Dick said he was assigned to Det. 1 6994th Security Squadron at Nha Trang as NCOIC Airborne & Ground Analysis in 1967/68.

He continued, I volunteered for flying assingment and specifically for Nha Trang (along with my best friend Fred T. Seber) since a friend of mine at headquarters USAFSS told me that Nha Trang was a resort area and never experienced hostilities. A week after I got there, others and I were at the Neptune NCO Club on Beach Road and a terrorist set off a claymore mine. While several others and I ended up with minor wounds, Fred Sebers suffered a critical head wound. Untimately Fred never recovered from his wounds and died in the states. A few months later, we saw the TET Offensive and all hell broke loose; we had street fighting in streets where a number of us lived. We remained stranded for a couple days until a truckload of volunteers came to pick us up and shuttle us to Camp McDermott. Obviously my friend in Headquarters USAFSS sold me a bill of goods as to potential hostilities yet I frequently think of my experience in Nha Trang in a pleasant way. I met some great, dedicated and brave people and loved certainly loved the challenging mission (especially during TET when we broke all rules to survive).

Dick give the following information on a few other people. James Cagle was a Lt. Col and was Commander in 1967.

SSgt Glen Haller (20270) served in 1967/68 but ultimately became a Captain in 1974/75 via OTS.

SSgt John Ritter (20270) served in 1967/68 ultimately went to OTS and last I heard was a Captain.

A1c John Kimmick (20250) serrved in 1967/67 was from Pennsylvania.

Bob says he was assigned to the Det. 1 360th Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron at NKP as a Pilot from June 1970 to June 1971.

Bruce says he was assinged to the 361st Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron at Phu Cat as a Pilot from June 1970 to March 1971.

Says he is still flying for a few months. Will retire with 30+ years from Delta Airlines in December 2002. 767-400 Captain on Hawaii Runs, a far cry from the old goons.

Bruces Email Address: [email protected]

Postal Address: 1875 Smokey Ridge Ave - Westlake Village, CA 91362

Phone: (818) 597-4304

Michael says he was assigned to the 361st Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron at Nha Trang as a Pilot from March 1968 to March 1969.

He is still flying for a little while for Swiss Airlines, Basel, CH

Michael's Email Address: mzerbe(at)stx.rr.com

Anthony says he was assigned to the 362nd Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron as an Aircraft Commander at Pleiku from September 1969 to May 1970 and at Da Nang from May 1970 to September 1970.

Norman says he was assigned to Det 1, 6994th Security Squadron at Nha Trang as an Airborne Radio Direction Finding Operator Instructor from July 1968 to Feb. 1969.

Conrad says he was a Vietnamese Linguist Radio Operator assigned to Detachment 2, at DaNang from October 1970 to October 1972. I was there along with Todd Melton and just today learned of his death.

Glad I made it back but I would do it over again if I had to.

This information received from Billy's Daughter. She ask that I please add it. He does not have an email address as yet.

Billy was assigned to Det. 1 6994th Security Squadron at Nha Trang as NCOIC of Comm. Unit from August 1968 to August 1969.

Dennis says he was assigned to Det. 2 6994th Security Squadron at Pleiku as a Morse Systems Operator beginning in 1969 and was transferred to the 6994th Security Squadron at Tan Son Nhut when Pleiku was closed down, I believe in 1970.

Dennis's Email Address is: dennisbbey34(at)yahoo.com

Kenneth was assigned to Det. 1 6994th Security Squadron at Nha Trang as a Morse Systems Operator from September 1967 to August 1968.

Kenneth was aboard Mission 703 0n 11 March, 1968 and was shot down and crash landed at Ben Hiet Special Forces Camp. The Pilot was Lt. Col. Dobbins, Co-Pilot was Lt. Stanley Marks, the Navigator was Major J. Politis, the Flight Engineer was SSgt David Lott, the Radio Operators were SSgt Lou Stennes and myself, SSgt Kenneth Corbin.

Ken's Email Address is: brew703(at)yahoo.com

Charles says he was assigned to the 360th Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron at Tan Son Nhut as a Pilot from Feb. to Dec. 1972.

Tom says he was assigned to the 360th Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron as Squadron Pilot and then to the 460th Frag Shop from Sept. 1969 to Sept. 1970.

Continues, Sux was the Squadron Mascot and at the time had recently survived hip surgery for a broken hip. The Flight Surgeon at the time did the job. She would scarf up our chicken bones. Almost caused a Wing Commander to get fired when he wanted to clear the compound of all dogs. We always considered the Lady Sux to be more than just a dog.

Cesare says he was assigned to the 361st Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron at Phu Cat and was NCOIC of Life Support from 1 July 1970 to 30 June 1971.

Cesare'e Email Address is: cbru(at)verizon.net

Gary didn't leave much in the guestbook but did say he was assingned to the 360th Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron at Tan Son Nhut in 1968/69. Was there with Nick Boldrini and has several photos he will send in.

Gary's Email Address: [email protected]

Merrill left a note in the guestbook. He says he was assigned to the 360th Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron at Tan Son Nhut as a Pilot from Jan. 1967 to Jan. 1968.

Skeeter called me via phone last night and had also left me an email and a note in the guestbook.

Skeeter was assigned to the 6994th Securtiy Squadron and to Det. 3, 6994th SS at Danang, Tan Son Nhut and at NKP. He flew as Stan/Eval, AMC and Ditty Bop. Skeeter spent almost 5 years, August 1969 to May 1974 in the EC-47 and flew some 700 missions.

Skeeter also had the distinction of being a crewmember aboard the very last EC-47 mission to land on May 15th, 1974. He is also the man in the top hatch with the red smoke flare as they taxi in, the cover of my book, "The EC-47 Experience".

John says he was assigned to Detachment 1. 6994th Security Squadron at Nha Trang as an Airborne Radio Intercept Operator from Feb. 1968 to Sept. 1969. Said the site brings back a lot of memories.

Tom left this in the guestbook. Says he was assigned to the 361st Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron at Phu Cat as Aircraft Maintenance Officer from October 1969 to October 1970.

The memory of the 361st TEWS Mach Turtle is one of the hinge points of my life. I would enjoy catching up with any of the guys from the old outfit, especially the Maintenance guys.

Gregory says he was I was a member of the 6994th mid 1970 thru early 1972. Flew some 200 plus missions as a Radio Operator/Ditty Bopper. I Survived 2 forced landings and 1 heck of a crash just outside of TSN. Just found out that the info on the crash was on the net. Interesting politics about the crash.

When we finally came to a rest after the crash I thought the pilot was hurt and went forward to help him. He was bent over turning off some of the instruments, but from my view I thought he had been injured.

Upon reviewing the incident I was commended by the reviewing board for my attempting to help the pilot. The catch was that if I was to "reenlist" the Air Force was going to make a big deal out of it. I was going to be awarded a medal while standing on the tailpiece of some huge aircraft and the picture would be in the Stars and Stripes. Since I decided not to reenlist the whole thing just went away.

What I still find amazing was that the war was all about politics, and presenting the best face to the American public. Unfortunately the young men and women were just an expendable commodity to be moved around in a political game. I love my country, and I have 2 sons and a son-in-law who are career military, and I hope and pray that our country has learned from the mistakes it made during that Vietnam conflict. Awards, medals, and praise, come and go, but the men and women who serve our country deserve the best treatment our country has to offer. I guess I will get off my soapbox now, but I am glad to get that off my chest. Still hate the term baby killers!!

Dan says he was assigned as a 2nd Lt. and a Co-pilot, to the 362nd Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron at Pleiku in late March, 1970 and made the move to DaNang in June. He says he was checked out in the Douglas Racer by Bull Durham and Les Skews. He worked in scheduling with "Sam the Man" Butler. Left DaNang as a 1st Lt. in March of 1971 with 970.9 hours in the EC-47. Co-Pilot to Instructor Pilot in less than a year. It was another world.

Dan's Email address: danec47 (at) yahoo.com

Stan says he was assigned to the 6994th Security Squadron at Tan Son Nhut with a TDY to NKP, 1969-1971.

I just found this site. I found some old pictures the other day while cleaning out my parents attic. Good memories, bad memories. That was a part of my life that I have vague memories of, and I think I have just wanted to forget it. I have found it easier to think about it lately, it was such a waste to lose all those lives.

I remember having to land after takeoff in Tan Son Nhut after we hit a GCA shack and messed up the gear. I remember the insignia of the EC-47 Crew as being a Tiger in a Rocking Chair? I saw a guy with that insignia on a jacket once, but couldn't catch up with him to ask about it. I only remember a few people - Jack Clancy, we went through training together and all the way to Vietnam.

I do remember a lot of the guys at Language school in El Paso, Biggs Field. We were the first Air Force to go there since the SAC base closed. I was from South Carolina and El Paso seemed like the end of the world. It wasn't - Vietnam was. Now when I go back to El Paso I think of those wild days. Four of us went to Vietnam and the rest went to Okinawa.

Bill says he was assigned to the 360th Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron as a Co-Pilot thru Aircraft Commander. Also worked additional duty at 460th TRW HQ. under DOE.

Lynn was assigned to the 362nd Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron as a Pilot and Command Post Controller at Danang from October 1970 to October 1971.

Dick says he was assigned to Det. 2, 6994th Security Squadron at Pleiku and Danang with 1 month at NKP as an Electronics Warfare Technician, a 302 from September 1969 to September 1970. Still putting the 2 1/2 years of Air Force training to good use. Have been working for the DOD in research & engineering for 34 years.

Chuck was assigned to the 361st Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron at Nha Trang as an Aircraft Commander and Stan Eval from March 1967 to March 1968. Chuck also ferried one of our EC-47's from Grenier Field, New Hampshire to Vietnam across the Pacific. A great bunch of old guys with a spatering of pin feathers.

Email Address: morefan(at)cox.net

Sid was assigned to the 362nd Tactical Electronicw Warfare Squadron/Medical Group as a Flight Surgeon at Danang 1971/72. Stumbled upon this site; what a great flood of memories looking at the pictures and seeing some familiar names. Glad to be able to show my wife some of the stuff she had heard about for over 30 years. The Jungle Survival School and the guy who made fire are stories she's heard forever, not to mention sitting in the right seat flying vectors for the mysterious guys in the back, Thanks.