Elite Guard Blotter Desk Blotter2005

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Date

212

31 Dec 05

Close out Blotter for 2005

211

30 Dec 05

NOTICE TO MEMBERS: An important email to all Association Members will be sent out soon. If you have changed your email address or other information please go to Update Data page and update your records. (MWM)

210

29 Dec 05

Found: Leigh Merriman 73 - 76 Located Leigh living in the great state of Wyoming, thanks to a tip from Dave Smith and Bill Wiebenga we were able to locate Leigh. Do you have friends that you have lost contact with? Let our association search committee help. Welcome Leigh! (BM)

209

29 Dec 05

New Feature Added: Association Members: please go to the Our Map page and add a pin for the location where you live. This map is provided by Google (Frappr!). Unfortunately we had to password protect this map so some kid doesn't flood us with pins. (Members, your regular password will work for the map) (MWM)

208

26 Dec 05

Elite Guard Web Site Down: Due to main frame problems over the weekend, our web site was not accessible, sorry for the interruption. I hope you all had a great holiday weekend. (BM)

207

18 Dec 05

The Strategic Aerospace Museum: A new design added to our Museum Project page in the Projects section. (MWM)

206

17 Dec 05

Found: Howard R. Shepherd 78 - 81 We recently found Howard on Classmates/Military section. Howard retired from the military in 1995 and is residing in GA. We welcome another past Blue Beret member. (BM)

205

17 Dec 05

Found: Fred K. Stollberg 67 - 68 Fred served on the Elite Guard security detail prior to Safeside training and service in Vietnam. We welcome Fred! (BM)

204

15 Dec 05

Bob Krygier Hospitalized: Recently learned from Bob's wife Linda that he is having complications from his recent surgery and is under observation at a local hospital. I am sure a card to him would be appreciated, please keep him in your thoughts and prayers. (BM)

203

15 Dec 05

December Newsletter: Now available in the Newsletter Tab. (BM)

202

14 Dec 05

Found: Thomas L. Nichols 63 - 67 We have located Tom living in CT, where he has lived the past 26 years. Tom came to the guard straight out of tech school and worked on the hill with Jay Gaines until he joined the drill team in 1965. He is very interested in joining us in Omaha, July 2006. Elite Guard welcome to Tom! (BM)

201

14 Dec 05

Al Woolgar Hospitalized: I spoke with Al's wife, Jolly, today and learned that Al has been hospitalized for his on-going respiratory condition and is expected to be there for at least one week. I ask each of you to keep Al and Jolly in your thoughts and prayers. If you would like to send a card please send them to his home address. If you require an address please forward your request to me at bmarshall@mrioc.com (BM)

200

14 Dec 05

New Image posted: Thanks to Gary Heiman we received another article from the Wright Patterson Newspaper detailing the dedication of the memorial bench. It is Posted on the Bench page in the Projects section. (BM)

199

13 Dec 05

Charter Membership: This is your last chance to become a charter member of the SAC Elite Guard Association. All checks received by Dec 31st, 2005, will receive Charter Membership status and be paid through Dec 31st 2006. See Membership for details on how to join. (BM)

198

12 Dec 05

Names added to Lost List: Bob Griffith has really been digging for names and added the following to our Lost & Found listings: Franklin, Smith, Ogden, Younger, Pry, Rose, Jones, Rhinehart, Allen, Coe, Powell, Bonney & Luttrell. Good work Bob. (MWM)

197

12 Dec 05

Names added to Lost List: Bob Griffith added the following names to the Lost Listing: Trumpjonas, Rice & Newman. Check the Lost & Found listings for details. (MWM)

196

12 Dec 05

Names added to Lost List: Thanks to Larry Felts we have added the names: Murray, Bang, Jones and Daughtery to our lost listings. Check the Lost & Found listings for details. (MWM)

195

10 Dec 05

New feature added: If you ever wondered how many people are browsing this website while you are, now you can see that information. Just check the status bar at the bottom of your screen. If your status bar is not displayed, Microsoft Internet Explorer users can click "view" on the top of the screen, then click the "status bar" line and it will appear at the bottom of your screen. If it is hiding behind your "Start bar" right click the bar in an open field and in "properties" tell the task bar to "auto hide". (MWM)

194

9 Dec 05

New Image posted: Larry Mozis was kind enough to send in an image of a Smith & Wesson .38 revolver he cloned. The picture is taken with the belt and holster he had during his years on the Drill Team. To view the image go to the Articles page (misc_003_15). Thanks Larry. (MWM)

193

8 Dec 05

Found: Wilbert H. Bunkley 69 - 70: Thanks to a tip from Bob Griffith, we have located Wilbert living in Pensacola, Fla. TSgt Bunkley served as NCOIC SAC Security Operations during his tour on the guard. We welcome Wilbert, who would like to join us in Omaha 2006. (BM)

192

8 Dec 05

Original drawings and Descriptions: (Copies of the) SAC Shield and 3902 CDS/SPS patch can be found in the Historian page. (TJM)

191

7 Dec 05

Found: Nicolos Yanez 94 - 98 Thanks to a tip from Michael Czarnick we have located Nick Yanez living in the Omaha NE area. We welcome Nick! (BM)

190

7 Dec 05

SMSgt Bill Schumacher: Bob Griffith reports that SMSgt Bill Schumacher has been in the hospital and continues to undergo physical therapy for a problem with his balance. Bob has been to see him twice in 2 weeks and says he is looking forward to going to the reunion in 2006 He does not have a computer but he still remembers most of the guys with both SAC and PACAF guards. His home address is FOREST W. SCHUMACHER 30680 ST Route 7 Marietta Oh 45750 (BG)

189

6 Dec 05

Found: Lt. Carl Koehler 61 - 63 Our search team recently located Carl living in Michigan where he retired after serving 21 years in the FBI. Carl related his recollections of President Kennedy's visit in 1962. Welcome Carl! (BM)

188

5 Dec 05

Found: Gerald D. "Dewey" Johnson 65 - 66 Welcome to Gerald who recently signed into our web site. He was NCOIC of the Elite Guard for a short period between Sgt's Schumacher and Harley. Gerald lives in retirement in West Virginia and is active in his community. (BM)

187

2 Dec 05

Found: Paul E Arrington 63 - 64 Thanks to the search committees efforts we have located Paul living in Spokane, WA. Paul was a member of the drill team while at Offutt AFB. Welcome Paul (BM)

186

1 Dec 05

Found: Roger A. Hockwalt 67 - 68 The search team has located Roger living in retirement in South Carolina. Roger served on the guard one year and went on to Vietnam with many of us from that period. Welcome Roger! (BM) Thanks to Rick Coffin for the name!

185

1 Dec 05

Updates: Background audio on the President's page updated. (MWM)

184

30 Nov 05

Lt. Col. Bradley A. Wayland Welcome Letter: Go to the reunion 2006 page to review a letter of invitation from Lt. Col. Wayland, Commander 55SPS, Offutt AFB for our July 2006 reunion. (BM)

183

30 Nov 05

Found: Ronald Glasscock 70 - 71 Thanks to Jink Fields we located Ron, who had not been listed on our lost and found section. Ron lives in Wyoming where he recently retired from local law enforcement after 21 years. Prior to Ron's assignment on the guard he had been a part of operation Safeside. We welcome him back. (BM) p.s. Perhaps you know someone that you were stationed with all those years ago and wonder, where are they now. Just check our lost and found roster and if they are not there give us their name and as much information as you can remember at the Add A Friend section of the Update Data page and we will try to locate them.

182

30 Nov 05

Found: Jink Fields 71 - 72 Through the help of Will Coffee we have located MSgt Fields living in the great state of Ohio. Jink served on the Elite Guard as a training NCO and recruited many guardsmen during his stay on the guard. Additionally Jink gave us a lead on Ronald Glasscock who served at the same time. Welcome Jink (BM)

181

30 Nov 05

Lost & Found: Six new names added to the "Lost" listing. These names are from 87-88 era orders and include the last names: Woolley, Tieman, Norman, Fapaca, Crede (corrected spelling) and Corbin. Check their details in the Lost and Found pages. If you know the whereabouts of any of these former Elite Guards please click here. Help us round up these men and women for the 2006 reunion. (MWM)

180

27 Nov 05

Desktop Wallpaper added: Another desktop wallpaper sent in by Tom McDonald was added to the Other Items Page. (MWM)

179

27 Nov 05

Video Posted: A short video as discussed in the Message Board on 09/07/05 was recently added to the Other Items page. (MWM)

178

26 Nov 05

Image Posted: A picture of Tighe E. Freed, (74-75) was received and posted to the bottom of Gallery 8 Page. (MWM)

177

24 Nov 05

Images Posted: Several images posted to the bottom of the Articles Page, these include some interesting letters and orders. Thanks to Michelle Molinari Fischer (87-89) for her time in getting these to us via fax. Oh, and Happy Thanksgiving. (MWM)

176

23 Nov 05

Found: Lou Hyres 89 - 91 Welcome to Lou who recently signed into our site. Lou lives in Florida and interested in connecting with some of his friends from the guard. (BM)

175

22 Nov 05

Found: Kenneth R. Levandoski 1967 Found Kenneth living in MD where he retired from the Baltimore Police Department, and has worked for Target stores the past 10 years. We welcome another lost beret. Welcome Kenneth. (BM)

174

22 Nov 05

Found: Tighe H. Freed 74 - 75 Elite Guard welcome to Tighe who we found living in the Ft Worth TX area. (BM)

173

22 Nov 05

Found: Wayne R. Finnegan 64 - 66 We have located Wayne living in Orem, Utah with his wife Valerie. Wayne served on the security detail at Bldg 500 and has supplied information on another lost Blue Beret. Welcome Wayne! (BM)

172

22 Nov 05

Robert E. Hietala, 1941 - 1995: We have just learned that one of our lost brothers turned in his shield for the last time in 1995. We spoke with his widow and passed along our condolences. Salute to Robert! Rest in Peace! (Final Honors page) (BM)

171

21 Nov 05

Found: Charles (Chuck) H. Cobb 64 - 66 Welcome to Chuck Cobb who we found living in Spokane Washington. Chuck served on the hill as well as the drill team with fond memories of both. Email information can be attained by accessing our 411- Locator button. (BM)

170

20 Nov 05

New Resource added: If you want to locate an email address for a friend from our group, try the new 411 - Locator button on the Home page. This was set up in this manner to prevent a spammer from obtaining a roster full of email address's from our site. (MWM)

169

18 Nov 05

Found: Richard N. Coffin 1967 I recently located Richard living in central Indiana from a roster posting on our lost and found section. I learned from Richard that he understudied post 520 with me prior to my assignment in Vietnam. Another interesting fact we learned that he arrived at Phu Cat AFB after my departure. I am pleased to welcome him to our Elite Guard Organization. Welcome Richard! (BM)

168

18 Nov 05

Pics: A few pics submitted by James Kerns are posted at the end of Gallery 8. (TJM)

167

17 Nov 05

Found: Larry D. Wymore 64 - 66 Larry has been located in Clearwater Fla where he is living in retirement. Larry came to Offutt from Goose Bay Labrador with another guardsman John Paul. We are pleased to welcome him as a past Blue Beret. Welcome. If you would like to contact Larry please go to 411 - Locator. (BM)

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17 Nov 05

Problem Notice: If you are having a problem with Internet Explorer after signing onto the website and one of the following occurs
• The application unexpectedly quits.
• The Windows Error Reporting dialog box appears.
This behavior occurs approximately 50 to 60 seconds after content playback starts.
To repair this problem, click this link: http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=905592, and follow the instructions from Microsoft. (MWM)

165

16 Nov 05

Found: James C Kerns 73 - 74 Jim recently signed into our web site and we want to welcome him. Jim resides in Dedham MA. If you would like to contact Jim go to 411 - Locator. Again welcome Jim. (BM)

164

14 Nov 05

Updated information: More information on SSgt David Anthony Fasnacht, 1 Jul 32 - 15 Jul 67, has been received and posted to the Final Honors page. (MWM)

163

11 Nov 05

Found: Steve E. Cummings 75 - 77 Welcome Steve, who today signed into our web site for the first time. Steve after a 20 year break in service joined the Air National Guard as a Information Management Specialist holding the rank of TSgt. Steve hails from Houston, TX, but, is currently serving with the Fairchild Air National Guard. Steve plans to join the association and is looking forward to re-acquainting with old friends and hopefully joining us in Omaha in 2006. Welcome Blue Beret Brother! (BM)

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9 Nov 05

Found: Dennis Michael Wiegand 66 - 68 Welcome to Dennis, who we found living in Wisconsin. Dennis served two tours at Offutt. (TJM)

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9 Nov 05

Logo Design Selected: The logo design selected by a vote of the Members was logo #2. The logo depicts the Police shield with SAC Crest and yellow banner inscribed with Strategic Air Command at the top and SAC Elite Guard Association at the bottom. This will now become the official Elite Guard Association Logo. (BM)

160

7 Nov 05

Living Legends F.E. Warren AFB: We have received several additional pictures from MSgt Brooke Cushing that were taken at the Living Legends event held on Sept 23, 2005. The purpose of this event was to showcase uniforms worn during the decades and to honor all the men and women who have served through the decades. Sgt Cushing who served as an Elite Guard member chose to wear the guard uniform and we wish to thank her for honoring us by doing so. You will find additional pictures in the Other Items section of our site. Thanks Sgt Cushing.
There are also a few new pictures posted at the end of Gallery 8. (BM)

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1 Nov 05

Hyperlinks: To ease your surfing experience, new shortcut hyperlinks have been installed on the bottom of most pages . If you have any problems or notice any broken links, please report them here. (MWM)

158

31 Oct 05

Request For Supplies: If you have any pictures which are not posted on this site, or pictures of better quality then those posted, please click here for assistance in getting them to us for posting. (MWM)

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30 Oct 05

Lost & Found: The lost and found files have been reconfigured to open faster for our dialup modem friends. Check it out at the Lost & Found page. (MWM)

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26 Oct 05

Military Records: Just received a link from George Luppa for the site at arcives.gov where you (or next of kin) may obtain a copy of your military records. It is the first link on the Links page. (MWM)

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25 Oct 05

Found: Howard Cofer 78 - 81 Welcome to Howard who is living in NE and checked into our web site last night. Howard was a member during the 1979-1981 period. (BM)

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24 Oct 05

Found: Phillip E. Belisle 1968 Welcome to Phil who we found living in Pennsylvania working as a long haul driver. Phil will be retiring soon and hope to see him in Omaha in 2006 (BM)

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24 Oct 05

Found: Edward C. Nipp 68 - 69 Welcome to Ed Nipp who we recently found living in Kentucky. Ed is looking forward to joining us in Omaha 2006. (BM)

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23 Oct 05

Bench Dedication: Please go to the Bench page under the Projects button for pictures and description of the SAC Elite Guard bench dedication held Friday Oct 21, 2006. (BM)

151

21 Oct 05

Information: Minor changes made to the Video's page to make it a little more user friendly. (MWM)

150

16 Oct 05

Video Tape added: Michael Cunningham produced a video tape of the SAC Elite Guard Bench project at The National Museum of the United States Air Force, Wright-Patterson AFB at Dayton, OH. This tape provides a nice view of the bench and the surrounding area. To view the video visit the Bench page under the Projects button. (MWM)

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13 Oct 05

Found: Ronald S. Davey, Drill Team 67 - 78 Located Ronald living in Oshkosh, WI. Ronald came to the guard in 67 after returning from Vietnam. He is involved in the printing industry and looking forward to reviewing our web site and joining us in 2006. Welcome Ron! (BM)

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13 Oct 05

Found: Richard Dickson 68 - 69 Richard was located after receiving information from a member who had kept contact. Richard resides in Dayton, Ohio. Welcome Richard! (BM)

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13 Oct 05

Wallpaper: A special thanks to Cristal Lewis, daughter of member Gregory Moore, who has created especially for the SAC Elite Guard a wallpaper design that you can add to your desktop as background. Additionally Cristal has submitted designs for our logo which is much appreciated. Please go to the Other Items section for instruction on adding this design to your computer desktop. (BM)

145

13 Oct 05

Found: Mark B. Cunningham 84 - 86 Our search committee recently located Mark living in W. Virginia. Mark has 19 years with the WVA State Police. Welcome Mark! (BM)

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10 Oct 05

Found: Laddie Hancock 84 - 87 Thanks to our search team and the names submitted from Bob Landis we have located Laddie living in Junction City, Oregon. (BM)

143

10 Oct 05

Information: Received 8 photo "vidcaps" from DVD #6 from John Achelpohl. Photos posted to the Videos page. I have received my copy of DVD #6 and it really captures the essence of SAC and Elite Guard duties. (MWM)

142

8 Oct 05

Found: Daniel J. Wonders (84 - 87) Welcome to our latest sign in, Daniel Wonders. Dan served on the Elite Guard as a SrA and now resides in Cumming, GA. Hope to see you at the '06 reunion Dan. (MWM)

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7 Oct 05

Found: John J. Osuch III (68 - 70) Thanks to the efforts of the search committee we have located John Osuch living in Plattsmouth NE. John is Currently married with seven children and one grandchild. He stayed in Omaha area following discharge. Currently residing in an historic 1875 home which we have been restoring for the past 12 years. He has been self-employed for the past 32 years. John is looking forward to seeing (old!!!) buddies again. (BM)

140

6 Oct 05

Treasurer's Report: Annual Treasurer's Report posted to the Treasurer page. (MWM)

139

4 Oct 05

Information: 10 more photo's and scans has been received from Eric Perry (80-84). They are posted at the bottom of Gallery 7. Thanks again Eric. (MWM)

138

2 Oct 05

Found: Kyle A. Bradley (04 - present) Welcome to another Kyle! (sorry, we never say much about our on station, active duty Brothers). Hope to see you at the '06 reunion. (MWM)

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2 Oct 05

Lost & Found: Thanks to Bob Landis, for the work of going through all his old orders, we were able to add 35 new "lost" Elite Guard names to the Lost & Found page. These are from the era 84-88. Thanks again Bob. (MWM)

136

1 Oct 05

Found: Kyle E. McClintock (04 - present) Welcome Kyle! (sorry, we never say much about our on station, active duty Brothers). Hope to see you at the '06 reunion, Kyle, and share war stories. (MWM)

135

1 Oct 05

Information: A very nice array of photo's and scans has been received from Eric Perry (80-84). They are posted together at the bottom of Gallery 7. In about two weeks they will be sorted to their proper locations on the website. Thanks for your contribution Eric! (MWM)

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30 Sep 05

Found: Eric S. Perry (80 - 84) Welcome to Eric who found our site while surfing the internet. Eric served on A Flight from 1980-1984 and was very surprised to find the collection of material on the Elite Guard. Eric is now serving as a corrections officer in Northern California. Welcome to Eric who is our latest member to join the SAC Elite Guard Association. (BM)

133

29 Sep 05

Information: 18 new pictures received from Michael L. Cunningham (73-76) of the SAC Elite Guard bench project were added to the Projects tab under National Museum. (MWM)

132

28 Sep 05

Drew H. Bilyeu, 1944 - 1989: We have just learned from Gary Assmus that Drew passed away in 1989 in Lynnwood WA. Drew served on the drill team from 1965-1967. Final salute to our blue beret brother! (BM)

131

28 Sep 05

SAC Elite Guard Memorial Bench Dedication: The dedication of the Elite Guard Bench will take place at The National Museum of the United States Air Force, Wright-Patterson AFB at Dayton, OH on Oct 21st, 1400 hrs. We invite everyone who can attend to be a part of this dedication. Further details of the dedication maybe found in the Projects tab under National Museum. (BM)

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28 Sep 05

Living Legends Ceremony: One of our members, MSgt Brooke (Shaw) Cushing participated in a ceremony at F.E. Warren AFB that included her wearing an Elite Guard uniform and retirement of the Peacekeeper, among other things. See her note and photo at the Other Items page. (TJM)

129

28 Sep 05

More Logos: Greg Moore has submitted several logo proposals designed by his daughter. They have been added to the Other Items page. (TJM)

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22 Sep 05

Information: A recent video on Security Force operations has been added to the Other Items Page. (MWM)

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21 Sep 05

REUNION 2006: Click on the following link which will give you details on the location for our reunion. Holiday Inn OMAHA-CENTRAL (I-80) 3321 SOUTH 72ND ST. To view room rates and occupancy go to Reunion 2006 page. If you choose to book early, please insure that you tell the reservation operator that you are with the SAC Elite Guard Reunion. (BM)

126

15 Sep 05

Re More Logos: John's logo suggestions have been reposted at Other Items (TJM)

125

13 Sep 05

Re More Logos: The logos John submitted are undergoing technical correction and will be reposted soon. (TJM)

124

13 Sep 05

More Logos: John Achelpohl has submitted two logo suggestions as alternatives to those now posted at the web site. His submission is posted at the Other Items page for your consideration. Any one else who wishes to submit proposals for a logo should to so soon. (TJM)

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12 Sep 05

Minutes Posted: Minutes of the Executive Committee posted to the Secretary's Page. (MWM)

122

6 Sep 05

Found: Amn Brooke L. Shaw (89 - 90) Our most recent sign in is MSgt Brooke L. Shaw (Cushing). Sgt Cushing is stationed at F.E. Warren and accidentally found our web site looking for old Elite Guard Uniform equipment to display for the Living Legends program at F.E. Warren. I will be in touch with Sgt Cushing to determine if we may be of assistance. Welcome MSgt Cushing. (BM)

121

1 Sep 05

Postings: Many thanks to Tom Craig for forwarding in a picture with a newspaper clip of Greg Gardner which has been posted with the Gardner collection in Gallery 3. Also thanks to Dan Aube for sending in a portrait posted to Gallery 6. (MWM)

120

1 Sep 05

Alfred C. Woolgar: A bit of a spoof on the life and times of Al Woolgar has been posted on the site. All those who know Al would really want to see this, those who did not, would pick up a lot of historical data (?) by viewing it. Because the slideshow has a less then "G" (general audience) rating, it had to be password protected for Members only. Click HERE to view. Presented with thanks to Tom McDonald (The SAC Guard Imageman) for his efforts in putting this show together) (MWM)

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30 Aug 05

Leo F. Sheehan, 1950 - 2002. We learned today from Bryan Sheehan that his brother Leo had passed away in 2002. He reported that Leo lived his final years in the Boston area. Leo joined the drill team directly out of basic and spent the remainder of his enlistment as a drill team member. Rest in Peace brother! Salute!!! (BM)

118

30 Aug 05

Found: Charles E. (Chuck) Olsen (66 - 68): Chuck was located today living outside Duluth Mn. He is anxious to see our web site and connect back to the days of the Blue Beret. Welcome Chuck! (BM)

117

30 Aug 05

New Photos: Several photographs submitted by Vince Stahowiak have been posted to Drill Team Gallery 3, section 1. Thanks Vince. (TJM)

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29 Aug 05

Found: Louis T. Reuter Jr. (75 - 77) Welcome to Louis who found our web site recently. Louis lives in Evansville, Indiana and served on the guard from 1975-1977. Louis stated he was proud to have served on the guard and will join our association and gather with us in Omaha 2006. (BM)

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29 Aug 05

Found: David C. Dykes, (65 - 67, 69 - 72) Our search team just located David living and working in Dayton, Ohio. David had two tours on the guard, the first two years with the drill team and subsequent years on the hill. David cross trained in 1974 to Command Post support. We welcome David back to the Blue Beret's. (BM)

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29 Aug 05