548th RTG Guestbook

I don't think there is any place I'd rather be than at this reunion with all of you old souls.. Looking forward to being there. It's good to see so many old names getting in touch on this site. Thanks for your work Bill. I'm sure I'm just one of many who will be lined up to make sure you have a cold one in your hand at all appropriate times. Where is Don Huntley?

This is great! I hope to make it this summer, that would be a blast.

Talk about time machine. WOW! Seeing the names and comments from "old" friends. Jay, you threw one mean one knuckle curve. It didn't work unless you were bleeding. Speaking of area 61, it did house aliens...us. To all of you, hello again. I am trying VERY hard to being in Dayton this summer. Talk about small worlds, I work with Lou Janke in the Forest Service in Colville, Wash.

Hey Kipper, what's this "hockey puck" thing? I thought you were proud to have caught a "no-hitter" I threw for the Recce fast-pitch softball team! I too am floored by the realization that we'll be getting together with guys we served with back in the early 70's, and then also with many that served after that and with whom we'll forge new friendships. I've been trying to track down a number of the "old crew" from barracks area 61 (I thought that was where they kept the space aliens?), and have had the pleasure of talking with Lou Janke, Wayne Breckenridge, Bob Litton, Roy Burris, Jim Wells, and of course the "catcher with the rye," John Kipp. To a man, they all said how they have often thought about the friends they left after discharging from the Air Force. Thanks to all of you that are putting in so many hours of your time to make this reunion a reality. It is something that will be a "life-time experience" for many of us. Jay

Great site! I learned of this from Elena Helweg, John's wife. Most of you knew me as Pat Lewis, married to Jerry Lewis (rest his soul) at the time. I have so very many memories of the 548th and the great people.... would love to catch up with so many folks, Terrie Harris, Rick Cyr, Carl Byrd, JoAnne Rickard, Denise Jarman, Ron Boggs, jeez....so many others names escape me at the moment. I'm in Northern VA just outside DC if anyone's in the area - get in touch!

This is great, re-connecting with so many friends from so long ago (1970-1972). Jay Johnson, the hockey puck from North Dakota, Jim Wells the pride of Youngstown State, Hobart Statzer, one of the finest men I've ever known, Phil Gerg,......Did I mention what a fine man Hobart Statzer was?

Well, for nothing else...this help connect with folks I'm been looking for, for years (Remini, Bieksha, Phelps, Gomes, etc.)...and others, well I see to much of (Lane, Lien, Copeland, etc.). It'll be a pleasure, even if I can't make the get-together, to know this forum exists and can reach out and touch "many, many Great people"! Blessings, to all...and thanks again, Bill, for forming this up. And..."gotta get them flags!"

Wow! What a great surprise. I came across the website by accident today, while "Googling" the 548th RTG. Jeanne and I should be able to make the reunion, and look forward to seeing you guys.

The RTG coming together Awesome. I'll have to look for my old Hat. LOL Looking forward to seeing you all. RTG

What a great web site! Mary and I will try to make it to the reunion. The best unit anywhere!

I'd like to add my congratulations on the website as well. What a teriffic effort. I too look forward to reconnecting with all of you.

What a great site! Found this through Russ & Karla Gorrell. Many great memories!!

Glad to see the site up and my photos being used...I have some light table pictures from Air and Space for the Tools page whom do I send.... Motto Suggestion: "548th the closest thing to the real Air Force that ever existed"

Wow, what a blast from the past to find this site by chance! Really nice to start reconnecting with the good times of my two 548th tours (1980-82 and 1984-87). I look forward to hearing from all my old friends and coworkers from then. A hui ho, Les

Started back in July 67 in the Photo Lab at the 206 and ended with SKYlink in Aug 70. Served with GREAT PEOPLE. That was the place to be in those years.

Served 3 years at the 548th from 70-73. Great duty in a great location. Was back in Hawaii in '06, toured Pearl, the Arizona and the Missouri. Reunion is a great idea.

Got the word on the web site from the Gen (Jim Grant). I echo his comments as the best assignment of my 30+ yr career. I have a ton of memories serving with so many good people and looking forward to renew same.

Wow, what a trip! I served at the 548th in 1976-77 as an imagery interpretator until I turned in my SI/SAO clearance in protest. I went on to college and just ended a 24-year career as a journalist at a major metropolitan newspaper in Texas where I was a national correspondent, which meant I spent a lot of time in Crawford, Texas and flew aboard Air Force One. Back in school now working on graduate degree with the hope of earning a PhD in English.

Been a long time! Great to see you all and this website!

85-89 Heard about this. I use to travel to hickam every year and would drive by the old hanger. I would take another vacation in Hawaii

This site is a terrific idea...the 548th RTG was a special place. Hard to believe I left there over two decades ago (85-88), but it left an indelible impression on me. Great to see old friends, colleagues, and bosses checking in! The reunion is a great idea!

Been a long time since i have seen some of the names on this list.

Happy Thanksgiving to All. I see membership increasing at a faster rate. Perhaps 100 by the YE is still possible. I hope more Carto guys will join. We sure got some "War Stories" to tell!!!

Hi everyone. Just heard about the site from Steve Albers and signed up. It's really neat to see so many old friends on the list. I have so many great memories from those days (except for being the one to turn out the lights at Hickam in '91). I hope the reunion becomes a reality. I'd love to see everyone again.

I have enjoyed the memories stirred-up while reading over this site! So many of the great people at the 548 had a positive impact on my life. I look forward to catching up with others from our unit! I know we wore Top McGough and Smsgt Jim Buchan out! Aloha! Nov 82 - Jun 86 6306RTF Jul 86 - Jul 87