Former Members Of The 1961st Communication Group, Clark Air Base, Philippines

What I'm looking for and will provide as I get them, is a list of former members of the 1961st Communication Group. Please provide name, e-mail address and year or years you were present at Clark. Also if interested your duty location (this may help others remember you) So let's get out there and locate former members of the 61st.
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Raymond Adames. 1980 to ? Dau Autovn TCF, 1988 to 1991 NCOIC Satcom PTF. Currently stationed at WHeeler AAF. Email address: sugaray@aloha.net

Roger Anderson. Air Traffic Controller, tower 9/64 to 4/66. Email: roganderson@prodigy.net

Tim Aukshun Stationed on Clark, 1961st Receiver Site Dec 67-Jun 69;Wallace Air Station 1961, Det. 6 Jan 1974- Dec 1975; Camp O'Donnell, Transmitter Site 1961st, OLD 1978-1982; and Wallace again 1983-1985. Stayed on in La Union and currently own Ocean Deep Divers. Email oceandp@sflu.com

Joe Azzato Assigned to Clark 71-72 and again 80-82. Assigned to 13th Air Force then 3rd TFW. Email azzatoj@mail.apple.com

 


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Dave Baker Going thru old email I came across your address.. Sorry it took so long to get you up here...Worked in ATC but don't have the years. Email address is: dave3295@concentric.net

Henry J Barthel Not much info given. Just interested in looking for former members during the 68-70 era. Email: HBar241753@aol.com

Tony Bassolino. Clark 1953 to 1955. Was a Control Tower Op at Clark. Barracked with Radio Ops, and Radio Maint. guys. Barracks was a 2 story concrete building. My boss was M/Sgt Miles (I think his last name was...)Davis. I was S/Sgt when I left USAF in 1956. Email address: videotony@yahoo.com

Tony Baxter. Clark 67 to 68 and again 69 to 70. Worked at the Aeronautical Station "Clark Airways". Email tbaxter@bna.com

Charlie Blackburn (CB), Air Traffic Controller 1980's, RAPCON. Now at Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, Nevada Control Tower. Still Active Duty. No email address available.

Ray Boatwright, Smsgt USAF ret. I was at Clark from 78 to 81, with Terry Casey, Mike Johnson, and Larry Rivers, Jim Lester, Ken Gibbs, and I believe you were then?? Name sounds familiar I think you were leaving or just left as I got there. I live in Jacksonville Fl, I work for Winn-Dixie at the Satellite and Network HUB. My e-mail is boate8@cybermax.net

James M. Bozeman (MSgt Retired) , 291x0/291x1 while at Clark, served there May 1962 - Nov 1963. Worked in underground communications center and in offline crypto center. Email: jboze271@flash.net

Robert Bratz. Stationed at Clark Jan 68-July 69, assigned to the Orderly Room. Email at Foxriver@athenet.net

Donald "Skip" Braun MSgt (Ret). Was at Clark back in the early 70's. Assigned to mobile comm at that time. E-Mail dskipbraun@earthlink.net

Charles Brown, CMSgt Retired. 1961CG 1975-78 as a 293x3 running the receiver site. E-Mail: cbrown@oasys.dt.navy.mil.

George Brottell, Communications Superintendent, 1980's Email: checkmark@mozcom.com attn: George

John Bullock, TSgt (Ret). 304x4 Radio Maintenance. ATC Radio Maintenance 1980 to 1981, SMT from 1981 to 1983, Scope Control Radio Maintenance, Cap O'Donnel 1983 to 1984. Returned to Clark in 1985 with the 6922 ESS. Retired in 1992 and currently working as a computer systems engineer for DynCorp on the Defense Messaging System at the Lockheed Martin facility in Manassas, Virginia. Email: john.bullock@imco.com


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Keith Callaway (MSgt Ret) Clark DSCSOC & CMSP 1988 to 1990. Email: callaway@techie.com

Jesus Cantu Retired from the AF and is living in San Antonio. He was stationed at Clark 3 times in the 70's.. He worked at the Weather Switch (1961 Comm Gp) at Clark. Contact info can be obtained from John Lyons

Don Carlson. Assigned to Clark 74 to 75, 76 to 81 and 82 to 87. Worked in/with 1838 E&I, 1961st Autodin Switch Center, 6922nd ESS, QC, and finally as Manager of Base Link Crypto Maintenance. Email: donald.carlson@gsa.gov

Dave Caron (SMSgt RET) Assigned to first to 4th Mob then to the 1961st from May 83 to Nov 84. Email address is hair-bear@msn.com or hair-bear@juno.com.

Terry Casy, MSgt(retired). Clark AB(don't know the exact years),left Clark early 80's. Last known location working as a technician at a satellite terminal I believe in Salt Lake City.

Dave Caton (CMSgt Retired) He's retired at Panama City FL. E-mail him at 1mercy3@interoz.com.

Hugh M. Chappell (MSgt Ret). Stationed at Clark twice, first time with 1st Mob 70-71. Worked at the old "Fatherless" net station which was near the cemetary. Returned in 79 until 83 with 1961st. Worked at Global Command and Control, Commando Escort and finished up at Intrabase Radio. Now work with North Pole AK Police Department. Email: chief1@ptialaska.net

Pat Chasse, CMSgt(Retired). Ground radio operator (293) worked at the Commando Escort station from Dec 71 to Dec 73, Worked radio comms with Operation Homecoming C-141's as they returned from Hanoi. Some co-workers were Ed Jangoan, Dave Stuckey, Dave Caton, Bill Ude, "Kraz", TSgt Franks, "Willie" Williams, Sgt Blevins. The Blue Eagle van was parked beside our station. Tim Vorhees, (the best man at our wedding) worked there. Married Paz Tiglao from Sn Miguel, Tarlac. Retired in '97, now living in Oklahoma City. e-mail patnpaz@wans.net.

Brian Coddington. Clark 79 to 82. Assigned to the base Comm Center as a 291x0. Will retire June 2001 and currently assigned at Shaw AFB, SC. Email: fanojimmybuffett@mindspring.com

James Corlew, SSgt. Last known location was Misawa AB Japan. Rumor has it James is on his way (or maybe already there) to Ft. Gordon, GA to become an instructor.

Ron Covey: Assigned to the 71st Oct 61 to April 63. Email cuv2@aol.com

Larry Coppock (MSgt Ret) Clark 60 - 64 and 68 to 70. Worked at AIC Comm Site, FM Hill and Camp O'Donnel and with the 5th TAC. Email: texardvark@earthlink.net

 


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Bill Dawkins. Clark 86-91 Worked for a year in the Teletype/DSTE workcenter then spen the rest of my tour in QC. Shot pool/hung out at the Casablanca Email: dawkinsw@iname.com

Rich Donner. Assigned to the Comm Center 81 to 84. Email: richard.donner@dm.af.mil

Jim Doak Stationed at Clark AB in 1970-1971 with the U.S. Army Communications Unit Philippines (USACUP). There were only about 90 of us Army guys there. Our Communication Compound was adjacent to the hospital near the "Elephant Cage" antenna array. There was a Air Force Comm Group, I believe the 1961st, directly across the parking lot from us. searching for a web page dedicated to our communications unit there much like you have. My question is, have you seen any references to USACUP or Army personnel stationed at Clark Air Base on the Internet ? If so, I would appreciate you sharing this with me. Email address: jdoak@home.com

Nick Doyon. Clark 73 to 74 1st Mob Radar Maint. Also had tours to Wallace 79 - 80 and Camp O'Donnel 82 - 85. Retired in 95 and lives in Oklahoma City. Email: ndoyon@dellnet.com

Sara Dozier. Stationed at Clark from 1988 to 1991. Email: Sara.dozier@usafa.af.mil

Larry Dozier. Stationed at Clark from 1987 to 1991. Email: Larry.dozier@usafa.af.mil

Daniel Duke: Assigned to the 61st as an E4 1964 to 65 and again 67 to 69, in the airways station as a 29150. Email danduke@worldnet.att.net


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Gregory Eckhard (MSGT). Not sure when he got to Clark, but was assigned to SATCOM around the time of Mt Pintaubo. Currently stationed in Japan. Email gregory.eckhard@yokota.af.mil


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DANIEL L. FERNANDEZ MSGT (RET) WAS AT THE 1961 66-68 BASE COMM DOWN IN THE BASEMENT, 1975-1977 ALSO WORKED BASECOM THIS TIME UPSTAIRS AND IN THE TECH CONTROL OFC AT THE BIG BARN..RETIRED IN 1983 AND BEGGED A JOB AND WENT TO WORK AT 1961ST CG FROM 83 TO 1991 ( PINATUBO GOT ME) WENT TO GUAM FOR FOUR YEARS AND THEN TO NAVY COMPUTER AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS STATION SAN DIEGO, PRESENTLY A SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE NAVY...619-691-4886/4693/1046 OR DSN 522-1046/4886/1046...OKAY JOB BUT NAVY SURE AINT THE AIR FORCE WENT TO CLARK FOUR TIME WHILE IN GUAM AND HAD A BALL..IF YOU HAVEN'T DONE SO YET CHECK OUT BALIBAGO.COM WILL GET LOTS OF FINE INFO....ANYONE OUT HERE CAN CONTACT ME AT THE NTCC SAN DIEGO WEDNESDAYS - SATURDAYS 1400-2400 HRS...Email: CHARMSFAM@aol.com

Bob Flanders Assigned to the Vehicle Repair Squadron 1952-1954. E-mail at Flanders@news.cleaf.com

John Flanagan Stationed at Clark twice in the 70's (in the 1961st) and lived there for a few years after he retired is now living in Fairborn, Ohio. Contact info obtained from John Lyons

Mark Foreman, MSgt (Ret) Assigned to Dau Autovon 1981 - 1982. Currently working as a contractor to the AF at HQ SSG, Gunter AFBMontgomery, Alabama. I work on software programs for Tech Control. TRAMCON and FaCIT. Email: Mark.Foreman@Gunter.AF.mil

Jeni Fulton Assigned to Clark Satcom as a Tech Controller. Not sure when she got there but know she left at the time of Mt. Pinataubo. E-mail jeni.fulton@mcione.com


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William Gay, TSgt. Lost track of him after the evacuation from the Philippines.

Ken Gibbs. Stationed at Clark Satcom during the early 80's. Now retired and working for IBM in Tucson, AZ. Email address is gibes@us.ibm.com

David H. Goyins. Stationed at Clark 1985 to 1986 and then at Wallace from 1989 to 1991 (another volcano victim. Worked at ATC Radio at Clark and GATR at Wallace. Email: dgoyins@hotmail.com

Paul Gordon, MSgt (Ret). Assigned to Clark 1976 to 1981 working in the Wing Buildint at Camp O'Donnel and again 1985 to 1988 working in the PACAF wideband SMT. Retired in 1995. Email: pbgordon@ite.net

Shun "Goose" Goosby DEC 1985 - JUL 1989 1961st Base Telecommunications Center & Global Communications Center. Email: KGoosby@POTOMACNEWS.COM

Jim Gumola Assigned to Crypto Maintenance 84-85. Email: alomug@teleweb.net


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Mel Hunzeker, MSgt, USAF Retired 1974-1976,1980-1985,1989-Mt. Pinitubo, NCOIC Satellite Communications Maintenance, E-Mail Address: melvin218@home.comor Slim@geocities.com

Dave Hamilton Air Traffic Controller, 1976 Wallace AS, 1981 to 1985 PACMARF/RAPCON. Loral Aerospace 3rd TEWTS Camp O'Donnell 1989 to 1991. Email: mayham99@hotmail.com

John Harrison MSgt Now stationed at Eglin AFB. Worked at Clark Satcom right up to the volocono. Email: john.harrison@eglin.af.mil

Brian Haas Assigned to 4th Combat Com from mid 1986 to early 1988. Now living in the Seattle, Washington area working for Boeing Aircraft. He can be reached at brianhaas@sprintmail.com

Johnnie Harris. Assigned to 61st OL-D Camp O'Donnel April 86 till Mt. Pinatubo. Email: johnnie_harris@hotmail.com

Theron K. Haunschild, MSgt (retired) Worked as a 36xX4 for 3 tours 1970 to 1971 at Clark AB. 1973 to 1974 at Det 6, 1961CG Wallace AS with Tim Aukshun. 1976 to 1982 back at Clark AB. TDYs don't count.I was assigned as a telephone installer all 3 times albeit all by myself at Walla Rock. Currently employed at Nortel Networks doing System Administration on NT and Unix servers.Email: theron_haunschild@nortelnetworks.com

Wes Hawthorne Assigned to the 1961st CG/Plans and Programs office from the mid 1980s to sometime in 1991. He is retired and now and working as a Program/Project Manager with 62nd Comm Sq at McChord AFB, WA. His email address is charles.hawthorne@mcchord.af.mil

Derek Hester Worked as a Tech Controler with DSCSOC. Currently stationed at OFFUT at HQ AF Weather Agency. Email: dlhester@nfinity.com

Al Hobbs (Retired) Served in the 61st comm gp from 1966 to 1968 at DET 4,Camp O'Donnell in wide band maint. Retired in 1979 and currently workingfor the commonwealth of PA. Email is allanh@usnetway.com

James (Jim) Hoff, MSgt Ret. Stationed at Clark twice. 1st MOB 67-68, and again this time with the 61st Autodin maintenance and Maintenance Control - 1975-1978. Email jrhoff@mindspring.com or jhoff@usaf.org

Larry Honeberger Feb 67 - Aug 68 and again Mar 70 - June 71. Worked at Dau Microwsave as a radio relay repairman. Email: honeberge@pcgroup.net

Jeffrey L. Howard. Assigned to OL-D, COD, 83 to 91. Now lives in ADA. Ohio. Email: paws4u@alpha.wcoil.com

Charlie J. Huffman, Smsgt. Stationed at Clark 1973 to 1976 at Wire Branch Supevisor. Email: RLHUFFMAN@ATTBLOBAL.Net


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Robert A. Ingram (CMSgt Ret) Stationed at Clark AB from 1980-1984 as the 1961st Comm Gp Frequency Manager. Retired in Yorktown VA and works for DSD Laboratories on Langley AFB VA. e-mail: ingramfamily@earthlink.net


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Gary Johnson. Stationed at Clark 1967 to 1968 61st Receiver site. Email: GarySRO@webtv.net

Frankie (Frankie J) Jones. MSgt (probably Retired by now) Left Clark in the mid to late 80's. After that did a tour in Texas then as a 1st shirt in New Jersey. Anybody know of his location and/or email please let me know. Haven't talked to him in years. Hey Frankie J., give me a shout.

Keith Jones In the 1961 comm group 1970-71. i worked at the dau facility. living and working in las vegas now. Email: jones2000@bigassweb.com

Charles "Sandy" Jordan, (MSgt Retired). Member of the 1961st from 89 til the big bang. Was assigned to the Radio Branch, DMSP, and finally QA at Camp O'Donnel. Home E-mail is Sanman3@netzero.net.

JIM JOANMAC Was in the 61st from December 70 to March 72, worked at Airways. Was back from 75 to 80, in Det 3/6005 Postal; tried to move over to the 61st but no dice. Email: JIMJOANMAC@email.msn.com


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Fred Kunkle Stationed at Clark from April 71 to Dec 73 with the MOB. Spent some time on loan to the 16st working with outside plant. Left the AF in 73 as a SSGT. Email: fkunkel@screenguide.com

Steve Kapp. I was stationed at clark air base from 82-88 mostly working as a ground radio maintenance technician at the RAPCON. in 1988 i moved up to Wallace Air station, (still with the 1961 CG, operating location F).I left wallace air station the day it closed, sep 19th, 1991 i think the date was. i am still active duty at misawa air base japan and will be a retired msgt 1 august 2000. my email address is: kalbo@msa.attmil.ne.jp

Gene Kline, MSgt (Ret) Was in the NAVAIDS Maintenance Section from May 1977 to June 1981. Some of the people in my section were Dave Mann, Alex McKay, Dennis Coleman, Roger Dunn, Richard (T-Bone) Cunningham, Ricky Rodriguez, Mike Walker, Frank Eloriaga, Joe Garabiles ( I can't remember any other names, sorry guys). I would like to find some of these people if anyone knows how to get in touch with them. My email address is: psewmono@msn.com . I welcome a note from anyone I knew at that time.

Randy Kreimoyer Stationed with the 1961st from 1979-1982 and again from 1983-1989. I worked in the Giant Talk Station at the Receiver Site. I am a SMSgt (retired) and living in Pennsylvania. Email: kreimoye@ptd.net


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Lane, Richard C. (Capt, retired 1993). Wideband Maintenance originally. 1961st Communications Group (1967-1969; 1975-1976; 1979-1981; 1984-1989); 1st Mob (1970-1971); 1838EIS (1972 to 1975). Now in Columbus. Ohio. Email: rlane@columbus.rr.com

JE Lindley (USAF Ret). Served at Clark with the 1961st 78-82. First at Primary Tech Control, then later at the Receiver Site Tech Control. E-mail: JELindley@aol.com

Harley Littlejohn April 5, 1988 to April 9, 1991. Assigned to the 1961st from Apr 88 to Feb 90. Then assigned to 6922nd Electronic Security Squadron. Enjoyed 3 wonderful years there. Email: diskmanusa@netscape.net

Rowland (Ski) Loeschke Mar 1981 - Sep 1982 I worked at Clark Autovon for 81 - 82. It was my first assignment and...oh boy what an assignment. While I was stationed there I worked very heavily at Maverick City, Murphy's, Kon Tiki, Old Rangoons, Showboat, Eight Ball, plus 100 other Bars. Email: Rowland.Loeschke@hickam.af.mil

John Lyons (USAF Retired). Worked AUTODIN with the 1961st from 1976 to 1979. Currently working for DOD in Germany. Email address is JohnP1@briefcase.com


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Gary Malee MSgt (Ret) Worked in Operations Division Admin inthe 61st from 1977 to 1981. Also was back at Clark from 1982 to 1987 but was assigned to the 3d CRS. E-mail is gary.malee@lsil.com

John Manion Assigned to Wallace Air Station in 1980, 4th Combat Comm from 84-90, and from there to the 1961st at the SATCOM Power Plant until the eruption. Email kanoto@hotmail.com

Howard Menchion (MSgt USAF Retired) Feb 87 to Aug 90 Retired in Tampa Bay Area...working at Intermedia Communications.....Email: howardjm@wans.net Web Page: http://www.intermedia.com/

Loamie Mcilwain CMSgt(ret) Former member, two tours. The first tour was Jun 1969 - Jun1973 and again from Aug 1977 to Augg 1982. I worked at Bldg 829 Receiver Site on the first tour at the USAF Aeronautical Station, and began 2nd tour as Radio Operations Supt, then as Operations Superintendent in the 80's. I still work for the AF at the AFFMA, Alexandria, VA. Forty two years with the AF. Email: loamie.mcilwain@pentagon.af.mil

Ray McLaughlin At Clark from late 1969 thru the middle of 1973 I was a TSgt working in Computer Maintenance at the Autodin site. Have been retired from the Air Force since Jan 1975 and have been in the Bowling business since then and I am just about to retire again. At the present time I am in the middle of the State of Nebraska (Kearney). Email: cafs@nebi.com

Johnny Mitchell, SMSgt, Retired. NCOIC Clark Satcom 1982-1988. Retired Alamogordo, New Mexico. Email: mitchelc.@netmdc.com

R. A. Monette (CMSgt Retired) aka Moe 1974-1980; 1982-1985; 1989-Pinatubo; worked as Personnel Liaison from 1974 to 1978 at the 1961st then worked the Primary Systems Control Facility.. Email = monetter@mindspring.com

Michael A. Moore Tsgt Retired 1993. 374th FMS 1980-1983/1961CG 1988-Pinatubo. First tour as AGE Mech with 374th 1980-1983. Second tour with 1961CG as NCOIC of Job Control from 1988 - Pinatubo and stayed to close base. I was a member of the nifty 150. Greg Rankin, where are you? Retired in 1993 and working for the Post Office in Roc ledge Florida. Email: desperadoinfl@yahoo.com

Doug Moriarty. MSgt, (last time I knew, maybe retired by now)NCOIC Satellite Operations Center Clark AB. 1990 to Mt. Pinatubo. E-Mail: Absing10@CS.com


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Matt Nickerson 1967 to 1969. Great duty.Seeing all these pictures brings back many memories. The name Tyndall Was very familier I believe I used to fix his Teletype machines. Email address: mnickerson@att.com


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David Pflanders Assigned to Clark Primary Tech Control Facility, 1961st CG 1989-?. Now a CIVILIAN. E-mail 9135pfan@vm.hacc.edu

Marty Papizan. Member of the 1961st from 1984 to 1988. Worked in Teletype Maintenance. Left Clark in 88 and became a civilian. Email Address: Melvin_Papizan@discovery.com

Raymond Parker. Stationed at Clark from 82-83 (1837th E&I), 83-85 (VFT, 1961st), 88-90 (1961st OL-F, Wallace), 90-Pintaubo (VFT, 1961st). Email address is rparker1@tampabay.rr.com

Susan Pettygrove 1984-1988 4th Mob Arrived in Sept 1984 was with the 4th Combat Comm and worked in the "Pit" area acrosse the street from the 1961st bldg. Loved my time there.My daughter Lisa graduated from Wagner High School. Worked with Joe Fong for most of the time there. Am Retired now as TSgt. Last duty station was Offutt AFB, NE. Am currently back home in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. Email: spettygrov@aol.com

Don Phillips, MSgt (Retired). 1961st Antenna Maintenance, 1972-1974, 1975-1980, and as NCOIC 1986-1989. Retired in 1994. Currently working as a Project Manager for GTE. Email: dphill3390@aol.com

Tony Poser. Another one assigned to the 1st MOB, 68-69 time frame. Email Tposey5151@aol.com

Tony Posey Was in the Maintenance Admin Section of the 1st MOB. I arrived in April 1968 and left in December 1969. also played on two championship football teams of the AFCS Falcons. 1968 we were tied with the Cobras at the end of the season and had a play-off. We beat the Cobras 21 to 20. In 1969 with the fine coaching of Ray Sakamoto of the 1961 the team went undefeated and won another base championship. So for me being in the MOB and being at Clark was definitely "another day in paradise." Email: tjposey@worldnet.att.net

 


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Chuck Quinn, Air Traffic Controller, 1980's RAPCONcontact the VFW on perimeter road in Balibago.


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Larry Radel TDY's to Clark, 84 - 91 Assigned here at Hickam in the old PCD and made many TDY's the the 61st to the Freq mgmt shop and visited Jim Pakla, Ed Wickenhoffer, Bob Ingram, Jack Phillips, Hal Forrester, Don Chandler, Joe Tato, Mac Mcilwain and many many more. I will forward this s te to as many of those folks I can locate. Aloha from Hawaii. Email: radell@webtv.net

Douglas Rajski. Det 4 Camp O'Donnel 63 to 65. Email DouglasS.Rajski@energizer.com

David Reed. Clark 79/82 in Radio Ops at the aeronatical station, MARS station and did some telephone installation for a while. Email address is in his wife's name as he is hardly ever home for he is currently driving 18 wheelers for a living. Email: Amazonaako@aoll.com

Dennis Regan Father was assigned to the 1961st from 1957-1961. He was CWO Thomas A. Regan, and was the personnel officer there during this period. After leaving the PI he continued as a comm squadron personnel officer at several bases (Spain, Washington DC, San Francisco, and Massachusetts) before he retired and moved to Phoenix, Arizona. Died in 1988. Email: ReganAZ@aol.com

Bob Reynierse (TSgt Ret). NCOIC DSTE Maint (part time), 1975 - 1978. Email address: rreynierse@hotmail.com

Larry Rivers, MSGT. Still active duty. Stationed in New Jersey. Spent many years at Clark in the Satcom Workcenter. Left there along with me when the mountian blew. Update....He Finally Retired This Year (2000) and is now working for I believe NASA at Whitesands New Mexico. His email address is kf6ryn@netzero.net or lrivers@mail.wsc.nasa.gov

Joe "JR" Roberts 1983-1986 Served at the Autovon Center (DAU) as a technical controller. Email: joe.Roberts@wcom.com

Marvin Ross Spent two tours at Clark. Last tour with the 1961st Satcom. Now working as a Civilian on one of those nice remote islands in the Pacific. Email: mross@tcsn.net or marvinaross@hotmail.com or ross@kmrmail.kmr.ll.mit.edu

C. Rothrock. Control tower operator, Air Traffic Controler 63 to 64. Email Sarge255@cs.com

Brian Rueger, USAF Former member of the 1961st 1969-70. Duties as a 291x0 and 491x0. E-Mail: skypilot@writeme.com. Web page address :  http://members.visi.net/~brueger


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Clemenete Sampaga. Assigned to the 1961st 1986 to 1991. Commonly known as "Sam". Worked at Maintenance Control and Readiness Center and now retired residing in Clovis, Calif. Email: diamond@streamworks.net

Ken Sayler. Was stationed at Clark in the 1961st and 1 Mob during the following times: 1963-1965 Clark RAPCON, 1967-1969 Clark RAPCON, Minila International Airport (1st Mob) 1972-1978 Clark RAPCO and Tower Email: ken.sayler@cidss.af.mil DSN 449-4173 808-449-4173

Rick Schmitz Air traiffic controller 1968-1970 With the group in 68 and immediately got sent to Phu Bai Veitnam for the TET offensive. Also in Tague Korea working the center. I knew a lot of really great guys and would love to hear from any of them. Email rschmitz3180@hotmail.com

Gerald Schroeder Assigned to the 1961st 1956-1958. E-Mail at g.schroeder_uscgaux@prodigy.net

Paul W Schroder. Assigned to 61st OL-D Camp O'Donnell April 86 to August 87. Assigned to 61st BISS shop at Clark AB from August 87 till Mt Pinatubo. Separated from the military November 91. Currently living in Portland, Oregon. My e-mail address is the3dogs@reflexnet.net My webpage is http://www.24link.net/the3dogs Currently employed by Portland Public Schools as an electrician in the electronics shop working on IT Networking, Intrusion alarm, fire detection systems, and access control

Frederick G. Scott MSgt, USAF, (Ret) 1st MOB at the Fatherless station by the base cemetery in 1970, then PCA'ed to 1961st Airways Station. Left in 1971, and returned in 1975-1977 in 3rd Security Police Group, and back to the 1961st in 1980-1985. Worked Airways again, then NCOIC Weather Intercept, the Special Projects NCO for the DO. Now retired and working for the Postal Service in Maryland. Email: fredscott@starpower.net

Jaime Sencil (MSGt, Ret) I was with the 1961st CG from 1973-74, and 1977 - 1981. In 1973-74, I worked at the Base switchboard, Command Post commcenter, and base commcenter. From 1977 - 81 I worked at Command Post commcenter and Base commcenter. Email: jsencil@dhs.ca.gov

Kelley Sellers Assigned to Clark 1982-1987 Stationed with the 6005th Postal Sq. but wife was the secretary for 1961comm for our first two years at Clark AB we still see one of 1961comm greatest assets his name was Michael Linn he was a engineer (civilian) a really great guy. Didn't leave an email address...SO if you are out there send it to me.

Don Sharp (Ret). Assigned to the 1961st as a Tech Controller 64-67 and again 72-73. Now living down in Texas Email SharpDon@tenet.edu

Donald Shelton, TSgt. Last known location Offutt AFB, Omaha Neb. Do believe he got out within the last few years. Please forward his address if you have it.

Daniel A. Simmons: Assigned to the 1st MOB until it disbanded and moved to Germany. From there went to 61st Base Tech Control, March 73 to 1976. Email danielaxelsimmons@yahoo.com

Chuck Spain. Retired CMSgt living in Grove Oklahoma. I was stationed in the PI five different times and would be living there now if it weren't for a teenage daughter. Please add me to your list of 1961st members. My PI assignments are as follows: 2876 GEEIA Sq. 64 - 67, 1st Mob 73 -74, 1961st Teletype Maint 76 - 78, 1961st Teletype Maint & Quality Control 81 - 85 4th Cmbt Comm First Sgt 86 - 90 Email: trcspain@galstar.com

Ted Stambek: Visited clark with the 1849EIS (Crypto) 73 to 77 and again in 86. Email tjstam@ccis.com

John Stein 1984-1987 Worked at Base Data Automation. Lived at the 5188 dorm & partied alot at Maverick City. Email: john.stein@fiserv.com

John H. Storms, MSgt., Retired (1980) 1961st COMM Group Antenna Installation/Maintenance (36170) NCOIC.   Previously stationed at Clark 1962-1964  1876 GEEIA Sq., 1965-1967 1st MOBILE COMM. Group., 1977-1980 1961st COMM. Group.  E-Mail: jsstorms@pacbell.net

Colin Stutesman. Assigned to the 1st MOB in the mid 60's. Email Chstuz@aol.com


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Joe Teasdale. Assigned to Clark 1969 to 1970. Retired in 91 and GOldMining now. Email: PickenShovel@hotmail.com

Paul E. Thomas: Assigned to the 1st MOB jan 61 to May 63. Email: paulethomas@yahoo.com

John Troy. Assigned to the 61st from 83 - 91 in Primary Tech Control. Left two weeks before Pinatubo. Email: ntdftwarrior@hotmail.com

Jim Truman. Assigned to OL-F Wallace as NCOIC of Wideband/Tech Control from Jan 1988 to Feb 1991. Email: bigjim@interquest.de

George Tyndall (TSgt Ret). Assigned to Clark 65 to 65 and again 67 to 69. Worked at the Weather Relay Center both times. Email: usafret72@yahoo.com


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Thomas Utts Assigned to 13th Air Force Hq in the Public Affairs Office, 1971-1973. Spent some time at Pacific Communication Division (PCD), 1975-1979. Also worked at AFCC on the INTERCOM. Is in the process of writing a book on the history of Clark Field. You all get with him and give him all the stories he can use. His e-mail is Zcap@usa.net . His web page address is www.freeyellow.com/members2/zcap/clark.htm


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Phil Wallace. Clark 1967 to 1969 assigned to telephone inside plant. EMail: potneckerw@aol.com

Mike Walt, Telephone Maint, Wallace AS 1976, Clark 1980's. Now resides in Las Vegas working for CENTEL. No email address available.

Tim Waybright Stationed there as an Air Traffic Controller in the RAPCON from 87-90. Email: waybright@dtpax2.ncifcrf.gov

Christopher Winn TSgt, USAF Clark Autovon (Dau) '81-82. Clark Satcom '84-88. Retiring 1 August. Reach me here at Langley or cvw@sybercom.net.

Doug Wetzel a member of the 1961st at CAB during 1971 and 1972. Worked at the AN/MSC-46 Satcom terminal just before and during its move to Woomera, Australia in 1972. I got out of the AF in 1974 as a SSGt, and currentlyliving near Seattle, WA. Email: dwetzel@earthlink.net

Jim White 1963-1965. Worked in the torn tape relay station during my time there. Email jwhite@mpinet.net

Ed Wickenhofer June 86 - Jun 89. Worked as the 13 AF Spectrum Manger assigned to the 1961st Comm SQ. AFSC 492X2. Am now retired and working at the Air Force Frequency Management Agency in Washington DC. Email: edward.wickenhofer@pentagon.af.mil

Gary Wiley. Not sure when or how may times he was stationed at Clark but he has a pretty excellent web site of Angeles City. Check it out at www.homestead.com/AngelesCity. His email is wiley777@mailcity.com

 

Melvin Woodard (better known as Woody )nov 1989- jun 1991 Lost contact with most people at Clark after the eruption. Would like to hear from those who remember. Settled in Atlanta with family. Went to Scott AFB for 3 yrs. Anyone heard from Don Pilgrim? Forgot to add that I was actually stationed at Camp O'donnell...Johnnie Harris, I believe that was my walkman you left at COD..... Email: mfwoodard@yahoo.com

Willie Woolford Was there three times 1978 - 1979 Ground Radio Technician, Emergency Mission Support (up on the hill by the MARS station) 1980 - 1981 NCOIC, Ground Radio; Operating Location Echo in Mindanao 1983 - 1987 NCOIC Commando Escort; Quality Control Inspector; NCOIC, Land Mobile Radio E-mail: woolford@neonramp.com Retired and living in Omaha, NE (just outside of Offutt AFB)

Mike Wright (TSgt RET) Assigned to the 1961st 78-79, 81-83 and again 86 to the eruption. Worked in Crypto all 3 tours. Now living in Ohio and working as a computer technician. Email address mwright@normls.com

Steve Wright, SMSgt, USAF Retired, 1974-1976,1980-1984, 1988-Mt Pinitubo, Duty Section Base Supply (I know he wasn't part of the 61st but he is a very good friend of mine and thought he would want to be included here, E-Mail address:SteveWright@dell.com.


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David Yonek 1993 to 1995 (I may be mis-informed but wasn't Clark gone by that time?) crypto maint.. Email: dgyonek@hotmail.com

John Young. Air Traffic Controller, 1980's RAPCON/TOWER. Email: checkmark@mozcom.com attn: john young


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John M. Zeigler Stationed at Clark in the base communications center and then as group public affairs NCO, 1970 and again 1974 - 1980. Also assigned to NavCOmmSta Phil, San Miguel 65 - 66, 1980 Comm Sq., Mactan AB, Cebu 68 - 70 and spent some time with the 1st MOB at Clark. Email: Tojoent@intertek.net

Jerry Zettler. 304x4 assigned to Clark 64 to 66 at the ground radio/air radio site. Email zettlerj@rcinet.com

Jenifer Zimmerman 1982-1984 Worked with Messrs. Vargas, Foerster, Bednard (sp? - it's been awhile!) in DOYG. My name was Jenifer Perkins at the time. Remember my buddies (Sgt) Judith Owen and Monica (last name?), also assigned to the 1961st. I was especially fond of Rosie O'Grady's and Murphy's (remember Murphy's Madness?!) Remarried in 1988, am employed in the oil & gas industry, living in beautiful Colleyville, Texas. Email: jenifer_zimmerman@crosstimbers.com


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Steve (didn't get his last name). Stationed at Clark in the 61st at the Satellite communications work center from Feb 76 to Aug 77. Presently living in central California as a MRI engineer Home Page www.msn.com/yosemiteDr/sjanda. Email Address: SJANDA@email.msn.com

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