Criteria The Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation (Gallantry Cross Colors) was authorized to be worn by units individually cited for service in military operations in support of the government of Sout... The Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation (Gallantry Cross Colors) was authorized to be worn by units individually cited for service in military operations in support of the government of South Vietnam. The actions cited are for the same services that would have resulted in the award of a Valorous Unit Citation by the Army or a Navy Unit Citation. MoreHide
Best Friends
MR. Linke/ SSgt Cooper/SSgt Pugh/ Sgt Mckibbon/ SSgt Bonner/ MSGT Whitehouse/MSgt Davidson/ Army SSgt Randy Grose( Army INTEL) Frau Ava Groke (the Det interpreter) The Det Driver Heer Linka. (what a man) I'm sorry to hear of his passing. He was loved by all who knew him.
Best Moment
Lots of hard work, getting the transportation in shape. Prior to my arrival, transportation had two unsat EVALS from USAFE.The next time they came received a sat, which pleased Maj Connie LLyod (maint/log OIC I was made chief of all Transportation. Veh Maint.Veh OPPS. Air Freight. Passenger Service. Surface freight. Had lots to learn and tons of paper work. I had all good people working for me. Moved tons of cargo and processed thousands of personal on three C-130's weekly to other Detachments and return to RAF Bentwaters. The days we had flights, there was always US Army personal who would show up for any space avalible seats to England and on to the(states) from RAF Mildenhall
Worst Moment
Not receiving a medal for all the hard work I had performed and my retirement for the 26 years I spent serving our nation.
Criteria
The Air Force Overseas Long Tour Service Ribbon is issued for completion of a standard overseas service assignment of two years or more in length
Comments
1983-1986 Ahlhorn AB Geramny ( Det 3, 81st TFW )
Criteria The Outstanding Unit Award may be awarded by the Secretary of the Air Force to numbered units such as Air Forces, Air Divisions, Wings, Groups, and Squadrons and to Medical Facilities such as hospital... The Outstanding Unit Award may be awarded by the Secretary of the Air Force to numbered units such as Air Forces, Air Divisions, Wings, Groups, and Squadrons and to Medical Facilities such as hospitals, clinics, and medical centers (whether or not they are numbered) for exceptionally meritorious service or exceptionally outstanding achievement that clearly sets the unit above and apart from similar units. Heroism may be involved, but is not essential. MoreHide
Criteria It is awarded to all service members of the U.S. Air Force who complete four years of honorable active or reserve military service with any branch of the United States Armed Forces. The Air Force Long... It is awarded to all service members of the U.S. Air Force who complete four years of honorable active or reserve military service with any branch of the United States Armed Forces. The Air Force Longevity Service Award is a ribbon that replaces the Federal Service Stripes previously worn on the uniform. MoreHide
Criteria The Meritorious Service Medal may be awarded to members of the Armed Forces who distinguish themselves by outstanding noncombat achievement or by meritorious service to the United States, but not of a... The Meritorious Service Medal may be awarded to members of the Armed Forces who distinguish themselves by outstanding noncombat achievement or by meritorious service to the United States, but not of a degree that would warrant the award of the Legion of Merit. MoreHide
Comments
Awarded for service from 14 Oct 1980-16 Nov 1983. AS a Air Transortation supervisor Loc A, 60th APS San Francisco International Airport.
Best Friends
SGT Dale Bederd,Tsgt Marion Hines, Sgt Sharel williams,Sgt Fisher
Best Moment
This was the high-lite assignment of my AF career. We had outstanding offices in the International terminal.Our mission was to assist DOD Passengers, daily on scheduled departing Cat Y seats booked by MAC,to the Pacific. We help the airlines,mostly Pan Am and Northwest Orient who we had contracts with,at flight check-in and departure.
Worst Moment
Dont really know of any. Having to leave I could of stayed there forever.
Other Memories
Being there when the 49ers beat Dallas and to go on to win their 1st Superbowl. Went to lots of games (Giants/49ers) Meeting and seeing lot of VIP coming and going here at the airport
Criteria The Outstanding Unit Award may be awarded by the Secretary of the Air Force to numbered units such as Air Forces, Air Divisions, Wings, Groups, and Squadrons and to Medical Facilities such as hospital... The Outstanding Unit Award may be awarded by the Secretary of the Air Force to numbered units such as Air Forces, Air Divisions, Wings, Groups, and Squadrons and to Medical Facilities such as hospitals, clinics, and medical centers (whether or not they are numbered) for exceptionally meritorious service or exceptionally outstanding achievement that clearly sets the unit above and apart from similar units. Heroism may be involved, but is not essential. MoreHide
Criteria It is awarded to all service members of the U.S. Air Force who complete four years of honorable active or reserve military service with any branch of the United States Armed Forces. The Air Force Long... It is awarded to all service members of the U.S. Air Force who complete four years of honorable active or reserve military service with any branch of the United States Armed Forces. The Air Force Longevity Service Award is a ribbon that replaces the Federal Service Stripes previously worn on the uniform. MoreHide
Best Friends
TSgt Ed Kast/TSgt Dennis Noel SSgt Ray Poole SRA Jerry & Karen Cason, Cpt Davis
Best Moment
Touring Germany seeing all the beauty of the country. My Bowling team winning the 1979-80 Rhein-Main Bowling association (team handicap) tournament
Worst Moment
Working at Bldg. 441(inboud freight)
Chain of Command
I worked as; Asst. NCOIC Inbound Freight/NCOIC Outbound cargo processing/ NCOIC Computter and Data Records(troa)
Other Memories
All the good beer & wine. Eating Schnitzel & Wurst. Driving on Autobahn as fast as you want. Bowling several times a week on leagues. (does anybody remember Gene Heichel ,Joe Claypool and Sue Gardner Being TDY few months to Brussels International port. Setting-up new office for MAC
Criteria
The Air Force Overseas Long Tour Service Ribbon is issued for completion of a standard overseas service assignment of two years or more in length
Criteria
The NCO Professional Military Education Graduate Ribbon is awarded for successful completion of all levels of resident professional military education.
Best Friends
I was a Paient here (the old hospital on the hill)
Best Moment
Getting thoes medical passes to go visit my parents in Santa Rosa on weekends.
Worst Moment
Having been medivac from Osan. Awaitng five months for Medical board at Hq AF. to evaluate to see if I was fit to continue my AF duties
Other Memories
Days were long, being in the Hospital so long. They finely let me work in records sec. filling medical records.. I left for Germany(Rhein Main) later that year.I needed to be near a major medical facilities (Wiesbaden)
Best Friends
TSgt Allan McDonald SSgt Dave Shipman MSgt Martin Bossy MSgt Joseph Allen MSgt Thomas Fernandez SSgt Chester Mccullough
Best Moment
Air Frorce best kept secret Osan I was NCOIC of Air Terminal Reservation in the passenger terminal
Worst Moment
Being sick, being hospitalized at 121 MED Hospital (Yong-son) having surgery, and being Medivac out to CONUS,before my tour was up. Being so cold in the winter
Other Memories
Buying all thoes things off base (the ville). I still wear a pair of boots,I had made there.
Criteria The Air Force Commendation Medal may be awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States below the grade of Brigadier General who, while serving in any capacity with the Air Force, distingu... The Air Force Commendation Medal may be awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States below the grade of Brigadier General who, while serving in any capacity with the Air Force, distinguish themselves by heroism, outstanding achievement, or by meritorious service not of a sufficient nature to justify a higher award. MoreHide
Comments
Awarded for Meritorious Service 21 June 1975 to 20 June 1977 ( Third Oak Leaf Cluster) as Shift supervisor, Terminal Reservation, 374th Aerial Port Sqn (MAC) Clark AB, Phillippines
Criteria This medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have been assigned, attached, or mobilized to units operating in the area of eligibility for thirty consecutive or for six... This medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have been assigned, attached, or mobilized to units operating in the area of eligibility for thirty consecutive or for sixty non-consecutive days, or who meet the following criteria: Be engaged in combat during an armed engagement, regardless of the time in the area of elibility; Is wounded or injured in the line of duty and requires medical evacuation from the area of eligibility; While participating as a regularly assigned aircrew member flying sorties into, out of, or within the area of eligibility in direct support of military operations. Each day that one or more sorties are flown in accordance with these criteria shall count as one day toward the 30 or 60 day requirement; Personnel who serve in operations and exercises conducted in the area of eligibility are considered for the award as long as the basic time criteria are met. Due to the extensive time period for KDSM eligibility, the non-consecutive service period for eligibility remains cumulative throughout the entire period. The Area of eligibility encompasses all land area of the Republic of Korea, and the continuous water out to 12 nautical miles, and all air spaces above the land and water areas. MoreHide
Criteria
The Air Force Overseas Long Tour Service Ribbon is issued for completion of a standard overseas service assignment of two years or more in length
Criteria It is awarded to all service members of the U.S. Air Force who complete four years of honorable active or reserve military service with any branch of the United States Armed Forces. The Air Force Long... It is awarded to all service members of the U.S. Air Force who complete four years of honorable active or reserve military service with any branch of the United States Armed Forces. The Air Force Longevity Service Award is a ribbon that replaces the Federal Service Stripes previously worn on the uniform. MoreHide
Best Friends
SSgt Noel,Dennis/ TSgt Portor,Roger /SMSgt Johnson,Clifton/ TSgt Stewart,Glenn /TSgt Folkner,James/ Sgt Jennings,larry /SMS Musolf,Thomas /SSgt John Scott /MSgt Smith,Neal /SMSgt Nieves, Frank
Best Moment
Watching movies outdoors,with my family. My Son playing Pop Warner football.Bowling ,Swimming in the three base pools,having a full-time Maid,Yardboy, made my wife fell like Royalty.Brought back lots hand crafted furniture and other things. We loved going to Bagio staying at the special services quarters.Boy was it cold up there in the mountains. My family haited the winding narrow road, with no guard rails, getting to and from there.We had a big 69 Chevy Impala.I left this car behind sold to a local civilian. I bet this vehicle is still being driven over there
Worst Moment
The most I haited about Clark, was when new stuff would come in at the BX or Commissary, and some military and their dependants would buy almost everything and sold them to the black market off base. We found out about stateside catalogs (Sears/JC Pennys) came in handy. In 1991 Mt Pinatubo Volcano eruption, the end of Clark. Oh what a good tour My kids really liked it here the base was our little America.
Chain of Command
I worked in the Passenger Terminal (Terminal Reservations) during this tour.
Lots of militay retired coming and going Space A travel.
Other Memories
I loved Clark.This was a city in itself. The base had everything you would want.Great NCO Club the food was out of this world. The base housing was very good of any AF base overseas.Clark was the largest Air Force Base overseas,over 100 square miles inside the fence.Was ten miles just to the main gate from the base. We lived in Clarkview off base for a year. My kids would often swim at the Clarkton Hotel next door..
Criteria The Outstanding Unit Award may be awarded by the Secretary of the Air Force to numbered units such as Air Forces, Air Divisions, Wings, Groups, and Squadrons and to Medical Facilities such as hospital... The Outstanding Unit Award may be awarded by the Secretary of the Air Force to numbered units such as Air Forces, Air Divisions, Wings, Groups, and Squadrons and to Medical Facilities such as hospitals, clinics, and medical centers (whether or not they are numbered) for exceptionally meritorious service or exceptionally outstanding achievement that clearly sets the unit above and apart from similar units. Heroism may be involved, but is not essential. MoreHide
Chain of Command
Maj Jerry Brown, Chief MAC PRC / Col. Ford Hq Military Airlift Command ,Director of Air Transportation
Other Memories
Worked under the Dir of Transportation HQ MAC in the Passenger Reservations. I was NCOIC of Data Processing. Lots of long hard hours.I was assigned at the beginning of this new center.Many program changes, daily.Working with programers from Honeywell computer and other personnel setting new perrimeter to computer programs for world wide link for all DOD branches for transportation request of travel.
Criteria The Air Force Commendation Medal may be awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States below the grade of Brigadier General who, while serving in any capacity with the Air Force, distingu... The Air Force Commendation Medal may be awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States below the grade of Brigadier General who, while serving in any capacity with the Air Force, distinguish themselves by heroism, outstanding achievement, or by meritorious service not of a sufficient nature to justify a higher award. MoreHide
Comments Awarded for Meritorious service 23 Apr 1974 to 15 May 1975 ( Second Oak Leaf Cluster)as NCOIC of Data Processing Branch, Passenger Reservatios Center, Directorate of Transportation Hq MAC, Scott AFB, ... Awarded for Meritorious service 23 Apr 1974 to 15 May 1975 ( Second Oak Leaf Cluster)as NCOIC of Data Processing Branch, Passenger Reservatios Center, Directorate of Transportation Hq MAC, Scott AFB, IL MoreHide
Criteria The Air Force Commendation Medal may be awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States below the grade of Brigadier General who, while serving in any capacity with the Air Force, distingu... The Air Force Commendation Medal may be awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States below the grade of Brigadier General who, while serving in any capacity with the Air Force, distinguish themselves by heroism, outstanding achievement, or by meritorious service not of a sufficient nature to justify a higher award. MoreHide
Comments
Awarded for Meritorious service, 30 April 1970 to 15 April 1974( 1st Oak leaf cluster) AS NCOIC Passenger Service Flight Controller, 610th Military Airlift Support Sqn, Yakota AB Japan
Criteria
The Air Force Overseas Long Tour Service Ribbon is issued for completion of a standard overseas service assignment of two years or more in length
Best Friends
SSgt Micheal T Smallidge/ SSgt Camron Skinner SSgt Loren Railsback / TSgt Robert E Smith TSgt Franklin Mills/TSgt Roger Plemmons/TSgt Del Scammell
Best Moment
Operation Home Coming.The end of the Veitnam War. All thoes C-141's Medivac bringing our POW's home. Thoes plane's were painted white with a red cross on the tail. I worked in the Passenger Terminal during that time. Climbing to the top of Mt. Fuji.(I've lost my stick) When they built the new commissary and Hosiptal in 1973./ Bowling on all thoes leagues. Lanes 5&6 my highest score 287.AFN TV came in after we left, what a bummer. All thoes good shows at the NCO Club, seen so many stars, Mostly remembered the Bob Hope show on the flight line
I was right up front next to the stage. My family stateside seen me on the Bob Hope Show when it showed during Christmas time on NBC TV Stateside.
Worst Moment
Haveing to spend a extra year, because Congress didnt buget the DoD enough money to cover cost of the movement familys PCS. I lived on base west area ( Lot House #B-1) Driving on the highways, too much trafic on two lanes empossible to pass another car. It would take over three hours to go to Toyko only thirty miles away.
Chain of Command
Col R L Chaney-Station Traffic Officer
Other Memories
Smog was real bad in the warm months. I didn't realize that we were so close to Mt. Fuji untill winter came .My son Martin, being a child model in Tokyo. (His pictures were used on lots different products. I worked in the Data/Records section for 2.5 yrs. When I made TSgt and MAC came out to identify personel who worked with transportation data systems. I was awarded a (W) prfix on my AFC, (Transportation Systems Analysis. MY next assignment was Hq MAC in the Passenger Reservation as NCOIC of Data automation section.
Criteria The Outstanding Unit Award may be awarded by the Secretary of the Air Force to numbered units such as Air Forces, Air Divisions, Wings, Groups, and Squadrons and to Medical Facilities such as hospital... The Outstanding Unit Award may be awarded by the Secretary of the Air Force to numbered units such as Air Forces, Air Divisions, Wings, Groups, and Squadrons and to Medical Facilities such as hospitals, clinics, and medical centers (whether or not they are numbered) for exceptionally meritorious service or exceptionally outstanding achievement that clearly sets the unit above and apart from similar units. Heroism may be involved, but is not essential. MoreHide
Criteria It is awarded to all service members of the U.S. Air Force who complete four years of honorable active or reserve military service with any branch of the United States Armed Forces. The Air Force Long... It is awarded to all service members of the U.S. Air Force who complete four years of honorable active or reserve military service with any branch of the United States Armed Forces. The Air Force Longevity Service Award is a ribbon that replaces the Federal Service Stripes previously worn on the uniform. MoreHide
Criteria The Air Force Commendation Medal may be awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States below the grade of Brigadier General who, while serving in any capacity with the Air Force, distingu... The Air Force Commendation Medal may be awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States below the grade of Brigadier General who, while serving in any capacity with the Air Force, distinguish themselves by heroism, outstanding achievement, or by meritorious service not of a sufficient nature to justify a higher award. MoreHide
Comments
Awarded for Meritorious service from June 1969 to March 1970, as NCOIC of Audit & Records section, 60th Aerial Port Sqn.(MAC) Travis AFB, Ca
Criteria It is awarded to all service members of the U.S. Air Force who complete four years of honorable active or reserve military service with any branch of the United States Armed Forces. The Air Force Long... It is awarded to all service members of the U.S. Air Force who complete four years of honorable active or reserve military service with any branch of the United States Armed Forces. The Air Force Longevity Service Award is a ribbon that replaces the Federal Service Stripes previously worn on the uniform. MoreHide
Criteria The Bronze Star Medal may be awarded to individuals who, while serving in any capacity with the Armed Forces of the United States in a combat theater, distinguish themselves by heroism, outstanding ac... The Bronze Star Medal may be awarded to individuals who, while serving in any capacity with the Armed Forces of the United States in a combat theater, distinguish themselves by heroism, outstanding achievement, or by meritorious service not involving aerial flight. MoreHide
Comments
Received for Meritorious Service from 27 Oct 1967 to 25 Oct 1968. Awarded by Brig.Gen James Hill Cmdr 60th MAW.
Criteria The Outstanding Unit Award may be awarded by the Secretary of the Air Force to numbered units such as Air Forces, Air Divisions, Wings, Groups, and Squadrons and to Medical Facilities such as hospital... The Outstanding Unit Award may be awarded by the Secretary of the Air Force to numbered units such as Air Forces, Air Divisions, Wings, Groups, and Squadrons and to Medical Facilities such as hospitals, clinics, and medical centers (whether or not they are numbered) for exceptionally meritorious service or exceptionally outstanding achievement that clearly sets the unit above and apart from similar units. Heroism may be involved, but is not essential. MoreHide
Criteria The Vietnam Service Medal was awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served at any time between July 4, 1965, and March 28, 1973, in Vietnam or its contiguous waters or airspa... The Vietnam Service Medal was awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served at any time between July 4, 1965, and March 28, 1973, in Vietnam or its contiguous waters or airspace; or, for any period of service during the same time period in Thailand, Laos, or Cambodia or the air spaces thereover and in direct support of operations in Vietnam. MoreHide
Criteria The Vietnam Service Medal was awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served at any time between July 4, 1965, and March 28, 1973, in Vietnam or its contiguous waters or airspa... The Vietnam Service Medal was awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served at any time between July 4, 1965, and March 28, 1973, in Vietnam or its contiguous waters or airspace; or, for any period of service during the same time period in Thailand, Laos, or Cambodia or the air spaces thereover and in direct support of operations in Vietnam. MoreHide
Criteria The Vietnam Service Medal was awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served at any time between July 4, 1965, and March 28, 1973, in Vietnam or its contiguous waters or airspa... The Vietnam Service Medal was awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served at any time between July 4, 1965, and March 28, 1973, in Vietnam or its contiguous waters or airspace; or, for any period of service during the same time period in Thailand, Laos, or Cambodia or the air spaces thereover and in direct support of operations in Vietnam. MoreHide
Criteria The Vietnam Service Medal was awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served at any time between July 4, 1965, and March 28, 1973, in Vietnam or its contiguous waters or airspa... The Vietnam Service Medal was awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served at any time between July 4, 1965, and March 28, 1973, in Vietnam or its contiguous waters or airspace; or, for any period of service during the same time period in Thailand, Laos, or Cambodia or the air spaces thereover and in direct support of operations in Vietnam. MoreHide
Criteria This medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who: 1. Served for 6 months in South Vietnam during the period 1 Mar 61 and 28 Mar 73; or 2. Served outside the geographical l... This medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who: 1. Served for 6 months in South Vietnam during the period 1 Mar 61 and 28 Mar 73; or 2. Served outside the geographical limits of South Vietnam and contributed direct combat support to the RVN Armed Forces for an aggregate of six months. Only members of the Armed Forces of the United States who meet the criteria established for the AFEM (Vietnam) or Vietnam Service Medal during the period of service required are considered to have contributed direct combat support to the RVN Armed Forces; or 3. Did not complete the length of service required in item (1) or (2) above, but who, during wartime, were: a. Wounded by the enemy (in a military action); b. Captured by the enemy during action or in the line of duty, but later rescued or released; or c. Killed in action or in the line of duty; or 4. Were assigned in Vietnam on 28 Jan 73, and who served a minimum of 60 calendar days in Vietnam during the period 29 Jan 73 to 28 Mar 73. MoreHide
Description Jan 20 – 26; BLT 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines and HMM-165 search and destroy operation to clear the north banks of the Cua Viet River and prevent enemy interdiction of river traffic in the Quảng Tri PJan 20 – 26; BLT 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines and HMM-165 search and destroy operation to clear the north banks of the Cua Viet River and prevent enemy interdiction of river traffic in the Quảng Tri Province.... More
Description The Battle of Khe Sanh was conducted in northwestern Quảng Tri Province, Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam), between 21 January and 9 July 1968 during the Vietnam War. The belligerent parties were The Battle of Khe Sanh was conducted in northwestern Quảng Tri Province, Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam), between 21 January and 9 July 1968 during the Vietnam War. The belligerent parties were elements of the United States (U.S.) III Marine Amphibious Force (III MAF), 1st Cavalry Division, the U.S. Seventh Air Force, minor elements of the South Vietnamese Army (ARVN) against two to three division-size elements of the North Vietnamese Army (NVA).
The American command in Saigon initially believed that combat operations around the Khe Sanh Combat Base during the summer of 1967 were just part of a series of minor North Vietnamese offensives in the border regions. That appraisal was altered when it was discovered that NVA was moving major forces into the area during the fall and winter. A build-up of Marine forces took place and actions around Khe Sanh commenced when the Marine base was isolated. During a series of desperate actions that lasted 5 months and 18 days, Khe Sanh Combat Base (KSCB) and the hilltop outposts around it were under constant North Vietnamese ground, artillery, mortar, and rocket attacks.
During the battle, a massive aerial bombardment campaign (Operation Niagara) was launched by the U.S. Air Force to support the Marine base. Over 100,000 tons of bombs (equivalent in destructive force to five Hiroshima-size atomic bombs) were dropped until mid April by aircraft of the U.S. Air Force, Navy, and Marines onto the surrounding areas of Khe Sanh. This was roughly 1,300 tons of bombs dropped daily–five tons for every one of the 20,000 NVA soldiers initially estimated to have been committed to the fighting at Khe Sanh. In addition, 158,000 large-caliber shells were delivered on the hills surrounding the base. This expenditure of aerial munitions dwarfs the amount of munitions delivered by artillery, which totals eight shells per NVA soldier believed to have been on the battlefield.
This campaign used the latest technological advances in order to locate NVA forces for targeting. The logistical effort to support KSCB, once it was isolated overland, demanded the implementation of other tactical innovations in order to keep the Marines supplied.
In March 1968, an overland relief expedition (Operation Pegasus) was launched by a combined Marine–Army/South Vietnamese task force that eventually broke through to the Marines at Khe Sanh. American commanders considered the defense of Khe Sanh a success, but shortly after the siege was lifted the new American commander in Vietnam, Gen. Creighton Abrams, decided to dismantle the base rather than risk similar battles in the future. Historians have observed that the Battle of Khe Sanh may have successfully distracted American and GVN attention from the buildup of Viet Cong forces in the south prior to the early 1968 Tet Offensive. Even at the height of the Tet Offensive, General Westmoreland maintained that the true intentions of the offensive was to distract forces from Khe Sanh.... More
Memories Having load planned and manifested cargo for Aerial delivery for several C-130's to re-supply of KhHaving load planned and manifested cargo for Aerial delivery for several C-130's to re-supply of Khe Sanh.Summer of 1968... More
Description This period was from January 22-July 7, 1968.
The air campaign in defense of Khe Sanh, an outpost held by the U.S. 26th Marine Regiment. began on January 22. 1968. For 2 and 1/2 months Allied tacticalThis period was from January 22-July 7, 1968.
The air campaign in defense of Khe Sanh, an outpost held by the U.S. 26th Marine Regiment. began on January 22. 1968. For 2 and 1/2 months Allied tactical air forces continuously attacked targets surrounding the base and B-52s dropped bombs near Khe Sanh on an average of every 90 minutes. At night AC-47 gunships provided illumination and close air support. Air Force and Marine airlifters. mostly C-130s. frequently landed under fire at the Khe Sanh airstrip. bringing in supplies and reinforcements and flying out the wounded and refugees. When the transports could no longer land because of intense mortar and artillery fire. their crews used parachutes and arrester cables to extract cargo from the aircraft as they flew a few feet above the ground over the airstrip. Beginning on March 6 the Seventh Air Force provided fighter escorts to suppress enemy fire and lay down smoke screens until the C-130s dropped their cargoes. Gen. William C. Westmoreland, MACV Commander, encountered difficulties coordinating the air resources of the USAF and U.S. Marines to meet both the military demands at Khe Sanh and the requirements introduced by the Tet Offensive that the North Vietnamese and Viet Cong launched on January 30, 1968. On March 8 he appointed the Seventh Air Force Commander. Gen. William W. Momyer, as Deputy Commander for Air Operations. MACV. to manage all tactical air resources in South Vietnam.
Late in March 1968 the North Vietnamese surrounding Khe Sanhmwithdrew. leaving only a single NVA division to oppose the Allied advance. On April 1, the 1st Marine regiment and the Army's 1st Cavalry Division moved along Route 9. relieving Khe Sanh 5 days later. On April 10. for the first time in 48 days. no shells fell on the base.
A week later, on April 19. the Allies mounted a helicopter-bome attack against A Shau Valley on the Laotian border. 30 miles south- west of Hue. The Viet Cong and NVA had built a vast stores and logistical base in this area since 1966. Preliminary USAF and Allied air strikes. including B-52 bombings between April 8 and 13, 1968. failed to clear the enemy from landing zones. In spite of the heavy resistance. on April 24, the U.S. Army seized the A Luoi airstrip at the northwest end of the valley. USAF transports airdropped supplies. often during bad weather and without tactical air support, because intense ground fire prevented the landing of C-130s until May 4. The Viet Cong and North Vietnamese withdrew into Laos in mid-May, leaving behind large caches of weapons and supplies.
Earlier in the year. on January 30, the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese launched the Tet (Buddhist New Year) Offensive throughout South Vietnam in an effort to regain the political and military initiative that they had held 2 years previously. At Bien Hoa and Tan Son Nhut Air Bases. alert base defenders successfully repulsed initial attacks, but in the next 2 weeks the air bases came under frequent mortar and rocket attacks; in all, the USAF lost 14 aircraft on the ground and another 114 damaged. During the Tet Offensive. Seventh Air Force pilots provided close air support for Allied troops. and C-7s and C-130s hauled ammunition, supplies, and reinforcements to isolated areas. Within 2 or 3 days Allied forces cleared the Viet Cong troops from all cities except Saigon and Hue. By February 5, the Allies had driven the Viet Cong from Saigon, although a large force remained in the vicinity. North Vietnamese forces that had taken the old imperial city of Hue were more difficult to dislodge. The Seventh Air Force used close air support carefully to avoid indiscriminate and unwanted damage in Hue; AC-130 gunships that could deliver precise fire day or night provided the most effective support. On February 25, Allied forces succeeded in driving the enemy from the city. Although
the Allies successfully and rapidly countered the Tet Offensive. the Communists gained a significant propaganda victory. Many Ameri- cans believed that a failure of U.S. military policy had permitted the Communists to mount so extensive a battle throughout South Vietnam.... More
People You Remember SSgt Robert Smith - NCOIC Inbound Freight SSgt JB McNeal- NCOIC Cargo Processing SSgt Harold Wert RaSSgt Robert Smith - NCOIC Inbound Freight SSgt JB McNeal- NCOIC Cargo Processing SSgt Harold Wert Ramp SMSgt James Chapmon-- NCOIC Air Freight A2C Darell Harp Passenger Services A2C Ammos,A1C Bickford (Ramp,forklift driver)... More
Memories The Battle of Bien Hoa. Anyone who was there on that night, 31 Jan 68, will never forget it. It all The Battle of Bien Hoa. Anyone who was there on that night, 31 Jan 68, will never forget it. It all stated that around 3 AM over 2,000 NVA and VC were trying to over run the base from the eastend.My Hootch was located on the west side of the base near the ramp. Lots of chaos for most of the night until early morning. Nobody got any sleep that night. Smoke filled the air from burning barracks,aircraft, and other structures. The East ramp was potted with debris from exploded aircraft and other destroyed structures. I was asleep, never hearing the siren. Someone yelled and shook my bed "were under attack", I jumped up out of bed grabbing my flak vest and helmet, not taking the time to put on my pants and shoes. Hurring toward the front door to the bunker across the street, a large explosion went off in front of me. I quickly turned around and ran through the hootch to the back door. Another rocket exploded near there, so I ran to my bunk, threw myself to the floor pulling the mattress on top of me. A few seconds later, another rocket (122)landed and exploded between my hootch and the one next door on the opposite side from where I was lying ( twenty feet away), ripping the whole side of the building off. I thought I was a goner at that point. I could see the white flash of the explosion even with my eyes closed shut. Debris was falling on top of me and there was lots of smoke from the exploding rocket. I shall never forget it. After the all clear had sounded, there were two casualties in the bunker I was heading for too. An Army soldier with the Army ACTCO, was in the next door hootch. He was sitting on his bed tying his boots. He wasn't so lucky. As of this day, I am still a little jumpy when I hear a bang or a siren. Days after the Tet, a detail was formed to pick up the remains of the dead VC. I saw a ton and a half truck almost filled with corpses. Many of the Vietnamese civilians who worked on the base at Air Freight never returned after Tet. They were all VC. We later figured out when we were going to be attacked every evening thereafter. Most of the civilians who work with us would all leave work early. I slept in our squadron bunker for several weeks after that. Every night the base would come under attack. These nightly attacks lasted until the rainy season started.(three months) I remember seeing B-52's dropping their bombs around the perimeter of the north side of the base.( a few miles away). The bombs would make the ground shake . It was a sight to see. I wish I had a camera to witness seeing the bombs dropping from their bomb bays. Bien Hoa was not protected by Army troops. Even though the 101st Airborne was incamped on the northeast side of the base, they were also under attack. A force of about 300 Air Force Security Police of the 3rd SPS and other augmentees defended our base. Remember Bunker hill 10, Cpt Reginald V Maisey (read his profile). The concrete blockhouse was the key blocking fortification and was subjected to the attention of two infantry battalions and a reinforced infantry company, largely made up of North Vietnamese Army regulars. At about 4:30 AM, Cpt Maisey was killed by an RPG explosion, resupplying ammunition to the Bunker.( His name is located on panel 36E on The Wall, along with four other men KIA that morning)
When I visited The Wall (on Honor Flight in 2019), I made up and left five bags of things to honor those men that were killed that morning.... More
Description This period was from January 22-July 7, 1968.
The air campaign in defense of Khe Sanh, an outpost held by the U.S. 26th Marine Regiment. began on January 22. 1968. For 2 and 1/2 months Allied tacticalThis period was from January 22-July 7, 1968.
The air campaign in defense of Khe Sanh, an outpost held by the U.S. 26th Marine Regiment. began on January 22. 1968. For 2 and 1/2 months Allied tactical air forces continuously attacked targets surrounding the base and B-52s dropped bombs near Khe Sanh on an average of every 90 minutes. At night AC-47 gunships provided illumination and close air support. Air Force and Marine airlifters. mostly C-130s. frequently landed under fire at the Khe Sanh airstrip. bringing in supplies and reinforcements and flying out the wounded and refugees. When the transports could no longer land because of intense mortar and artillery fire. their crews used parachutes and arrester cables to extract cargo from the aircraft as they flew a few feet above the ground over the airstrip. Beginning on March 6 the Seventh Air Force provided fighter escorts to suppress enemy fire and lay down smoke screens until the C-130s dropped their cargoes. Gen. William C. Westmoreland, MACV Commander, encountered difficulties coordinating the air resources of the USAF and U.S. Marines to meet both the military demands at Khe Sanh and the requirements introduced by the Tet Offensive that the North Vietnamese and Viet Cong launched on January 30, 1968. On March 8 he appointed the Seventh Air Force Commander. Gen. William W. Momyer, as Deputy Commander for Air Operations. MACV. to manage all tactical air resources in South Vietnam.
Late in March 1968 the North Vietnamese surrounding Khe Sanhmwithdrew. leaving only a single NVA division to oppose the Allied advance. On April 1, the 1st Marine regiment and the Army's 1st Cavalry Division moved along Route 9. relieving Khe Sanh 5 days later. On April 10. for the first time in 48 days. no shells fell on the base.
A week later, on April 19. the Allies mounted a helicopter-bome attack against A Shau Valley on the Laotian border. 30 miles south- west of Hue. The Viet Cong and NVA had built a vast stores and logistical base in this area since 1966. Preliminary USAF and Allied air strikes. including B-52 bombings between April 8 and 13, 1968. failed to clear the enemy from landing zones. In spite of the heavy resistance. on April 24, the U.S. Army seized the A Luoi airstrip at the northwest end of the valley. USAF transports airdropped supplies. often during bad weather and without tactical air support, because intense ground fire prevented the landing of C-130s until May 4. The Viet Cong and North Vietnamese withdrew into Laos in mid-May, leaving behind large caches of weapons and supplies.
Earlier in the year. on January 30, the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese launched the Tet (Buddhist New Year) Offensive throughout South Vietnam in an effort to regain the political and military initiative that they had held 2 years previously. At Bien Hoa and Tan Son Nhut Air Bases. alert base defenders successfully repulsed initial attacks, but in the next 2 weeks the air bases came under frequent mortar and rocket attacks; in all, the USAF lost 14 aircraft on the ground and another 114 damaged. During the Tet Offensive. Seventh Air Force pilots provided close air support for Allied troops. and C-7s and C-130s hauled ammunition, supplies, and reinforcements to isolated areas. Within 2 or 3 days Allied forces cleared the Viet Cong troops from all cities except Saigon and Hue. By February 5, the Allies had driven the Viet Cong from Saigon, although a large force remained in the vicinity. North Vietnamese forces that had taken the old imperial city of Hue were more difficult to dislodge. The Seventh Air Force used close air support carefully to avoid indiscriminate and unwanted damage in Hue; AC-130 gunships that could deliver precise fire day or night provided the most effective support. On February 25, Allied forces succeeded in driving the enemy from the city. Although
the Allies successfully and rapidly countered the Tet Offensive. the Communists gained a significant propaganda victory. Many Ameri- cans believed that a failure of U.S. military policy had permitted the Communists to mount so extensive a battle throughout South Vietnam.... More
Apr 19 - May 17; 1st Marine Division, 1st Cavalry Division, 101st Airborne Division, 3rd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division and 196th Infantry Brigade, operation in the A Shau Valley, Thừa Thiê
Apr 19 - May 17; 1st Marine Division, 1st Cavalry Division, 101st Airborne Division, 3rd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division and 196th Infantry Brigade, operation in the A Shau Valley, Thừa Thiên Province.
Operation Delaware was a joint military operation launched during the Vietnam War. It began on Friday, April 19, 1968, with troops from the United States and the Republic of South Vietnam (ARVN) moving into the A Shau Valley.
The A Shau Valley was a vital corridor for moving vast amounts of supplies from Communist North Vietnam into South Vietnam through Laos and was used as a staging area for numerous attacks against the coastal cities of Hue and Da Nang. Other than small, special operations reconnaissance patrols, American and South Vietnamese forces had not been present in the region since the Battle of A Shau in 1966, when a U.S. Special Forces camp located there was overrun.
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Memories
Load Planned and manifested many air drops C-130 load of general cargo.
Best Friends
SSgt J.B Mcneal/SSgt Robert E Smith,SSgt Herold Wert/Sgt Haney/Sgt Darrel Harp/AIC Bickford/AIC Amos/ Sgt Eck/Sgt Dorsey
Best Moment
I worked as a Load Planner (west Ramp) Making Staff Sgt. I want to thank LTCol Irvine, who was 834th Air Div/ ALCE CMDR. He would call me and ask if I had a load ready for a short mission in the lll corp. area. This was at the end of the day maybe an hour or so of daylight. I always had some pallets already load planned. This would happen almost every day untill the day I PCS. Many thousnds tons of opportune General Cargo were moved. Through his and my effort I was awarded the Bronze Star Medal.
Worst Moment
To many to tell about. Who could ever forget the morning 3:00am Jan 31st,TeT Over two thousand VC, NVA, trying to overrun the Base. Hearing all the small arms firing from the east end of the base. Being stranded in my Hootch when a 122 Rocked landed on the other side of the building ,ripping the sideing and part of the roof off. I thought I was a goner. Many losses of lives,aircraft, and barracks distroyed that night. Over 100 days of nightly rockets attacks. I will always remember those airman who lost their lives on the 23rd of Feburary,a direct hit of Bunker,next to the transit barracks. (westside of base) They had just arrived in country. Another thing I remember, is when the Bomb dump blew-up. Fireworks lasted for days. We had showers of sharpnel coming down on the west ramp. We built a temporary shelter from stacking 463L pallets,to be safe. (see Combat & Operation History) for more pictures and stories.
Chain of Command
SMSgt Celie L McMillan-Ncoic west ramp SMSgt James E Chapmon-NCOIC Air Freight MAJ Brittain, Commander Maj Rios, Commander LTCol Erickson, CMDR 8th Aerial Port LTCol Irvine, CMDR 834 Air Dive/ ALCE Brig. Gen McLaughlin, CMDR, 834th Air Div
Other Memories
Operation Eagle Thrust: (Operation Quicksilver US Army) Movement of the 101st Airborne 10,000 troops and 50,000 tons of equipment in November/ December 1967.Several hundred C-141's participating from Ft Cambell KY to Bien Hoa. Arrival of Bob Hope on C-141, for USO Christmas Show at Long Bien December 1967.
Description
Mass transportation (KY to RVN) and deployment of 101st Airborne Division (over 10,000 personnel) into Bien Hoa over 8 day period.
People You Remember SMSgt James Chapmon- Ncoic Air Freight / SMSgt Celie McMillan- NCOIC West ramp/ SSgt JB MCneal- NCOISMSgt James Chapmon- Ncoic Air Freight / SMSgt Celie McMillan- NCOIC West ramp/ SSgt JB MCneal- NCOIC Cargo processing /SSgt Robert Smith- NCOIC inbound freight SSgt Robert Berry NCOIC of load planning... More
Memories Gen Westmoreland welcoming the 101st Airborne Div. Also there ,Gen Estes, Cammander of MAC who flew Gen Westmoreland welcoming the 101st Airborne Div. Also there ,Gen Estes, Cammander of MAC who flew in the last C-141.along with the cammander of 101st and staff officers.(I have pictures of this memorable event below.)The Ist INV Div band was on hand to play, as the troops were marched from the C-141 to our freight load planning area, west ramp Bien Hoa.(November 1967)... More
Best Moment
This was my second time stationed here. Lots of hard work, With shipments of thousands of tons of cargo processed and shipped daily to South East Asia. I worked in the Electronic Accounting Machine room. I process and expedited the submission of statistical data to Hq MAC. I remember the millions of tons daily back log cargo in the port.(awaiting transport) It cosisted of 5 trays of EAM cards, which had to be sorted and processed into tabulated consolidated EAM cards.This process took me several hours to complete. There was a TIME LINE THIS HAD TO COMPLETED (0200 zulu). I worked the swing shift during this tour.
My daughter was born here at David Grant Hospital just two months before being shipped to Viet-nam
Worst Moment
Having to leave my baby and family to go to Viet-nam in October of 1967. It was so hard on my English wife to deal with three kids and stuff associated by running a household.Good thing for the base Family services and the English wives club, they helped her a lot.
Chain of Command
MSgt George Paige- NCOIC Machine room Mr Robert Hutton,GS-10,DAFC Clayton Johnson,Col- CMDR
Other Memories
The 60th Aerial Port, was one of busiest Aerial Ports in the world during this time frame (Deeds Not Words) squadron moto was created along with a new unit patch. We recieved the President Outstanding Unit award and the Air Force Outstanding Unit during this assignment.I also received my first medal, the Air Force Commendation during this assignment
My off duty hours were pretty busy, having my family living in Vacaville, play golf and bowling when I could.This was a very busy time of my life here.
Best Friends
I was only here for a year, I don't remember too many only SSgt Hampton I worked in Special Handling Section (Hazardous Cargo). Had to type lots of -2's Also I work as a load planner.
Best Moment
Loading the (MAC) new C-141 on its first maiden flight to Europe.(lead the force)60thMAW aircraft, Travis AFB,CA Going to Paris on the Train, sight seeing lots of history. Getting married to my English girl friend, Jennifer.Having my son born there.(Martin)
Worst Moment
Having being discriminated for being an rich American, according to the French people.I felt that(many of us Americans) were not liked there in Chateauroux.
Chain of Command
SSgt Malikiah Hampton---- NCOIC SMsgt Louis Wheeler---------NCOIC Air Freight CWO William Adamek-------- OIC Air Freight
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Awarded While assigned to 60th APS (MAC) 1966-1967
Criteria The Outstanding Unit Award may be awarded by the Secretary of the Air Force to numbered units such as Air Forces, Air Divisions, Wings, Groups, and Squadrons and to Medical Facilities such as hospital... The Outstanding Unit Award may be awarded by the Secretary of the Air Force to numbered units such as Air Forces, Air Divisions, Wings, Groups, and Squadrons and to Medical Facilities such as hospitals, clinics, and medical centers (whether or not they are numbered) for exceptionally meritorious service or exceptionally outstanding achievement that clearly sets the unit above and apart from similar units. Heroism may be involved, but is not essential. MoreHide
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The Air Force Overseas Long Tour Service Ribbon is issued for completion of a standard overseas service assignment of two years or more in length
Comments
ist of many overseas assignments total of 17 years spent in Europe and Asia
Best Friends
A1C Gary Adams A2C Ron Hoffman A2C Peter Smithlin A1CJames Moralas A2C Joe Bananno
Best Moment
My first overseas assignment. Upon my arrival, who would believe that a high school friend with the same AFSC and squadron.( Gary Adams).What time we had together on and off duty.Oh thoes British Girls in Norwich, what times in the early 60's Friday & Saturday nights at the Airmens club all thoes women/going to London , and Norwich by train. All thoes British bands, the early days of rock and roll. What a moment in time to be there. Some of these groups even played at our clubs before they became famous.
Worst Moment
Haveing to leave PCS to France.I was processing paper work to get married, when I had to leave.I had just reenlisted too, what a bummer. Driving a 10 ton tractor with no breaks into the hanger,trying to stop,(a mechanical proplem) thus running in to the hanger wall. I lost my licence on that one for awhile.
Chain of Command
TSgt Billy Shott: NCOIC Air Freight Cpt Jack Stuff: OIC Air Freight Maj George Mager: Station Traffic Officer
Other Memories
I remember a large airlift to Europe from the states.Operation Big Lift. A airlift of a Army Div from Ft. Hood,TX to Germany. This was the very first time an entire US Army Division was transported in such magitude. Lots of C-124s transienting ,to refuel on the way to Germany. We had to fleet service all thoes planes. Micky's tea bar/ Fish and Chips/ Stout beer at the local pubs, so much fun in thoes early years of the mid 60's.I was haveing a great time, untill they sent me PCS to France.I wanted to see more of England. I tried several times to get back, the AF had other plans.
Criteria It is awarded to all service members of the U.S. Air Force who complete four years of honorable active or reserve military service with any branch of the United States Armed Forces. The Air Force Long... It is awarded to all service members of the U.S. Air Force who complete four years of honorable active or reserve military service with any branch of the United States Armed Forces. The Air Force Longevity Service Award is a ribbon that replaces the Federal Service Stripes previously worn on the uniform. MoreHide
Worst Moment
I cant remember ,but I know it was all hard work mostly on swing shift
Other Memories
Worked in outbound cargo processing. Load puller. Pull loads from outside grid area.Cargo was loaded loose in thoes days. It would take a few hours to pull a load for a large aircraft using F-2 trailors to shuttle on to the ramp to the aircraft. In the fall of 1962 the 463l Pallet was created for transport aircraft that had floor rollers( C-133, CL-44,DC-8 and other commerical carriers.Military aircraft C-97,C-121, and C-124's were mostly hand/floor loaded for outside cargo.I Pre-loaded many of tons of cargo for South East Asia, had no idea what Vietnam was all about in those days.Just remember the three letter station identifer: (SGN DAD,VHS HOA) The old Air Freight warehouse was building. P-1 next to the passenger terminal. I wish I had taken more pictures of the ramp area.Oh! what bustle in those early days of manual labor oh! boy was this hard work. The ramp services guys had all the work of loading and tieing the loads down.
Criteria The National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service as a member of the Armed Forces during the Korean War, Vietnam War, the war against Iraq in the Persian Gulf, and for service... The National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service as a member of the Armed Forces during the Korean War, Vietnam War, the war against Iraq in the Persian Gulf, and for service during the current War on Terrorism. In addition, all members of the National Guard and Reserve who were part of the Selected Reserve in good standing between August 2, 1990, to November 30, 1995, are eligible for the National Defense Service Medal. In the case of Navy personnel, Midshipment attending the Naval Academy during the qualifying periods are eligible for this award, and Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) Midshipmen ae only eligible if they participated in a summer cruise that was in an area which qualified for a campaign medal. MoreHide
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Criteria The Outstanding Unit Award may be awarded by the Secretary of the Air Force to numbered units such as Air Forces, Air Divisions, Wings, Groups, and Squadrons and to Medical Facilities such as hospital... The Outstanding Unit Award may be awarded by the Secretary of the Air Force to numbered units such as Air Forces, Air Divisions, Wings, Groups, and Squadrons and to Medical Facilities such as hospitals, clinics, and medical centers (whether or not they are numbered) for exceptionally meritorious service or exceptionally outstanding achievement that clearly sets the unit above and apart from similar units. Heroism may be involved, but is not essential. MoreHide
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Awarded Seven times throughout my career of 26 yrs
Best Moment
This was my first assignment from basic. It was a direct duty from lackland. Being on a SAC base and the cold freezing flight line in Nebraska winter, what a experience.
Worst Moment
Being stop and detained by the Security Police for driving on the flight line in front of alert Bombers (B-47) a dumb young aiman mistake. I was frighten with all thoes rifles pointing at me.My Ncoic had to come and vouch for my release.
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MR. Linke/ SSgt Cooper/SSgt Pugh/ Sgt Mckibbon/ SSgt Bonner/ MSGT Whitehouse/MSgt Davidson/ Army SSgt Randy Grose( Army INTEL) Frau Ava Groke (the Det interpreter) The Det Driver Heer Linka. (what a man) I'm sorry to hear of his passing. He was loved by all who knew him.
Lots of hard work, getting the transportation in shape. Prior to my arrival, transportation had two unsat EVALS from USAFE.The next time they came received a sat, which pleased Maj Connie LLyod (maint/log OIC I was made chief of all Transportation. Veh Maint.Veh OPPS. Air Freight. Passenger Service. Surface freight. Had lots to learn and tons of paper work. I had all good people working for me. Moved tons of cargo and processed thousands of personal on three C-130's weekly to other Detachments and return to RAF Bentwaters. The days we had flights, there was always US Army personal who would show up for any space avalible seats to England and on to the(states) from RAF Mildenhall
Not receiving a medal for all the hard work I had performed and my retirement for the 26 years I spent serving our nation.