Elite Guard Blotter Desk Blotter2007

Entry No.	Date
144	31 Dec 07	Happy New Year: Last day of 2007 today and as I look above I note this is our third full year of blotter entry's. When I review each year I note the building history of this fledgling association, the individuals we have located along the way , many who we have regained friendships along with making new ones and the sadness of losing our old friends. Our blotter also tracks the inroads we have made in leaving a permanent footprint of the association through its projects that pay tribute to the men and women who wore the SAC Elite Guard Blue Beret.. I was and still am proud to have been a member of the SAC Elite Guard. I look forward to seeing you all again in 2008 when we meet in Omaha to "Post the Guard" Happy New Year 2008. (BM)
	31 Dec 07	Due to a computer glitch we lost 11 entries. (MWM)
132	7 Nov 07	Bill Schumacher Update: The following message was received from Bob Griffith: I was with Bill last Wed (10/31) when he had surgery and Thursday he was doing much better with speech and attitude. Fri morning he had slipped backwards a little. Sat they transferred him to the rehab unit at the Hospital and was going to start extensive therapy Monday morning and will last until wed 7 Nov. At that time all staff will meet and determine future treatment plan. No visitors or phone during this critical period except Patty for short periods. I will not be on line for a week after tonight, I am going to WVa and I will talk to Patty and provide any updates I can. I will landline if future developments dictate this week. We are in a wait-see mode. Cards would be appreciated. Bob Please keep Bill in your thoughts and prayers. (BM)
131	31 Oct 07	Sgt Schumacher: We have learned today that the good Sgt will be having a medical procedure today, please lift him up in your thoughts and prayers that he will have a speedy recovery. If you would like to send a card check our roster on this site for his address. (BM)
130	30 Oct 07	SAC Elite Guard on You Tube: We now have a presence on YouTube.com. You may view these two short videos at: http://www.youtube.com/saceliteguard (check it out) (BM)
129	30 Oct 07	Veterans Day: For those living in the greater Omaha area Gary Sparks sent me the following: The Metropolitan Community College in Omaha would like for the Elite Guard Association to know about the Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov 9^th. Many of these veterans would like to know that CMSgt McCoy is our key note speaker. For further details contact Gary Sparks through the SAC Elite Guard web site roster.
128	30 Oct 07	Found: Thomas E. McGinnis 62-64: Tom served as a White Hat at SAC headquarters during his tour at Offutt AFB. He located us through one of our contact points at classmates.com We welcome Tom as our most recent SAC Elite Guard alumni. (BM)
127	27 Oct 07	General LeMay: Thanks to Doug Bickal who forwarded along a picture of General LeMay after being presented with the S&W .38 at his final inspection of the SAC Elite Guard in the late 80's. Go to the the recently received photo's to view the picture along with a letters from General LeMay and Col Heppell. This is a great addition to our history and heritage. (BM)
126	26 Oct 07	New (Old) Videos of SAC: Our intrepid Internet researcher Mike McFadden has uncovered three excellent videos about the Strategic Air Command. They contain some quick snapshots of SAC Elite Guardsmen. Take a look and see if you can identify anyone. Click on the items below to view. Enjoy the history lesson! (BM) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYscgHlLewc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8dFBjyUL_w http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWiMGbnhUMo
125	24 Oct 07	Found : John J. Boyle 86-88: Welcome to John who recently located our web site and signed in. During John's tour he was assigned to General Chain as his security personal assistant. John hails from Wisconsin. Welcome! (BM)
124	24 Oct 07	Videos Added: Videos added to the video page courtesy of John Achelpohl. Thanks John. (TJM)
123	20 Oct 07	Minneapolis Reunion Pictures: Recently a group of former SAC Elite Guardsmen came together for a mini reunion. Check out their pictures in the Photo Gallery, Recently Received Pictures. (BM)
122	17 Oct 07	Roster: An updated Association Roster was received and posted. If you notice any discrepancies and/or wish to update your info go to Sign In or Update Info or send an email to Bill Marshall. (MWM)
121	16 Oct 07	2008 Omaha SAC Elite Guard Reunion May 29-June 1: Complete details will be presented by the Reunion BRAT who has been handling the details for this event. All written correspondence will come from them along with information from us. This reunion will be the second anniversary of 50 years of continuous service by the SAC Elite Guard and the STRATCOM Elite Guard. The location will be at the Marriot Regency Court hotel with full details from the Reunion BRAT. (BM)
120	16 Oct 07	Mini Reunion Minneapolis MN: Just learned from John Achelpohl that an enjoyable time was had by all who attended the regional reunion this past weekend, 14 members from various eras were represented with wives and significant other. John has created a SAC Elite Guard mouse pad that has been well received, if you have an interest in purchasing please contact John for further details. (BM)
119	25 Sept 07	Located: The Cruz brothers, Peter and James (1985): We have made contact with Peter who is living in Hawaii and will have additional information in the coming week. (BM)
118	25 Sept 07	Found: Ray Arsenault (69-70): Ray located our web site this past week and contacted John Achelpohl. In speaking with Ray he expressed that being a member of the guard was the highlight of his military years. Ray will have his e-mail up shortly and will be joining the Association. Welcome Ray! (BM)
117	25 Sept 07	New Pictures: Thanks to Wilbur Bunkley we received 34 new pictures that he located from his military collection. We will display these pictures in the gallery section under the title "Recent Pictures Received". They will remain there for a period of time and then be posted to their appropriate gallery. Thanks Wilbur! (BM)
116	19 Sept 07	New Pictures: Thanks to Neil McLaughlin we have added new pictures to our photo gallery The Late 60s Guard 2 and The early 60's Drill Team 1. Thanks Neil! (BM)
115	19 Sept 07	Found: Ralph J Shenyo 70-71: Ralph found our web site and signed in today, he currently resides in PA and we welcome him. (BM)
114	17 Sept 07	Found: William Stahley: We recently located William thanks to a referral by Susan Renninger. William served as flight chief from mid 1969 to 1971 and another tour from 1972-1975. William cross trained into Command and Control and served as NCOIC, SAC Bomb Wing Command Post in 1980 at March AFB. Welcome Bill! (BM)
113	14 Sept 07	Found: Charles R Barton 83-89: Greetings to Charles who we located living in Colorado. Many of you will remember Charles as the "B" Flight Sergeant. Welcome Charles! (BM)
112	13 Sept 07	Final Honors: Russell E. Dougherty, General (Ret) Today we learned that General Dougherty passed away on 7 Sept. Many of you knew the General when he was CINCSAC 1 Aug 74- 21 July 77. I have enclosed a link that remembers this fine Strategic Air Command General. (BM) http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123067794
111	13 Sept 07	Found: John Scott Smith 71-72: Welcome to another former member who recently signed into our web site. John served in several capacities with the 3902 SPS with Elite Guard responsibilities in 71-72. Welcome John as our newest member of the SAC Elite Guard Association. (BM)
110	10 Sep 07	Found: Cornelius (Neil) G. McLaughlin Jr. 64-66: Thanks to the efforts of Jim Chambers and Dan MacKinnon we have located another brother from the SAC Elite Guard. Jim and Dan have searched for Cornelius for three years now along with many other names of former SAC Elite Guardsmen. We extend our welcome to Cornelius who many of you knew by his nickname "Mac". (BM) We welcome any and all information on friends that you may have served with during your tour on the guard. Please supply as much information as you may remember of the individual, full names (if possible) the state or area they lived in prior to their service. This type of information has helped our past and present search teams locate well over 700 former members.
109	4 Sep 07	Roster: An updated Association Roster (dated 09-04-07) was received and posted. If you notice any discrepancies and/or wish to update your info go here Sign In or Update Info or send an email to Bill Marshall. Thanks for helping to keep us current. (MWM)
108	4 Sep 07	Reunion Reminders: See below details for the mini reunion being held in Minneapolis, Oct 12-14. *Our bi annual full reunion will again be held in Omaha during the month of May 2008. Once details and dates have been finalized we will have a full report on dates and hotel location. (BM)
107	4 Sep 07	Web Site Material: The web site in total is a result of the many pictures, articles, history and first hand accounts that have been submitted by YOU! I am sure there are many others that are waiting to be submitted that have not found their way into the ROUNDTOIT list. We appreciate any and all items that relate to your service on the SAC Elite/STRATCOM Elite Guard and eagerly await them so they can be added to our site which is a historical archive of this outstanding unit. We like to receive them in a JPEG format but will take pictures as well and have them prepared for inclusion on our web site. My e-mail is listed on the web site where I may be reached. Thank You! Bill Marshall
106	4 Sep 07	New Server: You may or may not have noticed some changes to our web site. Recently we have had administrative problems in managing the site, I am pleased to report we have migrated the site to a new server location which we has greatly enhanced our ability to manage this large site. (BM)
105	30 Aug 07	Message Board: The Message Board is now back in service. (MWM)
104	30 Aug 07	Our Domains: Our primary domain www.saceliteguard.org added and is being redirected to www.saceliteguard.com. (MWM)
103	29 Aug 07	Our Map: Our Map has been moved to our web site, and made a bit easier to use. Note: instead of using the "+" & "-" to zoom in on the map, click the map then use the roller ball on your mouse. To move the map around: left click and holding the left clicker down drag the map around to the location you want to view. If you are Elite Guard alumni (or current member) please feel free to add yourself to the map. (MWM)
102	29 Aug 07	Message Board: It appears that the folks who provided our free Message Board have disappeared. We will be monitoring to see if they reappear on line. If not, we will have to locate and arrange a replacement Message Board. (MWM)
101	9 Aug 07	Minneapolis Mini Reunion: REVISED Minneapolis Mini Reunion of The SAC Elite Guard The outstanding response to our initial, early registration gave us confidence to make some excellent changes. Al Woolgar’s mini reunion will be Friday evening, Oct 12, Saturday afternoon and evening, October 13^th and Sunday morning, October 14th at the Comfort Inn Airport 1321 E. 78^th St, Bloomington, MN 55425The Comfort Inn Airport (right next door to our previous location is perfectly located; less than a 20 minute courtesy shuttle from/to the Minneapolis-St Paul Airport and a 5 minute courtesy shuttle to/from the Mall of America. (Between exits 2 & 4, I-494)Special SAC Elite Guard room rates are: 85$ for Oct 12^th, 13^th. (Reservation# 952 854-3400) Special Room rates are available only until September 21, 2007 (Sorry, no pets allowed unless they are for medical purposes.) Our time spent together will be casual, with the only “planned” activities being an informal Saturday evening dinner (with presentation of SAC Elite Guard History) and a Sunday morning farewell breakfast buffet. DON’T MISS AN OPPORTUNITY TO SEE OLD BUDDIES: The date and place for the 2008 Omaha reunion has not yet been announced. We really encourage you to plan on being in Omaha at that time. However, if you are unable to attend that great reunion, our October reunion might be your last opportunity to get together with old buddies until the 2010 reunion. Don’t miss out! And encourage those special friends to attend. Costs: Registration fee is $10. (see attached registration form) Saturday Evening meal (steak, chicken breast, or fillet of fish) All inclusive: $27.86 per person Sunday “Walkabout" Buffet All inclusive $11.00 per person Registrations need to be received NLT October 5, 2007, if you plan on joining us for dinner and breakfast. EARLY REGISTRATION GIFT: Those whose registrations arrive by September 21, 2007 will receive a unique, SAC Elite Guard mouse pad upon your arrival at the reunion. Those already showing support are: Al Woolgar (55-66) Tom Craig (57-63) Norm Sterling (61-63) Lew Fry (61-64) Gary Samuels (63-66) John Achelpohl (64-69) M.G. ‘Biff’ Kiley (66-78) Gary Schwirtz (69-79) Hal Saling (71-75) Gerry Wetheral (60-64) Larry Mozis (60-62) Burt Van Horn (73-75) David Smith (73-75) Les Rodman (66-67) Please contact either Al Woolgar or John Achelpohl with your questions. Al 651 455-7110 Contact John for registration form johnalan@min.midco.net John 701 838-0298 We’ll look forward to seeing you in Minneapolis.
100	7 Aug 07	Found: Timothy R. Holland 67-68: Recently located Tim living in Mo. Guys from this period will remember Tim from the drill team and the guy who tailored our clothes and sewed our stripes. Welcome Tim. (BM)
099	6 Aug 07	Found: Brian Kruelle 84-86: SAC Elite Guard welcome to Brian located living in Md. (BM)
098	6 Aug 07	Found: Kelly E. Comber 84-88: More finds from the efforts of the search team, Welcome to Kelly who was located living in Utah. (BM)
097	6 Aug 07	Found: Allen Springer 86-92/93-97: Our most recent search located Allen living in the greater Omaha area. We welcome Allen to the SAC Elite Guard Association. (BM)
096	3 Aug 07	Found: David Rolfe 85-91: Thanks to the efforts of the search team we have located David living in Grove City, Ohio. Welcome David. (BM)
095	30 Jul 07	Found: Douglas E. Bickal 84-92: Welcome to Doug a recent find in Omaha NE (BM)
094	30 Jul 07	Found: Darin M. Stewart 85-90: The search committee located Darin living in Memphis TN (BM)
093	24 Jul 07	Found: Kevin Maude 84-87: An additional find by search committee is Kevin located living in Woodstock GA. Welcome Kevin. (BM)
092	24 Jul 07	Found: Fred Biddle 85-92: Welcome to Fred who was recently located by the search committee living in Texas. Welcome Fred! (BM)
091	19 Jul 07	Association Roster: The updated Roster was received and post under Roster on the Home page. (MWM)
090	19 Jul 07	Treasurers Report: The Treasurers Report was received and posted to the Officers page under Treasurers Report. (MWM)
089	16 Jul 07	Recent Elite Guard Story: In our continuing series of Elite Guard Stories our latest entry is from Brian Harlow who served on the STRATCOM Elite Guard (93-94) Enjoy his story of "How I Jacked up the Frito Lay Driver" and became known as Frito Bandito! (BM)
088	12 Jul 07	New Photos Added: We have received photos from Brian Harlow and posted them to the USSSTRATCOM page. Thanks Brian. (MWM)
087	10 Jul 07	Brian L. Harlow 93-94: Welcome to our newest sign in and member. Brian lives in the Dayton Ohio area where he teaches at a local college. Welcome Brian! (BM)
086	4 Jul 07	Colonel John L. Lind (Ret) Today we offer a final salute to a man, a gentleman who was one of the Commanding Officers of the SAC Elite Guard during the early 60's. Col Lind held a deep respect for the men of the 3902 Elite Guard, even after transferring to the Protocol section of SAC he remained a friend of the SAC Guardsmen. It was only fitting that Col Lind joined our organization and to date had attended each of our reunions and been a vital supporter of the associations formation and direction. We honor his memory and offer our sincere condolences to his wife Madeline and the Lind family. (BM)
085	4 Jul 07	Lind, John L., Col. USAF (Ret.) age 77, 6/27/07, Bellevue. Survived by wife, Madeline (Reed) Lind; sons, Marcus Lind and wife Deb, Dale Lind and wife Mindy; daughter, Nancy Carey and husband, Danny; 6 grandchildren, Christina and Ashley Lind, Amber and Nathan Lind, Abian and Michael Sacks; sister, Dessie Zebo; brother Alan Lind. Preceded in death by parents, brother, Darrel Lind and sister Florence Lind. MEMORIAL SERVICE Fri July 6, 11 A.M., Grace Baptist Church of Papillion, 205 E. Halleck St., Papillion. The family will greet friends 1 hour before and after the Service. Memorials suggested to Grace Baptist Church of Papillion or Grace University of Omaha. BELLEVUE MEMORIAL CHAPEL Heafey-Heafey-Hoffmann Dworak-Cutler, 22nd & Hancock, Bellevue 291-5000
084	29 Jun 07	Jink Fields, TSgt (ret), Final Honors Aug 19 2006: We recently learned of the passing of Jink Fields. Jink served as NCOIC of SAC Elite Guard training from late 1970 through 1972, after retiring from the military Jink and his wife Juanita resided in Ashville, Ohio. We offer a final salute to one of our own. Further details reside in our Final Honors section. (BM)
083	26 Jun 07	New Elite Guard Story: Jim Burton recently submitted a story called Showdown at the Red Dog Saloon. Enjoy! We are now accepting your stories of life on the SAC Elite Guard, both on and off duty! (BM)
082	21 Jun 07	New Photos Added: Vincent Fancalski (68 - 69) sent in some photos which were posted to the Late 60's Gallery, The Guard 2 at the bottom of the page. (MWM)
081	20 Jun 07	New Photos Added: 8 more photos received from Charlie (Joe) Lee and posted to the Late 60's Gallery, The Guard 2. (MWM)
080	19 Jun 07	New Photos Added: Many thanks to Charlie (Joe) Lee for sending in 3 new scans (2 are Flight photos). They are posted in the Late 60's Gallery, The Guard 2 at the bottom of the page. (MWM)
079	19 Jun 07	Found List: We update our web site roster once per month and should you want to contact any of the new Guardsmen found, please send me a request for their information bmarshall@mrioc.com, and I will forward their information. (BM)
078	19 Jun 07	Found: Charles J. Lee 68-70: Thanks to lead supplied by Tom Allen we were able to locate Charles (Joe) living in Delhi LA. Welcome Joe! (BM)
077	18 Jun 07	Found: Vincent T. Fancalski 68 - 69: Vince located our website after a recent search of the Internet for the SAC Elite Guard. We welcome Vince who hails now from West Virginia. (BM)
076	18 Jun 07	Found: Thomas W. Allen 68 -72: Thanks to Larry Felts for TDY orders and some detective work by John Achelpohl we have located Tom living in Utah. Welcome Tom! (BM)
075	15 Jun 07	Tom McDonald: Tom was admitted to the hospital on 14 June and will be there for several days. Please keep Tom in your thoughts and Prayers as we wish him a full and speedy recovery. (BM)
074	14 Jun 07	Drill Team Pictures: Thanks to Ed Keeney for submitting some pictures of the Drill Team. Go to the Early 60's Drill Team 3 Thanks Ed! (MWM)
073	4 June 07	1970 Flight Pictures: Thanks to Steve Norwood for submitting pictures of C Flight from the 69-70 period. Go to Photo Gallery (early 70's) Thanks Steve! (BM.)
072	31 May 07	Found: TSGT Jason K. Manuel 96-98: Welcome to Jason a recent visitor to our web site. Jason served on the Elite Guard and is currently stationed at Malstrom AFB. (BM\)
071	28 May 07	Security Forces Memorial: For all of us who served as Air/Security Policeman and Security Forces will enjoy a memorial tribute to our career field. It is located at www.youtube.com , once there enter in its search field "Security Forces Memorial" or you may click on the attached link that will take you there directly. I think you will enjoy this tribute. http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=security+forces+memorial&search=Search (BM)
070	25 May 07	Mini Reunion Minnesota: We are scheduled to meet Saturday October 13 and Sunday morning October 14 at the Bloomington Courtyard By Marriott. (A short free shuttle ride from Mpls/St Paul Airport. Saturday afternoon social time, a casual evening buffet and discussion of the SAC Elite Guard history. Sunday morning breakfast buffet and farewell. The Bloomington Mall of America is only 5 minutes away with every half-hour complimentary shuttles to and from the hotel. You can learn about the Courtyard by Marriott at http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/mspcy-courtyard-minneapolis-bloomington/ Rates reserved for the SAC Elite Guard are King ($89) and 2 Queens ($99). There is a pool and Jacuzzi. There will be a $10 registration fee to cover modest expenses. (Excess registration funds will be forwarded to the SAC Elite Guard Association museum display fund.) A formal reservation notice will be e-mailed in late June. Start making your plans to attend. If you haven't already confirmed (or declined) attendance, please send me a note or give me a call. John Achelpohl
069	21 May 07	Elite Guard Stories: The memories keep flooding back, here is another story submitted by Ed Keeney concerning flying. Don't be shy send in your stories from your days on the guard, others enjoy reading them and we enjoy publishing them! (BM)
068	21 May 07	Elite Guard Stories: The latest posting of Elite Guard stories was submitted by Tom McDonald concerning an on board fire in the CINCS C-97, Enjoy! (BM)
067	17 May 07	Found: Daniel M. Deschamps 91-92: Welcome to alumni Daniel who served in the 3906th and with NAOC. Daniel resides in the Omaha area. (BM)
066	17 May 07	Security Forces Museum: Their website is up and running and can be found here. Give them a visit and drop some cash in their kitty to help them expand. (TJM)
065	12 May 07	Executive Directors Minutes: The Minutes of the Executive Committee 0f 30 Apr 07 were received and posted to the Officers Page under the link: The Association Executive Directors Meeting Minutes. (MWM
064	8 May 07	Found: Orin Walker 1967: Thanks to the efforts of our search group we have located Orin living in Illinois. Welcome Orin (BM) Note: In reviewing our roster if you find a name missing that you remember, please let us know as much information as you can remember and we will make every effort to locate them.
063	1 May 07	New Music: You will note when you open our web page that we have added new music, we will feature new march music from Washington Post march along with John Phillip Sousa's march "Stars and Stripes Forever". The site may take a little longer to open but the wait is worth the listen to this great music. Enjoy! (BM)
062	29 Apr 07	Nellis Air Show 2006. Some cool aircraft pics found at the Links page. Be sure to click on the links at the bottom of the air show page for more pics. Hat Tip: Karl Rock. (TJM)
061	24 Apr 07	Found: Kerry Godbold 88-90: Kerry was recently located living in PA. SAC Elite Guard welcomes another alumni. (BM)
060	20 Apr 07	Roster: The updated Association Roster was received and posted to the Roster link on the Index Page. (MWM)
059	20 Apr 07	Directives: The Association Directives were received and posted to the Officers Page under the link: Association Executive Director Directives. (MWM)
058	20 Apr 07	Executive Directors Minutes: The Minutes were received and posted to the Officers Page under the link: The Association Executive Directors Meeting Minutes. (MWM)
057	16 Apr 07	New Pics: New pictures were received from Jim Lutrell 1969-1970. They are posted in the Gallery on the Late 60's Guard 2 page. Thanks Jim. (MWM)
056	16 Apr 07	Found: Charles Douglas 69-70: Thanks to a lead supplied by Jim Lutrell we have located Charles living in Illinois. Welcome Charles! (BM)
055	16 Apr 07	Wayne Jones, Elite Guard Stories: Another great story from Wayne concerning nocturnal activities on mid shifts posted at Elite Guard Stories.