TO: Members of the 361st TEWS

A year at Phu Cat is something almost anybody can do without. Being in the 361st with a bunch of great guys has made the ordeal as painless as possible. Knowing that we played an extremely vital role in the United States effort in South Vietnam is a great consolation. Let no one go away from the old Gooney Birds and the barb wire without a deep feeling of satisfaction that his was a tremendous contribution. It was a great experience, but let's not do it again. While we haven't had much say in the big decisions, we've done our assigned job and we've done it well. I feel very proud in having been a member of this outfit.

Signed: Perry E. Kimerer, Colonel, USAF Commander