Units
314th Troop Carrier Group
483rd Troop Carrier Group
6461st Troop Carrier Squadron
Activated on January 1, 1953 to replace the 403rd TCW, 483rd TCW controlled the 314th TCG as well as its own 483rd TCG. It assumed responsibility for C-119 troop carrier and air transport operations in a large area of the Far East. Using virtually every pilot and aircraft of both groups, it moved approximately 4,000 paratroopers and their equipment from southern Japan to Korea in June-early July 1953.
Stations
Ashiya AB, Japan, January 1, 1953-.
Commanders
Col. Maurice F. Casey, Jr., January 1, 1953-.
Campaign Streamers
Third Korean Winter; Korea, Summer 1953.
Decorations
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for period May 6, 1953-September 10, 1954 partly for transporting supplies to UN forces in Korea to the end of the conflict.
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation for period [January 1,]- July 27, 1953.
Activated on January 1, 1953 to replace the 403rd TCW, 483rd TCW controlled the 314th TCG as well as its own 483rd TCG. It assumed responsibility for C-119 troop carrier and air transport operations in a large area of the Far East. Using virtually every pilot and aircraft of both groups, it moved approximately 4,000 paratroopers and their equipment from southern Japan to Korea in June-early July 1953.
Stations
Ashiya AB, Japan, January 1, 1953-.
Commanders
Col. Maurice F. Casey, Jr., January 1, 1953-.
Campaign Streamers
Third Korean Winter; Korea, Summer 1953.
Decorations
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for period May 6, 1953-September 10, 1954 partly for transporting supplies to UN forces in Korea to the end of the conflict.
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation for period [January 1,]- July 27, 1953.
Entry: 102450
Subject: 403D AND 483D TROOP CARRIER WINGS, ASHIYA, JAPAN
Subject: 403D AND 483D TROOP CARRIER WINGS, ASHIYA, JAPAN
Charles Carlson wrote on October 31, 2025
City and State: HURST TX
Unit: 403D - 483D TC WING, ASHIYA, JAPAN
Service or Relationship: USAF 1951-1955
Comments: anyone recall working at Wing Headquarters 1952-1954
Keywords:
Entry: 95395
Subject: DAUGHTER OF KOREAN WAR VETERAN
Subject: DAUGHTER OF KOREAN WAR VETERAN
Melanie Wilder wrote on March 5, 2018
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Hello. Im the daughter of a Korean War Veteran. My Dad, Maurice Ray Wilder from
Hazard, Ky, passed away when I was 12 yrs old. I have a letter that was sent to his
parents with this information on it.
483D supply squadron
483D maintenance and supply group
APO 75
I have no information on his military career and would like to learn more about it
or possibly talk with people who served with him.
Keywords: 483D supply
Maurice Wilder
Hazard, Ky
Entry: 94040
Subject: 483RD TROOP CARRIER SQ, 774 FLMS
Subject: 483RD TROOP CARRIER SQ, 774 FLMS
Truman (Tee) Helt wrote on November 29, 2016
City and State: LAPORTE IN
Unit: 774TH FLMS
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: was stationed at ashiya AFB in 1957 thur 1959. was a crew chief on c-130 60482 with the 774th squd. would love to hear from anyone that was there at the time,
Keywords:
Entry: 93595
Subject: 483RD TROOP CARRIER WING [M]
Subject: 483RD TROOP CARRIER WING [M]
John n. Coury wrote on August 14, 2016
City and State: LAS VEGAS NV
Unit: HEADQUARTERS SQUADRON
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: I was stationed at Ashiya 1953-1955/ Headquarters Squadron/ I clerked in the Judge Advocate's Office, Capt Helling in charge when I first arrived in May 1953; Sgt Tice from
Wyoming in charge of the office. Trained in judo/ swam and body surfed; also played a lot of handball with Ed Parella from NYC; Fred Smith from Grant's Pass Oregon was another friend.
R&R at Hakone at a Japanese Inn complete with mineral bath; also stayed at, and had a tour of Tokyo. Now living in Las Vegas; recently moved from Honolulu. Email: cellfield234@gmail.com
Keywords:
Entry: 91825
Subject: 483D TROOP CARRIER WING (M) HQ SQ
Subject: 483D TROOP CARRIER WING (M) HQ SQ
Charles J. (Charlie) Carlson wrote on September 2, 2015
City and State: HURST TX
Unit: 403D AND 483D TROOP CARRIER WG (M)
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 91592
Subject: FIELD MAINTENANCE
Subject: FIELD MAINTENANCE
George Saito wrote on July 23, 2015
City and State: SAGINAW MI
Unit: 483RD FIELD MAINTENANCE
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: In search of any former friends at Ashiya
Keywords: Elect Shop
Entry: 90692
Subject: TACTICAL HOSPITAL
Subject: TACTICAL HOSPITAL
Nori Kelley wrote on February 28, 2015
City and State: MYRTLE BEACH SC
Unit: UNKNOWN
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father, Forrest Wayne Kelley, worked at the Tactical Hospital during this time. He met my mother, Masami Hara, who worked on base and lived nearby. I was born at the hospital on base in October 1958. I'm looking for anyone who may have known my father at this time. We moved from Ashiya to Travis AFB, then to Tachikawa AB, then back to Travis, where my dad became the hospital administrator. Any info would be much appreciated!
Keywords:
Entry: 90301
Subject: BASE PHOTOGRAPHER
Subject: BASE PHOTOGRAPHER
Philip Witham wrote on December 29, 2014
DeceasedCity and State: NEWINGTON CT
Unit: 483RD AIR BASE SQUADRON
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: My time at Ashiya was very special because of my friends. I remember working with many Air Police when they called me to shoot photos of accidents and I was Alert Photographer the day the C-130 crashed. I also remember those activities at the Base Chapel.
Keywords: Some of my friends were Jerry Miller, Jerry Harvey, who worked at Group HQ and Fred Bayer who worked at Wing HQ. I worked with Tom Hart, Sgt Tobias and Sgt Maccaulley.
Entry: 88402
Subject: BASE PHOTO LAB
Subject: BASE PHOTO LAB
Philip Witham wrote on February 25, 2014
Email Update Needed
City and State: NEWINGTON CT
Unit: 483RD AIR BASE GROUP
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: Looking for friends I knew at Ashiya and people I may have met while performing my job as a Base Photographer.
Keywords: Jerry Miller, Tom Hart
Entry: 88401
Subject: BASE PHOTO LAB
Subject: BASE PHOTO LAB
Philip Witham wrote on February 25, 2014
Email Update Needed
City and State: NEWINGTON CT
Unit: 483RD AIR BASE GROUP
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: Looking for friends who were stationed at Ashiya 1958 to 1960. Also anyone I may have met while performing my job as Base Photographer.
Keywords: Jerry Miller, Tom Hart
Entry: 85012
Subject: 1955 ASHIYA MUSTANG 1955 BASEBALL TEAM
Subject: 1955 ASHIYA MUSTANG 1955 BASEBALL TEAM
Kenneth Street wrote on December 20, 2012
City and State: NEW PARIS OH
Unit: 344TH SCARWAF
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM SOME MEMBERS OF THE 1955
BASEBALL TEAM THE MUSTANGS
THANKS
Keywords:
Entry: 83332
Subject: LOOKING FOR ANY ONE THAT NEW LT. HARRY RAY MAURE
Subject: LOOKING FOR ANY ONE THAT NEW LT. HARRY RAY MAURE
Laura Maurer SR. wrote on June 12, 2012
City and State: PHOENIX AZ
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for my dad who was killed on april 20 1954
Keywords:
Entry: 82804
Subject: ASHIYA AFB
Subject: ASHIYA AFB
Myra Pancrazio wrote on April 20, 2012
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments:
Keywords: looking for a man named swanson that was stationed at
ashiya afb in 1957. don't know anything else about him
would like a full name.
Entry: 82773
Subject: ASHIYA AIR FORCE BASE 1952 - ?
Subject: ASHIYA AIR FORCE BASE 1952 - ?
Sue Taylor wrote on April 16, 2012
City and State: KENNESAW GA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Does anyone remember a radio operator on the C119 by
the name of Cliff Koenig? He is my father, he is in
assisted living, but loves to talk about the air
force days and was stationed on Ashiya Air Force
base. He enlisted in 1952 but I don't know his
discharge date. He also talks about a KC97 tanker.
Keywords: Clifford Cliff Koenig C119 Radio Operator
Entry: 82772
Subject: ASHIYA AIR FORCE BASE 1952 - ?
Subject: ASHIYA AIR FORCE BASE 1952 - ?
Sue Taylor wrote on April 16, 2012
City and State: KENNESAW GA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Does anyone remember a radio operator on the C119 by
the name of Cliff Koenig? He is my father, he is in
assisted living, but loves to talk about the air
force days and was stationed on Ashiya Air Force
base. He enlisted in 1952 but I don't know his
discharge date. He also talks about a KC97 tanker.
Keywords: Clifford Cliff Koenig C119 Radio Operator
Entry: 82343
Subject: 483RD AIR POLICE 1954-1956
Subject: 483RD AIR POLICE 1954-1956
Daniel W. Webster wrote on March 4, 2012
City and State: FLORENCE MA
Unit: 483RD AIR POLICE SQD.
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: Looking for anyone that would have been there in the
483rd Air Police Sqd. 1954 to 1956 I was A/1c when i
left.Trying tofind any old friends that remember our
time there. thank you all for serving. Dan Webster
Entry: 79537
Subject: LOOKING FOR ANYONE IN AIR POLICEFROM 1954-1956
Subject: LOOKING FOR ANYONE IN AIR POLICEFROM 1954-1956
Daniel W. Webster wrote on July 5, 2011
City and State: FLORENCE MA
Unit: 483RD AIR POLICE
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: ANY ONE THAT WORKED TOWN PATROL IN ASHIYA i WAS WORKING WITH A ARMY MP STAFF SARGENT AND CANT REMEMBER HIS NAME ALSO ANOTHER AP FROM BUFFALO NY THINK HIS LAST NAME WAS NESTRICK, DID GO AND SEE HIM AFTER WE BOTH WERE DISCHARGED IN 1996 ANY INFO WOULD BE NICE
Entry: 78202
Subject: ASHIYA AIR FORCE BASE 1956-1959
Subject: ASHIYA AIR FORCE BASE 1956-1959
Sgt Billy Kerby wrote on March 16, 2011
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments:
Keywords: I am the daughter of Billy b. Kerby who was stationed at Ashiya AFB between 1956-1959. I was born in Ashiya in 1958. Looking for anyone who remembers him or my mom, Cleo Kerby.
Entry: 78193
Subject: SERVED FROM 1955-1958 - ANYBODY THERE AT THAT TIME?
Subject: SERVED FROM 1955-1958 - ANYBODY THERE AT THAT TIME?
Peter Messina wrote on March 14, 2011
City and State: SIGEL PA
Unit: 483 AIR POLICE SQUADRON, ASHIYA AFB, ASHIYA, JAPAN
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: Does anyone remember Sachiko or Masako Suenaka?
Keywords: Looking for a good friend from the AP's named "Pinchy"
Maldonado. Also Airman Chapdelaine was in our barracks but not
an AP.
Entry: 77951
Subject: ANYONE KNOW JIM ODOM
Subject: ANYONE KNOW JIM ODOM
Paul Hebert JR. wrote on February 22, 2011
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: I am Looking for anyone who might have information on Jim Odom. Jim was stationed in Ashiya from 1952 - 55 (aprox)
He was a Aircraft Mechanic on the C119s and also played on the football team.
I am trying to help Jim's family collect anything that might have his service number or anything that I can use to complete a records check. Jim's offical records were destroyed in the St Louis fire and we need this info to get a new DD214. Jim is currently living in an assited living faciality but the family would like to try and get him into a local vetran facility.
Any help or information would be greatly appreciated.
Keywords:
Entry: 75960
Subject: LOOKING FOR FORMER SERVICE BUDDIES
Subject: LOOKING FOR FORMER SERVICE BUDDIES
Will Waterman wrote on August 28, 2010
City and State: WOODLAND HILLS CA
Unit: 483RD TROOP CARRIER WING
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: I was assigned to Ashiya AFB Jan 1952 to Dec 1953,
worked all of that time in the HQ and HQ Squadron of the
483rd TC Wing.
Somewhere a list of the AFB service personnel who
served there during that time must exist. If so, is it
accessible? Anyone know the answer? All suggestions are
welcome.
Entry: 75783
Subject: I WAS IN THE TOOL ROOM IN HANGAR C 483RD MAINTENENCE SQUADRON FROM 1952 TO 1954 I AM BEETLE BAILEY I
Subject: I WAS IN THE TOOL ROOM IN HANGAR C 483RD MAINTENENCE SQUADRON FROM 1952 TO 1954 I AM BEETLE BAILEY I
Ralph Bailey wrote on August 13, 2010
City and State: HURRICANE UT
Unit: 483RD MAINTAINENCE SQUADRON ASHIYA AFB
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: I would Like to contact Richard Dye from Indiana and any of my buddies from the 483rd Maintenence Squadron. Even though it has been 56 years since I saw any of them, I see each of their faces as I type their names. I still miss them after all these years.
Keywords: "Beetle Bailey" Joe Macias, John Roe, Skip Vandegriff, Larry Simmons, Hale T. Foster John A. Miller, Ralph E. Bobseen, Walter Juels, Robert Welch, Benny Rojas, Benny L. Sanders. Billy B. Spitler, Donald A. Massaro, Andrew C. Smith. Francis J. Oskar Jr. Sylvester Grasser, Bruce Morgan, Evtimio Gonzales, Robert C. Little, Richard H. Aplin, Eddie Self, Marshall Thompson, Maynard Eggers
Entry: 75451
Subject: KEN HOSANG
Subject: KEN HOSANG
Pat Molter wrote on July 14, 2010
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: Ken was in Greenland. Don't believe he was in Korea. Maybe wrong one. Originally from Coloma, MI
Keywords: Ken Hosang lives in San Antonio, TX
NO E-MAIL TO ME PLEASE
Entry: 75450
Subject: KEN HOSANG
Subject: KEN HOSANG
Pat Molter wrote on July 14, 2010
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: Ken Hosang lives in San Antonio, TX
NO E-MAIL TO ME PLEASE
Entry: 75249
Subject: 483RD
Subject: 483RD
Truman (Tee) Helt wrote on June 27, 2010
City and State: LAPORTE IN
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: was at ashiya 1957-1959 in squad. 774th and crew chief on C-130
Entry: 73094
Subject: 483D TACTICAL HOSPITAL
Subject: 483D TACTICAL HOSPITAL
Charles Stevens JR. wrote on January 11, 2010
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Trying to find anyone who served in the Tactical Hospital on Ashiya AFB. Grandfather was MSgt in charge of records Morris I. Stevens. Just curious to learn more and if anyone knew him. Also would like to find picture of insignia to have reproduction made for shadow box. -Charlie
Keywords: 403D Tactical Hospital
Entry: 72709
Subject: 483RD TCW ASHIYA AFB JUL 52 - JUL 54
Subject: 483RD TCW ASHIYA AFB JUL 52 - JUL 54
David Bush wrote on December 10, 2009
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit: 483RD TWC, 815TH
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father-in-law, Paul Arndt, is now 80. He served in the 483rd TCW at Ashiya AFB Kyushu from July 1952 to July 1954. He had various assignments dealing with supply and loading C-119s. There was a huge flood in the city of Kyushu beginning in June 1953 in which he helped the local people. He also remembers pushing crates of supplies out the back of C-119's at night over Korea. If you know him you may contact me. Thanks.
Keywords: 483rd,815th,Ashiya,Kyushu,C-119,Korea,Paul,Arndt,TCW
Entry: 70644
Subject: LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO KNEW MY GRANDFATHER LT. WARREN ELMER KEENAN
Subject: LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO KNEW MY GRANDFATHER LT. WARREN ELMER KEENAN
Dessa Jarmon wrote on June 21, 2009
Email Update Needed
City and State: TACOMA WA
Unit: 50TH TROOP CARRIER SQDN APO 75
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: I'm looking for anyone who may have known my grandfather Warren E. Keenan. I found a telegram announcing the birth of my mom in Aug of 1952. I also have a photo of him in his cockpit. I didn't even know he was in the service until I found this, he never talked about it. The information I have is off the telegram. I would love to hear from anyone who may have known him! Please contact me:
Keywords: Warren Elmer Keenan, A02086048, 50th Troop Carrier, APO 75
Entry: 68260
Subject: LONG LOST FRIENDS
Subject: LONG LOST FRIENDS
Teresa Kelley wrote on December 14, 2008
City and State:
Unit: 483D MAINTENANCE
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I'm making a scrapbook for my dad, John L. Fowler, who served at Ashiya from 1951-1953. His memory is sketchy and I would love to provide more info with the few pics I have. Does anyone remember him?
Keywords:
Entry: 68141
Subject:
Subject:
Paul Waters JR. wrote on December 3, 2008
Email Update Needed
City and State: LANSING MI
Unit: DET18 20 WEATHER SQ.
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 67139
Subject: 483RD AIR POLICE SQ
Subject: 483RD AIR POLICE SQ
Frank Shepherd JR. wrote on September 9, 2008
City and State: BATTLE CREEK MI
Unit: 6124TH B SRV SQ, 403RD - 483RD AIR POLICE SQ
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: I was stationed on Ashiya AB from April 1951 thru August 1953 as an Air policeman, and played football with the Ashiya Mustangs, 1951 and 1952.
Keywords:
Entry: 65596
Subject: NEW E-MAIL ADDRESS
Subject: NEW E-MAIL ADDRESS
Benjamin (Benn) Bradsher wrote on May 13, 2008
Email Update Needed
City and State: CLAYTON GA
Unit: 483RD TROOP CARRIER WING (M)
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: Base Operations (Aircraft Dispatcher)
June 1958...June 1960
Operations Officer.....Capt Bob Robson
Operations NCOIC......M/Sgt Joe T. Beach
Keywords: Bradsher
Entry: 65353
Subject: 483RD TROOP CARRIER WING (M)
Subject: 483RD TROOP CARRIER WING (M)
Truman (TEE) Helt wrote on April 22, 2008
City and State: LAPORTE IN
Unit: 774TH FLMS
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: I was station at ashiya from 1957 to 1959 with the 774th FLMS, was a crew chief on C-130, 60482. Was there when 70468 C-130 crashed in to our barracks
Keywords:
Entry: 65345
Subject: 483RD TROOP CARRIER WING (M)
Subject: 483RD TROOP CARRIER WING (M)
Truman (TEE) Helt wrote on April 21, 2008
City and State: LAPORTE IN
Unit: 774TH FLMS
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: I was with the 774th FLMS and was a crew chief on a C-130 60-482
Keywords: Looking for anyone who was at ashiya AFB between 1957 to 1959.
Entry: 62590
Subject: ASHIYA, 1950 816 AND 21 TCS
Subject: ASHIYA, 1950 816 AND 21 TCS
Thomas Johnson wrote on October 13, 2007
City and State: OXNARD CA
Unit: 483RD 816 - 21 ST TROOP CARRIER
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: Any one rember the change over to the new C-130, any one rember coming back from Tainan on our first C-130?
Keywords: Oct. 58, TADY toTainan Tawan, for transfer of the C-119 A/C , T/sgt Weicchert, T/sgt N. Ruwe, Tsgt J.Brown T/sgt J Hixon , T/st J cook, or any others .
Entry: 62386
Subject: GRANDFATHERS INFORMATION
Subject: GRANDFATHERS INFORMATION
Jennifer Diamond wrote on September 22, 2007
City and State: NAPPANEE IN
Unit: 483RD TROOP CARRIER WING (M)
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am searching for anyone who might have known or knew of my grandfather. His name was Thomas A. Cripe and he was apart of the 483rd Troop Carrier Wing APO 75. He served in Ashiya, Japan in May 1960, I'm not sure if thats when he arrived or left. If you have any information about him please contact me anytime. Thank-you
Keywords: Thomas Cripe
Entry: 61620
Subject: ASHYIA APO 75
Subject: ASHYIA APO 75
Glen Ham wrote on July 14, 2007
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit: 6125TH MAINT - SUPPLY
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: Would be interested in hearing from any of the old Parachute Shop gang from Ashyia 1950-51 era .
Keywords: Parachute Shop
Entry: 60873
Subject: 483RD AIR POLICE SQUADRON ASHIYA JAPAN
Subject: 483RD AIR POLICE SQUADRON ASHIYA JAPAN
David Kalaska wrote on May 3, 2007
Email Update Needed
City and State: TRENTON MI
Unit: 483RD AIR POLICE SQUADRON
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: We are having our 2nd reunion this September (2007) in San Antonio (Texas). We are still looking for any members that served from Korean to base closure in 1961. To date we have located approximately 100 members. If interested please email me at DAKalaska@aol.com or call 734-775-0023
Keywords: 483rd Air Police Squadron Ashiya Japan
Entry: 59952
Subject: STATIONED AT ASHIYA AB, JAPAN 1951-1953IF ANYONE REMEMBERS ME
Subject: STATIONED AT ASHIYA AB, JAPAN 1951-1953IF ANYONE REMEMBERS ME
Donald Green SR. wrote on February 7, 2007
Email Update Needed
City and State: GREENVILLE SC
Unit: 483RD TROOP CARRIER WING
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: If anyone remembers me please send me an E-mail
Keywords:
Entry: 59785
Subject: 50TH BECAME THE 36TH
Subject: 50TH BECAME THE 36TH
Lawrence Schell SR. wrote on January 24, 2007
Email Update Needed
City and State: BRADENTON FL
Unit: 50TH/36TH TCS
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: Served in 50th from Dec 1953. Went to French Indo-China from 5/54 until 7/53. Squadron later redesignated 36th TCS, 316th TCG and still in 483d TCW
Trying to Locate Line Chief Roy Littleberry, John Nightingale or any other Red Devils.
Keywords: Crew chief on C119C model 49-0110 and 49-0165, later C119G 52-5902 until 11/55
Entry: 57821
Subject: 483RD FLM SQUAD 774TH
Subject: 483RD FLM SQUAD 774TH
Truman (Tee) Helt wrote on June 26, 2006
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: Looking for any one that was station at ashiya AFB 57-59. I was a crew chief on 56-482.Was in the barricks when C-130 crashed in to them, killing myh best friend Dave Greer. Anyway it would be great to hear from anyone.
Keywords:
Entry: 57737
Subject: NEW E-MAIL ADDRESS
Subject: NEW E-MAIL ADDRESS
Benjamin (Benn) Bradsher wrote on June 21, 2006
Email Update Needed
City and State: CLAYTON GA
Unit: 483RD TROOP CARRIER WING APO 75
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: Stationed at Ashiya from June 1958 until base closure in 1960.
Keywords: Base Operations
Entry: 56213
Subject: ASHIYA RAMBLERS
Subject: ASHIYA RAMBLERS
Patrick (Pat) Johnson SR. wrote on March 13, 2006
Email Update Needed
City and State: BELDING MI
Unit: 483RD FLD. MAINT. SQD.
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: LOOKING FOR MY OLD ASHIYA BAND MEMBERS BENDGE, ALLEN, LEWIS DAVE,JACK. and a old friend shelby he use to sit in a lot and sing for the people at the hillbilly heaven
MISS YOU GUYS
PAT
Keywords: C119 a/C ELECTRICAN 56-58
Entry: 55443
Subject: VERN HAUGLAND
Subject: VERN HAUGLAND
Cate McLoud wrote on January 28, 2006
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: RECENTLY AT AN AUCTION I AQUIRED A LIGHTER THAT BELONGED TO A VETERAN THAT SERVED WITH YOU . ON THE LIGHTER IT IS INSCRIBED "THE FRIENDLY 483RD TROOP CARRIER WING ASHIYA JAPAN" AND THE NAME ON THE BACK IS " vern haugland " IF ANY ONE KNOWS HIM OR KNOWS HIS FAMILY PLEASE CONTACT ME SO I CAN SEND THIS TO THEM I LOST A BROTHER IN VIETNAM AND ALL MY BROTHERS SERVED AND MY NEPHEW IS IN IRAQ I HONOR ALL VETERANS AND WANT TO GIVE THIS BACK CAN EMAIL ME AT CMCLOUDCATE@AOL.COM THANKS CATE
Keywords:
Entry: 55441
Subject: 50/36TH TCS
Subject: 50/36TH TCS
Phil Kaspar wrote on January 27, 2006
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: WOULD LIKE TO COMMUNICATE WITH FOLKS FROM THE RED DEVILS. ESPECIALLY FROM 54 TO 56.
Keywords:
Entry: 54348
Subject: 483RD FIELD MAINT ELECTRICAN
Subject: 483RD FIELD MAINT ELECTRICAN
George Saito wrote on November 29, 2005
City and State: FARMINGTON MI
Unit: 483RD FIELD MAINT.
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: Would like to make contact with former friends
Keywords:
Entry: 53814
Subject: ASHIYA AIR BASE HQ SQDN
Subject: ASHIYA AIR BASE HQ SQDN
James E. (Jim) Clark wrote on October 29, 2005
City and State: COCOA FL
Unit: 483RD TROOP CARRIER WING
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: Headquarters Squadron
Entry: 53484
Subject: 815TH TCS ASHIYA AB JAPAN
Subject: 815TH TCS ASHIYA AB JAPAN
Roger Haner wrote on October 8, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: SAINT JOHN WA
Unit: RETIRED
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: C-119 crew chief form March '55 to Feb '57. Favorite bar "White Horse". Lots of memories for sure. Traveled Thailand, Phillipines, Formosa, Okinawa and Korea. Got screwed out of a trip to Australia when the line chief decided to become a crew chief for a week. Ha. RHIP eh?
Keywords: Flying Jennies
Entry: 52394
Subject: 816TH TROOP CARRIER SQUADRON
Subject: 816TH TROOP CARRIER SQUADRON
Murray Stollman wrote on August 1, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: ST PETE BEACH
Unit: 816TH TCS
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: Cannot reach 816th TCS site due to "error" but would like to hear from and offer photo memorabilia,
Murray Stollman
29353
Airborne Radio Operator, 1954-5
816th Troop Carrier Squadron
483rd Troop Carrier Group
483rd nTroop Carrier Wing
Keywords: Packet Rats
Entry: 50635
Subject: LOOKING FOR
Subject: LOOKING FOR