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larry freeze

its been a long time,sure is glad to hear from you ill talk to you later Continue

Added by troy harold hall on January 4, 2010 at 9:21pm — No Comments

looking for ship mates from deep freeze 68-70

looking for ship mates from deep freeze 68-70 Continue

Added by troy harold hall on January 1, 2010 at 9:59pm — No Comments

Once again the ugly face of cancer has attacked ABHC Charlie Swinney and he is battleing it.So everyone who has come to know Charlie he's in need of your prayers Charlie was my mentor back in the late 70's as a LC-130 Loadmaster and we flew alot of sorties together and a few beers ,I know Charlie and he.s strong and can beat this again but im sure our prayers can help Hang in there Charlie. Your Friend Mike Johnson Continue

Added by Michael L. Johnson on December 28, 2009 at 10:53am — 1 Comment

The McMurdo Bowling ally is no longer

Thursday, December 24, 2009 The Demise of Building 63 The demolition of Building 63 has begun. This is the building that housed the Craft Rooms, Pottery Room, Weight Gym, Climbing Gym and most importantly, the Bowling Alley. The second story has already been torn off and all of the parts of the Bowling Alley have been removed. Sad times for a historic old building that deserved better.

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Added by Joe Hawkins on December 26, 2009 at 10:11pm — No Comments

The Ice Runway has closed for the season (DF 09/10) and....

According to Bill Spindler the Ice Runway has closed. The C-17s were starting to land at Pegasus on 04 December McMurdo time. The LC-130s will operate this year from Pegasus as well, rather than from Williams Field. Bill is going to find out if there even is a Williams Field this year. Continue

Added by Joe Hawkins on December 6, 2009 at 12:09am — No Comments

My father was a navigator circa 1950's Edward Silbermann - looking for info

My father enlisted in the Marine Corps. at age 17 in Allentown or Bethlehem, PA in April 1944. He is still alive and I am seeking information on his service. One thing he still brags about is his service with the "Puckered Penguins". He tells stories of his service landing on Antarctica. He's very proud of their accomplishments. The only thing I know is that his pilots name is Buzz Dreyfuss. Buzz, according to the widow of a comrad "Stella Leak", from New Zealand, is Buzz is still alive at age 9… Continue

Added by Peggie Green on November 25, 2009 at 8:00pm — No Comments

Cruise book search

I am trying to see if anyone might have extra copies of the 78/79 79/80 80/81 and the 84/85 85/86 and 86/87 Squadron deployment Cruise books that they might depart with all of mine were lost in an apartment fire back in 1994 Thank You Michael Johnson Continue

Added by Michael L. Johnson on October 2, 2009 at 8:41pm — No Comments

VXE6 '92-'94 T & E Code 70

Just a quick note to say hi to former squadron members. Was unable to attend Decommisioning. Had hoped to see a lot of folks. Bob Hertan MSC USN, Ret. Continue

Added by Bob Hertan on July 28, 2009 at 7:20pm — No Comments

VXE-6 Vet

I did two tours with VXE-6 first tour was 1977 to 1981 when I went to staff duty in Virginia but I requested and recieved orders to go back to the Squadron for a second tour 1984 to 1987 and wouldn't of traded it for anything , best damn tours I had in 23 years in Uncle Sam's yacht club. Was a LC-130 Loadmaster and NATOPS Evaluator. Would of loved to go back for a third tour but I retired in 1990. Continue

Added by Michael L. Johnson on July 21, 2009 at 10:44am — No Comments

VXE-6 Partner

I was the civilian planner and estimator for the hercs for 20 years or so from Cherry Point. My first trip was to Dome Charlie when the three hercs were in trouble there. Then to D-59 where the crash happened bring us supplies. I have known many great sailors from Pt. Mugu. Continue

Added by Terry Register on May 20, 2009 at 2:32pm — No Comments

LCDR Dave Coggan - Survivor of XD 03 Dec 03 1987 Crash just died of brain injury

Hey- passing the word Dave Coggan died in SD last week- service will be at US Naval Academy in Annapolis 3 June 2009 1100 - Dave was a super guy- later in life he taught my boys at Annapolis High School. He asked them if they knew me and the boys said yes thats my dad. I told them about the crash and they could not beieve that guy had been through so much. Yep, he was a super guy. RIP- OAE CFB Continue

Added by Chris Buchheister on May 18, 2009 at 8:36pm — 1 Comment

A young lad in high school writes a letter to the recruiting office:

Sir: I am D. J. Baker and I would appreciate it if you could tell me what it takes to be an F-16 fighter pilot in the USAF. What classes should I take in high school to help the career I want to take later in life? What could I do to get into the Air Force Academy? Sincerely, DJ Baker --------------------------------------------------------------------- The recruiter that picked up the letter, a old, salty and very worldly C-130 pilot, Major Hunter Mills, rises to the task of answering the b… Continue

Added by PUCKERED PETE on May 17, 2009 at 9:03am — No Comments

Why do I have to title this thing? Really.

Ok, I'm not sure if I was outgoing enough to be remembered, plus, I wasn't there for very long. I was a Line Dawg in the squadron from early 1993 to late 1994 and had the privilage of being deployed to the Ice. I found it to be a wonderful (as well as very entertaining) experience. I met lots of people I liked and hung out with, most I've kept in touch with; there are some however I would love to send notes to but just can't find them. Hopefully one day I'll find them. Continue

Added by Catherine Cain on May 4, 2009 at 2:17pm — No Comments

Our place is currently under attack!!

Arrrgggg!!!

J/K Have a great week Cheers Penguin Pete Continue

Added by PUCKERED PETE on May 4, 2009 at 1:03pm — No Comments

VXE-6 lunch at Pax River NEX

Ok, may not be fancy but any old 6'ers in the Pax River area....a few of us are meeting at the NEX food court on 29 April @1100. Bring your pictures, "there I was stories", and your appetite! See you there! Steve Thomas Continue

Added by Steve Thomas on April 27, 2009 at 9:11am — No Comments

My orders out of 'A' School

So, I'm in Millington TN (just outside of Memphis) going to 'A' School for Avionics and I get my orders to VXE-6! Well, of course I freaked out when I read ANTARCTICA I was stunned!! On my dream sheet I had requested to be near my home and my Grandma in San Francisco and never expected to get orders to ANTARCTICA - SO, I applied for 'B' school and was approved but it meant another 6 months and a pusbutton 3rd class out of B School PLUS 2 more years! Then one day I was at Personnel submitting my… Continue

Added by Funkydawg on April 22, 2009 at 11:23am — No Comments

I just joined you guys!!!

I'm a proud Navy Vet 1975-1979, 1975-76 I was in 'A' School and then spent time in San Diego, North Island with VC-21 I think it was called 1976-79 I was in VXE-6 - I was a 'Chi-Chi Bandito' - those of that were there you know what that means and yeah - my last deployment I spent (89) frggin' days on the friggin' ICE!!! Okay - so I paid my dues baby and got my a** packed in the process!! - I was in the Electronics shop repairing radio's on the Beasts!! Spent my fair share washing those ugly thin… Continue

Added by Funkydawg on April 21, 2009 at 4:37pm — 3 Comments

To all my Navy shipmates

I would like to tell all my friends who we were stationed with in our Naval career. I would like to tell you about our accident. On January 4, 1998 we were on our way home from church and it was raining. Our church is at the 5 mile marker and we live off the 24 mile marker on Interstate 40. Between the 15 and 16 mile marker an 18 years old girl hydroplaned and hit the front of our Blazer. There were five of us in the Blazer. Julie was driving, I was in the passenger seat, our daughter Sarah, dau… Continue

Added by George Fosnaught on March 30, 2009 at 12:37pm — No Comments

Pictures of Shahin "Shane" Mansour

Shane's family is asking for any pictures of Shane that you might have. I sent them the photo that Ron Watkins took, they are very appreciative of it. You can put them in this blog via the "add pictures" link or else send it to me and I'll pass it along. Thanks! Continue

Added by Joe Hawkins on March 3, 2009 at 4:03pm — 2 Comments

operation deep freeze 1961-1962

i served aboard HMNZS ROTOITI as the the weather man, had two enlisted men and one officer to work with. that was the greatest time of my time in service. just want to shout out to all who made it work for a yank in a wild and wooly world. Continue

Added by Jerry E. Monarch on March 2, 2009 at 1:19pm — 2 Comments

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