Donald says he was MSgt assigned to the 6994th Security Squadron at Tan Son Nhut as a Morse Intercept Operator (207X1) in 1971-72.

John says he was a Pilot assigned to hte 360th Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron at Tan Son Nhut from 29 Feb. 67 to 28 Feb. 68.

John's Email Address: gjohnsonusaf (at) att.net

Postal Address: 111 South Ohio St. Celina, TX 75009

Bob says, We landed at Tan Son Nhut on 5 November 1969. I began work with the 6994th Security Squadron's Maintenance Facility which was located in the building next to the 360th TEWS Maintenance Operations. I was a TSgt and later was promoted to MSgt. I held a 328XX AFSC in EW Maintenance. I also held 304XX and 293XX AFSC's. I flew 43 missions as a Radio Op andas a Backend Systems Engineer. I got my Aircrew Members wings and also received an Air Medal and then later a Bronze Star for Excellence. We visited all the EC-47 locations in country and at NKP. We watched a B-52 ARC Light bombing as we stood off 25 miles and then flew over the site to observe bomb. That day convinced me never to be on the receiving of United States Airpower. In the latter half of my tour, I took over Maintenance Control for the 6994th. We made a lot of friends and this listing has already helped me renew an old acquaince, SSgt Gary Bregant. I know there will be others. We have lots of stories to tell but to many for now.

God bless you for speaking on behalf of the many patroits who served their country so well. Thanks so much. Will get back soon with some photos. Regards Bob

Bob's Email Address is: TEXASPACES(at)MSN.COM

Robert says After 20 years of comparatively soft duty, I was finally honored with the priviledge of actively contributing to the war effort. I have so many fond and terrifying memories, ( Charlies 2 AM 122 MM wakeup calls and the sputtering engines of the old warhorses ). What a ride !! But I'm not going back. Sure would like to find my ole roomie Benny Pennell.

Arthur left a note in the Guestbook. Says he was a Radio Intercept Operator and Airborne Analyst 20270A with the 6994th Security Squadron at Tan Son Nhut from May 1970 to May 1971. He is interested in attending the reunions.

Authur's Email Address: [email protected]

Postal Address: 2400 Old South Dr. #3407

Richmond, TX 77406-6664

Telephone: (281) 232-3593

On June 7th, 2012 Authur sent this update.

J. C. and Rick: I still enjoy going to your site. It brings backs very good memories of the work we did to try to bring a successful end to the war. On the other hand it reminds me of how bitter I am toward our Presidents, Secretaries of Defense, and Congress for tying our hands behind our backs so our military could not win the war. It reminds me of how bitter I am toward our commander in 1970 and 1971, our Senior NCOs who could not think of new ways to do our job and would not listen to the young NCOs who had just arrived in country and had ideas about how to make the ARDF program successful. They refused to believe that our enemies HQ and barracks was underground and the only way to locate and destroy them was to use back-azimuth on the different locations of the antenna, caused by our constant targeting of the antenna location for artillery fire, to find the center point and true radio location. They would refuse to believe that our artillery fire was knocking down trees with antenna were strung to the top and not some VC sitting in the shade working his hand generator and radio. Trees for radio towers? You have got to be kidding! They thought our job was to augment the day crew so they can go make money working at the Bank of America and that is what we did. They thought we should work for them for eight hours, then have fun on our five or seven hour mission, then come back after fours sleep for another day of doing the day crews work.

Those are not exact words of the ground based supervisors but that is how they felt. They were jealous of the analysts who worked hard through the survival schools and then had to fight the supervisors to get permission to go aboard the aircraft and earn our wings. Yes, they were jealous but only one of them had the guts to apply for the program and he fought with us and for us. They were content to sit back while our military fought the war like we did in WWII and Korea. They refused to try to d evise new ways to fight a guerilla war and an invisible enemy. That ignorance led to the French and the U.S. war against Communist Vietnam.

We punched holes in the sky with dreams of saving American lives by destroying the enemy where he lived. Instead, our dreams were shattered. Those who refuse to change, lose and we did.

JC, if you want to add this to my personal comments you have my permission.

Delma says he was a Pilot with the 360th Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron at Tan Son Nhut and with the 361st at Nha Trang, splitting the time in each unit about 50/50. He was there from December 1967 to December 1968.

Warren was a Flight Mechanic with the 362nd Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron at Pleiku from March 1969 to March 1970. Jim Armstrong was his Aircraft Commander.

Warren's Email Address: wjphinney(at)yahoo.com

Art says he was a Senior Radio Operator with Detachment 1, 6994th Security Squadron at Nha Trang from December 1967 to December 1968. Said he had a great tour of duty and just learned of the web-site.

Art's Email Address: artfrayer (at) comcast.net

Daniel says he was the Crew Chief of Balls 9 at Danang in 1970/71. ( better watch how you speak of 009 now fellows J.C. ). He says he just came across the site on May 12th 2003 and does it bring back memories of over 30 years ago. Retired in 81 and went to work for General Dynamics now Lockheed/Martin and am getting ready to retire again. Thanks for the Memories. Anybody out there remember Dirty Dan, get in touch.

Gene left a bit in the guestbook. Says he was assigned to Detachment 1, 6994th Security Squadron at Pleiku as an Airborne Radio Direction Operator from November 1967 to November 1968.

Warren left a bit in the guestook. He says he was a Navigator assigned to the 360th Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron at Tan Son Nhut from July 1971 to July 1972.

Don says he was a Flight Mechanic with the 360th Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron at Tan Son Nhut from June 1968 to June of 1969. Says he spent about half of his time at Hue and was there for TET-68 and he flew 176 missions. Also says even though he is a lot older now, he still flys the L-382.

Frank did not give much information but did say he was with Detachment 1 and 3, ( I assume he was referring to the 6994th Security Squadron ) in 1970-72.

George says he was assigned to Det. 2 6994th Security Squadron at Danang as a Morse Code Operator.

Harry was a Stan/Eval Co-Pilot with the 361st Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron at Nha Trang from Feb. 1968 to Feb. 1969. Says he really learned a lot about flying in his almost 1,000 hours in the EC-47s. Remembers being the 19th Lt. Pilot and there were 26 Lt. Col. Pilots. When 4 of the Lt. Col. made Col. the Lt's outnumbered the LC's.

Don really did not leave much but will add what I know. Don says he was assigned to the 360th Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron at Tan Son Nhut in 1967/68. Maybe more will come.

Phillip says he was a Navigator with the 361st Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron in 1969/70.

Fred did not provide much information but I did get he was assigned to the 6994th Security Squadron as Assistant NCOIC of Operations from March thru December 1972.

Bill says he was a Pilot with the 362nd Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron at Pleiku in 1968/69.

Larry was assigned to the 362nd Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron at Pleiku from November 1966 to November 1967. Says he was part of the initial cadre at Pleiku and flew the first Operational Mission with the 362nd.

Donald says he was assigned to the 6994th Security Squadron at Tan Son Nhut for about 18 months 1967/69 and worked with the Joint Army/Air Force ACC located in the Vietnamese Joint Command just outside the main gate at TSN.

He was later assigned to Detachment 3, 6994th Security Squadron at NKP for approx. 11 months in 1971/72 as a 202 in airborne and ground functions. Party guys included Dale Peterson and Ron Curtis both 292X1's.

Al says he was a Pilot with the 360th Tactical Electroncis Warfare Squadron at Tan Son Nhut from Aug. 1968 until Aug. 1969. Served additional duty as Intel. Briefing Officer.

Carmon says he was a Ditty Bop with Det. 2, 6994th Security Squadron at Danang from July 1969 to July 1970.

Dick says he ferried over with Paul Hughes, Verlin Morgan and Frank Gatto. After his familiarization check-out he went to Det. 2 which became the 362nd Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron at Pleiku. He flew with Charles Hayes for a while after arrival. Then the fun began.........

Clint says he was assigned to Detachment 2, 6994th Security Squadron at Pleiku as a Radio Operator/Airborne Mission Supervisor from December 1967 to September 1969.

Says "I helped train Sgt's Dorsey, Gott and Sherburn. When their plane went down I was just returning from my leave between my original tour and the extension. Had it not been for a severe snow storm in New York, I might have been with them when their plane went down in Laos in February 1969. I flew just over 200 missions on the Electric Goon. Thank you for putting this site together.

Bob did not leave much in the Guestbook but did say he was assigned to the 362nd Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron at Pleiku in 1966/67.