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Instructions: Newest entry will be at the top, creating a reverse chronology. Person making entry will type his or her initials at the end of each entry.
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 SAC Elite Guard Association
     
047 1 Aug 10 Found: Randy C Clark 1978-1980: Our latest sign in to the SAC Elite Guard Site hails from up state New York. Welcome to Randy who will be joining our association and has pictures and film that will be added to our web site. Welcome Randy! (BM)
 
046 15 July 10 Found:  James Corley 1968-1969:  Our latest find came to Offutt from Dyas AFB in 1968.  Jim lives in Oklahoma and is a retired school Principal.  Welcome to Jim who found our web site and plans to join us at our next reunion in Omaha.  (BM)
 
045 14 July 10 Final Honors Page Update:  Our Internet team has just completed an update of the Final Honors section.  All panes are uniform in height and width, which  allows for easier viewing.  On the panes where there is additional information, biography, obituaries are now located on a separate page which can be viewed by clicking on the link in the pane.  Thanks to Tom and Mike who worked to complete this project.  Check out Final Honors:  (BM)
 
044 30 Jun 10 John A. Achelpohl  64-69:  Please consult the Final Honors section for addition obituary information, and pictures.  (BM)
 
043 28 Jun 10 John A. Achelpohl  64-69:  It is with deep sadness that I report to you John passed away Sunday June 27th in Rochester MN. from heart complications.  To those of us who knew John, he was indeed a champion of the SAC Elite Guard Association.  His contributions to the history and heritage of our association will never be forgotten.  He spent countless hours researching information, finding new members, visiting older members to record our history from their perspective, then putting it all to paper for our archives.  John will leave a large footprint in our organization that will never be forgotten.

Funeral services will be held July 1st, at 11:00 AM in the First Assembly of God Church, Minot, North Dakota. Visitation will be held on Wednesday June 30th, from 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm at the Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot N.D.  Memorials are preferred to: Teen Challenge, Youth for Christ, or the Salvation Army.

Rest in Peace John!  (BM)
 
042 20 Jun 10 Located Mike Dockery 80-82:  Following a lead from Jim Burton, John Achelpohl located Mike living in Ohio.  We welcome Mike as a former member of SAC's finest .  (note) if you are reading this and you have someone that you worked with on the SAC Elite Guard that has not been identified on our roster please let us know so we can make attempts to locate them.  (BM)
 
041 20 Jun 10 Located Fred J Bush 66-67:  Due to the tenacious efforts and years of searching, Fred was finally located living in the great state of Alabama.  We welcome Fred and congratulate our membership team for their day in and day out efforts in locating our blue beret brothers.  (BM)
 
040 19 Jun 10 Dave Hutchinson III:  Sent 2 images of him, one with Kevin Regala viewed here.  (TJM)
 
039 17 Jun 09 Jimmy Gockel:  Sent 2 images from the Museum, viewed here.  (TJM)
 
038 15 Jun 10 Restricted Area:  The latest Treasurers Report was added to the Restricted Area page.  (MWM)
 
037 09 Jun 10 Business Meeting:  Minutes from the 15 May 2010 meeting are posted on the Organization page.  (TJM)
 
036 23 May 10 Located Bobbie L. White 67-68:  Welcome to the latest member of SEGA, Bobbie located the web site just prior to our reunion, he is looking forward to attending our next reunion which is planned for Omaha NE, summer of 2011.  (BM)
 
035 23 May 10  1968:  Received from John Achelpohl.  Mrs. Joan Reiter said that James died in his sleep of a heart attack on April 8, 2010, he was 62.  He had previously had a heart attack 20 years ago.  She would welcome comments from those who knew him.  Obit at Final Honors page here.  (TJM)
 
034 18 May 10 Reunion Photos:  Many reunion photos are available at the 2010 Reunion page  here.  (TJM)
 
033 04 May 10 Restricted Area:  The latest full & complete Roster was added to the Restricted Area page.  This is a large file and may take some time to open.  (MWM)
 
032 28 Apr 10 REUNION ATTENDEES:  A map to Hope Hotel and area is posted on the Reunion page here.  (TJM)
 
031 26 Apr 10 Photos of John Owen (69-70):  posted in Recent Pictures here.   (TJM)
 
030 19 Apr 10 Located Alfred J . Hawkins, 1958-1961:  Welcome to an earlier member located by John Achelpohl with an assist by Larry Mozis.  Alfred is 80 yrs young and living in the great state of MO.
 
029 16 Apr 10 New Sign-In & New SEGA Member, Lawrence E. Walsh 1965-1967:  Welcome to Lawrence who recently signed into WWW.SACELITEGUARD.COM.  Lawrence hails from Kentucky where he served a long and illustrious career in Law Enforcement.  He is looking forward to being with us in Dayton next month.  Welcome Lawrence.  (BM)
 
028 13 Apr 10 SEGA MEMBERSHIP MEETING:  On May 15, 2010, at 1400 hours, the bi-annual SEGA Reunion, there will be a regular meeting of the membership as called for in the By-Laws of our association.  See the Organization page here for more important information.  (TJM)
 
027 08 Apr 10 Proposed By-Laws Changes:  John Achelpohl and Jim Burton have submitted Bi Laws proposal changes to members of the SEGA membership for comments and questions prior to the May reunion May 2010.  (BM)
 
026 08 Apr 10 Pictures Posted from Bruce Kathary 70-71:  See recent pictures received  (BM)
 
025 01 Apr 10 New Post Picture: Louis Reuter 74-77:  Posting a picture received from Louis showing him on an underground post.   Mid to late 70's   (BM)
 
024 01 Apr 10 Found: Harvey "Bill" Barton 71-76:  Another Blue Beret located by Jim Burton.  Welcome to Bill who hails from PA.  (BM)
 
023 30 Mar 10 Bulletin Board Down:  The message board is temporarily off line due to regular maintenance, we expect  the site to be live soon.  (BM)
 
022 29 Mar 10 Attention SEGA Members:  During our reunion in Dayton we will be electing new officers for the 2010-2012 term.  We are seeking nominations for the following offices, President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer.  Membership has been notified by E-Mail previously and we encourage nominations and volunteers to seek these positions.  Contact Gerry Weatherall or Darrell Dorsey, refer to your roster for contact information.  (EC)
 
021 29 Mar 10 Joel Thomas "Joe" Nunnally 70-72:  We just received information today that Joe passed on May 29th 2009.  Complete details will be added to the Final Honors section shortly.  (BM)
 
020 29 Mar 10 Found: William T. "Bill" Wanca Sr. 70-73:  Thanks to Jim Burton who located Bill residing in Palm Bay, Fla where he is Director/Coordinator of Port Chaplains at the Port of Cape Canaveral, Fla.  Welcome Bill!   (BM)
 
019 29 Mar 10 Found: Bruce E.  Kathary 70-71:  Bruce hails from the great state of Kentucky and hopes to join us in Dayton for our reunion.  (BM)
 
018 29 Mar 10 Found: Ronald L. Starling 72-73:  Our newest sign in hails from North Carolina, Ron currently works for the N.C. Highway Patrol. Welcome Ron!  (BM
 
017 24 Mar  10 Wayne "Ted" Groves 60-62:  John Achelpohl learned from Ted's widow, Donna, that Wayne "Ted" Groves, born Oct 15, 1939 died of heart disease on Nov 13, 2009.  Donna related that Ted's conversation was always full of remembrances from the SAC Elite Guard.  Ted and his twin brother D'Wayne both served on the Guard during the same period.  Donna is forwarding Ted's obituary.  She related that she would be happy to hear from Ted's old friends at 1132 Hobbs Mill Dr, Manchester, MO 63021 Full obituary will be posted upon receipt. (BM)
 
016 22 Mar 10 Located: Stephen A Cohen 80-83:  Greetings to our newest sign in and welcome! Stephen hails from Virginia and served on the SAC Elite Guard 80-83.  (BM)
 
015 22 Mar 10 John Thomas McGrath  68-69 (CMSgt Ret):   Received word from Ardyth that her husband John passed on Jan 23rd this year.  Additional details will be posted in our memorial section.  (BM)   Added Info:  Obit posted here.  (TJM)
 
014 12 Mar 10 Photo: Submitted by 1Lt Beaudoin, OIC, STRATCOM Elite Guard posted here.  (TJM)
 
013 07 Mar 10 Images from Woolgar memorial:  Submitted by Ed Keeney are here.  (TJM)
 
012 05 Mar 10 A1C Raymond Rocheleau Elite Guardsman of the Year 2009 photos:  Congratulations again to A1C Rocheleau for his selection.  For more information, see the Message Board dated Jan 26, 2010.  Photos of his award presentation here.  (TJM)
 
011 23 Feb 10 New VideoThis film segment of the HQ SAC Command Post film which gives us an excellent look at the Post 511 procedures (checking the SAC Form 138 against the card file) - - and passing an individual whom Wayne Jones clearly recognized, without the badge check.

Bill Hofer is at Post 523 using the personal recognition system into the command post. Not recognized? Then stand in front of the television camera and the Command Post will vouch you in.

View this short video HERE.  (BM)
 
010 23 Feb 10 SEGA Nomination Committee: Attn:  SEGA members, you will be receiving information about the election of new Officers that will take place at our reunion in Dayton, Ohio May 13-16th.  This will appear in your mail box with instructions on who to contact if you have an interest in placing your name in considerat6ion for one of the four positions available.  Those who do not have e-mail addresses will either be contacted by mail or phone.  (BM)
 
009 17 Feb 10 Located: Bob G. Eicholtz 78-79: Greetings to Bob who located our web site recently. He reported that his son is finishing Security Forces Tech School and is headed to Offutt AFB where he will be assigned to the 55th. Bob is looking forward to his visit  in March to see his son and see the base after 31 years. We wish his son our best wishes as he enters the Air Force.  (BM)
 
008 17 Feb 10 SEGA 2010 REUNION:  No registration form in the mail? Want more reunion info?  Go here: Reunion 2010  (TJM)
 
007 29 Jan 10 100 x 22  The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington DC honors the fallen of the Vietnam War.  The Virtual Wall ®. brings the Vietnam Veterans Memorial to your home.  Click the image to visit the site or go to the Links page here  (TJM)
 
006 22 Jan 10 Additional Rosters:  John Graham has submitted 5 TDY rosters from his time on the drill team 1959 Click here to view.  (BM)
 
005 22 Jan 10 Additional Photos:   We recently received two additional photos from Steve McCoy of the STRATCOM (1994) flight in addition to a picture of Sec. Air Force Sheila Widnall (1994)  Click here to see pictures.  (BM)
 
004 13 Jan 10 Restricted Area:  The latest full & complete Roster was added to the Restricted Area page.  This is a large file and may take some time to open.  (MWM)
 
003 09 Jan 10 John S. Graham 59-59:  Updated roster information has been added on John who currently lives in Arkansas.  He has added addition pictures and information from the Air Pulse that all should find interesting: Click Here  (BM)
 
002 09 Jan 10 Located: Richard E. Sansbury 60-61:  Welcome to Richard who recently located our web site, as an earlier member of  Det A, SAC Elite Guard he can add to the history of this illustrious unit.  He already has met up with many of his former blue berets and shared memories of their time at Offutt.  Richard will be joining the association and hopes to attend our reunion. Richard hails from New Mexico.  (BM)
 
001 09 Jan 10 Life Members SAC Elite Guard Association:  Attn: All Life Members  please contact me if you have not received your certificate of membership: Contact me at  billmarshallsaceliteguard@gmail.com  (BM)
 
000 07 Jan 10 REUNION and MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION:  Please read, SIGN UP, and visit the Store:   (TJM)

The SAC Elite Guard Association Reunion will be held at the Hope Hotel and Conference Center, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio 13-16 May 2010.  Bob Griffith  (SMSgt. Ret) has almost finalized the event planning and will be sending out registration information soon.  This will be our first reunion away from SAC Headquarters and should be a fun event for all.

 

The requested SAC Elite Guard Association Clothing items and challenge coins have been well received.  All who have purchased these items say that they are worth the price.   Ordering information can be found in the BX section.

 

2010 members at our May Reunion will elect new Officers for the SAC Elite Guard Association.  Make certain that you are eligible to vote.

 

Membership dues for 2010 are $25.00 per year.  Your dues ensure things like postage, printing, mailings; certificate preparation, active Elite Guardsman recognition awards and web site maintenance are funded.  With membership comes recognition for your time on the Guard as well as access to some of our found member information, association activity reports, newsletters, and other perks.  Membership Dues paid entitle you access to the web site roster and those perks and future enhancements available only to dues paid SEGA members.  There is also an opportunity for lifetime membership available following the chart for membership.  Remember, 2010 dues are due and payable on December 31st 2009. 

 

Life Membership Dues Option:

A one-time payment based on your age in 2010

 

Age 61 and up $225

 

51-60                                  $ 365

41-50                                  $525

31-40                                  $ 685


 


 


 

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