548th RTG Guestbook

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

Some great photos! Good to hear from the great cloud of witnesses. I could definitely fill in some of those names on the photos from 80-83. Man those folks sure look young! Aloha from Russ and Karla Gorrell

A brief Clark Davidson story. My wife and I (both A1C's) arrived at Hickam on 09.01.71. She was assigned to the motor pool, I to the 548th. Just before Christmas her shift was moved to nighttime, requiring us to own 2 cars as we lived first on Wilder Avenue, then Green Street. At our Christmas Party one Friday afternoon I walked up to (then General) Davidson (much to the chagrin of all the NCO's) and asked if he could help out as owning 2 cars was a financial hardship for 2 Airmen. Monday morning she received orders transferring her to the 548th as Colonel Fitzgerald's Administrative Assistant. You gotta love the generals!

My long lost friend, Mark Jessop, alerted me to your website. I served from 1969 to 1972, transferring from 2nd RTS, Barksdale AFB, La. A Photogrammetric (no such word in the dictionary, you know)/Cartographic Technician/Analyst. In my old age I need to build up my energy just to write this but I plan to join y'all soon. By the way, how do I send you some interesting pics?

To follow-up on Ken kelly's note, believe first commander was Storm Rhode (no "s"). Am also checking. There may have been a Byron Schatzley in between Rhode and Clark Davidson. The latter lives in Dayton; Rhode passed away in Myrtle Beach (was mayor) about 12-14 years ago. Thanks a million to all who took the initiative to get this going. You already have a winner! BTW, interesting how many of us agree that we served the most fulfilling years of our careers in Hangar 3.

Congrats on a fine website! My tours at the 548th were some of my finest memories. I will always remember the late Phil Pountain and Joe Ford as my mentors. The late Ike Killmeier is sorely missed. When I returned a few years later, PACAF I&W was under 548 then moved to HQ PACAF. The best boss, Rod Yeager, Tony Davenport, and others reminded me how hard we worked...except on "Aloha Fridays". And of course the 548th had the best parties by the beach! Contact me if you know me!

Some of the best months of my life were spent at the 548th! Great cartography team (Carmody, Hunt, Archuletta, et al.), a high-floor condo on Green Street with a lanai with a view from Diamondhead to Honolulu International, and weekends on the North Shore at the polo matches and on the beach. It was so notable I wrote briefly about it in my fourth book, A Matter of Perception.

This web site is a great idea - thank you web site team! I spent the best six years of my Air Force career, which included some of the best people I have ever known. I will attend the reunion wherever and whenever. I hope to see all of you there. As McGarrret used tp say on Hawaii 50 -- "Be there, Aloha Steve Alber

Great to hear from so many fine people who were a part of the 548th as I was. Many familiar names in your guest book that I worked with and enjoyed the challenges of automation of recce data and the world of computers that we helped to implement along with a whole group of very technicians!

Congratulations on the website and E-Group for the 548th. As webmiester of the 497th sites I applaud the effort to provide alumni with a way to share memories and stay connected. Well Done... Larry Watson 497 RTG 79-84 9RTS 74-79 NPIC 84-89

What a great site! Hope the reunion happens, would love to hook up with some recce techs from the old days. Bill F. I have some photos that have Col Orr at a sotball game in the late 70's and maybe a few others that I'll send along.

I think a reunion would be wonderful! No matter where it is I'll get there, by hook or by crook! My 7 1/2 year tour at the 548th was unforgettable - so many great people and many lifelong friends!

I believe Col. Clark Davidson was precceded by Col. "Storm" Rhodes. I am unsure about Col Rhodes name and spelling. I am sure about Clark Davidson who was the key to our sucessful transition from outsiders (67th RTS) to family members Ken Kelly

This is great to have a 548thRTG web site and see old friends in the guestbook. I am back in Hawaii and would love to hear from anyone coming out this way. Roy, are you still in New Hampshire? garnetth@gmail.com