-Bird flight line
until the 18th FB Wing pulled out for Okinawa. Was again re-assigned to
a T-Bird squadron on base ( both engine shop & flight line). Rode "back
seat" on T-Bird # 957 during Armed Forces Day over Seoul and Han River
with the South Korean emblem painted on all four birds; Pentagon gave
us one hour after landing to remove the emblems (I still have black & white
pics of the flight). Transferred to Yokota AFB,Japan in Jan. 55 with the
engine
shop ( F-86 Dogs; first '86 with afterburners). They had to put me in my
duffel bag to make me leave Japan as it was a GREAT year. Stayed in USAF
for ten years and got out as it took nine years for me to make T/Sgt and
I saw the handwriting on the wall ( frozen AFSC, they said). Spent five plus
years at Geiger Field in Spokane ( F-102 & F-106s).

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JAMES MCCLURE wrote on September 4, 2015

Buxton Maine

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I was in the 2nd Mule train from 1962 to 1963 . We delivered supplies all
over South Korea.also to islands off North Korea called P Y Do. We had a
great bunch of guys that worked hard and servered Armerica well.

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GARY LUDBAN wrote on September 3, 2015

Columbia City Indiana

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I was member of 611th Military Airlift Command 1970- 1971.
First arrived at Kimpo AB. That lasted 1 day. They sent the
Air force down the road 80 miles to Osan AB the new APO.
Did 13 months at Osan humping air freight planes on the
swing shift. Had the old Pre-fab housing next to the ditch
and the chow hall.

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MAX KASER wrote on August 6, 2015

Philadelphia PA

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K-55 Korea - Flight Engineer. 1955-56.

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MICHAEL CARRINGTON wrote on August 4, 2015

Baltimore Maryland

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My Dad served in the 934th engineers aviation group,
headquarters company starting around the end of July or
early August 1953. His name was Charles (Chas) Carrington.
Unfortunately, he passed in 2003 and my brother and I are
trying to find out anything we can about his service in
Korea. His military records were destroyed in a fire in St.
Louis. Thanks!

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TIM PARKES wrote on July 5, 2015

wilmington DE

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Served 3 tours with REDHORSE at Osan and
Taegu. '76,'77,'78,'80,'81,'83,'84. My best assignment.

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BILLY J. BLANKENSHIP wrote on January 24, 2015

Lexington Tennessee

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I was in the AACS outfit from January to May 1955. My
nickname was "Little Abner."

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ALVIN DAVIS wrote on January 21, 2015

Roanoke Va.

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mechanic motor pool1957-1958 Stationed with a/3c Robert
Patterson from state of Kansas

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VERLYN WESTGATE wrote on January 12, 2015

Coeur d'Alene Idaho

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I was in 2nd Radio Relay Squadron, 5th Comm Group in '53 and
'54. Squadron headquarters was in Osan, our site was on top on
mountain north of Taegu. We had to climb mountain by foot.
Anybody still around who was on that site? Call name was Berlin
and site name was Top Site. I was dog handler...dog was Albo. I
need someone who can vouch for how cold in was in winter on top
of that mountain.

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JOHN FULMER wrote on January 9, 2015

Beech island South carolina

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I was at Oscan k55 with the 6314 th. Civil engineers squadron 1966 to
1967 I was in electrical power. Stand by gen.

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SYD KAHRE wrote on December 24, 2014

Quincy CA

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I was in the 6929th RSM - Chinese Mandarin. About a month
after I arrived in March 1959 we moved from semi-trucks to
the concrete block building on "The Hill". There was a
sign on a bridge made of landing mat over a drainage ditch
on the way to the snack bar which said "The Huey P. Long
Bridge". I lived in about the third Quonset south of the
latrine - houseboy was Pak Su San. Left in April 1960.
Remember the good times.

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BOLESLAW KACZYNSKI wrote on October 11, 2014

DAVIE FLORIDA

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I was with the 5th communications squadron unit that was
next to the flight line in 1953. They were building the
concrete runway and almost finished when I arrived in Feb.
of 1953. We lived in tents but later in a shack we build
next to the transportation building. Place was a mess in
the winter but shaped up fast in the summer. Can only
imagine what it is like now. Bo Kaczynski (A/2c at the
time)

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DON VANN wrote on August 8, 2014

Las Vegas NV

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I am Chief MSgt retired . Was at Osan in 310th Tac Missile Sq Orderly Room
1958-60. Have made contact with some comrades but would like to hear
from more. Am a member of Tac Missleers. Had a great tour at Osan. Many
friends I will never forget except for some names. Can't remember names
now because I'm FIGMO at 83. Lived in the NCOIC Q-Hut on Q-Hut row.
Would like to hear from those GIs that haven't contacted yet. 10-4 Don.

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BUDDIE CALHOUN wrote on June 3, 2014

NATCHITOCHES LA - Louisiana

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I was in the 6314th Transportation Squadron,Det 1,2/ond Mule
Train from October 1965 to November 1966.Best assignment I had
in my 8 years in Air Force.

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SAMUEL WELDER wrote on May 10, 2014

Spring TX

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I was in the 310th Tactical Missile Squadron as a control
systems tech on the TM61c Matador from 1Aug 59 1959 to 30Aug
1960, was the most interesting year of my life.Was keeper of
the squadron mascot a black shunt goat which was among many
kept inside the security diamond, also ran the squadron
dayroom for my last four months.

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GEORGE BAILEY wrote on February 11, 2014

Tampa Fl

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I was at K55 from Jun59 -Jun61 with the 6929th RSM. Did a
lot of TDY to Brady AB Japan, Okinawa Kadena, Goodfellow
AFB Was on the Osan Judo Team. Met a lot of great friends.
Even remember our houseboy Kim Kwung Moo.

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RONNIE GOLDEN wrote on October 16, 2013

Kansas City Missouri

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I was in the 310th Missile Squadron from Feb 1960 till Mar
1961. I was an A/2 Matador Controls Tech working in the
Calibration and Test Section. The Cal/Test Section was in
the hangar next to the 310th Sq. office.



I know I'm going to Heaven because I spent 13 months in
Hell. (Osan, Korea)



goldenri@aol.com

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EUDY E. (GENE) BLALOCK wrote on July 20, 2013

North Richland Hills Texas

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I was stationed at k-55 March 54 to Feb 55. Was in HqSq of
the Air Base Wing. What was the # of that wing?

I was cashier at the "Hwan and only National Bank". (the
finance office).

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PHIL NUGENT wrote on April 25, 2012

MADISON NC

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My Dad was Bobby Nugent with the 58th air police squadren k-
55 Osan Korea during 1955 Iam interested in finding someone
who knew my Dad or served with him i have several pics that
i would love to share and would like hearing more about his
time there thanks alot

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ROGER ROBERTSON wrote on April 11, 2012

Victorville California

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I was in the 6314th Transportation Squadron, Det 1, 2nd
Mule Train from September 1965 to October 1966.

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DENNIS ADAMS wrote on February 25, 2012

Bonita Springs FL

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Osan 53-54 Air Police also went to Sampson at Lake Geneva,
NY I am in the warm now in SW fl also did a tour in Saudi
Arabia Daharan

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DENNIS ADAMS wrote on February 25, 2012

Newark NJ

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I was trying to remember the General at K55 was it Lt Gen.
Remmy? I was at K55 53-54

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GEORGE J. KLECZKA wrote on April 18, 2011

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I was in supply C AREA TAGUE 5TH AIRFORCE REAR.I got transferred to supply at k55 in january 1954.Advance and rear hdqtrs became one on top of hill 180 [Bayonet hill]in a grouping of quonset huts.ARMY ENGINEERS lived in tents and showers --once a week.Iwas assigned to ration breakdown.Bed check charlie was good for once a week.

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DOUG JOHNSON wrote on April 11, 2011

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1953 - 1954
anyone in the 15th rsm remember the sign we had next to the mail tent?
it read: valley forge
home of
flt 'a' 15th rsm
usafss


'george never slept here'

gone but

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WALT WURSTER wrote on March 25, 2011

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310 Fighter Bomber Sqd.Fighter Gun Sight Tech.Hut right across from the chow hall.

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LARRY WALKER wrote on January 31, 2011

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stationed at osan in 70-71 and was with the 6314th security police sqdn. worked security then later law enforcement (town patrol). anybody remember where we stayed when we went to the dmz for heavy weapons training? i think it was called 'combat prepard

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TIM wrote on September 28, 2010

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My brother was sent TDY to 603 dass osan ab korea july 1969, for 90 days. He was support (TCS) and was assigned to a Radar site,( Mangil San, Palgong San, Taegu and P Y DO.) He was billeted on a ROK army base close to one of these sites and he felt that he was billeted in the DMZ zone area.
Can anyone give any information on distances these 4 radar sites wre to the DMZ and/or if there were any ROK army bases located on the DMZ and close to these sites...
where he could have been billeted
thanks
Tim

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MONTE SHRIVER wrote on February 14, 2009

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I was at Osan Aug-58 to Aug-59. Lieutenant assigned to Hq 314 Air Division, Intelligence officer. In the summer of 59, President Rhee flew down to Osan and presented Gen. Tipton and the 314th Air Division with the Korean Presidential Unit Citation. We all went out to buy one to wear but I can find no record it was ever presented to the 314th.I have pictures of Rhee pinning the citation on Gen. Tipton.Gen. Zoller was the CG when I got there. He went from Osan to Clovis AFB, NM. 58th Tactical Missile Group (was there) Matadors. First air force unit entitled to wear the missile badge.

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NORRIS GUIDRY wrote on November 2, 2008

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58 th Field Maint, Sq, April 1955 to Feb. 1956

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OLIVER H. SMITH wrote on November 1, 2008

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dec 1954-nov 1955..anyone remember telephone communications bldg. named(COMET FORWARD) on base..also the telephone repair squadron(pole Jockeys aka lineman..went off base repaired lines etc....Drop a line if you remember..took basic training at Sampson airbase N.Y...went to school at cheyenne, Wyo.....Communications..April 1954..

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