Past Tan Son Nhut Association Reunion and their locations: 1.    Evansville, IN., Jul 1993 2.    Evansville, IN., Jul 15 - 17, 1994 3.    Dayton, OH., Jun 14 - 16, 1996 4.    Hampton, VA., Oct 08 - 12, 1997 5.    San Antonio, TX., Jun 15 - 18, 2000 6.    Crystal City, VA (Wash. D.C.), Apr 2002        Fredericksburg, VA., Apr 24 - 25, 2003 (Cancelled) 07.  Bourbonnais, IL., Jul 21 - 25, 2004 08.  Gettysburg, PA., Sep 02 - 04, 2005 09.  Dayton, OH., May 03 - 06, 2007 10.  St Louis, MO., Jul 31 - Aug 03, 2008 11.  Pigeon Forge, TN., Oct 15 - 18, 2009 12.  San Antonio, TX., Oct 07 - Oct 10, 2010 13.  Charlotte, NC., Oct 06 - Oct 09, 2011 14.  Dayton, OH., Oct 11 - Oct 14, 2012 15.  Chattanooga, TN,, Jun 13 - Jun 16, 2013 16.  Evansville, IN., Jun 12 - Jun 15, 2014 17.  Pigeon Forge, TN., May 28 - May 31, 2015 18.  Huntsville, AL., Sep 22 - 25, 2016 19.  Colorado Springs, CO., Sep 14 - 17, 2017 20.  Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton, OH., Sep 20 - 23, 2018

Tan Son Nhut Association Attendee's, May 28 - 31, 2015, Pigeon Forge, TN The below named individuals have made hotel reservations or have paid registration fees to TSNA. There are currently 130 people registered to attend.

Agan, Andy and Vicky Brenes Allscheid, Bob and Linda Arentz, Eric and Patricia Avera, Jimmy Baker, Dale and Maxine Balch, Joseph and Patricia Bell,Danny and Martha Bird, Gary and Dorendia Bontya, George and Georgette Brown, Randall and Rita Bryan, Dale and Judy Bucholz, Bernard and Margaret Burney, Bill and Linda Byrnes, Dennis and Sally Carvell, Rich and Sue Chaffee, Bob and Roberta Cooley, Richard and Brenda Coup, William Csordas, Andy and Rena Dauber, Sue DeTuccio, Mike and Judy Duke, Walter Jr. Earnest, Tom and Joyce Faulkner, Jim and Jan Fields, Gary Fox, Ralph and Dona Fry, Larry and Lois Gard, Deborah and Doris Hays Gardner, Ronald and Sandra Butterworth Goodman, Benny and Gabriella Grant Gray, Charles and Georgia Hill, Buddy Hill, Heyward and Gloria Howard, Sheila and Pat Johnson Jernigan, Johnnie and Sharon Jones, Janice

Karmes, David and Sheila Kricho, Joseph Lane, James and Linda McCasland, Bobby and Louise McGarrah, Jennifer Miller, George and Susan Montag, Joe and Lucille Murphy, Ed and Brenda Munoz, Gary and Susie Nivens, Kerry and Margaret Ortner, Daniel Parker, Sue Ellen Carnahan Patton, Lynn and Linda Peele, John and Michelle Penley, Charles Penn, Hugh and Kathy Phipps, Eddie Plemmons, Tim and Margaret Plunkett, George and Trish Reilly, Shawn and Beth and Melissa Robertson, Robbie and Angela Duncan Saden, Harold Salisbury, Tobey Santell, Patrick Sisco, Nat and Dolores Skorupski, John and Cheryl Smith, Jimmy and Carla Rose Sommerfeldt, Jerry and Judy Spencer, Mike and Jan Stringer, Dave and Senny Swift, Mike Templeton, Charles and Barb Thurman, Marvin Tidwell, Tony and Amy Torolski, Joseph and Jerri Webster, David and Beverly

Tan Son Nhut Association Attendee's, May 28 - 31, 2015, Pigeon Forge, TN

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Military Information

Andy Agan and Vicky Brenes 1876th Communications Squadron April 1966 - April 1967

Bob and Linda Allscheid 377th Supply Squadron October 1967 - January 1969

Eric and Patricia Arentz 377th Security Police Squadron March 1971 - March 1972

Jimmy Avera 1876th Communications Squadron June 1971 - January 1972

Dale and Maxine Baker Det 1, 460th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, Scatback T-39 1968 - 1969

Joseph and Patricia Balch 1964th Communications Group, Air Traffic Controller, Ground Control Approach November 1963 - November 1964

Danny and Martha Bell 460th AEMS Sq, INS/FLR August 1968 - August 1969

Gary and Dorendia Bird 377th Security Police Squadron January 1972 - January 1973

George and Georgette Bontya 377th Civil Engineer's Squadron October 1969 - February 1971

Vernon Brantley, Honored Guest Member of America's Greatest Generation. Native of Kentucky, who now lives in central South Carolina. He arrived in Europe in 1944, just in time to participate in the Battle of the Bulge, where he was wounded. He saw further combat in Holland. His awards include: The Bronze Star The Purple Heart The European Operations Award, with three battle stars

Randall and Rita Brown OL1508 Postal and Courier January 1967 - February 1968

TSNA President Randall Brown

Dale and Judy Bryan Detachment 2, 30th Weather Sq May 1967 - May 1968

Bernard and Margaret Bucholz 1876th Communications Squadron February 1967 - February 1968

Bill and Linda Burney 346th Troop Carrier Squadron (TDY from Pope AFB, NC) January 1962 - May 1962

Dennis and Sally Byrnes 69th Sig BN, USA

Rich and Sue Carvell 12th Reconnaissance Intel Tech Sq June 1970 - Jun 1971

Bob and Bobbi Chaffee Base Chaplain September 1968 - September 1969

Wayne Conner 69th Signal BN

Richard and Brenda Cooley Det 1, 460th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, Ground Crew RB-57E "Patricia Lynn" January 1968 - January 1969

Bill Coup 460th Tactical Recon Wing 1965 - 1966 377th Civil Engineering Squadron 1970 - 1971

Andy and Rena Csordas Special COMSEC Support Det June 1970 - December 1970

Don and Debbie Dabbs

Sue Dauber

Mike and Judy DeTuccio 377th Air Police Squadron November 1965 - October 1966

Walter Duke Jr. 3rd Radio Research Unit, 224th Aviation BN. RR., Army Aviator and Aircraft Maintenance Officer June 1965 - June 1966

Angela Duncan and Robbie Robertson Father and Daughter 1964th Communications Squadron January 1963 - December 1963

Tom and Joyce Earnest 377th Combat Support Group February 1967 - February 1968

Jim and Jan Faulkner OL1508 USAF Pacific Postal and Courier Region NCOIC, Inbound Mail March 1967 - March 1968

Gary Fields 377th Civil Engineer Squadron February 1969 - February 1970

Ralph and Dona Fox 616 MAC, Jet Engine Mechanic August 1967 - May 1968

Larry and Lois Fry Detachment 8, 2nd ADVON December 1961 - March 1962

Commander Paul Galanti Our Honored guest speaker is retired Naval Aviator. Awarded: The Silver Star The Bronze Star with "V" for Valor Multiple awards, Legion of Merit with "V" for Valor The Air Medal The Purple heart to name just a few of his awards. He was a POW in North Vietnam, for nearly seven years.

Joeseph L. and Dr. Grace Galloway Joseph L. Galloway is one of America's Premere War and Foreign Correspondents, for the past fifty years. He is the Co-Author, "We Were Soldiers Once And Young." While reporting from the Battle of the Ia Drang Valley, he repeataly rescued wounded American Soldiers who were under fire. For these actions, he was awarded the Bronze Star, with "V" for Valor device. He was the only civilian to receive a Medal of Valor, during the entire Vietnam War. He is one of US!

Doris Hays, Mother of Debbie Gard Debbie Gard Wife of Dean Gard 377th Services Squadron

Ron Gardner and Sandra Butterworth 1876th Communications Squadron Weather Relay Comm Center July 1968 - July 1969

Benny Goodman and Gabriella Grant Father and Daughter 8th Aerial Port Squadron Air Cargo Specialist 1963 - 1964

Charles and Georgia Gray 377th Security Police Squadron March 1967 - March 1968

James and Barbara Harding Commander, 1st Special Operations Squadron

Heyward and Gloria Hill 8th Aerial Port Squadron, Line Loading July 1970 - July 1971

Sheila Howard and Pat Johnson

Johnnie and Sharon Jernigan 460th Armament and Electronics Maintenance Squadron Navigation Shop February 1967 - February 1968

Janice Jones Sister of Charles Penley Kingsport, Tennessee

David and Sheila Karmes 405th Fighter Wing, Det. 1 33rd CAMRON June 1964 - May 1965

Joe Kricho 1876th Communications Squadron December 1967 - December 1968

John and Jean Kuhaupt 12th RITS, Photo Recon (Lab) July 1967 - July 1968

James and Linda Lane 314th TCW September 1965 - December 1965

Bobby and Louise McCasland

Joseph McGarrah Friend of Don and Sue Ellen Parker

Jennifer McKnight (wife of) and Karen Edwards (mother of) CPL Robert W. McKnight, USMC Johnson City, TN Operation Iraqi Freedom, KIA June 7, 2013 Both ladies are "Honored Guests." **************************************************************** CPL Robert McKnight was in Lima Co 3/24 a Marine Reserve Infantry Battalion out of Johnson City, TN. Robert's heart and soul was with Lima Co and the Marine Corps. He joined the Marine Corps in 2001 after 9/11 and served until 2007. Robert's battalion was activated in January 2004 to November 2004 for Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was an outstanding Marine and an inspiration to many. In 2004 he received the award of Marine of the Year out of his entire battalion. Robert also received the following medals and awards:  Armed Forces Reserve Medal Mobilization Device "M", Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Combat Action Ribbon, Meritorious Mast, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. Robert passed away June 7, 2013 from service connected injuries and illness from his military service in Iraq.

George and Susan Miller 377th Combat Support Group October 1968 - September 1969

Joe and Lucille Montag 8th Aerial Port Squadron October 1967 - October 1968

Gary and Susie Munoz 7th Air Force / 13th Air Force Scatback, SEFE Pilot T-39 Aircraft Group May 1972 - May 1973

Ed and Brenda Murphy

Kerry and Margaret Nivens 377th Support Group, POL December 1966 - December 1967

Daniel Ortner 1876th Communications Squadron, Communications Specialist September 1968 - August 1969

Stephen Parella, Honored Guest Former US Army Captain Served four tours in Afganistan Retired after twenty-six years of service Earned two Master's of Science degree's from the University of Tennessee Specializes in Trama and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Currently works at the VA Knoxville Vet Center, as a readjustment counciling outreach co-ordinator. He is one of US!

Jennifer Parker McGarray (Daughter of) Sue Ellen Carnahan Parker (Wife of) Don Parker 360th Tac Electronic Warfare Sq October 1967 - October 1968

Lynn and Linda Patton 377th Security Police Squadron January 1971 - January 1972

John and Michelle Peele 460th Field Maintenance Sq November 1969 - November 1970

Charles Penley 377th Air Police Squadron October 1967 - July 1969

Hugh and Kathy Penn 633rd Combat Support Group, CBPO February 1969 - January 1970

Eddie Phipps 3rd Marine Division February 1968 - August 1969 Nephew of David Stringer

Tim and Margaret Plemmons 377th Security Police Squadron January 1970 - December 1970

George and Trish Plunkett 1st Mobile Communications Group TDY: July 1962 - July 1963 October 1966 - April 1967

Shawn, Beth and Melissa Reilly

Harold Saden 1876th Communications Squadron Comm Ops Officer March 1969 - March 1970

Tobey Salisbury Wife of Wayne Salisbury 7th Air Force (DM) October 1966 - September 1967

Patrick Santell HQ 7th Air Force and 600th CFS December 1965 - September 1966

Nat and Dolores Sisco OL 1500 USAF Postal and Courier Service December 1968 - December 1969

John and Cheryl Skorupski 460th AEMS RF-4C Electronic Maintenance Forward Looking Radar

Jimmy Smith and Carla Rose OLAA, Det. 2 15th Aerial Support Squadron Quinhon Army Airfield, Air Freight January 1968 - January 1969

Jerry and Judy Sommerfeldt 377th Security Police Squadron October 1967 - January 1968

Michael and Janet Spencer Tuy Hoa, 31st TFW, 309th TFS December 1966 - December 1967

David and Senny Stringer 31st ARRS 39th ARRS, 20th MAS 776th TAS, Aircraft Loadmaster July 1968 - April 1975

Mike Swift 377th Combat Support Group, Postal Operations/Augmentee with 377th Security Police Squadron April 1967 - April 1968

Chuck and Barb Templeton 377th Security Police Squadron October 1968 - November 1969

Larry and Jan Tharp Guests of the Patton's

Marvin Thurman 377th Combat Support Group, CBPO, Machine Accounting March 1967 - March 1968

Tony and Amy Tidwell 460th Field Maintenance Shop (AGE Shop) February 1971 - February 1972

Joseph and Jerri Torolski 377th Security Police Squadron, Joint Defense Operations Center Central Security Control June 1972 - March 1973

Clayton and Katheryn Walden US Army 69th Signal Battalion

David and Beverly Webster 377th Air Police Squadron November 1965 - October 1966

Bobby and Jane White 1884th Comm Squadron Communicaton/C-130 Pilot March 1967 - March 1968

Dennis Allyn Videographer

For many people the Registration Table, is the first stop for the reunions. Chaplain Bob Chaffee is in the process of registering "Life Member Toby Salisbury."

Registration Table center piece, made by Larry Fry

TSNA Members at the briefing prior to the unveiling of the "Memorial Bench."

View of the Tennessee and North Carolina Mountains.

The American Bald Eagle is present and accounted for at the presentation of the "TSNA Bench Memorial," in Pigeon Forge, TN.

The presentation of the "TSNA Bench Memorial," in Pigeon Forge, TN.

The "TSNA Bench Memorial," is revealed.

The plaque in front of the "TSNA Bench Memorial."

The TSNA Members on the bus at the Leconte "Bench Dedication."

Real moonshine can be purchased legally in Tennessee.

In each photograph above L-R:  Angela Duncan and Gabriella Grant.

George Bontya, has his book, "We Were Soldiers Once and Young" signed by the co-author, Joe Galloway.

Sharon Jernigan, has her book, "We Were Soldiers Once and Young" signed by the co-author, Joe Galloway.

The "Missing Man Table," presented by Lois Fry, Larry Fry, Jimmy Smith, Johnnie Jernigan and Sharon Jernigan.

Girl Scouts posting of the colors.

The tablecloth is white, symbolizing the purity of their intensions in responding to their country's call so their children and yours, could remain free.

The single candle symbolizes the frailty of one individual - alone, against his oppressors. The black ribbon on the candle reminds us of those who will not be coming home.

The flame signifies the memories, still burning, in the hearts and lives of those left behind. The single rose, in the vase, reminds us of the families and loved ones that keep the faith, awaiting their return.

The rose itself is red, signifying the blood shed by our comrades in the defense of freedom.

The red white and blue ribbon represents the flag of our country and is tied to the vase by a yellow ribbon, reminiscent of the ribbons worn on the lapel and breasts of thousands who bear witness to their unyielding determination to demand return proper accounting of our missing and for the safe return of those held hostage or engaged in our defense.

The place setting is for one but represents "ALL" who could not be with us. A slice of lemon is placed on the plate to remind of their bitter fate.

There is salt on the plate, symbolic of the family's tears as they wait and remember.

The word "HERO" is written in the grains, because "HERO" is what each man and woman becomes when they serve America.

The glass is inverted to remind us that they will not be here tonight.

A World War II bible is placed on the table.

The picture is a reminder that they are missed very much and are remembered by their family and friends.

The chair is empty, signifying their absence and our constant hope that they will return to us someday.

It is tilted, to signify that when they do return, there will be and always has been a place set aside for them in our hearts and minds. As we look upon this empty table, do not remember them as ghosts from the past but remember them as our comrades and friends. Do not neglect their families but keep them close to your hearts.  Please continue to honor those missing from our midst.

TSNA showing final respect to the "Missing Man Table".

Girl Scout, Emily Cardwell, sitting at the banquet table with Janice Jones and Harold Saden.

Charles and Georgia Gray, in deep discussion with Mr Parella.

Chaplain Bob Chaffee, receives the Supreme Military Order of the Dragon.

TSNA President, George Plunkett, receives the Supreme Military Order of the Dragon.

Bill Coup, receives the Military Order of the Dragon.

Kerry Nivens, receives the Military Order of the Dragon.

Michelle Peele, receives the Anchor Award.

Trish Plunkett, receives the Golden Knight Award.

Dr Gracie Liem Galloway, receives the Golden Knight Award.

A new award, in honor of President Emeritus, Don Parker, known as the "Boots on the Ground." TSNA President George Plunkett, is the recipient of the first award.

Just one of the beverages served in the hospitality suite.

TSNA "Life Member" Janice Jones, mans a portion of the hospitality room.

Sue Ellen Carnahan Parker, made this quilt. It shows all of the locations that the TSNA Reunions were held. It brought in $245.00 to the TSNA.

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