 | Graphic courtesy of: Scott Jones TSNA Life Member Just imagine what it would have been like to be at that very first "Thanksgiving Dinner." |
 | Graphic courtesy of: Charles Penley 377th Security Police Squadron Sentry Dog Section October 1967 - July 1969 Salute a Hero ... Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Jacobson On September 28, 2005, Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Jacobson was providing convoy security near Camp Bucca, Iraq, when the vehicle she was riding in was hit by an improvised explosive device. "We're only on earth for a little while, so live life to the fullest and carry a smile." -- Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Jacobson Airman Jacobson was raised in California, but lived here in South Florida before joining the Air Force. In Iraq, she was a security guard, surveying military perimeters from elevated guard towers. But relatives say the 21-year-old volunteered for a more risky assignment guarding convoys, a job that would ultimately kill her. On Wednesday she died outside the Iraqi city of Safwan when a bomb exploded near her convoy, making her the ninth Iraq casualty from Palm Beach County or the Treasure Coast. Her death hit hard with relatives, even as they spoke with pride about her decision to leave behind the relative safety of guard towers for perilous duty on the open Iraqi roads. "She could have stayed there, but she was trained to do convoy duty and asked to do that," said her stepmother, Alison Jacobson. "I think it speaks to her bravery." Airman First Class Jacobson was the first female Airman killed in the line of duty in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.Her resting place shall be in the Garden of Eden. Therefore, the Master of mercy will care for her under the protection of His wings for all time and bind her soul in the bond of everlasting life. God is her inheritance and she will rest in peace and let us say Amen. |
 | Graphic courtesy of: Bob Craig 21st Casualty Staging Flt and 377th USAF Dispensary, Medic July 1968 - July 1969 I recently had a patch made remembering the 21st Casualty Staging Flight. |
 | Graphic courtesy of: Thomas Rosinski 7th Air Force Plans, Administrative NCOIC January 1968 - December 1968 A photograph of me. |
 | Graphic courtesy of: Thomas Rosinski Golf Club of Saigon. |
 | Graphic courtesy of: Thomas Rosinski My hooch. |
 | Graphic courtesy of: Gerald E. Johnson CAM Tran. Maint. Turn Transit Aircraft August 1971 - August 1972 This is my photograph. |
 | Graphic courtesy of: Gerald E. Johnson L-R: Dominic Poretto, Gerald E. Johnson |
 | Graphic courtesy of: Gerald E. Johnson Rock CMS Yu. |
 | Graphic courtesy of: Gerald E. Johnson The "Follow Me" Dog, Bubbles. He was in Stars & Stripes. I don't remember the date. |
 | Graphic courtesy of: Gerald E. Johnson My Mama-sans on wash day. |
 | Graphic courtesy of: John C. Buettner 377th Supply, 7th Air Force, NORS Control October 1972 - March 1973 L-R: Unknown, John C. Buettner, SSGT Garza |
 | Graphic courtesy of: John C. Buettner Military driver's license and installation ID card. |
 | Graphic courtesy of: John C. Buettner The owners of these bags are "short-timers". All they have to do is get on the plane. |
 | Graphic courtesy of: John C. Buettner In 1973, Tan Son Nhut finally had a red light system. |
 | Graphic courtesy of: John C. Buettner One of the French forts located on Tan Son Nhut. |
 | Graphic courtesy of: John C. Buettner Mama-sans fishing in one of the many binjo ditches. |
 | Graphic courtesy of: John C. Buettner The sign says it all. |
 | Graphic courtesy of: John C. Buettner Boss, da plane, da plane! This is my freedom bird back to the world. |
 | Graphic courtesy of: John C. Buettner The Vietnamese Soldiers' Monument in Saigon, Vietnam. |
 | Graphic courtesy of: John C. Buettner These are black market items, Saigon, Vietnam. |
 | Graphic courtesy of: Charles Penley Sentry Dog Section Tan Son Nhut Air Base Oct 1967 - Jul 1969 |