2349th Personnel Processing Group

Air Force BBS

Legacy Messages - 1995-1999

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Steve Minniear wrote on September 9, 2018

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City and State: DUBLIN CA

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Comments: Hello, I'm a local historian working on a history of Parks Air Force Base. In addition I'm helping on an exhibit on Parks AFB for the Dublin Camp Parks Military History Center. I would like to collect any stories, information or photos about the 3275th Air Indoctrination Wing, 3275th Air Force Hospital, 2349th Air Base Wing, 2349th Personnel Processing Group, Air Base Defense School or any other units at Parks from 1951-1959. Please feel free to contact me. Thank you. Steve

Keywords: Parks Air Force Base, 3275th, 2349th, Air Base Defense School, Camp Parks

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Donald T. (Don) Vann wrote on July 26, 2014

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City and State: LAS VEGAS NV

Unit: 2353 PERS PROC SG & 2354 PERS PROC SQ

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I am Chief MSgt Don Vann. I may have posted on this site before but IF can't confirm it. I was in the 2354 PPSq at Camp Stoneman in 1951 to about 1953 when the Group moved to Parks AFB near Dublin. I played Basketball in 2354 PPS at Stoneman & 2353PPSq at Parks. 1st Sgt DePriest was one on the coaches. Some things I remember: The barracks fire at Parks. Those great Sq picnics at Crow Canyon. and Sq parties at a club in Antiock. Pro boxing at Parks. Parties at Cozy Corner . Marsh Creek parties. Some great comrades that IS will never forget. Anyone in those units may contact me. I retired in1978 after a great career in the AF.

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Esther Frisoli wrote on July 21, 2014

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City and State: BETHLEHEM PA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

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Keywords: Uss gaffey march 1954

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Richard Jackson wrote on October 11, 2012

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City and State: LELAND NC

Unit: 2353RD PERSONNEL PROCESSING SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I have fond memories of my last two years in the AF spent at Parks
AFB. The 2353rd processed all outgoing and incoming AF personnel
to and from the Far East . Most of the administrative sections, plus
the Orderly Room were housed in a large Quonset Hut style building
that also held the base gym. There wasn't much surrounding the
base in those days...a bar called Cruisers owned by an ex-sailor that
had great chili and some off-base housing outside the main gate .
For those of you who never saw it again, you wouldn't recognize it .
Now the Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin area is huge and housing
costs are enormous. I visited it several times in the 80s and 90s
when it was empty but still exactly the same. I visited my barracks
and my room was still the same collar I painted it all those years
ago. My two daughters ended up living in the Bay Area (one in
Dublin) so I had the fun of showing them around before most of it
was torn down. I would love to hear from anyone from my squadron
who was there between Sept 1954 to Oct 1956.

Keywords: Norman Clark, Bob Thielen, David Stuck, ,

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Joe Reichel wrote on July 30, 2011

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City and State: AIRRORA CO

Unit: 2349TH PERSONNEL PROCESSING GROUP

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I was a Lieutenant amd served as Hq and Hs Sg Comdr, and as Adjutant of the 2349th Personnel Processing Group at Camp Stoneman during the period Oct 1950 to Dec 1952. I would like to share memories, if possible, with persons who were there during those years.

Keywords: 2349 th Personnel Processing Group 

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Diana Gail Dees Trunzo wrote on June 29, 2011

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City and State: BERKELEY CA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

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David Johnston wrote on March 14, 2008

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Comments: First, let me thank all of you for your service and my freedom. I am looking for anyone who knew my father-in-law, FRANK G. DEES. Anyone stationed at Camp Stoneman or Parks AFB in early 1948 til 1955. He was also in Korea and Japan at these times too. I am trying to locate photographs throughout his career as well as some old friends. If anyone knows my father-in-law, or can help finding any photos from this timeframe please e-mail me. I will provide units and dates for you if need be. Thank you very much. SSgt Johnston

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Mike Bates wrote on November 24, 2007

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City and State: HOT SPRINGS AR

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Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: Herb is supposed to be my mothers brother.Iam looking for any info that could help me locate him

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Sally Devine Morgan wrote on February 28, 2007

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Unit: 2349TH

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for anyone who knew my dad, Frank Devine.
He was at Stoneman 1952.

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Lionel Elter JR. wrote on July 20, 2006

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City and State: LAKE CHARLES LA

Unit: 2353 PERSONNEL PROCESSING GROUP

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

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Lionel Elter JR. wrote on June 25, 2006

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City and State: LAKE CHARLES LA

Unit: 2353 PERSONNEL PROCESSING GROUP

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Looking for any of guys that was at Stoneman and Parks 1951 to 1955.

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Olif T. (Matt) Matthews wrote on October 18, 2005

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City and State: FLORENCE MS

Unit: 2349TH PERS PROC GP

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I would like to hear from anyone who was permanent party during the period Apr 1950-Feb 1954.

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George Montero wrote on June 27, 2004

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City and State: NEW ORLEANS LA

Unit: 2354TH PERSONNEL PROCESSING SQ.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I have this 1953 photo of the 2354th Camp Stoneman Softball Champs:
http://community-2.webtv.net/NOMCnewsletter/CAMPSONTEMAN1953
There are names of the players and I thought some of you who were at Camp Stoneman and then Parks AFB will reognize one or more of the men.
I have stayed in touch with S/Sgt Anen and S/Sgt Gutierrez and A/1C Trahan until his death a few years ago.

George Montero (Front Row 2nd from right)

Keywords: Base Sports

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George Montero wrote on May 28, 2004

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Unit: 2353 - 2354 PERSONNEL PROC. SQS.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I would like to hear from any of my many Camp Stoneman and Parks AFB friends!!!!
I spent 3-1/2 years of my 4 year hitch at these two installations.
I met and married my wife while stationed at Parks AFB. We will be married 50 years 9/4/04.
I stay in touch with Walter Anen and Tony Gutierrez,however I especially would like to locate Paul Webster. Paul was living in the Bay area the last time I communicated with him about 20 years ago.
I hope to hear from anyone who was stationed at these bases 1951-1955.
I am living in New Orleans, LA., my birthplace.
I played most sports at both Camp Stoneman and Parks, softball, basketball, track and flag football.

George Montero

Keywords: Biff Jr.

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Terrina Rush wrote on October 24, 2003

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City and State: COLLEYVILLE TX

Unit: SUPPORT?

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for anyone who may have known my father
When he retired he was Msgt.Harrell Jefferson Rush. He might have had a nickname of "Red", "Rush" or "Sarge". He passed away in 1976 at a young age and I am trying to put together family info for my son who is stationed in Korea now in the Army. Mom is gone too and Dad never spoke of WWII or Korea although I found his diary from WWII. I have pictures from Okinawa and that is where I got the numbers which may be his unit but the number is not complete. Hope someone can help. Thank you

Keywords: Headquarters Ammunition Supply 23??

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Kate Morse wrote on October 2, 2003

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: My mother and I went over to Japan on the USS Gaffey.
Whatever happened to it?

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Garold W. Vignery wrote on January 14, 2002

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City and State: BENNINGTON KS

Unit: 2349THAFORD

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I would like to hear from any of the boys that was in this unit at that time.

Keywords: Personal Friend Cecil Marsh who stood up at my wedding in Marin City California in 1950

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Luis Rogerio wrote on December 12, 2001

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City and State: LAREDO TX

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My dad enlisted in the army and left san francisco dec 6, 1946 to Japan. What was the name of the naval ship? He returned to San Francisco in june 1949 in the uss gaffey.

Keywords: yakota air force base

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Tom Van Dyke wrote on November 12, 2001

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Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: I went to Korea on the USS Gaffey in 1962. I'm looking for anyone who has a picture of or knows where I can get a picture of this ship or perhaps was on the ship the same time I was.

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Herman (Sam) Snead wrote on August 21, 2001

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Was at Misawa AB Japan 52 to 54. I recall that missions were flown out of Misawa to Korea by way of Itazuke. I am trying to put together a list of all the active AF bases in Japan during this period. I can list about 10 or so from memory, but sure some are missing from my list. Photos/Information for any base would be appreciated. E-mail me at jas1523@aol.com. Thanks, Sam, SMSgt, USAF, Retired, Lutz, Fl.

Keywords: Air Force Bases, 1952-1954, Japan

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Billy Parker wrote on March 6, 2001

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City and State: CLEVELAND GA

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Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: ships USS gaffey personal Billy J Parker

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Elaine Carlan wrote on September 27, 2000

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Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: I have copy of orders for my father for the USS GAFFEY. I am interested in knowing his role on a Navy vessel, since he was in the Air Force. My dad has been dead since 1975.

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