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ELITE GUARD BLOTTER |
From 1 Jan 09
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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. | Organization/Location SAC Elite Guard Association |
| 104 | 29 Dec 09 |
Message Board: Is back up. (TJM) |
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| 103 | 28 Dec 09 |
Message Board: The web site that provides our message board is
down. The problem is beyond our control. No information when the board will
be up again. (TJM) |
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| 102 | 26 Dec 09 |
Floor Plans Bldgs 500-501: submitted by John Achelpohl are
posted on the SAC Hq page here. (TJM) |
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| 101 | 15 Dec 09 |
FOUND: Raymond J. Arsenault 69-70: Raymond recently
signed on to our web site and we welcome him. Currently residing in
New Hampshire. (BM) |
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| 100 | 15 Dec 09 |
Found: Robert D Force, CMSgt Ret 95-96: Welcome to Robert our
most recent sign in currently residing in Southern CA. Glad to have a
STRATCOM member to add to our roster. (BM) |
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| 099 | 09 Dec 09 |
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| 098 | 05 Dec 09 |
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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| 097 | 03 Dec 09 |
STRATCOM Elite Guard Pics submitted by 1 Lt Daniel J. Beaudoin,
USSTRATCOM Elite Guard Officer-In-Charge, posted on the Recent
Pictures Received page here. (TJM) |
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| 096 | 28 Nov 09 |
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| 095 | 28 Nov 09 |
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| 094 | 29 Oct 09 |
Movie: John Achelpohl has put together a very nice video
combining General Compton's retirement with other files. It is the last clip
on the Video Clips file here. (TJM) |
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| 093 | 12 Oct 09 |
Found: Matthias T Snow
1987: Welcome to our most recent sign in who hails from Haslet Tx.
Welcome Matthias. (BM) |
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| 092 | 12 Oct 09 |
Found: Matt E Clawson 84-87: Welcome to Matt who
recently signed into our web site and immediately joined the association. We
look forward to posting pictures from Matt and add his stories from his tour
on the SAC Elite Guard. Welcome Matt (BM) |
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| 091 | 27 Sep 09 |
2010 Reunion: More info posted
here. (TJM) |
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| 090 | 09 Sep 09 |
Rediscovered Photos: from Tom McLaughlin posted
here. (TJM) |
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| 089 | 09 Sep 09 |
A1C Jesse Rose Arneson Elite Guardsman of the Year: Offutt AFB
is Arneson's 1st duty station, she's been with the Elite Guard for 2 1/2
years. She is from West Union, Iowa and is interested in becoming an Air
Force Nurse one day. Photos and Certificate are posted
here. (TJM) |
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| 088 | 06 Sep 09 |
Flight Picture circa 64-67: Submitted by Mack White
posted here. (TJM) |
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| 087 | 03 Sep 09 |
Flight Picture circa 68-69: Please check out the most recent
flight photo
submitted by Doug Miller taken either in 68-69. Two new names have surfaced
from this photo, Tony Lunsford, Gary Hamlin who have not be located. Any
information about names in this
photo would be appreciated. (Doug is 2nd from left back row) (BM) |
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| 086 | 02 Sep 09 |
Found: Douglas P. Miller 1968-69: Welcome to Doug our most
recent sign in to our web site. Doug hails from Tampa Fla and has a flight
picture that will be added to the web site. (BM) |
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| 085 | 29 Aug 09 |
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) |
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| 084 | 04 Aug 09 |
Found: Patrick J. Hook
(SMSgt ret)72-74, 75-76: Welcome to Patrick who served
two tours on the SAC Elite Guard. Patrick found our web site and is enjoying the many
stories and pictures that have been posted. (BM) |
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| 083 | 30 Jul 09 |
CMSgt Pinkham sent two photos:: one of C flt circa '91-'92 and
one of himself just prior to drawing his 9 mil from the armory. They are
posted at Recent Pictures. (TJM) |
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| 082 | 29 Jul 09 |
Signed in: Ronald M. Reeves 85-87: Ronald recently found our
site and signed up as a new member. Welcome Ronald! (TJM) |
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| 081 | 25 Jul 09 |
Found: Johnny F. Keel 73-74: Johnny located our web site while
doing research on his military tours. We welcome him as our most recent sign
in and latest SAC Elite Guard Association member. Johnny has an
interesting story that he will share with us in "Our Stories" section. (BWM) |
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| 080 | 22 Jul 09 |
Found: Albert J. Navarre Jr, 68-69: Thanks to the
diligent efforts of Jim Chambers and Dan MacKinnon we can add Albert to our
roster. Albert was one of the color guard members including Larry Felts and
Fred Tyson who were on the Ed Sullivan show back in 1969. Welcome Albert!
(BM) |
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| 079 | 19 Jul 09 |
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) |
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| 078 | 19 Jul 09 |
Restricted Area: The latest Newsletter for this quarter
posted on the
Restricted Area page. (MWM) |
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| 077 | 08 Jul 09 |
A Billy Davis Story: written by his son-in-law has been posted
on the elite guard stories here. (TJM) (NOTE: Image added to story) (TJM) |
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| 076 | 07 Jul 09 |
Found: John P. Owen 69-70: Welcome to John who recently
located our web site and immediately joined the association. John haills
from Bristol VA. (BM) |
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| 075 | 02 Jul 09 |
To All SEGA Members, friends, and former
Guardsmen/women. Earlier this year, Mike McFadden asked to step aside as our webmaster, a position he has held for quite some time. With changes we needed to make to the site, I pleaded with him to stay on board just a little while longer (ok, it was six months). Mike recently informed the membership and me of his resignation as our webmaster, effective immediately. I accepted this resignation with deep regret. I would like to publically thank Mike (specifically) and the other members of the web team for their outstanding work over the years. Our website is AWESOME thanks to these fine volunteers! For the time being Tom McDonald and Bill Marshall will keep the site running. However, I'm looking for a couple of volunteers…with website experience, to volunteer their time and talents to continue to keep our site going. If you are interested, please contact me as soon as possible. Bob Lilje, CPP President, SAC Elite Guard Association (TJM) |
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| 074 | 30 Jun 09 |
Ken Holmes Update: Obituary posted at the link listed in the
entry below and in Final Honors here. (TJM) |
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| 073 | 27 Jun 09 |
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| 072 | 23 Jun 09 |
Address: 414 Marie Ave, South St. Paul, MN 55075, Phone 651-451-1551 There will be a private burial at Ft Snelling National Cemetery Thurs at 1PM. Al's life will be celebrated Sunday, July 12, 3 PM to 5 PM at the funeral home. A memorial Service will follow 5 PM to 6 PM. An obituary will be posted on the funeral home site this evening or early Wed. Please visit the site and post your memorials. Here. (TJM) |
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| 071 | 22 Jun 09 |
Found: John G. Hallock 94-97:
Welcome to John who resides in Somerset Ky, John is a STRATCOM Elite Guard
alumni. (BM) |
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| 070 | 22 Jun 09 |
Found: Jack R Thomas 67: Welcome to Jack who
resides in Eugene, Oregon. (BM) |
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| 069 | 22 Jun 09 |
Found: Eric J McClendon 84-86: Welcome to Eric who
lives in Decatur Ga. (BM) |
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| 068 | 22 Jun 09 |
Found: John H Mills 73-75 CMSgt Ret: Welcome to
John who hails from Alabama. (BM) |
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| 067 | 18 Jun 09 |
Appointment: In
accordance with Article VI of the
Constitution of the SEGA, I hereby appoint David Cornillie
to the
position of Secretary
effective immediately. Dave is a current member
in good standing of the SEGA and served with
the STRATCOM Elite Guard in 2007/08. He retired
from the Air Force in February
2009 and
resides in the Omaha area. I have also asked him to
function as the ExComm’s principal (local)
liaison with the STRATCOM Elite Guard (Offutt
AFB Security Force Liaison Committee). Bob Lilje, President. (TJM) |
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| 066 | 15 Jun 09 |
History of Elite Guard Uniforms: Some additional information
has been posted on on
this page. (TJM) |
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| 065 | 14 Jun 09 |
MSgt Brent Randolph Retirement: Some photos posted
here. (TJM) |
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| 064 | 09 Jun 09 |
AFSFA: A brief history of The Air
Force Security Forces Association posted to the
AFSFA page. (MWM) |
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| 063 | 09 Jun 09 |
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| 062 | 08 Jun 09 |
Ken Holmes: Ken is seriously ill and in the hospital at
St Vincent Seton Specialty
Hospital, 8050 Township Line Road, Indianapolis IN 46260. His wife, Joyce,
requests that we send cards and/or letters and remember Ken in our hopes and
prayers. Joyce's address is 1872 Warhawk Road, Peru, IN 46970, phone
765-689-5953. (TJM) |
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| 061 | 07 Jun 09 |
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| 060 | 04 Jun 09 |
AL WOOLGAR: I received a call from Jolly Woolgar this
evening relating that Al is in a nursing home and that his prognosis is
guarded. He has been there for about a week and receives treatments to
control/remove fluids from his lungs several times a day and his heart is
weak. It is difficult for Al to talk. You can call Jolly or send cards to
her and/or to Al. If you send flowers, Jolly would prefer that they have a
masculine or outdoor theme. She and Al will greatly appreciate hearing from
his brothers in arms. Good Samaritan Society Nursing Home Inver Grove Heights 1301 50th St East, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077 Nursing home number is 651-451-1853. Al's room is #9 Jolly's address: 1890 52nd St. E Apt #111, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077 Jolly's phone: 651 455-7110 (TJM) |
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| 059 | 31 May 09 |
SEG Photos: We have
asked all new sign in's who served on the Guard if they would submit a
picture of themselves in uniform, flight pictures etc. Many of have done so
and we appreciate receiving them, however for those of you who have not
we look forward to receiving yours. This web site is a living legacy
of the SAC Elite Guard and we want to make sure all have an opportunity to
be represented as a member of this unique organization. (BM) |
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| 058 | 31 May 09 |
Change of Guard Ceremony: John Achelpohl located a audio
version of the COG ceremony that he taped in 1968. The Web team is in the
process of putting together a video that will incorporate what video footage
we have with the actual audio. Would anyone who is reading this know of a
video that might have been taken of the COG ceremony or perhaps have still
photos of a COG? Any help you can render would be of great assistance in
documenting this significant ceremony that was created for the SAC Elite
Guard. (BM) |
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| 057 | 30 May 09 |
Found: William W Sherman 80-81: Welcome to
William who found our web site while doing research of General LeMay. William hails from Ransomville NY and is Superintendent of Police Services
at Niagara Falls ARS. William is our latest member of the SAC Elite Guard
Association. Welcome WIlliam! (BM) |
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| 056 | 30 May 09 |
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) |
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| 055 | 22 May 09 |
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| 054 | 16 May 09 |
Bench video file: A short video of our bench and the
stormer statute at The Museum of the United States Air Force at
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base added to the
Our Bench page.
(MWM) |
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| 053 | 16 May 09 |
Recruiting audio file: An Elite Guard recruiting audio
file added and may be heard on the
Historian page. This recording was from the late 1970's and used
at SAC bases, along with a slide show, as a recruiting tool. (MWM) |
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| 052 | 16 May 09 |
Guardmount audio file: A 1967 Formal Guardmount audio
file added and may be heard on the Historian
page. (MWM) |
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| 051 | 05 May09 |
More Pics: submitted by John Achelpohl
here (TJM) |
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| 050 | 03 May 09 |
Final Honors corrected: Kudos to Roger Gresham for
correcting a miss-identified picture and also adding a picture to the
Final
Honors page. Thanks again Roger, we always appreciate the help.
(MWM) |
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| 049 | 01 May 09 |
Website update: Due to a suggestion by Jim Burton, the
Organization
page now has an email link to all Association Officers to improve
communications. Jim's suggestion was for being able to communicate to
the officers any suggestions, complaints, report the death or ill health of
a member etc. In this way one can communicate with the officers in a
private manner as opposed to posting on the
Message Board in a public forum. (MWM) |
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| 048 | 01 May 09 |
Website updates: Website updates include: reworking
index page 2 to increase size of
viewer, rework STRATCOM page to
include more photos and minor updates to the
Gallery Directory
page. (MWM) |
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| 047 | 30 Apr 09 |
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) |
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| 046 | 30 Apr 09 |
Picture Added: Photo of President Johnson visit from
Life Magazine archives found and posted to
Recent Pictures Received page. (MWM) |
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| 045 | 28 Apr 09 |
Found: Scott W. Scudamore 70-72: Scott recently
located our website and was amazed by the amount of information that it
contains. Scott served on the Elite Guard before attending "Bootstrap"
where he received his degree. Scott retired from the Air Force after
20 years. Scott is our latest member of the SAC Elite Guard Association.
Welcome Scott! (BM) |
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| 044 | 23 Apr 09 |
Found: Michael W. Crase 70-72:
Michael was recruited for the Elite Guard from F.E. Warren AFB at Cheyenne
in Feb 1970 and finished his tour in Oct 1972. Welcome Michael.
(MWM) |
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| 043 | 23 Apr 09 |
Searching:
We are always searching for unfound Guards from your era, if you know any,
please encourage them to sign-in.
Also, any pictures you may have of your time at the Guard, please take time
to scan them and
email them in. We really are short of STRATCOM pictures, come on
guys & gals, grab your cam or cell phone and shoot a few. (MWM) |
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| 042 | 23 Apr 09 |
Found: Larry H. Pinkam 90-96:
Welcome to our latest sign-in,
CMSgt Pinkham, on active duty, serving at Andrews. Glad to have you
onboard and thank you for your service. (MWM) |
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| 041 | 19 Apr 09 |
More Pics: posted
here (TJM) |
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| 040 | 16 Apr 09 |
Improved images:
of the SEGA Coin and Patch are here. (TJM) |
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| 039 | 14 Apr 09 |
New Pics: From Jim Kerns posted on the Recent Pics page
here.
(TJM) |
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| 038 | 14 Apr 09 |
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| 037 | 06 Apr 09 |
Airman's Pocket Guide: John
Achelpohl sent in "The Airman's Pocket Guide" (1958). To view it go to
the Other Items page. (MWM) |
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| 036 | 03 Apr 09 |
Elite Guard Stories: A new Elite Guard story (number 59)
has been received and posted. Go to
Elite Guard Stories to view.
(MWM) |
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| 035 | 03 Apr 09 |
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) |
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| 034 | 01 Apr 09 |
Restricted Area: The latest Newsletter for this quarter
posted on the
Restricted Area page. (MWM) |
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| 033 | 28 Mar 09 |
Restricted Area: The latest Rosters for this month posted
on the
Restricted Area page. (MWM) |
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| 032 | 25 Mar 09 |
John S. Graham: 1958-1959: John was an early member of the SAC
Drill Team and just this week learned of our web site. We are pleased that
John will be joining our association. Welcome John. (BM) |
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| 031 | 24 Mar 09 |
Restricted Area: MEMBERS: The web team discovered a
vulnerability to our protected data. Changes have been made to the
Restricted Area page to better secure
our information. The page is still under construction, so please bear
with changes, if any, as they occur. Thanks. (MWM) |
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| 030 | 24 Mar 09 |
Our Stories: Dave "Skippy Henderson added story 58, "My
Nickname" to the Elite Guard Stories
page. Thanks Skippy. (MWM) |
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| 029 | 23 Mar 09 |
SEGA Leadership Change:
This past weekend, Kris Zhea, our association Secretary submitted his
resignation to me,
effective 5/1/09. With regret, I
have accepted
it. |
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| 028 | 21 Mar 09 |
Found: David W. Henderson 65-66
(aka Skippy)
Welcome to our latest Life Member introduced through Jim Burton. David lives in Southern California and hopes to attend one of
the reunions. Additionally, he has an interesting story concerning General Ryan
that we have asked him to share on our web site. Welcome Skippy! (BM)
Pic here. (TJM) |
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| 027 | 19 Mar 09 |
Testing Password Protection: The Web Team is currently
testing a password protection program. No passwords have been
distributed at this time. You will see a new radio button on the
Home Page called "Restricted Area".
Passwords will be distributed to current Members, hopefully in the near
future. Thank you for your continued patience. (MWM) |
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| 026 | 14 Mar 09 |
Museum Display: Two images were added to the
Museum Display page.
There are Interesting and complimentary comments by the designers of the
display. (MWM) |
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| 025 | 12 Mar 09 |
Message Board: Please disregard the previous message.
Their site has come back on line. (MWM) |
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| 024 | 12 Mar 09 |
Message Board: It appears the site (cgispy.com) that
provided our free message board has, without notice, ceased operations.
We will be working on a new message board and will keep you posted on our
progress here. (MWM) |
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| 023 | 05 Mar 09 |
2010 Reunion: A link to the Hope Hotel website,
which has some pictures and directions to the hotel, is posted in the
2010 Reunion page.
(MWM) |
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| 022 | 04 Mar 09 |
Jim Hanlon 1969-70: Photo posted
Here (TJM) |
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| 021 | 04 Mar 09 |
D Flight 1985 Picture: Posted in Recent Pictures
Here
(TJM) |
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| 020 | 02 Mar 09 |
SEGA Members and Friends:
One of our members recently ran
across a blog where someone had visited the Strategic Air and Space Museum
in Ashland NE (where our display is). Here is the comment they made about
our display -- "I never realized this, but even their uniforms for the
military police at SAC were unique to set them apart for their unique
mission in securing SAC 24/7/365." It's comments like this...from someone who
was not associated with the military... that validate our efforts to keep our
heritage alive through that display. Thanks to all who made --and continue
to make it happen. Bob Lilje, SEGA President (TJM) |
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| 019 | 01 Mar 09 |
Found: James Hanlon 69-70:
Thanks to Steve Gattis, VSPA past
President for directing Jim to our web site and welcome to Jim who is
our latest Association member. Jim hails from Texas and is looking
forward to meeting up with old friends at our next reunion in Ohio. (BM) |
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| 018 | 27 Feb 09 |
2010 Reunion: The 2010 Reunion announcement posted under
the Reunions link on the home page.
This is the place to watch for reunion updates. (MWM) |
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| 017 | 26 Feb 09 |
Website: The migration of the website to the new ISP is
completed. Please click here for a
READ-ME about the
transfer. (MWM) |
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| 016 | 24 Feb 09 |
This Website: This website will be moving ISP's near the
end of this month and may be off line for about 3 to 4 days. Thank you
for your understanding and patience while we migrate the site to a new
server. (MWM) |
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| 015 | 21 Feb 09 |
SEGA Officers, Executive Board of Directors Meeting:
Saturday 21 Feb, 1200 hrs a combined meeting was held by conference call
between the Executive Board members and the Officers of the SEGA to
discuss the 2010 reunion. It was decided the reunion will be held in Dayton,
Ohio with a tentative date set for May 13th-16th. Further details will be
announced once the date is finalized. (BM) |
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| 014 | 19 Feb 09 |
Minutes of the
Executive Committee:
Executive Committee Minutes of 17 December 08, posted on the
Minutes page. Note: Late posting due to oversight on the part of the
Webmaster, for which I am very sorry. (MWM) |
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| 013 | 08 Feb 09 |
Richard L. Kemp 72-74: Welcome to Rick who recently found our site and joined up with
the association. Rick worked on Sgt Gribbles flight and now lives in the
great state of Ohio. (BM) |
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| 011 | 22 Jan 09 |
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| 010 | 20 Jan 09 |
Information:
Previous entry posted here for a Zeilermeir was taken down as a probable
mistaken identity. (TJM) |
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| 009 | 16 Jan 09 |
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| 008 | 12 Jan 09 |
Found: Jack Ledom, SMSgt (ret) 72-77: Welcome to Jack who
located our web site recently. Jack served two separate tours at Offutt and
has retired near San Antonio, Tx. (BM) |
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| 007 | 12 Jan 09 |
Al Woolgar Medical Report: I learned over the weekend
that Al has been hospitalized the past 12 days with pneumonia. He is now at
home resting and recovering, please keep Al in your thoughts and prayers. I
know that he would appreciate receiving a card from his many Blue Beret
friends. (BM) |
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| 006 | 08 Jan 09 |
The BX: The SAC Elite Guard
Association has selected a supplier of quality apparel that will carry the
SAC Elite Guard logo. Please order through Mr. Tom Rice at the email,
web site or 800 number as provided. To view these items click
The BX on the home page. All sales will result
in revenue for the SAC Elite Guard Association and continue to provide a
quality image to our product. Rich Randell, Treasurer (MWM) |
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| 005 | 08 Jan 09 |
Website information: The AFSPA (Air Force Security
Police Association) shortcut has been relocated from
the home page to the Officers page. (MWM) |
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| 004 | 05 Jan 09 |
Robert Lilje, President,
SEGA Message:
Here we are at the start of another year and I'm still finding it
difficult to believe that it's already 2009. This year brings with it, the
hopes and dreams of us all as we look towards the future of our association. I encourage each of you to support the SEGA through your membership as your
dues help to keep our memories alive through our website, display, and
reunions. Your leadership team cannot do this by ourselves. We need your
help to keep our association going now and into the future. Help by sending
in your pictures, memories, stories, and the names of those who served with
you. If you want to volunteer to help, please send me an email (bob_lilje@yahoo.com).
Bob Lilje, President, SEGA |
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| 003 | 04 Jan 09 |
Elite Guard Stories: A new Elite Guard story (number 57)
has been received and posted. Go to
Elite Guard Stories to view.
(MWM) |
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| 002 | 04 Jan 09 |
Spc Tony
J.Gonzales, 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry Regimen, 2nd Brigade 1st Armored
Division, Bauholder, Germany:
We were
notified by his father Tony, a former member of the SAC Elite Guard, that his
only son was killed by a IED on Dec 28 near Sadr City, Iraq, when an
improvised device detonated near his vehicle. To honor TJ's memory, I asked
Tony if he would submit a picture of his son so that we can honor him and
his family, we also asked him if he would tell us about his son. His picture
and Tony's words are posted in the
Gallery section under the
section recent photos. Please join me in keeping this soldier in our
thoughts and prayers, along with mother Marilynn and father Tony. (BM) |
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| 001 | 01 Jan 09 | Happy New Year: The Website staff wishes everyone a Happy New Year. (MWM) | |